UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2011
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Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
For the transition period from to
000-23697
(Commission file number)
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado |
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84-1084061 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
Incorporation or organization) |
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Identification Number) |
6000 Spine Road, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301
(Address of principal executive offices)
(303) 444-0900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
As of February 6, 2012, 16,190,408 shares of Common Stock, par value $.0001, were outstanding.
Form 10-Q
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC.
FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par values)
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(Unaudited) |
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December 31, |
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March 31, |
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2011 |
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2011 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
11,686 |
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$ |
18,787 |
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Restricted cash |
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614 |
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109 |
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Accounts receivable, less allowance of $139 and $173, respectively |
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8,344 |
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8,695 |
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Taxes receivable |
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2,000 |
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877 |
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Prepaid and other assets |
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1,525 |
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2,569 |
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Total current assets |
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24,169 |
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31,037 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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9,068 |
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7,218 |
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Content and distribution rights, net |
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11,769 |
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11,543 |
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Recoupable costs and producer advances, less allowance of $1,867 and $704, respectively |
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2,633 |
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2,771 |
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Film costs, net |
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3,927 |
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2,579 |
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Goodwill |
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3,743 |
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3,743 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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662 |
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1,658 |
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Other assets |
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710 |
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924 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
56,681 |
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$ |
61,473 |
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Liabilities and equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
634 |
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$ |
1,571 |
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Producers payable |
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622 |
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1,089 |
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Deferred revenue |
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918 |
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863 |
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Accrued compensation |
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1,545 |
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1,607 |
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Deferred producer liabilities |
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1,098 |
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1,654 |
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Short-term debt |
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100 |
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500 |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
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24 |
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46 |
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Accrued and other liabilities |
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1,935 |
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1,910 |
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Total current liabilities |
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6,876 |
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9,240 |
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Taxes payable |
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116 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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1,589 |
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519 |
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Total liabilities |
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8,465 |
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9,875 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) |
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Equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.10 par value, 4,999 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 16,190 and 19,201 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
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2 |
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2 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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51,823 |
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55,169 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(3,535 |
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(3,460 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(74 |
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(69 |
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Total New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders equity |
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48,216 |
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51,642 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
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(44 |
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Total equity |
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48,216 |
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51,598 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
56,681 |
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$ |
61,473 |
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Refer to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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(Unaudited) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Net revenue |
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$ |
10,209 |
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$ |
14,173 |
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$ |
30,942 |
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$ |
37,789 |
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Cost of sales |
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4,697 |
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7,244 |
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12,603 |
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16,571 |
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Gross margin |
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5,512 |
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6,929 |
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18,339 |
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21,218 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Sales and marketing |
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2,146 |
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2,137 |
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6,142 |
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5,993 |
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General and administrative |
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3,847 |
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4,550 |
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12,240 |
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13,714 |
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Charge for asset impairments |
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186 |
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624 |
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Total operating expenses |
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5,993 |
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6,687 |
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18,568 |
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20,331 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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(481 |
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242 |
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(229 |
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887 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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6 |
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8 |
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18 |
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36 |
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Interest expense |
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(9 |
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(23 |
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(27 |
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(69 |
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Reversal of interest expense for uncertain tax positions |
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14 |
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35 |
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14 |
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35 |
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Other income, net |
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19 |
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6 |
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19 |
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10 |
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Total other income |
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30 |
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26 |
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24 |
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12 |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) |
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(451 |
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268 |
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(205 |
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899 |
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Income tax benefit (expense) |
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352 |
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(43 |
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127 |
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(313 |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
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(99 |
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225 |
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(78 |
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586 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $0, $4, $0, and $10, respectively |
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(5 |
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(12 |
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Net income (loss) |
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(99 |
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220 |
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(78 |
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574 |
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Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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21 |
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3 |
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21 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders |
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$ |
(99 |
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$ |
241 |
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$ |
(75 |
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$ |
595 |
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Amounts attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders: |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
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$ |
(99 |
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$ |
246 |
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$ |
(75 |
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$ |
607 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $0, $4, $0, and $10, respectively |
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(5 |
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(12 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(99 |
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$ |
241 |
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$ |
(75 |
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$ |
595 |
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Per share information attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders: |
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Basic income (loss) per share: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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Discontinued operations |
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(0.00 |
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(0.00 |
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Net basic income (loss) per share |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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Diluted income (loss) per share: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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Discontinued operations |
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(0.00 |
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(0.00 |
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Net diluted income (loss) per share |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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Refer to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
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(Unaudited) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(78 |
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$ |
574 |
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Add: Loss from discontinued operations |
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12 |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
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(78 |
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586 |
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Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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5,807 |
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7,140 |
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Share-based compensation |
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487 |
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470 |
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Deferred taxes |
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657 |
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(51 |
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Charge for asset impairments |
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186 |
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624 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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351 |
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(1,682 |
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Accounts payable |
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(937 |
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(482 |
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Content and distribution rights |
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(3,379 |
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(3,772 |
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Film costs |
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(2,282 |
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(820 |
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Deferred producer-for-hire costs |
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625 |
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Deferred producer liabilities |
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(556 |
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238 |
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Deferred revenue |
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55 |
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111 |
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Producers payable |
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(467 |
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85 |
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Taxes receivable and payable |
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(1,239 |
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(536 |
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Accrued compensation |
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(62 |
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275 |
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Recoupable costs and producer advances |
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138 |
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(166 |
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Other assets and liabilities |
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2,065 |
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(1,123 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations |
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746 |
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1,522 |
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Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations |
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(34 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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746 |
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1,488 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(3,825 |
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(3,485 |
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Purchase of intangible assets |
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(46 |
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(2 |
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Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations |
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(3,871 |
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(3,487 |
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Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(3,871 |
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(3,487 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Purchases of common stock |
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(3,513 |
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(363 |
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Payment on short-term debt |
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(400 |
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Payment on long-term seller financing |
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(55 |
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(96 |
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Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations |
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(3,968 |
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(459 |
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Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(3,968 |
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(459 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(7,093 |
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(2,458 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
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(8 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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18,787 |
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17,187 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
11,686 |
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$ |
14,729 |
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Refer to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
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(Unaudited) |
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(Unaudited) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(99 |
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$ |
220 |
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$ |
(78 |
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$ |
574 |
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Other comprehensive loss: |
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Currency translation adjustment |
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(2 |
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(1 |
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(5 |
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(5 |
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Total comprehensive income (loss) |
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(101 |
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219 |
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(83 |
) |
569 |
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Add: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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21 |
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3 |
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21 |
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Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders |
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$ |
(101 |
) |
$ |
240 |
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$ |
(80 |
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$ |
590 |
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Refer to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF TOTAL EQUITY
(in thousands)
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(Unaudited) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Common stock |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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$ |
2 |
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$ |
2 |
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Balance at end of period |
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2 |
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2 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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55,169 |
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54,929 |
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Reversal of tax benefit for stock option forfeitures/cancellations |
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(320 |
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(2 |
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Purchases of common stock |
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(3,513 |
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(363 |
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Share-based compensation |
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487 |
|
477 |
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Balance at end of period |
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51,823 |
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55,041 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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(3,460 |
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(2,735 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders |
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(75 |
) |
595 |
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Balance at end of period |
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(3,535 |
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(2,140 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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(69 |
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(68 |
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Currency translation adjustment |
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(5 |
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(5 |
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Balance at end of period |
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(74 |
) |
(73 |
) | ||
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Total New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders equity |
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48,216 |
|
52,830 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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(44 |
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Net loss |
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(3 |
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(21 |
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Deconsolidation of controlling interests |
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47 |
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Balance at end of period |
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(21 |
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Total equity |
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$ |
48,216 |
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$ |
52,809 |
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Refer to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements of New Frontier Media, Inc. and its wholly owned and majority controlled subsidiaries (collectively hereinafter referred to as New Frontier Media, the Company, we, us, and other similar pronouns) have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. We believe these statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations. The financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 3, 2011. The results of operations for the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of New Frontier Media. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Noncontrolling Interests
During fiscal year 2011, we entered into an agreement to create an entity within the Transactional TV segment to develop new channel services. We controlled a majority of the entitys common stock and included the accounts of the entity in our financial statements. The net loss applicable to the noncontrolling interests of the entity was presented as net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), and the portion of the equity applicable to the noncontrolling interests of the entity was presented as noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of total equity.
During the three month period ended June 30, 2011, we entered into an arrangement that resulted in the loss of our majority controlling interest in the entitys common stock. As a result, we deconsolidated the entity, which resulted in an immaterial loss within the Transactional TV segment. We have retained a noncontrolling interest in the entity, and the noncontrolling interest has been valued at zero due to the speculative nature of the venture.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates have been made in several areas, including, but not limited to, estimated revenue for certain Transactional TV segment pay-per-view (PPV) and video-on-demand (VOD) services; the recognition and measurement of income tax expenses, assets and liabilities (including the measurement of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets); the assessment of film costs and the forecast of anticipated revenue (ultimate revenue), which is used to amortize film costs; the determination of the allowance for unrecoverable accounts, which reserves for certain recoupable costs and producer advances that are not expected to be recovered; the amortization methodology and valuation of content and distribution rights; and the valuation of goodwill, other identifiable intangible and other long-lived assets.
We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are considered reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
Accrued and Other Liabilities
Accrued and other liabilities included approximately $0.5 million and $0.3 million of accrued transport fee liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively, and accrued content and distribution rights liabilities of approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively.
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities included $1.5 million and $0.4 million of incentive from lessor liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively.
NOTE 2 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement. This ASU clarifies the concepts related to highest and best use and valuation premise, blockage factors and other premiums and discounts, the fair value measurement of financial instruments held in a portfolio and of those instruments classified as a component of shareholders equity. The guidance includes enhanced disclosure requirements about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, the use of nonfinancial assets, and the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value. The provisions of this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. Early application is prohibited. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-04 to have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income. This ASU intends to enhance comparability and transparency of other comprehensive income components. The guidance provides an option to present total comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. This ASU eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income components as part of the statement of changes in shareholders equity. The provisions of this ASU will be applied retrospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application is permitted. We are currently complying with this new ASU.
In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Intangibles Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment, which permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 will be effective for us beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-08 to have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position.
NOTE 3 INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
The components of basic and diluted income (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders |
|
$ |
(99 |
) |
$ |
246 |
|
$ |
(75 |
) |
$ |
607 |
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
18,006 |
|
19,201 |
|
18,732 |
|
19,320 |
| ||||
Effect of dilutive shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Weighted average diluted shares |
|
18,006 |
|
19,201 |
|
18,732 |
|
19,320 |
| ||||
Basic income (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders |
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
$ |
0.01 |
|
$ |
(0.00 |
) |
$ |
0.03 |
|
Diluted income (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to New Frontier Media, Inc. shareholders |
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
$ |
0.01 |
|
$ |
(0.00 |
) |
$ |
0.03 |
|
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
We excluded 2.3 million and 2.2 million options from the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share for the three month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, because inclusion of these options would be antidilutive. We excluded 2.5 million and 2.2 million options from the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share for the nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, because inclusion of these options would be antidilutive.
