10-Q 1 0001.txt 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 QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2000. OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 027455 AIRGATE PCS, INC. Harris Tower 233 Peachtree St. NE Suite 1700 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 525-7272 DELAWARE 58-2422929 -------------------- --------------------------- _ (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) 12,682,971 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding as of August 8, 2000. Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes __X___ No ____ AIRGATE PCS, INC. THIRD QUARTER REPORT Table of Contents PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) at June 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999 Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Item 5. Other Information Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM I - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AIRGATE PCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY AND PREDECESSORS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30, September 30, 2000 1999 ---- ---- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 92,221 $258,900 Trade receivables, net 3,659 - Due from AirGate Wireless, LLC - 751 Other current assets 6,593 2,819 -------- --------- Total current assets 102,473 262,470 Property and equipment, net 160,830 44,206 Financing costs 9,502 10,399 Other assets 290 245 -------- --------- $273,095 $317,320 ======== ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 8,230 $ 2,216 Accrued expenses 12,311 20,178 Accrued interest 392 1,413 Current maturities of long-term debt - 7,700 -------- --------- Total current liabilities 20,933 31,507 Long-term debt, excluding current maturities 174,861 157,967 -------- --------- Total liabilities 195,794 189,474 -------- --------- Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, par value, $.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding - - Common stock, par value, $.01 per share; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 12,473,802 and 11,957,201 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999, respectively 125 120 Additional paid-in capital 160,622 157,880 Accumulated deficit (79,382) (27,254) Unearned stock option compensation (4,064) (2,900) --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity 77,301 127,846 Commitments and contingencies - - --------- -------- $273,095 $317,320 ======= ======= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements AIRGATE PCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY AND PREDECESSORS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended June 30, June 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Revenues: Service revenue $ 2,034 $ - $ 2,494 $ - Roaming revenue 3,771 - 4,717 - Equipment revenue 737 - 1,041 - ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Total revenues $ 6,542 $ - $ 8,252 $ - Operating expenses: Cost of service and roaming (7,382) - (15,786) - Cost of equipment (1,363) - (1,974) - Selling and marketing (8,685) - (13,723) - General and administrative (4,823) (1,201) (9,525) (2,844) Noncash stock option compensation (354) - (1,067) - Depreciation and amortization (4,235) (171) (6,795) (585) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Operating loss (20,300) (1,372) (40,618) (3,429) Interest income 2,005 - 8,083 - Interest expense (6,901) (4,813) (19,593) (5,934) ------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- Net loss $ (25,196) $ (6,185) $ (52,128) $ (9,363) ============ =========== ============ =========== Basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock $ (2.03) $ (1.83) $ (4.27) $ (2.77) ============ =========== ============ =========== Weighted-average outstanding common shares 12,435,644 3,382,518 12,212,480 3,382,518 ============ =========== ============ ===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements AIRGATE PCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY AND PREDECESSORS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (dollars in thousands)
Nine Months ended June 30, 2000 1999 ---------- -------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (52,128) $(9,363) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 6,795 585 Provision for doubtful accounts 162 - Accretion of original issue discounts on long-term debt 17,091 5,037 Amortization of financing costs 897 - Noncash stock option compensation 1,067 - (Increase) decrease in: Due from AirGate Wireless, LLC 751 (751) Trade receivables (3,821) - Other current assets (3,773) (313) Other assets (45) (131) Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable 1,238 354 Accrued expenses 7,107 - Accrued interest (919) 1,213 ---------- -------- Net cash used in operating activities (25,578) (3,369) ---------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (133,506) (7,140) ---------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (133,506) (7,140) ---------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from notes payable - 12,530 Payment on notes payable (7,700) - Proceeds from exercise of stock purchase warrants 5 - Proceeds from exercise of common stock options 100 - Offering costs - (337) Payments on notes payable to stockholders - (700) ---------- ---------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (7,595) 11,493 ---------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (166,679) 984 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 258,900 1,926 ---------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 92,221 $ 2,910 ========== ======== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information - cash paid for interest $ 2,094 $ 852 ========== ======== Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities: Capitalized interest 4,733 - Grant of warrants related to Lucent Financing 198 - Notes payable and accrued interest converted to equity 102 - Grant of compensatory stock options 2,231 - Network assets acquired and not yet paid for 6,149 -
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements AIRGATE PCS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY AND PREDECESSORS NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS June 30, 2000 (unaudited) (1) Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by management. The consolidated financial statements included herein include the accounts of AirGate PCS, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AGW Leasing Company, Inc., and their predecessor entities (AirGate, LLC, AirGate Wireless, LLC, and AirLink II, LLC) for all periods presented. In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial statements contain all of the adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly, in summarized form, the financial position and the results of operations of AirGate PCS, Inc. ("AirGate" or the "Company") and subsidiary and predecessors. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2000 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year of 2000. The financial information presented herein should be read in conjunction with the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1999 which includes information and disclosures not included herein. All significant intercompany accounts or balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. (2) Net Loss Per Share Basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing net loss for each period by the weighted-average outstanding common shares. No conversion of common stock equivalents has been assumed in the calculations since the effect would be antidilutive. As a result, the net loss per share is the same for both the basic and diluted net loss per share calculations for all periods presented. The reconciliation of weighted-average outstanding common shares to weighted-average outstanding shares including potentially dilutive common stock equivalents is set forth below:
Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended June 30, June 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Weighted-average outstanding common shares 12,435,644 3,382,518 12,212,480 3,382,518 Weighted-average potentially dilutive common stock equivalents: Common stock options 907,416 - 884,135 - Stock purchase warrants 411,035 - 407,787 - ---------- ---------- --------- --------- Weighted-average outstanding shares including potentially dilutive common stock equivalents 13,754,095 3,382,518 13,504,402 3,382,518 ========== ========= ========== =========
(3) Revenue Recognition The accounting policy for the recognition of activation fee revenue is to record the revenue over the periods such revenue is earned in accordance with the current interpretations of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements." Accordingly, a like amount of direct customer activation and acquisition expense has been deferred and will be recorded over the same period. As of June 30, 2000, the Company has recognized $20,000 of activation fee revenue and expense and has deferred $437,000 of activation fee revenue and expense to future periods. (4) Due from AirGate Wireless, LLC On January 27, 2000, the Company collected all principal and accrued interest relating to the receivable from AirGate Wireless, LLC. (5) Trade Receivables, net Trade receivables represent amounts due from Sprint PCS related to roaming revenues and amounts due from customers for services provided including monthly airtime charges. Trade receivables are recorded net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $162,000. (6) Other Current Assets Inventories consist of handsets and related accessories. Inventories are carried at the lower of cost (determined using the weighted average method) or market. Other current assets consists of the following at June 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999 (dollars in thousands):
