United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q/A
(Amendment No. 1)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission
File Number 001-16391
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| DELAWARE
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86-0741227 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
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| 17800 N. 85th St., SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
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85255 |
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(Zip Code) |
(480) 991-0797
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes
o No þ
There were
61,408,010 shares of the issuers common stock, par value $0.00001 per share,
outstanding as of August 10, 2005.
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPLANATORY
NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q of TASER International, Inc. for the quarter
ended June 30, 2005 is being filed to reflect a restatement of our
financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 included in
our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 12, 2005
(the "Original Report"). The purpose of the restatement is to correct an
error in those financial statements which resulted from the incorrect
accrual of legal and professional fees and other expenses for that period.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2005, we experienced a
significant increase in outside legal and other professional expenses.
We determined that our internal controls surrounding the
recording of legal and professional fees in the appropriate accounting
period were not operating effectively. Certain of the invoices
relating to the work performed were not received by our accounting department
until after we had closed our books and reported our financial
results for such periods due to delays on the part of third parties
in delivering or communicating such invoices to us. As a result, certain invoices were
recorded in the incorrect period. Correction of these errors
resulted in the shifting of expenses among the first three quarters of 2005 with expenses
increasing in the first quarter of 2005 and decreasing in the second quarter of 2005
from the figures included in the previously filed Form 10-Qs. There
was a corresponding decrease/increase in net income for the first and second quarters
resulting from the change in expenses. The restatement had no impact on revenues for the periods.
See Note 14 included in "Item 1. Financial Statements" and "Item 4. Controls and Procedures"
included in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the restatement. References
herein to the Form 10-Q refer to our Original Report, as amended by this Amendment No. 1.
Except for matters related to the aforementioned restatement and for
changes to financial statement footnotes 1, 4, 7 and 12 made in
connection with the material weakness described in Item 4 of
this Form 10-Q regarding our resources in accounting and
financial statement preparation, this Amendment No. 1 does not modify or update
other disclosures in the Original Report, including the nature and character of such disclosure to reflect
events occurring after the filing date of the Original Report. While we are amending only certain portions
of our Form 10-Q, for convenience and ease of reference, we are filing the entire Form 10-Q. Accordingly,
this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our filings made with the Securities and Exchange
Commission subsequent to the Original Report.
2
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(UNAUDITED)
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June 30, 2005 |
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December 31, 2004 |
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(As restated see Note 14) |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
16,461,623 |
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$ |
14,757,159 |
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Short-term investments |
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2,006,782 |
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17,201,477 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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6,525,683 |
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8,460,112 |
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Inventory |
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9,162,411 |
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6,840,051 |
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Prepaids and other assets |
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1,372,913 |
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1,639,734 |
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Income tax receivable |
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56,966 |
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52,973 |
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Current deferred income tax asset |
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10,533,116 |
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11,083,422 |
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Total Current Assets |
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46,119,494 |
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60,034,928 |
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Long-term investments |
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25,535,643 |
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18,071,815 |
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Property and Equipment, net |
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20,845,506 |
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14,756,512 |
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Deferred income tax asset |
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16,600,142 |
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15,310,207 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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1,298,859 |
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1,279,116 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
110,399,644 |
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$ |
109,452,578 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current Liabilities |
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Current portion of capital lease obligations |
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$ |
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$ |
4,642 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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7,381,800 |
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8,827,132 |
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Customer deposits |
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209,853 |
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102,165 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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7,591,653 |
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8,933,939 |
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Deferred Revenue |
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650,808 |
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607,856 |
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Total Liabilities |
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8,242,461 |
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9,541,795 |
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Commitments and Contingencies |
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Stockholders Equity |
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Preferred Stock, $0.00001 par value per share; 25 million shares authorized; 0 shares
issued and outstanding at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 |
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Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share; 200 million shares authorized;
61,332,516 and 60,992,156 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 |
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613 |
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609 |
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Additional Paid-in Capital |
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77,473,547 |
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75,850,810 |
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Retained Earnings |
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24,683,023 |
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24,059,364 |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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102,157,183 |
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99,910,783 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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$ |
110,399,644 |
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$ |
109,452,578 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2005 |
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June 30, 2004 |
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June 30, 2005 |
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June 30, 2004 |
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(As
restated see Note 14) |
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(As
restated see Note 14) |
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Net Sales |
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$ |
13,206,659 |
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$ |
16,322,007 |
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$ |
23,410,820 |
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$ |
29,458,561 |
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Cost of Products Sold: |
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Direct manufacturing expense |
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3,525,670 |
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4,105,537 |
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6,635,876 |
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7,278,059 |
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Indirect manufacturing expense |
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1,219,342 |
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1,354,247 |
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2,637,161 |
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2,714,227 |
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Total Cost of Products Sold |
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4,745,012 |
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5,459,784 |
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9,273,037 |
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9,992,286 |
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Gross Margin |
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8,461,647 |
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10,862,223 |
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14,137,783 |
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19,466,275 |
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Sales, general and administrative expenses |
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7,240,994 |
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3,359,395 |
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12,831,094 |
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5,928,683 |
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Research and development expenses |
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395,541 |
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212,910 |
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742,904 |
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480,005 |
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Income from Operations |
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825,112 |
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7,289,918 |
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563,785 |
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13,057,587 |
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Interest income |
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347,837 |
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55,118 |
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546,712 |
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93,786 |
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Interest expense |
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(15 |
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(392 |
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(103 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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(59,360 |
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5,788 |
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(59,735 |
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6,085 |
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Income before income taxes |
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1,113,574 |
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7,350,432 |
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1,050,659 |
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13,157,458 |
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Provision for income tax |
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451,000 |
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2,860,000 |
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427,000 |
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5,116,000 |
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Net Income |
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$ |
662,574 |
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$ |
4,490,432 |
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$ |
623,659 |
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$ |
8,041,458 |
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Income per common and common equivalent shares |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
0.14 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
0.13 |
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Weighted
average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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61,319,959 |
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57,558,688 |
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61,209,420 |
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55,477,972 |
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Diluted |
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63,951,739 |
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64,437,526 |
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64,152,543 |
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62,513,808 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
4
TASER INTERNATIONAL INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(UNAUDITED)
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2005 |
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June 30, 2004 |
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(As restated see Note 14) |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
623,659 |
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$ |
8,041,458 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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706,055 |
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255,364 |
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Loss on disposal of assets |
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56,872 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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90,000 |
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Provision for warranty |
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146,873 |
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267,146 |
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Compensatory stock options |
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625,704 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(13,043 |
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636,106 |
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Stock option tax benefit |
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452,552 |
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4,479,574 |
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Change in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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1,934,429 |
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(1,320,690 |
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Inventory |
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(2,322,360 |
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(1,358,024 |
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Prepaids and other assets |
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266,821 |
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25,263 |
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Income tax receivable |
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(3,993 |
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264,026 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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(2,670,344 |
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1,324,383 |
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Customer deposits |
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107,688 |
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(156,208 |
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Net cash (used) provided by operating activities |
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(714,791 |
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13,174,102 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
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Purchases of investments |
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(15,021,689 |
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Proceeds from investments |
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22,752,556 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(5,711,267 |
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(2,081,791 |
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Purchases of intangible assets |
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(39,306 |
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities |
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1,980,294 |
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(2,081,791 |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Payments under capital leases |
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(4,642 |
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(8,884 |
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Payments on notes payable |
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(250,000 |
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Proceeds from warrants exercised |
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2,470,058 |
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Proceeds from options exercised |
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443,603 |
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5,384,587 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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438,961 |
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7,595,761 |
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Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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1,704,464 |
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18,688,072 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period |
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14,757,159 |
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15,878,326 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
16,461,623 |
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$ |
34,566,398 |
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Supplemental Disclosure: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
103 |
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$ |
918 |
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Cash (refunded) paid for income taxes net |
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$ |
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$ |
(264,026 |
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Non Cash Transactions |
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Increase to deferred tax asset related to tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options
(with a related increase to additional paid in capital of $1,179,138 and $11,567,307) |
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$ |
726,586 |
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$ |
7,087,733 |
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Increase to property and equipment with a corresponding increase in accounts payable |
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$ |
1,121,091 |
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$ |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 1 GENERAL
The accompanying unaudited financial statements of TASER International, Inc. (the Company)
include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which management considers
necessary for the fair presentation of the Companys operating results, financial position and cash
flows as of June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004. Certain information and note disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been omitted from these unaudited financial
statements in accordance with applicable rules.
The results of operations for the three and six month periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year (or any other period) and should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-KSB/A as filed on May 23, 2005.
The Company develops and manufactures non-lethal self-defense devices. Our products are often used
in aggressive confrontations that may result in serious, permanent bodily injury or death to those
involved. A person injured in a confrontation or otherwise in connection with the use of our
products may bring legal action against us to recover damages on the basis of theories including
personal injury, wrongful death, negligent design, dangerous product or inadequate warning. We are
currently subject to a number of such lawsuits. We may also be subject to lawsuits involving
allegations of misuse of our products. We have seen and expect to continue to see an increased
number of complaints filed against the Company alleging injuries resulting from the use of a TASER
device. If successful, personal injury, misuse and other claims could have a material adverse
effect on our operating results and financial condition. Although we carry product liability
insurance, significant litigation could also result in a diversion of managements attention and
resources, negative publicity and an award of monetary damages in excess of our insurance coverage.
The outcome of any litigation is inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that our
existing or any future litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our revenues, our
financial condition or financial results.
Further, since late 2004, as a result of on-going negative press coverage and increased litigation
concerning the Companys products and their use, the Company has experienced a decline in sales and
profits for the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2004. In
particular, these events have resulted in longer sales cycles and delays in orders from prospective
customers. The Company has also experienced significant increases in selling, general and
administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to the six months ended
June 30, 2004 as additional resources have been devoted to legal, public relations and consulting
activities. The Companys deferred tax asset includes $26.0 million in net operating loss
carryforwards. The amount of the deferred tax asset realizeable could be reduced if future taxable
income is not sufficient to utilize the loss carryforwards before their expiration, as discussed in
Note 7 below.