NOTE 4 EMPLOYEE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLANS
We adopted the New Frontier Media, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2010 Plan) in August 2010. The 2010 Plan is intended to assist in attracting and retaining employees and directors, to optimize profitability and promote teamwork. There were 1.3 million awards originally authorized for issuance under the 2010 Plan. As of December 31, 2011, there were 0.5 million awards available for issuance.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense was included in cost of sales, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses. The expense resulting from options granted under our equity incentive plans was as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||||
Share-based compensation expense before income taxes |
|
$ |
91 |
|
$ |
98 |
|
$ |
487 |
|
$ |
470 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
(36 |
) |
(28 |
) |
(236 |
) |
(187 |
) | ||||
Total share-based compensation expense after income tax benefit |
|
$ |
55 |
|
$ |
70 |
|
$ |
251 |
|
$ |
283 |
|
The weighted average estimated fair value of stock option grants and the weighted average assumptions that were used in calculating such values for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||
Weighted average estimated fair value per award |
|
$ |
0.39 |
|
(1 |
) |
$ |
0.83 |
|
(1 |
) |
Expected term (in years) |
|
5 |
|
(1 |
) |
6 |
|
(1 |
) | ||
Risk free interest rate |
|
1.1 |
% |
(1 |
) |
2.5 |
% |
(1 |
) | ||
Volatility |
|
56 |
% |
(1 |
) |
54 |
% |
(1 |
) | ||
Dividend yield |
|
|
% |
(1 |
) |
|
% |
(1 |
) | ||
(1) No options were granted during the three or nine month periods ended December 31, 2010.
Share-based compensation expense is based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest, which takes into consideration estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. We recognize the expense or benefit from adjusting the estimated forfeiture rate in the period that the forfeiture estimate changes. The effect of forfeiture adjustments was $0.2 million for each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011. The effect of forfeiture adjustments was $0.1 million for each of the three and nine months periods ended December 31, 2010.
Stock option transactions during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 were summarized as follows:
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
|
|
Shares |
|
Weighted Avg. |
|
Weighted |
|
Aggregate |
| ||
Outstanding as of April 1, 2011 |
|
2,171,177 |
|
$ |
5.17 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Granted |
|
905,000 |
|
2.05 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Forfeited/expired |
|
(935,500 |
) |
4.70 |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011 |
|
2,140,677 |
|
4.06 |
|
6.9 |
|
$ |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2011 |
|
1,196,302 |
|
5.39 |
|
5.3 |
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Options vested and expected to vestnon-officers |
|
1,337,460 |
|
4.48 |
|
6.4 |
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Options vested and expected to vestofficers |
|
656,539 |
|
3.64 |
|
7.3 |
|
|
| ||
(1) The aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price and the value of New Frontier Media stock at the time of exercise or at the end of the period if unexercised.
As of December 31, 2011, there were $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation costs for each of the non-officer and officer groups related to stock options granted under equity incentive plans. The unrecognized compensation costs for non-officers and officers are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.
NOTE 5 FILM COST
Film costs are reviewed for impairment on a title-by-title basis each quarterly reporting period when events or circumstances indicate an assessment is warranted. We record an impairment charge when the fair value of the assessed title is less than the unamortized cost. Examples of events or circumstances that could result in an assessment and impairment charge for film costs include (a) an unexpected less favorable performance of a film title or event on a cable platform, or (b) a downward adjustment in the estimated future performance of a film title or event due to an adverse change to the general business climate. In September 2011, we adjusted downward the estimated future revenue for several films due to further deterioration in the Western European film markets. We also adjusted downward the estimated future revenue for several films in September 2010 due to a continuation of lower than expected performance. As a result, we performed an assessment of the films and determined the estimated fair value of the films was less than the unamortized film costs and incurred impairment charges of $0.2 million and $0.6 million during the nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There were no impairments charges for the three month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The impairment charges were recorded in the charge for asset impairments within the Film Production segment. The impaired films were classified as in release.
The components of film costs, which are primarily direct-to-television, were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
December 31, |
|
March 31, |
| ||
In release |
|
$ |
18,693 |
|
$ |
18,474 |
|
Completed, not yet released |
|
397 |
|
500 |
| ||
In production |
|
2,154 |
|
174 |
| ||
Film costs, at cost |
|
21,244 |
|
19,148 |
| ||
Accumulated amortization |
|
(17,317 |
) |
(16,569 |
) | ||
Total film costs, net |
|
$ |
3,927 |
|
$ |
2,579 |
|
Amortization expense was approximately $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, respectively and approximately $0.5 million and $1.9 million for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2010, respectively.
NOTE 6PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The components of property and equipment were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
December 31, |
|
March 31, |
| ||
Furniture and fixtures |
|
$ |
410 |
|
$ |
698 |
|
Computers, equipment and servers |
|
9,827 |
|
9,194 |
| ||
Leasehold and tenant improvements |
|
3,853 |
|
4,156 |
| ||
Property and equipment, at cost |
|
14,090 |
|
14,048 |
| ||
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
(5,022 |
) |
(6,830 |
) | ||
Total property and equipment, net |
|
$ |
9,068 |
|
$ |
7,218 |
|
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
During the nine month period ended December 31, 2011, we retired approximately $3.4 million of fully depreciated property and equipment related to vacating a former facility and moving into a new facility. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, we retired approximately $2.5 million of fully depreciated property and equipment that was no longer in use.
NOTE 7 SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. We have the following reportable operating segments:
· Transactional TVdistributes branded adult entertainment PPV networks and VOD content through electronic distribution platforms including cable television and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators.
· Film Productionproduces and distributes mainstream films and erotic features. These films are distributed on U.S. and international premium channels, PPV channels and VOD systems across a range of cable and satellite distribution platforms. The Film Production segment also distributes a full range of independently produced motion pictures to markets around the world. Additionally, this segment periodically provides producer-for-hire services to major Hollywood studios.
· Direct-to-Consumeraggregates and resells adult content via the internet. The Direct-to-Consumer segment sells content to subscribers primarily through its consumer websites.
· Corporate Administrationincludes all costs associated with the operation of the public holding company, New Frontier Media, Inc., that are not directly allocable to the Transactional TV, Film Production, or Direct-to-Consumer segments. These costs include, but are not limited to, legal expenses, accounting expenses, human resource department costs, insurance expenses, registration and filing fees with NASDAQ, executive employee costs, and costs associated with the public company filings and shareholder communications.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of accounting policies. The reportable segments are distinct business units, separately managed with different distribution channels. The selected operating results of the segments during each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31 from continuing operations were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Transactional TV |
|
$ |
8,381 |
|
$ |
8,787 |
|
$ |
25,801 |
|
$ |
26,842 |
|
Film Production |
|
1,675 |
|
5,180 |
|
4,583 |
|
10,344 |
| ||||
Direct-to-Consumer |
|
153 |
|
206 |
|
558 |
|
603 |
| ||||
Total |
|
$ |
10,209 |
|
$ |
14,173 |
|
$ |
30,942 |
|
$ |
37,789 |
|
Income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Transactional TV |
|
$ |
968 |
|
$ |
2,606 |
|
$ |
5,179 |
|
$ |
9,257 |
|
Film Production |
|
474 |
|
266 |
|
904 |
|
(168 |
) | ||||
Direct-to-Consumer |
|
(98 |
) |
(224 |
) |
(363 |
) |
(699 |
) | ||||
Corporate Administration |
|
(1,795 |
) |
(2,380 |
) |
(5,925 |
) |
(7,491 |
) | ||||
Total |
|
$ |
(451 |
) |
$ |
268 |
|
$ |
(205 |
) |
$ |
899 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Transactional TV |
|
$ |
1,640 |
|
$ |
1,679 |
|
$ |
4,921 |
|
$ |
4,529 |
|
Film Production |
|
288 |
|
722 |
|
761 |
|
2,461 |
| ||||
Direct-to-Consumer |
|
26 |
|
37 |
|
90 |
|
114 |
| ||||
Corporate Administration |
|
11 |
|
11 |
|
35 |
|
36 |
| ||||
Total |
|
$ |
1,965 |
|
$ |
2,449 |
|
$ |
5,807 |
|
$ |
7,140 |
|
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
The total identifiable asset balance by operating segment as of the dates presented was as follows (in thousands):
|
|
December 31, |
|
March 31, |
| ||
Identifiable Assets |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Transactional TV |
|
$ |
32,066 |
|
$ |
29,750 |
|
Film Production |
|
9,334 |
|
9,125 |
| ||
Direct-to-Consumer |
|
229 |
|
604 |
| ||
Corporate Administration |
|
15,052 |
|
21,994 |
| ||
Total assets |
|
$ |
56,681 |
|
$ |
61,473 |
|
Approximately $0.1 million of our total assets were located in Europe as of December 31, 2011. All other assets were located in the U.S.
Net revenue, classified by geographic billing location of the customer, during the three and nine month periods ended December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Domestic net revenue |
|
$ |
7,895 |
|
$ |
11,936 |
|
$ |
24,380 |
|
$ |
32,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
International net revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Europe, Middle East and Africa |
|
477 |
|
462 |
|
1,497 |
|
1,281 |
| ||||
Latin America |
|
1,041 |
|
975 |
|
2,595 |
|
2,213 |
| ||||
Canada |
|
751 |
|
732 |
|
2,232 |
|
2,037 |
| ||||
Asia |
|
45 |
|
68 |
|
238 |
|
216 |
| ||||
Total international net revenue |
|
2,314 |
|
2,237 |
|
6,562 |
|
5,747 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Total net revenue |
|
$ |
10,209 |
|
$ |
14,173 |
|
$ |
30,942 |
|
$ |
37,789 |
|
NOTE 8 MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Our major customers (customers with revenue equal to or in excess of 10% of consolidated net revenue during any one of the presented periods) are Comcast Corporation (Comcast), DIRECTV, Inc. (DirecTV), Time Warner, Inc. (Time Warner) and DISH Network Corporation (DISH). Revenue from these customers is included in the Transactional TV and Film Production segments. Net revenue from these customers as a percentage of total net revenue for each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31 was as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Comcast |
|
19 |
% |
13 |
% |
19 |
% |
16 |
% |
DirecTV |
|
12 |
% |
7 |
% |
11 |
% |
9 |
% |
Time Warner |
|
11 |
% |
9 |
% |
11 |
% |
10 |
% |
DISH |
|
8 |
% |
8 |
% |
10 |
% |
10 |
% |
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
The outstanding accounts receivable balances due from our major customers as of the dates presented were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
December 31, |
|
March 31, |
| ||
Comcast |
|
$ |
1,259 |
|
$ |
1,231 |
|
DISH |
|
900 |
|
704 |
| ||
DirecTV |
|
749 |
|
634 |
| ||
Time Warner |
|
314 |
|
448 |
| ||
The loss of any of our major customers would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
NOTE 9 INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the net 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. We establish valuation allowances when, based on an evaluation of objective evidence, there is a likelihood that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, we determined that it was more likely than not that deferred tax assets associated with certain capital losses would not be realized and recorded a valuation allowance of $0.1 million for the full capital loss deferred tax asset. The valuation allowance resulted in an increase in our income tax expense of $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. We had no other valuation allowances as of December 31, 2011.
We account for uncertain tax positions using a two-step approach. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon effective settlement. As of December 31, 2011, we had no unrecognized tax benefits.
