UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 0-12390
QUANTUM CORPORATION
Incorporated Pursuant to the Laws of the State of Delaware
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IRS Employer Identification Number 94-2665054
501 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas, California 95035
(408) 894-4000
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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 ______
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As of the close of business on October 31, 2001, 155,447,926 shares of Quantum
Corporation's common stock were issued and outstanding.
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
INDEX
Page
Number
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 19
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 39
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Legal proceedings 40
Submission of matters to a vote of security holders 40
SIGNATURE 41
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
QUANTUM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per-share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, October 1, September 30, October 1,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Product revenue $ 231,479 $ 311,887 $ 456,299 $ 625,110
Royalty revenue 50,395 49,864 104,860 102,825
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Total Revenue 281,874 361,751 561,159 727,935
Cost of revenue 190,316 203,913 357,258 410,262
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Gross profit 91,558 157,838 203,901 317,673
Operating expenses:
Research and development 30,799 31,901 65,271 67,730
Sales and marketing 33,752 37,043 73,716 75,813
General and administrative 26,273 19,046 55,015 37,411
Purchased in-process research
and development 3,299 - 16,499 -
Special charge 17,439 - 65,148 -
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111,562 87,990 275,649 180,954
Income (loss) from operations (20,004) 69,848 (71,748) 136,719
Interest and other income (expense), net (6,078) (655) (5,427) 1,148
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Income (loss) before income taxes (26,082) 69,193 (77,175) 137,867
Income tax provision (benefit) (7,668) 24,908 (17,368) 49,632
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Income (loss) from continuing operations (18,414) 44,285 (59,807) 88,235
Discontinued Operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - (8,671) - 7,799
Gain on disposition of HDD group, net of
income taxes 3,545 - 122,872 -
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations 3,545 (8,671) 122,872 7,799
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Net income (loss) $ (14,869) $ 35,614 $ 63,065 $ 96,034
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Income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic $ (0.12) $ 0.30 $ (0.38) $ 0.60
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Diluted $ (0.12) $ 0.29 $ (0.38) $ 0.57
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Weighted average common shares:
Basic 155,545 146,230 155,383 148,274
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Diluted 155,545 154,797 155,383 154,714
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Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations:
Basic $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.79 $ 0.10
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Diluted $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.79 $ 0.09
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Weighted average common shares:
Basic 155,545 77,336 155,383 79,390
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Diluted 155,545 77,336 155,383 85,533
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Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $ (0.10) $ 0.41
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Diluted $ (0.10) $ 0.41
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Weighted average common shares:
Basic 155,545 155,383
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Diluted 155,545 155,383
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Net income per share is not presented for the three and six month periods
of fiscal year 2001, as there was no single class of stock that represented
the consolidated Company for that period.
The weighted average common shares for fiscal year 2001 for discontinued
operations represent Hard Disk Drive group common stock.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
September 30, March 31,
2001 2001
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Assets
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 343,665 $ 397,537
Marketable securities 407 1,084
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $3,544 and $3,227 177,547 208,402
Inventories 104,906 130,763
Deferred income taxes 48,323 48,329
Other current assets 125,842 72,592
Net current assets of discontinued operations - 501,839
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Total current assets 800,690 1,360,546
Property and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $120,287 and $113,208 88,689 94,700
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization 270,325 227,501
Other assets 37,941 32,453
Receivable from Maxtor Corporation 95,833 -
Net non-current assets of discontinued operations - 184,504
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$ 1,293,478 $ 1,899,704
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 104,929 86,510
Accrued warranty 46,169 54,771
Short term debt 41,363 -
Other accrued liabilities 127,075 138,776
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Total current liabilities 319,536 280,057
Deferred income taxes 102,807 35,807
Convertible subordinated debt 287,500 287,500
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 193,605 751,418
Retained earnings 467,672 584,696
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,006) (4,854)
Treasury stock (73,636) (34,920)
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Total stockholders' equity 583,635 1,296,340
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$ 1,293,478 $ 1,899,704
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30, October 1,
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 63,065 $ 96,034
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operations:
Purchased in-process research and development 16,499 -
Depreciation 19,692 44,707
Amortization 18,707 16,609
Deferred income taxes 7,007 (1,231)
Compensation related to stock plans 15,620 10,432
Equity investment write-down 4,877 -
Gain on disposition of HDD group (122,872) -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 24,764 (9,813)
Inventories 25,857 (19,929)
Accounts payable 18,419 (34,162)
Income taxes payable (2,486) 29,241
Accrued warranty (8,602) (2,573)
Other assets and liabilities (66,791) (48,692)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 13,756 80,623
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in equity securities (19,215) (23,353)
Investment in M4 Data (Holdings) Ltd. (14,852) -
Investment in Connex (11,613) -
Maturities of marketable securities - 2,032
Investment in property and equipment (21,579) (34,789)
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Net cash used in investing activities (67,259) (56,110)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term credit facilities - (459)
Purchases of treasury stock (38,716) (240,848)
Proceeds from factoring - 70,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 38,347 24,036
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Net cash used in financing activities (369) (147,271)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (53,872) (122,758)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 397,537 918,262
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 343,665 $ 795,504
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 7,030 $ 13,485
Income taxes, net of refunds $ 10,139 $ 2,361
Notes payable issued in respect of M4 (Data)
Holdings Ltd. acquisition $ 41,363 $ --
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Quantum Corporation ("Quantum" or the "Company") (NYSE: DSS) and
its majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated. The interim financial statements reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that, in the
opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for
the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year. The
condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2001, has been derived from
the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the
information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements. The accompanying financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of Quantum for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Until the beginning of fiscal year 2002, Quantum operated its business through
two separate business groups: the DLT & Storage Systems group ("DSS") and the
Hard Disk Drive group ("HDD"), and each was represented by a separate tracking
common stock. On March 30, 2001, Quantum's stockholders approved the sale of the
HDD group to Maxtor Corporation ("Maxtor"). On April 2, 2001, each authorized
share of HDD common stock was exchanged for 1.52 shares of Maxtor common stock.
As a result of the disposition of the HDD group, the condensed consolidated
financial statements for the three and six-month periods ended October 1, 2000,
and related footnotes, have been restated to present the results of the HDD
group as discontinued operations. Accordingly, in the condensed consolidated
statements of operations, the operating results of the HDD group have been
classified as "Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes",
and in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the assets and liabilities of
the HDD group have been classified as "Net current assets of discontinued
operations" and "Net non-current assets of discontinued operations".
Note 2: Discontinued Operations
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On March 30, 2001, Quantum's stockholders approved the disposition of the HDD
group to Maxtor. On April 2, 2001, each authorized share of HDD common stock was
exchanged for 1.52 shares of Maxtor common stock.
The HDD group produced two primary product lines, desktop hard disk drives and
high-end hard disk drives. HDD had two separate business units that supported
these two product lines. The desktop business unit designed, developed and
marketed desktop hard disk drives designed to meet the storage requirements of
entry-level to high-end desktop personal computers in home and business
environments. The high-end business unit designed, developed and marketed
high-end hard disk drives designed to meet the storage requirements of network
servers, workstations and storage subsystems.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, Quantum recorded a non-cash gain of
$119 million on the disposition of the HDD group to Maxtor. This gain, net of
tax, is comprised of the proceeds recorded for the exchange of HDD shares for
Maxtor shares, less the disposal of the assets and liabilities in conjunction
with the disposition of the HDD group to Maxtor, and stock compensation charges
for the conversion of unvested DSS options to DSS restricted stock for employees
who transferred to Maxtor. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2002, Quantum
recorded an additional non-cash gain of $4 million on the disposition of the HDD
group for stock compensation charges reversed in the quarter because certain
employees transferred to Maxtor but were subsequently terminated by Maxtor
during the quarter and did not vest in all the restricted stock previously
granted.
Quantum has recorded a receivable of $96 million from Maxtor for the portion of
the convertible subordinated debt previously attributed to the HDD group and for
which Maxtor has agreed to reimburse Quantum both principal and associated
interest payments.
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Note 3: Inventories
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Inventories consisted of the following:
September 30, March 31,
2001 2001
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(In thousands)
Materials and purchased parts $ 55,592 $ 73,020
Work in process 28,801 31,098
Finished goods 20,513 26,645
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$104,906 $130,763
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Note 4: Net Income (Loss) Per Share
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The following tables set forth the computation of basic and diluted net income
(loss) per share:
(In thousands, except
per-share data) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, 2001 October 1, 2000
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Cont. Ops. Disc. Ops. Quantum Cont. Ops. Disc. Ops.
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and
diluted net income
(loss) per share -
income (loss) available
to common stockholders $ (18,414) $ 3,545 $(14,869) $ 44,285 $ (8,671)
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic
net income (loss) per
share - weighted average
shares 155,545 155,545 155,545 146,230 77,336
Effect of dilutive
securities:-
Outstanding options - - - 8,567 -
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Denominator for diluted
net income (loss) per
share - adjusted
weighted average shares 155,545 155,545 155,545 154,797 77,336
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Basic net income (loss) per
share $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ (0.10) $ 0.30 $ (0.11)
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Diluted net income (loss)
per share $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ (0.10) $ 0.29 $ (0.11)
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(In thousands, except
per-share data) Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, 2001 October 1, 2000
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Cont. Ops. Disc. Ops. Quantum Cont. Ops. Disc. Ops.
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and
diluted net income
(loss) per share -
income (loss) available
to common stockholders $ (59,807) $122,872 $ 63,065 $88,235 $ 7,799
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic
net income (loss) per
share - weighted average
shares 155,383 155,383 155,383 148,274 79,390
Effect of dilutive
securities:
Outstanding options - - - 6,440 6,143
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Denominator for diluted
net income (loss) per
share - adjusted
weighted average shares 155,383 155,383 155,383 154,714 85,533
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Basic net income (loss) per
share $ (0.38) $ 0.79 $ 0.41 $ 0.60 $ 0.10
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Diluted net income (loss)
per share $ (0.38) $ 0.79 $ 0.41 $ 0.57 $ 0.09
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Net income per share is not presented for the consolidated Company for the three
and six months ended October 1, 2000, as there was no single class of stock that
represented the consolidated Company for that period.
The computations of diluted net income (loss) per share for continuing
operations (DSS), discontinued operations (HDD) and Quantum for all periods
presented excluded the effect of the 7% convertible subordinated notes issued in
July 1997, which are convertible into 6,206,152 shares of Quantum common stock
(21.587 shares per $1,000 note), and, prior to the disposition of the HDD group
to Maxtor, were convertible into 3,103,076 shares of HDD common stock (10.793
shares per $1,000 note), because the effect would have been antidilutive.
Options to purchase 27.8 million shares of Quantum common stock were outstanding
at September 30, 2001, but were not included in the computation of diluted net
income per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2001, as the
impact would have been anti-dilutive due to reporting losses from continuing
operations in these periods.
Options to purchase 13.8 million shares of DSS common stock were outstanding for
the three and six months ended October 1, 2000, but were not included in the
computation of diluted net income per share because the exercise prices of such
options were greater than the average market price of the common stock and,
therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive.
Options to purchase 18.7 million shares of HDD common stock were outstanding at
October 1, 2000. However, the corresponding weighted average outstanding options
were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share for the three
months ended October 1, 2000, because the effect would have been antidilutive.
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Options to purchase 7.3 million shares of HDD common stock were outstanding for
the six months ended October 1, 2000, but were not included in the computation
of diluted net income per share for the six months ended October 1, 2000,
because the exercise prices of such options were greater than the average market
price of the common stock and, therefore, the effect would have been
antidilutive.
Note 5: Common Stock Repurchase
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During fiscal year 2000, the Board of Directors authorized Quantum to repurchase
up to $700 million of its common stock in open market or private transactions.
Of the total repurchase authorization, $600 million was authorized for
repurchase of either Quantum, DSS or the previously outstanding HDD common
stock. An additional $100 million was authorized for repurchase of the
previously outstanding HDD common stock.
