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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
(mark one)
[X] AMENDMENT NO.1 TO QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-22418
ITRON, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 91-1011792
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2818 North Sullivan Road
Spokane, Washington 99216-1897
(509) 924-9900
(Address and telephone number of registrant's principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of July 31,
2001 was 15,668,924.
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This amendment on Form 10-Q of Itron, Inc. incorporates certain revisions to
historical financial data and related descriptions but is not intended to update
other information presented in this report as originally filed, except where
specifically noted. The amendment reflects the restatement of the Registrant's
condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2001 and 2000 included in its Form 10-Q for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, filed on August 13, 2001, related to its
accounting for certain outsourcing contracts under which the Company retains
title to the related equipment. See Note 8 to our condensed consolidated
financial statements for further discussion of the matter.
Itron, Inc.
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Part I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
Income (Loss) (As Restated) 1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (As Restated) 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (As Restated) 4
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1: Basis of Presentation 5
Note 2: Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure 5
Note 3: Balance Sheet Components 6
Note 4: Segment Information 6
Note 5: Restructuring 8
Note 6: Contingencies 8
Note 7: Impact of New Accounting Standards 8
Note 8: Restatement 9
Item 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW 10
Certain Forward -looking Statements 10
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 11
Revenues 11
Gross Margin 12
Operating Expense 12
Other Income (Expense) 13
Income Taxes 13
Extraordinary Item 13
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle 13
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flow Information 14
Business Outlook 14
Item 3: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT 15
MARKET RISK
Part II: Other Information
Item 1: Legal Proceedings 16
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 16
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16
Signature 17
Part I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ITRON, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AS RESTATED)
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
Revenues
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Sales $ 42,404 $ 35,276 $ 79,636 $ 71,872
Service 10,610 9,294 20,849 19,623
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Total revenues 53,014 44,570 100,485 91,495
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Cost of revenues
Sales 23,584 21,441 45,105 42,881
Service 6,288 5,565 13,557 13,744
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Total cost of revenues 29,872 27,006 58,662 56,625
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Gross profit 23,142 17,564 41,823 34,870
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Operating expenses
Sales and marketing 6,486 5,109 12,071 10,239
Product development 7,642 5,306 13,381 11,482
General and administrative 3,603 4,167 6,878 8,683
Amortization of intangibles 366 465 732 931
Restructurings (807) - (807) (185)
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Total operating expenses 17,290 15,047 32,255 31,150
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Operating income 5,852 2,517 9,568 3,720
Other income (expense)
Equity in affiliates (64) 248 (41) 755
Interest and other, net (737) (972) (2,031) (2,199)
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Total other income (expense) (801) (724) (2,072) (1,444)
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Income before income taxes and extraordinary item
5,051 1,793 7,496 2,276
Income tax provision (1,893) (678) (2,849) (859)
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Income before extraordinary item and cumulative
effect of a change in accounting principle 3,158 1,115 4,647 1,417
Extraordinary gain on early extinguishment of
debt, net of income taxes of $570 - - - 1,044
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle, net of income taxes of $1,581 - - - (2,562)
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Net income (loss) $ 3,158 $ 1,115 $ 4,647 $ (101)
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (544) (221) (520) (263)
Unrealized holding gains 22 29 -
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Other comprehensive income (loss) (522) (221) (491) (263)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ 2,636 $ 894 $ 4,156 $ (364)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ITRON, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AS RESTATED)
(continued)
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Earnings per share
Basic
Income before extraordinary item $ 0.20 $ 0.07 $ 0.30 $ 0.09
Extraordinary item - - - 0.07
Cumulative effect - - - (0.17)
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Basic net income (loss) per share $ 0.20 $ 0.07 $ 0.30 $ (0.01)
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Diluted
Income before extraordinary item $ 0.18 $ 0.07 $ 0.27 $ 0.09
Extraordinary item - - - 0.07
Cumulative effect - - - (0.17)
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Diluted net income (loss) per share $ 0.18 $ 0.07 $ 0.27 $ (0.01)
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Average number of shares outstanding
Basic 15,513 15,127 15,449 15,080
Diluted 18,716 15,339 18,137 15,360
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ITRON, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
ASSETS
June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
(As Restated)
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,860 $ 21,216
Short-term investments 13,555 -
Accounts receivable, net 35,353 49,859
Inventories, net 17,693 17,196
Deferred income taxes 2,332 4,852
Other 1,339 899
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Total current assets 88,132 94,022
Property, plant and equipment, net 23,888 25,197
Equipment used in outsourcing, net 13,491 14,150
Intangible assets, net 11,789 12,836
Restricted cash 5,100 -
Deferred income taxes 27,301 27,287
Other 4,633 3,739
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Total assets $ 174,334 $ 177,231
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 25,860 $ 30,171
Wages and benefits payable 7,311 9,244
Mortgage notes and leases payable 240 242
Deferred revenue 7,430 9,025
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Total current liabilities 40,841 48,682
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Convertible subordinated debt 53,429 53,459
Mortgage notes and leases payable 4,978 5,074
Project financing 6,382 6,671
Warranty and other obligations 11,226 11,253
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Total liabilities 116,856 125,139
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Shareholders' equity
Common stock 110,960 109,730
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,331) (1,840)
Accumulated deficit (51,151) (55,798)
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Total shareholders' equity 57,478 52,092
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 174,334 $ 177,231
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ITRON, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (AS RESTATED)
Six months ended June 30,
(Unaudited, in thousands) 2001 2000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ 4,647 $ (101)
Noncash charges (credits) to income:
Depreciation and amortization 5,181 7,223
Deferred income tax provision 2,506 1,962
Equity in affiliates, net 41 (564)
Extraordinary gain on early extinguishment of debt - (1,044)
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle - 2,562
Changes in operating accounts:
Accounts receivable 14,506 11,798
Inventories (497) (415)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (4,321) (1,787)
Wages and benefits payable (1,933) (7,485)
Deferred revenue (1,595) (2,436)
Other, net 413 (467)
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Cash provided) by operating activities 18,948 9,246
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of short-term investments (13,555) -
Reclassification of restricted cash balance (5,100) -
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (2,165) (2,490)
Equipment used in outsourcing 2 (4,452)
Proceeds from sale of equipment used in outsourcing, net - 32,440
Proceeds from sale of business interest - 431
Investment in affiliates (1,000) -
Other, net (1,282) (736)
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Cash provided (used) by investing activities (23,100) 25,193
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in short-term borrowings, net - (3,646)
Payments on project financing (289) (267)
Convertible subordinated debt repurchase (30) (2,104)
Issuance of common stock 1,230 1,129
Other, net (115) (386)
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Cash provided (used) by financing activities 796 (5,274)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (3,356) 29,165
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 21,216 1,538
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 17,860 $ 30,703
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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ITRON, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2001 and 2000
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements presented in this Form 10-Q/A are
unaudited and reflect, in the opinion of management, all normal recurring
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of operations for the three- and
six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000. 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 the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission regarding interim results. These condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements and the notes included in our Form 10-K/A for
the year ended December 31, 2000, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 1, 2002. The results of operations for the three- and
six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the
results expected for the full fiscal year or for any other fiscal period.
During the fourth quarter of 2000, the Company implemented the SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), which outlines the Staff's views on
revenue recognition. As a result, we have changed our revenue recognition for
certain transactions related to customer acceptance and F.O.B destination
shipments. The implementation has been accounted for as a cumulative change in
accounting principle in 2000. We restated our financial results for each quarter
of 2000 to conform revenue recognition to the requirements of SAB 101.
In addition, subsequent to the issuance of our consolidated financial statements
for the year ended December 31, 2000, we changed our revenue recognition
practice retroactively to January 1, 2000 for our two outsourcing contracts
under which we retain title to the related equipment. See Note 8.
We have invested in short-term securities in 2001 and account for these
investments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities. We consider our short-term securities to be available-for-sale and,
in accordance with SFAS No., 115, the securities are reported at fair value,
with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and recorded net of
deferred taxes directly to stockholders' equity as accumulated other
comprehensive income.
Note 2: Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000:
(in thousands) Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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(in thousands except per share data)
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Basic earnings per share:
Net income available (loss applicable) to common shareholders $ 3,158 $ 1,115 $ 4,647 $ (101)
Weighted average shares outstanding 15,513 15,127 15,449 15,080
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Basic earnings per share $ 0.20 $ 0.07 $ 0.30 $(0.01)
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Diluted earnings per share:
Net income available (loss applicable) to common shareholders $ 3,158 $ 1,115 $ 4,647 $ (101)
Interest on convertible debt, net of income taxes 159 - 319 -
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Adjusted net income available (loss applicable) to common
shareholders, assuming conversion $ 3,317 $ 1,115 $ 4,966 $ (101)
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(in thousands) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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(in thousands except per share data)
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Weighted average shares outstanding 15,513 15,127 15,449 15,080
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 1,652 212 1,135 280
Convertible debt 1,551 - 1,553 -
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Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 18,716 15,339 18,137 15,360
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.18 $0.07 $0.27 $(0.01)
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We have granted options to purchase shares of our common stock to directors,
employees and other key personnel at fair market value on the date of grant.
Diluted shares outstanding increased substantially during the quarter to 20.3
million, compared to 15.7 million in the first quarter of 2001 and 15.3 million
in the second quarter of 2000. The average price of Itron common stock was
$13.98 in the second quarter of 2001, compared to $6.98 in the first quarter of
2001 and $5.97 in the second quarter of 2000.
The dilutive effect of options is calculated using the "treasury stock" method.
The dilutive earnings per share impact of the additional 1.7 million shares was
$0.016, or 10%, for the second quarter of 2001.
We also have subordinated convertible debt outstanding with conversion prices of
$9.65, representing 1.5 million shares, and $23.70, representing an additional
1.6 million shares. The dilutive effect of these notes is calculated using the
"if converted" method. Under this method, the after-tax amount of interest
expense related to the notes assumed converted is added back to net income. The
dilutive earnings per share impact of convertible debt was $0.004, or 3%, for
the second quarter of 2001.
Note 3: Balance Sheet Components
June 30, December 31,
(in thousands) 2001 2000
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Accounts Receivable
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $970 and $1,144) $29,274 $42,218
Unbilled revenue 6,079 7,641
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Total accounts receivable $35,353 $49,859
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Inventories, net
Material $ 4,750 $ 5,721
Work in process 805 737
Finished goods 11,047 9,723
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Total manufacturing inventories 16,602 16,181
Service inventories 1,091 1,015
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Total inventories $17,693 $17,196
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Note 4: Segment Information
We are internally organized around six strategic business units ("SBUs") focused
on the customer segments that we serve. These SBUs are Electric Systems, Natural
Gas Systems, Water & Public Power Systems, Energy Information Systems ("EIS"),
International Systems, and Client Services.