During the three month period ended December 31, 2011, the statute of limitations expired on approximately $0.1 million of uncertain tax positions resulting in a decline in the uncertain tax position balance as reflected in long-term taxes payable and a reduction in our income tax expense. The reduction in the uncertain tax position balance also resulted in the reversal of approximately $14,000 in interest expense. The aggregate change in the balance of the uncertain tax position balance during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 was as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance at April 1, 2011 |
|
$ |
116 |
|
Expiration of statute of limitations in the current fiscal year |
|
(116 |
) | |
Ending balance at December 31, 2011 |
|
$ |
|
|
We file U.S. federal, state and foreign income tax returns. During the three month period ended December 31, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service initiated an audit of our fiscal year 2010 tax returns. We cannot currently make an estimation of the possible outcome from the audit. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to examination of our federal income tax returns for the years prior to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, and we are no longer subject to examination of our state income tax returns for years prior to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
NOTE 10 BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS
On December 13, 2011, we extended our $5.0 million line of credit dated December 15, 2010. We renewed the line of credit through December 15, 2012. The line of credit is secured by certain accounts receivable assets and bears interest at the greater of (a) the current prime rate less 0.125 percentage points per annum, or (b) 5.75% per annum. The line of credit may be drawn from time to time to support our operations and short-term working capital needs, if any. A loan origination fee of 0.5% of the available line was paid upon the execution of the line of credit and is being amortized over the life of the line of credit. The line of credit includes a maximum borrowing base equal to the lesser of 75% of certain accounts receivable assets securing the line of credit or
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
$5.0 million, and the maximum borrowing base as of December 31, 2011, was $5.0 million. The average outstanding line of credit principal balance for each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 was $0.1 million, and the average outstanding line of credit principal balance for each of the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010 was $1.0 million. The interest rate on our line of credit during each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was 5.75%.
The line of credit contains both conditions precedent that must be satisfied prior to any borrowing and affirmative and negative covenants customary for facilities of this type, including without limitation, (a) a requirement to maintain a current asset to current liability ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0, (b) a requirement to maintain a total liability to tangible net worth ratio not to exceed 1.0 to 1.0, (c) prohibitions on additional borrowing, lending, investing or fundamental corporate changes without prior consent, (d) a prohibition on declaring, without consent, any dividends, other than dividends payable in our stock, and (e) a requirement that there be no material adverse change in our current client base as it relates to our largest clients. The line of credit provides that an event of default will exist in certain circumstances, including without limitation, our failure to make payment of principal or interest on borrowed amounts when required, failure to perform certain obligations under the line of credit and related documents, defaults in certain other indebtedness, our insolvency, a change in control, any material adverse change in our financial condition and certain other events customary for facilities of this type. As of December 31, 2011, our outstanding principal balance under the line of credit was $0.1 million, and we were in compliance with the related covenants.
NOTE 11 STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAMS
During the three month period ended September 30, 2011, we acquired approximately 0.7 million shares of common stock under the existing stock repurchase program for a total purchase price of approximately $0.9 million, which substantially completed the stock repurchase program. In October 2011, our board of directors authorized an extension of our stock repurchase program. This extension allowed for an additional repurchase of up to 0.8 million shares of common stock on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, in an amount not to exceed in aggregate $1.0 million, exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases. The program was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2014, if not completed sooner. During the three month period ended December 31, 2011, we repurchased approximately 0.2 million shares of common stock under this existing stock repurchase program for a total purchase price of approximately $0.3 million.
In December 2011, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of approximately 2.1 million shares of common stock through an open market transaction. The total purchase price of the shares was approximately $2.4 million, and the stock repurchase program that was extended in October 2011 was concluded as a result of the transaction.
NOTE 12 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Contractual Obligations
During the nine month period ended December 31, 2011, we executed and extended the terms of certain non-cancellable employment contracts with executives and other key employees. These employment contracts expire through March 31, 2015. Additionally, our President resigned from his position in August 2011 and his employment agreement was terminated. In connection with the resignation, we entered into a transition services and consulting agreement. The net increase to our commitments under these obligations as of December 31, 2011 was as follows (in thousands):
|
|
Year Ending |
| |
|
|
|
| |
2012 |
|
$ |
150 |
|
2013 |
|
767 |
| |
2014 |
|
1,924 |
| |
2015 |
|
610 |
| |
Guarantees
Our Film Production segment completed producer-for-hire services during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 related to a movie production in the State of Georgia. Based on the location of the production and other factors, we received certain transferable production tax credits in the State of Georgia. Subsequent to the completion of the production, we entered into an agreement to sell the tax credits for a net purchase price of approximately $0.8 million. If the tax credits are recaptured, forfeited, recovered or otherwise become invalid within a four year period subsequent to our sale of the tax credits, we
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) (continued)
have agreed to reimburse the buyer for the value of the invalid tax credits as well as any interest, penalties or other fees incurred in connection with the loss of the tax credits. We believe the tax credits are valid and do not expect that we will be required to reimburse the buyer.
Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of business, we are subject to various lawsuits and claims. We believe that the final outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on our financial statements.
NOTE 13 AMENDMENT TO STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
On November 29, 2001, our board of directors adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan in which Rights were distributed at the rate of one Right for each share of common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 21, 2001. The Rights generally will be exercisable only if a person or group acquires beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the outstanding common stock after November 29, 2001, or commences a tender offer upon consummation of which the person or group would beneficially own 15% or more of the outstanding common stock. Each Right is initially exercisable at $10.00 and was scheduled to expire on December 21, 2011. In August, 2008, we eliminated the continuing director, or so-called dead hand provisions, included in the originally adopted Shareholder Rights Plan. In October 2011, we amended the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement to extend the Final Expiration Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement) from December 21, 2011 to December 21, 2014.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of New Frontier Media, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, hereinafter identified as we, us, the Company, the Registrant, or similar expressions, and the information incorporated by reference includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding trend analysis and our expected financial position and operating results, business strategy, financing plans and the outcome of contingencies are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are also identified by the words believe, project, expect, anticipate, estimate, intend, strategy, plan, may, should, could, will, would, and similar expressions or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to: 1) retain our four major customers and related revenue that accounted for approximately 51% of our total revenue during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011; 2) maintain the license fee structures currently in place with our customers; 3) maintain our pay-per-view (PPV) and video-on-demand (VOD) shelf space with existing customers; 4) compete effectively with our current competitors and potential future competitors that distribute adult content to U.S. and international cable multiple system operators (MSOs) and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers; 5) retain our key executives; 6) produce film content that is well received by our Film Production segments customers; 7) comply with current and future regulatory developments both domestically and internationally; and 8) successfully compete against other forms of adult entertainment such as pay and free adult-oriented internet websites and adult-oriented premium channel content. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For a more complete list of factors that may cause results to differ materially from projections, please refer to the Risk Factors section of our most recently filed
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by periodic and current reports that we may file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that amend or update such factors.
Executive Overview
We are a provider of transactional television services and a distributor of general motion picture entertainment. Our key customers include large cable and satellite operators, premium movie channel providers and major Hollywood studios. We distribute content world-wide. Our three principal businesses are reflected in the Transactional TV, Film Production and Direct-to-Consumer operating segments. Our Transactional TV segment distributes adult content to cable and satellite operators who then distribute the content to retail consumers via VOD and PPV technology. We earn revenue by receiving a contractual percentage of the retail price paid by consumers to purchase our content on customers VOD and PPV platforms. The Transactional TV segment has historically been our most profitable segment. The Film Production segment generates revenue primarily through the distribution of mainstream content to large cable and satellite operators, premium movie channel providers and other content distributors. This segment also periodically provides contract film production services to major Hollywood studios (producer-for-hire arrangements). The Film Production segment incurred operating losses in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 primarily due to impairment charges. Our Direct-to-Consumer segment generates revenue primarily from membership fees earned through the distribution of adult content to consumer websites. The Direct-to-Consumer segment has historically incurred operating losses and is expected to continue to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future. Our Corporate Administration segment includes all costs associated with the operation of the public holding company, New Frontier Media, Inc.
The business models of each of our segments are summarized below.
Transactional TV Segment
The Transactional TV segment is focused on the distribution of content to consumers via MSO and DBS customers VOD and PPV services. We earn revenue by receiving a percentage of the total retail purchase price paid by consumers to purchase our content on customers VOD and PPV platforms. Revenue growth can occur when we launch our services to new cable MSOs or DBS providers primarily in international markets, when the number of digital subscribers for systems where our services are currently distributed increases, when we launch additional services or replace our competitors services on existing customer cable and DBS platforms, and when our proportional buy rates improve. Alternatively, our revenue could decline if we were to experience lower consumer buy rates, as has been the case with the recent general economic downturn, if consumers migrate to other forms of entertainment such as pay and free adult-oriented internet websites which we believe may also be occurring as a result of the economic downturn, if our customers negotiate to pay us a smaller percentage of the consumer retail purchase price, if additional competitive channels are added to our customers platforms or if our existing customers remove or replace our services on their platform.
Film Production Segment
The Film Production segment has historically derived the majority of its revenue from two principal businesses: (1) the production and distribution of original motion pictures including erotic thrillers and horror movies (collectively, owned content); and (2) the distribution of third party films where we act as a sales agent for the product (repped content). This segment also periodically provides contract film production services to certain major Hollywood studios.
Direct-to-Consumer Segment
Our Direct-to-Consumer segment generates revenue primarily by selling memberships to our adult consumer websites. We have experienced declines in the Direct-to-Consumer segment revenue, which we believe is due to a decline in consumer spending as a result of the unfavorable economic conditions as well as the availability of free and low-cost internet content. We expect this segment will continue to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future.
Corporate Administration Segment
The Corporate Administration segment reflects all costs associated with the operation of the public holding company, New Frontier Media, Inc., that are not directly allocable to the Transactional TV, Film Production, or Direct-to-Consumer operating segments. These costs include, but are not limited to: legal expenses, accounting expenses, human resource department costs, insurance expenses, registration and filing fees with NASDAQ, executive employee costs, and costs associated with our public company filings and shareholder communications. Our focus for this operating segment is balancing cost containment with the need for administrative support.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The significant accounting policies and estimates set forth in Note 1 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, as updated by Note 1 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein, and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, appropriately represent, in all material respects, the current status of our critical accounting policies and estimates, the disclosure with respect to which is incorporated herein by reference.
Results of Operations
Transactional TV Segment
The following table sets forth certain financial information for the Transactional TV segment for each of the periods presented (amounts in table may not sum due to rounding):
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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Nine Months Ended December 31, |
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(dollars in millions) |
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2011 |
|
2010 |
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% change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
% change |
| ||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
VOD |
|
$ |
5.0 |
|
$ |
5.3 |
|
(6 |
)% |
$ |
15.7 |
|
$ |
16.2 |
|
(3 |
)% |
PPV |
|
3.3 |
|
3.4 |
|
(3 |
)% |
9.8 |
|
10.3 |
|
(5 |
)% | ||||
Other |
|
0.1 |
|
0.1 |
|
0 |
% |
0.3 |
|
0.3 |
|
0 |
% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Total |
|
8.4 |
|
8.8 |
|
(5 |
)% |
25.8 |
|
26.8 |
|
(4 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Cost of sales |
|
4.0 |
|
3.2 |
|
25 |
% |
10.5 |
|
9.5 |
|
11 |
% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Gross profit |
|
4.4 |
|
5.6 |
|
(21 |
)% |
15.3 |
|
17.3 |
|
(12 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Gross profit % |
|
52 |
% |
64 |
% |
|
|
59 |
% |
65 |
% |
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating expenses |
|
3.4 |
|
3.0 |
|
13 |
% |
10.1 |
|
8.1 |
|
25 |
% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating income |
|
$ |
1.0 |
|
$ |
2.6 |
|
(62 |
)% |
$ |
5.2 |
|
$ |
9.3 |
|
(44 |
)% |
Net Revenue
VOD
Revenue declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 due to declines in domestic revenue of $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively. We believe that depressed economic conditions caused U.S. consumers that have historically purchased our content with discretionary income to reduce their spending on our content, eliminate their acquisition of our content, or view adult content through less expensive alternatives such as lower-cost and free internet websites. International VOD revenue was flat during the three month period ended December 31, 2011 and increased by approximately $0.2 million during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011. The increase in international VOD revenue during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 was primarily due to general improvements in content performance and new customer launches.
