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4-Nov-2008
Quarterly Report
• Operations Review - an analysis of our consolidated results of operations and of the results in each of its three operating segments, to the extent the operating segment results are helpful to gaining an understanding of our business as a whole.
• Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Strategies - an analysis of cash flows, contractual obligations, off-balance sheet arrangements, commercial commitments, financial risk management, impact of foreign exchange and impact of inflation.
• Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - a discussion of accounting policies and estimates that require the most judgment and a discussion of accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet implemented by us and their potential impact.
Business Considerations
We are a leading independent wireless networks solutions provider, focused on
delivering 1) microwave digital radio and other communications products, systems
and professional services for private network operators and mobile
telecommunications providers; and 2) turnkey end-to-end network management and
service assurance solutions for broadband and converged networks. Our three
segments serve markets for microwave products and services in North America
Microwave, International Microwave and network management software solutions
worldwide, which we refer to as Network Operations. All of our revenue, income
and cash flow are derived from the sale of these products, systems, software and
services. We generally sell directly to the end customer. However, to extend our
global footprint and maximize our penetration in certain markets, we sometimes
sell through agents, resellers and/or distributors, particularly in
international markets.
Drivers of Harris Stratex Businesses and Strategy for Achieving Value
We currently focus on these key drivers:
• Achieving profitable revenue growth in all segments;
• Focusing on operating efficiencies and cost reductions; and
• Maintaining an efficient capital structure.
Achieving Profitable Revenue Growth in All Segments
We are a global provider of wireless transmission networks solutions. We
focus on capitalizing on our strength in the North American market by continuing
to seek to win opportunities with wireless telecommunications providers as well
as federal, state and other private network operators. We expect our growth
opportunities to come from network and capacity expansion and the evolution to
IP networking in both the public and private segments. Other growth drivers
include the emerging triple-play services (voice, data and video) market in the
public sector, the trend towards network hardening and interoperability for
public safety and disaster response agencies and the FCC directive to relocate
frequency bands in the 2 GHz range to open up spectrum for advanced wireless
services. Wireless transmission systems are particularly well-suited to meet the
increasing demand for high-reliability, high-bandwidth networks that are more
secure and better protected against natural and man-made disasters.
We focus on increasing our international revenue by offering innovative new
products and expanding regional sales channels to capture greenfield network
opportunities. We also focus on two major evolutionary trends in the global
communications market by 1) penetrating large regional mobile telecom operators
to participate in network expansion and new third-generation ("3G") network
opportunities; and 2) enabling the migration to IP networking in both the public
and private segments by providing both IP-enabled and IP-centric wireless
transmission solutions.
Through our Network Operations segment, we offer a broad range of
engineering and other professional services for network planning, systems
architecture design and project management as a global competitive advantage. We
will expand our Network Operations offerings in microwave and non-microwave
opportunities to create a differentiator for our total solutions offerings.
Focusing on Operating Efficiencies and Cost Reductions
The principal focus areas for operating efficiencies and cost management are:
1) reducing procurement costs through an emphasis on coordinated supply chain
management; 2) reducing product costs through dedicated value engineering
resources focused on product value engineering; 3) improving manufacturing
efficiencies across all segments; and 4) optimizing facility utilization.
Maintaining an Efficient Capital Structure
Our capital structure is intended to optimize our cost of capital. We believe
a strong capital position, access to key financial markets, ability to raise
funds at a low effective cost and overall low cost of borrowing provide a
competitive advantage. We had $96.9 million in cash, cash equivalents,
short-term investments and available for sale securities as of September 26,
2008.
Key Indicators
We believe our drivers, when fully implemented, will improve key performance
indicators such as: net income, revenue, gross margin, gross margin percentage,
selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue and cash flow
from operations.
Quarter Ended September 26, 2008 compared with Quarter Ended September 28, 2007 Revenue and Net Income (Loss)
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Revenue $ 195.8 $ 172.3 13.6 %
Net income (loss) $ 5.6 $ (0.2 ) N/M
% of revenue 2.9 % (0.1 )%
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N/M = Not statistically meaningful
Our revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $195.8 million, an
increase of $23.5 million or 13.6%, compared with the first quarter of fiscal
2008. This increase resulted from growth in Africa as customers there continued
to expand their network infrastructures and in Latin America and Asia Pacific
where our Eclipse Intelligent Node unit system solution is gaining acceptance in
3G network rollouts.
Due to the economic slowdown and the tightening of credit among lending
institutions, there is a possibility that customers may decrease their overall
spending allocated for network expansion. Some customers may delay or eliminate
spending for our products and services in North America and elsewhere.
