-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TkzMFtT+Ix0+YERgeWl7cMpockyNHUURLEyLkWmJIyMZLpiXdXWlJstvzTTUv4Mf KBO3tErVcCDmXY1LAOlxjw== 0000840715-96-000006.txt : 19960304 0000840715-96-000006.hdr.sgml : 19960304 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000840715-96-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10KSB/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19950630 FILED AS OF DATE: 19960301 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000840715 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 870398877 STATE OF INCORPORATION: UT FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10KSB/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17219 FILM NUMBER: 96529403 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1825 RESEARCH WAY CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84119 BUSINESS PHONE: 8019757200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1825 RESEARCH WAY CITY: SALT LAKE CITY STATE: UT ZIP: 84119 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GENTNER ELECTRONICS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910808 10KSB/A 1 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-KSB/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [Fee Required] For the fiscal year ended JUNE 30, 1995 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [No Fee Required] For the transition period from _____________ to _______________ Commission file number 0-17219 GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (Name of small business issuer in its charter) UTAH 87-0398877 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1825 RESEARCH WAY, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84119 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Issuer's telephone number (801) 975-7200 Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED None None Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: COMMON STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE (Title of class) Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No___ Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ] The issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 were $11,106,078. The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant is approximately $10,800,000. The aggregate market value has been computed by reference to the price of such stock ($1.75) as of September 21, 1995 [the price at which the stock was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such stock, as of a specified date within the past 60 days]. The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's Common Stock, as of September 21, 1995, was 7,655,375. PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS GENERAL Gentner Communications Corporation (the "Company") is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Utah in 1983. The Company develops, markets, and distributes technologically advanced audioconferencing products and services, along with other products, primarily for the Broadcast market and the audio segment of the Teleconferencing market. The audio segment of the Teleconferencing market is herein referred to as the "Audioconferencing market." Historically, the Company's primary business has been the sale of studio and transmitter-related equipment and accessories to broadcast facilities. The Company has applied its core digital technology gained in the Broadcast market to the development of products for the Audioconferencing market. In addition, the Company offers a conference call service. With this combination of products and service, the Company's vision is to provide total audioconferencing solutions for the Broadcast and Audioconferencing markets. The Company currently sells four distinct product lines to the Broadcast market. The largest product line consists of telephone interface equipment, which is primarily used to facilitate audio teleconferences in which callers are put on-the-air for call-in talk shows. In fiscal 1995, sales of products to the Broadcast market accounted for 49% of the Company's total sales. In 1991, using its technological expertise gained in the Broadcast market, the Company commenced marketing products specifically developed by it for the Audioconferencing market. The Company's audioconferencing products, which are used to conduct audio teleconferences, allow users to speak into microphones and listen through speakers without the cut-offs, distortion, and noise associated with traditional speakerphones, providing for a more natural, two-way conversation among participants. The Company's product line comprises high-end audioconferencing systems installed in conference rooms, along with economical portable units. Sales of products to the Audioconferencing market accounted for 40% of the Company's total sales during fiscal 1995. In fiscal 1993, the Company commenced a conference call service operation. This service is marketed to sales organizations, law firms, financial networks, and any business requiring conference calling. In fiscal 1994, the Company made several difficult but essential reorganization decisions, including significant investment in research and development and marketing, consolidation of the Company's operations and sales center to one location, the divestiture of the Audisk product line, and the implementation of other cost reduction measures. These reorganization efforts have contributed to a significant increase in the Company's sales and a marked decrease in the Company's net loss during fiscal 1995. During fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994, sales of the Company's products and services increased to $11.1 million from $8.8 million. Fiscal 1995's net loss was $116,063, or $0.02 per share, compared to fiscal 1994's net loss of $1,258,986, or $0.17 per share. The significant 1994 loss included the disposal of a product line and other non-recurring charges (see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"). The Company continued to experience significant losses in the first quarter of fiscal 1995 due to the Company's on-going efforts to develop and market new products, in particular the ET100 and TS612. However, following the losses of the first quarter, the Company showed a profit in the remaining three quarters of fiscal 1995. In the fourth quarter, the Company posted record-breaking quarterly revenues and profits. Nonetheless, the profitable last three fiscal quarters were not sufficient to overcome the significant first quarter loss and show a net profit for the year. BUSINESS STRATEGY The Company plans to continue its efforts to develop and market new products for the Broadcast and Audioconferencing markets. Growth in broadcast product sales is expected to come through new equipment introductions, enhancements, and increased international distribution. The Company believes that its largest growth potential is in the U.S. Audioconferencing market. According to industry sources, Audioconferencing sales are growing at an annual rate of 28%, with sales of both audio products and conferencing services at $1.2 billion for calendar 1994. The Company plans to allocate a large portion of its resources to develop and market products and services for this market. Due to the larger market size and potentially greater competition, the marketing of audioconferencing products will continue to require substantial marketing resources and research and development efforts. To this end, the Company will continue to seek out highly trained and experienced personnel. Additionally, the Company has aggressively focused on research and development to create a superior line of products. Because of its ability to combine sophisticated audioconferencing conference room systems and portable units with conference call services into a package available through a nationwide network of dealers and sales representatives, the Company plans to offer end users a "total solution" approach, which it believes will help it take advantage of the potential of this growing market. BROADCAST PRODUCTS The Company has four major product lines that it sells to the Broadcast market: -- Telephone Interface Products -- Transmitter Site Control Products -- Audio Routing and Distribution Products -- Audio Processing Products With the exception of transmitter site control products, the Company's broadcast products are used in broadcast studios to assist in production and/or on-air programming. Each of these product lines is discussed in greater detail below. Telephone Interface Products. The Company's telephone interface product line offers a full selection of products ranging from simple single line couplers to computerized multiple line systems used in talk show programs. An example of the computerized multi-line system is the Company's TS612 unit, which it began selling in fiscal 1995. Many telephone interface products function as broadcast-oriented audioconferencing components used by broadcasters to put callers on-the-air as part of an audio teleconference. This product line also includes the Company's remote broadcast products. These products allow a station to conduct broadcasts from a location away from the station using telephone lines instead of more expensive satellite transmissions. A sportscaster, for example, can broadcast a basketball game from the arena, being linked to the studio by telephone. Transmitter Site Control Products. These products help broadcasters fulfill legal requirements for monitoring and controlling their transmitters, which are often located in remote areas such as on mountain tops. The Company's products provide monitoring of conditions at the transmitter site and permit users to make adjustments to transmitters by remote control via computer or telephone. The Company's transmitter site control products utilize a digitally synthesized voice which reports conditions over a telephone line. Audio Routing and Distribution Products. These products are used to distribute audio signals from studio to studio, and are also widely used in the Professional Audio market (see "Business -- Other Markets"). These types of products are a necessary part of every audio installation in a broadcast facility. The Company has been manufacturing and selling this product line since its inception. Audio Processing Products. Broadcasters use these products to tailor the sound of their stations to suit the tastes of specific audiences. For example, a radio station with an "Urban Contemporary" format could use these products to significantly increase the amount of bass response in their signal, whereas a "Light Jazz" station would use softer processing for a uniform sound across the audio frequency spectrum. These digital products provide a greater amount of flexibility for broadcasters who want more control over the quality and character of the sound of their broadcasts. In addition, they help preserve the broadcast clarity of compact disc recordings. AUDIOCONFERENCING PRODUCTS The Company's internal research into the needs of the business community, coupled with its digital capabilities developed in the Broadcast market, led to its development of products for the Audioconferencing market. This market is experiencing rapid growth. Companies that conduct lengthy meetings over the telephone have expressed dissatisfaction with the speakerphones traditionally used in these meetings. The problems noted with traditional speakerphones include poor audio quality, low volume levels, echoes, noise, distortion, and speech cut-offs. The Company believes that it has substantially addressed these problems through the development of digitally-processed audioconferencing products. In 1991, the Company began shipping several competitively priced audioconferencing products and systems. The systems permit users to communicate via professional quality microphones and speakers which, combined with the Company's digital technology, result in higher audio quality. The systems permit fully interactive conversations, allowing users to talk normally (as if all participants were in the same room), without cut-offs. The Company began shipping a new audioconferencing product in fiscal 1995. This product, the ET100, is a highly advanced, portable audioconferencing unit that provides high quality sound, without delays, cut-offs, or echoes, and that is designed to hook-up with virtually any phone system. This unique capability allows users to utilize all of their telephone functions such as hold, conference, transfer, multiple line access, etc. The ET100 turns the existing digital PBX or analog telephone into a two-way hands free audioconferencing device. CONFERENCE CALL SERVICE In February 1993, the Company launched its new conference call service operation so as to be able to provide customers with a complete offering of audioconferencing solutions. This service can connect telephone callers worldwide with state-of-the-art volume and clarity. Although this operation is experiencing steady growth, it is not currently producing significant revenues. ASSISTIVE LISTENING PRODUCTS In March 1993, the Company began shipping its new Assistive Listening System ("ALS") products. These products provide amplification for the hearing impaired in such places as sport stadiums, museums, libraries, theme parks, zoos, auditoriums, convention centers, and tour buses. The demand for ALS products is strong due to the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires such aid to the hearing disabled. In