EMCORE CORP FORM 10-Q FY06 QTR 3

 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended:  June 30, 2006
 
Commission File Number:  0-22175
 
 
 
EMCORE Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

22-2746503
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

145 Belmont Drive, Somerset, NJ  08873
(Address of principal executive offices)

(732) 271-9090
(Registrant's telephone number)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):    o Large accelerated filer   x Accelerated filer    o Non-accelerated filer
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).       o Yes      x No

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s no par value common stock as of August 4, 2006 was 50,889,524.
 


TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS.
ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION.
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS.
 
SIGNATURES
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 







 PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
EMCORE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
41,954
 
$
33,234
 
$
123,007
 
$
90,628
 
Cost of revenue
 
 
33,336
 
 
26,503
 
 
98,864
 
 
76,293
 
Gross profit
 
 
8,618
 
 
6,731
 
 
24,143
 
 
14,335
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
 
8,182
 
 
7,902
 
 
26,445
 
 
18,589
 
Research and development
 
 
5,152
 
 
4,061
 
 
14,550
 
 
13,189
 
Total operating expenses
 
 
13,334
 
 
11,963
 
 
40,995
 
 
31,778
 
Operating loss
 
 
(4,716
)
 
(5,232
)
 
(16,852
)
 
(17,443
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Other (income) expenses:
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Interest income
 
 
(263
)
 
(297
)
 
(838
)
 
(779
)
Interest expense
 
 
1,331
 
 
1,202
 
 
3,987
 
 
3,606
 
Loss from convertible subordinated notes
exchange offer
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
1,078
 
 
-
 
Equity in net loss of Velox investment
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
332
 
 
-
 
Equity in net loss (income) of GELcore
investment
 
 
129
 
 
778
 
 
(21
)
 
703
 
Total other expenses
 
 
1,197
 
 
1,683
 
 
4,538
 
 
3,530
 
Loss from continuing operations
 
 
(5,913
)
 
(6,915
)
 
(21,390
)
 
(20,973
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Discontinued operations:
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
2,012
 
 
12,476
 
Income from discontinued operations
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
2,012
 
 
12,476
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(5,913
)
$
(6,915
$
(19,378
)
$
(8,497
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Per share data:
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Basic and diluted per share data:
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.15
)
$
(0.43
)
$
(0.44
)
Income from discontinued operations
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
0.04
 
 
0.26
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(0.12
)
$
(0.15
$
(0.39
)
$
(0.18
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
used in basic and diluted per share calculations
 
 
50,430
 
 
47,426
 
 
49,336
 
 
47,228
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 







EMCORE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
As of
June 30,
2006
 
 
As of
September 30,
2005
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
16,138
 
$
19,525
 
Restricted cash
 
 
1,303
 
 
547
 
Marketable securities
 
 
7,900
 
 
20,650
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
 
27,388
 
 
22,633
 
Receivables, related parties
 
 
482
 
 
4,197
 
Inventory, net
 
 
24,940
 
 
18,348
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
3,224
 
 
3,638
 
Total current assets
 
 
81,375
 
 
89,538
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
 
56,997
 
 
56,957
 
Goodwill
 
 
40,476
 
 
34,643
 
Intangible assets, net
 
 
6,624
 
 
5,347
 
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
 
 
12,388
 
 
12,698
 
Receivables, related parties
 
 
169
 
 
169
 
Other assets, net
 
 
5,526
 
 
6,935
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
203,555
 
$
206,287
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES and SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
20,692
 
$
15,587
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
 
13,540
 
 
19,078
 
Notes payable, current portion
 
 
430
 
 
-
 
Convertible subordinated notes, current portion
 
 
-
 
 
1,350
 
Total current liabilities
 
 
34,662
 
 
36,015
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Notes payable, long-term
 
 
277
 
 
-
 
Convertible subordinated notes, long-term
 
 
95,895
 
 
94,709
 
Total liabilities
 
 
130,834
 
 
130,724
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
   
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par, 5,882 shares authorized, no shares outstanding
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Common stock, no par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 50,805
shares issued and 50,646 shares outstanding at June 30, 2006;
48,023 shares issued and 48,003 shares outstanding at September 30, 2005
 
 
410,153
 
 
392,466
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(335,349
)
 
(315,971
)
Treasury stock, at cost
159 shares at June 30, 2006; 20 shares at September 30, 2005
 
 
(2,083
)
 
(932
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
 
72,721
 
 
75,563
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
203,555
 
$
206,287
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.







EMCORE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30, 
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(19,378
)
$
(8,497
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
   
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
 
 
(2,012
)
 
(12,476
)
Stock option compensation expense
 
 
3,086
 
 
-
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
 
10,297
 
 
10,861
 
Accretion of loss from convertible subordinated notes exchange offer
 
 
116
 
 
-
 
Loss on convertible subordinated notes exchange offer
 
 
1,078
 
 
-
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
56
 
 
(170
)
Equity in net (income) loss of GELcore
 
 
(21
)
 
703
 
Equity in net loss of Velox
   
332
   
-
 
Compensatory stock issuances
 
 
591
 
 
579
 
Forgiveness of shareholders’ notes receivable
 
 
2,613
 
 
34
 
Reduction of note receivable due for services received
 
 
390
 
 
390
 
Total non-cash adjustments
 
 
16,526
 
 
(79
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
   
 
   
