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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 1, 2006

OR

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 000-29597

 


Palm, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   94-3150688

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

950 West Maude

Sunnyvale, California

94085

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 617-7000

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: N/A

 


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

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

Large accelerated filer  x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-Accelerated filer  ¨

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

As of September 29, 2006, 103,948,768 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding.

This report contains a total of 41 pages of which this page is number 1.

 



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Palm, Inc. (*)

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005

   3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006

   4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005

   5

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

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

   17

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   24

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

   25

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   25

Item 1A. Risk Factors

   25

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

   38

Item 6. Exhibits

   39

Signatures

   41

(*) Palm’s 52-53 week fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest May 31, with each fiscal quarter ending on the Friday generally nearest August 31, November 30 and February 28. For presentation purposes, the periods are shown as ending on August 31, November 30, February 28 and May 31, as applicable.

The page numbers in this Table of Contents reflect actual page numbers, not EDGAR page tag numbers.

Palm, Treo, LifeDrive, Palm OS and HotSync are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Palm, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

     2006    2005

Revenues

   $ 355,773    $ 342,200

Cost of revenues (*)

     224,487      237,849
             

Gross profit

     131,286      104,351

Operating expenses:

     

Sales and marketing (*)

     52,932      45,517

Research and development (*)

     40,845      29,030

General and administrative (*)

     13,760      9,216

Amortization of intangible assets

     340      2,278
             

Total operating expenses

     107,877      86,041
             

Operating income

     23,409      18,310

Interest and other income (expense), net

     5,438      1,703
             

Income before income taxes

     28,847      20,013

Income tax provision

     12,344      1,836
             

Net income

   $ 16,503    $ 18,177
             

Net income per share:

     

Basic

   $ 0.16    $ 0.18
             

Diluted

   $ 0.16    $ 0.18
             

Shares used in computing per share amounts:

     

Basic

     103,347      99,254
             

Diluted

     104,590      103,613
             

(*) Costs and expenses include stock-based compensation as follows:

 

Cost of revenues

   $         604    $             5

Sales and marketing

     1,654      216

Research and development

     2,510      64

General and administrative

     1,906      311
             
   $ 6,674    $ 596
             

Prior to June 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation expense under APB No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, which measured stock-based compensation expense using the intrinsic value method. As of June 1, 2006, the Company accounts for stock-based compensation expense under SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which requires stock-based compensation expense to be recognized based on grant date fair value. Periods prior to June 1, 2006, have not been restated to conform with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R).

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Palm, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except par value amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

    

August 31,

2006

   

May 31,

2006

 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 127,565     $ 113,461  

Short-term investments

     400,304       405,433  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,810 and $4,801, respectively

     168,130       204,337  

Inventories

     51,875       58,010  

Deferred income taxes

     135,139       153,854  

Investment for committed tenant improvements

     3,928       3,967  

Prepaids and other

     9,732       10,937  
                

Total current assets

     896,673       949,999  

Land held for sale

     60,000       60,000  

Property and equipment, net

     25,952       22,990  

Goodwill

     167,352       166,538  

Intangible assets, net

     25,443       25,783  

Deferred income taxes

     265,883       260,713  

Other assets

     1,507       1,499  
                

Total assets

   $ 1,442,810     $ 1,487,522  
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 147,327     $ 184,501  

Income taxes payable

     48,576       50,021  

Accrued restructuring

     6,221       7,209  

Provision for committed tenant improvements

     3,928       3,967  

Current portion of long-term convertible debt

     35,000       35,000  

Other accrued liabilities

     185,662       216,374  
                

Total current liabilities

     426,714       497,072  

Non-current liabilities:

    

Non-current liabilities

     6,653       6,545  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 125,000 shares authorized; none outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; outstanding: 103,585 shares and 103,469 shares, respectively

     104       103  

Additional paid-in capital

     1,480,200       1,475,319  

Unamortized deferred stock-based compensation

     —         (2,752 )

Accumulated deficit

     (471,578 )     (488,081 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     717       (684 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,009,443       983,905  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 1,442,810     $ 1,487,522  
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Palm, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2006     2005  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 16,503     $ 18,177  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     2,974       3,976  

Stock-based compensation

     6,674       596  

Amortization of intangible assets

     340       2,278  

Deferred income taxes

     11,792       (577 )

Realized gain on equity investments

     (6 )     —    

Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation

     (569 )     —    

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     36,207       11,671  

Inventories

     6,135       (2,724 )

Prepaids and other

     1,103       (570 )

Accounts payable

     (37,174 )     3,276  

Income taxes payable

     (1,001 )     457  

Accrued restructuring

     (988 )     (1,204 )

Other accrued liabilities

     (22,265 )     13,118  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     19,725       48,474  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of property and equipment

     (5,936 )     (6,906 )

Purchase of short-term investments

     (194,337 )     (71,351 )

Sale of short-term investments

     200,942       42,036  
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     669       (36,221 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, employee stock plans

     641       7,180  

Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation

     569       —    

Repayment of debt

     (7,500 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (6,290 )     7,180  
                

Change in cash and cash equivalents

     14,104       19,433  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     113,461       128,164  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 127,565     $ 147,597  
                

Other cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 995     $ 241  
                

Cash paid for interest

   $ 882     $ 883  
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Palm, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Palm, Inc. (“Palm,” the “Company,” “us,” “we” or “our”), without audit, pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of Palm’s financial position as of August 31, 2006 and results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Palm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2006. The results of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future period.

Palm was incorporated in 1992 as Palm Computing, Inc. In 1995, the Company was acquired by U.S. Robotics Corporation. In 1996, the Company sold its first handheld computer, quickly establishing a significant position in the handheld computing industry. In 1997, 3Com Corporation, or 3Com, acquired U.S. Robotics. In 1999, 3Com announced its intent to separate the handheld device business from 3Com’s business to form an independent, publicly-traded company. In preparation for that spin-off, Palm Computing, Inc. changed its name to Palm, Inc., or Palm, and was reincorporated in Delaware in December 1999. In March 2000, Palm sold shares in an initial public offering and concurrent private placements. In July 2000, 3Com distributed its remaining shares of Palm common stock to 3Com stockholders.

In December 2001, Palm formed PalmSource, Inc., or PalmSource, a stand-alone subsidiary for its operating system business. On October 28, 2003, Palm distributed all of the shares of PalmSource common stock held by Palm to Palm stockholders. On October 29, 2003, Palm acquired Handspring, Inc., or Handspring, and also changed the Company’s name to palmOne, Inc., or palmOne.

In connection with the spin-off of PalmSource, Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC, was formed to hold all trade names, trademarks, service marks and domain names containing the word or letter string “palm”. In May 2005, the Company acquired PalmSource’s interest in Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC, including the Palm trademark and brand, for $30.0 million, payable over 3.5 years. The rights to the brand had been co-owned by the two companies since the October 2003 spin-off of PalmSource from Palm. In July 2005, the Company changed its name back to Palm, Inc., or Palm.

On February 13, 2006, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a two-for-one stock split to be effected in the form of a stock dividend of its common stock to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2006 (“Stockholders of Record”). The stock dividend was distributed to Stockholders of Record on March 14, 2006. All share and per share amounts referred to in this Form 10-Q have been adjusted to reflect this stock split.

Palm’s 52-53 week fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest to May 31, with each fiscal quarter ending on the Friday generally nearest to August 31, November 30 and February 28. Fiscal years 2007 and 2006 both contain 52 weeks. For presentation purposes, the periods are shown as ending on August 31, November 30, February 28 and May 31, as applicable.

 

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation, or FIN, No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. It prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company will be required to adopt this interpretation in the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FIN No. 48 and has not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

3. Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period, excluding shares of restricted stock subject to repurchase. Diluted net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of shares of restricted stock subject to repurchase, stock options outstanding and the assumed issuance of stock under the Company’s stock purchase plan, calculated using the treasury stock method, and the convertible debt, calculated using the “if converted” method.

 

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

     2006    2005

Numerator:

     

Net income, basic and diluted

   $ 16,503    $ 18,177
             

Denominator:

     

Shares used to compute basic income per share (weighted average shares outstanding during the period, excluding shares of restricted stock subject to repurchase)

     103,347      99,254

Effect of dilutive securities:

     

Restricted stock subject to repurchase

     16      37

Stock options and employee stock purchase plan

     1,227      4,322
             

Shares used to compute diluted income per share

     104,590      103,613
             

Basic net income per share

   $ 0.16    $ 0.18
             

Diluted net income per share

   $ 0.16    $ 0.18
             

Weighted average options to purchase Palm common stock of approximately 7,161,000, and 5,976,000 for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, were excluded from the computations of diluted net income per share because these options’ exercise prices were above the average market price during the period and the effect of including such stock options would have been anti-dilutive. Palm accounts for the effect of the convertible debt in the diluted earnings per share calculation using the “if converted” method. Under that method, the convertible debt is assumed to be converted to shares at a conversion price of $32.30, and interest expense, net of taxes, related to the convertible debt is added back to net income. For the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005, approximately 1,084,000 shares, were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

4. Stock-Based Compensation

On June 1, 2006, Palm adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, or SFAS No. 123(R). This statement replaces SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and supersedes Accounting Principles Board, or APB, No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. In January 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, No. 107, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No. 123(R). SFAS No. 123(R) requires companies to record compensation expense for share-based awards issued to employees and directors in exchange for services provided. The amount of the compensation expense is based on the estimated fair value of the awards on their grant dates and is recognized over the requisite service period. Palm’s share-based awards include stock options, restricted stock awards and Palm’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), Palm applied the intrinsic value method set forth in APB No. 25 to calculate the compensation expense for share-based awards. Under APB No. 25, when the exercise price of the Company’s employee stock options was equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recorded. In addition, the Company applied the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, as if the fair value based method had been applied in measuring compensation expense. For restricted stock awards, the calculation of compensation expense under APB No. 25 and SFAS No. 123(R) is the same.

Palm adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method, which requires the application of the accounting standard to all share-based awards issued on or after June 1, 2006 and any outstanding share-based awards that were issued but not vested as of June 1, 2006. Accordingly, Palm’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of August 31, 2005 and for the three months then ended have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123(R).

As required by SFAS No. 123(R), the Company reclassified the unamortized deferred stock-based compensation of $2.8 million on June 1, 2006 to additional paid-in capital.

As of August 31, 2006, the Company had three stock-based employee compensation plans: the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the 1999 Stock Plan and the 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-employee Directors.

 

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1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Palm has an employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP, under which eligible employees can contribute up to 10% of their compensation, as defined in the plan, towards the purchase of shares of Palm common stock at a discount through payroll deductions. The ESPP consists of twenty-four-month offering periods with four six-month purchase periods in each offering period. Employees can purchase shares of Palm common stock at a price of 85% of the lower of the fair market value at the beginning of the offering period or the end of each six-month purchase period, whichever price is lower, over a two-year period. The number of shares authorized for issuance is limited to a total of 3,000 shares per participant per offering period. As of August 31, 2006, approximately 7,995,000 shares were reserved for future issuance under the ESPP.

Stock Option Plans

Palm has a stock option plan under which restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, performance units and options to purchase shares of common stock may be granted to employees, directors and consultants. As of August 31, 2006, 22,329,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance and 10,014,000 are available for future grant under the stock option plan. Stock options are generally granted at not less than the fair market value on the date of grant, typically vest over a two- to four-year period and generally expire seven to ten years after the date of grant. Palm also grants restricted stock awards, under which shares of common stock are issued at par value to key employees and officers, subject to vesting restrictions. Restricted stock issued under the plan generally vests annually over two to four years but is considered outstanding at the time of grant.

Palm also has various stock option plans assumed in connection with various mergers and acquisitions. Except for shares of Palm common stock underlying the options outstanding under these plans, (1,475,000 shares at August 31, 2006), there are no shares of Palm common stock reserved under these plans, including shares for new grants. In the event that any such assumed option is not exercised, no further option to purchase shares of Palm common stock will be issued in place of such unexercised option. However, Palm has the authority, if necessary, to reserve additional shares of Palm common stock under these plans to the extent such shares are necessary to effect an adjustment to maintain option value, including intrinsic value, of the outstanding options under these plans.

2001 Non-employee Director Stock Option Plan

Under the 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-employee Directors, options to purchase common stock are granted to non-employee members of the Board of Directors at an exercise price equal to fair market value on the date of grant and typically vest over a 36-month period. As of August 31, 2006, 1,900,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the director stock option plan and approximately 819,000 shares of common stock were available for grant. The Company also has an Amended and Restated 1999 Director Option Plan which remains in effect only with respect to outstanding options previously granted and under which no future grants of stock options will be made.

Determining Fair-Value

Palm uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of stock options and employee stock purchase plan shares. The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-valuation model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex variables. These variables include the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, projected employee stock option exercise behavior, expected risk-free interest rate and expected dividends.

Palm estimates the expected term of options granted based on historical time from vesting until exercise. Palm estimates the volatility of its common stock based upon the implied volatility derived from the historical market prices of the Company’s traded options with similar terms. Palm’s decision to use this measure of volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on its common stock and the Company’s assessment that this measure of volatility is more representative of future stock price trends than is the historical volatility in the Company’s common stock. Palm bases the risk-free interest rate for option valuation on Constant Maturity Rates provided by the U.S. Treasury with remaining terms similar to the expected term of the options. Palm does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future and therefore uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the option valuation model. In addition, SFAS No. 123(R) requires forfeitures of share-based awards to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Palm uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and records stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. In the pro forma information required under SFAS No. 123 for periods prior to June 1, 2006, Palm accounted for forfeitures as they occurred. The expected term of employee stock purchase plan shares is the average life of the purchase periods under each offering.

 

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Upon adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), Palm changed its expensing method to straight-line attribution of the value of stock-based compensation for options and awards granted beginning June 1, 2006. Compensation expense for all share-based awards granted prior to June 1, 2006 will continue to be recognized using the accelerated expensing method.

Under both SFAS No. 123(R) and SFAS No. 123 Palm used the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of the Company’s option awards. The key assumptions used in the model during the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005 are provided below:

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2006     2005  

Risk-free interest rate

     4.9 %     3.7 %

Volatility

     45 %     75 %

Option term (in years)

     3.41       3.47  

Dividend yield

     0.0 %     0.0 %

Weighted average fair value at date of grant

   $ 5.73     $ 7.87  

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense in the three months ended August 31, 2006 includes (i) compensation expense for stock options granted prior to June 1, 2006 but not yet vested as of June 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123, (ii) compensation expense for stock options granted subsequent to June 1, 2006 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), (iii) compensation expense for the Company’s ESPP and (iv) compensation expense for restricted stock awards that are not yet vested based on the grant date intrinsic value. Total stock-based compensation recognized on Palm’s condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended August 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

Income statement classifications:

       Option
Grants
   ESPP    Restricted
Stock
   Total

Cost of revenues

   $ 500    $ 104    $ —      $ 604

Sales and marketing

     1,294      340      20      1,654

Research and development

     1,963      543      4      2,510

General and administrative

     1,565      145      196      1,906
                           
   $ 5,322    $ 1,132    $ 220    $ 6,674
                           

Palm had no stock-based compensation costs capitalized as part of the cost of an asset.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), Palm presented all tax benefits for deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options and disqualifying dispositions as operating cash flows on its consolidated statement of cash flows. SFAS No. 123(R) requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow. This requirement reduces net operating cash flows and increases net financing cash flows in periods after adoption. Total cash flow will remain unchanged from what would have been reported under prior accounting rules.

On November 10, 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. SFAS 123(R)-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards. The Company has elected to adopt the alternative transition method provided in the FASB Staff Position for calculating the tax effects of stock-based compensation pursuant to SFAS No. 123(R). The alternative transition method includes simplified methods to establish the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool, or APIC pool, related to the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation, and to determine the subsequent impact on the APIC pool and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation awards that are outstanding upon adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).

The total income tax benefit realized from stock option exercises and ESPP rights in the three months ended August 31, 2006 was $1.8 million.

 

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Pro-forma Disclosures

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and net income per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provision of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based compensation during the quarter ended August 31, 2005 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     August 31, 2005  

Net income, as reported

   $ 18,177  

Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects

     596  

Less: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (8,951 )
        

Pro forma net income

   $ 9,822  
        

Net income per share, as reported:

  

Basic

   $ 0.18  
        

Diluted

   $ 0.18  
        

Pro forma net income per share:

  

Basic

   $ 0.10  
        

Diluted

   $ 0.09  
        

Stock-Based Awards Activity

The following table sets forth the summary of option activity under the Company’s stock option program for the three months ended August 31, 2006 (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Outstanding Options          
    

Number

of Shares

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise
Price

   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Beginning of period

   14,769     $ 13.09      

Options granted

   296     $ 15.20      

Options exercised

   (119 )   $ 5.86      

Options canceled

   (226 )   $ 18.84      
              

End of period

   14,720     $ 13.10    7.8    $ 44,895
              

Options vested and expected to vest at August 31, 2006

   11,910     $ 12.73    7.6    $ 41,700

Exercisable at August 31, 2006

   6,589     $ 11.41    6.7    $ 34,573

The intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the fiscal period, which was $14.79 as of August 31, 2006, and the option exercise price of the shares for options that were in the money multiplied by the number of options outstanding. Total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.0 million and $7.0 million for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

As of August 31, 2006, there was $18.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock-based payments granted to Palm employees. Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures and is expected to be recognized over the next 1.3 years.

The options outstanding as of August 31, 2006 have been segregated into ranges for additional disclosure as follows (shares in thousands):

 

     Options Outstanding    Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise Prices

  

Number

of Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise
Price

  

Weighted

Average

Contractual
Life

   Number of
Shares
  

Weighted

Average

Exercise
Price

               (in years)          

$  0.29 to $    8.74

   3,055    $ 4.11    5.2    2,826    $ 3.98

$  8.75 to $  12.47

   3,408    $ 11.81    8.6    1,000    $ 11.19

$12.48 to $  14.79

   2,363    $ 13.90    8.7    492    $ 13.92

$14.80 to $  17.50

   4,206    $ 15.67    8.2    1,918    $ 15.74

$17.51 to $411.53

   1,688    $ 24.47    8.5    353    $ 44.52
                  

$  0.29 to $411.53

   14,720    $ 13.10    7.8    6,589    $ 11.41
                  

 

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A summary of Palm’s non-vested restricted stock awards as of August 31, 2006 and the changes during the three months ended August 31, 2006 are as follows (shares in thousands):

 

     Non-vested
Shares
   

Weighted

Average

Grant Date Fair
Value

Beginning of period

   188     $ 16.72

Awarded

   —       $ —  

Released

   (11 )   $ 13.40

Forfeited

   —       $ —  
        

End of period

   177     $ 16.93
        

The weighted average estimated intrinsic value of restricted stock granted was $13.80 per share during the three months ended August 31, 2005. As of August 31, 2006, total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock was $2.5 million, which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.8 years.

A summary of Palm’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan as of August 31, 2006 and the changes during the three months ended August 31, 2006 are as follows (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data):

 

    

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted

Average

Exercise
Price

   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Outstanding/Exercisable at August 31, 2006

   721    $ 13.80    0.6    $ 1,627
                       

The remaining unamortized compensation cost for the ESPP plan at August 31, 2006 of $2.4 million is expected to be recognized over the next 0.6 years.

 

5. Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are (in thousands):

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2006     2005  

Net income

   $ 16,503     $ 18,177  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments

     1,343       (42 )

Recognized loss included in earnings

     (6 )     —    

Accumulated translation adjustments

     64       (92 )
                
   $ 17,904     $ 18,043  
                

 

6. Cash and Available-for-Sale and Restricted Investments

The Company’s cash and available-for-sale and restricted investments are as follows (in thousands):

 

     August 31, 2006    May 31, 2006
    

Adjusted

Cost

  

Unrealized

Loss

   

Carrying

Value

  

Adjusted

Cost

  

Unrealized

Loss

   

Carrying

Value

Cash

   $ 51,969    $ —       $ 51,969    $ 62,077    $ —       $ 62,077

Cash equivalents, money market funds

     75,596      —         75,596      51,384      —         51,384
                                           

Total cash and cash equivalents

   $ 127,565    $ —       $ 127,565    $ 113,461    $ —       $ 113,461
                                           

Short-term investments:

               

Federal government obligations

   $ 182,096    $ (601 )   $ 181,495    $ 191,847    $ (1,537 )   $ 190,310

State and local government obligations

     19,425      —         19,425      14,000      —         14,000

Corporate notes/bonds

     180,574      11       180,585      173,789      (330 )     173,459

Foreign corporate notes/bonds

     18,820      (21 )     18,799      27,745      (81 )     27,664
                                           

Total short-term investments

   $ 400,915    $ (611 )   $ 400,304    $ 407,381    $ (1,948 )   $ 405,433
                                           

Investment for committed tenant improvements, money market funds

   $ 3,928    $ —       $ 3,928    $ 3,967    $ —       $ 3,967
                                           

 

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Due to the short-term nature of these investments, the carrying value approximates fair value. The unrealized losses on these investments were primarily due to interest rate fluctuations and are considered to be temporary in nature.

 

7. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

    

August 31,

2006

  

May 31,

2006

Finished goods

   $ 50,387    $ 57,239

Work-in-process and raw materials

     1,488      771
             
   $ 51,875    $ 58,010
             

 

8. Land Held for Sale

In August 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with a real estate broker to market for sale the 39 acres of land owned by Palm in San Jose, California. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company reclassified the land not in use to land held for sale at that time. In February 2006, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement, or the Agreement, with Hunter/Storm, LLC, a California limited liability company, or the Buyer, pursuant to which the Company will sell these 39 acres of land for a total purchase price of $70.0 million. The Buyer has delivered deposits of $300,000, all of which are non-refundable to the Buyer except in the event of certain defaults by Palm under the Agreement. The Buyer may extend the closing date, in which event the Buyer shall pay an additional cash deposit that will also be non-refundable, except in the event of certain defaults by Palm under the Agreement. At the closing date, all of the deposits made by the Buyer will be applied to the purchase price. Subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, the sale is expected to close in 2007.

 

9. Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are (in thousands):

 

     Total  

Balances, May 31, 2005

   $ 249,161  

Goodwill adjustments

     (82,623 )
        

Balances, May 31, 2006

     166,538  

Goodwill adjustments

     814  
        

Balances, August 31, 2006

   $ 167,352  
        

Goodwill adjustments during fiscal year 2006 of approximately $82.6 million are primarily the result of the release of the valuation allowance of the deferred tax assets associated with the Handspring acquisition. For the three months ended August 31, 2006 goodwill increased by approximately $0.8 million as a result of the recognition of foreign tax loss carry forwards associated with the Handspring acquisition. The Company will continue to adjust goodwill as required for changes in tax associated with the Handspring acquisition.

 

10. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

 

          August 31, 2006    May 31, 2006
      Amortization
Period
  

Gross

Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated

Amortization

    Net   

Gross

Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated

Amortization

    Net

Brand

   240 months    $ 27,200    $ (1,757 )   $ 25,443    $ 27,200    $ (1,417 )   $ 25,783

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.3 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense is $1.1 million for the remaining nine months of fiscal year 2007 and approximately $1.4 million for each year thereafter through fiscal year 2025.

