SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003
Commission file number: 0-28082
KVH Industries, Inc.(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
50 Enterprise Center, Middletown, RI 02842(Address of principal executive offices)
(401) 847- 3327(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No X
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrants classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
KVH INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYINDEX
KVH INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Unaudited)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
KVH INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited)
KVH INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Unaudited)
KVH INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements(Unaudited)
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The schedule below reflects liabilities under these agreements at June 30, 2003.
We have not entered into off-balance sheet commercial commitments such as standby letters of credit, guarantees, and standby repurchase obligations or other off balance sheet commercial commitments.
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
We May Fail to Bring the TracVision A5 Mobile Satellite Antenna to Market SuccessfullyDeveloped as part of our Mobile Broadband initiative, the TracVision A5 low-profile satellite TV antenna is intended to provide in-motion access to satellite television services and, potentially, high-speed, two-way Internet, to the video and computer systems aboard SUVs, mini-vans and other passenger vehicles. We are currently beginning production of our TracVision A5 satellite TV antenna and starting a broad marketing effort.
The project involves significant technical advances. To date, phased-array antennas have been developed at prices far in excess of what is practical in the automotive marketplace. There is no guarantee that we can successfully design and manufacture a phased-array solution within the pricing and technical parameters necessary to be successful in the automotive marketplace. While the TracVision A5 has functioned properly in the lab and in controlled vehicle environments, there can be no assurance that we will successfully produce this product in high-volume production. The success of the TracVision A5 in the consumer marketplace will depend upon consumers response to the product and their assessment of whether or not the TracVision A5 met their expectations for performance, quality, price and form factor. In addition, we can give no assurance that the automotive market will respond favorably to live satellite TV in the car.
Manufacturing or product design issues could delay the initial volume shipments of the finished product beyond our anticipated target of the third quarter 2003. If we are delayed in the production of the TracVision A5, or we are not first to market with this technology, we may be unable to achieve significant market share in the automotive mobile satellite communications market.
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The Success of the TracNet Mobile High-speed Internet System Depends on the Performance and Quality of Other Service Providers The TracNet service is designed to provide mobile high-speed Internet access to vehicles and vessels throughout North America and as far as 100 miles off the coast of North America. A European variant was recently introduced to that market. TracNets successful operation depends on the use of KVHs antenna and other services and equipment of third-party suppliers. TracNet relies upon the services offered by the satellite Internet provider (e.g. Bell ExpressVu of Canada), as well as the equipment and services of cellular and satellite return link communications suppliers.
Globalstar Satellite Communications Services, which KVH uses as the satellite return link supplier for TracNet, filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on February 15, 2002 and currently is operating its business as a debtor-in-possession. On April 28, 2003, Globalstar, L.P. and ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited announced they have received court approval for ICO to acquire a majority interest in a reorganized Globalstar. The ICO/Globalstar transaction has been approved by ICOs board of directors, as well as by both Globalstars general partners committee and its creditors committee. Globalstar will file a plan of reorganization with the Bankruptcy Court, and expects to complete its Chapter 11 process later this year. Should Globalstar or one of the other vendors integral to TracNets operation be unable to fulfill its obligations, KVH would seek an alternate supplier, and KVH may have to carry out any necessary hardware and software retrofits or upgrades that may be required to ensure the continued operation of the TracNet system. In such event, KVH may not be successful identifying and entering into appropriate agreements with replacement suppliers, which would impair our ability to offer the TracNet service.
We May Fail to Complete Our Photonic Fiber Development Initiative SuccessfullyOur photonic fiber project is currently in the development stage. Our proposed optical fiber technology would serve as the foundation for a variety of electro-optic components built within or on a strand of optical fiber. Potential applications for this technology include its use in KVHs existing fiber optic gyros, navigation systems and satellite communications products. A future application could also include high-speed, in-fiber modulators that would greatly enhance the speed of transmissions over fiber optic networks. We may never complete the technological development necessary to realize the full commercial potential of the project. Our current approach utilizes a proprietary electro-optic polymer and our D-fiber technology. This initiative depends on significant technical advances, and there can be no assurance that we will achieve the intended form factor.
Optical fiber telecommunications solutions are not currently and may never be economically viable solutions and the timing or magnitude of future market demand for telecommunications components is not known. Because the foreseeable demand for such components has dramatically decreased, we have scaled back our investment in option telecommunications components.