Our net income in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $5.6 million compared
with a net loss of $0.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The net
income in the first quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008 included the following
purchase accounting adjustments and other expenses related to the acquisition
and integration of Stratex and share-based compensation expense:
First First
Fiscal Fiscal
Quarter Quarter
2009 2008
(In millions)
Cost of integration activities undertaken in connection with
the merger $ - $ 3.6
Amortization of the fair value adjustments related to fixed
assets and inventory 0.6 0.7
Amortization of developed technology 1.8 1.8
Amortization of trade names, customer relationships and
non-competition agreements and backlog 1.4 1.8
Restructuring charges 3.3 4.0
Share-based compensation expense 1.1 2.4
$ 8.2 $ 14.3
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During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we implemented a new restructuring
plan (the "Fiscal 2009 Plan") to reduce our workforce in Canada, Brazil and the
U.S. During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, our restructuring charges totaled
$3.3 million consisting of:
• Severance, retention and related charges associated with reduction in force
activities totaling $3.4 million (Fiscal 2009 Plan).
• Impairment of fixed assets (non-cash charges) totaling $0.5 million at our
Canadian location (Fiscal 2009 Plan).
• Adjustments to the restructuring liability under our 2007 restructuring plans
(the "Fiscal 2007 Plans") for changes in estimates related to sub-tenant
activity at our U.S. ($0.3 million) and Canadian locations ($0.3 million).
We estimate that we will record an additional $1.1 million in restructuring
charges under the Fiscal 2009 Plan during fiscal 2009. Additionally, we expect
to have further restructuring plans during fiscal 2009.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded an additional
$4.0 million of restructuring charges in connection with the implementation of
our Fiscal 2007 Plans. These first quarter fiscal 2008 restructuring charges
consisted of:
• Severance, retention and related charges associated with reduction in force
activities totaling $2.3 million ($2.9 million in first quarter fiscal 2008
charges, less $0.6 million for a reduction in the restructuring liability
previously recorded for Canada and France).
• Lease impairment charges totaling $0.8 million from implementation of Fiscal
2007 Plans and changes in estimates related to
sub-tenant activity at our U.S. and Canadian locations.
• Impairment of fixed assets and leasehold improvements totaling $0.9 million at
our Canadian location.
Gross Margin
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Revenue $ 195.8 $ 172.3 13.6 %
Cost of product sales and services (137.6 ) (125.3 ) 9.8 %
Gross margin $ 58.2 $ 47.0 23.8 %
% of revenue 29.7 % 27.3 %
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N/M = Not statistically meaningful
Gross margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $58.2 million, or 29.7%
of revenue, compared with $47.0 million, or 27.3% of revenue in the first
quarter of fiscal 2008. Gross margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was
reduced by $1.8 million for amortization of developed technology and
$0.2 million for amortization of the fair value of adjustments for fixed assets
acquired from Stratex. Gross margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was
reduced by an $0.2 million write-off of a portion of the fair value adjustments
related to fixed assets, $1.8 million for amortization of developed technology
and $0.6 million of integration costs.
Gross margin and gross margin percentage increased during the first quarter
of fiscal 2009 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2008 due to higher
revenue and an improved product mix in our International Microwave segment.
Research and Development Expenses
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Revenue $ 195.8 $ 172.3 13.6 %
Research and development expenses $ 10.2 $ 12.4 (17.7 )%
% of revenue 5.2 % 7.2 %
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Research and development ("R&D") expenses were $10.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with $12.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses decreased from 7.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 to 5.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 due to higher revenue and a decrease in spending. The majority of the decrease in spending in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was primarily attributable to the reduction in workforce implemented in our restructuring plans during fiscal 2008 and the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Revenue $ 195.8 $ 172.3 13.6 %
Selling and administrative expenses $ 36.5 $ 28.8 26.7 %
% of revenue 18.6 % 16.7 %
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Selling and administrative ("S&A") expenses in the first quarter of fiscal
2009 increased to $36.5 million from $28.8 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 2008. As a percentage of revenue, these expenses increased to 18.6% of
revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 from 16.7% of revenue in the first
quarter of fiscal 2008. S&A expenses increased by $7.7 million or 26.7% in the
first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2008
primarily due to the following:
• Sales incentive costs increased by $1.0 million due to an increase in
expected commission rates under our sales compensation plan and slightly higher
orders.
• Compensation costs increased by $0.6 million resulting from opening new
international sales offices.
• Compensation costs increased by $0.9 million due to increased staff levels in
finance and growth in our Singapore office.
• Increase of $2.5 million in outside audit, accounting, legal and consulting
services to complete the fiscal 2008 audit, including first year SOX
requirements, to complete the restatement of our financial statements and for
other legal expenses primarily related to patents.
• Increase in information technology expenses of $1.0 million due to
consolidation of global information technology infrastructure and associated
services.
Income Taxes
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Income before income taxes $ 6.5 $ 0.0 N/M
Provision for income taxes $ 0.9 $ 0.2 N/M
% of income before income taxes 13.8 % N/M
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N/M = Not statistically meaningful
The provision for income taxes for the first quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008 reflect our pre-tax income based on our estimated annual effective tax rate. The variation between the provision for income taxes and income taxes at the statutory rate of 35% is primarily due to the consolidation of our foreign operations, which are subject to income taxes at lower statutory rates.
