UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
or
Commission File Number: 000-26926
SCANSOURCE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Carolina
57-0965380
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6 Logue Court, Greenville, South Carolina
29615
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(864) 288-2432
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
As of February 1, 2003, 12,170,970 shares of the registrants common stock, no par value, were outstanding.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
December 31, 2002
Page No.
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002
3
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements for the Quarters and Six Months Ended December 31, 2001 and 2002
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2001 and 2002
7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
24
Item 4.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
25
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
26
Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.
Other Information
27
Item 6.
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
28
CERTIFICATIONS
29
Cautionary Statements
Certain of the statements contained in this Form 10-Q, as well as in the Companys other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company cautions readers of this report that a number of important factors could cause the Companys activities and/or actual results in fiscal 2003 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the Companys dependence on vendors, product supply, senior management, centralized functions, and third-party shippers, the Companys ability to compete successfully in a highly competitive market and manage significant additions in personnel and increases in working capital, the Companys entry into new product markets in which it has no prior experience, the Companys susceptibility to quarterly fluctuations in net sales and results of operations, the Companys ability to manage successfully pricing or stock rotation opportunities associated with inventory value decreases, and other factors described herein and in other reports and documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Exhibit 99.1 to the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2002.
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SCANSOURCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
June 30,
2002*
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash
$
1,296
3,463
Receivables:
Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,580 at June 30, 2002 and $9,710 at December 31, 2002
119,158
135,510
Other
7,860
6,106
Inventories
182,636
152,499
Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,258
1,140
Prepaid taxes
5,015
Deferred income taxes
10,225
10,423
Total current assets
322,433
314,156
Property and equipment, net
25,995
26,940
Goodwill
9,575
9,841
Other assets, including identifiable intangible assets
1,029
1,328
Total assets
359,032
352,265
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
(Continued)
December 31,
2002
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
769
779
Subsidiary lines of credit
1,559
703
Trade accounts payable
175,406
152,163
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
8,261
8,960
Income taxes payable
935
406
Total current liabilities
186,930
163,011
517
1,295
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
43,780
40,151
Long-term debt
8,319
7,925
Total liabilities
239,546
212,382
Minority interest
1,437
1,470
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; 3,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, no par value; 25,000 shares authorized, 11,661 and 12,160 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002, respectively
48,223
56,055
Retained earnings
68,732
80,545
Accumulated other comprehensive incomecumulative currency translation adjustment
1,094
1,813
Total shareholders equity
118,049
138,413
Total liabilities and shareholders equity
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Quarter ended
Six months ended
2001
Net sales
207,856
250,117
396,699
510,720
Cost of goods sold
185,898
223,207
353,829
453,615
Gross profit
21,958
26,910
42,870
57,105
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and admin. expenses
14,204
16,467
27,208
36,144
Impairment of capitalized software
840
15,044
28,048
Operating income
6,914
10,443
14,822
20,961
Other expense (income):
Interest expense
690
556
1,584
1,249
Interest income
(308
)
(282
(648
(586
Other (income) expense
(16
126
38
331
Other expense, net
366
400
974
994
Income before income taxes and extraordinary gain
6,548
10,043
13,848
19,967
Provision for income taxes
2,490
4,221
5,264
8,154
Income before extraordinary gain
4,058
5,822
8,584
11,813
Extraordinary gain on excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost, net of income taxes of $508
829
Net income
4,887
9,413
(In thousands, except per share data)
Six months ended December 31,
Per share data:
Basic earnings per share:
Income before extraordinary gain *
0.35
0.49
0.75
1.00
Extraordinary gain on excess of fair value of net assets acquired over cost, net of income taxes *
0.07
Net income *
0.42
0.82
Weighted-average shares outstanding *
11,466
11,947
11,447
11,822
Diluted earnings per share:
0.33
0.46
0.70
0.94
0.06
0.39
0.76
12,408
12,646
12,371
12,527
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Extraordinary gain, net of income taxes
(829
Depreciation and amortization
2,340
2,429
Provision for doubtful accounts
2,630
1,902
Deferred income tax benefit
(562
421
Tax benefit of stock option exercises
3,420
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries
224
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade receivables
(13,751
(17,919
Other receivables
(1,421
1,757
9,335
30,442
20
118
Other noncurrent assets
1
(335
(912
(23,319
(1,379
867
(5,545
Net cash provided by operating activities
5,727
6,275
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(4,871
(3,331
Cash paid for business acquisitions
(17,689
(457
Net cash used in investing activities
(22,560
(3,788
Cash flows from financing activities:
Advances (payments) on revolving credit, net
16,874
(4,485
Repayments of long-term debt borrowings
(304
(384
Exercise of stock options
706
4,412
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
17,276
Effect of exchange rate changes upon cash
137
Increase in cash
443
2,167
Cash at beginning of period
594
Cash at end of period
1,037
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Basis of Presentation
The interim financial information included herein is unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Companys June 30, 2002 annual report on Form 10-K. Other than as indicated herein, there have been no significant changes from the financial data published in that report. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals and other adjustments as disclosed herein, necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited information.
Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year, or for any subsequent period.
(2) Business Description and Certain Accounting Policies
ScanSource, Inc. (Company) is a leading distributor of specialty technology products, providing both value-added distribution sales to technology resellers and e-logistics services to specialty technology markets. The Company has two geographic distribution segments: one serving North America from the Memphis distribution center, and an international segment currently serving Latin America and Europe. The North American distribution segment markets automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) products through its ScanSource sales unit; voice, data and converged communications equipment through its Catalyst Telecom sales unit; and converged communications products through its Paracon sales unit. The international distribution segment markets AIDC and POS products. A third segment, ChannelMax, provides e-logistics services.
Stock Split Effective January 28, 2003, the Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of the common stock effected in the form of a 100% common stock dividend. The effect of the stock split has been recognized retroactively in all share and per share data in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Consolidation Policy The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Minority Interest Minority interest represents that portion of the net equity of majority-owned subsidiaries of the Company that is held by minority shareholders. The minority shareholders share of the subsidiaries income or loss is included in other expense in the consolidated income statements. Effective July 1, 2002, the Company acquired an additional 8% of the stock of Netpoint International, Inc. (Netpoint) and an additional 12% of Outsourcing Unlimited, Inc. (OUI). The Company now owns 60% of Netpoint and 64% of OUI.
Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis management evaluates its estimates, including those related to the allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable and inventory reserves to reduce inventories to the lower of cost or market. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form a basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions; however, management believes that its estimates, including those for the above described items, are reasonable and that the actual results will not vary significantly from the estimated amounts.
Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized for the sale of products upon shipment. The Company provides a reserve for estimated product returns and allowances. The Company also has arrangements in which it earns a service fee determined as a percentage of the value of products shipped on behalf of the manufacturer, which retains the risk of ownership and credit loss. Such service fees earned by the Company are included in net sales and were less than 1% of net sales for the quarters and six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.
Inventories Inventories (consisting of AIDC, POS, business phone and computer telephony equipment) are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.
Foreign Currencies The currency effects of translating the financial statements of the Companys foreign entities that operate in local currency environments other than the U.S. dollar are included in the cumulative currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The assets and liabilities of these foreign entities are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at the end of the respective period. Sales, costs and expenses are translated at average exchange rates effective during the respective period.
Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in selling, general and administrative costs in the consolidated income statement and were less than 1% of operating income for the quarters and six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.
Comprehensive Income For the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002, comprehensive income, comprised of net income and foreign currency translation gains or losses, approximated $6.5 million and $12.5 million, respectively. For the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2001, comprehensive income, comprised only of net income, approximated $4.9 million and $9.4 million, respectively.