Revenues for Electric, Natural Gas, and Water & Public Power Systems include
hardware, custom and licensed software, project management, installation and
support activities, and outsourcing services, where we own and operate, or
simply operate, systems for a periodic fee. Client Services revenues include
post-sale support activities, primarily for our Electric, Natural Gas, and Water
& Public Power Systems SBUs. EIS has two main areas of focus: advanced software
solutions for commercial and industrial users of energy; and advanced software
systems for financial settlements, load analysis and billing for wholesale
energy markets. EIS also provides consulting services in these areas as well.
Revenues for EIS and International generally include all of the above types of
revenues. Inter-segment revenues are immaterial.
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Management has three primary measures for each of our operating segments:
revenue, gross margin, and operating income. Of these three measures, operating
income is our primary profit and loss measure. It is defined as operating income
after the allocation of basic services (such as floor space and communication
expense), excluding the allocation of corporate product development, marketing,
miscellaneous manufacturing and certain other corporate expenses. Operating
income is calculated as revenue, less direct costs associated with that revenue,
less operating expenses directly incurred by the segment and less the
allocations mentioned above. Operating expenses directly associated with each
segment may include sales, marketing, development, or administrative expenses.
Corporate consists of operating expenses not allocated to the other segments.
Certain amounts in the 2000 financial statements have been reclassified to
conform with the 2001 presentation, including all amounts related to Client
Services, which was newly formed, effective January 1, 2001.
Segment revenues and operating results for the comparable quarters are detailed
below.
Three months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
Client
Electric Natural Gas Water & PP EIS Internat'l Services Corporate Total
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2001
Revenues $ 15,813 $ 7,123 $ 11,957 $ 3,972 $ 6,519 $ 7,630 $ - $ 53,014
Cost of sales 8,814 3,072 6,231 2,271 3,556 5,053 875 29,872
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Gross profit 6,999 4,051 5,726 1,701 2,963 2,577 (875) 23,142
Operating exp. 1,211 624 853 1,943 1,818 111 10,730 17,290
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Operating
income/(loss) $ 5,788 $ 3,427 $ 4,873 $ (242) $ 1,145 $ 2,466 $ (11,605) $ 5,852
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2000
Revenues $ 6,365 $ 10,034 $ 13,170 $ 5,836 $ 2,643 $ 6,522 $ - $ 44,570
Cost of sales 3,090 4,014 6,873 2,832 1,463 5,386 3,348 27,006
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Gross profit 3,275 6,020 6,297 3,004 1,180 1,136 (3,348) 17,564
Operating exp. 867 660 725 1,581 1,409 214 9,591 15,047
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Operating
income/(loss) $ 2,408 $ 5,360 $ 5,572 $ 1,423 $ (229) $ 922 $ (12,939) $ 2,517
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Six months ended June 30,
(in thousands)
Client
Electric Natural Gas Water & PP EIS Internat'l Services Corporate Total
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2001
Revenues $ 28,561 $ 14,400 $ 18,865 $ 8,970 $ 14,783 $ 14,906 $ - $ 100,485
Cost of sales 15,393 6,283 9,749 4,674 9,290 11,042 2,231 58,662
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Gross profit 13,168 8,117 9,116 4,296 5,493 3,864 (2,231) 41,823
Operating exp. 2,232 1,242 1,590 3,281 3,315 210 20,385 32,255
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Operating
income/(loss) $ 10,936 $ 6,875 $ 7,526 $ 1,015 $ 2,178 $ 3,654 $ (22,616) $ 9,568
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2000
Revenues $ 16,659 $ 20,334 $ 23,538 $ 11,083 $ 5,660 $ 14,221 $ - $ 91,495
Cost of sales 7,585 8,484 12,277 5,540 3,051 13,074 6,614 56,625
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Gross profit 9,074 11,850 11,261 5,543 2,609 1,147 (6,614) 34,870
Operating exp. 1,811 1,329 1,414 3,065 3,022 442 20,067 31,150
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Operating
income/(loss) $ 7,263 $ 10,521 $ 9,847 $ 2,478 $ (413) $ 705 $ (26,681) $ 3,720
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Note 5: Restructuring
We recorded charges totaling $16.3 million in 1999 for restructuring activities
that have improved efficiencies and reduced costs. Our restructuring actions
included the consolidation of high volume manufacturing to our plant in
Minnesota, a reduction of products and software platforms supported by the
Company, consolidation of product development locations, and a reduction in
activities in Europe not related to our core business. The majority of our
restructuring charges were related to a reduction in force of approximately 300
people of which approximately 50% were in manufacturing, 25% in product
development and the remainder throughout the Company. Twenty-five percent of the
reductions were management positions. The remaining charges relate to impairment
of equipment and estimated future lease payments for abandoned facilities. In
the second quarter of 2001, we increased our severance reserve by $0.2 million
for remaining obligations that will be fully recognized by the third quarter of
2002, and decreased our consolidation of facilities reserve based on our
sublease of vacated space and issues related thereto. Restructuring reserve
balance adjustments and payments for the first six months of 2001 are detailed
below (in thousands):
Reserve Reserve Reserve
Cash/ Balance Balance Balance
Non-Cash 12/31/00 Adjustment Payments 6/30/01
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Severance and related charges Cash $ 159 $ 206 $ 145 $ 220
Consolidation of facilities Cash 2,616 (1,013) 442 1,161
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Totals $ 2,775 $ (807) $ 587 $ 1,381
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Note 6: Contingencies
We maintain performance and bid bonds for certain customers. The performance
bonds usually cover the installation phase of a contract and may on occasion
cover the operations and maintenance phase of outsourcing contracts. The values
of the bonds in force were $39.7 million and $48.0 million at June 30, 2001 and
2000, respectively. Additionally, we have standby letters of credit to guarantee
our performance under certain contracts. The outstanding amounts of standby
letters of credit were $11.8 million and $11.3 million at June 30, 2001 and
2000, respectively.
