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28-Aug-2009
Annual Report
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto which appear elsewhere herein. Except for the historical financial information, many of the matters discussed in this Item 7 may be considered "forward-looking" statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below, elsewhere herein and in other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
Concurrent is a provider of software, hardware and services for the video solutions market and the high-performance, real-time market. Concurrent's business is comprised of two segments for financial reporting purposes: products and services. We provide products and services for each of these markets.
Concurrent's video solutions products consist of hardware and/or software as well as integration services, sold primarily to broadband companies that provide interactive, digital services for the delivery of video. Concurrent's real-time products consist of real-time operating systems and software development tools combined, in most cases, with off-the-shelf hardware and services sold to a wide variety of companies seeking high-performance, real-time computer solutions for use in various applications requiring low-latency response and determinism such as simulation, image generation, hardware-in-the-loop testing and data acquisition.
Concurrent provides sales and support from offices and subsidiaries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
We have announced a new strategy to sell our video solutions, including our media data and advertising solutions to the internet and mobile device markets, and believe that it may have a positive impact on our business; however, we cannot assure the success or timing of this initiative.
We believe we are executing our business plan and expense reduction initiatives to achieve sustainable profitability. We will continue to review and realign our cost structure as needed, balanced with investing in the business to increase revenues.
On July 8, 2008, our shareholders approved a one-for-ten reverse stock split and the reverse stock split became effective on July 9, 2008. Pursuant to the reverse stock split, every ten shares of our common stock have been combined into one share of common stock. The number of shares subject to our outstanding options and warrants have been reduced in the same ratio as the reduction in the outstanding shares, and the per share exercise price of those options and warrants have been increased in direct proportion to the reverse stock split ratio. Earnings per share computations, balance sheets, and footnote presentation of shares and share equivalents for fiscal 2008 and prior periods have been restated to reflect the reverse stock split. The one-for-ten reverse stock split had no impact on the authorized number of shares.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
The SEC defines "critical accounting policies" as those that require application of management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.
The following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies. Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, with no need for management's judgment in their application. There are also areas in which management's judgment in selecting an available alternative would not produce a materially different result.
We have identified the following as accounting policies critical to us:
Revenue Recognition and Related Matters
We recognize revenue when (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) the system has been shipped, (3) the fee is fixed or determinable and (4) collectibility of the fee is probable. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on our judgments regarding the fixed nature of the fee charged for products and services delivered and the collectibility of those fees. Should changes in conditions cause us to determine these criteria are not met for certain future transactions, revenue recognized for any reporting period could be adversely affected.
Software and Hardware Sales
Product revenues are recognized based on the guidance in American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition ("SOP 97-2") and related amendments, SOP 98-4, Deferral of the Effective Date of a Provision of SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, and SOP 98-9, Modification of SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, With Respect to Certain Transactions. Our standard contractual arrangements with our customers generally include the delivery of a hardware and software system, certain professional services that typically involve installation and training, and ongoing software and hardware maintenance. The software component of the arrangement is considered to be essential to the functionality of the hardware. Therefore, in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 03-5, Applicability of AICPA Statement of Position 97-2 to Non-Software Deliverables in an Arrangement Containing More-Than-Incidental Software, the hardware and the hardware maintenance components are considered software related and the provisions of SOP 97-2 apply to all elements of the arrangement. Under multiple element arrangements, we allocate revenue to the various elements based on vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") of fair value. Our VSOE of fair value is determined based on the price charged when the same element is sold separately. If VSOE of fair value does not exist for all elements in a multiple element arrangement, we recognize revenue using the residual method. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and the remaining portion of the arrangement is recognized as revenue. Where fair value of undelivered elements has not been established, the total arrangement is recognized over the period during which the services are performed.
In certain instances, our customers require significant customization of both the software and hardware products. In these situations, the design and development is considered essential to the functionality of the software and, therefore, the revenue from these arrangements, with the exception of maintenance, is recognized in conformity with Accounting Research Bulletin ("ARB") No. 45, Long Term Construction Type Contracts and SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts. For long-term contracts, revenue is recognized using the completed contract method, or when costs are dependably estimable, we use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting based on costs incurred on the project compared to the total costs expected to be incurred through completion.
Professional Services
Professional services revenue is primarily generated from integration of third party interfaces, training, and hardware installation. These services are typically completed within 90 days from the receipt of the order. Under accounting literature governing multiple element arrangements, we allocate revenue to the various elements based on VSOE of fair value, or other acceptable measures of fair value when services are determined to be non-software deliverables. We determine VSOE for the services based on the standard rate per hour or fixed fee used when similar services are sold separately. Revenues from these services are recognized when the services are performed.