NOTE 2 NET SALES
The components of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were as
follows (amounts in thousands):
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
| Sales by Product Line |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
TASER X26 |
|
$ |
7,842 |
|
|
|
59 |
% |
|
$ |
10,747 |
|
|
|
66 |
% |
|
$ |
14,405 |
|
|
|
62 |
% |
|
$ |
19,604 |
|
|
|
67 |
% |
ADVANCED TASER |
|
|
655 |
|
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
1,591 |
|
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
1,353 |
|
|
|
6 |
% |
|
|
3,043 |
|
|
|
10 |
% |
AIR TASER |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
Single Cartridges |
|
|
4,409 |
|
|
|
33 |
% |
|
|
3,750 |
|
|
|
23 |
% |
|
|
6,842 |
|
|
|
29 |
% |
|
|
6,596 |
|
|
|
22 |
% |
Research Funding |
|
|
140 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
140 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
Other |
|
|
138 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
158 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
621 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
83 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
13,207 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
16,322 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
23,411 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
29,459 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 3 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company values purchased intangible assets at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization
is calculated using the useful life of the asset acquired. The components of net intangible assets
as of June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Useful Life |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
December 31, 2004 |
TASER.com Domain Name |
|
5 Years |
|
$ |
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
60,000 |
|
U.S. Patents |
|
|
6.5 to 14 Years |
|
|
|
128,360 |
|
|
|
128,360 |
|
Patents Pending |
|
17 Years |
|
|
271,453 |
|
|
|
232,147 |
|
Non-Compete Agreement |
|
7 Years |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
TASER Trademark |
|
Indefinite |
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,409,813 |
|
|
|
1,370,507 |
|
Less: Accumulated Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
110,954 |
|
|
|
91,391 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,298,859 |
|
|
$ |
1,279,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets with finite lives for the next five years is as follow:
| |
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
$ |
24,347 |
|
2006 |
|
|
31,125 |
|
2007 |
|
|
27,126 |
|
2008 |
|
|
27,126 |
|
2009 |
|
|
15,267 |
|
6
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Continued
NOTE 4 INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Investment securities are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.
Short-term and long-term investments are invested in governmental debt securities, and are
classified as held to maturity. These investments are recorded at amortized cost, which
approximates fair value. The Company intends to hold these securities until maturity. The
short-term investments have maturities of less than one year. At June 30, 2005, the Company had
$25.5 million of long-term investments. All of the long-term investments have maturities between
one and three years. The Companys cash and investment accounts earned interest at an approximate
rate of 3.0% and 0.7% during the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The
Companys cash and investment accounts earned interest at an approximate rate of 2.3% and 0.8%
during the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
At
June 30, 2005, the Company had unrealized losses attributable to
its investments which aggregated approximately $165,000. These
unrealized losses have not been recorded as the investments are held
to maturity. None of the investments have been in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months.
NOTE 5 INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the most recent
acquisition cost which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories as of June
30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 consisted of the following:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
December 31, 2004 |
Raw materials and work-in-process |
|
$ |
6,976,226 |
|
|
$ |
5,198,716 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
2,186,185 |
|
|
|
1,641,335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Inventory |
|
$ |
9,162,411 |
|
|
$ |
6,840,051 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 6 EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table reconciles average common shares outstanding basic, to average common shares
outstanding diluted, that are used in the calculation of earnings per share.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Earnings Per Share |
|
Earnings Per Share |
| |
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
| |
|
(As restated see Note 14) |
|
|
|
|
|
(As restated see Note 14) |
|
|
|
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
662,574 |
|
|
$ |
4,490,432 |
|
|
$ |
623,659 |
|
|
$ |
8,041,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic earnings per share weighted average shares
outstanding |
|
|
61,319,959 |
|
|
|
57,558,688 |
|
|
|
61,209,420 |
|
|
|
55,477,972 |
|
Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock options outstanding |
|
|
2,631,780 |
|
|
|
6,878,838 |
|
|
|
2,943,123 |
|
|
|
7,035,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted earnings per share adjusted weighted average
shares |
|
|
63,951,739 |
|
|
|
64,437,526 |
|
|
|
64,152,543 |
|
|
|
62,513,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.14 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, the effects of 430,906 stock options were
excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share, as their effect would have been
anti-dilutive and increased the net income per share. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2004, the effects of 10,000 and 53,000 stock options, respectively,
were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share,
as their effect would have been anti-dilutive and increased the net
income per share.
7
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Continued
NOTE 7
INCOME TAXES
The deferred income tax asset at June 30, 2005 is comprised primarily of a net operating loss
carryforward, which resulted from the compensation expense the Company recorded, for income tax
purposes, when employees exercised stock options. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the
Company recognized additional tax benefits related to stock option transactions totaling $1,179,138
of which $452,552 was used to offset income taxes otherwise payable and $726,586 was recorded as an
increase in the deferred tax asset. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company recognized
tax benefits related to these stock transactions totaling $11,567,307 of which $4,479,574 was used
to offset federal income taxes otherwise payable, and $7,087,733 was recorded as a deferred tax
asset. The total tax benefit of $1,179,138 was credited to additional paid-in capital in 2005 and
the total tax benefit of $11,567,307 was credited to additional paid-in capital in 2004.
Additionally, warranty and inventory reserves, accrued vacation and other items have contributed to
the deferred income tax asset.
The Companys total current and long term deferred tax asset at June 30, 2005 is $27.1 million.
SFAS No. 109 requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on
the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred
tax asset may not be realized. The Company has determined that no such valuation allowance is
necessary. The deferred tax asset reflects primarily the benefit of $26.0 million in loss
carryforwards. Federal loss carryforwards expire in 2024 and state loss carryforwards expire in
2009. Realization of these loss carryforwards is dependent on the Companys ability to generate
sufficient taxable income to utilize the loss carryforwards. Although realization is not assured,
management believes that the deferred tax asset will be utilized. However, the amount of the
deferred tax asset realizable could be reduced if future taxable income is not sufficient to
utilize the loss carryforwards before their expiration.
NOTE 8 STOCK OPTIONS
At June 30, 2005, the Company had three stock-based employee compensation plans, which are
described more fully in Note 9 to the financial statements included in the Companys Annual Report
on Form 10-KSB/A as filed on May 23, 2005. The Company accounts for those plans under the
recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in
net income, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market
value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. However, we have computed compensation
costs for proforma disclosure purposes, based on the fair value of all options awarded at the date
of grant, using the Black-Scholes pricing model. For purposes of this calculation, the Company used
a volatility of 106% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 103% for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2004, and a risk free interest rate of 3.5% for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2005 and a risk free interest rate of 3.0% for the three and six months ended June
30, 2004. The Company used an expected life for options of either one and one-half or three years,
depending on the vesting period. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and
earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB
Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.
The Company will adopt SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006, which will require stock-based
compensation expense to be recognized for the portion of outstanding unvested awards, based on the
grant date fair value of those awards.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
| |
|
(As restated see Note 14) |
|
|
|
|
|
(As restated see Note 14) |
| |
|
(In thousands) |
|
(In thousands) |
Net Income, as reported |
|
$ |
663 |
|
|
$ |
4,490 |
|
|
$ |
624 |
|
|
$ |
8,041 |
|
Add: Total stock-based compensation included in net income as reported |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation determined under fair
value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects |
|
|
(1,792 |
) |
|
|
(2,238 |
) |
|
|
(2,282 |
) |
|
|
(2,756 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma Net (Loss) Income |
|
$ |
(1,129 |
) |
|
$ |
2,252 |
|
|
$ |
(1,658 |
) |
|
$ |
5,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic, as reported |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.14 |
|
Basic, pro forma |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
Diluted, as reported |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
Diluted, pro forma |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
8
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Continued
NOTE 9 WARRANTY
The Company warrants its products from manufacturing defects for a period of one year after
purchase, and thereafter will replace any defective TASER unit for a fee. After the one year
warranty expires, if the device fails to operate properly for any reason, the Company will replace
the ADVANCED TASER device for a fee of $75, and the TASER X26 on a time and materials basis. The
Company tracks historical data related to returns and related warranty costs on a quarterly basis,
and estimates future warranty claims by applying the estimated average return rate to the product
sales for the period. Historically the reserve amount is increased if the Company becomes aware of
a component failure that could result in larger than anticipated returns from its customers. A
summary of changes in the warranty accrual for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 is as
follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
|
June 30, 2004 |
Balance at Beginning of Period |
|
$ |
457,914 |
|
|
$ |
312,934 |
|
Utilization of Accrual |
|
|
(449,855 |
) |
|
|
(163,318 |
) |
Warranty Expense |
|
|
596,727 |
|
|
|
267,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at End of the Period |
|
$ |
604,786 |
|
|
$ |
416,762 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 10 LINE OF CREDIT
On July 13, 2004, the Company entered into a new line of credit agreement to replace its existing
line. The agreement has a total availability of $10 million. The line is secured primarily by the
Companys accounts receivable and inventory and bears interest at varying rates of interest,
ranging from LIBOR plus 1.5% to prime. The availability under this line is computed on a monthly
borrowing base, which is based on the Companys eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The
line of credit matures on July 13, 2006 and requires monthly payments of interest only. At June 30,
2005, the available borrowing under the existing line of credit was $5.8 million, and there was no
amount outstanding under the line of credit. There have been no borrowings under the line of credit
to date.
The Companys agreement with the bank requires the Company to comply with certain financial and
other covenants including maintenance of minimum tangible net worth and fixed charge coverage
ratios. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
NOTE 11 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Securities Litigation
On January 10, 2005, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District
Court for the District of Arizona against the Company and certain of its officers and directors,
captioned Malasky v. TASER International, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:05 CV 115. Since then, numerous
other securities class action lawsuits were filed against the Company and certain of its officers
and directors. The majority of these lawsuits were filed in the District of Arizona. Four actions
were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and one in the
Eastern District of Michigan. The New York and Michigan actions were transferred to the District of
Arizona. The cases were recently consolidated, and the court has appointed a lead plaintiff and
lead counsel. Pursuant to an order entered by the court, defendants need not respond to any of the
complaints originally filed in these actions. The lead plaintiff will file an amended consolidated
complaint, to which Defendants will respond.
