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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 September 30, 2006
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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 000-52049
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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06-1594540 |
(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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750 Route 202 South, Suite 600 |
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Bridgewater, New Jersey
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08807 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(866) 620-3940
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
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filer o Non-accelerated filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Shares outstanding of the Registrants common stock:
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Class
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Outstanding at November 9, 2006 |
Common stock, $0.0001 par value
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31,989,750 shares |
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q INDEX
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EX-31.1: CERTIFICATION
EX-31.2: CERTIFICATION
EX-32.1: CERTIFICATION
EX-32.2: CERTIFICATION
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
8,786 |
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$ |
67,174 |
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Investments in marketable securities |
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4,152 |
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4,286 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $221and $171 at December 31, 2005 and September 30,
2006, respectively |
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13,092 |
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17,008 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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1,189 |
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1,671 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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4,024 |
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1,647 |
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Total current assets |
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31,243 |
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91,786 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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4,207 |
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5,510 |
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Investments in marketable securities |
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3,064 |
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1,549 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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620 |
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622 |
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Other assets |
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1,074 |
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159 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
40,208 |
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$ |
99,626 |
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Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders (deficiency) equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
1,822 |
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$ |
1,565 |
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Accrued expenses ($577 and $0 was due to a related party at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006,
respectively) |
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6,187 |
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5,997 |
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Short-term portion of equipment loan payable |
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667 |
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667 |
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Deferred revenues |
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793 |
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524 |
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Total current liabilities |
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9,469 |
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8,753 |
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Equipment loan payable, less current portion |
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666 |
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166 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 13,103 shares authorized, 11,549 shares issued
and outstanding at December 31, 2005 (aggregate liquidation preference of $66,985 at December 31, 2005); No Series
A shares outstanding as of September 30, 2006 |
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33,493 |
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Series 1 convertible preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 2,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December
31, 2005 (aggregate liquidation preference of $12,000 at December 31, 2005); No Series 1 shares outstanding as of
September 30, 2006 |
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1,444 |
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Stockholders (deficiency) equity: |
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 30,000 and 100,000 shares authorized, 10,517 and 32,031 shares issued; 10,422 and
31,936 outstanding at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, respectively |
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1 |
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3 |
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Treasury stock, at cost (95 shares at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006) |
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(19 |
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(19 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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1,661 |
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90,337 |
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Deferred stock-based compensation |
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(702 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(114 |
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(16 |
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(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings |
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(5,691 |
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402 |
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Total stockholders (deficiency) equity |
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(4,864 |
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90,707 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders (deficiency) equity |
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$ |
40,208 |
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$ |
99,626 |
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See accompanying notes.
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SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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Net revenues |
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$ |
14,114 |
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$ |
18,909 |
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$ |
39,241 |
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$ |
52,075 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of services ($2,322 and $0 were purchased from a
related party during the three months ended September 30,
2005
and 2006, respectively, and $6,106 and $3,714 were purchased
from a related party during the nine months ended September
30,
2005 and 2006, respectively)* |
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7,976 |
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8,685 |
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22,204 |
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27,091 |
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Research and development |
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1,614 |
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1,924 |
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4,019 |
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5,759 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,716 |
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3,084 |
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5,391 |
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7,615 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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623 |
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850 |
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1,660 |
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2,389 |
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Total costs and expenses |
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11,929 |
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14,543 |
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33,274 |
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42,854 |
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Income from operations |
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2,185 |
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4,366 |
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5,967 |
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9,221 |
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Interest and other income |
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58 |
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1,080 |
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163 |
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1,344 |
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Interest expense |
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(33 |
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(24 |
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(101 |
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(80 |
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Income before income tax expense |
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2,210 |
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5,422 |
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6,029 |
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10,485 |
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Income tax expense |
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(2,286 |
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(4,392 |
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Net income |
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2,210 |
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3,136 |
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6,029 |
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6,093 |
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Preferred stock accretion |
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(11 |
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(28 |
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Net income attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
2,199 |
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$ |
3,136 |
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$ |
6,001 |
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$ |
6,093 |
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Net income attributable to common stockholders per common
share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.27 |
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$ |
0.24 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.09 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.24 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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21,889 |
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31,711 |
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21,884 |
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25,708 |
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Diluted |
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24,879 |
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32,502 |
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24,676 |
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28,044 |
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Cost of services excludes depreciation and amortization which is shown separately. |
See accompanying notes.
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SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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Operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
6,029 |
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$ |
6,093 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
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1,660 |
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2,389 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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2,375 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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21 |
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39 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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69 |
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722 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(2,854 |
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(3,956 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(388 |
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(482 |
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Other assets |
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915 |
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Accounts payable |
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1,025 |
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(257 |
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Accrued expenses |
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1,962 |
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387 |
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Due to a related party |
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(399 |
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(577 |
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Deferred revenues |
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163 |
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(269 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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7,288 |
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7,379 |
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Investing activities: |
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Purchases of fixed assets |
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(1,682 |
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(3,691 |
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Employees repayment of notes |
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536 |
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Purchases of marketable securities available for sale |
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(627 |
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(1,558 |
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Sale of marketable securities available for sale |
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578 |
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3,037 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,195 |
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(2,212 |
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Financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock related party |
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1,000 |
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Proceeds from the exercise of stock options |
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3 |
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62 |
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Proceeds from initial public offering, net of offering costs |
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45,557 |
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Proceeds from the exercise of over-allotment option, net of offering costs |
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7,102 |
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Repayments of equipment loan |
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(500 |
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(500 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(497 |
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53,221 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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5,596 |
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58,388 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
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3,404 |
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8,786 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
9,000 |
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$ |
67,174 |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
102 |
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$ |
80 |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
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$ |
86 |
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$ |
1,489 |
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Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock |
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$ |
28 |
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$ |
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Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock |
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$ |
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$ |
34,936 |
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See accompanying notes.
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SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except per share data)
1. Description of Business
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (the Company or Synchronoss) is a leading provider of
e-commerce transaction management solutions to the communications services marketplace based on its
penetration into key providers of communications services. The Company conducts its business
operations primarily in the United States of America, with some aspects of its operations being
outsourced to entities located in India and Canada. The Companys proprietary on-demand software
platform enables communications service providers (CSPs) to take, manage and provision orders and
other customer-oriented transactions and perform related critical service tasks. The Company
targets complex and high-growth industry segments including wireless, Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP), wireline and other markets. By simplifying technological complexities through the
automation and integration of disparate systems, the Company enables CSPs to acquire, retain and
service customers quickly, reliably and cost-effectively.
On June 20, 2006, the Company completed its initial public offering (IPO) pursuant to which
it sold 6,532 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $8.00 per share. Upon completion
of the IPO, all 13,549 outstanding shares of the Companys Series A and Series 1 convertible
preferred stock automatically converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On July 3, 2006,
the Companys IPO underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 960 shares of
common stock at the IPO price of $8.00 per share.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim financial
information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S.
GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Companys
financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005 included in the
Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Registration No. 333-132080), which was
filed with the SEC and declared effective on June 14, 2006. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation
have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31,
2006. The balance sheet at December 31, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial
statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S.
GAAP for complete financial statements.
3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
The Company provides services principally on a transaction fee basis or, at times, on a fixed
fee basis and recognizes the revenues as the services are performed or delivered as described
below:
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SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Transaction Service Arrangements: Transaction revenues consist of revenues derived from the
processing of transactions through the Companys service platform and represent approximately 83%
and 87% of net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and
approximately 81% and 86% of net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006,
respectively. Transaction service arrangements include services such as equipment orders, new
account set-up, number port requests, credit checks and inventory management.
Transaction revenues are principally based on a contractual price per transaction and are
recognized based on the number of transactions processed during each reporting period. For these
arrangements, revenues are recorded based on the total number of transactions processed at the
applicable price established in the relevant contract. The total amount of revenues recognized is
based primarily on the volume of transactions. At times, transaction revenues may also include
billings to customers that reimburse the Company based on the number of individuals dedicated to
processing transactions. The Company records revenues based on the applicable hourly rate per
employee for each reporting period.
Some of the Companys contracts guarantee minimum volume transactions from the Companys
customer. In these instances, if the customers total transaction volume for the reporting period
is less than the contractual amount, the Company records revenues at the minimum guaranteed amount.
Revenues are presented net of a provision for discounts, which are customer volume level
driven, or credits, which are performance driven, and are determined in the period in which the
volume thresholds are met or the services are provided.
Set-up fees for transactional service arrangements are deferred and recognized on a
straight-line basis over the life of the contract since these amounts would not have been paid by
the customer without the related transactional service arrangement. The amount of set-up fees
amortized in revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006 were $66 and $94,
respectively, and $114 and $239 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006,
respectively. Deferred revenues principally represent set-up fees.
Subscription Service Arrangements: Subscription service arrangements which are generally based
upon fixed fees, represent approximately 6% and 1% of net revenues for the three months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and approximately 7% and 2% of net revenues for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and relate principally to the Companys
enterprise portal management services. The Company records revenues on a straight-line basis over
the life of the contract for its subscription service contracts.
Professional Service and Other Service Arrangements: Professional services and other services
arrangements represent approximately 11% and 12% of net revenues for the three months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and approximately 12% of net revenues for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively. Professional services include process and
workflow consulting services and development services. Professional services, when sold with
transactional service arrangements, are accounted for separately when the professional services
have value to the customer on a standalone basis and there is objective and reliable evidence of
fair value of each deliverable. When accounted for separately, professional service (i.e.
consulting services) revenues are recognized on a monthly basis, as services are performed and
billed, according to the terms of the contract.
In addition, in determining whether professional service revenues can be accounted for
separately from transaction service revenues, the Company considers the following factors for each
professional services agreement: availability of the consulting services from other vendors,
whether objective and reliable evidence of fair value exists for these services and the undelivered
transaction revenues, the nature of the consulting services, the timing of when the consulting
contract was signed in comparison to the transaction service start date and the contractual
dependence of the transactional service on the customers satisfaction with the consulting work.
If a professional service arrangement does not qualify for separate accounting, the Company
would recognize the professional service revenues ratably over the remaining term of the
transaction contract. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, all
professional services have been accounted for separately.
5
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Companys financial instruments that are exposed to concentration of credit risk consist
primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and accounts receivable. The Company
maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank accounts, which, at times, exceed federally insured
limits. The Company invests in high-quality financial instruments, primarily money market funds,
certificates of deposits and United States bonds. The Company has not recognized any losses in such
accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to significant credit risk on cash and cash
equivalents. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited because of
the creditworthiness of the Companys major customers.
Two customers accounted for 83% and 73% of net revenues for the three months ended September
30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and 86% and 79% of net revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively. Two customers accounted for 87% and 75% of accounts
receivable at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of
Financial Instruments, requires disclosures of fair value information about financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value.
Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the financial statements
approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued expenses. The Company believes the carrying amount of its equipment loan approximates its
fair value as of December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, since the interest rate of the equipment
loan approximates a market rate. The fair value of the Companys convertible preferred stock was
not practicable to determine, as no quoted market price existed for the convertible preferred stock
as of December 31, 2005. On June 20, 2006, the Companys convertible preferred stock converted
into common stock of the Company upon consummation of the IPO.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months
or less at the date of acquisition to be cash equivalents.
Investments in Marketable Securities
Marketable securities consist of fixed income investments with a maturity of greater than
three months and other highly liquid investments that can be readily purchased or sold using
established markets. In accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt
and Equity Securities, these investments are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at
fair value on the Companys balance sheet. The Company classifies its securities with maturity
dates of 12 months or more as long term. Unrealized holding gains and losses are reported within
accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of stockholders equity. If a
decline in the fair value of a marketable security below the Companys cost basis is determined to
be other than temporary, such marketable security is written down to its estimated fair value as a
new cost basis and the amount of the write-down is included in earnings as an impairment charge. No
other than temporary impairment charges have been recorded in any of the periods presented herein.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable consist of amounts due to the Company from normal business activities. The
Company maintains an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers
to make required payments. The Company estimates uncollectible amounts based upon historical bad
debts, current customer receivable balances, the age of customer receivable balances, the
customers financial condition and current economic trends.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 5 years, or the lesser
of the related initial term of the lease or useful life for leasehold improvements.
