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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-24216
IMAX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada 98-0140269
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Postal Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (905) 403-6500
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuer's classes of common stock,
as of the latest practicable date:
Class Outstanding as of October 31, 2001
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Common stock, no par value 31,146,514
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INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 19
Item 3. Quantitive and Qualitative Factors about Market Risk 24
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 25
Item 6. Listing of Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 27
Signatures 28
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to,
references to future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature
thereof), business strategies and measures to implement strategies, competitive
strengths, goals, expansion and growth of its business and operations, plans and
references to the future success of IMAX Corporation and its wholly owned
subsidiaries (the "Company"). These forward-looking statements are based on
certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience
and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future
developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the
circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform
with the expectations and predictions of the Company is subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, general economic, market
or business conditions; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be
presented to and pursued by the Company; competitive actions by other companies;
conditions in the out-of-home entertainment industry; changes in laws or
regulations; risks associated with investments and operations in foreign
jurisdictions and any future international expansion, including those related to
economic, political and regulatory policies of local governments and laws and
policies of the United States and Canada; the potential impact of increased
competition in the markets the Company operates within; and other factors, many
of which are beyond the control of the Company. Consequently, all of the
forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary
statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or
developments anticipated by the Company will be realised or, even if
substantially realised, that they will have the expected consequences to, or
effects on, the Company.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
filed as part of this Report:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at September 30, 2001
and December 31, 2000 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
September 30,
2001 December 31,
(unaudited) 2000
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,599 $ 26,781
Investments in marketable debt securities -- 7,529
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $22,898
(2000 - $19,168) 17,775 23,621
Net investment in leases 55,627 77,093
Inventories (note 2) 41,038 51,017
Income taxes recoverable 4,287 8,830
Prepaid expenses 2,373 3,650
Film assets 16,554 29,749
Fixed assets 55,916 87,056
Other assets 17,044 29,640
Deferred income taxes 27,047 44,433
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortisation of $15,230 (2000 - $13,497) 39,602 40,810
Assets of discontinued operations (note 3) 26,805 61,891
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Total assets $ 335,667 $ 492,100
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 5,576 $ 11,741
Accrued liabilities 49,129 33,891
Deferred revenue 97,142 106,427
Senior notes due 2005 200,000 200,000
Convertible subordinated notes due 2003 (note 4) 85,000 100,000
Liabilities of discontinued operations (note 3) 37,033 17,778
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Total liabilities 473,880 469,837
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (notes 5 and 6)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock - no par value. Authorized - unlimited number.
Issued and outstanding - 31,146,514 (2000 - 30,051,514) 63,116 60,136
Deficit (203,026) (38,278)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,697 405
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Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (138,213) 22,263
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit) $ 335,667 $ 492,100
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(see accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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REVENUE
IMAX systems $ 13,628 $ 18,215 $ 51,954 $ 79,978
Films 6,448 10,634 23,312 31,429
Other 3,261 4,078 9,535 14,890
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23,337 32,927 84,801 126,297
Costs and expenses (note 7(a)) 33,139 24,728 73,131 74,995
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GROSS MARGIN (9,802) 8,199 11,670 51,302
Selling, general and administrative expenses (note 7(b)) 12,125 10,426 36,176 30,473
Research and development 419 1,470 3,009 3,791
Amortisation of intangibles 762 706 2,272 2,119
Loss from equity-accounted investees 146 121 323 491
Restructuring costs and asset impairments (note 8) 46,819 -- 59,679 --
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EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (70,073) (4,524) (89,789) 14,428
Interest income 160 575 725 2,965
Interest expense (5,655) (5,618) (16,497) (16,275)
Impairment of long-term investments (note 7(c)) (5,584) -- (5,584) --
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 242 (672) (1,220) (1,884)
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES (80,910) (10,239) (112,365) (766)
Recovery of (provision for) income taxes (note 7(d)) (10,997) 3,563 (1,196) 59
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NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (91,907) (6,676) (113,561) (707)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (note 3) (55,171) 928 (58,712) 1,416
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NET EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND EXTRAORDINARY
ITEMS (147,078) (5,748) (172,273) 709
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles,
net of income tax benefit of $37,286 (note 15) -- -- -- (61,110)
Extraordinary gain on repurchase of convertible
subordinated notes, net of income tax expense
of $5,450 (note 4) 7,525 -- 7,525 --
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NET LOSS $ (139,553) $ (5,748) $ (164,748) $ (60,401)
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (note 9)
Earnings (loss) per share - basic :
Net loss from continuing operations $ (2.95) $ (0.22) $ (3.69) $ (0.02)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations $ (1.77) $ 0.03 $ (1.91) $ 0.05
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Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of changes
in accounting principles and extraordinary items $ (4.72) $ (0.19) $ (5.59) $ 0.02
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (2.05)
Extraordinary gain on repurchase of convertible
subordinated notes $ 0.24 $ -- $ 0.24 $ --
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Net loss $ (4.48) $ (0.19) $ (5.35) $ (2.03)
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Earnings (loss) per share - diluted :
Net loss from continuing operations $ (2.95) $ (0.22) $ (3.69) $ (0.02)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations $ (1.77) $ 0.03 $ (1.91) $ 0.05
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Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of changes
in accounting principles $ (4.72) $ (0.19) $ (5.59) $ 0.02
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (2.01)
Extraordinary gain on repurchase of convertible
subordinated notes $ 0.24 $ -- $ 0.24 $ --
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Net loss $ (4.48) $ (0.19) $ (5.35) $ (1.98)
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(see accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(UNAUDITED)
Nine months ended September 30,
2001 2000
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN):
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss from continuing operations $ (113,561) $ (707)
Items not involving cash:
Depreciation, amortisation and write-downs 75,293 20,062
Loss from equity-accounted investees 323 491
Deferred income taxes 472 (2,133)
Impairment of long-term investments (note 7(c)) 5,584 --
Stock compensation 2,610 --
Increase in film assets (5,984) (14,550)
Changes in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities 33,223 (61,234)
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Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations (2,040) (58,071)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net sale of investments in marketable debt securities 7,529 67,380
Additional consideration on acquisition of Digital Projection International -- (900)
Additional consideration on acquisition of Sonics Associates, Inc. (1,041) --
Purchase of fixed assets (930) (26,727)
Decrease (increase) in other assets 783 (4,374)
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Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations 6,341 35,379
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase of convertible subordinated notes (note 4) (2,025) --
Common shares issued 370 1,426
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations (1,655) 1,426
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash from continuing operations 2,172 984
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 4,818 (20,282)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations
(note 3) (4,127) 204
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, DURING THE PERIOD 691 (20,078)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 30,908 34,573
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 31,599 $ 14,495
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(see accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements)
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of
IMAX Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). The
nature of the Company's business is such that the results of operations
for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of
results to be expected for the fiscal year. In the opinion of
management, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments
necessary to make the results of operations for the interim periods a
fair statement of such operations. All such adjustments are of a normal
recurring nature, except as discussed in the accompanying notes.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000 which should be consulted for a summary of the
significant accounting policies utilised by the Company. These interim
financial statements are prepared following accounting policies
consistent with the Company's financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2000.