In May 2005, Palm acquired PalmSource’s 55 percent share of the Palm Trademark Holding Company resulting in full rights to the brand name Palm. The rights to the brand had been co-owned by the two companies since the October 2003 spin-off of PalmSource from Palm, Inc. Under the agreement, Palm will pay $30.0 million in installments over 3.5 years (net present value of $27.2 million) and has granted PalmSource certain rights to Palm trademarks for PalmSource and its licensees for a four-year transition period.

 

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11. Deferred Income Taxes

As of August 31, 2006, Palm has operating loss carryforwards for federal tax purposes totaling approximately $426 million. Palm also has approximately $237 million of remaining federal and state operating loss carryforwards acquired through business combinations, state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $137 million and federal and state research and experimental credit carryforwards and foreign tax credits of approximately $38 million. Palm also has federal and state alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of approximately $1.8 million. The net operating loss carryforwards have been offset by a valuation allowance of $7.7 million, tax effected, relating to stock option deductions not yet realized in conformity with SFAS No. 123(R). The remaining valuation allowance of $1.6 million at August 31, 2006 consists of an allowance for capital loss carryforwards and state net operating loss carryforwards whose realization is not considered more likely than not.

For the three months ended August 31, 2006, Palm’s tax income tax expense was $12.3 million, which consisted of federal, state and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 was 42.8%. The provision for income taxes for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to state taxes, foreign income taxed at different rates, and non-deductible stock-based compensation expense.

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred tax expense recorded for the three months ended August 31, 2006 reflect changes in all categories of deferred tax assets, including the utilization of U.S. tax loss carryforwards related to non-qualifying stock option deductions. During the quarter the Company also realized deductions related to stock option expense. These deductions related to options granted, vested or exercised both before and after the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). Accordingly, the Company recorded tax expense that resulted in an increase in additional paid-in capital related to options granted and vested prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), as well as recording a deferred tax asset related to post-adoption options that were granted during the quarter.

 

12. Commitments

Palm facilities are leased under operating leases that expire at various dates through May 2012.

In December 2001, Palm issued a subordinated convertible note in the principal amount of $50.0 million to Texas Instruments. In connection with the PalmSource distribution on October 28, 2003, the note was canceled and divided into two separate obligations. Palm retained an obligation in the amount of $35.0 million, or the Note, and the remainder was assumed by PalmSource. The Note was transferred from Texas Instruments to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as of August 26, 2005, retaining the same terms. The Note bears interest at 5.0% per annum, is due in December 2006 and is convertible into Palm common stock at an effective conversion price of $32.30 per share. Palm may force a conversion at any time, provided its common stock has traded above $49.74 per share for a defined period of time. In the event Palm distributes significant assets, Palm may be required to repay a portion of the Note. The Note defines certain events of default pursuant to which the full amount of the Note plus interest could become due and payable.

In May 2005, Palm acquired PalmSource’s 55 percent share of Palm Trademark Holding Company resulting in full rights to the brand name Palm. The rights to the brand had been co-owned by the two companies since the October 2003 spin-off of PalmSource from Palm. Palm agreed to pay $30.0 million in five installments due in May 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and November 2008, and granted PalmSource certain rights to Palm trademarks for PalmSource and its licensees for a four-year transition period. The remaining amount due to PalmSource was $15.0 million as of August 31, 2006 and $22.5 million as of May 31, 2006.

Palm is a party to a software license agreement with PalmSource that grants Palm certain licenses to the Palm OS and other related software. This agreement was amended and restated in May 2005 to provide for continued development, manufacture and marketing of Palm products based on the Palm OS through 2009. Under the agreement, Palm agreed to pay PalmSource license and royalty fees based upon net revenue of its products which incorporate PalmSource software, as well as a source code license fee and maintenance and support fees. The initial source code license fee was $6.0 million paid in three equal annual installments of $2.0 million each in June 2003, June 2004 and June 2005. The continuing source code license fee was reduced under the amended and restated license agreement to $1.2 million and is payable in three equal annual installments of $0.4 million each in June 2006, June 2007 and June 2008. Annual maintenance and support fees are approximately $0.7 million per year. The amended and restated agreement includes a minimum annual royalty and license commitment of $42.5 million for the contract year ending December 2, 2006. Minimum annual royalties for the contract years after December 2, 2006 were subject to conditions that have not been met.

Palm also accrues for royalty obligations to other technology and patent holders based on unit shipments of its smartphone and handheld computing devices, as a percentage of applicable revenue for the net sales of products using certain software technologies

 

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or as a fully paid-up license fee, all as determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable license agreements. Where agreements are not finalized, accrued royalty obligations represent management’s current best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections based on negotiations with third party licensors. Palm has accrued royalty obligations of $35.5 million and $35.4 million as of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006, respectively, including estimated royalties of $31.3 million and $30.5 million, respectively, which are reported in other accrued liabilities. While the amounts ultimately agreed upon may be more or less than the current accrual, management does not believe that finalization of the agreements would have had a material impact on the amounts reported for its financial position as of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006 or for the reported results for the three months then ended; however, the effect of finalization in the future may be significant to the period in which recorded.

Palm utilizes contract manufacturers to build its products. These contract manufacturers acquire components and build products based on demand forecast information supplied by Palm, which typically covers a rolling 12-month period. Consistent with industry practice, Palm acquires inventories from such manufacturers through blanket purchase orders against which orders are applied based on projected demand information and availability of goods. Such purchase commitments typically cover Palm’s forecasted product and manufacturing requirements for periods ranging from 30 to 90 days. In certain instances, these agreements allow Palm the option to cancel, reschedule and/or adjust its requirements based on its business needs. Consequently, only a portion of Palm’s purchase commitments arising from these agreements may be non-cancelable and unconditional commitments. As of August 31, 2006, Palm’s commitments to contract with third-party manufacturers for inventory on-hand and component purchase commitments related to the manufacture of Palm products were approximately $193.0 million.

In October 2005, Palm entered into a three-year, $30.0 million revolving credit line with Comerica Bank. The interest rate is equal to Comerica’s prime rate (8.25% at August 31, 2006) or, at Palm’s election, subject to specific requirements, equal to LIBOR plus 1.75% (7.11% at August 31, 2006). The interest rate may vary based on fluctuations in market rates. Per the agreement, the line of credit is unsecured as long as the Company maintains over $100.0 million in unrestricted domestic cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. If the Company’s domestic unrestricted cash plus cash equivalents and short-term investments fall below $100.0 million, Comerica will have a first priority security interest in all of the Company’s assets including but not limited to cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventory and property and equipment but excluding intellectual property and real estate. As of August 31, 2006, Palm used its credit line to support the issuance of letters of credit totaling $9.8 million.

Pursuant to the agreements relating to Palm’s separation from 3Com, Palm has agreed to defend, and may be required to indemnify and hold harmless 3Com from any liabilities and damages arising out of the E-Pass Technologies litigation. (See Note 14 to condensed consolidated financial statements.)

Under the indemnification provisions of Palm’s customer and certain of its supply agreements, Palm agrees to offer some level of indemnification protection against certain types of claims arising from Palm’s products and services (such as intellectual property infringement or personal injury or property damage caused by Palm’s products or by Palm’s negligence or misconduct).

Under the indemnification provisions with respect to representations and covenants made to PalmSource in connection with the Palm brand and with respect to trademark infringement in the amended and restated trademark license agreement with PalmSource, Palm agrees to defend and indemnify PalmSource and its affiliates for losses incurred, up to $25.0 million under each agreement.

Palm defends and indemnifies its directors and certain of its current and former officers from third-party claims. Certain costs incurred for providing such defense and indemnification may be recoverable under various insurance policies. Palm is unable to reasonably estimate the maximum amount that could be payable under these arrangements since these exposures are not capped and due to the conditional nature of its obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each agreement.

Palm’s product warranty accrual reflects management’s best estimate of probable liability under its product warranties. Management determines the warranty liability based on historical rates of usage as a percentage of shipment levels and the expected repair cost per unit, service policies and its experience with products in production or distribution.

Changes in the product warranty accrual are (in thousands):

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2006     2005  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 42,909     $ 19,653  

Payments made

     (18,774 )     (21,674 )

Change in liability for product sold during the period

     17,712       23,385  

Change in liability for pre-existing warranties

     (2,023 )     6,749  
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 39,824     $ 28,113  
                

 

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13. Restructuring Charges

In accordance with SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, restructuring costs are recorded as incurred. Restructuring charges for employee workforce reductions are recorded upon employee notification for employees whose required continuing service period is 60 days or less, and ratably over the employee’s continuing service period for employees whose required continuing service period is greater than 60 days.

The first quarter of fiscal year 2004 restructuring actions consisted of workforce reductions, primarily in the United States, of approximately 45 regular employees, facilities and property and equipment disposed of or removed from service and canceled projects. Restructuring charges related to the implementation of a series of actions to adjust the business consistent with Palm’s future wireless plans. Cost reduction actions initiated in the first quarter of fiscal year 2004 were completed during the year ended May 31, 2006.

The fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001 restructuring actions related to carrying and development costs related to the land on which Palm had previously planned to build its corporate headquarters, facilities costs related to lease commitments for space no longer intended for use, workforce reduction costs across all geographic regions and discontinued project costs. These workforce reductions affected approximately 205 regular employees and were completed during the year ended May 31, 2003. As of August 31, 2006, the balance consists of lease commitments, payable over approximately five years, offset by estimated sublease proceeds of approximately $16.7 million.

The restructuring action recorded in connection with the Handspring acquisition included $1.8 million related to workforce reductions primarily in the United States, of approximately 50 Handspring employees, $3.7 million related to Handspring facilities not intended for use for Palm operations and therefore considered excess, and $0.7 million related to other miscellaneous charges incurred as a result of the acquisition which did not benefit Palm in the future. From the date of acquisition through fiscal year 2005, the Company adjusted the initial estimate of liabilities directly related to the acquisition as a result of greater costs than originally estimated for employee termination benefits costs to exit certain facilities and other costs associated with the acquisition. All adjustments were recorded as a net increase in goodwill. As of May 31, 2005, cost reduction actions initiated in connection with the Handspring acquisition were complete, except for remaining contractual payments for excess facilities.

Accrued liabilities related to restructuring actions consist of (in thousands):

 

     Q1 2004
Action
   

Q4 2001

Action

    Action Recorded
In Connection
with the
Handspring
Acquisition
       
    

Excess

Facilities

Costs

   

Excess

Facilities

Costs

   

Excess

Facilities

Costs

    Total  

Balance, May 31, 2005

   $ 344     $ 12,894     $ 2,162     $ 15,400  

Cash payments

     (344 )     (6,260 )     (329 )     (6,933 )

Restructuring adjustments

     —         —         (1,258 )     (1,258 )
                                

Balance, May 31, 2006

     —         6,634       575       7,209  

Cash payments

     —         (934 )     (54 )     (988 )
                                

Balance, August 31, 2006

   $ —       $ 5,700     $ 521     $ 6,221  
                                

 

14. Litigation

Palm is a party to lawsuits in the normal course of its business. Litigation in general, and intellectual property litigation in particular, can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. Palm believes that it has defenses to the cases pending against it, including those set forth below, and is vigorously contesting each matter. Palm is not currently able to estimate, with reasonable certainty, the possible loss, or range of loss, if any, from the cases listed below, and accordingly no provision for any potential loss which may result from the resolution of these matters has been recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements except with respect to those cases where preliminary settlement agreements have been reached. An unfavorable resolution of these lawsuits could materially adversely affect Palm’s business, results of operations or financial condition. (Although Palm was formerly known as palmOne, Inc. and is now Palm, Inc. once again and Handspring has been merged into Palm, the pleadings in the pending litigation continue to use former company names, including Palm Computing, Inc., Palm, Inc., palmOne, Inc. and Handspring, Inc.).

 

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In February 2000, E-Pass Technologies, Inc. filed suit against 3Com, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and later filed, on March 6, 2000, an amended complaint against Palm and 3Com. The case was transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The amended complaint alleges willful infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,276,311, entitled “Method and Device for Simplifying the Use of Credit Cards, or the Like” and inducement to infringe the same patent. The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory and treble damages and to permanently enjoin the defendants from infringing the patent in the future. On February 9, 2004, E-Pass filed another lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California naming Palm, Handspring and PalmSource as defendants. This second suit alleges infringement, contributory infringement and inducement of infringement of the same patent, but identifies additional products as infringing and seeks unspecified compensatory damages, treble damages and a permanent injunction against future infringement. Palm filed motions for summary judgment in all cases. On March 17, 2006, the Court granted Palm’s summary judgment motions and entered judgment in favor of Palm and the other co-defendants. E-Pass has appealed that ruling to the CAFC and the parties are awaiting a hearing on that appeal. Pursuant to the agreements relating to Palm’s separation from 3Com, Palm has agreed to defend, and may be required to indemnify and hold harmless 3Com from any liabilities and damages arising out of this case.

In June 2001, the first of several putative stockholder class action lawsuits was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against certain of the underwriters for Palm’s initial public offering, Palm and several of its former officers. The complaints, which have been consolidated under the caption In re Palm, Inc. Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, Case No. 01 CV 5613, assert that the prospectus from Palm’s March 2, 2000 initial public offering failed to disclose certain alleged actions by the underwriters for the offering. The complaints allege claims against Palm and the officers under Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Certain of the complaints also allege claims under Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Similar complaints were filed against Handspring in August and September 2001 in regard to Handspring’s June 2000 initial public offering. Other actions have been filed making similar allegations regarding the initial public offerings of more than 300 other companies. An amended consolidated complaint was filed in April 2002. The claims against the individual defendants have been dismissed without prejudice pursuant to an agreement with plaintiffs. The Court denied Palm’s motion to dismiss. Special committees of both Palm’s and Handspring’s respective Boards of Directors approved a tentative settlement proposal from plaintiffs, which includes a guaranteed recovery to be paid to plaintiffs by the issuer defendants’ insurance carriers and an assignment to plaintiffs of certain claims the issuers, including Palm and Handspring, may have against the underwriters. On August 31, 2005, the Court entered an order granting preliminary approval of the proposed settlement. On April 24, 2006, the Court held a fairness hearing in connection with the motion for final approval of the settlement but has yet to rule on that motion. There is no guarantee that the settlement will become final as it is subject to a number of conditions, including final Court approval. Should the settlement become final, it will not be material to Palm’s financial position.

In September and October 2005, five purported consumer class action lawsuits were filed against Palm, four in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Moya v. Palm, Berliner v. Palm, Loew v. Palm, and Geisen v. Palm) and one in the Superior Court of California for Santa Clara County (Palza v. Palm), on behalf of all purchasers of Palm Treo 600 and Treo 650 products. All five complaints allege in substance that Palm made false or misleading statements regarding the reliability of its Treo 600 and 650 products in violation of various California laws, that the products have certain alleged defects, and that Palm breached its warranty of these products. The complaints seek unspecified damages, restitution, disgorgement of profits and injunctive relief. In September 2005, a purported consumer class action lawsuit entitled Gans v. Palm was filed against Palm in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all purchasers of the Treo 650 product. The complaint alleges that, in violation of various California laws, Palm made false or misleading statements regarding automatic email delivery to the Treo 650 product. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, restitution, disgorgement of profits and injunctive relief. Palm removed the Palza case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Subsequently, all six cases were consolidated before a single judge in that Court and the plaintiffs provided a consolidated, amended complaint. The consolidated cases are in the early stages of litigation.

 

15. Related Party Transactions

Transactions with PalmSource

In December 2001, Palm entered into a software license agreement with PalmSource which was amended and restated in May 2005. The agreement includes a minimum annual royalty and license commitment of $42.5 million for the contract year ending December 2, 2006. Minimum annual royalties for the contract years after December 2, 2006 were subject to conditions that have not been met. Under the software license and source code agreement, Palm incurred expenses of $11.0 million and $11.9 million during the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. As of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006, Palm had accounts payable to PalmSource of $12.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively, as a result of the software license agreement. Palm’s Chairman of the Board, Eric Benhamou, was also the Chairman of the Board of PalmSource through October 2004. On November 14, 2005, PalmSource was acquired by Access Co., Ltd.

 

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Other Transactions and Relationships

In fiscal year 2005, Palm made a $1.0 million equity investment in and entered into an agreement to host Palm’s software sales with Motricity, Inc. This equity investment is included in other assets. Palm paid nominal service fees to Motricity for hosting Palm’s software sales during the three months ended August 31, 2006 and 2005.

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. Our 52-53 week fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest to May 31, with each quarter ending on the Friday generally nearest August 31, November 30 and February 28. For presentation purposes, the periods have been presented as ending on August 31.

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements concerning Palm’s expectations, beliefs and/or intentions regarding the following: unamortized compensation cost under our stock plans; the timing of our sale of land owned by us; our objective of being the leader in mobile computing; revenue and income growth; expansion of the smartphone market and our ability to capitalize on this expansion; revenue and credit concentration with our largest customers; the development and introduction of new products and services; our leadership in the handheld device market; competitors and competition in the markets in which Palm operates; the use of proceeds from the potential sale of securities under Palm’s universal shelf registration statement; the sufficiency of Palm’s cash, cash equivalents and credit facility to satisfy its anticipated cash requirements; the effects of changes in market interest rates; investment activities, the value of investments and the use of Palm’s financial instruments; dividends; realization of, and actions which Palm may implement to realize, the tax benefits associated with Palm’s net operating loss carryforwards; Palm’s defenses to legal proceedings and litigation matters; provisions in Palm’s charter documents and Delaware law and the potential effects of a stockholder rights plan; and the potential impact of our critical accounting policies and changes in financial accounting standards or practices. Actual results and events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this quarterly report. Palm undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.

Overview and Executive Summary

Palm, Inc. is a leading provider of mobile computing solutions. Our leadership is the result of creating devices that make it easy for end users to manage and communicate with others in their lives, to access and share their most important information and to avail themselves of the power of computing wherever they are. We design our devices to appeal to consumer, professional, business, education and government users around the world. We currently offer Treo smartphones as well as handheld computers, add-ons and accessories. We distribute these products through a network of wireless carriers and retail and business distributors worldwide.

Palm was founded on two fundamental beliefs: the future of personal computing is mobile and the mobile computing solutions that we create should deliver a powerful computing experience in a simple and intuitive manner. Ten years after we introduced our first product, these beliefs remain the driving tenets of our business.

Our objective is to be the leader in mobile computing. We intend to achieve this objective by providing our customers and end users with high value products, services and support that are easy to use and that enable them to achieve a strong return on investment. Management periodically reviews certain key business metrics in order to evaluate our strategy and operational efficiency, allocate resources and maximize the financial performance of our business. These key business metrics include the following:

Revenue—Management reviews many elements to understand our revenue stream. These elements include supply availability, unit shipments, average selling prices and channel inventory levels. Revenue growth is impacted by increased unit shipments and variations in average selling prices. Unit shipments are determined by supply availability, end-user and channel demand, and channel inventory. We monitor average selling prices throughout the product life cycle, taking into account market demand and competition. To avoid empty shelves at retail store locations and to minimize product returns and obsolescence, we strive to maintain channel inventory levels within a desired range.

Margins—We review gross margin in conjunction with revenues to maximize operating performance. We strive to improve our gross margin through disciplined cost and product life-cycle management, supply/demand management and control of our warranty and technical support costs. To achieve desired operating margins, we also monitor our operating expenses closely to keep them in line with our projected revenue.

 

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Cash flows—We strive to convert operating results to cash. To that effect, we carefully manage our working capital requirements through balancing accounts receivable and inventory with accounts payable. We monitor our cash balances to maintain cash available to support our operating and capital expenditure requirements.

We believe the mobile computing solutions market dynamics are generally favorable to us.

 

    While the market for handheld computers is maturing, our leadership position and our ability to develop high quality products enable us to produce solid operating performance from this product line. Our handheld computing device product line also provides a brand and scale that can be leveraged across our entire product portfolio.

 

    The emerging high-speed wireless networks which enable true “always-on” connectivity are fueling the growth of the market for smartphone devices. With our computing heritage, we are able to work closely with carriers to deploy advanced wireless data applications that take advantage of their recently deployed wireless data networks.

We expect to experience revenue and operating income growth as a result of our smartphone product line. The smartphone market is in its infancy and people are just beginning to understand the personal and professional benefits of being able to access email or browse the web on a smartphone. We expect this market to expand and we expect to capitalize on this expansion.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in Palm’s condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. However, these estimates and judgments are subject to change and the best estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. The amounts of assets and liabilities reported in our balance sheets and the amounts of revenues and expenses reported for each of our fiscal periods are affected by estimates and assumptions which are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for rebates, price protection, product returns, allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty and technical service costs, royalty obligations, goodwill and intangible asset impairments, restructurings, inventory, stock-based compensation and income taxes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The following critical accounting policies are significantly affected by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revenue is recognized when earned in accordance with applicable accounting standards and guidance, including Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, No. 104, Revenue Recognition, as amended, and AICPA Statement of Position, or SOP, No. 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, as amended. We recognize revenues from sales of mobile computing devices under the terms of the customer agreement upon transfer of title to the customer, net of estimated returns, provided the sales price is fixed or determinable, collection is determined to be probable and no significant obligations remain. For one of our web sales distributors, we recognize revenue based on a sell-through method utilizing information provided by the distributor. Sales to resellers are subject to agreements allowing for limited rights of return, rebates and price protection. Accordingly, revenue is reduced for our estimates of liability related to these rights at the time the related sale is recorded. The estimates for returns are adjusted periodically based upon historical rates of returns and other related factors. The estimates and reserves for rebates and price protection are based on specific programs, expected usage and historical experience. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue from software arrangements with end users of our devices is recognized upon delivery of the software, provided that collection is determined to be probable and no significant obligations remain. Deferred revenue is recorded for post-contract support and any other future deliverables, and is recognized over the support period or as the elements of the agreement are delivered. Vendor specific objective evidence of the fair value of the elements contained in software arrangements is based on the price determined by management having the relevant authority when the element is not yet sold separately, but is expected to be sold in the marketplace within six months of the initial determination of the price by management.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on our assessment of the collectibility of specific customer accounts and an assessment of international, political and economic risk as well as the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a change in a major customer’s creditworthiness or actual defaults differ from our historical experience, our actual results could differ from our estimates of recoverability.

We accrue for warranty costs based on historical rates of repair as a percentage of shipment levels and the expected repair cost per unit, service policies and our experience with products in production or distribution. If we experience claims or significant changes in costs of services, such as third-party vendor charges, materials or freight, which could be higher or lower than our historical experience, our cost of revenues could differ from our estimates.

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paid-up license fee, all as determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable license agreements. Where agreements are not finalized, accrued royalty obligations represent management’s current best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections based on negotiations with third party licensors. Palm has accrued royalty obligations of $35.5 million and $35.4 million as of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006, respectively, including estimated royalties of $31.3 million and $30.5 million, respectively, which are reported in other accrued liabilities. While the amounts ultimately agreed upon may be more or less than the current accrual, management does not believe that finalization of the agreements would have had a material impact on the amounts reported for its financial position as of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006 or for the reported results for the three months then ended; however, the effect of finalization in the future may be significant to the period in which recorded.