fiscal 1995, the Company expanded its ALS product line with the introduction of an additional multi-channel receiver, a battery charger and other accessories. ALS products and accessories currently are one of the Company's fastest growing product lines. BROADCAST MARKET For fiscal 1995, the Broadcast market was still the Company's largest revenue source, generating approximately 49% of the Company's total sales. The Company's products are targeted and sold to radio and television stations, broadcast networks, and other broadcast-related customers. Based on statistics provided by the Company's wholesalers, the Company estimates that the potential annual U.S. Broadcast market size is approximately $100 million for all types of equipment, including the type the Company provides. The Company's current market share is approximately 5% of this market. The United States is considered to be the predominant segment of the worldwide Broadcast market, with over 12,000 radio and television stations in operation. The Company estimates that this market will grow at an average annual rate of approximately 5%. The Company's products are sold mainly to renovate older studios and/or replace obsolete equipment. Although little new broadcast station construction has taken place in the past several years in the United States, due to the limited number of frequencies that become available at any given time, the Company believes that it will continue to enjoy growth in the Broadcast market as product innovations allow broadcast stations to upgrade their existing equipment. The Company has traditionally concentrated its efforts in selling its products in the United States. However, while the United States Broadcast market is considered to be the largest single market segment in the world, it is believed to represent only 20% of the total worldwide Broadcast market. The international Broadcast market is expanding due largely to government deregulation and privatization of stations and an expansion in the number of frequencies available for commercial use. In 1991, the Company began focusing efforts on expanding its international market share and has appointed dealers located in key countries around the world (see "Business -- Distribution"). Such sales now account for 19% of all sales by the Company to the Broadcast market. Sales of all products to foreign markets, which includes the Company's export sales and sales intended for overseas installation, principally in Canada, Europe, and Asia, accounted for 13% of total fiscal 1995 sales. AUDIOCONFERENCING MARKET The Audioconferencing market is currently the Company's fastest growing market, representing 40% of total Company sales in fiscal 1995, compared to 36% of total Company sales in fiscal 1994. The Audioconferencing market is a segment of the total Teleconferencing market, which also includes the Videoconferencing market segment. Although it designs and manufactures audio equipment that works in connection with the Videoconferencing segment, the Company specializes in the Audioconferencing segment. Products and services sold by all companies to the Audioconferencing market include terminal equipment, telephone bridge equipment, conference calling services, and transmission services. The Company's primary focus is in the terminal equipment and conference calling categories. According to industry sources, the calendar 1994 U.S. market for all audioconferencing products and services exceeded $1.2 billion. Industry sources also reported that this market grew at an annual rate of 28% over the previous year. The Company believes that the most significant sales growth in the near future will come through the continued sale of audioconferencing equipment. The Company also expects further growth in its conference call service business. OTHER MARKETS In addition to the Broadcast and Audioconferencing markets, the Company's products are sold into other markets, particularly the Professional Audio market. The Professional Audio market includes sound contractors who install audio and other equipment in churches, schools, auditoriums and other large facilities. The Company sells its products into this market generally through the same manufacturers' representatives and dealers that represent the Company in the Audioconferencing market. The products sold to this market are primarily audio routing and distribution products, telephone interface products, and ALS products. MARKETING AND SALES Broadcast sales efforts have traditionally focused on domestic and international sales of broadcast products through a worldwide network of dealers. Such efforts included a combination of product catalogs, telephone telemarketing, direct mail, trade advertising and direct selling. The Company will continue to support dealers with product information, brochures, and data sheets, however, it plans to increase its activities aimed at garnering the attention of end users. The Company will continue to sponsor sales promotions to encourage dealers to feature the Company's products, but will also focus more on end user interaction efforts such as customer focus groups and proactive surveys. The Company also exhibits at selected high profile industry trade shows to ensure that the Company's products remain highly visible to dealers and broadcasters. Audioconferencing and ALS product sales efforts are primarily aimed at, respectively, domestic businesses and organizations required to offer their patrons equipment designed to assist the hearing impaired. The Company has been reaching these customers through a representative and dealer network that regularly interacts with potential end users in the target market. However, since digital audioconferencing products and services are relatively new concepts in a growing new industry, the Company, as with Broadcast customers, intends to devote more marketing efforts toward end user interaction and education. The Company has begun actively participating, alongside its representatives and dealers, in communication forums, trade shows, and industry promotions, all designed to inform customers about the Company's full range of audioconferencing products and services. Additional new opportunities and alternate channels of distribution are being evaluated by the Company (see "Business--Distribution"). Customer support, which is generally provided over the telephone, provides timely, interactive help to customers needing operational or technical assistance with their products. The customer support team regularly communicates with the Company's engineering and manufacturing groups to ensure up-to-date information is being given to the customers and to provide feedback to the Company that can be useful in initiating product improvements. DISTRIBUTION Broadcast Products. The Company's broadcast products are generally sold in the United States through non-exclusive broadcast equipment dealers. Customers generally place orders with a dealer by calling a toll free number. The market is highly competitive and it is not unusual for a customer to call several dealers to get the best possible price. Once a customer orders equipment, a dealer then either ships the product to the customer from the dealer's inventory or orders the product from the Company to be shipped directly to the customer. Only the Company's largest dealer, Harris/Allied, a division of Harris Corporation, is also a manufacturer of communications systems and equipment. Harris/Allied is the Company's predominant dealer in the Broadcast market and is believed by the Company to be the dominant supplier of equipment for radio stations in the United States. Sales to Harris/Allied represent a significant portion of Company sales, accounting for approximately 18% and 16% of the Company's total sales during fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994, respectively. However, the Company believes that if it were to lose Harris/Allied as a dealer, it could sell its products to customers either directly or through other dealers. With respect to international sales, the Company has established international relationships with dealers for its broadcast products, of which several are located in Europe, two are in Canada, and several are located throughout Asia, the South Pacific, and Latin America. Audioconferencing and ALS Products and Services. The Company sells its audioconferencing and ALS products, along with conference call services through independent representatives and dealers. The Company also telemarkets customers directly with respect to its conference calling service. Currently, most of the Company's Audioconferencing and ALS sales are in the United States. The Company's primary strategy for foreign expansion is to establish distribution channels in markets where it believes there is a growing need for products and services of the type offered by the Company. The Company has pursued this strategy in conjunction with its international broadcast activities and has established dealerships in the same geographic locations. COMPETITION The principal competitive factors in the Company's markets include innovative product design, product quality, established customer relationships, name recognition, distribution, and price. In the Broadcast market, the Company has several competitors in each of its four product lines. There is not, however, any single competitor who directly competes with the Company in all such product lines. Although some of the Company's competitors are smaller in terms of annual revenues and capitalization, such competitors are usually focused on a single product line and can therefore devote their resources to products that are directly competitive with, and which may adversely impact sales of, the Company's products. However, the Company possesses a high name-recognition factor with respect to its Broadcast products, particularly with its telephone interface equipment. This advantage, coupled with the Company's size, enables it to preserve and enhance its efforts in increasing Broadcast market share. The Company believes that its ability to successfully compete in the Audioconferencing market is essential to the Company's growth and market development. The Company knows that there are other companies with substantial financial, technical, manufacturing and marketing resources currently engaged in the development and marketing of similar products and services. Some of these companies have launched products competitive with those being developed and manufactured by the Company. However, the Company has capitalized on, and enhanced its core acoustic digital technology developed for the Broadcast market into what it believes are conference room installed audioconferencing systems and equipment of superior performance. It also believes its new portable audioconferencer has a significant competitive advantage (see "Business--Audioconferencing Products"). By offering both these types of products, combined in various types of packages with conference calling services, the Company feels it can uniquely position itself in this rapidly expanding Audioconferencing market. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Company is highly committed to research and development. The Company views its investment in research and development as the key to long term business success. The Company expended $802,062 and $920,079 on research and development in fiscal years ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company is continually working on developing new products and services. Current new research and development efforts are focused on the broadcast telephone interface and audioconferencing product lines. The Company also heavily invests resources in technically sustaining and refining existing products. Moreover, the Company continues to allocate resources to obtain and maintain product regulatory compliance. The Company's core technological competencies include many areas of telecommunications and audio processing. The Company has developed the ability to interface many types of products to the public telephone network. The Company's capability to use Digital Signal Processing ("DSP") technology to perform audio processing operations is also a core competence. This technology is critical to the performance of the Company's products. The Company maintains an internal computer aided design ("CAD") team. This team creates the necessary electrical schematics, printed circuit board designs, mechanical designs, and manufacturing documentation to support the research and development efforts. The Company's CAD and product design teams use networked computing systems and sophisticated software programs to facilitate all aspects of product development. The Company believes that ongoing development of its core technological competencies is vitally important to future sales. PATENTS AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS Trade secrets, proprietary information, and technical know-how are important to the Company's scientific and commercial success. The Company currently relies on a combination of trade secrets and nondisclosure agreements to establish and protect its proprietary rights in its products. The Company also has a U.S. trademark registration for "PeopleLink," the name used on one of the Company's telephone interface products. GOVERNMENT REGULATION The Company designs and manufactures its equipment in accordance with the technical design standards of Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Rules Part 15, Class A and Part 68. Part 15 governs the levels of electromagnetic radiation emanating from commercial computing equipment. The Company endeavors to conform all of its products covered by Rule 15 with the Rule 15 standards based on internal testing. Part 68 sets forth certain standards for telephone equipment that is to be used within the United States telecommunications system, such as line isolation and surge protection standards. The Company's applicable telecommunications products are each certified by independent inspectors to meet the Part 68 standards. The Company also designs and manufactures its equipment pursuant to Underwriters Laboratories and industry product safety standards. Several of the Company's products are currently registered for sale in various international markets. The Company must conform with design standards similar to those of the FCC in each of the foreign countries in which its products are sold. MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLIES The Company currently manufactures and/or assembles its products using purchased or leased manufacturing equipment. Most of the equipment presently being used will continue to be utilized for several years. The Company's manufacturing facility incorporates modern, modular assembly work stations and work accessories that enhance the efficiency and quality of the manufacturing process. If sales increase substantially, the Company would be required to invest in additional manufacturing equipment. Subject to financial considerations, the Company does not believe it would experience any difficulty in obtaining any additional equipment that might be needed as a result of any substantial sales increase (see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Financial Condition and Liquidity"). The Company generally purchases its assembly components from distributors, but also buys a limited amount directly from manufacturers. Printed circuit boards and metal work are purchased directly from local suppliers. Its principal suppliers are Hamilton Hallmark, Arrow Electronics, Bell Industries, Standard Supply Company, Precise Metal Products Company, and Precision Technology. Of these principal suppliers, only Precise Metal Products, which does all of the Company's metal stamping work, is single source. Precise Metal Products could be replaced by at least three local and eight regional metal stamping companies with little disruption in the manufacturing process. The Company's general policy is to have a minimum of two vendor sources. Many of the components utilized are bonded by certain distributors and manufacturers. This bonding process places ordered products on the distributors' shelves until the product is required by the Company. This allows the Company to reduce its inventory while maintaining available stock. The Company uses a real time computer system to monitor its manufacturing process, which allows the Company to utilize cost accounting for each product and to monitor profitability in each phase of the manufacturing process. Both the equipment and the software are covered under maintenance contracts. The Company has developed an extensive software back-up system that provides for daily back-ups housed in a fire-proof safe. WARRANTY AND SERVICE The Company provides one and two-year warranties on its products which cover both parts and labor. The Company, at its option, repairs or replaces products that are defective during the warranty period if the proper preventive maintenance procedures have been followed by customers. Repairs that are necessitated by misuse of such products or are required outside the warranty period are not covered by the Company's warranty. In cases of defective products, the customer typically returns them to the Company's facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Company's service personnel then replace or repair the defective items and ship them back to the customer. Generally, all servicing is done at the Company's plant, and it charges its customers a fee for those service items that are not covered by warranty. The Company does not offer its customers any formal written service contracts. BACKLOG As of September 1, 1995, the Company's backlog was approximately $1.2 million, all of which is scheduled to be delivered throughout fiscal 1996. Backlog figures include signed purchase orders. All orders are subject to cancellation without penalty. On most orders, payment is due within 30 days of shipment. The Company has occasionally experienced some cancellations or postponements of a minor sort regarding its backlog. The backlog is not seasonal in nature. EMPLOYEES As of September 1, 1995, the Company had 92 employees, including 91 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. None of the Company's employees are subject to a collective bargaining agreement. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES All of the Company's operations, including its executive offices, audioconferencing call service, product sales, research and development, and manufacturing, are conducted in a 20,000 square feet facility located south of Salt Lake City (the "Research Way facility"). The Research Way facility is a modern building leased by the Company. The base annual rent for this facility is approximately $11,000. The facility is in good condition and the Company believes the facility will be reasonably adequate to meet its short-term needs. The Company has negotiated with the landlord of the Research Way facility to build an expansion to the existing building. The new facilities will allow the Company to grow steadily through the next 10 years. If growth plans are successful, the Company plans on occupying the new space toward the beginning of fiscal 1997. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company knows of no material litigation or proceeding, pending or threatened, to which the Company is or may become a party. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year to a vote of the Company's security holders. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The Company's common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market on the NASDAQ System under the symbol "GTNR." Units (three shares plus warrants for two shares) are traded under the symbol "GTNRU", and warrants under the symbol "GTNRW". The following table sets forth quotations for the common stock for the last two fiscal years. 1995 High Low First Quarter $0.84 $0.59 Second Quarter 0.81 0.56 Third Quarter 1.22 0.72 Fourth Quarter 1.03 0.69 1994 First Quarter $2.06 $1.56 Second Quarter 2.06 1.31 Third Quarter 1.68 0.94 Fourth Quarter 1.06 0.75 The above inter-dealer quotations were obtained from the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), do not reflect markups, markdowns, or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions. The Company does not pay a cash dividend and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future. Currently, the Company's line of credit arrangement prohibits the payment of dividends. As of September 21, 1995 there were approximately 3,500 holders of common stock of the Company. ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994. The Company experienced a 26% increase in total sales during the year ended June 30, 1995 ("fiscal 1995"), compared to the year ended June 30, 1994 ("fiscal 1994"). Sales to the Company's two major markets, the Broadcast and Audioconferencing markets, grew significantly during the year. The increases in both markets were primarily due to the Company shipping two new products that had been announced during the previous fiscal year. Sales to the Broadcast market increased 26% over the previous fiscal year. The principal factor contributing to the growth was sales of the Company's new TS612 multiline telephone system. Created specifically for broadcast talk shows and satellite business video conferencing, the product has won trade show awards and wide customer acceptance. The Company plans on introducing new TS612 enhancements and accessories during the next fiscal year. Sales of other broadcast products also grew as a result of increased marketing and product availability. Some of these increases, however, were offset by the absence of any fiscal 1995 sales of its Audisk product line which was sold during fiscal 1994. The Company plans on introducing more Broadcast products during the coming fiscal year. Audioconferencing market sales grew as a result of product sale increases across the board, most notably of the new portable ET100 audioconferencing unit. The increases resulted from improved product availability and better results achieved by the Company's distribution network of sales reps and dealers. Together with increases in GT300, GT700, and TI7200 equipment and system sales, the ET100 contributed to fiscal 1995's 40% increase in all Audioconferencing sales compared to fiscal 1994. Although sales of the ET100 did not meet management's original fiscal 1995 internal forecasts, the Company remains optimistic about its future potential and believes it will achieve improved sales as a result of continued emphasis and fine tuning. The Company believes total Audioconferencing sales will increase further as a result of new product service introductions anticipated during coming fiscal year. Higher product sales, along with steady increases in the Gentner Conference Call teleconferencing service, resulted in Audioconferencing sales representing a record 40% of all of the Company's fiscal 1995 sales. This compares to 36% of total sales in fiscal 1994, and 21% in fiscal 1993. The Company's gross profit margin percentage increased from 42% in fiscal 1994, to 43% in fiscal 1995. The slight increase in gross profit was due primarily to a different sales mix in effect during the period, as described above. Additionally, during fiscal 1995 the Company no longer sold Audisk products which had earned lower profit margins than most of the Company's other Broadcast and Audioconferencing products. Fiscal 1995 operating expenses decreased by 7% compared to fiscal 1994. However, the prior year's results included a loss on the disposal of the Audisk product line totalling $754,424. In addition, the Company incurred approximately $450,000 of certain non-recurring costs in fiscal 1994's fourth quarter which were associated with unique organizational and structural changes accomplished at that time. These costs were virtually all included in general and administrative expenses. Exclusive of these two amounts, total operating expenses in fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 actually increased by 22%. The increases resulted from the following factors: -- Marketing and sales expenses rose 46% over the prior year. The higher expenses, which include sales commissions, are due mainly to the significant sales increases experienced during the year and also because of increased activities directed to promoting new products, primarily the TS612 and ET100. -- Product development costs decreased 13% compared to fiscal 1994. Contributing to the decrease, however, was the capitalization of certain costs related to software development. Had these costs been included in expenses, product development costs would have experienced a decline of only 5% during fiscal 1995 over fiscal 1994. The decrease reflects reduced outside development costs, primarily during the latter part of fiscal 1995, as opposed to the previous year when the Company had devoted significant resources to the development of the two aforementioned products. -- During the first half of fiscal 1995, general and administrative expenses were higher than during the first half of fiscal 1994 as the Company's efforts to restructure took effect. This process, begun during fiscal 1994's third and fourth quarters, was intended to allow the Company better capacity to manage an increasing focus on customer relations and overall business development. In addition, certain cost saving measures were initiated, such as moving out of the Company's Salt Lake downtown facility. During the latter half of fiscal 1995, this cost reduction effort began to yield results, with the net effect that general and administrative expenses, exclusive of the non-recurring items mentioned above, decreased 2% during the entire fiscal 1995 year compared to fiscal 1994. Interest income during fiscal 1995 declined 80% when compared to fiscal 1994 due to reduced cash investment balances maintained by the Company in fiscal 1995. During fiscal 1995, the Company utilized much of its excess cash pursuant to the sales growth activities described above. In connection therewith, the Company also tapped into its line of credit significantly more during fiscal 1995, also in part to finance higher levels of inventory to accommodate the higher sales, resulting in a 157% increase in interest expense over the previous year. The Company's statutory minimum provision for state income taxes was calculated using the rate of 0.8%. The rate was different than that which would normally have been applied (34%) to derive a tax benefit from the loss incurred, primarily as a result of the accounting limitations imposed by FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The Company adopted the new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal 1994. In the Company's case, the new rules allow the Company to currently recognize a tax benefit only to the extent of the