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Accounting Standards Recently Adopted In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which addresses financial reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121 and the accounting and reporting provisions of APB 30 related to the disposal of a segment of a business and was adopted by the Company on July 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 144 had no effect on the Companys financial position and results of operations.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. This statement requires that the Company recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of commitment to an exit or disposal plan. The Company adopted SFAS No. 146 on July 1, 2002. The adoption of SFAS No. 146 had no effect on the Companys financial position and results of operations.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure. This statement amends the transition requirements of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. It also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 to require disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of an entitys accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial statements. The disclosure provision is required for all companies with stock-based employee compensation, regardless of whether the company utilizes the fair value method of accounting described in SFAS No. 123 or the intrinsic value method described in APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. The amendments to the transition and annual disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 are effective for the Companys fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. The disclosure requirements related to interim financial statements are effective for the Companys quarter beginning January 1, 2003. The Company continues to account for stock-based employee compensation under the intrinsic value method described by APB Opinion No. 25. The Company anticipates that the adoption of SFAS No. 148 will not have an impact on the Companys financial position and results of operations.
In December 2002, the FASBs Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued EITF Issue No. 02-16, Accounting by a Customer (including a Reseller) for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor. This issue addresses the appropriate accounting, by a distributor, for cash consideration received from a vendor and will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2003. The Company is evaluating the impact of this issue and has not yet determined the effect, if any, that the adoption of the issue will have on the Companys financial position and results of operations.
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(3) Revolving Credit Facility and Subsidiary Lines of Credit
The Company has a revolving credit facility with its bank group maturing on September 30, 2004, with a borrowing limit of the lesser of (i) $80 million or (ii) the sum of 85% of eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of (a) 50% of eligible inventory or (b) $40 million. The facility bears interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate of interest plus a rate varying from 1.00% to 2.50% tied to the Companys funded debt to EBITDA ratio ranging from 2.50:1 to 4.25:1. The revolving credit facility is collateralized by accounts receivable and eligible inventory. The credit agreement contains certain financial covenants, including minimum net worth requirements, capital expenditure limits, a maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with the various covenants at December 31, 2002. The effective interest rate at December 31, 2002 was 3.44% and the outstanding balance was $40.2 million on a calculated borrowing base that exceeded $80 million, leaving $39.8 million available for additional borrowings.
One of the Companys subsidiaries, ScanSource Latin America (Netpoint), has an asset-based line of credit agreement with a bank that is due on demand. The borrowing limit on the line is the lesser of $600,000 or the sum of 75% of domestic receivables and 50% of foreign receivables, plus 10% of eligible inventory (up to $250,000). The facility bears interest at the banks prime rate of interest plus one percent (5.25% at December 30, 2002). All of the subsidiarys assets collateralize the line of credit. The Company has guaranteed 60% of the balance on the line, while the subsidiarys minority shareholder guarantees the remaining 40% of the balance. The line of credit contains certain financial covenants including certain thresholds for the leverage ratio (liabilities to equity) and current ratio. The subsidiary was in compliance with the various covenants at December 31, 2002. At December 31, 2002, there were no outstanding borrowings on the line of credit and outstanding standby letters of credit totaled $40,000 leaving $560,000 available for additional borrowings.
Another of the Companys subsidiaries, ScanSource UK, has an asset-based line of credit agreement extending to February 23, 2003 with a borrowing limit of the lesser of £1.8 million (approximately $2.9 million) or 75% of eligible accounts receivable. The facility bears interest at the Bank of Englands prime rate plus 2.25%. The effective rate was 6.25% at December 31, 2002. All of the subsidiarys assets collateralize the line of credit. At December 31, 2002, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was approximately $380,000 on a borrowing base of approximately $2.9 million, leaving approximately $2.5 million available for additional borrowings. The Company does not currently plan to renew the line of credit when it expires on February 23, 2003.
ScanSource UK also has an overdraft loan facility that is due on demand under which it can draw up to £225,000 (approximately $362,000). The facility bears interest at the Bank of Englands prime rate plus 2.5% or 3.5% depending on the level of borrowings (6.5% at December 31, 2002). All of the subsidiarys assets collateralize this facility. At December 31, 2002, the outstanding balance on this facility was approximately $323,000 and approximately $39,000 was available for additional borrowings.