Long-lived assets such as land held for sale, and property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not ultimately be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its ultimate disposition.

We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill annually during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, as required under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment by applying a fair-value-based test at the reporting unit level within our single reporting segment. A goodwill impairment loss would be recorded for any goodwill that is determined to be impaired. Under SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, intangible assets are evaluated whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may be impaired. An impairment loss would be recognized for an intangible asset to the extent that the asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, which is determined based upon the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset, including disposition. Cash flow estimates used in evaluating for impairment represent management’s best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections at the time.

Effective for calendar year 2003, in accordance with SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, which supersedes Emerging Issues Task Force, or EITF, Issue No. 94-3, Liability Recognition for Costs to Exit an Activity (Including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring), we record liabilities for costs associated with exit or disposal activities when the liability is incurred instead of at the date of commitment to an exit or disposal activity. Prior to calendar year 2003, in accordance with EITF Issue No. 94-3, we accrued for restructuring costs when we made a commitment to a firm exit plan that specifically identified all significant actions to be taken. We record initial restructuring charges based on assumptions and related estimates that we deem appropriate for the economic environment at the time these estimates are made. We reassess restructuring accruals on a quarterly basis to reflect changes in the costs of the restructuring activities, and we record new restructuring accruals as liabilities are incurred.

Inventory purchases and purchase commitments are based upon forecasts of future demand. We value our inventory at the lower of standard cost (which approximates first-in, first-out cost) or market. If we believe that demand no longer allows us to sell our inventory above cost or at all, then we write down that inventory to market or write-off excess inventory levels. If customer demand subsequently differs from our forecasts, requirements for inventory write offs could differ from our estimates.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, we adopted the provisions of, and account for stock-based compensation in accordance with, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), Share-Based Payments, or SFAS No. 123(R). We elected the modified prospective method, under which prior periods are not revised for comparative purposes. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this statement, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period.

We currently use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to determine the fair value of stock options and employee stock purchase plan shares. The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex variables. These variables include our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors, expected risk-free interest rate and expected dividends.

We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical time from vesting until exercise. We estimate the volatility of our common stock based upon the implied volatility derived from the historical market prices of our traded options with similar terms. Our decision to use this measure of volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on our common stock and our assessment that this measure of volatility is more representative of future stock price trends than is historical volatility. We base the risk-free interest rate for option valuation on Constant Maturity Rates provided by the U.S. Treasury with remaining terms similar to the expected term of the options. We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future and therefore use an expected dividend yield of zero in the option valuation model. We are required to estimate forfeitures at the time of grant and revise those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. We use historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and record stock-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.

 

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The guidance in SFAS No. 123(R) and SAB No. 107 is relatively new. The application of these principles may be subject to further interpretation and refinement over time. There are significant differences among valuation models, and there is a possibility that we will adopt different valuation models in the future. This may result in a lack of consistency in future periods and materially affect the fair value estimate of stock-based payments. It may also result in a lack of comparability with other companies that use different models, methods and assumptions.

Our deferred tax assets represent the tax effects of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards, of tax credit carryforwards and of temporary differences that will result in deductible amounts in future years if we have taxable income. A valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets to estimated realizable value, based on estimates and certain tax planning strategies. The carrying value of our net deferred tax assets assumes that it is more likely than not that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the net carrying value. The valuation allowance is reviewed quarterly and is maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support the reversal of the valuation allowance based upon current and preceding years’ results of operations and anticipated profit levels in future years. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to adjust our valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional provision (benefit) to income tax expense.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2006, the Company determined, based on current and preceding years’ results of operations and anticipated profit levels in future periods, that it is more likely than not that its domestic deferred tax assets will be realized in the future and, accordingly, that it was appropriate to release the valuation allowance recorded against those deferred tax assets. In reaching this conclusion, the Company weighed both negative and positive evidence regarding the realizability of these deferred tax assets and considered the extent to which the evidence could be objectively verified.

Although the Company has determined that a valuation allowance is no longer required with respect to its domestic net operating loss carryforwards, deferred expenses and tax credit carryforwards, recovery is dependent on achieving the forecast of future operating income over a protracted period of time. As of August 31, 2006, the Company would require approximately $876 million in cumulative future operating income to be generated at various times over approximately the next 15-20 years to realize the net deferred tax assets. Based upon the Company’s results for the most recent fiscal periods, it would take the Company less than 9 years to utilize its current NOL and tax credit carryforwards. The Company will review its forecast in relation to actual results and expected trends on an ongoing basis.

Our key critical accounting policies are reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Results of Operations

Revenues

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Revenues

   $ 355,773    100.0%   $ 342,200    100.0%   $13,573

We derive our revenues from sales of our smartphone and handheld computing devices, add-ons and accessories. Revenues for the three months ended August 31, 2006 increased approximately 4% from the three months ended August 31, 2005. Smartphone revenue was $268.8 million for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and increased 18% from $228.3 million for the three months ended August 31, 2005. Handheld revenue was $87.0 million for the three months ended August 31, 2006 and decreased 24% from $113.9 million for the three months ended August 31, 2005. During the three months ended August 31, 2006, net device units shipped were 984,000 units at an average selling price of $347. During the three months ended August 31, 2005, net device units shipped were 996,000 units at an average selling price of $324. The unit shipments were down approximately 1% and the average selling price was up approximately 7% in the three months ended August 31, 2006 as compared to the same period a year ago. Of the 4% increase in revenues, the increase in average selling prices contributed approximately 7 percentage points and unit shipments and lower accessories sales offset this increase by approximately 3 percentage points. The increase in average selling price reflects a continuing shift towards smartphones, which carry a higher average selling price. In addition, average selling price was affected by a greater mix of recently introduced products at higher average selling prices.

International revenues were approximately 17% of worldwide revenues in the three months ended August 31, 2006 compared with approximately 25% in the three months ended August 31, 2005. Of the 4% increase in worldwide revenues in the three months ended August 31, 2006 as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2005, approximately 12 percentage points resulted from an increase in United States revenues, partially offset by approximately an 8 percentage point decrease in international revenues. Average selling prices for our devices increased in the United States by 9% and decreased internationally by approximately 4% during the three months ended August 31, 2006 from the three months ended August 31, 2005. The increase in average selling price in the United States is primarily the result of the continuing shift towards smartphones, which carry a higher average selling price. In addition, average selling price was affected by a greater mix of recently introduced products at higher average selling prices. The decrease internationally in the average selling price in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 as compared to the same period a year ago is

 

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primarily the result of a decrease in the average selling price of handheld products, which was partially offset by a shift in the mix towards smartphone products, which have higher average selling prices. Net units sold increased approximately 8% in the United States and decreased 24% internationally from the year-ago period. The increase of net units sold in the United States is primarily due to an introduction of a Microsoft-based product during the three months ended August 31, 2006 as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2005, partially offset by a decrease in traditional handheld unit sales. The decrease in net unit sales internationally is primarily the result of a decline in unit sales of our traditional handheld products.

Total Cost of Revenues

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Cost of revenues

   $ 224,487    63.1%   $ 237,849    69.5%   $(13,362)

Cost of revenues principally consists of material and transformation costs to manufacture our products, operating system, or OS, and other royalty expenses, warranty and technical support costs, freight, scrap and rework costs, the cost of excess or obsolete inventory, and manufacturing overhead which includes manufacturing personnel related costs, depreciation, and allocated information technology and facilities costs. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues is primarily the result of approximately 4.5 percentage points of lower warranty costs. The decrease in warranty costs is due to improvements in product quality resulting in a lower rate of return for the products which we are currently selling and a lower per unit repair cost of our smartphone products in the current period as compared to the same period a year ago. In addition, we experienced 3.0 percentage points of lower product costs due to product cost reductions and a benefit resulting from lower royalty rates on certain radio technologies. Partially offsetting these decreases was an increase of excess and obsolete costs contributing approximately 0.3 percentage points, associated with an increase in inventory balances as compared to the same period a year ago. We also experienced an increase in our OS royalty rates during the three months ended August 31, 2006 compared to the same period last year due to sales of Window-based smartphone products, which have a higher OS fee per unit as compared to the Palm OS fee, contributing approximately 0.4 percentage points. We experienced a small increase in technical service costs of approximately 0.2 percentage points due to higher call center costs.

Sales and Marketing

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Sales and marketing

   $ 52,932    14.9%   $ 45,517    13.3%   $7,415

Sales and marketing expenses consist principally of advertising and marketing programs, salaries and benefits for sales and marketing personnel, sales commissions, travel expenses and allocated information technology and facilities costs. Sales and marketing expenses in the three months ended August 31, 2006 increased approximately 16% from the three months ended August 31, 2005. The increase in sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenues and in absolute dollars is primarily due to increased employee related expenses of approximately $2.2 million primarily due to an increase in our headcount during the three months ended August 31, 2006 by approximately 30 employees compared to the comparable quarter a year ago and associated travel and related costs to support our increased sales and marketing activity. Stock-based compensation expense increased $1.4 million during the current period as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). Product promotional programs and advertising increased approximately $3.1 million during the current period as compared to the comparable period a year ago primarily as a result of increased product advertising and units provided to our carrier partners for product certification and demonstration purposes. In addition, we experienced increases in marketing development expenses with our retail and carrier customers of approximately $0.7 million as a result of our increased revenues.

Research and Development

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Research and development

   $ 40,845    11.5%   $ 29,030    8.5%   $11,815

Research and development expenses consist principally of employee related costs, third party development costs, program materials, depreciation and allocated information technology and facilities costs. Research and development expenses during the three months ended August 31, 2006 increased approximately 41% from the comparable quarter a year ago. The increase in research and development expenses as a percentage of revenues and in absolute dollars during the three months ended August 31, 2006 is primarily due to an increase in employee related expenses of approximately $3.0 million reflecting an increase of 110 additional employees hired to support our commitment to the development of smartphone products and increased allocated information technology and facilities costs of approximately $0.6 million as a result of the increased headcount. In addition, consulting expense increased by approximately $1.2 million to further support our efforts in the smartphone space until we hire full-time employees. We also experienced an increase in outsourced engineering, data communications and project material costs of approximately $4.5 million, reflecting the development of our smartphone products. Stock-based compensation expense increased $2.5 million during the current period as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).

 

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General and Administrative

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

General and administrative

   $ 13,760    3.9%   $ 9,216    2.7%   $4,544

General and administrative expenses consist of employee related costs, travel expenses and allocated information technology and facilities costs for finance, legal, human resources and executive functions, outside legal and accounting fees, provision for doubtful accounts and business insurance costs. The increase in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues is primarily due to an increase in employee-related expenses of approximately $0.5 million as a result of an increase in our headcount of approximately 15 additional employees hired to support our infrastructure. Professional and legal expenses increased by approximately $0.7 million, primarily resulting from defense of certain of our patents and other litigation matters. The charge for our allowance for doubtful accounts increased by $1.0 million as a result of higher accounts receivable balances at the end of the period. Stock-based compensation expense increased $1.9 million during the current period as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).

Amortization of Intangible Assets

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Amortization of intangible assets

   $ 340    0.1%   $ 2,278    0.7%   $(1,938)

The decrease in amortization of intangible assets in absolute dollars is due to the intangible assets acquired in connection with the Handspring acquisition becoming fully amortized during fiscal year 2006.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Interest and other income (expense), net

   $ 5,438    1.5%   $ 1,703    0.5%   $3,735

Interest and other income (expense) for the three months ended August 31, 2006 primarily consisted of approximately $6.5 million of interest income on our cash, cash equivalent and short-term investment balances, partially offset by $1.1 million of interest expense and bank and other charges. Interest and other income for the three months ended August 31, 2005 primarily consisted of approximately $2.9 million of interest income on our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment balances, partially offset by $1.2 million of interest expense and bank and other charges. Interest income increased primarily as a result of increased cash, cash equivalent and short-term investment balances and more favorable interest rates. Interest expense and bank and other charges decreased as a result of the lower outstanding debt.

Income Tax Provision

 

     Three Months Ended August 31,    
     2006    % of Revenue   2005    % of Revenue   Increase/(Decrease)
     (dollars in thousands)

Income tax provision

   $ 12,344    3.5%   $ 1,836    0.5%   $10,508

For the three months ended August 31, 2006, Palm’s tax income tax expense was $12.3 million, which consisted of federal, state and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 was 42.8%. The provision for income taxes for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to state taxes, foreign income taxed at different rates, and non-deductible stock-based compensation expense.

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred tax expense recorded for the three months ended August 31, 2006 reflect changes in all categories of deferred tax assets, including the utilization of U.S. tax loss carryforwards related to non-qualifying stock option deductions. During the quarter the Company also realized deductions related to stock option expense. These deductions related to options granted, vested or exercised both before and after the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). Accordingly, the Company recorded tax expense that resulted in an increase in additional paid-in capital related to options granted and vested prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), as well as recording a deferred tax asset related to post-adoption options that were granted during the quarter.

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approximately $0.4 million. The acquisition accounting adjustments to goodwill are related to the recognition of deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, relating to Handspring that are projected to be realized in fiscal year 2006 to offset taxable income. The tax benefit associated with the utilization of these deferred tax assets is reflected as a goodwill reduction. We continued to maintain our valuation allowance which was reviewed quarterly and preserved until sufficient positive evidence existed to support the reversal of the valuation allowance based upon current and preceding years results of operations and anticipated profit levels in future years.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents at August 31, 2006 were $127.6 million, compared to $113.5 million at May 31, 2006. The increase of $14.1 million in cash and cash equivalents was primarily attributable to net income of $16.5 million, non-cash charges of $21.2 million, reduced for changes in assets and liabilities of $18.0 million. In addition, we had net sales of short-term investments of $6.6 million and $1.2 million of stock related activity. This was offset by $7.5 million in a repayment of debt and cash used for the purchase of property and equipment of $5.9 million.

We anticipate our August 31, 2006 total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance of $527.9 million will satisfy our operational cash flow requirements for at least the next twelve months including the anticipated impact of the share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in September 2006. Based on our current forecast, we do not anticipate any short-term or long-term deficiencies.

Net accounts receivable was $168.1 million at August 31, 2006, a decrease of $36.2 million, or 18%, from $204.3 million at May 31, 2006. Days sales outstanding, or DSO, of receivables decreased to 43 days at August 31, 2006 from 46 days at May 31, 2006. The decrease in net accounts receivable and the decrease in DSO is primarily due to the linearity of our quarterly sales as compared to the sales at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006. We ended the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 with a cash conversion cycle of 4 days compared to 1 day at fiscal year end 2006. The cash conversion cycle is the duration between the purchase of inventories and services and the collection of the cash for the sale of our products and is a quarterly metric on which we have focused as we continue to try to efficiently manage our assets. The cash conversion cycle results from the calculation of DSO added to days of supply in inventories, or DSI, reduced by days payable outstanding, or DPO.

Palm facilities are leased under operating leases that expire at various dates through May 2012.

In December 2001, Palm issued a subordinated convertible note in the principal amount of $50.0 million to Texas Instruments. In connection with the PalmSource distribution on October 28, 2003, the note was canceled and divided into two separate obligations. Palm retained an obligation in the amount of $35.0 million, or the Note, and the remainder was assumed by PalmSource. The Note was transferred from Texas Instruments to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as of August 26, 2005, retaining the same terms. The Note bears interest at 5.0% per annum, is due in December 2006 and is convertible into Palm common stock at an effective conversion price of $32.30 per share. Palm may force a conversion at any time, provided its common stock has traded above $49.74 per share for a defined period of time. In the event Palm distributes significant assets, Palm may be required to repay a portion of the Note. The Note defines certain events of default pursuant to which the full amount of the Note plus interest could become due and payable.

In May 2005, Palm acquired PalmSource’s 55 percent share of Palm Trademark Holding Company resulting in full rights to the brand name Palm. The rights to the brand had been co-owned by the two companies since the October 2003 spin-off of PalmSource from Palm. Palm agreed to pay $30.0 million in five installments due in May 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and November 2008, and granted PalmSource certain rights to Palm trademarks for PalmSource and its licensees for a four-year transition period. The remaining amount due to PalmSource was $15.0 million as of August 31, 2006 and $22.5 million as of May 31, 2006.

Palm is a party to a software license agreement with PalmSource that grants Palm certain licenses to the Palm OS and other related software. This agreement was amended and restated in May 2005 to provide for continued development, manufacture and marketing of Palm products based on the Palm OS through 2009. Under the agreement, Palm agreed to pay PalmSource license and royalty fees based upon net revenue of its products which incorporate PalmSource software, as well as a source code license fee and maintenance and support fees. The initial source code license fee was $6.0 million paid in three equal annual installments of $2.0 million each in June 2003, June 2004 and June 2005. The continuing source code license fee was reduced under the amended and restated license agreement to $1.2 million and is payable in three equal annual installments of $0.4 million each in June 2006, June 2007 and June 2008. Annual maintenance and support fees are approximately $0.7 million per year. The amended and restated agreement includes a minimum annual royalty and license commitment of $42.5 million for the contract year ending December 2, 2006. Minimum annual royalties for the contract years after December 2, 2006 were subject to conditions that have not been met.

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as a fully paid-up license fee, all as determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable license agreements. Where agreements are not finalized, accrued royalty obligations represent management’s current best estimates using appropriate assumptions and projections based on negotiations with third party licensors. Palm has accrued royalty obligations of $35.5 million and $35.4 million as of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006, respectively, including estimated royalties of $31.3 million and $30.5 million, respectively, which are reported in other accrued liabilities. While the amounts ultimately agreed upon may be more or less than the current accrual, management does not believe that finalization of the agreements would have had a material impact on the amounts reported for its financial position as of August 31, 2006 and May 31, 2006 or for the reported results for the three months then ended; however, the effect of finalization in the future may be significant to the period in which recorded.

Palm utilizes contract manufacturers to build its products. These contract manufacturers acquire components and build products based on demand forecast information supplied by Palm, which typically covers a rolling 12-month period. Consistent with industry practice, Palm acquires inventories from such manufacturers through blanket purchase orders against which orders are applied based on projected demand information and availability of goods. Such purchase commitments typically cover Palm’s forecasted product and manufacturing requirements for periods ranging from 30 to 90 days. In certain instances, these agreements allow Palm the option to cancel, reschedule and/or adjust its requirements based on its business needs. Consequently, only a portion of Palm’s purchase commitments arising from these agreements may be non-cancelable and unconditional commitments. As of August 31, 2006, Palm’s commitments to contract with third-party manufacturers for inventory on-hand and component purchase commitments related to the manufacture of Palm products were approximately $193.0 million.

In October 2005, Palm entered into a three-year, $30.0 million revolving credit line with Comerica Bank. The interest rate is equal to Comerica’s prime rate (8.25% at August 31, 2006) or, at Palm’s election, subject to specific requirements, equal to LIBOR plus 1.75% (7.11% at August 31, 2006). The interest rate may vary based on fluctuations in market rates. Per the agreement, the line of credit is unsecured as long as the Company maintains over $100.0 million in unrestricted domestic cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. If the Company’s domestic unrestricted cash plus cash equivalents and short-term investments fall below $100.0 million, Comerica will have a first priority security interest in all of the Company’s assets including but not limited to cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventory and property and equipment but excluding intellectual property and real estate. As of August 31, 2006, Palm used its credit line to support the issuance of letters of credit totaling $9.8 million.

In March 2002, we filed a universal shelf registration statement to give us the flexibility to sell up to $200 million of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depository shares, and warrants in one or more offerings and in any combination thereof. The net proceeds from the sale of securities offered are intended for general corporate purposes, including to meet working capital needs and for capital expenditures. During August 2003, we sold 4.8 million shares of Palm common stock under the shelf registration statement to institutional investors for net proceeds of approximately $37.0 million.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Sensitivity

We currently maintain an investment portfolio consisting mainly of cash equivalents and short-term investments. These available-for-sale securities are subject to interest rate risk and will fall in value if market interest rates increase. The objectives of our investment activities are to maintain the safety of principal, assure sufficient liquidity and achieve appropriate returns. This is accomplished by investing in marketable investment grade securities and by limiting exposure to any one issuance or issuer. We do not use derivative financial investments in our investment portfolio. Our cash equivalents are primarily money market funds and an immediate and uniform increase in market interest rates of 100 basis points from levels at August 31, 2006 would cause an immaterial decline in the fair value of our cash equivalents. As of August 31, 2006, we had short-term investments of $400.3 million. Our investment portfolio primarily consists of highly liquid investments with original maturities at the date of purchase of greater than three months, and of marketable equity securities. These available-for-sale investments, consisting primarily of auction-rate securities, including government, domestic and foreign corporate debt securities and marketable equity securities, are subject to interest rate and interest income risk and will decrease in value if market interest rates increase. An immediate and uniform increase in market interest rates of 100 basis points from levels at August 31, 2006 would cause a decline of less than 2%, or $4.6 million, in the fair market value of our short-term investment portfolio. We would expect our operating results or cash flows to be similarly affected by such a change in market interest rates.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We denominate our sales to certain international customers in the Euro, in Pounds Sterling, in Brazilian Real and in Swiss Francs. Expenses and other transactions are also incurred in a variety of currencies. We hedge certain balance sheet exposures and intercompany balances against future movements in foreign currency exchange rates by using foreign exchange forward contracts. Gains and losses on the contracts are intended to offset foreign exchange gains or losses from the revaluation of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the reporting entity. Our foreign exchange forward contracts generally mature within 30 days. We do not intend to utilize derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Movements in currency exchange rates could cause variability in our revenues, expenses or interest and other income (expense).

 

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Equity Price Risk

As of August 31, 2006 we do not own any material equity investments. Therefore, we do not currently have any material direct equity price risk.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the first quarter of fiscal year 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information set forth in Note 14 of the condensed consolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information in this Form 10-Q. The business, results of operations or financial condition of Palm could be seriously harmed and the trading price of Palm common stock may decline due to any of these risks.

Risks Related to Our Business

Our operating results are subject to fluctuations, and if we fail to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors, our stock price may decrease significantly.

Our operating results are difficult to forecast. Our future operating results may fluctuate significantly and may not meet our expectations or those of securities analysts or investors. If this occurs, the price of our stock will likely decline. Many factors may cause fluctuations in our operating results including, but not limited to, the following:

 

  timely introduction and market acceptance of new products and services;

 

  changes in consumer and enterprise spending levels;

 

  quality issues with our products;

 

  changes in consumer, enterprise and carrier preferences for our products and services;

 

  loss or failure of carriers or other key sales channel partners;

 

  competition from other smartphone or handheld devices or other devices with similar functionality;

 

  competition for consumer and enterprise spending on other products;

 

  failure by our third party manufacturers or suppliers to meet our quantity and quality requirements for products or product components on time;

 

  failure to add or replace third party manufacturers or suppliers in a timely manner;

 

  changes in terms, pricing or promotional programs;

 

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  variations in product costs or the mix of products sold;

 

  failure to achieve product cost and operating expense targets;

 

  excess inventory or insufficient inventory to meet demand;

 

  seasonality of demand for some of our products and services;

 

  growth, decline, volatility and changing market conditions in the mobile computing device market;

 

  litigation brought against us; and

 

  changes in general economic conditions and specific market conditions.

