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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 September 30, 2013

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 No. 001-14944

 

 

MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Canada   Not Applicable

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

7480 Mission Valley Road, Suite 101

San Diego, California

  92108
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(619) 683-9830

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

There were 63,931,506 shares of the registrant’s common stock issued and outstanding as of November 2, 2013.

 

 

 


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MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Financial Statements (unaudited)   
   Consolidated Balance Sheets—September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013      3   
   Consolidated Statements of Operations—Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012      4   
   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income—Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012      5   
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012      6   
   Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements      7   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      10   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      16   

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

     16   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      16   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      17   

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      17   

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities      17   

Item 4.

   Mine Safety Disclosure      17   

Item 5.

   Other Information      17   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      17   

SIGNATURES

     18   

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     September 30,
2013
    March 31,
2013
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash

   $ 1,907      $ 2,773   

Accounts receivable, net

     10,025        13,884   

Other receivables

     2,377        1,374   

Inventories

     27,743        23,795   

Deferred tax assets

     251        257   

Income tax receivable

     366        344   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,771        2,711   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     46,440        45,138   

Deferred tax assets

     381        370   

Other assets

     368        359   

Property and equipment, net

     2,783        2,977   

Intangible assets, net

     3,221        3,679   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 53,193      $ 52,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Bank loan

   $ 13,270      $ 8,888   

Accounts payable

     18,758        15,573   

Accrued liabilities

     6,353        6,652   

Contingent consideration

     1,277        1,650   

Income taxes payable

     —         258   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     39,658        33,021   

Contingent consideration

     1,089        2,214   

Warrant liability

     483        149   

Deferred tax liabilities

     154        152   

Other long-term liabilities

     50        109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     41,434        35,645   

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; 63,931,506 and 63,477,399 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively

     60,637        60,102   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (2,745     (3,701

Accumulated deficit

     (46,133     (39,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     11,759        16,878   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 53,193      $ 52,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net sales

   $ 17,839      $ 31,215      $ 36,523      $ 53,037   

Cost of sales

     13,069        22,228        26,388        37,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     4,770        8,987        10,135        15,262   

Operating expenses:

        

Sales and marketing

     3,923        4,000        6,829        7,239   

General and administrative

     3,015        2,820        6,248        5,776   

Research and development

     1,167        1,217        2,178        2,238   

Acquisition related items

     53        206        152        724   

Amortization of intangible assets

     229        232        463        465   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     8,387        8,475        15,870        16,442   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (3,617     512        (5,735     (1,180
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

        

Interest expense, net

     (135     (251     (253     (520

Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net

     (392     (250     (416     6   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     (317     (120     (334     70   

Other income

     26        12        97        77   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (818     (609     (906     (367
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (4,435     (97     (6,641     (1,547

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (110     (353     31        (620
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (4,545   $ (450   $ (6,610   $ (2,167
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.07   $ (0.01   $ (0.10   $ (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares used in calculating basic and diluted net loss per share

     63,689,909        63,467,779        63,584,235        63,465,104   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net loss

   $ (4,545   $ (450   $ (6,610   $ (2,167

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     922        707        956        (453
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     922        707        956        (453
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (3,623   $ 257      $ (5,654   $ (2,620
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012  

Operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (6,610   $ (2,167

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     1,409        1,563   

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     16        92   

Provision for deferred income taxes

     (2     (13

Stock-based compensation

     347        384   

Contingent consideration, net of payments

     (711     170   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     334        (70

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     4,105        (8,352

Other receivables

     (940     (87

Inventories

     (3,697     3,191   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (992     (677

Other assets

     (65     (9

Accounts payable

     3,332        2,593   

Accrued liabilities

     (280     87   

Income taxes receivable/payable

     (262     (300
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (4,016     (3,595
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (690     (566
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (690     (566
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings on bank loan

     34,417        39,153   

Repayments on bank loan

     (30,035     (33,926

Payment of financing costs

     (15     (100

Payment of contingent consideration

     (787     (888

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     188        7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     3,768        4,246   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

     72        (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

     (866     72   

Cash, beginning of period

     2,773        2,474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 1,907      $ 2,546   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 808      $ 918   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest paid

   $ 214      $ 407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) designs, manufactures (primarily through third parties in Asia), markets and distributes innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products, which primarily include headsets, mice, keyboards, controllers, specialty controllers, and other accessories, cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz also maintains offices in Europe and Asia.