June 30, September 30, 2000 1999 ------ ------ Prepaid expenses $3,127 $1,596 Inventories 1,378 - Current portion of financing costs 1,223 1,223 Interest receivable and other 865 - ------ ------ Other current assets $6,593 $2,819 ====== ======
(7) Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment consists of the following at June 30, 2000 and September 30, 1999 (dollars in thousands):
June 30, September 30, 2000 1999 --------- -------- Network assets $140,880 $ 7,700 Computer equipment 1,795 89 Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment 4,754 87 --------- -------- 147,429 7,876 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (7,765) (971) --------- -------- 139,664 6,905 Construction in progress (network build-out) 21,166 37,301 --------- -------- Property and equipment, net $160,830 $44,206 ========= ========
(8) Common Stock Purchase Warrants Senior Subordinated Discount Notes On January 3, 2000, the Company's registration statement on Form S-1, relating to warrants to purchase 644,400 shares of common stock issued together, as units, with the Company's $300 million of 13.5% senior subordinated discount notes due 2009, was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. On September 30, 1999, the Company received gross proceeds of $156.1 million from the issuance of 300,000 units, each unit consisting of a $1,000 principal amount at maturity 13.5% senior subordinated discount note due 2009 and one warrant to purchase 2.148 shares of common stock at a price of $0.01 per share. The warrants are exercisable beginning upon the effective date of the registration statement registering such warrants, for an aggregate of 644,400 shares of common stock and expire October 1, 2009. As of June 30, 2000, warrants representing 496,921 shares of common stock had been exercised and warrants representing 147,479 shares of common stock remain outstanding. Lucent Financing On June 1, 2000, the Company issued stock purchase warrants to Lucent Technologies in consideration of the Lucent Financing (as defined below). The exercise price of the warrants equals $20.40 per share, and the warrants are exercisable for an aggregate of 10,175 shares of the Company's common stock at any time. The warrants expire on the earlier of August 15, 2004 or August 15, 2001, if, as of such date, the Company has paid in full all outstanding amounts under the Lucent Financing and has terminated the remaining unused portion of the commitments under the Lucent Financing. The Company has recorded a discount on the associated credit facility of $198,000 which represents the fair value of the warrants on the date of grant using a Black-Schoales valuation. The discount will be recognized as interest expense over the period from the date of issuance to maturity using the effective interest method. All of these warrants remain outstanding at June 30, 2000. (9) Common Stock On May 26, 2000, at a Special Meeting of the stockholders of AirGate PCS, Inc., the stockholders voted to amend our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, from 25,000,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares. (10) Commitment and Contingencies On May 4, 2000, the Company entered into a retention bonus agreement with Thomas M. Dougherty, its Chief Executive Officer. Provided Mr. Dougherty is employed by the Company on specified payment dates, generally quarterly, extending to January 15, 2004, periodic retention bonuses totaling $3.6 million will be earned and paid to Mr. Dougherty by the Company. Compensation expense of $1.1 million was recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2000 related to amounts earned under the retention bonus agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, partial acceleration of the future payments would occur upon a change in control of the Company. (11) Subsequent Events (a) On July 11, 2000, warrants held by Weiss, Peck and Greer Venture Partners Affiliated Funds to acquire 214,413 shares of common stock at a price of $12.75 per share were exercised. Net of shares surrendered in payment of the exercise price, 173,457 shares of common stock were issued. (b) On August 9, 2000, our Vice President of Law and Secretary terminated employment with the Company. Pursuant to the 1999 stock option plan, the vesting of previously unvested stock options will result in the company recording non-cash stock option compensation expense of $259,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2000. (12) AGW Leasing Company, Inc. - Wholly-Owned Subsidiary AGW Leasing Company, Inc. ("AGW") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AirGate. AGW has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company's senior subordinated discount notes and Lucent Financing. AGW was formed to hold the leasehold interests for the Company's PCS network. AGW also was a registrant under the Company's registration statement (Registration File Number 333-78189-01) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 1999. The unaudited condensed consolidating financial statements as of and for the nine months ended June 30, 2000 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
AirGate PCS, Inc. AGW Leasing and Predecessors Company, Inc. Eliminations Consolidated ------------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 92,221 $ - $ - $ 92,221 Trade receivables and other current assets 18,238 - (7,986) 10,252 Property and equipment, net 160,830 - - 160,830 Other assets 9,792 - - 9,792 ------------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- Total assets $ 281,081 $ - $ (7,986) $ 273,095 ================== =============== ============== ============== Accounts payable $ 8,230 $ - $ - $ 8,230 Accrued expenses 12,703 7,986 (7,986) 12,703 Long-term debt 174,861 - - 174,861 ------------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- Total liabilities 195,794 7,986 (7,986) 195,794 Common stock 125 - - 125 Additional paid-in capital 160,622 - - 160,622 Accumulated deficit (71,396) (7,986) - (79,382) Unearned stock option compensation (4,064) - - (4,064) ------------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity(deficit) $ 281,081 $ - $ (7,986) $ 273,095 ================== =============== ============== ============== Total revenues $ 8,252 $ - $ - $ 8,252 Total expenses (53,773) (6,607) - (60,380) ------------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- Net loss $ (45,521) $ (6,607) $ - $ (52,128) ================== =============== ============== ==============
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Statements contained herein regarding expected financial results and other planned events are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual future events or results may differ materially from these statements. Readers are referred to the documents filed by AirGate PCS, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent filings which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including potential fluctuations in quarterly results, our dependence on our affiliation with Sprint PCS, an adequate supply of infrastructure and subscriber equipment, dependence on new product development, rapid technological and market change, risks related to future growth and expansion, our significant level of indebtedness and volatility of stock prices. Certain of these risks are summarized under the caption "Risk Factors" included under Item 5 - Other Information of this quarterly report. OVERVIEW On July 22, 1998, we entered into a management agreement with Sprint PCS whereby we became the Sprint PCS affiliate with the exclusive right to provide 100% digital, 100% PCS services under the Sprint and Sprint PCS brand names in our territory in the southeastern United States. We completed our radio frequency design, network design and substantial site acquisition and cell site engineering, and commenced construction of our PCS network in November 1998. In January 2000 we began commercial operations with the launch of two markets covering 1.5 million residents in our territory. Sprint PCS has invested $44.6 million to purchase the PCS licenses in our territory and incurred additional expenses for microwave clearing. Under our long-term agreements with Sprint PCS, we manage the network on Sprint PCS' licensed spectrum as well as use the Sprint and Sprint PCS brand names royalty-free during our affiliation with Sprint PCS. We also have access to Sprint PCS' national marketing support and distribution programs and are entitled to buy network and subscriber equipment and handsets at the same discounted rates offered by vendors to Sprint PCS based on its large volume purchases. In exchange for these benefits, we are entitled to receive 92%, and Sprint PCS is entitled to retain 8% of collected service revenues from customers in our territory. We are entitled to 100% of revenues collected from the sale of handsets and accessories, on