10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 000-22839
Globecomm Systems Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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11-3225567 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
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45 Oser Avenue, |
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11788 |
Hauppauge, NY
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(Zip Code) |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (631) 231-9800
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer þ
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of February 4, 2009, there were 20,581,057 shares of the registrants Common Stock outstanding.
GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
Index to the December 31, 2008 Form 10-Q
2
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
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December 31, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
56,592 |
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$ |
51,399 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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37,597 |
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52,106 |
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Inventories |
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20,305 |
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16,444 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,944 |
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1,402 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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860 |
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1,017 |
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Total current assets |
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117,298 |
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122,368 |
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Fixed assets, net |
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32,464 |
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33,379 |
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Goodwill |
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22,197 |
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22,197 |
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Intangibles, net |
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2,402 |
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2,599 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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10,875 |
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11,496 |
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Other assets |
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1,123 |
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1,053 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
186,359 |
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$ |
193,092 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
19,967 |
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$ |
25,650 |
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Deferred revenues |
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7,289 |
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10,004 |
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Accrued payroll and related fringe benefits |
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4,372 |
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5,848 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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2,000 |
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1,759 |
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Deferred liabilities |
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98 |
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Total current liabilities |
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33,628 |
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43,359 |
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Other liabilities |
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903 |
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957 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Series A Junior Participating, shares
authorized, issued and outstanding: none at
December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 |
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000
shares authorized, shares issued: 21,046,308
at December 31, 2008 and 20,695,466 at June
30, 2008 |
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21 |
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21 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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183,359 |
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182,083 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(28,771 |
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(30,547 |
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Treasury stock, at cost, 465,351 shares at
December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 |
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(2,781 |
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(2,781 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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151,828 |
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148,776 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
186,359 |
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$ |
193,092 |
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See accompanying notes.
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GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues from infrastructure solutions |
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21,334 |
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$ |
38,925 |
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$ |
44,873 |
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65,723 |
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Revenues from services |
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18,643 |
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15,522 |
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37,459 |
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31,066 |
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Total revenues |
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39,977 |
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54,447 |
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82,332 |
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96,789 |
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Costs and operating expenses: |
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Costs from infrastructure solutions |
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17,009 |
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31,435 |
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37,309 |
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52,619 |
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Costs from services |
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14,185 |
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12,027 |
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28,390 |
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23,133 |
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Selling and marketing |
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3,216 |
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2,728 |
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6,329 |
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5,253 |
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Research and development |
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509 |
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656 |
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820 |
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1,153 |
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General and administrative |
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3,703 |
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4,229 |
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7,364 |
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8,304 |
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Total costs and operating expenses |
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38,622 |
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51,075 |
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80,212 |
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90,462 |
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Income from operations |
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1,355 |
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3,372 |
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2,120 |
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6,327 |
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Interest income |
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214 |
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556 |
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478 |
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1,076 |
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Interest (expense) |
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(285 |
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Income before income taxes |
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1,569 |
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3,928 |
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2,598 |
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7,118 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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621 |
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208 |
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822 |
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375 |
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Net income |
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$ |
948 |
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$ |
3,720 |
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$ |
1,776 |
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$ |
6,743 |
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Basic net income per common share |
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0.05 |
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$ |
0.19 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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Diluted net income per common share |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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Weighted-average shares used in the calculation of basic
net income per common share |
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20,193 |
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19,992 |
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20,172 |
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18,892 |
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Weighted-average shares used in the calculation of diluted
net income per common share |
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20,416 |
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20,868 |
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20,568 |
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19,796 |
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See accompanying notes.
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GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Additional |
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-in |
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Accumulated |
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Treasury Stock |
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Stockholders |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Deficit |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Equity |
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Balance at June 30, 2008 |
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20,695 |
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$ |
21 |
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$ |
182,083 |
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$ |
(30,547 |
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465 |
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$ |
(2,781 |
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$ |
148,776 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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12 |
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55 |
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55 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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1,220 |
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1,220 |
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Grant of restricted shares, net |
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339 |
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Tax benefit from stock compensation plan |
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1 |
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Net income |
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1,776 |
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1,776 |
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Balance at December 31, 2008 |
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21,046 |
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$ |
21 |
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$ |
183,359 |
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$ |
(28,771 |
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465 |
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$ |
(2,781 |
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$ |
151,828 |
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See accompanying notes.
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GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
1,776 |
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$ |
6,743 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,747 |
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3,093 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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522 |
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130 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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778 |
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196 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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1,220 |
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407 |
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Tax benefit from stock compensation plan |
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1 |
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19 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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13,987 |
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(1,345 |
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Inventories |
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(3,861 |
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(2,864 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(542 |
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909 |
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Other assets |
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(70 |
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(32 |
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Accounts payable |
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(5,683 |
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124 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(2,715 |
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(2,770 |
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Accrued payroll and related fringe benefits |
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(1,476 |
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(235 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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241 |
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(333 |
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Other liabilities |
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(152 |
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(100 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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6,773 |
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3,942 |
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Investing Activities: |
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Purchases of fixed assets |
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(1,635 |
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(2,262 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,635 |
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(2,262 |
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Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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55 |
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715 |
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Proceeds from exercise of warrants |
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110 |
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Proceeds from offering, net |
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36,400 |
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Repayments of debt |
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(15,845 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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55 |
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21,380 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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5,193 |
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23,060 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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51,399 |
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25,558 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
56,592 |
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$ |
48,618 |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
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$ |
385 |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
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178 |
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116 |
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See accompanying notes.
6
GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial
information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the
opinion of management, all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods have been included.
The consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2008 has been derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial
statements. The results of operations for the six months ended December 31, 2008, are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30,
2009, or for any future period.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008
and the accompanying notes thereto contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 15, 2008.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, Globecomm Network Services Corporation (GNSC), Globecomm Services Maryland LLC
(GSM) and Cachendo LLC (Cachendo).
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB
104), Revenue Recognition, for its production-type contracts that are sold separately as standard
satellite ground segment systems when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling
price is fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, delivery has occurred and the
contractual performance specifications have been met. The Companys standard satellite ground
segment systems produced in connection with these contracts are typically short-term (less than
twelve months in term) and manufactured using a standard modular production process. Such systems
require less engineering, drafting and design efforts than the Companys long-term complex
production-type projects. Revenue is recognized on the Companys standard satellite ground segment
systems upon shipment and acceptance of factory performance testing which is when title transfers
to the customer. The amount of revenues recorded on each standard production-type contract is
reduced by the customers contractual holdback amount, which typically requires 10% to 30% of the
contract value to be retained by the customer until installation and final acceptance is complete.
The customer generally becomes obligated to pay 70% to 90% of the contract value upon shipment and
acceptance of factory performance testing. Installation is not deemed to be essential to the
functionality of the system since installation does not require significant changes to the features
or capabilities of the system, does not require complex software integration and interfacing and
the Company has not experienced any difficulties installing such equipment. In addition, the
customer or other third party vendors can install the system. The estimated relative fair value of
the installation services is determined by management, which is typically less than the customers
contractual holdback percentage. If the holdback is less than the fair value of installation, the
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Company will defer recognition of revenues, determined on a contract-by-contract basis equal
to the fair value of the installation services. Payments received in advance by customers are
deferred until shipment and are presented as deferred revenues in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.
The Company recognizes revenue using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting upon
the achievement of certain contractual milestones in accordance with Statement of Position 81-1,
Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts, for its
non-standard, complex production-type contracts for the production of satellite ground segment
systems and equipment that are generally integrated into the customers satellite ground segment
network. The equipment and systems produced in connection with these contracts are typically
long-term (in excess of twelve months in term) and require significant customer-specific
engineering, drafting and design effort in order to effectively integrate all of the customizable
earth station equipment into the customers ground segment network. These contracts generally have
larger contract values, greater economic risks and substantive specific contractual performance
requirements due to the engineering and design complexity of such systems and related equipment.
Progress payments received in advance by customers are netted against the inventory balances in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Contract costs generally include purchased material, direct labor, overhead and other direct
costs. Anticipated contracted losses are recognized, as they become known.