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(4) Long-term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002:
Note payable to a bank, secured by distribution center land and building; monthly payments of principal and interest of $65,000; 3.09% variable interest rate; maturing in fiscal 2006 with a balloon payment of approximately $4.9 million
6,712,000
6,447,000
Note payable to a bank, secured by office building and land; monthly payments of principal and interest of $15,000; 9.19% fixed interest rate; maturing in fiscal 2007 with a balloon payment of approximately $1.5 million
1,618,000
1,600,000
Note payable to a bank, secured by motor coach; monthly payments of principal and interest of $7,000; 3.09% variable interest rate; maturing in fiscal 2006 with a balloon payment of approximately $153,000
429,000
393,000
Capital leases for equipment with monthly principal payments ranging from $33 to $1,391 and effective interest rates ranging from 7.6% to 11.75%
329,000
264,000
9,088,000
8,704,000
Less current portion
769,000
779,000
Long-term portion
8,319,000
7,925,000
The notes payable secured by the distribution center and the motor coach contain certain financial covenants, including minimum net worth, capital expenditure limits, and a maximum debt to tangible net worth ratio, and prohibit the payment of dividends. The Company was in compliance with the various covenants at December 31, 2002.
In addition to the foregoing, the Company owns an equity interest in a limited liability company for which it has guaranteed debt up to approximately $496,000. As of December 31, 2002, the limited liability company had assets with a fair market value in excess of $2.3 million and liabilities of approximately $2.0 million.
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(5) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common and potential common shares outstanding.
Per Share
Amount
Income
Shares
Quarter ended December 31, 2001:
Basic earnings per share
4,887,000
11,466,000
Effect of dilutive stock options
942,000
Diluted earnings per share
12,408,000
Quarter ended December 31, 2002:
5,822,000
11,947,000
Dilutive effect on earnings of ChannelMax options
(20,000
699,000
5,802,000
12,646,000
Six months ended December 31, 2001:
9,413,000
11,447,000
924,000
12,371,000
Six months ended December 31, 2002:
11,813,000
11,822,000
(93,000
705,000
11,720,000
12,527,000
(6) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Effective July 1, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 142 revised the standards of accounting for goodwill by replacing the regular amortization of goodwill with the requirement that goodwill be reviewed for impairment annually or when events or circumstances occur between annual tests indicating that goodwill for a reporting unit (as defined) might be impaired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, no goodwill amortization was recorded for the quarters and six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.
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Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended December 31, 2002, by operating segment, are as follows:
North American Distribution Segment
ChannelMax Segment
International Distribution Segment
Total
Balance as of June 30, 2002
5,571,000
172,000
3,832,000
9,575,000
Goodwill acquired during the six months ended December 31, 2002
6,000
260,000
266,000
Balance as of December 31, 2002
5,577,000
4,092,000
9,841,000
Identifiable intangible assets, included in other assets, consist of $337,000 in intangible assets acquired in fiscal 2002. These intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 5 years. Amortization expense during the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 was $17,000 and $34,000, respectively. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2002 was $60,000. Amortization expense for fiscal years 2003 through 2006 is estimated to be approximately $67,000 and $42,000 for fiscal 2007.
(7) Segment Information
The Company operates in two industries as a wholesale distributor of specialty technology products and a provider of e-logistics services to specialty technology markets. Based on geographic location, the Company has two distribution segments for distribution of specialty technology products. Thus, for reporting purposes, the Company has three reportable segments.
The measure of segment profit is income from operations, and the accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Companys June 30, 2002 annual report on Form 10-K.
The first reportable segment, North American distribution, offers approximately 23,000 products for sale in three primary categories: i) AIDC and POS equipment sold by the ScanSource sales team, ii) voice, data and converged communications equipment sold by the Catalyst Telecom sales team and iii) converged communications products sold by the Paracon sales team. These products are sold to more than 12,000 resellers and integrators of technology products, which are geographically disbursed over North America in a pattern that mirrors population concentration. Of its customers at December 31, 2002, no single account represented more than 10% of the Companys consolidated net sales.
The second reportable segment, international distribution, sells to two geographic markets, South America and Europe, and offers AIDC and POS equipment to more than 1,000 resellers and integrators of technology products. Of its customers at December 31, 2002, no single account represented more than 10% of the Companys consolidated net sales.
