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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q/A

AMENDMENT NO. 1

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2013

OR

 

¨ 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:

1-34650

 

 

OCZ Technology Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   04-3651093

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6373 San Ignacio Avenue

San Jose, CA

  95119
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(408) 733-8400

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.0025 par value, was 68,207,166 as of September 30, 2013.

 

 

 


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OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-Q

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2013 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2013

     4   
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2013 AND 2012

     5   
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2013 AND 2012

     6   
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2013 AND 2012

     7   
 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     8   

ITEM 2.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     23   

ITEM 3.

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     32   

ITEM 4.

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     32   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

ITEM 1.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     34   

ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS

     35   

ITEM 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

     35   

ITEM 3.

 

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     35   

ITEM 4.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

     35   

ITEM 5.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

     35   

ITEM 6.

 

EXHIBITS

     36   

SIGNATURES

       37   

 

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Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, all references to the “Company,” “OCZ,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires.

Explanatory Note

On October 7, 2013, OCZ Technology Group, Inc.’s financial printer erroneously filed a draft of a Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2013 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Much of the information in the document that was filed is not accurate and the document omits material information that is required to be included in a Form 10-Q. The filing was not authorized by OCZ and investors should not rely on the information in the Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2013 that was filed on October 7, 2013.

 

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OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     August 31,
2013
    February 28,
2013
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 10,580      $ 12,224   

Restricted cash

     —          62   

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,973 and $11,930

     9,105        12,228   

Inventories, net

     23,772        32,753   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     4,741        7,831   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     48,198        65,098   

Property and equipment, net

     6,905        7,795   

Intangible assets, net

     4,041        4,892   

Non-current deferred tax assets

     553        553   

Other assets

     584        492   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 60,281      $ 78,830   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 19,725      $ 26,730   

Accrued and other liabilities

     17,076        22,172   

Loans payable

     16,405        —     

Derivative liabilities

     5,478        —     

Subordinate convertible debentures payable

     646        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     59,330        48,902   

Common stock warrant liabilities

     7,284        1,160   

Non-current deferred tax liabilities

     209        209   

Other long-term liabilities

     2,494        2,254   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     69,317        52,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

    

Stockholders’ equity (deficit):

    

Preferred stock, $0.0025 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued or outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.0025 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 68,207,166 and 68,102,890 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2013 and February 28, 2013, respectively

     170        170   

Additional paid-in capital

     341,392        337,403   

Accumulated deficit

     (349,948     (310,663

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (650     (605
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

     (9,036     26,305   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)

   $ 60,281      $ 78,830   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
    Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net revenue

   $ 33,500      $ 88,598     $ 88,822     $ 165,090   

Cost of revenue

     32,100        92,667       79,317       177,564   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     1,400        (4,069 )     9,505       (12,474
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Research and development

     8,227        11,489       17,097       23,294   

Sales and marketing

     4,888        8,373       10,052       15,122   

General and administrative

     7,406        5,961       13,086       10,384   

Impairment of intangible assets

     —          781       —         781   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     20,521        26,604       40,235       49,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (19,121     (30,673 )     (30,730 )     (62,055

Change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivative liabilities

     (2,752     (2,084 )     (3,731 )     4,933   

Interest and financing costs

     (3,974     (40 )     (4,524 )     (96

Other expense, net

     (112     (258 )     (98 )     (362
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before provision for income taxes

     (25,959     (33,055 )     (39,083 )     (57,580

Provision for income taxes

     94        124       202       83   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (26,053   $ (33,179 )   $ (39,285 )   $ (57,663
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

        

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.38   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.58 )   $ (0.85
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares used in net loss per share computation:

        

Basic and diluted

     68,292        67,679       68,232       67,592   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
    Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net loss

   $ (26,053   $ (33,179 )   $ (39,285 )   $ (57,663

Change in unrealized loss on foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

     9        148       (45 )     6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

   $ (26,044   $ (33,031 )   $ (39,330 )   $ (57,657
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (39,285   $ (57,663

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation of property and equipment

     2,088        1,124   

Amortization of intangible assets

     851        968   

Write-off of excess debenture debt discount

     1,771        —     

Write-off of revolving loan issuance costs

     817        —     

Impairment of intangible assets

     —          781   

Payment in kind interest accrual

     259        —     

Provision for accounts receivable allowances

     2,385        54,083   

Stock-based compensation

     3,989        3,550   

Change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivative liabilities

     3,731        (4,933

Deferred income taxes

     —          (171

Provision for inventory write-downs

     2,568        8,613   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net

     —          552   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     738        (48,196

Inventories

     6,413        (40,226

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     3,002        (1,444

Accounts payable

     (7,006     (4,729

Accrued and other liabilities

     (4,856     4,477   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (22,535     (83,214
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Property and equipment purchases

     (435     (5,501

Restricted cash for letters of credit

     62        (62

Purchased intangible assets

     —          (151
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (373     (5,714
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds of loans, net

     9,529        20,000   

Proceeds from issuance of subordinate convertible debentures

     11,780        —     

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock, net

     —          8,508   

Proceeds from employee stock programs, net

     —          122   

Proceeds from exercise of warrants for common stock

     —          97   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     21,309        28,727   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (45     134   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,644     (60,067

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     12,224        92,049   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 10,580     $ 31,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

    

Interest paid

     171        27   

Income taxes paid

     123        1   

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

Issuance of March Warrants

   $ 1,000      $ —     

Cancellation of March and June Warrants

     6,320        —     

Issuance of June and August Warrants

     8,693        —     

Issuance of derivatives

     5,939        —     

Issuance of common stock upon cashless warrant exercises

     —          144   

Change in derivative fair value due to Loan Agreement modifications

     (1,441     —     

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, which the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods covered and the consolidated financial position of the Company at the date of the balance sheets. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at February 28, 2013 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013 (“2013 Form 10-K”), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2013. The interim results presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for any future period.

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company has incurred recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception through August 31, 2013, and the Company reflects an accumulated deficit of $350.0 million and a stockholders’ deficit of $9.0 million as of August 31, 2013. Through August 31, 2013, the Company has not generated sufficient cash from operations and has relied primarily on the proceeds from equity offerings and debt financings such as increased trade terms from vendors and credit facilities to finance its operations. Compliance by the Company with the provisions of its credit agreements, its ability to obtain alternative or additional financing when needed, and its ability to generate profitable operations are important parts of its ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company will be required to secure one or more additional financings to fund its near-term operations. Raising additional capital involves risks and uncertainties, and alternative or additional funding may not be available to the Company on acceptable terms, on a timely basis, or at all. The Company believes that a number of factors will contribute to its financing risks, including its history of operating losses, its accounting restatement and its inability to use simplified securities registration forms due to the delays in filing its most recent annual and quarterly reports with the SEC. To the extent that the Company raises additional capital through the sale of equity, convertible debt securities or other securities linked to its equity, the ownership interest of existing stockholders will be diluted, and the terms may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of existing stockholders. Debt financing, if available, would result in increased fixed payment obligations and may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting the Company’s ability to take specific actions such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends.

The Company’s credit agreements and other loan documents include material debt service costs, operating ratios that the Company must meet and other financial covenants such as the raising of additional capital. In order to fund debt service costs and operate profitably, the Company may have to curtail its operations to reduce costs. Doing so may be disruptive to the business and affect the Company’s ability to compete effectively, and attain profitable operations. Further, the Company is currently not in compliance with certain of its lending covenants, including certain minimum operating ratios and covenants, and there can be no assurances that the Company will be in compliance and comply with these covenants in the future. If the Company does not maintain future compliance with the covenants in its credit agreements or if the Company is not able to generate sufficient cash from operations to make the principal and interest payments under the agreements when due, the lenders could declare a default. Any default under the Company’s credit agreements will allow the lenders the option to demand repayment of the indebtedness outstanding and to foreclose on the Company’s assets that have been pledged as collateral under the applicable agreement.

If lenders were to exercise their rights to accelerate the indebtedness outstanding, the Company would be required to secure additional financing, which would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, liquidity and financial condition. This and other factors included above raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management plans regarding these going concern uncertainties include various initiatives, including continued shifts to more profitable, higher-margin enterprise products, the introduction of new products as complete systems solutions,

 

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continued reduction of costs and the exploration of potential strategic alternatives for the business. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

Use of Estimates

In the preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management was required to make estimates and assumptions and to exercise judgment that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related note disclosures. The level of uncertainty in estimates and assumptions increases with the length of time until the underlying transactions are completed. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Significant Accounting Policies

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 3 to its audited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in its 2013 Form 10-K.

 

2. New Accounting Pronouncements

Income Taxes

In July 2013, the FASB amended Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Income Taxes. (Topic 740), “Income Taxes: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”. The amendment provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit, as either a reduction of a deferred tax asset or as a liability, when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and may be applied on a retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of these amendments to have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the FASB issued revised guidance on “Comprehensive Income: Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” The revised guidance does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the revised guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The revised guidance is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The revised guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity upon our adoption on March 1, 2013.

 

3. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table summarizes, for assets or liabilities measured at fair value at the reporting date, the respective fair value and the classification by level of input within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

August 31, 2013

        

Cash deposits with third-party financial institutions

   $ 10,580       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured and recorded at fair value

   $ 10,580       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

   $ —         $ —         $ 5,478   

Common stock warrant liabilities

     —           —           7,284   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured and recorded at fair value

   $ —         $ —         $ 12,762   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

February 28, 2013

        

Cash deposits with third-party financial institutions

   $ 11,127       $ —         $ —     

Money market funds

     1,159         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured and recorded at fair value

   $ 12,286       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common stock warrant liability

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,160   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured and recorded at fair value

   $ —         $ —         $ 1,160   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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During the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value instruments. Common stock warrant liability is revalued to current fair value at each reporting period. Fair values of the derivative and common stock warrant liabilities are classified as Level 3 due to the model’s reliance upon significant unobservable inputs. The following table includes the activity in the derivative and common stock warrant liabilities for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
August 31,
    Six months ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Derivative Liabilities

        

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 1,136      $ —        $ —        $ —     

Issuance of derivatives

     5,861        —          5,939        —     

Change in fair value due to Loan Agreement modifications

     (1,441     —          (1,441     —     

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

     (78     —          980        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 5,478      $ —        $ 5,478      $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Stock Warrant Liabilities

        

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 2,081      $ 4,070      $ 1,160      $ 11,087   

Issuance of March Warrants

     —          —          1,000        —     

Cancellation of March and June Warrants

     (6,320     —          (6,320     —     

Warrants exercised at fair value

     —          (70     —          (70

Issuance of June Warrants

     1,026        —          1,026        —     

Issuance of August Warrants

     7,667        —          7,667        —     

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liabilities

     2,830        2,084        2,751        (4,933
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 7,284      $ 6,084      $ 7,284      $ 6,084   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of August 31, 2013, the estimated fair value of the Hercules Term Loan was $15.8 million with a carrying amount of $16.4 million; and the estimated fair value of the Debentures was $10.2 million, exclusive of the Debentures derivative with a carrying amount of $0.6 million. The estimated fair value was determined using the discounted cash flow and the option pricing methods under different scenarios (Level 3). For additional information related to the Hercules Term Loan and the Debentures, see Notes 6 and 7.