We are a party to various lawsuits and claims, both as plaintiff and defendant,
and have contingent liabilities arising from the conduct of business, none of
which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material effect on
our financial position or results of operations.
In addition, we are both a plaintiff and a defendant in litigation concerning
potential patent infringement. We are also both a plaintiff and a defendant in
litigation relating to the sub-lease of our Lakeville, Minnesota facility. While
the ultimate outcome and its impact on our financial statements is
undeterminable at this time, if we do not prevail or reach a favorable
settlement in either of these cases, the impact could have a material adverse
affect on our financial condition.
We have a long-term outsourcing contract with Southern California Edison ("SCE")
in which we own, operate and maintain a Mobile Automated Meter Reading System
for approximately 360,000 of their meters, and sell meter reading data to them.
At June 30, 2001, we had trade and contracts receivable totaling $639,000 from
SCE and net capitalized equipment related to this contract of $9.5 million. In
January 2001, in response to the California energy market situation, SCE
announced it was suspending payments on certain debt and purchased power
obligations. SCE has not notified us of any intention to suspend payments on our
contract and has continued to make timely monthly payments. If SCE were to
suspend payments to us, we believe the outsourcing contract provides us with the
right to cease operations, which cessation would mean SCE would not have meter
reading data to use in billing approximately 360,000 customers unless they were
to hire more costly manual meter readers. However, if SCE were to enter into
bankruptcy proceedings, such action could result in a full or partial write-off
of the assets and receivables. No loss contingency for this uncertainty has been
accrued in our financial statements, as management believes that events
resulting in a full or partial write-off of assets related to SCE are not
probable.
Note 7: Impact of New Accounting Standards
Business Combinations
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We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 Business
Combinations on July 1, 2001. This Statement addresses financial accounting and
reporting for business combinations and calls for all business combinations to
be accounted for under the purchase method. Management does not expect the
adoption of SFAS 141 to have a significant impact on the financial position or
results of operations of the Company.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
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In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 ("SFAS 142"), "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets", which is effective January 1, 2002. SFAS 142 requires, among
other things, the discontinuance of goodwill amortization. In addition, the
standard includes provisions for the reclassification of certain existing
recognized intangibles as goodwill, reassessment of the useful lives of existing
recognized intangibles, reclassification of certain intangibles out of
previously reported goodwill and the identification of reporting units for
purposes of assessing potential future impairments of goodwill. SFAS 142 also
requires us to complete a transitional goodwill impairment test six months from
the date of adoption. We are currently assessing but have not yet determined the
impact of SFAS 142 on our financial position and results of operations.
Note 8: Restatement
During February 2002, subsequent to the issuance of the Company's financial
statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company
determined that in our adoption of SAB 101 we should have adopted service
contract accounting for certain of our outsourcing contracts where we retain
title to the related equipment. Accordingly, the Company changed its method of
accounting for these contracts from the percentage of completion method under
SOP 81-1 to service contract accounting. As a result, the accompanying
consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30,
2001 and 2000 have been restated to give effect to the changes as of January 1,
2000. A summary of the significant effects of the restatement is as follows:
2001 2000
As previously As previously
Reported As Restated Reported As Restated
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At June 30, 2001:
Accounts receivable, net $ 35,100 $ 35,353
Current portion of long-term contracts receivable 3,330 -
Equipment used in outsourcing, net 9,272 13,491
Long-term contracts receivable 2,773 -
Deferred income taxes 26,091 27,301
Deferred revenue 7,171 7,430
Warranty and other obligations 9,931 11,226
Accumulated deficit $ (49,177) $ (51,151)
For the three months ended June 30:
Service revenues $ 10,470 $ 10,610 $ 10,109 $ 9,294
Service cost of revenues 6,192 6,288 6,319 5,565
Income tax provision (1,877) (1,893) (702) (678)
Income before extraordinary item and cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle 3,130 3,158 1,153 1,115
Net income $ 3,130 $ 3,158 $ 1,153 $ 1,115
Basic
Income before extraordinary item .08 .07
Basic net income per share .08 .07
Diluted
Income before extraordinary item .08 .07
Diluted net income per share .08 .07
For the six months ended June 30:
Service revenues $ 20,716 $ 20,849 $ 22,100 $ 19,623
Service cost of revenues 13,386 13,557 15,029 13,744
Income tax provision (2,863) (2,849) (1,312) (859)
Income before extraordinary item and cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle 4,670 4,647 2,157 1,417
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (1,646) (2,562)
Net income (loss) $ 4,670 $ 4,647 $ 1,555 $ (101)
2001 2000
As previously As previously
Reported As Restated Reported As Restated
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Basic
Income before extraordinary item .14 .09
Cumulative effect (.11) (.17)
Basic net income (loss) per share .10 (.01)
Diluted
Income before extraordinary item .14 .09
Cumulative effect (.11) (.17)
Diluted net income (loss) per share .10 (.01)
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Item 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations presented below reflects certain restatements to our previously
reported results of operations for these periods. See Note 8 to the condensed
consolidated financial statements for a discussion of this matter. Also, as
discussed in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we
realigned our business segments in 2001. Information for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2000 has been reclassified to conform to the 2001
presentation.
