UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES | |
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| For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2006 | ||
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES | |
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For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-12699001-15839
ACTIVISION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 95-4803544 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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3100 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA |
| 90405 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(310) 255-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 ýx No o
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 x | Accelerated Filer o | Non-accelerated filer o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No ýx
The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of July 31, 2006June 1, 2007 was 280,371,408.283,310,734.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains, or incorporates by reference, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, (1) projections of revenues, expenses, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, cash flow projections or other financial items; (2) statements of our plans and objectives, including those relating to product releases; (3) statements of future economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. We generally use words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “future”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “positioned”, “potential”, “project”, “scheduled”, “set to”, “subject to”, “upcoming” and other similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to business and economic risk, reflect management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about our business, and are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Our actual results could differ materially. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they were made, and we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report. Risks and uncertainties that may affect our future results include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors”, included in Part II, Item 1A. All references to “we”, “us”, “our”, “Activision” or “the Company” in the following discussion and analysis mean Activision, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Restatement of Consolidated Financial Results We recently completed a voluntary review of our historical stock option granting practices and a restatement of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and related disclosures and a restatement of our selected consolidated financial data as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and our unaudited quarterly financial data for each of the quarters in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, and for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. The impacts of the restatement adjustments extend to periods from the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994 through the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. The restatement reflected the findings of a special subcommittee of independent members of our Board of Directors, which was established in July 2006 to review our historical stock option granting practices (the “Special Subcommittee”). The Special Subcommittee conducted its investigation with the assistance of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP as its independent counsel and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (“Deloitte”) as forensic accounting experts retained by counsel. The Special Subcommittee found that 3,450 of the option grants reviewed, covering 148,747,202 shares, required measurement date corrections. As a result, we recorded approximately $66.7 million in additional pre-tax ($45.4 million after-tax) non-cash stock-based compensation expense over the thirteen year period from April 1, 1993 through March 31, 2006 in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”), and $0.6 million in additional pre-tax non-cash stock-based compensation expense during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”. More than 80% or $55.4 million of the $66.7 million relates to periods through March 31, 2003 and 4% or $2.6 million of the non-cash pre-tax expense relates to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Separately, the restatement reflects an additional $1.7 million pre-tax charge ($1.1 million after-tax) related to recently identified insufficient payroll tax withholdings in fiscal 2005. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007 and our Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the three months ended June 30, 2006 filed with the SEC on June 7, 2007. Information regarding the effect of the restatement on our financial position and results of operations is provided in Note 2 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part I, Item 2 of this Report. Financial information included in our previously filed reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, the related opinions of our independent registered public accounting firm, and all earnings press releases and similar communications issued by us, for all periods ended on or before June 30, 2006 should not be relied upon and are superseded in their entirety by the information in our amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2006 filed with the SEC on May 25, 2007 and our Amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and the three months ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC today. All share and per share information presented in this report has been adjusted to reflect splits and dividends of our common stock. PART I. |
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| December 31, |
| March 31, |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 367,910 |
| $ | 354,331 |
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Short-term investments |
| 437,290 |
| 590,629 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $107,124 and $98,253 at December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively |
| 456,589 |
| 28,782 |
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Inventories |
| 85,680 |
| 61,483 |
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Software development |
| 86,119 |
| 40,260 |
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Intellectual property licenses |
| 28,628 |
| 4,973 |
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Deferred income taxes |
| 4,266 |
| 9,664 |
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Other current assets |
| 17,896 |
| 25,933 |
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Total current assets |
| 1,484,378 |
| 1,116,055 |
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Software development |
| 15,688 |
| 20,359 |
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Intellectual property licenses |
| 64,800 |
| 82,073 |
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Property and equipment, net |
| 46,713 |
| 45,368 |
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Deferred income taxes |
| 85,552 |
| 52,545 |
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Other assets |
| 5,941 |
| 1,409 |
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Goodwill |
| 188,398 |
| 100,446 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 1,891,470 |
| $ | 1,418,255 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 193,875 |
| $ | 88,994 |
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Accrued expenses |
| 247,581 |
| 104,862 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 441,456 |
| 193,856 |
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Other liabilities |
| 41,128 |
| 1,776 |
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Total liabilities |
| 482,584 |
| 195,632 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.000001 par value, 3,750,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2006 |
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Series A Junior Preferred stock, $.000001 par value, 1,250,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2006 |
| — |
| — |
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Common stock, $.000001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 282,934,869 and 277,020,898 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively |
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Additional paid-in capital |
| 948,028 |
| 867,297 |
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Retained earnings |
| 442,199 |
| 341,990 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
| 18,659 |
| 16,369 |
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Unearned compensation (Note 1) |
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| (3,033 | ) | ||
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Total shareholders’ equity |
| 1,408,886 |
| 1,222,623 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
| $ | 1,891,470 |
| $ | 1,418,255 |
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| June 30, 2006 |
| March 31, 2006 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 245,023 |
| $ | 354,331 |
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Short-term investments |
| 547,553 |
| 590,629 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $87,155 and $98,253 at June 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively |
| 65,361 |
| 28,782 |
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Inventories |
| 64,095 |
| 61,483 |
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Software development |
| 65,631 |
| 40,260 |
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Intellectual property licenses |
| 23,844 |
| 4,973 |
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Deferred income taxes |
| 12,245 |
| 9,664 |
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Other current assets |
| 40,229 |
| 25,933 |
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Total current assets |
| 1,063,981 |
| 1,116,055 |
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Software development |
| 13,072 |
| 20,359 |
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Intellectual property licenses |
| 73,100 |
| 82,073 |
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Property and equipment, net |
| 43,986 |
| 45,368 |
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Deferred income taxes |
| 58,504 |
| 53,813 |
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Other assets |
| 4,113 |
| 1,409 |
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Goodwill |
| 180,646 |
| 100,446 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 1,437,402 |
| $ | 1,419,523 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 73,344 |
| $ | 88,994 |
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Accrued expenses |
| 88,264 |
| 103,169 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 161,608 |
| 192,163 |
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Other liabilities |
| 40,960 |
| 1,776 |
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Total liabilities |
| 202,568 |
| 193,939 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.000001 par value, 3,750,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at June 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 |
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Series A Junior Preferred stock, $.000001 par value, 1,250,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at June 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 |
| — |
| — |
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Common stock, $.000001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 280,315,487 and 277,020,898 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively |
| — |
| — |
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Additional paid-in capital |
| 862,678 |
| 823,735 |
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Retained earnings |
| 370,687 |
| 388,513 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
| 1,469 |
| 16,369 |
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Unearned compensation |
| — |
| (3,033 | ) | ||
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Total shareholders’ equity |
| 1,234,834 |
| 1,225,584 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
| $ | 1,437,402 |
| $ | 1,419,523 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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| For the three months ended |
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| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
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| As restated(1) |
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Net revenues |
| $ | 824,259 |
| $ | 816,242 |
| $ | 1,200,500 |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of sales – product costs |
| 382,165 |
| 367,685 |
| 618,162 |
| 617,021 |
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Cost of sales – software royalties and amortization |
| 77,449 |
| 104,264 |
| 106,058 |
| 139,267 |
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Cost of sales – intellectual property licenses |
| 23,566 |
| 26,376 |
| 37,838 |
| 55,765 |
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Product development |
| 37,162 |
| 53,254 |
| 88,395 |
| 99,698 |
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Sales and marketing |
| 87,410 |
| 156,013 |
| 156,139 |
| 259,110 |
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General and administrative |
| 43,387 |
| 24,757 |
| 91,647 |
| 67,228 |
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Total costs and expenses |
| 651,139 |
| 732,349 |
| 1,098,239 |
| 1,238,089 |
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Operating income |
| 173,120 |
| 83,893 |
| 102,261 |
| 41,786 |
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Investment income, net |
| 9,724 |
| 9,162 |
| 26,031 |
| 22,840 |
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Income before income tax provision |
| 182,844 |
| 93,055 |
| 128,292 |
| 64,626 |
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Income tax provision |
| 40,024 |
| 25,199 |
| 28,083 |
| 15,247 |
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Net income |
| $ | 142,820 |
| $ | 67,856 |
| $ | 100,209 |
| $ | 49,379 |
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Basic earnings per share |
| $ | 0.51 |
| $ | 0.25 |
| $ | 0.36 |
| $ | 0.18 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
| 282,512 |
| 274,965 |
| 280,499 |
| 272,089 |
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Diluted earning per share |
| $ | 0.46 |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | 0.33 |
| $ | 0.17 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution |
| 307,175 |
| 296,205 |
| 304,317 |
| 293,397 |
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(1) See Note 2 “Restatement of Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.”
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| For the nine months ended |
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| 2005 |
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| As restated(1) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
| $ | 100,209 |
| $ | 49,379 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Deferred income taxes |
| (33,254 | ) | (6,023 | ) | ||
Realized gain on short-term investments |
| (1,823 | ) | (4,295 | ) | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 13,303 |
| 10,228 |
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Amortization and write-offs of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses |
| 77,358 |
| 168,351 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
| 18,433 |
| 2,506 |
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Tax benefit of stock options and warrants exercised |
| 11,377 |
| 21,269 |
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Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises |
| (9,012 | ) | — |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
| (416,697 | ) | (305,305 | ) | ||
Inventories |
| (20,573 | ) | (36,810 | ) | ||
Software development and intellectual property licenses |
| (117,636 | ) | (162,793 | ) | ||
Other assets |
| 21,128 |
| 321 |
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Accounts payable |
| 98,473 |
| 104,895 |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
| 133,297 |
| 74,345 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
| (125,417 | ) | (83,932 | ) | ||
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
| (13,106 | ) | (20,174 | ) | ||
Cash payment to effect business combinations, net of cash acquired |
| (30,545 | ) | (7,081 | ) | ||
Increase in restricted cash |
| — |
| (7,500 | ) | ||
Purchases of short-term investments |
| (215,721 | ) | (143,162 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments |
| 361,339 |
| 182,504 |
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Net cash provided by investing activities |
| 101,967 |
| 4,587 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employees |
| 18,956 |
| 37,850 |
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Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises |
| 9,012 |
| — |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 27,968 |
| 37,850 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
| 9,061 |
| (5,044 | ) | ||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| 13,579 |
| (46,539 | ) | ||
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 354,331 |
| 313,608 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
| $ | 367,910 |
| $ | 267,069 |
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(1) See Note 2 “Restatement of Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.”
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
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| Common Stock |
| Additional |
| Retained |
| Accumulated |
| Unearned |
| Shareholders’ |
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| Shares |
| Amount |
| Capital |
| Earnings |
| Income |
| Compensation |
| Equity |
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Balance, March 31, 2006 |
| 277,021 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 867,297 |
| $ | 341,990 |
| $ | 16,369 |
| $ | (3,033 | ) | $ | 1,222,623 |
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Components of comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 100,209 |
| — |
| — |
| 100,209 |
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Unrealized loss on short-term investments (net of tax benefit of $0.9 million) |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (8,693 | ) | — |
| (8,693 | ) | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 10,983 |
| — |
| 10,983 |
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Total comprehensive income |
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| 102,499 |
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Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock option and stock purchase plans |
| 3,532 |
| — |
| 18,956 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 18,956 |
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Issuance of stock to effect business combination |
| 2,382 |
| — |
| 30,000 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 30,000 |
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Stock based compensation expense related to employee stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchases |
| — |
| — |
| 23,431 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 23,431 |
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Tax benefit associated with options and warrants |
| — |
| — |
| 11,377 |
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| 11,377 |
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Reclassification of unearned compensation |
| — |
| — |
| (3,033 | ) | — |
| — |
| 3,033 |
| — |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 |
| 282,935 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 948,028 |
| $ | 442,199 |
| $ | 18,659 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 1,408,886 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
7
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
|
| For the three months ended June 30, |
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| 2006 |
| 2005 |
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Net revenues |
| $ | 188,069 |
| $ | 241,093 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of sales – product costs |
| 108,623 |
| 136,754 |
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Cost of sales – software royalties and amortization |
| 19,250 |
| 14,576 |
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Cost of sales – intellectual property licenses |
| 9,916 |
| 20,940 |
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Product development |
| 25,422 |
| 17,802 |
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Sales and marketing |
| 36,194 |
| 46,318 |
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General and administrative |
| 21,450 |
| 18,151 |
| ||
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|
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| ||
Total costs and expenses |
| 220,855 |
| 254,541 |
| ||
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|
|
|
|
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Operating loss |
| (32,786 | ) | (13,448 | ) | ||
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|
|
|
|
| ||
Investment income, net |
| 8,275 |
| 7,348 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Loss before income tax benefit |
| (24,511 | ) | (6,100 | ) | ||
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|
|
|
|
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Income tax benefit |
| (6,685 | ) | (2,515 | ) | ||
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|
|
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|
| ||
Net loss |
| $ | (17,826 | ) | $ | (3,585 | ) |
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|
|
|
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Basic loss per share |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
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|
|
|
|
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
| 278,335 |
| 269,141 |
| ||
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|
|
| ||
Diluted loss per share |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution |
| 278,335 |
| 269,141 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Unaudited)(In thousands)
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| For the three months ended June 30, |
| ||||
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| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
| $ | (17,826 | ) | $ | (3,585 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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|
|
| ||
Deferred income taxes |
| (6,684 | ) | (9,304 | ) | ||
Realized gain on sale of short term investments |
| (2 | ) | (1,343 | ) | ||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 4,421 |
| 3,161 |
| ||
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses |
| 21,140 |
| 21,815 |
| ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
| 5,203 |
| 17 |
| ||
Tax benefit of stock options |
| — |
| 6,769 |
| ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions): |
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|
|
| ||
Accounts receivable |
| (25,469 | ) | 14,383 |
| ||
Inventories |
| 1,012 |
| 2,882 |
| ||
Software development and intellectual property licenses |
| (44,892 | ) | (37,005 | ) | ||
Other assets |
| 637 |
| 943 |
| ||
Accounts payable |
| (22,058 | ) | (43,532 | ) | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
| (17,154 | ) | (9,676 | ) | ||
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|
|
| ||
Net cash used in operating activities |
| (101,672 | ) | (54,475 | ) | ||
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|
|
|
|
| ||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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|
|
|
| ||
Capital expenditures |
| (2,631 | ) | (5,231 | ) | ||
Cash payments to effect business combinations, net of cash acquired |
| (30,500 | ) | (6,925 | ) | ||
Increase in restricted cash |
| — |
| (7,500 | ) | ||
Purchases of short-term investments |
| (63,455 | ) | (73,756 | ) | ||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments |
| 80,967 |
| 66,892 |
| ||
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|
|
|
|
| ||
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (15,619 | ) | (26,520 | ) | ||
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|
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|
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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|
|
|
| ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employees |
| 4,837 |
| 13,169 |
| ||
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|
| ||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 4,837 |
| 13,169 |
| ||
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|
|
| ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
| 3,146 |
| (3,441 | ) | ||
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|
|
|
|
| ||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
| (109,308 | ) | (71,267 | ) | ||
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|
|
|
|
| ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 354,331 |
| 313,608 |
| ||
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|
| ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
| $ | 245,023 |
| $ | 242,341 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYFor the three months ended June 30, 2006(Unaudited)(In thousands)
|
| Common Stock |
| Additional |
| Retained |
| Accumulated |
| Unearned |
| Shareholders’ |
| ||||||||
|
| Shares |
| Amounts |
| Capital |
| Earnings |
| Income (Loss) |
| Compensation |
| Equity |
| ||||||
Balance, March 31, 2006 |
| 277,021 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 823,735 |
| $ | 388,513 |
| $ | 16,369 |
| $ | (3,033 | ) | $ | 1,225,584 |
|
Components of comprehensive income: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Net loss |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (17,826 | ) | — |
| — |
| (17,826 | ) | ||||||
Unrealized depreciation on short-term investments (net of tax benefit of $7.1 million) |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (18,482 | ) | — |
| (18,482 | ) | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 3,582 |
| — |
| 3,582 |
| ||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (32,726 | ) | ||||||
Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock option and stock purchase plans |
| 912 |
| — |
| 4,837 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 4,837 |
| ||||||
Issuance of stock to effect business combination |
| 2,382 |
| — |
| 30,000 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 30,000 |
| ||||||
Stock based compensation expense related to employee stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchases |
| — |
| — |
| 7,139 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 7,139 |
| ||||||
Reclassification of unearned compensation |
| — |
| — |
| (3,033 | ) |
|
|
|
| 3,033 |
| — |
| ||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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| ||||||
Balance, June 30, 2006 |
| 280,315 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 862,678 |
| $ | 370,687 |
| $ | 1,469 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 1,234,834 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the three monthsThree and Nine Months ended June 30,December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements include the accounts of Activision, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Activision”Activision,” the “Company,” or “we”). The information furnished is unaudited and consists of only normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to provide a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
on May 25, 2007.
Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses
Software development costs include payments made to independent software developers under development agreements, as well as direct costs incurred for internally developed products.
We account for software development costs in accordance with SFASStatement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed.” Software development costs are capitalized once the technological feasibility of a product is established and such costs are determined to be recoverable. Technological feasibility of a product encompasses both technical design documentation and game design documentation. For products where proven technology exists, this may occur early in the development cycle. Technological feasibility is evaluated on a product-by-product basis. Prior to a product’s release, we expense, as part of “cost of sales –— software royalties and amortization,” capitalized costs when we believe such amounts are not recoverable. Capitalized costs for those products that are cancelled or abandoned are charged to product development expense in the period of cancellation. Amounts related to software development which are not capitalized are charged immediately to product development expense. We evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The recoverability of capitalized software development costs is evaluated based on the expected performance of the specific products for which the costs relate. Criteria used to evaluate expected product performance include: historical performance of comparable products using comparable technology; orders for the product prior to its release; and estimated performance of a sequel product based on the performance of the product on which the sequel is based.
Commencing upon product release, capitalized software development costs are amortized to cost“cost of sales — software royalties and amortizationamortization” based on the ratio of current revenues to total projected revenues, generally resulting in an amortization period of six months or less. For products that have been released in prior periods, we evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The primary evaluation criterion is actual title performance.
Significant management judgments and estimates are utilized in the assessment of when technological feasibility is established, as well as in the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. In evaluating the recoverability of capitalized costs, the assessment of expected product performance utilizes forecasted sales amounts and estimates of additional costs to be incurred. If revised forecasted or actual product sales are less than, and/or revised forecasted or actual costs are greater than, the original forecasted amounts utilized in the initial recoverability analysis, the net realizable value may be lower than originally estimated in any given quarter, which could result in an impairment charge.
Intellectual property license costs represent license fees paid to intellectual property rights holders for use of their trademarks, copyrights, software, technology, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights in the development of our products. Depending upon the agreement with the rights holder, we may obtain the rights to use acquired intellectual property in multiple products over multiple years, or alternatively, for a single product.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
We evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized intellectual property licenses on a quarterly basis. The recoverability of capitalized intellectual property license costs is evaluated based on the expected
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performance of the specific products in which the licensed trademark or copyright is to be used. As many of our intellectual property licenses extend for multiple products over multiple years, we also assess the recoverability of capitalized intellectual property license costs based on certain qualitative factors, such as the success of other products and/or entertainment vehicles utilizing the intellectual property, whether there are any future planned theatrical releases or television series based on the intellectual property, and the rights holder’s continued promotion and exploitation of the intellectual property. Prior to the related product’s release, we expense, as part of cost“cost of sales – intellectual property licenses,” capitalized intellectual property costs when we believe such amounts are not recoverable. Capitalized intellectual property costs for those products that are cancelled or abandoned are charged to product development expense in the period of cancellation. Criteria used to evaluate expected product performance include: historical performance of comparable products using comparable technology; orders for the product prior to its release; and estimated performance of a sequel product based on the performance of the product on which the sequel is based.
Commencing upon the related product’s release, capitalized intellectual property license costs are amortized to cost“cost of sales – intellectual property licenseslicenses” based on the ratio of current revenues for the specific product to total projected revenues for all products in which the licensed property will be utilized. As intellectual property license contracts may extend for multiple years, the amortization of capitalized intellectual property license costs relating to such contracts may extend beyond one year. For intellectual property included in products that have been released, we evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The primary evaluation criterion is actual title performance.
Significant management judgments and estimates are utilized in the assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. In evaluating the recoverability of capitalized costs, the assessment of expected product performance utilizes forecasted sales amounts and estimates of additional costs to be incurred. If revised forecasted or actual product sales are less than, and/or revised forecasted or actual costs are greater than, the original forecasted amounts utilized in the initial recoverability analysis, the net realizable value may be lower than originally estimated in any given quarter, which could result in an impairment charge. Additionally, as noted above, as many of our intellectual property licenses extend for multiple products over multiple years, we also assess the recoverability of capitalized intellectual property license costs based on certain qualitative factors such as the success of other products and/or entertainment vehicles utilizing the intellectual property, whether there are any future planned theatrical releases or television series based on the intellectual property and the rights holder’s continued promotion and exploitation of the intellectual property. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of charges for any period if management makes different judgments or utilizes different estimates in evaluating these qualitative factors.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from the sale of our products upon the transfer of title and risk of loss to our customers. Certain products are sold to customers with a street date (the(i.e., a date thaton which products are made widely available by retailers). For these products we recognize revenue no earlier than the street date. Revenue from product sales is recognized after deducting the estimated allowance for returns and price protection. With respect to license agreements that provide customers the right to make multiple copies in exchange for guaranteed amounts, revenue is recognized upon delivery of such copies. Per copy royalties on sales that exceed the guarantee are recognized as earned. With respect to on-line transactions, such as electronic downloads of titles or product add-ons, revenue is recognized when the fee is paid by the on-line customer to purchase online content and we are notified by the online retailer that the product has been downloaded. In addition, in order to recognize revenue for both product sales and licensing transactions, persuasive evidence of an arrangement must exist and collection of the related receivable must be probable. Revenue recognition also determines the timing of certain expenses, including cost“cost of sales – intellectual property licenseslicenses” and cost“cost of sales – software royalties and amortization.”
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Sales incentives or other consideration given by us to our customers is accounted for in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 01-9, “Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products).” In accordance with EITF Issue 01-9, sales incentives and other consideration that are considered adjustments of the selling price of our products, such as rebates and product placement fees, are reflected as reductions of revenue. Sales incentives and other consideration that represent costs incurred by us for assets or
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services received, such as the appearance of our products in a customer’s national circular ad, are reflected as sales and marketing expenses.
Allowances for Returns, Price Protection, Doubtful Accounts, and Inventory Obsolescence
In determining the appropriate unit shipments to our customers, we benchmark our titles using historical and industry data. We closely monitor and analyze the historical performance of our various titles, the performance of products released by other publishers, and the anticipated timing of other releases in order to assess future demands of current and upcoming titles. Initial volumes shipped upon title launch and subsequent reorders are evaluated to ensure that quantities are sufficient to meet the demands from the retail markets, but at the same time are controlled to prevent excess inventory in the channel.
We may permit product returns from, or grant price protection to, our customers under certain conditions. In general, price protection refers to the circumstances when we elect to decrease the wholesale price of a product by a certain amount and, when granted and applicable, allows customers a credit against amounts owed by such customers to us with respect to open and/or future invoices. The conditions our customers must meet to be granted the right to return products or price protection are, among other things, compliance with applicable payment terms, and consistent delivery to us of weekly inventory and sell-through reports, and consistent participation in the launches of our premium title releases.reports. We may also consider other factors, including the facilitation of slow-moving inventory and other market factors. Management must make estimates of potential future product returns and price protection related to current period product revenue. We estimate the amount of future returns and price protection for current period product revenue utilizing historical experience and information regarding inventory levels and the demand and acceptance of our products by the end consumer. The following factors are used to estimate the amount of future returns and price protection for a particular title: historical performance of titles in similar genres,genres; historical performance of the hardware platform,platform; historical performance of the brand,brand; console hardware life cycle,cycle; Activision sales force and retail customer feedback,feedback; industry pricing,pricing; weeks of on-hand retail channel inventory,inventory; absolute quantity of on-hand retail channel inventory,inventory; our warehouse on-hand inventory levels,levels; the title’s recent sell-through history (if available),; marketing trade programs,programs; and competing titles. The relative importance of these factors varies among titles depending upon, among other items, genre, platform, seasonality, and sales strategy. Significant management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with establishing the allowance for returns and price protection in any accounting period. Based upon historical experience we believe our estimates are reasonable. However, actual returns and price protection could vary materially from our allowance estimates due to a number of reasons including, among others, a lack of consumer acceptance of a title, the release in the same period of a similarly themed title by a competitor, or technological obsolescence due to the emergence of new hardware platforms. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of our revenue for any period if factors or market conditions change or if management makes different judgments or utilizes different estimates in determining the allowances for returns and price protection. For example, a 1% change in our June 30,December 31, 2006 allowance for returns and price protection would impact net revenues by $0.8$1.1 million.
Similarly, management must make estimates of the uncollectibility of our accounts receivable. In estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts, we analyze the age of current outstanding account balances, historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends, and changes in our customers’ payment terms and their economic condition, as well as whether we can obtain sufficient credit insurance. Any significant changes in any of these criteria would affect management’s estimates in establishing our allowance for doubtful accounts.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
We value inventory at the lower of cost or market. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and in the retail channel and record a provision for excess or obsolete inventory based on the future expected demand for our products. Significant changes in demand for our products would impact management’s estimates in establishing our inventory provision.
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Stock-Based Compensation Expense
On April 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,”Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“employee stock purchases”), based on estimated fair values. SFAS 123R supersedes our previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”). In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB 107”) relating to SFAS 123R. We have applied the provisions of SAB 107 in our adoption of SFAS 123R.
We adopted SFAS 123R using the modified prospective transition method, which requires the application of the accounting standard as of April 1, 2006, the first day of our fiscal year 2007. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 reflect the impact of SFAS 123R. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS 123R. Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123R for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 was $5.2 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2005, we recognized $17,000 in stock-based compensation expense related to amortization of unearned compensation related to restricted stock. There was stock-based compensation expense recognized for employee stock options or employee stock purchases during the three months ended June 30, 2005.$7.7 million and $18.4 million, respectively. See Note 15 for additional information.
SFAS 123R requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the measurement date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company accounted for stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25 as allowed under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Under APB No. 25, compensation expense was recorded for the issuance of stock options and other stock-based compensation based on the intrinsic value of the stock options and other stock-based compensation on the date of grant or measurement date. Under the intrinsic value method, compensation expense was recorded on the date of grant or measurement date only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the stock option or other stock-based compensationaward’s exercise price.
For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005, we recognized $322,000 and $2.5 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and restricted stock, under APB 25. See Notes 2 and 15 for additional information.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in our Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 included compensation expense for share-based payment awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of, April 1, 2006 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS 123, and compensation expense for the share-based payment awards granted subsequent to April 1, 2006 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS 123R requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
As of April 1, 2005, we changed our method of valuation for share-based awards to a binomial-lattice model from the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (“Black-Scholes model”) which was used for options granted prior to April 1, 2005. For additional information, see Note 15. Our determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors.
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Restricted Stock
In June 2005, we issued the rights to 155,763 shares of restricted stock to an employee. Additionally, in October 2005 we issued the rights to 96,712 shares of restricted stock to an employee. These shares all vest over a five-year period and remain subject to forfeiture if vesting conditions are not met. In accordance with APB No. 25, we recognizerecognized unearned compensation in connection with the grant of restricted shares equal to the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of these shares when issued was approximately $12.84 and $15.51 per share, respectively, and resulted in a total increase in “Additional paid-in capital” and “Unearned compensation” of $2.0 million and $1.5 million on the accompanyingrespective balance sheetsheets at the times of $3.5 million.grant. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, over the vesting period, we reduced unearned compensation and recognized compensation expense.expense over the vesting periods. Upon adoption of SFAS 123R, unearned compensation was reclassified against additional paid in capital and over the vesting period we will increase additional paid in capital and recognize compensation expense. Forexpense over the firstrespective remaining vesting periods. Additionally, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 we issued the rights to an aggregate of 81,000 shares of restricted stock to various employees. These shares vest over two and three year periods (with some subject to vesting acceleration clauses if the holder achieves certain performance objectives) and remain subject to forfeiture if vesting conditions are not met. In accordance with SFAS 123R we will recognize compensation expense and increase additional paid in capital related to these restricted stock shares over the requisite service period. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, we recorded expenseexpenses related to these shares of approximately $175,000,$292,000 and $642,000, respectively, which was included as a component of share-basedstock-based compensation expense within “General and administrative” on the accompanying statementsConsolidated Statements of operations.Operations. Since the issuance dates, we have recognized $642,000$1.1 million of the $3.5$4.8 million of unearned compensationtotal fair value, with the remainder to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.13.12 years.