These actions are filed on behalf of the purchasers of the Companys stock in various class
periods, beginning as early as May 29, 2003 and ending as late as January 14, 2005. The complaints
allege, among other things, violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and Rule 10b-5, promulgated thereunder, and seek unspecified monetary damages and other
relief against all defendants. The complaints allege generally that the Company and the individual
defendants made false or misleading public statements regarding, among other things, the safety of
the Companys products and the Companys ability to meet its sales goals, including the validity of
a $1.5 million sales order with one of the Companys distributors in the fourth quarter of 2004. We
intend to defend these lawsuits vigorously; however, the outcome of any litigation is inherently
uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may ultimately result from the
resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by insurance coverage and
will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.
9
TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Continued
Shareholder Derivative Litigation
On January 11, 2005, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court
for the District of Arizona purportedly on behalf of the Company and against certain of its
officers and directors, captioned Goldfine v. Culver, et al., Case No. 2:05 CV 123. Since then,
five other shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the District of Arizona, two shareholder
derivative lawsuits were filed in the Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, and one shareholder
derivative lawsuit was filed in the Delaware Chancery Court. On February 9, 2005, the shareholder
derivative actions pending in federal court were consolidated into a single action in the United
States District Court for the District of Arizona under the caption, In re TASER International
Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 2:05 CV 123. On May 13, 2005, plaintiffs in the
consolidated federal derivative action filed a consolidated amended complaint. Pursuant to an order
entered by the court, Defendants will respond only to this consolidated amended complaint. The
derivative actions in Arizona state court were consolidated and plaintiffs filed a consolidated
complaint. Plaintiffs in the Arizona state court action agreed to stay that action pending
resolution of the consolidated federal derivative action. On April 8, 2005, defendants filed a
motion to stay or, in the alternative, dismiss the Delaware derivative action; plaintiffs
opposition to defendants motion was due to be filed on August 22, 2005.
The complaints in the shareholder derivative lawsuits generally allege that the defendants breached
the fiduciary duties owed to the Company and its shareholders by reason of their positions as
officers and/or directors of the Company. The complaints claim that such duties were breached by
defendants disclosure of allegedly false or misleading statements about the safety and
effectiveness of Company products and the Companys financial prospects. The complaints also claim
that fiduciary duties were breached by defendants alleged use of non-public information regarding
the safety of Company products and the Companys financial condition and future business prospects
for personal gain through the sale of the Companys stock. The Company is named solely as a nominal
defendant against which no recovery is sought.
On May 4, 2005, a lawsuit was filed in the Delaware Chancery Court against the Company, captioned
Lucian B. Dinkens v. TASER International, Inc., Case No. 5749754, to compel the Company to give the
plaintiff the right to inspect and copy certain books and records of the Company pursuant to
Section 220 of Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company filed an answer to the complaint on
June 7, 2005.
Securities and Exchange Commission Informal Inquiry
In December 2004, the Company was informed that the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission
had commenced an informal inquiry, which concerns the basis for the Companys public statements
regarding the safety and performance of the Companys products, certain disclosure issues, and the
accounting for certain transactions. The inquiry is ongoing.
Contract Litigation
In March 2000, Thomas N. Hennigan, a distributor of our products from late 1997 through early 2000,
sued us in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. We had previously sued
him in February 2000 but had not served him. After the New York case was dismissed in February 2001
for lack of personal jurisdiction, Mr. Hennigan brought a counterclaim in the United States
District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Hennigan claims the exclusive right to sell our
products to many of the largest law enforcement, corrections, and military agencies in the United
States. He seeks monetary damages that may amount to as much as $400 million against us allegedly
arising in connection with his service to us as a distributor. His claims rest on theories of our
failure to pay commissions, breach of contract, promissory estoppel, breach of fiduciary duty, and
on related theories. No written contract was ever signed with Mr. Hennigan. We also believe that he
has no reasonable basis for claims based on informal or implied contractual rights and will be
unable to prove his damages with reasonable certainty. Mr. Hennigan died in April 2001 and the case
is now being prosecuted by his estate. On May 24, 2002, H.A. Russell was permitted to proceed as an
additional defendant-counterclaimant. The Company filed various motions in November 2002 for
partial summary judgment including a motion to dismiss his claims. On September 30, 2003, the Court
issued an order granting the Companys motion for partial summary judgment to dismiss Mr. Russells
claims and struck Hennigans jury demand. On April 14, 2004, the Court issued an opinion partially
granting the Companys motion for partial summary judgment on certain joint venture,
post-termination, post-death and exclusivity claims. A pretrial
conference was held on July 28,
2005 and a trial date has been set for August 30, 2005.
In September 2004, the Company was served with a summons and complaint in the matter of Roy Tailors
Uniform Co., Inc. v. TASER International in which the plaintiff alleges that it is entitled to
commissions for disputed sales that were made to customers that are claimed to be plaintiffs
customers for which plaintiff is seeking monetary damages. Plaintiff failed to sign a distributor
agreement with the Company and did not have distribution rights with the Company. This case is in
the discovery phase and a trial date has not been set.
We intend to defend the foregoing lawsuits vigorously; however, the outcome of any litigation is
inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may ultimately result
from the resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by insurance
coverage and will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or
financial condition.
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TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Continued
Product Liability Litigation
From
April 2003 to August 2005, the Company was named as a defendant in 35 lawsuits in which the
plaintiffs alleged either wrongful death or personal injury in situations in which the TASER device
was used (or present) by law enforcement officers or during training exercises. Three of the cases
are firearms related death cases not death allegedly caused by Taser device. One case is a class
action presently believed to be a class of one. One case has been dismissed by summary judgment
order, two cases have been dismissed with prejudice, another case was dismissed without prejudice but has been
refiled, and the balance of the cases are pending. With respect to
each of these 35 cases, the
table below lists the name of plaintiff, the date the Company was served with process, the
jurisdiction in which the case is pending, the type of claim and the status of the matter. In each
of these lawsuits, the plaintiff is seeking monetary damages from the Company. In one case the
plaintiff is seeking injunctive relief in addition to monetary damages. Cases are being submitted
for the defense of each of these lawsuits to our insurance carriers as we maintained during these
periods and continue to maintain product liability insurance coverage with varying limits and
deductibles. The Companys product liability insurance coverage during these periods ranged from
$5,000,000 to $10,000,000 in coverage limits and from $10,000 to $250,000 in deductibles. The
Company is defending each of these lawsuits vigorously. Although the Company does not expect the
outcome in any individual case to be material, the outcome of any litigation is inherently
uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may ultimately result from the
resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by insurance coverage and
will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.
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Served |
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Jurisdiction |
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Claim Type |
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Status |
DelOstia
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3/2004
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US District Court, SD FL
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Wrongful Death
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Dismissed With Prejudice |
Alvarado
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4/2003
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CA Superior Court
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
City of Madera
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6/2003
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CA Superior Court
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Wrongful Death
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Dismissed by Summary Judgment |
Borden
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9/2004
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US District Court, SD IN
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Thompson
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9/2004
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MI Circuit Court
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Pierson
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11/2004
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US District Court, CD CA
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Glowczenski
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10/2004
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US District Court, ED NY
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Wrongful Death
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Case Stayed |
LeBlanc
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12/2004
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US District Court, CD CA
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Elsholtz
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12/2004
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TX District Court
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Kerchoff
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6/2004
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US District Court, ED MI
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Training Injury
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Dismissed, Refiled |
Powers
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11/2003
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AZ Superior Court
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Training Injury
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November 2005 Trial Scheduled |
Cook
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8/2004
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NV District Court
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Training Injury
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Discovery Phase |
Stevens
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10/2004
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OH Court Common Pleas
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Training Injury
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Discovery Phase |
Eckenroth
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11/2004
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AZ Superior Court
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Training Injury
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Discovery Phase |
Lipa
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2/2005
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MI Circuit Court
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Training Injury
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Discovery Phase |
Dimiceli
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3/2005
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FL Circuit Court
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Training Injury
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Discovery Phase |
Cosby
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8/2004
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US District Court, SD NY
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Injury During Arrest
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SJ Motion Being Filed |
Blair
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3/2005
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US District Court, MD NC
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Injury During Detention
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SJ Motion Filed Awaiting Ruling |
Madrigal
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5/2005
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AZ Superior Court
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Wrongful Death
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Dismissed with Prejudice |
Washington
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5/2005
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US District Court, ED CA
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|
Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Clark
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5/2005
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US District Court, ND TX
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery Phase |
Collins
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5/2005
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AZ Superior Court
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Training Injury
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Discovery |
Allen
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5/2005
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AZ Superior Court
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Training Injury
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Discovery |
Sanders
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5/2005
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US District Court ED CA
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery |
Fleming
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5/2005
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US District Court ED LA
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Wrongful Death
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Discovery |
Woolfolk
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6/2005
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US District Court MD FL
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Wrongful Death
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Complaint Served |
J.J. & J.B.
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7/2005
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FL Circuit Court
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2 Training Injuries
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Complaint Served |
Lewis
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7/2005
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US District Court Tal FL
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|
Injury During Arrest
|
|
Complaint Served |
Vil. Of Dolton
|
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8/2005
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US District Court ND IL
|
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Class Action
|
|
Complaint Served |
Lash
|
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8/2005
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US District Court ED MO
|
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Injury During Arrest
|
|
Complaint Served |
Howard
|
|
8/2005
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AZ Superior Court
|
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Training Injury
|
|
Complaint Served |
Wagner
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8/2005
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AZ Superior Court
|
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Training Injury
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Complaint Served |
Gerdon
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8/2005
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AZ Superior Court
|
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Training Injury
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|
Complaint Served |
Gallant
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8/2005
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AZ Superior Court
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Training Injury
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Complaint Served |
Nowell
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8/2005
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US District Court ND TX
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Wrongful Death
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Complaint Served |
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TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) Continued
Other Litigation
In January 2005, the Company filed litigation in U.S. District Court for the Western District of
North Carolina against Stinger Systems, Inc. and Robert Gruder alleging false advertising and a
violation of the Lanham Act. The defendants have filed a counterclaim against the Company alleging
defamation. This case is in the discovery phase and no trial date has been set.
