UNITED STATES
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|X| | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 |
|_| | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to Commission File Number 0-28536 NEW CENTURY
EQUITY HOLDINGS CORP. |
Delaware | 74-2781950 | |
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(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) | |
10101 Reunion Place, Suite 450, San Antonio, Texas | 78216 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(210) 302-0444
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. |X| Yes |_| No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). |_| Yes |X| No Indicated below is the number of shares outstanding of the registrants only class of common stock at August 13, 2003: |
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 34,217,620 |
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NEW
CENTURY EQUITY HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||
Item 1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | |||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2003 (Unaudited) | |||||
and December 31, 2002 | 3 | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three | |||||
and Six Months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 | 4 | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Six | |||||
Months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 | 5 | ||||
Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 6 | ||||
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results | |||||
of Operations | 11 | ||||
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk | 13 | ||||
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 13 | ||||
PART II OTHER INFORMATION | |||||
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 14 | ||||
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 14 | ||||
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K | 14 | ||||
SIGNATURE | 15 |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1. Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements NEW CENTURY EQUITY
HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,620 | $ | 8,704 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 40 | 9 | ||||||
Prepaid and other assets | 286 | 330 | ||||||
Net current assets from discontinued operations | | 1,427 | ||||||
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Total current assets | 7,946 | 10,470 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 170 | 248 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 53 | 53 | ||||||
Investments in affiliates | 8,003 | 9,353 | ||||||
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Total assets | $ | 16,172 | $ | 20,124 | ||||
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Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 13 | $ | 30 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 521 | 551 | ||||||
Net current liabilities from discontinued operations | 38 | 1,435 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities | 572 | 2,016 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | | 1 | ||||||
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Total liabilities | 572 | 2,017 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | | | ||||||
Stockholders equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; | ||||||||
no shares issued or outstanding | | | ||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; | ||||||||
34,217,620 shares issued and outstanding | 342 | 342 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 70,346 | 70,346 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (55,088 | ) | (52,581 | ) | ||||
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Total stockholders equity | 15,600 | 18,107 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity | $ | 16,172 | $ | 20,124 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 |
NEW CENTURY EQUITY
HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Operating revenues | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | 541 | 914 | 1,221 | 1,880 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 40 | 43 | 80 | 86 | ||||||||||
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Operating loss from continuing operations | (581 | ) | (957 | ) | (1,301 | ) | (1,966 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
Interest income, net | 22 | 28 | 49 | 88 | ||||||||||
Equity in net loss of affiliate | (766 | ) | (2,287 | ) | (1,413 | ) | (16,556 | ) | ||||||
Consulting income | | 938 | | 1,876 | ||||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (1 | ) | 313 | 11 | 608 | |||||||||
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Total other expense, net | (745 | ) | (1,008 | ) | (1,353 | ) | (13,984 | ) | ||||||
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Net loss from continuing operations | (1,326 | ) | (1,965 | ) | (2,654 | ) | (15,950 | ) | ||||||
Discontinued operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net loss from discontinued operations | | (325 | ) | | (543 | ) | ||||||||
Net income from disposal of discontinued | ||||||||||||||
operations | | 2,176 | 147 | 2,176 | ||||||||||
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Net loss | $ | (1,326 | ) | $ | (114 | ) | $ | (2,507 | ) | $ | (14,317 | ) | ||
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Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share: | ||||||||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.46 | ) | ||
Net loss from discontinued operations | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||
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Net loss | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | |||
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | 34,218 | 34,218 | 34,218 | 34,216 | ||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 |
NEW CENTURY EQUITY
HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (2,654 | ) | $ | (15,950 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash | ||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization expenses | 80 | 86 | ||||||
Equity in net loss of affiliate | 1,413 | 16,556 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (31 | ) | 653 | |||||
Decrease in prepaid and other assets | 44 | 650 | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable | (17 | ) | 7 | |||||
