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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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the transition period
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Commission file number: 0-28104
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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95-4527222 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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22619 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, California |
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90265 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code:
(310) 456-7799
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated
filer, an accelerated filer, 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 o Accelerated
filer þ Non-Accelerated
filer o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as
defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange
Act). Yes o No þ
The
number of shares outstanding of the issuers common stock
is 27,536,451 (as of May 1, 2006).
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM
10-Q
Quarter Ended March 31, 2006
ITEMS IN FORM
10-Q
DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. For example, statements included in this report regarding
our financial position, business strategy and other plans and
objectives for future operations, and assumptions and
predictions about future product demand, supply, manufacturing,
costs, marketing and pricing factors are all forward-looking
statements. When we use words like intend,
anticipate, believe,
estimate, plan or expect, we
are making forward-looking statements. We believe that the
assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking
statements are reasonable, based on information available to us
on the date hereof, but we cannot assure you that these
assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct or
that we will take any action that we may presently be planning.
We are not undertaking to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement if we obtain new information or upon
the occurrence of future events or otherwise.
1
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
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December 31, 2005 | |
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March 31, 2006 | |
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(Unaudited) | |
ASSETS |
Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ |
240,238 |
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$ |
123,737 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible
accounts of $2,336 and $1,794, respectively
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87,199 |
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67,795 |
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Inventory
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66,729 |
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62,198 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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17,533 |
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35,653 |
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Deferred income taxes
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13,618 |
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13,638 |
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Total current assets
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425,317 |
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303,021 |
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Property and equipment
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Office furniture and equipment
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7,619 |
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8,267 |
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Molds and tooling
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26,948 |
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29,383 |
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Leasehold improvements
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3,522 |
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3,803 |
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Total
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38,089 |
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41,453 |
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Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
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25,394 |
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27,234 |
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Property and equipment, net
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12,695 |
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14,219 |
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Investment in video game joint venture
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10,365 |
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3,201 |
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Goodwill, net
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269,298 |
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345,051 |
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Trademarks, net
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17,768 |
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19,168 |
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Intangibles and other, net
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18,512 |
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31,612 |
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Total assets
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$ |
753,955 |
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$ |
716,272 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
Current liabilities
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Accounts payable
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$ |
50,533 |
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$ |
27,190 |
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Accrued expenses
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44,415 |
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26,856 |
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Reserve for sales returns and allowances
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25,123 |
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22,033 |
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Income taxes payable
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3,792 |
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Total current liabilities
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123,863 |
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76,079 |
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Deferred income taxes
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6,446 |
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7,013 |
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Deferred rent liability
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995 |
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959 |
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Convertible senior notes
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98,000 |
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98,000 |
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Total liabilities
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229,304 |
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182,051 |
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Stockholders equity
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares
authorized; nil outstanding
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Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 26,944,559 and 27,471,581 shares issued and
outstanding, respectively
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27 |
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27 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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287,356 |
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300,029 |
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Retained earnings
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240,057 |
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242,388 |
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Deferred compensation from restricted stock
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(5,388 |
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Accumulated comprehensive loss
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(2,789 |
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(2,835 |
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Total stockholders equity
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524,651 |
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534,221 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity
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$ |
753,955 |
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$ |
716,272 |
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(*) |
Derived from audited financial statements |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
2
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
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Net sales
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$ |
134,676 |
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$ |
107,244 |
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Cost of sales
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80,464 |
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63,081 |
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Gross profit
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54,212 |
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44,163 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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40,537 |
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41,919 |
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Income from operations
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13,675 |
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2,244 |
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Profit from video game joint venture
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150 |
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757 |
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Interest, net
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(198 |
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282 |
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Income before provision for income taxes
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13,627 |
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3,283 |
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Provision for income taxes
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3,543 |
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952 |
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Net income
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$ |
10,084 |
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$ |
2,331 |
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Earnings per share basic
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$ |
0.38 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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Earnings per share diluted
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.09 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
3
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended | |
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March 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2006 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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Net income
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$ |
10,084 |
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$ |
2,331 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by
operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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3,676 |
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6,021 |
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Share-based compensation expense
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438 |
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2,367 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities
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Accounts receivable
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24,890 |
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31,791 |
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Inventory
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(12,828 |
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5,925 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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1,444 |
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(12,278 |
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Income taxes receivable
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(5,034 |
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Investment in video game joint venture
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6,631 |
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7,164 |
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Accounts payable
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(26,876 |
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(25,776 |
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Accrued expenses
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42 |
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(12,327 |
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Reserve for sales returns and allowances
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(2,175 |
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(5,141 |
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Income taxes payable
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1,522 |
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(3,181 |
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Deferred rent liability
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(35 |
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Deferred income taxes
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4 |
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546 |
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Total adjustments
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(3,232 |
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(9,958 |
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Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
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6,852 |
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(7,627 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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Cash paid for net assets acquired, net of cash acquired
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(9,262 |
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(107,755 |
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Purchase of property and equipment
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(902 |
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(1,781 |
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Purchase of other assets
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(25 |
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(194 |
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Net purchase of marketable securities
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(4,085 |
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Net cash used by investing activities
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(14,274 |
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(109,730 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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Proceeds from stock options exercised
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1,768 |
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865 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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1,768 |
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865 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment
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(42 |
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(9 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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(5,696 |
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(116,501 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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176,544 |
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240,238 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$ |
170,848 |
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$ |
123,737 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
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Cash paid during the period for:
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Income taxes
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$ |
2,028 |
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$ |
8,641 |
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Interest
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$ |
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$ |
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Non cash investing and financing activity:
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In February 2006, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its
common stock valued at approximately $3.4 million in
connection with the acquisition of Creative Designs (see
Note 9). |
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During the three months ended March 31, 2006, two executive
officers surrendered 110,736 shares of restricted stock at
a value of $2.5 million to cover their income taxes due on
the 2006 vesting of the 2005 restricted share grant. This
restricted stock was subsequently retired by the Company. |
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In September 2005, two executive officers acquired 215,982
shares of common stock in a cashless exercise through their
surrender of an aggregate of 101,002 shares of restricted
stock at a value of $1.7 million. This restricted stock was
subsequently retired by the Company. |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
statements.
4
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2006
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Note 1 |
Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated
financial statements included herein have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and
regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures
are adequate to prevent the information presented from being
misleading. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis and
the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the
Companys
Form 10-K, which
contains financial information for the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2005.
The information provided in this report reflects all adjustments
(consisting solely of normal recurring items) that are, in the
opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial
position and the results of operations for the periods
presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of
results to be expected for a full year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries.
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Note 2 |
Business Segments, Geographic Data, Sales by Product Group,
and Major Customers |
The Company is a worldwide producer and marketer of
childrens toys and related products, principally engaged
in the design, development, production and marketing of
traditional toys, including boys action figures, vehicles
and playsets, role-play, dress-up, craft and activity products,
writing instruments, compounds, girls toys, plush,
construction toys, and infant and preschool toys, as well as pet
treats, toys and related pet products. The Companys
reportable segments are North America Toys, Pet Products and
International.
The North America Toys segment, which includes the United States
and Canada, and the International segment, which includes sales
to non-North American markets, include the design, development,
production and marketing of childrens toys and related
products, and Pet Products includes the design, development,
production and marketing of pet treats, toys and related pet
products.
Segment performance is measured at the operating income level.
All sales are made to external customers, and general corporate
expenses have been attributed to the North America Toy segment,
which is a dominant segment. Segment assets are comprised of all
assets, net of applicable reserves and allowances.
Results are not necessarily those that would be achieved were
each segment an unaffiliated business enterprise. Information by
segment and a reconciliation to reported amounts for the three
months ended March 31, 2005 and 2006 and as of
December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006 are as follows
(in thousands):
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 | |
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Traditional | |
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Craft/Activities/ | |
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Seasonal | |
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Pet |
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Toys | |
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Writing Products | |
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Products | |
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Products |
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Total | |
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Net Sales
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North America Toys
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$ |
100,668 |
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$ |
10,723 |
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$ |
9,392 |
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$ |
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$ |
120,783 |
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Pet Products (see Note 9)
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International
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12,318 |
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577 |
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998 |
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13,893 |
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$ |
112,986 |
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$ |
11,300 |
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$ |
10,390 |
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$ |
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$ |
134,676 |
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5
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 | |
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Traditional | |
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Craft/Activities/ | |
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Seasonal | |
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Pet | |
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Toys | |
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Writing Products | |
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Products | |
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Products | |
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Total | |
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North America Toys
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$ |
72,653 |
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$ |
12,127 |
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$ |
8,145 |
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$ |
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$ |
92,925 |
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Pet Products
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2,370 |
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2,370 |
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International
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10,694 |
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936 |
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319 |
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11,949 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
83,347 |
|
|
$ |
13,063 |
|
|
$ |
8,464 |
|
|
$ |
2,370 |
|
|
$ |
107,244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Operating Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America Toys
|
|
$ |
12,255 |
|
|
$ |
1,895 |
|
Pet Products
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
99 |
|
International
|
|
|
1,420 |
|
|
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,675 |
|
|
$ |
2,244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
March 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America Toys
|
|
$ |
677,420 |
|
|
$ |
604,884 |
|
Pet Products
|
|
|
23,432 |
|
|
|
31,581 |
|
International
|
|
|
53,103 |
|
|
|
79,807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
753,955 |
|
|
$ |
716,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following tables present information about the Company by
geographic area as of December 31, 2005 and March 31,
2006 and for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2006
(in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
March 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Long-lived Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$ |
283,350 |
|
|
$ |
344,950 |
|
Hong Kong
|
|
|
34,038 |
|
|
|
64,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
317,388 |
|
|
$ |
409,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net Sales by Geographic Area
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States
|
|
$ |
117,067 |
|
|
$ |
92,499 |
|
Europe
|
|
|
6,749 |
|
|
|
4,949 |
|
Canada
|
|
|
3,626 |
|
|
|
2,796 |
|
Hong Kong
|
|
|
4,787 |
|
|
|
3,122 |
|
Other
|
|
|
2,447 |
|
|
|
3,878 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
134,676 |
|
|
$ |
107,244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net Sales by Product Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Traditional Toys
|
|
$ |
112,986 |
|
|
$ |
83,347 |
|
Craft/Activities/Writing Products
|
|
|
11,300 |
|
|
|
13,063 |
|
Seasonal Products
|
|
|
10,390 |
|
|
|
8,464 |
|
Pet Products
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
134,676 |
|
|
$ |
107,244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Major Customers
Net sales to major customers for the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2006 were approximately as follows (in
thousands, except for percentages):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Percentage | |
|
|
|
Percentage | |
|
|
Amount | |
|
of Net Sales | |
|
Amount | |
|
of Net Sales | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Wal-Mart
|
|
$ |
51,775 |
|
|
|
38.4 |
% |
|
$ |
26,956 |
|
|
|
25.1 |
% |
Toys R Us
|
|
|
18,126 |
|
|
|
13.5 |
|
|
|
15,172 |
|
|
|
14.2 |
|
Target
|
|
|
17,575 |
|
|
|
13.1 |
|
|
|
18,906 |
|
|
|
17.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
87,476 |
|
|
|
65.0 |
% |
|
$ |
61,034 |
|
|
|
56.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wal-Mart accounts for a large percentage of the toy
industrys sales at retail and the proportion of the
Companys sales to Wal-Mart is consistent with this. No
other customer accounted for more than 10% of the Companys
total net sales.
