-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SCPRPDDcuQ2O27E+8QExfrQeezjOkQ8XJyJBSFmlxb0UoPDrRhUz9hedpkxQO7nc jpOOlAt/zV6g17tfb1j67w== 0001047469-98-040902.txt : 19981118 0001047469-98-040902.hdr.sgml : 19981118 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001047469-98-040902 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981116 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORP /WA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001000787 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 911074996 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26778 FILM NUMBER: 98749716 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5020 148TH AVE NE STREET 2: P O BOX 97002 CITY: REDMOND STATE: WA ZIP: 98073-9702 BUSINESS PHONE: 2068822000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5020 148TH AVE NE CITY: REDMOND STATE: WA ZIP: 98073-9702 10-Q 1 FORM 10-Q - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ---------------------- (Mark One) [X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998 or [ ] Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For the transition period from ______ to ______ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-26778 ---------------------- APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ---------------------- WASHINGTON 91-1074996 (State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 5020 148TH AVENUE N.E., REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052-5172 (425) 882-2000 (Address, including zip code, of Registrant's principal executive offices and 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common stock: 6,664,679 shares outstanding as of October 31, 1998 This report including exhibits consists of 15 pages. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION FORM 10-Q QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 INDEX
PAGE ---- PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements: Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 ...........................3 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 ..................................................4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 ........................................5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .........................6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations...............................................8 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................................14 Signatures.........................................................15
- 2 - PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 -------------------------------- -------------------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- (IN THOUSANDS , EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNT) (UNAUDITED) Net sales ...................................... $ 9,957 $ 10,758 $ 27,365 $ 29,669 Cost of sales .................................. 2,525 2,861 7,163 8,015 --------- -------- --------- ------- Gross profit ................................... 7,432 7,897 20,202 21,654 Operating expenses: Sales, general and administrative ......... 4,825 4,870 13,584 13,838 Research and development .................. 2,659 2,010 7,592 6,300 --------- -------- --------- ------- Total operating expenses ....................... 7,484 6,880 21,176 20,138 --------- -------- --------- ------- Income (loss) from operations .................. (52) 1,017 (974) 1,516 Interest income and other ...................... 184 178 606 509 Interest expense ............................... -- (3) (1) (11) --------- -------- --------- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes .............. 132 1,192 (369) 2,014 Income taxes ................................... 19 180 19 313 --------- -------- --------- ------- Net income (loss) .............................. $ 113 $ 1,012 ($ 388) $ 1,701 --------- -------- --------- ------- --------- -------- --------- ------- Basic income (loss) per share .................. $ 0.02 $ 0.15 ($ 0.06) $ 0.25 Shares used in basic per share calculation...... 6,789 6,798 6,861 6,768 Diluted income (loss) per share ................ $ 0.02 $ 0.14 ($ 0.06) $ 0.23 Shares used in diluted per share calculation ... 6,983 7,393 6,861 7,273
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 3 - APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents .......................................... $ 4,360 $ 6,336 Short term investments ............................................. 11,143 10,345 Accounts receivable ................................................ 9,995 7,741 Inventories ........................................................ 3,337 3,465 Prepaid and other current assets ................................... 406 951 ------- ------- Total current assets ........................................... 29,241 28,838 Property and equipment, net ............................................. 2,957 2,900 Other assets ............................................................ 952 844 ------- ------- Total assets ................................................... $33,150 $32,582 ------- ------- ------- ------- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable ................................................... $ 2,882 $ 2,804 Accrued payroll .................................................... 2,251 1,684 Other accrued expenses ............................................. 1,510 991 Deferred revenue ................................................... 3,413 2,797 Current portion of long-term obligations ........................... -- 15 ------- ------- Total current liabilities ...................................... 10,056 8,291 Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, par value $.01 Authorized - 5,000,000 shares .................................. -- -- Common stock, par value $.01 Authorized - 25,000,000 shares Issued - 6,670,000 and 6,827,000 shares at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively ....................... 25,443 26,387 Cumulative translation adjustment .................................. (734) (869) Accumulated deficit ................................................ (1,615) (1,227) ------- ------- Total shareholders' equity ..................................... 23,094 24,291 ------- ------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ..................... $33,150 $32,582 ------- ------- ------- -------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. - 4 - APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1997 -------------- -------------- (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) ....................................................... ($ 388) $ 1,701 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization ...................................... 901 858 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable ................................................ (2,254) 229 Inventories ........................................................ 