Accounts receivable
 
 
(4,072
)
 
(6,328
)
Receivables, related parties
 
 
(49
)
 
(317
)
Inventory
 
 
(5,931
)
 
(2,761
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
389
 
 
941
 
Other assets
 
 
(928
)
 
(402
)
Accounts payable
 
 
3,320
 
 
(2,070
)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
 
(7,904
)
 
(1,664
)
Total change in operating assets and liabilities
 
 
(15,175
)
 
(12,601
)
Net cash used for operating activities
 
 
(18,027
)
 
(21,177
)
 
 
 
   
 
   
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
   
 
   
Cash proceeds from disposition of discontinued operations
 
 
-
 
 
13,197
 
Investment in GELcore
 
 
-
 
 
(1,470
)
Purchase of plant and equipment
 
 
(4,008
)
 
(3,280
)
Proceeds from (investment in) K2 Optronics
 
 
500
 
 
(1,000
)
Cash purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired
 
 
610
 
 
(2,783
)
Purchase of marketable securities
 
 
(350
)
 
(11,225
)
Funding of restricted cash
 
 
(703
)
 
-
 
Sale of marketable securities
 
 
13,100
 
 
22,875
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
 
 
9,149
 
 
16,314
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
   
 
   
Payments on debt obligations
 
 
(176
)
 
(31
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
 
6,023
 
 
503
 
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan
 
 
1,108
 
 
1,006
 
Convertible debt/equity issuance costs
 
 
(114
)
 
-
 
Principal payment on convertible debt obligation
   
(1,350
)
 
-
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
 
5,491
 
 
1,478
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
 
(3,387
)
 
(3,385
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
 
19,525
 
 
19,422
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
16,138
 
$
16,037
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest
 
$
5,067
 
$
4,806
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock in conjunction with acquisitions
 
$
6,460
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment under capital leases
 
$
126
 
$
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in liabilities for purchase of plant and equipment
 
$
670
 
$
-
 
               
Manufacturing equipment received in lieu of earn-out proceeds from disposition of discontinued operations
 
$
2,012
 
$
-
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 







 
EMCORE Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of June 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005 and
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
(unaudited)
 
 
NOTE 1.  Basis of Presentation.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EMCORE Corporation and its subsidiaries (EMCORE). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported shareholders’ equity. 

These statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) for interim information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all information considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements has been included. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for an entire fiscal year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2005 has been derived from the audited financial statements as of such date. For a more complete understanding of EMCORE’s financial position, operating results, risk factors and other matters, please refer to EMCORE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Management bases estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions about the future that are believed to be reasonable based on available information. EMCORE’s reported financial position or results of operations may be materially different under changed conditions or when using different estimates and assumptions. In the event that estimates or assumptions prove to differ from actual results, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information.
 
 
NOTE 2.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements.

SFAS No. 123(R) - Effective October 1, 2005, EMCORE adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (Revised 2004), on a modified prospective basis. As a result, EMCORE included stock-based compensation expense in its results of operations for all periods presented in fiscal 2006, as more fully described in Note 3 to EMCORE’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

SFAS No. 151 - Effective October 1, 2005, EMCORE adopted SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. SFAS 151 clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). SFAS 151 requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges regardless of whether they meet the criterion of "so abnormal". In addition, it requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on EMCORE’s financial statements.
 
SFAS No. 154 - Effective October 1, 2005, EMCORE adopted SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. The Statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle, and changes the requirements for accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of a voluntary change in accounting principle unless it is impracticable. SFAS 154 requires that a change in method of depreciation, amortization, or depletion for long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate that is affected by a change in accounting principle. Opinion 20 previously required that such a change be reported as a change in accounting principle. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on EMCORE’s financial statements.

FIN 47 - Effective October 1, 2005, EMCORE adopted FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143. This interpretation clarifies the timing of liability recognition for legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets when the timing and/or method of settlement of the obligations are conditional on a future event and where an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on EMCORE’s financial statements.

FIN 48 - In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 applies to all tax positions related to income taxes subject to FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Differences between the amounts recognized in the statements of financial position prior to the adoption of FIN 48 and the amounts reported after adoption should be accounted for as a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded to the beginning balance of retained earnings. EMCORE does not believe the adoption of FIN 48 on October 1, 2007 will have a material impact on its financial statements.

EITF No. 05-6 - In June 2005, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued No. 05-6, Determining the Amortization Period for Leasehold Improvements. The pronouncement requires that leasehold improvements acquired in a business combination or purchased subsequent to the inception of the lease be amortized over the lesser of the useful life of the asset or the lease term that includes reasonably assured lease renewals as determined on the date of the acquisition of the leasehold improvement. This pronouncement should be applied prospectively and EMCORE adopted it during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. This pronouncement did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

FSP 115-1 - In November 2005, FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) 115-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments, which provides guidance on determining when investments in certain debt and equity securities are considered impaired, whether that impairment is other-than-temporary, and on measuring such impairment loss. FSP 115-1 also includes accounting considerations subsequent to the recognition of an other-than-temporary impairment and requires certain disclosure about unrealized losses that have not been recognized as other-than-temporary impairments. FSP 115-1 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. EMCORE does not believe the adoption of FSP 115-1 on October 1, 2006 will have a material impact on its financial statements.