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information has been prepared by management, without audit, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2013 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date; however, it does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the interim period presented reflect all material adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations as of and for such periods indicated. These unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes hereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. These consolidated financial statements refer to the Company’s fiscal years ending March 31 as its “fiscal” years. The Company generates a substantial percentage of net sales in the last three months of every calendar year, its fiscal third quarter. Results for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be reported for any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Mad Catz and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and other similar words refer to Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context suggests otherwise.

Use of Estimates

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Applying these principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to asset impairments, reserves for accounts receivable and inventories, contingencies and litigation, valuation and recognition of share-based payments, the liability for contingent consideration, warrant liability and income taxes. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from these estimates.

(2) Fair Value Measurements

For a description of the fair value hierarchy, see Note 2 to the Company’s 2013 consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

The following tables provide a summary of the recognized assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

           Basis of Fair Value Measurements  
     September 30, 2013     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Liabilities:

          

Contingent consideration (Note 3)

   $ (2,366   $ —        $ —        $ (2,366

Warrant liability (Note 5)

   $ (483   $ —        $ —        $ (483

 

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           Basis of Fair Value Measurements  
     March 31, 2013     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Liabilities:

          

Contingent consideration (Note 3)

   $ (3,864   $ —        $ —        $ (3,864

Warrant liability (Note 5)

   $ (149   $ —        $ —        $ (149

The following tables provide a roll forward of the Company’s level three fair value measurements during the six months ended September 30, 2013, which consist of the Company’s contingent consideration liability and warrant liability (in thousands):

 

Contingent consideration:

  

Balance at March 31, 2013

   $ (3,864

Contingent consideration payment

     1,650   

Increases during the year – acquisition related expense

     (152
  

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2013

   $ (2,366
  

 

 

 

Warrant liability:

  

Balance at March 31, 2013

   $ (149

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     (334
  

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2013

   $ (483
  

 

 

 

(3) Contingent Consideration

In connection with the fiscal year 2011 acquisition of Tritton Technologies Inc. (“Tritton”), the Company has a contingent consideration arrangement that requires the Company to pay the former owners of Tritton additional consideration based on a percentage of sales of Tritton products over a five year period following the acquisition, subject to maximum annual amounts, up to an aggregate of $8.7 million. The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement has been determined primarily by using the income approach and using a discount rate of approximately 13.8%. The amount paid for contingent consideration has been reduced by the amount of any working capital adjustment. The Company paid $1,650,000, $1,592,000, and $1,546,000 under this arrangement for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The remaining annual payments will be made in May of 2014 and 2015.

Fluctuations in the fair value of contingent consideration are impacted by unobservable inputs, most significantly estimated future sales of Tritton products and the estimated discount rate. Significant increases (decreases) in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in the assumption used for estimated future sales of Tritton products is accompanied by a directionally similar change in the fair value of contingent consideration liability, whereas a change in assumption used for the estimated discount rate is accompanied by a directionally opposite change in the fair value of contingent consideration liability.

The Company assesses the estimated fair value of the contractual obligation to pay the contingent consideration on a quarterly basis and any changes in estimated fair value are recorded in ‘acquisition related items’ in the Company’s statement of operations.

(4) Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30,
2013
     March 31,
2013
 

Raw materials

   $ 1,288       $ 1,789   

Finished goods

     26,455         22,006   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 27,743       $ 23,795   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(5) Securities Purchase Agreement

In April 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited investors, pursuant to which the Company sold (a) an aggregate of 6,352,293 shares of its common stock (the “Shares”) and (b) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,540,918 shares of common stock of the Company (“Warrants” and, together with the Shares, the “Securities”). On May 3, 2011 the Company filed a Registration Statement registering up to 8,893,211 common shares of the Company comprised of: (i) 6,352,293 common shares and (ii) 2,540,918 common shares issuable upon exercise of 2,540,918 warrants. The Securities were issued at a price equal to $1.92 for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $12,196,000. The Warrants became exercisable on October 21, 2011 at a per share exercise price equal to $2.56. The Warrants contain provisions that adjust the exercise price in the event the Company pays stock dividends, effects stock splits or issues additional shares of common stock at a price per share less than the exercise price of the Warrants. The Warrants will remain exercisable until October 21, 2016.