The carrying amounts of certain of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.

 

4. Balance Sheet Details

Inventories

Ending inventories by major category includes (in thousands):

 

     August 31,
2013
     February 28,
2013
 

Raw materials

   $ 11,492       $ 8,846   

Work in progress

     3,087         2,756   

Finished goods

     9,193         21,151   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net inventories

   $ 23,772       $ 32,753   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finished goods inventories at August 31, 2013 and February 28, 2013 includes $0.9 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of estimated inventories expected to be returned to the Company as part of its allowance for sales returns.

 

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Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     August 31,
2013
     February 28,
2013
 

Warranty

   $ 8,902       $ 11,773   

Professional fees

     1,496         2,769   

Wages and other compensation

     3,397         2,658   

Customer deposits

     980         2,430   

Other liabilities

     2,301         2,542   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued and other liabilities

   $ 17,076       $ 22,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

5. Intangible Assets

The following is a summary of the carrying amount of intangible assets at August 31, 2013 and February 28, 2013 (in thousands):

 

     August 31, 2013  
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Carrying
Value
     Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Useful Life
 

Identifiable finite lived intangibles:

          

Existing and core technology

   $ 4,687       $ (1,113 )   $ 3,574        3.9 years   

Customer relationships/contracts

     75         (36 )     39        2.6 years   

Trademarks and trade names

     505         (394 )     111        1.8 years   

Licensed technology

     1,613         (1,322 )     291        0.6 years   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Finite-lived intangibles

     6,880         (2,865 )     4,015        3.4 years   

In-process technology with indefinite lives

     26         —          26        indefinite   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Identifiable intangibles

   $ 6,906       $ (2,865 )   $ 4,041     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

     February 28, 2013  
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Impairment     Net
Carrying
Value
     Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Useful Life
 

Identifiable finite lived intangibles:

            

Existing and core technology

   $ 5,606       $ (792 )   $ (781   $ 4,033        4.4 years   

Customer relationships/contracts

     75         (29 )     —          46        3.1 years   

Trademarks and trade names

     505         (362 )     —          143        2.3 years   

Licensed technology

     3,656         (1,601 )     (1,411     644        0.9 years   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Finite-lived intangibles

     9,842         (2,784 )     (2,192     4,866        3.9 years   

In-process technology with indefinite lives

     26         —          —          26        indefinite   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Identifiable intangibles

   $ 9,868       $ (2,784 )   $ (2,192   $ 4,892     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

For the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, the Company recorded amortization expense for identified intangibles of $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of which, $0.2 million and $0.5 million was included in cost of revenue, respectively. For the three and six months ended August 31, 2012, the Company recorded amortization expense for identified intangibles of $1.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of which, $0.1 million and $0.2 million was included in cost of revenue, respectively.

 

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The estimated future amortization expense of purchased and acquired intangible assets with finite lives as of August 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Cost of
Revenue
     Operating
Expenses
     Total  

Future amortization expense:

        

2014 (remaining 6 months)

   $ 459       $ 215       $ 674   

2015

     918         118         1,036   

2016

     918         43         961   

2017

     919         14         933   

2018

     360         51         411   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,574       $ 441       $ 4,015   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

6. Loan Payable

Wells Fargo Capital Finance Senior Secured Credit Facility

On May 10, 2012 the Company signed an agreement with Wells Fargo Capital Finance (“WFCF”) for a $35 million senior secured credit facility (“WFCF Facility”). Borrowings under the WFCF Facility were limited to a borrowing base based on the Company’s receivables. The WFCF Facility had a 5-year term and provided for a committed expansion up to $60 million of cumulative borrowings and for a potential further expansion to $100 million of total borrowings, in each case if certain conditions were met. The WFCF facility contained minimum liquidity levels and certain financial covenants if these levels were not met. At February 28, 2013, no borrowings were outstanding, and in March 2013, the Company terminated the WFCF Facility.

Hercules Technology Growth Capital Loan and Security Agreement

On March 11, 2013, the Company entered into a $30 million loan and security agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”). This Loan Agreement provides for the following:

 

    Term Loan ($15 million) – The first $10 million of the Term Loan was drawn at closing with interest only payments due over the first six months and principal repayments due in thirty monthly installments beginning in November 2013. The remaining $5 million of the Term Loan is contingent upon the Company being current in its SEC filings and achieving certain revenue levels for two consecutive quarters. During the first year, the Term Loan bears interest at an annual interest rate equal to the greater of 12.50% or prime plus 8.75%. After the first year, the Term Loan decreases to the greater of 10% or prime plus 6.25% provided the Company is in compliance with all covenants specified in the Term Loan agreement. In addition to cash interest, the Term Loan accrues payment in kind (“PIK”) interest at a PIK interest rate of 3.0% per year. The Loan Agreement provides for interest-only payments on the Term Loan for six months and repayment of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan in monthly installments starting on November 1, 2013 and continuing through April 1, 2016.

 

    Revolving Loan Facility ($15 million) – Under the Revolving Loan Facility, the Company may draw down up to $10 million initially, and an additional $5 million may be available upon achieving certain financial covenants. Borrowings under the Revolving Loan Facility bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of 9% or prime plus 5.25%, are limited by a borrowing base of eligible accounts receivable (less certain reserves) multiplied by an advance rate, and are due on April 1, 2016. The Company is also obligated to comply with certain financial covenants and pay an unused line fee on the Loan Facility of 0.50% per annum times the unused portion of the Loan Facility. Unless the Loan Facility has been terminated prior to either such date, on each of the first and second anniversaries of the closing date of the Loan Agreement, the Company is obligated to pay a fee of 1.0% times the Loan Facility. Initial borrowings are due on April 1, 2016.

If all loans under the Loan Agreement are repaid and the Loan Facility was terminated prior to its scheduled maturity, the Company would be obligated to pay a prepayment charge to Hercules equal to: i) 2.00% of the amount of the Term Loan and the Loan Facility if prepaid and terminated in the first 12 months following the closing date, ii) 1.50% of the amount of the Term Loan and the Loan Facility after 12 months following the closing date but prior to 24 months following the Closing Date, and iii) 1.00% of the amount of the Term Loan and the Loan Facility thereafter. Additionally, the Loan Facility carries a loan termination fee of $0.4 million.

The Loan Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants including, among others, covenants regarding occurrence of qualified financing within a specified period of time,

 

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achievement of certain revenue milestones, covenants relating to financial reporting, compliance with laws, limitations on debt, liens, dividends, investments, mergers and acquisitions and sales of the Company’s assets. If the Company violates any of the covenants, the Lender may declare an event of default. In connection with the Loan Agreement, the Lender was granted a security interest in substantially all of the Company’s personal property domestic subsidiaries, whether now owned or hereafter acquired.

Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default under the Loan Agreement, the interest rate applicable to both the Term Loan and the Loan Facility would be increased by 2% per annum.

In connection with the Loan Agreement, the Lender was granted a security interest in substantially all of the Company’s personal property domestic subsidiaries, whether now owned or hereafter acquired.

Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Company issued warrants to Hercules (the “March Warrants”) to purchase 688,072 shares of its common stock at $2.18 per share. See Note 9.

The fair value of the warrants and fees paid to Hercules were allocated between the Term Loan and the Revolving Loan Facility based on the Term Loan principal amount and maximum amount available under the Revolving Loan Facility resulting in the Term Loan discount of $0.6 million and Revolving Loan Facility deferred charges of $0.9 million.

In June 2013, the Company entered into an amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the Loan Agreement that redefined certain calculations with respect to the financial ratios and extended the requirement to consummate qualified financing to June 21, 2013. In addition, in connection with the First Amendment, the March Warrants were amended and 3,050,000 additional warrants were granted (“June Warrants”). See Note 9. Also under the terms of the First Amendment, the Company is required to pay a facility modification charge of $200,000 upon maturity of the Term Loan. The First Amendment is accounted for as a debt modification resulting in the reset of the Term Loan’s effective interest rate as of June 13, 2013. The estimated fair value of the June Warrants of $1.0 million was accounted for as additional discount to the carrying value of the Term Loan.

In August 2013, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Loan Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). Under the Second Amendment:

 

    all outstanding amounts under the Term Loan, other than the Warrant Exchange Fee (as defined below), are due and payable June 1, 2014;

 

    Hercules may make advances under the Revolving Loan Facility in its sole discretion;

 

    the principal balance on the Term Loan outstanding on October 31, 2013 is repayable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest beginning November 1, 2013 (calculated on a mortgage style basis as if the final maturity date was 30 months after the date of the initial installment), with the balance due on June 1, 2014;

 

    the Company is required to provide Hercules with the Company’s audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2013 as soon as practicable and in any event by September 16, 2013;

 

    certain covenants were amended to permit the Company to issue the Debentures (“Debentures” as discussed below) and perform its obligations thereunder;

 

    if, prior to delivery of the Company’s financial statements for any fiscal quarter, the Company takes action to improve its liquidity to the satisfaction of Hercules, the quarterly EBITDA and minimum liquidity covenants will be deemed to be waived until delivery of the financial statements for the next fiscal quarter; and

 

    Hercules waived all events of default existing prior to the date of the Second Amendment.

In addition, pursuant to the Second Amendment, the March Warrants and June Warrants were cancelled in exchange for a fee (the “Warrant Exchange Fee”) of $6.5 million, payable upon the earlier to occur of (a) the consummation of any sale of all or any material portion of the Company’s assets in one or a series of transactions, the merger, consolidation, share exchange or similar transaction of the Company with or into another corporation, company or other entity or a Change of Control (as defined in the Loan Agreement), (b) the payment in full in cash of the then outstanding principal amount of and all accrued and unpaid interest on the Debentures, (c) the Hercules term loan maturity date, or (d) the payment in full of the outstanding secured obligations under the Loan Agreement. However, the Second Amendment provides that the Company will not make and Hercules will not accept the payment of the Warrant Exchange Fee unless and until the principal amount of the outstanding Debentures and all accrued and unpaid interest, fees and other amounts due and payable thereon shall have been paid in full or otherwise converted into shares of common stock. The Warrant Exchange Fee does not bear interest but it is secured by the collateral under the Loan Agreement. As of the time immediately prior to the cancellation of the March Warrants and June Warrants, such warrants entitled Hercules to purchase 4,077,397 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.46 per share, with the March Warrants to purchase 1,027,397 shares to expire in March 2018 and the June Warrants to purchase 3,050,000 shares to expire in June 2018. The March Warrants and the June Warrants were cancelled effective August 13, 2013.