6
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Expenditures for routine maintenance and repairs are charged against operations. Major
replacements, improvements and additions are capitalized.
Deferred Offering Costs
Costs directly attributable to the Companys offering of its equity securities have been
deferred and capitalized as part of Other Assets as of December 31, 2005. The total amount related
to the offering deferred as of December 31, 2005 was approximately $850. Upon the completion of
the IPO and the exercise of the over-allotment option by the Companys underwriters, approximately
$7,277 of offering costs, including the amounts deferred at December 31, 2005, were offset against
the proceeds received from the IPO and the exercise of the over-allotment option.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets, a review of long-lived assets for impairment is performed when events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. If an
indication of impairment is present, the Company compares the estimated undiscounted future cash
flows to be generated by the asset to the assets carrying amount. If the undiscounted future cash
flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company records an impairment loss equal
to the amount by which the assets carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The fair value is
determined based on valuation techniques such as a comparison to fair values of similar assets or
using a discounted cash flow analysis. There were no impairment charges recognized during the three
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2006.
Cost of Services
Cost of services includes all direct materials, direct labor and those indirect costs related
to revenues such as indirect labor, materials and supplies and facilities cost, exclusive of
depreciation expense.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expense
consists primarily of costs related to personnel, including salaries and other personnel-related
expenses, consulting fees and the cost of facilities, computer and support services used in service
technology development. The Company also expenses costs relating to developing modifications and
enhancements of its existing technology and services.
Advertising
The Company expenses advertising as incurred. Advertising expenses were $15 and $1 for the
three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and $20 and $13 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes. Under SFAS No. 109, the liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this
method deferred income tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between
the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. For operating
losses and tax credit carryforwards, the Company determines the related deferred tax asset using
enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A
valuation allowance is recorded if it is more likely than not that a portion or all of a deferred
tax asset will not be realized. During the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company determined that it
was more likely than not that it will realize its future tax benefits and reduced its valuation
allowance to zero.
7
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Comprehensive Income
SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, requires components of other comprehensive
income, including unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, to be included as
part of total comprehensive income. Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other
comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes changes in the fair value of the
Companys available-for-sale marketable securities. Comprehensive income for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006 is shown below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,210 |
|
|
$ |
3,136 |
|
|
$ |
6,029 |
|
|
$ |
6,093 |
|
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income |
|
$ |
2,213 |
|
|
$ |
3,184 |
|
|
$ |
6,010 |
|
|
$ |
6,191 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and Diluted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders per Common Share
The Company calculates net income per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per
Share. The Company has determined that its Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock
represents a participating security. Because the Series A redeemable preferred convertible stock
participates equally with common stock in dividends and unallocated income, the Company calculated
basic earnings per share when the Company reports net income using the if-converted method, which
in the Companys circumstances, is equivalent to the two class approach required by EITF 03-6,
Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128. Net losses are not
allocated to the Series A redeemable convertible preferred stockholders.
In connection with the Companys IPO, all of the Companys Series A and Series 1 redeemable
convertible preferred stock was automatically converted into common stock. Since the Series A
redeemable convertible preferred stock participates in dividend rights on a one-for-one basis with
common stockholders, the security is included in the denominator of basic earnings per share for
the period such preferred stock was outstanding. The Companys Series 1 redeemable convertible
preferred stock that converted to common stock is included in the denominator of diluted earnings
per share for the actual period outstanding prior to the IPO.
8
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in
computing basic and diluted net income attributable to common stockholders per common share.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,210 |
|
|
$ |
3,136 |
|
|
$ |
6,029 |
|
|
$ |
6,093 |
|
Accretion of convertible preferred stock |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
2,199 |
|
|
$ |
3,136 |
|
|
$ |
6,001 |
|
|
$ |
6,093 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
10,340 |
|
|
|
31,711 |
|
|
|
10,335 |
|
|
|
18,516 |
|
Conversion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock |
|
|
11,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,549 |
|
|
|
7,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic |
|
|
21,889 |
|
|
|
31,711 |
|
|
|
21,884 |
|
|
|
25,708 |
|
Dilutive effect of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock-based awards and warrants |
|
|
990 |
|
|
|
791 |
|
|
|
792 |
|
|
|
1,091 |
|
Conversion of Series 1 convertible preferred stock into
common stock |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
1,245 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted |
|
|
24,879 |
|
|
|
32,502 |
|
|
|
24,676 |
|
|
|
28,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-Based Compensation
As of September 30, 2006, the Company maintains two stock-based compensation plans, which are
described more fully in Note 9. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value
recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)), using the
prospective method. Under the prospective method, compensation cost is recognized for all
share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006 and is based on the grant-date fair
value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Results for prior periods have
not been restated. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for its stock-based
compensation plan under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25), and related Interpretations,
as permitted by SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123). As a result of
adopting SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006, the Companys income before income tax expense for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $205 and $569 lower, respectively, than if the
Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. The Companys net
income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $119, or $0.004 per basic and
diluted share, and $331, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, lower, respectively, than if it had
continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company presented its unamortized portion of
deferred compensation cost for non-vested stock options in the statement of changes in shareholders
deficiency with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital. Upon the adoption of SFAS
123(R), these amounts were offset against each other as SFAS 123(R) prohibits the gross-up of
stockholders equity. Under SFAS 123(R), an equity instrument is not considered to be issued until
the instrument vests. As a result, compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service
period with an offsetting credit to additional paid-in capital.
The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company
had applied the provisions of SFAS 123 to options granted under the Companys stock option plans
for all periods presented prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). For purposes of this pro forma
disclosure, the value of the options is estimated using a minimum value option-pricing formula and
amortized to expense over the options vesting periods.
9
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income attributable to common stockholders as reported |
|
$ |
2,199 |
|
|
$ |
6,001 |
|
Add: Non-cash stock-based employee compensation as reported |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
69 |
|
Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under the minimum value method for all awards, net
of related tax effects |
|
|
(48 |
) |
|
|
(86 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to common stockholders pro forma |
|
$ |
2,203 |
|
|
$ |
5,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic as reported |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic pro forma |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted as reported |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted pro forma |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upon adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company selected the Black-Scholes option pricing model as
the most appropriate model for determining the estimated fair value for stock-based awards. The
weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2006 |
Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected stock price volatility |
|
|
45.72 |
% |
|
|
44.23 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.87 |
% |
|
|
4.85 |
% |
Expected life of options (in years) |
|
|
6.25 |
|
|
|
6.25 |
|
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
Non-Qualified Stock Options (NSOs) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected stock price volatility |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
42.00 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
4.83 |
% |
Expected life of options (in years) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
6.00 6.25 |
|
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
None issued during the three months ended September 30, 2006. |
The weighted-average fair value (as of the date of grant) of the options granted during the
three months ended September 30, 2006 was $3.66 for ISOs (the only type of options issued during
that period) and $4.04 and $4.37 for ISOs and NSOs, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006.
During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded total
pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $256 ($149 after tax or $0.005 per diluted share) and
$722 ($420 after tax or $0.02 per diluted share), respectively, which includes both intrinsic value
for equity awards issued during 2005 and fair value for equity awards issued during 2006. The
total stock-based compensation cost related to non-vested equity awards not yet recognized as an
expense as of September 30, 2006 is $2,996.
10
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155,
Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments (SFAS 155). SFAS 155 allows financial
instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to
bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on
a fair value basis. This statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued
after the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The
Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 155 will impact the Companys financial
statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). This authoritative interpretation
clarifies and standardizes the manner by which companies will be required to account for uncertain
tax positions. Adoption of FIN 48 is required for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company will be required to adopt FIN 48 no later than the quarter beginning January 1,
2007. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the interpretation and has not yet
determined the impact, if any, that FIN 48 will have on its financial
position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS
157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal
years. The Company will adopt SFAS 157 as required and is currently evaluating the impact of this
Statement on its financial statements.
Segment Information
The Company currently operates in one business segment providing critical technology services
to the communications industry. The Company is not organized by market and is managed and operated
as one business. A single management team reports to the chief operating decision maker who
comprehensively manages the entire business. The Company does not operate any material separate
lines of business or separate business entities with respect to its services. Accordingly, the
Company does not accumulate discrete financial information with respect to separate service lines
and does not have separately reportable segments as defined by SFAS No. 131, Disclosure About
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.
4. Investments in Marketable Securities
The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities held by the Company at December
31, 2005 and September 30, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
Gains |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Value |
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certificates of deposit |
|
$ |
2,594 |
|
|
$ |
1 |
|
|
$ |
(13 |
) |
|
$ |
2,582 |
|
Government bonds |
|
|
3,268 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
3,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,862 |
|
|
$ |
3 |
|
|
$ |
(30 |
) |
|
$ |
5,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certificates of deposit |
|
$ |
3,416 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(60 |
) |
|
$ |
3,356 |
|
Government bonds |
|
|
3,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54 |
) |
|
|
3,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,330 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(114 |
) |
|
$ |
7,216 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
The Companys available-for-sale securities have the following maturities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Due in one year or less |
|
$ |
4,152 |
|
|
$ |
4,286 |
|
Due after one year, less than five years |
|
|
3,064 |
|
|
|
1,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,216 |
|
|
$ |
5,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains and losses are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive
loss in stockholders equity. Realized losses were $15 and $12 for the three months ended September
30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and $29 and $17 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and
2006, respectively. The cost of securities sold is based on specific identification method.
Unrealized loss positions for which other than temporary impairments have not been recognized
at December 31, 2005 and as of September 30, 2006 are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Less than 12 months |
|
$ |
66 |
|
|
$ |
22 |
|
Greater than 12 months |
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
114 |
|
|
$ |
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses in the Companys portfolio relate primarily to fixed income debt securities.
For these securities, the unrealized losses are due to increases in interest rates and not changes
in credit risk. The Company has concluded that the unrealized losses in its available-for-sale
marketable securities are not other-than-temporary as the Company has the ability and intent to
hold the securities to maturity.
5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Computer hardware |
|
$ |
7,928 |
|
|
$ |
9,139 |
|
Computer software |
|
|
5,882 |
|
|
|
5,674 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
503 |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
|
904 |
|
|
|
1,216 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,212 |
|
|
|
16,532 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(11,005 |
) |
|
|
(11,022 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,207 |
|
|
$ |
5,510 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
6. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Accrued compensation and benefits |
|
$ |
2,635 |
|
|
$ |
2,316 |
|
Accrued other |
|
|
2,737 |
|
|
|
2,338 |
|
Income tax payable |
|
|
815 |
|
|
|
1,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,187 |
|
|
$ |
5,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. Financing Arrangements
On October 6, 2004, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the Agreement)
with a bank which expires on December 1, 2007. The Agreement includes a Revolving Promissory Note
for up to $2,000 and an Equipment Term Note for up to $3,000.
Availability under the Agreement for the Revolving Promissory Note is based on defined
percentages of eligible accounts receivable. Borrowings on the revolving credit agreement bear
interest at the prime rate plus 1.25% (8.5% and 9.5% at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006,
respectively). Interest only on the unpaid principal amount is due and payable monthly in arrears,
commencing January 1, 2005 and continuing on the first day of each calendar month thereafter until
maturity, at which point all unpaid principal and interest related to the revolving advances will
be payable in full. There were no draws against the Revolving Promissory Note as of December 31,
2005 and September 30, 2006.