OVERVIEW
Itron is a leading provider of data collection and management solutions for
electric, gas and water utilities throughout the world. We design, develop,
manufacture, market, install and service hardware, software and integrated
systems. Sales include hardware, custom and licensed software, consulting,
project management, and installation and sales support activities. Services
include post-sale maintenance support and outsourcing services where we own and
operate, or simply operate systems for a periodic fee.
More than 2,000 utilities use Itron technology in over 45 countries around the
world to collect data from 275 million electric, gas and water meters. Of those,
more than 700 customers use our radio and telephone-based technology to
automatically collect and process information from almost 19 million meters. In
addition, our technology is being used by a number of the newly created
wholesale energy markets in the U.S. and Canada to provide critical billing and
settlement systems for deregulated markets. Our systems touch more than $200
billion in energy and water transactions every year in North America alone.
Only about 11% of the electric, gas and water meters in North America are read
using automated meter data collection and communication systems from all
suppliers. While we are aggressively pursuing numerous opportunities remaining
for advanced metering and billing systems to penetrate beyond 11%, we also
intend to use our core technology and industry knowledge to move beyond meter
reading into other opportunities for optimizing the delivery and use of energy
and water.
We currently derive the majority of our revenues from sales of products and
services to utilities. However, our business may increasingly consist of sales
to other energy and water industry participants such as energy service
providers, end-user customers, wholesale power markets, and others.
Certain Forward-Looking Statements
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited
condensed financial statements and accompanying notes included in this document
and the 2000 audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 1, 2002.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations
contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such
as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. When
included in this discussion, the words "expects," "intends," "anticipates,"
"believes," "plans," "projects," "estimates," and "future" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, these
words are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. In addition,
any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other
characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking
statements. Such statements are inherently subject to a variety of risks and
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from
those reflected in such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties
include, among others, the rate of customer demand for our products, forecast
future revenues and costs on long-term contracts, changes in law and regulation
(including FCC licensing actions), changes in the utility regulatory
environment, delays or difficulties in introducing new products and acceptance
of those products, ability to obtain project financing in amounts necessary to
fund future outsourcing agreements, our ability to accurately forecast future
revenues and costs on long-term contracts, increased competition and various
other matters, many of which are beyond our control. You should not place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of
the 10-Q filed August 13, 2001. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation
or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained
herein to reflect any change on the Company's expectations with regard thereto
or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement
is based. For a more complete description of these and other risks, see "Certain
Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended
December 31, 2000, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
1, 2002.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following tables show our revenue and percentage change from the prior year
by sales or service and by segment.
Revenues Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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($s in millions) Increase Increase
2001 2000 (Decrease) 2001 2000 (Decrease)
---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ----------
Sales $ 42.4 $ 35.3 20% $ 79.7 $ 71.9 11%
Service 10.6 9.3 14% 20.8 19.6 6%
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Total revenues $ 53.0 $ 44.6 19% $100.5 $ 91.5 10%
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Segment Revenues Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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($s in millions) Increase Increase
2001 2000 (Decrease) 2001 2000 (Decrease)
---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ----------
Electric $ 15.8 $ 6.4 147% $ 28.5 $ 16.7 71%
Natural Gas 7.1 10.0 (29%) 14.4 20.3 (29%)
Water & Public Power 12.0 13.2 (9%) 18.9 23.5 (20%)
Energy Information Systems 4.0 5.8 (31%) 9.0 11.1 (19%)
International 6.5 2.7 141% 14.8 5.7 160%
Client Services 7.6 6.5 17% 14.9 14.2 5%
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Total revenues $ 53.0 $ 44.6 19% $100.5 $ 91.5 10%
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Electric revenues are higher in 2001, both for the quarter and year to date,
primarily as a result of the sale of a Mobile Automated Meter Reading System to
a large electric utility. This customer accounted for 51% of Electric revenues
during the second quarter of 2001 and 15% of total revenues for the second
quarter. We have a multi-year contract with this utility, with shipments
currently scheduled to run through next year, and expect revenue growth in this
segment overall for 2001.
Natural Gas Systems revenue declined in the second quarter of 2001 primarily due
to the completion of large contracts in 2000. We expect that revenues in this
segment will be lower in 2001 than we experienced last year.
Water and Public Power revenues were lower in the second quarter of 2001
compared to last year due to a large project completed near the end of 2000.
