SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of, July 2007
Commission File Number 000-29898
Research In Motion Limited
(Translation of registrants name into English)
295 Phillip Street, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3W8
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover of Form 20-F or Form 40F:
Form 20-F o Form 40-F þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by
Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the
registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No þ
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection
with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT
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Managements Discussion and Analysis for the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007 |
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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007 |
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Canadian Forms 52-109F2 Certification of Interim Filings |
This Report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into: (i) the Registration Statement on Form
S-8 of the Registrant, which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
March 28, 2002 (File No. 333-85294); and (ii) the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of the
Registrant, which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21,
2002 (File No. 333-100684).
RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 2, 2007
July 10, 2007
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations (MD&A) should be read together with the unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements and the accompanying notes (the Consolidated Financial Statements) of Research In
Motion Limited (RIM or the Company) for the three months ended June 2, 2007 and the Companys
audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes, and MD&A, for the fiscal year
ended March 3, 2007. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with
United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
All financial information herein is presented in United States dollars, except for certain
financial information contained in tables which is expressed in thousands of United States dollars,
and as otherwise indicated.
RIM has prepared the MD&A with reference to National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure
Obligations of the Canadian Securities Administrators. This MD&A provides information for the
three months ended June 2, 2007 and up to and including July 10, 2007.
Additional information about the Company, including the Companys Annual Information Form, can be
found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC)
website at www.sec.gov.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements
relating to:
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the Companys plans and expectations with respect to matters relating to its historical stock option granting
practices, including regulatory investigations and litigation in connection therewith; |
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the Companys expectations regarding the average selling price (ASP) of its BlackBerry devices; |
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the Companys estimates regarding revenue sensitivity for the effect of a change in ASP; |
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the Companys estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments; and |
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the Companys expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources. |
The words expect, anticipate, estimate, may, will, should, intend, believe, plan
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its
perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as
other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause
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achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements, including, without limitation, the following factors, which are discussed in greater
detail in the Risk Factors section of RIMs Annual Information Form, which is included in RIMs
Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of such filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com and
www.sec.gov):
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third-party claims for infringement of intellectual property rights by RIM and the outcome
of any litigation with respect thereto; |
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RIMs ability to successfully obtain patent or other proprietary or statutory protection
for its technologies and products; |
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RIMs ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; |
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risks related to RIMs internal review of its stock option granting practices, the
restatement of its previously filed financial statements as a result of the review, and
regulatory investigations or litigation relating to those matters; |
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RIMs ability to enhance current products and develop new products; |
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the efficient and uninterrupted operation of RIMs network operations center and the
networks of its carrier partners; |
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RIMs ability to establish new, and to build on existing, relationships with its network
carrier partners and distributors; |
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RIMs dependence on its carrier partners to grow its BlackBerry subscriber account base; |
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RIMs dependence on a limited number of significant customers; |
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the occurrence or perception of a breach of RIMs security measures, or an inappropriate
disclosure of confidential or personal information; |
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intense competition within RIMs industry, including the possibility that strategic
transactions by RIMs competitors or carrier partners could weaken RIMs competitive position
or that RIM may be required to reduce its prices to compete effectively; |
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the continued quality and reliability of RIMs products; |
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RIMs reliance on its suppliers for functional components and the risk that suppliers will
not be able to supply components on a timely basis or in sufficient quantities; |
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effective management of growth and ongoing development of RIMs service and support
operations; |
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risks associated with acquisitions, investments and other business initiatives; |
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risks associated with RIMs expanding foreign operations; |
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reduced spending by customers due to the uncertainty of economic and geopolitical conditions; |
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dependence on key personnel and RIMs ability to attract and retain key personnel; |
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reliance on third-party network infrastructure developers and software platform vendors; |
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foreign exchange risks; |
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changes in interest rates affecting RIMs investment portfolio and the creditworthiness of
its investment portfolio; |
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RIMs ability to manage production facilities and its reliance on third-party manufacturers
for certain products; |
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risks associated with short product life cycles; |
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government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; |
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restrictions on import of RIMs products in certain countries due to encryption of the products; |
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the costs and burdens of compliance with new government regulations; |
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continued use and expansion of the Internet; |
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regulation, certification and health risks and risks relating to the misuse of RIMs products; |
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tax liabilities, resulting from changes in tax laws or otherwise, associated with RIMs
worldwide operations; and |
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difficulties in forecasting RIMs quarterly financial results and the growth of its
subscriber base. |
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIMs
forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
RIM is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the
worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software
and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions
for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, short messaging service
(SMS), Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third
party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless
connectivity to data. RIMs products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of
organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, software development
tools, and other hardware and software. The Companys sales and marketing efforts include
collaboration with strategic partners and distribution channel relationships to promote the sales
of its products and services as well as its own supporting sales and marketing teams.
Sources of Revenue
RIMs primary revenue stream is its BlackBerry wireless platform, which includes sales of wireless
devices, software and service. The BlackBerry wireless platform provides users with a wireless
extension of their work and personal email accounts, including Microsoft® Outlook®, Lotus Notes®,
Novell® GroupWise®, MSN®/Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail®, POP3/ISP email and others.
RIM generates hardware revenues from sales, primarily to carriers, of BlackBerry wireless devices,
which provide users with the ability to send and receive wireless messages and data. RIMs
BlackBerry wireless devices also incorporate a mobile phone, a personal information manager (PIM)
including contact, calendar,
tasks and memo functionality, which can synchronize with the users desktop PIM system, and
web-browsing capability. Certain BlackBerry devices also include multimedia capabilities.
RIM generates service revenues from billings to its BlackBerry subscriber account base primarily
from a monthly infrastructure access fee to a carrier/distributor where a carrier or other
distributor bills the BlackBerry subscriber. The BlackBerry subscriber account base is the total
of all subscriber accounts that have an active status at the end of a reporting period. Each
carrier instructs RIM to create subscriber accounts and determines whether the subscriber account
should have an active status. That carrier is charged a service fee for each subscriber account
each month with substantially all service fees having no
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regard to the amount of data traffic the subscriber account passes over the BlackBerry
architecture. If a carrier informs RIM to deactivate the subscriber account, then RIM no longer
includes that subscriber account in its BlackBerry subscriber account base and ceases billing from
the date of notification of deactivation. On a quarterly basis, RIM may make an estimate of pending
deactivations for certain carriers that do not use a fully-integrated provisioning system. It is,
however, the carriers responsibility to report changes to the subscriber account status on a
timely basis to RIM. The number of subscriber accounts is a non-financial metric and is intended
to highlight the change in RIMs subscriber base and should not be relied upon as an indicator of
RIMs financial performance. The number of subscriber accounts does not have any standardized
meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similar metrics presented by other
companies.
An important part of RIMs BlackBerry wireless platform is the software that is installed on
corporate servers. Software revenues include fees from (i) licensing RIMs BlackBerry Enterprise
Server (BES) software; (ii) client access licenses (CALs), which are charged for each
subscriber using the BlackBerry service via a BES; (iii) maintenance and upgrades to software; and
(iv) technical support.
RIM also offers the BlackBerry Connect and BlackBerry Built-In Licensing Programs, which enable
leading device manufacturers to equip their handsets with BlackBerry functionality, in order that
users and organizations can connect to BlackBerry wireless services on a broader selection of
devices and operating systems. BlackBerry Connect technology enables a variety of leading
manufacturers to take advantage of proven BlackBerry architecture to automatically deliver email
and other data to a broader choice of wireless devices, operating systems and email applications.
BlackBerry Built-In technology enables leading manufacturers to incorporate popular BlackBerry
applications into their mobile phones and handheld devices in addition to supporting push-based
BlackBerry wireless services.
Revenues are also generated from sales of accessories, repair and maintenance programs and
non-recurring engineering services (NRE).
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
General
The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates
and assumptions with respect to the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are based
upon managements historical experience and are believed by management to be reasonable under the
circumstances. Such estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis and form the basis
for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates.
The Companys critical accounting policies and estimates have been reviewed and discussed with the
Companys Audit Committee. There have been no material changes to the Companys critical
accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in the Companys annual MD&A for the fiscal
year ended March 3, 2007 other than the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48) in the first quarter
of fiscal 2008.
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FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises
financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and prescribes a
recognition threshold of more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. In addition, FIN
48 provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods and disclosure and transitions. See Note 10 Income Taxes in the
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Overview
As discussed in greater detail under Explanatory Note Regarding the Restatement of Previously
Issued Financial Statements in the MD&A for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2007 and Note 4 to the
audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2007,
the Company restated its consolidated balance sheet as of March 4, 2006 and its consolidated
statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of
shareholders equity for the fiscal years ended March 4, 2006 and February 26, 2005, and the
related note disclosures (the Restatement), to reflect additional non-cash stock compensation
expense relating to certain stock-based awards granted prior to the adoption of the Companys stock
option plan on December 4, 1996 (as amended from time to time, the Stock Option Plan) and certain
stock option grants during the 1997 through 2006 fiscal periods, as well as certain adjustments
related to the tax accounting for deductible stock option expenses. The Restatement did not result
in a change in the Companys previously reported revenues, total cash and cash equivalents or net
cash provided from operating activities.