At December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006, the
Companys three largest customers accounted for
approximately 73.0% and 66.4%, respectively, of net accounts
receivable. The concentration of the Companys business
with a relatively small number of customers may expose the
Company to material adverse effects if one or more of its large
customers were to experience financial difficulty. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations of its top customers and
maintains an allowance for potential credit losses.
7
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Inventory, which includes the ex-factory cost of goods, in-bound
freight, duty and warehouse costs, is stated at the lower of
cost (first-in,
first-out) or market
and consists of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, | |
|
March 31, | |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Raw materials
|
|
$ |
2,679 |
|
|
$ |
3,146 |
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
64,050 |
|
|
|
59,052 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
66,729 |
|
|
$ |
62,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 4 |
Revenue Recognition and Reserve for Sales Returns and
Allowances |
Revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers or
their agents, depending on terms, provided that there are no
uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, the sales price is
fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured
and not contingent upon resale.
Generally, the Company does not allow for product returns. It
provides a negotiated allowance for breakage or defects to its
customers, which is recorded when the related revenue is
recognized. However, the Company does make occasional exceptions
to this policy and consequently accrues a return allowance in
gross sales based on historic return amounts and management
estimates. The Company also will occasionally grant credits to
facilitate markdowns and sales of slow moving merchandise. These
credits are recorded as a reduction of gross sales at the time
of occurrence.
The Company also participates in cooperative advertising
arrangements with some customers, whereby it allows a discount
from invoiced product amounts in exchange for customer purchased
advertising that features the Companys products.
Typically, these discounts range from 1% to 6% of gross sales,
and are generally based on product purchases or on specific
advertising campaigns. Such amounts are accrued when the related
revenue is recognized or when the advertising campaign is
initiated. These cooperative advertising arrangements are
accounted for as direct selling expenses.
The Companys reserve for sales returns and allowances
amounted to $22.0 million as of March 31, 2006,
compared to $25.1 million as of December 31, 2005. The
decrease was due primarily to the overall decrease in net sales,
including a decrease in sales of electronic products which have
higher defective rates than the Companys other products.
|
|
Note 5 |
Convertible Senior Notes |
In June 2003, the Company sold an aggregate of
$98.0 million of 4.625% Convertible Senior Notes due
June 15, 2023 and received net proceeds of approximately
$94.4 million. Beginning April 1, 2006, the notes
became convertible into shares of the Companys common
stock at an initial conversion price of $20.00 per share.
The notes provide for the cash payment of interest at an annual
rate of 4.625% of the principal amount at issuance, from the
issue date to June 15, 2010, payable on June 15 and
December 15 of each year. After June 15, 2010,
interest will accrue on the outstanding notes until maturity. At
maturity, the Company will redeem the notes at their accreted
principal amount, which will be equal to $1,811.95 (181.195%)
per $1,000 principal amount at issuance, unless redeemed or
converted earlier.
The Company may redeem the notes at its option in whole or in
part beginning on June 15, 2010, at 100% of their accreted
principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any,
payable in cash. Holders of the notes may also require the
Company to repurchase all or part of their notes on
June 15, 2010, for cash, at a repurchase price of 100% of
the principal amount per note plus accrued and unpaid interest,
if any. Holders of
8
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
the notes may also require the Company to repurchase all or part
of their notes on June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018 at a
repurchase price of 100% of the accreted principal amount per
note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and may be paid
in cash, in shares of common stock or a combination of cash and
shares of common stock.
Provision for income taxes included Federal, state and foreign
income taxes at effective tax rates of 26.0% in 2005 and 29.0%
in 2006, benefiting from a flat 17.5% tax rate on the
Companys income arising in, or derived from, Hong Kong for
each of 2005 and 2006. The increase in the effective tax rate in
2006 is due to a greater proportion of taxable income generated
in the United States. As of March 31, 2006, the Company had
net deferred tax assets of approximately $6.6 million for
which no allowance has been provided since, in the opinion of
management, realization of the future benefit is probable.
|
|
Note 7 |
Earnings Per Share |
The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average
shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share
data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
|
Average | |
|
|
|
|
Income | |
|
Shares | |
|
Per-Share | |
|
Income | |
|
Shares | |
|
Per-Share | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Earnings per share basic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income available to common stockholders
|
|
$ |
10,084 |
|
|
|
26,560 |
|
|
$ |
0.38 |
|
|
$ |
2,331 |
|
|
|
27,310 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior notes
|
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
4,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
4,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options and warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises
and conversion
|
|
$ |
10,821 |
|
|
|
32,256 |
|
|
$ |
0.34 |
|
|
$ |
3,068 |
|
|
|
32,617 |
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share has been computed using the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings
per share has been computed using the weighted average number of
common shares and common share equivalents outstanding (which
consist of warrants, options and convertible debt to the extent
they are dilutive).
|
|
Note 8 |
Common Stock and Preferred Stock |
The Company has 105,000,000 authorized shares of stock
consisting of 100,000,000 shares of $.001 par value
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of $.001 par value
preferred stock.
During the three months ended March 31, 2006, the Company
issued 268,660 shares of restricted stock to two executive
officers and five non-employee directors of the Company at a
value of approximately $5.6 million. The Company also
issued 219,098 shares of common stock on the exercise of options
for a total of $3.4 million, and 110,736 shares of
restricted stock previously received by two executive officers
were surrendered at a value of $2.5 million to cover their
income taxes due on the 2006 vesting of the 2005 restricted
share grant. This restricted stock was subsequently retired by
the Company. In February 2006,
9
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
the Company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock
valued at approximately $3.4 million in connection with the
acquisition of Creative Designs International, Ltd. and a
related Hong Kong company, Arbor Toys Company Limited
(collectively Creative Designs) (see Note 9).
During 2005, the Company issued 245,000 shares of restricted
stock to two executive officers and five non-employee directors
of the Company at a value of approximately $5.1 million.
The Company also issued 566,546 shares of common stock on the
exercise of options for a total of $4.9 million, including
215,982 shares of common stock acquired by two executive
officers in a cashless exercise through their surrender of an
aggregate of 101,002 shares of restricted stock at a value of
$1.7 million. This restricted stock was subsequently
retired by the Company.
All issuances of common stock, including those issued pursuant
to stock option and warrant exercises, restricted stock grants
and acquisitions, are issued from the Companys authorized
but not issued and outstanding shares.
|
|
Note 9 |
Business Combinations |
The Company acquired the following entities to further enhance
its existing product lines, continue diversification into other
toy categories and counter-seasonal businesses and expand
distribution of its products.
On February 9, 2006, the Company acquired substantially all
of the assets of Creative Designs. The total initial purchase
price of $107.9 million consisted of cash in the amount of
$104.5 million, 150,000 shares of the Companys
common stock at a value of approximately $3.4 million and
the assumption of liabilities in the amount of
$5.9 million. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an
earn-out of up to an aggregate of $20.0 million in cash
over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on
the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which
will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Creative
Designs is a leading designer and producer of dress-up and
role-play toys. This acquisition expands our product offerings
in the girls role-play and dress-up area and brings new product
development and marketing talent to us. The Companys
results of operations have included Creative Designs from the
date of acquisition.
The amount of goodwill from the Creative Designs acquisition
that is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes is
approximately $45.5 million. The total purchase price was
allocated based on preliminary studies and valuations (which are
expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2006) to the
estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed,
as set forth in the following table (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets acquired
|
|
$ |
14,787 |
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
1,235 |
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
103 |
|
|
Liabilities assumed
|
|
|
(5,919 |
) |
|
Intangible assets other than goodwill
|
|
|
18,570 |
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
75,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
104,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
10
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
The following unaudited pro forma information represents the
Companys consolidated results of operations as if the
acquisition of Creative Designs had occurred on January 1,
2005 and after giving effect to certain adjustments including
the elimination of certain general and administrative expenses
and other income and expense items not attributable to ongoing
operations, interest expense, and related tax effects. Such pro
forma information does not purport to be indicative of operating
results that would have been reported had the acquisition of
Creative Designs occurred on January 1, 2005 or future
operating results (in thousands, except per share data).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net Sales
|
|
$ |
146,895 |
|
|
$ |
120,127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
10,784 |
|
|
$ |
3,998 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share basic
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
|
|
$ |
0.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding basic
|
|
|
26,710 |
|
|
|
27,462 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share diluted
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
$ |
0.14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares and equivalents
outstanding diluted
|
|
|
32,406 |
|
|
|
32,767 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In June 2005, the Company purchased substantially all of the
operating assets and assumed certain liabilities relating to the
Pet Pal line of pet products, including toys, treats and related
pet products. The total initial purchase price of
$10.6 million was paid in cash. In addition, the Company
agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of
$25.0 million in cash based on the achievement of certain
financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as
goodwill when and if earned. Goodwill of $4.6 million arose
from this transaction, which represents the excess of the
purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired less the
liabilities assumed. This acquisition expands the Companys
product offerings and distribution channels. The Companys
results of operations have included Pet Pal from the date of
acquisition. Proforma results of operations are not provided
since the amounts are not material to the consolidated results
of operations.
In June 2004, the Company purchased substantially all of the
assets and assumed certain liabilities of Play Along. The total
initial purchase price of $85.7 million consisted of cash
paid in the amount of $70.8 million and the issuance of
749,005 shares of the Company common stock valued at
$14.9 million and resulted in goodwill of
$67.8 million. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an
earn-out of up to $10.0 million per year for the four
calendar years following the acquisition up to an aggregate
amount of $30.0 million based on the achievement of certain
financial performance criteria which will be recorded as
goodwill when and if earned. For the two years in the period
ended December 31, 2005, $16.7 million of the earn-out
was earned and recorded as goodwill. Accordingly, the annual
maximum earn-out for the remaining two years through
December 31, 2007 is approximately $6.7 million, or an
aggregate of $13.3 million. Play Along designs and produces
traditional toys, which it distributes domestically and
internationally. This acquisition expands the Companys
product offerings in the pre-school area and brings it new
product development and marketing talent. The Companys
results of operations have included Play Along from the date of
acquisition.