roaming revenues received when Sprint PCS customers from a different territory make a wireless call on our PCS network, and on roaming revenues from non-Sprint PCS customers. Through June 30, 2000, we have incurred $162.0 million of capital expenditures related to the build-out of our PCS network. As a result of the progress made on our PCS network build-out, we were able to open the network for a portion of our territory for roaming coverage along Interstate 85 between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina in November 1999. In the three months ended March 31, 2000, we launched commercial PCS operations in the Greenville-Spartanburg, Anderson and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina markets and the Hickory, Asheville, Wilmington and Rocky Mount, North Carolina markets. In the three months ended June 30, 2000, we launched commercial PCS operations in the Charleston, Columbia and Florence, South Carolina markets, the Augusta and Savannah, Georgia markets and the Goldsboro, Jacksonville, New Bern, Orangeburg, Roanoke Rapids and Greenville-Washington, North Carolina markets. At June 30, 2000, we offered personal communication services to 5.0 million residents in our territory of 7.1 million residents based on 1998 population data. We expect to extend our commercial operations during the next three months and anticipate substantially completing the build-out of our PCS network by the end of our fiscal year 2000 covering approximately 75% of the resident population in our territory of 7.1 million. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999: Customer Additions As of June 30, 2000, the Company provided personal communication services to 23,482 customers, a net increase of 17,105 during the three months then ended, resulting from the commercial launch of eleven markets in the third fiscal quarter. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) An important operating metric in the wireless industry is Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) which summarizes the average monthly service revenue per customer, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. For the three months ended June 30, 2000, ARPU was $54. Revenues Service revenue and equipment revenue were $2.0 million and $737,000, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2000. These revenues were the result of launching commercial operations in eleven markets during the quarter. Service revenue consists of monthly recurring access and feature charges and monthly non-recurring charges for local, long distance, travel and roaming airtime usage in excess of the pre-subscribed usage plan. Equipment revenue is derived from the sale of handsets and accessories, net of an allowance for returns. Our handset return policy allows customers to return their handsets for a full refund within 14 days of purchase. When handsets are returned to us, we may be able to reissue the handsets to customers at little additional cost to us. However, when handsets are returned to Sprint PCS for refurbishing, we receive a credit from Sprint PCS, which is less than the amount we originally paid for the handset. Roaming revenue of $3.8 million was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2000. We receive Sprint PCS roaming revenue at a per-minute rate from Sprint PCS or another Sprint PCS affiliate when Sprint PCS subscribers outside of our territory use our network. We also receive non-Sprint PCS roaming revenue when subscribers of other wireless service providers roam on our network. Cost of Service and Roaming and Cost of Equipment The cost of service and roaming and the cost of equipment was $7.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2000. Cost of service represents network operating costs (including salaries, cell site lease payments, fees related to data transfer via T-1 and other transport lines, inter-connect fees and other expenses related to network operations), roaming expense when AirGate customers place calls on Sprint PCS's network or other third party networks, back office services provided by Sprint PCS such as customer care and billing, long distance expense relating to inbound roaming revenue and the 8% of collected service revenue representing the Sprint PCS affiliation fee. The Sprint PCS affiliation fee totaled $173,000 in the three month period ended June 30, 2000. There were approximately 45 employees performing network operations functions at June 30, 2000. Cost of equipment includes the cost of handsets and accessories sold to customers during the three months ended June 30, 2000. The cost of handsets exceeds the retail price because we subsidize the price of handsets to remain competitive in the marketplace. Selling and Marketing We incurred expenses of $8.7 million during the three month period ended June 30, 2000 for selling and marketing costs associated with our market launches in 2000. These amounts include retail store costs such as salaries and rent in addition to promotion, advertising, commission costs, and handset subsidies on units sold by third parties for which the Company does not record revenue. At June 30, 2000, there were approximately 189 employees performing sales and marketing functions compared to one employee as of June 30, 1999. General and Administrative For the three months ended June 30, 2000, we incurred expenses of $4.8 million compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999, an increase of $3.6 million. The increase is primarily comprised of additional rent, professional and consulting fees and compensation, recruiting and relocation costs relating to growth in the number of employees. Increased professional fees accounted for approximately $1.0 million of the increase. Compensation expense of $1.1 million was recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2000 related to the retention bonus agreement with our Chief Executive Officer. Of the approximately 272 employees at June 30, 2000, approximately 38 employees were performing corporate support functions compared to 10 employees as of June 30, 1999. Noncash Stock Option Compensation Noncash stock option compensation expense was $354,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2000. The Company applies the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plan. Unearned stock option compensation is recorded for the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the Company's common stock at the date of grant and is recognized as noncash stock option compensation expense in the period in which the related services are rendered. Depreciation and Amortization For the three months ended June 30, 2000, depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.0 million to $4.2 million compared to $171,000 for the same period in 1999. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense relates primarily to network assets placed in service to support our commercial launch. Depreciation and amortization will continue to increase as additional portions of our network are placed into service. We incurred capital expenditures of $31.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2000 related to the continued build-out of our PCS network which included approximately $1.2 million of capitalized interest. Interest Income For the three months ended June 30, 2000, interest income was $2.0 million. Interest income is generated from cash proceeds originating from our initial public equity and units offering completed on September 30, 1999. As capital expenditures are made to complete the build-out of our PCS network, decreasing cash balances will result in lower interest income for the remainder of fiscal 2000. No significant interest income was recorded in the three month period ended June 30, 1999. Interest Expense For the three months ended June 30, 2000, interest expense was $6.9 million, an increase of $2.1 million over the same period in 1999. The increase is primarily attributable to the $5.9 million accretion of original issue discount on the senior subordinated discount notes and $1.7 million associated with the Lucent Financing partially offset by $1.2 million of capitalized interest. The Company had borrowings of $174.9 million as of June 30, 2000 compared to $165.7 million at September 30, 1999 and $20.8 million at June 30, 1999. Net Loss For the three months ended June 30, 2000, the net loss was $25.2 million, an increase of $19.0 million compared to the net loss of $6.2 million for the same period in 1999. FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999: Customer Additions In the nine months ended June 30, 2000, the Company added a net 23,482 customers since the launch of commercial operations in January 2000. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) which summarizes the average monthly service revenue per customer, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts was $54 for the period since commercial operations were launched in January 2000. Revenues Service revenue and equipment revenue were $2.5 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000, respectively, as a result of launching commercial operations in eighteen markets during the nine months ended June 30, 2000. Roaming revenue of $4.7 million was recorded during the nine months ended June 30, 2000. Cost of Service and Roaming and Cost of Equipment The cost of service and roaming and the cost of equipment was $15.