-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TGsuuOE3xIPxs7YOU6ZPOp3P7EPLCcPzag7XN9sgpElE/oJWmRM9fSUfdObXSPi/ oEBpN6H99u2ik+VxS1E/9A== 0001157523-07-005333.txt : 20070517 0001157523-07-005333.hdr.sgml : 20070517 20070517165557 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-005333 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070517 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070517 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070517 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SONIC SOLUTIONS/CA/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000916235 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 930925818 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-23190 FILM NUMBER: 07861846 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 ROWLAND WAY STREET 2: STE 110 CITY: NOVATO STATE: CA ZIP: 94945 BUSINESS PHONE: 4158938000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 101 ROWLAND WAY STREET 2: STE 110 CITY: NOVATO STATE: CA ZIP: 94945 8-K 1 a5406274.txt SONIC SOLUTIONS 8K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2007 SONIC SOLUTIONS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 23190 93-0925818 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of organization) Identification No.) 101 Rowland Way, Suite 110 Novato, CA 94945 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 893-8000 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On May 17, 2007, Sonic Solutions (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its selected preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2007. A copy of the press release, dated May 17, 2007, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company's selected preliminary results and guidance may be adjusted as a result of the expected restatement of historical results. As previously announced on February 1, 2007, the Company has commenced a voluntary review of its historical and current stock option grant practices and related accounting. Based on the review, the audit committee and company management have concluded that, under applicable accounting guidance, the Company lacks sufficient documentation for certain historical option grants and that the measurement dates associated with these option grants will need to be adjusted. Further, as previously announced, the audit committee, after consultation with management and the Company's board of directors, has determined that the Company's annual and interim financial statements may no longer be relied upon. The Company believes it will have to record additional cash and non-cash charges for stock-based compensation expense and restate previous financial statements, and that such charges will be material. The Company is not yet able to determine the amount of such charges or the resulting tax and accounting impact of these actions. The Company intends to file its restated financial results and related periodic reports as quickly as possible. All results and guidance reported in Exhibit 99.1 are presented without taking into account any adjustments to either current or previously reported results that may be required in connection with any restatement and should be considered preliminary until the Company files its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended December 31, 2006 and any required restatement of historical financial statements. Investors are cautioned that Sonic is unable to provide reconciliations to corresponding U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures for the non-GAAP information provided in this press release due to the ongoing options practice and accounting review. The non-GAAP information includes those measures that exclude stock-based compensation costs and/or other expenses that would otherwise be included in the applicable GAAP measures. As previously announced, on April 23, 2007, the Company received a letter from a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") notifying the Company that the Panel had granted the Company's request for continued listing of its securities on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Company's continued listing is subject to certain conditions, including: (1) on or before June 20, 2007, the Company must file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, as well as any required restatements; (2) on or before July 23, 2007, the Company must hold its 2006 annual shareholder meeting; and (3) the Company must provide Nasdaq with additional information regarding the Company's previously announced voluntary review of its historical and current stock option grant practices and related accounting. The Company is currently unable to determine if it will be able to satisfy the conditions specified by the Panel by their respective deadlines. Should the Company be unable to meet the conditions set forth in the Panel's decision, there can be no assurance that Nasdaq will grant an additional extension of time or that the Company's securities will continue to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market. The information in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. d. Exhibits The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K: Exhibit Description -------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release of Sonic Solutions dated May 17, 2007 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SONIC SOLUTIONS By: /s/ David C. Habiger -------------------------------------------------------- Name: David C. Habiger Title: President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: May 17, 2007 EX-99.1 2 a5406274ex991.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Solutions Reports Selected Preliminary Financial Results for Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2007; Updates Guidance NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007--Sonic Solutions(R) (NASDAQ:SNIC) today announced the following selected preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2007. Selected Preliminary Financial Results Net revenue for the quarter was $38.1 million. Cost of revenue, excluding any stock-based compensation costs, was $9.0 million. Included in cost of revenue is $1.4 million of expense related to the amortization of acquired intangibles. Marketing and sales expenses, excluding any stock-based compensation costs, were $8.6 million. Research and development expenses, excluding any stock-based compensation costs, were $11.7 million. General and administrative expenses, excluding any stock-based compensation costs, were $4.9 million, of which $0.6 million represented legal and professional expenses associated with the stock option review. Other income (net of other expenses) was $0.2 million. For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, the number of shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis was approximately 27.5 million. As of March 31, 2007, Sonic had cash and cash equivalents of $17.1 million and short term investments of $47.3 million. Bank debt at March 31, 2007 was $20.0 million. Guidance For the first fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2007, the Company's management anticipates net revenue, on a GAAP basis, will be between $33 million and $35 million. Cost of revenue, as a percentage of net revenue and excluding expenses related to the amortization of intangibles and stock-based compensation, is estimated to be 19%. Operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation costs and any one-time charges associated with the Company's option review, are estimated to be $25 million. Options Review The Company's selected preliminary results and guidance may be adjusted as a result of the expected restatement of historical results. As previously announced on February 1, 2007, Sonic has commenced a voluntary review of its historical and current stock option grant practices and related accounting. Based on the review, the audit committee and Sonic management have concluded that, under applicable accounting guidance, Sonic lacks sufficient documentation for certain historical option grants and that the measurement dates associated with these option grants will need to be adjusted. Further, as previously announced, the audit committee, after consultation with management and the Company's board of directors, has determined that the Company's annual and interim financial statements may no longer be relied upon. Sonic believes it will have to record additional cash and non-cash charges for stock-based compensation