The Restatement is the result of a voluntary internal review (the Review) by the Company of its
stock option granting practices, which was commenced under the direction of the Audit Committee of
the Companys Board of Directors, at the initiative of Dennis Kavelman, the Companys former Chief
Financial Officer (now the Companys Chief Operating Officer Administration and Operations),
with the support of Jim Balsillie, the Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and the executive
management team of the Company. Following the recusal of two Audit Committee members who also
served on the Compensation Committee, the Review was completed by the remaining two members of the
Audit Committee as a special committee of independent directors of the Board of Directors (the
Special Committee). The Special Committee was assisted in the Review by outside legal counsel
and outside accounting advisors in both Canada and the United States. The Special Committee
reviewed the facts and circumstances surrounding the 3,231 grants of stock options to acquire
common shares that were made between December 1996 and August 2006 to 2,034 employees and directors
of the Company. The Special Committee also reviewed stock based awards granted prior to the
adoption of the Stock Option Plan.
The Review identified three significant types of accounting errors being: (1) the misapplication of
U.S. GAAP as it relates to a net settlement feature contained in the Stock Option Plan until
February 27, 2002, which resulted in variable accounting treatment, (2) the misapplication of U.S.
GAAP in the accounting for certain share awards granted prior to the adoption of the Stock Option
Plan, which also
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resulted in variable accounting treatment and (3) the misapplication of U.S. GAAP in the
determination of an accounting measurement date for options granted after February 27, 2002. The
Special Committee determined that the Company failed to maintain adequate internal and accounting
controls with respect to the issuance of options in compliance with the Stock Option Plan, both in
terms of how options were granted and documented, and the measurement date used to account for
certain option grants. The grant process was characterized by informality and a lack of definitive
documentation as to when the accounting measurement date for a stock option occurred, and lacked
safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable accounting, regulatory and disclosure rules. The
Special Committee did not find intentional misconduct on the part of any director, officer or
employee responsible for the administration of the Companys stock option grant program.
Each of the SEC, the OSC and the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of
New York (the USAO) has commenced investigations in connection with the Companys stock option
granting practices. The Company intends to continue to cooperate with each of these agencies.
Actions Taken as a Result of the Review
As previously disclosed, the Board of Directors, based on the recommendations of the Special
Committee, has implemented, or are in the process of implementing, a number of measures in response
to the findings of the Special Committee, including measures that are designed to enhance the
oversight and corporate governance of the Company and to strengthen the Companys control over its
stock option granting process in particular. These measures include:
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Benefits from Option Grants All directors and each of RIMs co-Chief Executive Officers
and Chief Operating Officers agreed in respect of options that were incorrectly priced to
return any benefit on previously exercised options and to reprice unexercised options that
were incorrectly priced. All vice-presidents of the Company were asked to agree to similar
treatment for their options that have dating issues, where those options were granted after
the employees commencement of employment and in the employees capacity as vice presidents.
As of the date hereof, 89% of the stock options held by directors and
C-level officers and vice-presidents that are
subject to such repricing have been repriced, and the Company has
received $1.0 million in restitution
payments from its directors and C-level officers and vice-presidents
(representing 13% of anticipated restitution
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Changes to the Companys Stock Option Granting Practices In December 2006, the Board of
Directors adopted an interim option granting process, whereby all stock options (including
stock options for new hires during a fiscal quarter) would be issued and priced quarterly and
approved by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors. In June 2007, the Board of
Directors approved a formal policy on granting equity awards, the details of which are
described in the Companys Management Information Circular, dated June 14, 2007 (the
Management Information Circular), a copy of which can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and
on the SECs website at www.sec.gov. |
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Changes to the Companys Board of Directors, Board Committees and Organizational Structure
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Board of Directors has established a new Oversight Committee, separated the roles of Chairman
and CEO, implemented other changes to the Companys Board, Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee, and Nominating Committee, and has changed various management roles. In addition to
Ms. Barbara Stymiest and Mr. John Wetmore, who became directors of the Company in March 2007,
Mr. David Kerr and Mr. Roger Martin have been nominated for election as directors of the
Company. Each of the new directors and nominees are independent within the meaning of
applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules. Mr. Douglas Fregin has advised the Board
that he will not be standing for re-election at the upcoming annual general meeting of the
Company. As previously disclosed, Mr. Kendall Cork and Dr. Douglas Wright have advised the
Board that they would not stand for re-election at the upcoming annual general meeting of the
Company and tendered their resignations from all committees of the Board. They have each been
appointed to the honorary position of Director Emeritus of the Board effective July 17, 2007
in recognition of their substantial contributions to the Company over many years. As
described in further detail in the Management Information Circular, in June 2006, the Board
amended the Stock Option Plan to provide that options held by directors of the Company will
not terminate upon a director ceasing to be a director of the Company if such person is
appointed as a Director Emeritus of the Board. Had this amendment not been made, unvested
options held by Mr. Cork and Dr. Wright (the majority of which were scheduled to vest on
August 14, 2007)
would have terminated upon each of them ceasing to be a director of the Company. In recognition of
Mr. Corks and Dr. Wrights substantial contributions to the Company over many years, the Board
determined that such amendment to the Stock Option Plan was appropriate. As a result of the
amendment, the Company will be required to recognize an additional compensation expense in the
second quarter of fiscal 2008, which amount cannot be determined until July 17, 2007. Based on the
current fair value of the Companys common shares on the date hereof, the estimated additional
compensation expense would be approximately $3 million. |
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Other Changes - The Company is in the process of establishing an internal audit department,
the head of which will report directly to the chair of the Audit Committee. Additionally, the Company is
enhancing its capabilities in U.S. GAAP and in securities disclosure and compliance matters
issues by establishing two new permanent full-time positions to be filled, respectively, by an
employee with expertise in U.S. GAAP and an employee with expertise in securities disclosure
and compliance. The latter employee will be responsible for administering RIMs stock option
granting program. A candidate selection process is underway to fill these positions. |
Review Costs
Included in the Companys selling, marketing and administrative expenses in fiscal 2007 and for the
first quarter of fiscal 2008 are legal, accounting and other professional costs incurred by the
Company as well as other costs incurred by the Company under indemnity agreements in favor of
certain officers and directors of the Company, in each case in connection with the Review, the
Restatement and the regulatory investigations and litigation related thereto.
Mr. Balsillie and Mr. Lazaridis have voluntarily offered to assist the Company in defraying costs
incurred in connection with the Review and the Restatement by contributing up to CAD $10 million
(up to CAD $5 million each) of those costs. The Company has agreed to accept this voluntary
payment,
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which is expected to be recorded in fiscal 2008. The amounts will be recorded when received
as an increase to paid-in capital.
Risks Related to the Companys Historical Stock Option Granting Practices
As a result of the events described above, the Company has become subject to the following
significant risks, each of which could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business,
financial condition and results of operations:
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The Companys stock option granting practices are subject to ongoing investigations by the
SEC, the OSC and the USAO. The investigations and requests for information have required
significant management attention and resources. The period of time necessary to resolve the
investigations or to adequately respond to requests for information is uncertain, and these
matters
could require significant additional attention and resources that could otherwise be devoted to the
operation of the Companys business. At this time, the Company cannot predict what, if any,
regulatory or other action may result from the investigations or inquiries. If the securities
regulators or the USAO determine that a violation of securities or other laws has occurred, the
Company or its officers and directors could be subject to civil or criminal penalties or other
remedies. For example, the Company or its officers could be required to pay substantial damages,
fines or other penalties, the regulators could seek an injunction against the Company or seek to
ban an officer or director of the Company from acting as such, or the USAO could seek to impose
criminal sanctions against the Company or its officers or directors if it determines that there was
an intent to violate securities or other laws, any of which actions could have a material adverse
effect on the Company. There can be no assurance that other regulatory agencies in the United
States, Canada or elsewhere will not make inquiries about, or commence investigations into, matters
relating to the Companys stock option practices. |
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As previously disclosed, the Company has been served with an application filed by a
shareholder in Ontario, Canada, which, among other things, seeks permission of the Ontario
court to commence a shareholder derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Company against
certain of the Companys directors and officers relating to the Companys historical option
granting practices, and also makes certain demands with respect to the conduct and scope of
the Review. Additional lawsuits, including purported class actions and additional derivative
actions, may be filed relating to the Companys stock option granting practices. The amount
of time to resolve any such lawsuits is unpredictable, and defending against such lawsuits
could require significant additional attention and resources that could otherwise be devoted
to the operation of the Companys business. In addition, an unfavorable outcome in any such
litigation could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business, financial condition
and results of operations. |
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The Companys insurance coverage may not cover its total liabilities in connection with any
litigation relating to its stock option granting practices. In addition, the Company has
indemnity obligations (including for legal expenses) for former and current directors,
officers and employees, which are described in greater detail in the Management Information
Circular. If the coverage under the Companys insurance policies is not available for all of
these matters, the |
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As noted above, in connection with the Restatement, the Company has applied judgment in
choosing whether to revise measurement dates for prior stock option grants. While the Company
believes it has made appropriate judgments in determining the correct measurement dates for
its stock option grants in connection with the Restatement, the issues surrounding past stock
option grants and financial statement restatements are complex and guidance in these areas may
continue to evolve. If new guidance imposes additional or different requirements or if the
SEC or the OSC disagrees with the manner in which the Company has accounted for and reported
the
financial impact, there is a risk the Company may have to further restate its prior financial
statements, amend its filings with the SEC or the OSC (including the Consolidated Financial
Statements and this MD&A for the first quarter of fiscal 2008), or take other actions not currently
contemplated. Additionally, if the SEC or the OSC disagrees with the manner in which the Company
has accounted for and reported the financial impact of past option grants, there could be delays in