NOTE 3.  Stock-based Compensation.

Stock Options

EMCORE has stock option plans to provide long-term incentives to eligible employees, officers, and directors in the form of stock options.  Most of the stock options vest and become exercisable over four to five years and have ten-year terms. EMCORE maintains two incentive stock option plans: the 2000 Stock Option Plan (2000 Plan), and the 1995 Incentive and Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan (1995 Plan and, together with the 2000 Plan, the Option Plans). The 1995 Plan authorizes the grant of options to purchase up to 2,744,118 shares of EMCORE's common stock. As of June 30, 2006, no options were available for issuance under the 1995 Plan. The 2000 Plan authorizes the grant of options to purchase up to 9,350,000 shares of EMCORE's common stock. As of June 30, 2006, 1,433,874 options were available for issuance under the 2000 Plan. Certain options under the Option Plans are intended to qualify as incentive stock options pursuant to Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, 211,750 and 1,740,707 options were granted pursuant to the 2000 Plan, respectively. All options were issued at the closing market price on the date of grant. The stock option issue prices for the three months ended June 30, 2006 ranged from $7.97 to $12.57 per share. The stock option issue prices for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 ranged from $5.18 to $12.57 per share. These options are subject to a five-year vesting period for new-hire grants and a four-year vesting period for retention grants, and have a contractual life of ten years. The weighted average grant date fair value for the options issued during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 was $7.89 and $6.33, respectively. No executive officers received any stock option grants during fiscal 2006.  As of June 30, 2006, 2,408,896 options were exercisable. EMCORE issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options.
 
The following table summarizes the activity under the Option Plans:

 
 
 
Shares
 
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual Life
(in years)
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2005
 
 
6,166,226
 
$
4.16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Granted
 
 
1,740,707
   
7.93
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercised
 
 
(1,524,542
)
 
3.95
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cancelled
 
 
(222,409
)
 
3.46
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2006
 
 
6,159,982
 
$
5.30
 
 
7.46
 
$
29,345
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable as of June 30, 2006
 
 
2,408,896
 
$
5.53
 
 
5.36
 
$
12,629
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-vested as of June 30, 2006
 
 
3,751,086
 
$
5.16
 
 
8.81
 
$
16,716
 
 
 As of June 30, 2006 there was $12.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Option Plans. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average life of 3.3 years. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 was $1.6 million and $7.4 million, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 was $0.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively. EMCORE received $0.6 million and $6.0 million in cash from the exercise of stock options during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, respectively.

At June 30, 2006, stock options outstanding were as follows:

Exercise Price
 
 
Options Outstanding
 
 
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life (in years)
 
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
<$1
 
 
1,920
   
1.43
   
$0.23
 
>$1 to <$5
 
 
3,572,590
   
7.39
   
2.70
 
>$5 to <$10
 
 
2,332,582
   
7.92
   
7.60
 
>$10
 
 
252,890
   
4.42
   
20.88
 
 
 
 
             
 
 
 
 
6,159,982
   
7.46
   
$5.30
 
  
 
At June 30, 2006, stock options exercisable were as follows:

Exercise Price
 
 
Options Exercisable
 
 
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Life (in years)
 
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
<$1
 
 
1,920
   
1.43
   
$0.23
 
>$1 to <$5
 
 
1,504,644
   
6.34
   
2.37
 
>$5 to <$10
 
 
675,992
   
3.73
   
7.03
 
>$10
 
 
226,340
   
3.79
   
22.07
 
 
 
 
             
 
 
 
 
2,408,896
   
5.36
   
$5.53
 

 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In fiscal 2000, EMCORE adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The ESPP provides employees of EMCORE an opportunity to purchase common stock through payroll deductions. The ESPP is a 6-month duration plan, with new participation periods beginning the first business day of January and July of each year. The purchase price is set at 85% of the market price for EMCORE's common stock on either the first or last day of the participation period, whichever is lower and contributions are limited to 10% of an employee's compensation. The number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the ESPP is 2,000,000 shares. The amount of shares issued for the ESPP are as follows:
 
 
 
 
Number of Shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of shares reserved for the ESPP
 
 
2,000,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of shares issued in December 2000 for calendar year 2000
 
 
(16,534
)
Number of shares issued in December 2001 for calendar year 2001
 
 
(48,279
)
Number of shares issued in December 2002 for calendar year 2002
 
 
(89,180
)
Number of shares issued in December 2003 for calendar year 2003
 
 
(244,166
)
Number of shares issued in June 2004 for first half of calendar year 2004
 
 
(166,507
)
Number of shares issued in December 2004 for second half of calendar year 2004
 
 
(167,546
)
Number of shares issued in June 2005 for first half of calendar year 2005
 
 
(174,169
)
Number of shares issued in December 2005 for second half of calendar year 2005
   
(93,619
)
Number of shares issued in June 2006 for first half of calendar year 2006
 
 
(123,857
)
 
 
 
 
 
Remaining shares reserved for the ESPP as of June 30, 2006
 
 
876,143
 


Future Issuances 
 
As of June 30, 2006, EMCORE has reserved a total of 20,841,970 shares of its common stock for future issuances as follows:

 
 
 
Number of Shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
For exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase common stock
 
 
31,535
 
For exercise of outstanding common stock options
 
 
6,159,982
 
For conversion of subordinated notes
 
 
12,016,930
 
For future issuances to employees under the ESPP plan
 
 
876,143
 
For future common stock option awards
 
 
1,433,874
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total reserved
 
 
20,518,464
 


Valuation of Stock-Based Compensation

Effective October 1, 2005, EMCORE adopted SFAS 123(R), using the modified prospective application transition method, which establishes accounting for stock-based awards exchanged for employee services. Accordingly, stock-based compensation expense is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, over the requisite service period. EMCORE previously applied Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations, as permitted by SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.
 