Revenues for this segment increased $5.1 million, or 74%, from the first quarter
of this year due to larger shipments to meter manufacturers and several
utilities. We expect revenue growth in this segment in 2001.
Revenues in our Energy Information Systems segment decreased by 31% from the
second quarter last year. Revenues in this segment can fluctuate on a quarterly
basis due primarily to customized development work for wholesale energy systems
which has been at a much lower level in 2001 than in 2000. We expect revenues in
this segment to be relatively flat compared with 2000.
International revenues increased 141% compared to the second quarter of 2000,
due to significant handheld sales to customers in Japan and Australia, as well
as increased meter module sales in France. Revenues were lower than those in the
first quarter of 2001, as handheld shipments to the customers in Japan were
completed. Revenues in this segment are expected to be lower in the second half
of 2001, compared with the first half, but higher for the full year 2001
compared with 2000.
Services segment revenues increased 17% in the second quarter of 2001 compared
with the second quarter of 2000, from increased revenues from hardware and
software maintenance contracts, as well as higher time and material maintenance.
We do not place any particular significance on quarter-to-quarter variations
reported in revenue by segment, except as noted. We expect total company
revenues in 2001 to be approximately 15% higher than in 2000.
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Gross Margin Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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(as a % of corresponding revenue) Increase Increase
2001 2000 (Decrease) 2001 2000 (Decrease)
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Electric 44% 51% (7%) 46% 54% (8%)
Natural Gas 57% 60% (3%) 56% 58% (2%)
Water & Public Power 48% 48% - 48% 48% -
Energy Information Systems 43% 51% (8%) 48% 50% (2%)
International 45% 45% - 37% 46% (9%)
Client Services 34% 17% 17% 26% 8% 18%
Corporate /(1)/ (2%) (8%) 6% (2%) (7%) 5%
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Total gross margin 44% 39% 5% 42% 38% 4%
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(1) Percent of total company revenue.
Total gross margin was 44% for the second quarter, up from 39% a year ago. We
continue to realize increased domestic manufacturing efficiencies from the
consolidation of our high volume manufacturing operations, the spin-off of our
low-volume manufacturing operations, and increased production volumes in
electric product. In addition, we are benefiting from lower material costs, due
in part to favorable pricing in the general market for electronic components.
Gross margin for the Electric segment decreased 7% and the Natural Gas segment
decreased 3% due to a change in the mix of customers and products from the first
and second quarters of 2000 to 2001. Gross margins can vary from
period-to-period depending on the component mix and committed volumes.
EIS segment revenue is primarily related to custom software development
activities and licenses. Gross margins can vary from period-to-period depending
on the mix of license revenues versus custom development activities. The gross
margin in the second quarter of 2000 was positively impacted by a higher
percentage of license revenues compared to the second quarter of 2001.
The gross margin in the International segment in the second quarter of 2001 was
comparable to the second quarter of 2000. Year to date, the lower gross margin
is the result of the large sale of handheld equipment to customers in Japan at
lower margins. The majority of these sales were in the first quarter of 2001.
In the Client Services segment, gross margin increased by 17% in the second
quarter of 2001 compared with the second quarter of 2000. Year to date, the
gross margin improved 18%. The primary driver of the margin improvement is an
increase in service contract revenues without a corresponding increase in costs
to support those revenues. In addition, we are seeing lower pricing on our field
service depot costs related to the spin-off of our manufacturing and field
service depot services in 2000.
Unallocated corporate cost of sales was lower in 2001, compared to 2000,
primarily due to efficiencies gained through the consolidation of our domestic
manufacturing facilities. Also, purchase price variances, which are reflected in
unallocated corporate cost of sales, were favorable in 2001, due in part to
general market price improvements for electronic components.
Operating Expenses Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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($s in millions) Increase Increase
2001 2000 (Decrease) 2001 2000 (Decrease)
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Sales and marketing $ 6.5 $ 5.1 27% $ 12.1 $ 10.2 19%
Product development 7.6 5.3 43% 13.4 11.5 17%
General and administrative 3.6 4.1 (12%) 6.9 8.7 (21%)
Amortization of intangibles 0.4 0.5 (20%) 0.7 0.9 (22%)
Restructurings (0.8) - - (0.8) (0.2) (300%)
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Total operating expenses $ 17.3 $ 15.0 15% $ 32.3 $ 31.1 4%
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Sales and marketing expenses were 12.2% and 12.0% of revenues for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2001, respectively, compared to 11.5% and 11.2% for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, respectively. The increase year to
year was due to investments in marketing programs and systems, primarily a new
eCRM (internet-based Customer Relationship Management) system, increased
International spending in sales, additional resources related to strategy and
business development activities, and increased commissions due to higher
revenue.
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Product development expenses were 14.4% and 13.3% of revenues for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2001, respectively, compared to 11.9% and 12.5% for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, respectively. The majority of the
increase is due to a number of new products under development which fall into a
general description of next generation communication technology, and associated
increased staffing. Longer-term, we believe product development should be
between 11% and 13% of revenues, but we expect to exceed this range for the
remainder of 2001.
General and administrative costs were 6.8% and 6.8% of revenues for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2001, respectively, compared to 9.3% and 9.5% for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2000, respectively. The primary drivers
for the decrease in both periods in 2001 were the favorable negotiation of a new
communications contract, reduced legal fees for patent and FCC matters, and a
change in the allocations for distributing support-related expenses to internal
departments.