For the six months ended September 30, 2001, Quantum repurchased 3.9 million
shares of Quantum common stock for a total purchase price of $39 million. Since
the beginning of the stock repurchase authorization through September 30, 2001,
Quantum has repurchased a total of 3.9 million shares of Quantum common stock
(that was outstanding prior to the issuance of the DSS and HDD common stocks),
33.1 million shares of DSS common stock and 13.5 million shares of HDD common
stock for an aggregate total of $605 million.
Note 6: Credit Line
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In April 2000, Quantum entered into an unsecured senior credit facility,
providing a $187.5 million revolving credit line and expiring in April 2003. At
Quantum's option, borrowings under the revolving credit line bears interest at
either the London interbank offered rate or a base rate, plus a margin
determined by a leverage ratio with option periods of one to six months. At
September 30, 2001, there was no outstanding balance drawn on the facility.
Note 7: Litigation
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On August 7, 1998, Quantum was named as one of several defendants in a patent
infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District
of Illinois, Eastern Division. The plaintiff, Papst Licensing GmbH, owns
numerous United States patents which Papst has alleges are infringed by hard
disk drive products which were sold by Quantum's Hard Disk Drive unit. In
October 1999 the case was transferred to a federal district court in New
Orleans, Louisiana, where it has been joined with other lawsuits involving Papst
for purposes of coordinated discovery under multi-district litigation rules. The
other lawsuits have Maxtor Corporation, Minebea Limited, and IBM as parties. As
part of Quantum's disposition of its Hard Disk Drive group to Maxtor
Corporation, Maxtor has agreed to assume defense of Papst claims against
Quantum's hard disk drive business, and has also agreed to indemnify Quantum in
this litigation going forward. Nevertheless, if Maxtor were unable for any
reason to indemnify Quantum in accordance with the merger agreement, the outcome
of this litigation would be uncertain and Quantum's liability, if Papst prevails
and Maxtor cannot indemnify Quantum, could be substantial.
On October 1, 2001, Imation Corporation filed suit against Quantum in the U.S.
federal district court in St. Paul, Minnesota, alleging price fixing and
conspiracy to manipulate the data storage market. On October 3, 2001, Quantum
filed suit against Imation in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara
County seeking injunctive relief and damages against Imation. Quantum's suit
against Imation charges that Imation misappropriated Quantum's trade secrets and
engaged in the use of deceptive and misleading advertising and unfair business
practices. On October 30, 2001, the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara
County issued a Notice of Ruling in Quantum's case against Imation, granting
Quantum's application for a preliminary injunction. The preliminary injunction
requires Imation to pay Quantum a royalty should it choose to sell unqualified
DLT tape products. On November 7, 2001, the injunction was officially entered.
Both cases are still in their early stages. While Quantum intends to vigorously
prosecute its claims in the trade secret case and defend itself in the antitrust
case, and believes it will prevail in both cases, the outcome of litigation is
inherently uncertain and, if Imation was to prevail in either case, the impact
to Quantum could be material.
Quantum is also subject to other legal proceedings and claims that arise during
the ordinary course of its business. While management currently believes that
the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions and
claims will not materially affect the financial position, results of operations,
or liquidity of Quantum, the ultimate
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outcome of any litigation is uncertain. Were an unfavorable outcome to occur,
the impact could be material to Quantum.
Note 8: Special Charges
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DLTtape Restructuring
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During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2000, Quantum recorded a special charge
of $40.1 million. The charge was primarily focused on Quantum's DLTtape division
and reflected Quantum's strategy to align its DLTtape drive operations with
market conditions at that time. These market conditions include slower growth in
the mid-range server market and increasing centralization of server backup
through automated solutions, both of which have resulted in relatively flat to
declining DLTtape drive shipments. The special charge included a reduction of
overhead expenses throughout the DLTtape Division and an acceleration of
Quantum's low-cost manufacturing strategy, which included moving volume
production of certain DLTtape drives from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Penang,
Malaysia.
The special charge consisted of $13.5 million in facility related costs, $13.9
million for the write-off of investments in optical technology, $7.6 million for
severance and benefits for terminated employees, $3.2 million for fixed asset
write-offs, primarily related to the transfer of manufacturing to Penang,
Malaysia, and $1.9 million in other costs associated with the cost-reduction
plan.
The facility costs noted above include lease payments for vacant space in a
facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the write-off of related leasehold
improvements and manufacturing equipment, and the write-off of certain leasehold
improvements at Quantum's facility in Penang, Malaysia, as this space was
converted to Quantum manufacturing. Quantum had vacated the Colorado facility by
the end of fiscal year 2001.
The write-off of investments reflects Quantum's decision to end its research on
certain optical based storage solutions. As a result, Quantum wrote-off an
equity investment and technology licenses related to optical technology.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2001, Quantum reversed a $7 million special
charge on its income statement. This reversal was primarily due to a downwardly
revised estimate of the vacancy period related to a facility in Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
In connection with the charge, Quantum reduced its workforce by 782 employees.
The reduction in force primarily affected employees at Quantum's manufacturing
operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as administrative employees
within the DLTtape Division. As of September 30, 2001, 782 employees have been
terminated, and all severance and benefits have been paid out.
As of September 30, 2001, Quantum had incurred cash expenditures of $11 million
associated with employee severance and benefits, facilities and other costs.
A summary of this special charge is outlined as follows (in thousands):
Severance and
Benefits Facilities Investments Fixed Assets Other Total
Special Charge Provision $ 7,646 $ 13,500 $ 13,908 $ 3,163 $ 1,866 $ 40,083
Cash Payments (956) - - - (1,102) (2,058)
Non-cash charges - - (13,908) (3,163) - (17,071)
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Balance March 31, 2000 6,690 13,500 - - 764 20,954
Cash Payments (5,181) (748) - - (68) (5,997)
Non-cash charges - (5,219) - - - (5,219)
Special Charge Benefit - (7,000) - - - (7,000)
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Balance March 31, 2001 1,509 533 - - 696 2,738
Cash payments (1,509) (533) - - (696) (2,738)
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Balance September 30, 2001 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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DLTtape Drive Severance
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Quantum recorded a special charge of $7 million in the third quarter of fiscal
year 2001 related to its DLTtape drive division. This was a result of Quantum's
decision to establish close proximity between its design and manufacturing
operations in order to accelerate time-to-market for future products within its
DLTtape drive product family. This has impacted engineering, marketing and
administrative employees in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as these positions were
transitioned to Boulder, Colorado. The special charge is related to severance,
benefits and costs associated with terminated employees affected by this plan.
Quantum has reduced its workforce in this area by 200 employees. As of September
30, 2001, 180 employees had been terminated, representing $4.2 million in cash
expenditures. The remaining 20 employees were terminated in October 2001.
A summary of this special charge is outlined as follows (in thousands):
Severance
and
Benefits
Special charge provision $ 7,000
Cash payments (1,657)
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Balance at March 31, 2001 5,343
Cash payments (2,589)
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Balance at September 30, 2001 $ 2,754
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Business Restructuring and Other
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In the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, Quantum recorded $48 million of
special charges related to its overall operations. These charges are in addition
to the DLTtape Restructuring and DLTtape Drive Severance described above. These
charges consisted of stock compensation and severance charges related to the
disposition of the HDD group, restructuring costs incurred in order to align
resources with the requirements of Quantum's ongoing operations, and other cost
reduction activities. The total cash portion of these charges is $19 million, of
which $9 million has been paid through September 30, 2001.
The remaining $10 million of the cash portion of the charges is comprised of
severance payments of $5 million, facilities charges of $4 million and
cancellation fees of $1 million. The severance charges and contract cancellation
fees will be paid in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2002. The
facilities charges relate to vacant facilities in Irvine, California, and
Boulder, Colorado, and will be paid over the respective lease terms through the
third quarter of fiscal year 2006.
The charges are described in more detail below.
Stock Compensation Charges
Stock compensation charges of $17 million were incurred in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2002. Of this $17 million, Quantum expensed stock compensation of
$15 million related to the conversion of vested HDD options into vested DSS
options for employees remaining with Quantum. In addition, Quantum recorded $2
million of stock compensation in connection with certain corporate employees who
were terminated at the HDD group disposition date and whose unvested HDD and DSS
stock options and HDD restricted stock converted into shares of DSS restricted
stock.
Corporate Severance Charges
Severance charges of $9 million were incurred in the first quarter of fiscal
year 2002 for the termination of corporate employees as a result of the
disposition of the HDD group.
Restructuring and Other Costs
Approximately $22 million of special charges were incurred in the first quarter
of fiscal year 2002 related to:
. Staff reductions and other costs associated with cost saving actions in
tape automation system activities ($14 million), which were comprised of
severance costs of $2 million; vacant facilities costs of $4 million for
facilities in Irvine, California; sales and marketing demonstration
equipment and inventory disposals of $7 million; and contract cancellation
fees of $1 million.
. Vacant facilities costs in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and Boulder, Colorado
($3 million);
. Costs associated with discontinuing solid state storage systems, product
development and marketing, which were primarily severance costs and fixed
asset write-offs ($2 million);
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. Other costs ($3 million).
A summary of the "Business Restructuring and Other" special charge is outlined
as follows (in thousands):
Severance and Facilities Stock Fixed Assets Inventory Other Total
Benefits Compensation
Special Charge Provision $ 12,319 $ 7,337 $ 17,108 $ 257 $ 6,764 $ 3,924 $ 47,709
Cash payments (5,741) (1,933) - (257) (519) (471) (8,921)
Non-cash charges (2,029) (1,015) (17,108) - (6,245) (2,348) (28,745)
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Balance September 30,
2001 $ 4,549 $ 4,389 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,105 $ 10,043
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DLTtape drive transfer to Penang, Malaysia, and Other
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In July 2001, Quantum announced an additional restructuring of its DLTtape
business. This restructuring will result in the transfer of the remaining tape
drive production from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Penang, Malaysia.
Additional special charges were recorded related to the closure of European
distributor operations based in Geneva, Switzerland, and the severance packages
granted to severed employees from Quantum's NAS Division. As a result of these
restructurings, Quantum recorded a combined special charge of $17 million in the
second quarter of fiscal year 2002.
The special charge of $16 million that was recorded related to the transfer of
tape drive production from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Penang, Malaysia,
consisted of the following:
. Severance and benefits costs of $9 million representing severance for 370
employees. Of these 370 employees, 30 employees were severed in the second
fiscal quarter of 2002, with the remaining employees to be severed over the
next two fiscal quarters;
. Vacant facilities costs of $4 million in Colorado Springs, Colorado;
. Write-off of fixed assets and leasehold improvements of $3 million.
A special charge of $1 million was recorded related to the closure of Quantum's
Geneva, Switzerland, sales office, reflecting vacant facilities costs; and for
severance charges recorded for 21 engineers that were severed by Quantum's NAS
Division.
A summary of the "DLTtape drive transfer to Penang, Malaysia, and Other" special
charge is outlined as follows (in thousands):
Severance and Facilities Fixed Assets Total
Benefits
Special Charge Provision $ 9,182 $ 4,845 $ 3,412 $ 17,439
Cash payments (666) - - (666)
Non-cash charges - - (3,412) (3,412)
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Balance September 30, 2001 $ 8,516 $ 4,845 $ - $ 13,361
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9. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
---------------------------
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the consolidated balance sheet
consisted of foreign currency translation adjustments. Total comprehensive
income (loss), net of tax, for the three months and six months ended September
30, 2001, and October 1, 2000, is presented in the following table:
(In thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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September 30, October 1, September 30, October 1,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------ ------------ -------------- ------------
Net income (loss) $ (14,869) $ 35,614 $ 63,065 $ 96,034
Other comprehensive income (loss) -
Change in unrealized gain on
investments - (8,135) - (7,940)
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 498 (1,972) 848 (2,202)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ (14,371) $ 25,507 $ 63,913 $ 85,892
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Note 10: Transition Expenses
-------------------
Certain employees who were designated to be terminated on or about the HDD group
disposition date remain employed at Quantum pursuant to a transition service
arrangement, under which these employees continue to provide transition services
to Quantum and to Maxtor. The purpose of these transition services is to
transition certain activities from Quantum to Maxtor and, for ongoing Quantum
activities, to scale down ongoing activities to a size that is appropriate for
Quantum after the disposition of the HDD group. The transition services include
activities related to real estate, information systems and equipment,
accounting, payroll, sales and marketing, product support, inventory
maintenance, procurement, costing, warehouse management, communications, human
resources and other similar services. Maxtor will reimburse Quantum for a
portion of these transition services. Quantum's portion of these transition
expenses that were incurred in the three and six months ended September 30,
2001, were:
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, 2001 September 30, 2001
------------------ ------------------
(In thousands)
Cost of revenue $ 1,739 $ 4,262
Research and development 1,400 6,226
Sales and marketing 1,267 3,856
General and administrative 3,727 10,014
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Total $ 8,133 $ 24,358
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Note 11: Business Segment Information
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Quantum's reportable segments are the DLTtape group and the Storage Solutions
group. These reportable segments are managed separately and they manufacture and
distribute distinct products with different production processes. The DLTtape
group consists of DLTtape drives and media. The Storage Solutions group consists
of tape automation systems and network attached storage solutions. Quantum
directly markets its products to computer manufacturers and through a broad
range of distributors, resellers and systems integrators.