Periods prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) - Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), EMCORE provided the disclosures required under SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosures. EMCORE did not recognize stock-based compensation expense in its statement of operations for periods prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) since options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and net loss per share as if EMCORE had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123(R) to options granted under EMCORE’s stock-based compensation plans prior to the adoption. For purposes of this pro forma disclosure, the value of the options was estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing formula and amortized on a straight-line basis over the respective vesting periods of the awards. Disclosures for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2006 are not presented because stock-based compensation was accounted for under SFAS 123(R)’s fair-value method during this period.

(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2005
 
 
Nine Months
Ended
June 30, 2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net loss
 
$
(6,915
$
(8,497
)
Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pro forma stock-based compensation expense determined under the fair value based method, net of tax
 
 
(788
)
 
(2,132
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net loss
 
$
(7,703
$
(10,629
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net loss per basic and diluted share
 
$
(0.15
$
(0.18
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net loss per basic and diluted share
 
$
(0.16
$
(0.23
)
 
 
Adoption of SFAS 123(R) - During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006, EMCORE recorded stock-based compensation expense totaling $1.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. As required by SFAS 123(R), management has made an estimate of expected forfeitures and is recognizing compensation expense only for those equity awards expected to vest. The effect of recording stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 was as follows:
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 
 
Nine Months
Ended
June 30, 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense by award type:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee stock options
 
$
(904
)
$
(2,557
)
Employee stock purchase plan
 
 
(119
)
 
(529
)
 
 
 
   
 
   
Total stock-based compensation expense
 
$
(1,023
)
$
(3,086
)
 
 
 
   
 
   
Net effect on net loss per basic and diluted share
 
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.06
)

 
The stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 was distributed as follows:
 
Stock-Based Compensation Expense by Segment
For the three months ended June 30, 2006
(in thousands)
 
 
COGS
 
 
SG&A
 
 
R&D
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiber Optics
 
$
202
 
$
257
 
$
255
 
$
714
 
Photovoltaics
 
 
52
   
117
   
44
   
213
 
Electronic Materials and Devices
 
 
41
   
28
   
27
   
96
 
Total stock-based compensation expense
 
$
295
 
$
402
 
$
326
 
$
1,023
 
  
 
Stock-Based Compensation Expense by Segment
For the nine months ended June 30, 2006
(in thousands)
 
 
COGS
 
 
SG&A
 
 
R&D
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiber Optics
 
$
494
 
$
1,014
 
$
677
 
$
2,185
 
Photovoltaics
   
125
   
409
   
89
   
623
 
Electronic Materials and Devices
   
92
   
115
   
71
   
278
 
Total stock-based compensation expense
 
$
711
 
$
1,538
 
$
837
 
$
3,086
 

 
Valuation Assumptions
  
EMCORE estimated the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes model. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and the straight-line attribution approach using the following weighted-average assumptions:
 
Stock Option Plans 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected dividend yield
 
 
0
%
 
0
%
 
0
%
 
0
%
Expected stock price volatility
 
 
97
%
 
106
%
 
97
%
 
106
%
Risk-free interest rate 
 
 
4.7
%
 
3.9
%
 
4.7
%
 
3.8
%
Expected term (in years)
 
 
6
 
 
5
 
 
6
 
 
5
 
 
 
Expected Dividend Yield: The Black-Scholes valuation model calls for a single expected dividend yield as an input. EMCORE has not issued any dividends.

Expected Stock Price Volatility: The fair values of stock based payments were valued using the Black-Scholes valuation method with a volatility factor based on EMCORE’s historical stock prices.

Risk-Free Interest Rate: EMCORE bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes valuation method on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. Where the expected term of EMCORE’s stock-based awards do not correspond with the terms for which interest rates are quoted, EMCORE performed a straight-line interpolation to determine the rate from the available maturities.

Expected Term: EMCORE’s expected term represents the period that EMCORE’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and was determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior as influenced by changes to the terms of its stock-based awards.
    
Estimated Pre-vesting Forfeitures: When estimating forfeitures, EMCORE considers voluntary termination behavior as well as future workforce reduction programs.
 

NOTE 4.  Investments.

In January 1999, General Electric Lighting and EMCORE formed GELcore, a joint venture to address the solid-state lighting market with high-brightness light-emitting diode-based (HB-LED) lighting systems. General Electric Lighting and EMCORE have agreed that this joint venture will be the exclusive vehicle for each party's participation in solid-state lighting. EMCORE has a 49% non-controlling interest in the GELcore venture, and accounts for this investment using the equity method of accounting. As of June 30, 2006, EMCORE's net investment in this joint venture amounted to approximately $11.4 million.