Approximately $44.8 million of goodwill from the Play Along
acquisition is expected to be deductible for Federal and state
income tax purposes. The total purchase price, including the
earn-out of $16.7 million
11
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
earned in 2004 and 2005, was allocated based on studies and
valuations performed to the estimated fair value of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed, as set forth in the following
table:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated fair value (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets acquired
|
|
$ |
24,063 |
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
546 |
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
3,184 |
|
|
Liabilities assumed
|
|
|
(22,263 |
) |
|
Intangible assets other than goodwill
|
|
|
22,100 |
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
74,723 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
102,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 10 Joint Ventures
The Company owns a fifty percent interest in a joint venture
with THQ Inc. (THQ), a developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment software for the
leading hardware game platforms in the home video game market.
The joint venture has entered into a license agreement with an
initial license period expiring December 31, 2009, and a
renewal for five years at the option of the joint venture, under
which it acquired the exclusive worldwide right to publish
WWE themed wrestling video games on all hardware platforms.
The Companys investment is accounted for using the cost
method due to the financial and operating structure of the
venture and its lack of control over the joint venture. The
Companys basis consists primarily of organizational costs,
license costs and recoupable advances and is being amortized
over the term of the initial license period. The joint venture
agreement provides for the Company to receive guaranteed
preferred returns through June 30, 2006 at varying rates of
the joint ventures net sales depending on the cumulative
unit sales and platform of each particular game. For periods
after June 30, 2006, the amount of the preferred return
will be subject to change between the parties. This change is to
be negotiated between the parties and, in the absence of an
agreement, is to be resolved by arbitration. No agreement has
been reached and we anticipate that the reset of the preferred
return will be determined through arbitration. The preferred
return is accrued in the quarter in which the licensed games are
sold and the preferred return is earned. The Companys
joint venture partner retains the financial risk of the joint
venture and is responsible for the day-to-day operations,
including development, sales and distribution, for which they
are entitled to any remaining profits. In addition, THQ is
entitled to receive a preferred return based on the
Companys sale of WWE themed TV Games. No
preferred return was paid to THQ in the three months ended
March 31, 2005 and 2006.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three
months ended March 31, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
|
$ |
269,298 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the period (see Note 9)
|
|
|
75,750 |
|
Adjustments to goodwill during the period
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period
|
|
$ |
345,051 |
|
|
|
|
|
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JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
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|
Note 12 |
Intangible Assets |
Intangible assets consist primarily of licenses, product lines,
debt offering costs from the issuance of the Companys
convertible senior notes and trademarks. Amortized intangible
assets are included in the Intangibles and other, net, in the
accompanying balance sheets. Trademarks is disclosed separately
in the accompanying balance sheets. Intangible assets are as
follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2005 | |
|
March 31, 2006 | |
|
|
Weighted | |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Useful | |
|
Gross Carrying | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
Net | |
|
Gross Carrying | |
|
Accumulated | |
|
Net | |
|
|
Lives | |
|
Amount | |
|
Amortization | |
|
Amount | |
|
Amount | |
|
Amortization | |
|
Amount | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
(Years) | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized Intangible Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired order backlog
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,630 |
|
|
$ |
(1,854 |
) |
|
|
776 |
|
Licenses
|
|
|
4.25 |
|
|
$ |
23,635 |
|
|
$ |
(12,082 |
) |
|
$ |
11,553 |
|
|
|
37,935 |
|
|
|
(14,132 |
) |
|
|
23,803 |
|
Product lines
|
|
|
3.5 |
|
|
|
17,700 |
|
|
|
(17,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,700 |
|
|
|
(17,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
|
1,846 |
|
|
|
(700 |
) |
|
|
1,146 |
|
|
|
2,086 |
|
|
|
(793 |
) |
|
|
1,293 |
|
Non-compete/ Employment contracts
|
|
|
4.0 |
|
|
|
2,748 |
|
|
|
(1,049 |
) |
|
|
1,699 |
|
|
|
2,748 |
|
|
|
(1,222 |
) |
|
|
1,526 |
|
Debt offering costs
|
|
|
20.0 |
|
|
|
3,705 |
|
|
|
(477 |
) |
|
|
3,228 |
|
|
|
3,705 |
|
|
|
(523 |
) |
|
|
3,182 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total amortized intangible assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,634 |
|
|
|
(32,008 |
) |
|
|
17,626 |
|
|
|
66,804 |
|
|
|
(36,224 |
) |
|
|
30,580 |
|
Unamortized Intangible Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademarks
|
|
|
indefinite |
|
|
|
17,768 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
17,768 |
|
|
|
19,168 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
19,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
67,402 |
|
|
$ |
(32,008 |
) |
|
$ |
35,394 |
|
|
$ |
85,972 |
|
|
$ |
(36,224 |
) |
|
$ |
49,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2006, the
Companys aggregate amortization expense related to
intangible assets was $2.2 million and $4.2 million,
respectively.
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JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
|
|
Note 13 |
Share-Based Payments |
Under its 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the
Plan), which incorporated its Third Amended and Restated
1995 Stock Option Plan, the Company has reserved 6,025,000
shares of its common stock for issuance upon the exercise of
options granted under the Plan, as well as for the awarding of
other securities. Under the Plan, employees (including
officers), non-employee directors and independent consultants
may be granted options to purchase shares of common stock and
other securities. The vesting of these options and other
securities may vary, but typically vest on a step-up basis over
a maximum period of five years. Share-based compensation
expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the
requisite service period.
Under the Plan, share-based compensation payments include the
issuance of restricted stock. Beginning in January 2006, the
Companys five non-employee directors are each issued
annually restricted stock at a value of $120,000 (or, for 2006,
5,732 shares per director). During 2006, the Company issued
268,660 shares of restricted stock to two executive officers and
five non-employee directors of the Company at a value of
approximately $5.6 million. During 2005, the Company issued
245,000 shares of restricted stock to two executive officers and
five non-employee directors of the Company at a value of
approximately $5.1 million. In 2004, the Company issued 340,310
shares of restricted stock to three executive officers and five
non-employee directors of the Company at a value of
approximately $4.5 million. During 2003, the Company
granted 2,760,000 shares of restricted stock to four executive
officers of the Company, of which 636,000 were earned during
2003, 396,000 were earned during 2004, 288,000 were canceled
upon the termination of employment of one of our executive
officers in October 2004, and the balance may be earned through
2010 based upon the achievement of certain financial criteria
and continuing employment.
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) revised Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123 (FAS 123R), Share-Based Payment, which
establishes accounting for share-based awards exchanged for
employee services and requires companies to expense the
estimated fair value of these awards over the requisite employee
service period. The accounting provisions of FAS 123R became
effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2006.
Under FAS 123R, share-based compensation cost is measured at the
grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and
is recognized as expense over the employees requisite
service period. The Company adopted the provisions of FAS 123R
using a modified prospective application. The valuation
provisions of FAS 123R apply to new awards and to awards that
are outstanding on the effective date and subsequently modified
or cancelled. Estimated compensation expense for awards
outstanding at the effective date will be recognized over the
remaining service period using the compensation cost calculated
for pro forma disclosure purposes under FASB Statement
No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation (FAS 123).
In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position
No. FAS 123(R)-3,
Transition Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects
of Share-Based Payment Awards. The Company has elected to
adopt the alternative transition method provided in this FASB
Staff Position for calculating the tax effects of share-based
compensation pursuant to FAS 123R. The alternative transition
method includes a simplified method to establish the beginning
balance of the additional paid-in capital pool (APIC pool)
related to the tax effects of employee share-based compensation,
which is available to absorb tax deficiencies recognized
subsequent to the adoption of FAS 123R.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes method of valuation for
share-based option awards. In valuing the stock options, the
Black-Scholes model incorporates assumption about stock
volatility, expected term of stock options, and risk free
interest rate. The valuation is reduced by an estimate of stock
option forfeitures.
The Company issued no stock options during the first quarter of
2006. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized
in the three months ended March 31, 2006 is based on
options and restricted stock issued prior to January 1,
2006 and restricted stock issued during the first quarter of
2006, and
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JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
ultimately expected to vest, and it has been reduced for
estimated forfeitures. FAS 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.
Total share-based compensation expense and related tax benefits
recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2006 were
$0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively, relating
to stock options and $1.8 million and $0.7 million,
respectively, relating to restricted stock. Stock option
activity pursuant to the Plan for the three months ended
March 31, 2006 is summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plan Stock Options | |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Weighted | |
|
|
Number of | |
|
Average | |
|
|
Shares | |
|
Exercise Price | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Outstanding, December 31, 2005
|
|
|
1,789,106 |
|
|
$ |
16.32 |
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
219,098 |
|
|
$ |
15.36 |
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, March 31, 2006
|
|
|
1,570,008 |
|
|
$ |
16.45 |
|
As of December 31, 2005, the Company had 245,000 shares of
restricted stock outstanding, all of which vested during the
three months ended March 31, 2006. During the three months
ended March 31, 2006, the Company granted 268,660
additional shares of restricted stock, which remain unvested as
of March 31, 2006.