 

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The Second Amendment is accounted for as a debt modification with regards to the Tem Loan and as a cancellation of the Revolving Loan Facility resulting in the write off of $0.8 million of unamortized deferred issuance costs related to the Revolving Loan Facility which is included in interest and financing costs on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013. The fair value of the March Warrants and the June Warrants was adjusted immediately prior to their cancellation and a charge of $4.1 million was included in change in the fair value of the common stock warrants and derivative liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013. After cancellation, the fair value of the cancelled warrants was included with the loan payable to Hercules.

Violation of financial covenants

The Company is currently not in compliance with certain of the financial covenants regarding operating ratios included in the Loan Agreement, as amended.

In September 2013, the Company entered into a third amendment to the Loan Agreement. See Note 15.

 

7. Subordinate Senior Secured Convertible Debentures

In August 2013, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) under which it issued $13.1 million aggregate principal amount of 9% Subordinate Senior Secured Convertible Debentures due August 13, 2014 (the “Debentures”) at par and issued warrants to purchase 5,778,750 shares of common stock (the “August Warrants”) that are exercisable until August 13, 2018. Shares issuable upon conversion of the Debentures or upon exercised of the Warrants were not registered with the SEC as of August 31, 2013. The conversion price of the Debentures is $1.70 per share, and the exercise price for the August Warrants is $0.75 per share, both subject to adjustments upon issuance of common stock at the price below the conversion (for conversion price) and exercise price (for August Warrants) (“down-round adjustment”). The Debentures are secured by a security interest in substantially all of the personal property of the Company. The indebtedness and obligations under the Debentures, as well as the liens securing such indebtedness and obligations, are subordinate to the Hercules Loan Agreement, except as otherwise described below.

The Debentures are redeemable at the election of the holders at 125% of the then outstanding principal amount plus interest under certain circumstances if the Company enters into an agreement providing for the sale or transfer of control of the Company or a material portion of its respective assets. The Debentures are redeemable at the option of the Company in whole or in part from time to time, and the Company may cause the holders to convert all or part of the Debentures under certain conditions.

The Debentures provide for customary events of default for transactions of this nature, including a cross-default provision under which an event of default may be declared by the holders if an event of default is declared and the repayment of borrowings is accelerated under any of the Company’s other credit agreements. If an event of default occurs under the Debentures, the holders may declare the outstanding principal amount thereof to be immediately due and payable. The amount due and payable in the event of an acceleration following an event of default would be the sum of (a) the greater of (i) the outstanding principal amount of the Debentures, plus all accrued and unpaid interest hereon, divided by the conversion price, multiplied by the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock over the period specified in the Debentures, or (ii) 125% of the outstanding principal amount of the Debentures, plus 100% of accrued and unpaid interest, and (b) all other amounts, costs, expenses and liquidated damages due in respect of the Debentures.

If the Company is not current in its SEC filings at any time after six months following the date of the Purchase Agreement and prior to the date on which the Debentures, the August Warrants and the underlying shares may be resold by non-affiliates without restriction under Rule 144, it would owe liquidated damages equal to 2% of the principal amount of the Debentures per month until the Company makes the required SEC filings or the underlying shares may be resold by non-affiliates without complying with the current public information requirement of Rule 144. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the parties to the Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within 60 days of the closing to register the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Debentures and upon exercise of the August Warrants. If the Company fails to file the registration statement when required, the registration statement is not declared effective when required or fails to remain effective during the period specified in the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company would owe monthly liquidated damages equal to 2% of the aggregate purchase price paid for the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. However, such liquidated damages may not exceed 18% of the aggregate purchase price paid.

The Debentures include an embedded derivatives related to conversion and redemption features (“the Debenture Derivative”). The fair value of the August Warrants and the Debenture Derivatives exceeded the amount of proceeds received since the transaction price was substantially less than the fair value of the financial instruments issued due to financial conditions experienced by the Company in August 2013. The Company immediately expensed such excess and recorded a

 

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charge for the entire amount of the Debentures’ issuance costs resulting in the total charge of $1.8 million which is included in interest and financing costs on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013. The Debentures are initially recorded at zero carrying value and accreted straight-line over one year period to the value determined as the difference between the fair value of the Debentures on the issuance date and the fair value of the Debenture Derivative (“Deemed Residual Value”). The interest expense is calculated under the effective interest rate method based on the Deemed Residual Value.

The debt discount to the carrying value of the Debentures was $12.5 million and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the loan.

 

8. Derivative Liabilities

The Loan Agreement includes a derivative for a put option feature whereby the Lender may require repayment of the loan principal and accrued and unpaid interest upon specified events of default including failure to meet revenue milestones, failure to raise financing, occurrence of change in control and certain events related to creditworthiness (the “Hercules Derivative”). The estimated fair value of the Hercules Derivative was bifurcated from the host contract and recorded as a derivative liability. The estimated fair value of the Hercules Derivative upon issuance of the Hercules Loan Agreement in March 2013 of $0.1 million was recorded as a debt discount to the $10 million Term Loan with a corresponding liability reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the derivative liability is classified as Level 3 due to the model’s reliance upon significant unobservable inputs.

The Debentures Purchase Agreement includes derivatives for conversion and redemption features whereby the Debenture holders may require the conversion of the Debentures along with accrued and unpaid interest upon specified events (the “Debentures Derivative”). Upon issuance of the Debentures the estimated fair value of the Debentures Derivative of $5.9 million was bifurcated from the host contract and recorded as a derivative liability and as a debt discount to the Debentures.

The fair value of the derivatives were determined upon issuance using the discounted cash flow and the option pricing methods under differing scenarios including the following assumptions:

 

     Hercules
Derivative
    Debentures
Derivative
 

Expected life (in years)

     3.1        1.0   

Risk free interest rate

     1.3     0.1

Volatility

     95     50

Dividend yield

     —          —     

The derivative liabilities require remeasurement to fair value upon each reporting date and accordingly, the Company recognized changes in the fair value of the derivatives of $0.1 of income and $1.0 million of expense in the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, respectively, in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

9. Common Stock Warrant Liabilities

The Company has issued the following warrants that have been recorded as a common stock warrant liability since these warrants are not considered indexed to the Company’s equity:

 

    PIPE 1 Warrants – In March 2010, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 2,575,833 shares of its common stock (the “PIPE 1 Warrants”). Each of the PIPE 1 Warrants contains certain embedded conversion features and provisions which are subject to anti-dilution adjustments requiring the fair value of the warrants to be reflected on the balance sheet as a liability. As a result of the Company’s issuance of the Hercules March Warrants, the exercise price of the PIPE 1 Warrants was adjusted to $4.85 per share. As a result of the Company’s issuance of the Debentures in August 2013, a further price adjustment calculation was applied to the outstanding PIPE 1 Warrants resulting in a revised exercise price from $4.85 to $4.55 per share. These warrants will expire on March 23, 2015 and may be exercised at any time at the option of the holders and may be exercised on a cashless basis. As of August 31, 2013, there are 1,979,168 remaining PIPE 1 Warrants outstanding.

 

    March Warrants and June Warrants – Pursuant to the Loan Agreement (see Note 6), the Company issued March Warrants to purchase 688,072 shares of its common stock at $2.18 per share. The exercise price of the March Warrants is subject to the down-round adjustment. The estimated fair value upon issuance of the March Warrants was $1.0 million.

 

    In connection with the First Amendment to the Loan Agreement, the March Warrants were amended whereby the Company reset the exercise price of the March Warrants to purchase 688,072 shares of common stock from $2.18 to $1.46 per share, resulting in 1,027,397 shares of common stock issuable upon full exercise of the March Warrant. Additionally, the June Warrants were issued to purchase a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing $365,000 (the “Aggregate Amount”) by an exercise price which was initially set at $1.46 per share, resulting in a grant of warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock issuable upon full exercise of the June Warrants and; providing that the Aggregate Amount shall be increased by $73,000 each calendar day until the closing of a financing of new equity, together with any subordinated debt, of at least $10 million after June 18, 2013 resulting in an additional 2,800,000 warrants being issuable immediately prior to the consummation of the Debentures issuance.

 

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In August 2013, the March Warrants and June Warrants were cancelled in exchange for the Warrant Exchange Fee. See Note 6.

 

    Debentures August Warrants – In August 2013, the Company issued the August Warrants to purchase 5,778,750 shares of common stock in connection with its Subordinate Senior Secured Convertible Debentures Purchase Agreement. The exercise price for the August Warrants is $0.75 per share, subject to down-round adjustment. The estimated fair value upon issuance of the August Warrants was $7.7 million.

The fair value of the warrants upon issuance was determined by using the option pricing approach with the following assumptions including:

 

     March
Warrants
    June
Warrants
    August
Warrants
 

Expected life (in years)

     5.0        5.0        5.0   

Risk free interest rate

     0.9     1.1     1.5

Volatility

     95     95     95

Dividend yield

     —          —          —     

Each common stock warrant liability was measured at fair value upon issuance, and each was recorded as a discount to the underlying debt upon issuance.

At each reporting period, the common stock warrant liability is revalued to its estimated current fair value with changes to the estimated fair value recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The fair values of the common stock warrant liability as of August 31, 2013 and February 28, 2013 were calculated using the following assumptions:

 

     PIPE 1
Warrants
    August
Warrants
 

August 31, 2013

    

Share price

   $ 1.40      $ 1.40   

Expected life (in years)

     1.6        5.0   

Risk free interest rate

     0.3     1.6

Volatility

     110     95

Dividend yield

     —          —     

February 28, 2013

    

Share price

   $ 4.48        —     

Expected life (in years)

     2.8        —     

Risk free interest rate

     0.3     —     

Volatility

     75     —     

Dividend yield

     —          —     

In August 2013, the March Warrants and June Warrants were cancelled in exchange for the Warrant Exchange Fee. See Note 6.

