WIRELESS FACILITIES INC
FORM 10-K
(Annual Report)
Filed 3/19/2002 For Period Ending 12/31/2001
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Fiscal Year
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 0-27231
Wireless Facilities, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3818604
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4810 Eastgate Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 228-2000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of Registrant's
principal executive offices)
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock (Common Stock) held by non-affiliates as of March 11, 2002 was approximately $100 million,
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incorporated by reference under Part III of this Form 10-K.
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outstanding at March 11, 2002.
WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business 3
Item 2. Properties 17
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 17
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 18
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 19
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 20
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 20
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 28
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 29
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 29
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 30
Item 11. Executive Compensation 30
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 30
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 30
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K 31
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Item 1. Business
PART I
This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases,
you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only
predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements are described in the Section entitled "Risk Factors" in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other
sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other risks identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, press releases and other communications.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels
of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness
of the forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the filing of the Form 10-
K to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.
Description of the business
General
Wireless Facilities, Inc. is an independent provider of outsourced services for the wireless communications industry. We were incorporated in
the state of New York on December 19, 1994, began operations in March 1995, and were reincorporated in the state of Delaware in 1998. We
completed our initial public offering on November 5, 1999.
We plan, design, deploy and manage wireless telecommunications networks. This work involves radio frequency engineering, site
development, project management and the installation of radio equipment networks. We also provide network management services, which
involve day-to-day optimization and maintenance of wireless networks. As part of our strategy, we are technology and vendor independent. We
believe that this aligns our goals with those of our customers and enables us to objectively evaluate and recommend specific products or
technologies. We provide network design and deployment services to wireless carriers such as (in alphabetical order) AT&T Wireless,
Cingular, Telcel and Verizon and equipment vendors such as Ericsson, Nortel and Siemens. During 2001, we also provided services to Bechtel
Corporation, a global engineering and project management company. In turn, Bechtel Corporation provides services to both wireless carriers
and equipment manufacturers.
The wireless telecom industry has experienced rapid growth over the past few years and carriers have made large capital investments to expand
their networks. During 2001, however, a weakened economy and tightened capital markets constrained the growth of these capital investments,
thus reducing demand for infrastructure equipment and related services. As carriers deploy their networks, they have been faced with a
proliferation in both the number and type of competitors. Due to this increasingly competitive and capital constrained environment, carriers are
experiencing challenges associated with managing complex networks and technologies and must focus now on satisfying customer demand for
enhanced services, seamless and comprehensive coverage, better call quality, faster data transmission and lower prices. These changes have put
pressure on carriers and equipment vendors to allocate their resources effectively, which we believe could increasingly lead them to outsource
network planning, design, deployment and management.
Our services are designed to improve our customers' competitive position through the planning, design and deployment and management of
their networks. We developed a methodology of planning and deploying wireless networks that allows us to deliver reliable, scalable network
solutions. We offer our services primarily on a fixed-price basis with scheduled deadlines for completion times, that is, on a time-certain basis.
We believe this enables our customers to more reliably forecast the costs and timing of network deployment and management. This allows our
customers to focus on their core competencies and rely on us for planning, designing, deploying and managing their networks.
In addition to our United States operations, as of December 31, 2001, we had ongoing projects in countries within Europe, Middle East, Africa
(collectively, "EMEA") and Latin America. In 2001, 32% of our revenues were derived from international operations.
Industry Background
Wireless networks are telecom systems built using radio equipment. The implementation of a wireless network involves several project phases,
including planning, design and deployment. During the planning phase, decisions are made about the type
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of equipment to be used, where it will be located and how it will be configured. These decisions are based on a number of analytical
considerations, including phone subscriber profiles and target markets, forecasts of call usage, financial modeling and forecasting and radio
engineering analysis. The design phase follows, and involves the coordinated efforts of radio engineers, site development professionals and
other technical disciplines. Potential equipment sites are identified, based on a range of variables including radio propagation characteristics,
economics, site access, and construction feasibility.
Once a network design has been accepted, land or building rooftops must be bought or leased for towers or telecom equipment, including radio
base stations, antennas and supporting electronics. This site development phase requires input from a number of specialists, including real
estate, land use and legal professionals who work with local jurisdictions to secure any necessary land use, zoning and construction permits.
Next, construction and equipment installation must be performed. Finally, radio frequency engineers commission the new radio equipment, test
it, integrate it with existing networks and tune the components to optimize performance.
Once placed in service, wireless networks must be continually updated, recalibrated, tuned and monitored for performance and faults. Traffic
patterns change, trees or buildings may block radio signals and interference may be encountered from neighboring or competing networks or
other radio sources. Usage patterns may change because of new rate plans, new features or increasing sales. Optimization is the process of
tuning the network to take into account such changes, and often gives rise to maintenance tasks such as antenna changes, new equipment
installations or the replacement of substandard or failed components.
Changes in the Wireless Telecom Industry
Wireless carriers are under pressure to continuously upgrade their networks with new technologies and expand into new geographic regions in
order to remain competitive and satisfy the demand for pervasive wireless service. The demand for wireless Internet access and other data
services, also known as mobile wireless broadband services, has created the need to adopt new technologies such as those embodied in the
nearer-term 2.5G and emerging third-generation (3G) standard. High-speed fiber networks are being coupled with mobile broadband wireless
technologies to deliver enhanced telecom capabilities and features to new customers and markets. During 2001, a weakened world economy
and tightened capital markets constrained the growth of the wireless telecommunications industry, resulting in a delay in buildouts of wireless
communications networks.
As carriers deploy their wireless networks, they face significant competition. Through privatization in the 1980s, domestic and international
deregulation in the 1990s, and more recently, tightened capital markets and the lifting of spectrum caps in the United States, the competitive
landscape has changed for wireless carriers. For carriers to differentiate themselves and remain competitive in this new environment, they have
been required to deploy networks to:
. provide seamless nationwide coverage and avoid expensive roaming costs on competitors' networks in markets where carriers do not currently
own infrastructure;
. offer PCS service in new geographic markets;
. offer enhanced services, such as one rate plans, caller ID, text messaging and emergency 911 locator services;
. implement third-generation (3G) network standards to deliver wireless broadband data services, including Internet access and two-way e-mail;
and
. offer wireless local loop systems domestically to bypass incumbent wireline competitors and in developing countries lacking modern wireline
telephone infrastructure.
A number of emerging telecommunication carriers, whose business models were originally funded when the capital markets were more robust,
have found it increasingly difficult to secure additional funds to complete the build-out of their technologies and networks and as a
consequence, certain carriers filed for bankruptcy during 2001. In addition, many established carriers have stopped or deferred the build-out of
their networks in the current uncertain markets for capital and telecommunication services. As a result, notwithstanding long-term growth
projections for the wireless telecommunications industry, the near-term outlook for the deployment of wireless networks remains uncertain. See
the section "Risk Factors" in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Challenges for Wireless Carriers and Equipment Vendors
Due to this increasingly competitive environment, carriers are focused on satisfying customer demand for enhanced services, seamless and
comprehensive coverage, better quality, faster data transmission and lower prices. It has also created an environment where speed to market is
an important component of a wireless carrier's success. Carriers are also faced with the
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challenge of managing increasingly complex networks and technologies. For example, the introduction of wireless Internet technologies and
the growth in mobile broadband wireless services requiring the transmission of large amounts of data creates additional new technological
hurdles for carriers establishing or upgrading their networks. In this dynamic environment, customer acquisition and retention are key
determinants of success. In our experience, this has led carriers to increasingly prioritize their resources and focus on revenue generating
activities by outsourcing functions outside their core competencies.
The changing environment is also placing significant operational challenges on carriers. Carriers must make decisions about which geographic
markets to serve and which services and technologies to offer. Staffing challenges and process implementations can present cost uncertainties
and operational challenges for carriers to deploy and manage their networks. The technical complexity of wireless networks is increasing for
carriers as the concurrent management of analog, legacy digital and next generation technologies evolves. Additionally, networks are being
deployed with equipment from unrelated vendors, posing system integration challenges. This situation is exacerbated by consolidation within
the industry as many emerging operators are acquired or cease their operations. While consolidation creates opportunities for new technology
platforms and allows business models and data solutions to form new nationwide networks, this often entails operational challenges for carriers
to effectively integrate their distinct networks.
Equipment vendors are also facing numerous challenges as they develop new generations of equipment with increased features and
functionality. Vendors traditionally provide equipment and related services that can be deployed within a carrier's existing network and
integrate with equipment offered by other vendors. As a result of the rapid pace of technological change, we believe that equipment vendors
have increasingly focused on offering competitive product solutions and outsourced services such as network design, deployment and
management. During 2001, equipment manufacturers underwent substantial downsizing as a result of tight capital markets and reduced carrier
infrastructure investments. In an effort to continue to provide the full range of services required to implement their equipment, we believe
manufacturers will increasingly turn to outsourcing for these technical services.
The Need for Outsourcing
We believe that carriers, equipment vendors and related engineering and project management companies are outsourcing network planning,
design and deployment and management to focus on their core competencies and refine their competitive advantage. We believe wireless
carriers and equipment vendors who are seeking outsourcing are looking for service providers who:
. accommodate larger-scale, domestic and international design and deployment projects through sufficient numbers of highly skilled and
experienced employees;
. offer turnkey solutions;
. are technology and vendor independent;
. offer fixed-price, time-certain services; and
. update, manage, optimize, monitor and maintain complex wireless networks.
The WFI Solution
We provide outsourced services to telecom carriers, equipment vendors and related engineering and project management companies for the
planning, design, deployment and ongoing optimization and management of wireless networks. We offer turnkey solutions on a fixed-price,
time-certain basis as well as on a time and expense method. We have expertise with all major wireless technologies, and have deployed
equipment supplied by a majority of the world's leading equipment vendors. We believe that we are better able to manage large-scale
deployments for our customers, both domestically and internationally than telecommunications carriers using their own internal resources or
coordinating multiple sub-contractors. Our project management process enables us to meet our customers' needs for high quality networks
delivered on time and within budget.
Turnkey Solutions. Traditionally, carriers engaged a number of firms or used internal personnel to build and operate their wireless networks. In
this case, the carrier was responsible for the coordination and integration of the various groups and defined and implemented the process to be
used. The turnkey approach that we offer allows the carrier to engage a single responsible party who is accountable for delivering and
managing the network under a single master service agreement. In contrast to traditional methods, we provide management services during
each phase of the engagement, enabling us to efficiently schedule processes and resources, reducing the time and cost of network deployment
and management. We provide our customers with a primary point of accountability and reduce the inefficiencies associated with coordinating
multiple subcontractors. In addition, we eliminate the need for a carrier or equipment vendor to assemble, train and retain network deployment
and management staff,
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resulting in potential cost and time efficiencies. This allows carriers and vendors to focus their resources on revenue generating activities.
Technology and Vendor Independence for Both Mobile and Fixed Wireless Operations. We have experience in all major wireless technologies,
including:
conversion of analog, cellular systems to digital capability (CDMA, TDMA, GSM, and iDEN); deployment of digital PCS systems; migration
to 3G network platforms to provide high speed wireless data Internet capability, such as UMTS spectrum in Europe; and development of
emerging broadband technologies in the MMDS and LMDS spectrums. Two critical components of our ability to meet and exceed customer
expectations are our broad scope of services and our technology expertise and independence. We are continually keeping abreast of next
generation technologies to maintain technology expertise. Consistent with our vendor independent policy, we have not aligned ourselves with
the products of any particular vendor. We provide services to many of the largest wireless carriers along with engineering staff that are
qualified and approved by nearly every major wireless equipment vendor. Our technology and vendor independence results in objective
recommendations to the customer based on the full profile of the customer's needs.
Fixed-Price and Time-Certain Delivery. A majority of our services are sold primarily on a fixed-price, time-certain basis, where our customers
pay by the cell site or project, rather than by the hour. By selling our services primarily on a fixed-price, time-certain basis, we enable our
customers to better forecast their capital expenditures and more accurately forecast the timing and costs of network deployment and
management. This allows them to focus on their core competencies and rely on us for the cost-effective planning, deployment and management
of their networks.
Time and Expense Services. We also provide services to customers on a time and expense method whereby customers are billed for our
services by the hour and for related expenses incurred for materials required to complete a project. This service type provides our customers
with the flexibility to outsource certain projects which allows them to leverage their own resources.
Proven Methodology. Our project management process enables us to meet our customers' needs without compromising quality. We leverage
our experience, which we obtained from implementing hundreds of projects, to reduce time to market for new projects. For example, project
managers utilize our project management process to chart project progress and coordinate the integration of numerous specialized activities
during the design and deployment of a network. We have dedicated staff employed to facilitate efficient feedback of information among the
various specialized activities so that our project teams work quickly and effectively. Through this coordinated effort and the use of Dynamic
Tracker(TM), our proprietary project tracking software tool, we are able to optimize resource deployment and deliver solutions on time and
within budget.
Depth and Scale. Our principal asset is our staff, 84% of whom work directly on customer projects. As of December 31, 2001, we had
approximately 625 engineers, 25% of whom have advanced degrees. Our technological expertise and industry knowledge has enabled us to
form strong customer relationships with early stage telecom ventures, as well as established carriers and equipment vendors. In addition, we
have established corporate resource centers in Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Sweden. We believe our presence in these countries
facilitates our ability to customize services to meet the needs of our international customer base.
Strategy
Our objective is to be the global leader in telecom outsourcing. This means being the leading independent provider of complete outsourced
wireless telecom network services, including network planning, design, deployment, and management. The key elements of our strategy
include:
Reinforce our focus on larger, top tier clients and customer satisfaction. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to consistently deliver
value to our customers in the form of completed projects, rendered to the highest professional standards, delivered on time and within budget.
By offering turnkey solutions on a fixed-price, time-certain basis, we hold ourselves to the expectations set with our customers. We strive to
exceed customer expectations on every project. We believe we have been successful in developing customer loyalty and trust because of our
high standards and vendor and technology independence. Customer satisfaction is demonstrated by the fact that a high level of our customers
has used WFI services for repeat projects.
Expand the suite of services we offer and pursue cross-selling opportunities. Since our inception, we have continually looked for new ways to
serve our customers. Expanding our services provides new channels for revenues and the ability to cross-sell our suite of services to existing
customers. For instance, we often utilize our pre-deployment consulting services to establish relationships with customers as soon as a project
is conceived. Based on this relationship, we pursue opportunities for network design and deployment. Once a network is deployed, we offer
ongoing network operations, maintenance and optimization services. Through our network operations center in Richardson, Texas, we also
centrally manage, monitor and optimize the networks of several of our customers. Our experience with emerging technologies also offers cross-
selling opportunities for network upgrades and deployment of a carrier's next generation network. As technologies continue to evolve and
networks
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become more complex, we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs of our customers.
Remain at the forefront of new technologies. Emerging technologies present numerous opportunities and challenges for existing carriers and
vendors as well as for new carriers. Our customers depend on us to draw upon our extensive design and deployment experience to recommend
optimal solutions to them. To achieve this, we have in-house training programs for all technical personnel. We will continue to actively market
our technology expertise to wireless carriers and equipment vendors that are deploying leading edge technologies. This permits us to gain
valuable experience deploying new technologies, while also adding value to these customers' products and services offerings. Additionally,
employees in our Advanced Technology Group are members of and participate with industry standards setting bodies to develop domestic and
international standards for next generation telecom products by attending standard setting forums and making contributions to new standards.
Pursue opportunities for international growth. International markets represent a significant opportunity for future growth. We established
corporate resource centers in Mexico and Brazil in 1998, the United Kingdom in 1999, and Sweden in 2000. By the end of 2001, we had begun
planning the emergence of corporate resources in China. We intend to increasingly execute international projects with both local professional
resources and by the use of allocated resources from other market segments. Initially, our international revenues resulted from deployment
contracts with multinational equipment vendors. However, as we continue to penetrate foreign markets, we expect to continue to capitalize on
opportunities created by privatization, new licensees and the expansion of wireless local loop networks.
Continue to attract and retain qualified personnel. Technology drives our industry. As a result, our engineers and site development teams are
critical to our success. We have implemented an institutional process for career development and training. We intend to continue to attract and
retain qualified staff by offering our employees challenging projects and opportunities to work with emerging technologies within a corporate
culture that fosters innovation and encourages learning and professional development. We intend to continue to invest in training and
professional development.
Capitalize on prior project experience. We have participated in the deployment of thousands of cell sites. The experience we have gained
through these projects is reflected in our project management process and proprietary project management tools. This experience allows us to
optimize the allocation of our resources and consistently meet our customers' needs without compromising quality. We will also seek to
leverage our knowledge gained in international markets, such as the deployment of 3G technology in domestic markets. We will continue to
refine our processes, methodologies and project management tools, matching them to new customer and technology requirements.
Network Services
We provide a comprehensive suite of network solutions to wireless carriers and equipment vendors, from feasibility planning, to design,
deployment and ongoing network management.
Business Consulting
We provide business consulting services for all pre-deployment planning steps involved in technology assessment, market analysis, and
business plan development.
Market Analysis. The market team studies and analyzes the traffic patterns, population density, topography and propagation environment in
each market under consideration. We have a well-developed capability in geographic information systems (GIS) services, which is used for
network design as well as deployment. We have developed a proprietary methodology to assist customers in analysis of the competitive
landscape for broadband services.
Technology Evaluation and Vendor Selection. The Advanced Technology Group, a group of experts in wireless telecommunications
technologies and applications, assists customers in determining the best equipment for a particular project, analyzing the feasibility of a
particular technology for a network plan and managing the bidding process from multiple equipment vendors. Consistent with our
independence from vendors and technology, evaluation and selections are made to suit the customers profile of needs.
Strategic and Business Consulting. Our business consulting group utilizes its expertise and experience to analyze the financial, engineering,
competitive market and technology issues applicable to a proposed technology or network deployment project. Drawing on the demographic
analysis and preliminary network dimensioning performed by the market analysis team and benchmarks for deployment-related expenditures
from our various functional groups, consultants create new business strategies or evaluate existing deployment strategies. Services include:
. defining subscriber profiles and target markets, including competitive and regulatory analysis;
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. developing service offerings and marketing plans that drive usage forecasting;
. network design and backbone configuration; and
. business plan development and financial modeling.
We have worked on a number of high profile business and technology planning projects in the wireless industry, covering a range of mobile
broadband and satellite technologies. Although the size of these projects is typically smaller in scope than design and deployment projects, they
are strategically important to us because they represent opportunities to build relationships and credibility with customers during the planning
phase, and they enhance our experiences with leading edge technologies. These services are offered on both a time and materials and fixed
price basis.
We provide a range of services for the full design and deployment of wireless networks. Such services include:
Design and Deployment Services
Radio Frequency Engineering. Radio frequency engineers design each integrated wireless system to meet the customer's transmission
requirements. These requirements are based upon a projected level of subscriber density and traffic demand and the coverage area specified by
the operator's license or cost-benefit decisions. Our engineers perform the calculations, measurements and tests necessary to determine the
optimal placement of the wireless equipment. In addition to meeting basic transmission requirements, the radio frequency network design must
make optimal use of radio frequency and result in the highest possible signal quality for the greatest portion of subscriber usage within existing
constraints. The constraints may be imposed by cost parameters, terrain, license limitations, interference with other operators, site availability,
applicable zoning requirements and other factors.
Microwave Relocation. To enable customers to use the radio frequency spectrum they have licensed, it is often necessary for customers to
analyze the licensed spectrum for microwave interference and move incumbent users of this portion of the spectrum to new frequencies. We
assist our customers in accomplishing this microwave relocation by providing complete point-to-point and point-to-multipoint line-of-sight
microwave engineering and support services. Engineering and support services include identifying existing microwave paths, negotiating
relocation with incumbent users, managing and tracking relocation progress and documenting the final decommissioning of incumbent users.
Fixed Network Engineering. Most wireless calls are ultimately routed through a wireline network. As a result, the traffic from wireless
networks must be connected with switching centers within wireline networks. We establish the most efficient method to connect cell sites to
the wireline backbone, whether by microwave radio or by landline connections. Our engineers are involved in specifying, provisioning and
implementing fixed network facilities. Additionally, the convergence of voice and data networks, specifically through broadband technologies,
such as LMDS, MMDS and Fast Ethernet, has created a new subset of specialized fixed network engineering skills. These skills include
planning, design, capacity and traffic analysis for packet-switched and Internet protocol router-based network elements. Engineering teams are
trained in specialized data networking and Internet protocol engineering issues.
Site Development. Site development experts study the feasibility of placing base stations in the area under consideration from a zoning
perspective, negotiate leases and secure building permits, supervise and coordinate the civil engineering required to prepare the rooftop or
tower site, manage multiple construction subcontractors and secure the proper electrical and telecommunications connections.
Installation and Optimization Services. We install radio frequency equipment, including base station electronics and antennas, and recommend
and implement location, software and capacity changes required to meet the customer's performance specifications. We provide installation and
optimization services for all major PCS, cellular and mobile broadband wireless air interface standards and equipment manufacturers. We also
perform initial optimization testing of installed networks to maximize the efficiency of these networks.
Network management services are comprised of post-deployment radio frequency optimization services and network operations and
maintenance services.
Network Management Services
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Post-Deployment Radio Frequency Optimization. Upon initial deployment, a network is optimized to provide wireless service based upon a set
of parameters existing at that time, such as cell density, spectrum usage, base station site locations and estimated calling volumes and traffic
patterns. Over time, call volumes or other parameters may change, requiring, for example, the relocation of base stations, addition of new
equipment or the implementation of system enhancements. We offer ongoing radio frequency optimization services to periodically test network
elements, tune the network for optimal performance and identify elements that need to be upgraded or replaced.
Network Operations and Maintenance. For customers with ongoing outsourcing needs, we can assume responsibility for day-to-day operation
and maintenance of their wireless networks. The relationship we develop with our customers for this type of outsourcing contract begins with a
team of engineers and other professional and support staff matched to the customer's specific needs. We take into account such variables as
grade of service and reliability requirements, equipment manufacturer certification and geographic layout of the system in question for
determining the allocation of site maintenance and other responsibilities between our service team and the customer's own personnel. We
provide staffing to perform the necessary services for centralized network monitoring and optimization services and ongoing optimization,
operations, maintenance and repair of critical network elements, including base station equipment, mobile switching centers and network
operating centers to the extent required by its customers. We also provide training services for the internal network staff of our customers.
The WFI Methodology
We believe that our project management process is critical for the successful execution of our business model. Project managers use our
methodology and proprietary tools to coordinate the various specialized activities involved in bidding, planning, designing, deploying and
optimizing networks on an ongoing basis. Through the coordination of project managers and functional experts, we are able to integrate and
account for the various pieces of a turnkey engagement.
We have built upon past experiences in developing an analytical framework to provide scalable solutions to clients. While there are features
unique to each project, there are often similarities among projects. The project management process is designed to bring the expertise
developed during prior engagements to bear on each new project.
We continue to dedicate resources to maintaining and improving the project management process. At the conclusion of each engagement,
incremental knowledge gained during the course of the project is incorporated into a knowledge database. We believe that the implementation
and improvement of the project management process ultimately benefits clients. The methodology enables us to leverage technological and
industry expertise to deliver reliable networks in a rapid fashion without sacrificing quality. We are committed to continually refining the
project management process, customizing it for each new customer and for each new technology opportunity.