Hardware and Software Maintenance
We recognize revenue from maintenance services in accordance with SOP 97-2. Depending upon the specific terms of the customer agreement, we may include warranty as part of the purchase price. In accordance with SOP 97-2 and, depending upon the specific terms of the customer agreement, we either accrue the estimated costs to be incurred in performing maintenance services at the time of revenue recognition and shipment of product, or we defer revenue associated with the maintenance services to be provided during the warranty period based upon the value for which we have sold such services separately when they are renewed by existing customers. For those arrangements in which the maintenance period is less than or equal to one year, we accrue the estimated costs to be incurred in providing services. In accordance with paragraph 59 of SOP 97-2, we have determined that the maintenance fee is part of the initial license fee, the maintenance period is for one year or less, the estimated cost of providing the services are immaterial, and upgrades and enhancements offered during maintenance arrangements historically have been and are expected to continue to be minimal and infrequent. Actual costs are then charged against the warranty accrual as they are incurred. For those arrangements in which the maintenance period is greater than one year, we defer revenue based upon the value for which we have sold such services separately. This revenue is then recognized on a straight line basis over the warranty period.
Other
We record reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses in both services and maintenance net sales and as a direct cost of services and maintenance in accordance with EITF Issue No. 01-14, Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursements Received for "Out-of-Pocket" Expenses Incurred . In accordance with EITF Issue No. 00-10, Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees, the reimbursement by customers of shipping and handling costs are recorded in software and other net sales and the associated cost as a cost of sale. We account for sales taxes on a net basis in accordance with EITF No. 06-3, How Sales Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation).
Warranty Accrual
For certain customers, we accrue the estimated costs to be incurred in performing warranty services at the time of revenue recognition and shipment of the servers. Our estimate of costs to service warranty obligations is based on historical experience and expectation of future conditions. To the extent we experience increased warranty claim activity or increased costs associated with servicing those claims, our warranty accrual will increase resulting in decreased gross margin.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is based on the aging of accounts receivable and our assessment of the collectibility of our receivables. If there is a deterioration of one of our major customer's credit worthiness or actual account defaults are higher than our historical trends, our reserve estimates could be adversely impacted.
Inventory Valuation
We provide for inventory obsolescence based upon assumptions about future demand, market conditions and anticipated timing of the release of next generation products. If actual market conditions or future demand are less favorable than those projected, or if next generation products are released earlier than anticipated, additional inventory write-downs may be required. We also review, on a quarterly basis, the value of inventory on hand for which a newer and more advanced technology or product is currently, or will soon be, available. When we believe that we will not be able to sell the products in inventory at or above cost, we mark the inventory down to fair market value.
Impairment of Goodwill and Trademark
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 142 ("SFAS No. 142"), Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis (our annual testing date is July 1) and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition or sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. This analysis requires significant judgments, including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for our business, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and determination of our weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the reporting unit expected to benefit from the combination. We evaluate our reporting units on an annual basis and, if necessary, reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we initiated an interim goodwill impairment test in accordance with SFAS No. 142, due to its sustained, reduced stock price and market capitalization during the quarter. As a result of this interim impairment analysis, we fully impaired both its goodwill and trademark as of March 31, 2009.
Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach for accounting for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. A current liability is recognized for the estimated taxes payable for the current year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the timing differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates or tax laws are recognized in the provision for income taxes in the period that includes the enactment date.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount more-likely-than-not to be realized. To the extent we establish or change the valuation allowance in a period, the tax effect will flow through the statement of operations. However, in the case of deferred tax assets of an acquired or merged entity with a valuation allowance recorded for purchase accounting, any change in that valuation allowance will be recorded as an adjustment to goodwill to the extent goodwill exists. Otherwise, such valuation allowance will be reflected in the Statement of Operations.
The determination of our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related tax assets and liabilities. In the ordinary course of our business, there are transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. In spite of our belief that we have appropriate support for all the positions taken on our tax returns, we acknowledge that certain positions may be successfully challenged by the taxing authorities. Therefore, an accrual for uncertain tax positions is provided for, when necessary, in accordance with the requirements Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation ("FIN") No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("FIN 48"). In the event that we have accruals for uncertain tax positions, these accruals are reviewed quarterly and reversed upon being sustained under audit, the expiration of the statute of limitations, new information, or other determination by the taxing authorities. The provision for income taxes includes the impact of changes in uncertain tax positions. Although we believe our recorded tax assets and liabilities are reasonable, tax laws and regulations are subject to interpretation and inherent uncertainty; therefore our assessments can involve both a series of complex judgments about future events and rely on estimates and assumptions. Although we believe these estimates and assumptions are reasonable, the final determination could be materially different than that which is reflected in our provision for income taxes and recorded tax assets and liabilities.
In the calculation of our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an annual effective rate based on expected annual income and statutory tax rates. The tax (or benefit) applicable to significant unused or infrequently occurring items, discontinued operations or extraordinary items are separately recognized in the income tax provision in the quarter in which they occur.