As of December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, the Company had outstanding borrowings of
$1,333 and $833, respectively, against the Equipment Term Note to fund purchases of eligible
equipment. Borrowings on the equipment line bear interest at the prime rate plus 1.75% (9% and 10%
at December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, respectively) and principal and interest are payable
monthly.
The Company paid a facility fee and certain other bank fees in connection with the financing
arrangement. The agreement requires the Company to meet certain financial covenants. The Company
was in compliance with the financial covenants at December 31, 2005 and at September 30, 2006.
Borrowings are collateralized by all of the assets of the Company.
8. Capital Structure
As of December 31, 2005, the Companys authorized capital stock was 45,103 shares of stock
with a par value of $0.0001, of which 30,000 shares were designated common stock and 15,103 shares
were designated preferred stock (Series A and Series 1). During the nine months ended September
30, 2006, the Companys board of directors revised the Companys Certificate of Incorporation and
authorized 100,000 shares of common stock and 10,000 shares of preferred stock. As of September
30, 2006 there are no shares of preferred stock outstanding.
Common Stock
Each holder of common stock is entitled to vote on all matters and is entitled to one vote for
each share held. Dividends on common stock will be paid when, as and if declared by the Companys
board of directors. No dividends have ever been declared or paid by the Company. At December 31,
2005, there were 13,549 shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the conversion of the
Series 1 and Series A convertible preferred stock. On June 20, 2006, all 13,549 outstanding shares
of the Companys Series 1 and Series A convertible preferred stock were converted into shares of
common stock on a one-for-one basis. As of September 30, 2006, there were 31,936 shares of common
stock issued, 5,097 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Companys 2000 Stock
Plan (the 2000 Plan) and 2,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the Companys
2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2006 Plan).
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SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock may be issued from time to time. The Company designated 2,000 shares of
preferred stock as Series 1 convertible preferred stock and 13,103 shares of preferred stock as
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock as of December 31, 2005. During the three months
ended June 30, 2006, all of the Companys Series 1 and Series A convertible preferred stock
converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis as a result of the IPO. There are no shares of
preferred stock outstanding as of September 30, 2006.
Warrants
Prior to 2003, the Company issued warrants to a bank as part of a loan and security agreement.
As of December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, warrants to purchase 95 shares of Series A
redeemable convertible preferred stock and 95 shares of common stock, respectively, were
outstanding. The warrants have an exercise price of $2.90 per share (adjusted for stock splits,
stock dividends, etc.). The value of the warrants was capitalized as debt issuance cost and
amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan. The warrants may be exercised at any time,
in whole or in part, during the exercise period, which expires on May 20, 2008. No warrants were
issued or exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 or 2005. The warrants
automatically became exercisable for shares of common stock upon the closing of the IPO which
occurred on June 20, 2006.
Registration Rights
Holders of shares of common stock which were issued upon conversion of the Companys Series A
preferred stock and holders of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Companys
warrants are entitled to have their shares registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the Securities Act). Under the terms of an agreement between the Company and the holders of
these registrable securities, if the Company proposes to register any of its securities under the
Securities Act, either for its own account or for the account of others, these stockholders are
entitled to notice of such registration and are entitled to include their shares in such
registration.
9. Stock Plans
As of September 30, 2006, the Company maintains two stock incentive plans, the 2000 Plan and
the 2006 Plan. Under the 2000 Plan, the Company has the ability to provide employees, outside
directors and consultants an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the success of the
Company or to increase such interest by receiving options or purchasing shares of the Companys
stock at a price not less than the fair market value at the date of grant for incentive stock
options and a price not less than 30% of the fair market value at the date of grant for
non-qualified options. In April 2006, the Companys board of directors adopted the 2006 Plan. The
2006 Plan became effective upon the IPO.
Under the 2006 Plan, the Company may grant to its employees, outside directors and consultants
awards in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, shares of restricted
stock and stock units or stock appreciation rights. The aggregate number of shares of common stock
with respect to which all awards may be granted under the 2006 Plan is 2,000 plus any shares that
remain available for issuance under the 2000 Plan. As of September 30, 2006, there were 506 and
1,720 shares available for grant or award under the 2000 and 2006 Plan, respectively. During the
three months ended September 30, 2006, options to purchase 280 shares of common stock were granted
under the 2006 Plan.
The Companys board of directors administers the 2000 Plan and the 2006 Plan and is
responsible for determining the individuals to be granted options or shares, the number of options
or shares each individual will receive, the price per share and the exercise period of each option.
In establishing its estimates of fair value of the Companys common stock prior to the completion
of the IPO, the Company considered the guidance set forth in the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants Practice Aid, Valuation prior to being a public company of
Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, and performed a retrospective
determination of the fair value of its common stock for the year ended December 31, 2005, utilizing
a combination of valuation methods. In 2006, prior to the IPO, the fair value of the common stock
was 90% of the mid-point of the Companys anticipated price range.
14
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the prospective method. Under SFAS
123(R), the Company elected to recognize the compensation cost of all share-based awards on a
straight-line basis over the vesting period of the award. Benefits of tax deductions (if any) in
excess of recognized stock-based compensation expense are now reported as a financing cash flow,
rather than an operating cash flow as prescribed under the prior accounting rules. Stock-based
compensation expense of $69 was
recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2005 before adoption of SFAS 123(R) for
options issued with grant prices below the deemed fair value of the common stock in accordance with
APB 25.
On April 5, 2006, the Companys board of directors initiated an exchange offer to certain
employees who received stock options with an exercise price less than the fair market value. Under
the terms of the offer, such employees were given the opportunity to exchange their options for new
options with exercise prices equal to fair value at the time of the grant. The Company has
evaluated and determined that there was no incremental compensation expense associated with these
modifications. In addition, these employees also received a number of shares of restricted common
stock having a value equal to the amount by which the aggregate exercise price of the new stock
option exceeded the aggregate price of the exchanged option. On April 5, 2006, the Company granted
116 shares of restricted stock at a value determined by the Companys board of directors of $8.98
per share.
Stock Options
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding from the 2000 Plan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Number |
|
|
Price Per |
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
Available |
|
|
of |
|
|
Share |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
for Grant |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Range |
|
|
Price |
|
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
981 |
|
|
|
1,079 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 - $10.00 |
|
|
$ |
1.40 |
|
Increase in options available for grant |
|
|
614 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options granted |
|
|
(1,055 |
) |
|
|
1,055 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
Options exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(170 |
) |
|
$ |
0.29 - $1.84 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
Options and restricted stock forfeited |
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
(268 |
) |
|
$ |
0.29 - $8.98 |
|
|
$ |
4.85 |
|
Restricted stock purchased from the
2000 Plan |
|
|
(111 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
Restricted stock grants |
|
|
(191 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
506 |
|
|
|
1,696 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 - $10.00 |
|
|
$ |
6.14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected to vest at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,409 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 - $10.00 |
|
|
$ |
6.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
377 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding from the 2006 Plan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Number |
|
|
Price Per |
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
Available |
|
|
of |
|
|
Share |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
for Grant |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Range |
|
|
Price |
|
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plan adoption (April 26, 2006) |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options granted |
|
|
(280 |
) |
|
|
280 |
|
|
$ |
6.95 - $7.75 |
|
|
$ |
7.06 |
|
Options exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
1,720 |
|
|
|
280 |
|
|
$ |
6.95 - $7.75 |
|
|
$ |
7.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected to vest at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
$ |
6.95 - $7.75 |
|
|
$ |
7.06 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A summary of the Companys non-vested restricted stock at September 30, 2006, and changes
during the nine months ended September 30, 2006, is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
Non-Vested Restricted Stock |
|
Awards |
Non-vested at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
45 |
|
Granted |
|
|
191 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(78 |
) |
Forfeited |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-vested at September 30, 2006 |
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2006, there was $2,996 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2000 and 2006 Plans. That cost
is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.4 years for 2006.
As of December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, the average remaining contractual life of
outstanding options was approximately 8.4 and 8.9 years, respectively. Shares vested and expected
to vest as of September 30, 2006 have an aggregate intrinsic
value of approximately $6,403. The average remaining contractual life was 7.5 years for stock
options outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2006 and the total intrinsic value was
approximately $3,367.
The total intrinsic value for stock options exercised during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2006 was approximately $222 and $345, respectively. The amount of cash received from
the exercise of stock options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 was
approximately $8 and $62, respectively. There were no related tax benefits associated with the
exercise of the stock options during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, the total fair value of vested options
was approximately $51 and $429, respectively.
16
SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Under the 2000 Plan, options may be exercised in whole or in part for 100% of the shares
subject to vesting at any time after the date of grant. Options under the 2000 Plan generally vest
25% on the first year anniversary of the date of grant plus an additional 1/48 for each month
thereafter. If an option is exercised prior to vesting, the underlying shares are subject to a
right of repurchase at the exercise price paid by the option holder. The right of repurchase
generally lapses with respect to the first 25% of the purchased shares when the purchaser completes
12 months of continuous service and lapses with respect to an additional 1/48 of the purchased
shares when the purchaser completes each month of continuous service thereafter. Under the 2006
Plan, options may be exercised once they become vested. Options under the 2006 Plan generally vest
25% on the first anniversary of the date of grant plus an additional 1/48 for each month
thereafter. There were no options exercised prior to vesting during 2005 or during the nine months
ended September 30, 2006.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company granted stock options with
exercise prices as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
|
|
|
Value of |
|
Black-Scholes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
Grant |
|
Underlying |
|
Fair |
Date of Grant |
|
Type of Grant |
|
(in thousands) |
|
Price |
|
Stock |
|
Value |
February 10, 2006 |
|
ISOs |
|
|
104 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
4.40 |
|
February 10, 2006 |
|
NSOs |
|
|
100 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
4.31 |
|
April 3, 2006 |
|
ISOs |
|
|
205 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
4.38 |
|
April 3, 2006 |
|
NSOs |
|
|
646 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
$ |
4.38 |
|
July 25, 2006 |
|
ISOs |
|
|
204 |
|
|
$ |
6.95 |
|
|
$ |
6.95 |
|
|
$ |
3.61 |
|
July 31, 2006 |
|
ISOs |
|
|
1 |
|
|
$ |
7.75 |
|
|
$ |
7.75 |
|
|
$ |
4.01 |
|
August 1, 2006 |
|
ISOs |
|
|
75 |
|
|
$ |
7.35 |
|
|
$ |
7.35 |
|
|
$ |
3.80 |
|
The following table summarizes information about vested stock options at September 30, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
Vested Stock Options |
|
|
408 |
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
|
$ |
1.24 |
|
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) |
|
|
7.5 |
|
The following table summarizes stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30,
2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Exercise |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Options |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Contractual Life |
|
|
Options |
|
|
Price |
|
$ 0.29 |
|
|
398 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
|
|
7.25 |
|
|
|
302 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
$ 0.45 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
|
|
8.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
$ 1.84 |
|
|
169 |
|
|
$ |
1.84 |
|
|
|
8.53 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
$ |
1.84 |
|
$ 6.19 |
|
|
93 |
|
|
$ |
6.19 |
|
|
|
8.79 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
|
$ |
6.19 |
|
$ 6.95 |
|
|
204 |
|
|
$ |
6.95 |
|
|
|
9.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 7.35 |
|
|
75 |
|
|
$ |
7.35 |
|
|
|
9.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 7.75 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
$ |
7.75 |
|
|
|
9.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 8.98 |
|
|
916 |
|
|
$ |
8.98 |
|
|
|
9.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10.00 |
|
|
119 |
|
|
$ |
10.00 |
|
|
|
9.06 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
$ |
10.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
Restricted Stock Purchases
Under the 2000 Plan and 2006 Plan, certain eligible individuals may be given the opportunity
to purchase the Companys common stock at a price not less than the par value of the shares. The
Companys board of directors determines the purchase price at its sole discretion. Shares awarded
or sold under the 2000 Plan and 2006 Plan are subject to certain special forfeiture conditions,
rights of repurchase, rights of first refusal and other transfer restrictions as the Companys
board of directors may determine. Under most circumstances, the right of repurchase shall lapse
with respect to the first 25% of the purchased shares when the purchaser completes 12 months of
continuous service and shall lapse as to an additional 1/48 of the purchased shares when the
purchaser completes each month of continuous service thereafter. Under the 2000 Plan, unless
otherwise provided in the stock purchase agreement, upon the termination of the purchasers
service, any right to repurchase the shares at the original purchase price shall lapse with respect
to the number of shares that would vest over a 12 month period or shall lapse as to all remaining
shares if the Company is subject to a change of control before the purchasers service terminates
or if the purchaser is subject to an involuntary termination within 12 months following a change of
control. No restricted shares were purchased or granted during 2005. In March 2006, 111 shares of
restricted stock were purchased by a board member. The purchase price of these shares was $8.98 per
share. The shares are not subject to any vesting schedule. In April 2006, the Companys board of
directors awarded 191 shares of restricted stock at a fair value of $8.98 per share to certain
employees of the Company.