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The third reportable segment, ChannelMax, provides e-logistics services within North America for manufacturers and others in the AIDC and communication products markets. This unit serves less than 10 customers, none of whom accounted for more than 10% of the Companys consolidated net sales. Certain ChannelMax sales are recognized on a net fee basis (see Note 2) with the remainder recognized on a gross revenue basis.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating income. Intersegment sales consist primarily of fees charged by the ChannelMax segment to the North American distribution segment and sales by the North American distribution segment to the international distribution segment. All intersegment revenues and profits have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Accounts receivable, inventories, distribution center property and equipment and certain software can be identified by segment. However, cash, other current assets, other property and equipment, and other non-current assets are generally not distinguishable between the North American distribution and ChannelMax business segments and are listed as Corporate assets in the following table. Debt is also generally not distinguishable between segments.
Operating results for each business unit are summarized below:
Sales:
North American distribution
186,057
233,257
350,149
478,841
ChannelMax
22,124
5,898
49,502
13,318
International distribution
2,766
16,647
29,947
Less intersegment sales
(3,091
(5,685
(5,718
(11,386
Operating income:
7,162
10,327
14,278
19,466
(347
364
445
1,928
99
(248
(433
Depreciation and amortization:
293
492
542
948
80
151
Corporate
768
665
1,788
1,330
1,071
1,237
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Assets for each business unit are summarized below:
June 30, 2002
Assets:
243,129
240,243
51,938
41,967
23,788
28,756
40,177
41,299
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
Net Sales. The following tables summarize the Companys sales results:
Percentage
Difference
Change
185,954
231,401
45,447
24.4
%
19,136
2,069
(17,067
-89.2
13,881
501.8
Net Sales
42,261
20.3
350,046
475,298
125,252
35.8
43,887
5,475
(38,412
-87.5
27,181
982.7
114,021
28.7
North American distribution sales include sales to the United States, Canada (less than 3% of total sales) and Mexico (less than 1% of total sales) from the Companys Memphis, Tennessee distribution center. The increase in North American distribution sales for the quarter was driven by strong sales in the AIDC and POS product categories. The increase in North American distribution sales for the six months was driven by strong sales in the AIDC, POS and communication product categories. Growth of net sales resulted from increased sales to existing customers through competitive product pricing and marketing efforts to reach specialty technology resellers. During the current quarter, net sales growth was also driven by several large POS orders.
The decreases in sales in the ChannelMax segment for the quarter and the six months are primarily due to the December 2001 renegotiation of a customers contract that extended its term and lessened the amount of inventory and accounts receivable risk to the Company. As a result of those changes to the contract, revenue from the customer is now recognized on a net fee basis, rather than a gross revenue basis as it was in the prior periods. Had this customers contract been accounted for on a gross revenue basis for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002, ChannelMax revenue would have been $15.8 million and $35.9 million, respectively. ChannelMaxs revenues were also impacted during the quarter and six months by the slow economy. Over the past year, some telephone dealers have experienced lower sales and have therefore decreased their usage of ChannelMaxs services. Additionally, manufacturers served by ChannelMax have sufficient capacity due to the slower economy and have less need for ChannelMaxs outsourcing services.
The international distribution segment commenced in November 2001 with the acquisition of Netpoint International, a Miami-based distributor that exports primarily to Latin America. In January 2002, the Company opened a headquarters and distribution center in Liege, Belgium, serving all of Europe. In May 2002, the Company acquired ABC Technology Distribution, a United Kingdom-based distributor that serves the United Kingdom, Ireland and the remainder of Europe.
Gross Profit. The following tables summarize the Companys gross profit:
Percentage of Sales December 31,
20,068
23,948
10.8
10.3
1,535
674
8.0
32.6
355
2,288
12.8
13.7
Gross Profit
10.6
Percentage of Sales
39,438
51,108
11.3
3,077
1,746
7.0
31.9
4,251
14.2
11.2
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the North American distribution segment decreased during the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 as a result of several large low-margin POS sales orders during the quarter and a more competitive market environment for communications products due to a significant vendors decision to switch a portion of its product line to open sourcing.
The increase in the ChannelMax gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales during the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 is attributable to the renegotiation of a customer contract, as discussed above, that resulted in revenue being recognized on a net fee basis.
The increase in the international distribution gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales during the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 is primarily attributable to the commencing of operations in Europe during the past year.