Quantum evaluates segment performance based on operating income (loss) excluding
non-recurring gains or losses. Quantum does not allocate interest and other
income, interest expense, or taxes to operating segments. Additionally, Quantum
does not allocate all assets by operating segment, only inventories and accounts
receivable.
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Storage Storage
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DLTtape Solutions Total DLTtape Solutions Total
------- --------- ----- ------- --------- -----
(In millions)
For the three months ended
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September 30, 2001 October 1, 2000
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Revenue from external
customers ................. $ 206 $ 76 $ 282 $ 253 $ 109 $ 362
Intersegment
revenue .................. 11 - 11 30 - 30
Operating expenses ........... 43 41 /(1)/ 84 48 40 88
Operating income (loss) ...... 26 (17) /(2)/ 9 75 (5) 70
For the six months ended
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September 30, 2001 October 1, 2000
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Revenue from external
customers ................. $ 413 $ 148 $ 561 $ 519 $ 209 $ 728
Intersegment revenue ......... 24 - 24 57 - 57
Operating expenses ........... 89 85 /(3)/ 174 99 82 181
Operating income (loss) ...... 76 (42) /(4)/ 34 153 (16) 137
As at
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September 30, 2001 March 31, 2001
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Inventories .................. $ 64 $41 $ 105 $ 87 $ 44 $ 131
Accounts receivable, net ..... 113 65 178 139 69 208
/(1)/ Excludes special charges of $17 million, transition expenses of $6
million and in-process research and development of $3 million.
/(2)/ Excludes above charges /(1)/and $2 million of transition expenses
related to cost of revenue.
/(3)/ Excludes total special charges of $65 million, transition expenses
of $20 million and in-process research and development of $16
million.
/(4)/ Excludes above charges /(3)/and a total of $5 million of transition
expenses related to cost of revenue.
Note 12: Business Combinations
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M4 Data (Holdings) Ltd
On April 12 2001, Quantum completed the acquisition of M4 Data (Holdings) Ltd.
(M4 Data), a privately held data storage company based in the United Kingdom. M4
Data provides high performance and scalable tape automation products for the
data storage market. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase at a
total cost of approximately $58 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, Quantum acquired all the outstanding stock of
M4 Data for approximately $58 million in consideration, including $15 million in
cash proceeds, $41 million in notes payable and $2 million of acquisition costs.
These notes are due in 2006 and are callable by the holders at their option
beginning in April 2002. The purchase agreement also includes additional
contingent consideration to be paid annually from 2002 through 2005 based on
future revenues, which will result in additional allocations to goodwill.
M4 Data's results of operations are included in the financial statements from
the date of acquisition, and the assets and liabilities acquired were recorded
based on their fair values as of the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of
operations have not been presented because the effect of the acquisition was not
material to Quantum's financial position or results of operations.
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The purchase price has been allocated based on the estimated fair value of net
tangible and intangible assets acquired and assumed liabilities as well as
in-process research and development costs. As of the acquisition date,
technological feasibility of the in-process technology has not been established
and the technology has no alternative future use. Therefore, Quantum expensed
$13 million of the purchase price as in-process research and development in the
first quarter of fiscal year 2002. The intangible assets are being amortized on
a straight-line basis over periods ranging from three to six years.
The following is a summary of the purchase price allocation (in millions):
Goodwill ................................................. $ 36
In-process research and development ...................... 13
Core technology .......................................... 12
Existing technology ...................................... 3
Assembled workforce ...................................... 2
Net liabilities acquired ................................. (4)
Deferred tax liability ................................... (4)
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$ 58
====
The amount of the purchase price allocated to in-process research and
development was determined by estimating the stage of development of each
in-process research and development project at the date of acquisition,
estimating cash flows resulting from the expected revenue generated from such
projects, and discounting the net cash flows back to their present value using a
discount rate of 34%, which represents a premium to Quantum's cost of capital.
The expected revenue assumes a six-year compound annual growth rate of 27.2%
during fiscal years 2002 through 2008. Expected revenue from the purchased
in-process projects grows from approximately $60 million in 2002 to more than
$260 million in 2008. These projections are based on management's estimates of
market size and growth, expected trends in technology and the expected timing of
new product introductions.
Connex Inc.
On August 8 2001, Quantum completed the acquisition of certain assets of Connex
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation. Connex is a
provider of network attached storage products. The acquisition has been
accounted for as a purchase at a total cost of approximately $12 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, Quantum acquired complementary technology,
intellectual property and other assets of Connex for approximately $12 million
in cash.
Connex's results of operations are included in the financial statements from the
date of acquisition, and the assets and liabilities acquired were recorded based
on their fair values as of the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of
operations have not been presented because the effect of the acquisition was not
material to Quantum's financial position or results of operations.
The purchase price has been allocated based on the estimated fair value of net
tangible and intangible assets acquired and assumed liabilities as well as
in-process research and development costs. As of the acquisition date,
technological feasibility of the in-process technology has not been established
and the technology has no alternative future use. Therefore, Quantum expensed
approximately $3 million of the purchase price as in-process research and
development in the second quarter of fiscal year 2002. The existing technology
is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of seven years.
The following is a summary of the purchase price allocation (in millions):
Existing technology ...................................... $ 5
In-process research and development ...................... 3
Goodwill ................................................. 4
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$ 12
====
The amount of the purchase price allocated to in-process research and
development was determined by estimating the stage of development of each
in-process research and development project at the date of acquisition,
estimating cash
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flows resulting from the expected revenue generated from such projects, and
discounting the net cash flows back to their present value using a 25% discount
rate, which represents a premium to Quantum's cost of capital. The expected
revenue assumes a six-year compound annual growth rate of 59.8% during fiscal
years 2003 through 2008. Expected revenue from the purchased in-process projects
grows from approximately $18 million in 2003 to $24 million in 2005, and then,
as other new products and technologies are expected to enter the market,
declines to $5 million in 2008. These projections are based on management's
estimates of market size and growth, expected trends in technology and the
expected timing of new product introductions.
Note 13: Stock Incentive Plans
---------------------
Quantum has Stock Option Plans (the "Plans") under which 8.5 million shares of
DSS stock were reserved for future issuance at September 30, 2001, to employees,
officers and directors of Quantum. Options under the Plans are granted at prices
determined by the Board of Directors, but at not less than the fair market
value, and accordingly no compensation accounting has been required at the
original date of grant. Options currently expire no later than ten years from
the grant date and generally vest ratably over one to four years.
Stock Option Summary Information. A summary of activity relating to Quantum's
stock option plans follows:
Six months ended September 30,
2001
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Shares Weighted-Avg.
(000s) Exercise Price
-------------- --------------
Outstanding at April 1, 2001 ........................ 32,669 $11.91
Granted ............................................. 18,550 $11.24
Canceled ............................................ (13,648) $14.02
Exercised ........................................... (9,829) $11.55
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Outstanding at September 30, 2001 ................... 27,742 $10.55
==============
Exercisable at end of period ........................ 14,771 $10.59
==============
The following tables summarize information about options outstanding and
exercisable at September 30, 2001:
Outstanding Options
-------------------
Shares Outstanding at Weighted-Average
September 30, 2001 Remaining Weighted-Average
Range of Exercise Prices (000s) Contractual Life Exercise Price
------------------------ ------ ---------------- --------------
$ 0.01 -- $ 8.69 6,808 6.29 $ 6.39
$ 8.72 -- $ 9.56 5,953 7.29 $ 9.25
$ 9.65 -- $12.00 5,816 9.42 $ 9.94
$12.02 -- $16.07 6,896 7.83 $13.52
$16.13 -- $24.11 2,269 6.41 $18.82
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27,742 7.55 $10.55
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Options Exercisable
-------------------
Shares Outstanding at
September 30, 2001 Weighted-Average
Range of Exercise Prices (000s) Exercise Price
------------------------ ---- --------------
$ 0.01 -- $ 8.69 5,358 $ 6.30
$ 8.72 -- $ 9.56 3,405 $ 9.14
$ 9.65 -- $12.00 895 $10.43
$12.02 -- $16.07 3,190 $14.34
$16.13 -- $24.11 1,923 $18.93
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14,771 $10.59
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Voluntary Employee Stock Option Exchange Program
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On June 4, 2001, Quantum announced that the Quantum Board of Directors had
approved a Voluntary Stock Option Exchange program in which eligible employees
had the opportunity to exchange certain options that have an exercise price of
$14 per share or more for promise to grant new options on January 7, 2002, under
the Quantum Corporation Supplemental Stock Option Plan. The offer for the
Exchange Program began June 4, 2001, and ended July 3, 2001.
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There were approximately 2.6 million DSS options eligible under this program of
which 0.9 million were tendered for exchange by a total of 130 employees.
Note 14: Investments in Other Entities
-----------------------------
Investments in other entities are recorded in other assets. Investments in other
entities (generally less-than-20-percent-owned companies) are carried at cost
less write-downs for declines in value that are judged to be
other-than-temporary. Due to the economic downturn, Quantum recorded an
impairment loss of $4.7 million and $4.9 million on its investments in other
entities in the three and six months ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
Quantum may incur additional charges on these investments in the future.
Note 15: Recent Accounting Pronouncements
--------------------------------
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Quantum adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS
133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as
amended by SFAS 137 and SFAS 138, in the first fiscal quarter of 2002. SFAS 133
establishes new standards of accounting and reporting for derivative instruments
and hedging activities, and requires that all derivatives, including foreign
currency exchange contracts, be recognized on the balance sheet at fair value.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge
treatment, as well as the ineffective portion of any hedges, must be recognized
currently in earnings. All of Quantum's derivative financial instruments are
recorded at their fair value in prepaid expenses and other assets. The
transition adjustment upon adoption of SFAS 133 was not material.
Business Combinations and Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
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In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 141,
"Business Combinations," and SFAS 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."
SFAS 141 supercedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16 ("APB 16"),
"Business Combinations." The most significant changes made by SFAS 141 are: (1)
requiring that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business
combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, (2) establishing specific criteria
for the recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill, and (3)
requiring unallocated negative goodwill to be written off immediately as an
extraordinary gain (instead of being deferred and amortized).
SFAS 142 supercedes APB 17, "Intangible Assets." SFAS 142 primarily addresses
the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to their
acquisition (i.e., the post-acquisition accounting). The provisions of SFAS 142
will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, however,
certain provisions of this new standard may also apply to any acquisitions
concluded subsequent to June 30, 2001. The most significant changes made by SFAS
142 are: (1) goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets will no longer be
amortized, (2) goodwill will be tested for impairment at least annually at the
reporting unit level and (3) intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite life
will be tested for impairment at least annually.