 

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The Company accounts for the Warrants with exercise price reset features in accordance with the applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance. Under this guidance, warrants with these reset features are accounted for as liabilities and carried at fair value, with changes in fair value included in net earnings (loss) until such time as the Warrants are exercised or expire.

The fair value of the Warrants increased from $149,000 as of March 31, 2013 to $483,000 as of September 30, 2013, which resulted in a $334,000 loss from the change in fair value of warrants for the six months ended September 30, 2013.

These Warrants are not traded in an active securities market, and as such, the Company estimated the fair value of the Warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:

 

     September 30,
2013
    March 31,
2013
 

Expected term

     3.0 years        3.5 years   

Common stock market price

   $ 0.77      $ 0.38   

Risk-free interest rate

     0.63     0.46

Expected volatility

     81.39     79.65

Expected volatility was based primarily on historical volatility. Historical volatility was computed using daily pricing observations for recent periods that correspond to the expected term of the Warrants. The Company believes this method produces an estimate that is representative of the Company’s expectations of future volatility over the expected term of these Warrants. The Company currently has no reason to believe future volatility over the expected remaining life of these Warrants is likely to differ materially from historical volatility. The expected life is based on the remaining contractual term of the Warrants. The risk-free interest rate is the interest rate for treasury constant maturity instruments published by the Federal Reserve Board that is closest to the expected term of the Warrants.

Fluctuations in the fair value of the Warrants are impacted by unobservable inputs, most significantly the assumption with regards to future equity issuances and their impact to the down-round protection feature. Significant increases (decreases) in this input in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(6) Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share

Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share includes the impact of potentially dilutive securities unless inclusion of such securities would be anti-dilutive.

Outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 7,750,878 and 7,978,227 shares of the Company’s common stock for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and 7,491,766 and 7,160,748 shares of the Company’s common stock for the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, were excluded from the diluted net loss per share calculations because of their anti-dilutive effect during these periods. Outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,540,918 shares of the Company’s common stock for each of the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, were excluded from the diluted net loss per share calculations because of their anti-dilutive effect during these periods.

(7) Geographic Data and Concentrations

The Company’s net sales are attributed to the following geographic regions (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013      2012      2013      2012  

Europe

   $ 9,477       $ 14,970       $ 19,592       $ 24,766   

North America

     6,718         13,643         13,318         24,082   

APAC

     1,644         2,602         3,613         4,189   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 17,839       $ 31,215       $ 36,523       $ 53,037   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

        Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based on the location of the customer. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 one customer accounted for approximately 13% and 11% of the Company’s gross sales, respectively, and one other customer accounted for approximately 12% of the Company’s gross sales in each period. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, one customer accounted for approximately 27% and 26% of the Company’s gross sales, respectively, one other customer accounted for approximately 11% and 10% of the Company’s gross sales, respectively, and one other customer accounted for approximately 11% and 9% of the Company’s gross sales, respectively. At September 30, 2013, one customer represented 18% of accounts receivable and another customer represented 12% of accounts receivable. At March 31, 2013, one customer represented 15% of accounts receivable and another customer represented 12% of accounts receivable. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, no other customers accounted for greater than 10% of gross sales. At September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, no other customers accounted for greater than 10% of accounts receivable.

(8) Subsequent Event Footnote

The Company maintains a Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (“Wells Fargo”) to borrow up to $30 million under a revolving line of credit subject to the availability of eligible collateral (accounts receivable and inventories), which changes throughout the year. The Credit Facility expires on October 31, 2015. The Company is required to meet a quarterly financial covenant based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges, as defined, of no less than 1.1:1.0. The Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio as of September 30, 2013 was 0.28:1.0 and, accordingly, the Company was not in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2013. On November 6, 2013, the Company received a waiver of the covenant default from Wells Fargo and entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility that: 1) eliminates the quarterly financial covenant based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges for the quarters ending December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; 2) modifies the quarterly financial covenant based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges to no less than 1.0:1.0 starting with the quarter ending June 30, 2014; 3) adds a monthly financial covenant based on a trailing three months’ Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, from October 2013 through May 2014; 4) increases the interest rate ranges, based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges, to U.S. prime rate plus 0.50% to 2.00% (up from 0.25% to 1.00%) or, at the Company’s option, LIBOR plus 2.50% to 3.50% (up from 2.00% to 3.00%), with a LIBOR floor of 1.50%; 5) decreases the inventory sublimit from $16.0 million to $11.25 million with further monthly reductions, to $6.5 million by March 31, 2014; and 6) adds an availability block of $500,000 with further monthly increases to $2.0 million by May 1, 2014.