Decrease in accrued liabilities | (30 | ) | (733 | ) | ||||
Increase in other liabilities and other noncash items | 136 | 352 | ||||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operating activities | (1,059 | ) | 1,621 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities | 178 | (125 | ) | |||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (881 | ) | 1,496 | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (3 | ) | | |||||
Investments in affiliates | (200 | ) | (3,849 | ) | ||||
Redemption of affiliate | | 1,471 | ||||||
Other investing activities | | (9 | ) | |||||
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Net cash used in investing activities | (203 | ) | (2,387 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | 4 | ||||||
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | 4 | ||||||
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,084 | ) | (887 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 8,704 | 7,279 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 7,620 | $ | 6,392 | ||||
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Supplemental disclosure of financial information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | | $ | 3 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 |
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HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Net loss, as reported | $ | (1,326 | ) | $ | (114 | ) | $ | (2,507 | ) | $ | (14,317 | ) | ||
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for all awards, net of related tax effects | (45 | ) | (40 | ) | (56 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||||
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Net loss, pro forma | $ | (1,371 | ) | $ | (154 | ) | $ | (2,563 | ) | $ | (14,373 | ) | ||
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share: | ||||||||||||||
Net loss, as reported | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | |||
Net loss, pro forma | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.42 | ) | |||
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The fair value for these options was estimated at the respective grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for the six months ended June 30, 2003: expected volatility of 96.3%, no dividend yield, expected life of 2.5 years and risk-free interest rate of 1.8%. Note 3. Investments in AffiliatesInvestments in affiliates is comprised of the following: |
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Investment in Princeton eCom Corporation: | ||||||||
Cash investments | $ | 76,076 | $ | 76,076 | ||||
In-process research and development costs | (4,465 | ) | (4,465 | ) | ||||
Amortization and equity loss pick-up | (61,676 | ) | (60,263 | ) | ||||
Impairment of investment | (1,777 | ) | (1,777 | ) | ||||
Other | (1,481 | ) | (1,344 | ) | ||||
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Net investment in Princeton eCom Corporation | 6,677 | 8,227 | ||||||
Investment in Sharps Compliance Corp.: | ||||||||
Cash investments | 970 | 770 | ||||||
Other | 2 | 2 | ||||||
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Net investment in Sharps Compliance Corp. | 972 | 772 | ||||||
Investment in Microbilt Corp.: | ||||||||
Equity investments | 348 | 348 | ||||||
Other | 6 | 6 | ||||||
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Net investment in Microbilt Corp. | 354 | 354 | ||||||
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Total investments in affiliates | $ | 8,003 | $ | 9,353 | ||||
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Note 4. Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities is comprised of the following: |
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Accrued income taxes | $ | 174 | $ | 174 | ||
Accrued vacation | 129 | 140 | ||||
Accrued audit fees | 57 | 90 | ||||
Accrued annual report fees | 65 | 56 | ||||
Other | 96 | 91 | ||||
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Total accrued liabilities | $ | 521 | $ | 551 | ||
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Note 5. Commitments and ContingenciesIn April 2003, the Company received notice that Bristol Investments, Ltd. and Microbilt Corporation (Microbilt) filed suit against the Company and one of its officers alleging breach of contract and misrepresentation in conjunction with the October 2001 merger of a former subsidiary, FIData, Inc., into Microbilt. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses, the specified claims are without merit and intends to vigorously contest this lawsuit. During the year ended September 30, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to guarantee the terms of Princeton eCom Corporations (Princeton) lease for office space at 650 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey. This guarantee terminates should Princeton raise $25.0 million of capital through an initial public offering. The landlord of the office space has agreed, subject to lender approval, to replace the Companys guarantee with an alternative security equal to rent payments for approximately one year. Although no assurances can be made, it is Princetons intention to provide sufficient security in order to eliminate the need for the Companys guarantee. The Company does not believe it is probable that it will be required to perform under the lease guarantee. Through December 2009, the payments remaining under the terms of the lease approximate $9.4 million. 7 |
Note 6. Investment in Unconsolidated AffiliateThe Company accounts for its investment in Princeton under the equity method of accounting (as the Company does not exhibit control over Princeton) and records the equity in net loss of Princeton on a three-month lag. As of June 30, 2003, the Companys ownership percentage of the preferred stock, the outstanding stock and the fully diluted stock of Princeton was 35.6%, 38.0% and 33.2%, respectively. As of December 31, 2002, the Companys ownership percentage of the preferred stock, the outstanding stock and the fully diluted stock of Princeton was 35.6%, 38.0% and 32.9%, respectively. Princetons summarized balance sheets as of March 31, 2003 and September 30, 2002, are as follows: |
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Current assets | $ | 27,162 | $ | 59,363 | ||||
