10-Q 1 a76913e10-q.htm FORM 10-Q QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 Form 10-Q for Viasat, Inc.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
     
[X]
  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001.
     
or
 
 
[   ]   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from             to            

Commission File Number ( 0-21767 )

ViaSat, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
 
33-0174996
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California 92009
(760) 476-2200

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices)

     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 [   ]

     The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, $.0001 par value, as of November 9, 2001 was 22,625,067.

 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
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INDEX
             
            Page
           
Part I.   Financial Information    
 
    Item 1.   Financial Statements    
 
        Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2001 and September 30, 2001   3
 
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001   4
 
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001   5
 
        Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended September 30, 2001   6
 
        Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   7
 
    Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   14
 
    Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   19
 
 
 
Part II. Other Information    
 
    Item 2.   Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds   20
 
    Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   20
 
    Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   20
 
        Signatures   21

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                       
          March 31,   September 30,
          2001   2001
         
 
                  (Unaudited)
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 17,721,000     $ 12,785,000  
 
Short term investments
          153,000  
 
Accounts receivable
    64,105,000       68,362,000  
 
Inventory
    22,916,000       31,548,000  
 
Deferred income taxes
    1,792,000       1,731,000  
 
Other current assets
    13,416,000       5,770,000  
 
   
     
 
   
Total current assets
    119,950,000       120,349,000  
Intangible assets, net
    25,744,000       37,522,000  
Property and equipment, net
    19,888,000       27,394,000  
Other assets
    3,796,000       7,478,000  
 
   
     
 
     
Total assets
  $ 169,378,000     $ 192,743,000  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
 
Accounts payable
  $ 20,310,000     $ 18,116,000  
 
Accrued liabilities
    14,970,000       20,116,000  
 
Line of Credit
          5,518,000  
 
Current portion of notes payable
    336,000        
 
   
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    35,616,000       43,750,000  
Other liabilities
    604,000       1,477,000  
 
   
     
 
   
Total liabilities
    36,220,000       45,227,000  
 
   
     
 
Contingencies (Note 7 and Note 10)
               
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary
    351,000       403,000  
 
   
     
 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
 
Common stock
    2,000       2,000  
 
Paid in capital
    96,154,000       107,020,000  
 
Retained earnings
    37,328,000       40,479,000  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (677,000 )     (388,000 )
 
   
     
 
   
Total stockholders’ equity
    132,807,000       147,113,000  
 
   
     
 
     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 169,378,000     $ 192,743,000  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
        September 30,   September 30,
       
 
        2000   2001   2000   2001
       
 
 
 
Revenues
  $ 39,730,000     $ 49,524,000     $ 76,356,000     $ 98,358,000  
Cost of revenues
    27,366,000       33,978,000       51,345,000       67,920,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Gross profit
    12,364,000       15,546,000       25,011,000       30,438,000  
Operating expenses:
                               
 
Selling, general and administrative
    6,626,000       8,370,000       12,390,000       16,365,000  
 
Independent research and development
    1,712,000       1,831,000       3,366,000       3,111,000  
 
Acquired in-process research and development
          2,500,000       2,193,000       2,500,000  
 
Amortization of intangible assets
    825,000       1,553,000       1,375,000       2,587,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income from operations
    3,201,000       1,292,000       5,687,000       5,875,000  
Other income (expense):
                               
   
Interest income
    519,000       188,000       1,026,000       406,000  
   
Interest expense
    (33,000 )     (92,000 )     (65,000 )     (97,000 )
   
Minority interest
    2,000       (13,000 )     2,000       (90,000 )
   
Equity in loss of joint venture
          (716,000 )           (1,440,000 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income before income taxes
    3,689,000       659,000       6,650,000       4,654,000  
Provision for income taxes
    1,255,000       212,000       2,261,000       1,503,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net income
  $ 2,434,000     $ 447,000     $ 4,389,000     $ 3,151,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic net income per share
  $ .11     $ .02     $ .21     $ .14  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted net income per share
  $ .11     $ .02     $ .19     $ .14  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Shares used in basic net income per share computation
    21,796,911       22,475,866       21,336,337       22,253,529  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Shares used in diluted net income per share computation
    23,006,414       23,427,209       22,528,190       23,188,651  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

                       
          Six Months Ended
          September 30,
         
          2000   2001
         
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
 
Net income
  $ 4,389,000     $ 3,151,000  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
               
   
Depreciation and amortization
    3,886,000       5,850,000  
   
Acquired in-process research and development
    2,193,000       2,500,000  
   
Deferred taxes
    (1,076,000 )     (354,000 )
   
Equity in loss of joint venture
          1,440,000  
   
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary
    301,000       52,000  
   
Non-cash compensation
    134,000        
 
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
               
   
Accounts receivable
    (21,980,000 )     (880,000 )
   