In February 2005, the Company filed litigation in Superior Court for Maricopa County, Arizona
against its former patent attorney, Thomas G. Watkins III, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and
estoppel arising out of ownership and inventorship claims Mr. Watkins has made against a patent he
filed for the Company for certain technology utilized in the TASER X26 product. This case is in the
discovery phase and no trial date has been set.
In July 2005, the Company filed a lawsuit
in Superior Court for Maricopa County against Gannett Co., Inc., parent company of the USA Today
Newspaper and the Arizona Republic, for libel, false light invasion of privacy, injurious
falsehood and tortuous interference with business relations. The complaint alleges that the defendants
published an article in the USA Today Newspaper on June 3, 2005 which was grossly incorrect and completely
misrepresented the facts by overstating the electrical output of the TASER(TM) X26 by a factor of
1 million. The complaint also asserts that the defendants engaged in the ongoing publication of misleading
articles related to the safety of TASER products, resulting in substantial economic damages to
TASER International, its customers and its shareholders. The case is in the discovery phase and
no trial date has been set.
We intend to pursue and defend the foregoing lawsuits vigorously; however, the outcome of any
litigation is inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may
ultimately result from the resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by
insurance coverage and will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results
or financial condition.
NOTE 12 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company charters an aircraft for business travel from Four Futures Corporation, which is
wholly-owned by Thomas P. Smith, President of the Company, and his family. For the three and six
months ended June 30, 2005, the Company incurred charter expenses of approximately $131,000 and
$199,000, respectively, to Four Futures Corporation and Thomas P. Smith. Any personal use of the
aircraft by Mr. Smith is billed to Four Futures Corporation for reimbursement. For the three and
six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company billed approximately $3,000, respectively, to Four
Futures Corporation for personal use of the aircraft. For the three and six months ended June 30,
2004, the Company incurred expenses of approximately $76,000 and $81,000, respectively, to Four
Futures Corporation, and no expenses were billed to Four Futures Corporation for personal use of
the aircraft. At June 30, 2005, the Company had an outstanding payable of approximately $33,000 to
Four Futures Corporation and Thomas P. Smith, and $3,000 due from Four Futures Corporation. The
Company believes that the rates charged by Four Futures Corporation are equal to or below
commercial rates the Company would pay to charter similar aircraft from independent charter
companies.
The Company also charters an aircraft for business travel from Thundervolt, LLC, which is wholly
owned by Patrick W. Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Phillips W. Smith, Chairman
of the Companys Board. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company incurred
charter expenses of approximately $132,000 and $236,000, respectively, to Thundervolt, LLC. Any
personal use of the aircraft by Patrick, Phillip or Thomas Smith is billed to Thundervolt, LLC, or
directly to the individual, for reimbursement. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005,
the Company billed approximately $76,000 and $175,000, respectively, to Thundervolt, LLC, Patrick
W. Smith, Phillips W. Smith and Thomas P. Smith for personal use of the aircraft. For the three and
six months ended June 30, 2004, no expenses were incurred from Thundervolt, LLC, and no expenses
were billed to Thundervolt, LLC for personal use of the aircraft. At June 30, 2005, the Company had
an outstanding payable of approximately $66,000 to Thundervolt, LLC and $51,000 outstanding
receivable from Thundervolt, LLC, Patrick W. Smith, Phillips W. Smith and Thomas P. Smith. The
Company believes that the rates charged by Thundervolt, LLC are equal to or below commercial rates
the Company would pay to charter similar aircraft from independent charter companies.
In November 2004, the Company established the TASER Foundation. The TASER Foundation is a 501(c)3
non-profit corporation and has made application to the IRS for tax exempt status. The TASER
Foundations mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of local and federal law enforcement
officers in the United States and Canada lost in the line of duty by providing financial support to
their families. Patrick W. Smith, Thomas P. Smith and Daniel M. Behrendt, all officers of the
Company, also serve on the Board of Directors of the TASER Foundation. Over half of the initial $1
million endowment was contributed directly by TASER International, Inc. employees. The Company
bears all administrative costs of the TASER Foundation in order to ensure 100% of all donations are
distributed to the families of fallen officers. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005,
the Company has incurred approximately $38,000 and $60,000, respectively, in such administrative
costs. In addition, for the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Company did not make any
additional contributions to the TASER Foundation, but for the six months ended June 30, 2005, has
contributed $125,000 to the TASER Foundation.
NOTE 13 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCMENTS
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43,
Chapter 4. SFAS No. 151 amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Inventory Pricing, for abnormal
amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage) requiring
that those items be recognized as current-period expenses regardless of whether they meet the
criterion as so abnormal. This statement also requires that allocation of fixed production
overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.
The statement is effective for inventory costs incurred after June 15, 2005. Management does not
expect this statement to have a material impact on the Companys financial position or results of
operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, Share- based Payment. This standard is a
revision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock- Based Compensation, and supersedes Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related
implementation guidance. SFAS No. 123R requires the measurement of the cost of employees services
received in exchange for an award of the entitys equity instruments based on the grant-date fair
value of the award. The cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is
required to provide service in exchange for the award. No compensation cost is recognized for
equity instruments for which employees do not render service. SFAS No. 123R also requires the
benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost be reported as a financing
cash flow rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature. This
requirement will reduce net cash flows from operating activities in periods after the adoption. The
Company will adopt SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006, which will require stock-based compensation
expense to be recognized for the portion of outstanding unvested awards, based on the grant date
fair value of those awards. The Company is currently evaluating the transition provisions of this
standard; and to what extent the Companys equity instruments will be used in the future for
employees services. Therefore, the impact on the Companys financial statements of the adoption of
SFAS No. 123R cannot be predicted with certainty.
NOTE 14
RESTATEMENT
On
November 14, 2005, we concluded that our financial statements at June
30, 2005 and for the period then ended, included in our Form 10-Q for the
period ended June 30, 2005, should no longer be relied upon due to
an error in those financial statements which resulted from the incorrect
accrual of legal and
professional fees and other expenses for that period. Beginning in the first quarter of 2005, we experienced a significant increase in outside legal and
other professional expenses. We determined that our internal controls surrounding the recording of legal and
professional fees in the appropriate accounting period were not operating effectively. Certain of the invoices relating to the work performed were not
received by our accounting department until after we had closed our
books and reported our financial results for such periods due to
delays on the part of third parties in delivering or communicating
such invoices to us. As a result, certain invoices were recorded in the incorrect period.
Correction of these errors resulted
in the
shifting of expenses among the first three quarters of 2005 with expenses increasing in
the first quarter of 2005 and decreasing in the second quarter of 2005 from the figures
included in the previously filed Form 10-Qs. There was a corresponding decrease/increase in net
income for the first and second quarters resulting from the change in expenses. The restatement
had no impact on revenues for the periods.
The following changes have been made to the previously reported financial statements as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.
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Balance Sheet:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
|
| |
|
Reported |
|
As Restated |
Current deferrred income tax asset |
|
$ |
10,493,116 |
|
|
$ |
10,533,116 |
|
Total current assets |
|
|
46,079,494 |
|
|
|
46,119,494 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
20,764,653 |
|
|
|
20,845,506 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
110,278,791 |
|
|
|
110,399,644 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
|
7,207,537 |
|
|
|
7,381,800 |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
7,417,390 |
|
|
|
7,591,653 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
8,068,198 |
|
|
|
8,242,461 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
24,736,433 |
|
|
|
24,683,023 |
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
102,210,593 |
|
|
|
102,157,183 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
|
110,278,791 |
|
|
|
110,399,644 |
|
Statement of Income:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Three Months Ended |
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
|
| |
|
Reported |
|
As Restated |
Indirect manufacturing expense |
|
$ |
1,290,429 |
|
|
$ |
1,219,342 |
|
Total cost of products sold |
|
|
4,816,099 |
|
|
|
4,745,012 |
|
Gross margin |
|
|
8,390,560 |
|
|
|
8,461,647 |
|
Sales, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
7,458,533 |
|
|
|
7,240,994 |
|
Research and development expenses |
|
|
351,441 |
|
|
|
395,541 |
|
Income from operations |
|
|
580,586 |
|
|
|
825,112 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
869,048 |
|
|
|
1,113,574 |
|
Provision for income tax |
|
|
360,000 |
|
|
|
451,000 |
|
Net income |
|
|
509,048 |
|
|
|
662,574 |
|
Statement of Income:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
|
| |
|
Reported |
|
As Restated |
Indirect manufacturing expense |
|
$ |
2,708,248 |
|
|
$ |
2,637,161 |
|
Total cost of products sold |
|
|
9,344,124 |
|
|
|
9,273,037 |
|
Gross margin |
|
|
14,066,696 |
|
|
|
14,137,783 |
|
Sales, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
12,710,697 |
|
|
|
12,831,094 |
|
Research and development expenses |
|
|
698,804 |
|
|
|
742,904 |
|
Income from operations |
|
|
657,195 |
|
|
|
563,785 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
1,144,069 |
|
|
|
1,050,659 |
|
Provision for income tax |
|
|
467,000 |
|
|
|
427,000 |
|
Net income |
|
|
677,069 |
|
|
|
623,659 |
|
Statement of Cashflow:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
| |
|
June 30, 2005 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
|
| |
|
Reported |
|
As Restated |
Net income |
|
$ |
677,069 |
|
|
$ |
623,659 |
|
Stock option tax benefit |
|
|
492,552 |
|
|
|
452,552 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
|
(2,844,607 |
) |
|
|
(2,670,344 |
) |
Net cash (used) by operating activities |
|
|
(795,644 |
) |
|
|
(714,791 |
) |
Purchases or property and equipment |
|
|
(5,630,414 |
) |
|
|
(5,711,267 |
) |
Net cash provided by investing activities |
|
|
2,061,147 |
|
|
|
1,980,294 |
|
Non cash
transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase to deferred tax asset related to
tax benefits, realized from the exercise
of stock options |
|
|
686,586 |
|
|
|
726,586 |
|
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following is a discussion of the Companys financial condition and results of operations for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004. The following discussion may be
understood more fully by reference to the financial statements, notes to the financial statements,
and the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation section
contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A filed on May 23, 2005.