subsequent filings with the SEC or the OSC. |
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The Company may face challenges in hiring and retaining qualified personnel due to the
Restatement, the regulatory investigations and contact with the USAO and, in the case of
certain of its officers, the repricing of stock options held by such officers and the
repayment of any benefits, including by officers of the Company that were not involved in the
stock option granting process. The loss of the services of any of the Companys key employees
could have a material adverse effect on its business and growth prospects. In addition, the
Company may receive claims by employees who may be subject to adverse tax consequences as a
result of errors in connection with stock option grants. |
Impact of the Restatement on the First Quarter of Fiscal 2007
The following tables set forth the effects of the Restatement on the Companys consolidated
statements of operations for the three months ended June 3, 2006, and the effect on the Companys
net cash provided by operating activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows for the
same period. Cash flows from financing and investing activities were not affected by the
Restatement.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
51,518 |
|
|
|
304 |
|
|
|
51,822 |
|
Selling, marketing and administration |
|
|
107,255 |
|
|
|
703 |
|
|
|
107,958 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,071 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
174,844 |
|
|
|
1,007 |
|
|
|
175,851 |
|
| |
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
163,003 |
|
|
|
(1,126 |
) |
|
|
161,877 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment income |
|
|
12,051 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,051 |
|
| |
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
175,054 |
|
|
|
(1,126 |
) |
|
|
173,928 |
|
| |
|
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
11,255 |
|
|
|
(2,021 |
) |
|
|
9,234 |
|
Deferred |
|
|
34,026 |
|
|
|
1,824 |
|
|
|
35,850 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
45,281 |
|
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
45,084 |
|
| |
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
129,773 |
|
|
$ |
(929 |
) |
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.68 |
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
| |
|
|
10
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
Cash flows from operating activities
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Three Months ended June 3, 2006 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
Restatement |
|
|
| |
|
Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
129,773 |
|
|
$ |
(929 |
) |
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items not requiring an outlay of cash: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
26,809 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,809 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
31,430 |
|
|
|
1,775 |
|
|
|
33,205 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
4,520 |
|
|
|
464 |
|
|
|
4,984 |
|
Other |
|
|
(913 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(913 |
) |
Net changes in working capital items |
|
|
(92,591 |
) |
|
|
(1,310 |
) |
|
|
(93,901 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
99,028 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
99,028 |
|
| |
|
|
Summary Results of Operations First Quarter of Fiscal 2008 Compared to the First Quarter of
Fiscal 2007
The following table sets forth certain unaudited consolidated statement of operations data,
which is expressed in thousands of dollars and as a percentage of revenue for the interim periods
indicated, as well as unaudited consolidated balance sheet data, which is expressed in thousands of
dollars, as at June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006:
11
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at and for the Three Months Ended |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 3, 2006 |
|
|
Q1 Fiscal |
|
| |
|
June 2, 2007 |
|
|
(as restated) (1) |
|
|
2008/2007 |
|
| |
|
(in thousands, except for per share amounts) |
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
468,795 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
521,841 |
|
|
|
48.2 |
% |
|
|
275,388 |
|
|
|
44.9 |
% |
|
|
246,453 |
|
| |
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
560,070 |
|
|
|
51.8 |
% |
|
|
337,728 |
|
|
|
55.1 |
% |
|
|
222,342 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
74,934 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
% |
|
|
51,822 |
|
|
|
8.5 |
% |
|
|
23,112 |
|
Selling, marketing and
administration |
|
|
177,483 |
|
|
|
16.4 |
% |
|
|
107,958 |
|
|
|
17.6 |
% |
|
|
69,525 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
23,795 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
% |
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
7,724 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
276,212 |
|
|
|
25.5 |
% |
|
|
175,851 |
|
|
|
28.7 |
% |
|
|
100,361 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
283,858 |
|
|
|
26.2 |
% |
|
|
161,877 |
|
|
|
26.4 |
% |
|
|
121,981 |
|
Investment income |
|
|
16,447 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
12,051 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
% |
|
|
4,396 |
|
| |
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
300,305 |
|
|
|
27.8 |
% |
|
|
173,928 |
|
|
|
28.4 |
% |
|
|
126,377 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
77,085 |
|
|
|
7.1 |
% |
|
|
45,084 |
|
|
|
7.4 |
% |
|
|
32,001 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
|
20.6 |
% |
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
|
21.0 |
% |
|
$ |
94,376 |
|
| |
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
1.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average number of
shares outstanding (000s) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
185,951 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
186,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
190,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
192,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
3,515,516 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,439,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,076,307 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
775,936 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
297,067 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
478,869 |
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
$ |
79,154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,745 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
45,409 |
|
Shareholders equity |
|
$ |
2,739,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,142,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
597,438 |
|
|
|
|
| Notes: |
|
|
| |
| (1) |
|
See Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements and note 3 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. |
12
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
Executive Summary
Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was $1.08 billion, an increase of $468.8 million,
or 76.5%, from $613.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The number of BlackBerry
devices sold increased by 1,205,000, or 99.5%, to approximately 2,416,000 in the first quarter of
fiscal 2008, compared to approximately 1,211,000 during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Device
revenue increased by $391.1 million, or 90.3%, to $824.1 million, reflecting the higher number of
devices sold. Service revenue increased by $56.5 million to $173.6 million, reflecting the
Companys increase in BlackBerry subscriber accounts since the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
Software revenue increased by $11.9 million to $54.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
The Companys net income increased by $94.4 million to $223.2 million, or $1.20 basic earnings per
share (basic EPS) and $1.17 diluted earnings per share (diluted EPS), in the first quarter of
fiscal 2008, compared to net income of $128.8 million, or $0.69 basic EPS and $0.67 diluted EPS, in
the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The $94.4 million increase in net income in the first quarter of
fiscal 2008 primarily reflects an increase in gross margin in the amount of $222.3 million, which
was partially offset by an increase of $92.6 million in the Companys research and development
expenses and sales and marketing programs.
A more comprehensive analysis of these factors is contained in Results of Operations.
Selected Quarterly Financial Data
The following tables set forth RIMs restated unaudited quarterly consolidated results of
operations data for each of the eight most recent quarters, including the quarter ended June 2,
2007. The Company has restated its consolidated balance sheet as of March 4, 2006, and its
consolidated statement of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated
statements of shareholders equity for prior years. The information in the table below has been
derived from RIMs unaudited interim consolidated financial statements that, in managements
opinion, have been prepared on a basis consistent with the Consolidated Financial Statements and
include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of information when read in conjunction
with the Consolidated Financial Statements. RIMs quarterly operating results have varied
substantially in the past and may vary substantially in the future. Accordingly, the information
below is not necessarily indicative of results for any future quarter.
13
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Fiscal Year 2008 |
|
Fiscal Year 2007 |
|
Fiscal Year 2006 |
| |
|
First |
|
Fourth |
|
Third |
|
Second |
|
First |
|
Fourth |
|
Third |
|
Second |
| |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(as restated) (1) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands, except per share data) |
| |
|
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
$ |
930,393 |
|
|
$ |
835,053 |
|
|
$ |
658,541 |
|
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
|
$ |
561,219 |
|
|
$ |
560,596 |
|
|
$ |
490,082 |
|
Gross margin |
|
$ |
560,070 |
|
|
$ |
497,358 |
|
|
$ |
452,631 |
|
|
$ |
370,085 |
|
|
$ |
337,728 |
|
|
$ |
308,511 |
|
|
$ |
312,669 |
|
|
$ |
268,954 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development,
Selling, marketing and administration,
and Amortization |
|
|
276,212 |
|
|
|
256,454 |
|
|
|
228,087 |
|
|
|
190,582 |
|
|
|
175,851 |
|
|
|
152,991 |
|
|
|
139,110 |
|
|
|
122,268 |
|
Litigation (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
162,500 |
|
|
|
26,176 |
|
|
|
6,640 |
|
Investment income |
|
|
(16,447 |
) |
|
|
(14,794 |
) |
|
|
(12,666 |
) |
|
|
(12,606 |
) |
|
|
(12,051 |
) |
|
|
(19,219 |
) |
|
|
(17,483 |
) |
|
|
(15,700 |
) |
| |
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
300,305 |
|
|
|
255,698 |
|
|
|
237,210 |
|
|
|
192,109 |
|
|
|
173,928 |
|
|
|
12,239 |
|
|
|
164,866 |
|
|
|
155,746 |
|
| |
Provision for (recovery of) income
taxes (3) |
|
|
77,085 |
|
|
|
68,314 |
|
|
|
62,018 |
|
|
|
51,957 |
|
|
|
45,084 |
|
|
|
(3,356 |
) |
|
|
46,059 |
|
|
|
46,459 |
|
| |
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
$ |
187,384 |
|
|
$ |
175,192 |
|
|
$ |
140,152 |
|
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
$ |
15,595 |
|
|
$ |
118,807 |
|
|
$ |
109,287 |
|
| |
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
1.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.95 |
|
|
$ |
0.76 |
|
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.63 |
|
|
$ |
0.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
1.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.98 |
|
|
$ |
0.92 |
|
|
$ |
0.74 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.60 |
|
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
$ |
74,934 |
|
|
$ |
67,321 |
|
|
$ |
61,184 |
|
|
$ |
55,846 |
|
|
$ |
51,822 |
|
|
$ |
44,322 |
|
|
$ |
41,799 |
|
|
$ |
37,889 |
|
Selling, marketing and administration |
|
|
177,483 |
|
|
|
167,112 |
|
|
|
146,569 |
|
|
|
116,283 |
|
|
|
107,958 |
|
|
|
93,347 |
|
|
|
84,514 |
|
|
|
72,830 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
23,795 |
|
|
|
22,021 |
|
|
|
20,334 |
|
|
|
18,453 |
|
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
15,322 |
|
|
|
12,797 |
|
|
|
11,549 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
276,212 |
|
|
$ |
256,454 |
|
|
$ |
228,087 |
|
|
$ |
190,582 |
|
|
$ |
175,851 |
|
|
$ |
152,991 |
|
|
$ |
139,110 |
|
|
$ |
122,268 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Notes: |
|
|
| |
| (1) |
|
See Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements and note 3 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| |
| (2) |
|
See Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Litigation in the Companys annual MD&A for the fiscal
year ended March 3, 2007. |
| |
| (3) |
|
See Results of Operations Income Taxes and note 10 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. |
14
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
Results of Operations
Three months ended June 2, 2007 compared to the three months ended June 3, 2006
The consolidated statement of operations information below for the three months ended June 3,
2006 has been restated. See Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements and note 3 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue
Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was $1.08 billion, an increase of $468.8 million,
or 76.5%, from $613.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
A comparative breakdown of the significant revenue streams is set forth in the following table:
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Change Fiscal |
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Q1 Fiscal 2008 |