2. Restatement of Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
We recently completed a voluntary review of our historical stock option granting practices and a restatement of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and related disclosures and a restatement of our selected consolidated financial data as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and our unaudited quarterly financial data for each of the quarters in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, and the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. The impacts of the restatement adjustments extend to periods from the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994 through the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.
The restatement reflects the findings of a special subcommittee of independent members of our Board of Directors, which was established in July 2006 to review our historical stock option granting practices (the “Special Subcommittee”). The Special Subcommittee conducted its investigation with the assistance of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP as its independent counsel and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (“Deloitte”) as forensic accounting experts retained by counsel. The Special Subcommittee found that 3,450 of the option grants reviewed, covering 148,747,202 shares, required measurement date corrections. As a result, we recorded approximately $66.7 million in additional pre-tax ($45.4 million after-tax) non-cash stock-based compensation expense over the thirteen year period from April 1, 1993 through March 31, 2006 in accordance with APB 25, and $0.6 million in additional pre-tax non-cash stock-based compensation expense during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 in accordance with SFAS 123R. More than 80% or $55.4 million of the $66.7 million relates to periods through March 31, 2003 and 4% or $2.6 million of the non-
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
cash pre-tax expense relates to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Separately, the restatement reflected an additional $1.7 million pre-tax charge ($1.1 million after-tax) related to recently identified insufficient payroll tax withholdings in fiscal 2005. Additional information regarding the restatement is available with the Company’s Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ending March 31, 2006.
The following table summarizes additional pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and related tax adjustments resulting from the review of our equity award practices for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005 (in thousands):
| For the three months |
| For the nine months |
| |||
|
| December 31, 2005 |
| December 31, 2005 |
| ||
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|
|
| ||
Net income, as previously reported |
| $ | 67,945 |
| $ | 51,118 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Additional compensation expense resulting from improper measurement dates for stock option grants (1) |
| 174 |
| 2,286 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Tax related effects |
| (85 | ) | (547 | ) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Total effect on net income |
| 89 |
| 1,739 |
| ||
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|
|
|
|
| ||
Net income, as restated |
| $ | 67,856 |
| $ | 49,379 |
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(1) Also includes an immaterial amount of interest expense related to our $1.7 million charge for insufficient payroll tax withholdings in fiscal 2005.
The following tables reflect the impact of the additional non-cash charges for stock-based compensation expense and related tax effects on:
Certain Tax Consequences: Certain stock options were granted with an exercise price lower than the fair market value on the actual measurement dates, with vesting occurring after December 31, 2004, which resulted in nonqualified deferred compensation for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 409A subjects the option holders to additional income tax, penalties and interest on the value of the options deferred and, in certain cases, exercised each year. We do not have any tax liability associated with Section 409A. For options that have already been exercised by non-executive officer employees, that are subject to Section 409A consequences, the Company has elected to participate in the Internal Revenue Service program described in IRS Announcement 2007-18 pursuant to which the Company was able to pay the Section 409A taxes on behalf of its non-executive officer employees, and has incurred $7.3 million in additional pre-tax compensation expense in the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2007, in absorbing these related costs on behalf of these employees. With respect to unexercised options subject to Section 409A held by such current and former non-executive officer employees, the Company on or about June 7, 2007 is commencing an offer to amend the exercise price of these options to eliminate their Section 409A tax liability consistent with Internal Revenue Service guidance. Pursuant to the offer, the Company will also make a cash payment in January 2008 to employees who accept the offer, in an amount equal to the difference between the original exercise price of each amended option and the amended exercise price of each amended option. This will likely result in additional future compensation expense to the Company once these actions occur.
· the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005 (Unaudited).
· the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 (Unaudited).
· the pro forma information required by SFAS No. 123 for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005 (Unaudited).
2.ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESStock Split
In February 2005, the Board of Directors approved a four-for-three split of our outstanding common shares effected in the form of a 33-1/3% stock dividend. The split was paid March 22, 2005Notes to shareholders of record as of March 7, 2005. In September 2005, the Board of Directors approved a four-for-three split of our outstanding common shares effected in the form of a 33-1/3% stock dividend. The split was paid October 24, 2005 to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2005. The par value of our common stock was maintained at the pre-split amount of $.000001. The Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
|
| For the three months ended December 31, 2005 |
| |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) |
| As previously |
| Adjustments |
| As restated |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net revenues |
| $ | 816,242 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 816,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Cost of sales – product costs |
| 367,685 |
| — |
| 367,685 |
| |||
Cost of sales – software royalties and amortization |
| 104,264 |
| — |
| 104,264 |
| |||
Cost of sales – intellectual property licenses |
| 26,376 |
| — |
| 26,376 |
| |||
Product development |
| 53,139 |
| 115 |
| 53,254 |
| |||
Sales and marketing |
| 155,999 |
| 14 |
| 156,013 |
| |||
General and administrative |
| 24,712 |
| 45 |
| 24,757 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Total costs and expenses |
| 732,175 |
| 174 |
| 732,349 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Operating income |
| 84,067 |
| (174 | ) | 83,893 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Investment income, net |
| 9,162 |
| — |
| 9,162 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income before income tax provision |
| 93,229 |
| (174 | ) | 93,055 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income tax provision |
| 25,284 |
| (85 | ) | 25,199 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net income |
| $ | 67,945 |
| $ | (89 | ) | $ | 67,856 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Basic earnings per share |
| $ | 0.25 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
| 274,965 |
| — |
| 274,965 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Diluted earnings per share |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution |
| 298,752 |
| (2,547 | ) | 296,205 |
|
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes thereto, including all shareto Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
|
| For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 |
| |||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) |
| As previously |
| Adjustments |
| As restated |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net revenues |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Cost of sales – product costs |
| 617,021 |
| — |
| 617,021 |
| |||
Cost of sales – software royalties and amortization |
| 139,267 |
| — |
| 139,267 |
| |||
Cost of sales – intellectual property licenses |
| 55,765 |
| — |
| 55,765 |
| |||
Product development |
| 99,013 |
| 685 |
| 99,698 |
| |||
Sales and marketing |
| 258,957 |
| 153 |
| 259,110 |
| |||
General and administrative |
| 65,780 |
| 1,448 |
| 67,228 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Total costs and expenses |
| 1,235,803 |
| 2,286 |
| 1,238,089 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Operating income |
| 44,072 |
| (2,286 | ) | 41,786 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Investment income, net |
| 22,840 |
| — |
| 22,840 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income before income tax provision |
| 66,912 |
| (2,286 | ) | 64,626 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Income tax provision |
| 15,794 |
| (547 | ) | 15,247 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net income |
| $ | 51,118 |
| $ | (1,739 | ) | $ | 49,379 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Basic earnings per share |
| $ | 0.19 |
| $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
| 272,089 |
| — |
| 272,089 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Diluted earnings per share |
| $ | 0.17 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution |
| 295,963 |
| (2,566 | ) | 293,397 |
|
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
|
| For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 |
| |||||||
(in thousands) |
| As previously |
| Adjustments |
| As restated |
| |||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net income |
| $ | 51,118 |
| $ | (1,739 | ) | $ | 49,379 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Deferred income taxes |
| (10,819 | ) | 4,796 |
| (6,023 | ) | |||
Realized gain on sale of short term investments |
| (4,295 | ) | — |
| (4,295 | ) | |||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 10,228 |
| — |
| 10,228 |
| |||
Amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses |
| 168,351 |
| — |
| 168,351 |
| |||
Stock-based compensation expense |
| 292 |
| 2,214 |
| 2,506 |
| |||
Tax benefit of stock options and warrants exercised |
| 26,612 |
| (5,343 | ) | 21,269 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accounts receivable |
| (305,305 | ) | — |
| (305,305 | ) | |||
Inventories |
| (36,810 | ) | — |
| (36,810 | ) | |||
Software development and intellectual property licenses |
| (162,793 | ) | — |
| (162,793 | ) | |||
Other assets |
| 321 |
| — |
| 321 |
| |||
Accounts payable |
| 104,895 |
| — |
| 104,895 |
| |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
| 74,273 |
| 72 |
| 74,345 |
| |||
| ||||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
| (83,932 | ) | — |
| (83,932 | ) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Capital expenditures |
| (20,174 | ) | — |
| (20,174 | ) | |||
Cash payments to effect business combinations, net of cash acquired |
| (7,081 | ) | — |
| (7,081 | ) | |||
Increase in restricted cash |
| (7,500 | ) | — |
| (7,500 | ) | |||
Purchases of short-term investments |
| (143,162 | ) | — |
| (143,162 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments |
| 182,504 |
| — |
| 182,504 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net cash provided by investing activities |
| 4,587 |
| — |
| 4,587 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock to employees |
| 37,850 |
| — |
| 37,850 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 37,850 |
| — |
| 37,850 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
| (5,044 | ) | — |
| (5,044 | ) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
| (46,539 | ) | — |
| (46,539 | ) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 313,608 |
| — |
| 313,608 |
| |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
| $ | 267,069 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 267,069 |
|
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Pro forma information regarding net income and net income per share data, haveis required by SFAS No. 123 and has been restateddetermined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock splits had occurred aspurchase plan and employee stock option plans under the fair value method of SFAS No. 123. The impact of the earliest period presented.restatements on the pro forma information is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
| For the three months ended December 31, 2005 |
| ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) |
| As previously |
| Adjustments |
| As restated |
| |||
Net income, as reported |
| $ | 67,945 |
| $ | (89 | ) | $ | 67,856 |
|
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects |
| — |
| 72 |
| 72 |
| |||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects |
| (4,841 | ) | 619 |
| (4,222 | ) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Pro forma net income |
| $ | 63,104 |
| $ | 602 |
| $ | 63,706 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Basic – as reported |
| $ | 0.25 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.25 |
|
Basic – pro forma |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Diluted – as reported |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.23 |
|
Diluted – pro forma |
| $ | 0.21 |
| $ | 0.01 |
| $ | 0.22 |
|
| For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 |
| ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) |
| As previously |
| Adjustments |
| As restated |
| |||
Net income, as reported |
| $ | 51,118 |
| $ | (1,739 | ) | $ | 49,379 |
|
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects |
| — |
| 1,695 |
| 1,695 |
| |||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects |
| (11,517 | ) | (671 | ) | (12,188 | ) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Pro forma net income |
| $ | 39,601 |
| $ | (715 | ) | $ | 38,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Basic – as reported |
| $ | 0.19 |
| $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.18 |
|
Basic – pro forma |
| $ | 0.15 |
| $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Diluted – as reported |
| $ | 0.17 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.17 |
|
Diluted – pro forma |
| $ | 0.13 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 0.13 |
|
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
3. Acquisitions
RedOctane, Inc.
On June 6, 2006, we completed our acquisition of 100% of RedOctane, Inc. (“RedOctane”) for an aggregate accounting purchase price of $99.9 million, including transaction costs, consisting ofof: $30.9 million in cash andcash; 2,382,077 shares of Activision common stock valued at approximately $30.0 million based upon prevailing market prices which was issued on the closing date; and $39.0 million payable in Activision common stock within two years of the closing date, which is recorded in other liabilities. In addition, inin the event the adjusted net income of the business over a certain period of time exceeds certainspecified target levels by certain amounts, certain former shareholders of RedOctane will be entitled to an additional amount of up to $51.0 million payable in shares of Activision common stock. The contingent consideration will be recorded as an additional element of the purchase price if those contingencies are resolved.achieved. Based in Sunnyvale, California, RedOctane is a publisher, developer, and distributor of interactive entertainment software, hardware and accessories. RedOctane offers its interactive entertainment products in versions that operate on the PS2,Sony PlayStation 2 (“PS2”), the Microsoft Xbox (“Xbox”), and PC. RedOctane’sthe personal computer (“PC”), and its leading software product offering is Guitar Hero for the PS2. RedOctane also designs, manufactures, and markets high quality video game peripherals and accessories. This acquisition will provideprovides Activision with an early leadership position in music-based gaming, which the company expectswe expect will be one of the fastest growing genres in the coming years.
The results of operations of RedOctane and the estimated fair market values of the acquired assets and liabilities have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition. Pro forma consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of operationsOperations for this acquisition are not shown, as they would not differ materially from reported results. The acquired, finite-lived intangible assets are being amortized over estimated lives ranging from 0.80.6 to 1.31.6 years. Goodwill has been included in the publishing segment of our business and is non-deductible for tax purposes.
11
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
We accounted for this acquisition in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 addresses financial accounting and reporting for business combinations, requiring that the purchase method be used to account and report for all business combinations. The purchase price for the RedOctane transaction was preliminarily allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed as set forth below (in thousands):
Current assets |
| $ | 17,530 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
| 207 |
| |
Other assets |
| 1,033 |
| |
Goodwill |
| 87,004 |
| |
Trademark and other intangibles |
| 16,700 |
| |
Deferred tax liability |
| (6,496 | ) | |
Other liabilities |
| (16,033 | ) | |
Total consideration |
| $ | 99,945 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Current assets |
| $ | 17,530 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
| 207 |
| |
Other assets |
| 1,033 |
| |
Goodwill |
| 79,659 |
| |
Trademark and other intangibles |
| 16,700 |
| |
Deferred tax liability |
| (6,496 | ) | |
Other liabilities |
| (8,733 | ) | |
|
|
|
| |
Total consideration |
| $ | 99,900 |
|
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Purchased Intangible Assets
The following table presents details of the purchased finite-lived intangible assets acquired in the RedOctane acquisition (in thousands):
| Estimated |
|
|
| ||||||||
|
| Life |
|
|
| |||||||
|
| (in years) |
| Amount |
| |||||||
Finite-lived intangibles: |
| Estimated Useful Life (in years) |
| Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Trademark |
| 1.3 |
| $ | 1,000 |
|
| 1.3 |
| $ | 1,000 |
|
Other intangibles |
| 0.8-1.3 |
| 15,700 |
|
| 0.6-1.6 |
| 15,700 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||
Total finite-lived intangibles |
|
|
| $ | 16,700 |
|
|
|
| $ | 16,700 |
|
The following tables present details of our total purchased finite-lived intangible assets as of June 30, 2006:December 31, 2006 (in thousands):
June 30, 2006 |
| Gross |
| Accumulated |
| Net |
| |||
Trademark |
| $ | 1,000 |
| $ | 10 |
| $ | 990 |
|
Other intangibles |
| 15,700 |
| 140 |
| 15,560 |
| |||
Total |
| $ | 16,700 |
| $ | 150 |
| $ | 16,550 |
|
12
| Gross |
| Accumulated |
| Net |
| ||||
Trademark |
| $ | 1,000 |
| $ | 520 |
| $ | 480 |
|
Other intangibles |
| 15,700 |
| 9,121 |
| 6,579 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Total |
| $ | 16,700 |
| $ | 9,641 |
| $ | 7,059 |
|
The estimated future amortization expense of purchased, finite-lived intangible assets as of June 30,December 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal year ending March 31, |
| Amount |
|
| Amount |
| ||
2007 (remaining nine months) |
| $ | 9,486 |
| ||||
2007 (remaining three months) |
| $ | 2,061 |
| ||||
2008 |
| 7,064 |
|
| 4,998 |
| ||
2009 |
| — |
|
| — |
| ||
2010 |
| — |
|
| — |
| ||
2011 |
| — |
|
| — |
| ||
Thereafter |
| — |
|
| — |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Total |
| $ | 16,550 |
|
| $ | 7,059 |
|
4. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments generally matureconsist of investments with maturities between three and thirty months. Investments with maturities beyond one year may be classified as short-term based on theirif they are liquid nature and because such securities represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations. All of our short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair market value with unrealized appreciation (depreciation) reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity. The specific identification method is used to determine the cost of securities disposed with realized gains and losses reflected in investment income, net.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
13Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes our investments in securities as of June 30,December 31, 2006 (amounts in thousands):
|
| Amortized |
| Gross |
| Gross |
| Fair |
|
| Amortized |
| Gross |
| Gross |
| Fair |
| |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Cash and time deposits |
| $ | 93,412 |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | 93,412 |
|
| $ | 257,084 |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
| $ | 257,084 |
| |
Money market funds |
| 80,286 |
| — |
| — |
| 80,286 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Money market instruments |
| 96,605 |
| — |
| — |
| 96,605 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial paper |
| 60,700 |
| — |
| (35 | ) | 60,665 |
|
| 14,229 |
| — |
| (8 | ) | 14,221 |
| |||||||||
U.S. agency issues |
| 10,662 |
| — |
| (2 | ) | 10,660 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
| 245,060 |
| — |
| (37 | ) | 245,023 |
|
| 367,918 |
| — |
| (8 | ) | 367,910 |
| |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Short-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
U.S. agency issues |
| 247,494 |
| — |
| (3,775 | ) | 243,719 |
|
| 231,511 |
| 6 |
| (1,579 | ) | 229,938 |
| |||||||||
Corporate bonds |
| 146,170 |
| 1 |
| (984 | ) | 145,187 |
|
| 92,126 |
| 5 |
| (216 | ) | 91,915 |
| |||||||||
Commercial paper |
| 44,257 |
| — |
| (50 | ) | 44,207 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
| 62,573 |
| 11 |
| (634 | ) | 61,950 |
|
| 42,789 |
| — |
| (322 | ) | 42,467 |
| |||||||||
Common stock |
| 47,868 |
| — |
| (12,643 | ) | 35,225 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities |
| 15,407 |
| — |
| (65 | ) | 15,342 |
|
| 11,289 |
| 3 |
| (20 | ) | 11,272 |
| |||||||||
Commercial paper |
| 23,290 |
| — |
| (52 | ) | 23,238 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Certificate of deposit |
| 15,424 |
| — |
| (32 | ) | 15,392 |
|
| 9,997 |
| — |
| (6 | ) | 9,991 |
| |||||||||
Restricted cash |
| 7,500 |
| — |
| — |
| 7,500 |
|
| 7,500 |
| — |
| — |
| 7,500 |
| |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Short term investments |
| 565,726 |
| 12 |
| (18,185 | ) | 547,553 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Short-term investments |
| 439,469 |
| 14 |
| (2,193 | ) | 437,290 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments |
| $ | 810,786 |
| $ | 12 |
| $ | (18,222 | ) | $ | 792,576 |
| ||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments |
| $ | 807,387 |
| $ | 14 |
| $ | (2,201 | ) | $ | 805,200 |
|
The following table summarizes the legal statedcontractual maturities of our investments in debt securities as of June 30,December 31, 2006 (amounts in thousands):
|
| Amortized |
| Fair |
|
| Amortized |
| Fair |
| ||||
Due in one year or less |
| $ | 312,943 |
| $ | 311,166 |
|
| $ | 308,320 |
| $ | 307,005 |
|
Due after one year through two years |
| 158,357 |
| 156,018 |
|
| 56,875 |
| 56,731 |
| ||||
Due after two years through three years |
| 2,529 |
| 2,520 |
|
| 4,022 |
| 4,014 |
| ||||
Due in three years or more |
| 14,487 |
| 13,765 |
|
| 12,906 |
| 12,531 |
| ||||
|
| 488,316 |
| 483,469 |
|
| 382,123 |
| 380,281 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Asset and mortgage-backed securities |
| 54,078 |
| 53,739 |
| |||||||||
Certificate of deposit |
| 15,424 |
| 15,392 |
|
| 9,997 |
| 9,991 |
| ||||
Asset and mortgage-backed securities |
| 77,980 |
| 77,292 |
| |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Total |
| $ | 581,720 |
| $ | 576,153 |
|
| $ | 446,198 |
| $ | 444,011 |
|
For the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, there were $2,000 ofno gross realized losses and gross realized gains and no gross realized losses.of $1.8 million on the sale of short-term investments. For the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005, there were no gross realized gains and $2,000 of gross realized losses on the sale or maturity of short-term investments. For the nine months ended December 31, 2005, there were $1.3 million of gross realized gains and no$2,000 of gross realized losses.
losses on the sale or maturity of short-term investments.
In accordance with EITF 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments,” the fair value of investments in an unrealized loss position for which an other-than-
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
14Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
temporary impairment has not been recognized was $597.0$430.7 million and $478.4$672.4 million at June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively, with related gross unrealized losses of $18.2$2.2 million and $2.7$5.5 million, respectively. At June 30,December 31, 2006, the gross unrealized losses were comprised mostly of unrealized losses on common stock, U.S. agency issues, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities, with $4.3$1.8 million of unrealized loss being in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater. At June 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, the gross unrealized losses were comprised mostly of unrealized losses on corporate bonds, U.S. agency issues, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities with $0.4$3.9 million of unrealized loss being in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or greater.
Our investment portfolio consists of government and corporate securities with effective maturities of less than 30 months as well as investment in common stock classified as available-for-sale.months. The longer the term or holding period of the securities, the more susceptible they are to changes in market rates of interest, yields on bonds, and market price volatility. Investments are reviewed periodically to identify possible impairment. When evaluating the investments, we review factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time which may be sufficient for anticipated recovery in market value. We have the intent and ability to hold these securities for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value up to (or beyond) the initial cost of the investment. We expect to realize the full value of all of these investments upon maturity or sale.
5. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Our inventories consist of the following (amounts in thousands):
|
| June 30, 2006 |
| March 31, 2006 |
|
| December 31, 2006 |
| March 31, 2006 |
| ||||
Finished goods |
| $ | 61,047 |
| $ | 58,876 |
|
| $ | 81,652 |
| $ | 58,876 |
|
Purchased parts and components |
| 3,048 |
| 2,607 |
|
| 4,028 |
| 2,607 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
| $ | 64,095 |
| $ | 61,483 |
|
| $ | 85,680 |
| $ | 61,483 |
|
6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 are as follows (amounts in thousands):
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
| |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
| ||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2006 |
| $ | 95,094 |
| $ | 5,352 |
| $ | 100,446 |
|
| $ | 95,094 |
| $ | 5,352 |
| $ | 100,446 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the period |
| 79,849 |
| — |
| 79,849 |
|
| 87,257 |
| — |
| 87,257 |
| ||||||
Issuance of contingent consideration |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| |||||||||||||
Adjustment-prior period purchase allocation |
| 38 |
| — |
| 38 |
| |||||||||||||
Adjustment to prior period purchase allocation |
| 51 |
| — |
| 51 |
| |||||||||||||
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates |
| 117 |
| 196 |
| 313 |
|
| (5 | ) | 649 |
| 644 |
| ||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2006 |
| $ | 175,098 |
| $ | 5,548 |
| $ | 180,646 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2006 |
| $ | 182,397 |
| $ | 6,001 |
| $ | 188,398 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the period represents goodwill related to the acquisition of RedOctane of $79.7$87.0 million and goodwill related to the acquisition of a recently acquired South Korean publishing company of $190,000.$253,000.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
15For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
7. Income Taxes
The income tax benefitprovision of $6.7$40.0 million and $28.1 million for the three months and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 reflects our effective income tax rate forof 21.9%. This is lower than prior year as a result of improved profitability leading to utilization of net operating loss carry forwards and in turn a reduction in valuation allowances related to federal and state research and development tax credits, partially offset by the quarterestablishment of 27.3%.tax reserves. The significant items that generated the variance between our effective rate and our statutory rate of 35% were federal and state research and development tax credits for state purposes and the impact of foreign tax rate differentials, partially offset by state taxes.
The aforementioned effectiverealization of deferred tax assets depends primarily on the generation of future taxable income. We believe that it is more likely than not that we will generate taxable income tax rate for the quarter of 27.3% differs from our effective income tax rate of 41.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2005 duesufficient to (1) a one-time international tax benefit for the release of certain tax reserves in the three months ended June 30, 2005 due to the expiration of a tax statute of limitations, and (2) a decrease in anticipated pretax income for fiscal year 2007 determined at June 30, 2006 versus the anticipated pretax income for fiscal year 2006 determined at June 30, 2005, without a corresponding decrease inrealize the benefit of book/net deferred tax differences.
assets recognized.
The income tax benefitexpense of $2.5$25.2 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 reflects our effective income tax rate for the quarter of 41.2%27.1%, which differs from our effective tax rate of 13.8%12.2% for the year ended March 31, 2006 primarily due to (1) a one-time international tax benefit for the release of certain tax reserves in the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the expiration of a tax statute of limitations; (2) an increase in federal and state research and development creditcredits for the full year ended March 31, 2006 over the amountamounts originally anticipated for the year at the first quarter, and (3) a decrease in pretax income for the year versus the amount originally anticipated for the year at the first quarter, without a corresponding decrease in the benefit of book/tax differences.year. The significant items that generated the variance between our effective rate and our federal statutory rate of 35% were research and development tax credits and the impact of foreign tax rate differentials, partially offset by state taxes.
8. Software Development Costs and Intellectual Property Licenses
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, capitalized software development costs included $59.1$77.7 million of internally developed software costs and $19.6$24.1 million of payments made to third-party software developers. As of March 31, 2006, capitalized software development costs included $45.0 million of internally developed software costs and $15.6 million of payments made to third-party software developers. Capitalized intellectual property licenses were $96.9$93.4 million and $87.0 million as of June 30,December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively. Amortization and write-offs of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses were $21.1$79.2 million and $21.8$168.4 million for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
9. Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss)
The components of comprehensive lossincome (loss) for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
|
| Three months ended June 30, |
| ||||
|
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Net loss |
| $ | (17,826 | ) | $ | (3,585 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Other comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
| 3,582 |
| (4,470 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on short-term investments |
| (18,482 | ) | 595 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Other comprehensive loss |
| (14,900 | ) | (3,875 | ) | ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Comprehensive loss |
| $ | (32,726 | ) | $ | (7,460 | ) |
| Three months ended December 31, |
| Nine months ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||||
|
|
|
| As restated |
|
|
| As restated |
| ||||
Net income |
| $ | 142,820 |
| $ | 67,856 |
| $ | 100,209 |
| $ | 49,379 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
| 4,742 |
| (937 | ) | 10,983 |
| (6,925 | ) | ||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on short-term investments |
| 1,342 |
| (1,432 | ) | (8,693 | ) | (2,172 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
| 6,084 |
| (2,369 | ) | 2,290 |
| (9,097 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Comprehensive income |
| $ | 148,904 |
| $ | 65,487 |
| $ | 102,499 |
| $ | 40,282 |
|
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (amounts in thousands):
|
|
| Unrealized |
| Accumulated |
| ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
| Appreciation |
| Other |
| |||||||||||||
|
| Foreign |
| (Depreciation) |
| Comprehensive |
| |||||||||||||
|
| Currency |
| on Investments |
| Income |
| |||||||||||||
|
| Foreign |
| Unrealized |
| Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Balance, March 31, 2006 |
| $ | 9,013 |
| $ | 7,356 |
| $ | 16,369 |
|
| $ | 9,013 |
| $ | 7,356 |
| $ | 16,369 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
| 3,582 |
| (18,482 | ) | (14,900 | ) |
| 10,983 |
| (8,693 | ) | 2,290 |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Balance, June 30, 2006 |
| $ | 12,595 |
| $ | (11,126 | ) | $ | 1,469 |
| ||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
| $ | 19,996 |
| $ | (1,337 | ) | $ | 18,659 |
|
Comprehensive income is presented net of taxes of $7.1$0.9 million related to unrealized depreciation on investments. Income taxes were not provided for foreign currency translation items as these are considered indefinite investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries.