 

10. Income Taxes

The income tax provision for interim periods reflects the Company’s computed estimated annual effective tax rate and differs from the taxes computed at the federal and state statutory rates primarily due to the effects of not benefiting U.S. tax attributes due to the Company having a full valuation allowance and the impact of foreign taxes.

 

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The tax provision for the three months ended August 31, 2013 reflects provisions from our foreign operations. For the six months ended August 31, 2013, the tax provision increased over the prior year was primarily due to the prior year acquisition related release of valuation allowance and reduction of an indefinite-lived in-process research and development deferred tax liability.

During the three months ended August 31, 2013, the liability for uncertain tax positions less accrued interest and penalties increased from $4.7 million to $4.8 million. Of the total $4.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits, $1.1 million represents the amount that if recognized, would unfavorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate in a future period. The Company does not believe its uncertain tax positions will significantly change within the next twelve months.

The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. For the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 the Company had accrued $18,000 and $24,000, respectively, for estimated interest and no estimated penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

The Company has maintained a valuation allowance offsetting the majority of its gross deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance is reviewed quarterly for both positive and negative evidence regarding the realizability of these deferred tax assets and the Company will retain the valuation allowance until which time management determines there is sufficient positive evidence such that it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will be realized. In determining net deferred tax assets and valuation allowances, management is required to make judgments and estimates related to projections of profitability, the timing and extent of the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, applicable tax rates and tax planning strategies.

 

11. Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of the common shares outstanding during the period. The diluted net loss per share is the same as basic net loss per share for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, because potential common shares, such as common shares issuable under the exercise of stock options or warrants, are only considered when their effect would be dilutive.

Following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net loss per share computations (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
    Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net loss (numerator)

   $ (26,053   $ (33,179 )   $ (39,285 )   $ (57,663

Shares calculation (denominator)

        

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     68,292        67,679        68,232       67,592   

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Potential common stock relating to stock options, restricted stock units and warrants

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     68,292        67,679       68,232       67,592   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

   $ (0.38   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.58 )   $ (0.85
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included in the weighted average shares above for August 31, 2013, are 430,000 RSU’s which had vested in the quarter ended August 31, 2013, but had not yet been issued.

The following table shows the potentially dilutive shares, consisting of options, restricted stock units, warrants, and shares issuable upon conversion of Debentures for the periods presented that were excluded from the net loss per share computations because their effect was anti-dilutive as of (in thousands):

 

     August 31,
2013
     August 31,
2012
 

Potentially dilutive equity awards outstanding:

     

Stock options and restricted stock units

     9,690         8,843   

Warrants

     9,236         3,458   

Conversion of debentures

     7,705         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     26,631         12,301   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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12. Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

Common Stock

During the six months ended August 31, 2013, we issued 104,276 shares in connection to the grant of immediately vested restricted stock units. There were no exercises of stock options or warrants during the three and six months ended August 31, 2013.

Warrants

The following table summarizes warrant activity for the six months ended August 31, 2013:

 

     Number of
Shares
    Exercise Price
Range
   Total Exercise
Price
    Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 

Balances at February 28, 2013

     3,457,521      $3.00 – $5.25    $ 17,386,514      $ 5.03   

March Warrants granted

     688,073      2.18      1,500,000        2.18   

Revision to PIPE 1 exercise price

     —       —        (633,334     —    

Revision to March Warrants

     339,325      —        —         —    

June Warrants granted

     3,050,000      1.46      4,453,000        1.46   

August Warrants granted

     5,778,750      0.75      4,334,063        0.75   

Warrants cancelled for Warrant Exchange Fee

     (4,077,397   1.46      (5,953,000     1.46   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Balances at August 31, 2013

     9,236,272      $0.75 – $4.55      21,087,243        2.28   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

As a result of the Company’s issuance of warrants to Hercules in connection with the Term Loan obtained in March 2013, a price adjustment calculation was applied to the outstanding PIPE 1 Warrants resulting in a revised exercise price from $4.87 to $4.85 per share, reducing the aggregate exercise price of the warrants by $39,584. As a result of the Company’s issuance of the Debentures in August 2013, a further price adjustment calculation was applied to the outstanding PIPE 1 Warrants resulting in a revised exercise price from $4.85 to $4.55 per share, reducing the aggregate exercise price of the warrants by $593,750. As of August 31, 2013, there are 1,979,168 PIPE 1 Warrants outstanding.

Stock Incentive Plans

The Company currently grants stock option awards under the 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (“2012 Plan”). The following table summarizes stock option and restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended August 31, 2013:

 

           Stock Options      Restricted Stock Units  
     Number of
Shares
Available
for Grant
    Number of
Stock
Options
Outstanding
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Option
     Restricted
Stock Units
Outstanding
    Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Balance at February 28, 2013

     3,365,888        8,259,209      $ 5.19        803,591     $ 3.65   

Granted

     (1,676,026     302,500        1.73        1,373,526       1.56   

Options exercised and RSU’s vested and issued

     —          —          —           (104,276 )     1.88   

Forfeited or cancelled

     184,772        (891,146     6.24        (53,500 )     1.78   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Balance at August 31, 2013

     1,874,634        7,670,563        4.94        2,019,341       2.47   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Vested and expected-to-vest at August 31, 2013

       6,547,773        5.02        1,453,926       2.47   

Vested and exercisable at August 31, 2013

       3,660,598        5.48       

Included as outstanding as of August 31, 2013, were 430,000 RSU’s which had vested during the quarter ended August 31, 2013, but for which common stock had not yet been issued.

The weighted-average remaining contractual life of all vested and expected-to-vest stock options at August 31, 2013 was 7.9 years. The weighted-average remaining contractual life for all exercisable stock options at August 31, 2013 was 7.2 years. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of all expected-to-vest RSUs at August 31, 2013 was 2.2 years.

The aggregate intrinsic value of options vested and exercisable at August 31, 2013 was $48,000. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options vested and expected to vest was $48,000 at August 31, 2013. The aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs expected to vest was $2.0 million at August 31, 2013. For stock options, aggregate intrinsic value represents the differences between the exercise price of dilutive stock options and the closing price of the Company’s stock on August 30, 2013, which was $1.40. For RSUs, aggregate intrinsic value represents RSUs valued at the closing price of the Company’s stock on August 31, 2013.

 

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The intrinsic value of exercised stock options is calculated based on the difference between the exercise price and the closing stock price of the Company’s stock on the date of exercise. The intrinsic value of vested RSUs vested is calculated based on the Company’s stock price on the date of vesting.

The following table provides supplemental information pertaining to stock option and RSU exercise activity for the six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013      2012  

Stock options:

     

Weighted-average fair value of options granted per share

   $ 1.14      $ 4.17   

Intrinsic value of options exercised

     —           231   

Cash received from options exercised

     —           122   

Restricted stock units:

     

Weighted-average fair value of RSUs granted per share

   $ 1.56      $ 5.06   

Intrinsic value of RSUs vested

     872         774   

Stock-Based Compensation

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation costs in OCZ’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013      2012      2013      2012  

Employee stock-based compensation by category of expense:

           

Cost of revenue

   $ 240       $ 164       $ 485       $ 273   

Research and development

     791         753         1,733         1,439   

Sales and marketing

     434         516         886         925   

General and administrative

     420         528         885         913   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 1,885       $ 1,961       $ 3,989       $ 3,550   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Employee stock-based compensation by instrument:

           

Stock options

   $ 1,282       $ 1,852       $ 2,651       $ 3,441   

Restricted stock units

     603         109         1,338         109   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation

   $ 1,885       $ 1,961       $ 3,989       $ 3,550   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company did not capitalize any stock-based compensation as inventory in the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, as such amounts were immaterial.

As of August 31, 2013, total unamortized stock-based compensation related to non-vested stock options and RSUs was $10.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, which will be recognized over weighted-average periods of 2.7 years and 2.2 years, respectively.

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes single option pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

   

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Expected life (in years)

     4.4        4.6        4.4        4.6   

Volatility

     89     78     89     76

Risk-free interest rate

     0.5     0.6     0.6     0.8

Dividend yield

     —          —          —          —     

The expected life is based on multiple factors, including historical exercise patterns of relatively homogeneous groups with respect to exercise and post-vesting termination behaviors, expected future exercising patterns for these same

 

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homogeneous groups of similar public companies in terms of type of business, industry, stage of life cycle, size and geographical market. Volatility is based on our historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Rate. The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and lack of an expectation of dividend payouts.

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

The Company leases office and warehouse facilities under lease terms expiring at various dates through calendar year 2018. Certain leases contain provisions which allow for early termination of the obligation prior to the end of the lease term. Rent expense was $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, respectively, compared with $0.6 and $1.1 for the three and six months ended August 31, 2012, respectively. As of August 31, 2013, the future minimum payments due under these non-cancellable lease agreements are as follows (in thousands):

 

Years ending February 28/29:

  

2014 (remaining 6 months)

   $ 1,073   

2015

     2,126   

2016

     1,715   

2017

     1,384   

2018

     920   

Thereafter

     390   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 7,608   
  

 

 

 

Non-Cancelable Purchase Commitments

From time to time, the Company enters into various inventory and engineering services related purchase commitments with its suppliers. As of August 31, 2013 the Company had $8.3 million in non-cancelable purchase commitments with certain suppliers, of which $3.1 million related to inventory and $5.2 million related to engineering services. These purchase commitments are expected to settle within the next 12 months. One key supplier represented 59% of this balance, amounting to a $4.9 million commitment for engineering services.

Warranties

The Company accrues for estimated warranty obligations at the time of product shipment. Management periodically reviews the estimated fair value of its warranty liability and records adjustments based on the terms of warranties provided to customers, historical and anticipated warranty claims experience, and estimates of the timing of warranty claims. Activity for the Company’s warranty accrual for the six months ended August 31, 2013, which is included in accrued liabilities, is summarized below (in thousands):

 

     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 11,773      $ 10,074   

Accrual for current period warranties

     2,077        7,235   

Warranty settlements

     (4,948     (4,189
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 8,902      $ 13,120   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Indemnifications

In its sales agreements, the Company may agree to indemnify its indirect sales channels and end user customers for any expenses or liability resulting from claimed infringements of patents, trademarks or copyrights of third parties. The terms of these indemnification agreements are generally perpetual any time after execution of the agreement. The maximum amount of potential future indemnification is unlimited. To date the Company has not paid any amounts to settle claims or defend lawsuits pursuant to any indemnification obligation. The Company is unable to reasonably estimate the maximum amount that could be payable under these arrangements since these obligations are not capped but are conditional to the unique facts and circumstances involved. Accordingly, the Company has no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of August 31, 2013. In addition, the Company maintains director and officer insurance, which may cover certain liabilities arising from its obligation to indemnify its directors and officers.