128 (217) Prepaid expenses ................................................... 545 231 Other assets ....................................................... (247) (133) Deferred revenue ................................................... 616 332 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .............................. 1,164 (97) ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities ...................... 465 2,904 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of short-term investments ................................. (798) (2,773) Property and equipment additions ................................... (819) (1,201) ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities .......................... (1,617) (3,974) Cash flows from financing activities: Sale of common stock to employees .................................. 145 186 Stock options exercised ............................................ 10 12 Purchase of treasury stock ......................................... (1,099) -- Repayment of long-term obligations ................................. (15) (39) ------- ------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ............ (959) 159 Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on cash ........................ 135 (170) ------- ------- Decrease in cash and cash equivalents ................................... (1,976) (1,081) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ........................ 6,336 7,208 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period .............................. $ 4,360 $ 6,127 ------- ------- ------- ------- Supplemental disclosures of cash paid (received): Interest ........................................................... $ 0 $ 11 Income Taxes ....................................................... ($ 19) $ 729
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. - 5 - APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The consolidated financial statements for the nine month period ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 and the related footnote information are unaudited and have been prepared on a basis substantially consistent with the 1997 audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for fair presentation of the results of this interim period. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on previously reported results of operations. 2. COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (FAS 128). FAS 128 replaced the calculation of primary and fully diluted earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the previously reported earnings per share. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) previously had requirements for common and common stock equivalent shares issued during the 12-month period prior to filing of an initial public offering to be included in the calculation of earnings per share as if they were outstanding for all periods presented using the treasury stock method assuming the initial public offering price. In 1998, the SEC issued new requirements for dilutive common stock equivalent shares. All earnings (loss) per share amounts for all periods have been presented to conform with FAS 128 and the new SEC requirements. 3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) As of January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement 130, REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME. Statement 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components; however the adaptation of this Statement has no impact on the Company's net income or shareholders' equity. Statement 130 requires the Company's foreign currency translation adjustments, which are reported separately in shareholders' equity to be included in other comprehensive income. During the third quarter of 1998 and 1997, total comprehensive income amounted to $417,000 and $877,000. For the first nine months of 1998 and 1997, total comprehensive loss and income, respectively, amounted to ($253,000) and $1.5 million. - 6 - 4. SOFTWARE REVENUE RECOGNITION As of January 1, 1998, the Company adopted AICPA SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, which was effective for transactions that the Company entered into in 1998. Prior years were not restated. The effect of adopting SOP 97-2 was not material. 5. INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- (in thousands, except per share amount) Numerator: Numerator for basic and diluted income per share - net income ........................................... $ 113 $1,012 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Denominator: Denominator for basic income per share - weighted average common shares ................................ 6,789 6,798 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options based on the treasury stock method using average market price .............. 194 595 ----------- ----------- Denominator for diluted income per share ............... 6,983 7,393 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Basic income per share ..................................... $ 0.02 $ 0.15 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Diluted income per share ................................... $ 0.02 $ 0.14 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ (in thousands, except per share amount) Numerator: Numerator for basic and diluted income per share - net income(loss) ..................................... ($ 388) $1,701 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Denominator: Denominator for basic income per share - weighted average common shares ................................ 6,861 6,768 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options and warrants based on the treasury stock method using average market price .............. -- 505 ------------ ------------ Denominator for diluted income per share ............... 6,861 7,273 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Basic income (loss) per share .............................. ($0.06) $ 0.25 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Diluted income (loss) per share ............................ ($0.06) $ 0.23 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the effect of outstanding options and warrants have been excluded from the diluted calculation because they are antidilutive. - 7 - 6. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS) Finished goods ........... $1,427 $1,303 Work in process .......... 82 157 Purchased parts .......... 1,828 2,005 ------------ ------------ $3,337 $3,465 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements for the periods specified and the associated notes. Further reference should be made to the Company's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth for the period indicated the percentage of total revenue represented by each line item in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income and the percentage change from comparative prior period in each line item.