Related Party Transactions with Harris
Harris provides information services, human resources, financial shared
services, facilities, legal support and supply chain management services to us.
On January 26, 2007, we entered into a Transition Services Agreement with Harris
to provide for certain services. These services also are charged to us based
primarily on actual usage and include database management, supply chain
operating systems, eBusiness services, sales and service, financial systems,
back office material resource planning support, HR systems, internal and
information systems shared services support, network management and help desk
support, and server administration and support. During the quarters ended
September 26, 2008 and September 28, 2007, Harris charged us $1.5 million and
$1.7 million for these services.
We have sales to, and purchases from, other Harris entities from time to
time. These purchases and sales are recorded at market price. Our sales to
Harris entities were $0.9 million and $1.2 million for the quarters ended
September 26, 2008 and September 28, 2007. We also recognized costs associated
with related party purchases from Harris of $1.3 million and $0.3 million for
the quarters ended September 26, 2008 and September 28, 2007.
The unpaid amounts billed from Harris are included within "Due to Harris
Corporation" on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additionally, we have
other receivables and payables in the normal course of business with Harris.
These amounts are netted within "Due to Harris Corporation" on our Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total receivables from Harris were $2.9 million and
$4.0 million as of September 26, 2008 and June 27, 2008. Total payables to
Harris were $13.9 million and $20.8 million as of September 26, 2008 and
June 27, 2008.
Prior to January 26, 2007, the date of our merger with Stratex Networks,
Inc., we used certain assets in Canada owned by Harris that were not contributed
to us as part of the merger. We continue to use these assets in our business and
we entered into a 5-year lease agreement to accommodate this use. This agreement
is a capital lease under generally accepted accounting principles. As of
September 26, 2008, our lease obligation to Harris was $2.6 million of which
$1.4 million is a current liability and the related asset amount, net of
accumulated amortization of $2.5 million, is included in property, plant and
equipment. Quarterly lease payments are due to Harris based on the amount of
103% of Harris' annual depreciation calculated in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recognized an impairment charge
of $1.3 million on a portion of these assets which is included in our
restructuring charges. We also recognized an increase of $0.4 million to the
lease obligation balance during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from a
recapitalization under the lease terms, primarily because of the impairment
charge and a rescheduling of the lease payments. During the first quarter of
fiscal 2008, we paid Harris $2.0 million under this capital lease obligation
resulting from the $1.3 million impairment discussed above and the lease
payments. Our amortization expense on this capital lease was $0.4 million and
$0.4 million during the first quarters of fiscal 2009 and 2008.
Discussion of Business Segments
North America Microwave Segment
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Revenue $ 61.5 $ 56.6 8.7 %
Segment operating income (loss) $ 1.7 $ (0.3 ) N/M
% of revenue 2.8 % (0.5 )%
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N/M = Not statistically meaningful
North America Microwave segment revenue increased by $4.9 million, or 8.7%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Revenue drivers in the North America Microwave segment included customer demand for increased bandwidth, footprint expansion and the relocation of advanced wireless services to the 2 gigahertz spectrum by mobile operators.
The North America Microwave first quarter fiscal 2009 operating income
reflected deductions for the following amounts related to the acquisition of
Stratex: $0.2 million for amortization of the fair value adjustments for fixed
assets, $0.4 million for amortization of developed technology, trade names and
customer relationships and $2.7 million of restructuring charges. The total of
such charges was less for this segment than in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
The operating loss for this segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2008
included the following amounts related to the acquisition of Stratex: a
$0.2 million write-off of a portion of the fair value adjustments for fixed
assets, $0.6 million for amortization of developed technology, tradenames,
customer relationships and non-compete agreements, and $5.6 million of charges
related principally to restructuring and integration activities undertaken in
connection with the merger.
The North America Microwave segment operating results also included
$0.8 million in share-based compensation expense during the first quarter of
fiscal 2009 compared with $2.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
International Microwave Segment
Quarter Ended Percentage
September 26, 2008 September 28, 2007 Increase/(Decrease)
(In millions, except percentages)
Revenue $ 130.9 $ 109.2 19.9 %
Segment operating income (loss) $ 5.8 $ (0.5 ) N/M
% of revenue 4.4 % (0.5 )%
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N/M = Not statistically meaningful
International Microwave segment revenue increased by $21.7 million or 19.9%
in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with the first quarter of fiscal
2008. This increase resulted from growth in Africa for network infrastructure
expansion and in Latin America and Asia Pacific where sales of Eclipse systems
increased due to customers' 3G network rollouts.
Our International Microwave segment had operating income of $5.8 million in
the first quarter of fiscal 2009 compared with an operating loss of $0.5 million
in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The improvement in operating income
resulted primarily from an increase in revenue when compared with the first
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