PPV
Revenue declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, due to declines in domestic revenue of $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively. These declines were primarily due to lower revenue from the two largest DBS providers in the U.S. We believe these declines were due to depressed economic conditions as discussed in more detail above. Revenue from the second largest DBS provider in the U.S. also declined as a result of increased competition on that customers platform. The decline in revenue during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 was partially offset by a $0.3 million increase in international PPV revenue primarily from new customer launches and improved content performance with our Latin America customers.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Other
Other revenue primarily includes revenue from advertising on our PPV channels and from distribution fees. Amounts are generally consistent and comparable with the same prior year period results.
Cost of Sales
Our cost of sales consists of expenses associated with our digital broadcast infrastructure, satellite uplinking, satellite transponder leases, programming acquisition and monitoring activities, VOD transport, amortization of content and distribution rights, depreciation of property and equipment, and related employee costs.
Cost of sales increased during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to (a) a $0.5 million increase in costs in each of the periods incurred in connection with a one-time assumption of certain customer transport costs, (b) a $0.3 million and $0.4 million increase, respectively, in transport costs from our distribution of new domestic content packages and high-definition content in an effort to improve domestic revenue, and (c) a $0.1 million and $0.2 million increase, respectively, in employee costs necessary to support the increase in content output.
Operating Expenses and Operating Income
Operating expenses increased during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to (a) a $0.2 million and $0.5 million increase, respectively, in employee and related costs because an executive employee was reassigned from the Corporate Administration segment to the Transactional TV segment in order to lead the international sales efforts in Europe, (b) a $0.1 million and $0.4 million increase, respectively, in costs from accelerating depreciation expenses for certain tenant improvement assets and from depreciation of storage equipment purchased to support our international growth and expanded domestic distribution, (c) a $0.1 million and $0.5 million increase, respectively, in employee and related costs incurred in an effort to support the development of new content packages, and (d) a $0.2 million and $0.6 million increase, respectively, in facility and maintenance expenses from incremental costs associated with leasing a new facility. Expenses also increased during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 by approximately $0.1 million from additional travel costs associated with efforts to expand international sales. The increase in expenses during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 was partially offset by various reductions in promotion, advertising, and other outside services expenses associated with cost reduction efforts.
Operating income for the three month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $1.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Operating income for the nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $5.2 million and $9.3 million, respectively.
Film Production Segment
The following table sets forth certain financial information for the Film Production segment for each of the periods presented (amounts in table may not sum due to rounding):
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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Nine Months Ended December 31, |
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(dollars in millions) |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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% change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
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% change |
| ||||
Net revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Owned content |
|
$ |
0.8 |
|
$ |
1.1 |
|
(27 |
)% |
$ |
2.4 |
|
$ |
4.2 |
|
(43 |
)% |
Repped content |
|
0.6 |
|
0.7 |
|
(14 |
)% |
1.7 |
|
2.0 |
|
(15 |
)% | ||||
Producer-for-hire and other |
|
0.2 |
|
3.3 |
|
(94 |
)% |
0.4 |
|
4.2 |
|
(90 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Total |
|
1.7 |
|
5.2 |
|
(67 |
)% |
4.6 |
|
10.3 |
|
(55 |
)% | ||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Cost of sales |
|
0.5 |
|
3.7 |
|
(86 |
)% |
1.5 |
|
6.1 |
|
(75 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Gross profit |
|
1.2 |
|
1.5 |
|
(20 |
)% |
3.1 |
|
4.3 |
|
(28 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Gross profit % |
|
71 |
% |
29 |
% |
|
|
67 |
% |
42 |
% |
|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating expenses |
|
0.7 |
|
1.2 |
|
(42 |
)% |
2.2 |
|
4.5 |
|
(51 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
0.5 |
|
$ |
0.3 |
|
67 |
% |
$ |
0.9 |
|
$ |
(0.2 |
) |
|
# |
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Net Revenue
Owned Content
Revenue declined during the three month period ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to the execution and completion of fewer one-time distribution sales agreements.
Revenue declined during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 because the same prior year period included approximately $1.8 million of revenue from the completion of our fourth installment of an episodic series with a premium channel customer, and no similar revenue was realized in the nine month period ended December 31, 2011. Revenue was also lower as a result of a $0.3 million decline in VOD revenue, and we believe the decline was due to depressed economic conditions. The declines in revenue were partially offset by higher revenue from an increase in the execution and completion of one-time distribution sales agreements.
Repped Content
Repped content revenue includes amounts from the licensing of film titles that we represent (but do not own) under sales agency relationships with various independent film producers. Repped content revenue declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to the execution of fewer distribution sales agreements as compared to the same prior year periods.
Producer-for-Hire and Other
Producer-for-hire and other revenue relates to amounts earned through producer-for-hire arrangements, music royalty fees and the delivery of other miscellaneous film materials to distributors. Producer-for-hire and other revenue declined during each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 because we completed and recognized revenue of approximately $3.3 million from a producer-for-hire arrangement during the same prior year periods, and no similar producer-for-hire revenue was recognized during the three or nine month periods ended December 31, 2011. Revenue also declined during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 because the same prior year period included $0.6 million of revenue from the completion of a second producer-for-hire arrangement, and no similar revenue was recognized during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes primarily amortization of owned content film costs as well as delivery and distribution costs related to that content. These expenses also include the costs we incur to provide producer-for-hire services. Cost of sales declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 because the same prior year periods included production costs incurred in connection with the completion of producer-for-hire arrangements of approximately $3.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively, and no similar production costs were incurred during the three or nine month periods ended December 31, 2011. Cost of sales also declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 by approximately $0.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively, due to lower film cost amortization consistent with the decline in owned content revenue.
Operating Expenses and Operating Income (Loss)
Operating expenses decreased during the three and nine month periods ended December 31 2011 due to (a) a $0.2 million and $0.9 million decline, respectively, in employee costs primarily associated with the departure of the segments Co-Presidents and other employees during the second half of fiscal year 2011, (b) a $0.2 million and $0.5 million decline, respectively, due to lower other identifiable intangible assets amortization because certain intangible assets became fully amortized during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, and (c) a $0.2 million and $0.5 million decline, respectively, in charges to increase the allowance for unrecoverable accounts, which reserves for recoupable costs and producer advances that are not expected to be recovered. The increase in the allowance for unrecoverable accounts in the prior year periods was due to the underperformance of certain repped films. Operating expenses were also lower during the nine
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
month period ended December 31, 2011 by approximately $0.4 million due to film cost impairment charges as discussed in more detail below.
The Film Production segment had operating income of $0.5 million and $0.9 million during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, respectively, as compared to operating income of $0.3 million during the three month period ended December 31, 2010 and an operating loss of $0.2 million during the nine month period ended December 31, 2010.
Film Cost Impairment Charge
During the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, we recorded non-cash impairment charges associated with certain owned content films of approximately $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively. These charges resulted in a net $0.4 million decrease in operating expenses during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011. During the three month period ended September 30, 2011, we adjusted downward the expected performance of certain films due to further deterioration in the Western European film markets. During the three month period ended September 30, 2010, we adjusted downward the expected performance for films based on a continuation of underperformance as compared to expectations. As a result of the downward adjustments in expected performance, we performed further assessment on certain films and determined the fair value of the films was less than the unamortized cost of the films, and the difference was recorded as an impairment charge. The impairment charges were recorded in the charge for asset impairments within the Film Production segment. The fair value of the films was estimated by discounting the films expected future cash flow by the weighted average cost of capital.
Direct-to-Consumer Segment
The following table sets forth certain financial information for the Direct-to-Consumer segment for each of the periods presented (amounts in table may not sum due to rounding):
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
Nine Months Ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
% change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
% change |
| ||||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
0.2 |
|
$ |
0.2 |
|
0 |
% |
$ |
0.6 |
|
$ |
0.6 |
|
0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Cost of sales |
|
0.2 |
|
0.3 |
|
(33 |
)% |
0.6 |
|
1.0 |
|
(40 |
)% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Gross loss |
|
(0.0 |
) |
(0.1 |
) |
|
# |
(0.0 |
) |
(0.4 |
) |
|
# | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating expenses |
|
0.1 |
|
0.1 |
|
0 |
% |
0.3 |
|
0.3 |
|
0 |
% | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating loss |
|
$ |
(0.1 |
) |
$ |
(0.2 |
) |
50 |
% |
$ |
(0.4 |
) |
$ |
(0.7 |
) |
43 |
% |
# Change is in excess of 100%.
Net Revenue
Net revenue consists primarily of membership fees earned from customer subscriptions to our consumer websites. Net revenue during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 was consistent with the same prior year periods.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists of expenses associated with credit card processing, bandwidth, traffic acquisition, content amortization, depreciation of property and equipment, and related employee costs. Cost of sales declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to lower employee costs associated with cost reduction efforts.
Operating Expenses and Operating Loss
Operating expenses were generally consistent and comparable with the same prior year periods. We incurred operating losses of $0.1 million and $0.4 million during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011, respectively, as
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
compared to operating losses of $0.2 million and $0.7 million during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2010, respectively.
Corporate Administration Segment
The following table sets forth certain financial information for the Corporate Administration segment for each of the periods presented:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
Nine Months Ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||
(dollars in millions) |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
% change |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
% change |
| ||||
Operating expenses |
|
$ |
1.8 |
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
(25 |
)% |
$ |
5.9 |
|
$ |
7.5 |
|
(21 |
)% |
Corporate Administration segment expenses declined during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 due to (a) a $0.2 million and $0.5 million decrease, respectively, in employee and related costs because an executive employee was reassigned to the Transactional TV segments international sales force in Europe, and his costs are now reflected in that segment; (b) a $0.3 million and $0.4 million decrease, respectively, because our President resigned in August 2011 resulting in a decrease in employee and related costs; and (c) a $0.1 million and $0.3 million decline, respectively, in general employee costs associated with a comparative reduction in the annual bonus accruals. Expenses also declined during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 due to lower legal costs from general cost reduction efforts.
Income Tax Expense
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, we abandoned our majority ownership in an entity that was established to develop new channel services. As a result, we incurred a capital loss for income tax purposes and recorded a corresponding long-term deferred tax asset to reflect the net tax effect of the temporary difference between the carrying amount of the asset for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes. Additionally, we established a valuation allowance of approximately $0.1 million based on an evaluation of objective evidence and our estimate that none of the deferred tax asset would be realized in the future. The establishment of the valuation allowance was reflected as a $0.1 million increase in the income tax expense during the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.
During the three month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the statute of limitations expired on approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of uncertain tax position liabilities. As a result, we recorded a reduction in our income tax expense of $0.1 million and $0.2 million during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
No other discrete items had a material impact on our tax rate during the three or nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 or 2010.
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Internal Revenue Service initiated an audit of our fiscal year 2010 tax returns. We cannot currently make an estimation of the possible outcome from the audit.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our current priorities for the use of our cash and cash equivalents are:
· investments in processes intended to improve the quality and marketability of our products;
· funding our operating and capital requirements; and
· funding, from time to time, opportunities to enhance shareholder value, whether in the form of the repurchase of shares of our common stock, cash dividends or other strategic transactions.
We anticipate that our existing cash, cash equivalents and cash flows from operations will be sufficient during the next 12 months to satisfy our operating requirements. We also anticipate that we will be able to fund our estimated outlay for capital expenditures, repayment of outstanding debt and other related purchases that may occur during the next 12 months through our available cash, cash equivalents, and our expected cash flows from operations during that period.