 

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Litigation

Shareholder Litigation

On October 11, 2012, a purported securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. C 12-05265-RS) against us, our former Chief Executive Officer, and our former Chief Financial Officer. Between October 12, 2012 and November 6, 2012, a number of similar putative class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the same defendants. The shareholder class action lawsuits have been consolidated as In re OCZ Technology Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. C 12-05265-RS, and a consolidated amended complaint was filed on March 5, 2013. The amended class action complaint asserts claims for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired OCZ common stock and/or call options between July 6, 2011 and January 22, 2013. The amended complaint generally alleges that OCZ and the individual defendants made false and misleading statements regarding OCZ’s business and financial results and seeks unspecified money damages and other relief. In October 2013, the parties reached a settlement in principle of the federal shareholder class action litigation. The settlement is subject to negotiation of final documentation and court approval. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be approved by the Court.

Between October 29, 2012 and December 14, 2012, three purported shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against certain of our current and former officers and directors. OCZ is named as a nominal defendant. The federal derivative lawsuits have been consolidated as In re OCZ Technology Group, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Master File No. C-12-05556-RS (the “Federal Derivative Action”), and a consolidated shareholder derivative complaint was filed on February 13, 2013. The consolidated derivative complaint asserts claims for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment and generally alleges that the defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose material information regarding our business and financial results and failed to maintain adequate internal and financial controls. The consolidated derivative complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages, equitable and/or injunctive relief, restitution, disgorgement, attorneys’ fees and costs, and other relief. In May 2013, the parties reached a settlement in principle of the Federal Derivative Action. The settlement is subject to court approval. The proposed settlement includes, among other things, our implementation of certain policies and procedures and the payment of attorneys’ fees to plaintiffs’ counsel, which will be funded by OCZ’s D&O liability insurance. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be approved by the Court.

On November 13, 2012, a purported shareholder derivative lawsuit, captioned Briggs v. Petersen, et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-235866, was filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court against certain of our current and former officers and directors. OCZ is named as a nominal defendant. The Briggs complaint asserts claims for various alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment and generally alleges that the defendants issued false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s financial condition and future business prospects. On February 22, 2013, the court entered an order granting the Company’s motion to stay proceedings in the Briggs action pending the resolution of the Federal Derivative Action. On December 18, 2012 and January 23, 2013, two purported shareholder derivative lawsuits, captioned Armstrong v. Petersen, et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-238051, and Kapoosuzian v. Schmitt, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-240033, respectively, were filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court against certain of our current and former officers and directors. OCZ is named as a nominal defendant and/or party in the Armstrong and Kapoosuzian actions. The Armstrong and Kapoosuzian actions have been stayed pending the resolution of the Federal Derivative Action pursuant to a stipulation and order entered in each action, respectively.

Securities and Exchange Commission Investigation

On November 15, 2012, the Company received a letter from the SEC indicating that the SEC is conducting an investigation. In connection with the investigation, the Company received subpoenas requesting that the Company produce certain documents relating to, among other things, our historical financial statements. The Company is cooperating fully with the SEC’s investigation. This investigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

 

14. Segment and Geographic Information

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities for which separate financial information is available and evaluated by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. OCZ reviews financial data and operates its business in one reportable business segment comprised of two revenue product groups including SSD storage and Power supplies, memory, and other.

 

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The following table sets forth the net revenues for each of the Company’s product groups for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013      2012      2013      2012  

Product group net revenue:

           

SSD

   $ 29,789       $ 83,436       $ 79,556       $ 155,038   

Power supplies, memory, other

     3,711         5,162         9,266         10,052   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 33,500       $ 88,598       $ 88,822       $ 165,090   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table sets forth net revenues by major geographic area (based on shipping destination) for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013      2012      2013      2012  

Net revenue by major geographic area:

           

United States

   $ 18,534      $ 33,034       $ 53,749       $ 59,952   

Germany

     2,486         16,293         5,406         27,790   

Other Europe/Middle East/Africa

     9,208         22,541         18,578         44,061   

Rest of World

     3,272        16,730         11,089         33,287   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 33,500      $ 88,598       $ 88,822       $ 165,090   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Major Customers

For the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, one customer represented 28% and 36% of net revenue, respectively. We do not expect sales to this customer to continue at such a significant level in future periods. For the three and six months ended August 31, 2012, there was one customer that represented 12% and 10% of net revenue, respectively.

As of August 31, 2013, no customer represented for more than 10% of net trade receivables. As of fiscal year-end 2013, we had two customers that represented 17% and 11% of net trade receivables.

Property and Equipment

The following table sets forth our property and equipment, net by geographic region as of August 31, 2013 and February 28, 2013 (in thousands):

 

     August 31,
2013
     February 28,
2013
 

Property and Equipment, net:

     

Taiwan

   $ 4,435       $ 4,967   

United States

     1,262         1,424   

United Kingdom

     832         984   

Rest of world

     376         420   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,905       $ 7,795   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

15. Subsequent Events

Third Amendment to Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. Loan and Security Agreement

In September 2013, the Company entered into a third amendment to the Hercules Loan Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). Under the terms of the Third Amendment, the $200,000 facility modification charge included in the First Amendment was deferred from being currently due to being due upon facility termination.

 

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Shareholder litigation

On October 2, 2013, the Company announced that it had reached a settlement in principle in the federal shareholder class action litigation filed in connection with the Company’s previously announced financial restatement. The settlement is subject to negotiation of final documentation and court approval. Subject to Court approval, the settlement of $7.5 million will be funded by the Company’s Directors and Officers liability insurance. The settlement may include an additional payment of the lesser of $6.0 million or 4% of the net proceeds in the event that the company or any portion of it is sold within six months of the executed settlement agreement.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations for our three and six months ended August 31, 2013 compared to the three and six months ended August 31, 2012. Unless the context indicates otherwise, as used herein, the terms “we,” “us,” “OCZ,” the “Company” and “our” refer to OCZ Technology Group, Inc., on a consolidated basis. References to “$” are to United States dollars.

You should read this discussion in conjunction with financial information and related notes included elsewhere in this report. We operate and report financial results on a fiscal year ending on the last day of February. Except as noted, references to any fiscal year mean the twelve-month period ending on February 28/29 of that year.

Some of the statements and assumptions included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, including, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects and estimates of industry growth for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2013 and beyond. These statements identify prospective information and include words such as “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “projects,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this report. Current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors may be beyond our control. In particular, the decline in global economic conditions poses a risk to our operating and financial performance as consumers and businesses have, and may continue to, defer purchases in response to tighter credit and negative financial conditions. Such risks and uncertainties also include the impact of the variable demand, particularly in view of current business and economic conditions; dependence on our ability to successfully qualify, manufacture, and sell our disk drive products in increasing volumes on a cost-effective basis and with acceptable quality, particularly our new disk drive products with lower cost structures; the impact of competitive product announcements; our ability to achieve projected cost savings; and our ability to rapidly increase our manufacturing capacity in pace with our competitors if demand for disk drives increases. We also encourage you to read our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on October 7, 2013, and statements made in other subsequent filings, as they contain information concerning risk, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.

Overview

OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“OCZ”), was formed in 2002. OCZ is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of high performance and reliable Solid-State Drives (“SSDs”) and premium computer components. We have built on our expertise in high-speed memory to become a leader in the enterprise and client SSD markets, a technology that competes with traditional rotating magnetic hard disk drives (“HDDs”). SSDs are faster, more reliable, generate less heat and use less power than traditional rotational based HDDs used in personal computers and servers today. OCZ designs and manufactures SSDs in a variety of form factors and interfaces including SATA, SAS, PCIe, as well as offers flash caching and virtualization software to provide a total solution for enterprise clients. In addition to SSD technology, we also offer high-performance power management products. We design, develop and distribute components including AC/DC switching power supplies that are designed for high performance computing systems, workstations and servers. We offer our customers flexibility and customization by providing a broad variety of solutions which are interoperable and are designed to enable computers to run faster and more reliably, efficiently, and cost effectively.

 

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For the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 our net revenue was $33.5 million and $88.8 million, compared to $88.6 million and $165.1 million for the three and six months ended August 31, 2012, respectively. Our net loss for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 was $26.1 million and $39.3 million, respectively, compared to a net loss of $33.2 million and $57.7 million, in the corresponding periods of the prior year. For the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, one customer accounted for 28% and 36% of our net revenue, respectively. We do not expect sales to this customer to continue at such a significant level in future periods. For the three and six months ended August 31, 2012, one customer accounted for 12% and 10% of our net revenue, respectively.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, as a percentage of net revenue for the periods indicated.

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
    Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

Net revenue

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of revenue

     95.8        104.6        89.3        107.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

     4.2        (4.6     10.7        (7.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Research and development

     24.6        12.9        19.3        14.1   

Sales and marketing

     14.6        9.4        11.3        9.2   

General and administrative

     22.1        6.7        14.7        6.3   

Impairment of intangible assets

     —          1.0        —          0.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     61.3        30.0        45.3        30.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (57.1     (34.6     (34.6     (37.6

Change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivatives liabilities

     (8.2     (2.4     (4.2     3.0   

Interest and financing costs

     (11.9     —          (5.1     (0.1

Other expense, net

     (0.3     (0.3     (0.1     (0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before provision for income taxes

     (77.5     (37.3     (44.0     (34.9

Provision for income taxes

     0.3        0.1        0.2        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (77.8 )%      (37.4 )%      (44.2 )%      (34.9 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Revenue

Consolidated net revenue by product category for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, is presented in the table below (dollars in thousands).

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

   

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %  

Product group net revenue:

                    

SSD

   $ 29,789       $ 83,436       $ (53,647     (64 )%    $ 79,556       $ 155,038       $ (75,482     (49 )% 

Power supplies and other

     3,711         5,162         (1,451     (28     9,266         10,052         (786     (8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net revenue

   $ 33,500       $ 88,598       $ (55,098     (62 )%    $ 88,822       $ 165,090       $ (76,268     (46 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

The decrease in net revenue for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to a decrease in revenue generated from our lower-margin client products partly due to a competitive pricing environment as well as a discontinuation of our value product line in our third quarter of fiscal 2013, partially offset by an increase in revenue from our higher-margin enterprise products. Also, partially offsetting the decline were significant reductions in provisions for product returns, customer incentive program credits, and other pricing credits. SSD net revenue decreased 64% for the three months ended August 31, 2013 compared to the corresponding prior year period due to our continued limited availability of Flash memory, reflecting both the shortage of Flash memory worldwide and our restricted vendor credit related to the process of restating our financial statements. The decrease in net revenue in the six months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, of 46% was primarily due to a decrease in revenue generated from our client products partly due to a competitive pricing environment as well as a discontinuation of our value product line in our third quarter of fiscal 2013, partially offset by an increase in revenue from our enterprise products. Also partially offsetting the six-month decline were significant reductions in provisions for product returns, customer incentive program credits, and other pricing credits. SSD net revenue, including both the client and enterprise categories, decreased 49% for the six months ended August 31, 2013 compared to the corresponding prior year period, due primarily to the continued limited availability of Flash memory referred to above.