 

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

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our” refer, collectively, to Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries, and all references in this section to “Mad Catz” refer to Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.

This section contains forward-looking statements and forward looking information (collectively “forward-looking statements”) as defined in applicable securities legislation involving risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors including those set out under “Forward-looking Statements” herein and in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and in Part II Other Information — Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

OVERVIEW

Our Business

We design, manufacture (primarily through third parties in Asia), market and distribute innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under our Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Our products, which primarily include headsets, mice, keyboards, controllers, specialty controllers, and other accessories, cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. We distribute our products through our online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, we also maintain offices in Europe and Asia.

Seasonality and Fluctuation of Sales

We generate a substantial percentage of our net sales in the last three months of every calendar year, our fiscal third quarter. Our quarterly results of operations can be expected to fluctuate significantly in the future, as a result of many factors, including: seasonal influences on our sales; unpredictable consumer preferences and spending trends; the introduction of new videogame platforms or titles; the need to increase inventories in advance of our primary selling season; and timing of introductions of new products.

Potential Fluctuations in Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

During the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2013, approximately 67% and 68% of total net sales were transacted outside of the United States, respectively. The majority of our international business is presently conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses arising from normal business operations are credited to or charged against earnings in the period incurred. As a result, fluctuations in the value of the currencies in which we conduct our business relative to the U.S. dollar will cause foreign currency exchange gains and losses, which we have experienced in the past and continue to experience. Due to the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates, among other factors, we cannot predict the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations upon future operating results. There can be no assurances that we will not experience foreign currency exchange losses in the future. To date, we have not hedged against foreign currency exposure.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our critical accounting policies and estimates remain consistent with those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales

Consolidated net sales for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 decreased 43% and 31%, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended September 30, 2012. We experienced a decline in all regions due primarily to decreased demand, as expected, ahead of the upcoming gaming console transitions particularly with our larger retail customers. This decline in net sales was more pronounced in North America where a greater percentage of our net sales are of products developed for console gaming compared to Europe, where a greater percentage are of products developed for gaming on the PC and Mac. We also experienced a large decline in sales of audio products, driven primarily by decreases in sales of higher priced headsets developed for specific gaming

 

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consoles, offset partially by increases in sales of headsets at lower price points. Additionally, we experienced a decline in the games and other product category due to software sales during the three and six months ended September 30, 2012 that did not reoccur in the current year periods.

From a geographical perspective, our net sales for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,              
     2013      % of total     2012      % of total     $
Change
    %
Change
 

Europe

   $ 9,477         53   $ 14,970         48   $ (5,493     (37 )% 

North America

     6,718         38     13,643         44     (6,925     (51 )% 

APAC

     1,644         9     2,602         8     (958     (37 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   
   $ 17,839         100   $ 31,215         100   $ (13,376     (43 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

     Six Months Ended September 30,              
     2013      % of total     2012      % of total     $
Change
    %
Change
 

Europe

   $ 19,592         54   $ 24,766         47   $ (5,174     (21 )% 

North America

     13,318         36     24,082         45     (10,764     (45 )% 

APAC

     3,613         10     4,189         8     (576     (14 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   
   $ 36,523         100   $ 53,037         100   $ (16,514     (31 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Our sales by platform as a percentage of gross sales were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

PC and Mac

     49     31     48     33

Universal

     30     24     28     26

Xbox 360

     11     32     14     30

PlayStation 3

     6     10     8     8

All others

     4     3     2     3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our sales by product category as a percentage of gross sales were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Audio

     41     44     43     44

Mice and Keyboards

     32     20     31     20

Specialty Controllers

     16     14     17     14

Accessories

     8     7     7     8

Controllers

     1     5     1     7

Games and other

     2     10     1     7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our sales by brand as a percentage of gross sales were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Mad Catz

     49     51     48     49

Tritton

     37     39     38     40

Saitek

     13     8     12     9

Other

     1     2     2     2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Gross Profit

Gross profit is defined as net sales less cost of sales. Cost of sales consists of product costs, cost of licenses and royalties, cost of freight-in and freight-out and distribution center costs, including depreciation and other overhead.