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Q1 Fiscal 2007 |
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2008/2007 |
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Number of devices
sold |
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2,416,000 |
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1,211,000 |
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1,205,000 |
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99.5 |
% |
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ASP |
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$ |
341 |
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$ |
357 |
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$ |
(16 |
) |
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(4.5 |
%) |
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Revenues |
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Devices |
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$ |
824,053 |
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76.2 |
% |
|
$ |
432,947 |
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70.6 |
% |
|
$ |
391,106 |
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90.3 |
% |
Service |
|
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173,585 |
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16.0 |
% |
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117,088 |
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19.1 |
% |
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56,497 |
|
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48.3 |
% |
Software |
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54,467 |
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5.0 |
% |
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42,539 |
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6.9 |
% |
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11,928 |
|
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28.0 |
% |
Other |
|
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29,806 |
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2.8 |
% |
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20,542 |
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3.4 |
% |
|
|
9,264 |
|
|
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45.1 |
% |
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$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
468,795 |
|
|
|
76.5 |
% |
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|
Device revenue increased by $391.1 million, or 90.3%, to $824.1 million, or 76.2% of
consolidated revenue, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $432.9 million, or 70.6% of
consolidated revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. This increase in device revenue over the
prior years period is attributable to the volume increase of 1,205,000 devices, or 99.5%, to
approximately 2,416,000 devices sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to approximately
1,211,000 devices sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase in device shipments in
the first quarter of fiscal 2008 when compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 shipments of
approximately 2,029,000 primarily reflects the impact of new product launches in the quarter. ASP
decreased to $341 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $357 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007
due primarily to a change in BlackBerry device mix. As RIM expands its market focus into the
consumer market and as the technology continues to mature, the Company expects the ASP to continue
to decline. ASP is dependant on projected future sales volumes, device mix, new device
introductions for the Companys enterprise, prosumer and consumer offerings as well as pricing by
competitors in the industry.
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Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
The Company estimates that a $10 or 2.9% change in overall ASP would result in a quarterly
revenue change of approximately $24 million, based upon the Companys volume of devices shipped in
the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
Service revenue increased $56.5 million, or 48.3%, to $173.6 million and comprised 16.0% of
consolidated revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $117.1 million, or 19.1% of
consolidated revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. BlackBerry subscriber account additions
increased by approximately net 1.2 million to approximately 9 million subscriber accounts as at
June 2, 2007 with approximately 28% of RIMs subscriber account base being outside of North
America, compared to an increase of approximately net 680,000 during the first quarter of fiscal
2007 to approximately 5.5 million subscriber accounts as at June 3, 2006. The increase in
subscriber accounts in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 when compared to the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2007 additions of approximately net 1.0 million primarily reflects the impact of the new
product launches noted above.
Software revenue includes fees from licensed BES software, CALs, technical support, maintenance and
upgrades. Software revenue increased $11.9 million to $54.5 million and comprised 5.0% of
consolidated revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $42.5 million, or 6.9% of
consolidated revenue, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
Other revenue, which includes accessories, non-warranty repairs and NRE, increased by $9.3 million
to $29.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $20.5 million in the first quarter
of fiscal 2007. The majority of the increase was attributable to increases in accessories and
non-warranty repair revenues.
Gross Margin
Gross margin increased by $222.4 million, or 65.8%, to $560.1 million, or 51.8% of revenue, in
the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $337.7 million, or 55.1% of revenue, in the same
period of the previous fiscal year. The 3.3% decline in consolidated gross margin percentage was
primarily due to a higher percentage of device shipments which comprised 76.2% of the total revenue
mix in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to 70.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, as
well as changes in the BlackBerry device mix. Gross margin percentage for devices are generally
lower than the Companys consolidated gross margin percentage. The decrease in gross margin
percentage relating to the increase in percentage of device shipments was offset in part by
improved service margins resulting from cost efficiencies in RIMs network operations
infrastructure as a result of the increase in BlackBerry subscriber accounts and a decline in
certain fixed costs as a percentage of consolidated revenue as the Company continues to realize
economies of scale in its manufacturing operations.
Research and Development, Selling, Marketing and Administration, and Amortization Expense
The table below presents a comparison of research and development, selling, marketing and
administration, and amortization expenses for the quarter ended June 2, 2007 compared to the
quarter ended March 3, 2007 and the quarter ended June 3, 2006. The Company believes it is
meaningful to
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Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
provide a comparison between the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and the fourth quarter of fiscal
2007 given the quarterly increases in revenue realized by the Company during fiscal 2008 and 2007.
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Three Month Fiscal Periods Ended |
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June 3, 2006 |
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June 2, 2007 |
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March 3, 2007 |
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(as restated) |
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$ |
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% of Revenue |
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$ |
|
% of Revenue |
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$ |
|
% of Revenue |
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Revenue |
|
$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
|
|
|
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$ |
930,393 |
|
|
|
|
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$ |
613,116 |
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Research and development |
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$ |
74,934 |
|
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6.9 |
% |
|
$ |
67,321 |
|
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7.2 |
% |
|
$ |
51,822 |
|
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|
8.5 |
% |
Selling, marketing and
administration |
|
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177,483 |
|
|
|
16.4 |
% |
|
|
167,112 |
|
|
|
18.0 |
% |
|
|
107,958 |
|
|
|
17.6 |
% |
Amortization |
|
|
23,795 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
% |
|
|
22,021 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
276,212 |
|
|
|
25.5 |
% |
|
$ |
256,454 |
|
|
|
27.6 |
% |
|
$ |
175,851 |
|
|
|
28.7 |
% |
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|
|
Research and Development
Research and development expenditures consist primarily of salaries for technical personnel,
engineering materials, certification and tooling expense, outsourcing and consulting services,
software tools and related information technology infrastructure support and travel.
Research and development expenditures increased by $23.1 million to $74.9 million, or 6.9% of
revenue, in the quarter ended June 2, 2007 compared to $51.8 million, or 8.5% of revenue, in the
first quarter of fiscal 2007. The majority of the increases during the first quarter of fiscal
2008 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2007 were attributable to salaries and benefits, new
product development costs, travel and office expenses, as well as related staffing infrastructure
costs.
Selling, Marketing and Administration Expenses
Selling, marketing and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and benefits,
marketing, advertising and promotion, travel and entertainment, external advisory fees, related
information technology and office infrastructure support, recruiting and foreign exchange gain or
loss.
Selling, marketing and administrative expenses increased by $69.5 million to $177.5 million, or
16.4% of revenue, for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $108.0 million, or 17.6% of
revenue for the comparable period in fiscal 2007. The net increase of $69.5 million was primarily
attributable to increased expenditures for marketing, advertising and promotion expenses including
additional programs to support new product launches, salary and benefit expense primarily as a
result of increased personnel as well as external advisory fees. Other increases were attributable
to travel and office expenses as well as related staffing infrastructure costs. The increase also
includes legal, accounting and other professional costs incurred by the Company in the first
quarter of fiscal 2008 as well as other costs incurred by the
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Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
Company under indemnity agreements in favour of certain officers and directors of the Company,
in each case in connection with the Review, the Restatement and related matters.
Amortization
Amortization expense relating to certain capital and all intangible assets other than licenses
increased by $7.7 million to $23.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $16.1
million for the comparable period in fiscal 2007. The increased amortization expense primarily
reflects the impact of amortization expense with respect to capital and certain intangible asset
expenditures incurred primarily during the last three quarters of fiscal 2007.
Investment Income
Investment income increased by $4.3 million to $16.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal
2008 from $12.1 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2007. The increase reflects the
increase in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and investments when compared to the
prior years quarter as well as improved interest rate yields.
Income Taxes
For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, the Companys income tax expense was $77.1 million resulting
in an effective tax rate of 25.7% compared to an income tax expense of $45.1 million or an
effective tax rate of 25.9% for the same period last year.
The Companys first quarter effective tax rate was favorably impacted primarily due to the
significant depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar in the quarter. The
foreign exchange impact was a result of U.S. denominated net assets, and the related timing of
these transactions, held by Canadian entities that are subject to tax in Canadian dollars.
The Company has not provided for Canadian income taxes or foreign withholding taxes that would
apply on the distribution of the earnings of its non-Canadian subsidiaries, as these earnings are
intended to be reinvested indefinitely by these subsidiaries.
Net Income
The Companys net income increased by $94.4 million to $223.2 million, or $1.20 basic EPS and
$1.17 diluted EPS, in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to $128.8 million, or $0.69 basic
EPS and $0.67 diluted EPS, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The $94.4 million increase in net
income in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 reflects primarily an increase in gross margin in the
amount of $222.3 million, which was partially offset by an increase of $92.6 million in the
Companys research and development expenses and sales and marketing programs.