Inventory
    (5,587,000 )     (6,436,000 )
   
Other assets
    (1,226,000 )     4,433,000  
   
Accounts payable
    921,000       (2,390,000 )
   
Accrued liabilities
    5,530,000       3,236,000  
   
Other liabilities
    11,000       936,000  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (12,504,000 )     11,538,000  
 
   
     
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
Acquisition of a business
    (59,411,000 )     (11,424,000 )
 
Investment in joint venture
          (1,440,000 )
 
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
    121,000        
 
Purchases of short-term investments
          (153,000 )
 
Purchases of property and equipment
    (924,000 )     (9,409,000 )
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in investing activities
    (60,214,000 )     (22,426,000 )
 
   
     
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Repayment of notes payable
    (517,000 )     (336,000 )
 
Proceeds from line of credit
          5,518,000  
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
    74,158,000       866,000  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash provided by financing activities
    73,641,000       6,048,000  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
          (96,000 )
 
   
     
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    923,000       (4,936,000 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    19,520,000       17,721,000  
 
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 20,443,000     $ 12,785,000  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                                           
      Common Stock                                  
     
                Accumulated Other                
      Number of           Paid in   Retained   Comprehensive           Comprehensive
      Shares   Amount   Capital   Earnings   Income (Loss)   Total   Income (Loss)
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2001
    22,007,650     $ 2,000     $ 96,154,000     $ 37,328,000     $ (677,000 )   $ 132,807,000          
 
Exercise of stock options
    85,062               268,000                       268,000          
 
Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    53,605               598,000                       598,000          
 
Purchase of Comsat Laboratories
    478,217               10,000,000                       10,000,000          
 
Net income
                            3,151,000               3,151,000     $ 3,151,000  
 
Foreign currency translation
                                    289,000       289,000       289,000  
 
                                                   
 
 
Comprehensive income
                                                  $ 3,440,000  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance at September 30, 2001
    22,624,534     $ 2,000     $ 107,020,000     $ 40,479,000     $ (388,000 )   $ 147,113,000          
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
         

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 — Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2001, the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, and the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the six months ended September 30, 2001 have been prepared by the management of ViaSat, Inc., and have not been audited. These financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2001 included in our 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year.

Our consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of TrellisWare Technologies, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of ViaSat. All significant intercompany amounts have been eliminated.

In general, the functional currency of a foreign operation is deemed to be the local country’s currency. Consequently, assets and liabilities of operations outside the United States are generally translated into United States dollars, and the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of stockholders’ equity.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates have been prepared on the basis of the most current and best available information, and actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 2 — Revenue Recognition

The majority of our revenues are derived from services performed under a variety of contracts including cost-plus-fixed fee, fixed-price, and time and materials type contracts. Generally, revenues are recognized as contracts are performed using the percentage of completion method, measured primarily by costs incurred to date compared with total estimated costs at completion or based on the number of units delivered. We provide for anticipated losses on contracts by a charge to income during the period in which they are first identified.

Contract costs with the U. S. Government and its prime contractors, including indirect costs, are subject to audit and negotiations with Government representatives. These audits have been completed and agreed upon through fiscal year 1997. Contract revenues and accounts receivable are stated at amounts which are expected to be realized upon final settlement.

NOTE 3 — Shelf Registration Statement

In September 2001, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the future sale of up to $75 million of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, and warrants. Following the effective date of the shelf registration, the securities may be offered from time to time, separately or together, directly by us or through underwriters at amounts, prices, interest rates and other terms to be determined at the time of the offering. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities under the shelf registration statement for general corporate

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(UNAUDITED)

purposes, including acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital and the repayment or refinancing of our debt. The registration statement has not yet become effective.

NOTE 4 — Acquisition of Comsat Laboratories

On July 27, 2001, we acquired 100% of the assets of Comsat Laboratories from Comsat Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications company, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $21.4 million (including acquisition costs and estimated post-closing adjustments). The purchase price consisted of approximately $11.4 million in cash, plus 478,217 shares of our common stock valued at approximately $10.0 million based on the average market price of our common stock. In addition, warrants to purchase up to 60,000 shares of our common stock may be issued as part of the purchase price contingent upon certain revenue and development award targets being achieved by Comsat Laboratories within a two-year period from the date of the acquisition. The value of the warrants will be measured once their contingency is resolved. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary based on the completion of third-party valuations and the resolution of the contingency noted above.

Comsat Laboratories specializes in broadband satellite network terminals designed to extend the reach and functionality of networks using a variety of flexible, multi-protocol products. The terminals support high-speed voice, video, data, multimedia and Internet connections under the LINKWAY™ and LinkStar™ brand names. We expect the acquisition to augment our position in core satellite networks and communications systems business.