Sales and Marketing
We market and sell services through a direct sales force to wireless carriers and equipment vendors. As of December 31, 2001, we employed 34
full-time sales and marketing staff. Sales personnel work collaboratively with senior management, consulting and deployment personnel to
develop new sales leads and secure new contracts. Each salesperson is expected to generate new sales leads and take responsibility as an
account manager for specified accounts with existing customers. As account manager, the salesperson works with planning and deployment
personnel assigned to that customer to identify opportunities for performing additional services for that customer.
We provide network design, deployment and management services to wireless carriers, equipment vendors and related engineering and project
management companies. We have provided services to satellite service providers and wireless tower companies. A representative list of our
customers (in alphabetical order) during 2001 includes AT&T Wireless, Bechtel, Cingular, Ericsson, Nextel, Siemens, Triton PCS, Telecorp
PCS, Telcel and Verizon.
Customers
As of December 31, 2001, we employed 1,486 full time employees worldwide, including 1,249 in network, design and deployment services, 34
in sales and marketing, and 203 in general and administrative positions. None of our employees, with the exception of our Scandinavian
employees, are represented by a labor union, and we have not experienced any work stoppages. We consider our employee relations to be
satisfactory.
Employees
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Competition
Our market is highly competitive and fragmented and is represented by numerous service providers. However, primary competitors have been
the internal engineering departments of carrier and equipment vendor customers. With respect to radio frequency engineering services, we
compete with service providers that include American Tower, CelPlan Technologies, Comsearch (a subsidiary of Allen Telecom Inc.),
Flextronics, LCC International, and Marconi Communications. We compete with site acquisition service providers that include General
Dynamics and Whalen & Company, Inc. (a subsidiary of Tetra Tech, Inc.). These companies have also engaged in some site management
activities. Competitors that perform civil engineering work during a build-out are normally regional construction companies. We compete with
engineering and project management companies like Bechtel, Bovis Lend Lease and Fluor Daniel Inc. for the deployment of wireless networks.
These companies are significant competitors given their project finance capabilities, reputations and international experience. Many of these
competitors have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources, generate greater revenues and have greater name
recognition than we do. We have worked as a subcontractor for Bechtel, and have developed a relationship whereby on occasions we have
jointly pursued business opportunities, and will continue to do so in the future.
We believe that the principal competitive factors in our market include the ability to deliver results within budget and on time, reputation,
accountability, staffing flexibility, project management expertise, industry experience and competitive pricing. In addition, expertise in new
and evolving technologies, such as mobile broadband wireless, has become increasingly important. We believe that the ability to integrate these
technologies, as well as equipment from multiple vendors, gives us a competitive advantage as we can offer the best technology and equipment
to meet a customer's needs. We believe our ability to compete also depends on a number of additional factors which are outside of our control,
including:
. the prices at which others offer competitive services;
. the ability and willingness of our competitors to finance customers' projects on favorable terms;
. the ability of our customers to perform the services themselves; and
. the responsiveness of our competitors to customer needs.
Industry Segment Information
Our operations are organized along service lines and include three reportable industry segments: Design and Deployment, Network
Management, and Business Consulting. The following table sets forth the contribution of our industry segments to revenues and operating
income (loss) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
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Revenues:
Design and deployment $ 86.9 $ 205.6 $ 159.5
Network management 4.5 42.7 40.4
Business consulting 1.3 7.6 7.3
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Total revenues $ 92.7 $ 255.9 $ 207.2
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Operating income (loss):
Design and deployment $ 16.2 $ 38.9 $ (59.1)
Network management 1.1 10.7 (11.2)
Business consulting 0.3 2.4 (1.2)
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Total operating income (loss) $ 17.6 $ 52.0 $ (71.5)
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Geographic Segment Information
In 2001, we realized approximately 32% of our revenues from projects outside of the United States. Revenues for the years ended December
31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 and long-lived assets at December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 derived by geographic segment are as follows (in
millions):
1999 2000 2001
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United States $61.1 $183.7 $141.6
EMEA -- 18.0 22.5
Latin America 31.6 54.2 43.1
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Total revenues $92.7 $255.9 $207.2
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1999 2000 2001
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United States $12.3 $ 71.5 $58.2
EMEA -- 29.2 21.9
Latin America 0.3 1.1 1.9
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Total long-lived assets $12.6 $101.8 $82.0
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Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the following risk factors and all other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Investing in
our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Risks and uncertainties, in addition to those we describe below, that are not presently known
to us or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks occur, our business
could be harmed, the price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment. See the note regarding forward-
looking statements included at the beginning of Item
1. Business.
We expect our quarterly results to fluctuate. If we fail to meet earnings estimates, our stock price could decline.
Our quarterly and annual operating results have fluctuated in the past and will vary in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are
outside of our control.
The factors outside of our control include:
. telecommunications market conditions and economic conditions generally;
. the timing and size of network deployments by our carrier customers and the timing and size of orders for network equipment built by our
vendor customers;
. fluctuations in demand for our services;
. the length of sales cycles;
. the ability of certain customers to sustain capital resources to pay their trade accounts receivable balances;
. reductions in the prices of services offered by our competitors; and
. costs of integrating technologies or businesses that we add.
The factors substantially within our control include:
. changes in the actual and estimated costs and time to complete fixed-price, time-certain projects;
. the timing of expansion into new markets, both domestically and internationally; and
. the timing and payments associated with possible acquisitions.
Due to these factors, our quarterly revenues, expenses and results of operations have recently varied significantly and could continue to vary
significantly in the future. You should take these factors into account when evaluating past periods, and, because of the potential variability due
to these factors, you should not rely upon results of past periods as an indication of our future performance. In addition, we may from time to
time provide estimates of our future performance. Estimates are inherently uncertain and actual results are likely to deviate, perhaps
substantially, from our estimates as a result of the many risks and uncertainties in our business, including, but not limited to, those set forth in
these risk factors. We undertake no duty to update estimates if given. In addition, the long-term viability of our business could be negatively
impacted if the recent downward trend in our revenues and results of operations is sustained. Because our operating results may vary
significantly from quarter to quarter based upon the factors described above, results may not meet the expectations of securities analysts and
investors, and this could cause the price of our common stock to decline significantly.
During 2001, we experienced a negative impact to our earnings and stock price as a result of the foregoing factors that may cause our quarterly
results to fluctuate. We may continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future. Due to the recent downturn in the financial markets generally,
and specifically the slowdown in wireless telecommunications infrastructure spending, some of our customers have cancelled or suspended
their contracts with us and many of our customers and potential customers have postponed entering into new contracts for our services and or
have asked for price concessions. The reduction in the availability of capital due to the downturn has also delayed the completion of mergers
contemplated by some of our customers, which has resulted in project delays. In addition, unfavorable economic conditions are causing some
of our customers to take longer to pay us for services we perform, increasing the average number of days that our receivables are outstanding.
Also due to the difficult financing and economic conditions, some of our customers may not be able to pay us for services that we have already
performed
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and three of our customers filed for bankruptcy protection in 2001. If we are not able to collect amounts due to us, we may be required to write-
off significant amounts of our accounts receivable. For example, we recognized bad debt expense of $3.5 million during the first quarter of
fiscal 2001 due to Advanced Radio Telecom's filing for bankruptcy protection and we recognized bad debt expense of $13.9 million for the
entire Metricom, Inc. receivable due to Metricom's filing for bankruptcy protection and $1.3 million for US Wireless due to US Wireless' filing
for bankruptcy protection during the second quarter of 2001. Because we are not able to reduce our costs as fast as our revenues may decline,
our costs as a percentage of revenues may increase and, correspondingly, our net earnings may decline disproportionately to any decrease in
revenues. If we restructure our business in an effort to minimize our expenses, we may incur associated charges. As a result of these and other
factors, it has become extremely difficult to forecast our future revenues and earnings, and any predictions we make are subject to significant
revisions and are very uncertain.
If the downturn in the telecommunications industry continues or if we are unable to sufficiently increase our revenues or reduce our expenses,
we may experience a negative impact to our financial results which may cause us to breach certain financial covenants. If we are unable to
obtain waivers of compliance for breach of certain financial covenants, additional adverse consequences affecting availability of future funding
could occur and repayment of our debt obligations could be accelerated, thus limiting our available liquidity and capital resources.
Our success is dependent on the continued growth in the deployment of wireless networks, and to the extent that such growth cannot be
sustained our business may be harmed.
The wireless telecommunications industry has historically experienced a dramatic rate of growth both in the United States and internationally.
Recently, however, many telecommunications carriers have been re-evaluating their network deployment plans in response to downturns in the
capital markets, changing perceptions regarding industry growth, the adoption of new wireless technologies, and a general economic slowdown
in the United States and internationally. It is difficult to predict whether these changes will result in a sustained downturn in the
telecommunications industry. If the rate of growth continues to slow and carriers continue to reduce their capital investments in wireless
infrastructure or fail to expand into new geographic areas, our business will be significantly harmed.
The uncertainty associated with rapidly changing telecommunications technologies may also continue to negatively impact the rate of
deployment of wireless networks and the demand for our services. Telecommunications service providers face significant challenges in
assessing consumer demand and in acceptance of rapidly changing enhanced telecommunications capabilities. If telecommunications service
providers continue to perceive that the rate of acceptance of next generation telecommunications products will grow more slowly than
previously expected, they may, as a result, continue to slow their development of next generation technologies. Any significant sustained
slowdown will further reduce the demand for our services and adversely affect our financial results.
Our revenues will be negatively impacted if there are delays in the deployment of new wireless networks.
A significant portion of our revenues is generated from new licensees seeking to deploy their networks. To date, the pace of network
deployment has sometimes been slower than expected, due in part to difficulty experienced by holders of licenses in raising the necessary
financing, and there can be no assurance that future bidders for licenses will not experience similar difficulties. In addition, uncertainties
regarding the availability and allocation of spectrum have caused delays in network deployment both in the Unites States and internationally.
There has also been substantial regulatory uncertainty regarding payments owed to the United States government by past successful wireless
bidders, and such uncertainty has also delayed network deployments. In addition, factors adversely affecting the demand for wireless services,
such as allegations of health risks associated with the use of mobile phones, could slow or delay the deployment of wireless networks. These
factors, as well as delays in granting the use of spectrum, legal decisions and future legislation regulations may slow or delay the deployment of
wireless networks, which in turn, could harm our business.
If our customers do not receive sufficient financing, our business may be seriously harmed.
Some of our customers and potential customers rely upon outside financing to pay the considerable costs of deploying their networks. If these
companies fail to receive adequate financing or experience delays in receiving financing, particularly after we have begun working with them,
our results of operations may be harmed. Even customers and potential customers that have adequate financing may delay deploying or
upgrading their networks as they prioritize or ration their capital resources. In addition, to the extent our customers continue to experience
capital constraints, they could place pressure on us to lower the prices we charge for our services, and they may be inclined to choose the
services of our competitors to the extent our competitors are willing and able to provide project financing. If competitive pressures force us to
make price concessions or otherwise reduce prices for our services, then our revenues and margins will decline and our results of operations
would be harmed.
Our success is dependent on the continued trend toward outsourcing wireless telecommunications services.
Our success is dependent on the continued trend by wireless carriers and network equipment vendors to outsource their network design,
deployment and management needs. If wireless carriers and network equipment vendors elect to perform more network deployment services
themselves, our revenues would likely decline and our business would be harmed.
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A loss of one or more of our key customers or delays in project timing for key customers could cause a significant decrease in our net revenues.
We have derived, and believe that we will continue to derive, a significant portion of our revenues from a limited number of customers. We
anticipate that our key customers will change in the future as current projects are completed and new projects begin. The services required by
any one customer could be limited by a number of factors, including industry consolidation, technological developments, economic slowdown
and internal budget constraints. None of our customers is obligated to purchase additional services from us and most of our contracts with
customers can be terminated without cause or penalty by the customer on notice to us. As a result of these factors, the volume of work
performed for specific customers is likely to vary from period to period, and a major customer in one period may not use our services in a
subsequent period. Accordingly, we cannot be certain that present or future customers will not terminate their network service arrangements
with us or significantly reduce or delay their contracts.
The consolidation of equipment vendors or carriers could adversely impact our business.
Recently, the wireless telecommunications industry has been characterized by significant consolidation activity. This future consolidation
within the wireless telecommunication industry may lead to a greater ability among equipment vendors and carriers to provide a full suite of
network services, and may simplify integration and installation, which could lead to a reduction in demand for our services. Moreover, the
consolidation of equipment vendors or carriers could have the effect of reducing the number of our current or potential customers, which could
increase the bargaining power of our remaining customers. This potential increase in bargaining power could create competitive pressures
whereby a particular customer may request our exclusivity with them in a particular market and put downward pressure on the prices we charge
for our services. Accordingly, we may not be able to represent some customers who wish to retain our services.
We may not be able to hire and retain a sufficient number of qualified engineers or other employees to sustain our growth, meet our contract
commitments or maintain the quality of our services.
Our future success will depend on our ability to hire and retain additional highly skilled engineering, managerial, marketing and sales
personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, especially for engineers and project managers, and we may be unable to attract
sufficiently qualified personnel in adequate numbers to meet the demand for our services in the future. In addition, as of December 31, 2001,
24% (approximately 250) of our employees in the United States were working under H-1B visas. H-1B visas are a special class of
nonimmigrant working visas for qualified aliens working in specialty occupations, including, for example, radio frequency engineers. We are
aware that the Department of Labor has issued interim final regulations that place greater requirements on H-1B dependent companies, such as
WFI, and may restrict our ability to hire workers under the H-1B visa category in the future. In addition, these regulations expose us to
significant penalties, including a prohibition on the hiring of H-1B workers, if the Department of Labor deems us noncompliant.
In addition, immigration policies are subject to rapid change, and these policies have generally become more stringent since the events of
September 11, 2001. For example, the Mexican government will not issue visas to enter Mexico for people of certain nationalities without a
prior background check conducted by the Gubernacion office in Mexico City. These policies may restrict our ability to send certain of our
employees to Mexico that we deem necessary to sustain the growth of our subsidiary, WFI de Mexico. Any additional significant changes in
immigration law or regulations may further restrict our ability to continue to employ or to hire new workers on H-1B visas and otherwise
restrict our ability to utilize our existing employees as we see fit, and, therefore, could harm our business.
A significant percentage of our revenue is accounted for on a percentage-of-completion basis, which could cause our quarterly results to
fluctuate.
A significant percentage of our revenue is derived from fixed priced contracts which are accounted for on a percentage-of-completion basis.
The portion of our revenue from fixed price contracts accounted for approximately 52% of our revenues for the twelve months ended
December 30, 2001. With the percentage-of-completion method for revenue recognition, we recognize expenses as they are incurred and we
recognize revenue based on a comparison of the current costs incurred for the project to date to the then estimated total costs of the project.
Accordingly, the revenue we recognize in a given quarter depends on the costs we have incurred for individual projects and our then current
estimate of the total remaining costs to complete individual projects. If, in any period, we significantly increase our estimate of the total costs to
complete a project, we may recognize very little or no additional revenue with respect to that project. As a result, our gross margin in such
period and in future periods may be significantly reduced and in some cases we may recognize a loss on individual projects prior to their
completion. For example, in 1999 we revised the estimated costs to complete two large contracts which resulted in a reduction of gross margins
by 9.9% in the first quarter of 1999 and 6.9% in the second quarter of 1999. To the extent that our estimates fluctuate over time or differ from
actual requirements, gross margins in subsequent quarters may vary significantly from our estimates and could harm our financial results.
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Similarly, the cancellation or modification of a contract, which is accounted for on a percentage-of-completion basis, may adversely affect our
gross margins for the period during which the contract is modified or cancelled. In the first quarter of fiscal 2001, we experienced such gross
margin adjustments related to the suspension and termination of the Metricom and Advanced Radio Telecom contracts. Under certain
circumstances, a cancellation or modification of a fixed price contract could also result in our having to reverse revenue that we recognized in a
prior period, which could significantly reduce the amount of revenues we recognize for the period in which the adjustment is made. For
example, if we have a three year fixed price contract where the contract fee is $1 million and the initial estimated costs associated with the
contract are $550,000, and if during the first year we incur $220,000 in costs related to the contract and correspondingly estimate that the
contract is 40% complete, then under the percentage-of-completion accounting method we would recognize 40%, or $400,000 in revenue
during the first year of the contract. If, during the second year of the contract the project is terminated with 35% of the services deemed
provided to the client, then the total revenue for the project would be adjusted downward to $350,000, and the revenue recognizable during the
second year would be the total revenue earned to date, the $350,000 less the revenue previously recognized or $400,000, resulting in a reversal
of $50,000 of revenue previously recognized. To the extent we experience additional adjustments such as those described above, our revenues
and gross margins will be adversely affected.
Our financial results may be harmed if we maintain or increase our staffing levels in anticipation of one or more projects and underutilize our
personnel because such projects are delayed, reduced or terminated.
Since our business is driven by large, and sometimes multi-year contracts, we forecast our personnel needs for future projected business. If we
maintain or increase our staffing levels in anticipation of one or more projects and those projects are delayed, reduced or terminated, we may
underutilize these additional personnel, which would increase our general and administrative expenses, reduce our earnings and possibly harm
our results of operations.
Additionally, due to current market conditions, we are faced with the challenge of managing the appropriate size of our workforce in light of
projected demand for our services. If we maintain a workforce sufficient to support a resurgence in demand, then in the meantime our general
and administrative expenses will be high relative to our revenues and our profitability will suffer. Alternatively, if we reduce the size of our
workforce in response to any decrease in the demand for our services, then our ability to quickly respond to any resurgence in demand will be
impaired. This challenge has resulted in our underutilization of employees due to the unforseen reduction in the demand for our services during
fiscal 2001. To the extent that we fail to successfully manage this challenge, our financial results will be harmed.
Our short operating history, our recent growth in expanding services, and the recent and sudden slowdown due to the current economic
conditions in our industry limit our ability to forecast operating results.
We have generated revenues for only seven years and thus, we have only a short history from which to predict future revenues. This limited
operating experience, together with the dynamic market environment in which we operate, including fluctuating demand for our services,
reduces our ability to accurately forecast our quarterly and annual revenues. Further, we plan our operating expenses based primarily on these
revenue projections. Because most of our expenses are incurred in advance of anticipated revenues, we may not be able to decrease our
expenses in a timely manner to offset any unexpected shortfall in revenues. For further financial information relating to our business, see
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Operating Results."
Our operating results may suffer because of competition in our industry.
The wireless network services market is highly competitive and fragmented and is served by numerous companies. Many of these competitors
have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources, generate greater revenues and have greater name recognition and
experience than us. We do not know of any competitors that are dominant in our industry. For a more complete description of our competition,
see the "Business--Competition" section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We believe that the principal competitive factors in our market include the ability to deliver results within budget and on time, reputation,
accountability, staffing flexibility, project management expertise, industry experience and pricing. In addition, expertise in new and evolving
technologies, such as wireless internet services, has become increasingly important. We also believe our ability to compete depends on a
number of factors outside of our control, including:
. the prices at which others offer competitive services;
. the ability and willingness of our competitors to finance customers' projects on favorable terms;
. the ability of our customers to perform the services themselves; and
. the responsiveness of our competitors to customer needs.
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We may not be able to compete effectively on these or other bases, and, as a result, our revenues and income may decline. In addition, we have
recently begun to face competition from a new class of entrants into the wireless network services market comprised of recently unemployed
telecommunications workers who have started their own businesses and are willing to operate at lower profit margins than ours. To the extent
that these competitors are able to increase their market share, our business may suffer.
We must keep pace with rapid technological changes, market conditions and industry developments to maintain and grow our revenues.
The market for wireless and other network system design, deployment and management services is characterized by rapid change and
technological improvements. Our future success will depend in part on our ability to enhance our current service offerings to keep pace with
technological developments and to address increasingly sophisticated customer needs. We may not successfully develop or market service
offerings that respond in a timely manner to the technological advances of our customers and competitors. In addition, the services that we do
develop may not adequately or competitively address the needs of the changing telecommunications marketplace. If we are not successful in
responding to technological changes, market conditions or industry developments, our revenues may decline and our business may be harmed.
Our business operations could be significantly disrupted if we lose members of our management team.
Our success depends to a significant degree upon the continued contributions of our executive officers, both individually and as a group. See
"Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant," incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a listing of our
executive officers. Our future performance will be substantially dependent on our ability to retain and motivate them.
We may not be successful in our efforts to integrate international acquisitions.
A key component of our business model is to expand our operations in international markets. International acquisitions pose a challenge, as we
must integrate operations despite differences in culture, language and legal environments. To date, we have limited experience with
international acquisitions and face risks related to those transactions, including:
. difficulties in staffing, managing and integrating international operations due to language, cultural or other differences;
. different or conflicting regulatory or legal requirements;
. foreign currency fluctuations; and
. diversion of significant time and attention of our management.
Our failure to address these risks could inhibit or preclude our efforts to pursue or complete international acquisitions.
We continue to enter new international markets. Our failure to effectively manage our international operations or respond to changing
regulatory conditions in foreign markets could harm our business.
We currently have international operations, including offices in Brazil, Mexico, United Kingdom and Sweden. For the twelve months ended
December 31, 2001, international operations accounted for approximately 32% of our total revenues. We believe that the percentage of our
total revenues attributable to international operations will continue to be significant. We intend to enter additional international markets, which
will require significant management time and financial resources and could adversely affect our operating margins and earnings. In order to
enter these new international markets, we will need to hire additional personnel and develop relationships with potential international
customers. To the extent that we are unable to do so on a timely basis, our growth in international markets will be limited, and our business
could be harmed.
Our international business operations are subject to a number of material risks, including, but not limited to:
. difficulties in building and managing foreign operations;
. regulatory uncertainties in foreign countries, including changing regulations and delays in licensing carriers to build out their networks in
various locations;
. difficulties in enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems and addressing other legal issues;
. longer payment cycles;
. foreign and U.S. taxation issues;
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. potential weaknesses in foreign economies, particularly in Europe, South America and Mexico;
. fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies; and
. unexpected domestic and international regulatory, economic or political changes.
To date, we have encountered each of the risks set forth above in our international operations. If we are unable to expand and manage our
international operations effectively, our business may be harmed.
Fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies could harm our profitability.
The majority of our international sales are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies, compared to
the U.S. dollar, may make our services more expensive than local service offerings in international locations. This would make our service
offerings less price competitive than local service offerings, which could harm our business. To date, our experience with this foreign currency
risk has predominately related to the Brazilian real and Mexican peso. In addition, we conduct business in Swedish krona, British pound
sterling, and Euro. We do not currently engage in currency hedging activities to limit the risks of currency fluctuations. Therefore, fluctuations
in foreign currencies could have a negative impact on the profitability of our global operations, which would harm our financial results.
We may encounter potential costs or claims resulting from project performance.