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Operating Expenses. The following table summarizes the Companys operating expenses:
(In thousands
Quarter
1,423
9.5
7.2
6.6
Six months
8,096
28.9
7.1
For the quarter ended December 31, 2002, operating expenses benefited from approximately $800,000 in lower bad debts expense as compared to levels experienced in prior quarters. This decrease was partially offset, however, by approximately $500,000 of incremental direct expenses associated with the continued development of the European operations. For the quarter ended December 31, 2001, operating expenses included an $840,000 impairment of capitalized software, a discretionary $800,000 profit sharing contribution to the Companys 401(k) plan, $400,000 in higher than expected bad debts expense, and the settlement of a claim with a former customer that resulted in a $924,000 recovery of operating expenses. Excluding these items, pro forma operating expenses as a percentage of net sales would have been 6.7% for both of the quarters ended December 31, 2001 and 2002.
Operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2002 included a $1.4 million discretionary profit sharing contribution to the 401(k) plan, approximately $900,000 of incremental direct expenses associated with the continued development of the European operations, and charitable contributions of approximately $700,000. These increases to operating expenses during the six months were partially offset by approximately $800,000 in lower bad debts expense as compared to levels experienced in the comparable six month period. Operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2002 included the same items that affected the quarter ended December 31, 2002 noted above. Without the effects of these items, pro forma operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002 would have been 6.8% and 6.6%, respectively of net sales.
Operating Income.The following table summarizes the Companys operating income:
3,529
51.0
3.3
4.2
6,139
41.4
3.7
4.1
Operating margins as a percentage of net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 were higher than the prior year quarter due primarily to decreased operating expenses as a percentage of net sales as noted above. The increase in operating margins as a percentage of net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2002 is attributable to the increase in gross margins during past six months as noted above.
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Total Other Expense (Income). Other expense (income) consists principally of interest expense and interest income. Interest expense for the quarters ended December 31, 2001 and 2002 was $690,000 and $556,000, respectively, reflecting interest paid on borrowings on the Companys lines of credit and long-term debt. Interest expense for the six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002 was $1.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Interest expense for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 was lower due to the decline in interest rates over the past year and lower average borrowings during the past 6 months.
Interest income for the quarters ended December 31, 2001 and 2002 was $308,000 and $282,000, respectively, representing interest collected principally from customers. Interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002 was $648,000 and $586,000, respectively.
Other expense for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 was $16,000 and $48,000, respectively. Other expense for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2001 was $17,000 and $71,000, respectively. Other expense is comprised primarily of the Companys loss on an equity investment.
Minority interest, included in other expense, is comprised of the minority interest share of the subsidiaries net income. For the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002 minority interest amounted to $110,000 and $283,000, respectively. Minority interest for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2001 was $(33,000).
Provision For Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $2.5 million and $4.2 million for the quarters ended December 31, 2001 and 2002, respectively, reflecting an effective income tax rate of 38.0% and 42.0%, respectively. Income tax expense was $5.3 million and $8.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2001 and 2002, respectively, reflecting an effective income tax rate of 38.0% and 40.8%, respectively. The increase in the tax rate during the past quarter and six months is attributable to the effect of not recognizing tax benefits for European operating losses during the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2002.
Extraordinary Item. During the quarter ended December 31, 2001, the Company finalized its accounting for the May 2001 acquisition of Pinacor, Inc., a business telephone distributor. The Company collected $1.3 million more of the purchased accounts receivable than it had previously estimated to be collectible. As a result, the fair value of the assets acquired in the acquisition exceeded the purchase price by $1.3 million. In accordance with SFAS 141, this amount was recognized as an extraordinary gain, net of $508,000 in taxes, during the quarter ended December 31, 2001.
Net Income. The following table summarizes the Companys net income:
19.1
2.4
2.3
2,400
25.5
The increase in the amount of net income and decline in the net income margin are attributable to the changes in operating profits and provision for income taxes discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Companys primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, borrowings under the Companys revolving credit facility, and, to a lesser extent, borrowings under the Companys subsidiaries lines of credit and proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
The Companys cash balance totaled $3.5 million at December 31, 2002 compared to $1.3 million at June 30, 2002. Domestic cash is generally swept on a nightly basis to pay down the Companys line of credit. The Companys working capital increased to $151.1 million at December 31, 2002 from $135.5 million at June 30, 2002. The increase in working capital resulted primarily from a $16.3 million increase in accounts receivable and a $23.2 million decrease in accounts payable. This was partially offset by a $30.1 million decrease in inventory.