2. INVENTORIES
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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Raw materials $ 6,684 $ 8,629
Work-in-process 12,075 11,963
Finished goods 22,279 30,425
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$ 41,038 $ 51,017
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The Company has approved a plan to discontinue its digital projection
systems operating segment, consisting of the Company's wholly owned
subsidiary Digital Projection International ("DPI"). The Company expects
to either sell or wind down the subsidiary.
In accordance with 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" ("APB 30"), the Company has restated
the financial statements to reflect the decision to discontinue DPI for
all comparative periods presented. The Company has segregated the
digital projection systems operations, which are reported as
discontinued operations.
The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations, summarised in the
unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, are as follows:
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,812 $ 4,127
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$538 (2000 - $606) 5,102 11,214
Inventories 14,035 18,893
Fixed assets 2,972 2,823
Other assets 2,884 3,219
Deferred income taxes -- 1,912
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortisation of $nil (2000 -
$1,321) -- 19,703
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Total assets of discontinued operations $ 26,805 $ 61,891
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 3,816 $ 11,509
Accrued liabilities and provisions for loss on disposal 33,217 6,269
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Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 37,033 17,778
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On September 30, 2001, the Company wrote-off the net carrying value of
DPI. The remaining accruals of $10.2 million represent future
contractual obligations and liabilities estimated at $7.7 million and
estimated operating losses during the period of disposition of $2.5
million. Management has made its best estimate of potential losses from
discontinued operations of DPI. However, it is reasonably possible that
these estimates could change significantly upon completion of a
disposition or wind down.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
The net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, summarised in the
unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, are as
follows:
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Revenue $ 6,121 $ 14,084 $ 18,353 $ 38,297
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Net earnings (loss) from discontinued
operations (1) $ (2,801) $ 928 $ (6,342) $ 1,416
Net loss on disposal of discontinued
operations (2) (52,370) -- (52,370) --
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Total net earnings (loss) from discontinued
operations $ (55,171) $ 928 $ (58,712) $ 1,416
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(1) Net of income tax recovery of $1,099 and $2,418 for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively, and an
income tax expense of $140 and $354 for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2000, respectively.
(2) Net of income tax recovery of $nil for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2001.
The net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from
discontinued operations, summarised in the unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow, are as follows:
Nine months ended September 30,
2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Operating activities $ (2,633) $ 907
Investing activities (218) (771)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1,276) 68
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from
discontinued operations, during the period $ (4,127) $ 204
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
4. CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2003
In April 1996, the Company issued $100.0 million of Convertible
Subordinated Notes (the "Subordinated Notes") due April 1, 2003 bearing
interest at 5.75% payable in arrears on April 1 and October 1. The
Subordinated Notes, subordinate to present and future senior
indebtedness of the Company, are convertible into common shares of the
Company at the option of the holder at a conversion price of $21.406 per
share (equivalent to a conversion rate of 46.7154 shares per $1,000
principal amount of Subordinated Notes) at any time prior to maturity.
The Subordinated Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company on or
after April 1, 1999 at redemption prices expressed as percentages of the
principal amount (2001 - 101.643%, 2002 - 100.821%) plus accrued
interest. The Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at any time on or after
April 1, 2001 without limitation.
Interest expense related to the Subordinated Notes amounted to $1.4
million and $4.3 million in the three and nine months ended September
30, 2001, respectively.
On September 28, 2001, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
purchased $15.0 million of the Company's Subordinated Notes for $2.0
million. The Company recorded an extraordinary gain of $7.5 million, net
of income tax expense of $5.5 million. Refer to note 13 for subsequent
events relating to the Subordinated Notes.
5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities" ("FAS 133") and its subsequent amendments and
interpretations. FAS 133 established accounting and reporting standards
requiring that all derivative instruments be recorded in the balance
sheet either as an asset or a liability at their fair values. The
statement requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be
recognised in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are
met. As a result, the Company recorded a transition loss of $0.2 million
in its consolidated statement of operations on January 1, 2001.
The Company has outstanding forward exchange contracts at September 30,
2001 for the conversion of $2.0 million into Canadian dollars at an
average exchange rate of Canadian $1.50 per U.S. dollar. The Company had
also entered into foreign currency swap transactions to convert minimum
lease payments receivable under sales-type lease contracts denominated
in Japanese Yen and French francs. These swap transactions fixed the
foreign exchange rates on conversion of 79 million Yen at 98 Yen per
U.S. dollar through September 2004 and on 11.4 million francs at 5.1
francs per U.S. dollar through September 2005. Both swaps were sold to a
third party on August 9, 2001 for total proceeds of $0.7 million.