In April 2005, EMCORE divested product technology focused on gallium nitride (GaN)-based power electronic devices for the power device industry.  The new company, Velox Semiconductor Corporation (Velox), raised $6.0 million from various venture capital partnerships.  Five EMCORE employees transferred to Velox as full-time personnel and EMCORE contributed intellectual property and equipment receiving a 19.2% stake in Velox.  For the three months ended December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006, EMCORE had recognized a loss of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to Velox, which was recorded as a component of other income and expenses.  During fiscal 2006, EMCORE reduced its voting percentage and relinquished its Velox Board seat, and its right to a Velox Board seat.  As a result of these modifications, EMCORE now reports its investment in Velox under the cost method of accounting rather than the equity method of accounting. Under the cost method of accounting, the Velox investment will be carried at cost and adjusted only for other-than-temporary declines in fair value, distribution of earnings and additional investments. As of June 30, 2006, EMCORE's net investment in Velox amounted to approximately $1.0 million. 
 

NOTE 5.  Acquisitions.

On January 12, 2006, EMCORE entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (Merger Agreement) with K2 Optronics, Inc. (K2), a privately held company located in Sunnyvale, CA and EMCORE Optoelectronics Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCORE (Merger Sub).  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, EMCORE acquired K2 in a transaction in which Merger Sub merged with and into K2, with K2 becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCORE.  EMCORE, an investor in K2, paid approximately $4.1 million in EMCORE common stock, and paid approximately $0.7 million in transaction-related expenses, to acquire the remaining part of K2 that EMCORE did not already own. Prior to the transaction EMCORE owned a 13.6% equity interest in K2 as a result of a $1.0 million investment that EMCORE made in K2 in October 2004. In addition, K2 was a supplier to EMCORE of analog external cavity lasers for CATV applications. In connection with the merger, EMCORE issued a total of 548,688 shares of EMCORE common stock, no par value, (based on a 20-trading day weighted average price), to K2’s shareholders.  EMCORE has filed a shelf registration statement with respect to the resale of the EMCORE shares on July 7, 2006. Including EMCORE’s initial $1.0 million investment in K2, the purchase price, on a preliminary basis, was allocated as follows: $1.1 million in cash, $0.1 million in other current assets, $0.8 million in fixed assets, $1.5 million in intellectual property, $2.4 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, $0.8 million in debt and $4.8 million in residual goodwill. Furthermore, in connection with this K2 acquisition, EMCORE and JDS Uniphase (JDSU) amended their May 2005 Purchase Agreement relating to EMCORE’s acquisition of JDSU’s analog CATV and RF over fiber specialty businesses.  As a result, JDSU retained its K2 investment (on a pre-merger basis), and repaid $0.5 million to EMCORE.

On November 8, 2005, EMCORE entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Phasebridge, Inc., a privately held company located in Pasadena, California. In connection with the asset purchase, based on a 10-trading day weighted average price, EMCORE issued 128,205 shares of EMCORE common stock, no par value, that were valued in the transaction at $0.7 million.  The acquisition included Phasebridge’s products, technical and engineering staff, certain assets and intellectual properties and technologies. On a preliminary basis, the purchase price was allocated as follows: $0.1 million in fixed assets, $0.7 million in intellectual property and $0.1 million in accrued liabilities.

On December 18, 2005, EMCORE entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Force, Inc., a privately held company located in Christiansburg, Virginia. In connection with the asset purchase, EMCORE issued 240,000 shares of EMCORE common stock, no par value, with a market value of $1.6 million at the measurement date and $0.5 million in cash. The acquisition included Force’s fiber optic transport and video broadcast products, technical and engineering staff, certain assets and intellectual properties and technologies. On a preliminary basis, the purchase price was allocated as follows: $0.4 million in accounts receivable, $0.8 million in inventory, $0.2 million in fixed assets, $1.2 million in intellectual property, $1.3 million in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and $0.8 million in residual goodwill.

These transactions were accounted for as purchases in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations; therefore, the tangible assets acquired were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date. These acquisitions were not significant on a pro-forma basis, and therefore, pro-forma financial statements are not provided. The operating results of the businesses acquired are included in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations from the date of acquisition. The primary areas of the purchase price allocations that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of accrued liabilities, intellectual property, and residual goodwill. The acquired businesses are part of EMCORE's Fiber Optics operating segment.


NOTE 6.  Discontinued Operations.

In November 2003, EMCORE sold its TurboDisc capital equipment business in an asset sale to a subsidiary of Veeco Instruments Inc. (Veeco). The selling price was $60.0 million in cash at closing, with a potential additional earn-out up to $20.0 million over the next two years, calculated based on the net sales of TurboDisc products. In March 2005, EMCORE received $13.2 million of earn-out payment from Veeco in connection with its first year of net sales of TurboDisc products. After offsetting this receipt against expenses related to the discontinued operation, EMCORE recorded a net gain from the disposal of discontinued operations of $12.5 million. In March 2006, EMCORE earned $2.0 million as a final earn-out payment from Veeco in connection with Veeco’s second year of net sales of TurboDisc products.  The cumulative additional earn-out totaled $15.2 million or 76% of the maximum available payout of $20.0 million.


NOTE 7.  Receivables.