10. Investment Income, Net
Investment income, net is comprised of the following (amounts in thousands):
| Three months ended December 31, |
| Nine months ended December 31, |
| |||||||||
|
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||||
Interest income |
| $ | 7,917 |
| $ | 6,299 |
| $ | 24,286 |
| $ | 18,743 |
|
Interest expense |
| (16 | ) | (85 | ) | (80 | ) | (198 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain on investments |
| 1,823 |
| 2,948 |
| 1,825 |
| 4,295 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Investment income, net |
| $ | 9,724 |
| $ | 9,162 |
| $ | 26,031 |
| $ | 22,840 |
|
|
| Three months ended June 30, |
| ||||
|
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||
Interest income |
| $ | 8,356 |
| $ | 6,067 |
|
Interest expense |
| (83 | ) | (62 | ) | ||
Net realized gain on investments |
| 2 |
| 1,343 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Investment income, net |
| $ | 8,275 |
| $ | 7,348 |
|
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
11. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities and supplemental cash flow information is as follows (amounts in thousands):
|
| Three months ended June 30, |
| ||||
|
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||
Non-cash operating, investing, and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on short-term investments, net of taxes |
| $ | (18,482 | ) | $ | 595 |
|
Subsidiaries acquired with common stock |
| 30,000 |
| 942 |
| ||
Common stock payable related to acquisition |
| 39,000 |
| — |
| ||
Capitalization of stock option expense |
| 1,936 |
| — |
| ||
Adjustment-prior period purchase allocation |
| 37 |
| 155 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Cash paid for income taxes |
| $ | 2,639 |
| $ | 382 |
|
Cash received for interest, net |
| 6,858 |
| 4,877 |
|
17
| Nine months ended December 31, |
| |||||
|
| 2006 |
| 2005 |
| ||
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Subsidiaries acquired with common stock |
| $ | 30,000 |
| $ | 2,793 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on short-term investments, net of taxes |
| (8,693 | ) | 2,172 |
| ||
Common stock payable related to acquisition |
| 39,000 |
| — |
| ||
Capitalization of stock option expense, net of amortization |
| 4,996 |
| — |
| ||
Adjustment - prior period purchase allocation |
| 51 |
| — |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Cash paid for income taxes |
| $ | 3,040 |
| $ | 4,469 |
|
Cash received for interest, net |
| 23,691 |
| 16,956 |
|
12. Operations by Reportable Segments and Geographic Area
Based upon our organizational structure, we operate two business segments: (i) publishing of interactive entertainment software and peripherals and (ii) distribution of interactive entertainment software and hardware products.
Publishing refers to the development, marketing and sale of products, either directly, by license or through our affiliate label program with certain third-party publishers. In the United States and Canada, we primarily sell our products on a direct basis to mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores. We conduct our international publishing activities through offices in the United Kingdom (“UK”), Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Canada, South Korea, and Japan. OurJapan where products are sold internationally on a direct-to-retail basis and through third-party distribution and licensing arrangements and through our wholly owned distribution subsidiaries.
Distribution refers to our operations in the United Kingdom,UK, the Netherlands, and Germany that provide logistical and sales services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, our own publishing operations and manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware.
Resources are allocated to each of these segments using information on their respective net revenues and operating profits before interest and taxes.
The accounting policies of these segments are the same as those described in the Summary“Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesPolicies” in our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2006. Revenue derived from sales between segments is eliminated in consolidation.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Information on the reportable segments for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
| Three months ended December 31, 2006 |
| ||||||||
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Total segment revenues |
| $ | 649,797 |
| $ | 174,462 |
| $ | 824,259 |
|
Revenues from sales between segments |
| (43,937 | ) | 43,937 |
| — |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Revenues from external customers |
| $ | 605,860 |
| $ | 218,399 |
| $ | 824,259 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Operating income |
| $ | 160,628 |
| $ | 12,492 |
| $ | 173,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Total assets |
| $ | 1,667,103 |
| $ | 224,367 |
| $ | 1,891,470 |
|
| Three months ended December 31, 2005 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
| Three months ended June 30, 2006 |
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
| ||||||||||
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
|
| As restated |
| As restated |
| As restated |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Total segment revenues |
| $ | 134,762 |
| $ | 53,307 |
| $ | 188,069 |
|
| $ | 667,500 |
| $ | 148,742 |
| $ | 816,242 |
|
Revenues from sales between segments |
| (6,430 | ) | 6,430 |
| — |
|
| (87,652 | ) | 87,652 |
| — |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Revenues from external customers |
| $ | 128,332 |
| $ | 59,737 |
| $ | 188,069 |
|
| $ | 579,848 |
| $ | 236,394 |
| $ | 816,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Operating loss |
| $ | (30,862 | ) | $ | (1,924 | ) | $ | (32,786 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating income |
| $ | 65,534 |
| $ | 18,359 |
| $ | 83,893 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Total assets |
| $ | 1,335,468 |
| $ | 101,934 |
| $ | 1,437,402 |
|
| $ | 1,392,523 |
| $ | 197,592 |
| $ | 1,590,115 |
|
|
| Three months ended June 30, 2005 |
|
| Nine months ended December 31, 2006 |
| ||||||||||||||
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Total segment revenues |
| $ | 193,551 |
| $ | 47,542 |
| $ | 241,093 |
|
| $ | 909,963 |
| $ | 290,537 |
| $ | 1,200,500 |
|
Revenues from sales between segments |
| (22,451 | ) | 22,451 |
| — |
|
| (63,288 | ) | 63,288 |
| — |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Revenues from external customers |
| $ | 171,100 |
| $ | 69,993 |
| $ | 241,093 |
|
| $ | 846,675 |
| $ | 353,825 |
| $ | 1,200,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Operating income (loss) |
| $ | (13,909 | ) | $ | 461 |
| $ | (13,448 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating income |
| $ | 92,503 |
| $ | 9,758 |
| $ | 102,261 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Total assets |
| $ | 1,164,521 |
| $ | 102,926 |
| $ | 1,267,447 |
|
| $ | 1,667,103 |
| $ | 224,367 |
| $ | 1,891,470 |
|
18ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
| Nine months ended December 31, 2005 |
| ||||||||
|
| Publishing |
| Distribution |
| Total |
| |||
|
| As restated |
| As restated |
| As restated |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Total segment revenues |
| $ | 1,028,458 |
| $ | 251,417 |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
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| (124,530 | ) | 124,530 |
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Revenues from external customers |
| $ | 903,928 |
| $ | 375,947 |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
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Operating income |
| $ | 21,932 |
| $ | 19,854 |
| $ | 41,786 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 1,392,523 |
| $ | 197,592 |
| $ | 1,590,115 |
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| $ | 99,610 |
| $ | 112,320 |
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| 81,816 |
| 119,981 |
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| 6,643 |
| 8,792 |
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| $ | 188,069 |
| $ | 241,093 |
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North America |
| $ | 463,388 |
| $ | 402,314 |
| $ | 637,251 |
| $ | 626,538 |
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| 345,969 |
| 397,356 |
| 535,556 |
| 622,035 |
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Other |
| 14,902 |
| 16,572 |
| 27,693 |
| 31,302 |
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Total |
| $ | 824,259 |
| $ | 816,242 |
| $ | 1,200,500 |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
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Console |
| $ | 118,977 |
| $ | 180,450 |
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| 44,797 |
| 29,239 |
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| 24,295 |
| 31,404 |
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| $ | 188,069 |
| $ | 241,093 |
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Console |
| $ | 647,585 |
| $ | 575,094 |
| $ | 884,035 |
| $ | 893,417 |
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Hand-held |
| 128,386 |
| 111,186 |
| 219,757 |
| 203,879 |
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PC |
| 48,288 |
| 129,962 |
| 96,708 |
| 182,579 |
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Total |
| $ | 824,259 |
| $ | 816,242 |
| $ | 1,200,500 |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
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We had two customersone customer that accounted for 28%21% and 10%22% of consolidated net revenues for the three and nine month periodperiods ended June 30,December 31, 2006, respectively, and 33% and 7%29% of consolidated gross accounts receivable gross at June 30,December 31, 2006. These customers were customersThis customer was a customer of both our publishing and distribution businesses. As of and for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2005, one of thosethis same customerscustomer accounted for 19%21% and 22% of consolidated net revenues, respectively, and 25% of consolidated gross accounts receivable.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
13. Computation of LossEarnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted lossearnings per share (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
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| $ | (17,826 | ) | $ | (3,585 | ) | |||||||||||||
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share – income available to common shareholders |
| $ | 142,820 |
| $ | 67,856 |
| $ | 100,209 |
| $ | 49,379 |
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| 278,335 |
| 269,141 |
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Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted average common shares outstanding |
| 282,512 |
| 274,965 |
| 280,499 |
| 272,089 |
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Employee stock options and stock purchase plan |
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| 24,025 |
| 20,625 |
| 23,222 |
| 20,713 |
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| 638 |
| 615 |
| 596 |
| 595 |
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| — |
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| 24,663 |
| 21,240 |
| 23,818 |
| 21,308 |
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Denominator for diluted loss per share - weighted average common shares outstanding plus assumed conversions |
| 278,335 |
| 269,141 |
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted average common shares outstanding plus assumed conversions |
| 307,175 |
| 296,205 |
| 304,317 |
| 293,397 |
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| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share |
| $ | 0.51 |
| $ | 0.25 |
| $ | 0.36 |
| $ | 0.18 |
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| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share |
| $ | 0.46 |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | 0.33 |
| $ | 0.17 |
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Options to purchase 31,765,1616,686,899 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.00$11.68 to $17.21 and options to purchase 21,645,5939,610,059 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.00$8.73 to $13.39$17.21 were outstanding for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, respectively, but were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would be antidilutive.
Options to purchase 1,655,812 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $14.27 to $17.21 and options to purchase 632,103 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $3.38 to $17.21 were outstanding for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005, respectively, but were not included in the calculation of diluted lossearnings per share because their effect would be antidilutive.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Credit Facilities
We have revolving credit facilities with our Centresoft distribution subsidiary located in the UK (the “UK Facility”) and our NBG distribution subsidiary located in Germany (the “German Facility”). TheAs of December 31, 2006, the UK Facility provided Centresoft with the ability to borrow up to GBP 12.0 million ($21.7(approximately $23.5 million), including issuing on a revolving basis (including the issuance of letters of credit on a revolving basis as of June 30, 2006.its behalf). Furthermore, under the UK Facility, Centresoft provided a GBP 0.6 million ($1.1(approximately $1.2 million) guarantee for the benefit of our CD Contact distribution subsidiary as of June 30,December 31, 2006. The UK Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.0% as of June 30,December 31, 2006, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary and expires in January 2007. The UK Facility also contains various covenants that require the subsidiary to maintain specified financial ratios related to, among others, fixed charges. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we were in compliance with these covenants. No borrowings were outstanding against the UK Facility as of June 30,December 31, 2006. TheAs of December 31, 2006, the German Facility provided for revolving loans up to EUR 0.5 million ($0.6(approximately $0.7 million) as of June 30, 2006,and bore interest at a Eurocurrency rate plus 2.5%,. The German Facility is collateralized by certain of the subsidiary’s property and equipment
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and has no expiration date. No borrowings were outstanding against the German Facility as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we maintained a $7.5 million irrevocable standby letter of credit. The standby letter of credit is required byso that we can qualify for certain payment terms on our purchases from one of our inventory manufacturers to qualify for payment terms on our inventory purchases.manufacturers. Under the terms of this arrangement, we are required to maintain on deposit with the bank a compensating balance, restricted as to use, of not less than the sum of the available amount of thethat letter of credit plus the aggregate amount of any drawings under the letter of credit that have been honored thereunder but not reimbursed. At June 30,December 31, 2006, the deposit in the amount of $7.5 million deposit is included in short-term investments as restricted cash.
As of December 31, 2006, we had no borrowings outstanding against this letter of credit.
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, our publishing subsidiary located in the UK maintained a EUR 2.54.0 million ($3.1(approximately $5.3 million) irrevocable standby letter of credit. The standby letter of credit is required byso that it can qualify for certain payment terms on purchases from one of our inventory manufacturers to qualify for payment terms on our inventory purchases.manufacturers. The standby letter of credit does not require a compensating balance and is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary and expires on October 15, 2006.in August 2007. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we had EUR 0.6 million ($0.7 million)no borrowing outstanding against this letter of credit.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Commitments
In the normal course of business, we enter into contractual arrangements with third parties for non-cancelable operating lease agreements for our offices, for the development of products, as well asand for the rights to intellectual property. Under these agreements, we commit to provide specified payments to a lessor, developer or intellectual property holder, as the case may be, based upon contractual arrangements. Typically, theThe payments to third-party developers are generally conditioned upon the achievement by the developers of contractually specified development milestones. TheseFurther, these payments to third-party developers and intellectual property holders typically are deemed to be advances and are recoupable against future royalties earned by the developer or intellectual property holder based on the sale of the related game. Additionally, in connection with certain intellectual property right acquisitions and development agreements, we will commit to spend specified amounts for marketing support for the related game(s) which is to be developed or in which the intellectual property will be utilized. Additionally, we lease certain of our facilities under non-cancelable operating lease agreements. Assuming all contractual provisions are met, the total future minimum commitments for these and other contractual arrangements in place as of June 30,December 31, 2006, are scheduled to be paid as follows (amounts in thousands):
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| Contractual Obligations |
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| Facility and |
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|
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| Marketing |
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|
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2007 |
| $ | 9,963 |
| $ | 45,433 |
| $ | 6,187 |
| $ | 61,583 |
|
2008 |
| 13,616 |
| 19,302 |
| 39,830 |
| 72,748 |
| ||||
2009 |
| 12,754 |
| 28,036 |
| 26,100 |
| 66,890 |
| ||||
2010 |
| 11,743 |
| 29,586 |
| 100 |
| 41,429 |
| ||||
2011 |
| 9,537 |
| 30,586 |
| 100 |
| 40,223 |
| ||||
Thereafter |
| 22,024 |
| 64,173 |
| — |
| 86,197 |
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Total |
| $ | 79,637 |
| $ | 217,116 |
| $ | 72,317 |
| $ | 369,070 |
|
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| Contractual Obligations |
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| and IP |
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2007 (remaining three months) |
| $ | 3,456 |
| $ | 37,962 |
| $ | 25 |
| $ | 41,443 |
|
2008 |
| 14,069 |
| 29,340 |
| 40,468 |
| 83,877 |
| ||||
2009 |
| 13,033 |
| 28,036 |
| 26,496 |
| 67,565 |
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2010 |
| 11,997 |
| 29,586 |
| 100 |
| 41,683 |
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2011 |
| 9,754 |
| 30,586 |
| 100 |
| 40,440 |
| ||||
Thereafter |
| 22,959 |
| 64,173 |
| — |
| 87,132 |
| ||||
Total |
| $ | 75,268 |
| $ | 219,683 |
| $ | 67,189 |
| $ | 362,140 |
|
Compensation Guarantee Guarantee
In June 2005, we entered into an employment agreement with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Activision Publishing Inc. containing a guarantee related to total compensation. The agreement guarantees that, in the event thatif on May 15, 2010 his total compensation has not exceeded $20.0 million, we will make a payment for the amount of the shortfall. The $20.0 million guarantee will be recognized as compensation expense evenly over the term of the employment agreement comprising of salary payments, bonus payments, restricted stock expense, stock option expense, and an accrual for any anticipated remaining portion of the guarantee. The remaining portion of the guarantee is accrued over the term of the agreement in “Other liabilities” and will remain accrued until the end of the employment agreement, at which point it will be used to make a payment for any shortfall or reclassified into shareholders’ equity.
Legal Proceedings
The following describes the material legal proceedings, examinations and other matters in which the Company and its subsidiaries are involved that: (1) were pending as of December 31, 2006; (2) were terminated during the period from December 31, 2006 through June 7, 2007; or (3) are pending as of June 7, 2007. Thus, the description of a matter may include developments that occurred since December 31, 2006, as well as those that occurred during 2006. The matters include legal proceedings relating to the restatement of our consolidated financial statements, such as class action securities lawsuits, shareholder derivative actions and governmental proceedings.
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
In July 12, 2006, Ryan Vazquez, derivativelyindividuals and/or entities claiming to be stockholders of the Company have filed derivative lawsuits, purportedly on behalf of Activision, Inc., filed suit in the Los Angeles County Superior CourtCompany, against the company and certain of its current and former directors and certain current and former executive officers.members of the Company’s Board of Directors as well as several current and former officers of the Company. Three derivative actions have been filed in Los Angeles Superior Court: Vazquez v. Kotick, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BC355327 (filed July 12, 2006); Greuer v. Kotick, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. SC090343 (filed July 12, 2006); and Amalgamated Bank v. Baker, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BC356454 (filed August 3, 2006). These actions have been consolidated by the court under the caption In re Activision Shareholder Derivative Litigation, L.A.S.C. Master File No. SC090343 (West, J.). Two derivative actions have been filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California: Pfeiffer v. Kotick, et al., C.D. Cal. Case No. CV06-4771 MRP (JTLx) (filed July 31, 2006); and Hamian v. Kotick, et al., C.D. Cal. Case No. CV06-5375 MRP (JLTx) (filed August 25, 2006). These actions have also been consolidated, under the caption In re Activision, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, C.D. Cal. Case No. CV06-4771 MRP (JTLx) (Pfaelzer, J.). The complaint alleges breachconsolidated complaints allege, among other things, purported improprieties in the Company’s issuance of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment in connectionstock options. The Company expects that defense expenses associated with the granting of certain optionsmatters will be covered by its directors and officers insurance, subject to executivesthe terms and conditions of the company. Plantiff seeks judgment againstapplicable policies. On May 24, 2007, the individual defendantsSuperior Court granted the Company’s motion to stay the state action. The court’s order stays the action pending the resolution of motions to dismiss in favorthe federal action, but is without prejudice to any party’s right to seek modification of the companystay upon a showing of good cause, including a showing that matters may be addressed in the Superior Court without the potential for an unstated amount of damages, disgorgementconflict with or duplication of the optionsfederal court proceedings. The Company filed motions to dismiss in the federal action on June 1, 2007, which arewill be fully briefed by August 15, 2007. The Company also was informed that on June 1, 2007, a derivative case, Abdelnur vs. Kotick et al. was filed in the subjectUnited States District Court for the Central District of California C.D. Case No. CV07-3575 AHM (PJWx) by the suit (and any proceeds fromsame law firm that previously filed the exercise of those options and subsequent sale ofHamian case, alleging substantially the underlying stock) and equitable relief. The company is reviewing the complaint and will respond appropriately.same claims.
On July 27, 2006, the companyCompany received a letter of informal inquiry from the SecuritiesSEC requesting certain documents and Exchange Commission requesting information and documents relating to the company’s stock option grants and option grant practices. The company intends to cooperate fully.
Our Board of Directors has appointed a special sub-committee of independent directors of the Board to conduct an internal review, assisted by outside legal counsel, ofCompany’s historical stock option grant practices.
In early June 2007, the SEC informed us that the SEC has issued a formal order of non-public investigation, which allows the SEC, among other things, to subpoena witnesses and require the production of documents. The Company is cooperating with the SEC’s investigation, and representatives of the Special Subcommittee and its legal counsel have met with members of the staff of the SEC on several occasions, in person and by telephone (as has the Company’s outside legal counsel), to discuss the progress of the Special Subcommittee’s investigation and on February 28, 2007 to brief the SEC staff on the Special Subcommittee’s findings and recommendations following the substantial completion of the Special Subcommittee’s investigation. A representative of the U.S. Department of Justice has attended certain of these meetings and requested copies of certain documents that we have provided to the staff of the SEC. At this time, the Company has not received any grand jury subpoenas or written requests from the Department of Justice.
In addition, we are party to other routine claims and suits brought by us and against us in the ordinary course of business, including disputes arising over the ownership of intellectual property rights, contractual claims, employment relationships, and collection matters. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such routine claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
15. Stock Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans
We have a stock-based compensation program that provides our Board of Directors broad discretion in creating employee equity incentives. This program includes incentive and non-statutory stock options and restricted stock awards granted under various plans, the majority of which are stockholder approved. Stock options are generally time-based, vesting on each annual anniversary of the grant date over periods of three to five years and expire ten years from the grant date, with some options containing performance clauses which would accelerate the vesting into earlier annual periods. Additionally, we have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) that allows employees to purchase shares of common stock at 85% of the fair market value at the lower of either the date of enrollment or the date of purchase.purchase, whichever is lower. Shares issued as a
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
result of stock option exercises and our ESPP are generally issued as new stock issuances. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we had approximately 15.514.5 million shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under our stock option plans and ESPP.
Stock Incentive Plans
We sponsor several stock option plans for the benefit of officers, employees, consultants, and others.
On February 28, 1992, the shareholders of Activision approved the Activision 1991 Stock Option and Stock Award Plan, as amended, (the “1991 Plan”) which permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options (“ISOs”), stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock awards, deferred stock awards, and other common stock-based awards to directors, officers,
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employees, consultants, and others. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 1991 Plan is 45,400,000. The 1991 Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. There were no shares remaining available for grant under the 1991 Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
On September 23, 1998, the shareholders of Activision approved the Activision 1998 Incentive Plan, as amended (the “1998 Plan”). The 1998 Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, ISOs, SARs, restricted stock awards, deferred stock awards, and other common stock-based awards to directors, officers, employees, consultants, and others. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 1998 Plan is 18,000,000. The 1998 Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. There were approximately 46,60050,000 shares remaining available for grant under the 1998 Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
On April 26, 1999, the Board of Directors approved the Activision 1999 Incentive Plan, as amended (the “1999 Plan”). The 1999 Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, ISOs, SARs, restricted stock awards, deferred share awards, and other common stock-based awards to directors, officers, employees, consultants, and others. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 1999 Plan is 30,000,000. The 1999 Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. There were approximately 1,62839,400 shares remaining available for grant under the 1999 Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
On August 23, 2001, the shareholders of Activision approved the Activision 2001 Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2001 Plan”). The 2001 Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, ISOs, SARs, restricted stock awards, deferred stock awards, and other common stock-based awards to directors, officers, employees, consultants, and others. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 2001 Plan is 9,000,000. The 2001 Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. There were approximately 562,300 shares remaining available for grant under the 2001 Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
On April 4, 2002, the Board of Directors approved the Activision 2002 Incentive Plan (the “2002 Plan”). The 2002 Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, ISOs, SARs, restricted stock awards, deferred share awards, and other common stock-based awards to officers (other than executive officers), employees, consultants, advisors, and others. The 2002 Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 2002 Plan is 17,400,000. There were approximately 703,000274,400 shares remaining available for grant under the 2002 Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
On September 19, 2002, the shareholders of Activision approved the Activision 2002 Executive Incentive Plan (the “2002 Executive Plan”). The 2002 Executive Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, ISOs, SARs, restricted stock awards, deferred share awards, and other common stock-based awards to officers, employees, directors, consultants, and advisors. The total number
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 2002 Executive Plan is 10,000,000. The 2002 Executive Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. There were approximately 488,700 shares remaining available for grant under the 2002 Executive Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
On December 16, 2002, the Board of Directors approved the Activision 2002 Studio Employee Retention Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2002 Studio Plan”). The 2002 Studio Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options and restricted stock awards to key studio employees (other than executive officers) of Activision, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and to contractors and others. The 2002 Studio Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 2002 Studio Plan is 6,000,000. There were approximately 4,200 shares remaining available for grant under the 2002 Studio Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
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On April 29, 2003, our Board of Directors approved the Activision 2003 Incentive Plan (the “2003 Plan”). On September 15, 2005, the shareholders of Activision approved the 2003 Plan. The 2003 Plan permits the granting of “Awards” in the form of non-qualified stock options, SARs, restricted stock awards, deferred stock awards, and other common stock-based awards to directors, officers, employees, consultants, and others. The 2003 Plan requires available shares to consist in whole or in part of authorized and unissued shares or treasury shares. The total number of shares of common stock available for distribution under the 2003 Plan is 24,000,000. There were approximately 9,232,7008,756,700 shares remaining available for grant under the 2003 Plan as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
TheUnder the terms of the plans, the exercise price for Awards issued under the 1991 Plan, 1998 Plan, 1999 Plan, 2001 Plan, 2002 Plan, 2002 Executive Plan, 2002 Studio Plan, and 2003 Plan (collectively, the “Plans”) is determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors (or the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which administers the Plans), and under the terms of the plans, the exercise price for ISOs is not to be less than the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant, orand in the case of non-qualified options, the exercise price must exceed or be equal to 85% of the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant. Options typically become exercisable in installments over a period notof three to exceed sevenfive years and must be exercised within 10 years of the date of grant.
We have recently determined that, for the reasons described in Note 2, certain Awards issued in certain past periods were issued with exercise prices below the fair market value of our common stock on the dates that we have determined to be the correct grant and measurement dates for those Awards.
Other Employee Stock Options
In connection with prior employment agreements between Activision and Robert A. Kotick, Activision’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Brian G. Kelly, Activision’s Co-Chairman, Mr. Kotick and Mr. Kelly were granted options to purchase common stock. The Board of Directors approved the granting of these options. Relating to such grants, as of June 30,December 31, 2006, approximately 8,304,800 options were outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $1.74.
We additionally have approximately 32,9009,500 options outstanding to employees as of June 30,December 31, 2006, with a weighted average exercise price of $3.48. The Board of Directors approved the granting of these options. Such options have terms similar to those options granted under the Plans.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
On April 1,11, 2005, the Board of Directors approved the Second Amended and Restated 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Amendedand on February 11, 2003 the Board approved the 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for International Employees (together, the “2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan”) for eligible Employees.. Under the Amended 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, up to an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares of our common stock may be purchased by eligible employees during two six-month offering periods that commence each April 1 and October 1 (the “Offering
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
“Offering Period”). The first day of each Offering Period is referred to as the “Offering Date.” Common stock is purchased by the Amended 2002 Purchase Plans participants at a price per share generally equal to 85% of the lesserlower of fair market value on the Offering Date for the Offering Period that includes the common stock purchase date or the fair market value onof the common stock on the first day of the Offering Period and the fair market value of the common stock on the purchase date.date (the last day of the Offering Period). Employees may purchase shares having a value not exceeding 15% of their gross compensation during an Offering Period and are limited to a maximum of $10,000 in value for any two purchases within the same calendar year. There have been no shares purchased during the quarter ended JuneOn September 30, 2006, as the firstmost recent purchase date, in fiscal 2007 is September 30, 2006.
employees purchased 178,638 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $11.7215 per share.
Non-Employee Warrants
In prior years, we have granted stock warrants to third parties in connection with the development of software and the acquisition of licensing rights for intellectual property. The warrants generally vest upon grant and are exercisable over the term of the warrant. The exercise price of third-party warrants is generally greater than or equal to their fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant. No third-party warrants were granted during the quarters ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005. As of June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, 936,000 third-party warrants to purchase 936,000 shares of common stock were outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $4.54 per share.
In accordance with EITF 96-18, we measure the fair value of the securities on the measurement date. The fair value of each warrant is capitalized and amortized to expense when the related product is released and the related revenue is recognized. Additionally, as more fully described in Note 1, the recoverability of
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capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses is evaluated on a quarterly basis with amounts determined as not recoverable being charged to expense. In connection with the evaluation of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses, any capitalized amounts for related third-party warrants are additionally reviewed for recoverability with amounts determined as not recoverable being amortized to expense. For the quartersquarter ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, there was no amortization related to third-party warrants. For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, $0.5 million was amortizedwarrants and included in cost of sales - software royalties and amortization and/or cost of sales - intellectual property licenses.
no remaining unamortized expense.
Employee Retirement Plan
We have a retirement plan covering substantially all of our eligible employees. The retirement plan is qualified in accordance with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the plan, employees may defer up to the lesser of 92% of their pre-tax salary but not more than statutory limits.and the maximum amount allowed by law. We contribute an amount equal to 20% of each dollar contributed by a participant. Our matching contributions to the plan were approximately $488,460$293,600 and $319,500$1,037,800 during the quartersthree and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, respectively. Our matching contributions to the plan were approximately $342,400 and $918,400 during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005, respectively.