10. 401(k) Plan
The Company has a 401(k) plan (the Plan) covering all eligible employees. The Plan allows
for a discretionary employer match. The Company incurred and expensed $20 and $30 for the three
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and expensed $61 and $87 for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, in Plan match contributions.
11. Related Parties
Omniglobe International, L.L.C.
Omniglobe International, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company with operations in
India, provides data entry services relating to the Companys exception handling management. The
Company pays Omniglobe an hourly rate for each hour worked by each of its data entry agents. As
of December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006, the Company had agreements with Omniglobe. One of the
Companys agreements with Omniglobe provides for minimum levels of staffing at a specific price
level resulting in an overall minimum commitment of $350 over a six month period. Services provided
include data entry and related services as well as development and testing services. The current
agreements may be terminated by either party without cause with 30 or 60 days written notice prior
to the end of the term. Unless terminated, the agreement will automatically renew in six month
increments. As of September 30, 2006, the Company fulfilled the overall minimum contractual
commitment. The Company does not intend to terminate its arrangements with Omniglobe.
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NOTES
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED (Continued)
On March 12, 2004, certain of the Companys executive officers and their family members
acquired indirect equity interests in Omniglobe by purchasing an ownership interest in Rumson
Hitters, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as follows:
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On June 20, 2006, members of Rumson Hitters repurchased, at the original purchase price, the
equity interests in Rumson Hitters held by each of the Companys employees and their family
members, such that no employee of the Company or family member of such employee had any interest in
Rumson Hitters or Omniglobe after June 20, 2006. Neither the Company nor any of its employees
provided any of the funds to be used by members of Rumson Hitters in repurchasing such equity
interests. Since this date, Omniglobe is no longer a related party.
From March 12, 2004 through June 12, 2006, Omniglobe has paid an aggregate of $1,300 in
distributions to all of its interest holders, including Rumson Hitters. In turn, during this
period, Rumson Hitters has paid an aggregate of $700 in distributions to its interest holders,
including approximately $154 in distributions to Stephen G. Waldis and his family members,
approximately $32 in distributions to Lawrence R. Irving, approximately $32 in distributions to
David E. Berry and his family members and approximately $16 in distributions to Robert Garcia.
During the period which the Companys employees and their family members owned equity
interests in Rumson Hitters, the Company paid Omniglobe $2,322 for the three months ended September
30, 2005, and $6,106 and $3,714 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006,
respectively, for services under its agreements with Omniglobe. At December 31, 2005, amounts due
to Omniglobe were $577.
12. Subsequent Event
In October 2006, the Companys board of directors amended the vesting schedule to certain
stock options granted to management employees on April 3, 2006. These employees received a number
of shares of restricted common stock in exchange for a portion of the original stock options. The
Company is currently in the process of evaluating the incremental compensation cost, if any, that
this stock option amendment will have on its financial statements.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the information set
forth in our financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report on
Form 10-Q. All numbers are expressed in thousands unless otherwise stated. The statements in this
discussion regarding our expectations of our future performance, liquidity and capital resources,
and other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the
risks and uncertainties described under Risk Factors and elsewhere in our Registration Statement
on Form S-1, as amended (Registration No. 333-132080), which was filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective on June 14, 2006. Our actual results may differ
materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.
Overview
We are a leading provider of e-commerce transaction management solutions to the communications
services marketplace based on our penetration with key communications service providers (CSPs).
Our proprietary on-demand software platform enables CSPs to take, manage and provision orders and
other customer-oriented transactions and create complex service bundles. We target complex and
high-growth industry segments including wireless, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), wireline
and other markets. We have designed our solution to be flexible, allowing us to meet the rapidly
changing and converging services offered by CSPs. By simplifying technological complexities through
the automation and integration of disparate systems, we enable CSPs to acquire, retain and service
customers quickly, reliably and cost-effectively. Our industry-leading customers include Cingular
Wireless, Vonage Holdings, Cablevision Systems, Level 3 Communications, Verizon Business,
Clearwire, 360networks, Time Warner Cable, Comcast, AT&T, SunRocket, Covad and deltathree. Our CSP
customers use our platform and technology to service both consumer and business customers,
including over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies.
We generate a substantial portion of our revenues on a per-transaction basis, most of which is
derived from long-term contracts. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, we derived
approximately 87% of our revenues from transactions processed. For the nine months ended September
30, 2006, we derived approximately 86% of our revenues from transactions processed. The remainder
of our revenues was generated from professional services and subscription revenues, which have been
decreasing as a percentage of our net revenues. We expect that this trend will continue and that we
will derive an increasing percentage of our net revenues from transaction processing in future
years.
Our costs and expenses consist of cost of services, research and development, selling, general
and administrative and depreciation and amortization.
Cost of services includes all direct materials, direct labor and those indirect costs related
to revenues such as indirect labor, materials and supplies. Our primary cost of services is related
to our information technology and systems department, including network costs, data center
maintenance, database management and data processing costs, as well as personnel costs associated
with service implementation, customer deployment and customer care. Also included in cost of
services are costs associated with our exception handling centers and the maintenance of those
centers. Currently, we utilize a combination of employees and third-party providers to process
transactions through these centers.
Research and development expense consists primarily of costs related to personnel, including
salaries and other personnel-related expenses, consulting fees and the costs of facilities,
computer and support services used in service and technology development. We also expense costs
relating to developing modifications to and enhancements of our existing technology and services.
Selling expense consists of personnel costs including salaries and other personnel-related
expenses, sales commissions, sales operations, travel and related expenses, trade shows, costs of
communications equipment and support services, facilities costs, consulting fees and costs of
marketing programs, such as Internet and print. General and administrative expense consists
primarily of salaries and other personnel-related expenses for our executive, administrative,
legal, finance and human resources functions, facilities costs, professional services fees, certain
audit, tax and license fees and bad debt expense.
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Depreciation and amortization relates to our property and equipment and includes our network
infrastructure and facilities related to our services.
Current Trends Affecting Our Results of Operations
We have experienced increased demand for our services, which has been driven by market trends
such as local number portability, the implementation of new technologies, such as VoIP, subscriber
growth, competitive churn, network changes and consolidations. In particular, the emergence of VoIP
and local number portability has increased the need for our services and will continue to be a
factor contributing to competitive churn. As a result of market trends, our revenue stream has
expanded from primarily wireline customers to wireless customers and services, local number
portability services and VoIP services.
To support the growth driven by the favorable industry trends mentioned above, we continue to
look for opportunities to improve our operating efficiencies, such as the utilization of offshore
technical and non-technical resources for our exception handling center management. We believe that
this program will continue to provide future benefits and position us to support revenue growth. In
addition, we anticipate further automation of the transactions generated by our more mature
customers and additional transaction types. These development efforts are expected to reduce
exception handling costs.
In 2005, we were able to utilize a portion of our net operating loss carryforwards from
previous years to offset taxable income and income tax expense related to U.S. federal and state
income taxes. For the fourth quarter of 2005, these carryforwards were reflected as a tax benefit
and will reduce taxes payable in the current year. Beginning in 2006, we expect our earnings to be
subject to an effective tax rate of approximately 41.9%.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on
our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements in accordance
with U.S. GAAP requires us to utilize accounting policies and make certain estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of
contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during a fiscal period. The SEC considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is
important to a companys financial condition and results of operations, and if it requires
significant judgment and estimates on the part of management in its application. We have discussed
the selection and development of the critical accounting policies with the audit committee of our
board of directors, and the audit committee has reviewed our related disclosures in this Form 10-Q.
Although we believe that our judgments and estimates are appropriate and correct, actual results
may differ from those estimates.
We believe the following to be our critical accounting policies because they are important to
the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and they require critical
management judgments and estimates about matters that are uncertain. If actual results or events
differ materially from those contemplated by us in making these estimates, our reported financial
condition and results of operations for future periods could be materially affected. See Risk
Factors for certain matters bearing risks on our future results of operations.
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue
We provide services principally on a transactional basis or, at times, on a fixed fee basis
and recognize the revenues as the services are performed or delivered as discussed below:
Transactional Service Arrangements: Transaction revenues consist of revenues derived from the
processing of transactions through our service platform and represented approximately 83% and 87%
of our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and
approximately 81% and 86% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively.
Transaction service arrangements include services such as equipment orders, new account set-up,
number port requests, credit checks and inventory management.
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Transaction revenues are principally based on a set price per transaction and are recognized
based on the number of transactions processed during each reporting period. For these contracts,
revenues are recorded based on the total number of transactions processed at the applicable price
established in the relevant contract. The total amount of revenues recognized is based primarily on
the volume of transactions. At times, transaction revenues may also include billings to customers
based on the number of individuals dedicated to processing transactions. For these contracts we
record revenues based on the applicable hourly rate per employee for each reporting period.
Many of our contracts guarantee minimum volume transactions from the customer. In these
instances, if the customers total transaction volume for the period is less than the contractual
amount, we record revenues at the minimum guaranteed amount.
Set-up fees for transactional service arrangements are deferred and recognized on a
straight-line basis over the life of the contract since these amounts would not have been paid by
the customer without the related transactional service arrangement.
Revenues are presented net of a provision for discounts, which are customer volume level
driven, or credits, which are performance driven, and are determined in the period in which the
volume thresholds are met or the services are provided.
Deferred revenues represent billings to customers for services in advance of the performance
of services, with revenues recognized as the services are rendered.
Subscription Service Arrangements: Subscription service arrangements represented approximately
6% and 1% of our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and
approximately 7% and 2% of our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2006,
respectively, and relate principally to our ActivationNow® platform service which the
customer accesses through a graphical user interface. We record revenues on a straight-line basis
over the life of the contract for our subscription service contracts.
Professional Service and Other Service Arrangements: Professional services and other service
revenues represented approximately 11% and 12% of our revenues for the three months ended September
30, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and approximately 12% of our revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively. Professional services, when sold with transactional
service arrangements, are accounted for separately when these services have value to the customer
on a standalone basis and there is objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of each
deliverable. When accounted for separately, professional service (i.e. consulting services)
revenues are recognized on a monthly basis, as services are performed and billed, according to the
terms of the contract.
In determining whether professional services can be accounted for separately from transaction
support revenues, we consider the following factors for each professional services agreement:
availability of the consulting services from other vendors, whether objective and reliable evidence
for fair value exists of the undelivered elements, the nature of the consulting services, the
timing of when the consulting contract was signed in comparison to the transaction service start
date and the contractual dependence of the transactional service on the customers satisfaction
with the consulting work.
If a professional service arrangement does not qualify for separate accounting, we would
recognize the professional service revenues ratably over the remaining term of the transaction
contract. There were no such arrangements for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2006 and
2005.
Service Level Standards
Pursuant to certain contracts, we are subject to service level standards and to corresponding
penalties for failure to meet those standards. We record a provision for those performance-related
penalties for failure to meet those standards. All performance-related penalties are reflected as a
corresponding reduction of our revenues. These penalties, if applicable, are recorded in the month
incurred.