Quantum is required to adopt SFAS 141 and SFAS 142 on a prospective basis as of
April 1, 2002, however, certain provisions of these new standards may also apply
to any acquisitions concluded subsequent to June 30, 2001. As the Connex
acquisition occurred after June 30, 2001, the goodwill of $5 million that was
recorded upon acquisition is not being amortized. As a result of implementing
these new standards, it is expected that the amortization of goodwill and
certain other intangible assets, such as acquired workforce, will cease as of
March 31, 2002. Application of the non-amortization provisions of the Statement
is expected to result in an increase in net income of approximately $4.9 million
($0.03 per share) per quarter. During fiscal 2003, Quantum will perform the
first of the required impairment tests of goodwill as of April 1, 2002 and has
not yet determined what the effect of these tests will be on its results of
operations and financial position.
During August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets". SFAS 144
supercedes SFAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets and
Assets to be Disposed of", and the accounting and reporting provisions of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations
- - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and
Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions". SFAS
144 also amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial
Statements", to eliminate the exception to consolidation for a subsidiary for
which control is likely to be temporary. Quantum is required to adopt SFAS 144
as of April 1, 2002 and has not yet determined the effect such adoption will
have on its results of operations and financial position.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
The following discussion of Quantum's financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements
and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This
discussion contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "estimate," "anticipate,"
"expect" or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements, including, but
not limited to, projections or estimates concerning Quantum's business,
including anticipated gross margins, operating results and expenses, mix of
revenue streams, expected revenue from purchased in-process projects, cost
savings, stock compensation, and the sufficiency of cash to meet planned
expenditures, are inherently uncertain as they are based on various expectations
and assumptions concerning future events, and they are subject to numerous known
and unknown risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
hereof. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result,
Quantum's actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking
statements contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described herein include, but are not limited to, (1) the
amount of orders received and products shipped through the remainder of the
year, and any adjustments made at the close of the year; (2) Quantum's ability
to timely ship its products; (3) uncertainty regarding the slowdown in IT
spending and the corresponding reduction in the demand for DLTtape drives; (4)
Quantum's continued receipt of media royalties from Maxell, Fujitsu and other
media manufacturers; (5) a continued trend toward centralization of storage; (6)
Quantum's ability to maintain anticipated pricing and cost levels; (7) the
successful execution of Quantum's strategy to expand its businesses into new
directions; (8) Quantum's ability to successfully introduce new products; (9)
Quantum's ability to anticipate and capitalize on changes in market demand; (10)
acceptance of, and demand for, Quantum's products; (11) Quantum's ability to
maintain supplier relationships; (12) Quantum's ability to work with industry
leaders to deliver integrated business solutions to customers; (13) the ability
of Quantum's competitors to introduce new products that compete successfully
with Quantum's products; (14) Quantum's ability to accelerate penetration into
the mid range NAS market through its acquisition of Connex; (15) Quantum's
ability to maintain majority market share with its Super DLT products; (16) the
inherent uncertainty regarding Quantum's litigation with Imation; (17)
additional information that my be discovered as the Imation litigation
progresses; (18) the impact of state-wide power outages on Quantum's California
operations; (19) the economic environment and the continued growth of the
storage industry; (20) the ability of Quantum to sustain and/or improve its cash
and overall financial position; (21) the economic impact of the events around
September 11, 2001; and (22) the general economic environment, as well as those
factors discussed in Quantum's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2001, those discussed in
Quantum's other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and those discussed under "Trends and Uncertainties" elsewhere in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q. Quantum disclaims any obligation to update information in
any forward-looking statement.
Business Overview
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Quantum designs, develops, manufactures, licenses, services, and markets DLTtape
and Super DLTtape drives, DLTtape and Super DLTtape media cartridges and storage
solutions. Quantum's storage solutions consist of tape automation systems,
network attached storage (NAS) solutions and service.
Quantum's product families are managed within two business groups, which are the
DLT group and the Storage Solutions group, that manage DLT and Super DLT brand
products and storage solutions products, respectively.
DLT Group
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DLTtape and Super DLTtape products are used to back up large amounts of data
stored on network servers. Digital Linear Tape, or DLTtape, is Quantum's
half-inch tape technology that is a leader for mid-range UNIX and NT system
backup and archive applications.
DLTtape and Super DLTtape drives store data on DLTtape and Super DLTtape media
cartridges, respectively. Historical use of tape drives has shown that drives
use many media cartridges per year. This historical use suggests that the
installed base of DLTtape and Super DLTtape drives will result in continued
demand for DLTtape and Super DLTtape media cartridges. Quantum's DLTtape media
cartridges are manufactured and sold by licensed third-party manufacturers.
The installed base of DLTtape drives resulted in shipments of approximately 4
million DLTtape media cartridges in the second quarter of fiscal year 2002.
Quantum receives a royalty fee on DLTtape and Super DLTtape media cartridges
sold by its licensees, which, while resulting in lower revenue than media sold
directly by Quantum, generates comparable income from operations.
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Quantum prefers to have a substantial portion of media cartridge sales occur
through its license model because this minimizes Quantum's operational risks and
expenses and provides an efficient distribution channel. Currently,
approximately 80% of Quantum's media sales occur through this license model.
Quantum believes that the large installed base of DLTtape drives and its
licensing of DLTtape and Super DLTtape media cartridges give Quantum a unique
competitive advantage. Media royalties have been a primary source of earnings
for Quantum, and this trend is expected to continue.
Storage Solutions Group
- -----------------------
Quantum's tape automation systems and network attached storage solutions are
part of its storage solutions business. Quantum's tape automation systems, tape
libraries and autoloaders, serve the entire tape library data storage market
from desktop computers to enterprise class computers. Quantum offers a broad
line of tape automation systems, which are used to manage, store and transfer
data in enterprise networked computing environments. Quantum is a leading
provider of NAS solutions for workgroups. Quantum's NAS solutions consists of
NAS appliance products that incorporate hard disk drives and an operating system
designed to meet the requirements of entry and workgroup level computing
environments, where multiple computer users access shared data files over a
local area network.
In April 2001, Quantum completed the acquisition of M4 Data (Holdings) Ltd., a
privately held data storage company based in the United Kingdom. M4 Data
provides high performance and scalable tape automation products for the data
storage market. This acquisition enables Quantum to leverage M4 Data's
complementary products and technologies to enhance the range of storage
solutions offered to customers.
On August 8 2001, Quantum completed the acquisition of certain assets of Connex
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation. Connex is a
provider of network attached storage products.
Quantum Technology Ventures
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Quantum Technology Ventures ("QTV") is the investment arm of Quantum. QTV is
used to explore, develop and invest in new storage technologies and storage
businesses. QTV is managed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Quantum Corporation.
In March 2001, Quantum committed $50 million of funding to QTV, of which $29
million has been invested in equity investments.
Products
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Quantum's products include:
DLT:
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. Super DLTtape (TM) drives. Tape drive products based on Super DLTtape
technology, targeted to serve workgroup, mid-range and enterprise
business needs. Native capacity of 110GB (220GB compressed) and a
transfer rate of 11MB per second (22MB compressed).
. DLTtape drives. The family of DLTtape drives includes performance up to
40GB of native capacity (80GB compressed) and a sustained data transfer
rate of 6MB per second (12MB compressed).
. Super DLTtape media cartridges. The Super DLTtape media cartridges are
designed and formulated specifically for use with Super DLTtape drives.
The capacity of a Super DLTtape media cartridge is up to 110GB (220GB
compressed).
. DLTtape media cartridges. The DLTtape family of half-inch tape media
cartridges is designed and formulated specifically for use with DLTtape
drives. The capacity of a DLTtape media cartridge is up to 40GB (80GB
compressed).
Storage Solutions:
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. Tape automation systems. Quantum offers a broad line of DLTtape
automation systems, tape libraries and autoloaders that support a wide
range of back-up and archival needs from workgroup servers to
enterprise-class servers. Quantum's tape automation systems range
from its tape autoloaders, which accommodate a single DLTtape drive, to
the P7000 series library, which features Prism Library Architecture(TM)
and can be configured in multiple units to scale up to 245 terabytes of
storage capacity. In addition, Quantum offers WebAdmin(TM),
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the industry's first Internet browser-based tape library management
system, allowing system administrators to monitor widely distributed
storage systems at remote locations with point-and-click ease. In early
2001, Quantum introduced modular automation systems with the M1500. The
M1500 is a modular library that is rack mountable and available in
increments of two drives and 20 cartridges that easily scale up to 20
drives and 200 cartridges.
. Network attached storage solutions. Quantum's Snap! Server(tm) family
of network attached storage appliances include the Snap Server 1000,
Snap Server 2000, Snap Server 4100, and the Snap Server 12000, with
storage capacities ranging from 40GB to 960GB. The Snap Server 4100
features rack mount form factor and RAID 0, 1, and 5. The Snap Server
12000 is a 3u rack mount product, with redundant power supplies, fans,
and hot-swappable hard drives, also featuring RAID levels 0, 1, and 5.
Snap Servers connect directly to a network and can be easily and
seamlessly integrated with other network devices. The Snap solution
includes a proprietary file system that can simultaneously function in
a variety of operating environments, including Apple MacOS, Linux,
Microsoft Windows, Novell Netware and UNIX.
Employees
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At September 30, 2001, Quantum had approximately 3,400 full-time employees. Of
this total, approximately 60 have accepted severance packages in conjunction
with the disposition of the HDD group to Maxtor and will provide ongoing support
for up to the next two fiscal quarters.
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Results of Continuing Operations
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Revenue
Revenue in the three and six months ended September 30, 2001, was $282 million
and $561 million, respectively, compared to $362 million and $728 million,
respectively, for the corresponding periods in fiscal year 2001. The decrease in
revenue for the three and six month periods reflected decreased sales of DLT
tape drives and tape automation systems, partially offset by increased Snap
servers revenue and sales of DLTtape media.
The decrease in DLTtape drive revenue is a result of decreased drive unit sales
volume and a decrease in average unit prices. The decline in DLTtape drives unit
sales volume and average unit prices reflected market conditions, which include
reduced information technology spending, as well as increased competition. The
increase in DLTtape media revenue reflected a sales mix shift towards direct
sales of Super DLT media.
The decrease in tape automation systems reflected a decrease in shipments of
tape libraries and autoloaders, which also reflected market conditions. The
increase in Snap server revenue reflected increased sales, particularly initial
sales of the Snap 12000 product in the second fiscal quarter.
The table below summarizes the components of Quantum's revenue in the three and
six months ended September 30, 2001, and October 1, 2000.
(in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, October 1, September 30, October 1,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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DLTtape drives $ 125 $ 199 $ 264 $ 411
DLTtape media 42 34 69 62
DLTtape royalty 50 50 104 103
Storage solutions 76 109 149 209
Inter-group elimination* (11) (30) (25) (57)
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Revenue $ 282 $ 362 $ 561 $ 728
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* Represents inter-group sales of DLTtape drives for incorporation into tape
automation systems.
Sales to Quantum's top five customers was 40% of revenue for both the three and
six months ended September 30, 2001, compared to 46% and 47% of revenue,
respectively, for the corresponding periods in fiscal year 2001. Sales to Compaq
were 22% and 21% of revenue in the three and six months ended September 30,
2001, respectively, compared to 17% and 18% of revenue, respectively, for the
corresponding periods in fiscal year 2001. Sales to Hewlett-Packard were both 6%
of revenue in the three and six months ended September 30, 2001, compared to 13%
and 12% of revenue, respectively, for the corresponding periods in fiscal year
2001.
Sales to computer equipment manufacturers and distribution channel customers
were 49% and 22% of revenue, respectively, in the three months ended September
30, 2001, compared to 59% and 17%, respectively, in the three months ended
October 1, 2000. For the six months ended September 30, 2001, sales to computer
equipment manufacturers and distribution channel customers were 51% and 18% of
revenue, respectively, compared to 61% and 16% of revenue, respectively, in the
corresponding periods of fiscal year 2001. The remaining revenue represented
media royalty revenue, sales to value added resellers and direct sales.
Gross Margin Rate
The gross margin rate in the three months ended September 30, 2001, decreased to
32.5% from 43.6% in the three months ended October 1, 2000. The gross margin in
the six months ended September 30, 2001, decreased to 36.3% from 43.6% in the
corresponding period in fiscal year 2001. Cost of sales included transition
costs of $2.5 million and $1.7 million including information systems,
facilities, and stock compensation costs, in the first quarter and second
quarter of fiscal year 2002, respectively. These transition costs relate to
infrastructure and infrastructure support that is transitional and that is being
eliminated as a result of the disposition of the HDD group.
