-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, LKjkpX2pJ/WA11gftIcOQT1x6KEfAAkDXs/xzWAVJ9EcuyUcGh9G5PxL4qOzs3xY YrU6K5LX/zMt3rXbH8pkJQ== 0000912057-96-023874.txt : 19961029 0000912057-96-023874.hdr.sgml : 19961029 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-96-023874 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19961028 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19961028 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: APPLE COMPUTER INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000320193 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS [3571] IRS NUMBER: 942404110 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-10030 FILM NUMBER: 96648703 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 INFINITE LOOP CITY: CUPERTINO STATE: CA ZIP: 95014 BUSINESS PHONE: 4089961010 8-K 1 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: October 28, 1996 APPLE COMPUTER, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) CALIFORNIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-10030 94-2404110 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 1 INFINITE LOOP, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA 95014 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (408) 996-1010 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) The Index to Exhibits appears on page 4. Page 1 of 7 INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4, 6 AND 8 NOT APPLICABLE. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On October 16, 1996, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its quarterly results for its fourth quarter ended September 27, 1996. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESSES ACQUIRED. NOT APPLICABLE. (b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION. NOT APPLICABLE. (c) EXHIBITS. 99.1 Press release dated October 16, 1996 announcing quarterly results for its fourth quarter ended September 27, 1996. Page 2 of 7 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 hereunto duly authorized. APPLE COMPUTER, INC. DATE: October 28, 1996 By: /s/ SUSAN L. THORNER ------------------------------------ Name: Susan L. Thorner Title: Director, Corporate Law and Assistant Secretary Page 3 of 7 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Description Page - ------- ------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 99.1 Press release dated October 16, 1996 announcing Apple Computer, 5 Inc.'s quarterly results for its fourth quarter ended September 27, 1996. Page 4 of 7 EX-99.1 2 EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APPLE COMPUTER ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY RESULTS COMPANY POSTS $25 MILLION PROFIT; REVENUES, MARGINS, AND CASH FLOW REFLECT CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT CUPERTINO, California--Oct. 16, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended Sept. 27, 1996. For the quarter, Apple's revenues were $2.321 billion, a decrease of $682 million from the fourth quarter a year ago, but a sequential increase of $142 million from the quarter ended June 30, 1996. Unit shipments for the quarter were approximately 932,000, a decline of 26 percent from the year ago quarter but a sequential increase of 11 percent from the June 1996 quarter. International revenues represented 47 percent of the quarterly total. Net income for the quarter was $25 million, or $.20 per share, compared with $60 million, or $.48 a share, in the same quarter a year ago. The Company's operating income for the quarter was $34 million, a sequential improvement of $150 million from its $116 million operating loss in the June 1996 quarter. Included in the fourth quarter's operating results was an adjustment of prior period restructuring charges which reduced pre-tax operating expenses by $28 million. Without this adjustment, net earnings would have been approximately $8 million, or $.06 per share. The Company experienced continued sequential growth in gross margins and reductions in operating expenses. Gross margins were 22 percent, compared to 18.5 percent in the June quarter, while operating expenses before the restructuring adjustment declined to $505 million from $519 million in the June quarter. "We continue to make progress in strengthening Apple's financial condition, as our $410 million in positive cash flow from operations during the quarter suggests," said Apple Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Fred D. Anderson. "We've reduced inventories by nearly $400 million since June and completed the quarter with over $1.7 billion in cash and short-term investments. Gross margins increased due to several factors, including declining component costs, improved manufacturing efficiencies, and sales of previously reserved inventory. We achieved further sequential reductions in operating expenses, primarily in general and administrative functions." "By increasing revenues sequentially and fortifying Apple's financial position in each of the last two quarters, we have achieved two very critical goals of Apple's transformation," said Apple Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio. Page 5 of 7 "We remain confident about reaching sustainable profitability by the end of Q2'97. As we move forward, our challenges will be to extend our competitive leadership in key markets and to reclaim the mantle of industry pioneer and innovator. "The question before us is not 'Will Apple survive?'," said Dr. Amelio,"but rather, 'How will Apple establish leadership in the emerging digital era of the Internet and multimedia?' We plan to do so with strong management, a relentless dedication to quality, and a passionate commitment to our role as industry innovator." For the Company's fiscal year ended Sept. 27, 1996, revenues were $9.833 billion, an 11 percent decrease from the prior year. The net loss for the year was $816 million, or a loss of $6.59 per share, compared with net income of $424 million or $3.45 per share in fiscal 1995. The largest contributors to the fiscal 1996 loss during the year were after-tax inventory writedowns of $388 million in the second quarter, net restructuring charges of $113 million during the year, and after-tax warranty and related expenses that were approximately $126 million greater than historical rates would suggest. For the year, international revenues accounted for 52 percent of Apple's net sales, compared to 48 percent in fiscal 1995. Except for the historical information contained herein, the statements regarding establishing competitive leadership, effecting innovation, addressing quality issues, introducing new products, continuing focus on certain industry growth areas, and the timing of execution of the Company's business plans are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the effect competitive factors and the Company's reaction to them may have on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; the consequences competitive factors and buying decisions may have on current inventory valuations; the ability of the Company to make timely delivery of successful technological innovations to the marketplace; the ability of the Company to successfully resolve its quality issues; the effect of any future losses on the Company's needs for liquidity; the effect of the announced business restructuring on the future performance of the Company, especially the performance of the Company's employees; and the need for any future restructuring, and the effect that it might have on the performance of the Company. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included in the Company's Form 10-Q for the third fiscal quarter and will also be included in the Company's Form 10-K for the 1996 fiscal year, to be filed with the SEC. Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses, and markets products, technologies, and services for the business, education, consumer, scientific, engineering, and government markets in over 140 countries. 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