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the
inability of our customers to make required payments. The amount of the allowance account is based
on historical experience and our analysis of the accounts receivable balance outstanding. While
credit losses have historically been within our expectations and the provisions established, we
cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same credit losses that we have in the
past. If the financial condition of one of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in its
inability to make payments, additional allowances may be required which would result in an
additional expense in the period that this determination was made.
Valuation Allowance
We record a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not
that an asset will not be realized. Determining when we will recognize our deferred tax assets is a
matter of judgment based on facts and circumstances. We determined that it was appropriate to
record our deferred tax assets at full value during the fourth quarter of 2005 as well as for the
nine months ended September 30, 2006, based on our recent cumulative earnings history and our
expected future earnings. However, if there were a significant change in facts, such as a loss of a
significant customer, we may determine that a valuation allowance is appropriate.
Adoption of SFAS No. 123(R)
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)), which requires compensation costs related to
share-based transactions, including employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial
statements based on fair value. SFAS 123(R) revises SFAS No. 123, as amended, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123), and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25). We adopted SFAS 123(R) using the prospective
method. Under this method, compensation cost is recognized pursuant to SFAS 123(R) for all
share-based payments granted subsequent to December 31, 2005. Prior to January 1, 2006, we used the
minimum value method to determine values of our pro forma stock-based compensation disclosures.
Stock-Based Compensation
As of September 30, 2006, we maintain two stock-based compensation plans, which are described
more fully in Note 9 to the financial statements. Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for our
stock-based compensation plan under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB 25 and
related interpretations, as permitted by SFAS 123. Stock-based employee compensation cost was
recognized in the statement of operations for 2005 to the extent options granted under the plan had
an exercise price that was less than the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the
date of grant. Under the prospective transition method, compensation cost recognized for all
share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006 is based on the grant-date fair value
estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been
restated. As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006, approximately $0.1 million
relating to stock-based employee compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock awards is
reflected in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Approximately $0.3 million
relating to stock-based employee compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock awards is
reflected in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), we presented our unamortized portion of deferred
compensation cost for non-vested stock options in the statement of changes in shareholders
deficiency with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital. Upon the adoption of SFAS
123(R), these amounts were offset against each other as SFAS 123(R) prohibits the gross-up of
stockholders equity. Under SFAS 123(R), an equity instrument is not considered to be issued until
the instrument vests. As a result, compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service
period with an offsetting credit to additional paid-in capital.
Upon adoption of SFAS 123(R), we selected the Black-Scholes option pricing model as the most
appropriate model for determining the estimated fair value for stock-based awards. The fair value
of stock option awards subsequent to December 31, 2005 is amortized on a straight-line basis over
the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. Use of a
valuation model requires management to make certain assumptions with respect to selected model
inputs. Expected volatility was calculated based on a blended weighted-average of historical
information of our stock and the weighted average of historical information of similar public
entities for which historical information was available. We will continue to use a blended weighted
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average approach using our own historical volatility and other similar public entity
volatility information until our historical volatility is relevant to measure expected volatility
for future option grants. The average expected life was determined according to the SEC shortcut
approach as described in Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 107, Disclosure about Fair Value of
Financial Instruments, which is the mid-point between the vesting date and the end of the
contractual term. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a
remaining term equal to the expected life assumed at the date of grant. Forfeitures are estimated
based on voluntary termination behavior, as well as a historical analysis of actual option
forfeitures.
The weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model are as
follows:
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The weighted-average fair value (as of the date of grant) of the options granted for the three
months ended September 30, 2006 was $3.66 for ISOs (the only type of options issued during that
period) and $4.04 and $4.37 per share for ISOs and NSOs, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006. Beginning in 2006, in certain cases, we granted members of our board of
directors and certain employees NSOs in addition to ISOs. The total stock-based compensation cost
related to non-vested stock options, non-vested restricted stock and stock option awards not yet
recognized as of September 30, 2006 was approximately $3.0 million.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2006 we granted stock options and restricted stock
with exercise prices as follows:
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8.98 |
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8.98 |
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8.98 |
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8.98 |
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6.95 |
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7.75 |
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7.35 |
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The exercise prices for options granted in 2006 were set by our board of directors, with input
from our management, based on our determination of the fair market value of our common stock at the
time of the grants.
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On April 5, 2006, our board of directors initiated an exchange offer to certain employees who
received stock options with an exercise price less than the fair market value. Under the terms of
the offer, such employees were given the opportunity to exchange their options for new options with
exercise prices equal to fair value at the time of the grant. We have evaluated and determined that
there was no incremental compensation expense associated with these modifications. In addition,
these employees also received a number of shares of restricted common stock having a value equal to
the amount by which the aggregate exercise price of the new stock option exceeded the aggregate
price of the exchanged option. On April 5, 2006, we granted 116 shares of restricted stock at a
value determined by our board of directors of $8.98 per share.
Results of Operations
Three months ended September 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005
The following table presents an overview of our results of operations for the three months
ended September 30, 2005 and 2006.
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(in thousands) |
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Net revenue |
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$ |
14,114 |
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100.0 |
% |
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$ |
18,909 |
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100.0 |
% |
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$ |
4,795 |
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34.0 |
% |
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Cost of services (excluding depreciation and
amortization shown separately below) |
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7,976 |
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|
|
56.5 |
% |
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|
8,685 |
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|
|
45.9 |
% |
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|
709 |
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|
|
8.9 |
% |
Research and development |
|
|
1,614 |
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|
|
11.4 |
% |
|
|
1,924 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
|
|
310 |
|
|
|
19.2 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
1,716 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
3,084 |
|
|
|
16.3 |
% |
|
|
1,368 |
|
|
|
79.7 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
623 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
850 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
% |
|
|
227 |
|
|
|
36.4 |
% |
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11,929 |
|
|
|
84.5 |
% |
|
|
14,543 |
|
|
|
76.9 |
% |
|
|
2,614 |
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|
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21.9 |
% |
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Income from operations |
|
$ |
2,185 |
|
|
|
15.5 |
% |
|
$ |
4,366 |
|
|
|
23.1 |
% |
|
$ |
2,181 |
|
|
|
99.8 |
% |
Net Revenue. Net revenues increased $4.8 million to $18.9 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2006, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005. This increase includes
the following: $2.2 million of additional revenues from existing customers and $2.6 million related
to additional revenues generated by new CSP customers added since 2005. Transaction revenues
recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2006 represented 87% of net revenues compared
to 83% for the same period in 2005. The increase in transaction revenues of $4.7 million was
partially offset by some decreases in subscription revenues. LNP and VoIP transactions accounted
for $6.7 million of our revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to
$3.4 million for the corresponding period last year. These additional revenues were offset by
decreases in revenues from wireline customers.
Expense
Cost of Services. Cost of services increased $0.7 million to $8.7 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2006, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2005, due primarily to
the growth in personnel costs required to support higher transaction volumes submitted to us by our
customers and increases in telecommunication costs. In particular, personnel and related costs
increased $0.6 million to manage exception handling. Also, additional telecommunication expense in
our data facilities contributed approximately $0.2 million to the increase in cost of services. In
addition, stock-based compensation expense increased $0.1 million due to the adoption of SFAS
123(R). All of these increases were partially offset by a reduction in third-party consulting
services costs of approximately $0.3 million. Cost of services as a percentage of revenues
decreased to 45.9% for the three months
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ended September 30, 2006, as compared to 56.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2005.
We are continuing to realize the benefits and efficiencies gained by increased automation rates in
both existing and new customers.
Research and Development. Research and development expense increased $0.3 million to $1.9
million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the three months ended September
30, 2005, due to the continued investment in and further development of the
ActivationNow® platform to enhance our service offerings, particularly regarding VoIP
services and increases in automation that have continued to allow us to gain operational
efficiencies. Research and development expense as a percentage of revenues decreased to 10.2% for
the three months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to 11.4% for the three months ended
September 30, 2005.
Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expense increased
$1.4 million to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the three
months ended September 30, 2005, due to increases in personnel and related costs totaling $0.3
million and recruiting costs totaling $0.1 million as a result of the growth of our sales force,
and increased expenses of $0.4 million associated with being a public company. In addition,
stock-based compensation expense increased $0.1 million due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R).
Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of revenues increased to 16.3% for the
three months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to 12.2% for the three months ended September
30, 2005. We anticipate that our selling, general and administrative expenses will increase on an
absolute basis in the future as we incur public company costs and make continued investments in
sales and marketing.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.2 million to
$0.9 million due to the commencement of depreciation expense associated with recent fixed asset
additions.
Income Tax. Our effective tax rate was 0% and approximately 42.2% during the three months
ended September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively. The increase in the effective rate is primarily
due to the reversal of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which occurred during the fourth
quarter of 2005. In addition, we review the expected annual effective income tax rate and make
changes on a quarterly basis as necessary based on certain factors such as changes in forecasted
annual operating income, changes to the actual and forecasted permanent book-to-tax differences, or
changes resulting from the impact of a tax law change. During the three months ended September 30,
2005 and 2006, we recognized approximately $0.0 and $2.3 million in related tax expense,
respectively.
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Nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005
The following table presents an overview of our results of operations for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005 and 2006.
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Nine Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 vs 2006 |
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% of |
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% of |
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% |
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$ |
Revenue |
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$ |
Revenue |
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$ Change |
Change |
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(in thousands) |
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|
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Net revenue |
|
$ |
39,241 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
52,075 |
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|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
12,834 |
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32.7 |
% |
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Cost of services (excluding depreciation and
amortization shown separately below) |
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22,204 |
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|
|
56.6 |
% |
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|
27,091 |
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|
|
52.0 |
% |
|
|
4,887 |
|
|
|
22.0 |
% |
Research and development |
|
|
4,019 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
|
|
5,759 |
|
|
|
11.1 |
% |
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|
1,740 |
|
|
|
43.3 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
5,391 |
|
|
|
13.7 |
% |
|
|
7,615 |
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|
|
14.6 |
% |
|
|
2,224 |
|
|
|
41.3 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
1,660 |
|
|
|
4.2 |
% |
|
|
2,389 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
|
|
729 |
|
|
|
43.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,274 |
|
|
|
84.8 |
% |
|
|
42,854 |
|
|
|
82.3 |
% |
|
|
9,580 |
|
|
|
28.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
$ |
5,967 |
|
|
|
15.2 |
% |
|
$ |
9,221 |
|
|
|
17.7 |
% |
|
$ |
3,254 |
|
|
|
54.5 |
% |
Net Revenue. Net revenues increased $12.8 million to $52.1 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The increase in revenues
for 2006 is primarily related to the contribution from VoIP related customers that were added
during the first quarter of 2006, combined with the strongest quarterly transaction volumes in the
history of our Cingular relationship in the second quarter of 2006. Transaction revenues recognized
for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 represented 86% of net revenues compared to 81% for
the same period in 2005. This increase accounts for $13.0 million in revenues for the current
period, offset by decreases in subscription revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006,
LNP and VoIP transactions added $16.3 million to our revenues, as compared to $5.4 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2005. These additional revenues were offset by decreases in
revenues from wireline customers.
Expense
Cost of Services. Cost of services increased $4.9 million to $27.1 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2005, due to growth in
third-party costs required to support higher transaction volumes submitted to us by our customers
and increases in telecommunication costs. In particular, third-party consulting services costs
increased $2.8 million and personnel and related costs increased $0.6 million to manage exception
handling. Approximately $3.7 million of the total cost of services was due to services provided
from a related party. Also, additional telecommunication expense in our data facilities contributed
approximately $0.7 million to the increase in cost of services, and approximately $0.3 million was
attributable to additional repairs and maintenance costs associated with some of our fixed assets.
In addition, stock-based compensation expense increased $0.2 million due to the adoption of SFAS
123(R). Cost of services as a percentage of revenues decreased to 52.0% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, as compared to 56.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, due to
enhanced automation.