Any of the foregoing factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

If we fail to develop and introduce new products and services successfully and in a cost effective and timely manner, we will not be able to compete effectively and our ability to generate revenues will suffer.

We operate in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving environment, and our success depends on our ability to develop and introduce new products and services that our customers and end users choose to buy. If we are unsuccessful at developing and introducing new products and services that are appealing to our customers and end users with acceptable quality, prices and terms, we will not be able to compete effectively and our ability to generate revenues will suffer.

The development of new products and services is very difficult and requires high levels of innovation. The development process is also lengthy and costly. If we fail to accurately anticipate technological trends or our end users’ needs or preferences or are unable to complete the development of products and services in a cost effective and timely fashion, we will be unable to introduce new products and services into the market or successfully compete with other providers.

As we introduce new or enhanced products or integrate new technology into new or existing products, we face risks including, among other things, disruption in customers’ ordering patterns, excessive levels of older product inventories, delivering sufficient supplies of new products to meet customers’ demand, possible product and technology defects, and a potentially different sales and support environment. Premature announcements or leaks of new products, features or technologies may exacerbate some of these risks. Our failure to manage the transition to newer products or the integration of newer technology into new or existing products could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our smartphone and handheld products may contain errors or defects, which could result in the rejection or return of our products, damage to our reputation, lost revenues, diverted development resources and increased service costs, warranty claims and litigation.

Our smartphone and handheld products are complex and must meet stringent user requirements. In addition, we warrant that our products will be free of defect for 90 to 365 days after the date of purchase, depending on the product. In Europe, we are required by law in some countries to provide a two-year warranty for certain defects. In addition, certain of our contracts with wireless carriers include epidemic failure clauses with low thresholds that we have in some instances exceeded. If invoked, these clauses may entitle the carrier to return or obtain credits for products and inventory, or to cancel outstanding purchase orders.

In addition, we must develop our hardware and software application products quickly to keep pace with the rapidly changing mobile computing market, and we have a history of frequently introducing new products. Products as sophisticated as ours are likely to contain undetected errors or defects, especially when first introduced or when new models or versions are released. Our smartphone and handheld products may not be free from errors or defects after commercial shipments have begun, which could result in the rejection of our products, damage to our reputation, lost revenues, diverted development resources, increased customer service and support costs and warranty claims and litigation which could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We are highly dependent on wireless carriers for the success of our smartphone products.

The success of our business strategy and our smartphone products is highly dependent on our ability to establish new relationships and build on our existing relationships with domestic and international wireless carriers. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in establishing new relationships, or maintaining or advancing existing relationships, with wireless carriers or that these wireless carriers will act in a manner that will promote the success of our smartphone products. Factors that are largely within the control of wireless carriers, but which are important to the success of our smartphone products, include:

 

  testing of our smartphone products on wireless carriers’ networks;

 

  quality and coverage area of wireless voice and data services offered by the wireless carriers;

 

  the degree to which wireless carriers facilitate the introduction of and actively market, advertise, promote, distribute and resell our smartphone products;

 

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  the extent to which wireless carriers require specific hardware and software features on our smartphone products to be used on their networks;

 

  timely build out of advanced wireless carrier networks that enhance the user experience for data centric services through higher speed and “always on” functionality;

 

  contractual terms and conditions imposed on us by wireless carriers that, in some circumstances, could limit our ability to make similar products available through competitive carriers in some market segments;

 

  wireless carriers’ pricing requirements and subsidy programs; and

 

  pricing and other terms and conditions of voice and data rate plans that the wireless carriers offer for use with our smartphone products.

For example, flat data rate pricing plans offered by some wireless carriers may represent some risk to our relationship with such carriers. While flat data pricing helps customer adoption of the data services offered by carriers and therefore highlights the advantages of the data applications of our smartphone products, such plans may not allow our smartphones to contribute as much average revenue per user, or ARPU, to wireless carriers as when they are priced by usage, and therefore reduces our differentiation from other, non-data devices in the view of the carriers. In addition, if wireless carriers charge higher rates than consumers are willing to pay, the acceptance of our wireless solutions could be less than anticipated and our revenues and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Wireless carriers have substantial bargaining power as we enter into agreements with them. They may require contract terms that are difficult for us to satisfy and could result in higher costs to complete certification requirements and negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. Moreover, we do not have agreements with some of the wireless carriers with whom we do business internationally and, in some cases, the agreements may be with third-party distributors and may not pass through rights to us or provide us with recourse or contact with the carrier. The absence of agreements means that, with little or no notice, these wireless carriers could refuse to continue to purchase all or some of our products or change the terms under which they purchase our products. If these wireless carriers were to stop purchasing our products, we may be unable to replace the lost sales channel on a timely basis and our results of operations could be harmed.

Wireless carriers also significantly affect our ability to develop and launch products for use on their wireless networks. If we fail to address the needs of wireless carriers, identify new product and service opportunities or modify or improve our smartphone products in response to changes in technology, industry standards or wireless carrier requirements, our products could rapidly become less competitive or obsolete. If we fail to timely develop smartphone products that meet carrier product planning cycles or fail to deliver sufficient quantities of products in a timely manner to wireless carriers, those carriers may choose to emphasize similar products from our competitors and thereby reduce their focus on our products which would have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Carriers, who control most of the distribution and sale of, and virtually all of the access for, smartphone products could commoditize smartphones, thereby reducing the average selling prices and margins for our smartphone products which would have a negative impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, if carriers move away from subsidizing the purchase of smartphone products, this could significantly reduce the sales or growth rate of sales of smartphone products. This could have an adverse impact on our business, revenues and results of operations.

As we build strategic relationships with wireless carriers, we could be exposed to significant fluctuations in revenue for our smartphone products.

Because of their large sales channels, wireless carriers may purchase large quantities of our products prior to launch so that the products are widely available. Reorders of products may fluctuate quarter to quarter, depending on end-customer demand and inventory levels required by the carriers. As we develop new strategic relationships and launch new products with wireless carriers, our smartphone products-related revenue could be subject to significant fluctuation based on the timing of carrier product launches, carrier inventory requirements, marketing efforts and our ability to forecast and satisfy carrier and end-customer demand.

We are dependent on a concentrated number of significant customers and the loss or credit failure of any of those customers could have an adverse affect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our three largest customers in terms of revenue represented 55% of our revenues during fiscal year 2006 compared to our three largest customers representing 34% of our revenues during fiscal year 2005. We determine our largest customers to be those who represent 10% or more of our total revenues. We expect this trend of revenue concentration with our largest customers, particularly with wireless carriers, to continue. If any significant customer discontinues its relationship with us for any reason, or reduces or postpones current or expected purchases from us, it could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operation and financial condition.

 

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In addition, our largest customers in terms of outstanding customer accounts receivable balances accounted for 66% of our accounts receivable at the end of fiscal year 2006 and 24% of our accounts receivable at the end of fiscal year 2005. We determine our largest customers to be those who have outstanding customer accounts receivable balances at the period end as 10% or more of our total net accounts receivables. We expect this trend of increased credit concentration with our largest customers, particularly with wireless carriers, to continue, increasing our bad debt risks and the costs of mitigating those risks. We routinely monitor the financial condition of our customers and review the credit history of each new customer.

While we believe that our allowances for doubtful accounts adequately reflect the credit risk of our customers, as well as historical trends and other economic factors, we cannot assure you that such allowances will be accurate or sufficient. If any of our significant customers defaults on its account, or if we experience significant credit expense for any reason, it could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

If we are unable to compete effectively with existing or new competitors, we could experience price reductions, reduced demand for our products and services, reduced margins and loss of market share, and our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.

The mobile computing device market is highly competitive, and we expect increased competition in the future, particularly as companies from established industry segments, such as mobile handset, personal computer and consumer electronics, enter this market or increasingly expand and market their competitive product offerings or both.

Some of our competitors or potential competitors possess capabilities developed over years of serving customers in their respective markets that might enable them to compete more effectively than we compete in certain segments. In addition, many of our competitors have significantly greater engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing and financial resources and capabilities than we do. These competitors may be able to respond more rapidly than we can to new or emerging technologies or changes in customer requirements, including introducing a greater number and variety of products than we can. They may also devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products. They may have lower costs and be better able to withstand lower prices in order to gain market share at our expense. Finally, these competitors bring with them customer loyalties, which may limit our ability to compete despite superior product offerings.

Our devices compete with a variety of mobile devices. Our principal competitors include: mobile handset and smartphone manufacturers such as High Tech Computer, or HTC, Motorola, Nokia, Research in Motion, Samsung and Sony-Ericsson; computing device companies such as Acer, ASUSTek, BenQ, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Medion and MiTac; consumer electronics companies, such as Garmin, NEC, Sharp Electronics and Yakumo; and a variety of early-stage technology companies.

Some of these competitors, such as HTC, produce smartphones as carrier-branded devices in addition to their own branded devices. As technology advances, we also expect to compete with mobile phones without branded operating systems that synchronize with personal computers, as well as ultramobile personal computers and laptop computers with VoIP, and WiFi phones with VoIP.

In addition, our devices compete for a share of disposable income and enterprise spending on consumer electronic, telecommunications and computing products such as MP3 players, Apple’s iPods, media/photo viewers, digital cameras, personal media players, digital storage devices, handheld gaming devices, GPS devices and other such devices.

Some competitors sell or license server, desktop and/or laptop computing products, software and/or recurring services in addition to mobile computing products and may choose to market their mobile computing products at a discounted price or give them away for free with their other products or services, which could negatively affect our ability to compete.

Many of our competitors have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. They may devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products than we do. They may also be more diversified than we are and better able to leverage their other businesses, products and services to be able to accept lower returns in the mobile computing device market and gain market share.

A number of our competitors have longer and closer relationships with the senior management of enterprise customers who decide which products and technologies will be deployed in their enterprises. Many competitors have larger and more established sales forces calling on carriers and enterprise customers and therefore could contact a greater number of potential customers with more frequency. Consequently, these competitors could have a better competitive position than we do, which could result in carriers and enterprise customers deciding not to choose our products and services, which would adversely impact our revenues.

Successful new product introductions or enhancements by our competitors could cause intense price competition or make our products obsolete. To remain competitive, we must continue to invest significant resources in research and development, sales and marketing and customer support. We cannot be sure that we will have sufficient resources to make these investments or that we will be able to make the technological advances necessary to be competitive. Increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced demand for our products and services, increased expenses, reduced margins and loss of market share. Failure to compete successfully against current or future competitors could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

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If we do not correctly forecast demand for our products, we could have costly excess production or inventories or we may not be able to secure sufficient or cost effective quantities of our products or production materials and our revenues, cost of revenues and financial condition could be adversely impacted.

The demand for our products depends on many factors, including pricing and channel inventory levels, and is difficult to forecast due in part to variations in economic conditions, changes in consumer and enterprise preferences, relatively short product life cycles, changes in competition, seasonality and reliance on key sales channel partners. It is particularly difficult to forecast demand by individual product. Significant unanticipated fluctuations in demand, the timing and disclosure of new product releases or the timing of key sales orders could result in costly excess production or inventories or the inability to secure sufficient, cost-effective quantities of our products or production materials. This could adversely impact our revenues, cost of revenues and financial condition.

We rely on third parties to sell and distribute our products, and we rely on their information to manage our business. Disruption of our relationship with these channel partners, changes in their business practices, their failure to provide timely and accurate information or conflicts among our channels of distribution could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The wireless carriers, distributors, retailers and resellers who sell and distribute our products also sell products offered by our competitors. If our competitors offer our sales channel partners more favorable terms or have more products available to meet their needs or utilize the leverage of broader product lines sold through the channel, those wireless carriers, distributors, retailers and resellers may de-emphasize or decline to carry our products. In addition, certain of our sales channel partners could decide to de-emphasize the product categories that we offer in exchange for other product categories that they believe provide higher returns. If we are unable to maintain successful relationships with these sales channel partners or to expand our distribution channels, our business will suffer.

Because we sell our products primarily to wireless carriers, distributors, retailers and resellers, we are subject to many risks, including risks related to product returns, either through the exercise of contractual return rights or as a result of our strategic interest in assisting them in balancing inventories. In addition, these sales channel partners could modify their business practices, such as inventory levels, or seek to modify their contractual terms, such as return rights or payment terms. Unexpected changes in product return requests, inventory levels, payment terms or other practices by these sales channel partners could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We rely on wireless carriers, distributors, retailers and resellers to provide us with timely and accurate information about their inventory levels as well as sell-through of products purchased from us. We use this information as one of the factors in our forecasting process to plan future production and sales levels, which in turn influences our public financial forecasts. We also use this information as a factor in determining the levels of some of our financial reserves. If we do not receive this information on a timely and accurate basis, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely impacted.

Distributors, retailers and traditional resellers experience competition from Internet-based resellers that distribute directly to end-customers, and there is also competition among Internet-based resellers. We also sell our products directly to end-customers from our Palm.com web site and our Palm stores. These varied sales channels could cause conflict among our channels of distribution, which could harm our business, revenues and results of operations.

If our smartphone products do not meet wireless carrier and governmental or regulatory certification requirements, we will not be able to compete effectively and our ability to generate revenues will suffer.

We are required to certify our smartphone products with governmental and regulatory agencies and with the wireless carriers for use on their networks. The certification process can be time consuming, could delay the offering of our smartphone products on carrier networks and affect our ability to timely deliver products to customers. As a result, carriers may choose to offer, or consumers may choose to buy, similar products from our competitors and thereby reduce their purchases of our products, which would have a negative impact on our smartphone products sales volumes, our revenues and our cost of revenues.

We rely on third parties to design, manufacture, distribute, warehouse and support our smartphone and handheld products, and our reputation, revenues and results of operations could be adversely affected if these third parties fail to meet their performance obligations.

We outsource most of our hardware design to third party manufacturers, some of whom compete with us. We depend on their design expertise, and we rely on them to design our products at satisfactory quality levels. If our third party manufacturers fail to provide quality hardware design, our reputation and revenues could suffer. These third party designers and manufacturers have access to our intellectual property which increases the risk of infringement or misappropriation of such intellectual property. In addition, these third parties may claim ownership rights in certain of the intellectual property developed for our products, which may limit our ability to have these products manufactured by others.

 

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We outsource all of our manufacturing requirements to third party manufacturers at their international facilities, which are located primarily in China, Taiwan and Brazil. In general our products are manufactured by sole source providers. We depend on these third parties to produce a sufficient volume of our products in a timely fashion and at satisfactory quality levels. In addition, we rely on our third party manufacturers to place orders with suppliers for the components they need to manufacture our products. If they fail to place timely and sufficient orders with suppliers, our revenues and cost of revenues could suffer. Our reliance on third party manufacturers in foreign countries exposes us to risks that are not in our control, including outbreaks of disease (such as an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, or bird flu), economic slowdowns, labor disruptions, trade restrictions, political conflicts and other events that could result in quarantines, shutdowns or closures of our third party manufacturers or their suppliers. The cost, quality and availability of third party manufacturing operations are essential to the successful production and sale of our smartphone and handheld products. If our third party manufacturers fail to produce quality products on time and in sufficient quantities, our reputation, business and results of operations could suffer.

These manufacturers could refuse to continue to manufacture all or some of the units of our devices that we require or change the terms under which they manufacture our device products. If these manufacturers were to stop manufacturing our devices, we may be unable to replace the lost manufacturing capacity on a timely basis and our results of operations could be harmed. If these manufacturers were to change the terms under which they manufacture for us, our manufacturing costs and cost of revenues could increase. While we may have contractual remedies under manufacturing agreements, our business and reputation could be harmed. In addition, our contractual relationships are principally with the manufacturers of our products, and not with component suppliers. In the absence of a contract with the manufacturer that requires it to obtain and pass through warranty and indemnity rights with respect to component suppliers, we may not have recourse to any third party in the event of a component failure.

We may choose from time to time to transition to or add new third party manufacturers. If we transition the manufacturing of any product to a new manufacturer, there is a risk of disruption in manufacturing and revenues and our results of operations could be adversely impacted. The learning curve and implementation associated with adding a new third party manufacturer may adversely impact revenues and our results of operations.

We rely on third party distribution and warehouse services providers to warehouse and distribute our products. Our contract warehouse facilities are physically separated from our contract manufacturing locations. This requires additional lead-time to deliver products to customers. If we are shipping products near the end of a fiscal quarter, this extra time could result in us not meeting anticipated shipment volumes for that quarter, which may negatively impact our revenues for that fiscal quarter.

As a result of economic conditions or other factors, our distribution and warehouse services providers may close or move their facilities with little notice to us, which could cause disruption in our ability to deliver products. With little or no notice, these distribution and warehouse services providers could refuse to continue to provide distribution and warehouse services for all or some of our devices or change the terms under which they provide such services. Any disruption of distribution and warehouse services could have a negative impact on our revenues and results of operations.

Changes in transportation schedules or the timing of deliveries due to shipping problems, carrier financial difficulties, acts of nature or other business interruptions could cause transportation delays and increase our costs for both receipt of inventory and shipment of products to our customers. If these types of disruptions occur, our results of operations could be adversely impacted.

We outsource most of the warranty support, product repair and technical support for our products to third party providers, which are located around the world. We depend on their expertise, and we rely on them to provide satisfactory levels of service. If our third party providers fail to provide consistent quality service in a timely manner and sustain customer satisfaction, our reputation and results of operations could suffer.

We depend on our suppliers, some of which are the sole source and some of which are our competitors, for certain components, software applications and elements of our technology, and our production or reputation could be harmed if these suppliers were unable or unwilling to meet our demand or technical requirements on a timely and/or a cost-effective basis.

Our smartphone and handheld products contain software applications and hardware and firmware components, including liquid crystal displays, touch panels, memory chips, microprocessors, cameras, radios and batteries, which are procured from a variety of suppliers, including some who are our competitors. The cost, quality and availability of software applications and hardware and firmware components are essential to the timely and successful development, production and sale of our device products. For example, components such as radio technologies and software such as email applications are critical to the functionality of our smartphone devices. Some components, such as screens and related integrated circuits, digital signal processors, microprocessors, radio frequency components and other discrete components, come from sole source suppliers. Alternative sources are not always available or may be prohibitively expensive. In addition, even when we have multiple qualified suppliers, we may compete with other purchasers for allocation of scarce components. Some components come from companies with whom we compete in the mobile computing device

 

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market. If suppliers are unable or unwilling to meet our demand for components and if we are unable to obtain alternative sources or if the price for alternative sources is prohibitive, our ability to maintain timely and cost-effective production of our smartphone and handheld products will be harmed. Shortages affect the timing and volume of production for some of our products as well as increasing our costs due to premium prices paid for those components. Some of our suppliers may be capacity-constrained due to high industry demand for some components and relatively long lead times to expand capacity.

Our product strategy is substantially dependent on the Palm OS, which is owned by PalmSource, a former subsidiary of Palm that was acquired by Access Co., Ltd.

We have a license agreement with PalmSource which extends through December 2, 2009. Our license of the Palm OS from PalmSource is critical to the operation of many of our products. We rely on PalmSource to provide the operating system for all of our handheld and a significant portion of our smartphone products. PalmSource was acquired by Access Co., Ltd., bringing the Palm OS under new management and control. While we began shipping, in January 2006, a product which utilizes Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system, most of our products remain based on the Palm OS.

Termination of the Palm OS license, an adverse change in our relationship with PalmSource or Access, failure by PalmSource and Access to supply a competitive platform, retain employees or otherwise remain viable, or an unfavorable outcome in any material lawsuit involving the Palm OS, could harm our business. Additionally, we are contractually obligated to make a minimum annual payment to PalmSource for the contract year ending December 2, 2006, regardless of the volume of devices we sell containing the Palm OS.

Contemporaneously with the license agreement, we entered into a co-development agreement with PalmSource to develop a next-generation Palm OS for use in future Palm products. PalmSource did not timely meet certain of the milestones under the co-development agreement, relieving us of our obligation to make minimum royalty payments under the license agreement after calendar year 2006. We are presently in negotiations with PalmSource to expand our development and distribution rights to the current version of the Palm OS. If we are unable to successfully conclude these negotiations, it may adversely affect our ability to develop and distribute new products based on a next-generation version of the Palm OS. Regardless, we will continue to release new products based on the current version of the Palm OS.

Our business could also be harmed if:

 

    we were to breach the license agreement and PalmSource terminated the license;

 

    PalmSource and Access do not continuously upgrade the Palm OS and otherwise maintain the competitiveness of the Palm OS platform;

 

    our Palm OS-based devices drop in volume, yet we still owe PalmSource minimum royalties under the license agreement; or

 

    our products on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system, or our development of other devices on the Microsoft or any other operating system, impacts our volumes of Palm OS-based devices, impacts the perception of the Palm OS’s viability in the market or affects our relationship with PalmSource and Access, which could cause a deterioration of our volume of Palm OS-based devices.

We cannot be certain that the Palm OS or other PalmSource intellectual property important to our business will not eventually fall to a company less strategically aligned with us than PalmSource and Access. While our license and other agreements with PalmSource include certain protections for us if PalmSource or Access is acquired, these protections may not be adequate to fully protect our interests, which may reduce our ability to compete in the marketplace and cause us to incur significant costs.

Other than the restrictions on the use of certain trademarks and domain names, nothing prohibits PalmSource or Access from competing with Palm or offering the PalmSource operating system to competitors of Palm. Palm and either PalmSource or Access may not be able to resolve any potential conflicts that may arise between us, which may damage our relationship with PalmSource or Access.

Although PalmSource generally indemnifies us for damages arising from lawsuits involving the Palm OS, and from damages relating to intellectual property infringement by the Palm OS that occurred prior to the spin-off of PalmSource from Palm, we could still be adversely affected by a determination adverse to PalmSource as a result of market uncertainty, or product changes that may be advisable or required due to such lawsuits, or the failure of PalmSource or Access to adequately indemnify us.

If we are unable to obtain key technologies from third parties on a timely basis and free from errors or defects, we may have to delay or cancel the release of certain products or features in our products or incur increased costs.

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timely manner, on acceptable business terms or contain errors or defects that are not discovered and fixed prior to release of our products and we are unable to obtain alternative technologies on a timely and cost effective basis to use in our products. As a result, our product shipments could be delayed, our offering of features could be reduced or we may need to divert our development resources from other business objectives, any of which could adversely affect our reputation, business and results of operations.

Our product strategy is substantially dependent on our ability to differentiate the operating systems that we include in our mobile computing devices.

Many of our products, including all of our handheld computing products, have historically been and continue to be dependent on the competitiveness of the Palm OS platform. We originally developed the Palm OS before spinning it off into a separate company, PalmSource, in 2003. We continued to innovate and customize the version of the Palm OS that we licensed from PalmSource. The Palm OS allows us to differentiate our products from the products of most of our competitors. We cannot assure you that the Palm OS and/or our efforts to customize the Palm OS will continue to draw the customer interest necessary for the Palm OS to provide us with a level of competitive differentiation.