Company's ability to carry back a portion of the loss in order to recover taxes paid in previous years. All recoverable taxes were already collected by the Company during fiscal 1995. The fiscal 1995 taxable loss of approximately $700,000 is available to be carried forward to future years and recognized as a benefit against future taxable income. In addition, the Company also has approximately $180,000 in research and development tax credit carryforwards. Both carryfoward amounts will fully expire by the year 2010. QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 COMPARED TO QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1994. Sales for fiscal fourth quarter 1995 rose 49% over the same period in 1994. The primary reason for the growth was sales of products introduced earlier in the fiscal year, notably the TS612 and ET100. The Company also had new product sales of the Telehybrid, AVT7000 and AVT7100, all introduced during June 1995. The gross profit margin percentage during the fourth quarter increased to 46% from the previous year's 43%. Part of the increase was due to a difference in the sales mix for the quarter. However, most of the increase related to cost savings stemming from the improvements completed in the Company's manufacturing processes and inventory management procedures during the prior quarter ended March 31, 1995. Fourth quarter 1995 operating expenses declined by 41% from the same quarter in the previous year. However, after eliminating the effect of the non-recurring expenses incurred during 1994's fourth quarter, the decrease over the previous period was 23%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction of product development costs and lower general and administration costs. Specifically, product development costs decreased 41%, due to significantly reduced outside development resources used in conjunction with two products, the TS612 and ET100, that began shipping in fiscal 1995. General and administrative costs decreased 49%, due mainly to overall cost reduction efforts, started during the latter part of fiscal 1994, that began yielding results during the last half of fiscal 1995. In addition, certain administrative activities, involving travel, investor relations, and outside consulting, were considerably reduced during the fourth quarter of 1995. Offsetting these development and general cost decreases was a 12% increase in sales and marketing expenses, a third of which was due to sales commissions incurred on the higher sales amounts. The rest was due to increased marketing and trade show activities conducted during the quarter. The net amount of other income and expenses increased by $59,570, due primarily to increased interest costs associated with usage of the Company's line of credit facility. The Company also utilized much of its excess cash previously during the fiscal year, resulting in virtually no interest income being earned during fiscal 1995's fourth quarter as compared to the previous year. YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1993. Sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 increased 1% to $8.78 million from $8.71 million for the year ended June 30, 1993 ("fiscal 1993"). Although the total sales level did not materially change during the year, the Company's overall sales mix shifted dramatically. Sales to the Audioconferencing market increased during fiscal 1994, while Broadcast market sales declined. In addition, sales increased significantly to the Professional Audio market, traditionally a minor portion of total Company sales in the past. Audioconferencing market sales rose during the year as a result of several new products introduced just prior to the beginning of fiscal 1994. The Company's GT300, GT700, and T17200 lines of audioconferencing equipment and systems began shipping in May 1993, and in June 1994 the products won an award for Special Recognition from the International Teleconferencing Association. Sales of these products were the main reason Audioconferencing market sales grew 79% over the prior year's sales. The Company's service department, Gentner Conference Call ("GCC"), also showed steady growth in fiscal 1994, though sales were not yet as significant as product sales. Sales to the Audioconferencing market were 36% of all fiscal 1994 sales, compared to 21% for fiscal 1993. The Company plans on increasing Audioconferencing sales further by shipping new audioconferencing products during fiscal 1995. In November 1993, the Company unveiled its new ET100, an economical, portable audioconferencing unit. This new product does not require the use of a separate, dedicated phone line, and the Company began shipments during the fall of 1994. The Company believes that the Audioconferencing market offers the highest potential for increased overall sales. In years prior to fiscal 1994, sales to the Professional Audio market usually comprised approximately 9% of total Company sales. During fiscal 1994, however, this number increased to 17% as a result of a 94% increase in Professional Audio sales. Most of the increase was attributable to sales of the Company's new Assistive Listening System ("ALS") products. Introduced during the late spring of 1993, the products are designed to help organizations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically as it relates to the hearing impaired. The Company expects that improved product designs, new product offerings, and significant new focus in sales and marketing efforts will contribute to ALS sales increases during fiscal 1995. During fiscal 1994, the Company reviewed its position in the Broadcast market with respect to its Audisk product line. Management concluded that the Company could better utilize its core technological competencies in areas other than computer network-type systems such as Audisk. Accordingly, the Company sold the product line to the Audisk system's hardware component manufacturer, who desired to continue selling the systems and support existing customers. As a result of this decision, Audisk sales were eventually reduced to zero, beginning in the second quarter of the fiscal year, from total sales in fiscal 1993 of $1,750,575. The sale of the Audisk product line is the primary reason why sales to the Broadcast market declined 34% during fiscal 1994 compared to the previous year. The Audisk product line was acquired in 1992 at a cost to the Company of $229,000. Sales to the Broadcast market in the future are expected to be strengthened by the introduction of a recently announced new telephone interface product, the TS612 telephone system. Created specifically for broadcast talk shows and satellite business video conferencing, the TS612 won two awards for excellence at the March National Association of Broadcasters trade show in Las Vegas. The Company began shipments in the fall of 1994. The Company's gross profit margin percentage increased from 38% in fiscal 1993 to 42% in fiscal 1994. The increase in gross profit was due to a shift in sales mix during fiscal 1994, primarily away from the lower margin Audisk products. Offsetting the Audisk sales decline was the increase in sales to the Audioconferencing market of the new audioconferencing products that carry higher profit margins. As a result of the aforementioned sale of the Audisk product line, the Company wrote off certain capitalized costs formerly included in accounts receivable, inventory, and other assets. Furthermore, the Company incurred certain expenses associated with terminating the employment agreement of the individual from whom the Audisk product was originally acquired. The aggregate amount of these costs totaled $754,424, shown as a separate line item on the accompanying 1994 Statement of Operations. Operating expenses, not including those associated with the Audisk disposal, increased during fiscal 1994 in the aggregate by 35% when compared to fiscal 1993. The increases comprised a number of factors as follows: -- Product development costs increased 40%, stemming from the introduction of new products, most notably the ET100 audioconferencer and the TS612 telephone system. These two products represent an improvement in the Company's traditional product structure. Rather than in the usual, rack-mount metal boxes, significant components are housed in molded plastic casings and have been designed utilizing newer, surface-mount circuit board technology. Although more expensive to design, the Company believes these changes will result in improved performance and greater customer acceptance of the products. The latter is particularly important with respect to the ET100, as it is targeted to a much more end user-oriented segment of the Audioconferencing market. -- Operating expenses also rose during fiscal 1994 over fiscal 1993 as a result of hiring additional administrative employees needed to manage increases in domestic and international orders and to improve customer service. In addition, the Company incurred higher rent and utility costs associated with the Company's downtown Salt Lake City facility. In April 1994, the Company determined it was in its best long-term interest to move out of the downtown offices and bring all sales and administrative groups together at the Research Way location. This move is expected to allow the Company to focus more on customer needs and satisfaction, while saving on occupancy costs in the long run. -- The Company also incurred some singular costs during the fourth quarter associated with certain organizational and structural changes. Including the office move referred to above, these changes were made to improve the Company's ability to accommodate future growth and improve its operational efficiency. In addition, the Company incurred certain costs associated with the separation of the Company's former President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, William V. Trowbridge. The total of all these significant reorganization, moving, and severance expenses totaled approximately $450,000. The Company incurred additional product development and marketing expenses during the first part of fiscal 1995, primarily associated with the ET100 and the TS612. During the year ended June 30, 1994, interest income declined 27% when compared to the prior fiscal year due to lower interest rates on lower investment balances. Interest expense decreased 10% from a combination of two factors. First, the Company increased its long-term capital leases and notes since the previous year. These arrangements were entered into principally to finance the Company's conference call service department. Second, the increased interest expense incurred by these obligations was more than offset by a decrease in interest expense on the short-term line of credit, which the Company did not utilize as much during fiscal 1994. The Company's effective income tax rate (i.e., a benefit of 12%) used to calculate the tax benefit derived from fiscal 1994's operating loss, was different than the expected federal statutory income tax rate of 34%, again primarily as a result of the accounting limitations imposed by FASB Statement No. 109. FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY The Company's current ratio decreased from 2.2:1 at the end of fiscal 1994, to 1.8:1 at the end of fiscal 1995. The decrease was due primarily to a 36% increase in inventory, coupled with an increase in the amount borrowed on the line of credit to carry the higher inventory levels. The increase in inventory was due to the scheduled release of the new ET100 and TS612 products, along with scheduled increases in finished products to allow customers more product availability. The inventory increase was financed by higher borrowings on the line of credit, which also served to help finance fiscal 1995's increased sales and marketing efforts. Working capital was also used to initially finance acquisitions of new capital equipment during the year ended June 30, 1995. The Company is presently seeking to secure long-term financing for these items. During the second quarter of 1995, the Company modified its line of credit arrangement with a commercial bank in order to facilitate its plan for growth and increased product availability. Changes included raising the amount available from $1.5 million to $1.75 million, and the interest rate from 0.5% to 1% over prime. The amount outstanding at June 30, 1995 was $1,225,000. The line of credit matures on October 31, 1995, and the Company anticipates renewing the agreement beyond that date. As described in the footnotes to the financial statements, the Company has certain commitments relating to capital expenditures. These commitments are in the form of obligations classified as long-term debt and capital leases, both related to the financing of furniture and equipment. Together, the current obligations on these commitments were $240,251 in fiscal 1995 and will be $265,664 in fiscal 1996. The Company has undergone a period of operational expansion and significant sales growth over the last fifteen months, especially during the six months ended June 30, 1995. As a result of successfully culminating a period of intense product development and promotion, the Company has experienced various challenges with respect to cash flow. While not necessarily expecting ever-increasing, quarter-after-quarter growth, management of the Company believes that sales and gross margins will generally remain strong during fiscal 1996, and that overall cash flows from operations will improve. To avoid inhibiting the Company's growth in the short-term, however, management has taken steps to bolster available capital resources. Toward the end of fiscal 1995's third quarter, the Company arranged with five of its vendors to convert amounts due them into six-month, 12% promissory notes totalling $602,902. This was done to avert the possibility of the Company becoming delinquent in its trade obligations, and to structure payments on the accounts in accordance with anticipated cash inflows. During September 1995, the final payments on these notes were made. The Company has also improved its inventory management systems, and plans to structure inventory levels so as to maximize purchasing efficiencies, yet continue its program of providing satisfactory product availability to customers. In addition, the Company raised approximately $73,000 at the end of June 1995 via a private placement of common stock. Core revenues continue to strengthen, and the Company is confident that it can achieve its business plan through a combination of internally generated funds and short and/or long-term borrowing, if necessary. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Auditors Balance Sheets for June 30, 1995 and 1994. Statements of Operations for fiscal years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993. Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993. Statements of Shareholders' Equity for fiscal years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993. Notes to Financial Statements [Ernst & Young letterhead] Report of Independent Auditors The Board of Directors and Shareholders GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Gentner Communications Corporation as of June 30, 1995 and 1994, and the related statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Gentner Communications Corporation at June 30, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ERNST & YOUNG /s/ Salt Lake City, Utah August 4, 1995 GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------ 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . $ 119,238 $ 433,824 Accounts receivable, less allowances of $130,000 in 1995 and $320,000 in 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,644,376 1,337,118 Refundable income taxes. . . . . . . . . . - 245,343 Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,324,866 2,443,444 Other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . 140,088 99,372 ----------- ----------- Total current assets . . . . . . . 5,228,568 4,559,101 Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . 1,829,161 1,498,641 Other assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,731 139,479 ----------- ----------- Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . $7,198,460 $6,197,221 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Notes payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,508,687 $ - Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943,723 1,288,007 Accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,426 574,361 Current portion of long-term debt. . . . . 93,506 39,343 Current portion of capital lease obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,486 155,434 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities. . . . . 2,971,828 2,057,145 Long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229,372 81,385 Capital lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . 283,799 302,292 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities. . . . . . . . . 3,484,999 2,440,822 Commitments Shareholders' equity: Common stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized, par value $.001, 7,455,375 and 7,338,375 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1995 and 1994. . . . . . . . . 7,455 7,338 Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . 4,244,641 4,171,633 Accumulated deficit. . . . . . . . . . . . (538,635) (422,572) ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity . . . . 3,713,461 3,756,399 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity. . . . . . $7,198,460 $6,197,221 =========== =========== See accompanying notes GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, -------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 ------------ ------------ ------------ Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,106,078 $ 8,779,522 $ 8,711,827 Cost of goods sold. . . . . . . . 6,346,348 5,074,926 5,394,508 ------------ ------------ ----------- Gross profit . . . . . . . . . 4,759,730 3,704,596 3,317,319 Operating expenses: Marketing and selling. . . . . 2,355,900 1,618,887 1,582,624 General and administrative . . 1,539,291 1,766,082 945,220 Product development. . . . . . 802,062 920,079 656,957 Loss on disposal of Audisk product line. . . . . . . . - 754,424 - ------------ ------------ ----------- Total operating expenses 4,697,253 5,059,472 3,184,801 ------------ ------------ ----------- Operating income (loss). 62,477 (1,354,876) 132,518 Other income (expense): Interest income. . . . . . . . 11,479 56,577 77,867 Interest expense . . . . . . . (183,790) (71,497) (79,143) Other, net . . . . . . . . . . (5,329) (54,190) (107,835) ------------ ------------ ---------- Total other income (expense). . . . . . . . (177,640) (69,110) (109,111) ------------ ------------ ---------- Income (loss) before taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (115,163) (1,423,986) 23,407 Provision (benefit) for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . 900 (165,000) 661 ------------ ------------- ---------- Net income (loss) $ (116,063) $(1,258,986) $ 22,746 ============ ============ =========== Earnings (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . $ (0.02) $ (0.17) $ - ============ ============ =========== See accompanying notes GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, -------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 ----------- ----------- ---------- Cash flows from operating activities: Cash received from customers . . .$10,624,914 $ 8,506,138 $8,088,101 Cash paid to suppliers and employees . . . . . . . . . . .(11,937,537) (8,657,630) (8,396,825) Interest received. . . . . . . . . 10,229 55,952 78,537 Interest paid. . . . . . . . . . . (176,075) (72,675) (78,821) Income taxes (paid) refunded . . . 243,643 5,421 (140,097) ------------ ----------- ----------- Net cash used in operating activities . . . . . . . . . (1,234,826) (162,794) (449,105) ------------ ----------- ----------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . - - (57,275) Conversion of investment fund to money market fund - cash equivalent . . . . . . . . - - 1,135,544 Purchases of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . (632,397) (337,308) (216,052) Increase in capitalized software development and purchased software costs . . . . (95,700) - - Proceeds from the sale of equipment and other assets . . . - 304 1,000 Issuance of notes receivable . . . (45,320) (34,115) - Repayment of notes receivable. . . 6,665 21,384 - Decrease (increase) in other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,584 (26,633) (13,851) ------------ ----------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities . . . . (691,168) (376,368) 849,366 ------------ ----------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock . . . . . . . . . . 73,125 - - Exercise of warrants and employee stock options . . . . . - 19,180 - Net (repayment) borrowing under line of credit . . . . . . 1,225,000 - (350,000) Net financing of trade payables with short-term notes . . . . . 283,687 - - Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . 282,500 - 162,606 Principal payments of capital lease obligations . . . . . . . (172,554) (219,948) (192,951) Principal payments of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . (80,350) (86,191) (40,541) ------------ ----------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . . . . 1,611,408 (286,959) (420,886) ------------ ----------- ---------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . (314,586) (826,121) (20,625) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year . . . . . 433,824 1,259,945 1,280,570 ------------ ----------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year . . . . . . . . . .$ 119,238 $ 433,824 $1,259,945 ============ =========== =========== Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: Net income (loss) . . . . . . . .$ (116,063) $(1,258,986) $ 22,746 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment. . . . . . . 427,355 283,266 260,462 Amortization of other assets 23,265 60,505 45,946 Loss on investments . . . . - - 15,905 Loss on disposal of Audisk product line . . . . . . . - 754,424 - Other . . . . . . . . . . . 1,635 24,739 20,361 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of Audisk-related amounts: Accounts receivable . . (307,258) (260,617) (504,843) Refundable income taxes 245,343 (157,136) (88,207) Inventory . . . . . . . (881,422) (274,432) (691,149) Prepaid expenses . . . . (6,462) 10,736 101,756 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . (621,219) 657,150 373,210 Deferred income taxes . - (2,443) (5,292) ------------ ----------- ---------- Net cash used in operating activities $(1,234,826) $(162,794) $(449,105) ============ ========== ========== SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 Property and equipment ------------ ---------- ---------- financed by capital leases . . . $ 127,113 $62,094 $489,986 =========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Retained Common Stock Additional Earnings Investment ------------------ Paid-In (Accumulated Valuation Shares Amount Capital Deficit) Allowance --------- ------ ---------- --------- ---------- Balances at June 30, 1992 . . . . . 7,313,900 $7,314 $4,152,477 $813,668 $(29,541) Market valuation adjustment for long-term securities. . . . . - - - - 29,541 Net income . . . . . - - - 22,746 - --------- ------ --------- ----------- --------- Balances at June 30, 1993 . . . . . 7,313,900 7,314 4,152,477 836,414 - Exercise of warrants and employee stock options . . . . . . 24,475 24 19,156 - - Net loss . . . . . . - - - (1,258,986) - --------- ------- --------- ---------- --------- Balances at June 30, 1994 . . . . . 7,338,375 7,338 4,171,633 (422,572) - Issuance of common stock (no offering costs incurred) . . 117,000 117 73,008 - - Net loss . . . . . . - - - (116,063) - --------- ------ -------- ---------- --------- Balances at June 30, 1995 . . . . . 7,455,375 $7,455 $4,244,641 $(538,635) $ - ========= ====== ========== ========== ========= See accompanying notes GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ORGANIZATION Gentner Communications Corporation (the Company), designs and manufactures high-technology electronic equipment for the Broadcast, Audioconferencing, and Professional Audio markets. The Company also provides domestic and international conference calling services. The Company grants credit without requiring collateral to substantially all its customers within these markets. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Inventory - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Revenue Recognition - Revenue from product sales is recognized at the time product is shipped by the Company to its customers, including distributors, all of which are unaffiliated, and net of allowances for returns and uncollectible accounts. Property and Equipment - Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are provided over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method. Other Assets - Other assets consist primarily of intangible assets which are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. The Company amortizes these costs on a straight-line basis over three to ten years. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share - Earnings (loss) per common share was calculated using the modified treasury stock method, and was based on weighted average equivalent shares outstanding of 7,338,697, 7,330,488, and 7,313,900, for the years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993. Stock options and warrants to purchase common stock have been excluded from the computation of per share amounts in years when the effect was antidilutive. Research and Development Costs - Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Software Development Costs - The Company capitalizes a portion of its software development costs. Both capitalized software development costs and purchased software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of three years or the ratio of current revenue to the total of current and anticipated future revenue, whichever is greater. Amortization generally commences when the related products begin shipping. The total of purchased software costs and software development costs capitalized during the year ended June 30, 1995 was $95,700. Capitalizable costs in prior periods were immaterial. Amortization expense recorded during that same year was $13,292. Unamortized costs are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and are included in other assets for 1995 net of accumulated amortization. Income Taxes - Effective July 1, 1993, the Company changed its method of accounting for income taxes from the deferred method to the liability method required by FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." As permitted under the new rules, prior years' financial statements have not been restated. The cumulative effect of adopting Statement 109 was not significant. Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' amounts to conform with the current year presentation. 2. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER The Company sells a substantial portion of its products to a major distributor in the Broadcast market. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993, sales to this distributor aggregated $1,946,775 (18%), $1,385,110 (16%), and $2,478,140 (28%), respectively. At the end of those years amounts due from this customer were $239,976, $83,014, and $292,713, respectively. 3. INVENTORY Inventory is summarized as follows: JUNE 30, ----------------------------- 1995 1994 -------------- ------------- Raw materials. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 959,478 $ 882,388 Work in progress . . . . . . . . . . 1,380,393 849,949 Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . 984,995 711,107 ------------ ----------- Total inventory. . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,324,866 $ 2,443,444 ============ ============ 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Major classifications of property and equipment and estimated useful lives are as follows: JUNE 30, ----------------------------- 1995 1994 -------------- ------------- Office furniture and equipment - 5 to 10 years . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,175,283 $ 1,893,890 Manufacturing and test equipment - 5 to 10 years . . . . . . . . . . . 1,051,043 800,529 Telephone bridging equipment - 10 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417,434 205,855 Vehicles - 3 to 5 years. . . . . . . 16,753 16,753 ------------ ----------- 3,660,513 2,917,027 Accumulated depreciation and amortization. . . . . . . (1,831,352) (1,418,386) ------------ ----------- Net property and equipment . . . . $ 1,829,161 $ 1,498,641 ============ =========== 5. OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist principally of deposits, officer notes receivable, insurance policy cash values, capitalized software costs, and purchased technology. Amortization is computed on a straight-line basis over three to ten years for those assets with limited useful lives. Accumulated amortization was $74,331 and $52,720 at June 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively. 6. LINE OF CREDIT The Company maintains a line of credit ($1,225,000 outstanding and $1,750,000 available at June 30, 1995, none outstanding and $1,500,000 available at June 30, 1994) with a commercial bank, which expires October 31, 1995 and which the Company anticipates renewing beyond that date. Any borrowings accrued interest at the rate of 1% over prime (10% as of June 30, 1995). The terms of the line of credit prohibit the payment of dividends and require the Company to maintain other defined financial ratios and restrictive covenants. No compensating balance arrangements are required. 7. LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following: JUNE 30, ------------------------- 1995 1994 ------------- ---------- 8.5% note due to a financial institution, with monthly payments of $4,008, due April 1997, secured by manufacturing and test equipment with a book value of $62,157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 81,395 $ 120,728 1.5% over prime note due to a financial institution, with monthly payments of $5,846, due July 1999, secured by manufacturing and test equipment with a book value of $225,543 . . . . . . . . . . 241,483 - ------- -------- 322,878 120,728 Less current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . (93,506) (39,343) -------- ------- Total long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . $ 229,372 $ 81,385 ======== ======== Annual principal installments of long-term debt are $93,506, $94,470, $60,999, $66,556, and $7,347 for the years ending June 30, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000, respectively. 8. LEASES The Company has entered into capital leases with finance companies to finance the purchase of certain furniture and equipment. Property and equipment under capital leases are as follows: JUNE 30, ----------------------- 1995 1994 ----------- ----------- Office furniture and equipment . . . . . . . . $ 353,217 $ 353,746 Manufacturing equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . 92,582 92,582 Telephone bridging equipment . . . . . . . . . 320,050 192,937 -------- -------- 765,849 639,265 Accumulated amortization . . . . . . . . . . . (279,155) (163,281) --------- --------- Net property and equipment under capital leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 486,694 $ 475,984 ========= ========= Future minimum lease payments under capital leases and noncancelable operating leases with initial terms of one year or more are as follows: Capital Operating ------- --------- For years ending June 30: 1996. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172,158 $283,642 1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160,828 273,688 1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117,263 241,202 1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,932 33,304 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,885 7,799 Thereafter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - ---------- -------- Total minimum lease payments . 493,066 $839,635 ======== Less use taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . (29,004) ---------- Net minimum lease payments . . 464,062 Less amount representing interest . . . . (51,777) ---------- Present value of net minimum lease payments . . . . 412,285 Less current portion . . . . . . . . . . (128,486) ---------- Capital lease obligations. . . $ 283,799 ========== Certain operating leases contain escalation clauses based on the consumer price index. Rental expense, which was composed of minimum rentals under operating lease obligations, was $146,755, $223,139, and $192,012, for the years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. The Company's operating lease on its facility, which expires August 31, 1998, provides for a renewal option extending the terms an additional two years. Rates charged would be at prevailing market rates at the time of renewal. 9. ROYALTY AGREEMENTS The Company is the general partner of two limited partnerships, Gentner Research Ltd. ("GRL"), and Gentner Research II, Ltd. ("GR2L"), both related parties. GRL sold the proprietary interest in a remote control product line to the Company in exchange for royalty agreements in 1987 and 1988. Royalty expense under the agreements with GRL for the years ended June 30, 1995, 1994, and 1993, was $17,900, $21,300, and $31,200, respectively. Once new product is developed, the Company plans on entering into similar arrangements with GR2L, which is now in the development stage. At June 30, 1995, GR2L owed the Company $27,970 in start-up and other incidental expenses. 10. INCOME TAXES Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows: JUNE 30, ------------------- 1995 1994 -------- ------- Deferred tax liabilities: Tax over book depreciation . . . . . . . . . . $ 126,000 $164,000 Unamortized software costs . . . . . . . . . . 32,000 - --------- --------- Total deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . 158,000 164,000 --------- --------- Deferred tax assets: Accounts receivable and other reserves . . . . 34,000 98,000 Capital loss carryforward. . . . . . . . . . . - 19,000 UNICAP inventory costs . . . . . . . . . . . . - 12,000 Inventory reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,000 78,000 Product warranty accruals. . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 4,000 Net operating loss carryforwards . . . . . . . 413,000 136,000 Tax credit carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . 186,000 240,000 --------- --------- Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . 678,000 587,000 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. . (520,000) (423,000) --------- --------- Net deferred tax assets. . . . . . . . . . . 158,000 164,000 --------- --------- Net deferred taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ - $ - ========= ========= Significant components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes for the fiscal years ended June 30 are as follows: Liability Method Deferred ----------------- Method 1995 1994 1993 ------- ------ -------- Current: Federal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ - $(140,000) $ 3,754 State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 (25,000) 2,199 ---- ---------- -------- Total current. . . . . . . . . . 900 (165,000) 5,953 ---- ---------- -------- Deferred: Federal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - (3,013) State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - (2,279) ---- ----------- -------- Total deferred . . . . . . . . . - - (5,292) ---- ----------- -------- $ 900 $(165,000) $ 661 ==== ========== ======== The components of the benefit for deferred income taxes for the year ended June 30, 1993 are as follows: Depreciation expense deducted for tax returns in periods different than for financial reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,739 Reserves deducted for tax returns in periods different than for financial reporting . . . . . . . . (7,588) Inventory costs deducted for tax returns in periods different than for financial reporting. . . . . (959) Tax credits utilized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 -------- Benefit for deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . $(5,292) ======== The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended June 30 is: Liability Method Deferred ---------------- Method 1995 1994 1993 -------- ----- ------- Tax at federal statutory rate. . . . . . . . . (34.0)% (34.0)% 34.0% Increase (reduction) in computed tax rate resulting from: State income tax, net of federal effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3.5) (3.5) (.4) Valuation allowance. . . . . . . . . . . . 20.0 28.5 - Nondeductible expenses applicable to R & D tax credit . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 .8 - Statutory tax disallowance of entertainment expenses . . . . . . . . . 3.4 .1 9.6 Nondeductible life insurance premiums. . . . . . . . . . . . .8 .1 7.0 Write-off of certain intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . - - (41.6) Nondeductible intangible asset amortization and other. . . . . . . . . . 2.0 .2 25.0 R & D tax credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - (15.0) Income taxed at other than the statutory rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . - (3.8) (15.8) ----- ------- ------ 0.8% (11.6)% 2.8% ===== ======= ====== At June 30, 1995, for income tax purposes the Company had net operating loss and research and development tax credit carryforwards of approximately $1,120,000 and $180,000, respectively, that expire in 2010. 11. STOCK OPTIONS The Company's 1990 Incentive Plan has available 700,000 shares of common stock for issuance to employees and directors, including the grant of stock options. Changes in the number of stock options under the Plan are as follows: Price Range Shares Per Share ------- ------------ Year ended June 30, 1995: Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000 $0.81 Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . - - Expired and canceled. . . . . . . (11,000) $0.81 to $0.88 Outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . 490,000 $0.69 to $1.81 Exercisable . . . . . . . . . . . 396,500 $0.69 to $1.81 1994: Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,000 $1.81 Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . (23,500) $0.69 to $1.00 Expired and canceled. . . . . . . (153,000) $0.69 to $1.81 Outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . 476,000 $0.69 to $1.81 Exercisable . . . . . . . . . . . 332,000 $0.69 to $1.81 1993: Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,000 $0.69 Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . - - Expired and canceled. . . . . . . (48,000) $0.69 to $1.25 Outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . 592,500 $0.69 to $1.25 Exercisable . . . . . . . . . . . 252,000 $0.69 to $1.25 On June 30, 1993, the Company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission all shares of common stock previously issued or issuable under the Plan. 12. RESTRICTED STOCK OFFERING On June 30, 1995, the Company issued 117,000 shares of common stock to certain members of the Company's Board of Directors and a family member of one Director. The shares were sold at $0.625 per share, with proceeds from the sale aggregating $73,125. The price reflected the fair market value of the shares, which are restricted in terms of their resale under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. The funds were used to pay down the Company's line of credit. 