In summary, our cash flows from continuing operations were as follows:
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
|
|
(In millions) |
| ||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.7 |
|
$ |
1.5 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations |
|
(3.9 |
) |
(3.5 |
) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations |
|
(4.0 |
) |
(0.5 |
) | ||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities of Continuing Operations
Net cash generated by operating activities of continuing operations during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 as compared to the same prior year period was primarily impacted by the following:
· a decrease in cash flows from lower operating income (excluding the impact of asset impairment charges) primarily associated with the Transactional TV segments performance;
· a $3.2 million comparable increase in cash flows as reflected in the change in other assets and liabilities accounts primarily from payments received from the landlord of our new corporate facility associated with a tenant improvement allowance and certain unsettled customer receipts; and
· a $1.5 million comparable decrease in cash flows due to an increase in film costs primarily related to an episodic series that is expected to be delivered in the first half of fiscal year 2013.
During the three month period ended September 30, 2011, we executed an agreement to produce and deliver a thirteen episode series for a premium movie channel customer. We had cash outflows from the production of approximately $1.7 million during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011, and we do not expect to incur additional cash outflows for the production. We also expect to recognize revenue and collect approximately $2.3 million from the production during the first half of fiscal year 2013.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities of Continuing Operations
Net cash from investing activities of continuing operations during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 included $3.8 million of cash used to purchase property and equipment. Approximately $2.5 million of the cash outflows related to building improvements incurred for a new leased facility, and approximately $0.8 million of the cash outflows related to equipment purchased in connection with our move to the new leased facility. We do not expect to incur additional cash outflows for the new leased facility. We also purchased approximately $0.5 million in equipment associated with our general technology infrastructure.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities of Continuing Operations
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations during the nine month period ended December 31, 2011 consisted of $3.5 million of cash used to repurchase approximately 3.0 million shares of common stock at an average purchase price of $1.17 per share, $0.4 million of cash used to reduce the outstanding principal of our line of credit and, $0.1 million in payments for long-term seller financing related to our purchase of a patent.
Borrowing Arrangements
On December 13, 2011, we extended our $5.0 million line of credit dated December 15, 2010. We renewed the line of credit through December 15, 2012. The line of credit is secured by certain accounts receivable assets and bears interest at the greater of (a) the current prime rate less 0.125 percentage points per annum, or (b) 5.75% per annum. The line of credit may be drawn from time to time to support our operations and short-term working capital needs, if any. A loan origination fee of 0.5% of the available line was paid upon the execution of the line of credit and is being amortized over the life of the line of credit. The line of credit includes a maximum borrowing base equal to the lesser of 75% of certain accounts receivable assets securing the line of credit or $5.0 million, and the maximum borrowing base as of December 31, 2011, was $5.0 million. The average outstanding line of credit principal balance for each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 was $0.1 million, and the average outstanding line of credit principal balance for each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2010 was $1.0 million. The interest rate on our line of credit during each of the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was 5.75%.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The line of credit contains both conditions precedent that must be satisfied prior to any borrowing and affirmative and negative covenants customary for facilities of this type, including without limitation, (a) a requirement to maintain a current asset to current liability ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0, (b) a requirement to maintain a total liability to tangible net worth ratio not to exceed 1.0 to 1.0, (c) prohibitions on additional borrowing, lending, investing or fundamental corporate changes without prior consent, (d) a prohibition on declaring, without consent, any dividends, other than dividends payable in our stock, and (e) a requirement that there be no material adverse change in our current client base as it relates to our largest clients. The line of credit provides that an event of default will exist in certain circumstances, including without limitation, our failure to make payment of principal or interest on borrowed amounts when required, failure to perform certain obligations under the line of credit and related documents, defaults in certain other indebtedness, our insolvency, a change in control, any material adverse change in our financial condition and certain other events customary for facilities of this type. As of December 31, 2011, our outstanding principal balance under the line of credit was $0.1 million, and we were in compliance with the related covenants.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Contractual Obligations
During the nine month period ended December 31, 2011, we executed and extended the terms of certain non-cancellable employment contracts with executives and other key employees. These employment contracts expire through March 31, 2015. Additionally, our President resigned from his position in August 2011 and his employment agreement was terminated. In connection with the resignation, we entered into a transition services and consulting agreement. The net increase to our commitments under these obligations as of December 31, 2011 was as follows (in thousands):
|
|
Year Ending |
| |
2012 |
|
$ |
150 |
|
2013 |
|
767 |
| |
2014 |
|
1,924 |
| |
2015 |
|
610 |
| |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our Film Production segment completed producer-for-hire services during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 related to a movie production in the State of Georgia. Based on the location of the production and other factors, we received certain transferable production tax credits in the State of Georgia. Subsequent to the completion of the production, we entered into an agreement to sell the tax credits for a net purchase price of approximately $0.8 million. If the tax credits are recaptured, forfeited, recovered or otherwise become invalid within a four year period subsequent to our sale of the tax credits, we have agreed to reimburse the buyer for the value of the invalid tax credits as well as any interest, penalties or other fees incurred in connection with the loss of the tax credits. We believe the tax credits are valid and do not expect that we will be required to reimburse the buyer.
Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of business, we are subject to various lawsuits and claims. We believe that the final outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on our financial statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of the recent accounting pronouncements related to our operations, please refer to the related information provided under Note 2 Recent Accounting Pronouncements to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Market Risk. Our exposure to market risk is principally confined to cash in deposit accounts and money market accounts, which have short maturities and, therefore, minimal and immaterial market risk.
Interest Rate Sensitivity. Changes in interest rates could impact our anticipated interest income on cash and cash equivalents and on our anticipated income expense from our line of credit. An adverse change in interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2011 would not have a material impact on our net income or cash flows.
Changes in interest rates could also impact the amount of interest we pay on borrowings under our line of credit. A 10% adverse change in the interest rates on borrowings under our line of credit would not have a material impact on our interest expense or cash flows.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk. We do not have any material foreign currency transactions.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on managements evaluation (with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)), are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including the CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well-designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control systems objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see Note 12 Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings within the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which information is incorporated herein by reference
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, as such risk factors are updated by the filing with the SEC of subsequent periodic and current reports from time to time, which factors could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results. Such risks, however, are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or reporting results. Based on our review of the risk factors presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, as updated by our filings of subsequent periodic and current reports from time to time, there have been no material changes to the description of the risk factors since those filings.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.
On August 28, 2009, we announced that our board of directors adopted a new stock repurchase program. The new program was conducted in a manner pursuant to safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and to minimize the impact of any purchases upon the market for its securities. The board of directors adopted the program in light of market conditions and our capital and financial position. Under the program, we were authorized to purchase with available cash and cash from operations up to 1.0 million shares of our outstanding common stock, from time to time through open market or privately negotiated transactions, as market and business conditions permit. The program was scheduled to expire in March of 2012, and any repurchased shares are returned to authorized but unissued shares of common stock in accordance with Colorado law. During the six month period ended September 30, 2011 and fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, 0.7 million, 0.2 million and 0.1 million shares were repurchased under the program, respectively. We substantially completed the repurchase program in September 2011.
In October 2011, our board of directors authorized an extension of our stock repurchase program. The extended program was also conducted in a manner intended to comply with the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and to minimize the impact of any purchases upon the market for its securities. This extension allowed for an additional repurchase of up to 0.8 million shares of common stock on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, in an amount not to exceed in aggregate $1.0 million, exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases. The program was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2014, if not completed sooner. During the three month period ended December 31, 2011, we repurchased approximately 0.2 million shares of common stock under this stock repurchase program for a total purchase price of approximately $0.3 million. In December 2011, we became aware through an independent broker who contacted as without first being solicited that a block of shares was available for purchase. The full amount of shares included in the block exceeded the amount previously announced for the repurchase program, and thus the board of directors authorized in advance the increased amount of the repurchase of approximately 2.1 million shares of common stock through an open market block trade transaction. The total purchase price for the shares was approximately $2.4 million, and the stock repurchase program that was extended in October 2011 was concluded as a result of the transaction.
The purchase of common stock during the three month period ended December 31, 2011 is summarized below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Period |
|
Total Number of |
|
Average Price |
|
Total Number of |
|
Maximum |
| |
October 1-31, 2011 |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
750 |
|
November 1-30, 2011 |
|
234 |
|
1.15 |
|
234 |
|
516 |
| |
December 1-31, 2011 |
|
2,098 |
(1) |
1.13 |
|
516 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Total |
|
2,332 |
(1) |
$ |
1.13 |
|
750 |
|
|
|
(1) Approximately 1.6 million of these shares were purchased in the December 2011 open market block trade intended to comply with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. This portion of the purchase exceeded the amount of shares included in the previously announced repurchase program.
Exhibit No. |
|
Exhibit Description |
4.01 |
|
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc., as rights agent, dated October 31, 2011(1) |
10.01# |
|
Third Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Time Warner Cable, Inc. dated October 10, 2011 |
10.02# |
|
Third Amendment to the Video on Demand License Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Time Warner Cable LLC dated September 8, 2007 |
10.03# |
|
Fourth Amendment to the Video on Demand License Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Time Warner Cable Inc. dated October 10, 2011 |
10.04 |
|
Executive Tuition Reimbursement Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Grant Williams dated December 7, 2011 |
10.05 |
|
Change in Terms Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Great Western Bank dated December 15, 2011 |
31.01 |
|
Certification by CEO Michael Weiner pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(d) |
31.02 |
|
Certification by CFO Grant Williams pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(d) |
32.01 |
|
Certification by CEO Michael Weiner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.02 |
|
Certification by CFO Grant Williams pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101.INS |
|
XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL |
|
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
(1) Incorporated by reference to the corresponding exhibit included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2011 (File No. 000-23697).
# Confidential portions of this agreement have been redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed separately with the SEC.
Furnished, not filed.
XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is otherwise not subject to liability under these sections.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed in its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
|
NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. | |
Dated: February 13, 2012 |
By: |
/s/ Michael Weiner |
|
Name: |
Michael Weiner |
|
Title: |
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
Dated: February 13, 2012 |
|
/s/ Grant Williams |
|
Name: |
Grant Williams |
|
Title: |
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
|
Exhibit Description |
4.01 |
|
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc., as rights agent, dated October 31, 2011(1) |
10.01# |
|
Third Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Time Warner Cable, Inc. dated October 10, 2011 |
10.02# |
|
Third Amendment to the Video on Demand License Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Time Warner Cable LLC dated September 8, 2007 |
10.03# |
|
Fourth Amendment to the Video on Demand License Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Time Warner Cable Inc. dated October 10, 2011 |
10.04 |
|
Executive Tuition Reimbursement Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Grant Williams dated December 7, 2011 |
10.05 |
|
Change in Terms Agreement between New Frontier Media, Inc. and Great Western Bank dated December 15, 2011 |
31.01 |
|
Certification by CEO Michael Weiner pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(d) |
31.02 |
|
Certification by CFO Grant Williams pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(d) |
32.01 |
|
Certification by CEO Michael Weiner pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.02 |
|
Certification by CFO Grant Williams pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101.INS |
|
XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL |
|
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE |
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
(1) Incorporated by reference to the corresponding exhibit included in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2011 (File No. 000-23697).
# Confidential portions of this agreement have been redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed separately with the SEC.
Furnished, not filed.
XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is otherwise not subject to liability under these sections.