The following characteristics apply to the Plan stock options
that are fully vested, or expected to vest, as of March 31,
2006:
|
|
|
|
|
Number of options outstanding
|
|
|
1,570,008 |
|
Weighted-average exercise price
|
|
$ |
16.45 |
|
Aggregate intrinsic value
|
|
$ |
11,365,731 |
|
Weighted-average contractual term of options outstanding
|
|
|
3.7 years |
|
Number of options currently exercisable
|
|
|
800,312 |
|
Weighted-average exercise of options currently exercisable
|
|
$ |
14.53 |
|
Aggregate intrinsic value of options currently exercisable
|
|
$ |
7,553,188 |
|
Weighted-average contractual term of currently exercisable
|
|
|
3.5 years |
|
At March 31, 2005, the Company accounted for the Plan under
the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related Interpretations. Prior to the
implementation of FAS 123R, stock-based employee compensation
expense was not generally reflected in net income, as all
options granted under the Plan had an exercise price equal to
the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of
grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income
and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value
recognition provisions of FAS 123R to stock-
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JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
based employee compensation for the three months ended
March 31, 2005, (in thousands, except per share data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
|
Ended | |
|
|
March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
|
| |
Net income, as reported
|
|
$ |
10,084 |
|
Add (deduct): Stock-based employee compensation expense included
in reported net income, net of related tax effects
|
|
|
(230 |
) |
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value method for all awards, net of
related tax effects
|
|
|
(580 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income
|
|
$ |
9,274 |
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic as reported
|
|
$ |
0.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic pro forma
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted as reported
|
|
$ |
0.34 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted pro forma
|
|
$ |
0.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
In 2005, the fair value of each employee option grant was
estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the following assumptions used:
risk-free rate of interest of 4.25%; dividend yield of 0%, with
volatility of 55.3%; and expected lives of five years.
|
|
Note 14 |
Comprehensive Income |
The table below presents the components of the Companys
comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31,
2005 and 2006 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months | |
|
|
Ended March 31, | |
|
|
| |
|
|
2005 | |
|
2006 | |
|
|
| |
|
| |
Net income
|
|
$ |
10,084 |
|
|
$ |
2,331 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
$ |
10,073 |
|
|
$ |
2,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In October 2004, the Company was named as a defendant in a
lawsuit commenced by WWE (the WWE Action). The
complaint also named as defendants, among others, the joint
venture with THQ Inc., certain of the Companys foreign
subsidiaries and the Companys three executive officers.
The Complaint was amended, the antitrust claims were dismissed
and, on grounds not previously considered by the Court, a motion
to dismiss the RICO claim, the only remaining basis for federal
jurisdiction, will be briefed pursuant to a scheduling order and
is scheduled to be argued in September 2006. In November 2004,
several purported class action lawsuits were filed in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of New York,
alleging damages associated with the facts alleged in the WWE
Action (the Class Action). They are the subject
of a motion to dismiss that has been fully briefed. Three
shareholder derivative actions have also been filed against the
Company, nominally, and against certain of the Companys
Board members (the Derivative
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JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Actions). The Derivative Actions seek to hold the
individual defendants liable for damages allegedly caused to the
Company by their actions, and, in one of the Derivative Actions,
seeks restitution to the Company of profits, benefits and other
compensation obtained by them. These actions are currently
stayed or the time to answer has been extended.
The Company received notice from WWE alleging breaches of the
video game license in connection with Japanese sales of WWE
video games. The joint venture has responded that WWE acquiesced
in the arrangements, and separately released any claim against
the joint venture in connection therewith and accordingly there
is no breach of the joint ventures video game license.
In connection with the joint venture with THQ (see Note 10,
Joint Ventures), we receive a preferred return. The preferred
return is to be reset as of July 1, 2006. The agreement
with THQ provides for the parties to agree on the reset of the
preferred return and, if no agreement is reached, for
arbitration of the issue. No agreement has been reached and we
anticipate that the reset of the preferred return will be
determined through arbitration.
The Company is a party to, and certain of its property is the
subject of, various other pending claims and legal proceedings
that routinely arise in the ordinary course of its business.
Other than with respect to the claims in the WWE Action, the
Class Action, and the matter of the reset of the preferred
return from THQ in connection with the joint venture, with
respect to which the Company cannot assure you as to the
outcome, the Company does not believe that any of these claims
or proceedings will have a material effect on its business,
financial condition or results of operations.
17
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
|
|
Item 2. |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations should be read together with our Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto which appear
elsewhere herein.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Share-Based Payments. We grant restricted stock and
options to purchase our common stock to our employees (including
officers) and non-employee directors under our 2002 Stock Award
and Incentive Plan (the Plan), which incorporated
our Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option Plan. The
benefits provided under the Plan are share-based payments
subject to the provisions of revised Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 (FAS 123R),
Share-Based Payment. Effective January 1, 2006,
we began to use the fair value method to apply the provisions of
FAS 123R with a modified prospective application. The
valuation provisions of FAS 123R apply to new awards and to
awards that were outstanding on the effective date and
subsequently modified or cancelled. Under the modified
prospective application, prior periods are not revised for
comparative purposes. Share-based compensation expense
recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service
period under FAS 123R for the three months ended
March 31, 2006 was $0.6 million relating to stock
options and $1.8 million relating to restricted stock. At
March 31, 2006, total unrecognized estimated compensation
expense related to non-vested stock options granted prior to
that date was $3.8 million, which is expected to be
recognized over a weighted average period of 3.7 years, and
$5.4 million related to non-vested restricted stock, which
is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
0.75 years. Net stock options, after forfeitures and
cancellations, granted during the three months ended
March 31, 2005 represented 0.015% of outstanding shares as
of the beginning of that fiscal quarter. Total stock options
granted during the three months ended March 31, 2005
represented 0.14% of outstanding shares as of March 31,
2005. No stock options were granted during the three months
ended March 31, 2006.
Historically and continuing through the adoption of
FAS 123R, we estimate the value of share-based awards on
the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model
(Black-Scholes model). Prior to the adoption of FAS 123R,
the estimated value of each share-based award was used for the
pro forma information required to be disclosed under
FAS 123. The determination of the 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 complex and subjective variables. These
variables include our expected stock price volatility over the
term of the awards, actual and projected employee stock option
exercise behaviors, risk-free interest rate and expected
dividends.
If factors change and we employ different assumptions in the
application of FAS 123R in future periods, the compensation
expense that we record under FAS 123R may differ from what
we have recorded in the current period. Option-pricing models
were developed for use in estimating the value of traded options
that have no vesting or hedging restrictions, are fully
transferable and do not cause dilution. Because our share-based
payments have characteristics significantly different from those
of freely traded options, and because changes in the subjective
input assumptions can materially affect our estimates of fair
values, in our opinion, existing valuation models, including the
Black-Scholes and lattice binomial models, may not provide
reliable measures of the fair values of our share-based
compensation. Consequently, there is a risk that our estimates
of the fair values of our share-based compensation awards on the
grant dates may differ from the actual values realized upon the
exercise, expiration, early termination or forfeiture of those
share-based payments in the future. Certain share-based
payments, such as employee stock options, may expire worthless
or otherwise result in zero intrinsic value as compared to the
fair values originally estimated on the grant date and reported
in our financial statements. Alternatively, value may be
realized from these instruments that is significantly in excess
of the fair values originally estimated on the grant date and
reported in our financial statements. There is currently no
market-based mechanism or other practical application to verify
the reliability and accuracy of the estimates stemming from
these valuation models, nor is there a means to compare and
adjust the estimates to actual values. Although the fair value
of employee share-based awards is determined in accordance with
18
FAS 123R and the Securities and Exchange Commissions
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) using
an option-pricing model, that value may not be indicative of the
fair value observed in a willing buyer/willing seller market
transaction.
Estimates of share-based compensation expenses do have an impact
on our financial statements, but these expenses are based on the
aforementioned option valuation model and will never result in
the payment of cash by us. For this reason, and because we do
not view share-based compensation as related to our operational
performance, we exclude estimated share-based compensation
expense when evaluating the business performance of our
operating segments.
The guidance in FAS 123R and SAB 107 is relatively new, and
best practices are not well established. The application of
these principles may be subject to further interpretation and
refinement over time. There are significant differences among
valuation models, and there is a possibility that we will adopt
different valuation models in the future. This may result in a
lack of consistency in future periods and materially affect the
fair value estimate of share-based payments. It may also result
in a lack of comparability with other companies that use
different models, methods and assumptions.
Theoretical valuation models and market-based methods are
evolving and may result in lower or higher fair value estimates
for share-based compensation. The timing, readiness, adoption,
general acceptance, reliability and testing of these methods is
uncertain. Sophisticated mathematical models may require
voluminous historical information, modeling expertise, financial
analyses, correlation analyses, integrated software and
databases, consulting fees, customization and testing for
adequacy of internal controls. Market-based methods are emerging
that, if employed by us, may dilute our earnings per share and
involve significant transaction fees and ongoing administrative
expenses. The uncertainties and costs of these extensive
valuation efforts may outweigh the benefits to investors.
Recent Developments
On February 9, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the
assets of Creative Designs International, Ltd. and a related
Hong Kong company, Arbor Toys Company Limited (collectively
Creative Designs). The total initial purchase price
of $107.9 million consisted of cash in the amount of
$104.5 million, 150,000 shares of our common stock at
a value of approximately $3.4 million and the assumption of
liabilities in the amount of $5.9 million. In addition, we
agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate of
$20.0 million in cash over the three calendar years
following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain
financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as
goodwill when and if earned. Creative Designs is a leading
designer and producer of dress-up and role-play toys. This
acquisition expands our product offerings in the girls area and
brings new product development and marketing talent to us. Our
results of operations have included Creative Designs from the
date of acquisition.
In June 2005, we purchased substantially all of the operating
assets and assumed certain liabilities relating to the Pet Pal
line of pet products, including toys, treats and related pet
products. The total initial purchase price of $10.6 million
was paid in cash. In addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of
up to an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in cash based on
the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which
will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Goodwill of
$4.6 million arose from this transaction, which represents
the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets
acquired less liabilities assumed. This acquisition expands our
product offerings and distribution channels. Our results of
operations have included Pet Pal from the date of acquisition.
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Results of Operations
The following unaudited table sets forth, for the periods
indicated, certain statement of income data as a percentage of
net sales.
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Net Sales. Net sales were $107.2 million in 2006
compared to $134.7 million in 2005, representing a decrease
of 20.4%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to a
decrease in sales of our Traditional Toy products of
$27.3 million, with decreases in TV Games, wheels products,
Care Bears and Cabbage Patch Kids, offset in part by increases
in WWE action figures and accessories, Doodle Bear, Sky Dancers
and Dragonflyz, and a decrease in International sales of
$2.9 million, partially offset by increases in sales of our
Crafts and Activities and Writing instruments of
$1.6 million. Additionally, net sales included
approximately $2.3 million of the Pet Pal line of products,
which we acquired in June 2005 and $8.1 million of Creative
Designs line of products, which we acquired in
February 2006.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased $10.0 million,
or 18.5%, to $44.2 million, or 41.2% of net sales, in 2006
from $54.2 million, or 40.3% of net sales, in 2005. The
overall decrease in gross profit was attributable to the
decrease in net sales. Gross profit margin increased by 0.9%
from 2005 due to royalty expense having decreased as a
percentage of net sales due to changes in the product mix to
more products with lower royalty rates or proprietary products
with no royalties, from products with higher royalty rates,
offset in part by higher product costs and tool and mold
amortization.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $41.9 million in
2006 and $40.5 million in 2005, constituting 39.1% and
30.1% of net sales, respectively. The overall increase of
$1.4 million in such costs was primarily due to the
addition of overhead related to the operations of Creative
Designs ($0.8 million), increases in product development
($0.8 million), amortization expense related to intangible
assets other than goodwill ($2.0 million) and stock-based
compensation ($1.9 million), offset in part by a decrease
in other direct selling expenses ($4.9 million). Increased
grants of restricted stock awards to our non-employee directors
and the increase in the price of our common stock in 2006
compared to 2005 resulted in stock-based compensation expense of
$2.3 million in 2006 compared to $0.4 million in 2005.