In the past year, we introduced our first smartphone based on a version of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS on which we had licensed a right to customize and differentiate our users’ experience. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain this unique relationship with Microsoft, that Microsoft will not grant similar rights to our competitors or that we will be able to sufficiently differentiate our smartphones from the multitude of other devices based on the Windows Mobile OS.

In addition, there is significant competition in the operating system software and services market, including proprietary operating systems such as Symbian, open source operating systems, such as Linux, other proprietary operating systems and other software technologies, such as Java and RIM’s licensed technology. This competition is being developed and promoted by competitors and potential competitors, some of which have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we have, such as Access, Motorola, Nokia, Sony-Ericsson and RIM. These competitors could provide additional or better functionality than we do or may be able to respond more rapidly than we can to new or emerging technologies or changes in customer requirements. Competitors in this market could devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products and services and the third-party developer community, which could attract the attention of influential user segments.

If we are unable to continue to differentiate the operating systems that we include in our mobile computing devices, our revenues and results of operations could be adversely affected.

The market for smartphone and handheld products is volatile, and changing market conditions, or failure to adjust to changing market conditions, may adversely affect our revenues, results of operations and financial condition, particularly given our size, limited resources and lack of diversification.

We operate in the mobile computing device market which includes both smartphone and handheld products. Over the last few years, we have seen year-over-year declines in the volume of handheld devices while demand for smartphone devices has increased. Although we are the leading provider of handheld products and while we intend to maintain this leadership position, we continue to shift our investment towards smartphone products in response to forecasted market demand trends. We cannot assure you that declines in the volume of handheld device units will not continue or that the growth of smartphone devices will offset any decline in handheld device sales. Nor can we assure you that the smartphone market will continue to grow as forecasted. If we are unable to adequately respond to changes in demand for smartphone and handheld products, our revenues and results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, as our products and product categories mature and face greater competition, we may experience pressure on our product pricing to preserve demand for our products, which would adversely affect our margins, results of operations and financial condition.

This reliance on the success of and trends in our industry is compounded by the size of our organization and our focus on smartphone and handheld products. These factors also make us more dependent on investments of our limited resources. For example, we face many resource allocation decisions, such as: where to focus our research and development, geographic sales and marketing and partnering efforts; which aspects of our business to outsource; which operating systems and email solutions to support; and the balance between our smartphone and handheld products. We have shifted the focus of a large portion of our engineering resources towards the smartphone opportunity. Given the size and undiversified nature of our organization, any error in investment strategy could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We rely on third parties to manage and operate our e-commerce web store and related telesales call center, and disruption to this sales channel could adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.

We outsource the operations of our e-commerce web store and related telesales call centers to third parties. We depend on their expertise and rely on them to provide satisfactory levels of service. If these third party providers fail to provide consistent quality service in a timely manner and sustain customer satisfaction, our e-commerce web store and revenues could suffer. If these third parties were to stop providing these services, we may be unable to replace them on a timely basis and our e-commerce web store and results of operations could be harmed. In addition, if these third parties were to change the terms and conditions under which they provide these services, our selling costs could increase.

 

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Third parties have claimed, and may claim in the future, that we are infringing their intellectual property, and we could suffer significant litigation or licensing expenses or be prevented from selling products regardless of whether these claims are successful.

In the course of our business, we frequently receive claims of infringement or otherwise become aware of potentially relevant patents or other intellectual property rights held by other parties. For example, as our focus has shifted to smartphone products, we have received, and expect to continue to receive communications from holders of patents related to GSM, GPRS, CDMA and other mobile communication standards. We evaluate the validity and applicability of these intellectual property rights, and determine in each case whether we must negotiate licenses to incorporate or use the proprietary technologies in our products. Third parties may claim that our customers or we are infringing or contributing to the infringement of their intellectual property rights, and we may be found to infringe or contribute to the infringement of those intellectual property rights and may be required to pay significant damages and obligated either to refrain from the further sale of our products or to license the right to sell our products on an ongoing basis. We may be unaware of intellectual property rights of others that may cover some of our technology, products and services. We may not have contractual relationships with some of the software and applications providers for our products, including some software and applications provided with our products, and as a result, we may not have indemnification, warranties or other protection with respect to such software or applications. Furthermore, claims against us or our suppliers may cause us or our customers to delay the introduction of or to stop using our devices or applications for our devices and, as a result, our revenues, business and results of operations may be adversely affected.

Any litigation regarding patents or other intellectual property could be costly and time consuming and could divert our management and key personnel from our business operations. The complexity of the technology involved and the uncertainty of litigation generally increase the risks associated with intellectual property litigation. Moreover, patent litigation has increased due to the increased numbers of cases asserted by intellectual property licensing entities as well as increasing competition and overlap of product functionality in our markets. Claims of intellectual property infringement may also require us to enter into costly royalty or license agreements or to indemnify our customers. However, we may not be able to obtain royalty or license agreements on terms acceptable to us or at all. We also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against the development and sale of our products.

We are subject to general commercial litigation and other litigation claims as part of our operations, and we could suffer significant litigation expenses in defending these claims and could be subject to significant damage awards or other remedies.

In the course of our business, we receive consumer protection claims, general commercial claims related to the conduct of our business and the performance of our products and services, employment claims and other litigation claims. Any litigation resulting from these claims could be costly and time-consuming and could divert the attention of our management and key personnel from our business operations. The complexity of the technology involved and the uncertainty of consumer, commercial, employment and other litigation increase these risks. We also may be subject to significant damages or equitable remedies regarding the development and sale of our products and operation of our business.

Our products are subject to increasingly stringent laws, standards and other regulatory requirements, and the costs of compliance or failure to comply may adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our products must comply with a variety of laws, standards and other requirements governing, among other things, safety, materials usage, packaging and environmental impacts and must obtain regulatory approvals and satisfy other regulatory concerns in the various jurisdictions where our products are sold. Many of our products must meet standards governing, among other things, interference with other electronic equipment and human exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Failure to comply with such requirements can subject us to liability, additional costs and reputational harm and in severe cases prevent us from selling our products in certain jurisdictions. For example, many of our products are subject to laws and regulations that restrict the use of lead and other substances and require producers of electrical and electronic equipment to assume responsibility for collecting, treating, recycling and disposing of our products when they have reached the end of their useful life. In Europe, substance restrictions began to apply to the products we sell on July 1, 2006, and new recycling, labeling, financing and related requirements came into effect with respect to certain of our products in August 2005. Failure to comply with applicable environmental requirements can result in fines, civil or criminal sanctions and third-party claims. If products we sell in Europe after July 1, 2006 are found to contain more than the permitted percentage of lead or another listed substance, it is possible that we could be forced to recall the products, which could lead to substantial replacement costs, contract damage claims from customers, and reputational harm. We are now and expect in the future to become subject to similar requirements in the United States, China and other parts of the world.

As a result of these new European requirements and anticipated developments elsewhere, we are now facing increasingly complex procurement and design challenges, which, among other things, require us to incur additional costs identifying suppliers and contract manufacturers who can provide, and otherwise obtain, compliant materials, parts and end products and re-designing products so that they comply with these and the many other requirements applicable to them.

 

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Allegations of health risks associated with electromagnetic fields and wireless communications devices, and the lawsuits and publicity relating to them, regardless of merit, could adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

There has been public speculation about possible health risks to individuals from exposure to electromagnetic fields, or radio signals, from base stations and from the use of mobile devices. While a substantial amount of scientific research by various independent research bodies has indicated that these radio signals, at levels within the limits prescribed by public health authority standards and recommendations, present no evidence of adverse effect to human health, we cannot assure you that future studies, regardless of their scientific basis, will not suggest a link between electromagnetic fields and adverse health effects. Government agencies, international health organizations and other scientific bodies are currently conducting research into these issues. In addition, other mobile device companies have been named in individual plaintiff and class action lawsuits alleging that radio emissions from mobile phones have caused or contributed to brain tumors and the use of mobile phones pose a health risk. Although our products are certified as meeting applicable public health authority safety standards and recommendations, even a perceived risk of adverse health effects from wireless communications devices could adversely impact use of wireless communications devices or subject us to costly litigation and could harm our reputation, business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our success largely depends on our ability to hire, retain, integrate and motivate sufficient numbers of qualified personnel, including senior management. Our strategy and our ability to innovate, design and produce new products, sell products, maintain operating margins and control expenses depend on key personnel that may be difficult to replace.

Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain highly skilled personnel, including senior management. Over the past twelve months, we have experienced turnover in some of our senior management positions. We filled most of these positions and are actively recruiting to fill the remainder. We compensate our employees through a combination of salary, bonuses, benefits and equity compensation. Recruiting and retaining skilled personnel, including software and hardware engineers, is highly competitive, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area where we are headquartered. If we fail to provide competitive compensation to our employees, it will be difficult to retain, hire and integrate qualified employees and contractors and we may not be able to maintain and expand our business. If we do not retain our senior managers or other key employees for any reason, we risk losing institutional knowledge and experience, expertise and other benefits of continuity. In addition, we must carefully balance the growth of our employee base with our current infrastructure, management resources and anticipated revenue growth. For example, we moved into, invested in and committed ourselves to a six-year headquarters lease and have recently executed a new five year, nine month lease for an additional facility which we will be investing in and occupying shortly, but our currently leased space may not be adequate for our needs over the full term of these leases. If we are unable to manage the growth of our employee base, particularly software and hardware engineers, we may fail to develop and introduce new products successfully and in a cost effective and timely manner. If our revenue growth or employee levels vary significantly, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. Volatility or lack of positive performance in our stock price may also affect our ability to retain key employees, all of whom have been granted stock options, other equity incentives or both.

Palm’s practice has been to provide incentives to all of its employees through the use of broad-based stock option plans, but the number of shares available for new option grants is limited and new accounting rules from the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, and other agencies concerning the expensing of stock options, which will require us and other companies to record substantial charges to earnings, may cause us to re-evaluate our use of stock options as an employee incentive. Therefore, we may find it difficult to provide competitive stock option grants or other equity incentives and our ability to hire, retain and motivate key personnel may suffer.

If third parties infringe our intellectual property or if we are unable to secure and protect our intellectual property, we may expend significant resources enforcing our rights or suffer competitive injury.

Our success depends in large part on our proprietary technology and other intellectual property rights. In 2005, we made a significant investment in acquiring the rights to the Palm and related trademarks and will continue to invest in that brand and in our patent portfolio.

We rely on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, confidentiality provisions and licensing arrangements to establish and protect our proprietary rights. Our intellectual property, particularly our patents, may not provide us a significant competitive advantage. If we fail to protect or to enforce our intellectual property rights successfully, our competitive position could suffer, which could harm our results of operations.

Our pending patent and trademark applications for registration may not be allowed, or others may challenge the validity or scope of our patents or trademarks, including patent or trademark applications or registrations. Even if our patents or trademark registrations are issued and maintained, these patents or trademarks may not be of adequate scope or benefit to us or may be held invalid and unenforceable against third parties.

 

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We may be required to spend significant resources to monitor and police our intellectual property rights. Effective policing of the unauthorized use of our products or intellectual property is difficult and litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights. Intellectual property litigation is not only expensive, but time-consuming, regardless of the merits of any claim, and could divert attention of our management from operating the business. Despite our efforts, we may not be able to detect infringement and may lose competitive position in the market before we do so. In addition, competitors may design around our technology or develop competing technologies. Intellectual property rights may also be unavailable or limited in some foreign countries, which could make it easier for competitors to capture market share.

In the past, there have been leaks of proprietary information associated with our intellectual property. We have implemented a security plan to reduce the risk of future leaks of proprietary information. We may not be successful in preventing those responsible for past leaks of proprietary information from using our technology to produce competing products or in preventing future leaks of proprietary information.

Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, existing laws, contractual provisions and remedies afford only limited protection. Intellectual property lawsuits are subject to inherent uncertainties due to, among other things, the complexity of the technical issues involved, and we cannot assure you that we will be successful in asserting intellectual property claims. Attempts may be made to copy or reverse engineer aspects of our products or to obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to protect our proprietary rights against unauthorized third party copying or use. The unauthorized use of our technology or of our proprietary information by competitors could have an adverse effect on our ability to sell our products.

We have an international presence in countries whose laws may not provide protection of our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States, which may make it more difficult for us to protect our intellectual property.

As part of our business strategy, we target customers and relationships with suppliers and original distribution manufacturers in countries with large populations and propensities for adopting new technologies. However, many of these countries do not address misappropriation of intellectual property or deter others from developing similar, competing technologies or intellectual property. Effective protection of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property may be unavailable or limited in some foreign countries. In particular, the laws of some foreign countries in which we do business may not protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. As a result, we may not be able to effectively prevent competitors in these regions from infringing our intellectual property rights, which would reduce our competitive advantage and ability to compete in those regions and negatively impact our business.

We are subject to audit by the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities. Any assessment arising from an audit and the cost of any related dispute could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our operations are subject to income and transaction taxes in the United States and in multiple foreign jurisdictions and to review or audit by the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, and state, local and foreign tax authorities. While we strongly believe our tax positions are compliant with applicable tax laws and regulations, our positions could be subject to dispute by the taxing authorities. Any such dispute could be costly and time-consuming and could divert the attention of our management and key personnel from our business operations.

We may pursue strategic acquisitions and investments which could have an adverse impact on our business if they are unsuccessful.

We have made acquisitions in the past and will continue to evaluate other acquisition opportunities that could provide us with additional product or service offerings or with additional industry expertise, assets and capabilities. Acquisitions could result in difficulties integrating acquired operations, products, technology, internal controls, personnel and management teams and result in the diversion of capital and management’s attention away from other business issues and opportunities. If we fail to successfully integrate acquisitions, including timely integration of internal controls to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our business could be harmed. In addition, our acquisitions may not be successful in achieving our desired strategic objectives, which would also cause our business to suffer. Acquisitions can also lead to large non-cash charges that can have an adverse effect on our results of operations as a result of write-offs for items such as acquired in-process research and development, impairment of goodwill or the recording of stock-based compensation. In addition, from time to time we make strategic venture investments in other companies that provide products and services that are complementary to ours. If these investments are unsuccessful, this could have an adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

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Our ability to utilize our net operating losses may be limited if we engage in transactions which bring cumulative change in ownership for Palm to 50% or more.

As a result of the acquisition of Handspring in October 2003, we experienced a change in our ownership of approximately 30%. If over a rolling three-year period, the cumulative change in our ownership exceeds 50%, our ability to utilize our net operating losses to offset future taxable income may be limited. This would limit the net operating loss available to offset taxable income each year following the cumulative change in our ownership over 50%. In the event the usage of these net operating losses is subject to limitation and we are profitable, our earnings and cash flows could be adversely impacted due to our increased tax liability.

We may need or find it advisable to seek additional funding which may not be available or which may result in substantial dilution of the value of our common stock.

We currently believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. We could be required to seek additional funding if our expectations are not met.

Even if our expectations are met, we may find it advisable to seek additional funding. If we seek additional funding, adequate funds may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be unable to adequately fund our business plans and it could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, if funds are available, the issuance of equity securities or securities convertible into equity could dilute the value of shares of our common stock and cause the market price to fall and the issuance of debt securities could impose restrictive covenants that could impair our ability to engage in certain business transactions.

Our future results could be harmed by economic, political, regulatory and other risks associated with international sales and operations.

Because we sell our products worldwide and most of the facilities where our devices are manufactured, distributed and supported are located outside the United States, our business is subject to risks associated with doing business internationally, such as:

 

    changes in foreign currency exchange rates;

 

    changes in a specific country’s or region’s political or economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets;

 

    changes in international relations;

 

    trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;

 

    changes in tax laws;

 

    compliance with a wide variety of laws and regulations which may have civil and/or criminal consequences for us and our officers and directors who we indemnify;

 

    difficulty in managing widespread sales operations; and

 

    difficulty in managing a geographically dispersed workforce in compliance with diverse local laws and customs.

In addition, we are subject to changes in demand for our products resulting from exchange rate fluctuations that make our products relatively more or less expensive in international markets. If exchange rate fluctuations occur, our business and results of operations could be harmed by decreases in demand for our products or reductions in margins.

While we sell our products worldwide, one component of our strategy is to expand our sales efforts in China, India and other countries with large populations and propensities for adopting new technologies. We have limited experience with sales and marketing in some of these countries. There can be no assurance that we will be able to market and sell our products in all of our targeted international markets. If our international efforts are not successful, our business growth and results of operations could be harmed.

We use third parties to provide significant operational and administrative services, and our ability to satisfy our customers and operate our business will suffer if the level of services is interrupted or does not meet our requirements.

We use third parties to provide services such as data center operations, desktop computer support and facilities services. Should any of these third parties fail to deliver an adequate level of service on a timely basis, our business could suffer. Some of our operations rely on electronic data systems interfaces with third parties or on the Internet to communicate information. Interruptions in the availability and functionality of systems interfaces or the Internet could adversely impact the operations of these systems and consequently our results of operations.

 

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Business interruptions could adversely affect our business.

Our operations and those of our suppliers and customers are vulnerable to interruption by fire, hurricanes, earthquake, power loss, telecommunications failure, computer viruses, computer hackers, terrorist attacks, wars, military activity, labor disruptions, health epidemics and other natural disasters and events beyond our control. For example, a significant part of our third-party manufacturing is based in Taiwan that has experienced earthquakes and is considered seismically active. In addition, the business interruption insurance we carry may not cover, in some instances, or be sufficient to compensate us fully for losses or damages—including, for example, loss of market share and diminution of our brand, reputation and customer loyalty—that may occur as a result of such events. Any such losses or damages incurred by us could have an adverse effect on our business.

Wars, terrorist attacks or other threats beyond our control could negatively impact consumer confidence, which could harm our operating results.

Wars, terrorist attacks or other threats beyond our control could have an adverse impact on the United States and world economy in general, and consumer confidence and spending in particular, which could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We own land that is not currently being utilized in our business. If our expected ability to ultimately recover the carrying value of this land is impaired, we would incur a non-cash charge against our results of operations.

We own approximately 39 acres of land in San Jose, California which we do not plan to develop. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2003, we reported an impairment charge to adjust the carrying cost of the land to its then current fair market value. We have entered into an agreement for the sale of this land, which has several conditions which have not yet been met. If this sale is not completed, a future sale or other disposition of the land at less than its carrying value, or a further deterioration in market values that impacts our expected recoverable value, would result in a non-cash charge which would negatively impact our results of operations.

PalmSource may be required to indemnify us for tax liabilities we may incur in connection with the distribution of PalmSource common stock to our stockholders, and we may be required to indemnify PalmSource for specified taxes.

We received a private letter ruling from the IRS to the effect that the distribution of the shares of PalmSource common stock held by us to our stockholders would not be taxable to our U.S. stockholders or us. This ruling is generally binding on the IRS, subject to the continuing accuracy of certain factual representations and warranties. Although some facts have changed since the issuance of the ruling, in the opinion of our tax counsel these changes will not adversely affect us. We are not aware of any material change in the facts and circumstances of the distribution that would call into question the validity of the ruling. Notwithstanding the receipt of the ruling described above, the distribution may nonetheless be taxable to us under Section 355(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if 50% or more of our stock or PalmSource stock is acquired as part of a plan or series of related transactions that include the PalmSource distribution.

Under the tax sharing agreement between PalmSource and us, PalmSource would be required to indemnify us if the sale of PalmSource’s common stock caused the distribution of PalmSource’s common stock to be taxable to us. In addition, under the tax sharing agreement, Palm has agreed to indemnify PalmSource for certain taxes and similar obligations that PalmSource could incur under certain circumstances. PalmSource may not be able to adequately satisfy its indemnification obligation under the tax sharing agreement. Finally, although under the tax sharing agreement PalmSource is required to indemnify us for taxes of PalmSource, we may be held jointly and severally liable for taxes determined on a consolidated basis.

Risks Related to the Securities Markets and Ownership of Our Common Stock

Our common stock price may be subject to significant fluctuations and volatility.

The market price of our common stock has been subject to significant fluctuations since the date of our initial public offering. These fluctuations could continue. Among the factors that could affect our stock price are:

 

    quarterly variations in our operating results;

 

    changes in revenues or earnings estimates or publication of research reports by analysts;

 

    speculation in the press or investment community;

 

    strategic actions by us, our customers, our suppliers or our competitors, such as new product announcements, acquisitions or restructurings;

 

    actions by institutional stockholders or financial analysts;

 

    general market conditions; and

 

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The stock markets in general, and the markets for high technology stocks in particular, have experienced high volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.

Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law and our adoption of a stockholder rights plan may delay or prevent acquisition of us, which could decrease the value of shares of our common stock.

Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law contain provisions that could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us without the consent of our Board of Directors. These provisions include a classified Board of Directors and limitations on actions by our stockholders by written consent. Delaware law also imposes some restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between us and any holder of 15% or more of our outstanding common stock. In addition, our Board of Directors has the right to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could be used to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer. Although we believe these provisions provide for an opportunity to receive a higher bid by requiring potential acquirers to negotiate with our Board of Directors, these provisions apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders. Our Board of Directors adopted a stockholder rights plan, pursuant to which we declared and paid a dividend of one right for each share of common stock outstanding as of November 6, 2000. Unless redeemed by us prior to the time the rights are exercised, upon the occurrence of certain events, the rights will entitle the holders to receive upon exercise of the rights shares of our preferred stock, or shares of an acquiring entity, having a value equal to twice the then-current exercise price of the right. The issuance of the rights could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of us.