Our engagements often involve large scale, highly complex projects. Our performance on such projects frequently depends upon our ability to
manage the relationship with our customers, and to effectively manage the project and deploy appropriate resources, including third-party
contractors, and our own personnel, in a timely manner. Many of our engagements involve projects that are significant to the operations of our
customers' businesses. Our failure to meet a customer's expectations in the planning or implementation of a project or the failure of our
personnel or third-party contractors to meet project completion deadlines could damage our reputation, result in termination of our engagement
and adversely affect our ability to attract new business. We undertake projects in which we guarantee performance based upon defined
operating specifications or guaranteed delivery dates. Unsatisfactory performance or unanticipated difficulties or delays in completing such
projects may result in a direct reduction in payments to us, or payment of damages by us, which would harm our business.
As of December 31, 2001, executive officers and directors and their affiliates controlled 53% of our outstanding common stock (including the
shares of common stock into which the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted), and as a result are able to exercise
control over matters requiring stockholder approval.
As of December 31, 2001, executive officers and directors and their affiliates beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately 53% of our
outstanding common stock, after giving effect to the conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. In particular, our Chairman, Massih
Tayebi, and our Chief Executive Officer, Masood K. Tayebi, beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately 38% of our outstanding
common stock. In addition, other members of the Tayebi family owned, in the aggregate, approximately 6% of our outstanding common stock.
As a result, these stockholders are able to exercise control over matters requiring stockholder approval, such as the election of directors and
approval of significant corporate transactions, which include preventing a third-party from acquiring control over us. These transactions may
also include those that other stockholders deem to be in their best interests and in which those other stockholders might otherwise receive a
premium for their shares. For further information regarding our stock ownership, see "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management" incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our stock price may be particularly volatile because of our industry.
The stock market in general has recently experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. In addition, the market prices of securities of
technology and telecommunications companies have been extremely volatile, and have experienced fluctuations that have often been unrelated
to or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market fluctuations could adversely affect the price of our
common stock. For further information regarding recent stock trends, see "Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law may make it difficult for a third-party to acquire us and could depress the price of our
common stock.
Delaware corporate law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that could delay, defer or prevent a change in control
of our management or us. These provisions may also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for our stockholders to elect
directors and take other corporate action. As a result, these provisions could limit the price that investors are willing to pay for shares of our
common stock. These provisions include:
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. authorizing the board of directors to issue preferred stock;
. prohibiting cumulative voting in the election of directors;
. limiting the persons who may call special meetings of stockholders;
. prohibiting stockholder action by written consent; and
. establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted on
by stockholders at meetings of our stockholders.
We are also subject to certain provisions of Delaware law which could delay, deter or prevent us from entering into an acquisition, including
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which prohibits us from engaging in a business combination with an interested
stockholder unless specific conditions are met.
Item 2. Properties
Our principal executive offices are located in approximately 93,000 square feet of office space in San Diego, California. The lease for such
space expires in April 2010. Other executive offices are located in the following locations:
Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Stockholm, Sweden; and in London, U.K. The Company also leases office space to support
engineering and deployment services in Reston, Virginia; Los Angeles, California; Oakland, California; Honolulu, Hawaii; Hingham,
Massachusetts; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Montvale, New Jersey; Columbia, Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland; Bensalem, Pennsylvania and
Beijing, China. The leases on these spaces expire at various times through March 2009.
In conjunction with asset acquisitions that occurred in 2000, we assumed the operating leases of additional office space in the following
locations:
Seattle, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Portland, Oregon.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
In June and July 2001, the Company and certain of its directors and officers were named as defendants in five purported class action
complaints filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of persons and entities who acquired the
Company's common stock at various times on or after November 4, 1999. The complaints allege that the registration statement and prospectus
dated November 4, 1999, issued by the Company in connection with the public offering of the Company's common stock contained untrue
statements of material fact or omissions of material fact in violation of securities laws because the registration statement and prospectus
allegedly failed to disclose that the offering's underwriters had (a) solicited and received additional and excessive compensation and benefits
from their customers beyond what was listed in the registration statement and prospectus and (b) entered into tie-in or other arrangements with
certain of their customers which were allegedly designed to maintain, distort and/or inflate the market price of the Company's common stock in
the aftermarket. On August 8, 2001, the above-referenced lawsuits were consolidated for pretrial purposes with similar lawsuits filed against
hundreds of other initial public offering issuers and their underwriters in the Southern District Court of New York. An initial case management
conference was held on September 7, 2001 for all the lawsuits, at which time the court ordered that the time for all defendants to respond to any
complaint be postponed until further notice of the Court. The Company believes these lawsuits are without merit and intends to vigorously
defend against them.
In October 2000, we were notified that Norm Korey, a former employee who was terminated by us, asserted that he was owed certain
commissions and stock options and severance pay from us. We were served with a formal arbitration demand relating to the matter in January
2001. In August 2001, the arbitration concluded with an award of $316,700 in favor of Norm Korey, representing severance pay, commissions
and expense reimbursement. The outcome of this proceeding did not have a materially adverse effect on the Company.
On July 25, 2000, we filed a complaint for Declaratory Relief in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego,
against Dr. Rahim Tafazolli, a former employee/consultant who received an unregistered certificate purportedly representing 45,000 shares of
our common stock. The complaint sought a declaration that the subject certificate is invalid due to the forfeiture provisions of the employee
benefit plan and due to Dr. Tafazolli's failure to perform the agreed services. On November 21, 2000, Dr. Tafazolli filed a cross-complaint
seeking money damages and a declaration that he is entitled to receive an unrestricted WFI stock certificate for 45,000 shares. On July 2001,
we entered into a settlement agreement with Dr. Tafazolli agreeing to issue Dr. Tafazolli 15,000 unrestricted shares. Massih Tayebi, our
Chairman, and Masood K. Tayebi, our Chief Executive Officer, each agreed to transfer to us one-half of the shares due to Dr. Tafazolli under
the settlement agreement. We have had no net increase in the number of outstanding shares of our common stock and no impact on our
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2001, as a result of this agreement.
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Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. ("ART"), which initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in 2001, has filed an action with the bankruptcy
court against the Company to recover alleged preference payments in the amount of $737,529. The Company filed an answer contesting the
allegations in this matter and intends to vigorously defend against this matter. In a related matter, ART has filed a partial objection to the
Company's proof of claim. The Company has retained counsel and is currently prosecuting the full value of its claim.
Metricom, Inc., which initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in 2001, has filed an action with the bankruptcy court against the Company
to recover alleged preference payments in the amount of $1,416,240. The Company intends to vigorously defend against this matter.
In addition to the foregoing matters, from time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the
ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise
from time to time that may harm our business.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
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Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
PART II
Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market System, under the symbol "WFII" and has traded since November 5, 1999.
Our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ National Market System effective November 5, 1999. Prior to that date, there was no public
market for our common stock. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low closing prices for our common stock, as
reported by NASDAQ. Such quotation represents inter-dealer prices without retail markups, markdowns or commissions and may not
necessarily represent actual transactions.
High Low
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2001
First Quarter $ 44.19 $ 4.13
Second Quarter $ 7.61 $ 3.69
Third Quarter $ 9.69 $ 4.29
Fourth Quarter $ 7.15 $ 4.27
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000
First Quarter $157.88 $39.63
Second Quarter $ 93.63 $32.75
Third Quarter $ 80.50 $48.13
Fourth Quarter $ 62.66 $31.94
On March 11, 2002, the closing price of our Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq was $5.10 per share. On March 11, 2002, there were
approximately 47,621,270 shares of Common Stock outstanding, which were held by approximately 269 shareholders of record of our common
stock.
We have not declared any dividends since becoming a public company. Covenants in our financing arrangements prohibit or limit our ability to
declare or pay cash dividends. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance the growth and development of the business and
therefore do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the
discretion of the board of directors and will be dependent upon the future financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements,
general business conditions and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.
On October 30, 2001, we issued an aggregate of 63,637 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and raised $34.9 million, net of
issuance costs, in a private placement to investment funds managed by Oak Investment Partners. The shares were issued for a Common Stock
equivalent price of $5.50 per share. Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is initially convertible into 100 shares of Common
Stock at the option of the holder at any time subject to certain provisions in the agreement. After July 2004, the Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock will automatically convert into shares of the Company's Common Stock if and when our Common Stock trades at or above $11.00 per
share for 30 consecutive days after that date. Before any proceeds are distributed to the holders of Common Stock, each share of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock is entitled to receive $550.00 per share as a liquidation preference upon any liquidation, dissolution, winding up,
consolidation, merger, reorganization, sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets or certain change of control transactions (each a
"Liquidation Event"). The shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided for under Rule 506 of Regulation D of the
Securities Act of 1933, based on the representation by the purchasers that they are accredited investors. We intend to use the net the proceeds
from the offering to support future liquidity and expansion needs of the Company.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes
thereto and with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" which are included elsewhere in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Year Ended December 31,
(All amounts except per share data in millions)
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Consolidated Statement of Operations Data: 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Revenues $22.7 $51.9 $92.7 $255.9 $207.2
Gross profit $10.9 $23.8 $38.4 $115.8 $ 66.2
Operating income (loss) $ 7.0 $10.7 $17.6 $ 52.0 $(71.5)
Net income (loss) $ 6.8 $ 4.7 $ 9.6 $ 31.8 $(60.1)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $0.24 $0.17 $0.33 $ 0.76 $(1.31)
Diluted $0.23 $0.15 $0.27 $ 0.63 $(1.31)
Weighted average shares:
Basic 28.7 28.4 29.1 41.8 45.9
Diluted 29.3 30.7 35.2 50.5 45.9
As of December 31,
(All amounts in millions)
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Consolidated Balance Sheet Data: 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Cash and cash Equivalents $ .8 $ 2.9 $ 34.3 $ 18.5 $ 61.1
Working capital $ 9.2 $ 7.7 $ 91.4 $103.2 $104.3
Total assets $11.1 $60.3 $134.4 $297.1 $275.9
Total debt $ -- $16.0 $ 2.7 $ 37.7 $ 42.1
Total stockholders' equity $ 9.8 $14.3 $101.4 $198.6 $197.8
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations ("MD&A")
This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases,
you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only
predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements are described in the Section entitled "Risk Factors" in Item 1 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other
sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other risks identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, press releases and other communications.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels
of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we, nor any other person, assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness
of the forward- looking statements. We are under no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the filing of the Annual
Report on Form 10-K to conform this statement to actual results or to changes in its expectations.
Overview
Wireless Facilities, Inc. offers network business consulting, network planning, design and deployment, and network operations and
maintenance services to the wireless telecommunications industry. During the years ended December 31, 2000 and December 31, 2001, we
increased the number of our contracts, the scope of our services and our geographic presence. In the final months of 1999, we entered into our
first contracts for network planning which contributed to increased revenues and net income during the year ended December 31, 2000. During
2000, we formed a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, Wireless Facilities International Limited. ("WFIL"). WFIL began servicing existing
contracts and entering into new contracts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") in April 2000. This work included services
performed for many of the latest wireless technologies, including UMTS, broadband wireless applications, and voice and video applications.
For the year ended December 31, 2001, our design and deployment, network management and business consulting segments contributed to
77%, 19% and 4% of our revenues, respectively. Revenues from our international operations contributed to 32% of our total revenues for the
year ended December 31, 2001.
Revenues from network planning, design and deployment contracts are primarily fixed price contracts which are recognized using the
percentage-of-completion method. Under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, cost of revenues on each project
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are recognized as incurred, and revenues are recognized based on a comparison of the current costs incurred for the project to date compared to
the then estimated total costs of the project from start to completion. Accordingly, revenue recognized in a given period depends on the costs
incurred on each individual project and the current estimate of the total costs to complete a project, determined at that time. As a result, gross
margins for any single project may fluctuate as total project cost estimates are revised on a periodic basis as deemed necessary. The full amount
of an estimated loss is charged to operations in the period it is determined that a loss will be realized from the performance of a contract. For
business consulting, network planning, design and deployment contracts offered on a time and expense basis, we recognize revenues as
services are performed. We typically charge a fixed monthly fee for ongoing radio frequency optimization and network operations and
maintenance services. With respect to these services, we recognize revenue as services are performed.
Cost of revenues includes direct compensation and benefits, living and travel expenses, payments to third-party sub-contractors, allocation of
corporate overhead, costs of expendable computer software and equipment, and other direct project-related expenses. Direct compensation and
benefits is computed based on standard costs and actual hours billed. We review these standard costs periodically to ensure they are comparable
to actual costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses include compensation and benefits, costs associated with underutilization, computer software and
equipment, facilities expenses and other expenses not directly related to projects. Our sales personnel have, as part of their compensation
package, incentives based on their productivity. During the year ended December 31, 2000, we completed the first phase of implementing a
new financial management and accounting software program in our domestic operations. We completed the same software program
implementation in Mexico by the second quarter of fiscal 2001 and as of December 31, 2001, we were in the final phases of implementation in
the United Kingdom. Such software is expected to better accommodate our growth. We expect to incur expenses in subsequent periods related
to licensing the software package and related personnel costs associated with phasing in its implementation in our international operations. We
may also incur expenses related to a given project in advance of the commencement of the project as we increase our personnel to work on the
project. New hires typically undergo training on our systems and project management process prior to being deployed on a project.
Due to the recent downturn in the financial markets in general, and specifically within the telecommunications industry, many of our customers
are having trouble obtaining necessary capital resources which are required to fund the expansion of their businesses (e.g., telecom network
deployments and upgrades). The current volatility of the financial markets and economic slowdown in the U.S. and internationally has also
intensified the uncertainty experienced by many of our customers, who are finding it increasingly difficult to predict demand for their products
and services. As a result, many of our customers have and continue to slow and postpone the deployment of new wireless networks and the
development of new technologies and products, which has reduced the demand for our services. Some of our customers have recently cancelled
or suspended their contracts with us and many of our customers or potential customers have postponed entering into new contracts for our
services. For example, during the first quarter of 2001, we announced that we received notice of contract suspension and termination from
Metricom, Inc. Also due to the difficult financing and economic conditions, some of our customers may not be able to pay us for services that
we have already performed. If we are not able to collect amounts owed to us, we may be required to write-off significant amounts of our
accounts receivable. For example, three of our customers, Metricom, Inc., Advanced Radio Telecom and US Wireless filed for bankruptcy
protection this year. This caused us to recognize bad debt expense of $3.5 million for Advanced Radio Telecom in the first quarter of fiscal
2001, $13.9 million for Metricom, Inc. and $1.3 million for US Wireless in the second quarter of fiscal 2002, which thereby negatively affected
our profitability.
Some of our contracts with our customers include billing milestones, whereby the client is not invoiced until certain milestones are reached.
However, we recognize revenue under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. If a contract is terminated by a customer or
modified before a milestone is reached, we generally will be required to renegotiate the terms of payment for work performed but not yet
billed. As a result of the market conditions described above, we began to experience this during fiscal 2001 with a number of our contracts that
contain billing milestones. Due to the circumstances surrounding such cancellations or modifications and the financial condition of the related
customers, the amount we ultimately collect from such customers may be, and often is, discounted from the amount we have previously
recorded in unbilled accounts receivable and revenue. Because we are not able to reduce our costs as fast as our revenues may decline, our
costs as a percentage of revenues may increase and, correspondingly, our net earnings may decline disproportionately to any decreases in
revenues. We have experienced this challenge particularly with respect to managing our employee base, and this has resulted in
underutilization of employees due to the unforeseen reduction in the demand for our services during fiscal 2001. In response to these factors
and the lack of visibility and uncertain market conditions, we have taken steps and are continuing to take steps to reduce our level of
expenditures. Specifically, we have reduced our headcount by approximately 28% since December 31, 2000. We have also implemented a
more stringent expenditure approval policy, in an effort to further reduce our costs. Additionally, we expect to continue to review our internal
processes throughout 2001 and make further adjustments as necessary.
As a result of these and other factors, it has become extremely difficult to accurately forecast our future revenues and
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earnings, and we therefore cannot re-affirm estimates of our revenues or projections of our earnings that we have made in public statements
prior to the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Comparison of Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2000 to the Year Ended December 31, 2001
Results of Operations
Revenues. Revenues decreased 19% from $255.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 to $207.2 million for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2001. The $48.7 million decrease was primarily attributable to the recent decline in the economy and specifically,
in wireless telecommunications infrastructure spending, which resulted in the suspension and termination of certain contracts. Revenues from
international markets comprised 28% of our total revenues during the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 compared to 32% of our total
revenues during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2001.
Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues increased slightly from $140.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 to $141.0 million
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001 and gross profit was 45% of revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000
compared to 32% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. The increase in cost of revenues and decline in gross profit is primarily
attributable to the recent decline in the economy and specifically, in wireless telecommunications infrastructure spending, which resulted in the
suspension and termination of certain contracts, including our contracts with Metricom, Inc. and Advanced Radio Telecom. The sudden and
unexpected loss of these customers caused the expected overall margin on the related contracts to decrease and therefore a cumulative adjusting
entry in the amount of $8.6 million was recorded in the first half of fiscal 2001 to adjust the margin recorded to date to the expected final
margin on the contracts. Gross profit also decreased due to costs incurred to demobilize staff as well as work performed on milestones that
could not be completed and billed. Finally, we have begun to experience continued pressure associated with competitive pricing demands
within the wireless telecommunications industry.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 93% from $53.5 million for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2000 to $103.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. As a percentage of revenues, selling,
general and administrative expenses increased from 21% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 to 50% for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2001. The increase is due primarily to higher administrative costs to accommodate our domestic and international growth,
combined with lower utilization rates caused by the downturn experienced during 2001 in the wireless telecommunications industry. During the
fiscal 2001, the Company recorded approximately $2.4 million of severance costs associated with the reduction of employee headcount. Also,
bad debt expense totaling $21.3 million, which included allowances for receivables due from Metricom, Inc. of $13.9 million, Advanced Radio
Telecom of $3.1 million, and US Wireless of $1.3 million were recorded during the first half of fiscal 2001. The Company also recorded
accruals during fiscal 2001 for an estimated contractor liability in our Mexico subsidiary of $2.2 million and for the estimated loss on unused
office space of $1.4 million.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense increased 110% from $10.3 million for the twelve months
ended December 31, 2000, to $21.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. The increase is primarily due to the incremental
amortization of goodwill and other identifiable intangibles resulting from our acquisitions completed during the latter part of fiscal 2000.
Asset Impairment Charges. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2001, asset impairment charges totaled $12.9 million, compared to no
charge for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000. The recent slowdown in the economy, current economic conditions and visible trends
in the telecommunications industry triggered an impairment evaluation of our goodwill and other intangible assets in the second quarter of
fiscal 2001 in accordance with SFAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed
Of". Based on our analyses of the results of operations and projected future cash flows associated with certain goodwill and other intangible
assets, we determined that an impairment existed. Accordingly, we recorded a $12.9 million impairment charge in the second quarter of fiscal
2001. Assets determined to be impaired included goodwill and contract and workforce intangibles approximating $8.2 million in our design
and deployment segment and $4.7 million in our network management segment.
Net Other Income (Expense). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2000, net other income was $0.2 million compared to net other
expense of $3.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. This increase in expense of $3.7 million was primarily attributable to
higher interest expense resulting from increased debt outstanding during the periods under comparison, and a $1.1 million realized loss on
available-for-sale investment securities related to the bankruptcy filing of Advanced Radio Telecom which was recorded in the first quarter of
fiscal 2001.
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Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate changed from a provision of 39% for the twelve months ended December
31, 2000 to a benefit of 20% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. The change was primarily attributable to the change from
reported pre-tax earnings in 2000 to reported pre-tax losses in 2001, as well as an increase in the valuation allowances on certain U.S. and
foreign deferred tax assets in 2001.
Comparison of Results for the Year Ended December 31, 1999 to the Year Ended December 31, 2000
Revenues. Revenues increased 176% from $92.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, to $255.9 million for the year ended December
31, 2000. The $163.2 million increase was primarily attributable to the addition of new contracts from our acquisitions completed during 2000,
expanded scope on several large, existing contracts, and new contracts in our consulting and network management segments, which generated
no revenues in the year ended December 31, 1999. Significant new contracts included contracts acquired through our fiscal year 2000
acquisitions of The Walter Group, the Dallas network operations center, and Davis Bay. Revenues also increased from two significant
deployment contracts in the Mexican market serviced in the year ended December 31, 2000. Revenues from our international markets
comprised 34% of our total revenues during the year ended December 31, 1999, compared to 28% of our total revenues during the year ended
December 31, 2000.
Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues increased 158% from $54.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, to $140.1 million for the year
ended December 31, 2000, primarily due to increased staffing in support of new contracts. Gross profit was 41% of revenues for the year ended
December 31, 1999, compared to 45% for the year ended December 31, 2000. The increase is primarily due to a more favorable mix of project
revenues resulting from the types of services provided.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 186% from $18.7 million for the year
ended December 31, 1999, to $53.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased from 20% for the year ended December 31, 1999, to 21% for the year ended December 31, 2000. The
increase is due to staffing increases in general and administrative departments to support our growth in operations, the increased corporate
support required for a public company, as well as time charged for new employees during our orientation, training and assignment processes.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense increased 390% from $2.1 million for the year ended
December 31, 1999, to $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. The increase is primarily due to goodwill and other identifiable
intangibles resulting from our recent acquisitions, which also contributed to our increase in revenues and overall operating expenses.
Net Other Income (Expense). For the year ended December 31, 1999, net other expense was $0.5 million compared to net other income of $0.2
million for the year ended December 31, 2000. This increase totaling $0.7 million was primarily attributable to interest earned on our
investments in marketable securities from the proceeds of our November 1999 initial public offering and the reduction of net foreign currency
losses, partially offset by an increase in interest expense on increasing balances on our line of credit and the initiation of certain capital leases.
Provision for Income Taxes. Our provisional income tax rate as a percentage of income before taxes decreased from 42% for the year ended
December 31, 1999, to 39% for the year ended December 31, 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to increases in our foreign revenues
from operations.
Trends
During 2001, tightened capital markets constrained the growth of the wireless telecommunications industry, resulting in a delay in buildouts of
wireless communications networks. If buildouts and deployments of wireless communications networks continue to be delayed for a sustained
period of time, our customers may place pressure on us to lower the prices that we charge for our services, which would harm our results of
operations.
Indications regarding overall telecom market conditions available as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K show continuing
weakness in wireless telecommunications infrastructure spending. Due to this environment, management presently expects that the Company
will record a net loss for the quarter ending March 31, 2002, resulting from the continued underutilization of its billable employees. In
response, management is taking steps intended to restore the Company to profitability as soon as possible and is considering a number of
alternative cost cutting measures and significant expense reductions, including further lowering work force levels, many of which may require
the Company to take an accounting charge in connection with their implementation.
Our sources of liquidity included cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, amounts available under credit facilities, and other external
sources of funds. On October 30, 2001, the Company received $34.9 million, net of issuance costs, from the investment funds
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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managed by Oak Investment Partners for the sale of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. As of December 31, 2001, we had cash and cash
equivalents of $61.1 million and had $33.0 million outstanding on our senior secured credit facility ("line of credit").