As
discussed in Note 14 to the financial statements contained herein,
our June 30, 2005 financial statements have been restated. The
following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations gives effect to that restatement.
Certain statements contained in this report may be deemed to be forward-looking statements as
defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such
forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. Such forward-looking
statements relate to, among other things: expected revenue and earnings growth; estimates regarding
the size of our target markets; successful penetration of the law enforcement market; expansion of
product sales to the private security, military and consumer self-defense markets; growth
expectations for new and existing accounts; expansion of production capability; new product
introductions; and our business model. We caution that these statements are qualified by important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the
forward-looking statements herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to: market acceptance
of our products; establishment and expansion of our direct and indirect distribution channels;
attracting and retaining the endorsement of key opinion-leaders in the law enforcement community;
the level of product technology and price competition for our products; the degree and rate of
growth of the markets in which we compete and the accompanying demand for our products; potential
delays in international and domestic orders; implementation risks of manufacturing automation;
risks associated with rapid technological change; execution and implementation risks of new
technology; new product introduction risks; ramping manufacturing production to meet demand;
litigation resulting from alleged product- related injuries; risks related to government inquiries
and pending class action and derivative litigation; media publicity concerning allegations of
deaths occurring after use of the TASER device and the negative impact this publicity could have on
sales; product quality risks; potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results; competition;
financial and budgetary constraints of prospects and customers; dependence upon sole and limited
source suppliers; fluctuations in component pricing; risks of governmental regulations; dependence
on a single product; dependence upon key employees; employee retention risks; and other factors
detailed in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We began operations in Arizona in 1993 for the purpose of developing and manufacturing non-lethal
self-defense devices. In December 1999, we introduced our ADVANCED TASER device for sale in the law
enforcement market. Although we had limited financial resources, in 2001, we focused on building
the distribution channel for marketing our product line and developing a nationwide training
program to introduce our product line to law enforcement agencies, primarily in North America. We
also completed our initial public offering in 2001. In April 2002, we received a grant from the
Office of Naval Research to aid the U.S. Government with the development of non-lethal weapons for
the military. This grant provided us with added funding for our research and development efforts,
and also validated our position as a leader in non-lethal technologies. In 2003, we remained
focused on expanding our manufacturing and sales infrastructure to support the growing demand for
our products, continued developing new product capabilities, and added resources to expand our
technology base. In May 2003, we introduced our TASER X26 device which incorporated the strengths
of its predecessor, the ADVANCED TASER device, but also introduced a new shaped pulse technology,
and a smaller form factor. The TASER X26 began shipping in September 2003. In June 2003, we
purchased patent applications and patents from a former competitor in the manufacture and sale of
Taser conducted energy weapons to law enforcement. In 2003, we shipped our products to key United
States Military command posts, and worked with several key international police and military forces
to conduct safety and reliability testing for future deployment.
Our business grew substantially in 2004 and we achieved 177% growth in net sales compared to 2003,
earned $18.9 million in net income, and generated more than $30.3 million of cash through operating
activities. During 2004, our TASER X26 met with significant customer approval contributing more
than $46.1 million of net sales for the year. However, since late 2004, as a result of on going
negative press coverage concerning the Companys products and their use, the Company experienced a decrease in sales during the first half of 2005
compared to the first half of 2004. In particular, these events have resulted in longer sales
cycles and delays in orders from prospective customers. The Company also experienced large
increases in selling, general and administrative expenses in the first half of 2005 compared to the
first half of 2004 as additional resources have been devoted to legal, public relations and
consulting activities.
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Our TASER brand product line consists
of several models. Our most often purchased device in 2005 has been the X26E TASER, with our
new shaped pulse technology, and a new smaller form factor that was introduced to our target markets
in May 2003. It is sold along with optional accessory packages of lithium batteries, various cartridges
that shoot two small, electrified probes up to 35 feet, data download package, extended warranty
packages, and a number of holsters. The ADVANCED TASER device which we introduced in December 1999
is still widely used across our target markets. There are three versions of the
ADVANCE TASER: the M26, the M18 and the M18-L, various cartridges that shoot two small, electrified
probes up to 35 feet, rechargeable batteries, a battery recharging system, data download package, extended
warranty packages, and a number of holstering accessories. In addition to the law enforcement line
of ADVANCED TASER products, we also developed a slightly less powerful private citizen version
of the ADVANCED TASER device for the private citizen self defense market. This line includes the
ADVANCED TASER M18L, with integrated laser sight, the ADVANCED TASER M18 without an integrated laser
sight, a cartridge that shoots two small, electrified robes up to 15 feet, and a number of
holstering accessories. We also introduced a citizen version of the X26E TASER with our shaped
pulse technology in the fourth quarter of 2004 and have devoted a limited amount of marketing
efforts to bring the X26C to selected cities within the U.S. in the first half of 2005.
Law enforcement, military and corrections agencies represent our primary target markets. In each of
these markets, the decision to purchase TASER devices is normally made by a group of people
including the agency head, his or her training staff, and weapons experts. Depending on the size
and cost of the device deployment, the decision may involve political decision-makers such as city
council members and the federal government. The decision-making process can take as little as a few
weeks or as long as several years. In the first six months of 2005, we shipped a total of 9,614
orders at an average sale price of $2,441. In 2004, we shipped a total of 16,612 orders at an
average sale price of $4,072 per shipment. This compares to 9,580 orders shipped in 2003, at an
average sales price of $2,553 per order. Sales into the private citizen market were not significant
in 2004 and the first half of 2005. With the exception of several accounts to which we sell
directly, the vast majority of our law enforcement agency sales in
the United States occur through
our network of 28 law enforcement distributors. Sales in the private citizen market are made
through web sales and through 25 commercial distributors.
Our
international sales are made through a network of over 80 international distributors that work in a
specific territory generally under short term exclusive agreements. Prior to 2004, we concentrated
our resources on the United States law enforcement and corrections market and our international
sales efforts were limited. We shipped products to approximately 43 countries during fiscal 2004.
Our sales outside the U.S. accounted for approximately 13% of our sales in the first half of 2005,
4% of our sales in 2004 and 12% of our sales in 2003. During 2005, we have been bolstering our
international presence by expanding our focus to a larger number of countries.
We have formalized our international distribution programs and have placed a greater emphasis on
managing individual international distributor performance. We are working to develop an international
Master Instructor training group modeled after our domestic training programs to further educate
police agencies internationally about our products.
We conduct manufacturing and final assembly operations at our headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona
and we own all of the equipment required to manufacture and assemble our finished products. With
our current work force we are able to produce approximately 80,000 cartridges per month, and more
than 7,500 TASER devices. We believe we can expand our production capabilities by adding additional
personnel with negligible new investment in tooling and equipment.
Our devices are not considered to be a firearm by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives. Therefore, no firearms-related regulations apply to the sale and distribution of
our devices within the United States. However, many states have regulations restricting the sale
and use of stun guns, inexpensive hand-held shock devices, which we believe apply to our devices.
Our products are often used in aggressive confrontations that may result in serious, permanent
bodily injury or death to those involved. Our products may cause or be associated with these
injuries. A person injured in a confrontation or otherwise in connection with the use of our
products may bring legal action against us to recover damages on the basis of theories including
personal injury, wrongful death, negligent design, dangerous product or inadequate warning. We are
currently subject to a number of such lawsuits. We may also be subject to lawsuits involving
allegations of misuse of our products. If successful, personal injury, misuse and other claims
could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Although we
carry product liability insurance, significant litigation could also result in a diversion of
managements attention and resources, negative publicity and an award of monetary damages in excess
of our insurance coverage. The outcome of any litigation is inherently uncertain and there can be
no assurance that our existing or any future litigation will not have a material adverse effect on
our revenues, our financial condition or financial results.
Our future challenges include risk management and managing the cost structure of our business. As
our weapon systems are deployed around the world, we expect to see an increased number of
complaints filed against the Company alleging injuries resulting from the use of a TASER device. We
carry product liability insurance to help defray the costs associated with these claims, but have
experienced increased legal costs and higher insurance premiums in recent periods which are
expected to continue in the future. In addition, the implications of Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) 123R, which requires the expensing of fair value of employee stock options, may
result in significant additional compensation expense recorded by the Company in the future.
Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the following policies as critical to our business operations and the
understanding of our results of operations. The preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. There can
be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. The effect of these
policies on our business operations is discussed below.
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Revenue Recognition. Our revenue recognition policy is significant because our revenue is a key
component of our results of operations. We recognize revenues when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, title has transferred,
the price is fixed and collectability is reasonably assured. All of the Companys sales are final
and our customers do not have a right to return the product. We charge certain of our customers
shipping fees, which are recorded as a component of net sales. We record training revenue as the
service is provided. In 2003, we began offering our customers the right to purchase extended
warranties on our ADVANCED TASER product and TASER X26 product. Revenue for warranty purchases is
deferred at the time of sale, and recognized over the warranty period. At June 30, 2005, $960,000
was deferred under this program and
at December 31, 2004, $839,000 was deferred under this program. The Company also defers revenue
associated with the one-on-one private citizen training and background checks that are included
with the purchase of an X26 C private citizen device. The revenue associated
with these items is deferred until the service is provided. At June 30, 2005, the Company had
deferred approximately $148,000 relating to these items, and another $33,000 relating to the
training of federal firearms licensed dealers who will sell the X26 C device. At
December 31, 2004, the Company had deferred approximately $135,000 relating to the private citizen
training and background checks, and another $33,000 relating to the training of federal firearms
licensed dealers who will sell the X26C device.
Standard Warranty Costs. We warrant our products from manufacturing defects for a period of one
year after purchase and will replace any defective unit with a new one for a fee. After the one
year warranty expires, if the device fails to operate properly for any reason, the Company will
replace the ADVANCED TASER device for a fee of $75, and the TASER X26 on a time and materials
basis. We track historical data related to returns and related warranty costs on a quarterly basis,
and estimate future warranty claims by applying our four quarter average warranty return rate to
our product sales for the period. We have also historically increased our reserve amount if we
become aware of a component failure that could result in larger than anticipated returns from our
customers. As of June 30, 2005, our reserve for warranty returns was $605,000 compared to a
$458,000 reserved at December 31, 2004.