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

The following table summarizes employee stock repurchase activity for the three months ended August 31, 2006:

 

     Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
   Average
Price Paid
Per Share
   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of a
Publicly
Announced
Plan
   Approximate
Dollar Value
of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased
under the
Plan

June 1, 2006—June 30, 2006

   3,574    $ 16.33    —      —  

July 1, 2006—July 31, 2006

   —        —      —      —  

August 1, 2006—August 31, 2006

   —        —      —      —  
                 
   3,574    $ 16.33    —      —  
                 

The total number of shares repurchased include those shares of Palm common stock that employees deliver back to the Company to satisfy tax-withholding obligations at the settlement of restricted stock exercises and the forfeiture of restricted shares upon the termination of an employee. As of August 31, 2006 a total of approximately 177,400 shares may still be repurchased. In September 2006, Palm announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program of up to $250 million of its common stock. No shares have yet been repurchased under this program.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

          Incorporated by Reference     

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

   Form    File No.    Exhibit    Filing Date   

Filed

Herewith

2.1    Master Separation and Distribution Agreement between 3Com and the registrant effective as of December 13, 1999, as amended.    S-1/A    333-92657    2.1    1/28/00   
2.2    Tax Sharing Agreement between 3Com and the registrant.    10-Q    000-29597    2.7    4/10/00   
2.3    Indemnification and Insurance Matters Agreement between 3Com and the registrant.    10-Q    000-29597    2.11    4/10/00   
2.4    Form of Non-U.S. Plan.    S-1    333-92657    2.12    12/13/99   
2.5    Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the registrant, Peace Separation Corporation, Harmony Acquisition Corporation and Hand-spring, Inc., dated June 4, 2003.    8-K    000-29597    2.1    6/6/03   
2.6    Amended and Restated Master Separation Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.14    8/18/03   
2.7    Amended and Restated Indemnification and Insurance Matters Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.17    8/18/03   
2.8    Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.23    8/18/03   
2.9    Master Patent Ownership and License Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.30    8/18/03   
2.10    Xerox Litigation Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc., as amended.    10-K/A    000-29597    2.34    9/26/03   
3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.    10-Q    000-29597    3.1    10/11/02   
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws.                X
4.1    Reference is made to Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 hereof.    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A
4.2    Specimen Stock Certificate.    10-K    000-29597    4.2    7/29/05   
4.3    Preferred Stock Rights Agreement between the registrant and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (formerly Fleet National Bank), as amended.    8-K    000-29597    4.1    11/22/00   
4.4    5% Convertible Subordinated Note, dated as of November 4, 2003.    10-Q    000-29597    4.4    4/6/04   
4.5    Amendment to Preferred Stock Rights Agreement between the registrant and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A.    8-A/A    000-29597    4.2    11/18/04   
4.6    Certificate of Ownership and Merger Merging Palm, Inc. into palmOne, Inc.    10-K    000-29597    4.6    7/29/05   
10.1*    Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Plan.    10-K    000-29597    10.1    7/29/05   
10.2*    Form of 1999 Stock Plan Agreements.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.2    1/28/00   
10.3*    Amended and Restated 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.    S-8    000-29597    10.2    11/18/04   
10.4*    Form of 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Agreements.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.4    1/28/00   
10.5*    Amended and Restated 1999 Director Option Plan.    S-8    333-47126    10.5    10/2/00   
10.6*    Form of 1999 Director Option Plan Agreements.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.6    1/28/00   
10.7    Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by the registrant with each of its directors and executive officers.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.8    1/28/00   
10.8**    RAM Mobile Data USA Limited Partnership Value Added Reseller Agreement between RAM Mobile Data USA Limited Partnership (now Cingular Wireless) and the registrant.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.9    2/25/00   

 

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          Incorporated by Reference     

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

   Form    File No.    Exhibit    Filing Date   

Filed

Herewith

10.9*    Form of Management Retention Agreement.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.14    2/28/00   
10.10    Amendment Number One to Value Added Re- seller Agreement between Cingular Interactive, L.P. (formerly known as BellSouth Wireless Data, L.P., which was formerly known as RAM Mobile Data USA Limited Partnership) and the registrant.    10-Q/A    000-29597    10.37    2/26/02   
10.11*    Management Retention Agreement by and between the registrant and R. Todd Bradley dated as of September 17, 2002.    10-Q    000-29597    10.43    10/11/02   
10.12*    Form of Severance Agreement for Executive Officers.    10-Q    000-29597    10.44    10/11/02   
10.13*    Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors.                X
10.14*    Handspring, Inc. 1998 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.    S-8    333-110055    10.1    10/29/03   
10.15*    Handspring, Inc. 1999 Executive Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.    S-8    333-110055    10.2    10/29/03   
10.16*    Handspring, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.    S-8    333-110055    10.3    10/29/03   
10.17    Separation Agreement between the registrant and R. Todd Bradley dated as of January 24, 2005.    10-Q    000-29597    10.26    4/5/05   
10.18    Amendment No. 3 to the Loan and Security Agreement between the registrant and Silicon Valley Bank.    10-Q    000-29597    10.29    4/5/05   
10.19    Sub-Lease between the registrant and Philips Electronics North America Corporation.    10-Q    000-29597    10.30    4/5/05   
10.20    Offer Letter from the registrant to Andrew J. Brown dated as of December 13, 2004.    10-Q    000-29597    10.31    4/5/05   
10.21    Loan Modification Agreement between the registrant and Silicon Valley Bank.    10-K    000-29597    10.25    7/29/05   
10.22    Second Amended and Restated Software License Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc., PalmSource Overseas Limited and palmOne Ireland Investment, dated May 23, 2005.    8-K    000-29597    10.2    7/28/05   
10.23    Purchase Agreement between the registrant, PalmSource, Inc. and Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC, dated May 23, 2005.    8-K    000-29597    10.1    5/27/05   
10.24    Retention Agreement between the registrant and Celeste Baranski, dated June 29, 2005.    10-Q    000-29597    10.28    10/7/05   
10.25    Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions between the registrant and Hunter/Storm, LLC, dated February 2, 2006.    10-Q    000-29597    10.25    4/11/06   
10.26    Release Agreement between the registrant and Ken Wirt dated as of March 13, 2006.    10-Q    000-29597    10.26    4/11/06   
10.27    First Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated March 13, 2006    10-Q    000-29597    10.27    4/11/06   
10.28    Second Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated April 3, 2006.    10-Q    000-29597    10.28    4/11/06   
10.29    Patent License and Settlement Agreement between the registrant and Xerox Corporation, dated June 27, 2006.    10-K    000-29597    10.29    7/28/06   
31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d—14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.                X
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d—14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.                X
32.1    Section 1350 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.                X

* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan, contract arrangement in which any Director or Executive Officer participates.
** Confidential treatment granted on portions of this exhibit.

 

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Signatures

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

 

      Palm, Inc.
      (Registrant)
Date: October 5, 2006     By:  

/s/ ANDREW J. BROWN

      Andrew J. Brown
      Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

          Incorporated by Reference     

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

   Form    File No.    Exhibit    Filing
Date
  

Filed

Herewith

2.1    Master Separation and Distribution Agreement between 3Com and the registrant effective as of December 13, 1999, as amended.    S-1/A    333-92657    2.1    1/28/00   
2.2    Tax Sharing Agreement between 3Com and the registrant.    10-Q    000-29597    2.7    4/10/00   
2.3    Indemnification and Insurance Matters Agreement between 3Com and the registrant.    10-Q    000-29597    2.11    4/10/00   
2.4    Form of Non-U.S. Plan.    S-1    333-92657    2.12    12/13/99   
2.5    Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the registrant, Peace Separation Corporation, Harmony Acquisition Corporation and Hand-spring, Inc., dated June 4, 2003.    8-K    000-29597    2.1    6/6/03   
2.6    Amended and Restated Master Separation Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.14    8/18/03   
2.7    Amended and Restated Indemnification and Insurance Matters Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.17    8/18/03   
2.8    Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.23    8/18/03   
2.9    Master Patent Ownership and License Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc.    S-4/A    333-106829    2.30    8/18/03   
2.10    Xerox Litigation Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc., as amended.    10-K/A    000-29597    2.34    9/26/03   
3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.    10-Q    000-29597    3.1    10/11/02   
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws.                X
4.1    Reference is made to Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 hereof.    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A
4.2    Specimen Stock Certificate.    10-K    000-29597    4.2    7/29/05   
4.3    Preferred Stock Rights Agreement between the registrant and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A. (formerly Fleet National Bank), as amended.    8-K    000-29597    4.1    11/22/00   
4.4    5% Convertible Subordinated Note, dated as of November 4, 2003.    10-Q    000-29597    4.4    4/6/04   
4.5    Amendment to Preferred Stock Rights Agreement between the registrant and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A.    8-A/A    000-29597    4.2    11/18/04   
4.6    Certificate of Ownership and Merger Merging Palm, Inc. into palmOne, Inc.    10-K    000-29597    4.6    7/29/05   
10.1*    Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Plan.    10-K    000-29597    10.1    7/29/05   
10.2*    Form of 1999 Stock Plan Agreements.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.2    1/28/00   
10.3*    Amended and Restated 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.    S-8    000-29597    10.2    11/18/04   
10.4*    Form of 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Agreements.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.4    1/28/00   
10.5*    Amended and Restated 1999 Director Option Plan.    S-8    333-47126    10.5    10/2/00   
10.6*    Form of 1999 Director Option Plan Agreements.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.6    1/28/00   
10.7    Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by the registrant with each of its directors and executive officers.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.8    1/28/00   
10.8**    RAM Mobile Data USA Limited Partnership Value Added Reseller Agreement between RAM Mobile Data USA Limited Partnership (now Cingular Wireless) and the registrant.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.9    2/25/00   

 

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          Incorporated by Reference     

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

   Form    File No.    Exhibit    Filing
Date
  

Filed

Herewith

10.9*    Form of Management Retention Agreement.    S-1/A    333-92657    10.14    2/28/00   
10.10    Amendment Number One to Value Added Re- seller Agreement between Cingular Interactive, L.P. (formerly known as BellSouth Wireless Data, L.P., which was formerly known as RAM Mobile Data USA Limited Partnership) and the registrant.    10-Q/A    000-29597    10.37    2/26/02   
10.11*    Management Retention Agreement by and between the registrant and R. Todd Bradley dated as of September 17, 2002.    10-Q    000-29597    10.43    10/11/02   
10.12*    Form of Severance Agreement for Executive Officers.    10-Q    000-29597    10.44    10/11/02   
10.13*    Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors.                X
10.14*    Handspring, Inc. 1998 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.    S-8    333-110055    10.1    10/29/03   
10.15*    Handspring, Inc. 1999 Executive Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.    S-8    333-110055    10.2    10/29/03   
10.16*    Handspring, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.    S-8    333-110055    10.3    10/29/03   
10.17    Separation Agreement between the registrant and R. Todd Bradley dated as of January 24, 2005.    10-Q    000-29597    10.26    4/5/05   
10.18    Amendment No. 3 to the Loan and Security Agreement between the registrant and Silicon Valley Bank.    10-Q    000-29597    10.29    4/5/05   
10.19    Sub-Lease between the registrant and Philips Electronics North America Corporation.    10-Q    000-29597    10.30    4/5/05   
10.20    Offer Letter from the registrant to Andrew J. Brown dated as of December 13, 2004.    10-Q    000-29597    10.31    4/5/05   
10.21    Loan Modification Agreement between the registrant and Silicon Valley Bank.    10-K    000-29597    10.25    7/29/05   
10.22    Second Amended and Restated Software License Agreement between the registrant and PalmSource, Inc., PalmSource Overseas Limited and palmOne Ireland Investment, dated May 23, 2005.    8-K    000-29597    10.2    7/28/05   
10.23    Purchase Agreement between the registrant, PalmSource, Inc. and Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC, dated May 23, 2005.    8-K    000-29597    10.1    5/27/05   
10.24    Retention Agreement between the registrant and Celeste Baranski, dated June 29, 2005.    10-Q    000-29597    10.28    10/7/05   
10.25    Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions between the registrant and Hunter/Storm, LLC, dated February 2, 2006.    10-Q    000-29597    10.25    4/11/06   
10.26    Release Agreement between the registrant and Ken Wirt dated as of March 13, 2006.    10-Q    000-29597    10.26    4/11/06   
10.27    First Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated March 13, 2006    10-Q    000-29597    10.27    4/11/06   
10.28    Second Amendment of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated April 3, 2006.    10-Q    000-29597    10.28    4/11/06   
10.29    Patent License and Settlement Agreement between the registrant and Xerox Corporation, dated June 27, 2006.    10-K    000-29597    10.29    7/28/06   
31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d—14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.                X
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d—14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.                X
32.1    Section 1350 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.                X

* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan, contract arrangement in which any Director or Executive Officer participates.
** Confidential treatment granted on portions of this exhibit.

 

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EX-3.2 2 dex32.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS. Amended and Restated Bylaws.

Exhibit 3.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF

PALM, INC.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

               

Page

ARTICLE I CORPORATE OFFICES    1
     1.1   Registered Office    1
     1.2   Other Offices    1
ARTICLE II MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS    1
     2.1   Place of Meetings    1
     2.2   Annual Meeting    1
     2.3   Special Meeting    3
     2.4   Organization    4
     2.5   Notice of Stockholders’ Meetings    4
     2.6   Manner of Giving Notice; Affidavit of Notice    4
     2.7   Quorum    5
     2.8   Adjourned Meeting; Notice    5
     2.9   Voting    5
     2.10   Validation of Meetings; Waiver of Notice; Consent    6
     2.11   No Stockholder Action by Written Consent    6
     2.12   Record Date for Stockholder Notice; Voting; Giving Consents    6
     2.13   Proxies    7
     2.14   Inspectors of Election    7
ARTICLE III DIRECTORS    8
     3.1   Powers    8
     3.2   Number    8
     3.3   Election and Term of Office of Directors    8
     3.4   Resignation and Vacancies    8
     3.5   Removal    9
     3.6   Place of Meetings; Meetings by Telephone    9
     3.7   Regular Meetings    10
     3.8   Special Meetings; Notice    10
     3.9   Quorum    10
     3.10   Waiver of Notice    10
     3.11   Adjournment    11
     3.12   Notice of Adjournment    11
     3.13   Board Action by Written Consent Without a Meeting    11
     3.14   Organization    11
     3.15   Fees and Compensation of Directors    11
ARTICLE IV COMMITTEES    11
     4.1   Committees of Directors    11

 

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Page

     4.2   Meetings and Action of Committees    12
     4.3   Committee Minutes    12
     4.4   Executive Committee    12
ARTICLE V OFFICERS    12
     5.1   Officers    12
     5.2   Election of Officers    13
     5.3   Terms of Office and Compensation    13
     5.4   Removal; Resignation of Officers and Vacancies    13
     5.5   Chairman of the Board    13
     5.6   Vice Chairman of the Board    13
     5.7   Chairman of Executive Committee    13
     5.8   Chief Executive Officer    14
     5.9   President    14
     5.10   Vice Presidents    14
     5.11   Secretary    14
     5.12   Chief Financial Officer    15
ARTICLE VI INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHER AGENTS    16
     6.1   Indemnification of Directors and Officers    16
     6.2   Indemnification of Others    16
     6.3   Insurance    17
     6.4   Expenses    17
     6.5   Non-Exclusivity of Rights    17
     6.6   Survival of Rights    18
     6.7   Amendments    18
ARTICLE VII RECORDS AND REPORTS    18
     7.1   Maintenance and Inspection of Records    18
     7.2   Inspection by Director    18
     7.3   Representation of Shares of Other Corporations    18
ARTICLE VIII GENERAL MATTERS    19
     8.1   Record Date for Purposes Other than Notice and Voting    19
     8.2   Checks; Drafts; Evidences of Indebtedness    19
     8.3   Corporate Contracts and Instruments; How Executed    19
     8.4   Fiscal Year    19
     8.5   Stock Certificates    19
     8.6   Special Designation on Certificates    20

 

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     8.7   Lost Certificates    20
     8.8   Construction; Definitions    20
     8.9   Provisions Additional to Provisions of Law    20
     8.10   Provisions Contrary to Provisions of Law    20
     8.11   Notices    21
ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS    21

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF

PALM, INC.

(Last amended and restated effective as of October 5, 2006)

ARTICLE I

CORPORATE OFFICES

1.1 Registered Office. The registered office of the corporation shall be fixed in the Certificate of Incorporation of the corporation.

1.2 Other Offices. The board of directors may at any time establish branch or subordinate offices at any place or places where the corporation is qualified to do business.

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

2.1 Place of Meetings. Meetings of stockholders shall be held at any place within or outside the State of Delaware designated by the board of directors. In the absence of any such designation, stockholders’ meetings shall be held at the registered office of the corporation.

2.2 Annual Meeting.

 

  (a) The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held each year on a date and at a time designated by the board of directors. At the meeting, directors shall be elected, and any other proper business may be transacted.

 

  (b) At an annual meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. To be properly brought before an annual meeting, business must be: (i) specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the board of directors, (ii) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the board of directors, or (iii) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by a stockholder of record at the time of giving notice provided for in these Bylaws, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.2. For business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the secretary of the corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the corporation (A) not later than the close of business on the ninetieth (90th) day nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to the first anniversary of the


preceding year’s meeting, or (B) not later than the close of business on the forty-fifth (45th) day nor earlier than the close of business on the seventy-fifth (75th) day prior to the first anniversary of the date on which the corporation first sent or gave its proxy statement to stockholders for the preceding year’s annual meeting, whichever period described in clause (A) or (B) of this sentence first commences; provided, however, that in the event that no annual meeting was held in the previous year or the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or after the anniversary date of the previous year’s meeting, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so received not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of (x) the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such meeting and (y) the tenth (10) day following the date on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. For purposes of this Section 2.2, a “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or a comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed by the corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment of a stockholders meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. A stockholder’s notice to the secretary shall set forth as to each matter the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting: (1) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting, (2) the name and address, as they appear on the corporation’s books, of the stockholder proposing such business, (3) the class and number of shares of the corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder, (4) any material interest of the stockholder in such business, and (5) any other information that is required to be provided by the stockholder pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), in his capacity as a proponent of a stockholder proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to include information with respect to a stockholder proposal in the corporation’s proxy statement and form of proxy for a stockholder’s meeting, stockholders must provide notice as required by the regulations promulgated under the 1934 Act. In addition, with respect to a stockholder proposal, if the stockholder has not provided the corporation a valid notice as described above resulting in the corporation being required to include and including the stockholder’s proposal in the corporation’s proxy statement and form of proxy, the stockholder must have delivered a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of a sufficient number of shares to carry such proposal in order for such proposal to be properly presented. Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at any annual meeting except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this paragraph (b). The chairman of the annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare at the meeting that business was not properly brought before the meeting and in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph (b), and, if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare at the meeting that any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.

 

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  (c) Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this paragraph (c) shall be eligible for election as directors. Nominations of persons for election to the board of directors of the corporation may be made at a meeting of stockholders by or at the direction of the board of directors or by any stockholder of record of the corporation at the time of giving notice provided for in these Bylaws, who is entitled to vote in the election of directors at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this paragraph (c). Such nominations, other than those made by or at the direction of the board of directors, shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the secretary of the corporation in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section 2.2. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth (i) as to each person, if any, whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or re-election as a director: (A) the name, age, business address and residence address of such person, (B) the principal occupation or employment of such person, (C) the class and number of shares of the corporation which are beneficially owned by such person, (D) a description of all arrangements or understandings between the stockholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the nominations are to be made by the stockholder, and (E) any other information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for elections of directors, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the 1934 Act (including without limitation such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement, if any, as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected); (ii) as to such stockholder giving notice, the information required to be provided pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section 2.2; and (iii) a written statement executed by such nominee acknowledging that, as a director of such corporation, such person will owe a fiduciary duty, under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, exclusively to the corporation and its stockholders. In addition, if the stockholder’s nominee has not been included as a nominee in the corporation’s proxy statement and form of proxy, the stockholder must have delivered a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of a sufficient number of shares to elect such nominee in order for the nominee to be properly nominated. At the request of the board of directors or the chairman of the board, any person nominated by a stockholder for election as a director shall furnish to the secretary of the corporation that information required to be set forth in the stockholder’s notice of nomination which pertains to the nominee. No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this paragraph (c). The chairman of the meeting shall, if the facts warrants, determine and declare at the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the procedures prescribed by these Bylaws, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare at the meeting, and the defective nomination shall be disregarded.

2.3 Special Meeting. A special meeting of the stockholders may be called at any time by the board of directors or the chairman of the board. Special meetings of the stockholders may not be called by any other person or persons. Only such business shall be considered at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been stated in the notice for such meeting.

 

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2.4 Organization. Meetings of stockholders shall be presided over by the chairman of the board, if any, or in his or her absence by the vice chairman of the board, if any, or in his or her absence, or in the absence of the foregoing persons by a chairman of the meeting, which chairman must be an officer or director of the Company, designated by the board of directors. The secretary or in his or her absence an assistant secretary or in the absence of the secretary and all assistant secretaries a person whom the chairman of the meeting shall appoint shall act as secretary of the meeting and keep a record of the proceedings thereof.

The board of directors of the corporation shall be entitled to make such rules or regulations for the conduct of meetings of stockholders as it shall deem necessary, appropriate or convenient. Subject to such rules and regulations of the board of directors, if any, the chairman of the meeting shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chairman, are necessary, appropriate or convenient for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation, establishing an agenda or order of business for the meeting, rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present, limitations on participation in such meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation and their duly authorized and constituted proxies, and such other persons as the chairman shall permit, restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof, limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants and regulation of the opening and closing of the polls for balloting and matters which are to be voted on by ballot. Unless and to the extent determined by the board of directors or the chairman of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with rules of parliamentary procedure.

2.5 Notice of Stockholders’ Meetings. All notices of meetings of stockholders shall be sent or otherwise given in accordance with Section 2.6 of these Bylaws not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting. The notice shall specify the place, date, and hour of the meeting and (i) in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called (no business other than that specified in the notice may be transacted) or (ii) in the case of the annual meeting, those matters which the board of directors, at the time of giving the notice, intends to present for action by the stockholders (but any proper matter may be presented at the meeting for such action). The notice of any meeting at which directors are to be elected shall include the name of any nominee or nominees who, at the time of the notice, the board intends to present for election.

2.6 Manner of Giving Notice; Affidavit of Notice. Notice of any meeting of stockholders shall be given either personally or by mail, telecopy, telegram or other electronic or wireless means. Notices not personally delivered shall be sent charges prepaid and shall be addressed to the stockholder at the address of that stockholder appearing on the books of the corporation or given by the stockholder to the corporation for the purpose of notice. Notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time when delivered personally or deposited in the mail or at the time of transmission when sent by telecopy, telegram or other electronic or wireless means.

An affidavit of the mailing or other means of giving any notice of any stockholders’ meeting, executed by the secretary, assistant secretary or any transfer agent of the corporation giving the notice, shall be prima facie evidence of the giving of such notice or report.

 

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2.7 Quorum. The holders of a majority in voting power of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation. If, however, such quorum is not present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, then either (i) the chairman of the meeting or (ii) the stockholders by the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock, present in person or represented by proxy shall have power to adjourn the meeting in accordance with Section 2.8 of these Bylaws.

When a quorum is present at any meeting, the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock having voting power present in person or represented by proxy shall decide any question brought before such meeting, unless the question is one upon which, by express provision of the laws of the State of Delaware or of the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a vote of a greater number or voting by classes is required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control the decision of the question.

If a quorum be initially present, the stockholders may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken is approved by a majority of the stockholders initially constituting the quorum.

2.8 Adjourned Meeting; Notice. Any stockholders’ meeting, annual or special, whether or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of the majority of the voting power of the shares represented at that meeting, either in person or by proxy. In the absence of a quorum, no other business may be transacted at that meeting except as provided in Section 2.7 of these Bylaws.

When any meeting of stockholders, either annual or special, is adjourned to another time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. However, if a new record date for the adjourned meeting is fixed or if the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days from the date set for the original meeting, then notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given. Notice of any such adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of these Bylaws. At any adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting.

2.9 Voting. The stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.12 of these Bylaws, subject to the provisions of Sections 217 and 218 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware (relating to voting rights of fiduciaries, pledgers and joint owners, and to voting trusts and other voting agreements).

Except as may be otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, by these Bylaws or required by law, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of capital stock held by such stockholder.

Any stockholder entitled to vote on any matter may vote part of the shares in favor of the proposal and refrain from voting the remaining shares or, except when the matter is the election of directors, may vote them against the proposal; but if the stockholder fails to specify the number of shares which the stockholder is voting affirmatively, it will be conclusively presumed that the stockholder’s approving vote is with respect to all shares which the stockholder is entitled to vote.