6. CONTINGENCIES
(a) In April 1994, Compagnie France Film Inc. filed a claim against the
Company in the Superior Court in the District of Montreal, in the
Province of Quebec, alleging breach of contract and bad faith in respect
of an agreement which the plaintiff claims it entered into with the
Company for the establishment of an IMAX theater in Quebec City, Quebec,
Canada. The Company disputed these claims and the suit went to trial in
January 1998. In a decision rendered in April 1998, the court dismissed
the plaintiffs' claims with costs. In October 2001, the plaintiff's
appeal of the decision was heard by the Quebec Court of Appeal, which
has taken the matter under advisement. The Company believes that the
amount of the loss, if any, suffered in connection with a successful
appeal by the plaintiff will not have a material impact on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company, although no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of this matter.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
6. CONTINGENCIES (CONT'D)
(b) In January 2000, the Commission of the European Communities (the
"Commission") informed the Company that Euromax, an association of
European large screen cinema owners, had filed a complaint against the
Company under EC competition rules. The complaint addressed a variety of
alleged abuses, mainly relating to the degree of the control that the
Company asserts over the projection systems it leases and the form and
terms of the Company's agreements. The Commission has requested the
Company to provide certain information to assist in its evaluation of
the claims. Should proceedings be initiated, it is expected that no
decision would be rendered until mid-2002 at the earliest. Although the
Commission has the power to impose fines of up to a maximum of 10% of
Company revenue for breach of EC competition rules, the Company believes
on the basis of currently available information and an initial review
that such result would not be likely. The Company further believes that
the allegations in the complaint are meritless and will accordingly
defend the matter vigorously. The Company believes that the amount of
the loss, if any, suffered in connection with this dispute would not
have a material impact on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company, although no assurance can be given with
respect to the ultimate outcome of this litigation.
(c) In April 2000, Themax Inc., a 33% owned investee of the Company, and
certain of its shareholders (collectively "Themax") filed a claim
against the Company in the Superior Court in the District of Longueuil,
in the Province of Quebec, alleging breach of contract in respect of the
parties' system lease as well as a claim for damages suffered as a
result of an alleged failure by the Company to adequately manage the
Brossard IMAX Theater during its tenure as manager. Themax claimed
damages representing a return of its original investment as well as lost
profits and costs. On November 8, 2000, Themax filed a notice of
intention to make a proposal in bankruptcy. The effect of such proposal
on the litigation is uncertain. In March 2001 the Company filed an
Amended Statement of Defence and Counter-claim against Themax seeking
damages in excess of $4.6 million for breach of contract, defamation and
damages to recover the Company's investment in the theater. The Company
believes that the allegations made by Themax are entirely without merit
and has and will accordingly defend the matter vigorously. The Company
believes that the amount of loss, if any, suffered in connection with
this lawsuit would not have a material impact on the financial position
or results of operations of the Company, although no assurance can be
given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(d) In June 2000, a complaint was filed against the Company and a third
party by Mandalay Resort Group f/k/a Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.,
alleging breach of contract and express warranty, fraud and
misrepresentation in connection with the installation of certain motion
simulation bases in Nevada. The complaint alleges damages in excess of
$30,000. The Company believes that the allegations made against it in
the complaint are meritless and will accordingly defend the matter
vigorously. The Company further believes that the amount of loss, if
any, suffered in connection with this lawsuit would not have a material
impact on the financial position or results of operations of the
Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the ultimate
outcome of any such litigation.
(e) In December 2000, the Company filed a complaint against George Krikorian
Premiere Theaters LLC and certain other related parties (collectively
"Krikorian") in the U.S. District of California, alleging breach of
contract and fraud resulting in damages to the Company in excess of $6.0
million. In February 2001, Krikorian filed counterclaims against the
Company alleging, among other things, fraudulent inducement and
negligent misrepresentation, which counterclaims were subsequently
dismissed and then amended. The Company believes that the allegations
made against it in the counterclaims are meritless and will defend
against them vigorously. The Company believes that the amount of loss,
if any, suffered in connection with any such claims would not have a
material impact on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
6. CONTINGENCIES (CONT'D)
(f) In March 2001, a complaint was filed against the Company by Muvico
Entertainment, L.L.C. ("Muvico"), alleging misrepresentation and seeking
rescission in respect of the system lease agreements between the Company
and Muvico. In May 2001, the Company filed counterclaims against Muvico
for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and theft of trade secrets,
and brought claims against Muvico and MegaSystems, Inc. ("MegaSystems"),
a large format theater system manufacturer, for tortious interference,
unfair competition and/or deceptive trade practices, violations of the
U.S. Lanham Act, and to enjoin Muvico and MegaSystems from using the
Company's confidential and proprietary information. These counterclaims
were subsequently dismissed on technical grounds and are being
re-pleaded properly. The Company believes that the allegations made by
Muvico in its complaint are entirely without merit and will accordingly
defend the claims vigorously. The Company further believes that the
amount of loss, if any, suffered in connection with this lawsuit would
not have a material impact on the financial position or results of
operation of the Company, although no assurance can be given with
respect to the ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(g) In August 2000, Edwards Theaters Circuit, Inc. and related companies
("Edwards") filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States
bankruptcy code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of
California, Santa Ana Division. Pursuant to a stipulation reached among
Edwards and the Company and approved by the court, Edwards' leases of
Company theater system equipment were deemed rejected as of August 1,
2001. On August 2, 2001, the Company filed a proof of claim in the
amount of $28.9 million for amounts due and owing to the Company at the
time of the commencement of the bankruptcy and for damages arising from
Edwards' rejection of the leases pursuant to section 365 of the
Bankruptcy Code. In addition, on August 1, 2001, the Company brought an
adversary action in the bankruptcy court against Edwards for violations
of the Lanham Act for unfair competition and false advertising,
trademark dilutions under federal and state law, common law trademark
infringement and unfair competition, unfair business practices under
state law and misappropriation of trade secrets. Edwards has objected
and moved to disallow the Company's claim and, on September 4, 2001,
Edwards answered the Company's complaint and asserted counter-claims
against the Company, alleging non-compliance with the California
Franchise Investment Law and negligent misrepresentation. By stipulation
of the Company and Edwards, the motion to disallow the Company's claim,
and the adversary action filed by the Company including Edwards'
counterclaims have been consolidated. A status conference before the
bankruptcy court is scheduled on January 26, 2002, to set a trial
schedule and date. The Company believes that the allegations made by
Edwards in its objection to the Company's claim and Edwards'
counter-claims are entirely without merit and the Company has and will
accordingly defend the matter vigorously. The Company believes that the
amount of loss, if any, suffered in connection with such counter-claims
would not have a material impact on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company, although no assurance can be given with
respect to the ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(h) In addition to the litigation described above, the Company is currently
involved in other litigation which, in the opinion of the Company's
management, will not materially affect the Company's financial position
or future operating results, although no assurance can be given with
respect to the ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
7. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Company, as part of its review of financial results and ongoing
assessment of the carrying value of certain of the Company's assets
determined by industry-wide economic and financial difficulties faced by
certain of the Company's customers, recorded the following during the
quarter ended September 30, 2001:
(a) Within costs and expenses, pursuant to AICPA Statement of Position 00-2,
"Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films" ("SOP 00-2"), the
Company recorded a charge of $12.4 million based on the reduced fair
values of the Company's film assets. The Company also recorded a charge
of $4.7 million for inventories, as they had a reduced net realisable
value.