The increase in the accounts receivable balance is attributable to an increase in sales during the past six months and an increase in days sales outstanding (DSO) in ending trade receivables from 45 days at June 30, 2002 to 50 days at December 31, 2002. The decrease in inventory was attributable to changes in inventory management. For the quarter ended December 31, 2002, inventory turnover improved to 5.8 times from 4.8 times at June 30, 2002. The decrease in accounts payable resulted primarily from the reduction in inventory purchases during the past six months.
Cash provided by operating activities was $6.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2002 compared to $5.7 million provided by operations for the six months ended December 31, 2001. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to the changes in current assets and liability accounts discussed in the above working capital analysis.
Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2002 was $3.8 million and included approximately $3.3 million for capital expenditures and $457,000 paid for the acquisition of additional ownership interests in two of the Companys majority-owned subsidiaries (Netpoint and OUI). The Companys capital expenditures resulted from the purchases of software and furniture and equipment. For the six months ended December 31, 2001, cash used in investing activities totaled $22.6 million, including $17.7 million paid for the Positive ID, Netpoint and OUI acquisitions and capital expenditures of approximately $4.9 million, primarily for furniture and equipment.
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Net borrowings under the Companys credit facility with its bank group totaled $40.2 million at December 31, 2002 compared to $43.8 million at June 30, 2002, reflecting cash provided by operating activities. The credit facility has a borrowing limit of the lesser of (i) $80 million or (ii) the sum of 85% of eligible accounts receivable plus the lesser of (a) 50% of eligible inventory or (b) $40 million. At December 31, 2002, the borrowing base exceeded $80 million, leaving $39.8 million for additional borrowings. The credit facility matures on September 30, 2004 and bears interest at the 30-day LIBOR rate of interest plus a rate varying from 1.00% to 2.50% tied to the Companys funded debt to EBITDA ratio ranging from 2.50:1 to 4.25:1. The effective interest rate at December 31, 2002 was 3.44%. The revolving credit facility is collateralized by domestic accounts receivable and eligible inventory. The credit agreement contains certain financial covenants, including minimum net worth requirements, capital expenditure limits, a maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with the various covenants.
Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2002 totaled $457,000, including $4.9 million in payments on long-term debt and the Companys credit facility and $4.4 million in proceeds from stock option exercises. Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended December 31, 2001 totaled $17.3 million, primarily from borrowings under the Companys credit facility.
The Company owns an equity interest in a limited liability company for which it has guaranteed debt up to approximately $496,000. As of December 31, 2002, the limited liability company had assets with a fair market value in excess of $2.3 million and liabilities of approximately $2.0 million.
The Company believes that it has sufficient liquidity to meet its forecasted cash requirements for at least the next year.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure. This statement amends the transition requirements of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. It also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 to require disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of an entitys accounting policy with respect to
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stock-based employee compensation on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial statements. The disclosure provision is required for all companies with stock-based employee compensation, regardless of whether the company utilizes the fair value method of accounting described in SFAS No. 123 or the intrinsic value method described in APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. The amendments to the transition and annual disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 are effective for the Companys fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. The disclosure requirements related to interim financial statements are effective for the Companys quarter beginning January 1, 2003. The Company continues to account for stock-based employee compensation under the intrinsic value method described by APB Opinion No. 25. The Company anticipates that the adoption of SFAS No. 148 will not have an impact on the Companys financial position and results of operations.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Companys principal exposure to changes in financial market conditions in the normal course of its business is a result of its selective use of bank debt and, to a much lesser extent, transacting business in foreign currencies in connection with its foreign operations.