Inventory. Our inventory balance includes the application of overhead expenditures. This
calculation is based upon the standard manufacturing costs for each sub assembly and finished
product in inventory at the period end, and includes allocations for indirect manufacturing,
manufacturing overhead expenditures and engineering expenses incurred during the period. On June
30, 2005, the reserve for obsolete inventory was $197,000, compared to $144,000 at December 31,
2004. In the first half of 2005, the Company increased its inventory balances by $2.4 million to
$9.2 million at June 30, 2005 from $6.8 million at
December 31, 2004, as the Companys purchasing and production
was in excess of demand.
Accounts Receivable. Sales are typically made on credit and we generally do not require collateral.
We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers financial condition and maintain an
allowance for estimated potential losses. Uncollectible accounts are written off when deemed
uncollectible, and accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Results of Operations
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
Net Sales. Net sales decreased $3.1 million, or 19%, to $13.2 million for the second quarter of
2005 compared to $16.3 million for the second quarter of 2004. Net sales decreased $6.1 million, or
21%, to $23.4 million for the first six months of 2005 compared to $29.5 million for the first six
months of 2004. We believe the principal reasons for the decreases in net sales relate to the
adverse effect on customers and potential customers of the negative publicity surrounding our
products or use of our products, and potential competition which may cause our customers to
postpone or delay orders to allow them to evaluate other competing products. Specifically, TASER
X26 device sales decreased $2.9 million to $7.8 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared to
$10.7 million for the second quarter of 2004. TASER X26 device sales decreased $5.2 million to
$14.4 million for the first six months of 2005 compared to $19.6 million for the first six months
of 2004. ADVANCED TASER device sales decreased $936,000 for the second quarter of 2005 to $655,000
compared to $1.6 million for the second quarter of 2004. ADVANCED TASER device sales decreased $1.6
million for the first six months of 2005 to $1.4 million compared to $3.0 million for the first six
months of 2004. These declines are associated with reduced sales of the ADVANCED TASER product line
as many customers transitioned to the smaller and lighter TASER X26 models. Although device revenue
decreased, single cartridge sales increased $659,000 for the second quarter of 2005 to $4.4 million
compared to $3.8 million for the second quarter of 2004. Single cartridge sales increased $246,000
for the first six months of 2005 to $6.8 million compared to $6.6 million for the first six months
of 2004. These increases were the result of the significant amount of single cartridges included
in a U.S. Military order which was shipped in the second quarter.
International sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2005 were $ $1.9 million and
$3.0 million, respectively, compared to international sales for the second quarter and first six
months of 2004 of $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, sales by product line were as follows
(amounts in thousands):
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
| Sales by Product Line |
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June 30, 2005 |
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June 30, 2004 |
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June 30, 2005 |
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June 30, 2004 |
TASER X26 |
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$ |
7,842 |
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59 |
% |
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$ |
10,747 |
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|
66 |
% |
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$ |
14,405 |
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62 |
% |
|
$ |
19,604 |
|
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67 |
% |
ADVANCED TASER |
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655 |
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5 |
% |
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|
1,591 |
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|
|
10 |
% |
|
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1,353 |
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6 |
% |
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3,043 |
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10 |
% |
AIR TASER |
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23 |
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0 |
% |
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64 |
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0 |
% |
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50 |
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0 |
% |
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121 |
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0 |
% |
Single Cartridges |
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4,409 |
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33 |
% |
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3,750 |
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23 |
% |
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6,842 |
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29 |
% |
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6,596 |
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22 |
% |
Research Funding |
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140 |
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1 |
% |
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12 |
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0 |
% |
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140 |
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1 |
% |
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12 |
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0 |
% |
Other |
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138 |
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1 |
% |
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158 |
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1 |
% |
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621 |
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3 |
% |
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83 |
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0 |
% |
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Total |
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$ |
13,207 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
16,322 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
23,411 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
29,459 |
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100 |
% |
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In the second quarter of 2005, the number of TASER X26 devices sold decreased by 4,372 units, or
30%, to 10,238 devices sold in the second quarter of 2005 compared to 14,610 devices sold in the
second quarter of 2004. For the first six months of 2005, the number of TASER X26 devices sold
decreased by 7,591 units, or 29%, to 18,925 devices sold for the first six months of 2005 compared
to 26,516 devices sold for the first six months of 2004. In the second quarter of 2005, the number
of ADVANCED TASER devices sold decreased by 2,426 units, or 70%, to 1,034 devices sold in the
second quarter of 2005 compared to 3,460 devices sold in the second quarter of 2004. For the first
six months of 2005, the number of ADVANCED TASER devices sold decreased by 4,779 units, or 74%, to
1,722 devices sold for the first six months of 2005 compared to 6,501 devices sold for the first
six months of 2004. Single cartridge sales increased by 24,623 units, or 10%, to 265,560 sold in
the second quarter of 2005 compared to 240,937 sold in the second quarter of 2004. Single cartridge
sales increased by 1,595 units to 419,476 sold for the first six months of 2005 compared to 417,881
sold for the first six months of 2004.
Cost of
Products Sold. Cost of products sold declined $0.7 million for both the second quarter and
first six months of 2005 compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively.
However, as a percentage of net sales, cost of products sold increased to 36% of net sales for the
second quarter of 2005, and 40% of net sales for the first six months of 2005 compared to 33% of
net sales for the second quarter of 2004, and 34% of net sales for the first six months of 2004.
These percentage increases are directly attributable to the decline in device sales which resulted
in fewer units over which to apply indirect manufacturing expenses, resulting in higher per unit
costs. Indirect expenses primarily include indirect salaries for manufacturing support personnel,
scrapped materials, freight, supplies and depreciation. Direct manufacturing costs also increased
as a percentage of net sales to 27% of net sales for the second quarter of 2005, and 28% of net
sales for the first six months of 2005 compared to 25% of net sales for both the second quarter and
first six months of 2004. These increases in direct manufacturing expenses as a percentage of
sales were primarily due to lower production yields in 2005 and to a lesser extent a change in the
sales mix to a higher concentration of cartridges.
Gross
Margin. Gross margins declined $2.4 million to $8.5 million for the second quarter of 2005
compared to $10.9 million for the second quarter of 2004. As a percentage of net sales, gross
margins declined to 64% for the second quarter of 2005 compared to 67% for the second quarter of
2004. Gross margins declined $5.4 million to $14.1 million for the first six months of 2005
compared to $19.5 million for the first six months of 2004. As a percentage of net sales, gross
margins declined to 60% for the first six months of 2005 compared to 66% for the first six months
of 2004. These decreases were due to the higher cost of sales per unit for the reasons discussed
above.
Sales, General and Administrative Expenses. Sales, general and administrative expenses increased
$3.8 million, or 116%, to $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared to $3.4 million for
the second quarter of 2004. Sales, general and administrative
expenses increased $6.9 million, or
116%, to $12.8 million for the first six months of 2005 compared to $5.9 million for the first six
months of 2004. These increases in sales, general and administrative expenses are partially the
result of the Company developing its infrastructure in the second half of 2004 to support its
business. Included in these increases were significant increases in the Companys legal and
professional fees, salaries and benefits, travel expenses, liability insurance, and public
relations expenses. The increase in public relations activities is associated with the Companys
continuing efforts to educate the public in regard to the safety and efficacy of its products.
Increases in legal fees relate to the Companys defense costs in the securities litigation, product
liability, contract litigation matters discussed further in Part II, Item 1 below.
Research
and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses
increased $183,000, or 86%, to
$396,000 for the second quarter of 2005 compared to $213,000 for the second quarter of 2004.
Research and development expenses increased $263,000, or 55%, to $743,000 for the first six months
of 2005 compared to $480,000 for the first six months of 2004. These increases are due to higher
headcounts to support the Companys continuing efforts to develop new products such as a projectile
weapon platform and the TASER Anti Personnel Munition (TAPM).
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Interest Income. Interest income increased $293,000 to $348,000 for the second quarter of 2005
compared to $55,000 for the second quarter of 2004. Interest income increased $453,000 to $547,000
for the first six months of 2005 compared to $94,000 for the first six months of 2004. These
increases in interest income resulted from higher cash reserves invested in higher yielding
investments. The Company had cash, cash equivalents and investment balances of $44.0 million at
June 30, 2005 compared to $34.6 million at June 30, 2004. In addition, the Companys cash and
investment accounts earned interest at an approximate rate of 3.0% and 2.3% during the second
quarter and first six months of 2005 compared to 0.7% and 0.8% during the second quarter and first
six months of 2004.
Income
Taxes. The provision for income tax decreased $2.4 million
to $451,000 for the second
quarter of 2005 compared to $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2004. The provision for income
tax decreased $4.7 million to $427,000 for the first six months of 2005 compared to $5.1 million
for the first six months of 2004. These decreases were the result of lower income before taxes for
both the second quarter and first six months of 2005. The effective income tax rate for the second
quarter and first six months of 2005 was 40.5% and 40.6%, respectively, compared to 38.9% for both
the second quarter and first six months of 2004.
For the first six months of 2005, we received approximately $1.2 million of tax benefits from the
exercise of stock options and subsequent sale of the underlying stock compared to $11.6 million for
the first six months of 2004. The net deferred tax asset as of June 30, 2005 totaled $27.1 million
compared to $26.4 million at December 31, 2004.
Net
Income. Net income decreased $3.8 million to $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2005
compared to $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2004. Net
income decreased $7.4 million to $0.6
million for the first six months of 2005 compared to $8.0 million for the first six months of 2004.