Restricted Stock
In June 2005, we issued the rights to 155,763 shares of restricted stock to an employee. Additionally, in October 2005 we issued the rights to 96,712 shares of restricted stock to an employee. These shares vest over a five-year period and remain subject to forfeiture if vesting conditions are not met. In accordance with APB No. 25, we recognize unearned compensation in connection with the grant of restricted shares equal to the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of these shares when issued was approximately $12.84 and $15.51 per share, respectively, and resulted in a total increase in “Additional paid-in capital” and “Unearned compensation” of $2.0 million and $1.5 million on the accompanyingrespective balance sheetsheets at the times of $3.5 million.grant. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, over the vesting period, we reduced unearned compensation and recognized compensation expense.expense over the vesting periods. Upon adoption of SFAS 123R, unearned compensation was reclassified against additional paid in capital and over the vesting period we will increase additional paid in capital and recognize compensation expense. Forexpense over the firstrespective remaining vesting periods. Additionally, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 we issued the rights to an aggregate of 81,000 shares of restricted stock to various employees. These shares vest over two and three year periods (with some subject to vesting
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
acceleration clauses if the holder achieves certain performance objectives) and remain subject to forfeiture if vesting conditions are not met. In accordance with SFAS 123R we will recognize compensation expense and increase additional paid in capital related to these restricted stock shares over the requisite service period. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, we recorded expenseexpenses related to these shares of approximately $175,000,$292,000 and $642,000, respectively, which was included as a component of share-based compensation expense within “General and administrative” on the accompanying statementsConsolidated Statements of operations.Operations. Since the issuance dates, we have recognized $642,000$1.1 million of the $3.5$4.8 million of unearned compensationtotal fair value, with the remainder to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.13.12 years.
On April 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of SFAS 123R, requiring us to recognize expense related to the fair value of our stock-based compensation awards. We elected to use the modified prospective transition method as permitted by SFAS 123R and therefore have not restated our financial results for prior periods. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 includes compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of April 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123. Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted subsequent to April 1, 2006 was based on the grant-date fair value, estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R.
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The following table sets forth the total stock-based compensation expense resulting from stock options, restricted stock awards, and the ESPP included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 (in thousands): in accordance with SFAS 123R:
| Three Months Ended |
| Nine Months Ended |
| |||
Cost of sales - software royalties and amortization |
| $ | 1,836 |
| $ | 1,872 |
|
Product development |
| 1,394 |
| 4,064 |
| ||
Sales and marketing |
| 1,559 |
| 3,488 |
| ||
General and administrative |
| 2,904 |
| 9,009 |
| ||
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Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes |
| 7,693 |
| 18,433 |
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Income tax benefit |
| (3,008 | ) | (7,207 | ) | ||
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Total stock-based compensation expense after income taxes |
| $ | 4,685 |
| $ | 11,226 |
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| Three Months Ended |
| |
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|
| |
Cost of sales - software royalties and amortization |
| $ | 25 |
|
Product development |
| 1,476 |
| |
Sales and marketing |
| 1,055 |
| |
General and administrative |
| 2,647 |
| |
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Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes |
| 5,203 |
| |
Income tax benefit |
| (1,977 | ) | |
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Total stock-based compensation expense after income taxes |
| $ | 3,226 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Additionally, stock option expenses are capitalized in accordance with SFAS No. 86, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed” as discussed in Note 1. For the three months ended December 31, 2006 stock-based compensation costs in the amount of $2.3 million were capitalized and $1.8 million of capitalized stock-based compensation costs were amortized. The following table summarizes stock option expense included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of software development (in thousands):
|
| Software |
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Balance, March 31, 2006 |
| $ | — |
|
Stock option expense capitalized during period |
| 1,961 |
| |
Amortization of capitalized stock option expense |
| (25 | ) | |
Balance, June 30, 2006 |
| $ | 1,936 |
|
| Software |
| ||
Balance, March 31, 2006 |
| $ | — |
|
Stock based compensation expense capitalized during period |
| 6,868 |
| |
Amortization of capitalized stock-based compensation expense |
| (1,872 | ) | |
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
| $ | 4,996 |
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Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were $4.8$7.0 million and $13.2$19.0 million for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, respectively. Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were $10.5 million and June 30,$37.9 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005, respectively. No incomeIncome tax benefit was realized from stock option exercises duringwas $5.5 million and $11.4 million for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, and $6.8 million ofrespectively. Income tax benefit was attributable to employeefrom stock option exercises duringwas $9.7 million and $21.3 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2005.December 31, 2005, respectively. In accordance with SFAS 123R, we present excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options, if any, as financing cash flows rather than operating cash flows.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, we applied SFAS No. 123, amended by SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure” (SFAS 148), which allowed companies to apply the existing accounting rules under APB 25 and related Interpretations. In general, asAs a result of our options investigation, we determined that there were options granted where the exercise price of options granted under these plans was equal toset at a price lower than the market price on the actual date of grant. According to APB 25, a non-cash stock-based compensation expense should be recognized for any options granted where the exercise price is lower than the market price on the actual date of grant. This expense is then to be amortized over the vesting period of the underlying common stock onassociated option. As such, we have restated prior periods (see Note 2 to the grant date, no stock-based employee compensation cost was recognized in our net income (loss).Consolidated Financial Statements) to properly account for these options. As required by SFAS 148 prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, we provided pro forma net income (loss) and pro forma net income (loss) per common share disclosures for stock-based awards, as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS 123 had been applied.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
The following table illustrates the effect on net lossincome after tax and net lossearnings per common share as if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to stock-based compensation during the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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| Three months |
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| Three Months Ended |
| Nine Months Ended |
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| As restated |
| As restated |
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| June 30,2005 |
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Net loss, as reported |
| $ | (3,585 | ) | |||||||
Net income, as reported |
| $ | 67,856 |
| $ | 49,379 |
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Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects |
| 72 |
| 1,695 |
| ||||||
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects |
| (2,971 | ) |
| (4,222 | ) | (12,188 | ) | |||
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Pro forma net loss |
| $ | (6,556 | ) | |||||||
Pro forma net income |
| $ | 63,706 |
| $ | 38,886 |
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Basic - as reported |
| $ | (0.01 | ) |
| $ | 0.25 |
| $ | 0.18 |
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Basic - pro forma |
| $ | (0.02 | ) |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | 0.14 |
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Diluted - as reported |
| $ | (0.01 | ) |
| $ | 0.23 |
| $ | 0.17 |
|
Diluted - pro forma |
| $ | (0.02 | ) |
| $ | 0.22 |
| $ | 0.13 |
|
In addition, included in net loss,income, as reported, is $17,000$175,000 and $292,000 for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005, respectively, related to amortization of unearned compensation related to restricted stock.
As of April 1, 2005, the Company began estimating the value of employee stock options on the date of grant using a binomial-lattice model. Prior to April 1, 2005 the value of each employee stock option was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model for the purpose of the pro forma financial information in accordance with SFAS 123.
Our employee stock options have features that differentiate them from exchange-traded options. These features include lack of transferability, early exercise, vesting restrictions, pre- and post-vesting termination provisions, blackout dates, and time-varying inputs. In addition, some of the options have non-traditional features, such as accelerated vesting upon the accelerating vesting ifsatisfaction of certain performance conditions, are met, that must be reflected in the valuation. A binomial-lattice model was selected because it is better able to explicitly address these features than closed-form models such as the Black-Scholes model, including the abilityand is able to reflect expected future changes in model inputs, including changes in volatility, during the option’s contractual term.
Consistent with SFAS 123R, we have attempted to reflect expected future changes in model inputs during the option’s contractual term. The inputs required by our binomial latticebinomial-lattice model include expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, risk-adjusted stock return, dividend yield, contractual term, and vesting schedule, as well as measures of employees’ forfeiture, exercise, and post-vesting termination behavior. Statistical methods were used to estimate employee type specific termination rates. These termination rates, in turn, were used to model the number of options that are expected to vest and post-vesting
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
termination behavior. Employee type specific estimates of Expected Time-To-Exercise (“ETTE”) were used to reflect employee exercise behavior. ETTE was estimated by using statistical procedures to first estimate the conditional probability of exercise occurring during each time period, conditional on the option surviving to that time period. These probabilities are then used to estimate ETTE. The model was calibrated by adjusting parameters controlling exercise and post-vesting termination behavior so that the
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measures output by the model matched values of these measures that were estimated from historical data. The weighted-average estimated value of employee stock options granted during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005 was $5.33$7.44 and $4.52$6.38 per share, respectively, using the binomial-lattice model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
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| Employee and Director Options |
| Employee Stock |
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| Three Months Ended |
| Three Months Ended |
| ||||||||
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| December |
| December |
| December |
| December |
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Expected term (in years) |
| 5.76 |
| 4.97 |
| 0.5 |
| 0.5 |
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Risk-free interest rate |
| 4.70 | % | 4.64 | % | 4.74 | % | 4.08 | % | ||||
Volatility |
| 53.10 | % | 49.02 | % | 44.34 | % | 43.02 | % | ||||
Dividend yield |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| ||||
Weighted-average fair value at grant date |
| $ | 7.44 |
| $ | 6.38 | (1) | $ | 3.89 |
| $ | 4.04 |
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| Employee and Director Options |
| Employee Stock |
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| Nine Months Ended |
| Nine Months Ended |
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| June 30, |
| June 30, |
| June 30, |
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| December |
| December |
| December |
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Expected Term (in years) |
| 4.55 |
| 4.73 |
| 0.5 |
| 0.5 |
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Risk free Interest rate |
| 5.05 | % | 4.64 | % | 4.68 | % | 3.07 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Expected term (in years) |
| 4.80 |
| 4.79 |
| 0.5 |
| 0.5 |
| |||||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate |
| 5.00 | % | 4.63 | % | 4.74 | % | 4.08 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Volatility |
| 54.30 | % | 46.10 | % | 41.40 | % | 42.11 | % |
| 54.19 | % | 46.96 | % | 44.34 | % | 43.02 | % | ||||||||
Dividend yield |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
|
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| ||||||||
Weighted-average fair value at grant date |
| $ | 5.33 |
| $ | 4.52 |
| $ | 3.55 |
| $ | 2.96 |
|
| $ | 5.68 |
| $ | 5.06 | (1) | $ | 3.89 |
| $ | 4.04 |
|
To(1) As restated.
To estimate volatility for the binomial-lattice model, we use methods or capabilities that are discussed in SFAS 123R and Staff Accounting Bulletin No.SAB 107. These methods included the implied volatility method based upon the volatilities for exchange-traded options on our stock to estimate short-term volatility, the historical method (annualized standard deviation of the instantaneous returns on Activision’s stock) during the option’s contractual term to estimate long-term volatility and a statistical model to estimate the transition or “mean reversion” from short-term volatility to long-term volatility. Based on these methods, for options granted during the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2006, the expected stock price volatility ranged from 42.67%44.20% to 55.99%56.10%, with a weighted average volatility of 54.30%53.10% for options granted during the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2006. For options granted during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005, the historical stock price volatility used was based on a weekly stock price observation, using an average of the high and low stock prices of our common stock, which resulted in an expected stock price volatility ranged from 37% to 64%, with a weighted average volatility of 46.1%49%.
As wasis the case for volatility, the risk-free rate is assumed to change during the option’s contractual term. Consistent with the calculation required by a binomial lattice model, the risk-free rate reflects the interest from one time period to the next (“forward rate”) as opposed to the interest rate from the grant date to the given time period (“spot rate”). Since we do not currently pay dividends and are not expected to pay them in the future, we have assumed that the dividend yield is zero.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding and is, as required by SFAS 123R, an output by the binomial-lattice model. The expected life of employee stock options depends on all of the underlying assumptions and calibration of our model. A binomial-lattice model can be viewed as assuming that employees will exercise their options when the stock price equals or exceeds an exercise boundary. The exercise boundary is not constant but continually declines as one approaches the option’s expiration date. The exact placement of the exercise boundary depends on all of the model inputs as well as the measures that are used to calibrate the model to estimated measures of employees’ exercise and termination behavior.
As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS 123R requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.
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Accuracy of Fair Value Estimates
The Company uses third-party analyses to assist in developing the assumptions used in the binomial latticebinomial-lattice model, including model inputs and measures of employees’ exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. However, we are ultimately responsible for the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of our share-based payment awards.
Our ability to accurately estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards as of the grant date depends upon the accuracy of the model and our ability to accurately forecast model inputs as long as ten years into the future. These inputs include, but are not limited to, expected stock price volatility, risk freerisk-free rate, dividend yield, and employee termination rates. Although the fair value of employee stock options is determined in accordance with SFAS 123R and SAB 107 using an option-pricing model, the estimates that are produced by this model may not be indicative of the fair value observed between a willing buyer/willing seller. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine if this is the case, because markets do not currently exist that permit the active trading of employee stock option and other share-based instruments.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Stock option activity for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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| Weighted-Average |
| Weighted- |
| Aggregate |
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| Shares |
| Weighted- |
| Weighted- |
| Aggregate |
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Outstanding at March 31, 2006 |
| 48,337 |
| $ | 6.20 |
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| 48,337 |
| $ | 6.20 |
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| 4,570 |
| 13.49 |
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| 5,796 |
| 13.57 |
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| (912 | ) | 5.30 |
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| (3,353 | ) | 5.03 |
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| (1,205 | ) | 7.47 |
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| (1,650 | ) | 8.21 |
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Outstanding at June 30, 2006 |
| 50,790 |
| $ | 6.84 |
| 6.6 |
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| 245,355 |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2006 |
| 49,130 |
| $ | 7.08 |
| 6.18 |
| $ | 497,692 |
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Exercisable at June 30, 2006 |
| 29,317 |
| $ | 4.34 |
| 5.3 |
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| 201,544 |
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Exercisable at December 31, 2006 |
| 30,402 |
| $ | 4.45 |
| 4.85 |
| $ | 368,064 |
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The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of our firstthird quarter of fiscal 2007 and the exercise price, times the number of shares) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on June 30,December 31, 2006. This amount changes based on the fair market value of our stock. Total intrinsic value of options actually exercised is $7.7was $15.3 million and $32.0 million for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006.
December 31, 2006, respectively.
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, $43.7$38.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.021.64 years.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the quartersThree and Nine Months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, all options were granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant.
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(Unaudited)
The following tables summarizetable summarizes information about all employee and director stock options and warrants outstanding as of June 30,December 31, 2006 (share amounts in thousands):
|
| Outstanding Options |
| Exercisable Options |
| ||||||||||
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| Shares |
| Remaining |
| Wtd. Avg. |
| Shares |
| Wtd. Avg. |
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Range of exercise prices: |
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| $ | 1.00 to $1.08 |
| 717 |
| 3.86 |
| $ | 1.05 |
| 717 |
| $ | 1.05 |
|
| $ | 1.38 to $1.75 |
| 8,216 |
| 2.74 |
| 1.75 |
| 8,216 |
| 1.75 |
| ||
| $ | 1.76 to $3.53 |
| 6,519 |
| 5.91 |
| 3.33 |
| 4,708 |
| 3.31 |
| ||
| $ | 3.54 to $5.00 |
| 6,049 |
| 6.48 |
| 4.05 |
| 4,560 |
| 3.99 |
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| $ | 5.08 to $6.34 |
| 5,509 |
| 6.15 |
| 5.76 |
| 3,772 |
| 5.77 |
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| $ | 6.36 to $7.73 |
| 6,782 |
| 6.66 |
| 7.16 |
| 5,800 |
| 7.12 |
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| $ | 7.75 to $11.10 |
| 5,712 |
| 8.27 |
| 9.72 |
| 998 |
| 8.79 |
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| $ | 11.15 to $13.45 |
| 5,168 |
| 9.06 |
| 12.38 |
| 507 |
| 11.97 |
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| $ | 13.52 to $15.21 |
| 5,793 |
| 9.65 |
| 13.98 |
| 18 |
| 14.80 |
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| $ | 15.26 to $17.21 |
| 325 |
| 9.28 |
| 16.29 |
| 21 |
| 16.45 |
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| 50,790 |
| 6.60 |
| $ | 6.84 |
| 29,317 |
| $ | 4.34 |
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| Exercisable Options |
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| Wtd. Avg. |
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$1.00 to $1.08 |
| 665 |
| 3.36 |
| $ | 1.05 |
| 665 |
| $ | 1.05 |
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$1.72 to $1.75 |
| 8,202 |
| 2.22 |
| 1.75 |
| 8,202 |
| 1.75 |
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$1.76 to $3.52 |
| 5,357 |
| 5.33 |
| 3.34 |
| 4,699 |
| 3.34 |
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$3.54 to $5.00 |
| 5,712 |
| 5.99 |
| 4.04 |
| 5,099 |
| 4.07 |
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$5.08 to $5.74 |
| 4,959 |
| 5.61 |
| 5.72 |
| 4,292 |
| 5.72 |
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$5.79 to $7.73 |
| 6,607 |
| 6.21 |
| 7.12 |
| 5,800 |
| 7.09 |
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$7.75 to $11.10 |
| 5,535 |
| 7.86 |
| 9.78 |
| 861 |
| 8.80 |
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$11.15 to $13.08 |
| 4,930 |
| 8.57 |
| 12.31 |
| 476 |
| 12.02 |
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$13.13 to $14.33 |
| 4,935 |
| 9.25 |
| 13.65 |
| 61 |
| 13.90 |
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$14.37 to $17.21 |
| 2,228 |
| 9.08 |
| 15.36 |
| 247 |
| 15.49 |
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| 49,130 |
| 6.18 |
| $ | 7.08 |
| 30,402 |
| $ | 4.45 |
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16. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
On November 24, 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 151, Inventory Costs, an Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 (“SFAS No. 151”). The standard requires that abnormal amounts of idle capacity and spoilage costs within inventory should be excluded from the cost of inventory and expensed when incurred. The provisions of SFAS No. 151 are applicable to inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 151 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement No. 154 (“SFAS No. 154”), Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – A Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for the accounting and reporting of a change in accounting principle and correction of errors. Under previous guidance, changes in accounting principle were recognized as a cumulative effect in the net income of the period of the change. The new statement requires retrospective application of changes in accounting principle and correction of errors, limited to the direct effects of the change, to prior periods’ financial statements, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. In the event that we have an accounting change or an error correction, SFAS No. 154 could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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On February 16, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 155 (“SFAS No. 155”), Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments – An amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140. SFAS No. 155 amends FASB Statements No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities to resolve issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” SFAS No. 155 permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require
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bifurcation; clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of Statement 133; establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation; clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives; and amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
On March 17, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 156 (“SFAS No. 156”), Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140. SFAS No. 156 amends Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 requires an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract in certain situations; requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable;
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
permits either the “amortization method”amortization method or the fair“fair value measurement method,” as subsequent measurement methods for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities; permits a one-time reclassification of available-for-sale securities to trading securities by entities with recognized servicing rights; and requires separate presentation of servicing assets and servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value in the statement of financial position and additional disclosures for all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 is effective in the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 156 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In July 2006, the FASB issued Final Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of SFAS No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest, and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. In addition, FIN 48 excludes income taxes from the scope of SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Differences between the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets prior to the adoption of FIN 48 and the amounts reported after adoption will be accounted for as a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded to the beginning balance of retained earnings. We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on our results of operations and financial position.
On September 20, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157 (“SFAS No. 157”), Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
31In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, Financial Statements — Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. SAB 108 requires the use of both the “iron curtain” and “rollover” approach in quantifying the materiality of misstatements. SAB 108 also discusses the implications of misstatements uncovered upon the application of SAB 108 in situations when a registrant has historically been using either the iron curtain approach or the rollover approach. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of SAB 108 will have on our results of operations and financial position.
On September 29, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (“SFAS No. 158”). This new standard aims to make it easier for investors, employees, retirees and other parties to understand and assess an employer’s financial position and its ability to fulfill the obligations under its benefit plans. SFAS No. 158 requires employers to fully recognize in their financial statements the obligations associated with single-employer defined benefit pension plans, retiree healthcare plans, and other postretirement plans. Specifically, it requires a company to (1) recognize on its balance sheet an asset for a plan’s overfunded status or a liability for a plan’s underfunded status, (2) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year, and (3) recognize changes in the funded status of a plan through comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 158 will have an effect on our financial position or results of operations as we do not maintain any single-employer defined benefit pension plans, retiree healthcare plans, and other postretirement plans.
Stock Option Practices and Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements
We recently completed a voluntary review of our historical stock option granting practices and a restatement of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and related disclosures and a restatement of our selected consolidated financial data as of and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and our unaudited quarterly financial data for each of the quarters in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, and for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006. The impacts of the restatement adjustments extend to periods from the fiscal year ended March 31, 1994 through the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.
The restatement reflected the findings of a special subcommittee of independent members of our Board of Directors, which was established in July 2006 to review our historical stock option granting practices (the “Special Subcommittee”). The Special Subcommittee conducted its investigation with the assistance of Munger Tolles & Olson LLP as its independent counsel and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (“Deloitte”) as forensic accounting experts retained by counsel. The Special Subcommittee found that 3,450 of the option grants reviewed, covering 148,747,202 shares, required measurement date corrections. As a result, we recorded approximately $66.7 million in additional pre-tax ($45.4 million after-tax) non-cash stock-based compensation expense over the thirteen year period from April 1, 1993 through March 31, 2006 in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB No. 25”), and $0.6 million in additional pre-tax non-cash stock-based compensation expense during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”. More than 80%, or $55.4 million of the $66.7 million, relates to periods through March 31, 2003 and 4% or $2.6 million of the non-cash pre-tax expense relates to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Separately, the restatement reflected an additional $1.7 million pre-tax charge ($1.1 million after-tax) related to recently identified insufficient payroll tax withholdings in fiscal 2005.
The following table summarizes additional pre-tax stock-based compensation expense and related tax adjustments resulting from the review of our equity award practices for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005:
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| For the nine months |
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| December 31, 2005 |
| December 31, 2005 |
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Net income, as previously reported |
| $ | 67,945 |
| $ | 51,118 |
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| 174 |
| 2,286 |
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| (85 | ) | (547 | ) | ||
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| 89 |
| 1,739 |
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Net income, as restated |
| $ | 67,856 |
| $ | 49,379 |
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(1) Also includes an immaterial amount of interest expense related to our $1.7 million charge for insufficient payroll tax withholdings in fiscal 2005.
Certain Tax Consequences: Certain stock options were granted with an exercise price lower than the fair market value on the actual measurement dates, with vesting occurring after December 31, 2004, which resulted in nonqualified deferred compensation for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 409A subjects the option holders to additional income tax, penalties and interest on the value of the options deferred and, in certain cases, exercised each year. We do not have any tax liability associated with Section 409A. For options that have already been exercised by non-executive officer employees, that are subject to Section 409A consequences, the Company has elected to participate in the Internal Revenue Service program described in IRS Announcement 2007-18 pursuant to which the Company was able to pay the Section 409A taxes on behalf of its non-executive officer employees, and has incurred $7.3 million in additional pre-tax compensation expense in the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2007, in absorbing these related costs on behalf of these employees. With respect to unexercised options subject to Section 409A held by such current and former non-executive officer employees, the Company on or about June 7, 2007 is commencing an offer to amend the exercise price of these options to eliminate their Section 409A tax liability consistent with Internal Revenue Service guidance. Pursuant to the offer, the Company will also make a cash payment in January 2008 to employees who accept the offer, in an amount equal to the difference between the original exercise price of each amended option and the amended exercise price of each amended option. This will likely result in additional future compensation expense to the Company once these actions occur.
Overview
Our Business
We are a leading international publisher of interactive entertainment software products. We have built a company with a diverse portfolio of products that spans a wide range of categories and target markets and that isare used on a variety of game hardware platforms and operating systems. We have created, licensed, and acquired a group of highly recognizable brands, which we market to a variety of consumer demographics. Our fiscal 2007 product portfolio is expected to includeincludes titles such as Over the Hedge, X-Men: The Official Game, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Call of Duty 3, and Guitar Hero 2, and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars.2.
Our products cover diverse game categories including action/adventure, action sports, racing, role-playing, simulation, first-person action, music-based gaming, and strategy. Our target customer base ranges from casual players to game enthusiasts, children to adults, and mass-market consumers to “value” buyers. We currently offer our products primarily in versions that operate on the Sony PlayStation 2 (“PS2”), the Sony PlayStation 3 (“PS3”), the Nintendo GameCube (“GameCube”), the Nintendo Wii (“Wii”), the Microsoft Xbox (“Xbox”), and the Microsoft Xbox360 (“Xbox360”) console systems, the Nintendo Game Boy Advance (“GBA”), the Nintendo Dual Screen (“NDS”), and the Sony PlayStation Portable (“PSP”) hand-held devices, and the personal computer (“PC”). The installed base for the current generation of hardware platforms is significant and the fiscal 2006 release of the Xbox360 and the upcoming calendar 2006fiscal 2007 third quarter releases of Sony’s PlayStation 3 (“PS3”)the PS3, in Japan and Nintendo’sNorth America, and the Wii (“Wii”), will further expand the software market. We are currently developingDuring the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we had a successful and significant presence at the launches of the PS3 and the Wii with three launch titles for the PS3, Call of Duty 3, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and Tony Hawk’s Project 8, and threefive launch titles for the Wii, Call of Duty 3, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, Rapala Tournament Fishing,and Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam.Similar to our successful presence at the launch of the Xbox360, our Our plan is to have acontinue to build on our significant launch presence at the launch of bothon the PS3, Wii, and Xbox360 (“the Wiinext-generation platforms”) by continuing to expand the number of titles released on the next generation platforms while marketingcontinuing to market to current-generation platforms as long as economically attractive given their large installed base.
Our publishing business involves the development, marketing, and sale of products directly, by license, or through our affiliate label program with certain third party publishers. In the United States and Canada,North America, we primarily sell our products on a direct basis to mass-market retailers, consumer electronics stores, discount warehouses, and game specialty stores. We conduct our international publishing activities through offices in the United Kingdom (“UK”), Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Sweden,Scandinavia, Canada, South Korea, and Japan. Our products are sold internationally on a direct-to-retail basis, through third party distribution and licensing arrangements, and through our wholly owned European distribution subsidiaries. Our distribution business consists of operations located in the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany that provide logistical and sales services to third partythird-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, our own publishing operations, and manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware.
Our profitability is directly affected by the mix of revenues from our publishing and distribution businesses. Operating margins realized from our publishing business are typically substantially higher than margins realized from our distribution business. Operating margins in our publishing business are affected by our ability to release highly successful or “hit” titles. Though many of these titles have substantial production or acquisition costs and marketing budgets, once a title recoups these costs, incremental net revenues directly and positively impact our operating margin. Operating margins in our distribution business are affected by the mix of hardware and software sales, with software typically producing higher margins than hardware.
Our Focus
With respect to future game development, we will continue to focus on our “big propositions,” products that are backed by strong brands and high quality development, for which we will provide significant marketing support.
Our anticipated fiscal 2007 releases will includehave included well-established brands, which are backed by high-profile intellectual property and/or highly anticipated motion picture releases. For example, we have a long-term
relationship with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. through an exclusive licensing agreement for the Spider-Man and X-Men franchises through 2017. This agreement grants us the exclusive rights to develop and publish
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video games based on Marvel’s comic book franchises Spider-Man and X-Men. Through June 30,December 31, 2006, games based on the Spider-Man and X-Men franchises have generated more than $828.5approximately $850 million in net revenues worldwide. InUnder this agreement, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 we released the video game, X-Men: The Official Game, coinciding with the theatrical release of “X-Men: The Last Stand.” ForIn the remainderthird quarter of fiscal 2007, under this agreement, we plan to releasereleased Marvel: Ultimate Alliance across multiple platformsand on the NDS and GBA, Spider-Man: Battle for New York. on the NDS and GBA. In addition, through our licensing agreement with Spider-Man Merchandising, LP, we will be developingdeveloped and publishingpublished video games based on Columbia Pictures/Marvel Entertainment, Inc.’s upcoming feature film “Spider-Man 3,” which is expected to be released in May 2007. In addition, we We also have an agreement with Spider-Man Merchandising, LP for the exclusive worldwide publishing rights to publish entertainment software products based on subsequent Spider-Man movie sequels or new television series through 2017.