Accounts receivable consisted of the following:

Accounts Receivable, net
(in thousands)
 
 
As of
June 30,
2006
 
 
As of
September 30,
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
$
25,977
 
$
21,721
 
Accounts receivable - unbilled
 
 
1,732
 
 
1,240
 
Subtotal
 
 
27,709
 
 
22,961
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
 
(321
)
 
(328
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
27,388
 
$
22,633
 
 
 
In September 2005, EMCORE entered into a non-recourse receivables purchase agreement (AR Agreement) with Silicon Valley Bank (SVBank).  Under the terms of the AR Agreement, EMCORE from time to time may sell, without recourse, certain account receivables to SVBank up to a maximum aggregate outstanding amount of $20.0 million.  The AR Agreement expires on December 31, 2006, unless the term is extended by mutual agreement by all parties. In June 2006 and September 2005, EMCORE sold approximately $6.5 million and $2.2 million of account receivables to SVBank, respectively.

Receivables from related parties consisted of the following: 

Receivables, Related Parties
(in thousands)
 
 
As of
June 30,
2006
 
 
As of
September 30,
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GELcore-related
 
$
200
 
$
185
 
Velox-related
 
 
282
 
 
249
 
Employee loans
 
 
-
 
 
3,000
 
Employee loans - interest portion
 
 
-
 
 
763
 
Subtotal
 
 
482
 
 
4,197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee loans
 
 
169
 
 
169
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
651
 
$
4,366
 
 
 
Employee Loans

From time to time, prior to July 2002, EMCORE loaned money to certain of its executive officers and directors. Pursuant to due authorization from EMCORE's Board of Directors, EMCORE loaned $3.0 million to Mr. Reuben Richards, the Chief Executive Officer in February 2001 (Note). The Note matured on February 22, 2006 and bore interest compounded at a rate of (a) 5.18% per annum through May 23, 2002 and (b) 4.99% from May 24, 2002 through maturity. All interest was payable at maturity. On February 13, 2006, Mr. Richards tendered 139,485 shares of EMCORE common stock in partial payment of the Note. Principal plus accrued interest on the Note totaled approximately $3.83 million.  The Compensation Committee of EMCORE’s Board of Directors specifically approved the tender of shares, as permitted by the Note, at the price of $8.25 per share, which was the closing price of EMCORE common stock on February 13, 2006. On February 28, 2006, the Compensation Committee resolved to forgive the remaining balance of the Note (approximately $2.7 million), effective as of March 10, 2006.  Mr. Richards’ tender of common stock on February 13, 2006 was accepted as full payment and satisfaction of the Note, including principal and accrued interest.  Additionally, the Compensation Committee resolved to accelerate and vest the final tranche of each of the incentive stock option grants made in fiscal 2004 and 2005 to Mr. Richards, which constitute a combined accelerated vesting of 111,250 shares. In considering this matter, the Compensation Committee carefully considered Mr. Richards’ past performance, including the recent appreciation in the stock price and EMCORE’s improved financial performance, the facts and circumstances surrounding the loan, Mr. Richards’ current compensation, Mr. Richards’ willingness to repay a portion of the Note and all resulting taxes totaling $1.3 million, and the desire to retain Mr. Richards’ continued service to EMCORE. EMCORE recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of approximately $2.7 million in March 2006 for the partial forgiveness of the Note, plus a non-cash charge of approximately $0.3 million in stock-based compensation expense under SFAS 123(R) relating to the accelerated ISO grants.
 
In addition, pursuant to due authorization of EMCORE's Board of Directors, EMCORE also loaned $82,000 to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of EMCORE in December 1995. This loan does not bear interest and provides for offset of the loan via bonuses payable to the CFO over a period of up to 25 years. The remaining related party receivable balance of $87,260 relates to multiple loans from EMCORE to an officer (who is not an executive officer) that were made during 1997 through 2000 and are payable on demand.
 

NOTE 8.  Inventory, net.

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using the standard cost method that includes material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs. Inventory consisted of the following:

Inventory, net
(in thousands)
 
 
As of
June 30,
2006
 
 
As of
September 30,
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raw materials
 
$
18,430
 
$
15,482
 
Work-in-process
 
 
4,323
 
 
5,101
 
Finished goods
 
 
8,930
 
 
5,911
 
Subtotal
 
 
31,683
 
 
26,494
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Less: reserves
 
 
(6,743
)
 
(8,146
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
 
$
24,940
 
$
18,348
 


NOTE 9.  Property, Plant and Equipment, net.

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:

Property, Plant and Equipment, net
(in thousands)
 
 
As of
June 30,
2006
 
 
As of
September 30,
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land
 
$
1,502
 
$
1,502
 
Building and improvements
 
 
39,730
 
 
37,944
 
Equipment
 
 
71,844
 
 
71,854
 
Furniture and fixtures
 
 
5,639
 
 
5,002
 
Leasehold improvements
 
 
3,170
 
 
2,935
 
Construction in progress
 
 
8,618
 
 
3,390
 
Property and equipment under capital lease
 
 
466
 
 
466
 
Subtotal
 
 
130,969
 
 
123,093
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
 
(73,972
)
 
(66,136
)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
 
$
56,997
 
$
56,957
 

 
NOTE 10.  Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net.

The following table sets forth changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment:
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Fiber Optics
 
 
Photovoltaics
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of September 30, 2005
 
$
14,259
 
$
20,384
 
$
34,643
 
Acquisition - Force Inc.
 