The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of consolidated results of operations for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2001 as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2002, with pro forma adjustments to give effect to amortization of intangibles and certain other adjustments, together with related income tax effect. These pro forma results include $2.5 million of in-process research and development costs that are considered nonrecurring. The assets purchased from Comsat Corporation did not comprise a division or business unit of Comsat Corporation until October 2000. Therefore, accounting records are not available to prepare pro forma consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2001. These pro forma amounts do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented, or that may be obtained in the future.

                   
      For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended
      September 30, 2001   September 30, 2001
     
 
Revenues
  $ 49,936,000     $ 102,584,000  
Net income
  $ (304,000 )   $ 1,231,000  
Earnings per share Basic
  $ (.01 )   $ .05  
 
Diluted
  $ (.01 )   $ .05  
Weighted average number of shares Basic
    22,612,499       22,561,888  
 
Diluted
    23,563,842       23,497,010  

NOTE 5 — Earnings Per Share

Common stock equivalents of 1,209,503 and 951,343 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively, and 1,191,853 and 935,122 for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 respectively, were used to calculate diluted earnings per share. Antidilutive shares excluded from the calculation were 339,809 and 2,083,022 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Antidilutive shares excluded from the calculation were 319,570 and 2,006,749 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Common stock equivalents are primarily comprised of options granted under our stock option plan.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 6 — Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions

                   
      March 31, 2001   September 30, 2001
     
 
              (Unaudited)
Accounts receivable:
               
 
Billed
  $ 45,099,000     $ 34,830,000  
 
Unbilled
    19,322,000       33,970,000  
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (316,000 )     (438,000 )
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 64,105,000     $ 68,362,000  
 
   
     
 
Inventory:
               
 
Raw materials
  $ 11,657,000     $ 15,160,000  
 
Work in process
    7,770,000       10,308,000  
 
Finished goods
    3,489,000       6,080,000  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 22,916,000     $ 31,548,000  
 
   
     
 
Intangible assets:
               
 
Technology
  $ 9,845,000     $ 13,695,000  
 
Contracts and relationships
    9,686,000       9,686,000  
 
Acquired work force
    5,477,000       5,477,000  
 
Non-compete agreement
          5,350,000  
 
Other intangible assets
          3,800,000  
 
Goodwill
    4,525,000       5,890,000  
 
   
     
 
 
    29,533,000       43,898,000  
 
Accumulated amortization
    (3,789,000 )     (6,376,000 )
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 25,744,000     $ 37,522,000  
 
   
     
 
Accrued liabilities:
               
 
Current portion of warranty reserve
  $ 1,291,000     $ 1,766,000  
 
Accrued vacation
    2,531,000       2,843,000  
 
Accrued bonus
    1,828,000       1,334,000  
 
Accrued 401(k) matching contribution
    1,773,000       1,216,000  
 
Collections in excess of revenues
    6,196,000       9,463,000  
 
Other
    1,351,000       3,494,000  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 14,970,000     $ 20,116,000  
 
   
     
 

The intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from two to nine years. The technology intangible asset has several components with estimated useful lives of six to nine years, contracts and relationships intangible asset has several components with estimated useful lives of three to nine years, acquired work force has an estimated useful life of five years, the non-compete agreement has an estimated useful life of three years and other intangibles have estimated useful lives from two years to nine years.

Goodwill related to the acquisition of the satellite networks business of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (“Satellite Networks Business”) in April 2000 of approximately $4.5 million has an estimated useful life of seven years. Goodwill acquired in conjunction with the Comsat Laboratories acquisition is not subject to amortization under SFAS 141. Goodwill of approximately $1.4 million related to the Comsat Laboratories acquisition will not be amortized, but will be periodically tested for impairment as required by SFAS 142. See Note 9 for further discussion.

NOTE 7 — Contingencies

On September 15, 2000 ORBCOMM Global, L.P. (ORBCOMM) and seven of its subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as part of its efforts to restructure and reorganize its business. ORBCOMM has continued its efforts to

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(UNAUDITED)

maintain and operate its network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and related ground facilities while it restructures its operations. On April 23, 2001, International Licensees, LLC was approved by the bankruptcy court as the buyer of ORBCOMM. International Licensees is a consortium of current ORBCOMM licensees and other investors. There remain some conditions with respect to financing set in bankruptcy that the International Licensees must fulfill in the future. A failure to meet these conditions could result in the unwinding of the purchase by the International Licensees. We are currently in negotiations with International Licensees relating to our relationship with ORBCOMM in the future, including the potential assumption of all or part of our receivables and contracts in bankruptcy. The following table summarizes our assets related to ORBCOMM at September 30, 2001.