 

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2.10 Validation of Meetings; Waiver of Notice; Consent. The transactions of any meeting of stockholders, either annual or special, however called and noticed, and wherever held, shall be as valid as though they had been taken at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum be present either in person or by proxy.

Whenever notice is required to be given under any provision of the General Corporation Law of Delaware or of the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereto, signed by the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, will be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance by a person at a meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice of and presence at that meeting, except when the person objects at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the consideration of matters required by law to be included in the notice of the meeting but not so included, if that objection is expressly made at the meeting. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

2.11 No Stockholder Action by Written Consent. Effective as of the Trigger Date (as defined in the corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended), any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of such holders and may not be effected by any consent in writing by such holders.

2.12 Record Date for Stockholder Notice; Voting; Giving Consents. For purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting or to vote thereat, the board of directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than sixty (60) days nor less than ten (10) days before the date of any such meeting, and in such event only stockholders of record on the date so fixed are entitled to notice and to vote, notwithstanding any transfer of any shares on the books of the corporation after the record date, except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, by these Bylaws, by agreement or by applicable law.

If the board of directors does not so fix a record date, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held.

A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting unless the board of directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, but the board of directors shall fix a new record date if the meeting is adjourned for more than thirty (30) days from the date set for the original meeting.

The record date for any other purpose shall be as provided in Section 8.1 of these Bylaws.

 

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2.13 Proxies. Every person entitled to vote for directors, or on any other matter, shall have the right to do so either in person or by one or more agents authorized by a written proxy filed with the secretary of the corporation. A written proxy may be in the form of a telegram, cablegram, or other means of electronic transmission which sets forth or is submitted with information from which it can be determined that the telegram, cablegram, or other means of electronic transmission was authorized by the person. No such proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed proxy shall be irrevocable if it states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. The revocability of a proxy that states on its face that it is irrevocable shall be governed by the provisions of Section 212(e) of the General Corporation Law of Delaware. A stockholder may revoke any proxy which is not irrevocable by attending the meeting and voting in person or by filing an instrument in writing revoking the proxy or by filing another duly executed proxy bearing a later date with the secretary of the corporation.

A proxy is not revoked by the death or incapacity of the maker unless, before the vote is counted, written notice of such death or incapacity is received by the corporation.

2.14 Inspectors of Election. Before any meeting of stockholders, the board of directors shall appoint an inspector or inspectors of election to act at the meeting or its adjournment. The number of inspectors shall be either one (1) or three (3). If any person appointed as inspector fails to appear or fails or refuses to act, then the chairman of the meeting may, and upon the request of any stockholder or a stockholder’s proxy shall, appoint a person to fill that vacancy.

Such inspectors shall:

 

  (a) determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the number of shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, and the authenticity, validity, and effect of proxies;

 

  (b) receive votes, ballots or consents;

 

  (c) hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote;

 

  (d) count and tabulate all votes or consents;

 

  (e) determine when the polls shall close;

 

  (f) determine the result; and

 

  (g) do any other acts that may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all stockholders.

The inspectors of election shall perform their duties impartially, in good faith, to the best of their ability and as expeditiously as is practical. If there are three (3) inspectors of election, the decision, act or certificate of a majority is effective in all respects as the decision, act or certificate of all. Any report or certificate made by the inspectors of election is prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

 

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ARTICLE III

DIRECTORS

3.1 Powers. Subject to the provisions of the General Corporation Law of Delaware and to any limitations in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws relating to action required to be approved by the stockholders or by the outstanding shares, the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the board of directors.

3.2 Number. The authorized number of directors shall be fixed at eight (8). The number of directors may be changed by an amendment to these Bylaws, duly adopted by the board of directors or by the stockholders, or by a duly adopted amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation.

No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director before that director’s term of office expires. If for any cause, the directors shall not have been elected at an annual meeting, they may be elected as soon thereafter as convenient at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose in the manner provided in these Bylaws.

3.3 Election and Term of Office of Directors. Except as provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or Section 3.4 of these Bylaws, directors shall be classified, with respect to the time for which they severally hold office, into three classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, one class to be originally elected for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2000, another class to be originally elected for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2001, and another class to be originally elected for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2002, with each class to hold office until its successor is duly elected and qualified. At each succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, directors elected to succeed those directors whose terms then expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election, with each director to hold office until such person’s successor shall have been elected and qualified or until such person’s earlier resignation or removal. Each director, including a director elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation or removal.

Directors need not be stockholders unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws; wherein other qualifications for directors may be prescribed.

Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws; wherein other qualifications for directors may be prescribed.

3.4 Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign effective on giving written notice to the chairman of the board, the chief executive officer, the secretary or the board of directors, unless the notice specifies a later time for that resignation to become effective. If the resignation of a director is effective at a future time, the board of directors may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes effective.

 

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Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws:

 

  (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. Each director so elected shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the new directorship was created or the vacancy occurred and until a successor has been elected and qualified.

 

  (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected.

If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders solely for he purpose of electing directors in accordance with the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten percent (10%) of the total number of the then outstanding shares having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware as far as applicable.

3.5 Removal. Unless otherwise restricted by statute, by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, any director or the entire board of directors may be removed from office only for cause by the holders of a majority of the shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors.

3.6 Place of Meetings; Meetings by Telephone. Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held at any place within or outside the State of Delaware that has been designated from time to time by resolution of the board of directors. In the absence of such a designation, regular meetings shall be held at the principal executive office of the corporation. Special meetings of the board of directors may be held at any place within or outside the State of Delaware that has been designated in the notice of the meeting or, if not stated in the notice or if there is no notice, at the principal executive office of the corporation.

 

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Any meeting, regular or special, may be held by conference telephone or similar communication equipment, so long as all directors participating in the meeting can hear one another; and all such directors shall be deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.7 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice if the times of such meetings are fixed by the board of directors.

3.8 Special Meetings; Notice. Special meetings of the board of directors for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the chairman of the board, the vice chairman of the board, the chairman of the executive committee, the chief executive officer or the secretary or by any two (2) or more of the directors.

Notice of the time and place of special meetings shall be delivered personally or by telephone to each director or sent by mail, telecopy, telegram or other electronic or wireless means, charges prepaid, addressed to each director at that director’s address as it is shown on the records of the corporation or if the address is not readily ascertainable, notice shall be addressed to the director at the city or place in which the meetings of directors are regularly held. If the notice is mailed, it shall be deposited in the United States mail at least four (4) days before the time of the holding of the meeting. If the notice is delivered personally or by telephone, telecopy, telegram or other electronic or wireless means, it shall be delivered personally or by telephone or other electronic or wireless means or to the telegraph company at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of the holding of the meeting. Any oral notice given personally or by telephone may be communicated either to the director or to a person at the office of the director who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the director. If the meeting is to be held at the principal executive office of the corporation, the notice need not specify the place of the meeting. Moreover, a notice of special meeting need not state the purpose of such meeting, and, unless indicated in the notice thereof, any and all business may be transacted at a special meeting.

3.9 Quorum. A majority of the authorized number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except to fill vacancies in the board of directors as provided in Section 3.4 and to adjourn as provided in Section 3.11 of these Bylaws. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the board of directors, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and applicable law.

A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by at least a majority of the required quorum for that meeting.

3.10 Waiver of Notice. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director (i) who signs a waiver of notice or a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes thereof, whether before or after the meeting, or (ii) who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such directors. The transactions of any meeting of the board,

 

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however called and noticed or wherever held, are as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice if a quorum is present and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the directors not present signs a written waiver of notice. All such waivers shall be filed with the corporate records or made part of the minutes of the meeting. A waiver of notice need not specify the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the board of directors.

3.11 Adjournment. A majority of the directors present, whether or not constituting a quorum, may adjourn any meeting to another time and place.

3.12 Notice of Adjournment. Notice of the time and place of holding an adjourned meeting need not be given if announced unless the meeting is adjourned for more than twenty-four (24) hours. If the meeting is adjourned for more than twenty-four (24) hours, then notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting shall be given before the adjourned meeting takes place, in the manner specified in Section 3.8 of these Bylaws, to the directors who were not present at the time of the adjournment.

3.13 Board Action by Written Consent Without a Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the board of directors may be taken without a meeting, provided that all members of the board of directors individually or collectively consent in writing to that action. Such action by written consent shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the board of directors. Such written consent and any counterparts thereof shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the board.

3.14 Organization. Meetings of the board of directors shall be presided over by the chairman of the board, if any, or in his or her absence by the vice chairman of the board, if any, or in his or her absence by the chairman of the executive committee, if any, or in his or her absence by the chief executive officer, if any. In the absence of all such directors, a president pro tem chosen by a majority of the directors present shall preside at the meeting. The secretary shall act as secretary of the meeting, but in his or her absence the chairman of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

3.15 Fees and Compensation of Directors. Directors and members of committees may receive such compensation, if any, for their services and such reimbursement of expenses as may be fixed or determined by resolution of the board of directors. This Section 3.15 shall not be construed to preclude any director from serving the corporation in any other capacity as an officer, agent, employee or otherwise and receiving compensation for those services.

ARTICLE IV

COMMITTEES

4.1 Committees of Directors. The board of directors may designate one (1) or more committees, each consisting of one or more directors, to serve at the pleasure of the board of directors. The board of directors may designate one (1) or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent member at any meeting of the committee. Any

 

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committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the board, shall have all the authority of the board, but no such committee shall have the power or authority to (i) approve or adopt or recommend to the stockholders any action or matter that requires the approval of the stockholders or (ii) adopt, amend or repeal any Bylaw of the corporation.

4.2 Meetings and Action of Committees. Meetings and actions of committees shall be governed by, and held and taken in accordance with, the provisions of Article III of these Bylaws, Section 3.6 (place of meetings), Section 3.7 (regular meetings), Section 3.8 (special meetings and notice), Section 3.9 (quorum), Section 3.10 (waiver of notice), Section 3.11 (adjournment), Section 3.12 (notice of adjournment), and Section 3.13 (action without meeting), with such changes in the context of those Bylaws as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the board of directors and its members; provided, however, that the time of regular meetings of committees may be determined either by resolution of the board of directors or by resolution of the committee, that special meetings of committees may also be called by resolution of the board of directors, and that notice of special meetings of committees shall also be given to all alternate members, who shall have the right to attend all meetings of the committee. The board of directors may adopt rules for the government of any committee not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws.

4.3 Committee Minutes. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the board of directors when required.

4.4 Executive Committee. In the event that the board of directors appoints an executive committee, such executive committee, in all cases in which specific directions to the contrary shall not have been given by the board of directors, shall have and may exercise, during the intervals between the meetings of the board of directors, all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation (except as provided in Section 4.1 hereof) in such manner as the executive committee may deem in the best interests of the corporation.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

5.1 Officers. The officers of this corporation shall consist of a chief executive officer, one or more vice presidents, a secretary and a chief financial officer who shall be chosen by the Board of Directors and such other officers, including but not limited to a chairman of the board, a vice chairman of the board, a chairman of the executive committee, a president and a treasurer, as the board of directors shall deem expedient, who shall be chosen in such manner and hold their offices for such terms as the board of directors may prescribe. Any two or more of such offices may be held by the same person. The board of directors may designate one or more vice presidents as executive vice presidents or senior vice presidents. The board of directors may from time to time designate an officer as the chief operating officer of the corporation. Any president or vice president, treasurer or assistant treasurer, assistant secretary, or such officers as shall be designated by the board of directors from time to time, respectively, may exercise any of the powers of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, or the secretary, respectively, as directed by the board of directors and shall perform such other duties as are imposed upon such officer by the Bylaws or the board of directors.

 

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5.2 Election of Officers. In addition to officers elected by the board of directors in accordance with Sections 5.1 and 5.3, the corporation may have one or more appointed vice presidents or such other officers as shall be designated by the board of directors. Such vice presidents or other officers may be appointed by the chairman of the board or the chief executive officer and shall have such duties as may be established by the chairman or chief executive officer. Vice presidents or such other officers appointed pursuant to this Section 5.2 may be removed in accordance with Section 5.4.

5.3 Terms of Office and Compensation. The term of office and salary of each of said officers and the manner and time of the payment of such salaries shall be fixed and determined by the board of directors and may be altered by said board from time to time at its pleasure, subject to the rights, if any, of said officers under any contract of employment.

5.4 Removal; Resignation of Officers and Vacancies. Any officer of the corporation may be removed at the pleasure of the board of directors at any meeting or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the board of directors, at the pleasure of any officer who may be granted such power by a resolution of the board of directors. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the corporation without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. If any vacancy occurs in any office of the corporation, the board of directors may elect a successor to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is duly chosen and qualified.

5.5 Chairman of the Board. The chairman of the board, if such an officer be elected, shall have general supervision, direction and control of the corporation’s business and its officers, and, if present, preside at meetings of the stockholders and the board of directors and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the board of directors or as may be prescribed by these Bylaws. The chairman of the board shall report to the board of directors.

5.6 Vice Chairman of the Board. The vice chairman of the board of directors, if there shall be one, shall, in the case of the absence, disability or death of the chairman, exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the chairman of the board. The vice chairman shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be granted or prescribed by the board of directors.

5.7 Chairman of Executive Committee. The chairman of the executive committee, if there be one, shall have the power to call meetings of the board of directors to be held subject to the limitations prescribed by law or by these Bylaws, at such times and at such places as the chairman of the executive committee shall deem proper. The chairman of the executive committee shall have such other powers and be subject to such other duties as the board of directors may from time to time prescribe.

 

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5.8 Chief Executive Officer. The powers and duties of the chief executive officer are:

 

  (a) To call meetings of the board of directors to be held, subject to the limitations prescribed by law or by these Bylaws, at such times and at such places as the chief executive officer shall deem proper.

 

  (b) To affix the signature of the corporation to all deeds, conveyances, mortgages, leases, obligations, bonds, certificates and other papers and instruments in writing which have been authorized by the board of directors or which, in the judgment of the chief executive officer, should be executed on behalf of the corporation, and to sign certificates for shares of stock of the corporation.

 

  (c) To have such other powers and be subject to such other duties as the board of directors may from time to time prescribe.

5.9 President. In the case of the absence, disability or death of the chief executive officer, the elected president, if there shall be one, shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the chief executive officer. The elected president, if there shall be one, shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be granted or prescribed by the board of directors.

5.10 Vice Presidents. In case of the absence, disability or death of the president, the elected vice president, or one of the elected vice presidents, shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the president. If there is more than one elected vice president, the order in which the elected vice presidents shall succeed to the powers and duties of the president shall be as fixed by the board of directors. The elected vice president or elected vice presidents shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be granted or prescribed by the board of directors.

Vice presidents appointed pursuant to Section 5.2 shall have such powers and duties as may be fixed by the chairman or chief executive officer, except that such appointed vice presidents may not exercise the powers and duties of the president.

Any officer of the corporation (other than an officer who holds solely one or more of the following offices: secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer or assistant treasurer) shall have all the powers and duties described in these Bylaws of a vice president of the corporation.

5.11 Secretary. The powers and duties of the secretary are:

 

  (a) To keep a book of minutes at the principal office of the corporation, or such other place as the board of directors may order, of all meetings of its directors and stockholders with the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and, if special, how authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at directors’ meetings, the number of shares present or represented at stockholders’ meetings and the proceedings thereof.

 

  (b) To keep the seal of the corporation and affix the same to all instruments which may require it.

 

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  (c) To keep or cause to be kept at the principal office of the corporation, or at the office of the transfer agent or agents, a share register, or duplicate share registers, showing the names of the stockholders and their addresses, the number of and classes of shares, and the number and date of cancellation of every certificate surrendered for cancellation.

 

  (d) To keep a supply of certificates for shares of the corporation, to fill in all certificates issued, and to make a proper record of each such issuance; provided, that so long as the corporation shall have one or more duly appointed and acting transfer agents of the shares, or any class or series of shares, of the corporation, such duties with respect to such shares shall be performed by such transfer agent or transfer agents.

 

  (e) To transfer upon the share books of the corporation any and all shares of the corporation; provided, that so long as the corporation shall have one or more duly appointed and acting transfer agents of the shares, or any class or series of shares, of the corporation, such duties with respect to such shares shall be performed by such transfer agent or transfer agents, and the method of transfer of each certificate shall be subject to the reasonable regulations of the transfer agent to which the certificate is presented for transfer, and also, if the corporation then has one or more duly appointed and acting registrars, to the reasonable regulations of the registrar to which the new certificate is presented for registration; and provided, further that no certificate for shares of stock shall be issued or delivered or, if issued or delivered, shall have any validity whatsoever until and unless it has been signed or authenticated in the manner provided in Section 8.5 hereof.

 

  (f) To make service and publication of all notices that may be necessary or proper, and without command or direction from anyone. In case of the absence, disability, refusal, or neglect of the secretary to make service or publication of any notices, then such notices may be served and/or published by the chief executive officer, the president or a vice president, or by any person thereunto authorized by either of them or by the board of directors or by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the corporation.

 

  (g) Generally to do and perform all such duties as pertain to the office of secretary and as may be required by the board of directors.

5.12 Chief Financial Officer. The powers and duties of the chief financial officer are:

 

  (a) To supervise the corporate-wide treasury functions and financial reporting to external bodies.

 

  (b) To have the custody of all funds, securities, evidence of indebtedness and other valuable documents of the corporation and, at the chief financial officer’s discretion, to cause any or all thereof to be deposited for account of the corporation at such depositary as may be designated from time to time by the board of directors.

 

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  (c) To receive or cause to be received, and to give or cause to be given, receipts and acquittances for monies paid in for the account of the corporation.

 

  (d) To disburse, or cause to be disbursed, all funds of the corporation as may be directed by the board of directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements.

 

  (e) To render to the chief executive officer and to the board of directors, whenever they may require, accounts of all transactions and of the financial condition of the corporation.

 

  (f) Generally to do and perform all such duties as pertain to the office of chief financial officer and as may be required by the board of directors.

ARTICLE VI

INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES

AND OTHER AGENTS

6.1 Indemnification of Directors and Officers. The corporation shall, to the maximum extent and in the manner permitted by the General Corporation Law of Delaware, indemnify each of its directors and officers against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any proceeding, arising by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of the corporation; provided, however, that the corporation may modify the extent of such indemnification by individual contracts with its directors and executive officers and, provided, further, that the corporation shall not be required to indemnify any director or officer in connection with any proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless (i) such indemnification is expressly required to be made by law, (ii) the proceeding was authorized in advance by the board of directors of the corporation, (iii) such indemnification is provided by the corporation, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the corporation under the General Corporation Law of Delaware or (iv) such indemnification is required to be made pursuant to an individual contract. For purposes of this Section 6.1, a “director” or “officer” of the corporation includes any person (i) who is or was a director or officer of the corporation, (ii) who is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or (iii) who was a director or officer of a corporation which was a predecessor corporation of the corporation or of another enterprise at the request of such predecessor corporation.

6.2 Indemnification of Others. The corporation shall have the power, to the maximum extent and in the manner permitted by the General Corporation Law of Delaware, to indemnify each of its employees and agents (other than directors and officers) against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any proceeding, arising by reason of the fact that such person is or was an agent of the corporation. For purposes of this Section 6.2, an “employee” or “agent” of the corporation (other than a director or officer) includes any person (i) who is or was an employee or agent of the corporation, (ii) who is or was serving at the request of the corporation as an employee or agent of

 

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another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or (iii) who was an employee or agent of a corporation which was a predecessor corporation of the corporation or of another enterprise at the request of such predecessor corporation.

6.3 Insurance. The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

6.4 Expenses. The corporation shall advance to any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, prior to the final disposition of the proceeding, promptly following request therefor, all expenses incurred by any director or officer in connection with such proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay said amounts if it should be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Bylaw or otherwise; provided, however, that the corporation shall not be required to advance expenses to any director or officer in connection with any proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless the proceeding was authorized in advance by the board of directors of the corporation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise determined pursuant to Section 6.5, no advance shall be made by the corporation to an officer of the corporation (except by reason of the fact that such officer is or was a director of the corporation in which event this paragraph shall not apply) in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, if a determination is reasonably and promptly made (i) by the board of directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the proceeding, or (ii) if such quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, that the facts known to the decision-making party at the time such determination is made demonstrate clearly and convincingly that such person acted in bad faith or in a manner that such person did not believe to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.

6.5 Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights conferred on any person by this Bylaw shall not be exclusive of any other right which such person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding office. The corporation is specifically authorized to enter into individual contracts with any or all of its directors, officers, employees or agents respecting indemnification and advances, to the fullest extent not prohibited by the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

 

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6.6 Survival of Rights. The rights conferred on any person by this Bylaw shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or other agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

6.7 Amendments. Any repeal or modification of this Bylaw shall only be prospective and shall not affect the rights under this Bylaw in effect at the time of the alleged occurrence of any action or omission to act that is the cause of any proceeding against any agent of the corporation.

ARTICLE VII

RECORDS AND REPORTS

7.1 Maintenance and Inspection of Records. The corporation shall, either at its principal executive office or at such place or places as designated by the board of directors, keep a record of its stockholders listing their names and addresses and the number and class of shares held by each stockholder, a copy of these Bylaws as amended to date, accounting books and other records.

Any stockholder of record, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose the corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records and to make copies or extracts therefrom. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent is the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing that authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the corporation at its registered office in Delaware or at its principal place of business.

7.2 Inspection by Director. Any director shall have the right to examine the corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders and its other books and records for a purpose reasonably related to his or her position as a director. The Court of Chancery is hereby vested with the exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether a director is entitled to the inspection sought. The Court may summarily order the corporation to permit the director to inspect any and all books and records, the stock ledger, and the stock list and to make copies or extracts therefrom. The Court may, in its discretion, prescribe any limitations or conditions with reference to the inspection, or award such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.

7.3 Representation of Shares of Other Corporations. The chief executive officer, the chief financial officer or any other officer of this corporation authorized by the board of directors is authorized to vote, represent, and exercise on behalf of this corporation all rights incident to any and all shares of any other corporation or corporations standing in the name of this corporation. The authority herein granted may be exercised either by such person directly or by any other person authorized to do so by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by such person having the authority.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

GENERAL MATTERS

8.1 Record Date for Purposes Other than Notice and Voting. For purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any other lawful action, the board of directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than sixty (60) days before any such action. In that case, only stockholders of record at the close of business on the date so fixed are entitled to receive the dividend, distribution or allotment of rights, or to exercise such rights, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of any shares on the books of the corporation after the record date so fixed, except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, by these Bylaws, by agreement or by law.

If the board of directors does not so fix a record date, then the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the board adopts the applicable resolution or the sixtieth (60th) day before the date of that action, whichever is later.

8.2 Checks; Drafts; Evidences of Indebtedness. From time to time, the board of directors shall determine by resolution which person or persons may sign or endorse all checks, drafts, other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness that are issued in the name of or payable to the corporation, and only the persons so authorized shall sign or endorse those instruments.