Guarantees
In accordance with FIN No. 45, Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others ("FIN 45"), we recognize the fair value of guarantee and indemnification arrangements issued or modified by us, if these arrangements are within the scope of the interpretation. In addition, we must continue to monitor the conditions that are subject to the guarantees and indemnifications, as required under the previously existing GAAP, in order to identify if a loss has occurred. If we determine if it is probable that a loss has occurred, then any such estimable loss would be recognized under those guarantees and indemnifications. Under our standard software license, services and maintenance agreement, we often agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless our licensees from and against certain losses, damages and costs arising from claims alleging the licensees' use of our software infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party. Historically, we have not been required to pay material amounts in connection with claims asserted under these provisions and, accordingly, we have not recorded a liability relating to such provisions.
Under our Software License, Services and Maintenance Agreement, we also represent and warrant to licensees that our software products will operate substantially in accordance with our published specifications regarding the product, and that the services we perform will be undertaken by qualified personnel in a professional manner conforming to generally accepted industry standards and practices. Historically, only minimal costs have been incurred relating to the satisfaction of product warranty claims.
Other guarantees include promises to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of our executive officers, non-employee directors and certain key employees from and against losses, damages and costs incurred by each such individual in administrative, legal or investigative proceedings arising from alleged wrongdoing by the individual while acting in good faith within the scope of his or her job duties on our behalf. Historically, minimal costs have been incurred relating to such indemnifications and, as such, no amount has been accrued for these guarantees.
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS 123(R)"), which requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements and requires application of a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees. Assumptions used to estimate compensation expense from issuance of share-based compensation are based, to some extent, on historical experience and expectation of future conditions. To the extent we issue additional share-based compensation, or assumptions regarding previously issued share-based compensation change, our future share-based compensation expense may be positively or negatively impacted.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
We maintain a defined benefit pension plan (the "Pension Plan") for several current and a number of former employees of our German subsidiary. The Pension Plan provides benefits to be paid to all eligible employees at retirement based primarily on years of service with the Company and compensation rates in effect near retirement. Our policy is to fund benefits attributed to employees' services to date as well as service expected to be earned in the future. The determination of our Pension Plan benefit obligation and expense is dependent on our selection of certain assumptions used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Those assumptions include, among others, the weighted average discount rate, the weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets and the weighted average rate of compensation increase. To the extent that these assumptions change, our future benefit obligation and net periodic pension expense may be positively or negatively impacted.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) ("SFAS 158"). SFAS 158 requires an employer that is a business entity and sponsors one or more single employer benefit plans to (1) recognize the funded status of the benefit in its statement of financial position, (2) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the gains or losses and prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost, (3) measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the employer's fiscal year-end balance sheet date, and (4) disclose in the notes to financial statements additional information about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost for the next fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and transition assets or obligations. The recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158 were effective for our fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this annual report for the impact of adoption of SFAS 158.
Selected Operating Data as a Percentage of Net Sales
The following table sets forth our consolidated historical operating
information, as a percentage of total revenues, unless otherwise noted, for the
periods indicated:
Year Ended June 30,
2009 2008
Revenue (% of total sales):
Product 62.4 % 62.4 %
Service 37.6 37.6
Total revenue 100.0 100.0
Cost of sales (% of respective sales category):
Product 46.3 49.7
Service 35.7 40.4
Total cost of sales 42.3 46.2
Gross margin 57.7 53.8
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 22.1 22.2
Research and development 19.2 23.5
General and administrative 12.4 13.6
Impairment of goodwill and trademark 23.9 -
Total operating expenses 77.6 59.3
Operating loss (19.9 ) (5.5 )
Gain on arbitration settlement, net - 2.7
Recovery of minority investment, net - 2.0
Interest income - net 0.1 1.0
Other (expense) income, net (0.1 ) 0.2
(Loss) income before income taxes (19.9 ) 0.4
Provision for income taxes 0.3 -
Net (loss) income (20.2 ) 0.4
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We recognize revenue for product sales in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance as described in our critical accounting policies. We recognize revenue from customer service plans ratably over the term of each plan, which are typically between one and three years.
Custom engineering services are often completed within 90 days from receipt of an order. Revenues from these services are recognized upon completion and delivery of the product to the customer. In certain instances, our customers require significant customization of both the software and hardware products. In these situations, the services are considered essential to the functionality of the software and, therefore, the revenue from the arrangement, with the exception of maintenance, is recognized in conformity with ARB No. 45, Long Term Construction Type Contracts and SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts. If we are able to determine reasonable estimates of the cost of the arrangement, we record the value of the entire arrangement (excluding maintenance) as the project progresses based on actual costs incurred compared to the total costs expected to be incurred through completion. If we are unable to reasonably estimate the costs to complete the arrangement, all revenue is deferred until the contract is completed.
Cost of sales consists of the cost of the computer systems sold, including amortization of software development costs, labor, material, overhead and third party product costs. Cost of sales also includes the salaries, benefits and other costs of the maintenance, service and help desk personnel associated with product installation and support activities.
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