 
800
 
 
-
 
 
800
 
Acquisition - JDSU CATV purchase price adjustment
   
20
   
-
   
20
 
Acquisition - K2 Optronics
 
 
4,750
 
 
-
 
 
4,750
 
Acquisition - Earn out payments
 
 
263
 
 
-
 
 
263
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of June 30, 2006
 
$
20,092
 
$
20,384
 
$
40,476
 
 

The following table sets forth changes in the carrying value of intangible assets by reportable segment:
 
(in thousands) 
 
As of June 30, 2006 
As of September 30, 2005 
 
 
 
 
Gross
Assets
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
 
Net
Assets
 
 
Gross Assets
 
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
 
Net
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiber Optics:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patents
 
$
495
 
$
(192)
 
$
303
 
$
368
 
$
(136)
 
$
232
 
Ortel acquired IP
 
 
3,274
 
 
(2,232)
 
 
1,042
 
 
3,274
 
 
(1,746)
 
 
1,528
 
JDSU acquired IP
 
 
1,040
 
 
(264)
 
 
776
 
 
1,650
 
 
(110)
 
 
1,540
 
Alvesta acquired IP
 
 
193
 
 
(138)
 
 
55
 
 
193
 
 
(107)
 
 
86
 
Molex acquired IP
 
 
558
 
 
(307)
 
 
251
 
 
558
 
 
(223)
 
 
335
 
Corona acquired IP
 
 
1,000
 
 
(417)
 
 
583
 
 
1,000
 
 
(267)
 
 
733
 
Phasebridge acquired IP
 
 
700
 
 
(108)
 
 
592
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Force acquired IP
 
 
1,200
 
 
(161)
 
 
1,039
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
K2 Optronics acquired IP
 
 
1,500
 
 
(141)
 
 
1,359
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
Subtotal
 
 
9,960
 
 
(3,960)
 
 
6,000
 
 
7,043
 
 
(2,589)
 
 
4,454
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Photovoltaics:
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patents
 
 
352
 
 
(144)
 
 
208
 
 
271
 
 
(101)
 
 
170
 
Tecstar acquired IP
 
 
1,900
 
 
(1,663)
 
 
237
 
 
1,900
 
 
(1,350)
 
 
550
 
Subtotal
 
 
2,252
 
 
(1,807)
 
 
445
 
 
2,171
 
 
(1,451)
 
 
720
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electronic Materials & Devices:
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patents
 
 
433
 
 
(254)
 
 
179
 
 
390
 
 
(217)
 
 
173
 
Total
 
$
12,645
 
$
(6,021)
 
$
6,624
 
$
9,604
 
$
(4,257)
 
$
5,347
 
     
 
Based on the carrying amount of the intangible assets, the estimated future amortization expense is as follows:

Amortization Expense
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period ending:
 
 
 
 
3-month period ended September 30, 2006
 
$
644
 
Year ended September 30, 2007
 
 
2,174
 
Year ended September 30, 2008
 
 
1,505
 
Year ended September 30, 2009
 
 
1,104
 
Year ended September 30, 2010
 
 
855
 
Thereafter
 
 
342
 
Total future amortization expense
 
$
6,624
 


NOTE 11.  Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities.

The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
(in thousands)
 
 
As of
June 30,
2006
 
 
As of
September 30,
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation-related
 
$
4,909
 
$
4,974
 
Interest
 
 
619
 
 
1,814
 
Warranty
 
 
1,072
 
 
1,268
 
Deferred revenue and customer deposits
 
 
697
 
 
1,539
 
Professional fees
 
 
671
 
 
1,082
 
Royalty
 
 
475
 
 
551
 
Acquisition-related
 
 
2,351
 
 
5,006
 
Self insurance
 
 
817
 
 
646
 
Other
 
 
1,929
 
 
2,198
 
Total
 
$
13,540
 
$
19,078
 

 
Product Warranty Reserves. EMCORE provides its customers with limited rights of return for non-conforming shipments and warranty claims for certain products. In accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others, EMCORE makes estimates using historical experience rates as a percentage of revenue and accrues estimated warranty expense as a cost of revenue. Warranty obligations are estimated based on historical experience of known product failure rates, use of materials to repair or replace defective products and service delivery costs incurred in correcting product failures. In addition, from time to time, specific warranty accruals may be made if unforeseen technical problems arise. Should actual experience relative to these factors differ from estimates, additional warranty reserves may be required. Alternatively, if more reserves were estimated than needed, a portion of such provisions may be reversed in future periods. The following table sets forth changes in the product warranty accrual account:
    
Warranty Reserve
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of October 1, 2005
 
$
1,268
 
Accruals for warranty expense
 
 
192
 
Reversals due to use or expiration of liability
 
 
(388
)
Balance as of June 30, 2006
 
$
1,072
 
 

 NOTE 12.  Convertible Subordinated Notes.

In May 2001, EMCORE issued $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5% convertible subordinated notes due in May 2006 (2006 Notes). In December 2002, EMCORE purchased $13.2 million principal amount of the 2006 Notes at prevailing market prices for an aggregate of approximately $6.3 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $6.6 million after netting unamortized debt issuance costs of approximately $0.3 million. In February 2004, EMCORE exchanged approximately $146.0 million, or 90.2%, of its remaining 2006 Notes for approximately $80.3 million aggregate principal amount of new 5% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due May 15, 2011 (2011 Notes) and approximately 7.7 million shares of EMCORE common stock. Interest on the 2011 Notes is payable in arrears semiannually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The notes are convertible into EMCORE common stock at a conversion price of $8.06 per share, subject to adjustment under customary anti-dilutive provisions. They also are redeemable should EMCORE's common stock price reach $12.09 per share. As a result of this transaction, EMCORE reduced debt by approximately $65.7 million, and recorded a gain from early debt extinguishment of approximately $12.3 million.