The weighted average number of shares outstanding was 186.0 million common shares for basic EPS and
190.4 million common shares for diluted EPS for the quarter ended June 2, 2007 compared to 186.3
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Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
million common shares for basic EPS and 192.0 million common shares for diluted EPS for the
comparable period last year.
Common Shares Outstanding
On June 28, 2007, there were 186.0 million voting common shares, 6.3 million options to
purchase voting common shares and no Restricted Share Units outstanding.
Stock Split
On June 28, 2007, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a three-for-one
stock split of the Companys outstanding common shares. The stock split will be implemented by way
of a stock dividend. Shareholders will receive two common shares of the Company for each common
share held. The stock dividend will be payable on August 20, 2007 to common shareholders of record
at the close of business on August 17, 2007. The total number of common shares outstanding as at
June 28, 2007 was 186 million. Adjusting for the stock split, the total number of common shares
outstanding will be 558 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and investments increased by $149.9 million
to $1.56 billion as at June 2, 2007 from $1.41 billion as at March 3, 2007. The majority of the
Companys cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and investments are denominated in U.S.
dollars as at June 2, 2007.
A comparative summary of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and investments is set
out below.
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As at |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change Fiscal |
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|
June 2, 2007 |
|
March 3, 2007 |
|
2008/2007 |
| |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
712,244 |
|
|
$ |
677,144 |
|
|
$ |
35,100 |
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
456,372 |
|
|
|
310,082 |
|
|
|
146,290 |
|
Investments |
|
|
394,138 |
|
|
|
425,652 |
|
|
|
(31,514 |
) |
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|
|
| |
Cash, cash equivalents,
short-term investments
and investments |
|
$ |
1,562,754 |
|
|
$ |
1,412,878 |
|
|
$ |
149,876 |
|
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|
|
Three months ended June 2, 2007 compared to the three months ended June 3, 2006
Operating Activities
Cash flow provided by operating activities was $225.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008,
compared to cash flow provided by operating activities of $99.0 million in the first quarter of the
preceding fiscal
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
year, representing an increase of $126.3 million. The table below summarizes the key
components of this net increase.
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|
Three Months Ended |
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|
|
|
|
|
June 3, 2006 |
|
Change Fiscal |
| |
|
June 2, 2007 |
|
(as restated) |
|
2008/2007 |
| |
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
$ |
94,376 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
37,716 |
|
|
|
26,809 |
|
|
|
10,907 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(48,795 |
) |
|
|
33,205 |
|
|
|
(82,000 |
) |
Share-based compensation |
|
|
5,300 |
|
|
|
4,984 |
|
|
|
316 |
|
Changes in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables |
|
|
(145,720 |
) |
|
|
(78,279 |
) |
|
|
(67,441 |
) |
Other receivables |
|
|
(17,386 |
) |
|
|
217 |
|
|
|
(17,603 |
) |
Inventory |
|
|
(2,748 |
) |
|
|
232 |
|
|
|
(2,980 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
59,675 |
|
|
|
(4,002 |
) |
|
|
63,677 |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
76,764 |
|
|
|
836 |
|
|
|
75,928 |
|
All other |
|
|
37,272 |
|
|
|
(13,818 |
) |
|
|
51,090 |
|
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|
|
Cash provided from
operating activities |
|
$ |
225,298 |
|
|
$ |
99,028 |
|
|
$ |
126,270 |
|
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|
|
Financing Activities
Cash flow provided by financing activities was $5.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008
compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $10.3 in the fiscal 2007 comparable
period, both primarily attributable to proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options.
Investing Activities
Cash flow used in investing activities was $193.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and
included capital asset additions of $66.8 million and intangible asset additions of $9.7 million as
well as transactions involving the proceeds on sale or maturity of short-term investments and
investments, net of the costs of acquisitions in the amount of $116.5. For the first quarter of
the prior fiscal year, cash flow used in investing activities was $13.0 million and included
capital asset additions of $44.0 million, intangible asset additions of $22.1 and business
acquisition in the amount of $38.9 million offset by transactions involving the proceeds on sale or
maturity of short-term investments and investments, net of the costs of acquisition in the amount
of $92.0 million.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations
The following table sets out aggregate information about the Companys contractual obligations and
the periods in which payments are due as at June 2, 2007:
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Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
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|
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|
|
|
|
Less than |
|
One to |
|
Four to |
|
Greater than |
| |
|
|
Total |
|
|
One Year |
|
Three Years |
|
Five Years |
|
Five Years |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
$ |
7,199 |
|
|
|
$ |
304 |
|
|
$ |
6,895 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Operating lease obligations |
|
|
|
84,556 |
|
|
|
|
10,810 |
|
|
|
28,788 |
|
|
|
14,759 |
|
|
|
30,199 |
|
Purchase obligations and
commitments |
|
|
|
1,573,044 |
|
|
|
|
1,573,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
$ |
1,664,799 |
|
|
|
$ |
1,584,158 |
|
|
$ |
35,683 |
|
|
$ |
14,759 |
|
|
$ |
30,199 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase obligations and commitments of $1.57 billion as of June 2, 2007, in the form of
purchase orders or contracts, are primarily for the purchase of raw materials, as well as for
capital assets and other goods and services. The expected timing of payment of these purchase
obligations and commitments is estimated based upon current information. Timing of payment and
actual amounts paid may be different depending upon the time of receipt of goods and services or
changes to agreed-upon amounts for some obligations.
The Company has commitments on account of capital expenditures of approximately $30.4 million
included in the $1.57 billion above, primarily for manufacturing and IT, including service
operations. The Company intends to fund current and future capital asset expenditure requirements
from existing financial resources and cash flows.
The Company has not declared any cash dividends in the last three fiscal years.
Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and investments were $1.56 billion as at June 2,
2007. The Company believes its financial resources, together with expected future earnings, are
sufficient to meet funding requirements for current financial commitments, for future operating and
capital expenditures not yet committed, and also provide the necessary financial capacity to meet
current and future growth expectations.
The Company has a $100 million Demand Credit Facility (the Facility) to support and secure
operating and financing requirements. As at June 2, 2007, the Company has utilized $17.5 million
of the Facility for outstanding Letters of Credit and $82.5 million of the Facility was unused. The
Company has pledged specific investments as security for this Facility.
The Company has an additional $2.3 million Demand Credit Facility (the Additional Facility). The
Additional Facility is used to support and secure other operating and financing requirements. As
at June 2, 2007, the Company has utilized $1.5 million of the Additional Facility for outstanding
Letters of Credit and $0.8 million of this facility was unused. The Company has pledged specific
investments as security for this facility.
Market Risk of Financial Instruments
The Company is engaged in operating and financing activities that generate risk in three
primary areas:
Foreign Exchange
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Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of transactions in currencies
other than its functional currency, the U.S. dollar. The majority of the Companys revenues in
fiscal 2008 are transacted in U.S. dollars. Portions of the revenues are denominated in British
Pounds, Canadian dollars, and Euros. Purchases of raw materials are primarily transacted in U.S.
dollars. Other expenses, consisting of the majority of salaries, certain operating costs and
manufacturing overhead are incurred primarily in Canadian dollars. At June 2, 2007, approximately
11% of cash and cash equivalents, 33% of trade receivables and 12% of accounts payable and accrued
liabilities are denominated in foreign currencies (June 3, 2006 8%, 32% and 18%, respectively).
These foreign currencies primarily include the British Pound, Canadian dollar, and Euro. As part
of its risk management strategy, the Company maintains net monetary asset and/or liability balances
in foreign currencies and engages in foreign currency hedging activities using derivative financial
instruments, including currency forward contracts and currency options. The Company does not use
derivative instruments for speculative purposes. The principal currencies hedged include the
British Pound, Canadian dollar, and Euro.
The Company has entered into forward contracts to hedge exposures relating to foreign currency
anticipated transactions. These contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges, with the
resulting changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income, and subsequently
reclassified to earnings in the period in which the cash flows from the associated hedged
transactions affect earnings. These cash flow hedges were fully effective at June 2, 2007. As at
June 2, 2007, the net unrealized gain on these forward contracts was approximately $29.0 million
(June 3, 2006 net unrealized gain of $27.1 million). Unrealized gains associated with these
contracts were recorded in Other current assets and Accumulated other comprehensive income.
Unrealized losses were recorded in Accrued liabilities and Accumulated other comprehensive income.
The Company has entered into forward contracts to hedge certain monetary assets and liabilities
that are exposed to foreign currency risk. These contracts have been designated as fair value
hedges, with gains and losses on the hedge instruments being recognized in earnings each period,
offsetting the change in the U.S. dollar value of the hedged asset or liability. As at June 2,
2007, a net unrealized gain of $0.7 million was recorded in respect of this amount (June 3, 2006
net unrealized gain of $0.7 million). Unrealized gains associated with these contracts were
recorded in Other current assets and Selling, marketing and administration. Unrealized losses were
recorded in Accrued liabilities and Selling, marketing and administration.
Interest Rate
Cash, cash equivalents and investments are invested in certain instruments of varying maturities.
Consequently, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk as a result of holding investments of
varying maturities. The fair value of investments, as well as the investment income derived from
the investment portfolio, will fluctuate with changes in prevailing interest rates. The Company
does not currently use interest rate derivative financial instruments in its investment portfolio.