(b) The Company recorded a charge of $2.9 million relating to the Company's
accounts receivable, as collectability on certain accounts was
considered uncertain.
(c) In performing its assessment of the carrying value of the Company's
long-term investments, pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities", the Company concluded that the recoverability of an
investment in 6% convertible debentures maturing June 1, 2004, would be
unlikely, and recorded a provision of $2.9 million. In addition, the
Company recorded an additional provision of $2.7 million for one of the
Company's common share investments.
(d) Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes", the Company recorded an additional
valuation allowance of $15.7 million to reflect uncertainty associated
with the realisation of the deferred income tax asset at September 30,
2001.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
8. RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
Restructuring costs (1) $ 3,446 $ -- $ 16,306 $ --
Asset impairments
Net investment in leases (2) 12,686 -- 12,686 --
Prepaid expenses (3) 1,102 -- 1,102 --
Fixed assets (4) 27,761 -- 27,761 --
Other assets (4) 1,824 -- 1,824 --
------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
Total $ 46,819 $ -- $ 59,679 $ --
============= =============== ============= =============
(1) In its efforts to stabilise and rationalise the business, the Company
has been focused on reducing expenses and capital investments and
changing its corporate structure to reflect industry-wide economic and
financial difficulties faced by certain of the Company's customers. The
Company has taken steps towards closing its Sonics sound-system facility
in Birmingham, Alabama, and has been reducing its overall corporate
workforce and its capital expenditures.
(2) In its assessment of the carrying value of the Company's net investment
in leases for quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company recorded a
charge of $12.7 million, as collectability associated with certain
leases was considered uncertain.
(3) The Company recorded a charge of $1.1 million, as the prepaid expenses
assets had a reduced net realisable value.
(4) The Company, in assessing the carrying value of its fixed and other
assets pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of" ("FAS 121"), because of industry-wide economic
and financial difficulties affecting the Company's current operations,
recorded charges of $27.8 million and $1.8 million relating to fixed and
other assets, respectively.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
9. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of the basic and
diluted per share computations are as follows:
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss available to common
shareholders: $ (139,553) $ (5,748) $ (164,748) $ (60,401)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Weighted average number of common shares (000's):
Issued and outstanding at beginning of period 31,127 29,798 30,052 29,758
Weighted average shares issued in the period 10 99 740 61
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average used in computing basic
earnings per share 31,137 29,897 30,792 29,819
Assumed exercise of stock options, net of shares
assumed acquired under the Treasury Stock
Method -- -- -- 658
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average used in computing diluted
earnings per share 31,137 29,897 30,792 30,477
=========== =========== =========== ===========
For the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the assumed exercise of stock
options, net of shares assumed acquired under the Treasury Stock Method
and common shares issuable pursuant to the Subordinated Notes would have
an antidilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share and have not been
included in the above computations.
10. COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive loss amounted to $136.8 million and $163.5 million in the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively.
11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Interest paid $ 424 $ -- $ 11,174 $ 10,750
Income taxes paid $ -- $ 408 $ 121 $ 31,446
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
12. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company has three reportable segments: IMAX systems, films and
other. The digital projection systems segment has now been reflected as
discontinued operations (note 3).
There has been no change in the basis of measurement of segment profit
or loss from the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2000. Intersegment transactions are not
significant.
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
----------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Revenue
IMAX systems $ 13,628 $ 18,215 $ 51,954 $ 79,978
Films 6,448 10,634 23,312 31,429
Other 3,261 4,078 9,535 14,890
----------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total $ 23,337 $ 32,927 $ 84,801 $ 126,297
=========== ========== =========== ===========
Earnings (loss) from operations
IMAX systems $ (2,045) $ 4,177 $ 11,081 $ 35,053
Films (15,698) (3,002) (19,535) (6,367)
Other (369) (1,697) (2,693) (1,686)
Corporate overhead (51,961) (4,002) (78,642) (12,572)
----------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total $ (70,073) $ (4,524) $ (89,789) $ 14,428
=========== ========= =========== ===========
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 2, 2001 and October 5, 2001, a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company purchased an additional $32.3 million of the Company's
Subordinated Notes for $5.9 million. The Company recorded an additional
extraordinary gain of $15.4 million net of income tax expense of $11.1
million which will be applied against the deferred income tax asset.
On October 11, 2001, the Company cancelled the $47.3 million of
Subordinated Notes purchased by the subsidiary.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
14. IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
(a) FASB STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD NO. 142, "GOODWILL AND
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS" ("FAS 142")
With the adoption of FAS 142, goodwill will no longer be subject to
amortisation over its estimated useful life but instead will be subject
to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a
fair-value-based test. The Company must adopt the requirements of FAS
142 effective January 1, 2002.
As of September 30, 2001, the Company carried the following values for
goodwill and intangibles on its balance sheet:
INTANGIBLES
Patents, trademarks and other intangibles $ 3,363
===========
GOODWILL
IMAX $ 32,927
Sonics Associates, Inc. 6,675
-----------
$ 39,602
===========
The amortisation of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30,
2001 was $1.7 million. Prior to the implementation of FAS 142 goodwill
amortisation was projected to be approximately $2.3 million per year for
the years 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Management is currently evaluating the implementation aspects of the new
pronouncement.