           
Accounts receivable-billed
  $ 4,628,000  
Accounts receivable-unbilled
    136,000  
 
Total
  $ 4,764,000  
 
   
 

We cannot make assurances that the assets listed above will be fully recovered. If we are unable to successfully complete our negotiations with ORBCOMM regarding the assumption of our receivables and contracts in bankruptcy, or if ORBCOMM is unable to successfully restructure its operations, it would substantially limit our ability to recover the assets listed above and could cause ViaSat to incur losses which could harm our business; however, we have not made any adjustments to the recorded amount for the assets as it is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate or determine what loss, if any, will be incurred.

ViaSat also has certain assets at risk related to the Astrolink satellite program. See Note 10 — Subsequent Events for discussions relating to Astrolink.

We are currently a party to various contracts which require us to meet performance covenants and project milestones. Under the terms of these contracts, failure by us to meet such performance covenants and milestones permits the other party to terminate the contract and, under certain circumstances, recover liquidated damages or other penalties. We are currently not in compliance, or in the past were not in compliance, with the performance or milestone requirements of certain of these contracts. Historically, our customers have not elected to terminate such contracts or seek liquidated damages from us and management does not believe that its existing customers will do so; therefore, we have not accrued for any potential liquidated damages or penalties.

We may be in involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 8 — Segment Information

We are organized primarily on the basis of products with commercial and government (defense) communication applications. The following table summarizes revenues and operating profits by operating segment for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2000 and 2001. Certain corporate general and administrative costs, amortization of intangible assets and the charge of acquired in-process research and development are not allocated to either segment and accordingly, are shown as reconciling items from segment operating profit and consolidated operating profit. Assets are not tracked by operating segment. Consequently, it is not practical to show assets by operating segments.

                                   
      Three months ended   Six months ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      (unaudited)   (unaudited)
     
 
      2000   2001   2000   2001
     
 
 
 
Revenues
                               
 
Commercial
  $ 22,910,000     $ 33,629,000     $ 45,454,000     $ 67,451,000  
 
Government
    16,820,000       15,895,000       30,902,000       30,907,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total Revenues
    39,730,000       49,524,000       76,356,000       98,358,000  
Operating Profits
                               
 
Commercial
    1,388,000       3,163,000       3,589,000       6,922,000  
 
Government
    3,035,000       2,368,000       6,422,000       4,324,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Segment operating profit before corporate
    4,423,000       5,531,000       10,011,000       11,246,000  
 
Corporate
    (397,000 )     (186,000 )     (756,000 )     (284,000 )
 
Amortization of intangibles
    (825,000 )     (1,553,000 )     (1,375,000 )     (2,587,000 )
 
Acquired in-process research and development
          (2,500,000 )     (2,193,000 )     (2,500,000 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total operating profits
  $ 3,201,000     $ 1,292,000     $ 5,687,000     $ 5,875,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 

Revenue information by geographic area for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2000 and 2001 is as follows:
                                 
    Three months ended   Six months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    (unaudited)   (unaudited)
   
 
    2000   2001   2000   2001
   
 
 
 
North America
  $ 32,298,000     $ 38,394,000     $ 61,523,000     $ 77,607,000  
Europe
    3,235,000       5,984,000       7,187,000       9,592,000  
Asia Pacific
    4,035,000       4,384,000       6,530,000       10,151,000  
Latin America
    162,000       762,000       1,116,000       1,008,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 39,730,000     $ 49,524,000     $ 76,356,000     $ 98,358,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 

We distinguish revenues from external customers by geographic areas based on customer location.

The net book value of long-lived assets located outside North America was $37,000 at September 30, 2001.

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VIASAT, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9 — New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133 — Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, and for hedging activities. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS 137 — Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — Deferral of the Effective Date of SFAS 133, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 133 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. We were required to adopt SFAS 133 in the quarter ended June 30, 2001. SFAS 133 requires certain derivative instruments to be recorded at fair value. The adoption of SFAS 133 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 — Business Combinations. SFAS 141 addresses financial accounting and reporting for business combinations and supersedes APB Opinion No. 16 — Business Combinations, and FASB Statement 38 — Accounting for Preacquisition Contingencies of Purchased Enterprises. All business combinations in the scope of this Statement are to be accounted for using one method, the purchase method. The statement is applicable for all business combinations occurring after June 30, 2001. The adoption of SFAS 141 did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. However, for the Comsat Laboratories acquisition that was completed on July 27, 2001, we applied the provisions of SFAS 141. See Note 4 for further discussion.

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142 — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS 142 addresses financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and supersedes APB Opinion No. 17 — Intangible Assets. It addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in a business combination) should be accounted for in financial statements upon their acquisition. This Statement also addresses how goodwill and other intangible assets should be accounted for after they have been initially recognized in the financial statements. This accounting pronouncement will be adopted on April 1, 2002 for goodwill and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001. As the result of adopting SFAS 142 for our fiscal year ending March 31, 2003, we will no longer amortize the intangibles assets “Acquired workforce” of $5.5 million or “Goodwill” of $4.5 million acquired in the Satellite Networks Business acquisition. This will decrease amortization expense in that year by approximately $1.7 million. See Note 6 for further discussion.