Non-current assets | 14,487 | 17,522 | ||||||
Current liabilities | 25,172 | 56,648 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities | 1,148 | 934 | ||||||
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preferred stock | 33,156 | 31,767 | ||||||
Princetons statements of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 have been used to calculate the equity in net loss recorded in the Companys statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Princetons summarized statements of operations are as follows: |
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Total revenues | $ | 9,170 | $ | 6,408 | $ | 17,810 | $ | 12,151 | ||||||
Gross profit | 4,278 | 2,295 | 8,366 | 3,605 | ||||||||||
Loss from operations | (2,164 | ) | (4,192 | ) | (4,283 | ) | (25,048 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | (2,147 | ) | (4,263 | ) | (3,964 | ) | (26,648 | ) |
For the six months ended March 31, 2002, loss from operations of $25.0 million included special charges totaling $10.6 million. Approximately $7.4 million of the special charges relate to the implementation of a strategic restructuring plan to streamline Princetons operations by reducing operating expenses primarily through workforce reductions ($4.1 million) and renegotiating significant contracts and leases ($3.3 million). The additional charges relate to the write-down of a portion of the asset value of Princetons property and equipment. The impairment was recognized as the future undiscounted cash flows related to these assets were estimated to be insufficient to recover the related carrying values of the property and equipment. Note 7. Related Party TransactionsIn April 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a restricted stock grant to the Companys CEO. The restricted stock grant consists of Princeton stock equal to 2% of Princetons fully diluted shares. The restricted stock grant vested on April 30, 2003. The Company expensed the fair market value of the restricted stock grant over the three-year period ended April 30, 2003. The Company recognized $150,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2002 and $300,000 and $300,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, as compensation expense related to the stock grant. 8 |
The Companys CEO served as Chairman of the Board of Tanisys at the time of the Companys investment in Tanisys and until his resignation in February 2002. A member of the Companys Board served as Tanisys Chairman of the Board and CEO from February 2002 until February 2003 and as a member of Tanisys Board from February 2002 to March 2003. This Board member received approximately $15,000 per month from Tanisys as compensation for services as Chairman of the Board and CEO. The Company also appointed the Companys CFO and another one of its Board members to the Board of Tanisys. This Board member resigned from the Board of Tanisys in February 2003 and the Companys CFO resigned from the Board of Tanisys in March 2003. The CEO of the Company has served on the Board of Princeton since September 1998. The CEO served as Chairman of the Board of Princeton from January 2002 until December 2002. The Companys CFO served as a member of the Board of Princeton from August 2001 until June 2002. The Companys CEO and one of its Board members serve on the Board of Sharps Compliance Corp. (Sharps) and did so at the time the Company invested in Sharps. The Companys CFO was appointed CFO of Sharps in February 2003. The Company allocates a portion of the CFOs salary and related expenses to Sharps. Note 8. Discontinued OperationsTanisys Technology, Inc.In August 2001, the Company invested $1,060,000 in Tanisys Technology, Inc. (Tanisys). In February 2003, the Company sold its preferred stock in Tanisys to ATE Worldwide LLC, whose majority shareholder is a leader in the semiconductor testing equipment market. Accordingly, the operations of Tanisys have been classified as discontinued operations. The Company received approximately $0.2 million in exchange for its preferred stock, which is reported as a gain on the disposal of discontinued operations during the six months ended June 30, 2003. For accounting purposes, the Company consolidated Tanisys into the financial statements of the Company under the purchase method of accounting. As the Company consolidated Tanisys on a three-month lag (due to the difference in fiscal year ends of the Company and Tanisys), Tanisys balance sheet as of September 30, 2002, including adjustments made under the purchase method of accounting, was consolidated with the Companys balance sheet as of December 31, 2002, as follows (in thousands): 9 |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 147 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 454 | ||||
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Raw materials | 284 | ||||
Work in process | 48 | ||||
Finished goods | 84 | ||||
Total inventory | 416 | ||||
Prepaid and other assets | 90 | ||||
Total current assets | 1,107 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 192 | ||||
Other non-current assets, net | 128 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 1,427 | |||
Accounts payable | $ | 612 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 763 | ||||
Revolving credit note | 152 | ||||
Note payable to minority stockholders, net of discount | 953 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 2,480 | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 4 | ||||
Total liabilities | $ | 2,484 | |||
Minority interest in consolidated affiliate | $ | (1,100 | ) | ||
Accumulated deficit | $ | (1,060 | ) |
Tanisys statement of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2002, including adjustments made under the purchase method of accounting, were consolidated in the Companys statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, as follows (in thousands): |
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Operating revenues | $ | 479 | $ | 1,430 | ||
Cost of revenues | 262 | 744 | ||||
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Gross profit | 217 | 686 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 380 | 815 | ||||
Research and development expenses | 481 | 1,011 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 34 | 67 | ||||