The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of its borrowing activities, which include a revolving credit facility with a bank group used to maintain liquidity and fund the Companys business operations. The nature and amount of the Companys debt may vary as a result of future business requirements, market conditions and other factors. The definitive extent of the Companys interest rate risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and business financing requirements, but the Company does not believe such risk is material. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on borrowings on the Companys revolving line of credit, variable rate long term debt and subsidiary lines of credit would have resulted in an approximate $123,000 decrease or increase in pre-tax income for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. The Company does not currently use derivative instruments or take other actions to adjust the Companys interest rate risk profile.
The Company is exposed to foreign currency risks that arise from its foreign operations in Canada, Mexico, Latin America and Europe. These risks include the translation of local currency balances of foreign subsidiaries, intercompany loans with foreign subsidiaries and, to a lesser extent, transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The Company monitors its risk associated with the volatility of certain foreign currencies against its functional currency, the U.S. dollar. The impact of changes in the relationship of other currencies to the U.S. dollar have historically not been significant, and such changes in the future are not expected to have a material impact on the Companys results of operations or cash flows. If, however, there were a sustained decline of these currencies versus the U.S. dollar, the consolidated financial statements could be adversely affected. The Company does not utilize forward exchange contracts, currency options or other traditional hedging vehicles to adjust the Companys foreign exchange rate risk profile. The Company does not enter into foreign currency transactions for speculative purposes. Foreign currency gains and losses are not material and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes, nor does it utilize leveraged financial instruments. On the basis of the fair value of the Companys market sensitive instruments at December 31, 2002, the Company does not consider the potential near-term losses in future earnings, fair values or cash flows from reasonably possible near-term changes in interest rates or exchange rates to be material.
Item 4. Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of February 5, 2003, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2002. There were no significant changes in the Companys internal controls or in the other factors that could significantly affect those controls subsequent to December 31, 2002.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. Not applicable
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. Not applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. Not applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Companys annual meeting of shareholders was held on December 5, 2002. At the annual meeting, the shareholders (i) elected five directors who constitute all the directors continuing on the Board after the meeting, (ii) approved an amendment to the Companys Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, (iii) approved the Companys Long-Term Incentive Plan, and (iv) ratified the selection of auditors for fiscal 2003. Votes on each matter presented at the annual meeting (on a pre-split basis) were as follows:
(a) Election of directors:
Number of Shares
Nominees
For
Withheld
Michael L. Baur
3,835,253
1,330,081
Steven R. Fischer
4,924,780
240,554
James G. Foody
4,924,688
240,646
Steven H. Owings
3,822,496
1,342,838
John P. Reilly
4,960,048
205,286
(b) Proposal to amend the Companys Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock of the Company from 10,000,000 to 25,000,000 shares:
4,156,635
Against
1,004,290
Abstain
4,409
(c) Proposal to approve the Companys Long-Term Incentive Plan:
4,609,708
551,051
4,575
(d) Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003:
5,008,902
153,232
3,200
Item 5. Other Information. Not applicable
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
a) Exhibits
3.1
The Companys Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of Common Stock of the Company to 25,000,000 shares, as amended.
10.1
Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement dated as of October 31, 2002 by and among ScanSource, Inc., a South Carolina corporation, 4100 Quest, L.L.C., ChannelMax, Inc., Branch Banking and Trust Company of South Carolina, as agent and a bank, Fifth Third Bank, First Tennessee Bank National Association, and Hibernia National Bank.
10.2
*
Employment Agreement dated as of October 18, 2002 between the Registrant and Steven H. Owings.
Employment Agreement dated as of October 18, 2002 between the Registrant and Michael L. Baur.
10.4
Employment Agreement dated as of October 18, 2002 between the Registrant and Jeffery A. Bryson.
10.5
Employment Agreement dated as of November 12, 2002 between the Registrant and Richard P. Cleys.
2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
99.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.2
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
A report was filed on October 18, 2002 regarding a change in independent accountants.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Michael L. Baur
MICHAEL L. BAUR
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Richard P. Cleys
RICHARD P. CLEYS
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 11, 2003
CERTIFICATE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Michael L. Baur, certify that:
/s/ MICHAEL L. BAUR
President and Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATE OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Richard P. Cleys, certify that:
/s/ RICHARD P. CLEYS
Richard P. Cleys
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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