The decrease in direct selling expenses is primarily due to the
lower sales volume during the quarter and a decrease in
advertising and promotional expenses of $5.3 million in
2006 in support of the sell-through of our various products at
retail. We produce and air television commercials in support of
several of our product lines. From time to time, we may increase
or decrease our advertising efforts, if we deem it appropriate
for particular products.
Profit from Video Game Joint Venture. Profit from our
video game joint venture in 2006 was $0.8 million, as
compared to $0.2 million in 2005, due to stronger carryover
sales of existing titles in 2006, compared to 2005.
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Interest, Net. Interest income increased due to higher
average cash balances and higher interest rates during 2006
compared to 2005. Interest expense of $1.1 million relating
to our convertible senior notes payable was comparable to 2005.
Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes
included Federal, state and foreign income taxes at effective
tax rates of 26.0% in 2005 and 29.0% in 2006, benefiting from a
flat 17.5% tax rate on our income arising in, or derived from,
Hong Kong for each of 2005 and 2006. The increase in the
effective tax rate in 2006 is due to a greater proportion of
taxable income generated in the United States. As of
March 31, 2006, we had net deferred tax assets of
approximately $6.6 million for which no allowance has been
provided since, in the opinion of management, realization of the
future benefit is probable.
Seasonality and Backlog
The retail toy industry is inherently seasonal. Generally, our
sales have been highest during the third and fourth quarters,
and collections for those sales have been highest during the
succeeding fourth and first fiscal quarters. Sales of writing
instrument products are likewise seasonal with sales highest
during the second and third quarters, as are our Go Fly a Kite,
Funnoodle and Storm outdoor products, which are largely sold in
the first and second quarters. Our working capital needs have
been highest during the third and fourth quarters.
While we have taken steps to level sales over the entire year,
sales are expected to remain heavily influenced by the
seasonality of our toy products. The result of these seasonal
patterns is that operating results and demand for working
capital may vary significantly by quarter. Orders placed with us
for shipment are cancelable until the date of shipment. The
combination of seasonal demand and the potential for order
cancellation makes accurate forecasting of future sales
difficult and causes us to believe that backlog may not be an
accurate indicator of our future sales. Similarly, financial
results for a particular quarter may not be indicative of
results for the entire year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2006, we had working capital of
$226.9 million compared to $301.4 million as of
December 31, 2005. This decrease was primarily attributable
to disbursements related to the acquisition of Creative Designs.
Operating activities used net cash of $7.6 million in 2006,
as compared to having provided net cash of $6.9 million in
2005. Net cash was used primarily to fund our working capital
needs, offset in part by contributions from net income and
non-cash charges. Our accounts receivable turnover as measured
by days sales for the quarter outstanding in accounts receivable
was approximately 57 days as of March 31, 2006, which is
consistent with historical seasonality and comparable to
approximately 52 days as of March 31, 2005. Other than open
purchase orders issued in the normal course of business, we have
no obligations to purchase finished goods from our
manufacturers. As of March 31, 2006, we had cash and cash
equivalents of $123.7 million.
Our investing activities used net cash of $109.8 million in
2006, as compared to $14.3 million in 2005, consisting
primarily of cash paid for the Play Along earn-out of
$6.7 million, the purchase of net assets in the Creative
Designs acquisition and the purchase of office furniture and
equipment and molds and tooling used in the manufacture of our
products and other assets. In 2005, our investing activities
consisted primarily of cash paid for the Play Along earn-out of
$10.0 million, the purchase of office furniture and
equipment and molds and tooling used in the manufacture of our
products and other assets, and the purchase of marketable
securities. As part of our strategy to develop and market new
products, we have entered into various character and product
licenses with royalties generally ranging from 1% to 12% payable
on net sales of such products. As of March 31, 2006, these
agreements required future aggregate minimum guarantees of
$27.3 million, exclusive of $27.3 million in advances
already paid.
Our financing activities provided net cash of $0.9 million
in 2006, consisting of proceeds from the exercise of stock
options. In 2005, financing activities provided net cash of
$1.8 million, consisting of proceeds from the exercise of
stock options.
In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 was
signed into law and created a one-time incentive for U.S.
corporations to repatriate undistributed earnings from their
international subsidiaries by providing an 85%
dividends-received deduction for certain international earnings.
The deduction was available to corporations during the tax year
that includes October 2004, or in the immediately subsequent tax
year. In
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the fourth quarter of 2005, our Board of Directors approved a
plan to repatriate to the U.S. $175.0 million in foreign
earnings, which was completed in December 2005. The Federal and
state income tax expense related to this repatriation was
approximately $8.0 million.
In June 2003, we sold an aggregate of $98.0 million of
4.625% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2023 and
received net proceeds of approximately $94.4 million.
Beginning April 1, 2006, the notes became convertible into
shares of our common stock at an initial conversion price of
$20.00 per share. Cash interest is payable at an annual
rate of 4.625% of the principal amount at issuance, from the
issue date to June 15, 2010, payable on June 15 and
December 15 of each year. After June 15, 2010,
interest will accrue on the outstanding notes until maturity. At
maturity, we will redeem the notes at their accreted principal
amount, which will be equal to $1,811.95 (181.195%) per $1,000
principal amount at issuance, unless redeemed or converted
earlier.
We may redeem the notes at our option in whole or in part
beginning on June 15, 2010, at 100% of their accreted
principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any,
payable in cash. Holders of the notes may also require us to
repurchase all or part of their notes on June 15, 2010, for
cash, at a repurchase price of 100% of the principal amount per
note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Holders of the
notes may also require us to repurchase all or part of their
notes on June 15, 2013 and June 15, 2018 at a
repurchase price of 100% of the accreted principal amount per
note plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and may be paid
in cash, in shares of common stock or a combination of cash and
shares of common stock.
On February 9, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the
assets of Creative Designs. The total initial purchase price of
$107.9 million consisted of $104.5 million in cash,
150,000 shares of our common stock at a value of approximately
$3.4 million and the assumption of liabilities in the
amount of $5.9 million. In addition, we agreed to pay an
earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $20.0 million in
cash over the three calendar years following the acquisition
based on the achievement of certain financial performance
criteria, which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned.
Creative Designs is a leading designer and producer of dress-up
and role-play toys. This acquisition expands our product
offerings in the girls role-play and
dress-up area and
brings new product development and marketing talent to us. Our
results of operations have included Creative Designs from the
date of acquisition.
In June 2005, we purchased substantially all of the operating
assets and assumed certain liabilities relating to the Pet Pal
line of pet products, including toys, treats and related pet
products. The total initial purchase price of $10.6 million
was paid in cash. In addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of
up to an aggregate amount of $25.0 million in cash based on
the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which
will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. Goodwill of
$4.6 million arose from this transaction, which represents
the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets
acquired less liabilities assumed. This acquisition expands our
product offerings and distribution channels. Our results of
operations have included Pet Pal from the date of acquisition.
In June 2004, we purchased substantially all of the assets and
assumed certain liabilities from Play Along. The total initial
purchase price of $85.7 million consisted of cash paid in
the amount of $70.8 million and the issuance of
749,005 shares of our common stock valued at
$14.9 million and resulted in goodwill of
$57.0 million. In addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of
up to $10.0 million per year for the four calendar years
following the acquisition up to an aggregate amount of
$30.0 million based on the achievement of certain financial
performance criteria which will be recorded as goodwill when and
if earned. For the two years in the period ended
December 31, 2005, $16.7 million of the earn-out was
earned and recorded as goodwill. Accordingly, the annual maximum
earn-out for the remaining two years through December 31,
2007 is approximately $6.7 million, or an aggregate of
$13.3 million. Play Along designs and produces traditional
toys, which it distributes domestically and internationally.
This acquisition expands our product offerings in the pre-school
area and brings new product development and marketing talent to
us. Our results of operations have included Play Along from the
date of acquisition.
We believe that our cash flow from operations and cash and cash
equivalents on hand will be sufficient to meet our working
capital and capital expenditure requirements and provide us with
adequate liquidity to meet our anticipated operating needs for
at least the next 12 months. Although operating activities
are expected to
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provide cash, to the extent we grow significantly in the future,
our operating and investing activities may use cash and,
consequently, this growth may require us to obtain additional
sources of financing. There can be no assurance that any
necessary additional financing will be available to us on
commercially reasonable terms, if at all. We intend to finance
our long-term liquidity requirements out of net cash provided by
operations and cash on hand.
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Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk |
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our
financial position, results of operations or cash flows due to
adverse changes in financial and commodity market prices and
rates. We are exposed to market risk in the areas of changes in
United States and international borrowing rates and changes in
foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, we are exposed to
market risk in certain geographic areas that have experienced or
remain vulnerable to an economic downturn, such as China. We
purchase substantially all of our inventory from companies in
China, and, therefore, we are subject to the risk that such
suppliers will be unable to provide inventory at competitive
prices. While we believe that, if such an event were to occur we
would be able to find alternative sources of inventory at
competitive prices, we cannot assure you that we would be able
to do so. These exposures are directly related to our normal
operating and funding activities. Historically, we have not used
derivative instruments or engaged in hedging activities to
minimize our market risk.
Interest Rate Risk
In June 2003, we issued convertible senior notes payable of
$98.0 million with a fixed interest rate of 4.625% per
annum, which remain outstanding as of March 31, 2006.
Accordingly, we are not generally subject to any direct risk of
loss arising from changes in interest rates.
Foreign Currency Risk
We have wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong. Sales are made
by these operations on FOB China or Hong Kong terms and are
denominated in U.S. dollars. However, purchases of
inventory and local operating expenses are typically denominated
in Hong Kong dollars, thereby creating exposure to changes in
exchange rates. Changes in the Hong Kong dollar/
U.S. dollar exchange rates may positively or negatively
affect our operating results. We do not believe that near-term
changes in these exchange rates, if any, will result in a
material effect on our future earnings, fair values or cash
flows, and therefore, we have chosen not to enter into foreign
currency hedging transactions. We cannot assure you that this
approach will be successful, especially in the event of a
significant and sudden change in the value of the Hong Kong
dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.