The following table presents net sales, cost of sales and gross profit for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,              
     2013      % of Net
Sales
    2012      % of Net
Sales
    $
Change
    %
Change
 

Net sales

   $ 17,839         100   $ 31,215         100   $ (13,376     (43 )% 

Cost of sales

     13,069         73     22,228         71     (9,159     (41 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     4,770         27     8,987         29     (4,217     (47 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

     Six Months Ended September 30,              
     2013      % of Net
Sales
    2012      % of Net
Sales
    $
Change
    %
Change
 

Net sales

   $ 36,523         100   $ 53,037         100   $ (16,514     (31 )% 

Cost of sales

     26,388         72     37,775         71     (11,387     (30 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     10,135         28     15,262         29     (5,127     (34 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 decreased 47% and 34%, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, due to the decrease in net sales and, to a lesser extent, a decrease in gross margin. Gross margin decreased to 27% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 29% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, and to 28% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from 29% for the six months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in gross margin in both the three and six month periods was due primarily to an increase in distribution center costs, returns and allowances and inventory write-downs as a percentage of net sales, offset partially by a decrease in royalties and licenses as a percentage of net sales. The increase in inventory write-downs was driven primarily by the settlement of a legal dispute with a manufacturer regarding defective returns in the fiscal third quarter. We expect gross margin for the full year of fiscal 2014 to be slightly lower than that of fiscal 2013.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,              
     2013      % of Net
Sales
    2012      % of Net
Sales
    $
Change
    %
Change
 

Sales and marketing

   $ 3,923         22   $ 4,000         13   $ (77     (2 )% 

General and administrative

     3,015         17     2,820         9     195        7

Research and development

     1,167         7     1,217         4     (50     (4 )% 

Acquisition related items

     53         0     206         0     (153     (74 )% 

Amortization

     229         1     232         1     (3     (1 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   
   $ 8,387         47   $ 8,475         27   $ (88     (1 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

     Six Months Ended September 30,              
     2013      % of Net
Sales
    2012      % of Net
Sales
    $
Change
    %
Change
 

Sales and marketing

   $ 6,829         19   $ 7,239         14   $ (410     (6 )% 

General and administrative

     6,248         17     5,776         11     472        8

Research and development

     2,178         6     2,238         4     (60     (3 )% 

Acquisition related items

     152         0     724         1     (572     (79 )% 

Amortization

     463         1     465         1     (2     (0 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   
   $ 15,870         43   $ 16,442         31   $ (572     (3 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of payroll, commissions, participation at trade shows and travel costs for our worldwide sales and marketing staff, advertising expense and costs of operating our MadCatz.com and GameShark.com websites. The decrease in sales and marketing expense in both the three and six months ended September 30, 2013,

 

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compared to the same prior year periods, was primarily due to decreases in variable cooperative advertising expense as a result of decreased sales. We expect sales and marketing expenses for the full year of fiscal 2014 to decrease, on an absolute dollar basis, from fiscal 2013 levels.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses include salaries and benefits for our executive and administrative personnel, facilities costs and professional services, such as legal and accounting. The increase in general and administrative expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, was due primarily to an increase in employee related costs. The increase in general and administrative expenses in the six months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the six months ended September 30, 2012, was primarily related to an increase in professional fees. We expect general and administrative expenses for the full year of fiscal 2014 to increase slightly, on an absolute dollar basis, from fiscal 2013 levels.

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses, which decreased slightly compared to prior year periods, include the costs of developing and enhancing new and existing products. We expect research and development expenses for the full year of fiscal 2014 to be relatively flat compared to fiscal 2013 levels.

Acquisition Related Items. Acquisition related items represent adjustments to the contingent consideration valuation related to the Tritton acquisition, which will continue to be adjusted through fiscal 2015 when the contingent consideration will be fully paid.

Amortization Expenses. Amortization expenses consist of the amortization of the acquired intangible assets from Saitek, Joytech and Tritton.

Other (Expense) Income.

Other (expense) income consists primarily of interest expense on our outstanding debt, foreign currency exchange gains or losses associated with fluctuations in the value of the functional currencies of our foreign subsidiaries against the U.S. Dollar, change in fair value of the Warrants issued in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement and other items that may be specific to a reporting period. Other expense was $818,000 and $906,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to other expense of $609,000 and $367,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. The change is primarily due to foreign currency exchange losses of $392,000 and $416,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to foreign currency exchange losses of $250,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2012 and foreign currency exchange gains of $6,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2012. Additionally, the change in the fair value of the warrant liability resulted in $317,000 and $334,000 of expense for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, compared to $120,000 of expense and $70,000 of income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, respectively. Interest expense, net, decreased to $135,000 and $253,000 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, from $251,000 and $520,000, respectively, in the same periods last year due to a reduction in the average debt balance during the current year period.