Research and Development. Research and development expense increased $1.7 million to $5.8
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the nine months ended September
30, 2005, due to the further development of the ActivationNow® platform to enhance our
service offerings, particularly regarding VoIP services, and increases in automation that have
continued to allow us to gain operational efficiencies. In addition, stock-based compensation
expense increased $0.1 million due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). Research and development expense
as a percentage of revenues increased to 11.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, as
compared to 10.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. We are continuing to invest in
technical staff in order to drive operational efficiencies realized in the cost of services area.
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Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expense increased
$2.2 million to $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, due to increases in personnel and related costs totaling $0.6
million and recruiting expenses totaling $0.2 million, increased travel and entertainment of $0.2
million due to the expansion of our sales force and increased expenses of $0.7 million associated
with being a public company. In addition, stock-based compensation expense increased $0.2 million
due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of
revenues increased to 14.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to 13.7% for
the nine months ended September 30, 2005. We anticipate that our selling, general and
administrative expenses will increase on an absolute basis in the future as we incur public company
costs and make continued investments in sales and marketing.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.7 million to
$2.4 million due to the commencement of depreciation expense associated with recent fixed asset
additions.
Income Tax. Our effective tax rate was 0% and approximately 41.9% during the nine months ended
September 30, 2005 and 2006, respectively. The increase in the effective rate is primarily due to
the reversal of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which occurred during the fourth
quarter of 2005. In addition, we review the expected annual effective income tax rate and make
changes on a quarterly basis as necessary based on certain factors such as changes in forecasted
annual operating income, changes to the actual and forecasted permanent book-to-tax differences, or
changes from the impact of a tax law change. During the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and
2006, we recognized approximately $0.0 and $4.4 million in related tax expense, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal source of liquidity has been cash provided by operations and by cash provided
from our initial public offering (IPO) which was completed on June 20, 2006. The net proceeds
from our offering and the exercise of the over-allotment option by our IPO underwriters were
approximately $52.7 million, which enabled us to strengthen our balance sheet. As a result, we had
cash, cash equivalents and short- and long-term marketable securities of $73.0 million at September
30, 2006, an increase of $57.0 million as compared to the end of the prior fiscal year. We
anticipate that our principal uses of cash in the future will be facility expansion, capital
expenditures and working capital.
On
October 6, 2004, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement
(the Agreement) with a bank which expires on
December 1, 2007. The Agreement includes a Revolving Promissory Note for up to $2.0 million and an
Equipment Term Note for up to $3.0 million. Availability under the Agreement for the Revolving
Promissory Note is based on defined percentages of eligible accounts receivable. Borrowings on the
revolving credit agreement bear interest at the prime rate plus 1.25% (9.5% at September 30, 2006).
Interest only on the unpaid principal amount is due and payable monthly in arrears, commencing
January 1, 2005 and continuing on the first day of each calendar month thereafter until maturity,
at which point all unpaid principal and interest related to the revolving advances will be payable
in full. There were no borrowings against the Revolving Promissory Note during the nine months
ended September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2006, we had outstanding borrowings of $0.8 million
against the Equipment Term Note to fund purchases of eligible equipment. Borrowings on the
equipment line bear interest at the prime rate plus 1.75% (10% at September 30, 2006) and principal
and interest are payable monthly. Borrowings under the Agreement are
collateralized by all of our assets.
The Agreement requires us to meet one liquidity financial covenant that must
be maintained as of the last day of each month. The covenant requires us to maintain a ratio of
current assets to current liabilities of 2:1. This calculation and a certification of compliance,
along with our monthly financial statements, are reported to the bank on a monthly basis. We were
in compliance with the financial covenant at September 30, 2006. As of September 30, 2006, we had
$2.0 million available under the revolving promissory note of our bank, subject to the terms and
conditions of that facility.
Upon the consummation of our IPO on June 20, 2006, all of our Series A and Series 1
convertible preferred stock were converted into shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. As a
result, no dividends are currently accruing. In connection with our IPO and the exercise of the
over-allotment option by our IPO underwriters, we paid offering costs, excluding underwriting
discounts and commissions, and other related expenses totaling $7.3 million. These offering costs
were offset against the gross proceeds of our IPO and the exercise of the over-allotment option.
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Discussion of Cash Flows
Cash flows from operations. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 was $7.4 million, compared to $7.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005. The increase of $0.1 million was primarily due to an increase in positive
adjustments for non-cash items of $3.8 million, offset by a decrease in cash provided by working
capital and other activities of $3.7 million. Adjustments for non-cash items consisted primarily of
depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and deferred income taxes. The cash
provided by working capital decreased due to payments of approximately $2.0 million for accounts
payable and accrued expenses relating to the annual payout of cash bonuses in the first quarter of
2006 for performance in the prior year. In addition, there was an increase in the build-up of
accounts receivable of $1.1 million, which was primarily due to an increase in revenue during the
three months ended September 30, 2006 generated by new customers added in 2006.
Cash flows from investing. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 was $2.2 million, compared to $1.2 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2005. The increased use of cash of $1.0 million was due to an increase of investing outlays for
purchases of capital equipment of $3.7 million offset by cash yielded from the net sales of
marketable securities of $1.5 million.
Cash flows from financing. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 was $53.2 million, compared to net cash used of $0.5 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2005. The increase of $52.7 million was primarily due to net proceeds of $52.7
million received from the issuance of common stock sold in our initial public offering and the
exercise of the over-allotment option by our IPO underwriters.
We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, the cash generated from our initial
public offering and cash generated from our operations will be sufficient to fund our operations
for the next twelve months.
Effect of Inflation
Although inflation generally affects us by increasing our cost of labor and equipment, we do
not believe that inflation has had any material effect on our results of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155,
Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments (SFAS 155). SFAS 155 allows financial
instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to
bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on
a fair value basis. SFAS is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the
beginning of an entitys first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We do not expect
that the adoption of SFAS 155 will impact our financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). This authoritative interpretation
clarifies and standardizes the manner by which companies will be required to account for uncertain
tax positions. Adoption of FIN 48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.
We will be required to adopt FIN 48 no later than the quarter beginning January 1, 2007. We are
currently in the process of evaluating the interpretation and have not yet determined the impact,
if any, that FIN 48 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS
157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal
years. We will adopt SFAS 157 as required and are currently evaluating the impact of this Statement
on our financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2006.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
To date, all of our sales have been denominated in U.S. dollars. Although we utilize
third-party services outside the United States, all of these expenses are paid in U.S. dollars. In
addition, we hold no derivative financial instruments and do not currently engage in hedging
activities.
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve our capital for the purpose
of funding operations, while at the same time maximizing the income we receive from our investments
without significantly increasing risk. To achieve these objectives, our investment policy allows us
to maintain a portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments in a variety of securities,
including commercial paper, money market funds and corporate debt securities. Our cash and cash
equivalents at September 30, 2006 included liquid money market accounts. Due to the short-term
nature of our investments, we believe that there is no material exposure to interest rate risk
arising from them.
For additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting us, see
Risk Factors in our prospectus on Form S-1. Our exposure to market risk has not changed
materially since the filing of the Form S-1.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms, and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding disclosure. In designing
and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and
procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of
achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in
evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As of September 30, 2006, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of our management, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of
the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on the foregoing, our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective and were operating at
the reasonable assurance level.
In addition, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that
occurred in the quarter ended September 30, 2006 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely
to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART
II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are subject to claims in legal proceedings arising in the normal course
of our business. We do not believe that we are party to any pending legal action that could
reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or operating results.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, the following factors should be
considered carefully in evaluating our business and us.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry
We have Substantial Customer Concentration, with One Customer Accounting for a Substantial Portion
of our Revenues through September 30, 2006.
We currently derive a significant portion of our revenues from one customer, Cingular
Wireless. Our relationship with Cingular Wireless dates back to January 2001 when we began
providing service to AT&T Wireless, which was subsequently acquired by Cingular Wireless. For the
three months ended September 30, 2006, Cingular Wireless accounted for approximately 64% of our
revenues, compared to 74% for the three months ended September 30, 2005. Our two largest
customers, Cingular Wireless and Vonage, accounted for approximately 73% of our revenues for the
three months ended September 30, 2006, and for 81% of our revenues for the three months ended June
30, 2006. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, Vonage accounted for approximately 9% of
our revenues, and for the three months ended June 30, 2006, Vonage accounted for approximately 13%
of our revenues.
A Slow Down in Market Acceptance and Government Regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol
Technology Could Negatively Impact Our Ability to Grow Our Revenues.
Serving providers of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an important part of our
business plan. A slow down in market acceptance and increased government regulation of VoIP
technology could negatively impact our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and grow our
revenues. The success of one key element of our growth strategy depends upon the success of VoIP as
an alternative to traditional forms of telephone communication. We began targeting the VoIP market
in 2004. VoIP customers contributed approximately 35.6% or $6.7 million of our revenues for the
three months ended September 30, 2006, 30.5% or $5.3 million to our total revenues for the three
months ended June 30, 2006, 16.3% or $8.8 million to our total revenues in 2005 and $0 in 2004.
The regulatory status of VoIP is not clear and, in early 2004, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) opened a proceeding to establish the regulatory framework for Internet
Protocol-enabled services, including VoIP. In this proceeding, the FCC will address various
regulatory issues, including universal service, intercarrier compensation, numbering, disability
access, consumer protection and customer access to 911 emergency services. The outcome that the FCC
reaches on these issues could have a material impact on our customers and potential customers and
an adverse effect on our business. In addition, if access charges and tariffs are imposed on the
use of Internet Protocol-enabled service, including VoIP, the cost of providing VoIP services would
increase, which could have an adverse effect on our business.
Market reluctance to embrace VoIP as an alternative to traditional forms of telephone
communication and limitations and/or expenses incurred as a result of increased governmental
regulation could negatively impact the growth prospects of a key target customer base, potentially
impacting in a negative way our ability to successfully market certain of our products and
services.
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If We Do Not Adapt to Rapid Technological Change in the Communications Industry, We Could Lose
Customers or Market Share.
Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change and frequent new service
offerings. Significant technological changes could make our technology and services obsolete, less
marketable or less competitive. We must adapt to our rapidly changing market by continually
improving the features, functionality, reliability and responsiveness of our transaction management
services, and by developing new features, services and applications to meet changing customer
needs. We may not be able to adapt to these challenges or respond successfully or in a
cost-effective way. Our failure to do so would adversely affect our ability to compete and retain
customers or market share.
The Success of Our Business Depends on the Continued Growth of Consumer and Business Transactions
Related to Communications Services on the Internet.
The future success of our business depends upon the continued growth of consumer and business
transactions on the Internet, including attracting consumers who have historically purchased
wireless services and devices through traditional retail stores. Specific factors that could deter
consumers from purchasing wireless services and devices on the Internet include concerns about
buying wireless devices without a face-to-face interaction with sales personnel and the ability to
physically handle and examine the devices.
Our business growth would be impeded if the performance or perception of the Internet were
harmed by security problems such as viruses, worms and other malicious programs, reliability
issues arising from outages and damage to Internet infrastructure, delays in development or
adoption of new standards and protocols to handle increased demands of Internet activity, increased
costs, decreased accessibility and quality of service, or increased government regulation and
taxation of Internet activity. The Internet has experienced, and is expected to continue to
experience, significant user and traffic growth, which has, at times, caused user frustration with
slow access and download times. If Internet activity grows faster than Internet infrastructure or
if the Internet infrastructure is otherwise unable to support the demands placed on it, or if
hosting capacity becomes scarce, our business growth may be adversely affected.
Compromises to Our Privacy Safeguards Could Impact Our Reputation.