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Controls and Procedures |
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after
evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e))
as of the end of the period covered by this Report, have
concluded that as of that date, our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial
reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required
by Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(d)
that occurred during the period covered by this Report that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
On October 19, 2004, we were named as defendants in a
lawsuit commenced by WWE in the U.S. District Court for the
Southern District of New York concerning our toy licenses with
WWE and the video game license between WWE and the joint venture
company operated by THQ and us, encaptioned World Wrestling
Entertainment, Inc. v. JAKKS Pacific, Inc., et al.,
1:04-CV-08223-KMK (the
WWE Action). The complaint also named as defendants
THQ, the joint venture, certain of our foreign subsidiaries,
Jack Friedman (our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer),
Stephen Berman (our Chief Operating Officer, President and
Secretary and a member of our Board of Directors), Joel Bennett
(our Chief Financial Officer), Stanley Shenker and Associates,
Inc., Bell Licensing, LLC, Stanley Shenker and James Bell.
WWE sought treble, punitive and other damages (including
disgorgement of profits) in an undisclosed amount and a
declaration that the video game license with the joint venture,
which is scheduled to expire in 2009 (subject to joint
ventures right to extend that license for an additional
five years), and an amendment to our toy licenses with WWE,
which are scheduled to expire in 2009, are void and
unenforceable. This action alleged violations by the defendants
of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act
(RICO) and the anti-bribery provisions of the
Robinson-Patman Act, and various claims under state law.
On February 16, 2005, we filed a motion to dismiss the WWE
Action. On March 30, 2005, the day before WWEs
opposition to our motion was due, WWE filed an amended complaint
seeking, among other things, to add the Chief Executive Officer
of THQ as a defendant and to add a claim under the Sherman Act.
On March 31, 2005, the WWE sent a letter to the Court
proposing, inter alia, a briefing schedule for
defendants motions to dismiss the amended complaint. On
April 6, 2005, the Court denied WWEs application,
ordered WWE to identify how the amended complaint responds to
the dispositive motions raised by defendants, and ordered the
parties to appear at a conference on April 27, 2005. At the
conference, the Court ordered that by May 6, 2005, WWE was
to identify how the amended complaint responded to the
dispositive motions raised by defendants and to address whether
costs should be assessed in connection with legal work required
of defendants in these circumstances. WWE filed its letter on
May 6, 2005; the defendants responded on May 13, 2005;
and WWE replied to that response on May 23, 2005. A Court
conference was held on August 18, 2005. At this conference,
the Court allowed the filing of the Amended Complaint and
ordered a two-stage resolution of the viability of the
Complaint, with motions to dismiss the federal jurisdiction
claims based on certain threshold issues to proceed and all
other matters to be deferred for consideration if the Complaint
survived scrutiny with respect to the threshold issues. The
Court also stayed discovery pending the determination of the
motions to dismiss.
The motions to dismiss the Amended Complaint based on these
threshold issues were fully briefed and argued and, on
March 31, 2006, the Court granted the part of our motion
seeking dismissal of the Robinson-Patman Act and Sherman Act
claims and denied the part of our motion seeking to dismiss the
RICO claims on the basis of the threshold issue that was briefed
(the March 31 Order).
On April 7, 2006, we sought certification to appeal from
the portion of the March 31 Order denying our motion to dismiss
the RICO claim on the one ground that was briefed. Shortly
thereafter, WWE filed a motion for reargument with respect to
the portion of the March 31 Order that dismissed the Sherman Act
claim and, alternatively, sought judgment with respect to the
Sherman Act claim so that it could pursue an immediate appeal.
At a court conference on April 26, 2006 the Court deferred
the requests for judgment and for certification and set up
briefing schedules with respect to our motion to dismiss the
RICO claim, which claim is presently the sole remaining basis
for federal jurisdiction, on grounds that were not the subject
of the first round of briefing. The Court also established a
briefing schedule for WWEs motion for reargument of the
dismissal of the Sherman Act claim. The briefing and argument of
these motions is scheduled to be completed by September 2006.
Discovery remains stayed.
In November 2004, several purported class action lawsuits were
filed in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of New York: (1) Garcia v. Jakks Pacific,
Inc. et al., Civil Action
No. 04-8807 (filed
on November 5, 2004), (2) Jonco Investors, LLC v.
Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action
No. 04-9021 (filed
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on November 16, 2004), (3) Kahn v. Jakks Pacific,
Inc. et al., Civil Action
No. 04-8910 (filed
on November 10, 2004), (4) Quantum Equities
L.L.C. v. Jakks Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action
No. 04-8877 (filed
on November 9, 2004), and (5) Irvine v. Jakks
Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action
No. 04-9078 (filed
on November 16, 2004) (the Class Actions).
The complaints in the Class Actions allege that defendants
issued positive statements concerning increasing sales of our
WWE licensed products which were false and misleading because
the WWE licenses had allegedly been obtained through a pattern
of commercial bribery, our relationship with the WWE was being
negatively impacted by the WWEs contentions and there was
an increased risk that the WWE would either seek modification or
nullification of the licensing agreements with us. Plaintiffs
also allege that we misleadingly failed to disclose the alleged
fact that the WWE licenses were obtained through an unlawful
bribery scheme. The plaintiffs in the Class Actions are
described as purchasers of our common stock, who purchased from
as early as October 26, 1999 to as late as October 19,
2004. The Class Actions seek compensatory and other damages
in an undisclosed amount, alleging violations of
Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
Exchange Act) and
Rule 10b-5
promulgated thereunder by each of the defendants (namely the
Company and Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett), and
violations of Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act by
Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett. On January 25,
2005, the Court consolidated the Class Actions under the
caption In re JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Shareholders Class Action
Litigation, Civil Action
No. 04-8807. On
May 11, 2005, the Court appointed
co-lead counsels and
provided until July 11, 2005 for an amended complaint to be
filed; and a briefing schedule thereafter with respect to a
motion to dismiss. The motion to dismiss has been fully briefed.
We believe that the claims in the WWE Action and the
Class Actions are without merit and we intend to defend
vigorously against them. However, because these Actions are in
their preliminary stages, we cannot assure you as to the outcome
of the Actions, nor can we estimate the range of our potential
losses.
On December 2, 2004, a shareholder derivative action was
filed in the Southern District of New York by Freeport Partner,
LLC against us, nominally, and against Messrs. Friedman,
Berman and Bennett, Freeport Partners v. Friedman, et al.,
Civil Action
No. 04-9441 (the
Derivative Action). The Derivative Action seeks to
hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly
caused to us by their actions and in particular to hold them
liable on a contribution theory with respect to any liability we
incur in connection with the Class Actions. On or about
February 10, 2005, a second shareholder derivative action
was filed in the Southern District of New York by David
Oppenheim against us, nominally, and against
Messrs. Friedman, Berman, Bennett, Blatte, Glick, Miller
and Skala, Civil Action
05-2046 (the
Second Derivative Action). The Second Derivative
Action seeks to hold the individual defendants liable for
damages allegedly caused to us by their actions as a result of
alleged breaches of their fiduciary duties. On or about
March 16, 2005, a third shareholder derivative action was
filed. It is captioned Warr v. Friedman, Berman, Bennett,
Blatte, Glick, Miller, Skala, and Jakks (as a nominal
defendant), and it was filed in the Superior Court of
California, Los Angeles County (the Third Derivative
Action). The Third Derivative Action seeks to hold the
individual defendants liable for (1) damages allegedly
caused to us by their alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, abuse
of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets and
unjust enrichment; and (2) restitution to us of profits,
benefits and other compensation obtained by them. Stays/and or
extensions of time to answer are in place with respect to the
derivative actions.
On March 1, 2005, we delivered a Notice of Breach of
Settlement Agreement and Demand for Indemnification to WWE (the
Notification). The Notification asserted that
WWEs filing of the WWE Action violated A Covenant Not to
Sue contained in a January 15, 2004 Settlement Agreement
and General Release (General Release) entered into
between WWE and us and, therefore, that we were demanding
indemnification, pursuant to the Indemnification provision
contained in the General Release, for all losses that the
WWEs actions have caused or will cause to us and our
officers, including but not limited to any losses sustained by
us in connection with the Class Actions. On March 4,
2005, in a letter from its outside counsel, WWE asserted that
the General Release does not cover the claims in the WWE Action.
On March 30, 2006, WWEs counsel wrote a letter
alleging breaches by the joint venture of the video game
agreement relating to the manner of distribution and the payment
of royalties to WWE with respect to sales of the WWE video games
in Japan. WWE has demanded that the alleged breaches be cured
within the
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time periods provided in the video game license, while reserving
all of its rights, including its alleged right of termination of
the video game license.
On April 28, 2006 the joint venture responded, asserting,
among other things, that WWE had acquiesced in the manner of
distribution in Japan and the payment of royalties with respect
to such sales and, in addition, had separately released the
joint venture from any claims with respect to such matter,
including the payment of royalties with respect to such sales,
and that there is therefore no basis for an allegation of a
breach of the license agreement.
Our agreement with THQ provides for payment of a preferred
return to us in connection with our joint venture (see
Note 10, Joint Ventures). The preferred return is subject
to change after June 30, 2006 and is to be set for the
distribution period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending
December 31, 2009 (the Next Distribution
Period). The agreement provides that the parties will
negotiate in good faith and agree to the preferred return not
less than 180 days prior to the start of the Next
Distribution Period. It further provides that if the parties are
unable to agree on a preferred return, the preferred return will
be determined by arbitration. The parties have not reached an
agreement with respect to the preferred return for the Next
Distribution Period and we anticipate that the reset of the
preferred return will be determined through arbitration. With
respect to the matter of the change in the preferred return, we
cannot assure you of the outcome.
We are a party to, and certain of our property is the subject
of, various other pending claims and legal proceedings that
routinely arise in the ordinary course of our business, but we
do not believe that any of these claims or proceedings will have
a material effect on our business, financial condition or
results of operations.
From time to time, including in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q, we
publish forward-looking statements, as disclosed in our
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, beginning
immediately following the Table of Contents of this Report. We
note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results
and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results
or other expectations expressed or anticipated in our
forward-looking statements. The factors listed below are
illustrative of the risks and uncertainties that may arise and
that may be detailed from time to time in our public
announcements and our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, such as on
Forms 8-K, 10-Q
and 10-K. We
undertake no obligation to make any revisions to the
forward-looking statements contained in this Report to reflect
events or circumstances occurring after the date of the filing
of this report.