expense and restate previous financial statements, and that such charges will be material. Sonic is not yet able to determine the amount of such charges or the resulting tax and accounting impact of these actions. Sonic intends to file its restated financial results and related periodic reports as quickly as possible. All results and guidance reported today are presented without taking into account any adjustments to either current or previously reported results that may be required in connection with any restatement and should be considered preliminary until Sonic files its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended December 31, 2006, and any required restatement of historical financial statements. Investors are cautioned that Sonic is unable to provide reconciliations to corresponding U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures for the non-GAAP information provided in this press release due to the ongoing options practice and accounting review. The non-GAAP information includes those measures that exclude stock-based compensation costs and/or other expenses that would otherwise be included in the applicable GAAP measures. Continued Nasdaq Listing As previously announced, on April 23, 2007, the Company received a letter from a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") notifying the Company that the Panel had granted the Company's request for continued listing of its securities on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Company's continued listing is subject to certain conditions, including: (1) on or before June 20, 2007, the Company must file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2006, as well as any required restatements; (2) on or before July 23, 2007, the Company must hold its 2006 annual shareholder meeting; and (3) the Company must provide Nasdaq with additional information regarding the Company's previously announced voluntary review of its historical and current stock option grant practices and related accounting. The Company is currently unable to determine if it will be able to satisfy the conditions specified by the Panel by their respective deadlines. Should the Company be unable to meet the conditions set forth in the Panel's decision, there can be no assurance that Nasdaq will grant an additional extension of time or that the Company's securities will continue to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market. Call Details Sonic will conduct a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT, or 4:30 p.m. EDT, today to discuss its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2007. Investors are invited to listen to Sonic's quarterly conference call on the investor section of Sonic's website at www.sonic.com. A replay of the web cast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. An audio replay of the conference call will also be made available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until 9:00 p.m. PDT, midnight EDT, Monday May 21, 2007, and can be accessed by dialing 719/457-0820 or 888/203-1112 and entering confirmation code 5035094. About Sonic Solutions Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ:SNIC)(http://www.sonic.com) enables the creation, management, and enjoyment of digital media content from Hollywood to home. Sonic's products range from the advanced authoring systems used to produce Hollywood DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc film releases to the award-winning Roxio(R)-branded photo, video, music, and digital-media management applications. Sonic's patented technologies and AuthorScript(R) media engine are relied upon by leading technology firms to define rich media experiences on a wide array of consumer electronics, mobile devices, set-top players, retail kiosks, and PCs. Always an innovator, Sonic has taken a leading role in helping professional and consumer markets make the successful transition to the new high-definition media formats and, through Sonic DVD On Demand(TM), defining new models for the digital distribution of premium Hollywood entertainment. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California. Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, AuthorScript, Sonic DVD On Demand and Roxio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic under license. Forward-Looking Statements This press release and Sonic's quarter ended March 31, 2007 earnings conference call contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations. Such forward-looking statements include expectations regarding revenue, income, expenses, capitalization and other guidance for the quarter ending June 30, 2007, and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008; views regarding opportunities presented by the "download and burn" business model; Sonic's ability to strengthen relationships with end-users; the evolution of, and opportunities for Sonic arising from, next-generation high-definition formats and channels; future market opportunities; views regarding the status and preliminary conclusions of Sonic's review of its historical and current stock option grant practices and related accounting; the expected impact and consequences of this review, including the expected restatement of Sonic's historical financial statements; the time required to complete the review process; Sonic's ability to satisfy the conditions imposed by a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel for continued listing of Sonic's securities on the Nasdaq Global Select Market; and potential impact of pending litigation in which the Company, its directors, and/or its executive officers may be involved. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the timely introduction and acceptance of new products, including but not limited to Sonic's high-definition series products; the costs associated with new product introduction and the possible adverse effect on gross margin; any fluctuation in demand for Sonic products; the transition of products to new hardware configurations and platforms; unforeseen increases in operating expenses, new product introductions, cost of Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") compliance or business expansion; loss of significant customers or key suppliers; risks related to acquisitions and international operations; costs associated with litigation or prosecution and intellectual property claims; and changes in effective tax rates. Other risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the timing, final results and final conclusions of the audit committee's review concerning matters related to Sonic's stock option grants, including but not limited to, the accuracy of the stated dates of option grants and whether all proper procedures were followed; the impact of any restatement of financial statements, including but not limited to the determination, as a result of the re-auditing of certain prior period financials statements, of additional restatement items beyond the restatement of non-cash stock-based compensation items, the impact of which may be material, or the effects of other actions that may be taken or required as a result of such review; tax issues or liabilities that relate to adjustments to the measurement dates associated with Company stock options; effects relating to Sonic's inability to timely file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission; changes to the anticipated scope of the issues beyond the timing and accuracy of measurement dates for option awards to issues that Sonic does not currently realize exist; the impact of any litigation or governmental investigations or proceedings arising out of or related to Sonic's stock option grant practices or any restatement of its financial statements; Sonic's failure to satisfy conditions for continued listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market; and the impact of any further determinations by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel. This press release should be read in conjunction with Sonic's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A and Sonic's other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain more detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. CONTACT: Sonic Solutions A. Clay Leighton, 415-893-8000 Fax: 415-893-8008 Email: clay_leighton@sonic.com Chief Financial Officer or StreetSmart Investor Relations Brooke Deterline, 415-893-7824 Anne Leschin, 415-775-1788 Email: investinsonic@sonic.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----