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, credit card data and other personal identification
information, or PII, is collected, processed and stored in our systems. The steps we have taken to
protect PII may not be sufficient to prevent the misappropriation or improper disclosure of such
PII. If such misappropriation or disclosure were to occur, our business could be harmed through
reputational injury, litigation and possible damages claimed by the affected end customers. We do
not currently carry insurance to protect us against this risk. Concerns about the security of
online transactions and the privacy of personal information could deter consumers from transacting
business with us on the Internet.
Fraudulent Internet Transactions Could Negatively Impact Our Business.
Our business may be exposed to risks associated with Internet credit card fraud and identity
theft that could cause us to incur unexpected expenditures and loss of revenues. Under current
credit card practices, a merchant is liable for fraudulent credit card transactions when, as is the
case with the transactions we process, that merchant does not obtain a cardholders signature.
Although our communications service provider (CSP) customers currently bear the risk for a
fraudulent credit card transaction, in the future we may be forced to share some of that risk and
the associated costs with our CSP customers. To the extent that technology upgrades or other
expenditures are required to prevent credit card fraud and identity theft, we may be required to
bear the costs associated with such expenditures. In addition, to the extent that credit card fraud
and/or identity theft cause a decline in business transactions over the Internet generally, both
the business of the CSP and our business could be adversely affected.
If the Wireless Services Industry Experiences a Decline in Subscribers, Our Business May Suffer.
The wireless services industry has faced an increasing number of challenges, including a
slowdown in new subscriber growth. According to the Telephone Industry Associations 2005
Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast, because a majority of the U.S. population is already
subscribing to mobile phone service, growth in the number of wireless communications subscribers
will begin to slow and drop to single-digit increases beginning in 2005, with growth averaging 5.2%
on a compound annual growth rate basis through 2008, resulting in roughly 200 million wireless
communications subscribers in 2008. This reduction in the potential pool
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of transactions to be handled by us is compounded by reduced wireless industry churn rates,
which translate into fewer churn-related transactions for us to process. Revenues from services
performed for customers in the wireless services industry accounted for 68% of our revenues for the
nine months ended September 30, 2006, and 80% and 84% of our revenues in 2005 and 2004,
respectively.
We Have a Short Operating History and Have Incurred Net Losses and We May Not Be Profitable in the
Future.
We have a limited operating history and have experienced net losses through 2004, but were
profitable in 2005 and in the first nine months of 2006. We may incur losses and we cannot assure
you that we will be profitable in future periods. We may not be able to adequately control costs
and expenses or achieve or maintain adequate operating margins. As a result, our ability to achieve
and sustain profitability will depend on our ability to generate and sustain substantially higher
revenues while maintaining reasonable cost and expense levels. If we fail to generate sufficient
revenues or achieve profitability, we will continue to incur significant losses. We may then be
forced to reduce operating expenses by taking actions not contemplated in our business plan, such
as discontinuing sales of certain of our wireless services, curtailing our marketing efforts or
reducing the size of our workforce.
If We are Unable to Expand Our Sales Capabilities, We May Not Be Able to Generate Increased
Revenues.
We must expand our sales force to generate increased revenues from new customers. We currently
have a very small team of dedicated sales professionals. Our services require a sophisticated sales
effort targeted at the senior management of our prospective customers. New hires will require
training and will take time to achieve full productivity. We cannot be certain that new hires will
become as productive as necessary or that we will be able to hire enough qualified individuals in
the future. Failure to hire qualified sales personnel will preclude us from expanding our business
and growing our revenues.
The Consolidation in the Communications Industry Can Reduce the Number of Customers and Adversely
Affect Our Business.
The communications industry continues to experience consolidation and an increased formation
of alliances among communications service providers and between communications service providers
and other entities. Should one of our significant customers consolidate or enter into an alliance
with an entity and decide to either use a different service provider or to manage its transactions
internally, this could have a negative material impact on our business. These consolidations and
alliances may cause us to lose customers or require us to reduce prices as a result of enhanced
customer leverage, which would have a material adverse effect on our business. We may not be able
to offset the effects of any price reductions. We may not be able to expand our customer base to
make up any revenue declines if we lose customers or if our transaction volumes decline.
If We Fail to Compete Successfully With Existing or New Competitors, Our Business Could Be Harmed.
If we fail to compete successfully with established or new competitors, it could have a
material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. The communications
industry is highly competitive and fragmented, and we expect competition to increase. We compete
with independent providers of information systems and services and with the in-house departments of
communications services companies. Rapid technological changes, such as advancements in software
integration across multiple and incompatible systems, and economies of scale may make it more
economical for CSPs to develop their own in-house processes and systems, which may render some of
our products and services less valuable or eventually obsolete. Our competitors include firms that
provide comprehensive information systems and managed services solutions, systems integrators,
clearinghouses and service bureaus. Many of our competitors have long operating histories, large
customer bases, substantial financial, technical, sales, marketing and other resources, and strong
name recognition.
Current and potential competitors have established, and may establish in the future,
cooperative relationships among themselves or with third parties to increase their ability to
address the needs of our prospective customers. In addition, our competitors have acquired, and may
continue to acquire in the future, companies that may enhance their market offerings. Accordingly,
new competitors or alliances among competitors may emerge and rapidly acquire significant market
share. As a result, our competitors may be able to adapt more quickly than us to new or emerging
technologies and changes in customer requirements, and may be able to devote greater resources to
the promotion and sale of their products. These relationships and alliances may also result in
transaction pricing pressure which could result in large reductions in the selling price of our
services. Our competitors or our customers in-house solutions may also provide services at a lower
cost, significantly increasing pricing pressure on us. We may not be able to offset the effects of
this potential pricing pressure. Our failure to adapt to changing market conditions and to compete
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established or new competitors may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations
and financial condition. In particular, a failure to offset competitive pressures brought about by
competitors or in-house solutions developed by Cingular Wireless could result in a substantial
reduction in or the outright termination of our contract with Cingular Wireless, which would have a
significant negative material impact on our business.
Failures or Interruptions of Our Systems and Services Could Materially Harm Our Revenues, Impair
Our Ability to Conduct Our Operations and Damage Relationships with Our Customers.
Our success depends on our ability to provide reliable services to our customers and process a
high volume of transactions in a timely and effective manner. Although we are in the process of
constructing a disaster recovery facility, our network operations are currently located in a single
facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that is susceptible to damage or interruption from human error,
fire, flood, power loss, telecommunications failure, terrorist attacks and similar events. We could
also experience failures or interruptions of our systems and services, or other problems in
connection with our operations, as a result of:
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In addition, our business interruption insurance may be insufficient to compensate us for
losses that may occur. Any interruptions in our systems or services could damage our reputation and
substantially harm our business and results of operations.
If We Fail to Meet Our Service Level Obligations Under Our Service Level Agreements, We Would Be
Subject to Penalties and Could Lose Customers.
We have service level agreements with many of our customers under which we guarantee specified
levels of service availability. These arrangements involve the risk that we may not have adequately
estimated the level of service we will in fact be able to provide. If we fail to meet our service
level obligations under these agreements, we would be subject to penalties, which could result in
higher than expected costs, decreased revenues and decreased operating margins. We could also lose
customers.
The Financial and Operating Difficulties in the Telecommunications Sector May Negatively Affect Our
Customers and Our Company.
Recently, the telecommunications sector has been facing significant challenges resulting from
excess capacity, poor operating results and financing difficulties. The sectors financial status
has at times been uncertain and access to debt and equity capital has been seriously limited. The
impact of these events on us could include slower collection on accounts receivable, higher bad
debt expense, uncertainties due to possible customer bankruptcies, lower pricing on new customer
contracts, lower revenues due to lower usage by the end customer and possible consolidation among
our customers, which will put our customers and operating performance at risk. In addition, because
we operate in the communications sector, we may also be negatively impacted by limited access to
debt and equity capital.
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Our Reliance on Third-Party Providers for Communications Software, Services, Hardware and
Infrastructure Exposes Us to a Variety of Risks We Cannot Control.
Our success depends on software, equipment, network connectivity and infrastructure hosting
services supplied by our vendors and customers. In addition, we rely on third-party vendors to
perform a substantial portion of our exception handling services. We may not be able to continue to
purchase the necessary software, equipment and services from vendors on acceptable terms or at all.
If we are unable to maintain current purchasing terms or ensure service availability with these
vendors and customers, we may lose customers and experience an increase in costs in seeking
alternative supplier services.
Our business also depends upon the capacity, reliability and security of the infrastructure
owned and managed by third parties, including our vendors and customers, that is used by our
technology interoperability services, network services, number portability services, call processed
services and enterprise solutions. We have no control over the operation, quality or maintenance of
a significant portion of that infrastructure and whether those third parties will upgrade or
improve their software, equipment and services to meet our and our customers evolving
requirements. We depend on these companies to maintain the operational integrity of our services.
If one or more of these companies is unable or unwilling to supply or expand its levels of services
to us in the future, our operations could be severely interrupted. In addition, rapid changes in
the communications industry have led to industry consolidation. This consolidation may cause the
availability, pricing and quality of the services we use to vary and could lengthen the amount of
time it takes to deliver the services that we use.
Our Failure to Protect Confidential Information and Our Network Against Security Breaches Could
Damage Our Reputation and Substantially Harm Our Business and Results of Operations.
A significant barrier to online commerce is concern about the secure transmission of
confidential information over public networks. The encryption and authentication technology
licensed from third parties on which we rely to securely transmit confidential information,
including credit card numbers, may not adequately protect customer transaction data. Any compromise
of our security could damage our reputation and expose us to risk of loss or litigation and
possible liability which could substantially harm our business and results of operation. Although
we carry general liability insurance, our insurance may not cover potential claims of this type or
may not be adequate to cover all costs incurred in defense of potential claims or to indemnify us
for all liability that may be imposed. In addition, anyone who is able to circumvent our security
measures could misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruptions in our operations. We
may need to expend significant resources to protect against security breaches or to address
problems caused by breaches.
If We Are Unable to Protect Our Intellectual Property Rights, Our Competitive Position Could Be
Harmed or We Could Be Required to Incur Significant Expenses to Enforce Our Rights.
Our success depends to a significant degree upon the protection of our software and other
proprietary technology rights, particularly our ActivationNow® software platform. We
rely on trade secret, copyright and trademark laws and confidentiality agreements with employees
and third parties, all of which offer only limited protection. The steps we have taken to protect
our intellectual property may not prevent misappropriation of our proprietary rights or the reverse
engineering of our solutions. Legal standards relating to the validity, enforceability and scope of
protection of intellectual property rights in other countries are uncertain and may afford little
or no effective protection of our proprietary technology. Consequently, we may be unable to prevent
our proprietary technology from being exploited abroad, which could require costly efforts to
protect our technology. Policing the unauthorized use of our products, trademarks and other
proprietary rights is expensive, difficult and, in some cases, impossible. Litigation may be
necessary in the future to enforce or defend our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade
secrets or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. Such litigation
could result in substantial costs and diversion of management resources, either of which could harm
our business. Accordingly, despite our efforts, we may not be able to prevent third parties from
infringing upon or misappropriating our intellectual property.
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Claims By Others That We Infringe Their Proprietary Technology Could Harm Our Business.
Third parties could claim that our current or future products or technology infringe their
proprietary rights. We expect that software developers will increasingly be subject to infringement
claims as the number of products and competitors providing software and services to the
communications industry increases and overlaps occur. Any claim of infringement by a third party,
even those without merit, could cause us to incur substantial costs defending against the claim,
and could distract our management from our business. Furthermore, a party making such a claim, if
successful, could secure a judgment that requires us to pay substantial damages. A judgment could
also include an injunction or other court order that could prevent us from offering our services.
Any of these events could seriously harm our business. Third parties may also assert infringement
claims against our customers. These claims may require us to initiate or defend protracted and
costly litigation on behalf of our customers, regardless of the merits of these claims. If any of
these claims succeed, we may be forced to pay damages on behalf of our customers. We also generally
indemnify our customers if our services infringe the proprietary rights of third parties.