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The outcome of litigation in which we have been named as a
defendant is unpredictable and a materially adverse decision in
any such matter could have a material adverse affect on our
financial position and results of operations. |
We are defendants in litigation matters, as described under
Legal Proceedings in our periodic reports filed
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the
lawsuit commenced by WWE and the purported securities class
action and derivative action claims stemming from the WWE
lawsuit (see Legal Proceedings). These claims may
divert financial and management resources that would otherwise
be used to benefit our operations. Although we believe that we
have meritorious defenses to the claims made in each and all of
the litigation matters to which we have been named a party, and
intend to contest each lawsuit vigorously, no assurances can be
given that the results of these matters will be favorable to us.
A materially adverse resolution of any of these lawsuits could
have a material adverse affect on our financial position and
results of operations.
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Our inability to redesign, restyle and extend our existing
core products and product lines as consumer preferences evolve,
and to develop, introduce and gain customer acceptance of new
products and product lines, may materially and adversely impact
our business, financial condition and results of
operations. |
Our business and operating results depend largely upon the
appeal of our products. Our continued success in the toy
industry will depend on our ability to redesign, restyle and
extend our existing core products and product lines as consumer
preferences evolve, and to develop, introduce and gain customer
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products and product lines. Several trends in recent years have
presented challenges for the toy industry, including:
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The phenomenon of children outgrowing toys at younger ages,
particularly in favor of interactive and high technology
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Higher consumer expectations for product quality,
functionality and value. |
We cannot assure you that:
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our current products will continue to be popular with
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the product lines or products that we introduce will achieve
any significant degree of market acceptance; or |
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the life cycles of our products will be sufficient to permit
us to recover licensing, design, manufacturing, marketing and
other costs associated with those products. |
Our failure to achieve any or all of the foregoing benchmarks
may cause the infrastructure of our operations to fail, thereby
adversely affecting our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
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The failure of our character-related and theme-related
products to become and/or remain popular with children may
materially and adversely impact our business, financial
condition and results of operations. |
The success of many of our character-related and theme-related
products depends on the popularity of characters in movies,
television programs, live wrestling exhibitions, auto racing
events and other media. We cannot assure you that:
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media associated with our character-related and theme-related
product lines will be released at the times we expect or will be
successful; |
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the success of media associated with our existing
character-related and theme-related product lines will result in
substantial promotional value to our products; |
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we will be successful in renewing licenses upon expiration on
terms that are favorable to us; or |
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we will be successful in obtaining licenses to produce new
character-related and theme-related products in the future. |
Our failure to achieve any or all of the foregoing benchmarks
may cause the infrastructure of our operations to fail, thereby
adversely affecting our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
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There are risks associated with our license
agreements. |
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Our current licenses require us to pay minimum royalties |
Sales of products under trademarks or trade or brand names
licensed from others account for substantially all of our net
sales. Product licenses allow us to capitalize on characters,
designs, concepts and inventions owned by others or developed by
toy inventors and designers. Our license agreements generally
require us to make specified minimum royalty payments, even if
we fail to sell a sufficient number of units to cover these
amounts. In addition, under certain of our license agreements,
if we fail to achieve certain prescribed sales targets, we may
be unable to retain or renew these licenses.
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Some of our licenses are restricted as to use |
Under many of our license agreements, including WWE and
Nickelodeon, the licensors have the right to review and approve
our use of their licensed products, designs or materials before
we may make any sales. If a
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licensor refuses to permit our use of any licensed property in
the way we propose, or if their review process is delayed, our
development or sale of new products could be impeded.
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New licenses are difficult and expensive to obtain |
Our continued success will depend substantially on our ability
to obtain additional licenses. Intensive competition exists for
desirable licenses in our industry. We cannot assure you that we
will be able to secure or renew significant licenses on terms
acceptable to us. In addition, as we add licenses, the need to
fund additional royalty advances and guaranteed minimum royalty
payments may strain our cash resources.
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A limited number of licensors account for a large portion of
our net sales |
We derive a significant portion of our net sales from a limited
number of licensors. If one or more of these licensors were to
terminate or fail to renew our license or not grant us new
licenses, our business, financial condition and results of
operations could be adversely affected.
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The toy industry is highly competitive and our inability
to compete effectively may materially and adversely impact our
business, financial condition and results of operations. |
The toy industry is highly competitive. Globally, certain of our
competitors have financial and strategic advantages over us,
including:
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greater financial resources; |
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larger sales, marketing and product development
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stronger name recognition; |
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longer operating histories; and |
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greater economies of scale. |
In addition, the toy industry has no significant barriers to
entry. Competition is based primarily on the ability to design
and develop new toys, to procure licenses for popular characters
and trademarks and to successfully market products. Many of our
competitors offer similar products or alternatives to our
products. Our competitors have obtained and are likely to
continue to obtain licenses that overlap our licenses with
respect to products, geographic areas and markets. We cannot
assure you that we will be able to obtain adequate shelf space
in retail stores to support our existing products or to expand
our products and product lines or that we will be able to
continue to compete effectively against current and future
competitors.
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An adverse outcome in the litigation commenced against us
by WWE or a decline in the popularity of WWE could adversely
impact our video game joint venture with THQ. |
The joint venture with THQ depends entirely on a single license,
which gives the venture exclusive worldwide rights to produce
and market video games based on World Wrestling Entertainment
characters and themes. An adverse outcome against us, THQ or the
joint venture in the lawsuit commenced by WWE (see the first
Risk Factor, above, and Legal Proceedings) would
adversely impact our rights under the joint ventures
single license, which would adversely effect the joint
ventures and our business, financial condition and results
of operation.
Furthermore, the popularity of professional wrestling, in
general, and World Wrestling Entertainment, in particular, is
subject to changing consumer tastes and demands. The relative
popularity of professional wrestling has fluctuated
significantly in recent years. A decline in the popularity of
World Wrestling Entertainment could adversely affect the joint
ventures and our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
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The termination of THQs manufacturing licenses and
the inability of the joint venture to otherwise obtain these
licenses from other manufacturers would materially adversely
affect the joint ventures and our business, financial
condition and results of operations. |
The joint venture relies on hardware manufacturers and
THQs non-exclusive licenses with them for the right to
publish titles for their platforms and for the manufacture of
the joint ventures titles. If THQs manufacturing
licenses were to terminate and the joint venture could not
otherwise obtain these licenses from other manufacturers, the
joint venture would be unable to publish additional titles for
these manufacturers platforms, which would materially
adversely affect the joint ventures and our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
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The failure of the joint venture or THQ to perform as
anticipated could have a material adverse affect on our
financial position and results of operations. |
The joint ventures failure to timely develop titles for
new platforms that achieve significant market acceptance, to
maintain net sales that are commensurate with product
development costs or to maintain compatibility between its
personal computer CD-ROM titles and the related hardware and
operating systems would adversely affect the joint
ventures and our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
Furthermore, THQ controls the
day-to-day operations
of the joint venture and all of its product development and
production operations. Accordingly, the joint venture relies
exclusively on THQ to manage these operations effectively.
THQs failure to effectively manage the joint venture would
have a material adverse effect on the joint ventures and
our business and results of operations. We are also dependent
upon THQs ability to manage cash flows of the joint
venture. If THQ is required to retain cash for operations, or
because of statutory or contractual restrictions, we may not
receive cash payments for our share of profits, on a timely
basis, or at all.
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The amount of preferred return that we receive from the
joint venture after June 30, 2006 is subject to change,
which could adversely affect our results of operations. |
Any adverse change to the preferred return for the next
distribution period as well as the ongoing performance of the
joint venture may result in our experiencing reduced net income,
which would adversely affect our results of operations.
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We may not be able to sustain or manage our rapid growth,
which may prevent us from continuing to increase our net
revenues. |
We have experienced rapid growth in our product lines resulting
in higher net sales over the last six years, which was achieved
through acquisitions of businesses, products and licenses. For
example, revenues associated with companies we acquired since
2003 were approximately $67.1 million and
$168.9 million, for the years ended December 31, 2005
and 2004, respectively, representing 10.1% and 29.4% of our
total revenues for those periods. As a result, comparing our
period-to-period
operating results may not be meaningful and results of
operations from prior periods may not be indicative of future
results. We cannot assure you that we will continue to
experience growth in, or maintain our present level of, net
sales.
Our growth strategy calls for us to continuously develop and
diversify our toy business by acquiring other companies,
entering into additional license agreements, refining our
product lines and expanding into international markets, which
will place additional demands on our management, operational
capacity and financial resources and systems. The increased
demand on management may necessitate our recruitment and
retention of qualified management personnel. We cannot assure
you that we will be able to recruit and retain qualified
personnel or expand and manage our operations effectively and
profitably. To effectively manage future growth, we must
continue to expand our operational, financial and management
information systems and to train, motivate and manage our work
force. There can be no assurance that our operational, financial
and management information systems will be adequate to support
our future operations. Failure to expand our operational,
financial and management information systems or to train,
motivate or manage employees could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
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In addition, implementation of our growth strategy is subject to
risks beyond our control, including competition, market
acceptance of new products, changes in economic conditions, our
ability to obtain or renew licenses on commercially reasonable
terms and our ability to finance increased levels of accounts
receivable and inventory necessary to support our sales growth,
if any. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our growth
strategy will continue to be implemented successfully.
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If we are unable to acquire and integrate companies and
new product lines successfully, we will be unable to implement a
significant component of our growth strategy. |
Our growth strategy depends in part upon our ability to acquire
companies and new product lines. Revenues associated with our
acquisitions since 2003 represented approximately 10.1% and
29.4% of our total revenues for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Future
acquisitions will succeed only if we can effectively assess
characteristics of potential target companies and product lines,
such as:
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suitability of distribution channels; |
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management ability; |
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the degree to which acquired operations can be integrated
with our operations. |
We cannot assure you that we can identify attractive acquisition
candidates or negotiate acceptable acquisition terms, and our
failure to do so may adversely affect our results of operations
and our ability to sustain growth. Our acquisition strategy
involves a number of risks, each of which could adversely affect
our operating results, including:
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difficulties in integrating acquired businesses or product
lines, assimilating new facilities and personnel and harmonizing
diverse business strategies and methods of operation; |
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diversion of management attention from operation of our
existing business; |
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failure of an acquired business to achieve targeted financial
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A limited number of customers account for a large portion
of our net sales, so that if one or more of our major customers
were to experience difficulties in fulfilling their obligations
to us, cease doing business with us, significantly reduce the
amount of their purchases from us or return substantial amounts
of our products, it could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations. |
Our three largest customers accounted for 59.1% of our net sales
for the year ended December 31, 2005. Except for
outstanding purchase orders for specific products, we do not
have written contracts with or commitments from any of our
customers. A substantial reduction in or termination of orders
from any of our largest customers could adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations. In
addition, pressure by large customers seeking price reductions,
financial incentives, changes in other terms of sale or for us
to bear the risks and the cost of carrying inventory also could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations. If one or more of our major customers were to
experience difficulties in fulfilling their obligations to us,
cease doing business with us, significantly reduce the amount of
their purchases from us or return substantial amounts of our
products, it could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations. In
addition, the bankruptcy or other lack of success of one or more
of our significant retailers could negatively impact our
revenues and bad debt expense.