 

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Our domestic and international net revenue in the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, is presented in the table below (dollars in thousands).

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

   

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %  

Geographic revenue:

                    

United States

   $ 18,534       $ 33,034       $ (14,500     (44 )%    $ 53,749       $ 59,952       $ (6,203     (10 )% 

International

     14,966         55,564         (40,598     (73 )%      35,073         105,138         (70,065     (67 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net revenue

   $ 33,500       $ 88,598       $ (55,098     (62 )%    $ 88,822       $ 165,090       $ (76,268     (46 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

The declines in both U.S. and international net revenue in the three months and six months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, were principally due to the decline in revenue generated from lower-margin client SSD products, partially offset by increases in revenue generated from higher-margin enterprise products. Revenue from enterprise products declined sequentially in the three months ended August 31, 2013 due to the completion of a large customer datacenter installation project by a U.S. customer.

Gross Profit (Loss)

Gross profit and gross margin in the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, is presented in the table below (dollars in thousands).

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
                

Six Months Ended

August 31,

              
     2013     2012     Inc/(Dec)      %     2013     2012     Inc/(Dec)      %  

Gross profit (loss)

   $ 1,400      $ (4,069   $ 5,469         134   $ 9,505      $ (12,474   $ 21,979         176

Gross margin

     4.2     (4.6 )%           10.7     (7.6 )%      

The increases in gross profit and gross margin in the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, as compared to the corresponding prior year periods were primarily due to product mix shift towards higher margin enterprise products, lower volumes of customer incentive program credits and other pricing adjustments, and lower provisions for excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventories of $2.0 million and $6.0 million for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 as compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses and its percentage of net revenue in the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, is presented in the table below (dollars in thousands).

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
                 Six Months Ended
August 31,
              
     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %  

Research and development

   $ 8,227       $ 11,489       $ (3,262     (28 )%    $ 17,097       $ 23,294       $ (6,197 )     (27 )% 

Sales and marketing

     4,888         8,373         (3,485     (42     10,052         15,122         (5,070 )     (34

General and administrative

     7,406         5,961         1,445        24        13,086         10,384         2,702        26   

Impairment of intangible assets

     —           781         (781     (100     —           781         (781 )     100   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total

   $ 20,521       $ 26,604       $ (6,083     (23 )%    $ 40,235       $ 49,581       $ (9,386 )     (19 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Research and Development – The decrease in research and development expense of $3.3 million for the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to lower compensation costs of $2.0 million due in part to headcount reductions related to our fiscal 2013 restructuring and to reduced research and prototype expenses of $1.7 million due to a streamline of our product offerings in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The decrease in research and development expense of $6.2 million for the six months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to the lower compensation costs of $3.4 million due to headcount reductions related to our restructuring, and lower research and prototype expenses of $2.7 million. The decrease in research and prototype expenses related to a shift in product introduction plans in an effort to streamline product offerings, and included the write-off of prototype materials, electronic design automation tools, research and development test supplies, non-recurring engineering charges, and engineering license amortization expense in the third quarter of 2013.

Sales and Marketing – The decrease in sales and marketing expense of $3.5 million in the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, was due to a decrease in marketing, advertising and trade

 

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show costs of $1.1 million, a reduction in commissions of $0.7 million and shipping costs of $1.1 million. The reductions in commissions and product shipping costs were due lower revenue levels. The decrease in sales and marketing expense of $5.1 million in the six months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to reductions in marketing, advertising and trade show costs of $1.5 million, commissions of $1.1 million and shipping costs of $1.6 million associated with lower revenue levels. Marketing and advertising expenses during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were elevated due to a strategy implemented during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 to increase market awareness and the availability of our numerous new product introductions.

General and Administrative – The increase in general and administrative expense for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 of $1.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively was primarily due to legal costs associated with shareholder litigation and accounting costs associated in part with the Company’s financial statement restatement of $2.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively, partially offset by lower charges for disposals of equipment in connection with the winding down of our Korean location and disposal of related warehouse equipment of $0.4 million and $0.6 million.

Impairment of Intangible Assets – We recorded an intangible asset impairment charge of $0.8 million related to acquired intellectual property for which the Octane and Petrol underlying product lines were discontinued in the three months ended August 31, 2012. We have not incurred any impairment charges during fiscal 2014.

Other income (expense), net

Other income (expense), net and its percentage of consolidated net revenue in the three months ended August 31, 2013, compared to the corresponding prior year period, are presented in the table below (dollars in thousands).

 

    

Three Months Ended

August 31,

   

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2013     2012     Inc/(Dec)     %     2013     2012     Inc/(Dec)     %  

Change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivatives

   $ (2,752   $ (2,084   $ (668     (**32 )%    $ (3,731   $ 4,933      $ (8,664     (176 )% 

Interest and financing costs

     (3,974     (40     (3,934     **        (4,524     (96     (4,428     **   

Other income (expense), net

     (112     (258     146        56     (98     (362     264        73

 

** not meaningful

Change in Fair Value of Common Stock Warrants and Derivative Liabilities – The change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivative liabilities for the three months ended August 31, 2013 of $2.8 million of expense as compared to $2.1 million of expense for the corresponding prior year period, was primarily due to an increase in the estimated fair value of the Hercules common stock warrants liability of $4.1 million immediately before cancellation in connection with the Warrant Exchange Fee, offset by a decline in fair value of $1.2 million of the Debentures and PIPE 1 common stock warrants due to a decline in the trading price of our common stock. In addition, we entered into a Term Loan with Hercules in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, and we also sold subordinated debentures in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, each of which contained embedded derivatives. The change in fair value associated with these derivatives for the three months ended August 31, 2013 was $0.1 million. The change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivative liabilities for the three months ended August 31, 2012 was due to a decline in the estimated fair value of the PIPE 1 common stock warrants due to a lower trading price of our common stock at period end.

For the six months ended August 31, 2013 the change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivative liabilities was $3.7 million of expense as compared to $4.9 million of income for the corresponding prior year period. Included in the change in fair value for the six months ended August 31, 2013 is $1.1 million of expense related to the change in the estimated fair value of the Hercules derivative. For the six months ended August 31, 2012, the fair value of the PIPE 1 common stock warrants increased due to a higher trading price of our common stock at period end as compared to the previous year end.

Interest and Financing Costs – The increase in interest and financing costs for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 was primarily due to higher indebtedness outstanding related to the Debentures and Hercules Term Loan financing arrangements entered into during the three and six months ended August 31, 2013 as compared to the corresponding prior year periods. For the three and six month periods ending August 31, 2012, we did not have any significant outstanding indebtedness. During the three months ended August 31, 2013 we recorded charges aggregating $1.8 million by which the fair value of the August Warrants, Debenture Derivative and Debentures issuance costs exceeded the proceeds received from the issuance of the Debentures. Additionally, we wrote-off the unamortized debt issuance costs of $0.8 million associated with the Revolving Loan Facility upon the consummation of the Second Amendment to the Loan Agreement. Included in the remaining interest charges of $1.4 million was amortization of Debenture debt discount of $0.6 million and base monthly interest related charges of $0.8 million for the Term Loan and Debentures. Included in the six months ended August 31, 2013 are the interest and finance charges described above and interest and finance charges associated with the Hercules Term Loan.

Other expense, net – The decline in other expense, net, in the three month and six month periods ended August 31, 2013 were due to lower unrealized losses from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates (dollars in thousands).

Provision for Income Taxes

 

     Three Months Ended
August 31,
   

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)     %     2013      2012      Inc/(Dec)      %  

Provision for income taxes

   $ 94       $ 124       $ (30     (24 )%    $ 202       $ 83       $ 119         143

 

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The provision for income taxes for the three months ended August 31, 2013 was essentially flat with the prior year. The increase in the provision for income taxes for the six months ended August 31, 2013 was due to the prior year acquisition related release of valuation allowance and reduction of an indefinite-lived in-process research and development deferred tax liability.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our quarterly condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. We have incurred recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception through August 31, 2013. In addition, we have an accumulated deficit of $350.0 million and a stockholders’ deficit of $9.0 million as of August 31, 2013. Through August 31, 2013, we have not generated sufficient cash from operations and have relied primarily on the proceeds from equity offerings and debt financing such as increased trade terms from vendors and credit facilities to finance its operations. Our compliance with the provisions of our credit agreements, our ability to obtain alternative or additional financing when needed, and our ability to generate profitable operations are important parts of our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

We will be required to secure one or more additional financings to fund our near-term operations. Raising additional capital involves risks and uncertainties, and alternative or additional funding may not be available to us on acceptable terms, on a timely basis, or at all. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity, convertible debt securities or other securities linked to our equity, the ownership interest of existing stockholders will be diluted, and the terms may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of existing stockholders. Debt financing, if available, would result in increased fixed payment obligations and may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends.

Our credit agreements and other loan documents include material debt service costs, operating ratios that we must meet and other financial covenants such as the raising of additional capital and the delivery of past due audited financial statements to the lenders. In order to fund debt service costs and operate profitably, we may have to curtail our operations to reduce costs. Doing so may be disruptive to the business and affect our ability to compete effectively and operate efficiently. Further, we are currently not in compliance with certain of our operating ratios and covenants, and there can be no assurances that we will be in compliance and comply with these covenants in the future. If we do not maintain future compliance with the covenants in our credit agreements if we are not able to generate sufficient cash from operations to make the principal and interest payments under the agreements when due, the lenders could declare a default. Any default under our credit agreements will allow the lenders under these agreements the option to demand repayment of the indebtedness outstanding under the applicable credit agreements and to foreclose on our assets that have been pledged as collateral under the applicable agreement.