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

Income tax expense of $110,000 and $353,000 reflect effective tax rates of (2.5)% and (364)% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Income tax benefit of $31,000 and income tax expense of $620,000 reflect effective tax rates of less than 1% and (40)% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our effective tax rate is a blended rate for the different jurisdictions in which we operate. The effective tax rate fluctuates depending on the taxable income in each jurisdiction and the statutory income tax rates in those jurisdictions, in which we do business, including our U.S. operating company, and our Canadian parent company for which we continue to provide a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset attributable to the net operating loss carryforwards. We will continue to evaluate the realizability of our net deferred tax asset on an ongoing basis to identify whether any significant changes in circumstances or assumptions have occurred that could materially affect the realizability of deferred tax assets and expects to release the valuation allowance when it has sufficient positive evidence, including but not limited to cumulative earnings in successive recent periods, to overcome such negative evidence. The change in the effective tax rate in both the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same prior year periods, was primarily due to recognized tax benefits for net operating loss carryforwards generated in our Asian entities.

Mad Catz does not record deferred income taxes on the approximate $41.0 million of undistributed earnings of its non-Canadian subsidiaries based upon the Company’s intention to permanently reinvest undistributed earnings. Mad Catz may be subject to income and withholding taxes if earnings of the non-Canadian subsidiaries were distributed. Considering the Mad Catz tax loss carry forward and related valuation allowance, the deferred tax liability on the Company’s undistributed earnings would be no more than $2.1 million at September 30, 2013.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The table below provides a summary of cash (used in) provided by operating, investing and financing activities during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Six Months Ended September 30,        
     2013     2012     Change  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (4,016   $ (3,595   $ (421

Net cash used in investing activities

     (690     (566     (124

Net cash provided by financing activities

     3,768        4,246        (478

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

     72        (13     85   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

   $ (866   $ 72      $ (938
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our cash balance was $1.9 million and $2.8 million at September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. Our primary sources of liquidity include a revolving line of credit (as discussed below under Financing Activities), cash on hand and cash flows generated from operations.

Operating Activities

Our cash flows from operating activities have typically included the collection of customer receivables generated by the sale of our products, offset by payments to vendors for materials and manufacture of our products. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2013 primarily reflects the net loss for the period before non-cash items (i.e. depreciation, amortization, provision for deferred income taxes, stock-based compensation, contingent consideration, and change in the fair value of warrant liability) and an increase in inventory of $3.7 million as we built inventory in anticipation of increased demand during the holiday selling season. These decreases in operating cash flow were offset partially by a $4.1 million decrease in accounts receivable resulting primarily from the decrease in net sales as well as improved collections. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2012 primarily related to an $8.4 million increase in accounts receivable partially offset by a $3.2 million decrease in inventory and a $2.6 million increase in accounts payable. We are focused on effectively managing our overall liquidity position by continuously monitoring inventory levels and expenses, and managing our accounts receivable collection efforts.

Due to the seasonality of our business, we typically experience a large build-up in inventories beginning during our second fiscal quarter ending September 30, with corresponding increases in accounts payable and our bank loan balance. These increases are in anticipation of the holiday selling season, which occurs during our third fiscal quarter ending December 31. A large percentage of our annual revenue is generated during our third fiscal quarter and, typically, our inventories decrease and accounts receivable increase as a result of the annual holiday selling. During our fourth fiscal quarter ending March 31, the sales cycle completes with decreases in accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and bank loan and net increase in cash. We forecast the expected demand for the holiday selling season months in advance to ensure adequate quantities of inventory. Our sales personnel forecast holiday sales based on information received from our major customers as to expected product purchases for the holiday season, and we also utilize mathematical modeling techniques to forecast demand based on recent point-of-sale activity. If demand does not meet expectations, the result will be excess inventories, and/or reduced sales and the overall effect could result in a reduction to cash flows from operating activities following payment of accounts payable.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities, which consisted of capital expenditures to support our operations and were made up primarily of production molds, and to a lesser extent, computers and machinery and equipment, was $0.7 million and $0.6 million during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities, which is primarily the result of net borrowings under our line of credit described below, was $3.8 million and $4.2 million during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