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Operating loss from discontinued operations | (678 | ) | (1,207 | ) | ||
Other income (expense): | ||||||
Interest expense, net | (190 | ) | (397 | ) | ||
Other expense, net | | (7 | ) | |||
Minority interest in consolidated affiliate | 543 | 1,068 | ||||
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Total other income, net | 353 | 664 | ||||
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders | $ | (325 | ) | $ | (543 | ) |
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Advances During 2002, the Company advanced $43,000 to Tanisys. These advances were due to the Company under the terms of a promissory note bearing interest at twelve percent (12%) and matured in March 2003. This promissory note was repaid in February 2003. Income Tax RefundIn June 2002, the Company filed its federal income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service for the tax fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 (which includes the Transaction completed in October 2000, as discussed in Note 1). The Company received a refund claim totaling $2.2 million in July 2002. The income tax refund is reflected as net income from disposal of discontinued operations in the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, as the refund relates to those companies sold in the Transaction. Note 9. New Accounting StandardsIn May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards on the classification and measurement of financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The Company does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 150 will have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements. Item 2.This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and information relating to the Company and its subsidiaries that are based on the beliefs of the Companys management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Companys management. When used in this report, the words anticipate, believe, estimate, expect and intend and words or phrases of similar import, as they relate to the Company or its subsidiaries or Company management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including, without limitation, competitive factors, general economic conditions, customer relations, relationships with vendors, the interest rate environment, governmental regulation and supervision, seasonality, distribution networks, products introductions and acceptance, technological change, changes in industry practices, onetime events and other factors described herein and in other filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based upon changing conditions, should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. MANAGEMENTS
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
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Results of OperationsContinuing Operations Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses are comprised of all selling, marketing and administrative costs incurred in direct support of the business operations of the Company. For the three months ended June 30, 2003, SG&A expenses totaled $0.5 million, compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, SG&A expenses totaled $1.2 million, compared to $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The decrease in SG&A expenses relates to an overall reduction in expenditures and corporate personnel. The cash portion of the SG&A expenses was $0.5 million (no non-cash SG&A expenses) and $0.7 million (total SG&A expenses of $0.9 million, less non-cash compensation expense of $0.2 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, the cash portion of the SG&A expenses was $1.0 million (total SG&A expenses of $1.2 million, less non-cash compensation expense of $0.2 million) and $1.5 million (total SG&A expenses of $1.9 million, less non-cash compensation expense of $0.4 million) respectively. Net other expense totaled $0.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $1.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2002. Net other expense totaled $1.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2003, compared to $14.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2002. The decrease in net other expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, primarily related to decreases in the equity in net loss of affiliate and consulting income from Platinum. Princeton Princetons revenues increased to $9.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2003, from $6.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2002. Princetons revenues increased to $17.8 million during the six months ended March 31, 2003, from $12.2 million during the six months ended March 31, 2002. The increase in revenue is a result of an increase in the number of financial institution and biller customers coupled with an increase in bill presentment and payment transactions. Princetons net loss of $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003, decreased from the $4.3 million net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Princetons net loss of $4.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2003, decreased from the $26.6 million net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2002. The decreases in Princetons net losses are the result of the increase in revenues as well as the reductions made to operating expenses during 2002. The net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2002, included impairment charges totaling $10.6 million related to the impairment of property and equipment, employee separations and contract settlements. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is a financial measurement used by management and investors to assess the value of a technology-related company such as Princeton. EBITDA is not a financial measurement pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), nor is it acceptable or considered an alternative measure of cash flows from operations under GAAP. Princetons EBITDA is calculated as follows: |
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Net loss | $ | (2,147 | ) | $ | (4,263 | ) | $ | (3,964 | ) | $ | (26,648 | ) | ||