For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2001 an adjustment was made
that reduced the restructuring reserve balance due to a second quarter $1.0
million reversal of expected losses for consolidation of facilities based on the
sublease of the space and an adjustment was made that increased the
restructuring reserve balance due to an accrual of $0.2 million in additional
severance charges.
Other Income (Expense) Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30,
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($s in millions) Increase Increase
2001 2000 Decrease 2001 2000 Decrease
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Equity in affiliates $ (0.1) $ 0.3 (133%) $ (0.1) $ 0.8 (113%)
Interest and other, net (0.7) (1.0) 30% (2.0) (2.2) 9%
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Total other income (expense) $ (0.8) $ (0.7) (14%) $ (2.1) $ (1.4) (50%)
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In 2001, we had a minor expense during the second quarter related to our share
of expenses in two joint ventures, one of which is a technology development
company, and the other of which is providing metering services. In 2000, there
was a minor amount of income from equity in affiliates related to a water
segment marketing joint venture whose activities have declined. Also in 2000, we
realized a $150,000 net gain on the sale of an interest in a partially owned
venture.
Net interest and other decreased slightly in 2001, for both the quarter and year
to date, due to higher interest income from higher levels of cash and
investments in 2001.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 38% in 2001 and 2000. Our effective income tax
rate can vary from period to period because of fluctuations in foreign operating
results, changes in valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, new or revised
tax legislation, and changes in the level of business performed in different
domestic tax jurisdictions.
Extraordinary Item - Gain on Early Retirement of Debt
In the first quarter of 2000 we repurchased $3.8 million of principal amount of
subordinated debt for $2.1 million in cash. The gain on this early retirement of
debt, net of expenses and income taxes, was $1.0 million.
Cumulative effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
During the fourth quarter of 2000, the Company implemented SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (SAB 101), which outlines the Staff's views on
revenue recognition. As a result, we have changed our revenue recognition for
certain transactions related to customer acceptance and F.O.B. destination
shipments. The implementation has been accounted for as a cumulative change in
accounting principle in 2000. We restated our financial results for each quarter
of 2000 to conform revenue recognition to the requirements of SAB 101.
In addition, subsequent to the issuance of our consolidated financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2000, we changed our revenue
recognition practice retroactively to January 1, 2000 for our two outsourcing
contracts under which we retain title to the related equipment. See Note 8 to
the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash Flow Information Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
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($s in millions) Increase Increase
2001 2000 (Decrease) 2001 2000 (Decrease)
---- ---- ---------- ---- ---- ----------
Operating activities $ 9.7 $ 1.5 547% $ 18.9 $ 9.3 103%
Investing activities (7.3) (3.2) (128%) (23.1) 25.2 (192%)
Financing activities .6 (3.6) 117% .8 (5.3) 115%
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Increase (decrease) in cash $ 3.0 $ (5.3) 157% $ (3.4) $ 29.2 (112%)
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Operating activities:
Cash flow from operating activities year-to-date was significantly higher in
2001 compared to 2000. Operating cash flow in the first half of 2000 included
approximately $7.3 million of cash used for restructuring related payments.
Without those payments, normalized cash flow in the first half of 2000, would
have been $16.6 million. Increased earnings is the primary factor driving the
improved cash flow from operations in 2001. Operating cash flow for 2001 is
expected to be at least $30 million.
Investing activities:
The primary investing activity in the second quarter of 2001 was the purchase of
$5.3 million of investments with maturities not more than 13 months. Year to
date, $13.6 million of short-term investments have been purchased in order to
achieve higher interest yields. In the first quarter of 2001, we made
investments of $500,000 each in two private companies. One company is a provider
of meter reading services to energy service providers and end-user customers,
and the other is in the early stages of developing in-home energy gateway
communication technology. In the first quarter of 2001, we reclassified $5.1
million into restricted cash for a collateralized letter of credit that has been
outstanding since March 2000.
In the second quarter of 2000, our investments primarily consisted of equipment
used in our outsourcing business and capital acquisitions. In the first half of
2000 we received $33 million from the sale of our network project at Duquesne
Light Company to an affiliate of Duquesne.
Financing activities:
Financing activities in the first quarter of 2000 included a $2.1 million
repurchase and retirement of subordinated debt. No comparably significant
financing transaction occurred during the first or second quarter of 2001.
At June 30, 2001, we had $31.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term
investments. We also had $5.1 million of restricted cash that secures a $5.0
million letter of credit related to a long-term services contract. We believe
existing cash resources and available borrowings under our credit facility are
more than adequate to meet our operating cash needs through 2002.
We have $53.5 million of convertible subordinated debentures that mature in
March 2004, $15.0 million of which has a conversion price of $9.65 and are
callable in April 2002 without premium. The remaining $38.5 million of notes has
a conversion price of $23.70 and has been callable with declining premiums since
March 2000. The company anticipates that it will have sufficient cash generated
from operations to repurchase the notes at maturity if they are not converted
earlier.
Business Outlook
The following statements are based on management's current expectations. These
statements are forward-looking, and are made as of the date of Form 10-Q filed
on August 13, 2001. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of
risks and uncertainties. Itron undertakes no obligation to update publicly or
revise any forward-looking statements.