        We maintain a Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (“Wells Fargo”) to borrow up to $30 million under a revolving line of credit subject to the availability of eligible collateral (accounts receivable and inventories), which changes throughout the year. The Credit Facility expires on October 31, 2015. We are required to meet a quarterly financial covenant based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges, as defined, of no less than 1.1:1.0. Our fixed charge coverage ratio as of September 30, 2013 was 0.28:1.0 and, accordingly, we were not in compliance with this covenant as of September 30, 2013. On November 6, 2013, we received a waiver of the covenant default from Wells Fargo and entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility that: 1) eliminates the quarterly financial covenant based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges for the quarters ending December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; 2) modifies the quarterly financial covenant based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges to no less than 1.0:1.0 starting with the quarter ending June 30, 2014; 3) adds a monthly financial covenant based on a trailing three months’ Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, from October 2013 through May 2014; 4) increases the interest rate ranges, based on a trailing four quarters’ coverage of fixed charges, to U.S. prime rate plus 0.50% to 2.00% (up from 0.25% to 1.00%) or, at the Company’s option, LIBOR plus 2.50% to 3.50% (up from 2.00% to 3.00%), with a LIBOR floor of 1.50%; 5) decreases the inventory sublimit from $16.0 million to $11.25 million with further monthly reductions to $6.5 million by March 31, 2014; and 6) adds an availability block of $500,000 with further monthly increases to $2.0 million by May 1, 2014. For periods subsequent to September 30, 2013, we believe we will be able to meet the covenants, as amended, through the expiration of the Credit Facility. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to meet the covenants subsequent to September 30, 2013. There also can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain waivers from Wells Fargo to the extent we are not in compliance with the covenants.

 

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In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Tritton, we are obligated to make certain payments to former Tritton shareholders of up to $8.7 million based on the achievement of certain specific performance measures. The Company paid $1,650,000, under this arrangement during the six months ended September 30, 2013, of which $0.8 million is reflected in financing activities and $0.85 million is reflected in operating activities. The aggregate fair value of the remaining payments was $2.4 million as of September 30, 2013, and is reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

We believe that our available cash balances, anticipated cash flows from operations and available line of credit will be sufficient to satisfy our operating needs for at least the next twelve months, and in the longer term, including any payments due for contingent consideration. However, we operate in a rapidly evolving and often unpredictable business environment that may change the timing or amount of expected future cash receipts and expenditures. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that we may not be required to raise additional funds through the sale of equity or debt securities or from additional credit facilities. Additional capital, if needed, may not be available on satisfactory terms, if at all. Furthermore, additional debt financing may contain more restrictive covenants than our existing debt.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

As of September 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial parties, 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.

EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, represents net loss before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we revised our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude stock-based compensation, the gain/loss on the change in the fair value of the related warrant liability, goodwill impairment, if any, and acquisition related items. We believe that excluding these non-operating, non-cash items from EBITDA better reflects our underlying performance than the previously calculated EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows for the period, nor is it being presented as an alternative to operating or net income as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. As defined, Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation. We believe, however, that in addition to the performance measures found in our financial statements, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our Company’s operating performance. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measurement of operating performance in comparing our performance on a consistent basis over prior periods, as it removes from operating results the impact of our capital structure, including the interest expense resulting from our outstanding debt, and our asset base, including depreciation and amortization of our capital and intangible assets. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure for our lender. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net loss

   $ (4,545   $ (450   $ (6,610   $ (2,167

Adjustments:

        

Interest expense, net

     135        251        253        520   

Income tax expense (benefit)

     110        353        (31     620   

Depreciation and amortization

     731        839        1,425        1,655   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA (loss)

   $ (3,569   $ 993      $ (4,963   $ 628   

Stock-based compensation

     194        237        347        384   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     317        120        334        (70

Acquisition related items

     53        206        152        724   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (loss)

   $ (3,005   $ 1,556      $ (4,130   $ 1,666   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are not historical fact and constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and constitute “forward-looking information” as defined in

 

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applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively “forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our strategy for growth, business development, market and competitive position, financial results, expected revenue, expense levels in the future and the sufficiency of our existing assets and availability under our credit facility to fund future operations and capital spending needs. These statements relate to our expectations, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, commitments, intentions and strategies regarding the future, and may be identified by the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” and “potential,” among others. Specifically this document contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the continuance of seasonal fluctuations in the Company’s sales, inventories, receivables, payables and cash; the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations; the sufficiency of funds available to meet operational needs, including contingent payments related to the Tritton acquisition; and our expectations for fiscal 2014 in respect of our gross margin and operating expenses.