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for the nine months ended June 30, 2000, related directly to the launch of commercial operations in January 2000. The Sprint PCS affiliation fee totaled $213,000 in the nine month period ended June 30, 2000. Selling and Marketing We incurred expenses of $13.7 million during the nine month period ended June 30, 2000 for marketing costs associated with our eighteen market launches in 2000. Handset subsidies on units sold for which we did not record revenue totaled $1.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000. General and Administrative For the nine months ended June 30, 2000, we incurred expenses of $9.5 million compared to $2.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1999, an increase of $6.7 million. The increase is primarily comprised of additional rent, professional fees, consulting fees for outsourced labor and salaries and compensation, recruiting and relocation costs relating to growth in the number of employees. Compensation expense of $1.1 million was recorded in the nine months ended June 30, 2000 related to the retention bonus agreement with our Chief Executive Officer. Noncash Stock Option Compensation Noncash stock option compensation expense was $1.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2000. Depreciation and Amortization For the nine months ended June 30, 2000, depreciation and amortization expense was $6.8 million compared to $585,000 for the same period in 1999. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense relates primarily to network equipment placed in service to support our commercial launch. Depreciation and amortization will continue to increase as additional portions of our network are placed into service. We incurred capital expenditures of $123.4 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2000 primarily related to the continued build-out of our PCS network which included approximately $4.7 million of capitalized interest. Interest Income For the nine months ended June 30, 2000, interest income was $8.1 million. Interest income is generated from cash proceeds originating from our initial public equity and units offering completed on September 30, 1999. As capital expenditures are made to complete the build-out of our PCS network, decreasing cash balances will result in lower interest income for the remainder of fiscal 2000. Interest Expense For the nine months ended June 30, 2000, interest expense was $19.6 million, an increase of $13.7 million over the same period in 1999. The increase is primarily attributable to the $16.4 million accretion of original issue discount on the senior subordinated discount notes and $5.6 million associated with the Lucent Financing partially offset by $4.7 million of capitalized interest. The Company had borrowings of $174.9 million as of June 30, 2000 compared to $165.7 million at September 30, 1999 and $20.8 million at June 30, 1999. Net Loss For the nine months ended June 30, 2000, the net loss was $52.1 million, an increase of $42.7 million compared to a net loss of $9.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1999. The Company expects that its net losses will continue to increase throughout fiscal 2000 and into fiscal 2001. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of June 30, 2000, the Company had $92.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $258.9 million in cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 1999. Working capital was $82.9 million at June 30, 2000 as compared to working capital of $231.0 million at September 30, 1999. Net Cash Used In Operating Activities The $25.6 million of cash used in operating activities in the nine months ended June 30, 2000 was the result of the Company's $52.1 million net loss being partially offset by a net $538,000 in cash provided by changes in working capital and $26.0 million of depreciation, amortization of note discounts, amortization of financing costs and noncash stock option compensation. Net Cash Used in Investing Activities The $133.5 million of cash used in investing activities represents cash outlays for capital expenditures during the nine months ended June 30, 2000. We incurred a total of $123.4 million of capital expenditures in the nine months ended June 30, 2000. Further, cash payments of $16.2 million were made for equipment purchases made through accrued expenses at September 30, 1999 partially offset by equipment purchases of $6.1 million made through accounts payable and accrued expenses at June 30, 2000. Net Cash Used In Financing Activities The $7.7 million in cash used in financing activities consisted of the repayment of the $7.7 million unsecured promissory note. We closed our offerings of equity and debt funding on September 30, 1999. The total equity amount raised was $131.0 million, or $120.5 million in net proceeds. Concurrently, we closed our units offering consisting of $300 million principal amount at maturity 13.5% senior subordinated discount notes due 2009 and warrants to purchase 644,400 shares of our common stock at $0.01 per share. The gross proceeds from the units offering were $156.1 million, or $149.4 million in net proceeds. The senior subordinated discount notes will require cash payments of interest beginning on April 1, 2005. The Company's $153.5 million Credit Agreement with Lucent (the "Lucent Financing") provides for a $13.5 million senior secured term loan which matures on June 6, 2007, which is the first installment of the loan, or Tranche 1. The second installment, or Tranche 2, under the Lucent Financing is for a $140.0 million senior secured term loan which becomes available for borrowing on October 1, 2000 and which matures on September 30, 2008. Mandatory quarterly payments of principal are required beginning December 31, 2002 for Tranche 1 and June 30, 2004 for Tranche 2 initially in the amount of 3.75% of the loan balance then outstanding and increasing thereafter. We expect that cash and cash equivalents together with future advances under the Lucent Financing will fund the Company's capital expenditures including the completion of our network build-out and the Company's working capital requirements through 2002 in the absence of any corporate development activities. If any corporate development event such as an acquisition are effected, additional debt and/or equity capital may be needed. SEASONALITY Our business is subject to seasonality because the wireless industry is heavily dependent on fourth calendar quarter results. Among other things, the industry relies on significantly higher customer additions and handset sales in the fourth calendar quarter as compared to the other three calendar quarters. A number of factors contribute to this trend, including: the increasing use of retail distribution, which is heavily dependent upon the year-end holiday shopping season; the timing of new product and service announcements and introductions; competitive pricing pressures; and aggressive marketing and promotions. The increased level of activity requires a greater use of the Company's available financial resources during this period. INFLATION Management believes that inflation has not had, and does not expect inflation to have, a material adverse effect on our results of operations. ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to interest rate risk on our financing from Lucent and any future financing requirements. Our fixed rate debt consists primarily of the accreted carrying value of the senior subordinated discount notes ($172.2 million at June 30, 2000). Our variable rate debt consists of borrowings made under the Lucent Financing ($13.5 million at June 30, 2000). The Company's primary interest rate risk exposures relate to (i) the interest rate on the Company's long-term borrowings; (ii) the Company's ability to refinance its senior subordinated discount notes at maturity at market rates; and (iii) the impact of interest rate movements on the Company's ability to meet interest expense requirements and financial covenants under the Company's debt instruments. We manage the interest rate risk on our outstanding long-term debt through the use of fixed and variable rate debt and expect in the future to use interest rate swaps. While we cannot predict our ability to refinance existing debt or the impact interest rate movements will have on our existing debt, we continue to evaluate our interest rate risk on an ongoing basis. The following table presents the estimated future balances of outstanding long-term debt at the end of each period and future required annual principal payments for each period then ended associated with the senior subordinated discount notes and the Lucent Financing based on our projected level of long-term indebtedness:
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------------------------------------- ------------ 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 THEREAFTER (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Senior subordinated discount notes $189,865 $216,379 $246,593 $281,023 $300,000 - Fixed interest rate 13.5% 13.5% 13.5% 13.5% 13.5% 13.5% Principal payments - - - - - $300,000 Lucent Financing $ 55,500 $133,325 $151,002 $142,325 $120,005 - Variable interest rate (1) . 10.49% 10.49% 10.49% 10.49% 10.49% 10.49% Principal payments . - - $ 1,519 $2,025 $ 2,025 $120,005 ___________________ (1) Interest rate on the Lucent Financing equals the London Interbank Offered Rate (''LIBOR'') +3.75%. LIBOR is assumed to equal 6.74% for all periods presented.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS On September 30, 1999, we completed the concurrent offerings of equity and debt funding with total net proceeds of approximately $269.9 million. In the nine months ended June 30, 2000, we have utilized $105.6 million to fund capital expenditures relating to the build-out of our PCS network and $7.7 million to repay indebtedness. On May 26, 2000 our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was amended to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, from 25,000,000 to 150,000,000. The future issuance of additional shares of common stock on other than a pro rata basis may dilute the ownership of current stockholders. Such additional shares could be used to block an unsolicited acquisition through the issuance of large blocks of stock to persons or entities considered by our officers and directors to be opposed to such acquisitions, which might be deemed to have an anti-takeover effect (i.e., might impede the completion of a merger, tender offer or other takeover attempt). In fact, the mere existence of such a block of authorized but unissued shares, and our Board of Directors' ability to issue such shares without stockholder approval, might deter a bidder from seeking to acquire shares of our common stock on an unfriendly basis. See Item 4 for additional discussion of the adoption of the amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. On July 11, 2000, warrants held by Weiss, Peck and Greer Venture Partners Affiliated Funds to acquire 214,413 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $.01 per share, at a price of $12.75 per share were exercised. The exercise was a cashless exercise, with 40,956 of the 214,413 shares being surrendered in payment of the exercise price. Net of shares surrendered in payment of the exercise price, 173,457 shares of common stock were issued. The exemption claimed for the issuance is Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The company submitted to a vote of its stockholders of record as of April 24, 2000, through a solicitation by proxy, an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, from 25,000,000 to 150,000,000 shares. The matter was submitted for a vote at a Special Meeting on May 26, 2000. A total of 11,473,833 shares were represented by proxy at the meeting, representing 92.4% of the 12,421,802 shares eligible to vote. Of the shares represented, 8,220,239 were voted in favor of the amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, 2,841,489 were voted against the proposal and 412,105 votes were withheld. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION SPRINT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT On May 12, 2000, the Company signed an amendment to its management agreement with SprintCom, Inc. The amendment incorporates several clarifications and amendments to our management agreement: (1) The amendment specifies that we will purchase long distance services for our customers and connect our network to Sprint PCS services from Sprint through Sprint PCS rather than purchasing those services directly from Sprint as was previously the case in the management agreement. Sprint PCS will bill us for the long distance at the rate paid by Sprint PCS plus an administrative fee to cover Sprint PCS' processing costs. The amendment also specifies that we can not resell the long distance services we purchase from Sprint under the management agreement. (2) The amendment modifies Sprint PCS' right of last offer to provide backhaul and transport services to exclude from this right backhaul services relating to national platform and IT application connections. Prior to the amendment, these services were not excluded. (3) The amendment also eliminates, as no longer applicable, the reference in the management agreement to the restructuring of ownership in Sprint Spectrum L.P., Sprint Com, Inc. PhillieCo Partners I, L.P. and Cox Communications PCS, L.P. (4) The amendment modifies our representation of delivery of existing contracts that affect the right of Sprint PCS under our agreement to include contracts disclosed by us verbally or in writing copies of which are delivered to Sprint PCS at its request. (5) The amendment amends our services agreement with Sprint PCS to provide that our monthly charge for fees for services (other than billing-related services) provided by Sprint PCS will be determined based on the number of subscribers as of the 15th of each month. Sprint PCS will bill us for billing related services based on our subscribers at the end of the prior month and gross activations on the last day of the current calendar month. Previously all charges were determined as of the 15th of each month including charges for billing related services. In addition, the amendment removes prohibitions on the transfer or assignment of ownership interests by certain individuals identified in the management agreement for a period of five years from the date of the management agreement as follows: (1) As of May 12, 2000, the amendment allows the pledge of stock by certain individuals identified in the management agreement that was previously prohibited for a period of five years from the date of the management agreement. (2) The amendment removes prohibitions on any transfer or assignment of ownership interests by certain individuals identified in the management agreement for a period of five years from the date of the management agreement. The restrictions will be eliminated on June 30, 2000 if our network is declared network ready by Sprint PCS and meets our network coverage requirements under our agreement with Sprint PCS for all of our markets except the Greenwood, S.C. BTA, Sumter, S.C. BTA, New Bern, N.C. BTA, Camden County, N.C., Currituck County, N.C., Dare County, N.C. and Pasquotank, N.C. If our network was not declared network ready in these markets by June 30, 2000 or the coverage requirements for these markets were not met, the restrictions would have remained in place until we achieved network ready status and provided the coverage. AirGate did meet the network coverage requirements, by June 30, 2000, necessary to eliminate the restrictions noted above so the possible event of termination for prohibitions on transfer or assignment of ownership interests by certain identified individuals no longer exists. As a result, 1,041,227 shares of our common stock became eligible for sale, subject to compliance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act (including Rule 144(k) for persons who are not affiliates or whose affiliate status is terminated). In July 1998, the certain identified individuals executed five year employment agreements not impacted by the amendment to the Company's management agreement with SprintCom, Inc. noted herein. RISK FACTORS The following risk factors update the risk factors contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. RISKS PARTICULAR TO AIRGATE The termination of our affiliation with Sprint PCS or Sprint PCS' failure to perform its obligations under our agreements would severely restrict our ability to conduct our business Our ability to offer Sprint PCS products and services and our PCS network's operation are dependent on our agreements with Sprint PCS being renewed and not terminated. Each of these agreements can be terminated for breach of any material terms. We are dependent on Sprint PCS' ability to perform its obligations under the Sprint PCS agreements. The non-renewal or termination of any Sprint PCS agreement or the failure of Sprint PCS to perform its obligations under the Sprint PCS agreements would severely restrict our ability to conduct our business. We may not receive as much Sprint PCS roaming revenue as we anticipate because Sprint PCS can change the rate we receive or fewer people may travel in our network area We are paid a fee from Sprint PCS for every minute that a Sprint PCS subscriber based outside of our markets uses our network, which we refer to as roaming revenue. Similarly, we pay a fee to Sprint PCS for every minute that our customers use the Sprint PCS network outside of our markets, which we refer to as travel fees. Roaming revenue will continue to represent a substantial portion of our revenue in the future. Under our agreements with Sprint PCS, Sprint PCS can change the current fee we receive for each Sprint PCS roaming minute or pay for each roaming minute. The change by Sprint PCS in the roaming revenue we are paid could substantially decrease our revenues and net income. In addition, our customers may spend more time in other Sprint PCS coverage areas than we anticipate and Sprint PCS customers from outside our markets may spend less time in our markets or may use our services less than we anticipate, which will reduce our roaming revenue. As a result, we may receive less Sprint PCS roaming revenue than we anticipate or we may have to pay more Sprint PCS roaming fees than the roaming revenue we collect. If Sprint PCS does not complete the construction of its nationwide PCS network, we may not be able to attract and retain customers Sprint PCS' network may not provide nationwide coverage to the same extent as its competitors, which