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The gross margin declines also reflected a $7 million end-of-life write-down of
DLTtape drives and parts in the second quarter of fiscal year 2002. The gross
margin rates excluding transition expenses and the end-of-life write-down were
35.6% and 38.3% in the three months and six months ended September 30, 2001,
respectively. The remaining gross margin decrease reflected lower DLTtape drive
sales volumes and prices. As a result of competitive pressure, Quantum has
offered Super DLT at prices below where new DLT generations have historically
been introduced and this has resulted in lower gross margin. In addition, media
sales mix shifted towards direct sales of Super DLT media and lower media
royalties, which resulted in comparable gross margin earnings at a lower gross
margin rate.
Over the next few fiscal quarters, Quantum expects its gross margin to continue
to be in the mid 30% range.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2001,
were $31 million, or 10.9% of revenue, compared to $32 million, or 8.8% of
revenue in the corresponding period of fiscal year 2001. Research and
development expenses were $65 million, or 11.6% of revenue, and $68 million, or
9.3% of revenue, in the first six months of the fiscal years 2002 and 2001,
respectively.
The increase in research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue
reflected lower revenue. The decrease in actual research and development
expenses reflected staffing reductions and lower costs related to Super DLTtape
development. This decrease was partially offset by the addition of M4 Data, and
the inclusion of $5 million and $1 million of transition expenses in the first
and second quarters of fiscal year 2002, respectively. These expenses involved
retention and moving costs for transitional activities related to moving DLTtape
engineering from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to Boulder, Colorado, and
information systems, facilities, and stock compensation costs related to
infrastructure and infrastructure support that is transitional and being
eliminated as a result of the disposition of the Hard Disk Drive group.
Excluding these transition expenses, research and development expenses were $29
million, or 10.4% of revenue, and $59 million, or 10.5% of revenue, for the
three and six months ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2001, were
$34 million, or 12% of revenue, compared to $37 million, or 10.2% of revenue in
the corresponding period of fiscal year 2001. Sales and marketing expenses were
$74 million, or 13.1% of revenue, and $76 million, or 10.4% of revenue, in the
first six months of the fiscal year 2002 and 2001, respectively.
The increase in sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue
primarily reflected lower revenue. The decrease in actual sales and marketing
expenses reflected staffing reductions and reduced advertising and marketing
programs. This decrease was partially offset by the inclusion of $3 million and
$1 million of transition expenses in the first and second quarters of fiscal
year 2002, respectively. These expenses represent corporate sales, marketing and
stock compensation costs related to transitional activities that are being
eliminated as a result of the disposition of the HDD group. Excluding transition
expenses, sales and marketing expenses were $32 million, or 11.5% of revenue,
and $70 million, or 12.4% of revenue for the three and six months ended
September 30, 2001, respectively.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses in the three months ended September 30,
2001, were $26 million, or 9.3% of revenue, compared to $19 million, or 5.3% of
revenue in the corresponding period of fiscal year 2001. General and
administrative expenses were $55 million, or 9.8% of revenue, and $37 million,
or 5.1% of revenue, in the first six months of the fiscal year 2002 and 2001,
respectively.
The increase in general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue
reflected both lower revenue and higher expenses. The increase in general and
administrative expenses reflected the addition of M4 Data expenses. The
acquisition of M4 Data also resulted in a quarterly charge for goodwill
amortization of $1.5 million in both the first and second quarters of fiscal
year 2002. Also included in the general and administrative expenses were $6
million and $4 million of transition expenses incurred in the first and second
quarters of fiscal year 2002, respectively. These expenses represent corporate
and stock compensation costs related to transitional activities that are being
eliminated as a result of the disposition of the HDD group. Excluding expenses
related to transitional activities, general and administrative expenses were $23
million, or 7.9% of revenue, and $45 million, or 8% of revenue for the three and
six months ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
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Purchased In-process Research and Development Expense
Quantum expensed purchased in-process research and development of $13 million
and $3 million as a result of the acquisition of M4 Data in April 2001 and
certain assets of Connex in August 2001, respectively.
The amount of the purchase price allocated to in-process research and
development related to the acquisition of M4 Data was determined by estimating
the stage of development of each in-process research and development project at
the date of acquisition, estimating cash flows resulting from the expected
revenue generated from such projects, and discounting the net cash flows back to
their present value using a discount rate of 34%, which represents a premium to
Quantum's cost of capital. The expected revenue assumes a six-year compound
annual growth rate of 27.2% during fiscal years 2002 through 2008. Expected
revenue from the purchased in-process projects grows from approximately $60
million in 2002 to more than $260 million in 2008. These projections are based
on management's estimates of market size and growth, expected trends in
technology and the expected timing of new product introductions.
The amount of the purchase price allocated to in-process research and
development related to the acquisition of certain assets of Connex was
determined by estimating the stage of development of each in-process research
and development project at the date of acquisition, estimating cash flows
resulting from the expected revenue generated from such projects, and
discounting the net cash flows back to their present value using a discount rate
of 25%, which represents a premium to Quantum's cost of capital. The expected
revenue assumes a six-year compound annual growth rate of 59.8% during fiscal
years 2003 through 2008. Expected revenue from the purchased in-process projects
grows from approximately $18 million in 2003 to $24 million in 2005, and then,
as other new products and technologies are expected to enter the market,
declines to $5 million in 2008. These projections are based on management's
estimates of market size and growth, expected trends in technology and the
expected timing of new product introductions.
Special Charges
DLTtape Restructuring
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During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2000, Quantum recorded a special charge
of $40.1 million. The charge was primarily focused on Quantum's DLTtape division
and reflected Quantum's strategy to align its DLTtape drive operations with
market conditions at that time. These conditions include slower growth in the
mid-range server market and increasing centralization of server backup through
automation solutions, both of which have resulted in relatively flat to
declining DLTtape drive shipments. The special charge included a reduction of
overhead expenses throughout the DLTtape division and an acceleration of
Quantum's low cost manufacturing strategy, which includes moving volume
production of certain DLTtape drives from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Penang,
Malaysia.
The special charge consisted of $13.5 million in facility related costs, $13.9
million for the write-off of investments in optical technology, $7.6 million for
severance and benefits for terminated employees, $3.2 million for fixed asset
write-offs, primarily related to the transfer of manufacturing to Penang,
Malaysia and $1.9 million in other costs associated with the plan.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2001, Quantum reversed $7 million as a
special charge benefit on the income statement. This reversal was primarily due
to a revised estimate of the vacancy period related to a facility in Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
During the second fiscal quarter of 2002, this plan was completed, with Quantum
having incurred total cash expenditures of $11 million associated with employee
severance and benefits, facilities and other costs.
DLTtape Drive Severance
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Quantum recorded a special charge of $7 million in the third quarter of fiscal
year 2001. This was a result of Quantum's decision to establish close proximity
between its design and manufacturing operations in order to accelerate
time-to-market for future products within its DLTtape drive product family. This
has impacted engineering, marketing and administrative employees in Shrewsbury,
Massachusetts, as these positions were transitioned to Boulder, Colorado. The
special charge is related to severance and benefits associated with terminated
employees affected by this plan, which will be completed in the next fiscal
quarter.
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Quantum expects to realize annual cost savings from the "DLTtape Restructuring"
and "DLTtape Drive Severance" plans of approximately $50 million. Approximately
$25 million of the savings are expected in cost of revenue as a result of
reduced manufacturing costs, with the remaining amount in operating expenses,
primarily research and development, as a result of ending research on certain
optical-based storage solutions and a reduction in headcount.
Business Restructuring and Other
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In the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, Quantum recorded $48 million of
special charges. These charges consisted of stock compensation and severance
charges related to the disposition of the HDD group, restructuring costs
incurred in order to align resources with the requirements of Quantum's ongoing
operations, and other cost reduction activities. The total cash portion of these
charges is $19 million, of which $9 million was paid through September 30, 2001.
The remaining $10 million of the cash portion of the charges is comprised of
severance payments of $5 million, facilities charges of $4 million and contract
cancellation fees of $1 million. The severance charges and contract cancellation
fees will be paid in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2002. The
facilities charges relate to vacant facilities in Irvine, California, and
Boulder, Colorado, and will be paid over the respective lease terms through the
third quarter of fiscal year 2006.
The charges are described in more detail below.
Stock Compensation Charges
Stock compensation charges of $17 million were incurred in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2002. Quantum expensed stock compensation of $15 million that
related to the conversion of vested HDD options into vested DSS options for
employees remaining with Quantum. In addition, Quantum recorded $2 million of
stock compensation in connection with the termination of certain corporate
employees terminated at the HDD group disposition date whose unvested HDD and
DSS stock options and HDD restricted stock converted into shares of DSS
restricted stock.
Corporate Severance Charges
Severance charges of $9 million were incurred in the first quarter of fiscal
year 2002, for the termination of corporate employees as a result of the
disposition of the HDD group.
Restructuring and Other Costs
Approximately $22 million of special charges were incurred in the first quarter
of fiscal year 2002 related to:
. Staff reductions and other costs associated with cost saving actions in tape
automation system activities ($14 million), which were comprised of
severance costs of $2 million; vacant facilities costs of $4 million for
facilities in Irvine, California; sales and marketing demonstration
equipment and inventory disposals of $7 million; and contract cancellation
fees of $1 million;
. Vacant facilities costs in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and Boulder, Colorado
($3 million);
. Costs associated with discontinuing solid state storage systems, product
development and marketing, primarily severance costs and fixed asset
write-offs ($2 million); and
. Other costs ($3 million).
The remaining severance and benefits amount represents approximately 60
transition employees, who will provide services for the next two fiscal
quarters. Remaining cash expenditures related to contract cancellation fees will
be substantially paid by the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2002.
Amounts related to facilities charges will be paid over the respective lease
terms, which end in the third quarter of fiscal year 2006.
DLTtape drive transfer to Penang, Malaysia, and Other
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In July 2001 Quantum announced an additional restructuring of its DLTtape
business. This restructuring will result in the transfer of the remaining tape
drive production in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Penang, Malaysia. Additional
special charges were recorded related to the severance of employees in Quantum's
NAS Division and the closure of European distributor operations based in Geneva,
Switzerland. As a result of these restructurings, Quantum recorded a combined
special charge of $17 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2002.
The special charge of $16 million that was recorded related to the transfer of
tape drive production from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Penang, Malaysia,
consisted of the following:
. Severance and benefits costs of $9 million representing severance for 370
employees. Of these 370 employees, 30 employees were severed in the second
fiscal quarter of 2002, with the remaining employees to be severed over the
next two fiscal quarters;
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. Vacant facilities costs of $4 million in Colorado Springs, Colorado;
. Write-off of fixed assets and leasehold improvements of $3 million.
A special charge of $1 million was recorded related to the closure of Quantum's
Geneva, Switzerland sales office, reflecting vacant facilities costs, and for
severance charges recorded for 21 engineers that were severed by Quantum's NAS
Division.
Interest Income/Expense and Other
Net interest and other income for the three and six months ended September 30,
2001, was $6.1 million expense and $5.4 million expense, respectively, compared
to $0.7 million expense and $1.1 million income, respectively, for the
corresponding periods in fiscal year 2001.
The movement from income to expense reflected write-downs of approximately $4.7
million that were made to equity investments in the second quarter of fiscal
year 2002 and also reduced interest income as a result of lower interest rates
and higher interest expense associated with the debentures that were issued in
connection with the M4 Data acquisition.
Income Taxes
The tax benefits recorded for the three and six month periods ended September
30, 2001 were $7.7 million and $17.4 million, respectively, and reflects the
non-deductibility of purchased in-process research and development. The
effective tax rate on income excluding special charges, purchased in-process
research and development, investment and inventory write-down, and transition
expenses was 34% for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2001,
compared to 36% for the three and six month periods ended October 1, 2000.