(b) FASB STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD NO. 144, "ACCOUNTING FOR
THE IMPAIRMENT OR DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS" ("FAS 144")
FAS 144 supercedes FAS 121 and the accounting and reporting provisions
of APB 30 for segments of a business to be disposed of. The
pronouncement is effective January 1, 2002, and will be adopted by the
Company at that time.
Management is currently evaluating the implementation aspects of the new
pronouncement.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
15. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) SEC STAFF ACCOUNTING BULLETIN NO. 101, "REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS" ("SAB 101")
In preparing its financial statements for the year ended December 31,
2000, the Company reviewed its revenue recognition accounting policies
in the context of SAB 101. In accordance with the interpretive guidance
of SAB 101, the Company, effective January 1, 2000, recognises revenue
on theater systems whether pursuant to sales-type leases or sales, at
the time that installation is complete. Prior to January 1, 2000, the
Company recognised revenue from sales-type leases and sales of theater
systems at the time of delivery. The effect of applying this change in
accounting principle was a first quarter 2000 non-cash charge of $54.5
million, net of income taxes of $33.4 million, or $1.83 per share,
representing the cumulative impact on retained earnings as at December
31, 1999.
(b) AICPA STATEMENT OF POSITION 00-2, "ACCOUNTING BY PRODUCERS OR
DISTRIBUTORS OF FILMS" ("SOP 00-2")
Effective January 1, 2000, the Company adopted SOP 00-2. Prior to
January 1, 2000, revenues associated with the licensing of films were
recognised in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 53, "Financial Reporting by Producers and Distributors of Motion
Picture Films" ("FAS 53") and exploitation costs were capitalised and
amortised. As a result of adopting SOP 00-2, the Company recorded a
non-cash charge of $6.6 million, net of income taxes of $3.9 million, or
$0.22 per share, to first quarter 2000 earnings, representing the
cumulative impact on retained earnings as at December 31, 1999.
16. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain comparative figures in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform with the current
period's presentation.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
IMAX's principal business is to design, manufacture, sell and lease projector
systems for giant screen theaters for customers ranging from commercial
theaters, museums and destination entertainment sectors. In addition, IMAX
designs and manufactures high-end sound systems and produces and distributes
large format film. There are more than 220 IMAX theaters operating in 30
countries worldwide as of September 30, 2001. IMAX Corporation is a publicly
traded company listed on both the TSE and NASDAQ.
RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES
Consistent with the Company's announcement in the first quarter of 2001, to
rationalise its operations, reduce staffing levels and write-down certain assets
to be disposed of, the Company recorded a charge of $142.0 million in the third
quarter of 2001 reflecting industry-wide economic and financial difficulties
experienced by certain of the Company's customers.
The Company as part of its review, performed an assessment of its digital
projection systems operation concluding the need to write-down its wholly owned
subsidiary DPI in the amount of $55.2 million. DPI was previously included as a
separate operating segment with reported losses of $2.8 million for three months
ended September 30, 2001, and are now reported as discontinued operations. We
are currently working to dispose or wind down the operations during fiscal 2001.
In conjunction with the financial difficulties faced by certain of our customers
and assessment of carrying values, the Company has provided for or wrote-down an
additional $2.9 million in doubtful accounts receivable, $12.7 million in net
investment in leases, $27.8 million in fixed assets and $2.9 million in other
assets.
Continuing on our plan to further reduce our cost structure and streamline
operations, the Company recorded an additional restructuring charge of $3.4
million during the third quarter of 2001. The Company also recorded a charge of
$12.4 million based on the reduced fair values of its film assets and provided
for a charge of $4.7 million against inventory.
In light of capital market conditions, the Company also concluded that the
recoverability of certain long-term investments would be unlikely and recorded a
provision of $5.6 million. In addition, the Company recorded a valuation
allowance of $14.5 million to reflect uncertainty associated with realisation of
its deferred income tax asset.
The Company believes this evaluation and related write-downs were necessary in
light of capital market trends, industry-wide economic and financial conditions,
and is consistent with the Company's focus on rationalising, stabilising and
returning to profitability.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 VERSUS THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2000
During the third quarter of 2001, the Company signed contracts for two IMAX
theater systems, of which one was an operating lease, valued at $3.7 million.
The Company's sales backlog was $173.0 million at September 30, 2001 which
represented contracts for 60 theater systems. The Company's sales backlog will
vary from quarter to quarter depending on the signing of new systems which adds
to backlog and the installation of systems which reduces backlog. Sales backlog
represents the minimum revenues under signed system sale and lease agreements
that will be recognised as revenue as the associated theater systems are
installed. The minimum revenue comprises the upfront fees plus the present value
of the minimum rent due under sales-type lease agreements. The value of sales
backlog does not include revenues from theaters in which the Company has an
equity interest, letters of intent or long-term conditional theater commitments.
The Company reported net losses from continuing operations of $91.9 million or
$2.95 per share on a diluted basis for the third quarter of 2001 compared to
$6.7 million or $0.22 per share on a diluted basis for the third quarter of
2000.
Excluding restructuring costs, discontinued operations and other non-cash
charges of $86.8 million recorded in the third quarter, the Company reported net
losses from continuing operations of $5.1 million or $0.16 per share on a
diluted basis for the third quarter of 2001 compared to $6.7 million or $0.19
per share on a diluted basis in the same quarter last year.
The Company has approved a plan to discontinue its digital projection systems
operating segment. The Company expects to either sell or wind down the
subsidiary. The Company reported net losses from discontinued operations of
$55.2 million or $1.77 per share on a diluted basis for the third quarter of
2001, which includes a loss on disposal of $52.4 million of the Company's
digital projection systems operation, compared to net earnings from discontinued
operations of $0.9 million or $0.03 per share on a diluted basis for the third
quarter of 2000. The decrease is primarily as a result of the shift of the
staging and rental business from high-end to mid-market sales and lower unit
sales from DPI.