could adversely affect our ability to attract and retain customers. Sprint PCS is creating a nationwide PCS network through its own construction efforts and those of its affiliates. Today, Sprint PCS is still constructing its nationwide network and does not offer PCS services, either on its own network or through its roaming agreements, in every city in the United States. Sprint PCS has entered into, and anticipates entering into, affiliation agreements similar to ours with companies in other territories pursuant to its nationwide PCS build-out strategy. Our results of operations are dependent on Sprint PCS' national network and, to a lesser extent, on the networks of its other affiliates. Sprint PCS and its affiliate program are subject, to varying degrees, to the economic, administrative, logistical, regulatory and other risks described in other risk factors contained below. Sprint PCS' and its other affiliates' PCS operations may not be successful. We have a limited operating history and if we do not successfully manage our anticipated rapid growth, our operating performance may be adversely impacted We launched commercial operations in January 2000 and have grown our employee base to 272 employees as of June 30, 2000. Our performance as a PCS provider depends on our ability to implement operational and administrative systems, including the training and management of our engineering, marketing and sales personnel. These activities are expected to place demands on our managerial, operational and financial resources. The inability to use Sprint PCS' back office services and third party vendors' back office systems could disrupt our business Our operations could be disrupted if Sprint PCS is unable to maintain and expand its back office services such as customer activation, billing and customer care, or to efficiently outsource those services and systems through third party vendors. The rapid expansion of Sprint PCS' business is expected to continue to pose a significant challenge to its internal support systems. Additionally, Sprint PCS has relied on third-party vendors for a significant number of important functions and components of its internal support systems and may continue to rely on these vendors in the future. We depend on Sprint PCS' willingness to continue to offer such services to us and to provide these services at competitive costs. Our services agreement with Sprint PCS provides that, upon nine months' prior written notice, Sprint PCS may elect to terminate any such service beginning January 1, 2002. If Sprint PCS terminates a service for which we have not developed a cost-effective alternative, our operating costs may increase beyond our expectations and restrict our ability to operate successfully. If we fail to complete the build-out of our PCS network, Sprint PCS may terminate our management agreement, and we would no longer be able to offer Sprint PCS services As of June 30, 2000, we have completed the network build-out in 18 of the 21 markets which make up our territory. We expect to complete out network build-out in all 21 markets by August 31, 2000. A failure to meet our build-out requirements for any one of the individual markets in our territory, or to meet Sprint PCS' technical requirements, would constitute a breach of our management agreement with Sprint PCS that could lead to its termination. If the management agreement is terminated, we will no longer be able to offer Sprint PCS products and services. Our agreements with Sprint PCS require us to build our PCS network in accordance with Sprint PCS' technical and coverage requirements. These agreements also require that we provide network coverage to a specified percentage, ranging from 39% to 86%, of the population within each of the 21 markets which make up our territory by specified dates. We have substantial debt which we may not be able to service and which may result in our lenders controlling our assets in an event of default Our substantial debt will have a number of important consequences for our operations and our investors, including the following: - we will have to dedicate a substantial portion of any cash flow from operations to the payment of interest on, and principal of, our debt, which will reduce funds available for other purposes; - we may not have sufficient funds to pay interest on, and principal of, our debt; - we may not be able to obtain additional financing for currently unanticipated capital requirements, capital expenditures, working capital requirements and other corporate purposes; - some of our debt, including borrowings under the Lucent Financing, will be at variable rates of interest, which could result in higher interest expense in the event of increases in market interest rates; and - due to the liens on substantially all of our assets and the pledges of stock of our subsidiary and future subsidiaries that secure our senior debt and our senior subordinated discount notes, lenders or holders of our senior subordinated discount notes may control our assets or our subsidiaries' assets upon a default. As of June 30, 2000, our outstanding long-term debt totaled $174.9 million. Under our current business plan, we expect to incur substantial additional debt before achieving break-even operating cash flow. Accordingly, we may utilize some portion, if not all, of the $140.0 million of additional available borrowings under our financing from Lucent. If we do not meet all of the conditions required under our Lucent financing documents, we may not be able to draw down all of the funds we anticipate receiving from Lucent and may not be able to complete the build-out of our network We have borrowed $13.5 million to date from Lucent. The remaining $140.0 million which we expect to borrow in the future is subject to our meeting all of the conditions specified in the financing documents and, in addition, is subject at each funding date to the following conditions: - that the representations and warranties in the loan documents are true and correct; and - the absence of a default under our loan documents. If we do not meet these conditions at each funding date, the lenders may not lend any or all of the remaining amounts, and if other sources of funds are not available, we may not be in a position to complete the build-out of our PCS network. If we do not have sufficient funds to complete our network build-out, we may be in breach of our management agreement with Sprint PCS and in default under our financing from Lucent and under our senior subordinated discount notes. If we lose the right to install our equipment on wireless towers owned by other carriers or fail to obtain zoning approval for our cell sites, we may have to rebuild our network More than 95% of our cell sites are collocated on facilities shared with one or more wireless providers. We collocate over 150 of these sites on facilities owned by one tower company. If our master collocation agreement with that tower company were to terminate, we would have to find new sites, and if the equipment had already been installed we might have to rebuild that portion of our network. Some of the cell sites are likely to require us to obtain zoning variances or other local governmental or third party approvals or permits. We may also have to make changes to our radio frequency design as a result of difficulties in the site acquisition process. We may have difficulty in obtaining subscriber equipment required in order to attract customers We depend on equipment vendors for an adequate supply of subscriber equipment, including handsets. If the supply or subscriber equipment is inadequate or delayed, we may have difficulty in attracting customers. Conflicts with Sprint PCS may not be resolved in our favor which could restrict our ability to manage our business and provide Sprint PCS products and services Conflicts between us and Sprint PCS may arise and as Sprint PCS owes us no duties except as set forth in the management agreement, these conflicts may not be resolved in our favor. The conflicts and their resolution may harm our business. For example, Sprint PCS prices its national plans based on its own objectives and could set price levels that may not be economically sufficient for our business. In addition, upon expiration, Sprint PCS could decide to not renew the management agreement which would not be in our best interest or the interest of our stockholders. There may be other conflicts such as the setting of the price we pay for back office services and the focus of Sprint PCS' management and resources. If we fail to pay our debt, our lenders may sell our loans to Sprint PCS giving Sprint PCS certain rights of a creditor to foreclose on our assets Sprint PCS has contractual rights, triggered by an acceleration of the maturity of the Lucent Financing, pursuant to which Sprint PCS may purchase our obligations under the Lucent Financing and obtain the rights of a senior lender. To the extent Sprint PCS purchases these obligations, Sprint PCS' interests as a creditor could conflict with ours. Sprint PCS' rights as a senior lender would enable it to exercise rights with respect to our assets and continuing relationship with Sprint PCS in a manner not otherwise permitted under our agreements with Sprint PCS. Certain provisions of our agreements with Sprint PCS may diminish the valuation of our company Provisions