The decrease in the fiscal 2002 effective tax rate reflects an increased
percentage of foreign earnings taxed at less than the U.S. rate and an increased
research and development credit.
Results of Discontinued Operations
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In the first quarter of fiscal year 2002, Quantum recorded a non-cash gain of
$119 million on the disposition of the HDD group to Maxtor. This gain, net of
tax, is comprised of the proceeds recorded for the exchange of HDD shares to
Maxtor shares, less the disposal of the assets and liabilities in conjunction
with the disposition of the HDD group to Maxtor, and stock compensation charges
for the conversion of unvested DSS options to DSS restricted stock for employees
that transferred to Maxtor.
In the second quarter of fiscal year 2002, Quantum recorded an additional
non-cash gain of $4 million on the disposition of the HDD group for stock
compensation charges reversed in the quarter because certain employees
transferred to Maxtor but were terminated by Maxtor during the quarter and did
not vest in all the restricted stock previously granted.
The discontinued operations loss of $9 million for the second quarter of fiscal
year 2001, and income of $8 million for the six months ended October 1, 2001,
represents the results of operations of the HDD group.
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Net Income
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Net income for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2001, were
impacted by non-recurring items and transition expenses, as discussed above. The
total effect of these items on reported earnings is summarized in the following
table (in thousands).
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, 2001 September 30, 2001
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Special charges $ 17,439 $ 65,148
Inventory write-down included in cost of 7,016 7,016
revenue
Transition expenses
Cost of revenue 1,739 4,262
Research and development 1,400 6,226
Sales and marketing 1,267 3,856
General and administrative 3,727 8,133 10,014 24,358
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Purchased in-process research and 3,299 16,499
development
Equity investment write-downs included in 4,670 4,877
other income (loss)
Income tax effect on special charges and (12,590) (31,184)
transition expenses
Gain on disposition of HDD group (3,545) (122,872)
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Total non-recurring items and transition
expenses, net of tax $ 24,422 $ (36,158)
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Diluted net income per share excluding non-recurring items and transition
expenses would be $0.06 per share and $0.17 per share for the three and six
month periods ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
Future stock compensation and transition expenses
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The following table summarizes the estimated stock compensation and transition
charges to be recorded in future fiscal periods related to the disposition of
the HDD group to Maxtor:
Stock Transition Total
Compensation Expenses
(In thousands)
3rd quarter fiscal year 2002 $ 3,000 $ 1,000 $ 4,000
4th quarter fiscal year 2002 1,000 500 1,500
Fiscal year 2003 2,000 - 2,000
Fiscal year 2004 1,000 - 1,000
Fiscal year 2005 500 - 500
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Total $ 7,500 $ 1,500 $ 9,000
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Stock compensation expenses
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Quantum estimates that it will record a further $7.5 million of stock
compensation associated with the employee stock option conversions related to
the disposition of the HDD group to Maxtor. Approximately $4 million relates to
the conversion of unvested HDD options to unvested DSS options for employees
remaining with Quantum. This $4 million will be amortized over the remaining
vesting period of these options, which is up to three and a half years. The
balance of $3.5 million relates to stock compensation associated with the
conversion of HDD restricted stock to DSS restricted stock for employees
remaining with Quantum and to the conversion of unvested DSS and HDD options to
DSS restricted stock for employees on a transitional arrangement. The majority
of the stock compensation related to employees on a transitional arrangement
will be amortized and charged to operations over the next six months. However,
if the employee leaves before the stock is vested, future charges will not have
to be incurred and prior amounts may be reversed.
Transition expenses
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Certain employees designated for termination on or about the HDD group
disposition date, but who remained employed by Quantum pursuant to a transition
service arrangement, continue to provide transition services to Quantum and
Maxtor. These transition services involve relocating certain activities to
Maxtor from Quantum, and for Quantum activities that Quantum will continue to
use after the disposition of HDD, scaling back such activities to a size more
appropriate for Quantum after the disposition of the HDD group. These transition
services include, but are not limited to, activities related to real estate,
information systems and equipment, accounting, payroll, sales and marketing,
product support, inventory maintenance, procurement, costing, warehouse
management, communications and human resources. Maxtor will reimburse Quantum
for a portion of the transition services. Quantum's portion of these transition
expenses is expected to be approximately $1 million and $0.5 million in the
third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2002, respectively, excluding stock
compensation charges associated with these transition employees.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $344 million at September
30, 2001, compared to $399 million at March 31, 2001. Quantum used cash in the
first six months of fiscal year 2002 to purchase $39 million of treasury stock,
as discussed below. Other uses of cash included a $34 million payment to Maxtor
for tax-related items, $15 million for the cash portion of the M4 Data
acquisition, $19 million investment in equity securities, $11 million for the
acquisition of certain assets of Connex and $22 million investment in property
and equipment. Sources of cash included $38 million proceeds from the issuance
of common stock, $51 million reduction in accounts receivable and inventories
and $18 million increase in accounts payable.
During fiscal year 2000, the Board of Directors authorized Quantum to repurchase
up to $700 million of its common stock in open market or private transactions.
Of the total repurchase authorization, $600 million was authorized for
repurchase of either Quantum, DSS or the previously outstanding HDD common
stock. An additional $100 million was authorized for repurchase of the
previously outstanding HDD common stock.
For the six months ended September 30, 2001, 3.9 million shares of Quantum
common stock were repurchased for a total purchase price of $39 million. Since
the beginning of the authorization through September 30, 2001, Quantum has
repurchased a total of 3.9 million shares of Quantum common stock (that was
outstanding prior to the issuance of the DSS and HDD common stocks), 33.1
million shares of DSS common stock and 13.5 million shares of HDD common stock
amounting to a combined total of $605 million.
Quantum filed a registration statement that became effective on July 24, 1997,
pursuant to which Quantum may issue debt or equity securities in one or more
series or issuances, up to an aggregate of $450 million. Pursuant to this
registration statement, in July 1997, Quantum issued $288 million of 7%
convertible subordinated notes. The notes mature on August 1, 2004, and are
convertible at the option of the holder at any time prior to maturity, unless
previously redeemed, into shares of Quantum common stock and Maxtor common
stock. The notes are convertible into 6,206,152 shares of Quantum common stock
(or 21.587 shares per $1,000 note), and 4,716,676 shares of Maxtor common stock
(or 16.405 shares per $1,000 note). Quantum has recorded a receivable from
Maxtor of $96 million for the portion of the debt previously attributed to the
HDD group and for which Maxtor has agreed to reimburse Quantum for both
principal and associated interest payments. Quantum may redeem the notes at any
time. In the event of certain changes involving all or substantially all of
Quantum's common stock, the holder would have the option to redeem the notes.
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Redemption prices range from 107% of the principal to 100% at maturity. The
notes are unsecured obligations subordinated in right of payment to all of
Quantum's existing and future senior indebtedness.
In April 2000, Quantum entered into an unsecured senior credit facility,
providing a $187.5 million revolving credit line and expiring in April 2003. At
Quantum's option, borrowings under the revolving credit line bears interest at
either the London interbank offered rate or a base rate, plus a margin
determined by a leverage ratio with option periods of one to six months. At
September 30, 2001, there was no outstanding balance drawn on the facility.
Notes payable of $41 million were issued as partial consideration for the
acquisition of M4 Data in April 2001. These notes are due 2006 and are callable
by the holders at their option, beginning April 2002.
Quantum believes that its existing capital resources, including the credit
facility expiring in April 2003 and any cash generated from operations, will be
sufficient to meet all currently planned expenditures and sustain operations for
the next 12 months. However, this belief assumes that operating results and cash
flow from operations will meet our expectations.
In the future, Quantum may seek to raise cash through the issuance of debt or
equity securities. Such financing may not be available on terms favorable to
Quantum, if at all.
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Trends and Uncertainties
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THE READER SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE RISKS DESCRIBED BELOW, TOGETHER WITH
ALL OF THE OTHER INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q,
BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION. THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES DESCRIBED
BELOW ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES FACING QUANTUM. ADDITIONAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
NOT PRESENTLY KNOWN TO QUANTUM OR THAT ARE CURRENTLY DEEMED IMMATERIAL MAY ALSO
IMPAIR QUANTUM'S BUSINESS OPERATIONS. THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING" STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES.
QUANTUM'S ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED IN THESE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF CERTAIN FACTORS, INCLUDING THOSE SET
FORTH BELOW AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q.
Quantum is exposed to general economic conditions that have resulted in
significantly reduced sales levels and if such adverse economic conditions were
to continue or worsen, Quantum's business, financial condition and operating
results could be adversely impacted.
If the economic conditions in the United States worsen or if a wider or global
economic slowdown occurs, Quantum may experience a material adverse impact on
its business, operating results, and financial condition. Quantum took actions
and charges in the first and second quarter of fiscal year 2002 to reduce cost
of sales and operating expenses. A prolonged continuation or worsening of sales
trends may require additional actions and charges to reduce cost of sales and
operating expenses in subsequent quarters of fiscal year 2002. Quantum may be
unable to reduce cost of sales and operating expenses at a rate and level
consistent with future adverse sales trends or may incur significant special
charges associated with such expense reductions that are disproportionate to
sales, thereby adversely impacting it's business, financial condition and
operating results.
The disposition of HDD may be determined not to be tax-free, which would result
in Quantum or its stockholders, or both, incurring a substantial tax liability,
which could materially and adversely affect Quantum's business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Maxtor and Quantum have agreed not to request a ruling from the Internal Revenue
Service (the "IRS"), or any state tax authority confirming that the structure of
the combination of Maxtor with HDD will not result in any federal income tax or
state income or franchise tax to Quantum, or the holders of HDD common stock.
Instead, Maxtor and Quantum have agreed to effect the disposition and the merger
on the basis of an opinion from Ernst & Young LLP, Quantum's tax advisors, and a
tax opinion insurance policy issued by a syndicate of major insurance companies
covering up to $340 million of tax loss to Quantum caused by the disposition and
merger.
If the disposition of HDD is determined not to be tax-free and the tax opinion
insurance policy does not fully cover the resulting tax liability, Quantum or
its stockholders or both could incur substantial tax liability, which could
materially and adversely affect Quantum's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
The tax opinion insurance policy issued in conjunction with the disposition of
HDD does not cover all circumstances under which the disposition could become
taxable to Quantum, and as a result, Quantum could incur an uninsured tax
liability, which could materially and adversely affect Quantum's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
In addition to customary exclusions from its coverage, the tax opinion insurance
policy does not cover any federal or state tax payable by Quantum if the
disposition becomes taxable to Quantum as a result of:
. A change in relevant tax law;
. An acquisition representing a 50% or greater interest in Quantum during the
two-year period following the merger, whether or not approved by Quantum's
board of directors; or
. An acquisition representing a 50% or greater interest in Maxtor during the
two-year period following the merger, whether or not approved by Maxtor's
board of directors.
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If any of these events occur, Quantum could incur uninsured tax liability, which
could materially and adversely affect Quantum's business, financial condition
and results of operations.
If Quantum incurs uninsured tax liability as a result of the disposition of HDD,
Quantum's financial condition and operating results could be negatively
affected.
If the disposition of HDD were determined to be taxable to Quantum, Quantum
would not be able to recover an amount to cover the tax liability either from
Maxtor or under the insurance policy in the following circumstances:
. If the tax loss were not covered by the policy because it fell under one of
the exclusions from the coverage under the tax opinion insurance policy
described above, insurance proceeds would not be available to cover the
loss.
. If the tax loss were caused by Quantum's own acts or those of a third party
that made the disposition taxable (for instance, an acquisition of control
of Quantum during the two-year period following the closing), Maxtor would
not be obligated to indemnify Quantum for the amount of the tax liability.
. If Maxtor were required to reimburse Quantum for the amount of the tax
liability according to its indemnification obligations under the HDD
disposition, but was not able to pay the reimbursement in full, Quantum
would nevertheless be obligated, as the taxpayer, to pay the tax.