In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 — Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which replaces SFAS No. 121— Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 144 resolves implementation issues previously experienced under SFAS No. 121 and broadens the reporting of discontinued operations. This statement becomes effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Management is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143 — Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. SFAS No. 143 addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. This statement becomes effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Management is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements.

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VIASAT, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 10 — Subsequent Event

On November 5, 2001 ViaSat received notification from Astrolink International LLC of the termination for convenience of two ViaSat ground segment contracts. These two contracts relate to the development and production of subscriber terminals and service provider gateways for the Astrolink satellite system. This termination requires Astrolink to pay ViaSat a termination amount that is based on a predetermined formula provided by the contracts. The contractual termination amounts, to the extent collectible, exceed our assets at risk. In addition, Telespazio SpA has notified ViaSat to suspend work for up to 90 days on a contract for the production of dedicated gateways for the Astrolink system.

The assets at risk to Astrolink as of September 30, 2001 are accounts receivable due from Astrolink in the amount of approximately $5.3 million. Currently our assets at risk to Astrolink are at least $7.6 million, which includes a $2.5 million payment to Astrolink for prepaid airtime on its satellites. We expect that our assets currently at risk will exceed $7.6 million, however, the additional amount of assets at risk is not determinable at this time. Further, we expect to incur additional costs associated with winding down the program and terminating the contracts of our subcontractors on the program.

ViaSat is continuing discussions with Astrolink and other interested parties regarding potential alternatives for the Astrolink project. We cannot, however, make assurances that the assets or the contractual termination amounts will be fully recovered. If Astrolink is unable to successfully restructure its operations or obtain additional funding, it would substantially limit our ability to recover the assets at risk and could cause ViaSat to incur losses which could harm our business; however, we have not made any adjustments to the recorded amount as it is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate or determine what loss, if any, will be incurred.

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

When used in this discussion, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors which affect our business, including without limitation the disclosures made under Item 1. Business — “Factors That May Affect Future Performance” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, as a percentage of total revenues, certain income data for the periods indicated.
                                   
      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2000   2001   2000   2001
     
 
 
 
Revenues
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of revenues
    68.9       68.6       67.2       69.1  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gross profit
    31.1       31.4       32.8       30.9  
Operating expenses:
                               
 
Selling, general and administrative
    16.7       16.9       16.2       16.6  
 
Independent research and development
    4.3       3.7       4.4       3.2  
 
Acquired in-process research and development
          5.1       2.9       2.5  
 
Amortization of intangible assets
    2.1       3.1       1.8       2.6  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income from operations
    8.0       2.6       7.5       6.0  
Income before income taxes
    9.3       1.3       8.7       4.7  
Net income
    6.1       0.9       5.7       3.2  

Included in the above results are revenues related to Astrolink International LLC. On November 5, 2001 we received notification from Astrolink of the termination for convenience of two ViaSat ground segment contracts. These two contracts relate to the development and production of subscriber terminals and service provider gateways for the Astrolink satellite system. This termination requires Astrolink to pay us a termination amount that is based on a predetermined formula provided by the contracts. In addition, Telespazio SpA has notified ViaSat to suspend work for up to 90 days on a contract for the production of dedicated gateways for the Astrolink system.

Our backlog directly with Astrolink for the subscriber terminals and service provider gateways at September 30, 2001 is approximately $79.0 million and the backlog with Telespazio for the dedicated gateways at September 30, 2001 is approximately $33.7 million. Revenues for all Astrolink related contracts were $2.2 million (5.5% of total revenues) and $7.0 million (14.2 % of total revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively and $3.9 million (5.0% of total revenues) and $12.4 million (12.6% of total revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2000 and 2001, respectively. ViaSat is evaluating its Astrolink operations and plans to manage its cost structure in a manner consistent with the change in Astrolink’s status through a combination of redeploying key personnel to other projects and staff reductions.

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See Note 10 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding Astrolink.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2001

     Revenues. Revenues increased 24.7% from $39.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000 to $49.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This increase was primarily due to an increased volume of development programs and increased sales of commercial terminal products.

     Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 25.7% from $12.4 million (31.1% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2000 to $15.5 million (31.4% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This increase was primarily due higher sales volumes from development programs and commercial products.

     Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 26.3% from $6.6 million (16.7% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2000 to $8.4 million (16.9% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2001. The increase was primarily due to the additional costs from the operations of Comsat Laboratories, and efforts related to pursuing both commercial and government business. SG&A expenses consist primarily of personnel costs and expenses for business development, marketing and sales, bid and proposal, finance, contract administration and general management. Certain of these expenses are difficult to predict and vary based on specific government and commercial sales opportunities.