Cash used in or provided by operations is primarily derived from our contracts in process and changes in working capital. Cash used in
operations totaled $38.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2000 while cash provided by operations totaled $5.2 million for the
twelve months ended December 31, 2001.
Cash used in investing activities was $14.7 million and $5.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Investing
activities for the year ended December 31, 2000 consisted primarily of cash paid for acquisitions and investments of $47.1 million and capital
expenditures of $5.7 million which are partially offset by proceeds totaling $38.0 million received from sales of marketable securities.
Acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2000 included the purchase of assets or securities from The Walter Group, Comcor, Davis
Bay, Questus, Telia Contracting, and Telia Academy, as well as the purchase of a network operations center, an investment in CommVerge
Solutions Inc., and an equity interest in Diverse Networks, Inc. Cash used in investing activities for the twelve months ended December 31,
2001 consisted of capital expenditures.
Cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2000 was $37.5 million which was primarily derived from $24.9 million
in net borrowings under our line of credit and $12.9 million from sale of common stock issued through our stock option and employee stock
purchase plans. Cash provided by financing activities totaled $42.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. Financing
activities primarily consisted of proceeds from issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, sales of common stock issued through our
stock option and employee stock purchase plans, and net borrowings under our line of credit, partially offset by repayment of notes payable and
capital lease obligations.
As of December 31, 2001, $33.0 million was outstanding under our line of credit with a weighted average interest rate of 6.40%. The line of
credit expires in February 2004. Loans under this line of credit bear interest, at our discretion, at either (i) the greater of the bank prime rate and
the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.50%, the ("base rate margin"), or (ii) at the London Interbank
Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 3.50%, the ("LIBOR rate margin"). The line of credit is secured by
substantially all of our assets. The line of credit agreement contains restrictive covenants, which, among other things, require maintenance of
certain financial ratios. On July 19, 2001, we executed an amendment to our line of credit agreement, which among other items, changed the
minimum EBITDA covenant to exclude unusual charges up to a specified amount with respect to the first and second quarters of our fiscal
2001 financial results. On December 31, 2001, we executed a second amendment to our line of credit agreement, which amended certain
financial covenants for 2002, reduced the aggregate commitment from $100 million to $80 million and waived the requirement for compliance
for two financial covenants as of December 31, 2001. As such, we were in compliance with all required covenants as of December 31, 2001.
As discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of Part 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our quarterly and annual operating results have
fluctuated in the past and will vary in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control. If the downturn in the
telecommunications industry continues or if we are unable to sufficiently increase our revenues or reduce our expenses, we may experience a
negative impact to our financial results which may cause us to breach certain financial covenants. If we are unable to obtain waivers of
compliance for breach of certain financial covenants, additional adverse consequences affecting availability of future funding could occur and
repayment of our debt obligations could be accelerated, thus limiting our available liquidity and capital resources.
We have no material cash commitments other than obligations under our credit facilities, operating and capital leases. Future capital
requirements will depend upon many factors, including the timing of payments under contracts and increases in personnel in advance of new
contracts.
The following summarizes the Company's contractual obligations and other commitments at December 31, 2001, and the effect such
obligations could have on its liquidity and cash flow in future periods (in millions):
Amount of Commitment Expiring by Period
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2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Thereafter
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Capital leases .......... $ 5.1 $ 3.5 $0.5 $0.2 $ -- $ --
Operating leases ........ 4.9 4.3 3.7 3.5 2.4 8.2
Long-term debt .......... 0.2 0.2 0.2 -- -- --
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$10.2 $ 8.0 $4.4 $3.7 $2.4 $8.2
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We believe that our cash and cash equivalent balances and funds available under the existing line of credit will be sufficient to satisfy cash
requirements for the next twelve months. Although we cannot accurately anticipate the effect of inflation
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on our operations, we do not believe that inflation has had, or is likely in the foreseeable future to have, a material impact on our net revenues
or results of operations. In addition to our credit facility, we derive a portion of our liquidity from our cash flows from operations. During 2001,
tightened capital markets constrained the growth of the wireless telecommunications industry, resulting in a delay in buildouts of wireless
communications networks. If buildouts and deployments of wireless communications networks continue to be delayed for a sustained period of
time, the demand for our services and the prices that we are able to charge for our services may decline, which would result in a decline in our
cash flows from operations. To address this, we are focused on preserving cash by continuously monitoring expenses and identifying cost
savings. We will also continue to explore opportunities for direct equity investments to help meet our short-term liquidity requirements.
Critical Accounting Principles and Estimates
In response to the SEC's Release Numbers 33-8040 "Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies" and 33-
8056, "Commission Statement about Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the Company
has identified the following critical accounting policies that affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its
consolidated financial statements. The preparation of the Company's financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management of the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On a periodic basis, the
Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of long-lived assets
including goodwill and identifiable intangibles, accounting for income taxes including the related valuation allowance, accruals for self-
insurance and compensation and related benefits, and contingencies and litigation. We explain these accounting policies in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements and at relevant sections in this discussion and analysis. These estimates are based on the information that is
currently available and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from
those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the Company's more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of
its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue recognition. We derive our revenue primarily from long-term contracts and account for these contracts under the provisions of
Statement of Position 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts". Revenue on time and
materials contracts is recognized as services are rendered at contract labor rates plus material and other direct costs incurred. Revenue on fixed
price contracts is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method based on the ratio of total costs incurred to date compared to estimated
total costs to complete the contract. Estimates of costs to complete include material, direct labor, overhead, and allowable general and
administrative expenses. These estimates are reviewed on a contract-by-contract basis, and are revised periodically throughout the life of the
contract such that adjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision. The full amount of an
estimated loss is charged to operations in the period it is determined that a loss will be realized from the performance of a contract. Significant
management judgments and estimates, including the estimated costs to complete projects, which drives the project's percent complete, must be
made and used in connection with the revenue recognized in any accounting period. Material differences may result in the amount and timing
of our revenue for any period if our management made different judgments or utilized different estimates. In addition, many of our contracts
include milestone billings. If a contract is terminated or reduced in scope prior to a milestone billing, we may not be able to recover the full
amount of revenue recognized, which would result in a reduction of revenue and gross margin in the respective period.
Allowance for doubtful accounts. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of certain
customers to make required payments on amounts due to the Company. Management determines the adequacy of this allowance by periodically
evaluating individual customer accounts receivables considering the customer's financial condition and current economic conditions. If the
financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additions to the
allowance for doubtful accounts may be required.
Valuation of long-lived and intangible assets and goodwill. We have recorded significant amounts of goodwill and intangibles resulting from
the acquisitions we have completed in the past three years. We assess the impairment of identifiable intangibles, long-lived assets and related
goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important
which could trigger an impairment review include the following:
. significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;
. significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business;
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. significant negative industry or economic trends;
. significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period; and
. our market capitalization relative to net book value.
When we determine that the carrying value of intangibles, long-lived assets and related goodwill may not be recoverable based upon the
existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment, we measure any impairment based on a projected discounted cash flow method
using a discount rate determined by our management to be commensurate with the risk inherent in our current business model. Net intangible
assets, long-lived assets, and goodwill amounted to $90.4 million as of December 31, 2001.
In 2002, SFAS No. 142 became effective and as a result, we will cease to amortize approximately $54.4 million of goodwill and $2.1 million of
intangibles. We recorded approximately $14.0 million of amortization on these amounts during 2001. Through December 31, 2001, goodwill
has been amortized on a straight-line basis over lives ranging from 5 to 20 years, and intangibles have been amortized on a straight-line basis
over lives ranging from 2 to 5 years. In lieu of amortization, we are required to perform an initial impairment review of our goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite lives in 2002 and an annual impairment review thereafter. If we are required to record an impairment charge in
the future, it would have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
Accounting for income taxes. As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements we are required to estimate our income
taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves us estimating our actual current tax exposure together with
assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as deferred revenue, for tax and accounting purposes. These
differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within our consolidated balance sheet. We must then assess the
likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and to the extent we believe that recovery is not likely, we
must establish a valuation allowance. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or increase this allowance in a period, we must include
an expense within the tax provision in the statement of operations.
Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any
valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. We have recorded a valuation allowance of $12.2 million as of December 31,
2001, due to uncertainties related to our ability to utilize some of our deferred tax assets, primarily consisting of certain net operating losses
carried forward and foreign tax credits, before they expire. The valuation allowance is based on our estimates of taxable income by jurisdiction
in which we operate and the period over which our deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event that actual results differ from these
estimates or we adjust these estimates in future periods we may need to establish an additional valuation allowance which could materially
impact our financial position and results of operations. The net deferred tax asset as of December 31, 2001 was $10.0 million, net of a valuation
allowance of $12.2 million.
Accrual for self insurance. The Company maintains an accrual for its health and workers compensation self-insurance, which is a component of
accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. Management determines the adequacy of these accruals by periodically evaluating our
historical experience and trends related to both health and workers compensation claims and payments, information provided to us by our
insurance broker, industry experience and trends and average lag period in which claims are paid. If such information indicates that our
accruals are overstated or understated, we will adjust the assumptions utilized in our methodologies and reduce or provide for additional
accruals as appropriate.
Contingencies and litigation. The Company is subject to various claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. Some of these
matters include professional liability and employee-related matters. Although we are currently not aware of any such pending or threatened
litigation that we believe is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us, if we become aware of such assessments against the
Company, we will evaluate the probability of an adverse outcome and provide accruals for such contingencies as necessary.
Factors That May Affect Financial Condition And Future Results
The Company participates in an industry that is highly competitive and is experiencing severe economic pressures. Industry participants
confront aggressive pricing practices by competitors, continually changing customer demand patterns, and rapid technological developments.
The following are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projected results contained in the forward-
looking statements in this report.
. Continued weak global economic conditions could adversely impact the Company's revenues and growth rate.
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. The competitive environment in the wireless telecommunications industry places pressure on revenue, gross margins and market share.
. Depressed capital markets are likely to hinder future capital expansion for wireless carriers and equipment vendors.
. Erosion of the financial condition of customers could adversely affect the Company's business.
. Delays in implementing the Company's business and information management and system improvements could adversely affect its business.
. The Company's stock price can be volatile.
Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the projected results contained in the forward-looking statements in
this report are described in the "Risk Factors" section in Item I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
At December 31, 2000 and 2001, the Company did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as
entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-
balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. In addition, the Company does not engage in trading activities
involving non-exchange traded contracts. As such, the Company is not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that
could arise if the Company had engaged in such relationships.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141
(SFAS No. 141), "Business Combinations," and SFAS No. 142 (SFAS No. 142), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 141
supersedes APB Opinion No. 16, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 38, "Accounting for Preacquisition Contingencies of Purchased
Enterprises" and eliminates pooling-of-interests accounting prospectively. SFAS No. 141 was adopted on July 1, 2001. SFAS No. 142
supersedes APB Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets" and changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-
only approach. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives will be tested at least annually or whenever events or
circumstances occur indicating that goodwill might be impaired. The provisions of SFAS No. 142 are required to be applied starting with fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2001. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, amortization of recorded for business combinations consummated
prior to July 1, 2001 will cease, and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001, that do not meet the criteria for recognition under SFAS
No. 141 will be reclassified to goodwill. The adoption of SFAS No. 141 did not have an impact on the Company's financial position or results
of operations. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002, upon which time the Company will cease amortizing goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite lives in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the standard. As of the date of adoption, remaining
unamortized goodwill and unamortized other intangible assets is approximately $54.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively, all of which will
be subject to the transition guidelines of SFAS No. 142. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 142
will have on its results of operations and financial position.
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143 (SFAS No. 143), "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and for the associated asset retirement
costs. The standard applies to tangible long-lived assets that have a legal obligation associated with their retirement that results from the
acquisition, construction or development or normal use of the asset. SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset
retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the
liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the remaining life of the
asset. The liability is accreted at the end of each period through charges to operating expense. The provisions of SFAS No. 143 are required to
be applied during the quarter ending March 31, 2003. To accomplish this, the Company must identify all legal obligations for asset retirement
obligations, if any, and determine the fair value of these obligations on the date of adoption. The determination of fair value is complex and
will require the Company to gather market information and develop cash flow models. Additionally, the Company will be required to develop
processes to track and monitor these obligations. At this time, the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 143 will have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 (SFAS No. 144), "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," which
addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. While SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," it retains many of the fundamental
provisions of SFAS No. 121, including the recognition and measurement of the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used, and the
measurement of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. SFAS No. 144 also supersedes the accounting and reporting provisions of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 (APB No. 30),
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"Reporting the Results of Operations--Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and
Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions," for the disposal of a segment of a business. However, it retains the requirement in APB No.
30 to report separately discontinued operations and extends that reporting to a component of an entity that either has been disposed of (by sale,
abandonment, or in a distribution to owners) or is classified as held for sale. SFAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. At this time, the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 144 will have a material effect on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
Certain Related Party Transactions
In addition to the foregoing transactions, other related party transactions are referenced in Part III, Item 13 "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions" of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In October 2001, the Company issued an aggregate of 63,637 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, valued at $35.0 million, in a
private placement to entities affiliated with a director of the Company.
During 2000 and 2001, two subsidiaries of the Company, WFI de Mexico and Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda., entered into certain
transactions with JFR Business Corporation International S. de R.L. de C.V. and JFR de Brasil Ltda. (collectively, JFR). The General Manager
of WFI de Mexico and Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda., who is also the brother of both the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer
of the Company, holds a majority ownership interest in JFR. The primary business purpose for WFI de Mexico and Wireless Facilities Latin
America Ltda. transacting business with JFR relates to obtaining more reliable and more available service and response compared to
independent businesses providing such services, at market or less than market rates after considering all relevant factors. Commencing in
March 2002, all transactions between JFR and WFI de Mexico and JFR and Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. must be approved by the
Company's Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel, after a competitive bidding process.
During 2000 and 2001, WFI de Mexico contracted with JFR for automobile leasing, computer leasing, and as a sub-contractor for certain of its
customer contracts. During the years ended December 31, 2000 and 2001, WFI de Mexico paid JFR approximately $3.6 million and $2.7
million, respectively, for all services rendered under these contracts. As of December 31, 2000 and 2001, WFI de Mexico owed JFR $0 and
approximately $2.2 million, respectively. Also during 2001, JFR contracted with WFI de Mexico for subcontractor services for certain of its
customer contracts. The Company believes that the terms and the amounts paid or payable under these contracts are comparable to terms and
amounts that the Company could have negotiated under contracts with unaffiliated third parties for such services.
During 2001, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. has transacted business with JFR as a subcontractor providing services in connection with
certain customer contracts. During the year ended December 31, 2001, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. paid JFR approximately $0.1
million for all services rendered under these contracts. Also during 2001, JFR contracted with Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. for
subcontractor engineering services for certain of its customer contracts. As of December 31, 2001, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. has
a trade receivable balance from JFR for approximately $0.3 million related to such services. The Company believes that the terms and the
amounts payable and receivable under these contracts are comparable to terms and amounts that the Company could have negotiated under
contracts with unaffiliated third parties for such services.
At December 31, 2001, except as noted above, there are no other commitments or guarantees between JFR and the Company.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency risks due to both transactions and translations between functional and reporting currencies in our Mexican,
Brazilian and United Kingdom subsidiaries. We are exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations due to the operations of and net
monetary asset and liability positions in our Mexico, Brazil and United Kingdom foreign subsidiaries. Significant monetary assets and
liabilities include trade receivables, trade payables and intercompany payables that are not denominated in their local functional currencies. As
of December 31, 2001, our Mexican subsidiary was in a net asset position of approximately $27.3 million while our Brazilian and United
Kingdom subsidiaries were
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in net monetary liability positions of approximately $1.4 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The potential foreign currency translation
losses from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in the exchange rates from the net asset or liability positions at December 31, 2001 are
approximately $2.7 million, $0.1 million and $0.6 million for Mexico, Brazil and the United Kingdom, respectively.
In addition, we estimate that a 10% change in foreign exchange rates would impact reported net income (loss) by approximately $0.4 million
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001. This was estimated using a 10% deterioration factor to the average monthly exchange rates
applied to net income or loss for each of the subsidiaries in the respective period.
Due to the difficulty in determining and obtaining predictable cashflow forecasts in our Latin America operations, the use of hedging activities
is not deemed appropriate at this time.
As of December 31, 2001, $33.0 million was outstanding under our line of credit with a weighted average interest rate of 6.40%. The line of
credit expires in February 2004. Loans under this line of credit bear interest, at our discretion, at either (i) the greater of the bank prime rate and
the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.50%, the ("base rate margin"), or (ii) at the London Interbank
Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 3.50%, the ("LIBOR rate margin"). The line of credit is secured by
substantially all of our assets. The line of credit agreement contains restrictive covenants, which, among other things, require maintenance of
certain financial ratios. On July 19, 2001, we executed an amendment to our line of credit agreement, which among other items, changed the
minimum EBITDA covenant to exclude unusual charges up to a specified amount with respect to the first and second quarters of our fiscal
2001 financial results. On December 31, 2001, we executed a second amendment to our line of credit agreement, which amended certain
financial covenants for 2002, reduced the aggregate commitment from $100 million to $80 million and waived the requirement for compliance
for two financial covenants as of December 31, 2001. As such, we were in compliance with all required covenants as of December 31, 2001.
We do not utilize any derivative financial instruments to hedge the interest rate fluctuation as our balances under the credit facility are
borrowed over the short term and we currently retain the ability to pay down amounts borrowed through our operational funds. A hypothetical
10% adverse change in the weighted average interest rate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001, would have increased net loss for
the period by approximately $0.2 million.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The information required by this Item is included in Part IV Items 14(a)(1) and (2) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
None
Financial Disclosure
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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
PART III
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the captions "Election of Directors" and
"Compliance with
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act" of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement and notice of our 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
which we will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of fiscal 2001 (April 30, 2002).
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the caption "Executive Compensation" of the
Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement and notice of our 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders which we will file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of fiscal 2001 (April 30, 2002).
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management" of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement and notice of our 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
which we will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of fiscal 2001 (April 30, 2002).
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions" of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement and notice of our 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders which we will file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of fiscal 2001 (April 30, 2002).
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Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) 1. Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV
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Independent Auditors' Report F-1
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and 2001 F-2
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 F-3
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 F-4
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 F-6
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8
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Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S-1
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All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not
required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.
2. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.(3)
3.2 Bylaws in effect since November 5, 1999.(1)
3.3 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock.(3)
4.1 Reference is made to Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2.
4.2 Speciman Stock Certificate.(1)
10.1 1997 Stock Option Plan.(1)
10.2 Form of Stock Option Agreement pursuant to the 1997 Stock Option Plan and related terms and conditions.(1)
10.3 1999 Equity Incentive Plan.(1)
10.4 Form of Stock Option Agreement pursuant to the 1999 Equity Incentive Plan.(1)
10.5 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and related offering documents.(1)
10.6 R&D Building Lease by and between the Company and Sorrento Tech Associates as amended.(1)
10.7 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among the Company, various banks and Credit Suisse First Boston
dated as of February 9, 2001.(5)
10.8 Second Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement by and among the Company and certain stockholders of the
Company dated as of September 17, 1999.(1)
10.9 Employment Offer Letter by and between the Company and Scott Fox dated as of April 9, 1999.(1)
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10.10 Form of Indemnity Agreement by and between the Company and certain officers and directors of the Company.(1)
10.11 Amended Promissory Note from the Company to Masood K. Tayebi dated as of August 2, 1999.(1)
10.12 Amended Promissory Note from the Company to Massih Tayebi dated as of August 2, 1999.(1)
10.13 Amended Promissory Note from the Company to Sean Tayebi dated as of August 2, 1999.(1)
10.14 Form of Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and each of Scott Anderson and Scot Jarvis dated as of
February 28, 1997.(1)
10.15 Form of Subscription and Representation Agreement by and between the Company and each of Scott Anderson and
Scot Jarvis dated as of February 28, 1997.(1)
10.16 Form of Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and each of Scott Anderson and Scot Jarvis dated as of
February 1, 1998.(1)
10.17 Form of Bill of Sale and Assignment Agreement by and between the Company and each of Massih Tayebi and Masood
K. Tayebi dated as of June 30, 1999.(1)
10.18 Assignment of Note by and among the Company, Masood K. Tayebi and Massih Tayebi dated as of June 30, 1999.(1)
10.19 Form of Promissory Note from each of Masood K. Tayebi and Massih Tayebi to the Company dated as of June 30,
1999.(1)
10.20 Form of Promissory Note from each of Masood K. Tayebi and Massih Tayebi to the Company dated as of June 30,
1999.(1)
10.21 Services Agreement by and between WFI de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. and Ericsson Telecom, S.A. de C.V. dated as
of August 4,
1999.(1) +
10.22 Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement by and between the Company and TeleCorp Holding Communications,
Inc., dated as of October 12, 1999.(1) +
10.23 Master Services Agreement by and between the Company and Nextel Partners Operating Corp. dated as of January
18, 1999.(1) +
10.24 Agreement by and between the Company and Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Berlin and Mu"nchen, Federal Republic of
Germany, represented by the Business Unit Mobile Networks.(1) +
10.25 Master Services Agreement by and between the Company and Triton PCS, Operating Company, L.L.C. dated as of
January 19, 1998, as amended.(1) +
10.26 Microwave Relocation Services Agreement by and between Entel Technologies, Inc. and Triton PCS Operating
Company, L.L.C. dated as of February 11, 1998.(1) +
10.27 Site Development Services Agreement by and between Entel Technologies, Inc. and Triton PCS, Inc. dated as of
December 10, 1997.(1) +
10.28 Sales Agreement for Products and Services by and between the Company and Integrated Ventures, LLC dated as of
April 19, 1999.(1) +
10.29 Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release by and between the Company and Total Outsourcing, Inc dated as
of June 30, 1999.(1)
10.30 Straight Note from Scott Fox and Kathleen W. Fox to the Company dated as of July 8, 1999.(1)
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10.31 Master Services Agreement by and between the Company and Metricom, Inc. dated as of September 21, 1999.(1) +
10.32 Sublease Agreement by and between the Company and Franklin Templeton Corporate Services, Inc. dated as of April
14, 2000.(2)
10.33 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan.(2)
10.34 Form of Stock Option Agreement and Grant Notice used in connection with the 2000 Nonstatutory Stock Option
Plan.(2)
10.35 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 10, 2001 among the Company, Oak Investment Partners X,
Limited Partnership, and Oak X Affiliates Fund, Limited Partnership, including Press release of Wireless
Facilities, Inc. dated October 11, 2001.(3)
10.36 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement effective July 19, 2001.(4)
10.37 Employment Offer Letter by and between the Company and Brad Weller effective August 16, 1999.(4)
10.38 Executive Change of Control Agreement dated as of May 11, 2001 between the Company and Brad Weller.(4)
10.39 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Limited Waiver dated as of December 31, 2001.*
21.1 List of subsidiaries.*
23.1 Independent Auditors' Report on Schedule and Consent.*
24.1 Power of Attorney. Reference is made to the signature page to this Report on Form 10-K.
(1) Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-85515), and incorporated herein by reference.
(2) Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, filed on November 14,
2000 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3) Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed on October 11, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
(4) Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, filed on August 10, 2001 and
incorporated herein by reference.