We expect revenues for the full year 2001 will be approximately 15% higher than
in 2000. We expect increased product development spending in the second half of
2001 compared to the first half of 2001, but look for operating margins to
improve as a percentage of revenue in the second half of 2001 compared with the
first half. We expect diluted earnings per share for the full year 2001 to be
between $0.55 and $0.60.
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Item 3: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk: As a global concern, we conduct business in
a number of foreign countries and, therefore, face exposure to adverse movements
in foreign currency exchange rates. Total International revenue approximates 15%
of total revenue. As we currently do not use derivative instruments to manage
foreign currency exchange rate risk, the consolidated results of operations in
U.S. dollars are subject to fluctuation as foreign exchange rates change. In
addition, our foreign currency exchange rate exposures may change over time as
business practices evolve and could have a material impact on our financial
results.
Our primary exposure relates to non-dollar denominated sales, cost of sales and
operating expenses in our subsidiary operations in France, the United Kingdom,
and Australia, which means we are subject to changes in the consolidated results
of operations expressed in U.S. dollars. Other international business,
consisting primarily of shipments from the United States to international
distributors and customers in the Pacific Rim and Latin America, is
predominantly denominated in U.S. Dollars, which reduces our exposure to
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. There has been, and there may
continue to be, large period-to-period fluctuations in the relative portions of
International revenue that are denominated in foreign currencies versus the U.S.
dollar.
Risk-sensitive financial instruments in the form of inter-company trade
receivables are mostly denominated in U.S. dollars, while inter-company notes
are denominated in local foreign currencies. As foreign currency exchange rates
change, inter-company trade receivables impact current earnings, while
inter-company notes are re-valued and result in translation gains or losses that
are reported in the comprehensive income portion of shareholders' equity in our
balance sheet.
Because our earnings are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S.
dollar as compared to foreign currencies, we have performed a sensitivity
analysis assuming a hypothetical 10% increase in the value of the dollar
relative to the currencies in which our transactions are denominated. As of June
30, 2001, the analysis indicated that such market movements would not have had a
material effect on our consolidated results of operations or on the fair value
of any risk-sensitive financial instruments. The model assumes a parallel shift
in the foreign currency exchange rates. Exchange rates rarely move in the same
direction. The assumption that exchange rates change in a parallel fashion may
overstate or understate the impact of changing exchange rates on assets and
liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. Consequently, the actual effects
on operations in the future may differ materially from the results of the
analysis for the second quarter. We may, in the future, experience greater
fluctuations in U.S. dollar earnings from fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates. We will continue to monitor and assess the impact of currency
fluctuations and will seek to institute hedging alternatives as business
dictates.
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Part II: Other Information
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
Benghiat Patent Litigation
On April 3, 1999, we served Ralph Benghiat, an individual, with a
complaint seeking a declaratory judgment that a patent owned by
Benghiat is invalid and not infringed by Itron's handheld meter
reading devices. Benghiat has filed a counterclaim alleging patent
infringement by the same devices. Both lawsuits were filed in the
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (Civil Case
No. 99-cv-501). On April 2, 2001, the district court denied the
motions for summary judgment filed by Itron. On June 29, 2001, a
court-ordered settlement hearing was held, which did not result in a
settlement of the case. The case is expected to go to trial later this
year. While we believe that our products do not infringe the Benghiat
patent, there can be no assurance that we will prevail in this matter,
in which case a decision or settlement of this case may have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition. Any litigation,
regardless of its outcome, would probably be costly and require
significant time and attention of our key management and technical
personnel.
Northfield Communications Sublease Litigation
On April 24, 2001, pursuant to an amended complaint, plaintiff
Northfield Communications, Inc. brought an action against us in the
United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (CF No.
01-117 JMR/FLN). Plaintiff is a sub-lessee of property leased by Itron
in Lakeville, Minnesota and has asked the court to make a
determination of its rights under its sublease and such other relief
as is appropriate. We have denied the substantive allegations of the
complaint and have filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff. The
lawsuit is in the discovery phase with a trial date expected sometime
after December 1, 2001. While we believe that we have meritorious
defenses to the plaintiff's claims, there can be no assurance that we
will prevail in this matter. If we do not prevail or reach a favorable
settlement, we believe that the impact could be material to our
earnings in the fiscal quarter in which the matter is settled.
There have been no significant changes to any other legal proceedings
in which we are currently involved. See our annual report on Form
10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2000, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2002, for a complete
list of legal proceedings.
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 16, 2001.
Three directors were elected for a term of three years, Thomas S.
Glanville, Michael J. Chesser, and LeRoy D. Nosbaum. Michael B. Bracy,
Mary Ann Peters, Graham M. Wilson, Ted C. DeMerritt, Jon E. Eliassen,
and S. Edward White continued their terms as directors. Paul A.
Redmond retired from the board and was replaced by Thomas S.
Glanville. The vote for the nominated directors was as follows:
NOMINEE IN FAVOR WITHHELD
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Thomas S. Glanville 13,681,602 31,103
Michael J. Chesser 13,661,784 50,921
LeRoy D. Nosbaum 12,214,751 1,497,954
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) No exhibits were filed this quarter.
b) No 8-Ks were filed this quarter.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Commission Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ITRON, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ David G Remington
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David G. Remington
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer and Principal
Financial Officer)
Date: March 11, 2002
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