     Independent Research and Development. Independent research and development (“IR&D”) expenses increased 7.0% from $1.7 million (4.3% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2000, to $1.8 million (3.7% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2001.

     Acquired In-Process Research and Development. The acquisition of Comsat Laboratories was accounted for by the purchase method of accounting. In connection with this acquisition, a charge of $2.5 million for purchased in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) was included in our results for the three months ended September 30, 2001.

     An independent valuation was performed and used as an aid in determining the fair value of the purchased IPR&D. A product area was identified in which there were research and development efforts underway but where technological feasibility had not been reached.

      At the time of acquisition Comsat Laboratories was developing a satellite network terminal that expands the frequencies on which an existing terminal could operate. The date when the project was expected to reach technological feasibility at the time of the acquisition was September 2001. We estimated based on man hours incurred versus man hours required to complete the project that at the acquisition date the project was 80% complete and would require approximately $900,000 to complete. Using the income approach the value calculated for the IPR&D associated with the satellite network terminal was $2.5 million. The project has proceeded since the acquisition and has reached technological feasibility.

     Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives ranging from two to nine years. Amortization expense increased 88.2% from $825,000 (2.1% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2000, to $1.6 million (3.1% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This increase resulted from the additional intangible assets acquired in the purchase of Comsat Laboratories during the three months ended September 30, 2001 and a completed allocation to the intangible assets as part of the purchase price of the Satellite Networks Business.

     Interest Expense. Interest expense increased from $33,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000 to $92,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000. Interest expense relates to loans for the purchase of capital equipment, which are generally three year variable rate term loans, and to short-term borrowings under our $25.0 million line of credit to cover working capital requirements. Total outstanding

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equipment loans were $726,000 at September 30, 2000. At September 30, 2001 there were no outstanding equipment loans and $5.5 million in outstanding borrowings under our line of credit.

     Interest Income. Interest income decreased from $519,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000 to $188,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001. This decrease resulted from a decrease in invested balances and lower rate of earnings. Interest income relates largely to interest earned on short-term deposits of cash.

     Provision for Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate decreased from 34.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2000 to 32.2% for the three months September 30, 2001. The difference relates primarily to increases in research and development tax credits.

Six Months Ended September 30, 2000 vs. Six Months Ended September 30, 2001

     Revenues. Revenues increased 28.8% from $76.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $98.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2001. This increase was primarily due to an increased volume of development programs and increased sales of commercial terminal products.

     Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 21.7% from $25.0 million (32.8% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $30.4 million (30.9% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2001. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of commercial sales. The decrease as a percentage of revenues resulted primarily from the completion of certain high margin development programs.

     Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. SG&A expenses increased 32.1% from $12.4 million (16.2% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $16.4 million (16.6% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2001. The increase was primarily due to the additional costs from the operations of Comsat Laboratories, efforts related to pursuing both commercial and government business, and additional administrative staffing to support our growth.

     Independent Research and Development. IR&D expenses decreased 7.6% from $3.4 million (4.4% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $3.1 million (3.2% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2001.

     Acquired In-Process Research and Development. Purchased in-process research and development charges result from two recently completed acquisitions. The acquisition of the Satellite Networks Business accounted for $2.2 million (2.9% of revenues) in the six months ended September 30, 2000 and the acquisition of Comsat Laboratories accounted for $2.5 million (2.5% of revenues) in the six months ended September 30, 2001.

     An independent valuation was performed and used as an aid in determining the fair value of the purchased IPR&D projects. The product areas were identified in which there were research and development efforts underway where technological feasibility had not been reached.

     The Satellite Networks Business is developing a next generation mobile subscriber communicator. This next generation product contains a new chipset, new connectors, added functionality, bigger programming space and a longer battery life than the legacy product and will be sold at a lower price. The estimated completion date at the time of the acquisition was November 2000. We estimated based on man hours incurred versus man hours required to complete the project that at the acquisition date the project was 77% complete and would require approximately $500,000 to complete. Using the income approach the value calculated for the IPR&D associated with the mobile subscriber communicator was $1.6 million. The market for this product has not materialized to the extent anticipated and as a result, the completion date has been delayed.

     The Satellite Networks Business also has the SkyRelay and the SkyLynx products. The SkyRelay development of a next generation terminal included a terminal with newer interfaces, an additional IP port and consolidated functionality onto a single card. At the time of acquisition, the project completion was

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expected to be in June of 2001 and we estimated based on man hours incurred versus man hours required to complete the project that the project was estimated to be 15% complete and will require approximately $6.0 million to complete. Using the income approach the value calculated for the IPR&D associated with SkyRelay was $300,000. The production for this next generation SkyRelay product is expected to begin in fiscal 2002. The SkyLynx related IPR&D projects are the Mesh Working and 2mbps Channel Unit. Based on the same completion criteria as SkyRelay, it was estimated the SkyLynx related IPR&D was 60% complete at the date of acquisition and would require approximately $385,000 to complete. The estimated completion date at the time of acquisition was in fiscal 2002 for both projects. Also using the income approach, the value calculated for IPR&D associated with SkyLynx was $400,000. The IPR&D for the SkyRelay and SkyLynx products continue progress, in all material respects, consistently with our original assumptions that were provided to the independent appraiser and used to value the IPR&D.