Revenues from services consist of managed network services and lifecycle support services for
a broad variety of communications applications. Service revenues are recognized ratably over the
period in which services are provided. Payments received in advance of services are deferred until
the period such services are provided and are presented as deferred revenues in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
Costs from Infrastructure Solutions
Costs from infrastructure solutions consist primarily of the costs of purchased materials
(including shipping and handling costs), direct labor and related overhead expenses,
project-related travel and living costs and subcontractor salaries.
Costs from Services
Costs from services relating to Internet-based services consist primarily of satellite space
segment charges, Internet connectivity fees, voice termination costs and network operations
expenses. Satellite space segment charges consist of the costs associated with obtaining satellite
bandwidth (the measure of capacity) used in the transmission of services to and from the satellites
leased from operators. Network operations expenses consist primarily of costs associated with the
operation of the network operation centers, on a twenty-four hour a day, seven-day a week basis,
including personnel and related costs and depreciation.
Research and Development
Research and development expenditures are expensed as incurred.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised
2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of SFAS 123 (SFAS 123R). Stock compensation
expense was approximately $339,000 and $1,220,000 for the three and six months ended December 31,
2008, respectively. The expense in the six months ended December 31, 2008 includes approximately
$675,000 related to the accelerated vesting of the Companys former Presidents outstanding
restricted stock awards due to his passing away on July 20, 2008. Stock compensation expense was
approximately $322,000 and $407,000 for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007,
respectively. As of December 31, 2008, there was approximately $284,000 of unrecognized
compensation cost related to non-vested outstanding stock options. The cost is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. As of December 31, 2008, there was
approximately $2,792,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based
compensation related to restricted shares. The cost is expected to be recognized over a
weighted-average period of 2.5 years.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of businesses over the fair value of the
identifiable net assets acquired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets, goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized, but instead
tested for impairment at least annually. The impairment test for goodwill uses a two-step
approach, which is performed at the reporting unit level. Step one compares the fair value of the
reporting unit (calculated using a discounted cash flow method) to its carrying value. If the
carrying value exceeds the fair value, there is a potential impairment and step two must be
performed. Step two compares the carrying value of the reporting units goodwill to its implied
fair value (i.e., fair value of the reporting unit less the fair value of the units assets and
liabilities, including identifiable intangible assets). If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds
its implied fair value, the excess is required to be recorded as an impairment.
The net carrying value of goodwill is approximately $22,197,000 at December 31, 2008, which
relates to the services reporting unit. The Company performs the goodwill impairment test annually
in the fourth quarter. There have been no events during the six months ended December 31, 2008
that would indicate that goodwill was impaired.
Intangibles subject to amortization consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
June 30, |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
2008 |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Customer relationships |
|
$ |
3,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,000 |
|
Contracts backlog |
|
|
640 |
|
|
|
640 |
|
Covenant not to compete |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
|
|
3,700 |
|
Less accumulated amortization |
|
|
1,298 |
|
|
|
1,101 |
|
|
|
|
Intangibles, net |
|
$ |
2,402 |
|
|
$ |
2,599 |
|
|
|
|
Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
the assets. The useful lives were estimated as 8 years, 8 months and 3 years for customer
relationships, contracts backlog and covenants not to compete, respectively. Amortization expense
of $99,000 and $197,000 was included in general and administrative expenses in the three and six
months ended December 31, 2008, respectively. Amortization expense of $338,000 and $667,000 was
included in general and administrative expenses in the three and six months ended December 31,
2007, respectively.
Total remaining amortization expense for the following fiscal years related to these
intangible assets is expected to be as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
$ |
198 |
|
2010 |
|
|
392 |
|
2011 |
|
|
375 |
|
2012 |
|
|
375 |
|
2013 |
|
|
375 |
|
Income Taxes
Deferred Tax Assets
Consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109), the
Company regularly estimates the ability to recover deferred income taxes, and report such deferred
tax assets at the amount that is determined to be more-likely-than-not recoverable, and estimates
income taxes in each of the taxing
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jurisdictions in which the Company operates. This process involves estimating current tax
expense together with assessing any temporary differences resulting from the different treatment of
certain items, such as the timing for recognizing revenue and expenses for tax and accounting
purposes. These differences may result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included
in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company is required to assess the likelihood that the
deferred tax assets, which include net operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences that
are expected to be deductible in future years, will be recoverable from future taxable income or
other tax planning strategies. If recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance must be provided
based on estimates of future taxable income in the various taxing jurisdictions, and the amount of
deferred taxes that are ultimately realizable. The provision for current and deferred taxes
involves evaluations and judgments of uncertainties in the interpretation of complex tax
regulations. This evaluation considers several factors, including an estimate of the likelihood of
generating sufficient taxable income in future periods, the effect of temporary differences, the
expected reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and available tax planning strategies.
Uncertainty in Tax Positions
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxesan interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income tax positions. FIN 48 requires that the Company recognize in its financial
statements the benefits of tax return positions if that tax position is more likely than not of
being sustained on audit, based on its technical merits. The adoption of this pronouncement on July
1, 2007 did not have an impact on the financial statements of the Company.
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008 which, if recognized in the
future, would favorably impact the Companys effective tax rate were not material. The Company
records both accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, in the provision
for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At December 31, 2008
and June 30, 2008, the Company had not accrued any amounts for the potential payment of penalties
and interest.
Product Warranties
The Company offers warranties on its contracts, the specific terms and conditions of which
vary depending upon the contract and work performed. Generally, a basic limited warranty,
including parts and labor, is provided to customers for one year. The Company can recoup certain
of these costs through product warranties it holds with its original equipment manufacturers, which
typically are one year in term. Historically, warranty expense has been minimal, however,
management periodically assesses the need for any additional warranty reserve.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS
157 establishes a common definition for fair value under accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure
requirements about such fair value measurements. SFAS 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this pronouncement on July 1, 2008 did not have a
material impact on the financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations revised (SFAS
141R). SFAS 141R provides additional guidance and standards for the acquisition method of
accounting to be used for all business combinations. Changes for business combination transactions
pursuant to SFAS 141R include, among others, expensing acquisition-related transaction costs as
incurred, the recognition of contingent consideration arrangements at their acquisition date fair
value and capitalization of in-process research and development assets acquired at their
acquisition date fair value. SFAS141R will be effective for all business combinations consummated
beginning July 1, 2009.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). This statement
provides a fair value option election that allows companies to irrevocably elect fair value as the
initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain financial assets and liabilities, with
changes in fair value recognized in earnings as
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they occur. SFAS 159 permits the fair value option election on an instrument by instrument basis at
initial recognition of an asset or liability or upon an event that gives rise to a new basis of
accounting for that instrument. SFAS 159 was effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 was effective for the Company beginning on July 1, 2008. The adoption
of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
2. Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
The Company computes net income per share in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 128,
Earnings Per Share. Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income for
the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. For diluted
earnings per share the weighted average shares include the incremental common shares issuable upon
the exercise of stock options warrants, and non-vested restricted shares (using the treasury stock
method). The incremental common shares for stock options, warrants and non-vested restricted shares
are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, if their effect is
anti-dilutive. Diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2008
excludes the effect of approximately 1,308,000 and 771,000 stock options and restricted shares in
the calculation of the incremental common shares, respectively, as their effect would have been
anti-dilutive. Diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007
excludes the effect of approximately 291,000 and 290,000 stock options and restricted shares in the
calculation of the incremental common shares, respectively, as their effect would have been
anti-dilutive.
3. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
June 30, |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
2008 |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Raw materials and component parts |
|
$ |
212 |
|
|
$ |
187 |
|
Work-in-progress |
|
|
22,248 |
|
|
|
20,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,460 |
|
|
|
20,370 |
|
Less progress payments |
|
|
2,155 |
|
|
|
3,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,305 |
|
|
$ |
16,444 |
|
|
|
|
4. Segment Information
The Company operates through two business segments. Its infrastructure solutions segment,
through Globecomm Systems Inc., is engaged in the design, assembly and installation of ground
segment systems and networks. Its services segment, through GNSC, GSM and Cachendo, provides
satellite communication services capabilities.
The Companys reportable segments are business units that offer different products and
services. The reportable segments are each managed separately because they provide distinct
products and services.