Research and Development Expenditures Could Lead to Continuing Operating LossesSince 2001 we made significant investments in new product research and development, which contributed to operating losses in both 2001 and 2002. In May 2001, we completed a series of private placements that raised $17.5 million, net of transaction costs, to accelerate our research into two key product areas, photonic fiber and mobile broadband. If 2003 R&D project expenditures are extended beyond our current projections or the product results of these projects are delayed, it could impact our ability to sustain future profitability.
Future Sales Growth Depends on the Continued Expansion of Satellite Communications RevenuesThe Companys growth has been largely sustained by a consistent expansion of our satellite communications sales. Our future satellite communications sales growth will be based to a considerable extent upon the successful introduction of new mobile satellite communications products for use in marine and land applications. Our success depends heavily on rapid completion of new products, including worldwide Internet and data applications. However, poor consumer confidence and/or economic conditions could depress product demand. Our success also depends on external variables such as consumers access to satellite communication services, which may be hindered because satellite launches and new technology are expensive and subject to failures, which may depress demand for our products.
Defense-related Sales Could be Adversely Affected by Procurement Schedules and Political and International EventsRecent world events and a shift in military planning to favor rapid deployment and lighter vehicles put a premium on precision navigation, a feature offered by KVHs integrated tactical navigation systems. However, the growth of the Companys defense-related revenues could be adversely affected by: delays in the current military procurement schedule; an unexpected shift or reallocation of anticipated funding for military programs; delays in the testing and acceptance of our technological solutions by the military; and sales cycles that are long and difficult to predict in military markets. The rapid growth experienced in 2002 should not be expected in 2003, based upon the cyclical nature of the military order flow. Substantial fluctuations in sales can result quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year.
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Our Operating Results are VariableOur quarterly operating results have varied in the past and may vary significantly in the future depending upon the risk factors in this section and whether we are successful in managing our assets, revenue growth and the ratio of expenses to revenues.
Our Share Price has Displayed VolatilityThe Companys stock has, at times, experienced substantial price volatility as a result of variations between our actual and anticipated financial results and as a result of announcements by the Company and our competitors. In addition, the stock market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected the market price of many technology companies in ways that have not directly been related to the operating performance of these companies. These factors, as well as general economic and political conditions, may materially adversely affect the market price of the Companys common stock in the future.
Our Consumer Product Sales are Dependent on the Financial Strength and Performance of Our Distribution NetworkMany of our consumer-oriented products are marketed through a worldwide network of third-party value-added resellers, distributors and independent sales representatives. Many of the Companys resellers operate on narrow product margins, and may distribute products from competing manufacturers. The Companys business and financial results could be adversely affected if the financial condition of these resellers weakens, if resellers within consumer channels cease distribution of the Companys products, or if uncertainty regarding demand for the Companys products causes resellers to reduce their ordering and marketing of the Companys products.
If We Fail to Commercialize New Product Lines, Our Business Will SufferWe intend to continue to develop new product lines and to improve existing product lines to meet our customers diverse and changing needs. However, our development of new products and improvements to existing products may not be successful, due to our failure to complete the development of a new product or product improvement; or our failure to sell our new product or improved product because, among other things, the product is too expensive, is defective in design, manufacture or performance, is inferior to similar products on the market, or has been superceded by a superior product or technology. Furthermore, new products require increased sales and marketing, customer support and administrative functions to support anticipated increased levels of operations. We may not be successful in creating this infrastructure, and we may not realize a sufficient increase in gross profit to offset the expenses resulting from this expanded infrastructure.
Our Success Depends to a Significant Degree Upon the Protection of Our Proprietary TechnologyThe unauthorized reproduction or other misappropriation of our proprietary technology could enable third parties to benefit from our technology without paying us for it. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. If we resort to legal proceedings to enforce our intellectual property rights, the proceedings could be burdensome and expensive and could involve a high degree of risk. Moreover, the laws of other countries in which we market our products may afford little or no effective protection of our intellectual property.
Claims by Other Companies that We Infringe Their Copyrights or Patents Could Adversely Affect Our Financial ConditionIf any of our products violate third-party proprietary rights, we may be required to reengineer our products or seek to obtain licenses from third parties to continue to offer our products. Any efforts to reengineer our products or obtain licenses on commercially reasonable terms may not be successful, and, in any case, would substantially increase our costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. We do not generally conduct comprehensive patent searches to determine whether the technology used in our products infringes patents held by third parties. In addition, product development is inherently uncertain in a rapidly evolving technological environment in which there may be numerous patent applications pending, many of which are confidential when filed, with regard to similar technologies.