Exhibit 10.01
Execution Copy
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
This Third Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement (Third Amendment), effective as of this 10th day of October, 2011 (the Amendment Effective Date), hereby amends the Affiliation Agreement that was entered into by and between NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. a Colorado Corporation (Network) and TIME WARNER CABLE, INC. (successor in interest to Time Warner Cable, a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P., a Delaware partnership) (Affiliate) dated as of the 1st day of January 2000 (the Agreement), as such agreement may have been previously amended (Agreement).
Licensor and TWC hereby agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
(A) The definition of Service in Section 1(a) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Service means each satellite-delivered, commercial-free, encrypted, adult entertainment pay television programming branded service selected by and provided by Network on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week basis as further described in the Service Description set forth in Section 4(a) and Exhibit A to this Third Amendment.
(B) The definition of Pay Per View Purchase in Section 1(a) of the Agreement is amended by adding the following at the end thereof.
Pay Per View Purchases may, in Affiliates discretion, include access to Embedded VOD Programming (as defined in Section 4(h)) from the applicable Service and may be for any period up to [***].
2. Rights. The following is added as a new Section 2(d) to the Agreement:
Network hereby grants Affiliate a non-exclusive right and license to enable Affiliates Start Over and Look Back functionality for each program in the Service (each, a Program), which license shall include the right to record each Program from each feed of each Service at each Affiliate System downlink facility and/or headend of each Affiliate System carrying the Service; to encode, compress, digitize, copy, index, segment, reformat and otherwise technologically manipulate each Program; to store each Program (and copies thereof) for a reasonable period of time; and to distribute, redistribute, transmit and/or deliver each Program; in each case as required (in Affiliates sole discretion) in order to enable Start Over and Look Back over Affiliates network and to make Start Over
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
and Look Back available for each Program to Affiliates customers. Start Over means that functionality whereby a viewer may restart a Program that is in progress at any time during the period of such Programs linear exhibition such that the Program starts over and the viewer may view the Program from its beginning. Look Back means that functionality whereby a viewer may access, on a VOD Basis, a Program that previously aired on the Service, at any time while viewing the linear exhibition of the Service during such Programs Available Window. Available Window means the period of time during which a viewer may access for viewing a Program on a Look Back basis. Unless the parties have mutually agreed to a longer period, the Available Window for each Look Back Program shall be the period commencing immediately after the end time of such Program on the Service and ending [***] thereafter. In addition, Network hereby grants Affiliate a non-exclusive right and license to provide subscribers with DVR functionality by (i) recording any Program in response to a specific request to do so by one or more Subscribers; (ii) storing the copy or copies of the recorded Program at a location (remote to the Subscriber) under the direct or indirect control of Affiliate (e.g. at the head end); and (iii) utilizing any such copy to transmit the Program to one or more subscribers who requested the recording of the Program.
3. Term. Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date. The Agreement shall be extended for five (5) years from the Amendment Effective Date (i.e. through October 10, 2016) (such five year period, the Initial Renewal Term), and shall automatically renew thereafter on an annual basis (each such year a Additional Renewal Period) (the existing term, along with Initial Renewal Term and any Additional Renewal Period(s) together, the Term). Either party may terminate this Agreement as of the end of the Initial Renewal Term or the end of the then-current Additional Renewal Period for any or no reason by giving written notice to the other party at least ninety (90) days prior to (as applicable) the last day of the Initial Renewal Term or any Additional Renewal Period.
4. Content of the Services. Section 4(a) Service Description is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Each Service selected by Affiliate shall consist of [***] programming blocks containing at least [***] of feature length premieres of professionally produced adult films, events, specials, compilations and programs. Except as requested by Affiliate pursuant to the last sentence of this paragraph, each Service shall be presented in the [***] editing and content standard which shall depict [***]
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
situations among consenting adults and shall not depict [***]. The content of each Service shall be consistent with the descriptions set forth for such Service on Exhibit A of the Third Amendment. Each Service shall contain no more than [***] of promotional and/or interstitial programming per [***] programming block which promotional and/or interstitial programming shall be used solely for the purpose of advertising such Service (such as pay-per-view features and highlights) or the pay-per-view services of Networks affiliates and joint-venturers which it owns and controls; provided, however, that such programming shall not advertise any other television programming or service that is not available from such System to Subscribers. No Service shall contain more than [***] of advertisements per [***] programming block for products designed specifically to enhance the Subscribers experience while viewing the Service. All promotional, interstitial and advertisement programming shall also, at all times during the Term, adhere to and comply with the above described [***] editing and content standards. Each Service shall consist of programming similar in all respects to that described on the program schedules attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 and Network agrees that, during each quarter of the Term, it shall send [***] copy of its monthly programming schedule for each selected Service to Affiliate in care of: Vice President of Programming. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon Affiliates written request, Network shall provide each Service in the [***] editing and content standards (as attached hereto as Exhibit C).
Section 4(g) Other Exhibition and Distribution is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Without Affiliates prior written consent, Network shall not exhibit or distribute, and shall not grant to any third party the right to exhibit or distribute: (i) the linear version of any Service via the Internet or over any local or wide area computer network serving more than [***] persons (unless such computer network is maintained by Network for its own employees), whether for a fee or otherwise, (ii) all or any portion of a Service via any broadcast station or cable programming network other than such Service whether simulcast, time-shifted, repackaged or distributed through any video on demand mechanism; provided, however, that, subject to Section 11 and the remainder of this Section 4(g), the foregoing (x) shall not restrict Network from providing, as permitted by Exhibt B hereto, the Service to any Facilities-Based (as defined in Exhibit B hereto) multichannel video programming provider for distribution to such providers subscribers over the Internet on an authenticated basis (i.e. only to subscribers who receive the Service from such provider in their capacity as subscribers to such providers video service provided over Facilities-Based distribution systems); and (y) shall not restrict Network from making available on the Internet single scenes that have appeared or will appear in compilation or full length feature form on the Service (A) in a manner such that such single scenes, pieced together, would not recreate
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
a substantial portion of the Service on any one website, and (B) provided such single scenes shall not be distributed in compilation or full length feature form on the Internet. Without limiting the foregoing, Network agrees that if, during the Term, Network exhibits or distributes, or grants or agrees to grant to any third party the right to exhibit or distribute any of the Services via the Internet, any online service, any broadband, wireline or wireless service or any local or wide area network, in any format (including multimedia, interactive, three dimensional or other augmented or enhanced format, e.g. video-streaming) within the United States, its territories and possessions (More Expansive Rights), then Network shall promptly give written notice thereof to Affiliate and, at Affiliates election, this Agreement shall be deemed to have been modified so that, from the date on which such More Expansive Rights are first in effect (or, if such More Expansive Rights are now in effect, from the date hereof) and thereafter during the Term for so long as such More Expansive Rights continue to remain in effect, Affiliate shall have the right to enjoy the benefit of such More Expansive Rights with respect to the applicable Service or portion thereof on the most favorable terms and conditions of any distributor with respect to such More Expansive Rights.
The following paragraph shall be added to the Agreement as a new Section 4(h) Embedded VOD Programming:
Each Subscription Purchase of a Service by a Subscriber may, in Affiliates discretion, include [***] access to a certain distinct package of Programs from such Service that Network shall make available to Affiliate for provision to Subscribers on a video on demand basis [***] to Affiliate (other than, as applicable, reimbursement of [***] as set forth in the Fourth Amendment to the Video on Demand License Agreement executed by the parties on even date herewith) (Embedded VOD Programming). Network shall provide and deliver at least [***] of Programs for such Embedded VOD Programming package with a [***] refresh rate of [***]. All such Programs shall meet the requirements in the Service Description set forth in Section 4(a) and the delivery, distribution and Subscriber functionality of the Embedded VOD Programming shall be consistent with the Video on Demand License Agreement between the parties dated March 13, 2000, as amended.
5. Fees. Section 6(a) Fees is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Affiliate shall pay to Network the following fees (Fees) with respect to the applicable categories of purchases by Affiliates subscribers:
(C) for each [***] Subscription Purchase of [***]: the greater of (x) [***] of the [***] received by Affiliate for such Subscription Purchase; and (y) [***];
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(D) for each [***] Subscription Purchase of [***]: the greater of (x) [***] of the [***] received by Affiliate for such Subscription Purchase and (y) [***];
(E) for each [***] Subscription Purchase of [***]: the greater of (x) [***] of the [***] received by Affiliate for such package pro-rated based upon [***] and (y) [***]; and
(F) Pay Per View Purchases: [***] of the [***] generated by Affiliate and such System for each [***].
6. Authenticated Distribution. Affiliate shall have the right to distribute any Service (as well as all Embedded VOD Programming then-available with respect to such Service) via the Internet or any other distribution medium to any Subscriber that Affiliate has authenticated as a Subscriber that has made a monthly Subscription Purchase to receive such Service through a System. In addition to the foregoing, the parties agree to Exhibit B hereto with respect to an authenticated Internet product.
7. Network represents, warrants and covenants that, throughout the Term, (i) there shall be no minor (as such term is most liberally construed pursuant to the laws of any state) appearing in any of the Services or other programming provided to Affiliate hereunder; (ii) with respect to all programming included in the Service or otherwise provided to Affiliate hereunder, Network and each producer of such programming shall be in compliance all respects with the requirements of the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C. §2257, as amended by the Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990, 28 C.F.R. Part 75 (and as such statues may be subsequently amended), and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the CPOEA), including without limitation the record keeping requirements thereof; and (iii) Network shall maintain complete and accurate copies of all records required to be kept pursuant to the CPOEA by each producer of any programming contained in the Services, and shall provide copies of such records to Affiliate upon request.
8. All capitalized terms used in this Third Amendment that are not otherwise defined in the Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Video on Demand License Agreement between the parties dated March 13, 2000, as amended. All of the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent that such terms and conditions are modified by or in conflict with the provisions of this Third Amendment, in which case this Third Amendment shall prevail. Subject to the foregoing, this Third Amendment and the Agreement and all other future amendments, addenda, schedules and exhibits thereto) shall be deemed one in the same document.
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED as of the Amendment Effective Date set forth above:
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EXHIBIT A
Services
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[Programming Channel and Editing Standard Description Omitted.]
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EXHIBIT B
TERMS OF AUTHENTICATED DISTRIBUTION/TV EVERYWHERE
1. Definitions.
(a) Affiliate Player means any Affiliate-branded and controlled video player or video playback environment.
(b) Affiliate Subscriber means a subscriber to Affiliates video services.
(c) Affiliate Website means any website or other internet-based application or service that is owned or controlled in whole or in part by Affiliate or any affiliated entity and/or is branded as an Affiliate or affiliated entity website, application or service.
(d) Affiliation Agreement means that certain Affiliation Agreement entered into between Affiliate and Network as of January 1, 2000, as amended.
(e) Authenticated Content means: (i) each Streamed Service, (ii) any Embedded VOD Programming, and (iii) all other streamed content that Network directly makes available or makes available to any other distributor for distribution via the Internet on an authenticated basis.
(f) Authenticated Subscriber means a customer that has been Authenticated as an Affiliate Subscriber in accordance with this Agreement.
(g) Authentication or Authenticated means the determination, in accordance with this Agreement, of whether or not a customer is an Affiliate Subscriber.
(h) Authorized Distributor means an entity that uses Facilities-Based delivery to distribute the linear feeds of the Services to subscribers who receive the Services via such entitys Facilities-Based distribution systems in their capacity as video subscriber to such entitys Facilities-Based systems.
(i) Facilities means proprietary physical multichannel video service infrastructure (i.e., cable, fiber, wireline, SMATV, MDS, MMDS, wireless and/or satellite technologies) used to distribute audio/video signals and/or programming. Facilities-Based delivery means distribution of video programming services which at the point of reception by subscribers is received over Facilities owned and managed by the applicable distributor.