Credit and Customer Concentration
The Company has historically been dependent on an increasing number of significant
telecommunication carriers and on larger more complex contracts with respect to sales of the
majority of its products and
22
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
services. The Company is experiencing significant sales growth in North America and
internationally, resulting in the growth in its carrier customer base in terms of numbers, sales
and trade receivables volumes and in some instances new or significantly increased credit limits.
The Company, in the normal course of business, monitors the financial condition of its customers
and reviews the credit history of each new customer. The Company establishes an allowance for
doubtful accounts that corresponds to the specific credit risk of its customers, historical trends,
and economic circumstances. The Company also places insurance coverage for a portion of its foreign
trade receivables. The allowance as at June 2, 2007 is $1.8 million (June 3, 2006 $1.7 million).
While the Company sells to a variety of customers, three customers comprised 21%, 13% and 10% of
trade receivables as at June 2, 2007 (March 3, 2007 two customers comprised 23% and 13%).
Additionally, three customers comprised 27%, 13%, and 10% of the Companys first quarter sales
(first quarter fiscal 2007 sales four customers comprised 21%, 18%, 11% and 11%).
The Company is exposed to credit risk on derivative financial instruments arising from the
potential for counterparties to default on their contractual obligations to the Company. The
Company mitigates this risk by limiting counterparties to major financial institutions and by
continuously monitoring their creditworthiness. As at June 2, 2007, the maximum credit exposure to
a single counterparty, measured as a percentage of the total fair value of derivative instruments
with net unrealized gains was 40% (June 3, 2006 48%).
The Company is exposed to market and credit risk on its investment portfolio. The Company
mitigates this risk by investing only in liquid, investment grade securities and by limiting
exposure to any one entity or group of related entities. As at June 2, 2007, no single issuer
represented more than 10% of the total cash, cash equivalents and investments (June 3, 2006 no
single issuer represented more than 10% of the total cash, cash equivalents and investments).
Impact of Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Implemented
Fair Value Measurements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157 Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 clarifies the
definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measurement of fair value, and expands
disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2007 and the Company will be required to adopt the standard in the first quarter of
fiscal 2009. The Company is currently evaluating what impact, if any, SFAS 157 will have on its
financial statements.
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of
SFAS 115
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities -Including an Amendment of SFAS 115. SFAS 159 permits entities to measure many
financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that currently are not required to be
measured at fair value. If elected, unrealized gains or losses on certain items will be reported
in earnings at each subsequent reporting period. SFAS 159 is effective for the Company as of the beginning of its 2009 fiscal
year. The Company has not determined whether it will elect to adopt the fair value measurement
provisions of this statement, or what impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.
23
Research In Motion Limited
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 2, 2007
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
During the
three months ended June 2, 2007, no changes were made to the
Companys internal control over financial reporting policies,
procedures and other processes that would have
materially affected, or would be reasonably considered to materially
affect, the Companys internal controls
over financial reporting.
24
Research In Motion Limited
Incorporated under the Laws of Ontario
(United States dollars, in thousands)(unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at |
|
| |
|
June 2, |
|
|
March 3, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents (note 4) |
|
$ |
712,244 |
|
|
$ |
677,144 |
|
Short-term investments (note 4) |
|
|
456,372 |
|
|
|
310,082 |
|
Trade receivables |
|
|
718,357 |
|
|
|
572,637 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
57,560 |
|
|
|
40,174 |
|
Inventory (note 5) |
|
|
258,655 |
|
|
|
255,907 |
|
Other current assets (note 14) |
|
|
86,373 |
|
|
|
41,697 |
|
Deferred income tax asset (note 10) |
|
|
51,825 |
|
|
|
21,624 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,341,386 |
|
|
|
1,919,265 |
|
Investments (note 4) |
|
|
394,138 |
|
|
|
425,652 |
|
Capital assets (note 6) |
|
|
524,639 |
|
|
|
487,579 |
|
Intangible assets (note 7) |
|
|
139,754 |
|
|
|
138,182 |
|
Goodwill (note 8) |
|
|
109,932 |
|
|
|
109,932 |
|
Deferred income tax asset (note 10) |
|
|
5,667 |
|
|
|
8,339 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,515,516 |
|
|
$ |
3,088,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
189,945 |
|
|
$ |
130,270 |
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
365,379 |
|
|
|
287,629 |
|
Income taxes payable (note 10) |
|
|
106,801 |
|
|
|
99,958 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
34,353 |
|
|
|
28,447 |
|
Current portion of long-term debt |
|
|
304 |
|
|
|
271 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
696,782 |
|
|
|
546,575 |
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
6,895 |
|
|
|
6,342 |
|
Deferred income tax liability (note 10) |
|
|
43,962 |
|
|
|
52,532 |
|
Income taxes payable (note 10) |
|
|
28,297 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
775,936 |
|
|
|
605,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital stock (note 11) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Authorized unlimited number of non-voting,
cumulative, redeemable, retractable preferred
shares; unlimited number of non-voting,
redeemable, retractable Class A common shares and
unlimited number of voting common shares
Issued 186,022,016 voting common shares (March
3, 2007 185,871,144) |
|
|
2,104,068 |
|
|
|
2,099,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
582,447 |
|
|
|
359,227 |
|
Paid-in capital (note 12) |
|
|
42,158 |
|
|
|
36,093 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (note 14) |
|
|
10,907 |
|
|
|
(11,516 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,739,580 |
|
|
|
2,483,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,515,516 |
|
|
$ |
3,088,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (notes 9 and 16)
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
On behalf of the Board: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
/s/ Jim Balsillie |
/s/ Mike Lazaridis |
|
|
Jim Balsillie |
Mike Lazaridis |
|
|
|
|
Director |
Director |
|
|
|
|
|
Research In Motion Limited
(United States dollars, in thousands)(unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders Equity
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retained |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Capital |
|
Paid-In |
|
Earnings |
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Stock |
|
Capital |
|
(Deficit) |
|
Income (Loss) |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
Balance as at March 3, 2007 |
|
$ |
2,099,696 |
|
|
$ |
36,093 |
|
|
$ |
359,227 |
|
|
$ |
(11,516 |
) |
|
$ |
2,483,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
223,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
223,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized gains on investments
available for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,756 |
) |
|
|
(1,756 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net change in derivative fair value during the
period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,448 |
|
|
|
24,448 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts reclassified to earnings during the
period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(269 |
) |
|
|
(269 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of stock options |
|
|
3,737 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,737 |
|
|
|
|
|
Transfers to
capital stock resulting from stock option exercises |
|
|
635 |
|
|
|
(635 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based payment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
Excess tax benefits from share-based
compensation (note 12) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Balance as at June 2, 2007 |
|
$ |
2,104,068 |
|
|
$ |
42,158 |
|
|
$ |
582,447 |
|
|
$ |
10,907 |
|
|
$ |
2,739,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Research In Motion Limited
(United States dollars, in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
| |
|
June 2, |
|
|
June 3, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated note 3) |
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
521,841 |
|
|
|
275,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
560,070 |
|
|
|
337,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
74,934 |
|
|
|
51,822 |
|
Selling, marketing and administration (note 15) |
|
|
177,483 |
|
|
|
107,958 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
23,795 |
|
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
276,212 |
|
|
|
175,851 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
283,858 |
|
|
|
161,877 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment income |
|
|
16,447 |
|
|
|
12,051 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
300,305 |
|
|
|
173,928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes (note 10) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
130,166 |
|
|
|
9,234 |
|
Deferred |
|
|
(53,081 |
) |
|
|
35,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,085 |
|
|
|
45,084 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share (note 13) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
1.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Research In Motion Limited
(United States dollars, in thousands)(unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the Three Months Ended |
|
| |
|
June 2, |
|
|
June 3, |
|
| |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated note 3) |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items not requiring an outlay of cash: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
37,716 |
|
|
|
26,809 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(48,795 |
) |
|
|
33,205 |
|
Income taxes payable |
|
|
28,297 |
|
|
|
|
|
Share-based compensation (note 12) |
|
|
5,300 |
|
|
|
4,984 |
|
Other |
|
|
3,047 |
|
|
|
(913 |
) |
Net changes in working capital items (note 18) |
|
|
(23,487 |
) |
|
|
(93,901 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
225,298 |
|
|
|
99,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of share capital |
|
|
3,737 |
|
|
|
10,320 |
|
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (note 12) |
|
|
1,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
|
|
(66 |
) |
|
|
(63 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
5,071 |
|
|
|
10,257 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of investments |
|
|
(114,807 |
) |
|
|
(5,100 |
) |
Proceeds on sale or maturity of investments |
|
|
25,321 |
|
|
|
17,880 |
|
Acquisition of capital assets |
|
|
(66,753 |
) |
|
|
(44,065 |
) |
Acquisition of intangible assets |
|
|
(9,739 |
) |
|
|
(22,091 |
) |
Business acquisitions (note 8) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,878 |
) |
Acquisition of short-term investments |
|
|
(287,758 |
) |
|
|
(778 |
) |
Proceeds on sale and maturity of short-term
investments |
|
|
260,718 |
|
|
|
79,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(193,018 |
) |
|
|
(13,045 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of foreign exchange (loss) gain on cash and cash
equivalents |
|
|
(2,251 |
) |
|
|
1,094 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
for the period |
|
|
35,100 |
|
|
|
97,334 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
677,144 |
|
|
|
459,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
712,244 |
|
|
$ |
556,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| 1. |
|
BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
| |
| |
|
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance
with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). They do not include
all of the disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read
in conjunction with Research In Motions (RIM or the Company) audited consolidated financial
statements (the financial statements) for the year ended March 3, 2007, which have been
prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring
adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included in these financial
statements. Operating results for the three months ended June 2, 2007 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending March 1, 2008. |
| |
| |
|
The Companys fiscal year end date is the 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday of
February, or the first Saturday of March. The fiscal years ending March 1, 2008 and March 3,
2007 comprise 52 weeks. |
| |
| 2. |
|
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS |
| |
| (a) |
|
Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements |
| |
| |
|
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes |
| |
| |
|
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No.