We also have an exclusive licensing agreement with professional skateboarder Tony Hawk. The agreement grants us exclusive rights to develop and publish video games through 2015 using Tony Hawk’s name and likeness. Through June 30,December 31, 2006, we have released sevennine successful titles in the Tony Hawk franchise with cumulative net revenues of $1.1$1.2 billion, including the most recent,two fiscal 2007 third quarter releases, Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland (“THAW”)Project 8, , which was released on the PSP, Xbox360, PS2, and PS3, and Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam which was released on the Wii, NDS, and GBA. According to the NPD Group, which is a provider of consumer and retail market research information for a wide range of industries, for the eighth consecutive year the Tony Hawk franchise had a top 10 best-selling gamein the third quarterU.S. for the month of fiscal 2006.December. We will continue to build on the highly successful Tony Hawk franchise with future releases currently in fiscal 2007 with the releases of Tony Hawk’s Project 8 and Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam.development for multiple platforms.
We continue to develop a number of original intellectual properties which are developed and owned by Activision.internally. For example, in the third quarter of fiscal 20062007 we released Call of Duty 23 on the PCPS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox360, and Xbox360 andthe Wii. According to the NPD Group, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One3 , onwas the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox. According to NPD Funworld,#3 best-selling console game in the U.S. Call of Duty 23 remainswas the #1 Xbox360 title to date. These titles were the fourth and fifth releasessixth release based upon this original intellectual property following two other PC exclusive titles, Call of Duty and Call of Duty: United Offensive, and one other console title,as well as multi-platform releases of Call of Duty: Finest Hour. We plan on continuing to build on theHour, Call of Duty franchise with the release ofDuty: Big Red One, and Call of Duty 3 2.in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. We expect to continue to develop a variety of games on multiple platforms based on this original intellectual property as well as continue to invest in developing other original intellectual properties.
We have continued our focus on establishing and maintaining relationships with talented and experienced software development and publishing teams. In June 2006, we acquired RedOctane, Inc. (“RedOctane”), the publisher of the popular Guitar Hero franchise. In the third quarter of fiscal 2007 we released Guitar Hero 2 on the PS2, which according to the NPD Group was the #1 game in dollars for the U.S. for the month of December and the #2 game overall for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. We are also currently developing Guitar Hero 2 for the Xbox360 and plan on continuing to build on this franchise by investing in future development of Guitar Hero titles across a variety of platforms. We also have development agreements with other top-level, third-party developers such as id Software, Inc., Edge of Reality, Ltd., Splash Damage, Ltd., and Traveller’s Tales.
We will also continue to evaluate and exploit emerging brands that we believe have potential to become successful game franchises. For example, we have a multi-year, multi-property, publishing agreement with DreamWorks LLC that grants us the exclusive rights to publish video games based on DreamWorks Animation SKG’s theatrical release “Shrek 2,” which was released in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, “Shark Tale,” which was released in the second quarter of fiscal 2005, “Madagascar,” which was released in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, “Over the Hedge,” which was released in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, and all of their respective sequels, including “Shrek the Third” and “Madagascar 2.”sequels. In addition, our multi-year agreement with DreamWorks Animation SKG also grants us the exclusive video game rights to four upcoming feature films, “Bee Movie,” “Kung Fu Panda,” “Rex Havoc,” and “How to Train Your Dragon,” as well as potential future films in the “Shrek” franchise beyond the upcoming “Shrek the Third.”
Additionally, we have a strategic alliance with Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. that grants us the exclusive, worldwide interactive rights to develop and publish “World Series of Poker” video games based on the popular World Series of Poker Tournament. In the second quarter of fiscal 2006, we released our first title under this alliance, World Series of Poker, which became the number one poker title of calendar 2005. InFurther building on this franchise, in the second quarter of fiscal 2007, we plan on releasingreleased our second title under this alliance, World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions.Champions.
We also continue to build on our portfolio of licensed intellectual property. In February 2006, we signed an agreement with Hasbro Properties Group granting us the global rights excluding Japan,(excluding Japan) to develop console, hand-held, and PC games based on Hasbro’s “Transformers” brand. We anticipate releasing the first game concurrently with the July 2007 movie release of the live action “Transformers” film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. In April 2006, we signed an agreement with MGM Interactive and EON Productions Ltd. granting us the rights to develop and publish interactive entertainment games based on the James Bond license through 2014.
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In addition to acquiring or creating high profile intellectual property, we have also continued our focus on establishing and maintaining relationships with talented and experienced software development and publishing teams. In JuneMay 2006, we acquiredsigned a multi-year agreement with Mattel, Inc. which grants us the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to new video game publisher RedOctane,games on all platforms based on Mattel, Inc. (“RedOctane”),’s Barbie brand. In the publisherthird quarter of fiscal 2006, we distributed six Barbie titles: Barbie in the popular Guitar Hero franchise. We also have development agreements12 Dancing Princesses, The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery, Barbie Fashion Show, Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride, Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus, and Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper. In September 2006, we entered into a distribution agreement with other top-level, third-party developers such as id Software,MTV Networks Kids and Family Group’s Nickelodeon, a division of Viacom Inc., Edgeto be the exclusive distributor of Reality, Ltd.,three new Nick Jr. PC CD-ROM titles, published by Nickelodeon and Splash Damage, Ltd.
based on the top preschool series on commercial television, Dora The Explorer, The Backyardigans, and Go, Diego, Go!.
We are utilizing these developer relationships, new intellectual property acquisitions, new original intellectual property creations, and our existing library of intellectual property to further focus our game development on product lines that will deliver significant, lasting, and recurring revenues and operating profits.
Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our financial results. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition. We recognize revenue from the sale of our products upon the transfer of title and risk of loss to our customers. Certain products are sold to customers with a street date (the date that products are made widely available for sale by retailers). For these products we recognize revenue no earlier than the street date. Revenue from product sales is recognized after deducting the estimated allowance for returns and price protection. With respect to license agreements that provide customers the right to make multiple copies in exchange for guaranteed amounts, revenue is recognized upon delivery of such copies. Per copy royalties on sales that exceed the guarantee are recognized as earned. With respect to online transactions, such as electronic downloads of titles or product add-ons, revenue is recognized when the fee is paid by the on-line customer to purchase on-line content and we are notified by the online retailer that the product has been downloaded. In addition, in order to recognize revenue for both product sales and licensing transactions, persuasive evidence of an arrangement must exist and collection of the related receivable must be probable. Revenue recognition also determines the timing of certain expenses, including cost of sales — intellectual property licenses and cost of sales — software royalties and amortization.
Sales incentives or other consideration given by us to our customers is accounted for in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 01-9, “Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products).” In accordance with EITF Issue 01-9, sales incentives and other consideration that are considered adjustments of the selling price of our products, such as rebates and product placement fees, are reflected as reductions of revenue. Sales incentives and other consideration that represent costs incurred by us for assets or services received, such as the appearance of our products in a customer’s national circular ad, are reflected as sales and marketing expenses.
Allowances for Returns, Price Protection, Doubtful Accounts, and Inventory Obsolescence. In determining the appropriate unit shipments to our customers, we benchmark our titles using historical and industry data. We closely monitor and analyze the historical performance of our various titles, the performance of products released by other publishers and the anticipated timing of other releases in order to assess future demands of current and upcoming titles. Initial volumes shipped upon title launch and subsequent reorders are evaluated to ensure that quantities are sufficient to meet the demands from the retail markets but at the same time, are controlled to prevent excess inventory in the channel.
We may permit product returns from, or grant price protection to, our customers under certain conditions. In general, price protection refers to the circumstances when we elect to decrease the wholesale price of a product by a certain amount and, when granted and applicable, allows customers a credit against amounts owed by such customers to us with respect to open and/or future invoices. The conditions our customers must meet to be granted the right to return products or price protection are, among other things, compliance with applicable payment terms, and consistent delivery to us of weekly inventory and sell-through reports, and
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consistent participation in the launches of our premium title releases.reports. We may also consider other factors, including the facilitation of slow-moving inventory and other market factors. Management must make estimates of potential future product returns and price protection related to current period product revenue. We estimate the amount of future returns and price protection for current period product revenue utilizing historical experience and information regarding inventory levels and the demand and acceptance of our products by the end consumer. The following factors are used to estimate the amount of future returns and price protection for a particular title: historical performance of titles in similar genres, historical performance of the hardware platform, historical performance of the brand, console hardware life cycle, Activision sales force and retail customer feedback, industry pricing, weeks of on-hand retail channel inventory, absolute quantity of on-hand retail channel inventory, our warehouse on-hand inventory levels, the title’s recent sell-through history (if available), marketing trade programs, and competing titles. The relative importance of these factors varies among titles depending upon, among other items, genre, platform, seasonality, and sales strategy. Significant management judgments and estimates must be made and used in connection with establishing the allowance for returns and price protection in any accounting period. Based upon historical experience we believe our estimates are reasonable. However, actual returns and price protection could vary materially from our allowance estimates due to a number of reasons including, among others, a lack of consumer acceptance of a title, the release in the same period of a similarly themed title by a competitor, or technological obsolescence due to the emergence of new hardware platforms. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of our revenue for any period if factors or market conditions change or if management makes different judgments or utilizes different estimates in determining the allowances for returns and price protection. For example, a 1% change in our June 30,December 31, 2006 allowance for returns and price protection would impact net revenues by $0.8$1.1 million.
Similarly, management must make estimates of the uncollectibility of our accounts receivable. In estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts, we analyze the age of current outstanding account balances, historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends, and changes in our customers’ payment terms and their economic condition, as well as whether we can obtain sufficient credit insurance. Any significant changes in any of these criteria would affect management’s estimates in establishing our allowance for doubtful accounts.
We value inventory at the lower of cost or market. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and in the retail channel and record a provision for excess or obsolete inventory based on the future expected
demand for our products. Significant changes in demand for our products would impact management’s estimates in establishing our inventory provision.
Software Development Costs. Software development costs include payments made to independent software developers under development agreements, as well as direct costs incurred for internally developed products.
We account for software development costs in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 86, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed.” Software development costs are capitalized once the technological feasibility of a product is established and such costs are determined to be recoverable. Technological feasibility of a product encompasses both technical design documentation and game design documentation. For products where proven technology exists, this may occur early in the development cycle. Technological feasibility is evaluated on a product-by-product basis. Prior to a product’s release, we expense, as part of cost“cost of sales — software royalties and amortization,” capitalized costs when we believe such amounts are not recoverable. Capitalized costs for those products that are cancelled or abandoned are charged to product development expense in the period of cancellation. Amounts related to software development which are not capitalized are charged immediately to product development expense. We evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The recoverability of capitalized software development costs is evaluated based on the expected performance of the specific products for which the costs relate. Criteria used to evaluate expected product performance include: historical performance of comparable products using comparable technology; orders for the product prior to its release; and estimated performance of a sequel product based on the performance of the product on which the sequel is based.
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Commencing upon product release, capitalized software development costs are amortized to cost“cost of sales — software royalties and amortizationamortization” based on the ratio of current revenues to total projected revenues, generally resulting in an amortization period of six months or less. For products that have been released in prior periods, we evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The primary evaluation criterion is actual title performance.
Significant management judgments and estimates are utilized in the assessment of when technological feasibility is established, as well as in the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. In evaluating the recoverability of capitalized costs, the assessment of expected product performance utilizes forecasted sales amounts and estimates of additional costs to be incurred. If revised forecasted or actual product sales are less than and/or revised forecasted or actual costs are greater than the original forecasted amounts utilized in the initial recoverability analysis, the net realizable value may be lower than originally estimated in any given quarter, which could result in an impairment charge.
Intellectual Property Licenses.Intellectual property license costs represent license fees paid to intellectual property rights holders for use of their trademarks, copyrights, software, technology, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights in the development of our products. Depending upon the agreement with the rights holder, we may obtain the rights to use acquired intellectual property in multiple products over multiple years, or alternatively, for a single product.
We evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized intellectual property licenses on a quarterly basis. The recoverability of capitalized intellectual property license costs is evaluated based on the expected performance of the specific products in which the licensed trademark or copyright is to be used. As many of our intellectual property licenses extend for multiple products over multiple years, we also assess the recoverability of capitalized intellectual property license costs based on certain qualitative factors such as the success of other products and/or entertainment vehicles utilizing the intellectual property, whether there are any future planned theatrical releases or television series based on the intellectual property, and the rights holder’s continued promotion and exploitation of the intellectual property. Prior to the related product’s release, we expense, as part of cost“cost of sales — intellectual property licenses,” capitalized intellectual property costs when we believe such amounts are not recoverable. Capitalized intellectual property costs for those products that are
cancelled or abandoned are charged to product development expense in the period of cancellation. Criteria used to evaluate expected product performance include: historical performance of comparable products using comparable technology; orders for the product prior to its release; and estimated performance of a sequel product based on the performance of the product on which the sequel is based.
Commencing upon the related product’s release, capitalized intellectual property license costs are amortized to cost“cost of sales — intellectual property licenseslicenses” based on the ratio of current revenues for the specific product to total projected revenues for all products in which the licensed property will be utilized. As intellectual property license contracts may extend for multiple years, the amortization of capitalized intellectual property license costs relating to such contracts may extend beyond one year. For intellectual property included in products that have been released and unreleased products, we evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The primary evaluation criterion is actual title performance.
Significant management judgments and estimates are utilized in the assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. In evaluating the recoverability of capitalized costs, the assessment of expected product performance utilizes forecasted sales amounts and estimates of additional costs to be incurred. If revised forecasted or actual product sales are less than, and/or revised forecasted or actual costs are greater than, the original forecasted amounts utilized in the initial recoverability analysis, the net realizable value may be lower than originally estimated in any given quarter, which could result in an impairment charge. Additionally, as noted above, as many of our intellectual property licenses extend for multiple products over multiple years, we also assess the recoverability of capitalized intellectual property license costs based on certain qualitative factors such as the success of other products and/or entertainment vehicles utilizing the intellectual property, whether there are any future planned theatrical releases or television series based on the intellectual property and the rights holder’s continued promotion and exploitation of the intellectual property. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of charges for any period if management makes different judgments or utilizes different estimates in evaluating these qualitative factors.
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Stock-based Compensation ExpenseExpense.
On April 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,”Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to our employees and directors including employee stock options and employee stock purchases related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan based on estimated fair values. Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123R for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 was $5.2 million. There was no stock-based$7.7 million and $18.4 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) related to employee stock options, restricted stock, and employee stock purchases recognized during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2005.December 31, 2005 was $322,000 and $2.5 million, respectively. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
As of April 1, 2005, the Company began estimating the value of employee stock options on the date of grant using a binomial-lattice model. Prior to April 1, 2005 the value of each employee stock option was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model for the purpose of the pro-forma financial information in accordance with SFAS 123. The fair value of a share-based payment as of the grant date estimated by an option pricing model depends upon our future stock price as well asand assumptions concerning expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and risk-adjusted stock return, as well as measures of employees’ forfeiture, exercise, and post-vesting termination behavior. Statistical methods were used to estimate employee type specific termination rates. These termination rates, in turn, were used to model the number of options that are expected to vest and post-vesting termination behavior. Employee type specific estimates of Expected Time-To-Exercise (“ETTE”) were used to reflect employee exercise behavior. ETTE was estimated by using statistical procedures to first estimate the conditional probability of exercise occurring during each time period, conditional on the option surviving to that time period. These probabilities were then used to estimate ETTE. The model was calibrated by adjusting parameters controlling exercise and post-vesting termination behavior so that the measures output by the model matched values of these measures that were estimated from historical data. The weighted-average estimated value of employee stock options granted during the three and nine
months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 was $5.33$7.44 and $5.68 per share using the binomial-lattice model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
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As was the case for volatility, the risk-free rate is assumed to change during the option’s contractual period. As required by a binomial lattice model, the risk-free rate reflects the interest from one time period to the next (“forward rate”) as opposed to the interest rate from the grant date to the given time period (“spot rate”). Since we do not currently pay dividends and are not expected to pay them in the future, we have assumed that the dividend yield is zero.
The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding and is, as required by SFAS 123R, output by the binomial-lattice model. The
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expected life of employee stock options depends on all of the underlying assumptions and calibration of our model. The binomial-lattice model assumes that employees will exercise options when the stock price equals or exceeds an exercise boundary. The exercise boundary is not constant but continually declines as one approaches the option’s expiration date. The exact placement of the exercise boundary depends on all of the model inputs as well as the measures that were used to calibrate the model to estimated measures of employees’ exercise and termination behavior.
As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2007three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS 123R requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on historical experience.
If factors change and we employ different assumptions in the application of SFAS 123R in future periods, the compensation expense that we record under SFAS 123R may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the current period.
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The following table sets forth certain consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of operationsOperations data for the periods indicated as a percentage of total net revenues and also breaks down net revenues by territory, business segment and platform, as well as operating lossincome by business segment as a percentage of segment net revenues (amounts in thousands):
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| $ | 188,069 |
| 100 | % | $ | 241,093 |
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| 100 | % | $ | 816,242 |
| 100 | % | $ | 1,200,500 |
| 100 | % | $ | 1,279,875 |
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| 382,165 |
| 46 |
| 367,685 |
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| 618,162 |
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| 77,449 |
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| 104,264 |
| 13 |
| 106,058 |
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| 23,566 |
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| 26,376 |
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| 37,838 |
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| 25,422 |
| 14 |
| 17,802 |
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| 53,254 |
| 7 |
| 88,395 |
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| 36,194 |
| 19 |
| 46,318 |
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| 11 |
| 156,013 |
| 19 |
| 156,139 |
| 13 |
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| 21,450 |
| 11 |
| 18,151 |
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| 24,757 |
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| 220,855 |
| 117 |
| 254,541 |
| 106 |
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| 79 |
| 732,349 |
| 90 |
| 1,098,239 |
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| 173,120 |
| 21 |
| 83,893 |
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| 7,348 |
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| 93,055 |
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| 128,292 |
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| 53 | % | $ | 112,320 |
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| 56 | % | $ | 402,314 |
| 49 | % | $ | 637,251 |
| 53 | % | $ | 626,538 |
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| 81,816 |
| 44 |
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| 42 |
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| $ | 188,069 |
| 100 | % | $ | 241,093 |
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| 48 | % | $ | 142,362 |
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| 66 | % | $ | 479,686 |
| 59 | % | $ | 719,395 |
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| 72 |
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| 10 | % | $ | 92,503 |
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| $ | 173,120 |
| 21 | % | $ | 83,893 |
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Results of Operations –— Three and Nine Months Ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005
Net Revenues
We primarily derive revenue from sales of packaged interactive software games designed for play on video game consoles (such as the PS3, PS2, Xbox360, Xbox, Wii, and GameCube), PCs, and hand-held game devices (such as the GBA, NDS, and PSP). We also derive revenue from our distribution business in Europe, thatwhich provides logistical and sales services to third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software, to our own publishing operations, and to third-party manufacturers of interactive entertainment hardware.
The following table details our consolidated net revenues by business segment and our publishing net revenues by territory for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands):
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North America |
| $ | 99,610 |
| $ | 112,320 |
| $ | (12,710 | ) | (11 | )% |
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Europe |
| 28,509 |
| 72,439 |
| (43,930 | ) | (61 | )% | |||
Other |
| 6,643 |
| 8,792 |
| (2,149 | ) | (24 | )% | |||
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Total International |
| 35,152 |
| 81,231 |
| (46,079 | ) | (57 | )% | |||
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Total Publishing Net Revenues |
| 134,762 |
| 193,551 |
| (58,789 | ) | (30 | )% | |||
Distribution Net Revenues |
| 53,307 |
| 47,542 |
| 5,765 |
| 12 | % | |||
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Consolidated Net Revenues |
| $ | 188,069 |
| $ | 241,093 |
| $ | (53,024 | ) | (22 | )% |
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North America |
| $ | 463,388 |
| $ | 402,314 |
| $ | 61,074 |
| 15 | % |
Europe |
| 171,507 |
| 248,614 |
| (77,107 | ) | (31 | )% | |||
Asia-Pacific |
| 14,902 |
| 16,572 |
| (1,670 | ) | (10 | )% | |||
Total international |
| 186,409 |
| 265,186 |
| (78,777 | ) | (30 | )% | |||
Total publishing net revenues |
| 649,797 |
| 667,500 |
| (17,703 | ) | (3 | )% | |||
Distribution net revenues |
| 174,462 |
| 148,742 |
| 25,720 |
| 17 | % | |||
Consolidated net revenues |
| $ | 824,259 |
| $ | 816,242 |
| $ | 8,017 |
| 1 | % |
Consolidated net revenues decreased 22%increased 1% from $241.1$816.2 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 to $188.1$824.3 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006. This decrease results fromincrease was primarily the decrease in our publishing business. Our performance was driven byresult of the following:
•· The decreaseStrong performance of our North American publishing business led to an increase of 15% in our overallNorth American publishing net revenues. Our fiscal 2007 third quarter benefited from additional net revenues of $58.8$73.5 million was due mainly toassociated with the releases of launch titles for the PS3 and the Wii next generation console platforms, while experiencing only a greater numbersmall corresponding combined decrease of titles$11.4 million on the respective current generation console platforms, the PS2 and the GameCube. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 versus the first quarter of fiscal 2007 combined with strong performance on certain of our fiscal 2006 first quarter releases. In the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2007, we released Over the Hedge and X-Men: The Official Game. This comparesa focused but very high quality slate of titles, which helped to spur consumer demand for our fiscal 2006 first quarter releases of Madagascar, Doom 3 for the Xbox, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil for the PCand thenew releases. In North American release of Fantastic Four. According to NPD, Doom 3Collector’s Editionwas the #1 best-selling video game in the U.S. on the Xbox platform for the month of April 2005. Additionally, Madagascarwas the #1 best-selling children’s title and the #2 selling game across all platforms for the month of June 2005.
• In Europe, in addition to the decrease discussed above, ourAmerica, net revenues were impacted by a decline in affiliate business when comparedstrong performances from the new releases of Call of Duty 3,Guitar Hero 2, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and the addition of the Barbie franchise. According to the firstNPD Group, Guitar Hero 2 was the #1 game in dollars for the U.S. for the month of December 2006 and the #2 game overall for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Prior year European net revenues were largely impacted by2007, and Call of Duty 3 was the launch of LucasArts’ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. There were no affiliate label titles released#3 best-selling console game in the firstU.S. for the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
•· InternationalAn increase in net revenues were impacted byfrom our distribution business resulting from a stronger release schedule for certain third-party publishers, increased hardware sales due to strong sales of NDS, PSP and Xbox360 hardware platforms, and the addition of a significant new customer in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
· A year over year weakeningstrengthening of the Great Britain Pound (“GBP”), Euro (“EUR”), and Australian Dollar (“AUD”) in relation to the U.S. Dollar. We estimate that foreignUnited States Dollar (“USD”). Foreign exchange rates decreasedincreased reported consolidated net revenues by approximately $1.8 million.$29.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006. Excluding the impact of changing foreign currency rates, our consolidated net revenues decreased 21%3% year over year.
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· Consistent with our ongoing plan to have a more focused slate of titles throughout fiscal 2007 due to the console transition we had fewer title releases in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we had five major mainline releases: Call of Duty 3, Guitar Hero 2, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance as well as additional platform specific and value titles. In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, we had a significantly larger number of new releases with the following major releases: Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, GUN, True Crime: New York City, Quake 4, Shrek SuperSlam, The Movies, the PSP release of X-Men Legends II, and, in our international territories, Ultimate Spider-Man, and X-Men Legends II.
· A decrease in publishing net revenues from our European publishing operations. Our European publishing operations had a stronger third quarter fiscal 2006 base period than North America publishing due to the strength of our European affiliate business in that period as well as the third quarter fiscal 2006 European releases of Ultimate Spider-Man and X-Men Legends, which were released in North America in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Additionally our European publishing operations did not benefit from the release of the PS3, which was only released in Japan and North America. As a result of the delayed release of the PS3 in Europe, we also delayed our European releases of all PS3 titles as well as certain PSP titles.
The following table details our consolidated net revenues by business segment and our publishing net revenues by territory for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands):
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North America |
| $ | 637,251 |
| $ | 626,538 |
| $ | 10,713 |
| 2 | % |
Europe |
| 245,019 |
| 370,618 |
| (125,599 | ) | (34 | )% | |||
Other |
| 27,693 |
| 31,302 |
| (3,609 | ) | (12 | )% | |||
Total international |
| 272,712 |
| 401,920 |
| (129,208 | ) | (32 | )% | |||
Total publishing net revenues |
| 909,963 |
| 1,028,458 |
| (118,495 | ) | (12 | )% | |||
Distribution net revenues |
| 290,537 |
| 251,417 |
| 39,120 |
| 16 | % | |||
Consolidated net revenues |
| $ | 1,200,500 |
| $ | 1,279,875 |
| $ | (79,375 | ) | (6 | )% |
Consolidated net revenues decreased 6% from $1,279.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to $1,200.5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease was due to the following:
· A decrease of $129.2 million in net revenues for our international publishing operations. Our international publishing operations did not benefit from additional net revenues from the release of the PS3, which was only released in Japan and North America, and as a result was not able to fully
compensate for the more focused slate in fiscal 2007. Additionally, in Europe, our net revenues were impacted by a decline in affiliate business due to the number of affiliate releases. Prior year European net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 were largely impacted by the affiliate releases of LucasArts’ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and LucasArts’ Star Wars Battlefront II. Although we experienced strong performance from the one major affiliate label release - LucasArts’ Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, the base period, with two major affiliate label releases, was stronger.
Partially offset by:
· An increase in net revenues from our distribution business resulting from a stronger release schedule for certain third-party publishers in the first nine months of fiscal 2007, increased hardware sales due to continued sales of NDS, PSP, and Xbox360 hardware platforms, and the addition of a significant new customer in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
· Strong performance of our North America publishing business led by strong consumer demand for our fiscal third quarter 2007 title releases and the benefit of additional revenues of $73.5 million associated with the releases of the PS3 and the Wii with only a small corresponding combined decrease of $11.4 million on the respective current generation console platforms, the PS2 and the GameCube.
· A year over year strengthening of the EUR, AUD, and GBP in relation to the USD. Foreign exchange rates increased reported net revenues by approximately $32.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. Excluding the impact of changing foreign currency rates, our consolidated net revenues decreased 9% year over year.
North America Publishing Net Revenues (in thousands)
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$ | 99,610 |
| 53 | % | $ | 112,320 |
| 46 | % | $ | (12,710 | ) | (11 | )% |
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Three Months Ended |
| $ | 463,388 |
| 56 | % | $ | 402,314 |
| 49 | % | $ | 61,074 |
| 15 | % |
Nine Months Ended |
| 637,251 |
| 53 | % | 626,538 |
| 49 | % | 10,713 |
| 2 | % | |||
North America publishing net revenues decreased 11%increased 15% from $112.3$402.3 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 to $99.6$463.4 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006, North America publishing net revenues were $637.3 million, an increase of 2% from $626.5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2005. The decrease was primarilyincreases in net revenues for both the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2006 were due to strong consumer demand for our fiscal 2007 third quarter releases. Despite a greaterdecrease in the number of titles inreleased compared to the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2006, versuswhere we had the first quarterbiggest title release slate in our history, North American publishing benefited from significant additional net revenues associated with the releases of fiscal 2007 combined with strong performance on certain of our fiscal 2006 first quarter releases.the PS3 and the Wii next generation console platforms. In addition, in the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2007, we released Over the Hedge and X-Men: The Official Game. This compares to our fiscal 2006 first quarter releasesa focused but very high quality slate of titles which helped spur consumer demand. In North America, net revenues were impacted by strong performances from Madagascar, Doom 3 for the Xbox, Doom 3: ResurrectionMarvel: Ultimate Alliance, Call of Evil Duty 3,for the PCGuitar Hero 2, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, and the addition of the Barbie franchise. According to the NPD Group, for the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we were the only publisher with four of the top 11 titles in the U.S., Guitar Hero 2, Call of Duty 3, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and Tony Hawk’s Project 8, with Call of Duty 3 being the #3 best selling console game in the U.S. over that same period. In addition, Guitar Hero 2 was the number #1 game in dollars for the U.S. for the month of December and the #2 game overall for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 according to the NPD Group. For the
nine months ended December 31, 2006, the increase in North American releaseAmerica publishing net revenues experienced in the third quarter of Fantastic Four. Thisfiscal 2007 was partially offset by stronger than expected performancethe impact of certainhaving fewer title releases in the first six months of fiscal 2007 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2006, and reduced pricing on current generation catalog titles as a result of the console transition. North America publishing net revenues also increased as a percentage of consolidated net revenues from 49% for both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005, to 56% and 53% for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, respectively. The increases in the percentages of total consolidated net revenues are a result of the net revenue growth within North America publishing and a significant decline in net revenues generated from our international publishing operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Catalog titles are defined as titles released in quarters previous to the current quarter.