13. WARRANTS During 1991, the Company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a secondary public offering of 1,437,500 units. Each unit consisted of three shares of common stock and two redeemable common stock purchase warrants. As of June 30, 1995, there were 2,874,025 warrants outstanding. No warrants were exercised during fiscal 1995, and 975 were exercised during fiscal 1994. Each warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one share of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 until September 22, 1996. The warrants are redeemable by the Company on 30 days prior written notice at a redemption price of $.05 per warrant if the NASDAQ closing bid price of the common stock equals or exceeds $2.50 per share for any 30 consecutive trading days ending within 15 days of the redemption notice. The Company also granted the underwriter an option to purchase a total of 125,000 units at $3.60 per unit, each unit consisting of three shares of common stock and warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The option expires September 22, 1996. On exercise of all or a portion of the option, these particular warrants would carry an exercise price of $3.60 per share of common stock, would not be redeemable, and would expire on September 22, 1996. 14. INTERNATIONAL SALES The Company operates substantially in one business segment and product area - electronic audio processing and conferencing communications equipment - which is sold in the Broadcast, Audioconferencing, and Professional Audio markets. These products are all marketed, distributed from, designed, and manufactured at the Company's facilities in Salt Lake City. The Company ships products to unaffiliated distributors in worldwide markets. In fiscal 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively, such international sales were $1,420,000, $1,189,000, and $1,697,000, and accounted for 13%, 14%, and 19% of total sales. During those years the Company shipped the following amounts, respectively, to the following areas: Canada - $341,900, $272,800, and $390,630; Asia - $579,800, $355,390, and $466,000; Europe - $197,900, $227,720, and $501,890; Latin America - $78,800, $115,500, and $196,150; Other areas - $221,600, $217,590, and $142,330. 15. RETIREMENT SAVINGS AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN The Company has a 401(k) retirement savings and profit sharing plan in which it makes discretionary matching contributions, as authorized by the Board of Directors. All full-time employees who are at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of six months of service with the company at the plan date are eligible to participate in the plan. Matching contributions, if made, are based upon amounts participating employees contribute to the plan. The Company's retirement plan contributions for the 1995, 1994, and 1993 fiscal years totaled $10,375, $10,851, and $10,018, respectively. 16. AUDISK PRODUCT LINE In 1992, the Company acquired all products, product rights, and related technology of MacroMedia, Inc. ("MacroMedia") of Northfield, Minnesota. These assets were collectively represented by a product line known as Audisk, a digital audio storage system used in AM and FM radio systems. The transaction also included the execution of a four-year employment agreement with the president of MacroMedia, which provided for 2% royalty payments based on certain Audisk sales. During fiscal 1994, the Company sold its Audisk product line and, as a result, wrote off certain capitalized amounts included in accounts receivable, inventory, and other assets. Furthermore, the Company incurred certain expenses associated with terminating the aforementioned employment agreement. Accordingly, the Company wrote off $754,424, representing the aggregate amount of these costs. Item 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not applicable. PART III Item 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The following individuals are currently directors or executives officers of the Company: Director Name Age Principal Occupation Since - ------------------ --- ------------------------------------- --------- Russell D. Gentner 40 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and President 1985 Edward Dallin Bagley* 57 Attorney 1994 Brad R. Baldwin 40 President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank One, Utah 1988 Edward N. Bagley* 83 Vice President of Smith Barney and Chairman of the Board of Mining Services International 1993 Dwight H. Egan 42 President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadcast International, Inc. 1994 K. Bradford Romney 39 President and Chief Executive Officer of Dayna Communications, Inc. 1994 * Edward N. Bagley and Edward Dallin Bagley are father and son, respectively. - ---------------- Russell D. Gentner is Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and President of the Company. Mr. Gentner has served in the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1985, when the Company merged with its predecessor, Gentner Engineering Company, Inc. ("GEC"). GEC was founded by Mr. Gentner in 1981, and he served as its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President from its inception until its merger with the Company. Mr. Gentner has served as President of the Company from 1985 to 1990 and from April 1994 to the present. Mr. Gentner earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1977 from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah in 1990. Edward Dallin Bagley has been a Director of the Company since April 1994. Previously, Mr. Bagley served as a Director of the Company from April 1987 to July 1991. Mr. Bagley began practicing law in 1965. He later founded Bagley Securities, Inc., a stock brokerage firm located in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the past five years, Mr. Bagley has served as vice president of National Financial, a computer back-up accounting firm for health clubs. Mr. Bagley is also currently a director of Mining Services International, a publicly-held developer of explosives technology and supplier of chemicals to the mining industry located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ion Laser Technology, a manufacturer of argon and krypton gas and carbon dioxide lasers, and Tunex International, a chain of automotive engine performance and service centers. Mr. Bagley received a Juris Doctorate in 1965 from the University of Utah College of Law. Brad R. Baldwin has been a Director of the Company since October 1988. Since October 1, 1994, Mr. Baldwin has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank One, Utah, a commercial bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Baldwin served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Bank One from 1988 until his appointment as President and CEO. From 1981 to 1988, Mr. Baldwin was engaged in the general practice of law at the firm of Biele, Haslam & Hatch in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Baldwin received a Juris Doctorate in 1980 from the University of Washington. Edward N. Bagley has been a director of the Company since January 1993. Mr. Bagley is currently Vice President of Smith Barney, with whom he has been associated since 1971. Mr. Bagley has worked in the investment industry since 1934. Mr. Bagley is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mining Services International. He received a bachelors degree from Utah State University in 1933. Dwight H. Egan has been a director of the Company since November 1994. Mr. Egan is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Broadcast International, Inc., a satellite communications and business information company located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Egan has served as an officer and director of Broadcast International since November 1985. K. Bradford Romney has been a Director of the Company since November 1994. Since 1991, Mr. Romney has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dayna Communications, Inc., a computer networking company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been a director of Dayna since 1990. He served as Executive Vice President of Dayna upon joining the company in 1986 until his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer. From 1982 to 1986, Mr. Romney was Executive Vice President of Keith Romney & Associates. Mr. Romney is also a director of EFI Electronics, Inc. and Magellan Technology, Inc. Mr. Romney received a Juris Doctorate and a Master of Business Administration degree from Brigham Young University in 1982. All directors serve until their successors are elected and have qualified. The Company currently pays each outside director $650 per month for services provided as a director. Inside directors receive no additional compensation for serving on the Board. Officers are elected to serve, subject to the discretion of the Board, until their successors are appointed. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors has three committees, the Executive, Audit, and Compensation Committees. The Executive Committee is composed of Mr. Russell D. Gentner and has one vacancy. The Audit Committee is currently composed of Mr. Brad R. Baldwin, Mr. Edward Dallin Bagley, and Mr. K. Bradford Romney. The Compensation Committee is currently composed of Mr. Brad R. Baldwin, Mr. Edward Dallin Bagley, and Mr. Dwight H. Egan. The Executive Committee exercises all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Company except those which by statute, Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws are reserved to the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee is authorized to review proposals of the Company's auditors regarding annual audits, recommend the engagement or discharge of the Company's auditors, review recommendations of such auditors concerning accounting principles and the adequacy of internal controls and accounting procedures and practices, to review the scope of the annual audit, to approve or disapprove each professional service or type of service other than standard auditing services to be provided by the auditors, and to review and discuss the audited financial statements with the auditors. The Compensation Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding remuneration of the executive officers and directors of the Company and administers the 1990 Incentive Plan for directors, officers, and key employees. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES The Board of Directors held 11 meetings during the last fiscal year. The Executive Committee held no formal meetings during the last fiscal year. The Audit Committee held one meeting during the last fiscal year. The Compensation Committee held two meetings during the last fiscal year. COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT During fiscal year 1995, Edward N. Bagley filed a Form 4 relating to a single transaction that occurred in 1993, and Keldon A. Paxman and Edward D. Bagley each filed a Form 3 on dates beyond the due dates. Item 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY COMPENSATION The following table sets forth the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the other most highly compensated executive officers of the Company for each of the Company's last three fiscal years whose total salary and bonus for the year ended June 30, 1995 exceeded $100,000, for services rendered in all capacities to the Company during such fiscal years. SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Annual Compensation Other Annual Name and Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation - ------------------- ------- --------- -------- ------------- Russell D. Gentner Fiscal Chairman, CEO 94-95 $150,000 $15,000 None President Fiscal 93-94 $150,000 $15,000 None Fiscal 92-93 $150,000 $35,000 None William H. Gillman Fiscal Vice-President of 94-95 $100,000 None None Operations Fiscal 93-94 $ 12,827 None None Fiscal 92-93 -- -- -- Long Term Compensation Restricted All Other Stock Options LTIP Compen- Name and Position Year Awards /SARS Payouts sation* - ------------------ ------ ---------- ------- -------- ----------- Russell D. Gentner Fiscal Chairman 94-95 None None None $890 CEO President Fiscal 93-94 None None None $890 Fiscal 92-93 None 100,000 None $890 William H. Gillman Fiscal Vice-President of 94-95 None None None $538 Operations Fiscal 93-94 None None None None Fiscal 92-93 -- -- -- -- * These amounts reflect the Company's contributions to the deferred compensation plan (401(k) plan). STOCK OPTIONS/SARS The following table sets forth the stock option and SAR grants to the named executive officers in the last fiscal year: OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 (INDIVIDUAL GRANTS) Percent of total options/ SARs granted Exercise or Expir- Options/SARs to employees base price ation Name and Position Granted (#) in fiscal year ($/share) Date - ----------------- ------------- --------------- ------------ ------- Russell D. Gentner 0 -- -- -- Chairman CEO President William H. Gillman 0 -- -- -- Vice President of Operations AGGREGATED STOCK OPTION/SAR EXERCISES The following table sets forth the aggregated stock options and SARs exercised by the named executive officers in the last fiscal year and the year-end value of unexercised options and SARs: AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION/SAR VALUES Value of Number of unexercised Shares unexercised in-the-money acquired on options/SARs at options/SARs excercise (#) Value FY-end (#) at FY-end ($) exercisable/ realized exercisable/ exercisable/ Name and Position unexercisable ($) unexercisable unexercisable - ----------------- --------------- --------- -------------- -------------- Russell D. Gentner 0 - - 90,000/40,000 $11,250/$5,000 Chairman CEO President William H. Gillman 0 - - 17,500/7,500 $2,187/$938 Vice President of Operations Item 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The following table sets forth certain information regarding ownership of the Common Stock of the Company as of September 21, 1995 by (i) each