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The following is the Companys business segment information for the three and six months ended
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and as of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Infrastructure solutions |
|
$ |
21,420 |
|
|
$ |
38,985 |
|
|
$ |
44,996 |
|
|
$ |
65,783 |
|
Services |
|
|
19,045 |
|
|
|
15,717 |
|
|
|
38,066 |
|
|
|
31,381 |
|
Intercompany eliminations |
|
|
(488 |
) |
|
|
(255 |
) |
|
|
(730 |
) |
|
|
(375 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
39,977 |
|
|
$ |
54,447 |
|
|
$ |
82,332 |
|
|
$ |
96,789 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Infrastructure solutions |
|
$ |
(892 |
) |
|
$ |
2,135 |
|
|
$ |
(2,530 |
) |
|
$ |
2,888 |
|
Services |
|
|
2,245 |
|
|
|
1,228 |
|
|
|
4,637 |
|
|
|
3,425 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
214 |
|
|
|
556 |
|
|
|
478 |
|
|
|
1,076 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(285 |
) |
Intercompany eliminations |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
1,569 |
|
|
$ |
3,928 |
|
|
$ |
2,598 |
|
|
$ |
7,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Infrastructure solutions |
|
$ |
508 |
|
|
$ |
489 |
|
|
$ |
1,016 |
|
|
$ |
979 |
|
Services |
|
|
880 |
|
|
|
1,057 |
|
|
|
1,754 |
|
|
|
2,137 |
|
Intercompany eliminations |
|
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
(12 |
) |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
1,376 |
|
|
$ |
1,534 |
|
|
$ |
2,747 |
|
|
$ |
3,093 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenditures for long-lived assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Infrastructure solutions |
|
$ |
131 |
|
|
$ |
540 |
|
|
$ |
539 |
|
|
$ |
1,027 |
|
Services |
|
|
540 |
|
|
|
914 |
|
|
|
1,096 |
|
|
|
1,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenditures for long-lived assets |
|
$ |
671 |
|
|
$ |
1,454 |
|
|
$ |
1,635 |
|
|
$ |
2,262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
June 30, |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
2008 |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Infrastructure solutions |
|
$ |
206,478 |
|
|
$ |
216,023 |
|
Services |
|
|
48,035 |
|
|
|
46,358 |
|
Intercompany eliminations |
|
|
(68,154 |
) |
|
|
(69,289 |
) |
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
186,359 |
|
|
$ |
193,092 |
|
|
|
|
5. Debt
On January 25, 2008, the Company entered into a secured credit facility with Citibank, N.A,
which expired on December 31, 2008. The Company is currently negotiating a new agreement and has
obtained an extension of the terms of the original agreement through February 28, 2009 from
Citibank, N.A. The credit facility is comprised of a $50 million borrowing base line of credit
(the Line) and a foreign exchange line in the amount of $10 million. The Line includes the
following sublimits: (a) $30 million available for standby letters of credit; (b) $20 million
available for commercial letters of credit; (c) $25 million term line to be used for acquisitions;
and (d) $7.5 million available for direct borrowings. Advances under the Line bear interest at
the prime rate or LIBOR plus 175 basis
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points, at the discretion of the Company, and are collateralized by a first priority security
interest on all of the assets of the Company. The Company is required to comply with various
ongoing financial covenants, including with respect to the Companys leverage ratio, liquidity
ratio, minimum cash balance, debt service ratio and minimum capital base, with which the Company
was in compliance at December 31, 2008. The credit facility is uncommitted and advances are
subject to Citibank, N.A.s approval. As of December 31, 2008, no borrowings were outstanding
under this credit facility, however, there were standby letters of credit of approximately $9.5
million, which were applied against and reduced the amounts available under the credit facility.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion contains, in addition to historical information,
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain
factors, such as, among others, uncertain demand for our services and products due to economic and
industry-specific conditions, the risks associated with operating in international markets, our
dependence on a limited number of contracts for a high percentage of our revenues and the impact on
our customer or potential customers from the current worldwide economic crisis. These risks and
others are more fully described in the Risk Factors section of this Quarterly Report and in our
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K
and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other
events occur in the future.
Overview
Our business is global and subject to technological and business trends in the
telecommunications marketplace. We derive much of our revenue from government and government
related entities (government marketplace) and developing countries. Our business is therefore
affected by government spending and geopolitical developments involving areas of the world in which
our customers are located, particularly in developing countries and areas of the world involved in
armed conflicts.
The products and services we offer include: pre-engineered systems, systems design and
integration services, managed network services and life cycle support services. To provide these
products and services, we engineer all the necessary satellite and terrestrial facilities as well
as provide the integration services required to implement those facilities. We also operate and
maintain managed networks and provide life cycle support services on an ongoing basis. Our
customers generally have network service requirements that include point-to-point or
point-to-multipoint connections via a hybrid network of satellite and terrestrial facilities. In
addition to the government marketplace, these customers are communications service providers,
commercial enterprises and media and content broadcasters.
Since our products and services are often sold into areas of the world which do not have fiber
optic land-based networks, a portion of our revenues is derived from, and is expected to continue
to be derived from, developing countries. These countries carry with them more enhanced risks of
doing business than in developed areas of the world, including the possibility of armed conflicts
or the risk that more advanced land-based telecommunications will be implemented over time.
For the last several years, the U.S. and global economies have been growing and our revenues
and profits had increased as our customers increased their spending on telecommunications equipment
and systems. However, recent adverse conditions as a consequence of the worldwide economic crisis
have negatively impacted the global economy and nearly all businesses, including ours, are facing
uncertain economic environments. Our business has been negatively affected in the past by uncertain
economic environments both in the overall market, and more specifically in the telecommunications
sector. As a result of the current global economic conditions, our customers have reduced and may
continue to reduce their budgets for spending on telecommunications equipment and systems. As a
consequence, our current customers and other prospective customers may postpone, reduce or even
forego the
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purchase of our products, systems and services, which would adversely affect our revenues and
profitability. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, our infrastructure solutions
segment in particular was impacted by these factors. It is currently difficult to assess whether or
not future bookings will meet or exceed the levels experienced in the recent past.
In the three months ended December 31, 2008, 17% and 13% of our revenues were generated by
sales to the United Nations and a U.S. government agency, respectively. Although the identity of
customers and contracts may vary from period to period, we have been, and expect to continue to be,
dependent on revenues from a small number of customers or contracts in each period in order to meet
our financial goals. From time to time these customers are located in developing countries or
otherwise subject to unusual risks.
Revenues related to contracts for infrastructure solutions and services have been fixed-price
contracts in a majority of cases. Profitability of such contracts is subject to inherent
uncertainties as to the cost of performance. In addition to possible errors or omissions in making
initial estimates, cost overruns may be incurred as a result of unforeseen obstacles, including
both physical conditions and unexpected problems encountered in engineering design and testing.
Since our business is frequently concentrated in a limited number of large contracts, a significant
cost overrun on any contract could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Contract costs generally include purchased material, direct labor, overhead and other direct
costs. Anticipated contract losses are recognized, as they become known. Costs from infrastructure
solutions consist primarily of the costs of purchased materials (including shipping and handling
costs), direct labor and related overhead expenses, project-related travel and living costs and
subcontractor salaries. Costs from services consist primarily of satellite space segment charges,
voice termination costs, network operations expenses and Internet connectivity fees. Satellite
space segment charges consist of the costs associated with obtaining satellite bandwidth (the
measure of capacity) used in the transmission of services to and from the satellites leased from
operators. Network operations expenses consist primarily of costs associated with the operation of
the network operations centers on a twenty-four hour a day, seven day a week basis, including
personnel and related costs and depreciation. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of
salaries, travel and living costs for sales and marketing personnel. Research and development
expenses consist primarily of salaries and related overhead expenses. General and administrative
expenses consist of expenses associated with our management, finance, contract and administrative
functions.