48 (FIN 48) Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in tax positions subject to SFAS 109 Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 provides a
recognition threshold and a mechanism to measure and record tax positions taken, or expected to
be taken during the filing of tax returns. The mechanism is a two-step process in which the tax
position is evaluated for recognition on a more likely than not basis that it will be
sustained upon examination. If step one is satisfied the position is then evaluated to
determine the amount to be recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on
derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, interim period accounting, disclosure and
transition. The Company adopted FIN 48 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 with the impact
described in note 10 below. |
| |
| |
|
Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments |
| |
| |
|
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 155 Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments.
SFAS 155 amends SFAS 133 and among other things, permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid
financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require
bifurcation. SFAS 155 is in effect for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The
Company adopted SFAS 155 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and it had no impact on the
consolidated financial statements. |
| |
| (b) |
|
RECENTLY ISSUED PRONOUNCEMENTS |
| |
| |
|
Fair Value Measurements |
| |
| |
|
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157 Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 clarifies the
definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measurement of fair value, and expands
disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2007 and the Company will be required to adopt the standard in the first
quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company is currently evaluating what impact, if any, SFAS 157 will
have on its financial statements. |
1
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of
SFAS 115 |
| |
| |
|
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities -Including an Amendment of SFAS 115. SFAS 159 permits entities to measure
many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that currently are not required
to be measured at fair value. If elected, unrealized gains or losses on certain items will be
reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting period. SFAS 159 is effective for the Company
as of the beginning of its 2009 fiscal year. The Company has not determined whether it will
elect to adopt the fair value measurement provisions of this statement, or what impact it will
have on its consolidated financial statements. |
| |
| 3. |
|
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| |
| |
|
As discussed in greater detail under Explanatory Note Regarding the Restatement of Previously
Issued Financial Statements in Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2007 and Note 4 to the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2007, the
Company restated its consolidated balance sheet as of March 4, 2006 and its consolidated
statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of
shareholders equity for the fiscal years ended March 4, 2006 and February 26, 2005, and the
related note disclosures (the Restatement), to reflect additional non-cash stock compensation
expense relating to certain stock-based awards granted prior to the adoption of the Companys
stock option plan on December 4, 1996 (as amended from time to time, the Stock Option Plan)
and certain stock option grants during the 1997 through 2006 fiscal periods, as well as certain
adjustments related to the tax accounting for deductible stock option expenses. The Restatement
did not result in a change in the Companys previously reported revenues, total cash and cash
equivalents or net cash provided from operating activities. |
| |
| |
|
The Restatement is the result of a voluntary internal review (the Review) by the Company of
its stock option granting practices, which was commenced under the direction of the Audit
Committee of the Companys Board of Directors, at the initiative of Dennis Kavelman, the
Companys former Chief Financial Officer (now the Companys Chief Operating Officer
Administration and Operations), with the support of Jim Balsillie, the Co-Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, and the executive management team of the Company. Following the recusal
of two Audit Committee members who also served on the Compensation Committee, the Review was
completed by the remaining two members of the Audit Committee as a special committee of
independent directors of the Board of Directors (the Special Committee). The Special
Committee was assisted in the Review by outside legal counsel and outside accounting advisors in
both Canada and the United States. The Special Committee reviewed the facts and circumstances
surrounding the 3,231 grants of stock options to acquire common shares that were made between
December 1996 and August 2006 to 2,034 employees and directors of the Company. The Special
Committee also reviewed stock based awards granted prior to the adoption of the Stock Option
Plan. |
| |
| |
|
The Review identified three significant types of accounting errors being: (1) the misapplication
of U.S. GAAP as it relates to a net settlement feature contained in the Stock Option Plan
until February 27, 2002, which resulted in variable accounting treatment, (2) the misapplication
of U.S. GAAP in the accounting for certain share awards granted prior to the adoption of the
Stock Option Plan, which also resulted in variable accounting treatment and (3) the
misapplication of U.S. GAAP in the determination of an accounting measurement date for options
granted after February 27, 2002. The Special Committee determined that the Company failed to
maintain adequate internal and accounting controls with respect to the issuance of options in
compliance with the Stock Option Plan, |
2
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
both in terms of how options were granted and documented, and the measurement date used to
account for certain option grants. The grant process was characterized by informality and a
lack of definitive documentation as to when the accounting measurement date for a stock option
occurred, and lacked safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable accounting, regulatory and
disclosure rules. |
| |
| |
|
Each of the SEC, the OSC and the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District
of New York (the USAO) has commenced investigations in connection with the Companys stock
option granting practices. The Company intends to continue to cooperate with each of these
agencies. |
| |
| |
|
The following tables set forth the effects of the Restatement on the Companys consolidated
statements of operations for the three months ended June 3, 2006, and the effect on the
Companys net cash provided by operating activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows for the same period. Cash
flows from financing and investing activities were not affected by the Restatement. |
| |
| |
|
Consolidated Statements of Operations |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For
the three months ended June 3, 2006 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
Restatement |
|
|
| |
|
reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |
|
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
275,269 |
|
|
|
119 |
|
|
|
275,388 |
|
| |
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
337,847 |
|
|
|
(119 |
) |
|
|
337,728 |
|
| |
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
|
51,518 |
|
|
|
304 |
|
|
|
51,822 |
|
Selling, marketing and
administration |
|
|
107,255 |
|
|
|
703 |
|
|
|
107,958 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
16,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,071 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
174,844 |
|
|
|
1,007 |
|
|
|
175,851 |
|
| |
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
163,003 |
|
|
|
(1,126 |
) |
|
|
161,877 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment income |
|
|
12,051 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,051 |
|
| |
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
175,054 |
|
|
|
(1,126 |
) |
|
|
173,928 |
|
| |
|
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
11,255 |
|
|
|
(2,021 |
) |
|
|
9,234 |
|
Deferred |
|
|
34,026 |
|
|
|
1,824 |
|
|
|
35,850 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
45,281 |
|
|
|
(197 |
) |
|
|
45,084 |
|
| |
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
129,773 |
|
|
$ |
(929 |
) |
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.70 |
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
| |
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.68 |
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
| |
|
|
3
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Three months ended June 3, 2006 |
| |
|
As Previously |
|
Restatement |
|
|
| |
|
Reported |
|
Adjustments |
|
As Restated |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
129,773 |
|
|
$ |
(929 |
) |
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Items not requiring an outlay of cash: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
26,809 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,809 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
31,430 |
|
|
|
1,775 |
|
|
|
33,205 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
4,520 |
|
|
|
464 |
|
|
|
4,984 |
|
Other |
|
|
(913 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(913 |
) |
Net changes in working capital items |
|
|
(92,591 |
) |
|
|
(1,310 |
) |
|
|
(93,901 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
99,028 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
99,028 |
|
| |
|
|
| 4. |
|
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND INVESTMENTS |
| |
| |
|
Cash consists of demand deposits held at various financial institutions. Cash equivalents are
highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition.