(5) Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed on March 29, 2001 and
incorporated herein by reference.
* Filed herewith.
+ Certain confidential matters deleted pursuant to Order Granting Application for Confidential Treatment, issued in connection with the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-85515) dated November 10, 1999.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The following report on Form 8-K was filed after September 30, 2001:
On October 11, 2001, we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 10, 2001, announcing that we entered into an agreement to sell
$35 million of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in a private placement to investment funds managed by Oak Investment Partners. Upon
completion of the sale of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, Bandel Carano, a managing partner of Oak Investment Partners, will rejoin
the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Carano previously served as a member of the Company's Board from August 1998 to June 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Date: March 19, 2002
Wireless Facilities, Inc.
By: /s/ Masood K. Tayebi, Ph.D.
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Masood Tayebi
Chief Executive Officer
Power of Attorney
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Massih Tayebi and
Masood K. Tayebi, and each of them, as his attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitutes, for him in any and all capacities, to sign any
amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or his substitute or
substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of
the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:
Signature Title Date
/s/ Massih Tayebi, Ph.D. Chairman and Director March 19, 2002
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Massih Tayebi
/s/ Masood K. Tayebi, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer and Director March 19, 2002
------------------------------------------ (Principal Executive Officer)
Masood K. Tayebi
/s/ Brad Weller General Counsel, Vice President of March 19, 2002
------------------------------------------ Legal Affairs and Secretary
Brad Weller
/s/ Terry Ashwill Chief Financial Officer (Principal March 19, 2002
------------------------------------------ Financial and Accounting Officer)
Terry Ashwill
/s/ Dan Stokely Corporate Controller (Chief Accounting March 19, 2002
------------------------------------------ Officer)
Dan Stokely
/s/ Scott Anderson Director March 19, 2002
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Scott Anderson
/s/ Bandel Carano Director March 19, 2002
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Bandel Carano
/s/ Scot Jarvis Director March 19, 2002
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Scot Jarvis
/s/ William Hoglund Director March 19, 2002
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William Hoglund
/s/ David Lee Director March 19, 2002
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David Lee
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The Board of Directors
Wireless Facilities, Inc.:
Independent Auditors' Report
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wireless Facilities, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 2001,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2001. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require
that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Wireless
Facilities, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years
in the three year period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
San Diego, California
February 11, 2002
KPMG LLP
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WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2000 and 2001
(in millions, except par value)
Assets 2000 2001
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18.5 $ 61.1
Accounts receivable, net 119.1 88.5
Accounts receivable - related party -- 0.3
Contract management receivables, net 20.8 5.9
Income taxes receivable 12.7 3.2
Prepaid expenses 3.7 4.5
Employee loans and advances - current portion 2.2 1.5
Other current assets 8.4 9.3
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Total current assets 185.4 174.3
Property and equipment, net 20.0 19.0
Goodwill, net 64.7 54.4
Other intangibles, net 17.1 8.6
Deferred tax assets, net -- 10.0
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 9.2 8.4
Employee loans and advances 0.2 0.7
Other assets 0.5 0.5
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Total assets $ 297.1 $ 275.9
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 15.1 $ 9.0
Accounts payable - related party -- 2.2
Accrued expenses 18.1 15.3
Contract management payables 9.2 4.2
Billings in excess of costs 0.9 1.6
Line of credit payable 24.9 33.0
Note payable - current portion 1.7 0.2
Capital lease obligations - current portion 3.5 4.5
Deferred tax liabilities, net 8.8 --
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Total current liabilities 82.2 70.0
Note payable, net of current portion 0.6 0.4
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion 7.0 4.0
Common stock to be issued 8.6 --
Other liabilities -- 3.5
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Total liabilities 98.4 77.9
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Minority interest in subsidiary 0.1 0.2
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 5.0 shares
authorized; 0.1 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2001;
liquidation preference $35.0 -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, 195.0 shares authorized; 43.3 and 47.2 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively -- --
Additional paid-in capital 156.9 215.1
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 43.0 (17.1)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1.3) (0.2)
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Total stockholders' equity 198.6 197.8
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 297.1 $ 275.9
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(in millions except per share amounts)
1999 2000 2001
-------- --------- ---------
Revenues $ 92.7 $ 255.9 $ 207.2
Cost of revenues 54.3 140.1 141.0
-------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 38.4 115.8 66.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 18.7 53.5 103.2
Depreciation and amortization 2.1 10.3 21.6
Asset impairment charges -- -- 12.9
-------- --------- ---------
Operating income (loss) 17.6 52.0 (71.5)
-------- --------- ---------
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net (0.2) 0.1 (3.1)
Foreign currency gain (loss) (0.3) -- 0.2
Other, net -- 0.1 (0.6)
-------- --------- ---------
Total other income (expense) (0.5) 0.2 (3.5)
-------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) before minority interest in income of subsidiary and
income taxes 17.1 52.2 (75.0)
Minority interest in income of subsidiary 0.3 0.1 0.1
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 7.2 20.3 (15.0)
-------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss) $ 9.6 $ 31.8 $ (60.1)
======== ========= =========
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic $ 0.33 $ 0.76 $ (1.31)
Diluted $ 0.27 $ 0.63 $ (1.31)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 29.1 41.8 45.9
Diluted 35.2 50.5 45.9
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(in millions)
Convertible Convertible
Preferred stock - Series A Preferred stock - Series B Common stock
-------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Balance, December 31, 1998 1.7 $-- -- $-- 27.0 $--
Issuance of common stock -- -- -- -- 0.3 --
Issuance of Series B preferred stock -- -- 2.7 -- -- --
Stock-based compensation -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of warrants in connection with
acquisitions -- -- -- -- -- --
Purchase of treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of Series A and B preferred stock
to common stock (1.7) -- (2.7) -- 7.8 --
Initial public offering of common stock, net -- -- -- -- 4.6 --
Retirement of treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- --
Net income -- -- -- -- -- --
Total comprehensive income -- -- -- -- -- --
---- --- ---- --- ---- ---
Balance, December 31, 1999 -- -- -- -- 39.7 --
Issuance of common stock for exercise of stock
options -- -- -- -- 2.4 --
Issuance of common stock under employee stock
purchase plan -- -- -- -- 0.2 --
Issuance of common stock in connection with
acquisitions -- -- -- -- 0.8 --
Issuance of common stock for exercise
of warrants -- -- -- -- 0.2 --
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options -- -- -- -- -- --
Net income -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation loss -- -- -- -- -- --
Net unrealized investment loss -- -- -- -- -- --
Total comprehensive income -- -- -- -- -- --
---- --- ---- --- ---- ---
Balance, December 31, 2000 -- -- -- -- 43.3 --
Issuance of Series A preferred stock 0.1 -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of common stock for exercise of stock
options -- -- -- -- 0.7 --
Issuance of common stock under employee stock
purchase plan -- -- -- -- 0.3 --
Issuance of common stock in connection with
acquisition -- -- -- -- 2.0 --
Issuance of common stock for exercise of warrants -- -- -- -- 0.9 --
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options -- -- -- -- -- --
Net loss -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign currency translation gain -- -- -- -- -- --
Net realized investment loss -- -- -- -- -- --
Total comprehensive loss -- -- -- -- -- --
---- --- ---- --- ---- ---
Balance, December 31, 2001 0.1 $-- -- $-- 47.2 $--
==== === ==== === ==== ===
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(Continued)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
(in millions)
Retained Accumulated Compre-
Additional Earnings Treasury stock Other hensive
Paid-in (Accumulated --------------- Comprehensive Income
Capital Deficit) Shares Amount Loss (Loss) Total
---------- ------------ ------ ------ ------------- ------- -------
Balance, December 31, 1998 $ 26.2 $ 1.6 3.3 $(13.5) $ -- $ 14.3
Issuance of common stock 0.6 -- -- -- -- -- 0.6
Issuance of Series B preferred stock 15.0 -- -- -- -- -- 15.0
Stock-based compensation 0.1 -- -- -- -- -- 0.1
Issuance of warrants in connection with
acquisitions 0.1 -- -- -- -- -- 0.1
Purchase of treasury stock -- -- -- (0.2) -- -- (0.2)
Conversion of Series A and B preferred
stock to common stock -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Initial public offering of common stock,
net 61.9 -- -- -- -- -- 61.9
Retirement of treasury stock (13.7) -- (3.3) 13.7 -- -- --
Net income -- 9.6 -- -- -- 9.6 9.6
------
Total comprehensive income -- -- -- -- -- $ 9.6 --
------ ------- ---- ------ ------ ====== -------
Balance, December 31, 1999 90.2 11.2 -- -- -- 101.4
Issuance of common stock for exercise
of stock options 9.5 -- -- -- -- -- 9.5
Issuance of common stock under employee
stock purchase plan 3.4 -- -- -- -- -- 3.4
Issuance of common stock in connection 37.7 -- -- -- -- -- 37.7
with acquisitions
Issuance of common stock for exercise of
warrants 0.5 -- -- -- -- -- 0.5
Tax benefit from exercise of stock 15.6 -- -- -- -- -- 15.6
options
Net income -- 31.8 -- -- -- 31.8 31.8
Foreign currency translation loss -- -- -- -- (0.3) (0.3) (0.3)
Net unrealized investment loss -- -- -- -- (1.0) (1.0) (1.0)
------
Total comprehensive income -- -- -- -- -- $ 30.5 --
------ ------- ---- ------ ------ ====== -------
Balance, December 31, 2000 156.9 43.0 -- -- (1.3) 198.6
Issuance of Series A convertible
preferred stock 34.9 -- -- -- -- -- 34.9
Issuance of common stock for exercise
of stock options 2.7 -- -- -- -- -- 2.7
Issuance of common stock under employee
stock purchase plan 1.7 -- -- -- -- -- 1.7
Issuance of common stock in connection
with acquisitions 16.0 -- -- -- -- -- 16.0
Issuance of common stock for exercise of
warrants 1.4 -- -- -- -- -- 1.4
Tax benefit from exercise of stock
options 1.5 -- -- -- -- -- 1.5
Net loss -- (60.1) -- -- -- (60.1) (60.1)
Foreign currency translation gain -- -- -- -- 0.1 0.1 0.1
Net realized investment loss -- -- -- -- 1.0 1.0 1.0
------
Total comprehensive loss -- -- -- -- -- $(59.0) --
------ ------- ---- ------ ------ ====== -------
Balance, December 31, 2001 $215.1 $ (17.1) -- $ -- $ (0.2) $ 197.8
====== ======= ==== ====== ====== =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
(in millions)
1999 2000 2001
------- ------- -------
Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 9.6 $ 31.8 $ (60.1)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2.5 10.7 22.5
Provision for doubtful accounts 0.4 0.1 21.3
Asset impairment charges -- -- 12.9
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net -- -- (0.2)
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes (1.7) 9.1 (18.8)
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options -- 15.6 1.5
Realized loss on investment -- -- 1.0
Other 0.3 -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable (7.6) (84.4) 7.6
Contract management receivables 10.2 (6.8) 14.9
Income taxes receivable 1.6 (17.7) 9.5
Other assets (2.3) (12.6) (8.1)
Accounts payable (4.9) 8.2 6.2
Accrued expenses 1.2 11.2 (3.7)
Contract management payables (1.1) 0.9 (5.0)
Billings in excess of costs 5.1 (4.4) 0.7
Other liabilities 0.1 -- 3.0
------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 13.4 (38.3) 5.2
------- ------- -------
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (3.2) (5.6) (5.0)
Investment in marketable securities (38.0) -- --
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1.7) (38.1) --
Cash paid for investments (0.1) (9.0) --
0.1 38.0 --
------- ------- -------
Net cash used in investing activities (42.9) (14.7) (5.0)
------- ------- -------
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs 15.0 -- 34.9
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 62.5 12.9 5.8
Purchase of treasury stock (0.2) -- --
Net borrowings (repayment) under line of credit (3.0) 24.9 8.1
Repayment of capital lease obligations -- (1.3) (4.8)
Proceeds from collection of officer notes receivable -- 0.6 --
Repayment of officer notes payable (3.8) -- --
Repayment of subordinated stockholder notes payable (5.5) -- --
Borrowings (repayment) of notes payable (4.0) 0.4 (1.7)
------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by financing activities 61.0 37.5 42.3
------- ------- -------
Effect of exchange rate on cash (0.1) (0.3) 0.1
------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 31.4 (15.8) 42.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2.9 34.3 18.5
------- ------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 34.3 $ 18.5 $ 61.1
======= ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(continued)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(in millions)
1999 2000 2001
----- ------ -----
Supplemental disclosures of noncash transactions:
Fair value of assets acquired in acquisitions $ 3.4 $ 88.6 $ --
Cash paid for acquisitions (2.1) (38.7) --
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions -- (37.7) --
Issuance of notes payable for acquisition (0.8) (1.5) --
Common stock to be issued -- (8.6) --
Issuance of warrants in acquisitions (0.1) -- --
----- ------ -----
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions 0.4 2.1 --
Common stock issued for earn-out provision in acquisition -- -- 16.0
Property and equipment acquired under capital leases 1.8 10.0 2.8
Reduction of accounts receivable in exchange for notes receivable -- -- 1.4
Note receivable issued for sale of equipment -- -- 1.0
Reduction of accounts receivable in exchange for investment securities -- 1.1 --
Decrease in fair value of investment securities available for sale -- (1.0) (0.1)
Reduction of note payable in lieu of consideration for exercise of warrants -- 0.5 --
Receipt of note for sale of investment 0.2 -- --
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options -- 15.6 1.5
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest 1.3 1.8 3.9
Cash paid during the year for income taxes, net 5.6 9.6 10.3
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(1) Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Description of Business
Wireless Facilities, Inc. ("WFI") was formed in the state of New York on December 19, 1994, began operations in March 1995 and was
reincorporated in 1998, in Delaware. WFI provides a full suite of outsourcing services to wireless carriers and equipment vendors, including
business consulting, design and deployment and management of client networks. WFI's customers include both early-stage and mature
providers of cellular, PCS, and broadband data services and equipment. WFI's engagements range from small contracts for the deployment of a
single cell site, to large multi-year turnkey contracts. These services are billed either on a time and materials basis or a fixed-price, time-certain
basis (i.e. turnkey contracts).
In November 1999, WFI completed an initial public offering of 4.6 million shares of common stock. Prior to the initial public offering, there
was no public market for WFI's common stock. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting applicable underwriting discounts and
offering expenses, were approximately $61.9 million.
(b) Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of WFI and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. WFI and its
subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the "Company." As of December 31, 1999, the wholly-owned subsidiaries included Entel
Technologies, Inc., WFI de Mexico, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda., and WFI International, Ltd., based in London, England, which
began operations in April of 2000. In March 2000, the Company acquired the assets of a network operations center and business segment
located in Dallas, Texas. In conjunction with this purchase, the Company formed WFI Network Management Services Corporation, a wholly-
owned subsidiary incorporated in the state of Delaware, to operate the center. In May 2000, the Company acquired a 16.67% interest in the
operations of Diverse Networks, Inc., which is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. In August 2000, the Company acquired
Questus, Ltd., ("Questus") a privately held company incorporated in the United Kingdom in a stock purchase acquisition. Questus is a provider
of management consulting and network development services in the European wireless services market. The acquisition included Questus'
wholly-owned subsidiaries, Questus Scandinavia, A.B., incorporated in Stockholm, Sweden, and Questus GmbH, incorporated in Vienna,
Austria. In September 2000, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary WFI-UK, Ltd., based in London, England, to act as a holding
company. The Company acquired Telia Contracting AB and Telia Academy AB in October 2000 and December 2000, respectively. Telia
Contracting AB, a Swedish corporation located in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a global provider of network management consulting services with
geographic emphasis in Asia, Scandinavia, South America, and Europe. Telia Academy AB, a Swedish limited liability corporation located in
Kalmar, Sweden, is a provider of management training and consultancy services to the global telecommunications industry.
All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments accounted for using the cost method include companies in
which the Company owns less than 20% and for which the Company has no significant influence. Investments accounted for using the equity
method include companies in which the Company owns more than 20% but less than 50%, or for which the Company is considered to have
significant influence.
(c) Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents
consisting of money market investments were $0 and $55.6 million as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(d) Investment Securities
Investment securities consisted of an investment in a public company made in fiscal 2000, which was classified as available for sale and carried
at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported in a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The carrying value
of the investment at December 31, 2000 was $0.1 million, net of an unrealized loss of $1.0 million and was classified in other current assets.
The investment was liquidated in fiscal 2001 as the investee company declared bankruptcy. Accordingly, the unrealized loss of $1.0 million
recorded at December 31, 2000 was realized and reclassified to earnings in 2001. There were no investment securities outstanding as of
December 31, 2001.
(e) Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consists primarily of computer and office equipment and is recorded at cost. Equipment acquired under capital leases
is recorded at the present value of the future minimum lease payments. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life of each asset, which is one to three years for computer equipment and five years for furniture and office equipment.
Equipment acquired under capital leases is amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset. Improvements,
which add to the useful life of an asset, are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
(f) Goodwill, Net
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets purchased from acquired companies. Goodwill is amortized
on a straight-line basis over its estimated period of benefit from five to twenty years. In determining the useful life of goodwill the Company
considers several factors including industry technology, competition, demand and other economic factors. The Company assesses the
recoverability of this intangible asset by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its remaining life can be recovered
through future operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is measured based on the projected
discounted future operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost of funds. The assessment of the
recoverability of goodwill will be impacted if estimated future operating cash flows are not achieved.
(g) Other Intangibles, Net
Other intangibles consist primarily of acquired customer relationships, workforce, purchased technology, trade names, non-compete covenants
and patents. Other intangibles are recorded at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives from two to
five years. The Company reviews the carrying value and remaining useful life of intangibles for impairment whenever events or circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based on the projected discounted
future operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost of funds. The assessment of the recoverability of other
intangibles will be impacted if estimated future operating cash flows are not achieved.
(h) Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized in accordance with Statement of Position 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain
Production-Type Contracts." Revenue on time and materials contracts is recognized as services are rendered at contract labor rates plus
material and other direct costs incurred. Revenue on fixed price contracts is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method based on
the ratio of total actual costs to complete the contract. Estimates of costs to complete include material, direct labor, overhead, and allowable
general and administrative expenses. These estimates are reviewed on a contract-by-contract basis, and are revised periodically throughout the
life of the contract such that adjustments to profit resulting from revisions are made cumulative to the date of the revision. The full amount of
an estimated loss is charged to operations in the period it is determined that a loss will be realized from the performance of a contract. Billings
in excess of costs incurred on uncompleted projects are recorded as billings in excess of costs in the accompanying balance sheets.
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WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(i) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required
payments, which results in bad debt expense. Management periodically determines the adequacy of this allowance by evaluating individual
customer receivables considering the customer's financial condition and current economic conditions.
(j) Contract Management Receivables and Payables
During 2000 and 2001, the Company managed contracts whereby the Company paid for services rendered by third parties on behalf of
customers. The Company passed these expenses through to the customers, who reimbursed the Company for the expenses plus a management
fee. Commencing on October 1, 2001, the Company increased its level of service to customers under these types of contracts whereby the
Company is functioning as the principle rather than the agent with respect to the customer and the vendor, resulting in higher management fees
to the Company. As such, and in accordance with the provisions of EITF 99-19 "Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an
Agent," the Company has recorded the gross charges (inclusive of mark-up) in service revenues and the corresponding costs payable to the
respective vendors in cost of service revenue. Amounts receivable from the customer or owed to third parties for the contract management
activities are shown separately on the balance sheets to distinguish them from receivables and liabilities generated by the Company's own
operations.
(k) Income Taxes
The Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company maintains a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which it is not more likely than not that the Company will realize the
benefits of these tax assets. The valuation allowance is based on estimates of future taxable income by jurisdiction in which the Company
operates, the number of years over which the deferred tax assets will be recoverable, and scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities.
(l) Common Stock Split
On February 22, 1999, the Company effected a 3-for-1 stock split of the Company's common stock. All per share and share data in the
consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect this stock split.
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WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(m) Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS No. 123 permits entities to recognize as expense over the vesting period the fair value of
all stock-based awards on the date of grant or allows entities to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and its related interpretations including FASB Interpretation Number 44, "Accounting for Certain
Transactions involving Stock Compensation." Under APB Opinion No. 25 and its related interpretations, compensation expense is recognized
as the difference, if any, between the current market price of the underlying stock and the exercise price on the date of grant. In accordance
with SFAS No. 123, the Company has elected to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions
of SFAS No. 123.
(n) Net Income per Common Share
The Company calculates net income per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." Under SFAS No. 128, basic net
income
(loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
reporting periods. Diluted net income per common share reflects the effects of potentially dilutive securities. Weighted average shares used to
compute net income (loss) per share are presented below (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
---- ---- ----
Weighted average shares, basic 29.1 41.8 45.9
Dilutive effect of stock options 5.2 7.7 --
Dilutive effect of warrants 0.9 1.0 --
---- ---- ----
Weighted average shares, diluted 35.2 50.5 45.9
==== ==== ====
For the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001, options to purchase 0.2 million, 4.5 million and 5.3 million shares of common stock,
respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share because the effect of these instruments was anti-
dilutive. For the year ended December 31, 2001, Series A Preferred Stock convertible into 1.6 million common shares were not included in the
calculation of diluted net loss per share because the effect of these instruments was anti-dilutive.
(o) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of
The Company reviews long-lived assets and intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of
an asset to future net undiscounted cash flows without interest expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the
assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
(p) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires that fair values be disclosed for the Company's financial
instruments. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, contract management receivables, income tax receivable,
accounts payable, accrued expenses and contract management payables approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these
instruments. The carrying amounts reported for the Company's line of credit payable and notes payable approximate their fair value because the
underlying instruments bear interest at rates comparable to current rates offered to the Company for instruments of similar terms and risk.
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WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(q) Comprehensive Income (Loss)
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," establishes rules for the reporting of comprehensive income (loss) and its components.
Comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 2001 consisted of net income (loss), unrealized gain (loss) on
available-for-sale securities and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(r) Foreign Currency Translation
In accordance with SFAS No. 52 "Foreign Currency Translation," the financial statements of the Company's foreign subsidiaries where the
functional currency has been determined to be the local currency are translated into United States dollars using current rates of exchange for
assets and liabilities and rates of exchange that approximate the rates in effect at the transaction date for revenues, expenses, gains and losses.
(s) Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash, accounts receivable
and contract management receivables. At times, cash balances held in financial institutions are in excess of federally insured limits. The
Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of financial institutions and limits the amount of risk by selecting
financial institutions with a strong relative credit standing.
(t) Use of Estimates
Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(u) Reclassifications
Certain amounts in prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2001 presentation.
(v) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141
(SFAS No. 141), "Business Combinations," and SFAS No. 142 (SFAS No. 142), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 141
supersedes APB Opinion No. 16, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 38, "Accounting for Preacquisition Contingencies of Purchases
Enterprises" and eliminates pooling-of-interests accounting prospectively. SFAS No. 141 was adopted on July 1, 2001. SFAS No. 142
supersedes APB Opinion No. 17, "Intangible Assets" and changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-
only approach. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill will be tested at least annually or whenever events or circumstances occur indicating that
goodwill might be impaired. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives will cease,
and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001 that do not meet the criteria for recognition under SFAS No. 141 will be reclassified to
goodwill. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002, upon which time the Company will cease amortizing goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite lives in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the standard. The Company is currently evaluating the
impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 142 will have on its results of operations and financial position.