Percent of Period-to-Period Net Sales Percentage Change ------------------------- -------------------- Three months Ended Three months Ended September 30, September 30, 1998 1998 1997 Compared to 1997 ------- ------- -------------------- Net sales .................................... 100.0% 100.0% (7.4%) Cost of sales ................................ 25.4 26.6 (11.7) -------- ------- Gross profit ................................. 74.6 73.4 (5.9) Operating expenses: Sales, general and administrative ....... 48.4 45.3 (0.9) Research and development ................ 26.7 18.7 32.3 -------- ------- Total operating expenses ..................... 75.1 64.0 8.8 -------- ------- Loss from operations ......................... (0.5) 9.4 (105.1) Interest income and other .................... 1.8 1.7 3.4 Interest expense ............................. -- -- -- -------- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes ............ 1.3 11.1 (88.9) Income taxes ................................. .2 1.7 (89.4) -------- ------- Net income ................................... 1.1% 9.4% (88.8%) -------- ------- -------- -------
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PERCENT OF PERIOD-TO-PERIOD NET SALES PERCENTAGE CHANGE -------------------------------- -------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 1998 1997 COMPARED TO 1997 ------------- ------------- -------------------------- Net sales ............................... 100.0% 100.0% (7.8%) Cost of sales ........................... 26.2 27.0 (10.6) ------------- ------------- Gross profit ............................ 73.8 73.0 (6.7) Operating expenses: Sales, general and administrative .. 49.6 46.6 (1.8) Research and development ........... 27.7 21.2 20.5 ------------- ------------- Total operating expenses ................ 77.3 67.8 5.2 ------------- ------------- Loss from operations .................... (3.5) 5.2 (164.2) Interest income and other ............... 2.2 1.6 19.1 Interest expense ........................ -- -- -- ------------- ------------- Income (loss) before income taxes ....... (1.3) 6.8 -- Income taxes ............................ 0.1 1.1 -- ------------- ------------- Net income (loss) ....................... (1.4%) 5.7% -- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
NET SALES Net sales decreased by 7.4% to $10.0 million from $10.8 million for the quarters ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. For the first nine months of 1998, revenue decreased by 7.8% to $27.4 million from $29.7 million for the same period of 1997. These decreases were primarily attributable to the reduction in unit sales of higher priced debug solutions, and to a lesser extent currency exchange rate fluctuations affecting international sales. The decreases were partially offset by an increase in unit sales of the low cost debug solutions and to a lesser extent, consulting services. The Company's net sales are presently derived predominantly from sales of software design, debugging, and testing solutions and support and consulting service revenues. The Company generally recognizes revenues from product sales upon shipment. Product support revenues decreased by 6.3% over the prior year's three months but increased as a percentage of sales to 11.4% from 11.2%. The revenue decrease relates to reduced revenue levels in prior quarters that the associated service contracts are sold against, but recognized ratably over the life of each maintenance contract, typically 12 months. Product support revenues increased by 1.5% and increased as a percentage of sales to 12.7% from 11.5% over the prior years nine months. The increases in product support revenue as a percentage of net sales is due primarily to the continued pro rata recognition of revenue from product support contracts entered into in prior periods, in combination with a decrease in product sales revenue compared to prior periods. International sales expressed in U.S. dollars decreased by 30.5% for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 over the comparable period of 1997, to 42.2% of net sales as compared to 56.2% of net sales in the prior comparable quarter. For the nine months ending September 30, 1998, international sales decreased 23.6% over the same period in 1997, representing 43.2% of the total sales versus 52.1% in the prior comparable period. The reduction in international revenues as expressed in U.S. dollars is primarily attributable to the Asian financial crisis that resulted in decreases in unit sales and average selling price in Japan and other Pacific Rim nations and currency exchange rates, and to a lesser extent, decreases in units sales in Europe. The Company's sales through its foreign subsidiaries are generally denominated in local currencies, and as a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates can have a - 9 - significant effect on the Company's reported net sales. Had the exchange rates remained the same from the prior comparable periods, especially in Japan, overall company sales would have decreased 4.3 percentage points for the quarter ended September 30, 1998 and decreased 3.6 percentage points for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The Company is unable to predict currency exchange rate fluctuations and anticipates that such fluctuations will continue to affect its net sales to varying degrees in the future. The Company expects international sales, especially in Japan, to continue to account for a significant percentage of its net sales. GROSS PROFIT The Company's gross profit decreased to $7.4 million, or 74.6% of net sales, from $7.9 million, or 73.4% of net sales, in the quarters ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. For the nine months ending September 30, 1998, the Company's gross profit decreased to $20.2 million from $21.7 million in the prior comparable period, representing 73.8% and 73.0% of net sales, respectively. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to an increase in net sales of the higher margin low cost debug solutions, decrease in third party royalty fees and an increase in patent and software licenses that had nominal costs. These were partially offset by lower unit production over which to spread fixed manufacturing overhead costs and to a lesser extent due to declines in sales revenue due to unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations. The company expects its gross profit to fluctuate based upon its product mix, geographic mix, product and patent licenses and variances in volume and related absorption of factory overhead costs. SALES, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE Sales, general and administrative expenses were $4.8 million or 48.4% of net sales, and $4.9 million, or 45.3% of net sales, for the quarters ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, sales, general and administrative expenses were $13.6 million or 49.6% of net sales, and $13.8 million or 46.6% of net sales, respectively. The dollar amount decreases between comparable periods were primarily attributable to reduction in foreign currency exchange losses and promotional expenses, which were partially offset by increased compensation related expense in connection with the company's expansion of its sales and marketing efforts. The percentage increase between comparable periods was primarily attributable to lower revenues for the quarter ending September 30, 1998. The Company expects its sales and marketing expenditures to continue to increase in absolute dollars in the future as it introduces and markets new products, and continues to expand its sales, general and administrative organization. Foreign exchange gains and losses are included in sales, general and administrative expenses. In order to mitigate certain intercompany risks associated with exchange rate fluctuations, the Company, does from time to time, hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk in Japan as it relates to the trade debt the Company's Japanese subsidiary owes to the Company. Although the Company generally plans to continue to engage in exchange rate hedging activities with respect to certain exchange rate risks, there can be no assurance that it will do so or that any such activities will successfully protect the Company against such risks. - 10 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development expenses were $2.7 million, or 26.7% of net sales, and $2.0 million, or 18.7% of net sales, for the quarters ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. For the nine month periods ending September 30, 1998 and September 30 1997, research and development expenses were $7.6 million, or 27.7% of net sales, and $6.3 million, or 21.2% of net sales, respectively. The increase in the dollar amount between comparable periods was primarily attributable to an increase in contract labor, headcount and compensation related expenses which was partially offset by a reduction in recruiting costs. The Company intends to continue to make substantial investments in product development, including development of software design, debugging and test tools for additional embedded microprocessors as well as continued advanced development in new product and market directions. As a result, the Company anticipates that net research and development expenses are likely to increase for the foreseeable future. OTHER The Company's interest (net) and other income increased by $9,000 between the comparable three month periods and $107,000 between the comparable nine month periods due primarily to an increase in marketable securities generated from operations and a one time interest payment for settlement of a business tax refund. TAXES The Company's estimated annualized effective tax rate has been reduced from 15% in 1997 to 0% in 1998. The company anticipates that, for tax purposes, deductible temporary differences will result in a loss for the year and accordingly no current tax liability. A full valuation allowance has been provided for all deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards. (See Note 7 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" included in the Company's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders.) LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company requires capital principally for the financing of inventory, capital equipment and accounts receivable, and for investment in product development activities, new technologies and potential company or product line acquisitions. Proceeds from the Company's initial public offering were $13.0 million net of costs. Since the offering, the Company has used $3.5 million to purchase capital equipment, $2.4 million to pay off bank debt, $.5 million to purchase a product line and the remaining proceeds of $6.6 million have been invested in short term commercial and government paper and money market funds. For the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company generated $465,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, of cash from operations, and utilized $1.6 million and $4.0 million, respectively, of cash for purchases of short-term investments and equipment. As of September 30, 1998, the Company had working capital of $19.2 million, including $15.5 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company believes that its existing working capital, together with funds from operations and available revolving credit line, will provide the Company with sufficient funds to finance its operations for at least the next 12 months. The Company's future capital requirements will, however, depend on a number of factors, including costs associated with product development efforts, the success of the commercial introduction of the Company's new products and the acquisition of complementary businesses, products or technologies. To the extent additional capital is required, the Company may sell additional equity, debt or convertible securities, or obtain additional credit facilities. - 11 - IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 The Company is taking steps to evaluate and minimize the risk presented by the potential impact of the Year 2000 issue. The Company formed a committee to conduct an assessment of the Company's preparedness for the Year 2000, as well as the preparedness of third parties relevant to the Company's business. The assessment consists of five phases: Awareness, which consist of making Company personnel, and those