Critical Accounting Policies
Certain of our accounting policies require judgment by management in selecting the appropriate
assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an
inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments are based on our historical experience, the terms
of existing contracts, our observance of trends in the industry, information provided by our
customers, and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Actual results may
differ from these judgments under different assumptions or conditions. Our accounting policies that
require management to apply significant judgment include:
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (SAB 104), Revenue
Recognition, for our production-type contracts that are sold separately as standard satellite
ground segment systems when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is
fixed or determinable, collectibility is reasonably assured, delivery has occurred and the
contractual performance specifications have been met. Our standard satellite ground segment systems
produced in connection with these contracts are typically short-term (less than twelve months in
term) and manufactured using a standard modular production process. Such systems require less
engineering, drafting and design efforts than our long-term complex production-type projects.
Revenue is recognized on our standard satellite ground segment systems upon shipment and acceptance
of factory performance testing which is when title transfers to the customer. The amount of
revenues recorded on each standard production-type contract is reduced by the customers
contractual holdback amount, which typically requires 10% to 30% of the contract value to be
retained by the customer until installation and final acceptance is complete. The customer
generally becomes obligated to pay 70% to 90% of the contract value upon shipment and acceptance of
factory performance testing. Installation is not deemed to be essential to the functionality of the
system since installation
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does not require significant changes to the features or capabilities of the equipment, does not
require complex software integration and interfacing and we have not experienced any difficulties
installing such equipment. In addition, the customer or other third party vendors can install the
equipment. The estimated relative fair value of the installation services is determined by
management, which is typically less than the customers contractual holdback percentage. If the
holdback is less than the fair value of installation, we will defer recognition of revenues,
determined on a contract-by-contract basis equal to the fair value of the installation services.
Payments received in advance by customers are deferred until shipment and are presented as deferred
revenues.
We recognize revenue using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting upon the
achievement of certain contractual milestones in accordance with Statement of Position 81-1,
Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts, for our
non-standard, complex production-type contracts for the production of satellite ground segment
systems and equipment that are generally integrated into the customers satellite ground segment
network. The equipment and systems produced in connection with these contracts are typically
long-term (in excess of twelve months in term) and require significant customer-specific
engineering, drafting and design effort in order to effectively integrate all of the customizable
earth station equipment into the customers ground segment network. These contracts generally have
larger contract values, greater economic risks and substantive specific contractual performance
requirements due to the engineering and design complexity of such systems and related equipment.
Progress payments received in advance by customers are netted against the inventories balance.
The timing of our revenue recognition is primarily driven by achieving shipment, final
acceptance or other contractual milestones. Project risks including project complexity, political
and economic instability in certain regions in which we operate, export restrictions, tariffs,
licenses and other trade barriers which may result in the delay of the achievement of revenue
milestones. A delay in achieving a revenue milestone may negatively impact our results of
operations.
Costs from Infrastructure Solutions
Costs related to our production-type contracts and our non-standard, complex production-type
contracts rely on estimates based on total expected contract costs. Typically, these contracts are
fixed price projects. We use estimates of the costs applicable to various elements which we believe
are reasonable. Our estimates, are assessed continually during the term of these contracts and
costs are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion. These estimates are
subjective based on management assessment of project risk. These risks may include project
complexity and political and economic instability in certain regions in which we operate.
Revisions in cost estimates are reflected in the period in which they become known. A significant
revision in an estimate may negatively impact our results of operations. In the event an estimate
indicates that a loss will be incurred at completion, we record the loss as it becomes known.
Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of businesses over the fair value of the
identifiable net assets acquired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets, goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized, but instead
tested for impairment at least annually. The impairment test for goodwill uses a two-step
approach, which is performed at the reporting unit level. Step one compares the fair value of the
reporting unit (calculated using a discounted cash flow method) to its carrying value. If the
carrying value exceeds the fair value, there is a potential impairment and step two must be
performed. Step two compares the carrying value of the reporting units goodwill to its implied
fair value (i.e., fair value of the reporting unit less the fair value of the units assets and
liabilities, including identifiable intangible assets). If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds
its implied fair value, the excess is required to be recorded as an impairment charge. The
impairment test is dependent upon estimated future cash flows of the services segment. There have
been no events during the six months ended December 31, 2008 that would indicate that goodwill was
impaired.
Deferred tax assets
Consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, (SFAS 109) we
regularly estimate our ability to recover deferred income taxes, and report such deferred tax
assets at the amount that
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is determined to be more-likely-than-not recoverable, and we have to estimate our income taxes
in each of the taxing jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating our
current tax expense together with assessing any temporary differences resulting from the different
treatment of certain items, such as the timing for recognizing revenue and expenses for tax and
accounting purposes. These differences may result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are
included in our consolidated balance sheet.
We are required to assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets, which include net
operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences that are expected to be deductible in
future years, will be recoverable from future taxable income or other tax planning strategies. If
recovery is not likely, we have to provide a valuation allowance based on our estimates of future
taxable income in the various taxing jurisdictions, and the amount of deferred taxes that are
ultimately realizable. The provision for current and deferred taxes involves evaluations and
judgments of uncertainties in the interpretation of complex tax regulations. This evaluation
considers several factors, including an estimate of the likelihood of generating sufficient taxable
income in future periods, the effect of temporary differences, the expected reversal of deferred
tax liabilities and available tax planning strategies.
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition
provisions of SFAS No. 123R (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of SFAS 123
(SFAS 123R). Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, stock-based compensation
cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized as expense
over the appropriate vesting period. Determining the fair value of stock-based awards at the grant
date requires judgment, including estimating the expected term of stock options, and the expected
volatility of our stock. In addition, judgment is required in estimating the amount of stock-based
awards that are expected to be forfeited. If actual results differ significantly from these
estimates or different key assumptions were used, it could have a material effect on our
consolidated financial statements.
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability
of our customers to make required payments. We assess the customers ability to pay based on a
number of factors, including our past transaction history with the customer and the
creditworthiness of the customer. An assessment of the inherent risks in conducting our business
with foreign customers is also made since a significant portion of our revenues is international.
Management specifically analyzes accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer
concentrations, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends. If the financial condition
of our customers were to deteriorate in the future, resulting in an impairment of their ability to
make payments, additional allowances may be required.
Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of work-in-progress from costs incurred in connection with
specific customer contracts, which are stated at the lower of cost or market value. In assessing
the realizability of inventories, we are required to make estimates of the total contract costs
based on the various elements of the work-in-progress. It is possible that changes to these
estimates could cause a reduction in the net realizable value of our inventories.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS
157 establishes a common definition for fair value under accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure
requirements about such fair value measurements. SFAS 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this pronouncement on July 1, 2008 did not have a
material impact on our financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations revised (SFAS
141R). SFAS 141R provides additional guidance and standards for the acquisition method of
accounting to be used for all business combinations. Charges for business combination transactions
pursuant to SFAS 141R include, among
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others, expensing acquisition-related transaction costs as incurred, the recognition of contingent
consideration arrangements at their acquisition date fair value and capitalization of in-process
research and development assets acquired at their acquisition date fair value. FAS141R will be
effective for all business combinations consummated beginning July 1, 2009.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial LiabilitiesIncluding an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). This statement
provides a fair value option election that allows companies to irrevocably elect fair value as the
initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain financial assets and liabilities, with
changes in fair value recognized in earnings as they occur. SFAS 159 permits the fair value option
election on an instrument by instrument basis at initial recognition of an asset or liability or
upon an event that gives rise to a new basis of accounting for that instrument. SFAS 159 was
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Accordingly, SFAS 159 was effective
for us beginning on July 1, 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact
on our financial statements.
Results of Operations
Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
Revenues from Infrastructure Solutions. Revenues decreased by $17.6 million, or 45.2%, to
$21.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased by $20.9 million, or
31.7%, to $44.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $38.9 million and
$65.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. The decrease in
revenues from record highs in the year ended June 30, 2008 was primarily driven by a decline in
bookings of contract orders due to the global economic slowdown resulting in government and
commercial customers and prospects delaying projects. Due to the current global economic
conditions it is currently difficult to assess whether or not future bookings will meet or exceed
levels experienced in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.
Revenues from Services. Revenues increased by $3.1 million, or 20.1%, to $18.6 million for the
three months ended December 31, 2008 and increased by $6.4 million, or 20.6%, to $37.5 million for
the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $15.5 million and $31.1 million for the three
and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. The increase in revenues for the three and
six months ended December 31, 2008 was primarily due to an increase in managed network services
revenue within the internet and data solution offering to the government marketplace and an
increase in life cycle support services, primarily due to revenue milestones reached on a
government program.