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In April 2003, Princeton announced an agreement with Financial Fusion, Inc. to provide the financial services industry with a complete end-to-end ASP solution for bill payment. The alliance combines Financial Fusions Payments Solution and Bill Payment Warehouse with Princeton eComs Remittance Processing ASP. Financial Fusion, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sybase, Inc., provides integrated financial solutions to more than 200 of the worlds leading financial institutions. During the second half of this year, Princetons revenues will be adversely affected by the loss of certain customers. As a result, the management team of Princeton has intensified its new sales efforts and implemented a channel partner strategy with the goal of replacing the loss of revenues as quickly as possible. Additionally, Princeton believes the recently announced strategic partner alliances with Financial Fusion and Standard Register could contribute incremental revenues to the company during 2003. Discontinued Operations In February 2003, the Company sold its preferred stock in Tanisys to ATE Worldwide LLC, whose majority shareholder is a leader in the semiconductor testing equipment market. The Company received approximately $0.2 million in exchange for its preferred stock, which is reported as a gain on the disposal of discontinued operations during the six months ended March 31, 2003. In June 2002, the Company filed its federal income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service for the tax fiscal year ended September 30, 2001 (which includes the Transaction completed in October 2000, as discussed in Note 1). The Company received a refund claim totaling $2.2 million in July 2002. The income tax refund is reflected as net income from disposal of discontinued operations in the three and six months ended June 30, 2002, as the refund relates to those companies sold in the Transaction. Liquidity and Capital ResourcesThe Companys cash balance decreased to $7.6 million at June 30, 2003, from $8.7 million at December 31, 2002. This decrease relates to the receipt of $0.2 million from the sale of Tanisys preferred stock, offset by the $0.2 million invested in Sharps and the cash portion of corporate expenses. Capital expenditures totaled $3,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2003. The Company anticipates minimal capital expenditures before acquisitions, if any, during the six months ending December 31, 2003. The Company believes it will be able to fund future expenditures with cash on hand. Princeton During the year ended September 30, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to guarantee the terms of Princetons lease for office space at 650 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey. This guarantee terminates should Princeton raise $25.0 million of capital through an initial public offering. The landlord of the office space has agreed, subject to lender approval, to replace the Companys guarantee with an alternative security equal to rent payments for approximately one year. Although no assurances can be made, it is Princetons intention to provide sufficient security in order to eliminate the need for the Companys guarantee. The Company does not believe it is probable that it will be required to perform under the lease guarantee. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market RiskThe Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities. The Company does not believe that it has significant exposure to market risks associated with changing interest rates as of June 30, 2003, because the Companys intention is to maintain a liquid portfolio to take advantage of investment opportunities. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments in its operations. Item 4. Controls and ProceduresWithin the ninety days prior to the date of this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Companys periodic SEC filings. 13 |
PART II OTHER INFORMATIONItem 1. Legal ProceedingsIn April 2003, the Company received notice that Bristol Investments, Ltd. and Microbilt Corporation (Microbilt) filed suit against the Company and one of its officers alleging breach of contract and misrepresentation in conjunction with the October 2001 merger of a former subsidiary, FIData, Inc., into Microbilt. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses, the specified claims are without merit and intends to vigorously contest this lawsuit. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security HoldersThe Companys 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 5, 2003, in San Antonio, Texas. At the meeting, the Companys stockholders elected two directors to each serve a three-year term expiring in 2006. The following table summarizes the number of votes case for or withheld from each matter: |
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Gary D. Becker | 26,754,758 | 2,961,193 | ||
Stephen M. Wagner | 26,763,573 | 2,952,378 |
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
(a) | Exhibits: |
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer in Accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith) |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer in Accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith) |
32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer in Accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith) |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer in Accordance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (filed herewith) |
(b) | Current Reports on Form 8-K: |
Form 8-K, dated and filed April 24, 2003, announcing the Companys results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2003. |
Form 8-K, dated May 14, 2003, filed May 19, 2003, announcing the receipt from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. of a delisting letter and the Companys intent to file an appeal. |
Form 8-K, dated August 11, 2003, announcing the Companys results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003. |
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SIGNATUREPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. |
Date: August 13, 2003 | NEW
CENTURY EQUITY HOLDINGS CORP. (Registrant) By: /s/ DAVID P. TUSA David P. Tusa Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary (Duly authorized and principal financial officer) |
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