The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management’s current beliefs and expectations and are based on information currently available to management, as well as its analysis made in light of its experience, perception of trends, current conditions, expected developments and other factors and assumptions believed to be reasonable and relevant in the circumstances. These assumptions include, but are not limited to: continuing demand by consumers for videogames and accessories, continued financial viability of our largest customers, continued access to capital to finance our working capital requirements and the continuance of open trade with China, where the preponderance of our products are manufactured.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to important factors and events that could cause our actual business, prospects and results of operations to differ materially from the historical information contained in this Form 10-Q, and from those that may be expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements for the reasons detailed in Part I — Item 1A. — Risk Factors of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in Part II Other Information — Item 1A. We believe that many of the risks detailed in our other SEC filings are part of doing business in the industry in which we operate, and will likely be present in all periods reported. The fact that certain risks are endemic to the industry does not lessen their significance. The forward-looking statements contained in this report are made as of the date of this report and we assume no obligation to update them or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in such forward-looking statements, except as may be required by applicable law.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

For the second quarter of fiscal 2014, our management with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2013. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Accordingly, our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Our process for evaluating controls and procedures is continuous and encompasses constant improvement of the design and effectiveness of established controls and procedures and the remediation of any deficiencies which may be identified during the process.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On January 14, 2013, the Company filed a complaint in San Diego Superior Court (Case No. 37-2013-00030075-CU-BT-CTL) against an unknown John Doe and 2-20 additional unknown Does that posted statements on on-line message boards that were disparaging, false and untrue about the Company, its products, services and employees, as well as contained non-public information about the Company, its products, its internal workings and its financial condition. The Company sought compensatory and punitive damages from the statements occurring on the message boards. Shortly after filing the complaint, the Company issued a subpoena to Yahoo! seeking the identities of the unknown Doe defendants. In June 2013, the court granted a motion brought by one of the unknown Doe defendants to quash the subpoena. While the Company strongly disagrees with the court’s decision, after having considered the matter fully, it has determined not to appeal that decision. Additionally, following the court’s decision on the motion to quash, one of the Doe defendants filed a motion for attorneys’ fees and costs, which the court denied on September 23, 2013.

 

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On July 6, 2012, the Company’s subsidiaries Mad Catz Inc., and Mad Catz Interactive Asia Limited filed a complaint styled Mad Catz, Inc. et. al. v. KnowledgeTech Corp., Case No. 37-2012-00100125-CU-BC-CTL, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The complaint alleged that KnowledgeTech Corp. breached its contract with the plaintiffs for failing to issue credits for returned product. Plaintiffs sought damage in the amount to be determined at trial. KnowledgeTech filed a cross-complaint against Mad Catz Interactive Asia Limited and Mad Catz, Inc., and a complaint against Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., Tritton Technologies, Inc., and Mad Catz Europe Limited seeking payment for goods produced without any set off for returned goods. The parties began mediation in July 2013, and, after extensive negotiations, the parties agreed to settle the matter on the condition that Mad Catz, Inc. pay KnowledgeTech Corp. the total amount of $275,000 in three equal installments. Mad Catz, Inc. has made the first two installment payments and will make the final installment payment on or before it comes due.

In addition to the foregoing matters, we may at times be involved in litigation in the ordinary course of business. We will also, from time to time, when appropriate in management’s estimation, record reserves in our financial statements for pending litigation. Litigation is expensive and is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in any such matters could adversely impact our operating results or financial condition. Additionally, any litigation to which we may become subject could also require significant involvement of our senior management and may divert management’s attention from our business and operations. Although claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of any current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity taken as a whole.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed in Part I — Item 1A. — Risk Factors our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1    Certification of Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  31.2    Certification of Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32.1    Certification of Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company.
  32.2    Certification of Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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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.

 

      MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INC.
November 7, 2013      

/s/ Darren Richardson

      Darren Richardson
      President and Chief Executive Officer
November 7, 2013      

/s/ Karen McGinnis

      Karen McGinnis
      Chief Financial Officer

 

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