The Company recorded an extraordinary gain of $7.5 million, net of income tax
expense of $5.5 million from the purchase of $15.0 million of the Company's
Subordinated Notes by a wholly owned subsidiary. Subsequently, the subsidiary of
the Company purchased an additional $32.3 million of the Company's Subordinated
Notes for $5.9 million. The Company recorded and additional extraordinary gain
of $15.4 million net of income tax expense of $11.1 million which will be
applied against the deferred income tax asset. On October 11, 2001, the Company
cancelled the $47.3 million of Subordinated Notes purchased by its subsidiary.
The Company's revenues for the third quarter of 2001 decreased 29% to $23.3
million from $32.9 million in the same quarter last year primarily as a result
of decreased systems and film revenue.
Systems revenue, which includes revenue from theater system sales and leases,
rent and maintenance fees, decreased approximately 25% to $13.6 million in the
third quarter of 2001 from $18.2 million in the same quarter last year. The
Company installed three theater systems in the third quarter of 2001, of which
one was an operating lease, versus three theater systems in the third quarter of
2000.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 VERSUS THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2000 (CONT'D)
Film revenue comprises revenue recognised from film production, film
distribution and film post-production activities. Film revenue decreased 39% to
$6.4 million in the third quarter of 2001 from $10.6 million in the same quarter
last year primarily as a result of the decrease in film post-production revenue.
Other revenues decreased 20% to $3.3 million in the third quarter of 2001 from
$4.1 million in the same quarter last year, mainly due to declines in revenue
from the Company's owned and operated theaters.
Gross margin for the third quarter of 2001 was negative $9.8 million, or
negative 42% of total revenue, compared to $8.2 million, or 25% of total
revenue, in the corresponding quarter last year. The reduction in gross margin
as a percentage of total revenue is due primarily to charges recorded by the
Company through costs and expenses relating to the Company's inventories and
film assets of $4.7 million and $12.4 million, respectively, in the third
quarter of 2001.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.1 million in the third
quarter of 2001 compared to $10.4 million in the corresponding quarter last
year. The increase is primarily due to additional accounts receivable provisions
and legal costs associated with the bankruptcy proceedings of some of the
Company's commercial exhibitors.
Research and development expenses were $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2001
compared to $1.5 million in the same quarter last year. The lower level of
expenses in 2001 reflects the reduction of general research and development
activities.
Interest income decreased to $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2001 from $0.6
million in the same quarter last year primarily due to a decline in the average
balance of cash and cash equivalents held.
The effective tax rate on earnings and losses before taxes differs from the
statutory tax rate and will vary from quarter to quarter primarily as a result
of the amortisation of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, and
the provision of income taxes at different tax rates in foreign and other
provincial jurisdictions.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 VERSUS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
The Company reported net losses from continuing operations of $113.6 million or
$3.69 per share on a diluted basis for the first nine months of 2001 compared to
$0.7 million or $0.02 per share on a diluted basis for the first nine months of
2000.
The Company reported net losses from discontinued operations of $58.7 million or
$1.91 per share on a diluted basis for the first nine months of 2001, which
includes a loss on disposal of $52.4 million of the Company's digital projection
systems operation compared to net earnings from discontinued operations of $1.4
million or $0.05 per share on a diluted basis for the first nine months of 2000.
The decrease is primarily as a result of the shift of the staging and rental
business from high-end to mid-market sales and lower unit sales from DPI.
The Company's revenues for the first nine months of 2001 decreased 33% to $84.8
million from $126.3 million in the corresponding period last year primarily as a
result of decreased systems and film revenues.
Systems revenue decreased approximately 35% to $52.0 million in the first nine
months of 2001 from $80.0 million in the same period last year as the Company
installed nine theater systems compared to fifteen theater systems in the same
period last year.
Film revenue decreased 26% to $23.3 million in the first nine months of 2001
from $31.4 million in the same period last year primarily as a result of the
decrease in film post-production revenues.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 VERSUS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
(CONT'D)
Other revenue decreased 36% in the first nine months of 2001 to $9.5 million as
compared to $14.9 million in the same period last year, mainly due to declines
in revenue from the Company's owned and operated theaters.
Gross margin for the first nine months of 2001 was $11.7 million or 14% of total
revenue, compared to $51.3 million or 41% of total revenue in the corresponding
period last year. The decline in gross margin as a percentage of total revenue
is primarily due to charges recorded by the Company through costs and expenses
relating to the Company's inventories and film assets of $4.7 million and $12.4
million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2001, and the lower proportion of
revenues from systems due to lower recognitions in the first nine months of 2001
compared to the corresponding period in 2000.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $36.2 million in the first
nine months of 2001 compared to $30.5 million in the first nine months of 2000.
The increase resulted mainly from additional accounts receivable provisions of
$2.7 million, and increased compensation expense resulting from a stock grant
issuance of $2.6 million and non-cash pension expense of $3.0 million.
Research and development expenses were $3.0 million in the first nine months of
2001 compared to $3.8 million in the first nine months of 2000. The lower level
of expenses in 2001 reflects the reduction of general research and development
activities.
Interest income decreased to $0.7 million in the first nine months of 2001 from
$3.0 million in the same period last year primarily due to a decline in the
average balance of cash and cash equivalents held.
The effective tax rate on earnings and losses before taxes differs from the
statutory tax rate and will vary from quarter to quarter primarily as a result
of the amortisation of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, and
the provision of income taxes at different tax rates in foreign and other
provincial jurisdictions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 2001, the Company's principal source of liquidity included cash
and cash equivalents of $31.6 million, trade accounts receivable of $17.8
million, income taxes recoverable of $4.3 million, and net investment in leases
due within one year of $4.9 million.