If anyone asserts a claim against us relating to proprietary technology or information, while
we might seek to license their intellectual property, we might not be able to obtain a license on
commercially reasonable terms or on any terms. In addition, any efforts to develop non-infringing
technology could be unsuccessful. Our failure to obtain the necessary licenses or other rights or
to develop non-infringing technology could prevent us from offering our services and could
therefore seriously harm our business.
We May Seek to Acquire Companies or Technologies, Which Could Disrupt Our Ongoing Business, Disrupt
Our Management and Employees and Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations.
We may acquire companies where we believe we can acquire new products or services or otherwise
enhance our market position or strategic strengths. We have not made any acquisitions to date, and
therefore our ability as an organization to make acquisitions is unproven. We may not be able to
find suitable acquisition candidates and we may not be able to complete acquisitions on favorable
terms, if at all. If we do complete acquisitions, we cannot be sure that they will ultimately
enhance our products or strengthen our competitive position. In addition, any acquisitions that we
make could lead to difficulties in integrating personnel and operations from the acquired
businesses and in retaining and motivating key personnel from these businesses. Acquisitions may
disrupt our ongoing operations, divert management from day-to-day responsibilities, increase our
expenses and harm our results of operations or financial condition. Future acquisitions could
result in potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of debt, which may
reduce our cash available for operations and other uses, an increase in contingent liabilities or
an increase in amortization expense related to identifiable assets acquired, each of which could
harm our business, financial condition and results of operation.
Our Potential Expansion into International Markets May Be Subject to Uncertainties That Could
Increase Our Costs to Comply with Regulatory Requirements in Foreign Jurisdictions, Disrupt Our
Operations and Require Increased Focus from Our Management.
Our growth strategy involves the growth of our operations in foreign jurisdictions.
International operations and business expansion plans are subject to numerous additional risks,
including economic and political risks in foreign jurisdictions in which we operate or seek to
operate, the difficulty of enforcing contracts and collecting receivables through some foreign
legal systems, unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, fluctuations in currency exchange
rates, potential difficulties in enforcing intellectual property rights in foreign countries and
the difficulties associated with managing a large organization spread throughout various countries.
If we continue to expand our business globally, our success will depend, in large part, on our
ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other risks associated with our
international operations. However, any of these factors could adversely affect our international
operations and, consequently, our operating results.
Our Senior Management is Important to Our Customer Relationships, and the Loss of One or More of
Our Senior Managers Could Have a Negative Impact on Our Business.
We believe that our success depends in part on the continued contributions of our Chairman of
the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer, Stephen G. Waldis, and other members
of our senior management. We rely on our executive officers and senior management to generate
business and execute programs successfully. In addition, the relationships and reputation that
members of our management team have established and maintain with our customers and our regulators
contribute to our ability to maintain good customer relations. The loss of Mr. Waldis or any other
members of senior management could impair our ability to identify and
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secure new contracts and otherwise manage our business.
If We Are Unable to Manage Our Growth, Our Revenues and Profits Could Be Adversely Affected.
Sustaining our growth will place significant demands on our management as well as on our
administrative, operational and financial resources. For us to continue to manage our growth, we
must continue to improve our operational, financial and management information systems and expand,
motivate and manage our workforce. If we are unable to manage our growth successfully without
compromising our quality of service and our profit margins, or if new systems that we implement to
assist in managing our growth do not produce the expected benefits, our revenues and profits could
be adversely affected.
We Incur Significant Costs as a Result of Operating as a Public Company, and Our Management Is
Required to Devote Substantial Time to Compliance Initiatives.
Prior to our initial public offering in June 2006, we had never operated as a public company.
As a public company, we incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not
incur as a private company. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as new rules
subsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nasdaq Stock
Markets National Market, has imposed various new requirements on public companies, including
requiring changes in corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel need to
devote a substantial amount of time to these new compliance initiatives. Moreover, these rules and
regulations are increasing our legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more
time-consuming and costly. For example, we expect these new rules and regulations to make it more
difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may
be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantial costs to maintain the
same or similar coverage. These rules and regulations could also make it more difficult for us to
attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, our board committees or as
executive officers.
In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we report on the
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and
procedures. In particular, for the year ending on December 31, 2007, we must perform system and
process evaluation and testing of our internal control over financial reporting to allow management
and our independent registered public accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our
internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Our testing, or the subsequent testing by our independent registered public accounting firm, may
reveal deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting that are deemed to be material
weaknesses. Our compliance with Section 404 will require that we incur substantial accounting
expense and expend significant management time on compliance related issues. We currently do not
have an internal audit group and we will evaluate the need to hire additional accounting and
financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge.
Moreover, if we are not able to comply with the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner, or
if we or our independent registered public accounting firm identifies deficiencies in our internal
control over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses, the market price of our
stock could decline and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the Nasdaq Stock
Markets National Market, the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authorities,
which would require additional financial and management resources.
Government Regulation of the Internet and e-commerce is Evolving and Unfavorable Changes Could
Substantially Harm Our Business and Results of Operations.
We and our customers are subject to general business regulations and laws as well as
regulations and laws specifically governing the Internet and e-commerce. Existing and future laws
and regulations may impede the growth of the Internet and other online services. These regulations
and laws may cover taxation, restrictions on imports and exports, customs, tariffs, user privacy,
data protection, pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, electronic contracts and other
communications, consumer protection, the provision of online payment services, broadband
residential Internet access and the characteristics and quality of products and services. It is not
clear how existing laws governing issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes, libel
and personal privacy apply to the Internet and e-commerce. Unfavorable resolution of these issues
may cause the demand for our services to change in ways that we cannot easily predict and our
revenues could decline.
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Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock
The Trading Price of Our Common Stock is Likely to Be Volatile.
The trading prices of the securities of technology companies have been highly volatile.
Accordingly, the trading price of our common stock is likely to be subject to wide fluctuations.
Factors affecting the trading price of our common stock include:
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In addition, if the market for technology stocks or the stock market in general experiences
continued or greater loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our common stock could
decline for reasons unrelated to our business, operating results or financial condition. The
trading price of our common stock might also decline in reaction to events that affect other
companies in our industry even if these events do not directly affect us. Each of these factors,
among others, could have a material adverse effect on an investment in our common stock. Some
companies that have had volatile market prices for their securities have had securities class
actions filed against them. If a suit were filed against us, regardless of the outcome, it could
result in substantial costs and a diversion of our managements attention and resources. This could
have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of
operations.
Future Sales of Shares By Existing Stockholders Could Cause Our Stock Price to Decline.
If our existing stockholders sell, or indicate an intention to sell, substantial amounts of
our common stock in the public market after the 180-day contractual lock-up and other legal
restrictions on resale discussed in the final prospectus relating to our initial public offering
lapse, the trading price of our common stock could decline. Based on shares outstanding as of
September 30, 2006, upon completion of our initial public offering in June 2006, we had outstanding
31,935,860 shares of common stock. Of these shares, only the 8,125,962 shares of common stock sold
in our initial public offering (including those shares sold upon the exercise of the over-allotment
option) are freely tradable, without restriction, in the public market. Goldman, Sachs & Co. may,
in its sole discretion, permit our officers, directors, employees and current stockholders who are
subject to the 180-day contractual lock-up to sell shares prior to the expiration of the lock-up
agreements.
After the lock-up agreements pertaining to our initial public offering in June 2006 expire 180
days from the date of the final prospectus relating to such offering, up to an additional
23,679,176 shares will be eligible for sale in the public market, 13,348,155 of which are held by
directors, executive officers and other affiliates and will be subject to volume limitations under
Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act), as amended, and various vesting
agreements. In addition, the 94,828 shares subject to outstanding warrants and the 4,206,805 shares
that are either subject to outstanding options or reserved for future issuance under our 2000 Stock
Option Plan and 2006 Equity Incentive Plan will become eligible for sale in the public market to
the extent permitted by the provisions of various vesting agreements, the lock-up agreements and
Rules 144 and 701 under the Securities Act. If these additional shares are sold, or if it is
perceived that they will be sold, in the public market, the trading price of our common stock could
decline.
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Some of our existing stockholders have demand and piggyback rights to require us to register
with the SEC up to 10,940,309 shares of our common stock that they own. In addition, our existing
warrant holders have piggyback rights to require us to register with the SEC up to 94,828 shares of
our common stock that they acquire upon exercise of their warrants. If we register these shares of
common stock, the stockholders can freely sell the shares in the public market. All of these shares
are subject to lock-up agreements restricting their sale for 180 days after the date of the final
prospectus relating to our initial public offering.
We have registered 4,242,373 shares of our common stock that we may issue under our equity
plans. These shares can be freely sold in the public market upon issuance, subject to the lock-up
agreements, if applicable, described above.
If Securities or Industry Analysts Do Not Publish Research or Reports or Publish Unfavorable
Research About Our Business, Our Stock Price and Trading Volume Could Decline.
The trading market for our common stock depends in part on the research and reports that
securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. If one or more of the analysts
who covers us downgrades our stock, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these
analysts ceases coverage of our company or fails to regularly publish reports on us, interest in
the purchase of our stock could decrease, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to
decline.
Existing Stockholders Significantly Influence Us and Could Delay or Prevent an Acquisition By a
Third Party.
Upon completion of our initial public offering in June 2006 and the exercise of the
over-allotment option by our IPO underwriters, executive officers, directors and their affiliates
beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately 42.25% of our outstanding common stock. As a
result, these stockholders will be able to exercise significant influence over all matters
requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant
corporate transactions, which could have the effect of delaying or preventing a third party from
acquiring control over us.
Delaware Law and Provisions in Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Could Make a Merger, Tender Offer or Proxy Contest Difficult, Therefore Depressing the Trading
Price of Our Common Stock.
We are a Delaware corporation and the anti-takeover provisions of the Delaware General
Corporation Law may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control by prohibiting us from
engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years after
the person becomes an interested stockholder, even if a change of control would be beneficial to
our existing stockholders. In addition, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and
bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a change in our management or control over us that
stockholders may consider favorable. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and
bylaws:
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directors whose terms have expired will be elected to serve from the time of election and
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Completion of Our Initial Public Offering May Limit Our Ability to Use Our Net Operating Loss
Carryforwards.
As of December 31, 2005, we had substantial federal and state net operating loss
carryforwards. Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, substantial changes in our
ownership may limit the amount of net operating loss carryforwards that can be utilized annually in
the future to offset taxable income. We believe that, as a result of our IPO in June 2006, it is
possible that a change in our ownership will be deemed to have occurred. If such a change in our
ownership has occurred, our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards in any fiscal year
may be limited under these provisions.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the three months ended September 30, 2006, we granted restricted stock awards and
options to purchase an aggregate of 280,500 shares of common stock to our employees under the 2006
Plan. During this period, we issued an aggregate of 26,182 shares of common stock pursuant to the
exercise of stock options for cash consideration with aggregate exercise proceeds of $7,843. The
issuances relating to 6,199 of these shares were undertaken in reliance upon the exemption from
registration requirements of Rule 701 of the Securities Act and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On June 14, 2006, our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-132080) relating to the
IPO was declared effective by the SEC. The managing underwriters of the IPO were Goldman, Sachs &
Co., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Thomas Weisel Partners LLC. On June 20, 2006, we sold
6,532,107 shares of common stock in the IPO for net proceeds to us of $45.6 million. In July 2006,
we sold an additional 959,908 shares of common stock upon the exercise of an over-allotment option
granted to the underwriters for net proceeds to us of $7.1 million. No offering expenses were paid
directly or indirectly to any of our directors or officers or persons owning ten percent or more of
any class of our equity securities or to any other affiliates. We have invested our net proceeds
of the offering in money market funds pending their use to fund our expansion. There has been no
material change in our planned use of proceeds from the IPO from that described in the final
prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b).
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSIONS OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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