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We depend on our key personnel and any loss or
interruption of either of their services could adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of
operations. |
Our success is largely dependent upon the experience and
continued services of Jack Friedman, our Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, and Stephen G. Berman, our President and
Chief Operating Officer. We cannot assure you that we would be
able to find an appropriate replacement for Mr. Friedman or
Mr. Berman if the need should arise, and any loss or
interruption of Mr. Friedmans or
Mr. Bermans services could adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We depend on third-party manufacturers, and if our
relationship with any of them is harmed or if they independently
encounter difficulties in their manufacturing processes, we
could experience product defects, production delays, cost
overruns or the inability to fulfill orders on a timely basis,
any of which could adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations. |
We depend on over forty third-party manufacturers who develop,
provide and use the tools, dies and molds that we own to
manufacture our products. However, we have limited control over
the manufacturing processes themselves. As a result, any
difficulties encountered by the third-party manufacturers that
result in product defects, production delays, cost overruns or
the inability to fulfill orders on a timely basis could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
We do not have long-term contracts with our third-party
manufacturers. Although we believe we could secure other
third-party manufacturers to produce our products, our
operations would be adversely affected if we lost our
relationship with any of our current suppliers or if our current
suppliers operations or sea or air transportation with our
overseas manufacturers were disrupted or terminated even for a
relatively short period of time. Our tools, dies and molds are
located at the facilities of our third-party manufacturers.
Although we do not purchase the raw materials used to
manufacture our products, we are potentially subject to
variations in the prices we pay our third-party manufacturers
for products, depending on what they pay for their raw materials.
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We have substantial sales and manufacturing operations
outside of the United States subjecting us to risks common to
international operations. |
We sell products and operate facilities in numerous countries
outside the United States. For the year ended December 31,
2005, sales to our international customers comprised
approximately 15.0% of our net sales. We expect our sales to
international customers to account for a greater portion of our
revenues in future fiscal periods. Additionally, we utilize
third-party manufacturers located principally in The
Peoples Republic of China (China) which are
subject to the risks normally associated with international
operations, including:
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currency conversion risks and currency fluctuations; |
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limitations, including taxes, on the repatriation of
earnings; |
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political instability, civil unrest and economic
instability; |
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greater difficulty enforcing intellectual property rights and
weaker laws protecting such rights; |
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complications in complying with laws in varying jurisdictions
and changes in governmental policies; |
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greater difficulty and expenses associated with recovering
from natural disasters; |
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transportation delays and interruptions; |
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the potential imposition of tariffs; and |
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the pricing of intercompany transactions may be challenged by
taxing authorities in both Hong Kong and the United States, with
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Our reliance on external sources of manufacturing can be
shifted, over a period of time, to alternative sources of
supply, should such changes be necessary. However, if we were
prevented from obtaining products or components for a material
portion of our product line due to medical, political, labor or
other factors beyond our control, our operations would be
disrupted while alternative sources of products were secured.
Also, the imposition of trade sanctions by the United States
against a class of products imported by us from, or the loss of
normal trade relations status by China, could
significantly increase our cost of products imported from that
nation. Because of the importance of our international sales and
international sourcing of manufacturing to our business, our
financial condition and results of operations could be
significantly and adversely affected if any of the risks
described above were to occur.
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Our business is subject to extensive government regulation
and any violation by us of such regulations could result in
product liability claims, loss of sales, diversion of resources,
damage to our reputation, increased warranty costs or removal of
our products from the market, and we cannot assure you that our
product liability insurance for the foregoing will be
sufficient. |
Our business is subject to various laws, including the Federal
Hazardous Substances Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act and
the Flammable Fabrics Act and the rules and regulations
promulgated under these acts. These statutes are administered by
the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which
has the authority to remove from the market products that are
found to be defective and present a substantial hazard or risk
of serious injury or death. The CPSC can require a manufacturer
to recall, repair or replace these products under certain
circumstances. We cannot assure you that defects in our products
will not be alleged or found. Any such allegations or findings
could result in:
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product liability claims; |
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loss of sales; |
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diversion of resources; |
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damage to our reputation; |
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increased warranty costs; and |
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removal of our products from the market. |
Any of these results may adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations. There can be no
assurance that our product liability insurance will be
sufficient to avoid or limit our loss in the event of an adverse
outcome of any product liability claim.
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We depend on our proprietary rights and our inability to
safeguard and maintain the same, or claims of third parties that
we have violated their intellectual property rights, could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations. |
We rely on trademark, copyright and trade secret protection,
nondisclosure agreements and licensing arrangements to
establish, protect and enforce our proprietary rights in our
products. The laws of certain foreign countries may not protect
intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same
manner as the laws of the United States. We cannot assure you
that we or our licensors will be able to successfully safeguard
and maintain our proprietary rights. Further, certain parties
have commenced legal proceedings or made claims against us based
on our alleged patent infringement, misappropriation of trade
secrets or other violations of their intellectual property
rights. We cannot assure you that other parties will not assert
intellectual property claims against us in the future. These
claims could divert our attention from operating our business or
result in unanticipated legal and other costs, which could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
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Market conditions and other third-party conduct could
negatively impact our margins and implementation of other
business initiatives. |
Economic conditions, such as rising fuel prices and decreased
consumer confidence, may adversely impact our margins. A
weakened economic and business climate, as well as consumer
uncertainty created by such a climate, could adversely affect
our sales and profitability. Other conditions, such as the
unavailability of electronics components, may impede our ability
to manufacture, source and ship new and continuing products on a
timely basis. Significant and sustained increases in the price
of oil could adversely impact the cost of the raw materials used
in the manufacture of our products, such as plastic.
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We may not have the funds necessary to purchase our
outstanding convertible senior notes upon a fundamental change
or other purchase date, as required by the indenture governing
the notes. |
On June 15, 2010, June 15, 2013 and June 15,
2018, holders of our convertible senior notes may require us to
purchase their notes, which repurchase may be made for cash. In
addition, holders may also require us to purchase their notes
for cash upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes in
our board composition or ownership structure, if we liquidate or
dissolve under certain circumstances or if our common stock
ceases being quoted on an established
over-the-counter
trading market in the United States. If we do not have, or have
access to, sufficient funds to repurchase the notes, then we
could be forced into bankruptcy. In fact, we expect that we
would require third-party financing, but we cannot assure you
that we would be able to obtain that financing on favorable
terms or at all.
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We have a material amount of goodwill which, if it becomes
impaired, would result in a reduction in our net income. |
Goodwill is the amount by which the cost of an acquisition
accounted for using the purchase method exceeds the fair value
of the net assets we acquire. Current accounting standards
require that goodwill no longer be amortized but instead be
periodically evaluated for impairment based on the fair value of
the reporting unit. As at March 31, 2006, we have not had
any impairment of Goodwill, which is reviewed on a quarterly
basis and formally evaluated on an annual basis.
At March 31, 2006, approximately $345.1 million, or
48.2%, of our total assets represented goodwill. Declines in our
profitability may impact the fair value of our reporting units,
which could result in a further write-down of our goodwill.
Reductions in our net income caused by the write-down of
goodwill would adversely affect our results of operations.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds |
On February 9, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the
assets of Creative Designs International, Ltd. and a related
Hong Kong company, Arbor Toys Company Limited (collectively
Creative Designs). The total initial purchase price
of $107.9 million consisted of cash in the amount of
$104.5 million, 150,000 shares of our common stock at
a value of approximately $3.4 million and the assumption of
liabilities in the amount of $5.9 million. In addition, we
agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate of
$20.0 million in cash over the three calendar years
following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain
financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as
goodwill when and if earned. Creative Designs is a leading
designer and producer of
dress-up and role-play
toys.
The amount of consideration payable was determined as a result
of arms length negotiations between management of Creative
Designs and us. No prior material relationship existed between
Creative Designs or any of its stockholders and us or any of our
affiliates, any director or officer of our Company, or any
associate of any such director or officer. We funded the cash
payment component of the consideration for the acquisition, and
expect to make any cash earn-out payments to Creative Designs,
from our available working capital.
The 150,000 shares were issued absent registration under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance upon
Section 4(2) of that Act as being a transaction not
involving any public offering.
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company(1) |
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Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of the Company(2) |
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By-Laws of the Company(1) |
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Amendment to By-Laws of the Company(3) |
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Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between the
Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.(4) |
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Form of 4.625% Convertible Senior Note(4) |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive
Officer(5) |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial
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(1) |
Filed previously as an exhibit to the Companys
Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (Reg.
No. 333-2048-LA),
effective May 1, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Filed previously as exhibit 4.1.2 of the Companys
Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (Reg.
No. 333-74717),
filed on March 9, 1999, and incorporated herein by
reference. |
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Filed previously as an exhibit to the Companys
Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (Reg.
No. 333-22583),
effective May 1, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Filed previously as an exhibit to the Companys Quarterly
Report on
Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2003, filed on August 14, 2003,
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Filed herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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By-Laws of the Company(1) |
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Amendment to By-Laws of the Company(3) |
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Indenture, dated as of June 9, 2003, by and between the
Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.(4) |
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Form of 4.625% Convertible Senior Note(4) |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive
Officer(5) |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial
Officer(5) |
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Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer(5) |
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Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer(5) |
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(1) |
Filed previously as an exhibit to the Companys
Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (Reg.
No. 333-2048-LA),
effective May 1, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(2) |
Filed previously as exhibit 4.1.2 of the Companys
Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (Reg.
No. 333-74717),
filed on March 9, 1999, and incorporated herein by
reference. |
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(3) |
Filed previously as an exhibit to the Companys
Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (Reg.
No. 333-22583),
effective May 1, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(4) |
Filed previously as an exhibit to the Companys Quarterly
Report on
Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2003, filed on August 14, 2003,
and incorporated herein by reference. |
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(5) |
Filed herewith. |
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