On September 26, 2001, the Company's demand facility with Toronto Dominion Bank
Financial Group ("TD Bank") expired. The Company has no cash advances under the
facility, which has been used in the past for U.S. and Canadian letters of
credit and cross currency swaps. As of November 5, 2001, the Company had
advances on primarily Canadian letters of credit of CDN $0.2 million and U.S.
letters of credit of U.S. $3.2 million, which advances are expected to be
reduced further to $2.0 million by April, 2002. The cross currency swaps were
sold on August 9, 2001 for proceeds of $0.7 million at which point the
contingent credit was no longer required. The Company is evaluating whether to
arrange for continued credit facilities after the TD Bank facility ceases, and
is currently in discussion with certain financial institutions in this regard.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONT'D)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONT'D)
The 7.875% Senior Notes (the "Senior Notes") due December 1, 2005 are subject to
redemption by the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December
1, 2002 at redemption prices expressed as percentages of the principal amount
for each 12-month period commencing December 1 of the years indicated: 2002 -
103.938%; 2003 - 101.969%; 2004 and thereafter - 100.000% together with interest
accrued thereon to the redemption date and are subject to redemption by the
Company prior to December 1, 2002 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount plus a "make whole premium". If certain changes result in the
imposition of withholding taxes under Canadian law, the Senior Notes may be
redeemed by the Company at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal
amount plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. In the event of a change
in control, holders of the Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase
all or part of the Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount
plus accrued interest to the date of repurchase.
The 5 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes (the "Subordinated Notes") due April
1, 2003 are convertible into common shares of the Company at the option of the
holder at a conversion price of $21.406 per share (equivalent to a conversion
rate of 46.7154 shares per $1,000 principal amount of Subordinated Notes) at any
time prior to maturity. The Subordinated Notes are redeemable at the option of
the Company on or after April 1, 1999 at redemption prices expressed as
percentages of the principal amount (2001 - 101.643%; 2002 - 100.821%) plus
accrued interest. The Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at any time on or after
April 1, 2001 without limitation. On September 28, 2001, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, purchased $15.0 million of the Company's Subordinated
Notes for $2.0 million. The Company recorded an extraordinary gain of $7.5
million, net of income tax expense of $5.5 million. Subsequently, the subsidiary
of the Company purchased an additional $32.3 million of the Company's
Subordinated Notes for $5.9 million. The Company recorded and additional
extraordinary gain of $15.4 million net of income tax expense of $11.1 million
which will be applied against the deferred income tax asset. On October 11,
2001, the Company cancelled the $47.3 million of Subordinated Notes purchased by
its subsidiary.
The Company partially funds its operations through cash flow from operations.
Under the terms of the Company's typical theater system lease agreement, the
Company receives substantial cash payments before it completes the performance
of its obligations. Similarly, the Company receives cash payments for some of
its film productions in advance of related cash expenditures.
During the first nine months of 2001, cash used in operating activities from
continuing operations amounted to $2.0 million. Changes in operating assets and
liabilities amounted to an increase of $27.2 million.
During the first nine months of 2001, cash provided by investing activities from
continuing operations amounted to $6.3 million and included a sale of
investments in marketable debt securities of $7.5 million.
During the first nine months of 2001, cash used by financing activities from
continuing operations amounted to $1.7 million and included a repurchase of the
Subordinated Notes of $2.0 million.
The Company believes that cash flows from operations together with existing cash
and marketable securities balances will continue to be sufficient to meet cash
requirements in the foreseeable future.
In its efforts to stabilise and rationalise the business, the Company has been
focused on reducing expenses and capital investments and changing its corporate
structure to reflect industry-wide economic and financial difficulties faced by
certain of the Company's customers. The Company approved a plan to discontinue
DPI and has taken steps towards closing its Sonics sound-system facility in
Birmingham, Alabama, and has been reducing its overall corporate workforce and
its capital expenditures.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FACTORS ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency rates.
The Company does not use financial instruments for trading or other speculative
purposes.
A substantial portion of the Company's revenues are denominated in U.S. dollars
while a substantial portion of its costs and expenses are denominated in
Canadian dollars. A portion of the net U.S. dollar flows of the Company are
converted to Canadian dollars to fund Canadian dollar expenses, either through
the spot market or through forward contracts. These contracts expired on October
16, 2001 and the Company recorded a loss of $0.1 million. The Company plans to
convert Canadian dollar expenses to U.S. dollars through the spot and forward
markets on a go-forward basis. In Japan, the Company has ongoing operating
expenses related to its operations. Net Japanese Yen flows are converted to U.S.
dollars generally through forward contracts to minimize currency exposure. The
Company also has cash receipts under leases denominated in French francs and
Japanese Yen which were converted to U.S. dollars generally through forward
contracts to minimize currency exposure. These contracts were sold on August 9,
2001 for proceeds of $0.7 million. The Company plans to convert Japanese Yen and
French franc lease cash flows to U.S. dollars through the spot and forward
markets on a go-forward basis.
The following table provides information about the Company's foreign exchange
contracts at September 30, 2001. The fair value represents the amount the
Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at September 30, 2001.
SEPT. FAIR
30, 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 THEREAFTER TOTAL VALUE
-------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- ----- -----
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE
CONTRACTS
(Receive Canadian $, pay US$) (1) $ 2,000 -- -- -- -- -- $2,000 ($97)
Average contractual exchange rate
per one U.S. dollar 1.50 -- -- -- -- -- 1.50
(1) Contracts expired October 16, 2001 and the Company recorded a loss of
$0.1 million.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a) In April 1994, Compagnie France Film Inc. filed a claim against the
Company in the Superior Court in the District of Montreal, in the
Province of Quebec, alleging breach of contract and bad faith in
respect of an agreement which the plaintiff claims it entered into with
the Company for the establishment of an IMAX theater in Quebec City,
Quebec, Canada. The Company disputed these claims and the suit went to
trial in January 1998. In a decision rendered in April 1998, the court
dismissed the plaintiffs' claims with costs. In October 2001, the
plaintiff's appeal of the decision was heard by the Quebec Court of
Appeal, which has taken the matter under advisement. The Company
believes that the amount of the loss, if any, suffered in connection
with a successful appeal by the plaintiff will not have a material
impact on the financial position or results of operations of the
Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of this matter.