(j) Network Player means any Network-branded and Network-controlled video player or video playback environment.
(k) Network Website means an Internet website or other application or service that is majority owned and controlled by Network and that is branded as a Network website, application or service, and that does not serve as a portal for any programming product or service other than Network-owned, operated and programmed products and services. Subject to the foregoing, the websites available at each of the following uniform resource locators shall be deemed to be Network Websites: .
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
(l) Network Custom Website shall mean a Network Website that is accessible only by Authenticated Subscribers.
(m) Services means those programming services made available to Affiliate or any Affiliate Subscribers pursuant to the Affiliation Agreement.
(n) Streamed Service means a linear simulcast of each Service as made available for Internet distribution.
2. Authenticated Content.
(a) Grant of Rights. Without limiting any rights otherwise granted to Affiliate in the Agreement, Network grants Affiliate the non-exclusive right throughout the Term to distribute, perform, display and otherwise make the Authenticated Content available via the Internet to Authenticated Subscribers.
(b) Technological Manipulation. Affiliate may encode, reformat, re-encode and otherwise technologically manipulate (including without limitation the right to buffer) the Authenticated Content in connection with the rights set forth in the foregoing subsection (a).
(c) Delivery of Authenticated Content. Network shall [***] deliver the Authenticated Content to Affiliate in accordance with such requirements, delivery methods, formats and specifications as provided by Affiliate. Network shall also provide to Affiliate all existing metadata pertaining to the Authenticated Content.
3. Access Points for Authenticated Content.
(a) Availability/Custom Website. Throughout the Term, except as otherwise expressly permitted in the Affiliation Agreement or this Exhibit, Network shall only permit Authenticated Content to be made available via the Internet only to those subscribers of Authorized Distributors that subscribe to the underlying Service or package of services with which such Authenticated Content is included: (I) through a Network Website (including without limitation the Network Custom Website) via a Network Player, (II) through those internet websites owned and controlled by Authorized Distributors for the benefit of their video subscribers, and (III) through Affiliate Websites. Upon [***] prior notice from Affiliate, Network shall build and, in consultation with Affiliate, brand a Network Custom Website for each Service, on which Network shall make the Authenticated Content available only to Authenticated Subscribers that are subscribers to the applicable Service or, if applicable, a package of services in which the applicable Service is carried.
(b) Players. Network may use the Network Player on any Network Website and Affiliate may use Affiliates Player or, at Affiliates request, Networks Player on Affiliates Website for purposes of making the Authenticate Content Available on an authenticated basis hereunder and hereby grants to Affiliate all necessary rights in connection therewith.
(c) Branding. At all times after an Affiliate Subscriber has been authorized to view any Authenticated Content on the Network Website(s) and/or through the Network Player, if requested by Affiliate in writing, the Network Custom Website(s) and the Network Player shall
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contain mutually-acceptable Affiliate branding, which shall be displayed no less prominently than Networks own branding or that of any other distributor on the Network Website(s) and/or the Network Player when such distributors subscribers are similarly authorized). If a user attempts to access Authenticated Content via a Network Website, but is not authenticated to access such content due to [***], and such user is verified as being located within Affiliates footprint, Network shall provide such user with messaging branded and provided by Affiliate that includes a link to an Affiliate Website.
(d) Generally. Network shall treat Affiliate and Affiliate Subscribers in a non-discriminatory manner with respect to the provision of content through the Network Player, on the Network Websites, or otherwise. Each party shall implement reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the Authenticated Content.
4. Implementation. Network shall use Affiliates authentication and authorization services to effectuate the Authenticated and Authorized delivery of any Authenticated Content via the Network Player and Network Websites to Affiliate Subscribers, and via devices specified or approved by Affiliate. Affiliate and Network shall cooperate in good faith with respect to implementing the systems and software required for Authentication and Authorization and otherwise to support such Authentication and Authorization procedures, and each party shall be responsible for the costs and expenses it incurs in implementing such systems and software.
5. Advertising. No Authenticated Content shall contain [***] content except as expressly agreed by Network and Affiliate in writing or as otherwise permitted pursuant to the description of the Authenticated Content set forth in the Agreement.
6. Fees and Costs. Each party shall be [***] for maintaining and hosting such partys Websites (i.e., the Affiliate Websites and/or the Network Websites, as applicable), and, subject to the other partys performance of its obligations hereunder, for making the Authenticated Content available through such partys Player (i.e., the Affiliate Player and/or the Network Player, as applicable) and Websites, in each case, [***]. Affiliate shall not be required [***] for the distribution of Authenticated Content hereunder. Network shall [***] and shall not permit or authorize any third party [***] to any Affiliate Subscriber in consideration for or in connection with such Affiliate Subscribers accessing or viewing any Authenticated Content hereunder.
7. Affiliate Subscriber Data; Reporting.
(a) Affiliate Subscriber Data. All information of or concerning Affiliate Subscribers, including without limitation data regarding such subscribers access to the Authenticated Content in their capacity as a subscriber of Affiliate (collectively, Affiliate Subscriber Data), shall be deemed the property and confidential information of Affiliate. Affiliate Subscriber Data shall include, without limitation, [***]. Network: (i) shall use any Affiliate Subscriber Data solely for Networks internal use to Authenticate and Authorize such Affiliate Subscribers for purposes of enabling them to access Authenticated Content through the Network Player on the Network Websites and for no other purpose; (ii) shall keep Affiliate Subscriber Data secure and strictly confidential, and shall not disclose Affiliate Subscriber Data to any affiliate of Network or any third party (including without limitation any provider of services to Network or any party otherwise permitted to access confidential information under the Affiliation Agreement);
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(iii) shall not create or maintain user profiles with respect to Affiliate Subscribers; (iv) shall not use Affiliate Subscriber Data to market to Affiliate Subscribers; (v) shall not link Affiliate Subscriber Data, or the fact that any end-user is an Affiliate customer, an Affiliate Subscriber or an Authenticated Subscriber or subscribes to any Service(s) or package(s), to any other data that Network may collect or obtain, except as otherwise expressly agreed in advance by Affiliate; (vi) shall not store (and shall destroy all) Affiliate Subscriber Data following its use to Authenticate or Authorize an Affiliate Subscriber; and, upon request, shall provide Affiliate with an officers certificate that confirms such destruction; and (viii) shall not collect any Affiliate Subscriber Data other than as strictly necessary to confirm whether a particular end-user is an Affiliate customer, an Affiliate Subscriber or an Authenticated Subscriber or subscribes to any Service(s) or package(s), without Affiliates prior written consent in its sole discretion. Network acknowledges and agrees that Network shall not knowingly accept from Affiliate or any Affiliate Subscriber any personally identifiable data regarding any Affiliate Subscriber. Network shall comply with all Affiliate privacy and other policies and procedures in connection with the Affiliate Subscriber Data, including without limitation policies regarding how such Affiliate Subscriber Data must be collected, compiled, used, stored, retained and destroyed, and with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Affiliate shall not knowingly provide, and shall use commercially reasonably efforts to avoid providing, any personally identifiable data regarding Affiliate subscribers to Network.
8. Representations and Warranties; Additional Indemnification. For avoidance of doubt, the representations, warranties and indemnities of each party set forth in the Affiliation Agreement shall govern equally with respect to content covered by this Exhibit. In addition, Network shall indemnify and defend Affiliate, its affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents for, and shall hold them harmless from and against, any and all losses, settlements, judgments, awards, damages and liabilities that are sustained or incurred by or asserted against any of them in connection with any third-party claims, actions, suits, proceedings or investigations (collectively, Losses and, individually, a Loss) and that arise out of (A) any breach or alleged breach of this Agreement by Network, (B) the Authenticated Content, or (C) the Network Website; and shall reimburse them for any and all legal, accounting and other fees, costs and expenses (collectively, Expenses) reasonably incurred by any of them in connection with investigating, mitigating or defending any such Loss.
9. Publicity. Without limiting anything in the Affiliation Agreement, Network shall not issue any press release or make any statement to the public concerning this Exhibit or the content to be made available hereunder without the express prior written consent of Affiliate.
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
EXHIBIT C
ADULT CONTENT COMPARISON CHART
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[Table Illustrating Differences between Editing Standards Omitted.]
Exhibit 10.02
Execution Copy
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
THIRD AMENDEMENT TO THE
VIDEO ON DEMAND LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Third Amendment, effective as of September 8, 2007 (Effective Date) hereby amends the Video on Demand License Agreement regarding carriage of motion pictures on a video on demand basis that was entered into by and between NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC., a Colorado Corporation (Licensor) and TIME WARNER CABLE LLC (f/k/a Time Warner Cable, a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P., a Delaware partnership) (TWC) as of the 13th day of March, 2000, as subsequently amended (the Agreement). Licensor and TWC hereby agree as follows:
1. Amendments to Agreement. The following provisions amend certain provisions set forth in the Agreement and such provisions shall govern the parties relationship with respect to the Programs provided to TWC by Licensor under the Agreement and this Third Amendment.
A. Programs. Section 4(a) of the Agreement is hereby modified by adding and a [***] Gay Films [***] after the phrase and [***] Thrillers in the first sentence of such Section.
B. Programs. Section 4(c) of the Agreement is hereby modified by (i) deleting the word or between the phrases [***] and [***] in the first sentence of such Section and inserting a comma (,) in its place, and (ii) adding the following phrase at the end of such first sentence, prior to the period: , [***].
C. Programs. The following shall be added as a new Section 4(f) to the Agreement: Each Gay Film provided by Licensor [***]. Each Gay Film provided by Licensor shall be rated (or if not rated, would be rated, in accordance with the Adult Content Comparison Chart attached hereto as Exhibit F) no more graphic than [***]. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the descriptions and restrictions set forth in Sections 4(c) through 4(e) shall not be applicable to Gay Films.
D. Fees. Section 5(a) of the Agreement is hereby modified by adding to the end of such first sentence the phrase and a License Fee for each Buy of [***] equal to the greater of [***] in connection with such Buy or [***].
E. Payments; Reports. Section 6(b) of the Agreement is hereby modified by adding , Gay Films, after the phrase Such statement shall include, without limitation, the number of Buys during the relevant [***] of all Events, Thrillers.
F. Definitions. Section 1(c) of the Agreement (the definition of Program) is hereby modified by adding , Gay Film after the phrase Adult Feature Film, Thriller.
G. Representations and Warranties. Section 9(b) of the Agreement is hereby modified by deleting the period at the end of the first sentence thereof and adding at the end of such first sentence the following: or (iii) violates any applicable law or regulation. Without
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limiting the generality of the foregoing, Licensor represents, warrants and covenants that (A) each Program is, and throughout the Term shall be, in all respects in compliance with the requirements of the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988, as amended by the Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990 and as further amended (now or in the future), and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the CPOEA), (B) Licensor shall keep all records required by, and in compliance with, the CPOEA and will serve as custodian of record of such records at its place of business, and (C) there shall be no minor (as such term is most liberally construed pursuant to the laws of any state) appearing in any of the Programs..
H. Exhibit. Exhibit F attached hereto is hereby appended to the Agreement as Exhibit F.
2. All of the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent that such terms and conditions are modified by or in conflict with the provisions of this Third Amendment, in which case the provisions of this Third Amendment shall prevail. Subject to the foregoing, this Third Amendment and the Agreement (including all other amendments, addenda, schedules and exhibits thereto) shall be deemed one and the same document, and references in the Agreement to the Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement as amended by this Third Amendment.
Signature Page to Follow
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
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Exhibit F
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[Table Illustrating Differences between Editing Standards Omitted.]