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WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143 (SFAS No. 143), "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and for the associated asset retirement
costs. The standard applies to tangible long-lived assets that have a legal obligation associated with their retirement that results from the
acquisition, construction or development or normal use of the asset. SFAS No. 143 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset
retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The fair value of the
liability is added to the carrying amount of the associated asset and this additional carrying amount is depreciated over the remaining life of the
asset. The liability is accreted at the end of each period through charges to operating expense. The provisions of SFAS No. 143 are required to
be applied during the quarter ending March 31, 2003. To accomplish this, the Company must identify all legal obligations for asset retirement
obligations, if any, and determine the fair value of these obligations on the date of adoption. The determination of fair value is complex and
will require the Company to gather market information and develop cash flow models. Additionally, the Company will be required to develop
processes to track and monitor these obligations. At this time, the Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 143 will have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 (SFAS No. 144), "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," which
addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. While SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," it retains many of the fundamental
provisions of SFAS No. 121, including the recognition and measurement of the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used, and the
measurement of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. SFAS No. 144 also supersedes the accounting and reporting provisions of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 (APB No. 30), "Reporting the Results of Operations--Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a
Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions," for the disposal of a segment of a
business. However, it retains the requirement in APB No. 30 to report separately discontinued operations and extends that reporting to a
component of an entity that either has been disposed of (by sale, abandonment, or in a distribution to owners) or is classified as held for sale.
SFAS No. 144 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. At this time, the Company does not anticipate that the adoption
of SFAS No. 144 will have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(2) Impairment Charge
The recent slowdown in the economy, current economic conditions and visible trends in the telecommunications industry, triggered an
impairment evaluation by the Company of its goodwill and other intangible assets in the second quarter of fiscal 2001. Based on the Company's
analyses of the results of operations and projected future cash flows associated with certain goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company
determined that impairment existed. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $12.9 million impairment charge in the second quarter of fiscal
2001, determined as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeded the present value of the estimated future cash flows.
Assets determined to be impaired included goodwill and contract and workforce intangibles approximating $8.2 million in the Company's
design and deployment segment and $4.7 million in its network management segment.
(3) Acquisitions
The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with APB 16, "Business Combinations," and related interpretations.
(a) Entel Technologies, Inc. ("Entel")
On February 27, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of stock of Entel, a Maryland wireless outsourcing company. Entel
rendered site development and project management services to telecommunications providers in connection with site acquisition, construction
management and microwave relocation projects throughout
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Notes to Condolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
the United States. Consideration for the acquisition consisted of $3.5 million in cash and $5.2 million in notes payable to Entel shareholders.
The excess purchase price paid over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of
$7.8 million was recognized in the transaction and was being amortized over seven years. The remaining net book value of goodwill was
approximately $3.5 million as of December 31, 2001, which will be subject to the transition guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002.
The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. Thus, results of operations from this acquired entity are
included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.
(b) B. Communication International, Inc. ("BCI")
On January 4, 1999, the Company acquired BCI for $2.9 million in cash, warrants and notes. BCI provided radio frequency engineering and
cell site and switch technician services in the U.S. and Latin America. The excess purchase price paid over the fair value of tangible and
identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $1.2 million was recognized in the transaction and was being
amortized over seven years. The remaining net book value of goodwill was approximately $0.7 million as of December 31, 2001, which will be
subject to the transition guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $0.5 million consist
primarily of non-compete agreements and were being amortized over two years. Acquired identifiable intangible assets were fully amortized as
of December 31, 2001. The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. Thus, results of operations from
this acquired entity are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.
(c) C.R.D., Inc. ("CRD")
On June 25, 1999, the Company acquired CRD for $0.5 million in cash, warrants, and assumption of debt. CRD installed and maintained cell
site and microwave electronics. The excess purchase price paid over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was
recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $0.3 million was recognized in the transaction and was being amortized over seven years. During the second
quarter of fiscal 2001, an impairment analysis was performed which resulted in the write-off of the remaining net book value of goodwill of
$0.2 million, in accordance with SFAS 121. The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. Thus,
results of operations from this acquired entity are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.
(d) WFI de Mexico ("WFIM")
On September 18, 1998, the Company formed and acquired an 88% ownership interest in a Mexican subsidiary (WFIM). WFIM acquired all
the assets of Cable and Wireless Services, S.C., a Mexican wireless communications company. Consideration for the acquisition consisted of
$0.1 million in cash. The remaining 12% of WFI de Mexico's stock was held by directors and the General Manager of WFIM pursuant to
Restricted Stock Agreements which permit WFIM to repurchase and transfer such shares upon the occurrence of certain events.
On January 21, 2000, the Company acquired all but 2.5% of the minority ownership interest in WFIM from the General Manager of that
subsidiary. The acquisition was made under the terms of a Restricted Stock Agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued 0.4 million
shares of common stock valued at $18.2 million in exchange for shares in WFIM. The acquisition price was allocated first to reduce the
General Manager's minority interest, with the excess of $17.9 million recorded as goodwill, which was being amortized over 20 years. The
remaining net book value of goodwill was approximately $16.1 million as of December 31, 2001, which will be subject to the transition
guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. The General Manager is the brother of both the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer
of the Company. The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. Thus, results of operations and
earnings previously allocated to minority owners are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(e) The Walter Group, Inc. ("TWG")
On January 11, 2000, the Company acquired TWG, a Washington corporation and a privately-held provider of management consulting and
network development services to the wireless communications market. Consideration consisted of $5.6 million in cash and approximately
95,000 shares of the Company's common stock valued at $4.1 million. The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method
of accounting. Thus, results of operations from this acquired entity are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the
acquisition date. The excess purchase price paid over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as
goodwill. Goodwill of $7.7 million was recognized in the transaction and was being amortized over ten years. During the second quarter of
fiscal 2001, an impairment analysis was performed which resulted in the write-off of $6.5 million of goodwill in accordance with SFAS 121.
As of December 31, 2001, the remaining net book value of goodwill was approximately $0.1 million, which will be subject to the transition
guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $1.6 million consisted of non-compete covenants
and an assembled workforce and were being amortized over two to five years. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, in connection with the
impairment analysis performed, the lives of the remaining intangibles were evaluated, which resulted in a reduction of the useful life for
assembled workforce from five to three years As of December 31, 2001, the remaining net book value for assembled workforce was $0.8
million, which will be subject to the transition guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. The indentifiable assets related to non-
compete covenants were fully amortized as of December 31, 2001.
(f) Network Operations Center
On March 13, 2000, the Company acquired the assets of a network operations center and business segment from Ericsson Inc. for $6.3 million
in cash. The center is located in Dallas, Texas. The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. The
results of operations from the acquired assets are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. The
excess purchase price paid over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of
$1.0 million was recognized in the transaction and was being amortized over seven years. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, an
impairment analysis was performed which resulted in the write-off of the remaining net book value of goodwill of $0.8 million, in accordance
with SFAS 121. Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $3.4 million consisted primarily of customer relationships and an assembled
workforce and were being amortized over two to five years. As a result of the impairment analysis, the remaining net book value of customer
relationships and assembled workforce was determined to be impaired and fully written off in accordance with SFAS 121.
(g) Comcor Advisory Services ("Comcor")
On April 25, 2000, the Company acquired the assets of Comcor, a privately-held provider of site development services to the wireless mobility
and broadband wireless communications market. The Company paid $5.4 million in cash as well as issued approximately 21,000 shares of the
Company's common stock valued at $1.8 million to Comcor shareholders for the acquisition. The excess purchase price paid over the fair value
of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $6.6 million was recognized in the transaction
and was being amortized over ten years. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, an impairment analysis was performed which resulted in the
write-off of $1.5 million of goodwill, in accordance with SFAS 121. As of December 31, 2001, the remaining net book value of goodwill was
approximately $4.0 million, which will be subject to the transition guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. Acquired identifiable
intangible assets of $0.6 million consisted primarily of an assembled workforce and was being amortized over five years. As of December 31,
2001, the remaining net book value of assembled workforce was approximately $0.4 million, which will be subject to the transition guidelines
of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. The Company accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. Thus, the results
of operations from the acquired assets are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(h) Diverse Networks, Inc. ("DNI")
On May 24, 2000, the Company paid $4.0 million in cash to acquire a 16.67% percent interest in DNI, a private company that provides
network management and data center services. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company received a warrant for the rights to purchase
up to a 50% interest in DNI over five years. The warrant is exercisable after May 24, 2001, or upon the occurrence of a material event as
defined in the warrant agreement. The number of shares and exercise price for the warrant is dependent upon revenues earned by contracts and
agreements provided to DNI by the Company. Exercise of the warrant may be effected by cash or by using a net issue exercise feature. The
warrant may be exercised in total or in part, and is assignable and transferable prior to any first exercise. This investment has been accounted
for under the equity method of accounting due to the presence of significant influence that is deemed to exist based on the material level of
existing contracts that WFI holds with DNI.
(i) Davis Bay, LLC
On June 26, 2000, the Company acquired the assets of Davis Bay, LLC, a Washington State limited liability company, for $3.0 million in cash
and approximately 49,000 shares of the Company's common stock valued at $2.4 million. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase.
Thus, the results of operations from the acquired assets are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition
date.
Included in the asset purchase agreement was an earn-out provision whereby the Company agreed to pay Davis Bay's selling shareholders'
additional consideration contingent on certain quarterly earnings results from existing and potential future contracts secured by Davis Bay for
the Company and executed within 18 months of the acquisition date. Earn-out payments, were paid quarterly over the life of the eligible
contracts, in stock. These payments were capped at $20.0 million. As of December 31, 2000, the Company recorded $9.5 million in additional
goodwill as a result of the earn-out provision consisting of approximately 0.2 million shares of the Company's common stock. The majority of
these shares were issuable in the first quarter of 2001 and were recorded as a liability as of December 31, 2000. The excess purchase price paid
over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $11.6 million was
recognized as of December 31, 2000 related to the transaction, and was being amortized over ten years.
During the six months ended June 30, 2001, $10.5 million in additional goodwill was recorded under the earn-out provision, bringing the total
earn-out up to the $20.0 million allowed under the contract. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, in connection with the impairment
analysis performed, the lives of the remaining intangibles were evaluated, which resulted in a reduction of the useful life for goodwill from 10
to 5 years, pursuant to guidelines of SFAS 121. Effective September 27, 2001, Davis Bay and the Company executed a second amendment to
the original asset purchase agreement that replaced the remaining, unpaid earn-out with a final earn-out equal to 1,638,838 shares of the
Company's common stock issued at the then current market value. Accordingly, the estimated liability of common stock to be issued related to
the earn-out agreement decreased from $10.5 million as of June 30, 2001 to $7.3 million as of September 30, 2001, resulting in a corresponding
reduction in goodwill of $3.2 million. On October 17, 2001, 1,638,838 shares of the Company's common stock were issued to Davis Bay.
Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $1.0 million consisted of an assembled workforce and purchased technology and were being
amortized over three to five years. As of December 31, 2001, the net book value of goodwill and acquired identifiable assets related to
assembled workforce were approximately $15.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, which will be subject to the transition guidelines of
SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002.
(j) CommVerge Solutions, Inc.
On July 21, 2000, the Company acquired convertible preferred stock of CommVerge Solutions, Inc., a privately-held wireless network
planning and deployment company. The investment totaled $5.0 million in cash and is accounted for using the cost method of accounting.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(k) Questus, Ltd.
On August 29, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Questus, Ltd., a private limited company incorporated in the
United Kingdom. Consideration consisted of $10.6 million in cash, approximately 0.2 million shares of the Company's common stock valued at
$10.3 million, and promissory notes to one selling shareholder totaling $1.5 million. Included in the purchase were Questus' wholly owned
subsidiaries, Questus Scandinavia, A.B., incorporated in Stockholm Sweden, and Questus GmbH, incorporated in Vienna, Austria. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. Thus, the results of operations from the acquired assets are included in the Company's
consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. The excess purchase price paid over the fair value of tangible and identifiable
intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $14.0 million was recognized in the transaction and was being amortized over
ten years. As of December 31, 2001, the net book value of goodwill was approximately $12.7 million and will be subject to the transition
guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $6.8 million consisted primarily of customer
relationships, purchased technology, and trade names and are being amortized over two to five years.
Under the agreement for the sale and purchase of the entire issued share capital of Questus Limited, the Company agreed to issue additional
stock to the former Questus shareholders if the value of our common stock decreased to less than the lower collar amount, which is equivalent
to 50% of the price at which the shares were originally issued pursuant to the agreement. As of August 29, 2001, the last day of the escrow
period, based on the calculation set forth in the agreement, the Company's stock price was less than the lower collar amount, which triggered
the payment of additional shares of our common stock under the agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company issued an aggregate of
146,806 shares of its common stock based on this lower collar adjustment in December 2001.
(l) Telia Contracting AB
On October 12, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Telia Contracting, AB of Gothenburg, Sweden, a subsidiary
of Telia AB in Sweden. Consideration consisted of $7.8 million in cash. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. Thus, the results of
operations from the acquired assets are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. The excess
purchase price paid over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $1.8
million was recognized in the transaction and was being amortized over ten years. Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $5.5 million
consisted primarily of customer relationships, an assembled workforce and purchased technology and are being amortized over two to five
years. As of December 31, 2001, the remaining net book value for goodwill and assembled workforce was $1.6 million and $0.5 million,
respectively, which will be subject to the transition guidelines of SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002.
(m) Telia Academy AB
On December 4, 2000, the Company acquired the assets of Telia Academy AB, a limited liability company organized under the laws of
Sweden. Consideration consisted of $2.2 million in cash. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. Thus, the results of operations from
the acquired assets are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. The excess purchase price paid
over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill of $1.2 million was recognized in
the transaction and was being amortized over seven years. Acquired identifiable intangible assets of $0.7 million consisted primarily of
customer relationships and an assembled workforce and were being amortized over one to ten years. During the second quarter of fiscal 2001,
an impairment analysis was performed which resulted in the write-off of the remaining net book value of goodwill and acquired identifiable
intangible assets of $1.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, in accordance with SFAS 121.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
The following summary presents pro forma consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000 as if the
acquisitions described above had occurred at the beginning of the year ended December 31, 1999, and includes adjustments that are directly
attributable to the transaction or are expected to have a continuing impact on the Company. Adjustments to revenues and cost of revenues are
derived from the available financial information by estimating the monthly operating revenue or expense and pro-rating for the period of time
such operations were excluded from the Company's financial results for the periods presented.
The pro forma results are for illustrative purposes only, and do not purport to be indicative of the actual results which would have occurred had
the transactions been completed as of the beginning of the periods, nor are they indicative of results of operations which may occur in the
future (all amounts except per share amounts are in millions).
1999 2000
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Pro forma revenue $126.1 $268.9
Pro forma operating income $ 16.4 $ 48.2
Pro forma net income $ 8.7 $ 28.7
Pro forma net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.29 $ 0.68
Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.57
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(4) Balance Sheet Details
The consolidated balance sheets consist of the following at December 31, 2000 and 2001 (in millions):
2000 2001
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Accounts receivable, net:
Billed $ 75.1 $ 58.4
Unbilled 44.9 46.1
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120.0 104.5
Allowance for doubtful accounts (0.9) (16.0)
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Total accounts receivable, net $ 119.1 $ 88.5
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Contract management receivables, net:
Billed $ 6.0 $ 5.8
Unbilled 14.8 2.4
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20.8 8.2
Allowance for doubtful accounts -- (2.3)
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Total contract management receivables, net $ 20.8 $ 5.9
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Property and equipment, net:
Computer equipment $ 24.2 $ 29.7
Furniture and office equipment 1.4 3.1
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25.6 32.8
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (5.6) (13.8)
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Total property and equipment, net $ 20.0 $ 19.0
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Goodwill, net:
Goodwill $ 71.1 $ 69.0
Accumulated amortization (6.4) (14.6)
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Total goodwill, net $ 64.7 $ 54.4
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Other intangibles, net:
Customer relationships $ 10.2 $ 8.4
Assembled workforce 3.9 3.4
Purchased technology 3.6 3.6
Trade names 1.1 0.5
Noncompete covenants 0.5 0.5
Other 0.8 0.3
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20.1 16.7
Accumulated amortization (3.0) (8.1)
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Total other intangibles, net $ 17.1 $ 8.6
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(5) Notes payable and other financing arrangements
(a) Credit Agreement
As of December 31, 2001, $33.0 million was outstanding under the Company's line of credit with a weighted average interest rate of 6.40%.
The line of credit expires in February 2004. Loans under this line of credit bear interest, at the Company's discretion, at either
(i) the greater of the bank prime rate and the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, plus a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.50%, the ("base rate
margin"), or (ii) at the London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 3.50%, the ("LIBOR rate margin").
The line of credit is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets. The line of credit agreement contains restrictive covenants, which,
among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios. On July 19, 2001, the Company executed an amendment to its line of credit
agreement, which among other items, changed the minimum EBITDA covenant to exclude unusual charges up to a specified amount with
respect to the first and second quarters of fiscal 2001. On December 31, 2001, the Company executed a second amendment to our line of credit
agreement, which amended certain financial covenants for 2002, reduced the aggregate commitment from $100 million to $80 million and
waived the requirement for compliance for two financial covenants as of December 31, 2001. As such, the Company was in compliance with
all required covenants as of December 31, 2001.
(b) Note Payable to Financial Institutions
In December 1999, the financial institutions who were parties to the line of credit agreement entered into an intercreditor agreement with the
Company, which provided for the issuance of notes payable not to exceed $1.0 million, secured by substantially all of the Company's assets.
On February 24, 2000, the Company executed a $1.0 million note payable under this agreement, payable ratably through February 2005 at a
9% interest rate. At December 31, 2000 and 2001, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively,
under this note payable.
(c) BCI Notes Payable
In January 1999, the Company issued notes payable in consideration for the BCI acquisition (see Note 3). These notes had a carrying value of
$0.9 million at December 31, 1999. The notes were due in January 2001 and bore interest at 9.62%. These notes were repaid in full during
2000.
(d) Questus Notes Payable
In consideration for the acquisition of Questus (see Note 3), the Company issued promissory notes to a selling shareholder totaling $1.5
million, secured by a standing letter of credit. These notes bore interest at LIBOR plus 1% and were due on April 30, 2002. The notes were
repaid in full in 2001.
Maturities of notes payable at December 31, 2001 are as follows (in millions):
2002 $ 0.2
2003 0.2
2004 0.2
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Total $ 0.6
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(6) Lease Commitments
The Company leases certain equipment under capital leases with interest rates ranging from 2.5% to 13.9% that expire at various dates through
2005. The Company also leases certain facilities and equipment under operating leases having terms expiring at various dates through 2010.
Future minimum lease payments under capital and operating leases as of December 31, 2001 are as follows (in millions):
Capital Operating
leases leases
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Year ending December 31,
2002 $ 5.1 $ 4.9
2003 3.5 4.3
2004 0.5 3.7
2005 0.2 3.5
2006 -- 2.4
Thereafter -- 8.2
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Total minimum lease payments 9.3 $27.0
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Less amount representing interest (0.8)
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Present value of capital lease obligations 8.5
Less current portion (4.5)
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Long-term capital lease obligations $ 4.0
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Equipment recorded under capital leases approximated $11.8 million and $13.9 million, with accumulated amortization of $1.4 and $5.7
million as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
There were no sublease agreements as of December 31, 2001 to offset future minimum lease payments. Rent expense under operating leases
for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001 was $0.9 million, $3.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively.
The lease on certain office facilities includes scheduled base rent increases over the term of the lease. The total amount of the base rent
payments is being charged to expense on the straight-line method over the term of the lease. In addition to the base rent payment, the Company
pays a monthly allocation of the building's operating expenses. The Company has recorded deferred rent, included in accrued expenses, of $0.3
million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively, to reflect the excess of rent expense over cash payments since inception
of the lease. During 2001, the Company recorded an accrual for $1.4 million related to an estimated loss on unused office space which is
included in rent expense. The Company periodically evaluates the adequacy of this accrual and the related variables and assumptions used to
calculate the estimated loss on unused office space.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(7) Income Taxes
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001 is comprised of the
following (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
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Domestic $10.5 $30.7 $(57.3)
Foreign 6.3 21.4 (17.8)
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$16.8 $52.1 $(75.1)
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The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 is comprised of the following (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
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Current:
Federal $ 5.7 $ 1.7 $ 0.6
State 0.8 0.4 0.3
Foreign 2.4 4.1 0.4
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$ 8.9 $ 6.2 $ 1.3
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Deferred:
Federal $(1.6) $ 8.5 $(14.9)
State (0.3) 1.5 (1.8)
Foreign 0.2 4.1 0.4
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(1.7) 14.1 (16.3)
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$ 7.2 $20.3 $(15.0)
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A reconciliation of total income tax provision (benefit) to the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to
income
(loss) before income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001 is as follows (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
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Income taxes at federal statutory rate $5.9 $18.3 $(26.2)
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit 0.3 1.2 (1.0)
Foreign taxes 0.7 0.5 7.0
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 0.3 0.7 1.0
Increase in federal valuation allowance -- -- 3.3
Other, net -- (0.4) 0.9
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$7.2 $20.3 $(15.0)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of
December 31, 2000 and 2001 are as follows (in millions):
2000 2001
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Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 0.3 $ 6.9
Bonus accrual 0.1 --
Vacation accrual 0.8 0.9
Goodwill and other intangibles, principally due to differences in amortization 1.2 6.6
Net operating loss carryforwards 4.4 10.0
Income tax credit carryforwards 4.6 4.6
Other 0.2 0.7
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11.6 29.7
Valuation allowance (4.1) (12.2)
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Total deferred tax assets, net 7.5 17.5
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Adjustment from cash to accrual method of accounting for income taxes (0.8) --
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation (2.1) (1.6)
Unearned revenue (9.2) (5.1)
Foreign deferred tax liability (4.2) (0.8)
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Total deferred tax liability (16.3) (7.5)
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Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ (8.8) $ 10.0
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At December 31, 2001, the Company had federal tax loss carryforwards of $24.6 million and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $4.1 million,
which expire in 2020 and 2004, respectively. The Company has minimum tax credit carryforwards of $0.5 million, which may be carried
forward indefinitely. In addition, the Company has foreign tax loss carryforwards of $6.4 million and $4.5 million in the United Kingdom and
Sweden, respectively.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income,
management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the deferred tax assets, net of the valuation allowance, as of December
31, 2001. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $12.2 million as of December 31, 2001 to reflect the estimated amount of
deferred tax assets that may not be realized. A valuation allowance of $4.2 million was recorded due to the expiration of foreign tax credit
carryforwards after consideration of stock option deductions available for tax return purposes. A valuation allowance of $4.2 million was
recorded for certain federal and state deferred tax assets related to intangibles and tax loss carryforwards not expected to be realized, and a
valuation allowance of $3.8 million was recorded for foreign tax loss carryforwards not expected to be realized.