 

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If lenders were to exercise their rights to accelerate the indebtedness outstanding, we would be required to secure additional sources of funding, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity and financial condition. This and other factors included above raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management plans regarding these going concern uncertainties include various initiatives, including continued shifts to more profitable, higher-margin enterprise products, the introduction of competitive new products, continued containment of costs and the exploration of potential strategic alternatives for the business. Our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

Some of our NAND flash suppliers have recently reduced or eliminated our credit lines, which means that we have to pay cash for flash from those manufacturers or obtain flash through distributors that will provide credit to us. Flash that we obtain from distributors typically costs more than flash that we obtain from the manufacturers. If we are not able to obtain, raise or reinstitute the lines of credit with those flash manufacturers, our sales will be adversely affected since for the same amount of money we can purchase less flash from distributors than directly from manufacturers. In addition, our gross profit and net loss will be adversely affected since the flash that we obtain from distributors costs more than the flash that we obtain from the flash manufacturers.

As of August 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents were $10.6 million compared to $12.2 million as of February 28, 2013. As of August 31, 2013, our principal sources of liquidity were our cash and cash equivalents, the majority of which was held in the United States. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, additional sources of liquidity were made available to us under a new Term Loan of a principal amount of $10 million. Additionally, we issued $13.1 million of Subordinate Senior Secured Convertible Debentures in August 2013. Since our inception, we have historically not generated sufficient cash from operations and have relied upon funds from equity offerings and debt financings. Our liquidity requirements are primarily to fund our working capital and operating expenses. As of August 31, 2013, we had no material commitments for capital expenditures.

The following table summarizes our cash flows for the presented periods (in thousands):

 

     Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
     2013     2012  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (22,535 )   $ (83,214

Net cash used in investing activities

     (373 )     (5,714

Net cash provided by financing activities

     21,309       28,727   

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities in the six months ended August 31, 2013 was $22.5 million, which included a net loss of $39.3 million and aggregate decreases in working capital of $1.7 million, partially offset by non-cash charges and provisions of $18.5 million. The decrease in working capital consisted of decreases in accounts payable of $7.0 million and accrued and other liabilities of $4.9 million, partially offset by decreases in trade accounts receivable of $0.7 million, inventories of $6.4 million and prepaid and other expenses of $3.0 million. Inventories decreased primarily due to reduced revenues and reduced revenue forecasts. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased due to lower purchasing volumes and the timing of payments to vendors. The non-cash items included a charge for stock-based compensation of $4.0 million, provisions for inventory reserves of $2.6 million, provisions for accounts receivable allowances of $2.4 million, depreciation and amortization of $2.9 million and the change in fair value of common stock warrants and derivative liabilities of $3.7 million.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.4 million in the six months ended August 31, 2013, resulting from purchases of capital equipment primarily in the United States, to support infrastructure and facilitate increased research and development activities.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $21.3 million for the six months ended August 31, 2013, which consisted of proceeds from the Hercules loan agreement and the issuance of our Subordinate Convertible Debentures.

 

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We have historically not generated sufficient cash from operations and have relied upon equity offerings and debt financing such as increased trade terms from vendors and borrowings under credit facilities.

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.

On March 11, 2013, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (“Hercules”), pursuant to which a Term Loan of up to an aggregate principal amount of $15 million and a revolving loan facility (“Loan Facility”) up to an aggregate principal amount of $15 million was available to us pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof. Our availability under the Loan Facility was limited to a borrowing base of eligible accounts receivable (less certain reserves) multiplied by an advance rate.

The Loan Agreement provided for an initial Term Loan advance of $10 million, which closed on March 11, 2013, and an additional Term Loan advance of up to $5 million, which was contingent upon our being current in our SEC filings and achieving certain EBITDA and liquidity levels for two consecutive quarters. During the first year, the Term Loan would bear interest in cash at an annual interest rate equal to the greater of 12.50% or prime plus 8.75%. After the first year, if no event of default existed on the first anniversary of the closing of the Loan Agreement, the Term Loan would bear interest in cash at an annual rate equal to the greater of 10% or prime plus 6.25%. In addition to cash interest, the Term Loan would accrue payment in kind (“PIK”) interest at a PIK interest rate of 3.0% per year. The Loan Agreement provided for interest-only payments on the Term Loan for six months and repayment of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan in monthly installments starting on November 1, 2013 and continuing through April 1, 2016.

The Loan Agreement also provided access to the $10 million Loan Facility which was to be repaid in full on April 1, 2016. An additional $5 million of the Loan Facility was to be available upon our obtaining additional financing of at least $10 million. Hercules is not required to make any advances under the Loan Facility except in its sole discretion. The loans under the Loan Facility was to bear interest at an annual rate equal to the greater of 9% or prime plus 5.25%. We were also obligated to pay an unused line fee on the Loan Facility of 0.50% per annum times the unused portion of the Loan Facility. Unless the Loan Facility had been terminated prior to such date, on the first anniversary of the closing date of the Loan Agreement, we were obligated to pay a fee of 1.0% times the Loan Facility.

Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default under the Loan Agreement, the interest rate applicable to both the Term Loan and the Loan Facility would be increased by 2% per annum.

If all loans under the Loan Agreement are repaid and the Loan Facility was terminated prior to the scheduled maturity of the Loan Agreement, we would be obligated to pay a prepayment charge to Hercules equal to: if prepaid and terminated in any of the first 12 months following the closing date, 2.00% of the amount of the Term Loan and the Loan Facility; after 12 months following the closing date but prior to 24 months following the Closing Date, 1.50% of the amount of the Term Loan and the Loan Facility; and thereafter, 1.00% of the amount of the Term Loan and the Loan Facility. Additionally, the Loan Facility carries a loan termination fee of $0.4 million.

Per the financial covenants, we must raise a minimum of $20.0 million in new equity or subordinated debt no later than January 31, 2014, of which $13.1 million was raised in connection with the sale of our Debentures in August 2013. Our failure to comply with any financial covenant could result in an event of default.

The Loan Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants including, among others, covenants regarding the maintenance of certain financial tests, covenants relating to financial reporting, compliance with laws, limitations on debt, liens, dividends, investments, mergers and acquisitions and sales of our assets.

In connection with the Loan Agreement, the Lender was granted a security interest in substantially all of our personal property domestic subsidiaries, whether now owned or hereafter acquired.

Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, we issued Hercules a warrant (the “March Warrants”) to purchase a number of shares of our common stock equal to $1.5 million divided by the then existing exercise price (initially $2.18 per share). In June 2013, we entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement that redefined certain calculations with respect to the financial tests and extended the requirement to consummate such financing to June 21, 2013. We agreed to certain other terms and conditions, including an amendment to the March Warrants and the issuance of additional warrants to purchase that number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing $365,000 (the “Aggregate Amount”) by an exercise price which was initially set at $1.46 per share (the “June Warrants”), resulting in 250,000 shares of common stock issuable upon full exercise of the June Warrants; provided, that if we did not consummate a financing of new equity, together with any subordinated debt, of at least $10 million on or before June 18, 2013, the Aggregate Amount increased by $73,000 each calendar day until the closing of such financing, and the payment of an amendment fee of $200,000.

 

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In August 2013, we entered into a second amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement (the “Second Amendment”). Under the Second Amendment:

 

    all outstanding amounts under the Hercules Loan Agreement, other than the Warrant Exchange Fee (as defined below), are due and payable June 1, 2014;

 

    Hercules may make advances under the revolving portion of the Hercules Loan Agreement in its sole discretion;

 

    the principal balance on the term loan outstanding on October 31, 2013 is repayable in equal monthly installments of principal and interest beginning November 1, 2013 (calculated on a mortgage style basis as if the final maturity date was 30 months after the date of the initial installment), with the balance due on June 1, 2014;

 

    we are required to provide Hercules with our audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2013 as soon as practicable and in any event by September 16, 2013;

 

    certain covenants were amended to permit us to issue the Debentures and perform its obligations there under;

 

    if, prior to delivery of our financial statements for any fiscal quarter, we take action to improve its liquidity to the satisfaction of Hercules, the quarterly EBITDA and minimum liquidity covenants will be deemed to be waived until delivery of the financial statements for the next fiscal quarter; and

 

    Hercules waived all events of default existing prior to the date of the Second Amendment.

In addition, pursuant to the Second Amendment, the March Warrants and June Warrants were cancelled in exchange for a fee (the “Warrant Exchange Fee”) of $6.5 million, payable upon the earlier to occur of (a) the consummation of any sale of all or any material portion of our assets in one or a series of transactions, the merger, consolidation, share exchange or similar transaction with or into another corporation, company or other entity or a Change of Control (as defined in the Hercules Loan Agreement), (b) the payment in full in cash of the then outstanding principal amount of and all accrued and unpaid interest on the Debentures, (c) the Hercules term loan maturity date, or (d) the payment in full of the outstanding secured obligations under the Hercules Loan Agreement. However, the Second Amendment provides that we shall not make and Hercules shall not accept the payment of the Warrant Exchange Fee unless and until the principal amount of the outstanding Debentures and all accrued and unpaid interest, fees and other amounts due and payable thereon shall have been paid in full or otherwise converted into shares of common stock. The Warrant Exchange Fee does not bear interest but it is secured by the collateral under the Hercules Loan Agreement. As of the time immediately prior to the cancellation of the March Warrants and June Warrants, such warrants entitled Hercules to purchase 4,077,397 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.46 per share, with the March Warrants to purchase 1,027,397 shares to expire in March 2018 and the June Warrants to purchase 3,050,000 shares to expire in June 2018. The March Warrants and the June Warrants were cancelled effective August 13, 2013.

In September 2013, we entered into a third amendment to the Hercules Loan Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). Under the terms of the Third Amendment, the $200,000 facility modification charge included in the First Amendment was deferred from being currently due to being due upon facility termination.

We currently are not in compliance with certain of our covenants regarding operating ratios as provided for under the Second Amendment, and there can be no assurances that we will be in compliance and comply with these covenants in the future. If we do not maintain future compliance with the covenants in the Hercules Loan Agreement, the lender could declare a default. Any default under the Hercules Loan Agreements will allow the lender under the Loan Agreement the option to demand repayment of the indebtedness outstanding.

Subordinate Senior Secured Convertible Debentures and Warrants

Also in August 2013, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) under which it issued $13.1 million aggregate principal amount of 9% Subordinate Senior Secured Convertible Debentures due August 13, 2014 (the “Debentures”) at par and issued warrants to purchase 5,778,750 shares of our Common Stock (the “August Warrants”) that are exercisable until August 13, 2018. The conversion price of the Debentures is $1.70 per share, and the exercise price for the August Warrants is $0.75 per share, both subject to adjustment. The Debentures are secured by a security interest in substantially all of our personal property. The indebtedness and obligations under the Debentures, as well as the liens securing such indebtedness and obligations, are subordinate to the Loan Agreement, except as otherwise described below. The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 9% per annum, payable monthly in arrears in cash, and mature August 13, 2014.