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International Publishing Net Revenues (in thousands)
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$ | 35,152 |
| 19 | % | $ | 81,231 |
| 34 | % | $ | (46,079 | ) | (57 | )% |
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Three Months Ended |
| $ | 186,409 |
| 23 | % | $ | 265,186 |
| 33 | % | $ | (78,777 | ) | (30 | )% |
Nine Months Ended |
| 272,712 |
| 23 | % | 401,920 |
| 31 | % | (129,208 | ) | (32 | )% | |||
International publishing net revenues decreased by 57%30% from $81.2$265.2 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005, to $35.2$186.4 million for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006. When compared to the three months ended December 31, 2005, the decrease in net revenues reflects a decrease in the number of new releases, reduced pricing on current-generation catalog titles due to the console transition to the next-generation console systems, and a decrease in net revenues from our European affiliate label program. In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, we released thirteen titles in our international territories and one affiliate title, LucasArts’ Star Wars Battlefront II. This compares to the third quarter of fiscal 2007 where we released eight titles: Call of Duty 3, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Guitar Hero 2, Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts!, Shrek Smash N’ Crash, and Spider-Man: Battle for New York. We did not have any affiliate title releases in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. The decrease was partially offset by a quarter over quarter strengthening of the EUR, AUD, and GBP in relation to the USD for our international publishing business of approximately $14.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2005. Excluding the impact of changing foreign currency rates, our international publishing net revenues decreased 35% year over year. As discussed above,a percentage of consolidated net revenues, international publishing net revenues decreased from 33% at December 31, 2005 to 23% at December 31, 2006. The decrease as a percentage of consolidated net revenues is primarily due to the significant increase in distribution net revenues and North American publishing net revenues while international publishing net revenues decreased over the same period.
International publishing net revenues decreased from $401.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to $272.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in international publishing net revenues was primarily due to the decrease in the number of titles released internationally from nineteen in the first nine months of fiscal 2006, to fourteen in the first nine months of fiscal 2007. Additionally, in Europe, our net revenues were impacted by a decline in affiliate business when compareddue to the first quartertiming of fiscal 2006.affiliate releases. Prior year international net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 were largely impacted by the launchaffiliate title releases of LucasArts’ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.Sith There were noand LucasArts’ or otherStar Wars Battlefront II. Although we experienced strong performance from the one major affiliate label titles releasedrelease of LucasArts’ Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, it compares to a stronger base period with two major affiliate label releases. The decrease in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. In addition, as discussed above, the decrease ininternational publishing net revenues was partlypartially offset by the year over year strengthening of the EUR, AUD, and GBP in relation to the USD of approximately $15.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2005. Excluding the impact of changing foreign currency rates, our international publishing net revenues decreased 36% year over year. As a percentage of consolidated net revenues, international publishing net revenues decreased from 31% for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to 23% for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease is primarily due to the decrease in the number of titles released combined with strong performance on certainnet revenue growth of our fiscal 2006 first quarter releases.
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Publishing Net Revenues by Platform (in thousands)
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PC |
| $ | 17,989 |
| 13 | % | $ | 25,858 |
| 14 | % | $ | (7,869 | ) | (30 | )% |
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Sony PlayStation 2 |
| 51,301 |
| 38 | % | 65,484 |
| 34 | % | (14,183 | ) | (22 | )% | |||
Microsoft Xbox |
| 14,175 |
| 10 | % | 66,607 |
| 34 | % | (52,432 | ) | (79 | )% | |||
Microsoft Xbox 360 |
| 11,821 |
| 9 | % | — |
| — | % | 11,821 |
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Nintendo GameCube |
| 12,898 |
| 10 | % | 10,141 |
| 5 | % | 2,757 |
| 27 | % | |||
Other |
| (6 | ) | — | % | 130 |
| — | % | (136 | ) | (105 | )% | |||
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Total Console |
| 90,189 |
| 67 | % | 142,362 |
| 73 | % | (52,173 | ) | (37 | )% | |||
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| 26,584 |
| 20 | % | 25,331 |
| 13 | % | 1,253 |
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Total Publishing Net Revenues |
| $ | 134,762 |
| 100 | % | $ | 193,551 |
| 100 | % | $ | (58,789 | ) | (30 | )% |
PublishingThe following table details our publishing net revenues decreased 30% from $193.6 millionby platform and as a percentage of total publishing net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005 to $134.8 million(in thousands):
The following table details our publishing net revenues by platform and as a percentage of total publishing net revenues for the threenine months ended June 30, 2006.December 31, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands):
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| $ | 69,443 |
| 8 | % | $ | 154,735 |
| 15 | % | $ | (85,292 | ) | (55 | )% |
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Sony Playstation 3 |
| 28,786 |
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Sony PlayStation 2 |
| 397,498 |
| 44 | % | 388,375 |
| 38 | % | 9,123 |
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Microsoft Xbox 360 |
| 176,019 |
| 19 | % | 71,456 |
| 7 | % | 104,563 |
| 146 | % | |||
Microsoft Xbox |
| 52,544 |
| 6 | % | 195,382 |
| 19 | % | (142,838 | ) | (73 | )% | |||
Nintendo Wii |
| 44,669 |
| 5 | % | — |
| — | % | 44,669 |
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Nintendo GameCube |
| 19,882 |
| 2 | % | 74,475 |
| 7 | % | (54,593 | ) | (73 | )% | |||
Other |
| (3 | ) | — | % | 385 |
| — | % | (388 | ) | (101 | )% | |||
Total console |
| 719,395 |
| 79 | % | 730,073 |
| 71 | % | (10,678 | ) | (1 | )% | |||
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| 121,125 |
| 13 | % | 143,650 |
| 14 | % | (22,525 | ) | (16 | )% | |||
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Total publishing net revenues |
| $ | 909,963 |
| 100 | % | $ | 1,028,458 |
| 100 | % | $ | (118,495 | ) | (12 | )% |
Personal Computer Net Revenues (in thousands)
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$ | 17,989 |
| 13 | % | $ | 25,858 |
| 14 | % | $ | (7,869 | ) | (30 | )% |
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Three Months Ended |
| $ | 33,388 |
| 5 | % | $ | 113,782 |
| 17 | % | $ | (80,394 | ) | (71 | )% |
Nine Months Ended |
| 69,443 |
| 8 | % | 154,735 |
| 15 | % | (85,292 | ) | (55 | )% | |||
Net revenues from sales of titles for the PC decreased 30%71% from $25.9$113.8 million and 17% of publishing net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 to $18.0$33.4 million and 5% of publishing net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006. The decrease in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of publishing revenues wasdecreases were primarily due to the slatestrong performance of our third quarter fiscal 2006 PC releases as well as a decrease in the number of titles released infor the firstPC during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 versusas compared to the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2006. During the third quarter of fiscal 2006 we released the highly successful PC title, Call of Duty 2, which was ranked by the NPD Group as the number two best selling PC title in the United States for the quarter, as well as Quake 4, and The Movies, which was exclusive to the PC. For the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we had only one new PC release, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
Net revenues from sales of titles for the PC decreased 55% from $154.7 million and 15% of publishing net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to $69.4 million and 8% of publishing net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decreases were due to a stronger base period which included the third quarter fiscal 2006 releases of Call of Duty 2, Quake IV, and The Movies, as well as thefirst
quarter fiscal 2006 release of Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil. This compares to the first nine months of fiscal 2007 where net revenues were driven mainly byprimarily derived from continued catalog sales of Call of Duty 2 as well as the releases of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, The Movies: Stunts and Effects, X-Men: The Official Game, and Over the Hedge. Hedge,In addition, we had continued net revenue contribution from Call of Duty 2. This compares to the first quarter of fiscal 2006 where we had strong sales of the Doom 3expansion pack, Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil, and continued strong catalog sales of three of our best-selling PC titles:European affiliate title LucasArts’ Rome: Total WarLego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy., Doom 3, and Call of Duty. We expect fiscal 2007 PC publishing net revenues to decrease in absolute dollars and as a percentage of total publishing net revenues due to a more focused slate of titles in fiscal 2007.
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Net revenues from sales of titles for the PS2 decreased 22% from $65.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 to $51.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The decrease in absolute dollars is primarily due to first quarter fiscal 2006 release of the LucasArts’ affiliate title, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, in European territories. This title was our top selling title in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and there were no corresponding affiliate label titles released in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The decrease was partially offset by sales of Guitar Hero since the acquisition of RedOctane on June 6, 2006. As a percentage of publishing net revenues, net revenues from sales of titles for the PS2 increased from 34% to 38%. The increase as a percentage of publishing net revenues is the result of a more than proportionate decline in net revenues on titles for the Xbox console platform due to the transition to the next-generation console systems causing a greater percentage of net revenues to come from sales of titles for the PS2. Due to the market uncertainty involving the transition to the next-generation console systems, we plan on releasing a more focused slate for the duration of fiscal 2007 resulting in a significant decrease in PS2 titles from fiscal 2006 where we had the largest slate of titles in our history. As a result, we expect net revenues from sales of titles for the PS2 to continue to decrease for the remainder of fiscal 2007 in comparison to fiscal 2006.
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Net revenues from sales of titles for the Xbox decreased 79% from $66.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 to $14.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The decrease in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of publishing net revenues was primarily attributable to the strong performance of the first quarter fiscal 2006 release of the Xbox exclusive Doom 3 and, in European territories, the LucasArts’ affiliate title, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. There were no comparable Xbox exclusive titles or affiliate label titles released in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Further contributing to the decreases were increased provisions for returns and price protection in anticipation of quicker required pricing actions as a result of the introduction of the Xbox360, which is expected to result in a gradual slowdown in sales for the Xbox as customers upgrade or anticipate upgrading to the next-generation platform. We expect net revenues from sales of titles for the Xbox to continue to decrease over the remainder of fiscal 2007 versus fiscal 2006 due to fewer anticipated title releases for the Xbox in fiscal 2007 combined with a declining customer base as the Xbox360 hardware becomes more readily available and its installed base grows.
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Microsoft Xbox360 Net Revenues (in thousands)
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Net revenues from sales of titles and accessories (primarily consisting of hardware associated with Guitar Hero II) for the PS2 increased 12% from $258.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2005 to provide significant opportunity$290.2 million for us in the upcoming fiscal years.three months ended December 31, 2006. For the remainder of fiscal 2007, we expectnine months ended December 31, 2006 net revenues from sales of titles for the Xbox360PS2 were $397.5 million, an increase of 2% from the nine months ended December 31, 2005. The strong performance of our third quarter fiscal 2007 title releases more than offset the impact of having a more focused product slate and the corresponding release of fewer “big proposition” titles. In particular, our net revenues were driven by strong performances of Call of Duty 3 and Guitar Hero 2, as well as a robust PS2 market in Europe due to continuethe delay of the European release of the PS3 until March 2007. According to the NPD Group, Guitar Hero 2 was the #1 best selling title on the PS2 platform for the third quarter of fiscal 2007.In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we released Call of Duty 3, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Guitar Hero 2, Pimp My Ride, Harley-Davidson: Race to the Rally, The History Channel®: Civil War- A Nation Divided, Rapala Tournament Fishing, and Cabela’s African Safari. This compares to the third quarter of fiscal 2006 where we released PS2 titles Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, Shrek SuperSlam, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, GUN,True Crime: New York City, and Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2 as well as, internationally, Ultimate Spider-Man and X-Men Legends II. For the nine month period ended December 31, 2006, the increase over what we achieved in fiscal 2006.net revenues from sales of titles for the PS2 was partially offset by reduced pricing on a number of catalog titles due to the release of the PS3. As a percentage of publishing net revenues, net revenues from the sale of titles for the PS2 increased from 39% to 45% for the quarters ended December 31, 2005 and 2006, respectively, and from 38% to 44% for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006, respectively. The increases as a percentage of publishing net revenues reflect the
impact of high consumer demand for the currently PS2 exclusive title, Guitar Hero 2, causing a higher proportionate increase in PS2 net revenues.
Nintendo GameCubeMicrosoft Xbox360 Net Revenues (in thousands)
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Net revenues from sales of titles for the GameCube increased 27% or $2.8Xbox decreased 69% from $103.4 million from $10.1and 15% of publishing net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2005 to $32.4 million and 5% of publishing net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2005 to $12.9December 31, 2006. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006, net revenues from sales of titles for the Xbox decreased 73% from $195.4 million and 10%19% of publishing net revenues to $52.5 million and 6% of publishing net revenues. The decreases for both periods in absolute dollars and as a percentage of publishing net revenues were primarily attributable to the slowdown of sales for the Xbox as customers migrate to its successor, the Xbox360, combined with the release of fewer titles on the Xbox platform. For the third quarter of fiscal 2007 net revenues were mainly comprised of sales from our three Xbox titles releases, Call of Duty 3, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance as well as continued sales of our European affiliate label title, LucasArts’ Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. This compares to the third quarter of fiscal 2006 where we had the biggest release slate in our history with worldwide Xbox releases of Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, Shrek SuperSlam, Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, GUN,True Crime: New York City, and Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2 as well as, internationally, Ultimate Spider-Man and X-Men Legends II. For the nine months ended December 31, 2005, Xbox net revenues were driven by strong performance of the first quarter fiscal 2006 release of the Xbox exclusive Doom 3. In the first nine months of fiscal 2007, there were no comparable Xbox exclusive titles.
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Net revenues from sales of titles for the Nintendo GameCube decreased 93% from $46.4 million and 7% of publishing net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 to $3.2 million and 1% of publishing net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2006. ThoughThe decrease in absolute dollars and as a percentage of publishing net revenues is primarily due to the decrease in the number of new releases on the GameCube titles releasedcombined with a gradual slowdown in sales on the firstGameCube platform as customers transition over to the next-generation console from Nintendo, the Wii. In the third quarter of fiscal 2007 remained consistent withwe released one title for the firstGameCube, Shrek Smash n’ Crash Racing as compared to six worldwide major releases and two additional international releases in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. In addition, net revenue for the quarter was affected by pricing declines on catalog titles due to the effects of the console transition.
Net revenues from sales of titles for the Nintendo GameCube decreased 73% from $74.5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to $19.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease was a result of fewer title releases in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2007 where the only title release was our European affiliate title, LucasArts’ Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. This compares to the second quarter of fiscal 2006 where we released Ultimate Spider-Man and X-Men Legends II on the two titles released inGameCube and experienced strong catalog sales from Madagascar and Fantastic Four. These decreases were partially offset by the strength of our first quarter of fiscal 2007 releases of Over the Hedge and X-Men: The Official Game,which outperformed the two titles released for the GameCube in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, Madagascar and Fantastic Four. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, we experienced stronger sales from our catalog titles, including Madagascar, Call of Duty 2, and X-Men Legends 2: Rise of the Apocalypse, compared to sales of catalog titles for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. For the remainder of fiscal 2007, we expect net revenues for the GameCube to decrease over fiscal 2006 due to our more focused fiscal 2007 title slate and the next-generation platforms gaining market share over current-generation platforms such as the GameCube. It is anticipated that Nintendo will release their next-generation console, the Wii, in calendar 2006.
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Net revenues from sales of titles for the hand-held platforms for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 increased 5%decreased 4% from the prior fiscal year, from $25.3$74.0 million or 13%11% of publishing net revenues to $26.6$71.3 million or 20%11% of publishing net revenues. The increasedecrease in absolute dollars is primarily due to a 42% decline over the same period in net revenues on the GBA hand-held platform as we released fewer titles on that platform and had slower GBA catalog sales due to wider acceptance of the NDS platform. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the key titles contributing to GBA net revenues were Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts!, Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Spider-Man: Battle for New York, and LucasArts’ Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. This compares to the third quarter of fiscal 2006 where the key titles contributing to GBA net revenues were Madagascar Operation Penguin, Shrek SuperSlam, Madagascar, Ultimate Spider-Man, Tony Hawk’s American Sk8land, and Shrek 2. The decrease in GBA net revenues was partially offset by increases of 67% and 12% on the NDS and PSP, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in NDS net revenues quarter over quarter is primarily due to wider consumer acceptance of the platform and an increase in new releases on the platform. For the quarter ending December 31, 2006, we released Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Spider-Man: Battle for New York, Other the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts!, and Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses and had continued strong catalog sales from Over the Hedge, Madagascar, and a European affiliate title, LucasArts’ Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. New releases for the NDS in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 were Tony Hawk’s American Sk8land, Shrek SuperSlam, and Ultimate Spider-Man. The increase in net revenues from sales of titles for the PSP platform relates primarily to an increase in the number of titles released in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006. In the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we released Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, GUN Showdown, and Activision Hits Remixed. This compares to the release of one European affiliate title on the PSP in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, LucasArts’ Star Wars Battlefront II.
Net revenues from sales of titles for hand-held platforms for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 decreased 16% from the prior fiscal year, from $143.7 million to $121.1 million. As a percentage of publishing net revenues, net revenues from the sale of titles for hand-held platforms also decreased from 14% for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to 13% for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decreases in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of net revenues is a result of the decrease in net revenues on the GBA platform of 40% and a decrease in net revenues on the PSP platform of 27% for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The decrease in net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 from sales of titles for the GBA is due to slower GBA catalog sales due to wider acceptance of the NDS platform and a decrease in the number of titles released on that platform from 10 to 9. The decrease in net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 from sales of titles for the PSP is due to a strong comparable base period in which we not only had a stronger release slate, but also had stronger sales due to consumer excitement surrounding the initial release of the PSP platform in March 2005 in North America and in September 2005 in Europe. In the first nine months of fiscal 2006 we had some of our strongest titles release on the PSP with releases of Tony Hawk’s Underground 2, Spider-Man: The Movie 2, X-Men Legends 2, World Series of Poker, and two strong performing affiliate titles in Europe. This compares to the first nine months of fiscal 2007 where our key new releases were Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Gun Showdown, Activision Hits Remixed, Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts, Cabela’s African Safari, MTX: Mototrax 2006, World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions, and one European affiliate title which was outperformed by each of the affiliate titles released in the first nine months of fiscal 2006, The decreases on the PSP and GBA platforms were
partially offset by an increase in net revenues from sales of titles for the NDS of 74% as the platform has continued to gain consumer acceptance and market share, as well as particularly strong performance of our first quarter fiscal 2007 releases of Over the Hedge and X-Men: The Official Game on the NDS and GBA Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts and MTX: Mototrax 2006 on the PSP, and continued strong catalog sales of Madagascar on the GBA and NDS. This compares to the first quarter of fiscal 2006 where we had fewer titles released across all three platforms. Our first quarter fiscal 2006 releases included Madagascar for the NDS and GBA and Fantastic 4 for the GBA. The increase in hand-held net revenues as a percentage of publishing net revenues is due to the continued increase in hand-held business experienced as the new hand-held devices, the PSP and NDS, continue to build their installed base combined with effects of a console transition on the current-generation consoles leading to a decline in console publishing net revenues. With the installed base of the PSP, NDS, and GBA continuing to increase and the PSP expanding the demographic of the hand-held gamer, we expect that fiscal 2007 hand-held net revenues will continue to increase year over year.
Overall
The platform mix of our future publishing net revenues will likely be impacted by a number of factors, including the ability of hardware manufacturers to continue to increase their installed hardware base and the introduction of new hardware platforms, as well as the performance of our key product releases from our product release schedule.releases. We expect that net revenues from console titles will continue to represent the largest component of our publishing net revenues, with PS2 having the largest percentage of console business duein the short term while the installed base of the next generation consoles continues to its larger installed hardware base. With the release ofincrease. As the NDS and PSP platforms continue to build their installed base and gain popularity, we expect to see a continuedlong term increase in our hand-held business in line with the growth in the installed base in comparison to prior periods.base. Our net revenues from PC titles will be primarily driven by our product release schedule.
A significant portion of our revenues and profits are derived from a relatively small number of popular titles and brands each year, asso revenues and profits are significantly affected by our ability to release highly successful titles. For example, for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, 39%42% of our consolidated net revenues and 54%53% of worldwide publishing net revenues were derived from net revenues from Call of Duty 3, Guitar Hero 2, and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006, 29% of our consolidated net revenues and 38% of worldwide publishing net revenues were derived from net revenues from those same titlesOver the Hedge and X-Men: The Official Game.. Though many of theseour titles have substantial production or acquisition costs and marketing budgets, once a title recoups these costs, incremental net revenues directly and positively impact operating profits resulting in a disproportionate amount of operating income being derived from these select titles. We expect that a limited number of titles and brands will continue to produce a disproportionately large amount of our net revenues and profits.
Three factors that could affect future publishing and distribution net revenue performance are console hardware pricing, software pricing, and transitions in console platforms. As console hardware moves through its life cycle, hardware manufacturers typically enact price reductions. Reductions in the price of console hardware typically result in an increase in the installed base of hardware owned by consumers. Historically, we have also seen that lower console hardware prices put downward pressure on software pricing. While we expect console software launch pricing for the Xbox360 and PS3 titles to hold atbe $59.99 and Wii titles to be $49.99, we have started to seeare seeing software pricing declines on the current-generation console systems. Additionally, when new console platforms are announced or introduced into the market, such as the upcomingNovember 2006 calendar year releases of the PS3Wii and, Wii,in North America, the PS3, consumers typically reduce their purchases of game console entertainment software products for current console platforms in anticipation ofas they upgrade to the new platforms becoming available.platforms. During these periods, sales of our game console
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entertainment software products may be expected to slow or even decline until new platforms are introduced and achieve wide consumer acceptance.
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Distribution net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 increased 12%17% from the prior fiscal year, from $47.5$148.7 million or 18% of consolidated net revenues to $174.5 million or 21% of consolidated
net revenues. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006 distribution net revenues increased 16% from the prior fiscal year, from $251.4 million and 20% of consolidated net revenues to $53.3$290.5 million or 28%and 24% of consolidated net revenues. The increase in absolute dollarsincreases for both the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2006, was primarily due to a the result of strong performance of our title releases during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, strong release scheduleschedules for certain third partythird-party publishers, and an increase inincreased hardware sales due to continuedstrong sales of NDS, PSP, and Xbox360 hardware platforms. Thisplatforms, and the addition of a significant new customer in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. In addition to these increases, the growth as a percentage of consolidated net revenues was also due to the decline in net revenues from our international publishing business as discussed above. Further contributing to the increase was partially offset by the impact of thea year over year weakeningstrengthening of the EUR and the GBP in relation to the U.S. dollar.USD. Foreign exchange rates increased reported distribution net revenues by approximately $15.2 million and $16.8 million for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2006, respectively. Excluding the impact of the changing foreign currency rates, our distribution net revenues increased $7.0 million or 15%. 7% and 9% year over year for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, respectively.
The mix of future distribution net revenues will be driven by a number of factors including our title release slate, the introduction of new hardware platforms, the occurrence of further hardware price reductions instituted by hardware manufacturers, the introduction of new hardware platforms, and our ability to establish and maintain distribution agreements with hardware manufacturers and third-party software publishers. For the remainder of fiscal 2007 distribution net revenues are expected to slightly decrease when compared with fiscal 2006 due to uncertainty with regard to the software market as a result of the transition from current-generation console system to the next-generation Xbox360, PS3, and Wii and a more focused slate of Activision titles.
Costs and Expenses
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“Cost of sales –— product costscosts” represented 58%46% and 57%45% of consolidated net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In absolute dollars, cost“cost of sales –— product costs decreased $28.1costs” increased 4% from $367.7 million from $136.8 million for the three months ended June 30,at December 31, 2005 to $108.6$382.2 million for the three months ended June 30,at December 31, 2006. The decreaseprimary factors contributing to the increase in absolute dollars is due to higher“cost of sales volume in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, combined with a change— product costs” are:
· A shift in the mix of mainline business between our publishing and affiliate business. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, we had strong sales volume in our European territories of LucasArts’ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. We did not have any LucasArts’ releases in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The primary factor that affected cost of sales – product costsdistribution segments. Distribution net revenues as a percentage of consolidated net revenues wasincreased from 18% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 to 21% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Our distribution business typically has higher “cost of sales — product costs” than our publishing business as it is a lower margin business.
· An increase in net revenues in our North American publishing business due primarily to the release of Guitar Hero 2. Guitar Hero 2 carries a higher “cost of sales — product costs” due to the bundled guitar controller.
· A shift in the product mix versus the third quarter of fiscal 2006. PC net revenues represented 17% of publishing net revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to 5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. PC titles typically have significantly lower product costs associated with them as we do not pay royalty rates to platform licensors.
“Cost of sales — product costs” represented 52% and 48% of consolidated net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In absolute dollars, “cost of sales — product costs” remained relatively flat increasing only $1.1 million as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The
increase as a percentage of consolidated net revenues is due to a shift in the mix of business between our publishing and distribution segments, a shift in the product mix versus the first nine months of fiscal 2006, and reduced pricing on current generation title releases and a number of catalog titlestitles. Distribution net revenues as a percentage of consolidated net revenues increased from 20% in the first quarternine months of fiscal 2007.
We expect cost2006 to 24% in the first nine months of fiscal 2007. As mentioned above, our distribution business is a significantly lower margin business as it typically has higher “cost of sales — product costs as a percentage ofcosts” than our publishing business. In addition, PC net revenues to remain relatively flatrepresented 8% of publishing net revenues for the remainder of fiscal 2007 asnine months ended December 31, 2006 compared to fiscal 2006. This is primarily due to slightly higher15% for the nine months ended December 31, 2005. PC titles typically have significantly lower product costs related to next-generation titles and a greater mix of distribution business offset by higher retail pricing on next-generation titles which are anticipated to launch at a $59.99 retail price.
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associated with them.
Cost of Sales – — Software Royalties and Amortization (in thousands)
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$ | 19,250 |
| 14 | % | $ | 14,576 |
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| $ | 77,449 |
| 12 | % | $ | 104,264 |
| 16 | % | $ | (26,815 | ) | (26 | )% |
Nine Months Ended |
| 106,058 |
| 12 | % | 139,267 |
| 14 | % | (33,209 | ) | (24 | )% | |||
“Cost of sales –— software royalties and amortizationamortization” as a percentage of publishing net revenues decreased from 16% for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005 to 12% for the three months ended December 31, 2006 increasedand from 14% for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 to 12% for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. In absolute dollars, “cost of sales — software royalties and amortization” decreased from the prior fiscal year, from $104.3 million to $77.4 million or 26% for the three months ended December 31, 2006 and from $139.3 million to $106.1 million or 24% for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the same periods ended December 31, 2005. The decreases are mainly due to:
· A decrease in the number of titles released in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005. Our fiscal 2006 launch schedule for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005 was the largest slate of new releases in our history. This compares to the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, where we had a much more focused title slate in order to more properly align ourselves with the market uncertainty that was involved in the transition to the next-generation console systems.
· Impairment charges and recoverability write-offs of $11.7 million taken in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 as a result of a detailed review of capitalized costs for released titles and future recoverability of capitalized amounts on titles in development. We did not incur any impairment and recoverability write-offs in the three or nine months ended December 31, 2006.