person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company, (ii) each director of the Company, (iii) the Chief Executive Officer and each other executive officer of the Company as of June 30, 1995 whose salary and bonus for the year ended June 30, 1995 exceeded $100,000, and (iv) all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group. Each person has sole investment and voting power with respect to the shares indicated, subject to community property laws where applicable, except as otherwise indicated below. Amount of Percentage Names of Beneficial Owners Beneficial Ownership of Class - -------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Russell D. Gentner 686,128(1) 9.0% Edward Dallin Bagley 411,207(2) 5.4% William H. Gillman 180,119(3) 2.4% Brad R. Baldwin 79,166(4) 1.0% Edward N. Bagley 269,833(5) 3.5% Dwight H. Egan 5,000(6) 0.1% K. Bradford Romney, Jr. 5,000(6) 0.1% Directors and Executive Officers as a Group (9 persons) 1,654,453(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7) 21.6% (1) Includes: 595,928 shares owned directly; options to purchase 90,000 shares that are exercisable within 60 days; and 200 shares owned by Mr. Gentner's wife. Excludes: options to purchase 40,000 shares that are not exercisable within 60 days. (2) Includes: 306,157 shares owned directly; 100,000 shares owned by a corporation controlled by Mr. Bagley; 50 shares owned by Mr. Bagley's wife as custodian for one of Mr. Bagley's daughters; and options to purchase 5,000 shares that are exercisable within 60 days. Excludes: 50 shares owned by another of Mr. Bagley's daughters; shares owned by the Bagley Family Revocable Trust, all of which Mr. Bagley disclaims beneficial ownership; and options to purchase 25,000 shares that are not exercisable within 60 days. (3) Includes: 162,619 shares owned directly and options to purchase 17,500 shares that are exercisable within 60 days. Excludes: options to purchase 17,500 shares that are not exercisable within 60 days. (4) Includes: 54,666 shares owned directly; options to purchase 17,500 shares that are exercisable within 60 days; 5,000 shares owned by Mr. Baldwin's wife; and warrants to purchase 2,000 shares that are currently exercisable. Excludes: options to purchase 17,500 shares that are not exercisable within 60 days. (5) Includes: 257,333 shares owned by the Bagley Family Revocable Trust, of which Mr. Bagley is a co-trustee with his wife; and options to purchase 12,500 shares that are exercisable within 60 days. Excludes: shares held or controlled by Mr. Bagley's son (Edward Dallin Bagley) and granddaughters as described in footnote 2 above, all of which Mr. Edward N. Bagley disclaims beneficial ownership; and options to purchase 17,500 shares that are not exercisable within 60 days. (6) Includes: options to acquire 5,000 shares that are exercisable within 60 days. Excludes: options to acquire 25,000 shares that are not exercisable within 60 days. (7) Includes: 1,000 shares owned directly and options to acquire 17,000 shares by two other officers that are exercisable within 60 days. Excludes: options to acquire 23,000 shares by those officers that are not exercisable within 60 days. Item 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Gentner Research Ltd. ("GRL"), is a related limited partnership, formed in August 1985, in which the Company is the general partner and Russell Gentner, Edward Dallin Bagley and, among other unrelated parties, certain members of their families, are the limited partners. In 1987 and 1988, GRL sold to the Company proprietary interests in the VRC-1000 (now VRC-2000), VRC-1000 Modem (now VRC-2000), and Digital Hybrid in exchange for royalty payments. Royalty expense with GRL for the years ending June 30, 1995 and 1994 was $17,900 and $21,300 respectively. The following directors and/or executive officers and members of their immediate families have purchased the following interests in GRL: Russell D. Gentner (Pres/CEO/Director) . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21% Edward Dallin Bagley (Director). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.42% Edward N. Bagley (Director). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21% Hyrum S. Gentner (father of Russell Gentner) . . . . . . . . 5.21% Robert O. Baldwin (father of Brad Baldwin) . . . . . . . . . 10.42% The Company has also begun formation of a second related limited partnership, Gentner Research II, Ltd. ("GR2L"), also in which it will act as general partner. Once new products have been developed, the Company intends to enter into royalty agreements similar to those entered into with GRL. At June 30, 1995, GR2L owed the Company $27,970 in start-up and other incidental expenses. GR2L has received approximately $100,000 in investment capital as part of an on-going offering. Based on this amount, the following directors and/or executive officers and members of their immediate families have thus far purchased the following interests in GR2L: William H. Gillman (Vice President). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44% Brad R. Baldwin (Director) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44% Robert O. Baldwin (father of Brad Baldwin) . . . . . . . . . 16.32% Hyrum S. Gentner (father of Russell Gentner) . . . . . . . . 5.44% On June 30, 1995, the Company issued 117,000 shares of the Company's common stock to four related parties in a private stock issuance. Two of the investors were directors, Edward Dallin Bagley and Brad R. Baldwin, the third was the son of Edward Dallin Bagley, and the fourth was a family trust of another director, Edward N. Bagley. The shares were sold at $0.625 per share, for a total offering of $73,125. The price represented the fair market value for such restricted stock. The funds were used to pay down a line of credit. Item 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-B. The following exhibits are hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1989. The exhibit numbers shown are those in the 1989 Form 10-K as originally filed. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3.1 Articles of Incorporation and all amendments thereto through March 1, 1988. 10.4 VRC-1000 Purchase Agreement between Gentner Engineering Company, Inc. (a former subsidiary of the Company which was merged into the Company) and Gentner Research Ltd., dated January 1, 1987. 10.6 Commercial Lease between the Company and Dell S. Nichols, dated January 15, 1988. 10.8 Form of Split-Dollar Insurance Agreement. The following exhibit is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1990. The exhibit number shown is the one in the 1990 Form 10-K as originally filed. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 10.1 Dealer Agreement between the Company and Allied Broadcast Equipment, dated January 19, 1990. The following exhibits are hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1991. The exhibit numbers shown are those in the 1991 Form 10-K as originally filed. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3.1 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated July 1, 1991. 10.1 Internal Modem Purchase Agreement between Gentner Engineering Company, Inc. and Gentner Research, Ltd., dated October 12, 1987. 10.2 Digital Hybrid Purchase Agreement between Gentner Engineering, Inc. and Gentner Research, Ltd., dated September 8, 1988. The following exhibits are hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1992. The exhibit numbers shown are those in the 1992 Form 10-K as originally filed. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 10.1 Revolving Credit Agreement with West One Bank, dated December 5, 1991. 10.2 Asset Purchase Agreement with MacroMedia, Inc., dated March 16, 1992. The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993. The exhibit numbers shown are those in the 1993 Form 10-KSB as originally filed. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3 Bylaws, as amended on August 24, 1993. 10.1 1990 Incentive Plan, as amended on June 30, 1993. The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference from the Company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994. The exhibit numbers shown are those in the 1994 Form 10-KSB as originally filed. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 10.1 Business Loan Agreement, as amended, and Promissory Note with West One Bank, dated October 29, 1993. The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Form 10-KSB/A. EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 11 Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings 23 Consent of Independent Auditors REPORTS ON FORM 8-K The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the latest fiscal quarter. SIGNATURES In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION February 21, 1996 By: /s/ Russell D. Gentner ----------------------------- Russell D. Gentner Chief Executive Officer In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ Russell D. Gentner Director, Chairman of the February 21, 1996 - ------------------------ Board of Directors, and Russell D. Gentner Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ David L. Harmon Chief Financial Officer February 21, 1996 - ------------------------ (Principal Financial and David L. Harmon Accounting Officer) POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all men by these presents, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints each of Russell D. Gentner and David L. Harmon, jointly and severally, his true and lawful attorney in fact and agent, with full power of substitution for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any or all amendments to this report on Form 10-KSB and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each said attorney in fact or his substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Signature Title Date /s/ Edward Dallin Bagley - ---------------------------- Director February 21, 1996 Edward Dallin Bagley /s/ Brad R. Baldwin - ---------------------------- Director February 21, 1996 Brad R. Baldwin /s/ Edward N. Bagley - ---------------------------- Director February 21, 1996 Edward N. Bagley /s/ K. Bradford Romney - ---------------------------- Director February 21, 1996 K. Bradford Romney /s/ Dwight H. Egan - ---------------------------- Director February 21, 1996 Dwight H. Egan EX-11 2 COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS GENTNER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (LOSS) YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, --------------------------------------- Primary: 1995 1994 1993 ----------- ------------ ------------ Earnings (loss): Net income (loss) . . . . . . . $ (116,063) $(1,258,986) $ 22,746 Assumed interest expense reduction on retirement of acquirable long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . - 27,314 - Assumed interest income increase on purchase of investments . . . . . . . . . - 65,251 - ----------- ------------ ------------ Adjusted net income (loss). $ (116,063) $(1,166,421) $ 22,746 =========== ============ ============ Shares: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding . . 7,338,697 7,330,488 7,313,900 Assumed exercise of weighted average number of options and warrants outstanding. . . - 2,044,750 - Assumed repurchase of common shares. . . . . . . . . . . . - (732,814) - ---------- ----------- ------------ Adjusted weighted average number of common shares outstanding . . . 7,338,697 8,642,424 7,313,900 =========== ============ ============ Primary Earnings (Loss) Per Share . . . . . . . . . . $ (0.02) $ (0.13) $ - =========== =========== ============ Fully Diluted: Earnings (loss): Net income (loss) . . . . . . . $ (116,063) $(1,258,986) $ 22,746 Assumed interest expense reduction on retirement of acquirable long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . - 47,581 51,183 Assumed interest income increase on purchase of investments . . . . . . . . . - 102,283 63,974 ----------- ------------ ------------ Adjusted net income (loss) $ (116,063) $(1,109,122) $ 137,903 =========== ============ ============ Shares: Weighted average number of common shares outstanding . . 7,338,697 7,330,488 7,313,900 Assumed exercise of weighted average number of options and warrants outstanding. . . - 4,062,403 3,486,786 Assumed repurchase of common shares. . . . . . . . . . . . - (1,466,652) (1,462,780) ----------- ------------ ------------ Adjusted weighted average number of common shares outstanding. . . 7,338,697 9,926,239 9,337,906 =========== ============ =========== Fully Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per share . . . . . . . . . . $ (0.02) $ (0.11) $ 0.01 ========== ============ ============ EX-24 3 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS EXHIBIT 24 [Ernst & Young letterhead] CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-65848) pertaining to the 1990 Incentive Plan of Gentner Communications Corporation of our report dated August 4, 1995, with respect to the financial statements of Gentner Communications Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form 10-KSB/A) for the year ended June 30, 1995. We also consent to the use of our report dated August 4, 1995, included in the Annual Report of Form 10-KSB of Gentner Communications Corporation for the year ended June 30, 1995, with respect to the financial statements, as amended, included in the Form 10-KSB/A ERNST & YOUNG /s/ Salt Lake City, Utah February 21, 1996 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----