It is the Company's intention to reinvest undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries and thereby indefinitely postpone their remittance.
Accordingly, no provision has been made for foreign withholding taxes or United States income taxes which may become payable if
undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries were paid as dividends to the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(8) Stockholders' Equity
(a) Common Stock
In November 1999, the Company completed an initial public offering of 4.6 million shares of common stock. Prior to the initial public offering,
there was no public market for the Company's Common Stock. The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting applicable underwriting
discounts and offering expenses, were approximately $61.9 million.
(b) Preferred Stock
On August 8, 1998, the Company issued 1.7 million shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in a private placement for $21.0 million.
Upon closing of the Company's initial public offering, all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 5.1 million shares
of Common Stock.
In February 1999, the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of up to 2.8 million shares of par value $0.01 Series B Preferred Stock.
Shortly thereafter, the Company sold 2.7 million Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for $15.0 million, or $5.50 per share. Upon closing of
the Company's initial public offering, all outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted into 2.7 million shares of Common
Stock.
On October 10, 2001, the Company executed an agreement to sell $35.0 million of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in a private
placement to investment funds managed by Oak Investment Partners. Pursuant to the agreement, on October 29, 2001, the investment funds
managed by Oak Investment Partners purchased an aggregate of 63,637 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for a common stock
equivalent price of $5.50 per share. The shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock have a liquidation preference and price anti-dilution
protection. Upon any Liquidation Event (such as a sale of the Company), each outstanding share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is
entitled to receive $550.00 per share as a liquidation preference, ahead of any amounts paid to holders of Common Stock. These shares are not
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or applicable exemption from
registration requirements. Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is initially convertible into 100 shares of Common Stock at the
option of the holder at any time subject to certain provisions in the agreement. After July 2004, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will
automatically convert into shares of the Company's Common Stock if and when the Company's Common Stock trades at or above $11.00 per
share for 30 consecutive days after that date. Oak Investment Partners agreed to a lockup with respect to the shares of Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock (and the underlying shares of Common Stock). The lockup will expire in stages beginning 18 months from October 29, 2001.
On October 30, 2001, the Company received $35.0 million pursuant to this agreement, and the net proceeds after the deduction of related
issuance costs was $34.9 million.
(c) Treasury Stock
On August 5, 1998, the Company purchased 3.3 million shares of Common Stock for $13.5 million. During 1999, the Company purchased an
additional approximate 21,000 shares of Common Stock for $0.2 million. The treasury stock was retired during 1999.
(d) Common Stock Warrants
In February 1997, the Company issued warrants to purchase 0.3 million shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.93 per share to two
Company directors. One-third of these warrants vested at the date of issuance and then annually for the following two years. In February 1998,
the Company issued warrants to purchase 1.2 million shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.58 per share to two Company
directors. One-third of these warrants vested at the date of issuance, and then annually for the following two years. At December 31, 2000, a
total of 0.9 million warrants were outstanding . At December 31, 2001, no warrants remained outstanding as all 0.9 million warrants were
exercised during 2001.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
In connection with the acquisition of BCI in January 1999, the Company issued 0.2 million common stock warrants exercisable at $4.16 per
share. These warrants vested 25% on June 1, 1999, December 1, 1999, June 1, 2000, and December 1, 2000 and expire one year after their
respective vesting date. In June 2000, these warrants were exchanged for new warrants with the same economic terms other than the addition of
a net exercise provision. During 2000, the outstanding warrants related to the BCI acquisition were partially exercised using the net exercise
provision contained in the warrants, and the remaining 0.1 million warrants were exercised by reducing the outstanding balance of the note
payable related to the acquisition. No warrants were outstanding as of December 31, 2001.
(e) Stock Option Plans and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Option Plans
During the years ended 1997, 1999 and 2000, the Board of Directors approved the 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "1997 Plan"), the 1999 Equity
Incentive Plan (the "1999 Plan") and the 2000 Non-statutory Stock Option Plan (the "2000 Plan"), respectively. Stock options granted under the
1997 Plan and 1999 Plan may be incentive stock options or non-statutory stock options and are exercisable for up to ten years following the
date of grant. The Company ceased making grants under the 1997 Plan upon completion of its initial public offering. The 2000 Plan permits the
grant of non-statutory stock options, which are exercisable for a period following the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors,
generally ten years. Stock option exercise prices for the 1997 Plan, 1999 Plan and 2000 Plan must be equal to or greater than the fair market
value of the common stock on the grant date. A total of 7.5 million, 12.1 million, and 3.0 million shares of common stock have been authorized
for issuance under the 1997 Plan, 1999 Plan and 2000 Plan, respectively.
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the Company applies APB Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations in accounting for its 1997 Plan, 1999 Plan and 2000 Plan.
Accordingly, the Company recorded compensation expense totaling $0.1 million, for the year ended December 31, 1999, reflecting the intrinsic
value of options granted in 1999. All options granted in 2000 and 2001 were at or above fair market value on the date of grant.
During 2001, the Company's Board of Directors approved a voluntary stock option cancel and regrant program for employees. The program
provided employees with the opportunity to cancel all of their existing and outstanding stock options granted to them on or after September 30,
2000 and before March 30, 2001, and some or all of their existing and outstanding stock options granted to them prior to September 30, 2000,
in exchange for a new option grant for an equal number of shares to be granted at a future date. The new options were to be issued no earlier
than six months and one day after the cancellation date of March 30, 2001, and the exercise price of the new options was to be based on the
trading price of the Company's Common Stock on the date of the new option grants. Under the program, participating employees could select
their regrant date to be October 1, 2001, October 22, 2001 or November 12, 2001. A total of 5,221,577, 10,852 and 16,415, options were
regranted with exercise prices of $4.47, $6.12 and $5.35 on October 1, 2001, October 22, 2001 and November 12, 2001, respectively. The
exchange program was designed to comply with FASB Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock
Compensation."
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
Stock option transactions are summarized below:
Weighted Weighted Weighted
average average average
exercise exercise exercise
1997 Plan price 1999 Plan price 2000 Plan price
---------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- --------
Outstanding at December
31, 1998 3,573,648 $ 2.26 192,487 $ 47.44 -- $ --
Granted 4,288,890 9.74 -- -- -- --
Exercised (305,312) 1.88 -- -- -- --
Cancelled (781,879) 5.03 -- -- -- --
---------- ---------- ---------
Outstanding at December
31, 1999 6,775,347 6.74 192,487 47.44 -- --
Granted -- -- 5,977,752 52.81 1,725,419 45.00
Exercised (2,357,930) 4.03 (274) 32.75 -- --
Cancelled (663,765) 11.51 (551,954) 54.70 (21,589) 48.90
---------- ---------- ---------
Outstanding at December
31, 2000 3,753,652 7.64 5,618,011 52.44 1,703,830 44.95
Granted -- -- 6,668,374 4.66 2,117,353 8.00
Exercised (567,309) 3.91 (103,337) 4.66 (28,328) 4.40
Canceled (632,474) 11.37 (5,312,862) 45.75 (1,985,459) 38.91
---------- ---------- ---------
Outstanding at
December 31, 2001 2,553,869 $ 7.55 6,870,186 $ 11.90 1,807,396 $10.49
========== ========== =========
Balance exercisable at
December 31, 2001 1,579,094 $ 6.76 2,094,513 $ 13.13 431,112 $12.11
========== ========== =========
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
The following table summarizes information as of December 31, 2001 concerning options outstanding and exercisable:
Options outstanding Options exercisable
------------------------------------------------ -----------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted
Range of Number average average number average
exercise prices outstanding remaining life exercise price exercisable exercise price
-------------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ----------- --------------
$ 1.33 - 3.69 1,885,227 8.34 $ 3.24 729,477 $ 2.52
4.00 - 4.16 652,038 7.22 4.14 268,830 4.16
4.29 - 4.47 4,818,166 9.60 4.47 1,641,738 4.47
5.06 - 8.50 1,709,448 8.53 6.80 626,124 7.63
10.00 - 56.25 1,610,618 8.15 27.11 656,093 25.50
57.00 - 109.38 540,950 8.69 59.99 175,165 60.66
132.06 - 132.06 15,004 8.21 132.06 7,292 132.06
----------- ---------
11,231,451 8.83 $ 10.69 4,104,719 $ 10.57
========== =========
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In August 1999, the Board of Directors approved the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan"). A total of 1.5 million shares
of common stock have been authorized for issuance under the Purchase Plan. The Purchase Plan is intended to qualify as an employee stock
purchase plan within the meaning of
Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Purchase Plan commenced in November 1999 upon completion of the Company's
initial public offering.
Unless otherwise determined by the board, all employees are eligible to participate in the Purchase Plan so long as they are employed by the
Company (or a subsidiary designated by the board) for at least 20 hours per week and are customarily employed by the Company (or a
subsidiary designated by the board) for at least 5 months per calendar year.
Employees who participate in an offering may have up to 15% of their earnings for the period of that offering withheld pursuant to the
Purchase Plan. The amount withheld is used at various purchase dates within the offering period to purchase shares of Common Stock. The
price paid for Common Stock at each such purchase date will equal the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the
commencement date of that offering period or 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the relevant purchase date. Employees
may end their participation in the offering at any time during the offering period, and participation ends automatically on termination of
employment. From the Purchase Plan's inception through December 31, 2001, the cumulative number of shares of Common Stock that have
been issued under the Purchase Plan is 0.5 million.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Under SFAS No. 123, the weighted average fair value of stock options granted during 1999, 2000, and 2001 was $7.83, $42.21, and $4.59
respectively, on the date of grant. The weighted average estimated fair values of shares granted under the Purchase Plan during 2000 and 2001
was $10.80 and $5.91, respectively. There were no grants under the Purchase Plan in fiscal 1999. Fair value under SFAS No. 123 is determined
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
1999 2000 2001
------- --------- --------
Expected term:
Stock options 5 years 5 years 3 years
Purchase plan -- 11 months 6 months
Interest rate 5.75% 6.16% 4.55%
Volatility 81% 123% 150%
Dividends -- -- --
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
Had compensation expense been recognized for stock-based compensation plans in accordance with SFAS No. 123, the Company would have
recorded the following net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share amounts (in millions, except per share amounts):
1999 2000 2001
----- ----- ------
Net income (loss) $9.6 $31.8 $(60.1)
SFAS No. 123 stock-based compensation expense 4.6 29.2 14.9
----- ----- ------
Pro forma net income (loss) $5.0 $ 2.6 $(75.0)
==== ===== ======
Pro forma income (loss) per common share:
Basic $0.17 $ 0.06 $(1.63)
Diluted $0.14 $ 0.05 $(1.63)
(9) Employee Benefit Plan
In 1996, the Company implemented a savings plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), covering
substantially all employees. Participants in the plan may contribute a percentage of compensation, but not in excess of the maximum allowed
under the Code. The Company may make contributions at the discretion of its Board of Directors. The Company made no contributions in
1999, 2000 or 2001.
(10) Significant Customers
The Company had sales to three separate customers which comprised 14%, 11% and 10% of the Company's total revenues for the year ended
December 31, 1999. At December 31, 1999, accounts receivable from these customers totaled $1.6 million, $3.3 million, and $2.8 million,
respectively.
The Company had sales to one customer who comprised 22% of the Company's total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2000. At
December 31, 2000, accounts receivable from this customer totaled $8.9 million.
The Company had sales to three separate customers which comprised 11%, 11% and 10% of the Company's total revenues for the year ended
December 31, 2001. At December 31, 2001, accounts receivable from these customers totaled $3.1 million, $7.3 million and $26.9 million,
respectively.
(11) Segment Information
SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," establishes annual and interim reporting standards for
an enterprise's operating segments and related disclosures about its products, services, geographic areas and major customers. An operating
segment is defined as a component of an enterprise that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, and
about which separate financial information is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources.
Prior to the year ended 1999, the Company provided only design and deployment service. In 1999, the Company added network maintenance
and business consulting services. Due to the nature of these services, the amount of capital assets
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
used in providing services to customers is minor. Revenue and operating income (loss) provided by the Company's segments for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001 are as follows (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
------- -------- ---------
Revenues:
Design and deployment $ 86.9 $ 205.6 $ 159.5
Network management 4.5 42.7 40.4
Business consulting 1.3 7.6 7.3
------- -------- ---------
Total revenues $ 92.7 $ 255.9 $ 207.2
======= ======== ========
Operating income (loss):
Design and deployment $ 16.2 $ 38.9 $ (59.1)
Network management 1.1 10.7 (11.2)
Business consulting 0.3 2.4 (1.2)
------- -------- ---------
Total operating income (loss) $ 17.6 $ 52.0 $ (71.5)
======= ======== ========
Revenues generated by geographic segment for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001 are as follows (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
------- -------- --------
United States $ 61.1 $ 183.7 $ 141.6
EMEA -- 18.0 22.5
Latin America 31.6 54.2 43.1
------- -------- --------
Total revenues $ 92.7 $ 255.9 $ 207.2
======= ======== ========
Long-lived assets by geographic region for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, which include property and equipment,
goodwill, and other intangibles, are as follows (in millions):
1999 2000 2001
------- -------- -------
United States $ 12.3 $ 71.5 $ 58.2
EMEA -- 29.2 21.9
Latin America 0.3 1.1 1.9
------- -------- -------
Total long-lived assets $ 12.6 $ 101.8 $ 82.0
======= ======== =======
(12) Related Party Transactions
In August 1998, the Company paid a dividend to its stockholders. In connection with the dividend payment, the Company issued promissory
notes for a total of $5.5 million to two executives and one related stockholder. The notes carried interest at 5% per annum and were repaid in
November 1999.
In August 1998, the Company sold 1.7 million shares of Series A convertible preferred stock to various investors at a purchase price of $12.48
per share, of which 1.4 million were sold to entities affiliated with a director of the Company. These shares were converted into common stock
upon closing of the Company's initial public offering.
In February 1999, the Company sold 2.7 million shares of Series B convertible preferred stock to various investors at a purchase price of $5.50
per share, of which 2.3 million were sold to entities affiliated with a director of the Company. In addition, 0.4 million shares were sold to
entities which combined, held greater than 5% of the Company's capital stock. These shares were converted into common stock upon closing of
the Company's initial public offering.
In June 1999, the Company sold its 25% ownership interest in Sierra Towers Investment Group, LLC ("Sierra") and a note receivable from
Sierra to two officers of the Company in exchange for cash and a note payable to the Company. The note was paid in full in September 2000.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
During 1999, the Company advanced $0.5 million to the General Manager of WFI de Mexico. The general manager is the brother of both the
Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The advance was repaid in March 2002.
In January 2000, the Company acquired a portion of the minority ownership interest in WFI de Mexico from the General Manager of WFI de
Mexico. The acquisition was made under the terms of a Restricted Stock Agreement, pursuant to which the Company issued shares of common
stock valued at $18.2 million in exchange for the shares held by the General Manager.
In October 2001, the Company issued an aggregate of 63,637 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, valued at $35.0 million, in a
private placement to entities affiliated with a director of the Company. Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is initially
convertible into 100 shares of Common Stock at the option of the holder at any time subject to certain provisions in the agreement. After July
2004, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of the Company's Common Stock if and when the
Company's Common Stock trades at or above $11.00 per share for 30 consecutive days after that date. Upon any Liquidation Event (such as a
sale of the Company), each outstanding share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is entitled to receive $550.00 per share as a liquidation
preference, ahead of any amounts paid to holders of Common Stock.
During 2000 and 2001, two subsidiaries of the Company, WFI de Mexico and Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda., entered into certain
transactions with JFR Business Corporation International S. de R.L. de C.V. and JFR de Brasil Ltda. (collectively, JFR). The General Manager
of WFI de Mexico and Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. is the brother of both the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company and holds a majority ownership interest in JFR. The primary business purpose for WFI de Mexico and Wireless Facilities Latin
America Ltda. transacting business with JFR relates to obtaining superior service and response compared to independent businesses providing
such services, at market or less than market rates. Commencing in March 2002, all transactions between JFR and WFI de Mexico and JFR and
Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. must be approved by the Company's Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel, after a competitive
bidding process.
During 2000 and 2001, WFI de Mexico contracted with JFR for automobile leasing, computer leasing, and as a sub-contractor for certain of its
customer contracts. During the years ended December 31, 2000 and 2001, WFI de Mexico paid JFR approximately $3.6 million and $2.7
million, respectively, for all services rendered under these contracts. As of December 31, 2000 and 2001, WFI de Mexico owed JFR $0 and
approximately $2.2 million, respectively. Also during 2001, JFR contracted with WFI de Mexico for subcontractor services for certain of its
customer contracts. The Company believes that the amounts paid or payable under these contracts are comparable to amounts that the
Company could have negotiated under contracts with unaffiliated third parties for such services.
During 2001, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. has transacted business with JFR as a subcontractor providing services in connection with
certain customer contracts. During the year ended December 31, 2001, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. paid JFR approximately $0.1
million for all services rendered under these contracts. Also during 2001, JFR contracted with Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. for
subcontractor engineering services for certain of its customer contracts. As of December 31, 2001, Wireless Facilities Latin America Ltda. has
a trade receivable balance from JFR for approximately $0.3 million related to such services. The Company believes that the amounts payable
and receivable under these contracts are comparable to amounts that the Company could have negotiated under contracts with unaffiliated third
parties for such services.
At December 31, 2001, except as noted above, there are no other commitments or guarantees between JFR and the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000, and 2001
(13) Legal Matters
In June and July 2001, the Company and certain of its directors and officers were named as defendants in five purported class action
complaints filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of persons and entities who acquired the
Company's common stock at various times on or after November 4, 1999. The complaints allege that the registration statement and prospectus
dated November 4, 1999, issued by the Company in connection with the public offering of the Company's common stock contained untrue
statements of material fact or omissions of material fact in violation of securities laws because the registration statement and prospectus
allegedly failed to disclose that the offering's underwriters had (a) solicited and received additional and excessive compensation and benefits
from their customers beyond what was listed in the registration statement and prospectus and (b) entered into tie-in or other arrangements with
certain of their customers which were allegedly designed to maintain, distort and/or inflate the market price of the Company's common stock in
the aftermarket. The actions seek unspecified monetary damages and other relief. On August 8, 2001, the above-referenced lawsuits were
consolidated for pretrial purposes with similar lawsuits filed against hundreds of other initial public offering issuers and their underwriters in
the Southern District Court of New York. An initial case management conference was held on September 7, 2001 for all the lawsuits, at which
time the court ordered that the time for all defendants to respond to any complaint be postponed until further notice of the Court. The Company
believes these lawsuits are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.
In October 2000, the Company was notified that Norm Korey, a former employee who was terminated, asserted that he is owed certain
commissions and stock options and severance pay from the Company. The Company was served with a formal arbitration demand relating to
the matter in January 2001. In August 2001, the arbitration concluded with an award of $316,700 in favor of Norm Korey, representing
severance pay, commissions and expense reimbursement. The outcome of this proceeding did not have a materially adverse effect on the
Company.
On July 25, 2000, the Company filed a complaint for Declaratory Relief in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San
Diego, against Dr. Rahim Tafazolli, a former employee/consultant who received an unregistered certificate purportedly representing 45,000
shares of the Company's common stock. The complaint sought a declaration that the subject certificate is invalid due to the forfeiture
provisions of the employee benefit plan and due to Dr. Tafazolli's failure to perform the agreed services. On November 21, 2000, Dr. Tafazolli
filed a cross-complaint seeking money damages and a declaration that he is entitled to receive an unrestricted WFI stock certificate for 45,000
shares. On July 2001, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Dr. Tafazolli agreeing to issue Dr. Tafazolli 15,000 unrestricted
shares. Massih Tayebi, the Company's Chairman, and Masood K. Tayebi, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, each agreed to transfer to us
one-half of the shares due to Dr. Tafazolli under the settlement agreement. As a result, the Company has had no net increase in the number of
outstanding shares of its common stock and no impact on its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2001.
Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. ("ART"), which initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in 2001, has filed an action with the bankruptcy
court against the Company to recover alleged preference payments in the amount of $737,529. The Company filed an answer contesting the
allegations in this matter and intends to vigorously defend against this matter. In a related matter, ART has filed a partial objection to the
Company's proof of claim. The Company has retained counsel and is currently prosecuting the full value of its claim.
Metricom, Inc., which initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in 2001, has filed an action with the bankruptcy court against the Company
to recover alleged preference payments in the amount of $1,416,240. The Company intends to vigorously defend against this matter.
In addition to the foregoing matters, from time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which
arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters
may arise from time to time that may harm the Company's business.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
(14) Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
The following financial information reflects all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
statement of the results of the interim periods. Summarized quarterly data for the years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001, is as follows
(in millions, except per share data):
First Second Third Fourth
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
------- ------- ------- -------
Fiscal year 1999:
----------------
Revenues $ 15.0 $ 18.1 $ 23.8 $ 35.8
Gross profit 5.8 6.3 10.7 15.6
Operating income 2.6 2.8 $ 5.6 $ 6.6
Net income $ 1.6 $ 1.0 $ 2.8 $ 4.2
======= ======= -====== =======
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.06 $ 0.04 $ 0.10 $ 0.12
Diluted $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.08 $ 0.10
Fiscal year 2000:
----------------
Revenues $ 43.3 $ 59.4 $ 73.1 $ 80.1
Gross profit 18.0 26.4 32.3 39.1
Operating income 9.3 12.8 14.0 15.9
Net income $ 5.8 $ 7.9 $ 9.0 $ 9.1
======= ======= ======= =======
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.14 $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.21
Diluted $ 0.12 $ 0.16 $ 0.17 $ 0.18
Fiscal year 2001:
----------------
Revenues $ 52.7 $ 54.7 $ 54.8 $ 45.0
Gross profit 13.6 22.2 17.8 12.6
Operating loss (22.1) (36.5) (3.7) (9.2)
Net loss $ (8.5) $ (38.3) $ (2.9) $ (10.4)
======= ======= ======= =======
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted $ (0.19) $ (0.83) $ (0.06) $ (0.22)
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Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC.
(in millions)
Years Ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001
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Balance at Balance at End
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Beginning of Year Provisions Write-offs of Year
-------------------------------
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Year ended December 31, 1999 $0.6 $ 0.4 $0.1 $ 0.9
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Year ended December 31, 2000 $0.9 $ 0.1 $0.1 $ 0.9
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Year ended December 31, 2001 $0.9 $21.3 $3.9 $18.3
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See accompanying independent auditor's report.
S-1
Exhibit 10.39
SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND
RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WAIVER
This Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Limited Waiver (the "Amendment") is entered into as of December
31, 2001.
This Amendment is entered into in reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
(a) WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is dated as of February 9, 2001 and made between Wireless Facilities, Inc., as
Borrower, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto as Banks, Credit Suisse First Boston as Sole Lead Arranger, Administrative
Agent and Collateral Agent, Bank One Arizona, N.A. as Syndication Agent, and Bank of America N.A., as Documentation Agent as amended
by the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 19, 2001 (as the same may be amended, restated,
supplemented and otherwise modified, the "Credit Agreement"). Capitalized terms used herein, without definition shall have the meaning
assigned thereto in the Credit Agreement.