Partially offset by:
· An increase of $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 related to amortization of capitalized stock-based compensation expense as a result of the implementation of SFAS 123R
Cost of Sales — Intellectual Property Licenses (in thousands)
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| $ | 23,566 |
| 4 | % | $ | 26,376 |
| 4 | % | $ | (2,810 | ) | (11 | )% |
Nine Months Ended |
| 37,838 |
| 4 | % | 55,765 |
| 5 | % | (17,927 | ) | (32 | )% | |||
“Cost of sales — intellectual property licenses” for the three months ended December 31, 2006 decreased in absolute dollars by 11% from $26.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2005 to $23.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2006 while the percentage of “cost of sales — intellectual property licenses” to publishing net revenues remained constant at 4%. The decrease in absolute dollars is mainly due to a decrease in the number of titles released, a decrease of 3% in total publishing net revenues, and a slight shift in the composition of our title slate to one comprised of titles with lower intellectual property costs associated with them. In the quarter ended December 31, 2006, our top two selling titles were Call of Duty 3 and Guitar Hero 2, both of which are based upon intellectual property owned by us. In the quarter ended December 31, 2006, title releases which had associated intellectual property costs were Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts!, Shrek Smash N’ Crash Racing, Cabela’s African Safari, and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, our “cost of sales — intellectual property licenses” was driven by intellectual property licenses associated with Ultimate Spider-Man, X-Men Legends II, Shrek SuperSlam, Madagascar, Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, and Quake 4.
“Cost of sales — intellectual property licenses” decreased in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of publishing net revenues from 8% for the three months ended June 30, 2005 to 14% for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Cost of sales – software royalties$55.8 million and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2005 increased from the prior fiscal year, from $14.6 million to $19.3 million. The increase in both the percentage5% of publishing net revenues to $37.8 million and absolute dollars is due to the release of X-Men: The Official Game which had higher development costs than titles released in the prior year first quarter due to being developed across all platforms including the more technologically advanced Xbox360.
Due to our more focused fiscal 2007 title slate, we expect costs of sales – software royalties and amortization to decrease in fiscal 2007 in proportion to the expected decrease in net revenues.
Cost of Sales – Intellectual Property Licenses (in thousands)
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$9,916 |
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Cost of sales – intellectual property licenses for the three months ended June 30, 2006 decreased $11.0 million from June 30, 2005, a decrease of 53% from $20.9 million to $9.9 million. As a percentage4% of publishing net revenues cost of sales – intellectual property licenses declined from 11% to 7%. for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decreases in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of publishing net revenues were mainly due mainly to strong sales of new releases and catalog titles with no associated intellectual property royalties, the release of morefewer titles in the priorfirst nine months of the current fiscal year with lower associated intellectual property royalties, and a decrease of 12% in total publishing net revenues. During the first nine months of fiscal quarter2007, our top two selling titles were Call of Duty 3 and Guitar Hero 2, both of which are based upon intellectual property owned by us. In addition, we had lower revenue from releases with associated intellectual property combined with higher royalty rates on certain titles, such as Doom 3. Titles released with associated intellectual property during the first quarter of fiscal 2006royalties which included, Tony Hawk’s Project 8, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Doom 3, Madagascar, and Fantastic Four. This compares to two titles with associated intellectual property inOver the first quarter of fiscal 2007, Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts!, Shrek Smash N’ Crash Racing, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Over the Hedge, and X-Men: The Official Game., We expect costWorld Series of sales –Poker: Tournament of Champions, Cabela’s African Safari, and Cabela’s Alaskan Adventure. This compares to the key new releases with intellectual property licenses royalties in the first nine months of fiscal 2006: Madagascar,Fantastic Four, Ultimate Spider-Man, X-Men Legends II, Shrek SuperSlam, Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, Doom 3 for the remainder of fiscal 2007 to decrease in both absolute dollarsXbox and as a percentage of publishing net revenues due to the planned slate of titles having lower associated intellectual property royalty rates compared to fiscal 2006 releases.
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Quake 4.
Product Development (in thousands)
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| $ | 37,162 |
| 6 | % | $ | 53,254 |
| 8 | % | $ | (16,092 | ) | (30 | )% |
Nine Months Ended |
| 88,395 |
| 10 | % | 99,698 |
| 10 | % | (11,303 | ) | (11 | )% | |||
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$ | 25,422 |
| 19 | % | $ | 17,802 |
| 9 | % | $ | 7,620 |
| 43 | % |
Product development expenses for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 increased as a percentage of publishing net revenuesdecreased 30% as compared to the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005, from 9%$53.3 million to 19%. In absolute dollars,$37.2 million. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006 product development expenses decreased by $11.3 million, or 11%, from $99.7 million for the threenine months ended June 30, 2006 also increased comparedDecember 31, 2005 to $88.4 million for the threenine months ended June 30, 2005, from $17.8 million to $25.4 million. The increase in product development asDecember 31, 2006. As a percentage of publishing net revenues, and in absolute dollars resulted from:
• Increased development, quality assurance, and outside developer costs as a result of the development of more technologically advanced titles across more platforms, including titles planned for the launch of the PS3 and Wii, as well as costs associated with developing titles for our fiscal 2008 slate which will be more focused on titles for next generation hardware systems.
• Increases in product development expenses decreased from 8% for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 to 6% for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 while remaining at 10% of $1.5 million related to stock option expenses as atotal publishing net revenues for the nine month periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The decreases in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 are primarily the result of product cancellation charges of $11.1 million, including termination fees, incurred during the implementationthird quarter of SFAS 123R.
Forfiscal 2006. The product cancellation charges were based upon a business decision we made to cancel development of certain titles and permanently remove them from our future title slate in order to better align opportunities associated with the remaindernext generation console platforms with income potential and risks associated with certain titles in development. There were no product cancellation charges during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Additionally, in fiscal 2007, we expect product development costs to increase as a percentage of net revenues due to the increased costs related to developing more technologically advanced titles for the next-generation console systems combined with decreased revenue as a result of a more focused slate of titles in fiscal 2007. Over time, we intend to offset increased development costs of the next-generation console systems byhave implemented certain cost control initiatives including sharing technologies and tools across multiple platforms, increasing our development schedules to facilitate a longer pre-production phase and more predictable workflow times, and outsourcing certain areas of game development to lower cost service providers.
The decreases were partially offset by product development expenses of $1.4 million and $4.1 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, respectively, related to stock-based compensation expense as a result of the implementation of SFAS 123R.
Sales and Marketing (in thousands)
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$ | 36,194 |
| 19 | % | $ | 46,318 |
| 19 | % | $ | (10,124 | ) | (22 | )% |
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| $ | 87,410 |
| 11 | % | $ | 156,013 |
| 19 | % | $ | (68,603 | ) | (44 | )% |
Nine Months Ended |
| 156,139 |
| 13 | % | 259,110 |
| 20 | % | (102,971 | ) | (40 | )% | |||
Sales and marketing expenses of $36.2$87.4 million and $46.3$156.0 million represented 11% and 19% of consolidated net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The decrease in absolute dollars wasFor the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, sales and marketing expenses of $156.1 million and $259.1 million represented 13% and 20% of consolidated net revenues. These decreases were a result of the releaseimplementation of two titles ina more targeted media program which worked more efficiently and was helped by the first quarteroverall strength and high quality of our fiscal 2007 title slate. We also released fewer titles during the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2006 as compared to three titles in the first quartersame periods of fiscal 2006, as well as implementing a more targeted sales and marketing plan. In addition,where we had the largest slate of new releases in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 we invested in significant marketing programs to support our fiscal 2006 first quarter title releases, Doom 3, Madagascar, and Fantastic Four. This decrease washistory. The decreases were partially offset by expenses of $1.1$1.6 million and $3.5 million for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2006, respectively, related to stock option expensesstock-based compensation expense as a result of the implementation of SFAS 123R, as well as sales and marketing expenses associated with RedOctane. Despite a more focused sales and marketing plan, sales and marketing expenses as a percentagethe addition of consolidated net revenues remained flat at 19% due to expense associated with the implementation of SFAS123R and reduced pricing on current generation titles.
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We expect sales and marketing expense to decrease on both an absolute basis and as a percentage of consolidated net revenues in fiscal 2007 due to a more focused slate in fiscal 2007 and a more targeted sales and marketing plan.
Guitar Hero franchise.
General and Administrative (in thousands)
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| $ | 43,387 |
| 5 | % | $ | 24,757 |
| 3 | % | $ | 18,630 |
| 75 | % |
Nine Months Ended |
| 91,647 |
| 8 | % | 67,228 |
| 5 | % | 24,419 |
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| 11 | % | $ | 18,151 |
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| 18 | % |
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General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 increased $3.3$18.6 million or 75% over the same period last year, from $18.2$24.8 million to $21.5$43.4 million. As a percentage of consolidated net revenues, general and administrative expenses also increased from 3% to 5% for the three months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006, respectively. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006, general and administrative expenses increased $24.4 million or 36% over the same period last year, from $67.2 million to $91.6 million. As a percentage of consolidated net revenues, general and administrative expenses increased from 5% to 8% for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 as compared to 11% from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2005.the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increases were primarily due to increased legal and professional fees relating primarily to our internal review of historical stock option expenses of $2.6 million associated with the implementation of SFAS 123R andgranting practices, the consolidation of RedOctane into our results of operations, and an increase in personnel costsamortization of intangible assets related to annual salary increases.the RedOctane acquisition, and stock-based compensation expense of $2.9 million and $9.0 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, respectively, associated with the implementation of SFAS 123R. These increases were partially offset by the benefits of our cost optimization program launched in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
2006 and gains on foreign currency.
Operating Loss (inIncome (in thousands)
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| $ | 160,628 |
| 25 | % | $ | 65,534 |
| 10 | % | $ | 95,094 |
| 145 | % |
Distribution |
| 12,492 |
| 7 | % | 18,359 |
| 12 | % | (5,867 | ) | (32 | )% | |||
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| $ | 173,120 |
| 21 | % | $ | 83,893 |
| 10 | % | $ | 89,227 |
| 106 | % |
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| $ | (30,862 | ) | (23 | )% | $ | (13,909 | ) | (7 | )% | $ | (16,953 | ) | (122 | )% |
| $ | 92,503 |
| 10 | % | $ | 21,932 |
| 2 | % | $ | 70,571 |
| 322 | % |
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| (1,924 | ) | 4 | % | 461 |
| 1 | % | (2,385 | ) | (517 | )% |
| 9,758 |
| 3 | % | 19,854 |
| 8 | % | (10,096 | ) | (51 | )% | ||||||
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| $ | (32,786 | ) | (17 | )% | $ | (13,448 | ) | (6 | )% | $ | (19,338 | ) | (144 | )% |
| $ | 102,261 |
| 8 | % | $ | 41,786 |
| 3 | % | $ | 60,475 |
| 145 | % |
Publishing operating lossincome for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 increased $17.0$95.1 million or 145% from the same period last year, from $65.5 million to $160.6 million, while the percentage of operating income to segment revenues increased from 10% to 25%. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006 publishing operating income increased $70.6 million from the same period last year, from $13.9$21.9 million to $30.9$92.5 million. As a percentage of publishing net revenues operating loss increased from 7% to 23%. TheThese increases in both absolute dollarsoperating income are primarily attributable to:
· Strong performance of our fiscal 2007 third quarter title slate.
· Decreased provision for returns and as a percentageprice protection in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 of 7% and 10% of net revenues were primarilyfor the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006, respectively, compared to 17% and 19% of net revenues for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005. The decrease in reserve requirements is due to:
to improved market conditions resulting in strong sell through of our fiscal 2007 third quarter releases.
•· ExpensesThe implementation of a more targeted sales and marketing program which provided significant cost savings while still delivering strong revenue performance.
· The implementation of certain cost control initiatives resulting in decreased product development costs and savings in general and administrative expenses.
Partially offset by:
· Higher expenses associated with stock option expensesstock-based compensation expense of $7.7 and $18.4 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 as a result of the implementation of SFAS 123R.
• Increased product development costs as a result of the development of more technologically advanced titles across more platforms.
• Increased cost of sales – software royalties123R, and amortizationhigher overall general and administrative expenses due to the releaseincreased legal expenses and professional fees relating primarily to our internal review of X-Men: The Official Game which had higher development costs than titles released in the prior year first quarter.
• Reduced initial pricing on current generation title releases and pricing declines on a number of catalog titles comparedhistorical stock option granting practices, including expenses relating to the first quarter of fiscal 2006.informal SEC inquiry and derivative litigation.
DistributionFor the three months ended December 31, 2006 distribution operating income (loss)was $12.5 million or 7% of segment net revenues, which compares to operating income of $18.4 million or 12% of segment net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006 decreased over the same period last year, fromdistribution operating income was $9.8 million or 3% of segment net revenues, which compares to operating income of $0.5$19.9 million to a lossor 8% of $1.9 million. This decrease issegment net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2005. The decreases are primarily due to increased business with large mass-market customers for which we earn smaller margins on software sales due to declining retail prices as a result of the console transition, accompanied by increased costs of distributing higher product volumes. In addition, the distribution business experienced a shift in the product mix for our distribution business to a higher percentage of net revenues being comprised of hardware sales, which is a lower margin category when compared to sales of software.
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Investment Income, Net (in thousands)
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$ | 8,275 |
| 4 | % | $ | 7,348 |
| 3 | % | $ | 927 |
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| $ | 9,724 |
| 1 | % | $ | 9,162 |
| 1 | % | $ | 562 |
| 6 | % |
Nine Months Ended |
| 26,031 |
| 2 | % | 22,840 |
| 2 | % | 3,191 |
| 14 | % | |||
InvestmentNet investment income net for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 was $8.3$9.7 million or 4% of consolidated net revenues as compared to $7.3$9.2 million or 3% of consolidated net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005. Net investment income for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 increased $3.2 million from $22.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2005 as compared to $26.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. The increase wasincreases in both the three and nine months ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the three and nine months ended December 31, 2005 are mainly due to continued increases inhigher interest rates yearcombined with higher average balances of cash and short term investments period over yearperiod, a realized gain of $1.8 million on the sale of a common stock investment, partially offset by a realized gain in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $1.3 million on the sale of an investment in common stock inand a realized gain of $2.9 million on the first quartersale of fiscal 2006.
a cost basis investment.
BenefitProvision for Income Taxes (in thousands)
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| $ | 40,024 |
| 22 | % | $ | 25,199 |
| 27 | % | $ | 14,825 |
| 59 | % |
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| 28,083 |
| 22 | % | 15,247 |
| 24 | % | 12,836 |
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| 27 | % | $ | (2,515 | ) | 41 | % | $ | (4,170 | ) | (166 | )% |
The income tax benefitprovision of $6.7$40.0 million and $28.1 million for the three months and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 reflects our effective income tax rate forof 21.9%. This is lower than prior year as a result of improved profitability leading to utilization of net operating loss carry forwards and in turn a reduction in valuation allowances related to federal and state research and development tax credits, partially offset by the quarterestablishment of 27.3%.tax reserves. The significant items that generated the variance between our effective rate and our statutory rate of 35% were researchfederal and development tax credits for state purposes and the impact of foreign tax rate differentials, partially offset by state taxes.
The aforementioned effective income tax rate for the quarter of 27.3% differs from our effective income tax rate of 41.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2005 due to (1) a one-time international tax benefit for the release of certain tax reserves in the three months ended June 30, 2005 due to the expiration of a tax statute of limitations, and (2) a decrease in anticipated pretax income for fiscal year 2007 determined at June 30, 2006 versus the anticipated pretax income for fiscal year 2006 determined at June 30, 2005, without a corresponding decrease in the benefit of book/tax differences.
The income tax benefit of $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 reflects our effective income tax rate for the quarter of 41.2%, which differs from our effective tax rate of 13.8% for the year ended March 31, 2006 due to (1) a one-time international tax benefit for the release of certain tax reserves in the year ended March 31, 2006 due to the expiration of a tax statute of limitations; (2) an increase in federal research and development credit for the full year ended March 31, 2006 over the amount originally anticipated for the year at the first quarter, and (3) a decrease in pretax income for the year versus the amount originally anticipated for the year at the first quarter, without a corresponding decrease in the benefit of book/tax differences. The significant items that generated the variance between our effective rate and our statutory rate of 35% were research and development tax credits and the impact of foreign tax rate differentials, partially offset by state taxes.
The realization of deferred tax assets depends primarily on the generation of future taxable income. We believe that it is more likely than not that we will generate taxable income sufficient to realize the benefit of net deferred tax assets recognized.
Net LossIncome
Net lossincome for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 was $17.8$142.8 million or loss$0.46 per diluted share, of $0.06, as compared to net lossincome of $3.6$67.9 million or $0.01$0.23 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2005.
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Net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 was $100.2 million or $0.33 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $49.4 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the nine months ended December 31, 2005.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity (in thousands)
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| March 31, 2006 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 367,910 |
| $ | 354,331 |
| $ | 13,579 |
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| 437,290 |
| 590,629 |
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| $ | 805,200 |
| $ | 944,960 |
| $ | (139,760 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 245,023 |
| $ | 354,331 |
| $ | (109,308 | ) |
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| 547,553 |
| 590,629 |
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| $ | 792,576 |
| $ | 944,960 |
| $ | (152,384 | ) |
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Cash flows used in operating activities |
| $ | (101,672 | ) | $ | (54,475 | ) | $ | (47,197 | ) |
Cash flows used in investing activities |
| (15,619 | ) | (26,520 | ) | 10,901 |
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Cash flows provided by financing activities |
| 4,837 |
| 13,169 |
| (8,332 | ) |
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Cash flows used in operating activities |
| $ | (125,417 | ) | $ | (83,932 | ) | $ | (41,485 | ) |
Cash flows provided by investing activities |
| 101,967 |
| 4,587 |
| 97,380 |
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Cash flows provided by financing activities |
| 27,968 |
| 37,850 |
| (9,882 | ) | |||
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, our primary source of liquidity is comprised of $245.0$367.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and $547.6$437.3 million of short-term investments. Over the last two years, our primary sources of liquidity have included cash on hand at the beginning of the year and cash flows generated from continuing operations. We have also generated significant cash flows from the issuance of our common stock to employees through the exercise of options which is described in more detail below in “Cash Flows from Financing Activities.” We have not utilized debt financing as a significant source of cash flows. However, we do have credit facilities available at certain of our international locations, which are described below in “Credit Facilities,” that can be utilized if needed.
In August 2003, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission two amended shelf registration statements, including the base prospectuses therein. The first shelf registration statement, on Form S-3, allows us, at any time, to offer any combination of securities described in the base prospectus in one or more offerings with an aggregate initial offering price of up to $500,000,000. Unless we state otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, we expect to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working capital, repayment or reduction of long-term and short-term debt and the financing of acquisitions and other business combinations. We may invest funds that we do not immediately require in marketable securities.
The second shelf registration statement, on Form S-4, allows us, at any time, to offer any combination of securities described in the base prospectus in one or more offerings with an aggregate initial offering price of up to $250,000,000 in connection with our acquisition of the assets, business, or securities of other companies whether by purchase, merger, or any other form of business combination.
We believe that we have sufficient working capital ($902.41,042.9 million at June 30,December 31, 2006), as well asin combination with proceeds available from our international credit facilities, to finance our operational requirements for at least the next twelve months, including purchases of inventory and equipment, the funding of the development, production, marketing and sale of new products, and the acquisition of intellectual property rights for future products from third parties.
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The primary drivers of cash flows from operating activities typically have included the collection of customer receivables generated by the sale of our products, offset by payments to vendors for the manufacture, distribution and marketing of our products, third partythird-party developers and intellectual property holders and our own employees. A significant operating use of our cash relates to our continued investment in software development and intellectual property licenses. We spent approximately $44.9$117.6 million and $37.0$162.8 million in the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of publishing or distribution rights for products being developed by third parties, the execution of new license agreements granting us long-term rights to intellectual property of third parties, as well as internal product development costs relating to internally developed products.development. The increasedecrease period over period is primarily due to significant agreements with DreamWorks Animation SKG and Marvel Enterprises, both signed in the third quarter of fiscal 2006, partially offset by increased product development costs related to the development of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 title releases for the next generation console systems, which are higher than current generation console systems, as well as a new agreement, signed in May 2006, with MGM Interactive and EON Productions Ltd. for the rights to develop and publish interactive entertainment games based on the James Bond license. We expect that we will continue to make significant expenditures relating to our investment in software development and intellectual property licenses. Our future cash commitments relating to these investments are detailed below in “Commitments.” Cash flows from operations are affected by our ability to release highly successful, or “hit”“hit,” titles. Though many of these titles have substantial production or acquisition costs and marketing budgets, once a title recoups these costs, incremental net revenues typically will directly and positively impact cash flows.
For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, cash flows used in operating activities were $101.7$125.4 million and $54.5$83.9 million, respectively. The principal components comprising the increased cash flows used in operating activities for the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 included investment in software development and intellectual property licenses and increases in accounts receivable, and payments made against accounts payable and accrued liabilities, partially offset by amortization of capitalized software development costs and intellectual property licenses. An analysis of the change in key balance sheet accounts is below in “Key���Key Balance Sheet Accounts.” We expect that a primary source of future liquidity, both short-term and long-term, will be the result of cash flows from continuing operations.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
The primary drivers of cash used in investing activities typically have included capital expenditures, acquisitions of privately held interactive software development and publishing companies, and the net effect of purchases and sales/maturities of short-term investment vehicles. The goal of our short-term investments is to maximize return while minimizing risk, maintaining liquidity, coordinating with anticipated working capital needs, and providing for prudent investment diversification.
For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, cash flows used inprovided by investing activities were $15.6$102.0 million and $26.5$4.6 million, respectively. For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006, cash flows used inprovided by investing activities were primarily the result of cash payments made to effect business combinations and purchases of short term investments during the quarter, partially offset by net proceeds from the sales and maturities of short term investments.short-term investments partially offset by purchases of short-term investments, capital expenditures, and cash paid for acquisitions. We have historically financed our acquisitions through the issuance of shares of common stock or a combination of common stock and cash. We will continue to evaluate potential acquisition candidates as to the benefit they bring to us.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
The primary driverssources of cash provided by financing activities have historically related to transactions involving our common stock, including the issuance of shares of common stock to employees and the public and the purchase of treasury shares.employees. We have not utilized debt financing as a significant source of cash flows. However, we do have available credit facilities at certain of our international locations, credit facilities, which are described below in “Credit Facilities,” that can be utilized if needed.
For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 and 2005, cash flows from financing activities were $4.8$28.0 million and $13.2$37.9 million, respectively,respectively. The cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 primarily is the result of the issuance of common stock related to employee stock option and stock purchase plans. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities is due to suspension of stock option exercises during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 due to our internal review of historical stock option granting practices.
During fiscal 2003, our Board of Directors authorized a buyback program under which we can repurchase up to $350.0 million of our common stock. Under the program, shares may be purchased as determined by management and within certain guidelines, from time to time, in the open market or
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in privately negotiated transactions, including privately negotiated structured stock repurchase transactions and through transactions in the options markets. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time to time without prior notice. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we had approximately $226.2 million available for utilization under the buyback program. We actively manage our capital structure as a component of our overall business strategy. Accordingly, in the future, when we determine that market conditions are appropriate, we may seek to achieve long term value for the shareholders through, among other things, new debt or equity financings or refinancings, share repurchases and other transactions involving our equity or debt securities.
Key Balance Sheet Accounts
Accounts Receivable
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Gross accounts receivable |
| $ | 152,516 |
| $ | 127,035 |
| $ | 25,481 |
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| $ | 563,713 |
| $ | 127,035 |
| $ | 436,678 |
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Net accounts receivable |
| 65,361 |
| 28,782 |
| 36,579 |
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| 456,589 |
| 28,782 |
| 427,807 |
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The increase in gross accounts receivable was primarily the result of:
• The release of twoincreased sales volume in both our distribution and publishing businesses due to more titles being released during the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2007 Over the Hedge and X-Men: The Official Game. This compares to no new releases in the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
• Additions of $11.2 million gross accounts receivable relatedcompared to the acquisitionfourth quarter of RedOctane.
The increase in net accounts receivable, from $28.8 million at March 31,fiscal 2006 to $65.4 million at June 30, 2006, was greater than the increase in gross accounts receivableand higher sales volume due to seasonality of the decreaseholiday selling season. Significant shipments were made to customers in reservesNovember and December and the related receivables were not due prior to quarter end.
Reserves for returns, price protection, and bad debtdoubtful accounts increased from $98.3 million at March 31, 2006 to $87.2$107.1 million at June 30, 2006.December 31, 2006 largely reflecting increased sales volume and inventory in the retail channel and resulting increase in gross accounts receivable. The decrease in the amountpercentage of reserves for returns, price protection, and doubtful accounts as a percentage of gross receivables from 77% at June 30,March 31, 2006 versusto 19% at December 31, 2006 reflects an improvement in market conditions during the precedingfiscal 2007 third quarter reflects a decrease in retail inventory levelsholiday season, the successful launch of the next generation hardware platforms, and the issuance of credits to customers. The higher than historical absolute dollar amount ofcustomers on previously established reserves at June 30,related to fiscal 2006 reflects weak market conditions and the uncertainty involved in the ongoing console transition.titles. Reserves for returns and price protection are a function of the number of units and pricing of titles in retail inventory (see description of Allowances for Returns, Price Protection, Doubtful Accounts, and Inventory Obsolescencein Item 2: Critical Accounting Policies).
Inventories
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| $ | 64,095 |
| $ | 61,483 |
| $ | 2,612 |
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| $ | 85,680 |
| $ | 61,483 |
| $ | 24,197 |
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The increase in inventories was primarilyat December 31, 2006 compared to March 31, 2006 is the result of $3.8 millionadditional inventories associated with RedOctane and the Guitar Hero products, which was acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, additional Wii inventory in Europe due to the European release of the console late in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, and an increase in inventories at our distribution business related to the acquisitionaddition of RedOctane.
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a significant new customer in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
Software Development
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| $ | 78,703 |
| $ | 60,619 |
| $ | 18,084 |
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| $ | 101,807 |
| $ | 60,619 |
| $ | 41,188 |
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Software development increased from $60.6 million at March 31, 2006 to $78.7$101.8 million at June 30,December 31, 2006. The increase in software development was primarily the result of:
•· Continued investment in software development for titles being developed for release in fiscal 2008, particularly software development costs related to three significant new games slated for release in the thirdfirst quarter fiscal 2007 holiday season andof fiscal 2008. We incurred approximately $35.5$109.4 million in the quarternine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 in connection with the acquisition of publishing or distribution rights for products being developed by third partiesparty development costs as well as the capitalization of product development costs relating to internally developed products.
products including capitalization of stock based compensation expenses as a result of the implementation of SFAS 123R.
Partially offset by:
•· $17.4$70.1 million of amortization of capitalized software development cost.
costs, including $1.9 million of capitalized stock based compensation expense as a result of the implementation of SFAS 123R, related to our title releases in the first nine months of fiscal 2007.
Intellectual Property Licenses
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Intellectual property licenses |
| $ | 93,428 |
| $ | 87,046 |
| $ | 6,382 |
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Intellectual property licenses |
| $ | 96,944 |
| $ | 87,046 |
| $ | 9,898 |
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Intellectual property licenses were slightly higher at the end of the firstthird quarter of fiscal 2007 as a result of:
•· Continued investment in intellectual property licenses. We spent approximately $13.6$15.5 million in the quarternine months ended June 30,December 31, 2006 for license agreements granting us long-term rights to intellectual property of third parties, such as our agreement with MGM Interactive and EON Productions Ltd. granting us the rights to develop and publish interactive entertainment games based on the James Bond license.