of our agreements with Sprint PCS could affect the valuation of our company, thereby, among other things reducing the market prices of our securities and decreasing our ability to raise additional capital necessary to complete our network build-out. Under our agreements with Sprint PCS, subject to the requirements of applicable law, there are circumstances under which Sprint PCS may purchase our operating assets or capital stock for 72% or 80% of the "entire business value" of our company, as defined in our management agreement with Sprint PCS. In addition, Sprint PCS must approve any change of control of our ownership and consent to any assignment of our agreements with Sprint PCS. Sprint PCS also has been granted a right of first refusal if we decide to sell our operating assets. We are also subject to a number of restrictions on the transfer of our business including the prohibition on selling our company or our operating assets to a number of identified and as yet to be identified competitors of Sprint PCS or Sprint. These and other restrictions in our agreements with Sprint PCS may limit the saleability and/or reduce the value a buyer may be willing to pay for our business and may operate to reduce the "entire business value" of our company. We may not be able to compete with larger, more established businesses offering similar products and services Our ability to compete will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and respond to various competitive factors affecting the telecommunications industry, including new services that may be introduced, changes in consumer preferences, demographic trends, economic conditions and discount pricing strategies by competitors. We will compete in our territory with two cellular providers, both of which have an infrastructure in place and have been operational for a number of years. They have significantly greater financial and technical resources than we do, could offer attractive pricing options and may have a wider variety of handset options. We expect that existing cellular providers will upgrade their systems and provide expanded, digital services to compete with the Sprint PCS products and services that we intend to offer. These wireless providers require their customers to enter into long-term contracts, which may make it more difficult for us to attract customers away from them. Sprint PCS generally does not require its customers to enter into long-term contracts, which may make it easier for other wireless providers to attract Sprint PCS customers away from Sprint PCS. We will also compete with several PCS providers and other existing communications companies in our territory. A number of our cellular and PCS competitors will have access to more licensed spectrum than the 10 MHz licensed to Sprint PCS in our territory. In addition, any competitive difficulties that Sprint PCS may experience could also harm our competitive position and success. Our services may not be broadly used and accepted by consumers PCS systems have a limited operating history in the United States. The extent of potential demand for PCS in our markets cannot be estimated with any degree of certainty. If we are unable to establish and successfully market PCS services we may not be able to attract customers in sufficient numbers to operate our business successfully. The technology we use has limitations and could become obsolete We intend to employ digital wireless communications technology selected by Sprint PCS for its network. Code division multiple access, known as CDMA, technology is a relatively new technology. CDMA may not provide the advantages expected by Sprint PCS. If another technology becomes the preferred industry standard, we may be at a competitive disadvantage and competitive pressures may require Sprint PCS to change its digital technology which, in turn, may require us to make changes at substantially increased costs. We may not be able to respond to such pressures and implement new technology on a timely basis, or at an acceptable cost. If Sprint PCS customers are not able to roam instantaneously or efficiently onto other wireless networks, prospective customers could be deterred from subscribing for our Sprint PCS services The Sprint PCS network operates at a different frequency and uses or may use a different technology than many analog cellular and other digital systems. To access another provider's analog cellular or digital system outside of the Sprint PCS network, a Sprint PCS customer is required to utilize a dual- band/dual-mode handset compatible with that provider's system. Generally, because dual-band/dual-mode handsets incorporate two radios rather than one, they are more expensive and are larger and heavier than single-band/single-mode handsets. The Sprint PCS network does not allow for call hand-off between the Sprint PCS network and another wireless network, thus requiring a customer to end a call in progress and initiate a new call when leaving the Sprint PCS network and entering another wireless network. In addition, the quality of the service provided by a network provider during a roaming call may not approximate the quality of the service provided by Sprint PCS. The price of a roaming call may not be competitive with prices of other wireless companies for roaming calls, and Sprint PCS customers may not be able to use Sprint PCS advanced features, such as voicemail notification, while roaming. Non-renewal or revocation by the Federal Communications Commission of the Sprint PCS licenses would significantly harm our business PCS licenses are subject to renewal and revocation. Sprint PCS' licenses in our territory will expire in 2007 but may be renewed for additional ten year terms. There may be opposition to renewal of Sprint PCS' licenses upon their expiration and the Sprint PCS licenses may not be renewed. The Federal Communications Commission, generally referred to as the FCC, has adopted specific standards to apply to PCS license renewals. Failure by Sprint PCS to comply with these standards in our territory could cause revocation or forfeiture of the Sprint PCS licenses for our territory or the imposition of fines on Sprint PCS by the FCC. The loss of our officers and skilled employees that we depend upon to operate our business could reduce our ability to offer Sprint PCS products and services The loss of one or more key officers could impair our ability to offer Sprint PCS products and services. Our business is managed by a small number of executive officers. We believe that our future success will also depend in large part on our continued ability to attract and retain highly qualified technical and management personnel. We believe that there is and will continue to be intense competition for qualified personnel in the PCS equipment and services industry as the PCS market continues to develop. We may not be successful in retaining our key personnel or in attracting and retaining other highly qualified technical and management personnel. We currently have "key man" life insurance for our chief executive officer. We may not achieve or sustain operating profitability or positive cash flow from operating activities We expect to incur significant operating losses and to generate significant negative cash flow from operating activities until 2002 while we develop and construct our PCS network and build our customer base. Our operating profitability will depend upon many factors, including, among others, our ability to market our services, achieve our projected market penetration and manage customer turnover rates. If we do not achieve and maintain operating profitability and positive cash flow from operating activities on a timely basis, we may not be able to meet our debt service requirements. Unauthorized use of our PCS network could disrupt our business We will likely incur costs associated with the unauthorized use of our PCS network, including administrative and capital costs associated with detecting, monitoring and reducing the incidence of fraud. Fraud impacts interconnection costs, capacity costs, administrative costs, fraud prevention costs and payments to other carriers for unbillable fraudulent roaming. Our agreements with Sprint PCS, our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws include provisions that may discourage, delay and/or restrict any sale of our operating assets or common stock to the possible detriment of our stockholders Our agreements with Sprint PCS restrict our ability to sell our operating assets and common stock. Generally, Sprint PCS must approve a change of control of our ownership and consent to any assignment of our agreements with Sprint PCS. The agreements also give Sprint PCS a right of first refusal if we decide to sell our operating assets to a third party. These restrictions, among other things, could discourage, delay or make more difficult any sale of our operating assets or common stock. This could have a material adverse effect on the value of our common stock and could reduce the price of our company in the event of a sale. Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could also operate to discourage, delay or make more difficult a change in control of our company. Our certificate of incorporation, which contains a provision acknowledging the terms under the management agreement and a consent and agreement pursuant to which Sprint PCS may buy our operating assets, has been duly authorized and approved by our board of directors and our stockholders. This provision is intended to permit the sale of our operating assets pursuant to the terms of the management agreement or a consent and agreement with our lenders without further stockholder approval. Our relationship with Sprint PCS or any possible successor may be adversely affected by any acquisition or merger of Sprint Sprint or Sprint PCS may experience a change of control, sale or merger that could adversely affect our relationships with them. On July 13, 2000, Sprint and WorldCom announced the termination of their definitive merger agreement. There is widespread speculation with respect to Sprint's future intentions, including the possibility of Sprint seeking a new merger partner. If any sale or merger of Sprint is completed, we expect that our affiliation agreements with the merged company would be on the same terms as our current affiliation agreements with Sprint PCS. The results of any such transaction may alter the nature of our relationship with Sprint PCS, which could restrict our ability to operate successfully. Any negative impact on Sprint as a result of such a transaction could have a negative impact on us as a Sprint PCS affiliate. INDUSTRY RISKS We may experience a high rate of customer turnover which would increase our costs of operations and reduce our revenue Our strategy to reduce customer turnover may not be successful. The PCS industry has experienced a higher rate of customer turnover as compared to cellular industry averages. The rate of customer turnover may be the result of several factors, including network coverage; reliability issues such as blocked calls, dropped calls and handset problems; non-use of phones; change of employment; non-use of customer contracts, affordability; customer care concerns and other competitive factors. Price competition and other competitive factors could also cause increased customer turnover. Wireless providers offering services based on alternative technologies may reduce demand for PCS The wireless telecommunications industry is experiencing significant technological change, as evidenced by the increasing pace of digital upgrades in existing analog wireless systems, evolving industry standards, ongoing improvements in the capacity and quality of digital technology, shorter development cycles for new products and enhancements and changes in end-user requirements and preferences. There is also uncertainty as to the extent of customer demand as well as the extent to which airtime and monthly recurring charges may continue to decline. As a result, our future prospects and those of the industry, and the success of PCS and other competitive services, remain uncertain. Regulation by government agencies may increase our costs of providing service or require us to change our services The licensing, construction, use, operation, sale and interconnection arrangements of wireless telecommunications systems are regulated to varying degrees by the FCC, the Federal Aviation Administration and, depending on the jurisdiction, state and local regulatory agencies and legislative bodies. Adverse decisions regarding these regulatory requirements could negatively impact our operations and our cost of doing business. The Sprint PCS agreements reflect an affiliation that the parties believe meets the FCC requirements for licensee control of licensed spectrum. If the FCC were to determine that our agreements with Sprint PCS need to be modified to increase the level of licensee control, we have agreed with Sprint PCS to use our best efforts to modify the agreements as necessary to cause the agreements to comply with applicable law and to preserve to the extent possible the economic arrangements set forth in the agreements. If the agreements cannot be modified, the agreements may be terminated pursuant to their terms. Use of hand-held phones may pose health risks Media reports have suggested that certain radio frequency emissions from wireless handsets may be linked to various health problems, including cancer, and may interfere with various electronic medical devices, including hearing aids and pacemakers. Concerns over radio frequency emissions may discourage use of wireless handsets or expose us to potential litigation. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits 3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of AirGate PCS, Inc. 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of AirGate PCS, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01) 4.1 Specimen of common stock certificate of AirGate PCS, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 4.2 Form of warrant issued in units offering (included in Exhibit 10.15) 4.3.1 Form of Weiss, Peck and Greer warrants (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on August 9, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 4.3.2 Form of Lucent Warrants (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on September 17, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 4.3.3 Form of Indenture for senior subordinated discount notes (including form of pledge agreement) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on September 23, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 4.4 Form of unit (included in Exhibit 10.15) 10.1.1 Sprint PCS Management Agreement between SprintCom, Inc. and AirGate Wireless, L.L.C. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.1.2 Addendum V to Sprint PCS Management Agreement dated May 12, 2000 by and among SprintCom, Inc., Sprint Communications Company, L.P. and AirGate PCS, Inc. 10.2 Sprint PCS Services Agreement between Sprint Spectrum L.P. and AirGate Wireless, L.L.C. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.3 Sprint Spectrum Trademark and Service Mark License Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.4 Sprint Trademark and Service Mark License Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.5 Master Site Agreement dated August 6, 1998 between AirGate and BellSouth Carolinas PCS, L.P., BellSouth Personal Communications, Inc. and BellSouth Mobility DCS (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.6.1 Compass Telecom, L.L.C. Construction Management Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.6.2* First Amendment to Services Agreement between AirGate PCS, Inc. and COMPASS Telecom Services, L.L.C. dated May 30, 2000 10.7 Commercial Real Estate Lease dated August 7, 1998 between AirGate and Perry Company of Columbia, Inc. to lease a warehouse facility (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on July 12, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.8.1 Form of Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.9 Employment Agreement dated April 9, 1999 by and between AirGate PCS, Inc. and Thomas M. Dougherty (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on June 15, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.10.1 Form of Executive Employment Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on July 12, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.11 AirGate PCS, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed by the Company with the Commission on April 10, 2000 (SEC File No. 333-34416)) 10.11.1 Form of AirGate PCS, Inc. Option Agreement 10.12 Credit Agreement with Lucent (including form of pledge agreement and form of intercreditor agreement) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on September 17, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.13 Consent and Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on September 17, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.14 Assignment of Sprint PCS Management Agreement, Sprint Spectrum Services Agreement and Trademark and Service Mark Agreement from AirGate Wireless, L.L.C. to AirGate Wireless, Inc. dated November 20, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on August 9, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.15 Form of Warrant for units offering (including from of warrant in units offering and form of unit) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed by the Company with the Commission on September 23, 1999 (SEC File Nos. 333-79189-02 and 333-79189-01)) 10.16 First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated December 20, 1999 between AirGate PCS, Inc. and Thomas M. Dougherty (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the Commission on May 15, 2000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 (SEC File No.000-27455)) 10.17 Retention Bonus Agreement dated May 4, 2000 between AirGate PCS, Inc. and Thomas M. Dougherty (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed by the Company with the Commission on May 15, 2000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 (SEC File No.000-27455)) 27 Financial Data Schedule *Confidential Treatment Requested (b) Reports on Form 8-K None. 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 officer thereunto duly authorized. AirGate PCS, Inc. By: /s/ Alan B. Catherall --------------------------------- Name: Alan B. Catherall Title: Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer) Date: August 14, 2000 /s/ Alan B. Catherall ----------------------------- Alan B. Catherall Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Chief Accounting Officer)