Although we are generally indemnified against claims that third-party technology that we license infringes the proprietary rights of others, this indemnification is not always available for all types of intellectual property rights (for example, patents may be excluded) and in some cases the scope of such indemnification is limited. Even if we receive broad indemnification, third-party indemnitors are not always well capitalized and may not be able to indemnify us in the event of infringement, resulting in substantial exposure to us. There can be no assurance that infringement or invalidity claims arising from the incorporation of third-party technology in our products, and claims for indemnification from our customers resulting from these claims, will not be asserted or prosecuted against us. These claims, even if not meritorious, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources in addition to potential product redevelopment costs and delays, all of which could materially adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
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In addition, any claim of infringement could cause us to incur substantial costs defending against the claim, even if the claim is invalid, and could distract our management from their business. A party making a claim also could secure a judgment that requires us to pay substantial damages. A judgment could also include an injunction or other court order that could prevent us from selling our products. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
Our Future Success Depends to a Significant Degree on the Skills, Experience and Efforts of the Companys CEO, Martin Kits Van Heyningen, and our Senior ExecutivesThe loss of the services of Mr. Kits van Heyningen could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. We also depend on the ability of our executive officers and other members of senior management to work effectively as a team. We do not have employment agreements with any of our executive officers.
General Economic Conditions and Current Economic and Political Uncertainty Could Adversely Affect the CompanyThe Companys operating performance depends significantly on general economic conditions. Demand for some of the Companys consumer-oriented products displayed slower-than-anticipated growth as a result of worsening global economic conditions. Continued uncertainty about future economic conditions has also made it increasingly difficult to forecast future operating results. Should global and regional economic conditions fail to improve or continue to deteriorate, demand for the Companys products could be adversely affected, as could the financial health of its suppliers, distributors and resellers. Demand for our products can also be affected by stock market weakness.
No material changes have occurred in the quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosure of the Company as presented in KVHs 2002 Annual Report as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2003.
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date). Our disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that we designed to ensure that we record, process, summarize and report in a timely manner the information we must disclose in reports that we file with or submit to the SEC. Our disclosure controls and procedures include our internal controls. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b) Changes in internal controls.
Since the Evaluation Date, there have been no significant changes in our internal accounting controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls.
On June 20, 2002 Agility Robotics, Inc. (Agility) and Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. filed a complaint against us in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota alleging that certain of our products infringe three United States patents held by Agility. We are defending ourselves vigorously against the complaint.
In the ordinary course of business, we are party to legal proceedings and claims. In addition, from time to time, the Company has had contractual disagreements with certain customers concerning the Companys products and services, which, we believe, will not have a material affect on operations or capital resources.
At our 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the Annual Meeting) held on May 28, 2003, the Companys stockholders acted upon two proposals: to elect two directors to serve a three-year term, until their successors have been elected; and to approve the 2003 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan. The results for each of these proposals were as follows:
Proposal 1: To elect two directors to serve a three-year term or, until their successors have been elected:
Proposal 2: Approval of the KVH Industries, Inc., 2003 Incentive and Non-qualified Stock Option Plan.
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Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit Index on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated March 28, 1996, Registration No. 333-01258.
Filed by paper with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated January 5, 2001. (4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2003.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 27, 2003.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to the Companys Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2003.
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(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The Company filed three Current Reports on Form 8-K during the period of this report. The first was filed on April 17, 2003, describing our first quarters operating results; on June 27, 2003, we filed a second report describing the second amendment to our line of credit with Fleet Capital Corporation, dated March 27, 2000, which extended the term of our that agreement to July 31, 2003 and the third was filed on July 18, 2003, describing our $15,000,000 amended line of credit agreement with Fleet Capital Corporation.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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I, Martin A. Kits van Heyningen, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report of KVH Industries, Inc.:
Date: August 8, 2003
/s/ Martin A. Kits van Heyningen
Martin A. Kits van Heyningen
Chief Executive Officer
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I, Patrick J. Spratt, certify that:
/s/ Patrick J. Spratt Chief Financial Officer
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO18 U.S.C. 1350AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TOSECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of KVH Industries, Inc. (the Company) for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), the undersigned chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the Company, certify, to their best knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 139(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.