Partially offset by:
•· $3.7$9.1 million of amortization of intellectual property licenses mostly related to new releases in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
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| $ | 73,344 |
| $ | 88,994 |
| $ | (15,650 | ) |
| $ | 193,875 |
| $ | 88,994 |
| $ | 104,881 |
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The decreaseincrease in accounts payable primarily reflects the change in timing of payments to certain third parties and payables at$104.9 million from March 31, 2006 related to December 31, 2006 primarily reflects increased inventory purchases to support increased holiday sales volume in both our first quarter fiscal 2007 releases. We have no new releases scheduled until the latter part of the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
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| $ | 88,264 |
| $ | 103,169 |
| $ | (14,905 | ) |
| $ | 247,581 |
| $ | 104,862 |
| $ | 142,719 |
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·The decreaseincrease in accrued expenses was primarily driven by accruals for increased marketing costs due to the paymentlarge number of fiscal 2006 accrued bonusestitles released in the firstthird quarter and significant promotional costs on key titles, an increase in deferred income taxes payable, and higher accrued royalties due to higher sales volume in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. This was partially offset by a decrease in accruals related to co-op marketing support, and payments of payroll accruals and separation and severance costs associated with a less than 7% reduction in workforce in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
Credit Facilities
We have revolving credit facilities with our Centresoft distribution subsidiary located in the UK (the “UK Facility”) and our NBG distribution subsidiary located in Germany (the “German Facility”). TheAs of December 31, 2006, the UK Facility provided Centresoft with the ability to borrow up to GBP 12.0 million ($21.723.5 million), including issuing on a revolving basis (including the issuance of letters of credit on a revolving basis as of June 30, 2006.its behalf). Furthermore, under the UK Facility, Centresoft provided a GBP 0.6 million ($1.11.2 million) guarantee for the benefit of our CD Contact distribution subsidiary as of June 30,December 31, 2006. The UK Facility bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.0% as of June 30,December 31, 2006, is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary and expires in January 2007. The UK Facility also contains various covenants that require the subsidiary to maintain specified financial ratios related to, among others, fixed charges. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we were in compliance with these covenants. No borrowings were outstanding against the UK Facility as of June 30,December 31, 2006. TheAs of
December 31, 2006, the German Facility provided for revolving loans up to EUR 0.5 million ($0.60.7 million) as of June 30, 2006,and bore interest at a Eurocurrency rate plus 2.5%,. The German Facility is collateralized by certain of the subsidiary’s property and equipment and has no expiration date. No borrowings were outstanding against the German Facility as of June 30,December 31, 2006.
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we maintained a $7.5 million irrevocable standby letter of credit. The standby letter of credit is required byso that we can qualify for certain payment terms on our purchases from one of our inventory manufacturers to qualify for payment terms on our inventory purchases.manufacturers. Under the terms of this arrangement, we are required to maintain on deposit with the bank a compensating balance, restricted as to use, of not less than the sum of the available amount of the letter of credit plus the aggregate amount of any drawings under the letter of credit that have been honored thereunder but not reimbursed. At June 30,December 31, 2006, the deposit in the amount of $7.5 million deposit is included in short-term investments as restricted cash.
As of December 31, 2006, we had no borrowing outstanding against this letter of credit.
As of June 30,December 31, 2006, our publishing subsidiary located in the UK maintained a EUR 2.54.0 million ($3.15.3 million) irrevocable standby letter of credit. The standby letter of credit is required byso that it can qualify for certain payment terms on purchases from one of our inventory manufacturers to qualify for payment terms on our inventory purchases.manufacturers. The standby letter of credit does not require a compensating balance and is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary and expires on October 15, 2006.in August 2007. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, we had EUR 0.6 million ($0.7 million)no borrowings outstanding against this letter of credit.
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Commitments
In the normal course of business, we enter into contractual arrangements with third parties for non-cancelable operating lease agreements for our offices, for the development of products, as well asand for the rights to intellectual property. Under these agreements, we commit to provide specified payments to a lessor, developer or intellectual property holder, based upon contractual arrangements. Typically, the payments to third-party developers are conditioned upon the achievement by the developers of contractually specified development milestones. These payments to third-party developers and intellectual property holders typically are deemed to be advances and are recoupable against future royalties earned by the developer or intellectual property holder based on the sale of the related game. Additionally, in connection with certain intellectual property right acquisitions and development agreements, we will commit to spend specified amounts for marketing support for the related game(s) which is to be developed or in which the intellectual property will be utilized. Assuming all contractual provisions are met, the total future minimum commitments for these and other contractual arrangements in place as of June 30,December 31, 2006, are scheduled to be paid as follows (amounts in thousands):
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| $ | 3,456 |
| $ | 37,962 |
| $ | 25 |
| $ | 41,443 |
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| 14,069 |
| 29,340 |
| 40,468 |
| 83,877 |
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2009 |
| 13,033 |
| 28,036 |
| 26,496 |
| 67,565 |
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2010 |
| 11,997 |
| 29,586 |
| 100 |
| 41,683 |
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2011 |
| 9,754 |
| 30,586 |
| 100 |
| 40,440 |
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| 22,959 |
| 64,173 |
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| 87,132 |
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| $ | 75,268 |
| $ | 219,683 |
| $ | 67,189 |
| $ | 362,140 |
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| $ | 9,963 |
| $ | 45,433 |
| $ | 6,187 |
| $ | 61,583 |
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| 13,616 |
| 19,302 |
| 39,830 |
| 72,748 |
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| 12,754 |
| 28,036 |
| 26,100 |
| 66,890 |
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2010 |
| 11,743 |
| 29,586 |
| 100 |
| 41,429 |
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2011 |
| 9,537 |
| 30,586 |
| 100 |
| 40,223 |
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Thereafter |
| 22,024 |
| 64,173 |
| — |
| 86,197 |
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Total |
| $ | 79,637 |
| $ | 217,116 |
| $ | 72,317 |
| $ | 369,070 |
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Financial Disclosure
We maintain internal controls over financial reporting, which generally include those controls relating to the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We also are focused on our “disclosure controls and procedures,” which as defined by the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC are generally those controls and procedures designed to ensure that financial and non-financial information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC is reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’sSEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officersprincipal executive and our Chief Financial Officer,financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our Disclosure Committee, which operates under the board approved Disclosure Committee Charter and Disclosure Controls & Procedures Policy, includes senior management representatives and assists executive management in its oversight of the accuracy and timeliness of our disclosures, as well as in implementing and evaluating our overall disclosure process. As part of our disclosure process, senior finance and operational representatives from all of our corporate divisions and business units prepare quarterly reports regarding their current quarter operational performance, future trends, subsequent events, internal controls, changes in internal controls and other accounting and disclosure-relevant information. These quarterly reports are reviewed by certain key corporate finance representatives. These corporate finance representatives also conduct quarterly interviews on a rotating basis with the preparers of selected quarterly reports. The results of the quarterly reports and related interviews are reviewed by the Disclosure Committee. Finance representatives also conduct reviews with our senior management team, our internal and external counsel and other appropriate personnel involved in the disclosure process, as appropriate. Additionally, senior finance and operational representatives provide
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internal certifications regarding the accuracy of information they provide that is utilized in the preparation of our periodic public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.SEC. Financial results and other financial information also are reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. As required by applicable regulatory requirements, the Chief Executive Officer, Presidentprincipal executive and the Chief Financial Officerfinancial officers review and make various certifications regarding the accuracy of our periodic public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,SEC, our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting. With the assistance of the Disclosure Committee, we will continue to assess and monitor our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, and will make refinements as necessary.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Laws
On November 24, 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 151, Inventory Costs, an Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 (“SFAS No. 151”). The standard requires that abnormal amounts of idle capacity and spoilage costs within inventory should be excluded from the cost of inventory and expensed when incurred. The provisions of SFAS No. 151 are applicable to inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 151 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement No. 154 (“SFAS No. 154”), Accounting Changes and Error Corrections — A Replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. SFAS No. 154 changes the requirements for the accounting and reporting of a change in accounting principle and correction of errors. Under previous guidance, changes in accounting principle were recognized as a cumulative effect in the net income of the period of the change. The new statement requires retrospective application of changes in accounting principle and correction of errors, limited to the direct effects of the change, to prior periods’ financial statements, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. In the event that we have an accounting change or an error correction, SFAS No. 154 could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
On February 16, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 155 (“SFAS No. 155”), Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments —– An amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140. SFAS No. 155 amends FASB Statements No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities to resolve issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” SFAS No. 155 permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation; clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of Statement 133; establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation; clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives; and amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
On March 17, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 156 (“SFAS No. 156”), Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets —– an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140. SFAS No. 156 amends Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 requires an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a
financial asset by entering into a servicing contract in certain situations; requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable; permits either the amortization method or the fair value measurement method, as subsequent measurement methods for each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities; permits a one-time reclassification of available-for-sale securities to trading securities by entities with recognized servicing rights; and requires
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separate presentation of servicing assets and servicing liabilities subsequently measured at fair value in the statement of financial position and additional disclosures for all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 is effective in the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 156 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In July 2006, the FASB issued Final Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of SFAS No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest, and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. In addition, FIN 48 excludes income taxes from the scope of SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Differences between the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets prior to the adoption of FIN 48 and the amounts reported after adoption will be accounted for as a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded to the beginning balance of retained earnings. We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on our results of operations and financial position.
On September 20, 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157 (“SFAS No. 157”), Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, Financial Statements — Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. SAB 108 requires the use of both the “iron curtain” and “rollover” approach in quantifying the materiality of misstatements. SAB 108 also discusses the implications of misstatements uncovered upon the application of SAB 108 in situations when a registrant has historically been using either the iron curtain approach or the rollover approach. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of SAB 108 will have on our results of operation and financial position.
On September 29, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (“SFAS No. 158”). This new standard aims to make it easier for investors, employees, retirees and other parties to understand and assess an employer’s financial position and its ability to fulfill the obligations under its benefit plans. SFAS No. 158 requires employers to fully recognize in their financial statements the obligations associated with single-employer defined benefit pension plans, retiree healthcare plans, and other postretirement plans. Specifically, it requires a company to (1) recognize on its balance sheet an asset for a plan’s overfunded status or a liability for a plan’s underfunded status, (2) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year, and (3) recognize changes in the funded status of a plan through comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 158 will have an effect on our financial position or results of operations as we do not maintain any single-employer defined benefit pension plans, retiree healthcare plans, and other postretirement plans.
Inflation
Our management currently believes that inflation has not had a material impact on continuing operations.
Factors Affecting Future Performance
In connection with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Litigation Reform Act”), we are hereby disclosing certain cautionary information to be used in connection with written materials (including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) and oral statements made by or on behalf of our employees and representatives that may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Litigation Reform Act. Such statements consist of any statement other than a recitation of historical fact and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. You are cautioned that all forward-looking statements are necessarily speculative and there are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those referred to in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to business and economic risk and reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. For a discussion that highlights some of the more important risks identified by management, but which should not be assumed to be the only factors that could affect future performance, see our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 which isare incorporated herein by reference.reference and subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned that we do not have a policy of updating or revising forward-looking statements, and thus you should not assume that silence by the Company over time means that actual events are bearing out as estimated in such forward-looking statements.
Market risk is the potential loss arising from fluctuations in market rates and prices. Our market risk exposures primarily include fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and market prices. OurAll of our market risk sensitive instruments are classified as instruments entered into for purposes “other than trading.” Our views on market risk are not necessarily indicative of actual results that may occur and do not represent the maximum possible gains and losses that may occur, since actual gains and losses will differ from those estimated based upon actual fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and market prices and the timing of transactions.
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Interest Rate Risk
Our exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our investment portfolio. We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. We manage our interest rate risk by maintaining an investment portfolio consisting primarily of debt instruments with high credit quality and relatively short average maturities.maturities generally between three and thirty months. We also manage our interest rate risk by maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalent balances such that we are typically able to hold our investments to maturity. As of June 30,December 31, 2006, our cash equivalents and short-term investments included debt securities of $576.2$444.0 million.
The following table presents the amounts and related weighted average interest rates of our investment portfolio as of June 30,December 31, 2006 (amounts in thousands):
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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We transact business in many different foreign currencies and may be exposed to financial market risk resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the EUR, GBP and AUD. The volatility of the EUR, GBP and AUD (and all other applicable currencies) will be monitored frequently throughout the coming year. When appropriate, we enter into hedging transactions in order to mitigate our risk from foreign currency fluctuations. We will continue to use hedging programs in the future and may use currency forward contracts, currency options and/or other derivative financial instruments commonly utilized to reduce financial market risks if it is determined that such hedging activities are appropriate to reduce risk. We do not hold or purchase any foreign currency contracts for trading purposes. As of June 30,At December 31, 2006 we had no outstanding hedging contracts.contracts for the purchase of approximately $73.7 million.
Evaluation1) Definition and Limitations of Disclosure Controls and ProceduresProcedures.
The Company’sOur disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to reasonably assure thatensure that: (i) information required to be disclosed in the company’sour reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSecurities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) information is accumulated and communicated to management, including theour Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports. Inherent limitations to any system of disclosure controls and procedures include, but are not limited to, the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of such controls by one or more persons. In addition, we have designed our system of controls based on certain assumptions, which we believe are reasonable, about the likelihood of future events, and our system of controls may therefore not achieve its desired purposesobjectives under all possible future events.
2) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
The Company’sOur management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’sour disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2006, the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this controls evaluation, and subject to the limitations described above, the Chief
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Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report,December 31, 2006, our disclosure controls and procedures arewere not effective, due solely to, provide reasonable, butand only to the extent of, the material weakness in our historical stock option granting and modification practice described below.
A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not absolute, assurance that information requiredbe prevented or detected.
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As of December 31, 2006, we did not maintain effective controls over the accounting for and disclosure of stock-based compensation expense. Specifically, effective controls, including monitoring, were not maintained to be disclosed byensure the Companyaccuracy and valuation of our stock-based compensation transactions related to the granting and modification of our stock options. This control deficiency resulted in the reportsmisstatement of stock-based compensation expense, income tax expense, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and deferred tax asset accounts and related financial disclosures, and in the restatement of our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years 2006, 2005, and 2004, each of the quarters of fiscal 2006 and 2005, the first quarter of fiscal 2007, and in adjustments to the interim consolidated financial statements for the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2007. Additionally, this control deficiency could result in misstatements of the aforementioned accounts and disclosures that it fileswould result in a material misstatement of the annual or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported oninterim consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, our management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a timely basis.
material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
3) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingReporting.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)15(d)-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscalthe quarter ended December 31, 2006 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
New policies and procedures for our stock option grant practices were approved on November 21, 2006 by the Joint Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committee of our Board, and became effective January 1, 2007. Our new option granting policies and procedures are designed to ensure internal control surrounding the pricing and modification of option grants is adequate, and also provide the Compensation Committee with the full ability to review and approve all grants prior to pricing on a date set on or after the date of the Compensation Committee action. Some of the highlights of the new option granting process are:
· All proposed grants during the month will be verified so as to comply with pre-approved grant guidelines and other financial and legal requirements by the seventh day of the following month. For these purposes, a team of legal, human resources and finance personnel (“Cross Functional Team”) has been established to review each proposed grant for compliance with documentation and procedures. No grant will be issued until such compliance is established and the grant is approved by the Compensation Committee.
· The Compensation Committee will meet at least quarterly, to review and approve all documented and verified proposed grants submitted by the Cross Functional Team. All grants approved by the Compensation Committee will be effective, and will be priced based on the closing price of our stock, on a date set by the Compensation Committee that will be on or after the date of Compensation Committee action. Details of the grant (including the exercise price) will be communicated to the grantees promptly following approval and pricing.
· All new hire offer letters and employee renewal agreements will provide that all grants and terms of grants are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee.
· Stock option data will be entered into Equity Edge, our stock option tracking software, promptly (and only) after grant approval is received from the Compensation Committee.
In addition, we have realigned certain internal responsibilities related to the granting and reporting of stock options. In this regard, the employment contract of our former head of human resources, which expired
on March 31, 2007, was not renewed; a new head of human resources is being recruited and, in the interim, responsibilities for stock option granting and reporting have been reassigned. To further enhance our corporate governance practices, we have established and filled a position of principal compliance officer, with a reporting line directly to the Nominating and Governance Committee, and are reviewing the configuration of the Compensation Committee of the Board.
In addition, consistent with the recommendations of the Special Subcommittee, we have disengaged from our prior outside corporate counsel and have engaged new outside corporate counsel.
Finally, the Special Subcommittee recommended that Board meetings include more senior executives and that human resources, finance and legal personnel receive additional training on options and compliance issues. Many of these recommendations have already been implemented and we plan to implement the remaining recommendations in our fiscal year that began on April 1, 2007.
OnThe following describes the material legal proceedings, examinations and other matters in which the Company and its subsidiaries are involved that: (1) were pending as of December 31, 2006; (2) were terminated during the period from December 31, 2006 through June 7, 2007; or (3) are pending as of June 7, 2007. Thus, the description of a matter may include developments that occurred since December 31, 2006, as well as those that occurred during 2006. The matters include legal proceedings relating to the restatement of our consolidated financial statements, such as class action securities lawsuits, shareholder derivative actions and governmental proceedings.
In July 12, 2006, Ryan Vazquez, derivativelyindividuals and/or entities claiming to be stockholders of the Company have filed derivative lawsuits, purportedly on behalf of Activision, Inc., filed suit in the Los Angeles County Superior CourtCompany, against the company and certain of its current and former directors and certain current and former executive officers.members of the Company’s Board of Directors as well as several current and former officers of the Company. Three derivative actions have been filed in Los Angeles Superior Court: Vazquez v. Kotick, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BC355327 (filed July 12, 2006); Greuer v. Kotick, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. SC090343 (filed July 12, 2006); and Amalgamated Bank v. Baker, et al., L.A.S.C. Case No. BC356454 (filed August 3, 2006). These actions have been consolidated by the court under the caption In re Activision Shareholder Derivative Litigation, L.A.S.C. Master File No. SC090343 (West, J.). Two derivative actions have been filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California: Pfeiffer v. Kotick, et al., C.D. Cal. Case No. CV06-4771 MRP (JTLx) (filed July 31, 2006); and Hamian v. Kotick, et al., C.D. Cal. Case No. CV06-5375 MRP (JLTx) (filed August 25, 2006). These actions have also been consolidated, under the caption In re Activision, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, C.D. Cal. Case No. CV06-4771 MRP (JTLx) (Pfaelzer, J.). The complaint alleges breachconsolidated complaints allege, among other things, purported improprieties in the Company’s issuance of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment in connectionstock options. The Company expects that defense expenses associated with the granting of certain optionsmatters will be covered by its directors and officers insurance, subject to executivesthe terms and conditions of the company. Plantiff seeks judgment againstapplicable policies. On May 24, 2007, the individual defendantsSuperior Court granted the Company’s motion to stay the state action. The court’s order stays the action pending the resolution of motions to dismiss in favorthe federal action, but is without prejudice to any party’s right to seek modification of the companystay upon a showing of good cause, including a showing that matters may be addressed in the Superior Court without the potential for an unstated amount of damages, disgorgementconflict with or duplication of the optionsfederal court proceedings. The Company filed motions to dismiss in the federal action on June 1, 2007, which arewill be fully briefed by August 15, 2007. The Company also was informed that on June 1, 2007, a derivative case, Abdelnur vs. Kotick et al. was filed in the subjectUnited States District Court for the Central District of California C.D. Case No. CV07-3575 AHM (PJWx) by the suit (and any proceeds fromsame law firm that previously filed the exercise of those options and subsequent sale ofHamian case, alleging substantially the underlying stock) and equitable relief. The company is reviewing the complaint and will respond appropriately.same claims.
On July 27, 2006, the companyCompany received a letter of informal inquiry from the SecuritiesSEC requesting certain documents and Exchange Commission requesting information and documents relating to the company’s stock option grants and option grant practices. The company intends to cooperate fully.
Our Board of Directors has appointed a special sub-committee of independent directors of the Board to conduct an internal review, assisted by outside legal counsel, ofCompany’s historical stock option grant practices. In early June 2007, the SEC informed us that the SEC has issued a formal order of non-public investigation, which allows the SEC, among other things, to subpoena witnesses and require the production of documents. The Company is cooperating with the SEC’s investigation, and representatives of the Special Subcommittee and its legal counsel have
met with members of the staff of the SEC on several occasions, in person and by telephone (as has the Company’s outside legal counsel), to discuss the progress of the Special Subcommittee’s investigation and on February 28, 2007 to brief the SEC staff on the Special Subcommittee’s findings and recommendations following the substantial completion of the Special Subcommittee’s investigation. A representative of the U.S. Department of Justice has attended certain of these meetings and requested copies of certain documents that we have provided to the staff of the SEC. At this time, the Company has not received any grand jury subpoenas or written requests from the Department of Justice.
In addition, we are party to other routine claims and suits brought by us and against us in the ordinary course of business, including disputes arising over the ownership of intellectual property rights, contractual claims, employment relationships, and collection matters. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such routine claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
Item 6. Exhibits 1A. Risk Factors
Our business is subject to many risks and uncertainties, which may affect our future financial performance, including the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and the risks set forth below. If any of the events or circumstances described below occurs, our business and financial performance could be harmed, our actual results could differ materially from our expectations, and the market value of our securities could decline.
In our fiscal year 2007, we began to recognize expense for stock-based compensation related to our employee equity compensation and employee stock purchase programs. The recognition of this expense will significantly lower our reported net income (or increase our reported net loss).
Beginning in our current fiscal year, we adopted SFAS 123R, which requires us to recognize compensation expense for all stock-based compensation based on estimated fair values. As a result, beginning with our first quarter of fiscal 2007, our operating results contain a charge for stock-based compensation related to the equity-based compensation we provide to our employees, as well as stock purchases under our employee stock purchase plans. This expense is in addition to the stock-based compensation expense we have recognized in prior periods related to restricted stock unit grants, acquisitions and other grants. The stock-based compensation charges we incur depend on the number of equity-based awards we grant and the number of shares of common stock we sell under our employee stock purchase plans, as well as a number of estimates and variables such as estimated forfeiture rates, the trading price and volatility of our common stock, the expected term of our options, and interest rates. As a result, our stock-based compensation charges can vary significantly from period to period. Going forward, our adoption of SFAS 123R will continue to significantly lower our reported net income (or increase our reported net loss), which could have an adverse impact on the trading price of our common stock.
Risk Factors Relating to Results of Special Subcommittee Review of Our Stock Option Granting Practices
SEC inquiry and litigation relating to stock options remain pending and may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Although a Special Subcommittee of our independent directors has completed its review of our stock option grants and practices in the period between 1992 and 2006, an investigation by the SEC relating to our stock option granting practices remains pending, as does derivative litigation against us and certain of our current and former directors and officers. Although we believe that we have taken appropriate action and made appropriate disclosures and corrections to the consolidated financial statements set forth in this report for matters relating to stock options, the SEC (or the court in the derivative action) may disagree with the findings of the Special Subcommittee or with the manner in which we have accounted for and reported, or not reported, the financial impact of past option grant measurement date errors. If so, we may need to further restate our prior financial statements, further amend our filings with the SEC, or take other actions not currently
contemplated. In addition, these proceedings are likely to result in additional legal expense that may affect our results in future periods, and may also result in diversion of management attention and other resources, as well as fines, penalties, damages and other sanctions. These eventualities could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. We cannot currently predict the ultimate outcome of these proceedings.
(a)If we do not maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, our common stock could be delisted, which could, among other things, reduce the price of our common stock and the levels of liquidity available to our stockholders.
In connection with the Special Subcommittee’s review and the restatement of our Consolidated Financial Statements, we have not timely filed certain of our periodic reports with the SEC. As a result, we have not been in compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. We are filing these reports today and believe that, with these filings, we will regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Nasdaq has, to date, permitted our securities to remain listed. However, our securities could be delisted in the future if we do not timely file our required reports with the SEC in the future, if we are required to further restate or amend our filings or if we otherwise do not maintain compliance with applicable listing requirements. If our securities are delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market, they would subsequently be transferred to the National Quotation Service Bureau, or “Pink Sheets”. The trading of our common stock through the Pink Sheets might reduce the price of our common stock and the levels of liquidity available to our stockholders. In addition, the trading of our common stock through the Pink Sheets could materially and adversely affect our access to the capital markets and our ability to raise capital through alternative financing sources on terms acceptable to us, or to raise capital at all. Securities that trade through the Pink Sheets are no longer eligible for margin loans, and a company trading through the Pink Sheets cannot avail itself of federal preemption of state securities or “blue sky” laws, which adds substantial compliance costs to securities issuances, including pursuant to employee option plans, stock purchase plans and private or public offerings of securities. If we are delisted in the future from the Nasdaq Global Select Market and transferred to the Pink Sheets, we could also be subject to other negative implications, including the potential loss of confidence by suppliers, customers and employees and the loss of institutional investor interest in our securities.
We had a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and cannot assure you that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future. If our internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures are not effective, there may be errors in our financial statements that could require a restatement or our filings may not be timely and investors may lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could lead to a decline in our stock price.
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires us to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of each year, and to include a management report assessing the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in each Annual Report on Form 10-K. Section 404 also requires our independent registered public accounting firm to attest to, and report on, management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. In assessing the findings of the Special Subcommittee’s review and the restatement set forth in our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2006, our management concluded that there was a material weakness, as defined in the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 2, in our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2006. Our management has also concluded that this weakness continued to exist as of December 31, 2006. See the discussion included in Part II, Item 9A of our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and Part I, Item 4 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006 for additional information regarding our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management does not expect that our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all error or all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. Over time, controls may become inadequate because
changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may occur. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
As a result, we cannot assure you that significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Any failure to maintain or implement required new or improved controls, or any difficulties we encounter in their implementation, could result in significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, cause us to fail to timely meet our periodic reporting obligations, or result in material misstatements in our financial statements. Any such failure could also adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations and annual auditor attestation reports regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated thereunder. The existence of a material weakness could result in errors in our financial statements that could result in a restatement of financial statements, cause us to fail to timely meet our reporting obligations and cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our stock price.
As a result of the delayed filing of certain of our periodic reports, we will be ineligible to use Form S-3 or Form S-4 for a period of time. This may adversely affect our ability to engage in certain types of corporate acquisition and capital-raising transactions.
As a result of our delayed filing of certain of our periodic reports, we will be ineligible to register our securities on Form S-3 or Form S-4 for sale by us or resale by other security holders until we have timely filed all periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for a period of time. In the meantime, we have the ability to use Form S-1 to raise capital or complete acquisitions. The need to use Form S-1, and the inability to use Form S-3 or Form S-4, could increase our transaction costs and adversely affect our ability to engage in certain types of corporate acquisition and capital-raising transactions until we regain our S-3/S-4 eligibility.
The information set forth above should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and information disclosed in our Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
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| Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Activision Holdings, Inc., dated June |
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| Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Activision Holdings, Inc., dated June 9, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.7 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed | |
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| Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Preferred Stock of Activision, Inc., dated December 27, 2001 (incorporated by |
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| Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Activision, Inc., dated |
3.5 | Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Preferred Stock of Activision, Inc. dated August 4, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 5, 2005). | |
3.6 | Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Activision, Inc. dated September 15, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 19, 2005). | |
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| Rights Agreement dated as of April 18, 2000, between |
10.1 | Second Amended and Restated 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for International Employees, as amended, dated as of October 20, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 23, 2006) | |
10.2 | Employment Agreement dated October 3, 2006 between Brian Hodous and Activision Publishing, Inc. | |
10.3 | Employment Agreement dated October 19, 2006 between Robin Kaminsky and Activision Publishing, Inc. | |
10.4 | Agreement to Amend Employment Agreement between the Company and Robert Kotick, dated December 29, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 8, 2007) | |
10.5 | Agreement to Amend Employment Agreement between the Company and Brian Kelly, dated December 29, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 8, 2007) | |
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| Certification of Robert A. Kotick pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| Certification of Michael Griffith pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| Certification of Thomas Tippl pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| Certification of Robert A. Kotick pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| Certification of Michael Griffith pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrantregistrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 8, 2006
June 6, 2007
ACTIVISION, INC.
/s/ Thomas Tippl | ||
Thomas Tippl | ||
Chief Financial Officer of Activision Publishing, Inc. and | ||
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of Activision, Inc. |
Thomas TipplChief Financial Officer(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)Activision Publishing, Inc.
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