 

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The Debentures are redeemable at the election of the holders if (i) OCZ announces a Change in Control Transaction (as defined in the Debentures), or (ii) OCZ or a subsidiary enters into an agreement providing for the sale of a material portion of their respective assets for gross proceeds of $50 million or more. The redemption price is the sum of (a) 125% of the then outstanding principal amount of the Debenture being redeemed, (b) accrued but unpaid interest, (c) all liquidated damages and other amounts due in respect of the Debenture and (d) an additional amount equal to the amount of interest that, but for such redemption, would have accrued with respect to the principal amount of the Debenture for the period from the date of such redemption through the maturity date.

The Debentures contain covenants that restrict the ability of OCZ and our subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, excluding permitted indebtedness such as borrowing under the Loan Agreement, pledge assets, amend its charter documents in any manner that materially and adversely affects the rights of the holders of the Debentures, repurchase equity securities, prepay indebtedness, pay dividends or enter into transactions with affiliates except on an arms’-length basis. The Debentures provide for customary events of default for transactions of this nature. If an event of default occurs under the Debentures, the holders may declare the outstanding principal amount thereof to be immediately due and payable. The amount due and payable in the event of an acceleration following an event of default would be the sum of (a) the greater of (i) the outstanding principal amount of the Debentures, plus all accrued and unpaid interest hereon, divided by the conversion price, multiplied by the volume weighted average price of our Common Stock over the period specified in the Debentures, or (ii) 125% of the outstanding principal amount of the Debentures, plus 100% of accrued and unpaid interest, and (b) all other amounts, costs, expenses and liquidated damages due in respect of the Debentures.

If we are not current in our SEC filings at any time after six months following the date of the Purchase Agreement and prior to the date on which the Debentures, the August Warrants and the underlying shares may be resold by non-affiliates without restriction under Rule 144, it would owe liquidated damages equal to 2% of the principal amount of the Debentures per month until we make the required SEC filings or the underlying shares may be resold by non-affiliates without complying with the current public information requirement of Rule 144. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the parties to the Purchase Agreement pursuant to which we have agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within 60 days of the closing to register the resale of the shares of our Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Debentures and upon exercise of the August Warrants. If we fail to file the registration statement when required, the registration statement is not declared effective when required or fails to remain effective during the period specified in the Registration Rights Agreement, we would then owe monthly liquidated damages equal to 2% of the aggregate purchase price paid for the Registrable Securities pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

We expect to experience growth in our working capital requirements as we continue to expand our business. We cannot assure that we will find additional debt or equity financing allowing us to grow. We intend to fund this continued expansion through the combination of cash generated by operations, increased debt facilities, and potential future equity offerings. We anticipate that working capital will constitute a material use of our cash resources.

Through August 31, 2013, the Company has not generated sufficient cash from operations and has relied primarily on the proceeds from equity offerings and debt financing such as increased trade terms from vendors and credit facilities to finance its operations. The Company will be required to secure one or more additional financings to fund its near-term operations. Raising additional capital involves risks and uncertainties, and alternative or additional funding may not be available to the Company on acceptable terms, on a timely basis, or at all. Compliance by the Company with the provisions of its credit agreements, its ability to obtain alternative or additional financing when needed, and its ability to generate profitable operations are important parts of its ability to continue as a going concern. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interest of existing stockholders will be diluted, and the terms may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of existing stockholders. Debt financing, if available, would result in increased fixed payment obligations and may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends.

If adequate funds are not available to us on a timely basis, or at all, we may be required to terminate or delay certain operating activities. We may elect to raise additional funds even before we need them if the conditions for raising capital are favorable.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Inflation

Inflation was not a material factor in either revenue or operating expenses during the six months ended August 31, 2013 or August 31, 2012.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures requires OCZ to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingencies, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of revenue and expenses if different judgments or different estimates were made.

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 3 to the annual consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended February 28, 2013, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended August 31, 2013, included herein. Our most critical accounting policies include the following:

 

    Revenue recognition;

 

    Accruals for customer incentive programs;

 

    Accounts receivable allowances;

 

    Advertising cooperative agreements;

 

    Product warranties;

 

    Inventory valuations;

 

    Income taxes;

 

    Intangibles; and

 

    Stock based compensation.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

During the six months ended August 31, 2013, there were no material changes to our market risk disclosures as set forth in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013. However, we cannot give any assurance as to the effect that future changes in interest rates or foreign currency rates will have on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Interest Rate Risk. In March 2013, we entered into a Loan Agreement that provides for a new Term Loan. We are exposed to risks associated with changes in interest rates in connection with our Term Loan. Our indebtedness outstanding under our Term Loans is subject to the greater of 9% (the “Floor”) or the prime interest rate plus 5.25%. Currently prime interest rates are below the Floor of 9%, and therefore an increase in interest rates would only impact our net interest expense to the extent it exceeds the Floor. Based on our debt levels under the Hercules Loan Agreement of $16.4 million as of August 31, 2013, a 1.0% change in interest rates, above the Floor, would increase net interest expense for the remainder of fiscal 2014 by $0.5 million. In August 2013, we issued Debentures for $13.1 million which bear a fixed interest rate of 9% and accordingly, we are not exposed to risks associated with changes in interest rates for this indebtedness.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of August 31, 2013, we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of and with the participation of our management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

 

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As previously disclosed under Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting were not effective as of the end of fiscal 2013 based on the material weaknesses identified. These material weaknesses have continued through the six months ended August 31, 2013. As a result of these material weaknesses, which we view as affecting an integral part of our disclosure controls and procedures, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of August 31, 2013.

In light of the material weaknesses, we performed additional analyses and other post-closing procedures to ensure that our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, such as performing additional reviews of revenue-related transactions, valuations of intangible assets and other critical accounting estimates. Accordingly, management concluded that the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

Remediation Plan and Status

In response to the identified material weaknesses, we have taken and continue to take a number of remediation steps as included in Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2013. We believe these remediation steps will address the material weaknesses identified.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Other than the identification of these material weaknesses, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting which occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Litigation

We are a party to various legal proceedings related to the on-going operation of its business, including claims both by and against us. At any time, such proceedings typically involve claims related to product liability, contract disputes, wage and hour laws, employment practices, or other actions brought by employees, consumers, competitors, or suppliers. We establish accruals for its potential exposure, as appropriate, for claims against us when losses become probable and reasonably estimable. However, future developments or settlements are uncertain and we may be required to change such accruals as proceedings progress. Resolution of any currently known matters, either individually or in the aggregate, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Shareholder Litigation

On October 11, 2012, a purported securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. C-12-05265-RS) against us, our former Chief Executive Officer, and our former Chief Financial Officer. Between October 12, 2012 and November 6, 2012, a number of similar putative class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the same defendants. The shareholder class action lawsuits have been consolidated as In re OCZ Technology Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. C-12-05265-RS, and a consolidated amended complaint was filed on March 5, 2013. The amended class action complaint asserts claims for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired OCZ common stock and/or call options between July 6, 2011 and January 22, 2013. The amended complaint generally alleges that OCZ and the individual defendants made false and misleading statements regarding OCZ’s business and financial results and seeks unspecified money damages and other relief. In October 2013, the parties reached a settlement in principle of the federal shareholder class action litigation. The settlement is subject to negotiation of final documentation and court approval. Subject to Court approval, the settlement of $7.5 million will be funded by the Company’s Directors and Officers liability insurance. The settlement may include an additional payment of the lesser of $6.0 million or 4% of the net proceeds in the event that the company or any portion of it is sold within six months of the executed settlement agreement. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be approved by the Court.

Between October 29, 2012 and December 14, 2012, three purported shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against certain of our current and former officers and directors. OCZ is named as a nominal defendant. The federal derivative lawsuits have been consolidated as In re OCZ Technology Group, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Master File No. C-12-05556-RS (the “Federal Derivative Action”), and a consolidated shareholder derivative complaint was filed on February 13, 2013. The consolidated derivative complaint asserts claims for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment and generally alleges that the defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose material information regarding our business and financial results and failed to maintain adequate internal and financial controls. The consolidated derivative complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages, equitable and/or injunctive relief, restitution, disgorgement, attorneys’ fees and costs, and other relief. In May 2013, the parties reached a settlement in principle of the Federal Derivative Action. The settlement is subject to court approval. The proposed settlement includes, among other things, our implementation of certain policies and procedures and the payment of attorneys’ fees to plaintiffs’ counsel, which will be funded by OCZ’s D&O liability insurance. There can be no assurance that the settlement will be approved by the Court.

On November 13, 2012, a purported shareholder derivative lawsuit, captioned Briggs v. Petersen, et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-235866, was filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court against certain of our current and former officers and directors. OCZ is named as a nominal defendant. The Briggs complaint asserts claims for various alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment and generally alleges that the defendants issued false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s financial condition and future business prospects. On February 22, 2013, the court entered an order granting the Company’s motion to stay proceedings in the Briggs action pending the resolution of the Federal Derivative Action. On December 18, 2012 and January 23, 2013, two purported shareholder derivative lawsuits, captioned Armstrong v. Petersen, et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-238051, and Kapoosuzian v. Schmitt, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-240033, respectively, were filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court against certain of our current and former officers and directors. OCZ is named as a nominal defendant and/or party in the Armstrong and Kapoosuzian actions. The Armstrong and Kapoosuzian actions have been stayed pending the resolution of the Federal Derivative Action pursuant to a stipulation and order entered in each action, respectively.

 

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Securities and Exchange Commission Investigation

On November 15, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) informed us that it is conducting an investigation of OCZ. In connection with this investigation, we have received subpoenas requesting that we produce certain documents relating to, among other things, our historical financial statements. We are cooperating fully with the SEC’s investigation.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The Company did not have any material changes in risk factors that were previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2013. The reader should review the Company’s Annual Report in addition to the information provided elsewhere in this quarterly report as it relates to Risk Factors.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

See “Part I Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description

  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*   

The following materials from Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) includes:

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2013 and February 28, 2013, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended August 31, 2013 and 2012, and Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

* XBRL information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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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, in San Jose, California on October 15, 2013.

 

  OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.
By:  

/s/ Ralph H. Schmitt

  Ralph H. Schmitt
  Chief Executive Officer
By:  

/s/ Rafael Torres

  Rafael Torres
  Chief Financial Officer

 

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