In any of these circumstances, the tax payments due from Quantum could be
substantial. In order to pay the tax, Quantum would have to either deplete its
existing cash resources or borrow cash to cover its tax obligation. Quantum's
payment of a significant tax prior to payment from Maxtor under Maxtor's
indemnification obligations, or in circumstances where Maxtor has no payment
obligation, could harm Quantum's business, financial condition and operating
results.
Because the disposition of HDD would be taxable to Quantum if either Maxtor or
Quantum undergoes a change of control, Quantum may be a less attractive
acquisition candidate for at least two years after the disposition of HDD, and
as a result, Quantum's business and stockholder value could be negatively
impacted.
Under the federal tax rules applicable to the disposition, if a 50% or greater
interest in either Maxtor or Quantum is acquired within two years after the
disposition, the disposition would become taxable to Quantum under circumstances
not covered by the tax opinion insurance policy and/or under which Maxtor would
be required to pay Quantum for the amount of the tax. Neither Maxtor nor Quantum
will have control over all the circumstances under which an acquisition could
occur. Because of the tax consequence of an acquisition and change of control,
Quantum:
. May have to forego significant growth and other opportunities;
. May not be deemed an attractive acquisition target, reducing opportunities
for its stockholders to sell or exchange their shares in attractive
transactions which might otherwise be proposed; and
. Will be restricted in its ability to initiate a business combination that
its board of directors might wish to pursue because it will not be able to
structure the transaction as an acquisition, even if that would otherwise
be the most attractive structure.
The foregoing effects of the restriction on an acquisition of Quantum could have
a negative impact on Quantum's business and stockholder value.
Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results may be harmed as a
result of operating solely as a DLTtape and storage solutions business.
Quantum's operations have consisted of the DLTtape and storage solutions group
(DSS) and the HDD group. Operating results of DSS alone may be adversely
affected by the loss of one or more of the following benefits that HDD had
contributed to Quantum:
. The ability to leverage the expertise of HDD in areas related to HDD's core
competency in hard disk drives;
. The opportunity to jointly develop various products, such as online storage
solutions;
. The ability to reduce the cost of data storage solutions more effectively;
. The ability to use the goodwill and brand recognition associated with
HDD;
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. The opportunity to take advantage of a larger market capitalization;
. The opportunity to take advantage of the benefits of diversification
associated with a single company serving the DLTtape, storage solutions and
hard disk drive markets.
Maxtor's failure to perform under the indemnification agreement in connection
with Quantum's convertible debt would harm Quantum's business, financial
condition and operating results.
Maxtor has agreed to assume responsibility for payments of up to $95,833,000 of
Quantum's convertible debt. If Maxtor fails to indemnify Quantum under the
indemnification agreement for Maxtor's portion of the convertible debt, Quantum
would have to deplete its existing cash resources or borrow cash to make the
payments. As a result, Quantum could experience a material adverse effect on its
business and financial performance.
Quantum may have contingent liabilities for some obligations assumed by Maxtor,
and Maxtor's failure to perform under these obligations could result in
significant costs to Quantum that could have an adverse impact on Quantum's
business, financial condition and operating results.
Maxtor has agreed to assume responsibility for obligations related to Quantum
and HDD, including obligations associated with taxes, real estate, computer
equipment, software, litigation, and human resources. If Maxtor fails to perform
under these obligations, Quantum may have contingent liability and incur costs
that have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and
operating results.
Quantum may experience difficulty attracting and retaining quality employees,
which may hurt its ability to operate its business effectively.
The ability of Quantum to maintain its competitive technological position will
depend, in large part, on its ability to attract and retain highly qualified
technical and managerial personnel. The combination of DSS and HDD has resulted
in faster growth and greater scale for Quantum. After the disposition of the HDD
group, without the benefits of a combined business, Quantum may not experience
the same success in attracting and retaining quality employees. Competition for
qualified personnel is intense. Lack of success in attracting and retaining
qualified employees could lead to lower than expected operating results and
delays in the introduction of new products and could have a negative effect on
the ability of Quantum to support customers.
Historical financial information regarding Quantum's DSS group may not be
representative of its future results as a separate company.
The historical financial information regarding DSS does not necessarily reflect
what its financial position, operating results, and cash flows would have been
had it been a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented. In
addition, the historical information is not necessarily indicative of what its
operating results, financial position and cash flows will be in the future.
Quantum has not made adjustments to reflect many significant changes that may
occur in its cost structure, funding and operations as a result of its
separation from HDD, including changes in its employee base, legal structure,
costs associated with reduced economies of scale, marketing expense related to
establishing a new brand identity, and costs associated with being a public
stand-alone company.
Competition has increased, and may increasingly intensify, in the tape drive
market as a result of competitors introducing tape drive products based on new
technology standards and on DLTtape technology, which could materially and
adversely affect Quantum's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Quantum competes with companies that develop, manufacture, market and sell tape
drive products. Quantum's principal competitors include Hewlett-Packard, IBM
Corporation, Seagate Technology, Inc., Sony Corporation and Storage Technology
Corporation. These competitors are aggressively trying to develop new tape drive
technologies to compete more successfully with products based on DLTtape
technology. Hewlett-Packard, IBM Corporation and Seagate have formed a
consortium to develop and have developed new linear tape drive products. Such
products target the high-capacity data back-up market and compete with Quantum's
products based on Super DLTtape technology. This competition has resulted in a
trend, which is expected to continue, toward lower prices and margins earned on
Quantum's DLTtape and
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Super DLTtape drives. In addition, the proposed merger between Hewlett-Packard
and Compaq Corporation would result in a larger competitor in the tape drive
market with greater resources and a potentially greater market reach. A
combination of the current economic environment, which has resulted in reduced
shipments of tape drives, and increased competition, could result in a further
deterioration in prices and reduced margin, which could materially and adversely
impact Quantum's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Competition has increased, and may increasingly intensify, and sales have
trended lower in the tape library market as a result of current economic
conditions, and, if these trends continue or intensify, Quantum's business,
financial condition and operating results may be materially and adversely
affected.
Quantum's tape library products compete with product offerings of ADIC, Inc.,
Exabyte, Hewlett-Packard, Overland Data Inc. and StorageTek, who also offer tape
automation systems incorporating DLTtape and Super DLTtape technology as well as
new linear tape technology. In addition, the proposed merger between
Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Corporation would result in a larger competitor in
the tape automation market with great resources and a potentially greater market
reach. Current economic conditions have been marked by lower information
technology investment, particularly for higher priced products, such as high-end
tape automation systems. The lower demand has resulted in lower sales as well as
increased price competition. If this trend continues or intensifies, and/or if
competition intensifies, sales and margins may be further reduced which could
have materially and adversely affect Quantum's business, financial condition and
results of operations.
Competition from alternative storage solutions that compete with Quantum
products may increase, and as a result, Quantum's business, financial condition
and operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
Quantum's products, particularly tape products, including tape drives and
automation systems, also compete with other storage technologies, such as hard
disk drives. Hard disk drives have experienced a trend toward lower prices while
capacity and performance have increased. If hard disk drive costs continue to
decline, the competition resulting from hard disk drive based storage solutions
may increase. As a result, Quantum's business, financial condition and operating
results may be materially and adversely affected.
Quantum's operating results depend on new product introductions, which may not
be successful, and, as a result, Quantum's business, financial condition and
operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
To compete effectively, Quantum must improve existing products and introduce new
products, such as products based on Super DLTtape technology and network
attached storage appliances. Quantum cannot provide assurance that:
. It will introduce any of these new products in the time frame Quantum
currently forecasts;
. It will not experience technical or other difficulties that could prevent
or delay the introduction of these new products;
. Its new products will achieve market acceptance;
. Its new products will be successfully or timely qualified with Quantum's
customers by meeting customer performance and quality specifications
because a successful and timely customer qualification must occur before
customers will place large product orders; or
. It will achieve high volume production of these new products in a timely
manner, if at all.
These risks may be magnified because technological changes, changes in customer
requirements and increasing competition could result in declining sales and
gross margins on existing products. As a result, Quantum's business, financial
condition and operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
Reliance on a limited number of third-party suppliers could result in
significantly increased costs and delays in the event these suppliers experience
shortages or quality problems, and, as a result, Quantum's business, financial
condition and operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
Quantum depends on a limited number of suppliers for components and
sub-assemblies, including recording heads, media cartridges and integrated
circuits, all of which are essential to the manufacture of tape drives and
tape automation systems.
Quantum currently purchases the DLTtape media cartridges it sells primarily from
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and from Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. Maxell is also the sole
supplier of Super DLTtape media cartridges. Quantum cannot provide
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assurance that Fuji or Maxell will continue to supply an adequate number of high
quality media cartridges in the future. If component shortages occur, or if
Quantum experiences quality problems with component suppliers, shipments of
products could be significantly delayed and/or costs significantly increased,
and as a result, Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results
could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, Quantum qualifies only
a single source for many components and sub-assemblies, which magnifies the risk
of future shortages.
Furthermore, Quantum's main supplier of tape heads is located in China.
Political instability, trade restrictions, changes in tariff or freight rates or
currency fluctuations in China could result in increased costs and delays in
shipment of Quantum's products and could materially and adversely impact
Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results.
Quantum's quarterly operating results could fluctuate significantly, and past
quarterly operating results should not be used to predict future performance.
Quantum's quarterly operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past
and could fluctuate significantly in the future. As a result, Quantum's past
quarterly operating results should not be used to predict future performance.
Quarterly operating results could be materially and adversely affected by a
number of factors, including but not limited to:
. An inadequate supply of DLTtape media cartridges;
. Customers canceling, reducing, deferring or rescheduling significant orders
as a result of excess inventory levels, or weak economic conditions or
other factors;
. Declines in network server demand;
. Failure to complete shipments in the last month of a quarter during which a
substantial portion of Quantum's products are typically shipped; or
. Increased competition.
A majority of Quantum's sales come from a few customers and these customers have
no minimum or long-term purchase commitments and the loss of, or a significant
change in demand from, one or more key customers could materially and adversely
affect Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results.
Quantum's sales are concentrated with a few customers. Furthermore, customers
are not obligated to purchase any minimum product volume and Quantum's
relationships with its customers are terminable at will. Sales to Quantum's top
five customers in the six months ended September 30, 2001, represented 40% of
total revenue, of which sales to Compaq and Hewlett Packard, two companies that
agreed to merge, accounted for 22% and 6% of revenue, respectively. The loss of,
or a significant change in demand from, one or more key customers could
materially and adversely affect Quantum's business, financial condition and
operating results.
Unpredictable end-user demand, combined with the computer equipment manufacturer
trend toward carrying minimal inventory levels, increases the risk that Quantum
will manufacture and custom configure too much or too little inventory for
particular customers. Significant excess inventory could result in inventory
write-downs and losses, while inventory shortages could adversely impact
Quantum's relationship with its customers, either of which could adversely
affect Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results.
Quantum does not control licensee pricing or licensee sales of DLTtape media
cartridges and as a result Quantum's royalty revenue may decline, and, as a
result, Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results may be
materially and adversely affected.
Quantum receives a royalty fee based on sales of DLTtape media cartridges by
Fuji and Maxell. Under Quantum's license agreements with Fuji and Maxell, each
of the licensees determines the pricing and number of units of DLTtape media
cartridges sold by it. In addition, other companies may begin to sell DLTtape
media cartridges under license agreements. As a result, Quantum's royalty
revenue will vary depending upon the level of sales and prices set by Fuji,
Maxell and potentially other licensees. In addition, lower prices set by
licensees could require Quantum to lower its prices on direct sales of DLTtape
media cartridges, which would adversely impact Quantum's margins on this
product. As a result, Quantum's business, financial condition and operating
results may be materially and adversely affected.
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Quantum is currently involved in two lawsuits with Imation; an unfavorable
ruling for Quantum in either lawsuit may have a significant adverse impact on
Quantum's business, operations and financial results.