The decreases in net income resulted primarily from the decline in sales volume for the quarter and
year to date, and the negative effect this had on the Companys ability to leverage its
fixed costs. Income per basic share declined to $0.01 for the second quarter and first six months
of 2005 compared to $0.08 for the second quarter of 2004 and $0.14 for the first six months of
2004. Income per diluted share also declined to $0.01 per share for the second quarter and first
six months of 2005 compared to $0.07 for the second quarter of 2004 and $0.13 for the first six
months of 2004. Income per basic share calculations were based on weighted average shares
outstanding of 61,319,959 for the second quarter of 2005 and 57,558,688 for the second quarter of
2004. Income per basic share calculations were based on weighted average shares outstanding of
61,209,420 for the first six months of 2005 and 55,477,972 for the first six months of 2004. Income
per diluted share calculations were based on weighted average shares outstanding of 63,951,739 for
the second quarter of 2005 and 64,437,526 for the second quarter of 2004. Income per diluted share
calculations were based on weighted average shares outstanding of 64,152,543 for the first six
months of 2005 and 62,513,808 for the first six months of 2004. All share and per share amounts
have been retroactively restated for the two stock splits executed in the second and fourth
quarters of 2004.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity.
As of June 30, 2005, the Company had working capital of $38.5 million compared to
working capital of $51.1 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease in working capital was
primarily due to the decrease in accounts receivable resulting from lower sales levels in the first
half of 2005 compared to the second half of 2004, a reduction in the current portion of the
deferred tax asset to reflect the expected use of net operating loss carry forwards in the next
twelve months, and a shift in our investments from short-term to long-term which was made to take
advantage of the higher yields on the longer- term investments. A portion of the short-term
investments were also converted to cash and cash equivalents to give the Company more cash on hand
to meet cash flow needs. The decreases in accounts receivable and short-term investments were
partially offset by increases in inventory. The increase in inventory
is a result of purchasing and production
levels in excess of demand.
During the
first half of 2005, we used $0.7 million of cash in operations compared to the $13.2
million generated from operations in the same period in 2004. The decrease in cash provided by
operations was primarily due to the decrease in net income from $8.0 million in the first half of
2004 to $0.6 million in the first half of 2005. The Company realized tax benefits generated from
the exercise and subsequent sale of stock options of $0.5 million in the first half of 2005
compared to $4.5 million in the first half of 2004, due to the lower income before taxes in the
first half of 2005.
We
generated $2.0 million of cash from investing activities during the first half of 2005, compared
to $2.1 million of cash used in investing activities in the first half of 2004. The proceeds from
investments which matured in the first half of 2005 of $22.8 million were partially offset by the
purchase of other investments of $15.0 million and $5.7 million of investments in property and
equipment. Of the funds invested in property and equipment in the
first half of 2005, $4.1 million
was used for the construction of our new 100,000 square foot manufacturing and corporate
headquarters facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, $0.9 million was used for production equipment, and
$0.7 million was used to purchase and install new computer equipment and software, including
investments associated with a new ERP system.
During the first half of 2005, we generated $0.4 million of cash from financing activities,
compared to the $7.6 million generated from financing activities in the first half of 2004. The
$0.4 million of cash generated from financing activities in the first half of 2005 was driven by
proceeds from stock options exercised, compared to $5.4 million of proceeds of stock options
exercised in the same period of 2004. Cash generated from the exercise of warrants was $2.5 million
in the first half of 2004. All unexercised public warrants expired in 2004, so there was not any
cash generated from the exercise of warrants in the first half of 2005. The Company paid off its
notes payable of $250,000 in the first half of 2004.
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Capital Resources. On June 30, 2005, the Company had cash and investments of $44.0 million and no
debt outstanding. At June 30, 2005, the Company had no remaining purchase commitments to complete
the construction of its new manufacturing and headquarters facility in Scottsdale Arizona.
We negotiated a revolving line of credit on July 13, 2004, through a domestic bank. The total
availability on the line is $10 million. The line is secured by substantially all of our assets,
other than intellectual property, and bears interest at varying rates, ranging from LIBOR plus 1.5%
to prime. The line of credit matures on July 13, 2006 and requires monthly payments of interest
only. At June 30, 2005, there was a calculated availability of $5.8 million based on the defined
borrowing base, which is based on the Companys eligible accounts receivable and inventory.
However, there was no outstanding balance under the line of credit at June 30, 2005, and no
borrowings under the line as of the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q.
Commitments and Contingencies
The following table outlines our future contractual financial obligations, in thousands, as of June
30, 2005:
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1-3 years |
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4-5 years |
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5 years |
Operating Leases |
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$ |
222 |
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$ |
129 |
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$ |
92 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Capital Leases |
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Purchase commitment for new headquarters facility |
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Total contractual cash obligations |
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$ |
222 |
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$ |
129 |
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$ |
92 |
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$ |
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We believe our existing cash balances and short-term and long-term investments, together with cash
expected to be generated from operating activities, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash
needs for at least the next 12 months. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors,
including our level of revenues, the timing and extent of spending to support product development
efforts, the expansion of our sales and marketing activities, the timing of introductions of new
products, competitive factors, the outcome of pending or future litigation and the level of
acceptance of our products in domestic and international markets. We could be required, or could
elect, to seek additional funding through public or private equity or debt financing and additional
funds may not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
In
connection with the initial filing of our Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2005, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2005 to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management. Our disclosure controls and
procedures include components of our internal control over financial
reporting. Managements assessment of the effectiveness of our
internal control over financial reporting is expressed at the level
of reasonable assurance because a control system, no matter how well
designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute,
assurance that the control systems objectives will be met.
In
conjunction with our decision to restate our financial statements
and the identification of the material weaknesses in our internal control
over financial reporting related to accounting for our legal and
other professional fees and our resources in accounting and financial
statement preparation as described below, we have reevaluated our
disclosure controls and procedures, and our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these controls
were not effective as of June 30, 2005. Our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer note that upon our discovery of the
control deficiencies described below related to accounting for our
legal and other professional fees and our resources in accounting and
financial statement preparation, the matters were promptly reported
to the appropriate officers of the Company, the Audit Committee of
our Board of Directors and our independent registered public
accounting firm and a Form 8-K was filed, as applicable in a timely manner in
accordance with our disclosure controls and procedures.
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements
On November 14, 2005, we concluded
that our financial statements at March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005 and for the periods then ended,
included in our Form 10-Qs for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005, respectively,
should no longer be relied upon due to an error in those financial statements which resulted from
the incorrect accrual of legal
and professional fees and other expenses for those periods. Beginning in the first quarter
of 2005, we experienced a significant increase in outside legal and other professional expenses.
We determined that our internal controls surrounding the recording of legal and
professional fees in the appropriate accounting period were not operating effectively.
Certain of the invoices relating to the work performed were not received by our accounting
department until after we had closed our books and reported our financial results for such
periods due to delays on the part of third parties in delivering or communicating such invoices
to us. As a result, certain invoices were recorded in the incorrect period. Correction of these
errors resulted in the shifting of expenses among the first three quarters of 2005 with expenses
increasing in the first quarter of 2005 and decreasing in the second quarter of 2005 from
the figures included in the previously filed Form 10-Qs. There was a corresponding decrease/increase in net income for the first and second quarters
resulting from the change in expenses. The restatement had no impact on revenues for the periods.
With respect to the restatement described above,
we have determined that the errors resulted from an inadequate control over the accounting for our legal and
other professional fees and under standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board constituted
a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. We have consulted with and advised our Audit Committee of our Board of Directors of our determination.
In response to the deficiencies which
resulted in the material weakness described above, our management took actions to enhance the
operation and effectiveness of our internal controls and procedures to ensure that we properly
account for our legal and other professional fees in the appropriate financial reporting period.
These actions included reviewing each of the invoices submitted by firms that provided legal and
other professional services to us and contacting outside legal and professional firms to obtain
copies of any invoice which has not been already paid to ensure that such amounts were recorded
in the proper financial reporting period. In addition, we are currently implementing additional
accounting controls such as setting up a special email account for legal bills, preparing detailed
analysis of legal and professional spending which will be reviewed monthly, and sending out quarterly
confirms to outside legal firms to confirm balances owed for billed and unbilled services to help ensure
that any such legal and other professional fees incurred in the future are properly recorded in the appropriate
fiscal period. As of the date of the filing of this amended Form 10-Q, certain of our remediation efforts
were still being implemented.
We also
identified another material weakness in our internal
control over financial reporting in that we do not have adequate
resources in accounting and financial statement preparation
particularly with respect to financial statement footnote
preparation. In response to this deficiency, we plan to engage
additional resources to assist with such activities. We do not
believe that this deficiency resulted in any material errors in the
reporting of our results of operations but we concluded that there
was more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of our
annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or
detected in the future. We have consulted with and advised our Audit
Committee of our Board of Directors of our determination of this
material weakness. As of the date of this filing of this Form 10-Q, our
remediation efforts were still being implemented.
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Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
In April 2005, subsequent to the issuance of our financial statements for the year ended December
31, 2004, we discovered an error in that certain stock option grants were treated as incentive
stock options when the grants should have been classified as non-statutory stock options because of
the annual limitation on incentive stock options under applicable tax regulations. For employees
who exercised stock option grants and held the underlying stock, to the extent such option grants
should have been classified as non-statutory stock options (as opposed to incentive stock options),
the employees taxable compensation was understated and we were entitled to a deduction from our
taxable income equal to the amount of additional compensation attributable to the exercise of
non-statutory stock options. We also improperly tax affected the pro forma expense associated with
incentive stock options for the year ended December 31, 2004. As a result of the foregoing, we
restated our previously issued financial statements contained in the initial filing of our Form
10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 and such restated results were included our Form
10-KSB/A filed on May 23, 2005.
With
respect to the restatement described above related to stock option
grants, we have determined that the errors resulted from
an inadequate control over the accounting for our stock option programs, and under standards
established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, constituted a material weakness in
our internal control over financial reporting. We consulted with and advised our Audit Committee of
our Board of Directors of our determination.