     At the time of acquisition Comsat Laboratories was developing a satellite network terminal that expands the frequencies on which an existing terminal could operate. The date when the project was expected to reach technological feasibility at the time of the acquisition was September 2001. We estimated based on man hours incurred versus man hours required to complete the project that at the acquisition date the project was 80% complete and would require approximately $900,000 to complete. Using the income approach the value calculated for the IPR&D associated with the satellite network terminal was $2.5 million. The project has proceeded since the acquisition and has reached technological feasibility.

     Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets increased 88.1% from $1.4 million (1.8% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $2.6 million (2.6% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2001. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives ranging from two to nine years. This increase resulted from the acquisition of Comsat Laboratories and a completed allocation of the intangible assets as part of the purchase price of the Satellite Networks Business.

     Interest Expense. Interest expense increased from $65,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $97,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2001. Interest expense relates to loans for the purchase of capital equipment, which are generally three year variable-rate term loans, and to short-term borrowings under our $25.0 million line of credit to cover working capital requirements. Total outstanding equipment loans were $726,000 at September 30, 2000. At September 30, 2001 there were no outstanding equipment loans and $5.5 million in outstanding borrowings under our line of credit.

     Interest Income. Interest income decreased from $1.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to $406,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2001. This decrease resulted from a decrease in invested balances and lower rate of earnings. Interest income relates largely to interest earned on short-term deposits of cash.

     Provision for Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate decreased from 34.0% for the six months ended September 30, 2000 to 32.3% for the six months ended September 30, 2001. The decrease relates primarily to increases in research and development tax credits.

Backlog

     At September 30, 2001 we had firm backlog of $253.2 million of which $233.5 million was funded. The firm backlog of $253.2 million does not include contract options of $83.6 million. Of the $253.2 million in firm backlog, approximately $69.1 million is expected to be delivered in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002, and the balance is expected to be delivered in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003 and thereafter. At March 31, 2001 we had firm backlog of $236.2 million, of which $212.3 million was funded, not including options of $55.4 million. In November 2001, we received notification from Astrolink International LLC of the termination for convenience of two ground segment contracts and Telespazio SpA notified us to suspend work for up to 90 days on a contract for the production of gateways for the Astrolink

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system. Included in the firm backlog at September 30, 2001 are orders related to the Astrolink satellite program in the amount of $112.7 million, which is comprised of $79.0 million under two ground segment contracts directly with Astrolink and $33.7 million under the separate gateway contract with Telespazio. Therefore upon the termination of the two Astrolink contracts, our backlog for firm orders will be reduced by $79.0 million. If the Telespazio contract is later terminated, our backlog for firm orders will likely be reduced by $33.7 million. Of the backlog related to Astrolink, $9.9 million was expected to be delivered under the two Astrolink contracts and $7.3 million was expected to be delivered under the Telespazio contract in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002.

The backlog amounts as presented are comprised of funded and unfunded components. Funded backlog represents the sum of contract amounts for which funds have been specifically obligated by customers to contracts. Unfunded backlog represents future amounts that customers may obligate over the specified contract performance periods. Our customers allocate funds for expenditures on long-term contracts on a periodic basis. Our ability to realize revenues from contracts in backlog is dependent upon adequate funding for such contracts. Although funding of contracts is not within our control, our experience indicates that actual contract fundings have ultimately been approximately equal to the aggregate amounts of the contracts.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have financed our operations to date primarily with cash flows from operations, bank line of credit financing, equity financing and loans for the purchase of capital equipment. Cash used in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2000 was $12.5 million and cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2001 was $11.5 million. Increases in inventories and accrued liabilities were partially offset by a decrease in other assets and accounts payable.

Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2000 was $60.2 million and cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2001 was $22.4 million. During the six months ended September 30, 2001, we acquired Comsat Laboratories for cash of approximately $11.4 million, plus 478,217 shares of our common stock valued at approximately $10.0 million. In addition, warrants to purchase up to 60,000 shares of our common stock may be issued as part of the purchase price contingent upon certain revenue and development award targets being achieved by Comsat Laboratories within a two-year period from the date of the acquisition. The value of the warrants will be measured once their contingency is resolved. We also acquired $9.4 million in equipment in the six months ended September 30, 2001.

Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2000 was $73.6 million and cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2001 was $6.0 million. This decrease was primarily the result of completing a secondary public stock offering for $73.1 million in the six months ended September 30, 2000.

In September 2001, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the future sale of up to $75 million of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, and warrants. Following the effective date of the shelf registration, the securities may be offered from time to time, separately or together, directly by us or through underwriters at amounts, prices, interest rates and other terms to be determined at the time of the offering. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities under the shelf registration statement for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital and the repayment or refinancing of our debt. The registration statement has not yet become effective.

At September 30, 2001, we had $12.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and $76.6 million in working capital. On June 21, 2001 we executed a one year Revolving/Term Loan Agreement of $25.0 million from Union Bank of California, N.A. and Washington Mutual Bank, with Union Bank of California, N.A., as Administrative Agent. Under the revolving facility and the term loan facility, we have the option to borrow at the bank’s prime rate or at LIBOR plus, in each case, an applicable margin based on the ratio of our total debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest and taxes and depreciation and amortization). The agreement contains financial covenants that set maximum debt to EBITDA limits, minimum quarterly EBITDA limits, minimum quick ratio limit and a minimum tangible net worth limit. We had $5.5 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving portion of the facility at September 30, 2001.

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On September 15, 2000 ORBCOMM Global, L.P. (ORBCOMM) and seven of its subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as part of its efforts to restructure and reorganize its business. ORBCOMM has continued its efforts to maintain and operate its network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and related ground facilities while it restructures its operations. We have approximately $4.8 million worth of receivables and other assets currently at risk with ORBCOMM. We cannot make assurances that the assets will be fully recovered. If ORBCOMM is unable to successfully restructure its operations it could cause ViaSat to incur losses up to the amount of the assets at risk; however, we have not made any adjustments to the recorded amount as it is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate or determine what loss, if any, will be incurred.

On November 5, 2001 we received notification from Astrolink International LLC of the termination for convenience of two ground segment contracts. These two contracts relate to the development and production of subscriber terminals and service provider gateways for the Astrolink satellite system. This termination requires Astrolink to pay us a termination amount that is based on a predetermined formula provided by the contracts. In addition, Telespazio SpA has notified us to suspend work for up to 90 days on a contract for the production of dedicated gateways for the Astrolink system. At September 30, 2001 we had approximately $5.3 million worth of receivables at risk associated with Astrolink. We cannot make assurances that the assets at risk will be fully recovered. If Astrolink is unable to successfully restructure its operations or obtain additional financing it would substantially limit our ability to recover the assets at risk and could cause ViaSat to incur losses which could harm our business; however we have not made any adjustments to the recorded amount as it is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate or determine what loss, if any, will be incurred. See Note 10 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion related to Astrolink. We are evaluating our Astrolink operations and plan to manage our cost structure in a manner consistent with the change in Astrolink’s status through a combination of redeploying key personnel to other projects and staff reductions.

Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including the progress of our research and development efforts, expansion of our marketing efforts, and the nature and timing of orders. We believe that our current cash balances and net cash expected to be provided by operating activities will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. We invest our cash in excess of current operating requirements in short-term, interest-bearing, investment-grade securities.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our risks have not changed since year-end and therefore, this item is not applicable.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

On July 27, 2001, we issued to Comsat Corporation 478,217 shares of our common stock in connection with the acquisition of Comsat Laboratories. In addition, warrants to purchase up to 60,000 shares of our common stock may be issued to Comsat Corporation as part of the purchase price contingent upon certain revenue and development award targets being achieved by Comsat Laboratories within a two-year period from the date of the acquisition. The warrants may be exercised, to the extent vested, at any time until July 27, 2011 at an exercise price to be determined based on the average market price of our common stock. The issuance of the shares and warrants was exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Regulation D promulgated thereunder as a transaction not involving a public offering. See Note 4 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the acquisition of Comsat Laboratories.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

        (a)    We held our Annual Meeting of Stockholders on September 7, 2001.
 
        (b)    See paragraph (c) below.
 
        (c)    The matters voted upon at the meeting and the votes cast with respect thereto were as follows:

                                   
      Votes   Votes           Broker
      For   Against/Withheld   Abstentions   Non-Votes
     
 
 
 
Election of Directors
                                 
 
B. Allen Lay
  19,027,573       -0-       46,000       -0-  
 
Dr. Jeffrey M. Nash
    19,025,302       -0-       48,271       -0-  

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)    Exhibit 10.1 — Warrants to purchase shares of common stock of ViaSat issued to Comsat Corporation.

(b)    We filed no reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 2001.

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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.
     
  VIASAT, INC.
 
 
November 14, 2001 BY:  /s/ MARK D. DANKBERG
 
  Mark D. Dankberg
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

  /s/ RICHARD A. BALDRIDGE

Richard A. Baldridge
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Operating Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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