at third parties, aware of the Year 2000 issue; Inventory, which consist of identifying the Company's operations or systems which are Year 2000 sensitive; Analysis, which consists of determining whether sensitive areas will in fact be adversely impacted by Year 2000 issues; Remediation, which consists of addressing potential Year 2000 issues; and Contingency Planning, which consists of developing strategies for those areas where remediation may not be effective or practicable. In conducting its assessment, the committee evaluated the Company's internal information system, the engineering and product development software, the Company's hardware, and general facilities infrastructure. The assessment has been completed for the Company's information system and general facilities infrastructure. The Company has completed the awareness and inventory phases with respect to other systems, and believes it will have completed the analysis phase by the end of November, 1998. Based on results of analysis conducted to date, the Company believes the remediation phase will be completed prior to December, 1998. The Company anticipates that it will complete its contingency planning within 2 months after completing the other phases of its assessment. The Company's business operations information system was upgraded in the standard course of systems maintenance early in 1998. The current version has been certified by Oracle to be Year 2000 compliant. The Company is currently in the analysis phase with respect to its assessments of its own product. The Company believes it will have completed the analysis and remediation by March, 1999. The Company estimates that it has expended approximately $100,000 in assessing and re-mediating internal Year 2000 issues, in addition to those upgrades that have been made as part standard system maintenance. The Company does not believe that is assessment and remediation activities have resulted in any material delay or deferral of systems maintenance or upgrades. The Company believes the additional aggregate costs of its internal assessment and upgrade, other than those implemented in the course of normal maintenance and equipment upgrades, will not exceed $150,000, to be expended over the next two to three quarters. At this point, the Company cannot predict the effect of the Year 2000 problem on its suppliers or the resulting effect on the Company. The Company has not yet developed a contingency plan to operate in the event that critical systems of vendors, suppliers, or other third parties are not Year 2000 compliant and have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company expects to develop such contingency plan by March, 1999. If any of the Company's critical systems are not in fact Year 2000 compliant, or if preventive and/or corrective actions by those entities with whom the Company does business are not made in a timely matter, the Year 2000 issue could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, and result of operations. CERTAIN FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Statements in this report concerning sales, costs, expenses, adequacy of working capital and other matters which are not historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements which are subject to a - 12 - number of risks and uncertainties which might cause actual results to differ materially from stated expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include delays in shipments of the Company's new products, declining product prices and margins, ability of its suppliers to provide components and assemblies, uncertain market acceptance of new products, growth in the marketplace in which the Company operates, competitive product offerings, continuation of Asian financial crisis, unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations and adverse changes in general economic conditions in any of the countries in which the Company does business, level of compliance with Year 2000 issues by the Company and third parties and other risks set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report for the year ended December 31, 1997 on Form 10-K. During the last twelve months, the Company's competitors have continued to make a variety of product announcements and offerings. The Company continues to release new versions of its product lines and the successful acceptance of these products will be a key determinant of future growth. The impact of any of these factors is difficult to predict or forecast. The Company's future earnings and stock price may be subject to significant volatility, particularly on a quarterly basis, due to a variety of factors, including factors noted above. Any shortfall in revenue or earnings from levels expected by securities analysts could have an immediate and significant adverse effect on the trading price of the Company's common stock in any given period. Additionally, the Company often does not learn of such shortfalls until late in the fiscal quarter, or even after the quarter is over, at which time budgeted expenses have already been committed, which could result in an even more immediate and adverse effect on the trading price of the Company's common stock. The Company participates in a highly dynamic industry, which often results in significant volatility of the Company's common stock price. Consequently, purchasing or holding of the Company's stock involves a high degree of risk. - 13 - PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report. None. (B) Report on Form 8-K The registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 1998. - 14 - SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Redmond, State of Washington, on November 6, 1998. APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION (Registrant) By /s/ A. James Beach ------------------ A. James Beach VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECRETARY AND TREASURER (PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER) - 15 - EX-27 2 EXHIBIT 27
5 1,000 9-MOS DEC-31-1998 JUL-01-1998 SEP-30-1998 4360 11143 9995 0 3337 29241 2957 0 33150 10056 0 0 0 25443 (2349) 33150 9957 9957 2525 7484 (184) 0 0 132 19 132 0 0 0 113 .02 .02
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