On October 1, 2001, Imation Corporation filed suit against Quantum in the U.S.
federal district court in St. Paul, Minnesota, alleging price fixing and
conspiracy to manipulate the data storage market. On October 3, 2001, Quantum
filed suit against Imation in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara
County seeking injunctive relief and damages against Imation. Quantum's suit
against Imation charges that Imation misappropriated Quantum's trade secrets and
engaged in the use of deceptive and misleading advertising and unfair business
practices (the "Trade Secret Case"). While Quantum believes that it will prevail
in both lawsuits, Quantum anticipates that both lawsuits will require time and
resources from management and employees. Consequently, the lawsuits may result
in significant litigation costs. In addition, due to the inherent uncertainty of
litigation and because additional information may be discovered as the pending
litigation progresses, Quantum cannot provide any assurances that it will
prevail in either lawsuit.
On October 30, 2001, the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County
issued a Notice of Ruling in the Trade Secret Case granting Quantum's
application for a preliminary injunction against Imation, requiring Imation to
pay Quantum a royalty should it choose to sell unqualified DLTtape products. On
November 7, 2001, the injunction was officially entered. At trial, Quantum will
seek a permanent injunction prohibiting the sale by Imation of unqualified tape
products, as well as damages from Imation. An unfavorable ruling in either case
could have a significant adverse impact on Quantum's business, operations and
financial results. In addition, in such an instance, Quantum may be subject to
additional legal disputes, which could further divert management's attention and
resources.
Quantum's royalty revenue is dependent on an installed base of tape drives that
utilize Super DLTtape and DLTtape media cartridges, and, if the installed base
declines, royalty revenue may decline, and, as a result, Quantum's business,
financial condition and operating results may be materially and adversely
affected.
Competition from other tape or storage technologies could result in reduced
sales of DLTtape drives and the replacement of currently installed DLTtape
drives with drives or other storage products that do not consume DLTtape media.
This could cause a decline in the installed base of tape drives that utilize
DLTtape media from which Quantum earns a royalty, and a resulting reduction in
Quantum's royalty revenue could materially and adversely affect Quantum's
business, financial condition and results of operations.
Quantum's non-U.S. locations represent a significant and growing portion of its
manufacturing and sales operations; Quantum is increasingly exposed to risks
associated with conducting its business internationally.
Quantum manufactures and sells its products in a number of different markets
throughout the world. As a result of its global manufacturing and sales
operations, Quantum is subject to a variety of risks that are unique to
businesses with international operations of a similar scope, including the
following:
. Adverse movement of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar (in which
Quantum's results are reported);
. Import and export duties and value-added taxes;
. Import and export regulation changes that could erode Quantum's profit
margins or restrict its exports;
. Potential restrictions on the transfer of funds between countries;
. Inflexible employee contracts in the event of business downturns; and
. The burden and cost of complying with foreign laws.
In addition, Quantum has operations in several emerging or developing economies
that have a potential for higher risk than in the developed markets. Quantum
locations in emerging or developing economies include Malaysia and Singapore.
The risks associated with these economies include, but are not limited to,
political risks and natural disasters. In particular, Quantum's recent transfer
of certain of its manufacturing operations from the United States to Penang,
Malaysia has exposed an additional portion of its manufacturing capacity to such
political and climactic risks. Political instability or a natural disaster in
Malaysia or any other foreign market in which Quantum operates could materially
and adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of
operations.
The Malaysian government adopted currency exchange controls, including controls
on its currency, the ringgit, held outside of Malaysia. The Malaysian government
has also established a fixed exchange rate for the ringgit against the U.S.
dollar. The fixed exchange rate provides a stable rate environment when applied
to local expenses denominated
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in ringgit. The long-term impact of such controls on Quantum is not predictable
due to the dynamic economic conditions that are also affecting (and affected by)
other economies.
Quantum is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; an
adverse change in foreign currency exchange rates relative to Quantum's position
in such currencies could have a materially adverse impact on Quantum's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
Quantum does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Quantum's policy is to hedge its foreign currency-denominated transactions in a
manner that substantially offsets the effects of changes in foreign currency
exchange rates. Presently, Quantum uses foreign currency borrowings and foreign
currency forward contracts to hedge only those currency exposures associated
with certain assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies.
Corresponding gains and losses on the underlying transaction generally offset
the gains and losses on these foreign currency hedges.
As of September 30, 2001, the majority of Quantum's foreign currency hedging
contracts were scheduled to mature in approximately one month, and there were no
material deferred gains or losses. In addition, Quantum's international
operations in some instances act as a natural hedge because both operating
expenses and sales are denominated in local currencies. In these instances,
although an unfavorable change in the exchange rate of a foreign currency
against the U.S. dollar would result in lower sales when translated to U.S.
dollars, operating expenses would also be lower in these circumstances. Also,
since an insignificant amount of Quantum's net sales for the six-month period
ending on September 30, 2001 are denominated in currencies other than U.S.
dollars, Quantum does not believe that its total foreign exchange rate exposure
is significant. Nevertheless, an increase in the rate at which a foreign
currency is exchanged for U.S. dollars would require more of that particular
foreign currency to equal a specified amount of U.S. dollars than before such
rate increase. In such cases, and if Quantum were to price its products and
services in that particular foreign currency, Quantum would receive fewer U.S.
dollars than it would have received prior to such rate increase. Likewise, if
Quantum were to price its products and services in U.S. dollars while
competitors priced their products in a local currency, an increase in the
relative strength of the U.S. dollar would result in Quantum's prices being
uncompetitive in those markets. Such fluctuations in currency exchange rates
could materially and adversely affect Quantum's business, financial condition
and results of operations.
If Quantum fails to protect its intellectual property or if others use Quantum's
proprietary technology without authorization, Quantum's competitive position may
suffer.
Quantum's future success and ability to compete depends in part upon its
proprietary technology. Quantum relies on a combination of copyright, patent,
trademark and trade secrets laws and nondisclosure agreements to establish and
protect its proprietary technology. Quantum currently holds 96 United States
patents and has 74 United States patent applications pending. However, Quantum
cannot provide assurance that patents will be issued with respect to pending or
future patent applications that Quantum has filed or plans to file or that
Quantum's patents will be upheld as valid or will prevent the development of
competitive products or that any actions Quantum has taken will adequately
protect its intellectual property rights. Quantum generally enters into
confidentiality agreements with its employees, consultants, resellers, customers
and potential customers, in which Quantum strictly limits access to, and
distribution of, its software, and further limits the disclosure and use of its
proprietary information. Despite Quantum's efforts to protect its proprietary
rights, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or otherwise obtain or use its
products or technology. Quantum's competitors may also independently develop
technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to its technology. In
addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect Quantum's
proprietary rights to the same extent as the laws of the United
States.
Third party infringement claims could result in substantial liability and
significant costs, and, as a result, Quantum's business, financial condition and
operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
From time to time, third parties allege Quantum's infringement of and need for a
license under their patented or other proprietary technology. While management
currently believes the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to
these actions will not materially affect the financial position, results of
operations, or liquidity of Quantum, the ultimate outcome of any litigation is
uncertain. Adverse resolution of any third party infringement claim could
subject Quantum to substantial liabilities and require it to refrain from
manufacturing and selling certain products. In addition, the costs incurred in
intellectual property litigation can be substantial, regardless of the outcome.
As a result, Quantum's business, financial condition and operating results may
be materially and adversely affected.
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Quantum's sales of network attached storage systems, particularly its Snap
product line, which are part of the Storage Solutions group, currently are not
profitable and may never be profitable.
Quantum has invested, and will continue to invest, in the development and
promotion of network attached storage solutions. Sales of these products are
currently not profitable and the lack of profitability may continue in the
future. Quantum's limited historical financial performance associated with
network attached storage solutions makes it difficult to evaluate the success of
the product line to date and to assess its future viability.
Quantum's operating expenses associated with its network attached storage
solution revenue are comparatively high. Therefore, Quantum will need to
generate significant network attached storage solution revenues or a significant
reduction in related operating expenses to achieve profitability related to this
product line. Future revenues are dependent upon, among others, the following
factors:
. growth of the NAS market,
. acceptance of NAS appliances in the entry and mid-range market,
. demand for existing Snap products and levels of product and price
competition and
. expansion of current product offerings and introduction of new
technologies.
Quantum cannot provide assurance that the network attached storage solution
product line will ever be profitable, and if Quantum continues to invest in
these products and they continue to be unprofitable, Quantum's business,
financial condition and operating results may be materially and adversely
affected.
Quantum may engage in future acquisitions of companies, technologies or products
and the failure to integrate any future acquisitions could harm its business,
financial condition and operating results.
As a part of Quantum's business strategy, Quantum expects to make additional
acquisitions of, or significant investments in, complementary companies,
products or technologies. Any future acquisitions would be accompanied by the
risks commonly encountered in acquisitions of companies. These risks include:
. Difficulties in assimilating the operations and personnel of the acquired
companies;
. Diversion of management's attention from ongoing business concerns;
. The potential inability to maximize Quantum's financial and strategic
position through the successful incorporation of acquired technology and
rights into its products and services;
. Additional expense associated with amortization of acquired intangible
assets;
. Maintenance of uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies; and
. Impairment of existing relationships with employees, suppliers and
customers as a result of the integration of new personnel.
Quantum cannot provide assurance that it will be able to successfully integrate
any business, products, technologies or personnel that it may acquire in the
future, and its failure to do so could harm its business, financial condition
and operating results.
Many of Quantum's facilities are located near known earthquake fault zones, and
the occurrence of an earthquake or other natural disaster could cause damage to
Quantum's facilities and equipment, which could require Quantum to curtail or
cease operations.
Many of Quantum's facilities are located in Northern and Southern California,
near known earthquake fault zones and are vulnerable to damage from earthquakes.
In October 1989, a major earthquake that caused significant property damage and
a number of fatalities struck California. Quantum is also vulnerable to damage
from other types of disasters, including fire, floods, power loss,
communications failures and similar events. If any disaster were to occur,
Quantum's ability to operate its business at its facilities could be seriously,
or completely, impaired. The insurance Quantum maintains may not be adequate to
cover our losses resulting from disasters or other business interruptions.
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Power outages, which impacted companies with facilities in California during
2001, could become a problem in the future and may adversely affect Quantum's
California facilities, and, as a result, Quantum's business, financial condition
and operating results may be materially and adversely affected.
Quantum conducts operations in the state of California and relies on a
continuous power supply to conduct operations. An energy crisis in California
could disrupt Quantum's operations and increase expenses. In the event of an
acute power shortage, that is, when power reserves for the state of California
fall below 1.5%, California has on some occasions implemented, and may in the
future implement, rolling blackouts throughout the state. If blackouts interrupt
Quantum's power supply, Quantum may be temporarily unable to continue operations
at its facilities. Any such interruption in Quantum's ability to continue
operations at its facilities could delay the development of products and
manufacturing processes. Future interruptions could damage Quantum's reputation
and could result in lost revenue, either of which could harm Quantum's business
and results of operations.
Investments in equity securities currently recorded at cost may be subject to
write-downs in the future.
Quantum generally records its investments in certain equity securities,
particularly venture capital type investments on a cost basis, adjusted for
other than temporary impairment. Quantum has incurred impairment losses. These
equity investments are mostly in companies that are currently not profitable.
Therefore, these investments may be subject to further write-downs in the future
due to impairment in the carrying value.
Quantum plans to continue to invest in businesses that are not profitable at the
time of investment. Currently, Quantum's equity investments have a carrying
value of approximately $40 million and Quantum intends to invest an additional
$20 million in venture capital type equity securities. In the future, impairment
losses associated with these investments may have an adverse impact on Quantum's
earnings.
Euro Impact
Quantum believes that the adoption of a single currency, the Euro, by eleven
European countries has not and will not materially affect its business,
information systems or consolidated financial position, operating results or
cash flows.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Risk Disclosures
For financial market risks related to changes in interest rates and foreign
currency exchange rates, reference is made to Part II Item 7A, Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, in Quantum's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended March 31, 2001, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on June 29, 2001.
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal proceedings
The information contained in Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated into this Part II,
Item 1 by reference.
Item 2. Changes in securities - Not applicable
Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities - Not applicable
Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of security holders - Not applicable
Item 5. Other information - Not applicable
Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits. None.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K None.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
QUANTUM CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 13, 2001 By: /s/ Michael J. Lambert
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Michael J. Lambert
Executive Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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