(b) WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Agents and the Banks executing this Amendment desire to amend the Credit Agreement in certain respects,
subject to the terms hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1.1 Amendment of Section 1.1
Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended:
ARTICLE I - AMENDMENTS
(a) by deleting the definition of "Applicable Base Rate Margin" and "Applicable LIBOR Margin" set forth therein in their entirety and
substituting the following therefor (both in subsection 1.1 and as used in the other provisions of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit
Documents):
"Applicable Base Rate Margin" a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Senior Leverage Ratio as set forth below:
----------------------------------------------
Senior Applicable
Leverage Ratio Base Rate
Margin
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*3.00 : 100 2.50%
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*2.50 : 1.00 and ** 2.00%
3.00 : 1.00
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*1.75 : 1.00 and ** 1.50%
2.50 : 1.00
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*1.50 : 1.00 and ** 1.25%
1.75 : 1.00
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* 1.25 : 1.00 and ** 1.00%
1.50 : 1.00
** 1.25 : 1.00 0.75%
* greater than ** less than/equal to
The Applicable Base Rate Margin shall be determined by reference to the Senior Leverage Ratio as of the end of the most recently ended Fiscal
Quarter for which the financial statements required by Section 6.1(a) have been delivered in accordance therewith; provided, however, that (x)
no change in the Applicable Base Rate Margin shall be effective until the date on which the Administrative Agent and each Bank receives such
financial statements and a Compliance Certificate calculating such Senior Leverage Ratio in reasonable detail, and (y) the Applicable Base
Rate Margin shall be 2.50% per annum for so long (but only for so long) as the Borrower has not submitted to the Administrative Agent and
each Bank the information described in clause (x) of this proviso as and when required under Section 6.1(a); provided further, that for the
purpose of calculating Applicable Base Rate Margin, EBITDA shall be calculated in accordance with the definition of such term as in effect
immediately prior to the Second Amendment Effective Date.
"Applicable LIBOR Margin" means a percentage per annum determined by reference to the Senior Leverage Ratio as set forth below:
---------------------------------------------
Senior Applicable
Leverage Ratio LIBOR
Margin
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*3.00 : 100 3.50%
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*2.50 : 1.00 and ** 3.00%
3.00 : 1.00
---------------------------------------------
*1.75 : 1.00 and ** 2.50%
2.50 : 1.00
* greater than ** less than/equal to
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* 1.50 : 1.00 and ** 2.25%
1.75 : 1.00
* 1.25 : 1.00 and ** 2.00%
1.50 : 1.00
** 1.25 : 1.00 1.75%
* greater than ** less than/equal to
The Applicable LIBOR Margin shall be determined by reference to the Senior Leverage Ratio as of the end of the most recently ended Fiscal
Quarter for which the financial statements required by Section 6.1(a) have been delivered in accordance therewith; provided, however, that (x)
no change in the Applicable LIBOR Margin shall be effective until the date on which the Administrative Agent and each Bank receives such
financial statements and a Compliance Certificate calculating such Senior Leverage Ratio in reasonable detail, and (y) the Applicable LIBOR
Margin shall be 3.50% per annum for so long (but only for so long) as the Borrower has not submitted to the Administrative Agent and each
Bank the information described in clause (x) of this proviso as and when required under Section 6.1(a); provided further, that for the purpose of
calculating Applicable LIBOR Margin, EBITDA shall be calculated in accordance with the definition of such term as in effect immediately
prior to the Second Amendment Effective Date.
(b) by adding in alphabetical order the following new definitions as follows:
"Second Amendment" means the Second Amendment, dated as of December 31, 2001 to the Credit Agreement, by and among Company, the
Banks party thereto, Administrative Agent, Managing Agent, Documentation Agent and Syndication Agent.
"Second Amendment Effective Date" means the date upon which the conditions to effectiveness in Article IV of the Second Amendment are
satisfied or waived.
(c) by deleting paragraph (x) of the definition of "Permitted Investments" and substituting the following therefor:
"(x) intercompany payables which: (a) are owed by any Subsidiary which is not a Guarantor to the Borrower or a Subsidiary which is a
Guarantor; (b) remain on intercompany account for periods not in excess of 250 days from the date of such payment by Borrower or a
Subsidiary which is a Guarantor, as applicable, (c) shall not exceed an aggregate $50,000,000 outstanding at any time; provided, however, such
intercompany payables shall not exceed $15,000,000 in the aggregate in any individual country in which Borrower conducts business,
excluding Mexico for which such intercompany payables shall not exceed $40,000,000 in the aggregate and (d) comply with the requirements
of Section 7.4, including, without limitation, (i) the subordination of such intercompany payables in right of payment to the payment in full of
the Obligations pursuant to the terms of the applicable promissory note or an intercompany subordination agreement, that in any such case, is
reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and (ii) evidencing such intercompany payables by a promissory note which is subject to a
First Priority Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent pursuant to a Collateral Document."
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1.2 Limitation on Commitments. Schedule 1 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with
Schedule 1 annexed hereto as Annex A.
1.3 Amendment of Section 2.1. Limitation of Revolving Credit
Advances.
Subsection 2.1(b) shall be amended by adding the following proviso at the end thereof:
"Provided, however that notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein in no event shall Banks make further revolving credit
advances to the Borrower in the aggregate in excess of $10,000,000 in the first Fiscal Quarter of 2002."
1.4 Amendment of Section 6.1: Information Covenants.
Section 6.1(g) shall be amended by deleting it in its entirety and substituting the following therefor:
"(g) Quarterly Intercompany Loan Balances. Within 45 Business days after the close of each quarter in each Fiscal Year of the Borrower, the
balance of all intercompany loans permitted under Section 7.4."
1.5 Amendment of Section 7.3: Dividends.
Section 7.3 shall be amended by adding the following proviso at the end of the last sentence thereto:
"provided, however, such repurchase of Capital Stock from directors and officers shall not exceed $5,000,000 in aggregate during the term of
this Agreement."
1.6 Amendment of Section 7.4: Indebtedness. Section 7.4 shall be amended by deleting it in its entirety and substituting the following therefor:
"7.4 Indebtedness. The Borrower will not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly contract, create, incur, guarantee,
assume or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except (a) Indebtedness of the Borrower or its Subsidiaries incurred under the Transaction
Documents, (b) Schedule Indebtedness, (c) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing at the time such Indebtedness is incurred or
would result from the making thereof, Purchase Money Indebtedness, (d) accrued expenses and current trade accounts payable incurred in the
ordinary course of business, and obligations under trade letters of credit in the ordinary course of business, which are to be repaid in full not
more than one year after the date on which such Indebtedness is originally incurred to finance the purchase of goods by the Borrower, (e)
obligations under letters of credit in the ordinary course of business in support of obligations incurred in connection with worker's
compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation, (f) Indebtedness with respect to Capital Leases to the extent
permitted by Section 7.7, (g) any other Indebtedness not exceeding $3,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding, (h)
Indebtedness from Imperial Bank not to exceed $1,000,000 pursuant to that Note dated December 22, 1999 executed by the Borrower in favor
of Comerica
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Bank (formerly known as Imperial Bank), (i) Indebtedness with respect to the Convertible Subordinated Notes, (j) Indebtedness which
constitutes a Permitted Investment pursuant to item (viii), (ix), or (x) of the definition of Permitted Investment; provided all such Indebtedness
referred to in this clause (j), (i) shall be subordinated in right of payment to the payment in full of the Obligations pursuant to the terms of the
applicable promissory note or an intercompany subordination agreement, that in any such case, is reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative
Agent and (ii) shall be evidenced by a promissory note which is subject to a First Priority Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent pursuant to a
Collateral Document, (k) unsecured Indebtedness (other than by way of intercompany indebtedness) of Foreign Subsidiaries not to exceed
$15,000,000 in the aggregate and (l) extensions, renewals, refundings, modifications, amendments and restatements of any of the items of
Indebtedness described in clauses (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) above, provided that the principal amount thereof is not increased
and the terms thereof are not modified to impose more burdensome terms upon the Borrower.
1.7 Amendment of Section 7.7: Capital Expenditures.
Section 7.7 shall be amended by deleting the first sentence thereto and replacing it with the following:
"The Borrower will not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly make any Capital Expenditure during any Fiscal
Year if, as a result thereof, the aggregate amount of such expenditures for such Fiscal Year would exceed $20,000,000 for each of the Fiscal
Years ending December 31, 2000 and December 31, 2002 and $35,000,000 for any other Fiscal Year (excluding Capital Expenditures
occurring as a result of a "Permitted Acquisition")."
1.8 Amendment of Section 7.9: Maximum Senior Debt to EBITDA. Section 7.9 shall be amended by deleting in its entirety and substituting the
following therefor:
"The Borrower will not permit the ratio (the "Senior Leverage Ratio") of Senior Debt as of the last day of any Fiscal Quarter to EBITDA for
the four Fiscal Quarter period ending on such date to exceed 2.00:1.00; provided that, with respect to any measurement of the Senior Leverage
Ratio as of the last day of any Fiscal Quarter in Fiscal Year 2002, such ratio shall be required not to exceed the correlative ratio indicated as set
forth below":
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Fiscal Quarter Senior Leverage
Ended Ratio
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March 31, 2002 4.75:1.00
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June 30, 2002 4.75:1.00
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September 30, 2002 4.00:1.00
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December 31, 2002 3.00:1.00
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1.9 Amendment of Section 7.10: Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.
Section 7.10 shall be amended by deleting the first paragraph thereof in its entirety and substituting the following therefor:
"The Borrower will not permit the ratio (the "Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio"), determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, of (a)
EBITDA, less any dividends or other distributions paid to any shareholder or Affiliate of the Borrower, less any Capital Expenditures made
(other than Capital Expenditures funded with the proceeds of Loans), less cash taxes (net of any applicable tax refunds, rebates or credits), in
each case for the four complete Fiscal Quarters ended on such day, to (b) the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of scheduled principal payments
on Total Debt (other than the Loans) and the portion of Capital Lease obligations outstanding on such date which by the terms of any
instrument or agreement relating thereto is due on demand or within one year from the time of determination, in each case at the last day of
such fiscal quarter, and (ii) the Borrower's and its Subsidiaries, consolidated interest expense, calculated for the four complete fiscal quarters
ended on such last day of such fiscal quarter, to be less than 1.50 to 1.00; provided, that with respect to any measurement of the Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio as of the last day of the Fiscal Quarter ending September 30 in Fiscal Year 2002, such ratio shall not be less than 1.25:1.00."
1.10 Credit Documents. It is agreed that the definition of "Credit Document" in the Credit Agreement shall include this Amendment and each
Reaffirmation of Guaranty delivered pursuant to Section 3.1(b) hereof.
ARTICLE II - LIMITED WAIVER
2.1 Waiver. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in reliance on the representations and warranties of Borrower herein
contained, Required Banks hereby consent to the following limited waivers:
(i) waiver of compliance with the maximum Senior Leverage Ratio requirement of 2.00:1.00 as of December 31, 2001 set forth in subsection
7.9 of the Credit Agreement; and
(ii) waiver of compliance with the minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio requirement of 1.50:1.00 as of December 31, 2001 set forth in
subsection 7.10 of the Credit Agreement.
2.2 Limitation of Waiver.
Without limiting the generality of the provisions of subsection 10.13 of the Credit Agreement, the waiver set forth above shall be limited
precisely as written and relates solely to the waiver and consent to the amendment of the provisions of the Credit Agreement in the manner and
to the extent described above, and nothing in this Amendment shall be deemed to:
(a) constitute a waiver of compliance by Borrower or Guarantors with respect to (i) subsection 3.2 and subsection 3.3 of the Credit Agreement
in any other instance or
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(ii) any other term, provision or condition of the Credit Agreement and any other instrument or agreement referred to therein; or
(b) prejudice any right or remedy that Administrative Agent or any Bank may now have (except to the extent such right or remedy was based
upon existing defaults that will not exist after giving effect to this Amendment) or may have in the future under or in connection with the Credit
Agreement or any other instrument or agreement referred to therein.
Except as expressly set forth herein, the terms, provisions and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents shall remain
in full force and effect and in all other respects are hereby ratified and confirmed.
ARTICLE III - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1 Borrower Representations and Warranties. In order to induce the Agents and the Banks to enter into this Amendment the Borrower
represents and warrants as follows:
(a) The Borrower has the power and authority and has taken all action necessary to execute, deliver and perform this Amendment and all other
agreements and instruments executed or delivered or to be executed or delivered in connection herewith and therewith and this Amendment and
such other agreements and instruments constitute the valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the Borrower (except as such enforceability
may be limited by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors rights generally and
(ii) general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law)).
(b) After giving effect to the amendments set forth in ARTICLE I and the waivers set forth in ARTICLE II, the Borrower's representations and
warranties contained in the Credit Agreement are true and correct in all respects on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of the
date hereof (except representations and warranties made specifically as of another date which are true and correct as of such other date) and no
Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as of the date hereof.
3.2 Acknowledgment of Borrower. The Borrower expressly acknowledges and agrees that as of the date hereof, it has no offsets, claims or
defenses whatsoever against any of the Indebtedness or Obligations.
ARTICLE IV - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
4.1 Conditions to Effectiveness of this Amendment. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the satisfaction of the following
conditions:
(a) Each Guarantor shall have executed and delivered to the Agent a counterpart to the Reaffirmation of Guaranty in substantially the form of
the Exhibit I attached hereto (the "Reaffirmation of Guaranty").
(b) The Borrower shall have paid (i) to the Administrative Agent, for distribution to each Bank executing this Amendment, an amendment fee
equal to 0.25% of such
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Bank's Commitment (prior to the effectiveness of this Amendment); and (ii) all reasonable fees, costs and expenses owing to the
Administrative Agent, the Banks and the Administrative Agent's counsel through the Second Amendment Effective Date.
(c) The Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent all intercompany promissory notes entered in to between Borrower and its
Subsidiaries to the date hereof which shall comply with the proviso of subsection 7.4 (j), including, without limitation, intercompany
promissory notes entered into pursuant to clause (x) of the definition of "Permitted Investments", and which shall otherwise be in form and
substance acceptable to the Administrative Agent.
ARTICLE V - GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.1 Full Force and Effect. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Credit Documents and all other documents, agreements and instruments
relating to thereto are and shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
5.2 Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be
deemed to be an original and that all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument, respectively. Delivery of an
executed counterpart of this Amendment by facsimile shall be equally effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this
Amendment. Any party delivering an executed counterpart by facsimile shall also deliver a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment,
but failure to do so shall not effect the validity, enforceability, of binding effect of this Amendment.
5.3 Final Agreement. This Amendment is intended by the Borrower, the Agents and the Banks to be the final, complete, and exclusive
expression of the agreement between them with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Amendment supersedes any and all prior oral or
written agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
5.4 Effectiveness. This Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement shall become effective on the date on or before
December 31, 2001 on which the later of the following occurs (i) the Borrower, the Required Banks and each of the Agents and Issuing Banks
shall have signed a copy hereof (whether the same or different copies) and shall have delivered the same to the Administrative Agent or, in the
case of the Banks and Issuing Banks, shall have given to the Administrative Agent telephone (confirmed in writing), written or telex notice
(actually received) that the same has been signed and mailed to it, and (ii) the conditions precedent set forth in ARTICLE IV hereof shall be
satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms hereof. The Administrative Agent will give the Borrower, each Bank and each Issuing Bank
prompt written notice of the occurrence of the Second Amendment Effective Date.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers as of the date
first above written.
WIRELESS FACILITIES, INC. CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
as Borrower as a Sole Lead Arranger, Administrative
Agent, Collateral Agent, an Issuing Bank
and a Bank
By: /s/ Mike C. Reilly
--------------------------------
Name: Mike C. Reilly By: /s/ Robert Hetu
-------------------------- ---------------------------------
Title: Treasurer Name: Robert Hetu
------------------------- ---------------------------
Title: Director
--------------------------
By: /s/ Mark E. Gleason
---------------------------------
Name: Mark E. Gleason
---------------------------
Title: Director
--------------------------
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. COMERICA BANK (formerly known as
as Documentation Agent and Imperial Bank)
a Bank as Managing Agent, or Issuing Bank and a
Bank
By: /s/ Stephen M. Cusato
---------------------------------
By: /s/ M. Duncan McDuffie Name: Stephen M. Cusato
-------------------------------- ---------------------------
Name: M. Duncan McDuffie Title: Senior Vice President
-------------------------- --------------------------
Title: Managing Director
-------------------------
BANK ONE, N.A. (with its main office in
Chicago, Illinois, successor by merger
with Bank One, Arizona, N.A.)
As a Syndication Agent and a Bank
By: /s/ Gavin Burowail
--------------------------------
Name: Gavin Burowail
------------------------------
Title: Vice President
-----------------------------
EXHIBIT I
FORM OF REAFFIRMATION OF GUARANTY
THIS REAFFIRMATION OF GUARANTY (this "Reaffirmation"), dated as of December 31, 2001, is made by the undersigned
____________________ (the "Guarantor"), in favor of Credit Suisse First Boston, a bank organized under the laws of Switzerland, acting
through its New York Branch ("CSFB"), as administrative agent and collateral agent (the "Agent") for the various Banks (the "Banks") from
time to time party to the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 1999 (as the same has been amended, restated, supplemented and otherwise
modified through the date hereof (including, without limitation, by the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 9, 2001
among, inter alios, the Borrower, CSFB, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and the Banks (the "Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement")) (the "Agreement"), among, inter alios, Wireless Facilities, Inc. (the "Borrower"), CSFB, as Administrative Agent and Collateral
Agent and the Banks. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the
Credit Agreement.
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the Guarantor has entered into a Guaranty, dated as of August 21, 2000, for the benefit of the Agent and the Banks (as amended,
restated, supplemented and otherwise modified from time to time (including without limitation by the Reaffirmation of the Guarantee dated as
of February 9, 2001 made between the parties hereto), the "Guaranty");
WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Agent and the Required Banks propose simultaneously herewith to enter into that certain Second Amendment to
the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, for the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Agreement;
WHEREAS, the execution and delivery of this Reaffirmation is a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the Second Amendment to the
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Guarantor desires to confirm that the Guaranty remains in full force and effect;
NOW THEREFORE, in order to induce the Agent and the Banks to enter into the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, the Guarantor hereby agrees as follows:
1. Reaffirmation. The Guarantor hereby acknowledges that it has reviewed the terms and provisions of the Second Amendment to the Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement and consents to the amendment of the Credit Agreement pursuant thereto and in the terms thereof. The
Guarantor expressly reaffirms that, notwithstanding the execution, delivery and effectiveness of the Second Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement
Exhibit I-1
and any and all other agreements, documents, certificates and instruments executed and delivered in connection therewith, the Guaranty shall
remain in full force and effect and will continue to guarantee to the fullest extent possible in accordance with the terms of the Guaranty, the
payment and performance of all of the Guaranteed Obligations (as such term is defined in the Guaranty) now or hereafter existing under or in
respect of the Credit Agreement.
Except as expressly amended hereby, the Guaranty and all other documents, agreements and instruments relating thereto are and shall remain
unmodified and in full force and effect.
2. Amended and Restated Security Agreement and Pledge Agreement. (a) The Guarantor reconfirms the security interest granted to Collateral
Agent pursuant to Section 2 of the Amended and Restated Security Agreement, and hereby grants to the Collateral Agent a continuing lien on
and security interest in and to all Collateral as collateral security for the prompt payment and performance in full when due of the Obligations
(as such term is defined in the Amended and Restated Security Agreement) (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise).
(b) The Guarantor reconfirms the security interest granted to Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 3 of the Pledge Agreement dated as of
February 9, 2001, and hereby grants to the Collateral Agent a continuing lien on and security interest in and to all Collateral as collateral
security for the prompt payment and performance in full when due of the Obligations (as such term is defined in the Pledge Agreement)
(whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise).
3. Governing Law. THIS REAFFIRMATION AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE GUARANTOR HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
(INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 AND
SECTION 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW), BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REFERENCE TO
CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES.
Exhibit I-2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has caused this Reaffirmation to be executed as of day and year first above written.
Wireless Factilities, Inc.
By:/s/ Mike C. Reilly
--------------------------------
Name: Mike C. Reilly
--------------------------
Title: Treasurer
-------------------------
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent
By:/s/ Robert Hetu
--------------------------------
Name: Robert Hetu
-------------------------
Title: Director
-------------------------
By:/s/ William S. Lutkins
--------------------------------
Name: William S. Lutkins
--------------------------
Title: Vice President
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Exhibit I-3
Annex A
SCHEDULE 1
TO CREDIT AGREEMENT
COMMITMENTS/LOANS AS OF EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER MAKING OF INITIAL LOANS
Name of Bank Commitment Loans
------------ ---------- -----
Credit Suisse First Boston $20,000,000 $10,000,000
Comerica Bank (formerly known as Imperial Bank) $20,000,000 $10,000,000
Bank of America, N.A. $20,000,000 $10,000,000
BankOne, Arizona, N.A. $20,000,000 $10,000,000
Total $80,000,000 $40,000,000
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Annex A
Exhibit 21.1
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
Wireless Facilities, Inc./Entel, a Delaware corporation WFI de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican corporation Wireless Facilities Latin
America LTDA, a Brazilian commercial limited liability company
WFI Network Management Services Corp., a Delaware corporation WFI FSC, Inc., a Barbados corporation
WFI UK Ltd., a United Kingdom corporation Wireless Facilities International Limited, a United Kingdom corporation WFI NMC LP, a
Delaware limited partnership WFI NMC Corp., a Delaware corporation
WFI Spain SL, a Spanish corporation
Wireless Facilities International Germany GmbH, a German corporation WFI Telekomunikasyon Servis Ltd., a Turkish corporation Questus,
Ltd., a United Kingdom corporation Questus Scandinavia AB, a Swedish corporation WFI Scandinavia AB, a Swedish corporation Questus
GmbH, an Austrian corporation
WFI Asesoria En Telecommunicaciones SC, a Mexican corporation WFI Asesoria En Administracion SC, a Mexican corporation WFI
Services de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation WFI India Pvt. Ltd., an Indian corporation Wireless Facilities International Hong
Kong Limited Wireless Facilities International Singapore PTE LTD
Exhibit 23.1
Independent Auditors' Report on Schedule and Consent
The Board of Directors
Wireless Facilities, Inc.:
The audits referred to in our report dated February 11, 2002 included the related financial statement schedule as of December 31, 2001, and for
each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2001, included in the 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K. This financial
statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement
schedule based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We consent to incorporation by reference in registration statements No. 333-85515 on Form S-1; No. 333-53014, No. 333-71618, and No. 333-
74108 on Form S-3; and No. 333-90455, No. 333-54818, and No. 333-71702 on Form S-8 of Wireless Facilities, Inc. of our report dated
February 11, 2002, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of Wireless Facilities, Inc. as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
2001 and the financial statement schedule, which report appears in the December 31, 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Wireless Facilities,
Inc.
KPMG LLP
San Diego, California
March 19, 2002
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