Costs from Infrastructure Solutions. Costs from infrastructure solutions decreased by $14.4
million, or 45.9%, to $17.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased by
$15.3 million, or 29.1%, to $37.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to
$31.4 million and $52.6 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively.
The gross margin increased to 20.3% in the three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased to
16.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to 19.2% and 19.9% for the three and six
months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. This increase in gross margin in the three months
ended December 31, 2008 is due to a low margin on a large sale to a commercial customer in the
three months ended December 31, 2007. The decrease in gross margin in the six months ended
December 31, 2008 was mainly attributable to a decrease in sales in the higher margin
pre-engineered systems product line in the government marketplace and sales to two commercial
customers with lower than normal margins.
Costs from Services. Costs from services increased by $2.2 million, or 17.9%, to $14.2 million
for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and increased by $5.3 million, or 22.7%, to $28.4
million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $12.0 million and $23.1 million for
the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. Gross margin increased to 23.9% of
revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased to 24.2% of revenues for the
six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to 22.5% and 25.5% for the three and six months ended
December 31, 2007. The increase in the margin for the three months ended December 31, 2008 was
primarily driven by an increase in revenue in life cycle support services due to milestones reached
on a government program with higher than normal margin. The decrease in the margin for the six
months ended December 31, 2008 was due to a large equipment shipment in the three months ended
September
30, 2008 at a lower than normal margin.
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Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses increased by $0.5 million, or 17.9%, to
$3.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and increased by $1.1 million, or 20.5%,
to $6.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $2.7 million and $5.3
million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. The increase is a
result of an increase in salary and salary related expenses for additional marketing personnel
along with costs associated with the launching of Cachendo LLC in July 2008.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses decreased by $0.1 million, or
22.4%, to $0.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased by $0.3 million,
or 28.9%, to $0.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $0.7 million and
$1.2 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. The decrease was
principally due to costs incurred in the three and six months ended December 31, 2007 associated
with expanding CDMA and GSM capabilities to enhance the cellular hosted switch offering.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.5 million, or
12.4%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased by $0.9 million,
or 11.3%, to $7.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $4.2 million and
$8.3 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively. The decrease in
general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended December 31, 2008 was due to
a decrease in the Companys pay for performance plan based on current results of operations and a
decrease in amortization of intangibles partially offset by an increase in stock compensation
expense. The stock compensation expense in the three months ended September 30, 2008 included the
accelerated vesting of the restricted stock of our former President, who passed away on July 20,
2008, partially offset by life insurance proceeds received by the Company.
Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $0.3 million, or 61.5%, to $0.2 million for the
three months ended December 31, 2008 and decreased by $0.6 million, or 55.6%, to $0.5 million for
the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and
six months ended December 31, 2007, respectively, as a result of a decrease in interest rates. In
the three months ended December 31, 2008 we transferred our excess cash into money market funds
with portfolios in treasury notes which earn lower rates in order to reduce our risk.
Interest
Expense. Interest expense of $0.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2007
was a result of the acquisition term loan used to partially fund the acquisition of the GSM
business. On September 26, 2007, the Company repaid the principal balance of the acquisition term
loan.
Provision for Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate was 40% and 32% for the three and
six months ended December 31, 2008, respectively as compared to 5% for the three and six months
ended December 31, 2007. The effective rate for the six months ended December 31, 2008 was lower
than the projected rate of approximately 40% for fiscal 2009 due to the inclusion of a discrete tax
benefit associated with non-taxable life insurance proceeds due to the passing of our former
President. In the three and six months ended December 31, 2007, our effective rate of 5% consisted
primarily U.S. federal alternative minimum taxes and state taxes due to the full valuation
allowance on our deferred tax assets.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2008, we had working capital of $83.7 million, including cash and cash
equivalents of $56.6 million, net accounts receivable of $37.6 million, inventories of $20.3
million, prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1.9 million and current deferred income
taxes of $0.9 million, offset by $20.0 million in accounts payable, $7.3 million in deferred
revenues, $4.4 million in accrued payroll and related fringe benefits and $2.0 million in accrued
expenses and other current liabilities.
Net cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended December 31, 2008 was
$6.8 million, which primarily related to a decrease in accounts receivable of $14.0 million due to
the timing of billings and collections from customers and a reduction in revenue in the three
months ended December 31, 2008, a non-cash item representing depreciation and amortization expense
of $2.7 million primarily related depreciation expense related to the network
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operations center and satellite earth station equipment, net income of $1.8 million, non cash stock
compensation expense of $1.2 million and decrease in deferred income taxes of $0.8 million due to
net income generated in the period, offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $5.7 million
relating to the reduction in revenue and the timing of vendor payments in the three months ended
December 31, 2008, an increase in inventories of $3.9 million due to the timing of shipments of
certain jobs, a decrease in deferred revenue of $2.7 million due to timing differences between
project billings and revenue recognition milestones resulting from specific customer contracts, and
a decrease in accrued payroll and related fringe benefits of $1.5 million primarily due to the
payment in the three months ended September 30, 2008 of awards under the pay for performance plan
with respect to the Companys fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 along with a significant reduction in
fiscal 2009 accrual based on operating performance.
Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2008 was $1.6
million, which related to the purchase of network operations center and teleport assets.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended December 31, 2008 was
$0.1 million, which related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
On January 25, 2008, we entered into a secured credit facility with Citibank, N.A, which
expired on December 31, 2008. We are currently negotiating a new agreement and have obtained an
extension of the terms of the original agreement thru February 28, 2009 from Citibank, N.A. The
credit facility is comprised of a $50 million borrowing base line of credit (the Line) and a
foreign exchange line in the amount of $10 million. The Line includes the following sublimits:
(a) $30 million available for standby letters of credit; (b) $20 million available for commercial
letters of credit; (c) $25 million term line to be used for acquisitions; and (d) $7.5 million
available for direct borrowings. Advances under the Line bear interest at the prime rate or
LIBOR plus 175 basis points, at our discretion, and are collateralized by a first priority security
interest on all of our assets. We are required to comply with various ongoing financial covenants,
including with respect to the leverage ratio, liquidity ratio, minimum cash balance, debt service
ratio and minimum capital base, with which we were in compliance at December 31, 2008. The credit
facility is uncommitted and advances are subject to Citibank, N.A.s approval. As of December 31,
2008, no borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility, however, there were standby
letters of credit of approximately $9.5 million, which were applied against and reduced the amounts
available under the credit facility.
We lease satellite space segment services and other equipment under various operating lease
agreements, which expire in various years through fiscal 2015. Future minimum lease payments due on
these leases through December 31, 2009 are approximately $14.7 million.
At December 31, 2008, we had contractual obligations and other commercial commitments as
follows (in thousands):
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Payments Due by Period |
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More |
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Less than 1 |
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1-3 |
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4-5 |
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than 5 |
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Contractual
Obligations |
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Total |
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year |
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years |
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years |
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years |
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Operating leases |
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$ |
21,265 |
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$ |
14,717 |
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$ |
4,869 |
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$ |
1,451 |
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$ |
228 |
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Total contractual cash
obligations |
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$ |
21,265 |
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$ |
14,717 |
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$ |
4,869 |
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$ |
1,451 |
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$ |
228 |
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Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period |
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Total |
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More |
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Amounts |
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Less than 1 |
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1-3 |
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4-5 |
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Than 5 |
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Other
Commercial Commitments |
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Committed |
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year |
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years |
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years |
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years |
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Standby letters of credit |
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$ |
9,502 |
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$ |
5,222 |
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$ |
4,280 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total commercial
commitments |
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$ |
9,502 |
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$ |
5,222 |
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$ |
4,280 |
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$ |
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$ |
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We expect that our cash and working capital requirements for operating activities may increase
as we continue to implement our business strategy. Management anticipates additional working
capital requirements for work in progress for orders as obtained and that we may periodically
experience negative cash flows due to variances in quarter to quarter operating performance and if
cash is used to fund any future acquisitions of complementary businesses, technologies and
intellectual property. We will use existing working capital and, if required, use our credit
facility to meet these additional working capital requirements.
Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including the success of our
marketing efforts in the infrastructure solutions and services business, the nature and timing of
customer orders and the level of capital requirements related to the expansion of our service
offerings. Based on current plans, we believe that our existing capital resources will be
sufficient to meet working capital requirements at least through December 31, 2009. However, we
cannot assure you that there will be no unforeseen events or circumstances that would consume
available resources significantly before that time.
Additional funds may not be available when needed and, even if available, additional funds may
be raised through financing arrangements and/or the issuance of preferred or common stock or
convertible securities on terms and prices significantly more favorable than those of the currently
outstanding common stock, which could have the effect of diluting or adversely affecting the
holdings or rights of our existing stockholders. If adequate funds are unavailable, we may be
required to delay, scale back or eliminate some of our operating activities, including, without
limitation, capital expenditures, research and development activities, the timing and extent of our
marketing programs, and we may be required to reduce headcount. We cannot assure you that
additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are subject to a variety of risks, including foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations
relating to certain purchases from foreign vendors. In the normal course of business, we assess
these risks and have established policies and procedures to manage our exposure to fluctuations in
foreign currency values.
Our objective in managing our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations is to
reduce the impact of adverse fluctuations in earnings and cash flows associated with foreign
currency exchange rates. Accordingly, we may utilize from time to time foreign currency forward
contracts to hedge our exposure on firm commitments denominated in foreign currency. At December
31, 2008, we had no significant outstanding foreign exchange contracts.
Our results of operations and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in
interest rates primarily from our investment of available cash balances in money market funds with
portfolios of treasury notes or portfolios of investment grade corporate and government securities.
Under our current positions, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure
to interest rate changes.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act)) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports
that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2008 and, based on their evaluation, have
concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes in our
internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
Part II Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Risks Related to Our Business
Reductions in telecommunications equipment and systems spending have negatively affected our
revenues and profitability.
For several years prior to 2008, the U.S. and global economies had been growing and our
revenues and profits had increased as our customers increased their spending on telecommunications
equipment and systems. However, recent adverse conditions as a consequence of the worldwide
economic crisis have negatively impacted the global economy and nearly all businesses, including
ours, are facing uncertain economic environments. Our business has been negatively affected in the
past by uncertain economic environments both in the overall market, and more specifically in the
telecommunications sector. As a result of the current global economic conditions, our customers
have reduced and may continue to reduce their budgets for spending on telecommunications equipment
and systems. As a consequence, our current customers and other prospective customers may postpone,
reduce or even forego the purchase of our products, systems and services, which could adversely
affect our revenues and profitability. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008 our
infrastructure solutions segment in particular was impacted by these factors. It is currently
difficult to assess whether or not future bookings will meet or exceed the levels experienced in
the recent past.
A limited number of customer contracts account for a significant portion of our revenues, and the
inability to replace a key customer contract or the failure of the customer to implement its plans
would adversely affect our results of operations, business and financial condition.
We rely on a small number of customer contracts for a large portion of our revenue.
Specifically, we have agreements with five customers to provide equipment and services, from which
we expect to generate a significant portion of our revenues. In the three months ended December 31,
2008, we derived 17% and 13% of our revenues from the United Nations and a U.S. government agency,
respectively. If any key customer is unable to implement its business plan, the market for these
customers services declines, political or military conditions make performance impossible or if
all or any of the major customers modifies or terminates its agreement with us, and we are unable
to replace these contracts, our results of operations, business and financial condition would be
materially harmed.
We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from the government marketplace.
We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from government marketplace. In the three
months ended December 31, 2008, we derived 75% of our consolidated revenues from the government
marketplace. This business tends to have higher gross margins than other markets of our business.
A future reduction in the proportion of our business from government marketplace would negatively
impact our results of operations.
There are a number of other risks associated with the government marketplace, which include,
purchasing decisions of agencies are subject to political influence, contracts are subject to
cancellation if government funding becomes unavailable, and unsuccessful bidders may challenge
contracts we are awarded which can lead to increased costs, delays and possible loss of the
contract. In particular, the current government involvement in supporting various financial
institutions and the mounting government deficits will likely result in failures to fund various
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government programs. A withdrawal of military forces from areas of conflict following the
change in Administration in the United States could result in curtailed spending in military
programs in which we participate.
Risks associated with operating in international markets could restrict our ability to expand
globally and harm our business and prospects.
We market and sell a substantial portion of our products and services internationally. We
anticipate that international sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our total revenues for
the foreseeable future with a significant portion of the international revenue coming from
developing countries, including countries in areas of conflict like Afghanistan. There are a
number of risks inherent in conducting our business internationally, including:
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general political and economic instability in international markets, including the
hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, could impede our ability to deliver our products
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difficulties in collecting accounts receivable could adversely affect our results
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changes in regulatory requirements could restrict our ability to deliver services to
our international customers; including the addition of a country to the list of
sanctioned countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or similar
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export restrictions, tariffs, licenses and other trade barriers could prevent us
from shipping products outside the United States or adequately equipping our network
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differing technology standards across countries may impede our ability to integrate
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protectionist laws and business practices favoring local competition may give
unequal bargaining leverage to key vendors in countries where competition is scarce,
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increased expenses associated with marketing services in foreign countries could
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difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations could affect our ability
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These and other risks could impede our ability to manage our international operations
effectively, limit the future growth of our business, increase our costs and require significant
management attention.
We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from fixed-price projects, under which we assume
greater financial risk if we fail to accurately estimate the costs of the projects.
We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from fixed-price projects. We assume greater
financial risks on a fixed-price project than on a time-and-expense based project. If we
miscalculate the resources or time we
need for these fixed-price projects, the costs of completing these projects may exceed our original
estimates, which would negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.
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Our service revenue has increased as a percentage of total revenue and if our service revenue
decreases or margins decrease, our results of operations will be harmed.
GNSC, GSM and Cachendos future revenues and results of operations are dependent on the
development of the market for their current and future services. The service business tends to
have higher gross margins than our infrastructure solutions business. A future reduction in the
proportion of our services business would disproportionately impact our results of operations.
In the event of a catastrophic loss affecting our operations in Hauppauge, New York or Laurel,
Maryland, our results of operations would be harmed.
GNSCs revenues and results of operations are dependant on the infrastructure of the network
operations center and the Kenneth A. Miller International Teleport at our headquarters in
Hauppauge, New York. Similarly, GSMs revenues and results of operations are dependant on the
infrastructure of the network operations center and teleport at our Laurel, Maryland facility. A
catastrophic event to either of these facilities or to the infrastructure of the surrounding areas
would result in significant delays in restoring a majority of the services capabilities. These
capabilities permit us to offer an integrated suite of products and services and the incapacity of
our communications infrastructure would negatively impact our ability to sell our infrastructure
solutions. This would result in the loss of revenues and adversely affect our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Our markets are highly competitive and we have many established competitors, and we may lose market
share as a result.
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and this competition could harm our
ability to sell our products and services on prices and terms favorable to us. Our primary
competitors in the infrastructure solutions market generally fall into two groups: (1) system
integrators, such as Thales, Data Path, and SED Systems, and (2) equipment manufacturers who also
provide integrated systems, such as General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, Viasat, Alcatel and ND
Satcom AG.
In the end-to-end satellite-based enterprise solutions and broadcast services markets, we
compete with other satellite communication companies who provide similar services, such as Ascent
Media, Globecast and Convergent Media Systems. In addition, in managed network services we may
compete with other communications service providers such as Segovia and Verizon and satellite
owners like SES Americom and Intelsat. We anticipate that our competitors may develop or acquire
services that provide functionality that is similar to that provided by our services and that those
services may be offered at significantly lower prices or bundled with other services. These
competitors may have the financial resources to withstand substantial price competition, may be in
a better position to endure difficult economic conditions in international markets and may be able
to respond more quickly than we can to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer
requirements. Moreover, many of our competitors have more extensive customer bases, broader
customer relationships and broader industry alliances than we do that they could use to their
advantage in competitive situations.
The markets in which we operate have limited barriers to entry, and we expect that we will
face additional competition from existing competitors and new market entrants in the future.