During our quarter ended June 30, 2005, in response to the material weakness described above and in
our Amended Form 10-KSB related to stock option
grants, our management took actions to enhance the operation and effectiveness of
our internal controls and procedures to ensure that we properly classify and account for stock
options as either incentive stock options or non-statutory stock options and that option exercises
will have the proper payroll taxes withheld based on the classification of the option. These
actions included reviewing the classification of all previously issued options and creating
detailed schedules to ensure that they were properly classified as incentive stock options or
non-statutory stock options and instituting additional procedures designed to ensure that any
future option grants are properly classified. For grants that had components of incentive stock
options and non-statutory stock options, the Company prepared roll-forward schedules to calculate
the number of incentive stock option and non-statutory stock option shares available to exercise.
These schedules were used to evaluate the impact of the error and will be used going forward to
properly account for the stock option exercises. In addition, we are currently evaluating various
stock option accounting software programs which would provide us with additional assistance in
tracking our stock option activity and the financial reporting of such activity.
Other than as described above, there has not been any change in our internal control over financial
reporting during our quarter ended June 30, 2005 that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Securities Litigation
On January 10, 2005, a securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District
Court for the District of Arizona against the Company and certain of its officers and directors,
captioned Malasky v. TASER International, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:05 CV 115. Since then, numerous
other securities class action lawsuits were filed against the Company and certain of its officers
and directors. The majority of these lawsuits were filed in the District of Arizona. Four actions
were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and one in the
Eastern District of Michigan. The New York and Michigan actions were transferred to the District of
Arizona. The cases were recently consolidated, and the court has appointed a lead plaintiff and
lead counsel. Pursuant to an order entered by the court, defendants need not respond to any of the
complaints originally filed in these actions. The lead plaintiff will file an amended consolidated
complaint, to which Defendants will respond.
These actions are filed on behalf of the purchasers of the Companys stock in various class
periods, beginning as early as May 29, 2003 and ending as late as January 14, 2005. The complaints
allege, among other things, violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and Rule 10b-5, promulgated thereunder, and seek unspecified monetary damages and other
relief against all defendants. The complaints allege generally that the Company and the individual
defendants made false or misleading public statements regarding, among other things, the safety of
the Companys products and the Companys ability to meet its sales goals, including the validity of
a $1.5 million sales order with one of the Companys distributors in the fourth quarter of 2004. We
intend to defend these lawsuits vigorously; however, the outcome of any litigation is inherently
uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may ultimately result from the
resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by insurance coverage and
will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.
Shareholder Derivative Litigation
On January 11, 2005, a shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court
for the District of Arizona purportedly on behalf of the Company and against certain of its
officers and directors, captioned Goldfine v. Culver, et al., Case No. 2:05 CV 123. Since then,
five other shareholder derivative lawsuits were filed in the District of Arizona, two shareholder
derivative lawsuits were filed in the Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, and one shareholder
derivative lawsuit was filed in the Delaware Chancery Court. On February 9, 2005, the shareholder
derivative actions pending in federal court were consolidated into a single action in the United
States District Court for the District of Arizona under the caption, In re TASER International
Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 2:05 CV 123. On May 13, 2005, plaintiffs in the
consolidated federal derivative action filed a consolidated amended complaint. Pursuant to an order
entered by the court, Defendants will respond only to this consolidated amended complaint. The
derivative actions in Arizona state court were consolidated and plaintiffs filed a consolidated
complaint. Plaintiffs in the Arizona state court action agreed to stay that action pending
resolution of the consolidated federal derivative action. On April 8, 2005, defendants filed a
motion to stay or, in the alternative, dismiss the Delaware derivative action; plaintiffs
opposition to defendants motion was due to be filed on August 22, 2005.
The complaints in the shareholder derivative lawsuits generally allege that the defendants breached
the fiduciary duties owed to the Company and its shareholders by reason of their positions as
officers and/or directors of the Company. The complaints claim that such duties were breached by
defendants disclosure of allegedly false or misleading statements about the safety and
effectiveness of Company products and the Companys financial prospects. The complaints also claim
that fiduciary duties were breached by defendants alleged use of non-public information regarding
the safety of Company products and the Companys financial condition and future business prospects
for personal gain through the sale of the Companys stock. The Company is named solely as a nominal
defendant against which no recovery is sought.
On May 4, 2005, a lawsuit was filed in the Delaware Chancery Court against the Company, captioned
Lucian B. Dinkens v. TASER International, Inc., Case No. 5749754, to compel the Company to give the
plaintiff the right to inspect and copy certain books and records of the Company pursuant to
Section 220 of Delaware General Corporation Law. The Company filed an answer to the complaint on
June 7, 2005.
Securities and Exchange Commission Informal Inquiry
In December 2004, the Company was informed that the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission
had commenced an informal inquiry, which concerns the basis for the Companys public statements
regarding the safety and performance of the Companys products, certain disclosure issues, and the
accounting for certain transactions. The inquiry is ongoing.
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Contract Litigation
In March 2000, Thomas N. Hennigan, a distributor of our products from late 1997 through early 2000,
sued us in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. We had previously sued
him in February 2000 but had not served him. After the New York case was dismissed in February 2001
for lack of personal jurisdiction, Mr. Hennigan brought a counterclaim in the United States
District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Hennigan claims the exclusive right to sell our
products to many of the largest law enforcement, corrections, and military agencies in the United
States. He seeks monetary damages that may amount to as much as $400 million against us allegedly
arising in connection with his service to us as a distributor. His claims rest on theories of our
failure to pay commissions, breach of contract, promissory estoppel, breach of fiduciary duty, and
on related theories. No written contract was ever signed with Mr. Hennigan. We also believe that he
has no reasonable basis for claims based on informal or implied contractual rights and will be
unable to prove his damages with reasonable certainty. Mr. Hennigan died in April 2001 and the case
is now being prosecuted by his estate. On May 24, 2002, H.A. Russell was permitted to proceed as an
additional defendant-counterclaimant. The Company filed various motions in November 2002 for
partial summary judgment including a motion to dismiss his claims. On September 30, 2003, the Court
issued an order granting the Companys motion for partial summary judgment to dismiss Mr. Russells
claims and struck Hennigans jury demand. On April 14, 2004, the Court issued an opinion partially
granting the Companys motion for partial summary judgment on certain joint venture,
post-termination, post-death and exclusivity claims. A pretrial conference was held on February 18,
2005 and no trial date has been set.
In September 2004, the Company was served with a summons and complaint in the matter of Roy Tailors
Uniform Co., Inc. v. TASER International in which the plaintiff alleges that it is entitled to
commissions for disputed sales that were made to customers that are claimed to be plaintiffs
customers for which plaintiff is seeking monetary damages. Plaintiff failed to sign a distributor
agreement with the Company and did not have distribution rights with the Company. This case is in
the discovery phase and a trial date has not been set.
We intend to defend the foregoing lawsuits vigorously; however, the outcome of any litigation is
inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may ultimately result
from the resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by insurance
coverage and will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or
financial condition.
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Product Liability Litigation
From
April 2003 to August 2005, the Company was named as a defendant in 35 lawsuits in which the
plaintiffs alleged either wrongful death or personal injury in situations in which the TASER device
was used (or present) by law enforcement officers or during training exercises. Three of the cases
are firearms related death cases not death allegedly caused by Taser device. One case is a class
action presently believed to be a class of one. One case has been dismissed by summary judgment
order, two cases have been dismissed with prejudice, another case was dismissed without prejudice but has been
refiled, and the balance of the cases are pending. With respect to
each of these 35 cases, the
table below lists the name of plaintiff, the date the Company was served with process, the
jurisdiction in which the case is pending, the type of claim and the status of the matter. In each
of these lawsuits, the plaintiff is seeking monetary damages from the Company. In one case the
plaintiff is seeking injunctive relief in addition to monetary damages. Cases are being submitted
for the defense of each of these lawsuits to our insurance carriers as we maintained during these
periods and continue to maintain product liability insurance coverage with varying limits and
deductibles. The Companys product liability insurance coverage during these periods ranged from
$5,000,000 to $10,000,000 in coverage limits and from $10,000 to $250,000 in deductibles. The
Company is defending each of these lawsuits vigorously. Although the Company does not expect the
outcome in any individual case to be material, the outcome of any litigation is inherently
uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may ultimately result from the
resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by insurance coverage and
will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.
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Borden
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Thompson
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Pierson
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LeBlanc
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Elsholtz
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Kerchoff
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Powers
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Cook
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Training Injury
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Stevens
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Training Injury
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Eckenroth
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Training Injury
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Lipa
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Dimiceli
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Cosby
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Washington
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Clark
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Collins
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Sanders
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Woolfolk
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Lewis
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Vil. Of Dolton
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Lash
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Howard
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Wagner
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Gerdon
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Gallant
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Nowell
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Other Litigation
In January 2005, the Company filed litigation in U.S. District Court for the Western District of
North Carolina against Stinger Systems, Inc. and Robert Gruder alleging false advertising and a
violation of the Lanham Act. The defendants have filed a counterclaim against the Company alleging
defamation. This case is in the discovery phase and no trial date has been set.
In February 2005, the Company filed litigation in Superior Court for Maricopa County, Arizona
against its former patent attorney, Thomas G. Watkins III, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and
estoppel arising out of ownership and inventorship claims Mr. Watkins has made against a patent he
filed for the Company for certain technology utilized in the TASER X26 product. This case is in the
discovery phase and no trial date has been set.
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In July 2005, the Company filed a lawsuit
in Superior Court for Maricopa County against Gannett Co., Inc., parent company of the USA Today
Newspaper and the Arizona Republic, for libel, false light invasion of privacy, injurious
falsehood and tortuous interference with business relations. The complaint alleges that the defendants
published an article in the USA Today Newspaper on June 3, 2005 which was grossly incorrect and completely
misrepresented the facts by overstating the electrical output of the TASER(TM) X26 by a factor of
1 million. The complaint also asserts that the defendants engaged in the ongoing publication of misleading
articles related to the safety of TASER products, resulting in substantial economic damages to
TASER International, its customers and its shareholders. The case is in the discovery phase and
no trial date has been set.
We intend to pursue and defend the foregoing lawsuits vigorously; however, the outcome of any
litigation is inherently uncertain and there can be no assurance that any liability that may
ultimately result from the resolution of these matters will not be in excess of amounts provided by
insurance coverage and will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results
or financial condition.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this amended report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendement No. 1) to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibits:
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Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certification pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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