8.3 Corporate Contracts and Instruments; How Executed. The board of directors, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may authorize any officer or officers, or agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation; such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized or ratified by the board of directors or within the agency power of an officer, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or for any amount.

8.4 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of this corporation shall end on the Friday nearest to May 31 and shall begin for the following fiscal year on the next day thereafter.

8.5 Stock Certificates. There shall be issued to each holder of fully paid shares of the capital stock of the corporation a certificate or certificates for such shares. Every holder of shares of the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of the corporation by, the chairman or vice chairman of the board of directors, or the chief executive officer or president or a vice president, and by the treasurer or an assistant treasurer, or the secretary or an assistant secretary of such corporation representing the number of shares registered in certificate form. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate has ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if he or she were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

 

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8.6 Special Designation on Certificates. If the corporation is authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, then the powers, the designations, the preferences, and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of the certificate that the corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock; provided, however, that, except as otherwise provided in Section 202 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware, in lieu of the foregoing requirements there may be set forth on the face or back of the certificate that the corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock a statement that the corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, the designations, the preferences, and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights.

8.7 Lost Certificates. The corporation may issue a new share certificate or new certificate for any other security in the place of any certificate theretofore issued by it, alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, and the corporation may require the owner of the lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or the owner’s legal representative to give the corporation a bond (or other adequate security) sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it (including any expense or liability) on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of any such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate. The board of directors may adopt such other provisions and restrictions with reference to lost certificates, not inconsistent with applicable law, as it shall in its discretion deem appropriate.

8.8 Construction; Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction, and definitions in the General Corporation Law of Delaware shall govern the construction of these Bylaws. Without limiting the generality of this provision, the singular number includes the plural, the plural number includes the singular, and the term “person” includes both a corporation and a natural person.

8.9 Provisions Additional to Provisions of Law. All restrictions, limitations, requirements and other provisions of these Bylaws shall be construed, insofar as possible, as supplemental and additional to all provisions of law applicable to the subject matter thereof and shall be fully complied with in addition to the said provisions of law unless such compliance shall be illegal.

8.10 Provisions Contrary to Provisions of Law. Any article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of these Bylaws which upon being construed in the manner provided in Section 8.9 hereof, shall be contrary to or inconsistent with any applicable provisions of law, shall not apply so long as said provisions of law shall remain in effect, but such result shall not affect the validity or applicability of any other portions of these Bylaws, it being hereby declared that these Bylaws would have been adopted and each article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more articles, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses or phrases is or are illegal.

 

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8.11 Notices. Any reference in these Bylaws to the time a notice is given or sent means, unless otherwise expressly provided, the time a written notice by mail is deposited in the United States mails, postage prepaid; or the time any other written notice is personally delivered to the recipient or is delivered to a common carrier for transmission, or actually transmitted by the person giving the notice by electronic means, to the recipient; or the time any oral notice is communicated, in person or by telephone or wireless, to the recipient or to a person at the office of the recipient who the person giving the notice has reason to believe will promptly communicate it to the recipient.

ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENTS

Subject to Section 6.7 hereof, the original or other bylaws of the corporation may be adopted, amended or repealed (1) at any annual or special meeting of stockholders, by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, provided, however, that any proposed alteration or repeal of, or the adoption of any By-Law inconsistent with, Section 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 or 2.11 of Article II of the By-Laws or with Section 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 or 3.5 of Article III of the By-Laws or this sentence, by the stockholders shall require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% of the voting power of all Voting Stock then outstanding, voting together as a single class; and, provided, further, however, that in the case of any such stockholder action at a special meeting of stockholders, notice of the proposed alteration, repeal or adoption of the new By-Law or By-Laws must be contained in the notice of such special meeting, or (2) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors. The fact that the power to amend these By-Laws has been so conferred upon the directors shall not divest the stockholders of the power, nor limit their power to adopt, amend or repeal bylaws.

Whenever an amendment or new bylaw is adopted, it shall be copied in the book of bylaws with the original bylaws, in the appropriate place. If any bylaw is repealed, the fact of repeal with the date of the meeting at which the repeal was enacted or the filing of the operative written consent(s) shall be stated in said book.

 

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EX-10.13 3 dex1013.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED 2001 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors.

Exhibit 10.13

PALM, INC.

2001 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS

(As Amended and Restated Effective as of October 5, 2006)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

            Page
SECTION 1 EFFECTIVE DATE AND PURPOSE    1
        1.1      Effective Date    1
        1.2      Purpose of the Plan.    1
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS    1
        2.1      “1934 Act”    1
        2.2      “Board”    1
        2.3      “Change of Control”    1
        2.4      “Committee”    2
        2.5      “Company”    2
        2.6      “Director”    2
        2.7      “Disability”    2
        2.8      “Exercise Price”    2
        2.9      “Fair Market Value”    2
        2.10      “Grant Date”    2
        2.11      “Non-Employee Director”    2
        2.12      “Option”    2
        2.13      “Option Agreement”    2
        2.14      “Participant”    2
        2.15      “Plan”    2
        2.16      “Shares”    2
        2.17      “Subsidiary”    3
        2.18      “Termination of Service”    3
SECTION 3 ADMINISTRATION    3
        3.1      The Committee    3
        3.2      Authority of the Committee    3
        3.3      Decisions Binding    3
SECTION 4 SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN    3
        4.1      Number of Shares    3
        4.2      Lapsed Options    3
        4.3      Adjustments in Options and Authorized Shares    3

SECTION 5 STOCK OPTIONS

   4
        5.1      Granting of Options    4
        5.2      Terms of Options    6
        5.3      Exercise    6
        5.4      Options are not Incentive Stock Options    7
SECTION 6 MISCELLANEOUS    7
        6.1      No Effect on Service    7
        6.2      Indemnification    7

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

(continued)

 

            Page
        6.3      Successors    7
        6.4      Beneficiary Designations    7
        6.5      Nontransferability of Options    8
        6.6      No Rights as Stockholder    8
        6.7      Withholding Requirements    8
SECTION 7 AMENDMENT, TERMINATION, AND DURATION    8
        7.1      Amendment or Termination    8
        7.2      Duration of the Plan    8

SECTION 8 LEGAL CONSTRUCTION

   8
        8.1      Gender and Number    8
        8.2      Severability    8
        8.3      Requirements of Law    9
        8.4      Compliance with Rule 16b-3    9
        8.5      Governing Law    9
        8.6      Captions    9

 

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PALM, INC.

2001 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS

(As Amended and Restated Effective as of October 5, 2006)

PALM, INC., having adopted the Palm, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Plan”) effective as of October 11, 2001, amended and restated the Plan in its entirety effective as of October 15, 2002 and amended and restated the Plan in its entirety effective as of October 28, 2003, hereby further amends and restates the Plan in its entirety effective as of October 5, 2006, as follows:

SECTION 1

EFFECTIVE DATE AND PURPOSE

1.1 Effective Date. The Plan originally became effective as of October 11, 2001. This amended and restated Plan is effective as of October 5, 2006.

1.2 Purpose of the Plan. The Plan is intended to closely align the interests of the Non-Employee Directors with the interests of the Company’s stockholders. This is achieved by making a significant portion of Non-Employee Director compensation directly related to the total return performance of the Shares. The Plan also is intended to encourage Share ownership on the part of Non-Employee Directors.

SECTION 2

DEFINITIONS

The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context:

2.1 “1934 Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Reference to a specific section of the 1934 Act or regulation thereunder shall include such section or regulation, any valid regulation promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.

2.2 “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

2.3 “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(a) Any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the 1934 Act) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities; or

(b) The consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all the Company’s assets; or

(c) The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting


securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining out-standing or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or its parent) at least fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity or its parent outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or

(d) A change in the composition of the Board occurring within a two-year period, as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either (1) are directors of the Company as of the effective date of the Plan, or (2) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of those directors whose election or nomination was not in connection with any transaction described in subsections (a), (b), or (c) above, or in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company.

2.4 “Committee” means the committee appointed pursuant to Section 3.1 to administer the Plan.

2.5 “Company” means Palm, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.

2.6 “Director” means an individual who is a member of the Board.

2.7 “Disability” means a permanent and total disability, as determined by the Committee (in its discretion) in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Committee from time to time.

2.8 “Exercise Price” means the price at which a Share may be purchased by a Participant pursuant to the exercise of an Option.

2.9 “Fair Market Value” means the closing per share selling price for the Shares, as quoted on the Nasdaq National Market for the date in question.

2.10 “Grant Date” means, with respect to a particular Option, the date on which the Option was granted.

2.11 “Non-Employee Director” means a Director who is an employee of neither the Company nor of any Subsidiary.

2.12 “Option” means an option to purchase Shares granted pursuant to Section 5.

2.13 “Option Agreement” means the written agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to each Option granted under the Plan.

2.14 “Participant” means a Non-Employee Director who has an outstanding Option.

2.15 “Plan” means the Palm, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as set forth in this instrument and as hereafter amended from time to time.

2.16 “Shares” means the shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value.

 

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2.17 “Subsidiary” means any corporation in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain then owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.

2.18 “Termination of Service” means a cessation of the Participant’s service on the Board for any reason.

SECTION 3

ADMINISTRATION

3.1 The Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall consist of one or more Directors who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Board. Until otherwise determined by the Board, the Compensation Committee of the Board shall serve as the Committee.

3.2 Authority of the Committee. It shall be the duty of the Committee to administer the Plan in accordance with the Plan’s provisions. The Committee shall have all powers and discretion necessary or appropriate to administer the Plan and to control its operation, including, but not limited to, the power to (a) interpret the Plan and the Options, (b) adopt rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith, (c) interpret, amend or revoke any such rules, and (d) adopt such procedures and subplans as are necessary or appropriate to permit participation in the Plan by Non-Employee Directors who are foreign nationals or employed outside of the United States.

3.3 Decisions Binding. All determinations and decisions made by the Committee shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all persons, and shall be given the maximum deference permitted by law.

SECTION 4

SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN

4.1 Number of Shares. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 4.3, the total number of Shares available for grant under the Plan shall not exceed 1,900,000. Shares issued under the Plan may be either authorized but unissued Shares or treasury Shares.

The total number of Shares available for grant under the Plan shall be appropriately increased from time to time for any increase in the number of issued Shares resulting from any adjustment pursuant to Section 4.3.1 in connection with the transaction in which the Company’s interest in its PalmSource, Inc. subsidiary is distributed to the Company’s stockholders.

4.2 Lapsed Options. If an Option terminates or expires for any reason, any Shares subject to such Option again shall be available to be the subject of an Option.

4.3 Adjustments in Options and Authorized Shares.

4.3.1 Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the shareholders of the Company, the number and class of Shares which may be delivered under the Plan, and the

 

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number, class, and Exercise Price of Shares subject to outstanding Options and future grants, shall be proportionately adjusted by the Committee for any increase or decrease in the number of issued Shares resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, spin-off combination or reclassification of the Shares, or any other increase or decrease in the number of issued Shares effected without receipt of consideration by the Company; provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not be deemed to have been “effected without receipt of consideration.” Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of Shares subject to an Option.

4.3.2 Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, to the extent that an Option has not been previously exercised, it shall terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.

4.3.3 Merger or Asset Sale. In the event of a merger of the Company with or into another corporation or the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, outstanding Options may be assumed or equivalent options may be substituted by the successor corporation or a parent or subsidiary thereof (the “Successor Corporation”). If the Successor Corporation does not assume an outstanding Option or substitute for it an equivalent option, the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable, including as to Shares for which it would not otherwise be exercisable. In such event the Committee shall notify the Participant that the Option shall be fully exercisable for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of such notice, and upon the expiration of such period the Option shall terminate. For this purpose, an Option shall be considered assumed if, following the merger or sale of assets, the Option confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share covered by the Option immediately prior to the merger or sale of assets, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or sale of assets by holders of Shares for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares). If such consideration received in the merger or sale of assets is not solely common stock of the Successor Corporation, the Committee may, with the consent of the Successor Corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of the Option, for each Share subject to the Option, to be solely common stock of the Successor Corporation equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Shares in the merger or sale of assets.

SECTION 5

STOCK OPTIONS

5.1 Granting of Options.

5.1.1 Initial Grants. Each individual who first becomes a Non-Employee Director on or after the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders automatically shall receive an Option on the date that he or she first is appointed or elected as a Non-Employee Director. The number of Shares covered by each Option described in this Section 5.1.1 shall equal 24,000.

5.1.2 Ongoing Grants for Service on the Board. Each Non-Employee Director automatically shall receive an Option on the date of each Annual Meeting of the Company’s

 

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stockholders that occurs on or after the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders, provided that the individual will receive such Option only if he or she both (a) is a Non-Employee Director on that date, and (b) has served as a Non-Employee Director for at least the six (6) months immediately preceding that date. The number of Shares covered by each Option described in this Section 5.1.2 shall equal 12,000.

5.1.3 Grants for Service as a Committee Chair. Each Non-Employee Director who first becomes the Chairman of a standing committee of the Board (a “Committee Chair”) on or after the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders automatically shall receive an Option on the date that he or she first is appointed as a Committee Chair. Each Non-Employee Director who either has (a) received an Option pursuant to the foregoing sentence, or (b) received an Option pursuant to this Section 5.1.3 as in effect before the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders also automatically shall receive an Option on the date of each subsequent Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders, provided that the individual will receive such Option only if he or she both (i) is a Committee Chair on that date, and (ii) has served in such position for at least the six (6) months immediately preceding that date. A Non-Employee Director shall be entitled to more than one Option pursuant to this Section 5.1.3 to the extent that on any Grant Date, he or she is the Chairman of more than one standing committee of the Board. The number of Shares covered by each Option described in this Section 5.1.3 shall equal 5,000. Each Option granted pursuant to this Section 5.1.3 shall be in addition to any other Option(s) to which the Non-Employee Director may be entitled under any other subsection of Section 5.1.

5.1.4 Grants for Service as a Committee Member. Each Non-Employee Director who first becomes a member of a standing committee of the Board (a “Committee Member”) on or after the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders automatically shall receive an Option on the date that he or she first is appointed as a Committee Member. Each Non-Employee Director who either has (a) received an Option pursuant to the foregoing sentence, or (b) received an Option pursuant to this Section 5.1.4 as in effect before the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders also automatically shall receive an Option on the date of each subsequent Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders, provided that the individual will receive such Option only if he or she both (i) is a Committee Member on that date, and (ii) has served in such position for at least the six (6) months immediately preceding that date. A Non-Employee Director shall be entitled to more than one Option pursuant to this Section 5.1.4 to the extent that on any Grant Date, he or she has qualifying membership on more than one standing committee of the Board. The number of Shares covered by each Option described in this Section 5.1.4 shall equal 4,000. Each Option granted pursuant to this Section 5.1.4 shall be in addition to any other Option(s) to which the Non-Employee Director may be entitled under any other subsection of Section 5.1, except that a Non-Employee Director shall not receive an Option under this Section 5.1.4 for service on any committee with respect to which he or she is entitled to receive an Option under Section 5.1.3.

5.1.5 Grants for Service as Chairman of the Board. Each Non-Employee Director who is the Chairman of the Board on the date of an Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders that occurs on or after the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Company’s stockholders automatically shall receive an Option to purchase 8,000 Shares on that date. Each Option granted pursuant to this Section 5.1.5 shall be in addition to any other Option(s) to which the Non-Employee Director may be entitled under any other subsection of Section 5.1.

 

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5.2 Terms of Options.

5.2.1 Option Agreement. Each Option shall be evidenced by a written Option Agreement (satisfactory to the Committee) which shall be executed by the Participant and the Company.

5.2.2 Exercise Price. The Exercise Price for the Shares subject to each Option shall be 100% of the Fair Market Value of such Shares on the Grant Date.

5.2.3 Exercisability.

(a) Each Option shall become exercisable in three (3) equal annual installments, commencing on the first anniversary of the applicable Grant Date, except as follows. If a Change of Control occurs while the Non-Employee Director is such and the Non-Employee Director will cease to be such as an immediate and direct consequence of the Change of Control, the Option (if not yet expired) shall become fully exercisable on the date of the Change of Control. Notwithstanding the preceding, once a Participant ceases to be a Director, his or her Options which are not then exercisable shall never become exercisable and shall be immediately forfeited, except to the limited extent provided in Section 5.2.3(b).

(b) Upon a Non-Employee Director’s death, all unvested and unexpired Options held by such person shall immediately become exercisable.

5.2.4 Expiration of Options. Each Option shall terminate upon the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The expiration of ten (10) years from the Grant Date for Options granted prior to October 5, 2006 or the expiration of seven (7) years from the Grant Date for Options granted on or after October 5, 2006;

(b) The expiration of three (3) months from the date of the Participant’s Termination of Service prior to age 65 for any reason other than the Participant’s death or Disability;

(c) The expiration of one (1) year from the date of the Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Disability, or

(d) The expiration of one (1) year from the date of the Participant’s Termination of Service at or after age 65 for any reason other than the Participant’s death or Disability.

5.2.5 Death of Director. Notwithstanding Section 5.2.4, if a Director dies prior to the expiration of his or her Option(s) in accordance with Section 5.2.4, his or her Option(s) which are exercisable on the date of his or her death shall terminate one (1) year after the date of death.

5.3 Exercise. Options shall be exercised by the Participant’s delivery of a notice of exercise in such form and manner as the Company (or its designee) may designate from time to time. In all events, the notice shall set forth the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is to be exercised, and be accompanied by full payment for the Shares. Upon the exercise of any Option, the Exercise Price shall be payable to the Company in full in cash or its equivalent. The Committee, in

 

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its sole discretion, also may permit exercise by (a) tendering previously acquired Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value at the time of exercise equal to the total Exercise Price, or (b) any other means which the Committee, in its sole discretion, determines to both provide legal consideration for the Shares, and to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan. As soon as practicable after receipt of a written notification of exercise and full payment for the Shares purchased, the Company shall deliver to the Participant (or the Participant’s designated broker), Share certificates (which may be in book-entry form) representing such Shares.

5.4 Options are not Incentive Stock Options. Options are not intended to be incentive stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

SECTION 6

MISCELLANEOUS

6.1 No Effect on Service. Nothing in the Plan shall (a) create any obligation on the part of the Board to nominate any Participant for reelection by the Company’s stockholders, or (b) interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company to terminate any Participant’s service.

6.2 Indemnification. Each person who is or shall have been a member of the Committee, or of the Board, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company against and from (a) any loss, cost, liability, or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding to which he or she may be a party or in which he or she may be involved by reason of any action taken or failure to act under the Plan or any Option Agreement, and (b) from any and all amounts paid by him or her in settlement thereof, with the Company’s approval, or paid by him or her in satisfaction of any judgment in any such claim, action, suit, or proceeding against him or her, provided he or she shall give the Company an opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same before he or she undertakes to handle and defend it on his or her own behalf. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of indemnification to which such persons may be entitled under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, by contract, as a matter of law, or otherwise, or under any power that the Company may have to indemnify them or hold them harmless.

6.3 Successors. All obligations of the Company under the Plan shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company.

6.4 Beneficiary Designations. If permitted by the Committee, a Participant may name a beneficiary or beneficiaries to whom any vested but unpaid Option shall be paid in the event of the Participant’s death. Each such designation shall revoke all prior designations by the Participant and shall be effective only if given in a form and manner acceptable to the Committee. In the absence of any such designation, any vested benefits remaining unpaid at the Participant’s death shall be paid to the Participant’s estate and, subject to the terms of the Plan and of the applicable Option Agreement, any unexercised vested Option may be exercised by the administrator or executor of the Participant’s estate.

 

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6.5 Nontransferability of Options. No Option granted under the Plan may be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated, other than by will, by the laws of descent and distribution, or to the limited extent provided in Section 6.4. All rights with respect to an Option granted to a Participant shall be available during his or her lifetime only to the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant may, if permitted by the Committee and in a manner specified by the Committee, transfer an Option by bona fide gift and not for any consideration, to a member of the Participant’s immediate family or to a trust or other entity for the exclusive benefit of the Participant and/or a member or members of the Participant’s immediate family.

6.6 No Rights as Stockholder. No Participant (nor any beneficiary) shall have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the Company with respect to any Shares issuable pursuant to an Option (or exercise thereof), unless and until certificates representing such Shares shall have been issued, recorded on the records of the Company or its transfer agents or registrars, and delivered to the Participant or beneficiary.

6.7 Withholding Requirements. Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an Option (or exercise thereof), the Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy the minimum Federal, state, and local taxes required to be withheld with respect to such Option (or exercise thereof).

SECTION 7

AMENDMENT, TERMINATION, AND DURATION

7.1 Amendment or Termination. The Board, in its sole discretion, may amend or terminate the Plan, or any part thereof, at any time and for any reason. The amendment, suspension, or termination of the Plan shall not, without the consent of the Participant, alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Option theretofore granted to such Participant.

7.2 Duration of the Plan. This amended and restated Plan is effective as of October 5, 2006 and, subject to Section 7.1 (regarding the Board’s right to amend or terminate the Plan), shall remain in effect thereafter.

SECTION 8

LEGAL CONSTRUCTION

8.1 Gender and Number. Except where otherwise indicated by the context, any masculine term used herein also shall include the feminine; the plural shall include the singular and the singular shall include the plural.

8.2 Severability. In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

 

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8.3 Requirements of Law. The granting of Options and the issuance of Shares under the Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

8.4 Compliance with Rule 16b-3. For the purpose of ensuring that transactions under the Plan do not subject Participants to liability under Section 16(b) of the 1934 Act, all transactions under the Plan are intended to comply with all applicable conditions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the 1934 Act, and any future regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such regulation. To the extent any provision of the Plan, Option Agreement or action by the Committee or a Participant fails to so comply, it shall be deemed null and void, to the extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Committee.

8.5 Governing Law. The Plan and all Option Agreements shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of California or otherwise) which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California.

8.6 Captions. Captions provided herein are for convenience only, and shall not serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of the Plan.

 

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EX-31.1 4 dex311.htm RULE 13A-14(A)15D-14(A) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Rule 13a-14(a)15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.1

Certifications

I, Edward T. Colligan, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Palm, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: October 5, 2006     By:  

/s/ EDWARD T. COLLIGAN

    Name:   Edward T. Colligan
    Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 5 dex312.htm RULE 13A-14(A)15D-14(A) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Rule 13a-14(a)15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 31.2

Certifications

I, Andrew J. Brown, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Palm, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: October 5, 2006     By:  

/s/ ANDREW J. BROWN

    Name:   Andrew J. Brown
    Title:  

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1 6 dex321.htm SECTION 1350 CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATION Section 1350 CEO and CFO Certification

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Edward T. Colligan, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Palm, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 1, 2006 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Palm, Inc.

 

By:  

/s/ EDWARD T. COLLIGAN

Name:   Edward T. Colligan
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer

I, Andrew J. Brown, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Palm, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 1, 2006 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Palm, Inc.

 

By:  

/s/ ANDREW J. BROWN

Name:   Andrew J. Brown
Title:  

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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