In November 2005, EMCORE exchanged $14,425,000 aggregate principal amount of EMCORE’s 2006 Notes for $16,580,460 aggregate principal amount of newly issued Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due May 15, 2011 (New 2011 Notes) pursuant to an Exchange Agreement (Agreement) with Alexandra Global Master Fund Ltd. (Alexandra).  The terms of the New 2011 Notes are identical in all material respects to EMCORE’s 2011 Notes.  The New 2011 Notes are ranked pari passu with the existing 2011 Notes.  The New 2011 Notes will be convertible at any time prior to maturity, unless previously redeemed or repurchased by EMCORE, into the shares of EMCORE common stock, no par value, at the conversion rate of 124.0695 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount.  The effective conversion rate is $8.06 per share of common stock, subject to adjustment under customary anti-dilutive provisions. They also are redeemable should EMCORE's common stock price reach $12.09 per share.  As a result of this transaction, EMCORE recognized a non-cash loss of approximately $1.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. EMCORE will also incur an additional non-cash loss of approximately $1.1 million over the life of the subordinated notes issued to Alexandra, which will be charged as interest expense. Furthermore, the 2006 Notes exchanged by Alexandra represented approximately 91.4% of the $15,775,000 total amount of existing 2006 Notes outstanding at the time of the transaction.  EMCORE paid the remaining $1,350,000 of 2006 Notes on the May 15, 2006 maturity date.


NOTE 13.  Commitments and Contingencies.

EMCORE is involved in lawsuits and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. There are no matters pending that we expect to be material in relation to our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

EMCORE guarantees 49% of any amounts borrowed under GELcore’s revolving credit line. As of June 30, 2006, GELcore’s outstanding borrowings were $4.9 million. The maximum borrowing currently permitted under the credit line is approximately $10.0 million. 
 
 
NOTE 14.  Segment Data and Related Information.

EMCORE has three operating segments: Fiber Optics, Photovoltaics, and Electronic Materials and Devices: 
 
· EMCORE's Fiber Optics revenues are derived primarily from sales of optical components and subsystems for cable television (CATV), fiber to the premise (FTTP), enterprise routers and switches, telecom grooming switches, core routers, high performance servers, supercomputers, and satellite communications data links.

· EMCORE's Photovoltaics revenues are derived primarily from the sales of solar power conversion products, including solar cells, covered interconnect solar cells, and solar panels.

· EMCORE's Electronic Materials and Devices revenues are derived primarily from sales of wireless components, such as radio frequency (RF) materials including hetero-junction bipolar transistors and enhancement-mode pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistors, GaN materials for wireless base stations, and process development technology.

EMCORE evaluates its reportable segments in accordance with SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. EMCORE’s Chief Executive Officer is EMCORE’s Chief Operating Decision Maker pursuant to SFAS 131, and he allocates resources to segments based on their business prospects, competitive factors, net revenue, operating results and other non-GAAP financial ratios.

The following tables set forth the revenues and percentage of total revenues attributable to each of EMCORE's operating segments for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
 
Revenues by Segment
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2006
Three months ended
June 30, 2005
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiber Optics
 
$
25,968
 
 
61.9
%
$
21,109
 
 
63.5
%
Photovoltaics
 
 
10,354
 
 
24.7
 
 
8,807
 
 
26.5
 
Electronic Materials and Devices
 
 
5,632
 
 
13.4
 
 
3,318
 
 
10.0
 
Total revenues
 
$
41,954
 
 
100.0
%
$
33,234
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
Revenues by Segment
(in thousands)
 
Nine months ended
June 30, 2006
Nine months ended
June 30, 2005
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiber Optics
 
$
76,825
 
 
62.5
%
$
57,828
 
 
63.8
%
Photovoltaics
 
 
31,342
 
 
25.5
 
 
24,084
 
 
26.6
 
Electronic Materials and Devices
 
 
14,840
 
 
12.0
 
 
8,716
 
 
9.6
 
Total revenues
 
$
123,007
 
 
100.0
%
$
90,628
 
 
100.0
%
 

The following tables set forth EMCORE's consolidated revenues by geographic region. Revenue was assigned to geographic regions based on the customers’ or contract manufacturers’ shipment locations.
 
Geographic Revenues
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30, 2006
Three months ended
June 30, 2005
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
32,201
 
 
76.8
%
$
28,969
 
 
87.2
%
South America, Africa and Asia
 
 
8,573
 
 
20.4
 
 
2,893
 
 
8.7
 
Europe
 
 
1,180
 
 
2.8
 
 
1,372
 
 
4.1
 
Total revenues
 
$
41,954
 
 
100.0
%
$
33,234
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
Geographic Revenues
(in thousands)
 
Nine months ended
June 30, 2006
Nine months ended
June 30, 2005
 
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
Revenue
 
 
% of Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
100,272
 
 
81.5
%
$
74,681
 
 
82.4
%
South America, Africa and Asia
 
 
19,517
 
 
15.9
 
 
10,915
 
 
12.0