(b) In January 2000, the Commission of the European Communities (the
"Commission") informed the Company that Euromax, an association of
European large screen cinema owners, had filed a complaint against the
Company under EC competition rules. The complaint addressed a variety
of alleged abuses, mainly relating to the degree of the control that
the Company asserts over the projection systems it leases and the form
and terms of the Company's agreements. The Commission has requested the
Company to provide certain information to assist in its evaluation of
the claims. Should proceedings be initiated, it is expected that no
decision would be rendered until mid-2002 at the earliest. Although the
Commission has the power to impose fines of up to a maximum of 10% of
Company revenue for breach of EC competition rules, the Company
believes on the basis of currently available information and an initial
review that such result would not be likely. The Company further
believes that the allegations in the complaint are meritless and will
accordingly defend the matter vigorously. The Company believes that the
amount of the loss, if any, suffered in connection with this dispute
would not have a material impact on the financial position or results
of operations of the Company, although no assurance can be given with
respect to the ultimate outcome of this litigation.
(c) In April 2000, Themax Inc., a 33% owned investee of the Company, and
certain of its shareholders (collectively "Themax") filed a claim
against the Company in the Superior Court in the District of Longueuil,
in the Province of Quebec, alleging breach of contract in respect of
the parties' system lease as well as a claim for damages suffered as a
result of an alleged failure by the Company to adequately manage the
Brossard IMAX Theater during its tenure as manager. Themax claimed
damages representing a return of its original investment as well as
lost profits and costs. On November 8, 2000, Themax filed a notice of
intention to make a proposal in bankruptcy. The effect of such proposal
on the litigation is uncertain. In March 2001 the Company filed an
Amended Statement of Defence and Counter-claim against Themax seeking
damages in excess of $4.6 million for breach of contract, defamation
and damages to recover the Company's investment in the theater. The
Company believes that the allegations made by Themax are entirely
without merit and has and will accordingly defend the matter
vigorously. The Company believes that the amount of loss, if any,
suffered in connection with this lawsuit would not have a material
impact on the financial position or results of operations of the
Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(d) In June 2000, a complaint was filed against the Company and a third
party by Mandalay Resort Group f/k/a Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.,
alleging breach of contract and express warranty, fraud and
misrepresentation in connection with the installation of certain motion
simulation bases in Nevada. The complaint alleges damages in excess of
$30,000. The Company believes that the allegations made against it in
the complaint are meritless and will accordingly defend the matter
vigorously. The Company further believes that the amount of loss, if
any, suffered in connection with this lawsuit would not have a material
impact on the financial position or results of operations of the
Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION (CONT'D)
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (CONT'D)
(e) In December 2000, the Company filed a complaint against George
Krikorian Premiere Theaters LLC and certain other related parties
(collectively "Krikorian") in the U.S. District of California, alleging
breach of contract and fraud resulting in damages to the Company in
excess of $6.0 million. In February 2001, Krikorian filed counterclaims
against the Company alleging, among other things, fraudulent inducement
and negligent misrepresentation, which counterclaims were subsequently
dismissed and then amended. The Company believes that the allegations
made against it in the counterclaims are meritless and will defend
against them vigorously. The Company believes that the amount of loss,
if any, suffered in connection with any such claims would not have a
material impact on the financial position or results of operations of
the Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(f) In March 2001, a complaint was filed against the Company by Muvico
Entertainment, L.L.C. ("Muvico"), alleging misrepresentation and
seeking rescission in respect of the system lease agreements between
the Company and Muvico. In May 2001, the Company filed counterclaims
against Muvico for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and theft of
trade secrets, and brought claims against Muvico and MegaSystems, Inc.
("MegaSystems"), a large format theater system manufacturer, for
tortious interference, unfair competition and/or deceptive trade
practices, violations of the U.S. Lanham Act, and to enjoin Muvico and
MegaSystems from using the Company's confidential and proprietary
information. These counterclaims were subsequently dismissed on
technical grounds and are being re-pleaded properly. The Company
believes that the allegations made by Muvico in its complaint are
entirely without merit and will accordingly defend the claims
vigorously. The Company further believes that the amount of loss, if
any, suffered in connection with this lawsuit would not have a material
impact on the financial position or results of operation of the
Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(g) In August 2000, Edwards Theaters Circuit, Inc. and related companies
("Edwards") filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States
bankruptcy code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District
of California, Santa Ana Division. Pursuant to a stipulation reached
among Edwards and the Company and approved by the court, Edwards'
leases of Company theater system equipment were deemed rejected as of
August 1, 2001. On August 2, 2001, the Company filed a proof of claim
in the amount of $28.9 million for amounts due and owing to the Company
at the time of the commencement of the bankruptcy and for damages
arising from Edwards' rejection of the leases pursuant to section 365
of the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, on August 1, 2001, the Company
brought an adversary action in the bankruptcy court against Edwards for
violations of the Lanham Act for unfair competition and false
advertising, trademark dilutions under federal and state law, common
law trademark infringement and unfair competition, unfair business
practices under state law and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Edwards has objected and moved to disallow the Company's claim and, on
September 4, 2001, Edwards answered the Company's complaint and
asserted counter-claims against the Company, alleging non-compliance
with the California Franchise Investment Law and negligent
misrepresentation. By stipulation of the Company and Edwards, the
motion to disallow the Company's claim, and the adversary action filed
by the Company including Edwards' counterclaims have been consolidated.
A status conference before the bankruptcy court is scheduled on January
26, 2002, to set a trial schedule and date. The Company believes that
the allegations made by Edwards in its objection to the Company's claim
and Edwards' counter-claims are entirely without merit and the Company
has and will accordingly defend the matter vigorously. The Company
believes that the amount of loss, if any, suffered in connection with
such counter-claims would not have a material impact on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company, although no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such
litigation.
(h) In addition to the litigation described above, the Company is currently
involved in other litigation which, in the opinion of the Company's
management, will not materially affect the Company's financial position
or future operating results, although no assurance can be given with
respect to the ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION (CONT'D)
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) EXHIBITS
There were no exhibits filed in the three-month period ended September
30, 2001.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
There were no reports filed on Form 8-K in the three-month period ended
September 30, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
IMAX CORPORATION
Date: November 14, 2001 By: /S/ Francis T. Joyce
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Francis T. Joyce
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
By: /S/ Kathryn A. Gamble
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Kathryn A. Gamble
Vice President, Finance, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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