Exhibit 10.03
Execution Copy
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
VIDEO ON DEMAND LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Fourth Amendment, effective (except as set forth herein) as of this 10th day of October, 2011 (Amendment Effective Date) hereby amends the Video on Demand License Agreement regarding carriage of motion pictures on a video on demand basis that was entered into by and between NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. a Colorado Corporation (Licensor) and TIME WARNER CABLE INC. (f/k/a Time Warner Cable, a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P., a Delaware partnership) (TWC) as of the 13th day of March, 2000, as previously amended (the Agreement).
Licensor and TWC hereby agree as follows:
1. Term. Section 2 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the March 13, 2000 and the parties acknowledge that the Agreement is in effect as for all periods from such date through the Amendment Effective Date. The Agreement shall be extended for five (5) years from the Amendment Effective Date (i.e. through October 10, 2016) (such five year period, the Initial Renewal Term), and shall automatically renew thereafter on an annual basis (each such year a Additional Renewal Period) (the existing term, along with Initial Renewal Term and any Additional Renewal Period(s) together, the Term). Either party may terminate this Agreement as of the end of the Initial Renewal Term or the end of the then-current Additional Renewal Period for any or no reason by giving written notice to the other party at least ninety (90) days prior to (as applicable) the last day of the Initial Renewal Term or any Additional Renewal Period.
2. In addition to the full-length Adult Feature Films and Gay Films, Licensor shall deliver to TWC pursuant to the delivery procedures set forth in the Agreement, Programs known as Short Clips which Programs shall generally be twenty (20) minutes to thirty (30) minutes in length and otherwise consistent in content with the content provided as Adult Feature Films or Gay Films, respectively.
3. Fees. Section 5(a) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
TWC shall pay a License fee (the Licenses Fee) for each Buy of a [***] as follows:
(a) With respect to any Buy of [***], any [***], or any [***], [***] for such Buy;
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(b) With respect to any Buy of [***], the greater of: (i) [***] for such Buy; and (ii) [***]; and
(c) With respect to any Buy of [***], the greater of: (i) [***] for such Buy; and (ii) [***].
(d) With respect to any Buy of [***], the greater of: (i) [***] for such Buy; and (ii) [***]; and with respect to any Buy of [***], the greater of: (i) [***] for such Buy; and (ii) [***].
TWC shall, in its sole discretion, determine [***] to Subscribers for Buys.
4. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, if requested by TWC in writing, Licensor shall deliver [***] and [***] in the [***] edit standard as such standard is set forth on Exhibit A hereto.
5. [***] Costs. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Fees set forth above shall be effective as of September 1, 2010 with respect to [***] and as of the Amendment Effective Date with respect to [***]. TWC shall reimburse Licensor for [***] until such date as TWC begins distribution [***]. After [***], Licensor shall [***] for VOD content delivered under this Agreement. To the extent required by the foregoing, TWC shall reimburse Licensor for [***] within [***] of TWCs receipt of an invoice from Licensor that is supported by appropriate documentation of such expense.
6. [***]. Until such time during the Term as TWC notifies Licensor otherwise, Licensor shall deliver to TWC Cable Systems [***] of [***] portraying [***] that comply with the [***] editing standard (or such other editing standard as agreed to in writing by TWC) (as set forth on Exhibit A), to be refreshed [***]. TWC shall reimburse Licensor for [***] unless and until Licensor delivers such films to any other distributor in the same editing standard as is then-accepted by [***].
7. Payments; Reports. Section 6(b) of the Agreement is hereby modified by adding by Program type after the phrase Such statement shall include, without limitation, the number of Buys.
8. General Movies. The parties agree that they have been operating under the following additional terms that pertain to certain mainstream Movie Programs, which terms shall be deemed to amend the Agreement effective as of January 1, 2009, and which terms shall remain in effect throughout the remainder of the Term, except as amended hereby:
(a) Programs. Section 4(a) of the Agreement is hereby modified by adding and [***] Movies in standard definition and, if available, in high
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definition after the phrase [***] Thrillers in the first sentence of such Section.
(b) Programs. The following shall be added as a new Section 4(f) to the Agreement: The Programs known as Movies shall mean general release films with MPAA ratings of G, PG, PG-13 or R that are licensed or owned by Licensors affiliate, MRG or one of its affiliates. Movies shall include New Releases and Library Titles which shall be further defined as follows: New Releases are those Movies that are [***]; and Library Titles are those Movies that are [***]. Each Movie shall be made available for exhibition to Subscribers for a period of [***] from the first scheduled pitch date as provided to TWC by Licensor. TWC shall not be obligated to offer any Movies in [***]. Sections 4(b) through 4(f) shall not apply to Movies.
(c) Payments; Reports. Section 6(b) of the Agreement is hereby modified by adding Movies after the phrase Such statement shall include, without limitation, the number of Buys during the relevant [***] of all Events, Thrillers.
(d) Definitions. Section 1(c) of the Agreement (the definition of Program) is hereby modified by adding , Movie after the phrase Adult Feature Film.
9. Licensor represents, warrants and covenants that, throughout the Term, (i) there shall be no minor (as such term is most liberally construed pursuant to the laws of any state) appearing in any of the Programs or other programming provided to TWC hereunder; (ii) with respect to all Programs and any other programming provided to TWC hereunder, Licensor and each producer of such programming shall be in compliance all respects with the requirements of the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C. §2257, as amended by the Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990, 28 C.F.R. Part 75 (and as such statues may be subsequently amended), and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the CPOEA), including without limitation the record keeping requirements thereof; and (iii) Licensor shall maintain complete and accurate copies of all records required to be kept pursuant to the CPOEA by each producer of any programming contained in the Services, and shall provide copies of such records to TWC upon request.
10. All of the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, except to the extent that such terms and conditions are modified by or in conflict with the provisions of this Fourth Amendment, in which case the provisions of this Fourth Amendment shall prevail. Subject to the foregoing, this Third Amendment and the Agreement (including all other amendments, addenda, schedules and exhibits
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
thereto) shall be deemed one and the same document, and references in the Agreement to the Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement as amended by this Fourth Amendment.
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED as of the Amendment Effective Date set forth above:
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Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information, marked [***] in this Exhibit, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit 10.04
Executive Tuition Reimbursement Agreement
This Executive Tuition Reimbursement Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into on this 7th day of December 2011 by and between New Frontier Media, Inc., a Colorado corporation (Company) and the Companys Chief Financial Officer, Grant Williams, (Executive).
WHEREAS, Executive has enrolled in a Masters of Business Administration program at the University of Colorado (the MBA Studies);
WHEREAS, the Companys Board of Directors has determined that the education Executive will obtain through the MBA Studies will be of material benefit to the Company, as well as an appropriate executive level employment retention tool;
WHEREAS, the parties desire for the Company to reimburse Executive for certain tuition expenses Executive incurs in connection with the MBA Studies;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. The Company shall reimburse Executive for the unreimbursed tuition expenses he pays to the University of Colorado in connection with the MBA Studies (the Tuition Expense). The Tuition Expense is expected to be approximately $61,000.
2. The Companys obligation to reimburse the Tuition Expense is conditioned upon Mr. Williams successful completion of the entire MBA Studies as well as his continued, full-time employment with the Company during the following reimbursement period (the Reimbursement Period):
(a) In order for Executive to receive reimbursement of one third (1/3) of the Tuition Expense, he must be employed with the Company for twelve (12) months following the successful completion of the MBA Studies;
(b) In order for Executive to receive reimbursement of two thirds (2/3) of the Tuition Expense, he must be employed with the Company for twenty-four (24) months following the successful completion of the MBA Studies; and
(c) In order for Executive to receive reimbursement of the entire Tuition Expense, he must be employed with the Company for thirty-six (36) months following the successful completion of the MBA Studies.
3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Executive dated September 29, 2008, as amended (the Employment Agreement), is terminated pursuant to Sections 3(A), (B), (D) or (F) of such
Employment Agreement or in the event that the Employment Agreement is not extended through the entire Reimbursement Period, the Company shall immediately pay to Executive an amount equal to the Tuition Expense upon Executives compliance with paragraph 4, below.
4. Executive will be required to provide copies of the following to the Company in order to receive any reimbursement: (i) copies of cancelled checks or other proof of payment of the Tuition Expense; (ii) documentation from the University of Colorado proving that Executive has successfully completed the MBA Studies; and (iii) certification from Executive setting forth any scholarship amounts, gifts or other forms of non-reimbursable tuition related monies he has received from third parties in connection with the MBA Studies.
5. This Agreement: (a) supersedes all prior agreements and understandings (whether written or oral) between the Company and Executive, or either of them, with respect to the subject matter hereof; (b) shall not be deemed to have modified the terms of the Employment Agreement, which terms shall remain in force and effect for the duration of such Employment Agreement; (c) is not assignable by either party and is not for the benefit of any third party and shall not be deemed to give any right or remedy to any such party whether referred to herein or not; (d) cannot be amended, modified or changed in any way whatsoever, except only by a written instrument duly executed by the parties hereto; (e) has been negotiated by the parties and each party has been given the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel and that each party has the requisite experience and sophistication to understand, interpret and agree to the particular language of the provisions hereof, accordingly, in the event of an ambiguity in or dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement, this Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed against the party preparing it; and (f) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without reference to principles of conflict of laws with it being further understood and agreed that any litigation under this Agreement shall be filed and pursued in a court of proper venue in the State of Colorado with both parties expressly consenting to the jurisdiction of such courts. Executive shall be responsible for any tax or withholding obligations, if any, in connection with his receipt of the tuition reimbursement contemplated by this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the foregoing agreement as of the date and year first above written.
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Exhibit 10.05
CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT
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Principal Amount: $5,000,000.00 |
Date of Agreement: December 15, 2011 |
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. PROMISSORY NOTE FROM NEW FRONTIER MEDIA INC TO GREAT WESTERN BANK DATED DECEMBER 15, 2009.
DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL. COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT FROM NEW FRONTIER MEDIA INC TO GREAT WESTERN BANK DATED DECEMBER 15, 2009.
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS. EXTEND THE MATURITY DATE OF THE LOAN TO DECEMBER 15, 2012. EXTEND THE REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT FEATURE TO DECEMBER 15, 2012. CONTINUE WITH MONTHLY INTEREST ONLY PAYMENTS STARTING JANUARY 15, 2012.
CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or securing the obligation(s), remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lenders right to strict performance of the obligation(s) as changed, nor obligate Lender to make any future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction of the obligation(s). It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s), including accommodation parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lender in writing. Any maker or endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the non-signing party consents to the changes and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any initial extension, modification or release, but also to all such subsequent actions.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.
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LASER PRO Lending, Ver. 5.58.20.001 Copr. Harland Financial Solutions, Inc. 1997, 2011. All Rights Reserved. - CO L:\APPS\sdlp\CFI\LPL\D20C.FC TR-17052 PR-28
Exhibit 31.01
CERTIFICATION
I, Michael Weiner, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of New Frontier Media, 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 registrants other certifying officer(s) 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Exhibit 31.02
CERTIFICATION
I, Grant Williams, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of New Frontier Media, 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 registrants other certifying officer(s) 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants 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 registrants 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 registrants internal control over financial reporting.
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Exhibit 32.01
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)
The undersigned, the Chief Executive Officer of New Frontier Media, Inc., a Colorado company (the Company), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge on the date hereof:
(a) the Form 10-Q of the Company for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011, filed on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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Exhibit 32.02
WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)
The undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer of New Frontier Media, Inc., a Colorado company (the Company), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge on the date hereof:
(a) the Form 10-Q of the Company for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011, filed on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(b) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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