Moreover, our current and potential competitors have established or may establish strategic
relationships among themselves or with third parties to increase the ability of their products and
services to address the needs of our current and prospective customers. The potential strategic
relationships of existing and new competitors may rapidly acquire significant market share, which
would harm our business and financial condition. Further, increased competition among satellite
ground segment systems and network manufacturers has increased pricing pressures.
We may not realize all of the anticipated benefits of our acquisition of the GlobalSat business.
The success of our acquisition of the GlobalSat business, which is operated by GSM, is
generally dependent upon agreements with three customers to provide equipment and services, from
which we expect to generate a significant portion of revenues relating to the GlobalSat business.
If any of these three customers
modifies or terminates its agreement with GSM, and we are unable to replace these contracts,
our results of operations, business and financial condition would be materially harmed.
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Future acquisitions and strategic investments may divert our resources and managements attention,
results may fall short of expectations and, as a result, our operating results may be difficult to
forecast and may be volatile.
We intend to continue pursuing acquisitions of investments in complementary businesses,
technologies and product lines as a key component of our growth strategy. Any future acquisitions
or investments may result in the use of significant amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances
of equity securities, incurrence of debt and amortization expenses or in-process research and
development charges related to intangibles assets. Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including:
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We cannot assure you that any future acquisitions will be successful and will not adversely
affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.
If our products and services are not accepted in developing countries with emerging markets, our
revenues will be impaired.
We anticipate that a substantial portion of the growth in the demand for our products and
services will come from customers in developing countries due to a lack of basic communications
infrastructure in these countries. However, we cannot guarantee an increase in the demand for our
products and services in developing countries or that customers in these countries will accept our
products and services at all. Our ability to penetrate emerging markets in developing countries is
dependent upon various factors including:
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If our products and services are not accepted, or the market potential we anticipate does not
develop, our revenues will be impaired.
Since sales of satellite communications equipment are dependent on the growth of communications
networks, if market demand for these networks declines, our revenue and profitability are likely to
decline.
We derive, and expect to continue to derive, a significant amount of revenues from the sale of
satellite infrastructure solutions. If the long-term growth in demand for communications networks
declines, the demand for our infrastructure solutions may continue to decline or recover more
slowly than we expect. As a result, we may not be able to grow our business, our revenues may
decline from current levels and our results of operations may be harmed. The demand for
communications networks and the products used in these networks is affected by various factors,
many of which are beyond our control. For example, the uncertain general economic conditions, such
as those which exist at the current time, have affected the overall rate of capital spending by
many of our customers.
Also, many companies have found it difficult or impossible to raise capital to finish building
their communications networks and, therefore, have placed fewer orders. Past economic slowdowns
resulted in a softening of demand from our customers, and we expect that the ongoing financial
downturn will result in a similar reduction in demand.
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We cannot predict the extent to which demand
will increase. Further, increased competition among satellite ground segment systems and network
manufacturers has increased pricing pressures.
We depend upon certain key personnel and may not be able to retain these employees. If we lose the
services of these individuals or cannot hire additional qualified personnel, our business will be
harmed.
Our success also depends to a substantial degree on our ability to attract, motivate and
retain highly-qualified personnel. There is considerable competition for the services of
highly-qualified technical and engineering personnel. We may not be able either to retain our
current personnel or hire additional qualified personnel if and when needed.
Our future performance depends on the continued service of our key technical, managerial and
marketing personnel; in particular, David Hershberg, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President, is key to our success based upon his individual knowledge of the markets in which we
operate. The employment of any of our key personnel could cease at any time.
Satellites upon which we rely may malfunction or be damaged or lost.
In the delivery of our services, we lease space segment from various satellite transponder
vendors. The damage or loss of any of the satellites used by us, or the temporary or permanent
malfunction of any of the satellites upon which we rely, would likely result in the interruption of
our satellite-based communications services. This interruption could have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We depend on our suppliers, some of which are our sole or a limited source of supply, and the loss
of these suppliers could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
We currently obtain most of our critical components and services from limited sources and
generally do not maintain significant inventories or have long-term or exclusive supply contracts
with our vendors. We have from time to time experienced delays in receiving products from vendors
due to lack of availability, quality control or manufacturing problems, shortages of materials or
components or product design difficulties. We may experience delays in the future and replacement
services or products may not be available when needed, or at all, or at commercially reasonable
rates or prices. If we were to change some of our vendors, we would have to perform additional
testing procedures on the service or product supplied by the new vendors, which would prevent or
delay the availability of our products and services. Furthermore, our costs could increase
significantly if we need to change vendors. If we do not receive timely deliveries of quality
products and services, or if there are significant increases in the prices of these products or
services, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
Our network may experience security breaches, which could disrupt our services.
Our network infrastructure may be vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins, denial of service
attacks and similar disruptive problems caused by our customers or other Internet users. Computer
viruses, break-ins, denial of service attacks or other problems caused by third parties could lead
to interruptions, delays or cessation in service to our customers. There currently is no existing
technology that provides absolute security. We may face liability to customers for such security
breaches. Furthermore, these incidents could deter potential customers and adversely affect
existing customer relationships.
If the satellite communications industry fails to continue to develop or new technology makes it
obsolete, our business and financial condition will be harmed.
Our business is dependent on the continued success and development of satellite communications
technology, which competes with terrestrial communications transport technologies like terrestrial
microwave, coaxial cable and fiber optic communications systems. Fiber optic communications systems
have penetrated areas in
which we have traditionally provided services. If the satellite communications industry fails
to continue to develop, or if any technological development significantly improves the cost or
efficiency of competing terrestrial systems relative to satellite systems, then our business and
financial condition would be materially harmed.
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We may not be able to keep pace with technological changes, which would make our products and
services become non-competitive and obsolete.
The telecommunications industry, including satellite-based communications services, is
characterized by rapidly changing technologies, frequent new product and service introductions and
evolving industry standards. If we are unable, for technological or other reasons, to develop and
introduce new products and services or enhancements to existing products and services in a timely
manner or in response to changing market conditions or customer requirements, our products and
services would become non-competitive and obsolete, which would harm our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
Unauthorized use of our intellectual property by third parties may damage our business.
We regard our trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property as beneficial to our
success. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property by third parties may damage our business. We
rely on trademark, trade secret and patent protection and contracts, including confidentiality and
license agreements with our employees, customers, strategic collaborators, consultants and others,
to protect our intellectual property rights. Despite our precautions, it may be possible for third
parties to obtain and use our intellectual property without our authorization.
We currently have been granted six patents and have one patent and one provisional patent
application pending in the United States. We currently have one Patent Cooperation Treaty patent
application pending. We also intend to seek further patents on our technology, if appropriate. We
cannot assure you that patents will be issued for any of our pending or future patent applications
or that any claims allowed from such applications will be of sufficient scope, or be issued in all
countries where our products and services can be sold, to provide meaningful protection or any
commercial advantage to us. Also, our competitors may be able to design around our patents. The
laws of some foreign countries in which our products and services are or may be developed,
manufactured or sold may not protect our products and services or intellectual property rights to
the same extent as do the laws of the United States and thus make the possibility of piracy of our
technology and products and services more likely.
We have filed applications for trademark registration of Globecomm Systems Inc., Globecomm and
GSI in the United States and various other countries, and have been granted registrations for some
of these terms in the United States, Europe and Russia. We have various other trademarks and
service marks registered or pending for registration in the United States and in other countries
and may seek registration of other trademarks and service marks in the future. We cannot assure you
that registrations will be granted from any of our pending or future applications, or that any
registrations that are granted will prevent others from using similar trademarks in connection with
related goods and services.
Defending against intellectual property infringement claims could be time consuming and expensive,
and if we are not successful, could cause substantial expenses and disrupt our business.
We cannot be sure that the products, services, technologies and advertising we employ in our
business do not or will not infringe valid patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual
property rights held by third parties. We may be subject to legal proceedings and claims from time
to time relating to the intellectual property of others in the ordinary course of our business.
Prosecuting infringers and defending against intellectual property infringement claims could be
time consuming and expensive, and regardless of whether we are or are not successful, could cause
substantial expenses and disrupt our business. We may incur substantial expenses in defending
against these third party claims, regardless of their merit. Successful infringement claims against
us may result in substantial monetary liability and/or may materially disrupt the conduct of, or
necessitate the cessation of, segments of our business.
Risks Related to the Securities Markets and Ownership of Our Common Stock
Our stock price is volatile.
From January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, our stock price ranged from a low of $3.96 per
share to a high of $12.00 per share. The market price of our common stock, like that of the
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telecommunications and high technology industry companies, could be subject to
significant fluctuations and is likely to remain volatile based on many factors, including the
following:
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announcements of new technology, products or services by us or any of our
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changes in financial estimates or recommendations by securities analysts; |
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general market conditions, including the current trend of unprecedented volatility;
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Additionally, numerous factors relating to our business may cause fluctuations or declines in
our stock price.
The stock markets in general and the markets for telecommunications stocks in particular have
experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of
particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of
our common stock.
Because our common stock is thinly traded, it may be difficult to sell shares of our common stock
into the markets without experiencing significant price volatility.
Our common stock is currently traded on the Nasdaq Global Market. Because of the relatively
small number of shares that are traded, it may be difficult for an investor to find a purchaser for
shares of our common stock without experiencing significant price volatility. We cannot guarantee
that an active trading market will develop, that our common stock will have a higher trading volume
than it has historically had or that it will maintain its current market price. This illiquidity
could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our stock.
A third party could be prevented from acquiring shares of our stock at a premium to the market
price because of our anti-takeover provisions.
Various provisions with respect to votes in the election of directors, special meetings of
stockholders, and advance notice requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations of
our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, by-laws and Section 203 of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire
us, even if doing so might be beneficial to our stockholders. In addition, we have employment
provisions with our senior executives that have change of control provisions that would add
substantial costs to an acquisition of us by a third party.
We have not paid dividends in the past and do not expect to pay dividends in the future, and any
return on investment may be limited to the value of our stock.
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash
dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common
stock will depend on our future earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future
prospects and other factors as the board of directors might deem relevant. If we do not pay
dividends our stock may be less valuable because a return on your investment will only occur if our
stock price appreciates.
Risks Related to Government Approvals
We are subject to many government regulations, and failure to comply with them will harm our
business.
Operations and Use of Satellites
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We are subject to various federal laws and regulations, which may have negative effects on our
business. We operate FCC licensed teleports in Hauppauge, New York, and Laurel, Maryland subject to
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or the FCC Act, and the rules and regulations of FCC.
We cannot guarantee that the FCC will grant renewals when our existing licenses expire, nor are we
assured that the FCC will not adopt new or modified technical requirements that will require us to
incur expenditures to modify or upgrade our equipment as a condition of retaining our licenses. We
are also required to comply with FCC regulations regarding the exposure of humans to radio
frequency radiation from our teleports. These regulations, as well as local land use regulations,
restrict our freedom to choose where to locate our teleports. In addition, prior to a third party
acquisition of us, we would need to seek approval from the FCC to transfer the radio transmission
licenses we have obtained to the third party upon the consummation of the acquisition. However, we
cannot assure you that the FCC will permit the transfer of these licenses. These approvals may
make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us.
Foreign Regulations
Regulatory schemes in countries in which we may seek to provide our satellite-delivered
services may impose impediments on our operations. Some countries in which we intend to operate
have telecommunications laws and regulations that do not currently contemplate technical advances
in telecommunications technology like Internet/intranet transmission by satellite. We cannot assure
you that the present regulatory environment in any of those countries will not be changed in a
manner that may have a material adverse impact on our business. Either we or our local partners
typically must obtain authorization from each country in which we provide our satellite-delivered
services. The regulatory schemes in each country are different, and thus there may be instances of
noncompliance of which we are not aware. We cannot assure you that our licenses and approvals are
or will remain sufficient in the view of foreign regulatory authorities, or that necessary licenses
and approvals will be granted on a timely basis in all jurisdictions in which we wish to offer our
products and services or that restrictions applicable thereto will not be unduly burdensome.
Regulation of the Internet
Due to the increasing popularity and use of the Internet, it is possible that a number of laws
and regulations may be adopted at the local, national or international levels with respect to the
Internet, covering issues including user privacy and expression, pricing of products and services,
taxation, advertising, intellectual property rights, information security or the convergence of
traditional communication services with Internet communications. It is anticipated that a
substantial portion of our Internet operations will be carried out in countries that may impose
greater regulation of the content of information coming into the country than that which is
generally applicable in the United States, including but not limited to privacy regulations in
numerous European countries and content restrictions in countries such as the Peoples Republic of
China. To the extent that we provide content as a part of our Internet services, it will be subject
to laws regulating content. Moreover, the adoption of laws or regulations may decrease the growth
of the Internet, which could in turn decrease the demand for our Internet services or increase our
cost of doing business or in some other manner have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results and financial condition. In addition, the applicability of existing laws
governing issues including property ownership, copyrights and other intellectual property issues,
taxation, libel, court jurisdiction and personal privacy to the Internet is uncertain. The vast
majority of these laws were adopted prior to the advent of the Internet and related technologies
and, as a result, the laws do not contemplate or address the unique issues of the Internet and
related technologies. Changes to these laws intended to address these issues, including some
recently proposed changes, could create uncertainty in the marketplace which could reduce demand
for our products and services, could increase our cost of doing business as a result of costs of
litigation or increased product development costs, or could in some other manner have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Telecommunications Taxation, Support Requirements, and Access Charges
Telecommunications carriers providing domestic services in the United States are required to
contribute a portion of their gross revenues for the support of universal telecommunications
services, telecommunications relay services for the deaf, and/or other regulatory fees. We are
subject to some of these fees, and we may be subject to
other fees or new or increased taxes and contribution requirements that could affect our
profitability, particularly if we are not able to pass them through to customers for either
competitive or regulatory reasons.
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Broadband Internet access services provided by telephone companies are currently classified as
Information Services under the Communications Act and therefore not considered a telecommunications
service subject to payment of access charges to local telephone companies in the United States.
Should this situation change or other charges be imposed, the increased cost to our customers who
use telephone-company provided facilities to connect with our satellite facilities could discourage
the demand for our services. Likewise, the demand for our services in other countries could be
affected by the availability and cost of local telephone or other telecommunications services
required to connect with our facilities in those countries.
Export of Telecommunications Equipment
The sale of our infrastructure solutions outside the United States is subject to compliance
with the regulations of the United States Export Administration and, in certain circumstances, with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The absence of comparable restrictions on competitors in
other countries may adversely affect our competitive position. In addition, in order to ship our
products into and implement our services in some countries, the products must satisfy the technical
requirements of that particular country. If we were unable to comply with such requirements with
respect to a significant quantity of our products, our sales in those countries could be
restricted, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
Foreign Ownership
We may, in the future, be required to seek FCC or other government approval if foreign
ownership of our stock exceeds certain specified criteria. Failure to comply with these policies
could result in an order to divest the offending foreign ownership, fines, denial of license
renewal and/or license revocation proceedings against the licensee by the FCC, or denial of certain
contracts from other United States Government Agencies.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting of stockholders held on November 20, 2008 and
the results of the voting were as follows:
(i) The following individuals were elected by the
Stockholders to serve as
Directors:
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Richard E. Caruso |
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David E. Hershberg |
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18,641,433 |
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775,314 |
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Harry L. Hutcherson, Jr. |
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749,239 |
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Brian T. Maloney |
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Jack A. Shaw |
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public accounting firm of the Company for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 was voted upon as follows: 19,340,412
shares for; 67,094 shares against; and 9,240 shares abstaining.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.
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Chief Executive Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith). |
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Chief Financial Officer Certification required by Rules 13a- 14 and 15d- 14 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith). |
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith). |
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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.
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GLOBECOMM SYSTEMS INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: February 9, 2009 |
/s/ DAVID E. HERSHBERG
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David E. Hershberg |
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Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and President
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Date: February 9, 2009 |
/s/ ANDREW C. MELFI
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Andrew C. Melfi |
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Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Index to Exhibits:
Exhibit No.
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Chief Executive Officer Certification required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith). |
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Chief Financial Officer Certification required by Rules 13a- 14 and 15d- 14 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (filed herewith). |
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith). |
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