Short-term investments consist of liquid investments with remaining maturities of less than one
year. Investments with maturities in excess of one year are classified as non-current
investments. |
| |
| |
|
All cash equivalents and investments are categorized as available-for-sale and are carried at
fair value with gains and losses recorded through other comprehensive income. In the event of a
decline in value, which is other than temporary, the cash equivalents and investments are
written down to estimated realizable value by a charge to earnings. |
| |
| 5. |
|
INVENTORY |
| |
| |
|
Inventory is comprised as follows: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 2, |
|
March 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
| |
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
119,789 |
|
|
$ |
121,439 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
142,768 |
|
|
|
141,938 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
10,708 |
|
|
|
8,413 |
|
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory |
|
|
(14,610 |
) |
|
|
(15,883 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
258,655 |
|
|
$ |
255,907 |
|
| |
|
|
| 6. |
|
CAPITAL ASSETS |
| |
| |
|
Capital assets are comprised of the following: |
4
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 2, 2007 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Net book |
| |
|
Cost |
|
amortization |
|
value |
| |
|
|
Land |
|
$ |
39,809 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
39,809 |
|
Buildings, leaseholds and other |
|
|
235,742 |
|
|
|
33,392 |
|
|
|
202,350 |
|
BlackBerry operations and other information
technology |
|
|
334,757 |
|
|
|
174,228 |
|
|
|
160,529 |
|
Manufacturing equipment |
|
|
129,060 |
|
|
|
73,744 |
|
|
|
55,316 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
113,983 |
|
|
|
47,348 |
|
|
|
66,635 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
853,351 |
|
|
$ |
328,712 |
|
|
$ |
524,639 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
March 3, 2007 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Net book |
| |
|
Cost |
|
amortization |
|
value |
| |
|
|
Land |
|
$ |
39,509 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
39,509 |
|
Buildings, leaseholds and other |
|
|
217,941 |
|
|
|
29,560 |
|
|
|
188,381 |
|
BlackBerry operations and other information
technology |
|
|
304,778 |
|
|
|
159,739 |
|
|
|
145,039 |
|
Manufacturing equipment |
|
|
117,958 |
|
|
|
66,553 |
|
|
|
51,405 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
106,592 |
|
|
|
43,347 |
|
|
|
63,245 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
786,778 |
|
|
$ |
299,199 |
|
|
$ |
487,579 |
|
| |
|
|
| 7. |
|
INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
| |
| |
|
Intangible assets comprise the following: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
June 2, 2007 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Net book |
| |
|
Cost |
|
amortization |
|
value |
| |
|
|
Acquired technology |
|
$ |
58,639 |
|
|
$ |
22,023 |
|
|
$ |
36,616 |
|
Licenses |
|
|
90,811 |
|
|
|
71,838 |
|
|
|
18,973 |
|
Patents |
|
|
97,370 |
|
|
|
13,205 |
|
|
|
84,165 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
246,820 |
|
|
$ |
107,066 |
|
|
$ |
139,754 |
|
| |
|
|
5
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
March 3, 2007 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
Net book |
| |
|
Cost |
|
amortization |
|
value |
| |
|
|
Acquired technology |
|
$ |
58,639 |
|
|
$ |
19,183 |
|
|
$ |
39,456 |
|
Licenses |
|
|
90,811 |
|
|
|
68,177 |
|
|
|
22,634 |
|
Patents |
|
|
87,630 |
|
|
|
11,538 |
|
|
|
76,092 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
237,080 |
|
|
$ |
98,898 |
|
|
$ |
138,182 |
|
| |
|
|
| 8. |
|
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS |
| |
| |
|
During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company purchased 100% of the common shares of
Ascendent Systems Inc. (Ascendent). The transaction closed on March 9, 2006. Ascendent
specializes in enterprise solutions to simplify voice mobility implementations and allows the
Company to further extend and enhance the use of wireless communications by offering a voice
mobility solution that helps customers align their mobile voice and data strategies. The
operating results of Ascendent were not material to the Companys operating results in the first
quarter of fiscal 2007. |
| |
| |
|
In the acquisition noted above, the consideration paid by the Company was cash and the results
of the acquirees operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements
commencing from the closing date to June 3, 2006 as well as subsequent reporting periods. |
| |
| |
|
The following table summarizes the fiscal 2007 fair value allocations of the purchase price of
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition along with prior years
acquisition allocations: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
Assets purchased |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Current assets |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
404 |
|
Capital assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
375 |
|
Deferred income tax asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,806 |
|
Acquired technology |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,578 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,207 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,370 |
|
| |
Liabilities assumed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,492 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Net non-cash assets acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,878 |
|
| |
Cash acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
122 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
39,000 |
|
| |
|
|
6
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
The purchase price allocation for the 2007 acquisition was finalized in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2007. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method whereby identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair value as of the
date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over such fair value was recorded as
goodwill. Acquired technology includes current and core technology, and is amortized over
periods ranging from two to five years. |
| |
| 9. |
|
PRODUCT WARRANTY |
| |
| |
|
The Company estimates its warranty costs at the time of revenue recognition based on historical
warranty claims experience, expectations of future return rates and unit warranty repair costs.
The expense is recorded in Cost of sales. The warranty accrual balance is reviewed quarterly to
establish that it materially reflects the remaining obligation, based on the anticipated future
expenditures over the balance of the obligation period. Adjustments are made when the actual
warranty claim experience differs from these estimates. |
| |
| |
|
The change in the Companys warranty expense and actual warranty experience for the three months
ended June 2, 2007 as well as the accrued warranty obligations as at June 2, 2007 are set forth
in the following table: |
| |
|
|
|
|
Accrued warranty obligations as at March 3, 2007 |
|
$ |
36,669 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warranty costs incurred for the three months ended
June 2, 2007 |
|
|
(14,473 |
) |
Warranty provision for the three months ended June 2, 2007 |
|
|
21,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued warranty obligations as at June 2, 2007 |
|
$ |
44,004 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 10. |
|
INCOME TAXES |
| |
| |
|
For the first three months of fiscal 2008, the Companys net income tax expense was $77.1
million or a net effective income tax rate of 25.7% compared to a net income tax expense of
$45.1 million or a net effective income tax rate of 25.9% in the first three months of fiscal
2007. |
| |
| |
|
The Company has not recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred income tax assets (June
3, 2006 $nil). |
| |
| |
|
The Company has not provided for Canadian income taxes or foreign withholding taxes that would
apply on the distribution of the earnings of its non-Canadian subsidiaries, as these earnings
are intended to be reinvested indefinitely by these subsidiaries. |
| |
| |
|
The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes on March
4, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an
enterprises financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109 and prescribes a recognition
threshold of more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. |
| |
| |
|
The cumulative effect of the application of FIN 48 as at March 4, 2007 resulted in the Company
reclassifying $25.9 million from current taxes payable to non-current taxes payable for
uncertain tax positions not expected to be resolved within one year. There was no cumulative
effect adjustment to the Companys March 4, 2007 opening retained earnings. |
7
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
The Companys total unrecognized tax benefits as at March 4, 2007 and June 2, 2007 were $152.7
million and $157.6 million respectively. The increase in unrecognized tax benefits is primarily
due to the appreciation of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar. The Companys total
unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Companys effective tax rate and
were $152.7 and $157.6 million as at March 4, 2007 and June 2, 2007 respectively. |
| |
| |
|
A summary of open tax years by major jurisdiction is presented below: |
| |
|
|
|
|
Jurisdiction |
|
|
|
|
Canada (1) |
|
Fiscal 2001 2007 |
United States (1) |
|
Fiscal 2003 2007 |
United Kingdom |
|
Fiscal 2002 2007 |
| (1) |
|
Includes federal as well as provincial and state jurisdictions, as applicable. |
| |
| |
|
The Company is subject to ongoing examination by tax authorities in the jurisdictions in which
it operates. The Company regularly assesses the status of these examinations and the potential
for adverse outcomes to determine the adequacy of the provision for income taxes. |
| |
| |
|
Specifically, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is currently examining the Companys fiscal
2001-2005 Canadian corporate tax filings. The Company expects the CRA to conclude its
examination in fiscal 2008 or fiscal 2009. The CRA has also given the Company notice that they
will begin examining the Companys fiscal 2006 and Fiscal 2007 Canadian corporate tax filings in
fiscal 2008. |
| |
| |
|
The Company has other non-Canadian income tax audits pending. While the final resolution of
these audits is uncertain, the Company believes the ultimate resolution of these audits will not
have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of
operations. |
| |
| |
|
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as interest
expense that is netted and reported within Investment income. The amount of interest and
penalties accrued upon adoption of FIN 48 and at June 2, 2007 is not material. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Shares |
|
|
| |
|
Outstanding |
|
Amount |
| |
|
|
| |
|
(000s) |
|
|
|
|
Common shares outstanding as at March 3, 2007 |
|
|
185,871 |
|
|
$ |
2,099,696 |
|
| |
Exercise of stock options |
|
|
151 |
|
|
|
3,737 |
|
Transfers to capital stock resulting from stock option exercises |
|
|
|
|
|
|
635 |
|
| |
|
|
Common shares outstanding as at June 2, 2007 |
|
|
186,022 |
|
|
$ |
2,104,068 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, there were 150,872 stock options exercised. |
8
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
The Company had 186.0 million voting common shares outstanding, 6.3 million stock options to
purchase voting common shares outstanding and no restricted share units outstanding as at June
28, 2007. |
| |
| 12. |
|
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT |
| |
| |
|
Stock Option Plan |
| |
| |
|
The Company has an incentive stock option plan for directors, officers and employees of the
Company or its subsidiaries. |
| |
| |
|
Effective in fiscal 2007, the Company adopted SFAS 123(R) to record stock compensation expense,
using the modified prospective transition (MPT) method. Under the MPT method, there is no
restatement of prior periods. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) has resulted in a charge to earnings
of $5.3 million in the first three months of fiscal 2008 ($4.9 million first three months of
fiscal 2007). |
| |
| |
|
In accordance with SFAS 123(R), beginning in fiscal 2007, the Company has presented excess tax
benefits from the exercise of stock-based compensation awards as a financing activity in the
consolidated statement of cash flows. |
| |
| |
|
Options granted under the plan generally vest over a period of five years and are generally
exercisable over a period of seven years to a maximum of ten years from the grant date. The
Company issues new shares to satisfy stock option exercises. There are 3.9 million stock options
vested and not exercised as at June 2, 2007. There are 5.0 million stock options available for
future grants under the stock option plan. |
| |
| |
|
A summary of option activity since March 3, 2007 is shown below. As a result of the
Companys review of its historical option granting practice (as more fully discussed in Note 3),
certain outstanding stock options will be repriced to reflect a higher exercise price as certain
employees agree to have their options repriced. Some of the options have been repriced as of
June 2, 2007 and this has been reflected in the tables below. Where subject options have not yet
been repriced, the per option information contained in the disclosure below relates to the
historical prices for these stock options. As the repricing of the options will make the
options less valuable, there will be no accounting expense related to the repricing event. |
9
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Options Outstanding |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
Average |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Remaining |
|
Aggregate |
| |
|
Number |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Contractual |
|
Instrinsic |
| |
|
(in 000s) |
|
per share |
|
Life in Years |
|
Value |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as at March 3, 2007 |
|
|
6,387 |
|
|
$ |
32.67 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted during the period |
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
134.32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised during the period |
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
18.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited/cancelled/expired during the
period |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
81.99 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as at June 2, 2007 |
|
|
6,343 |
|
|
$ |
34.89 |
|
|
|
3.15 |
|
|
$ |
825,778 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested and expected to vest at
June 2, 2007 |
|
|
6,126 |
|
|
$ |
33.97 |
|
|
|
3.10 |
|
|
$ |
803,126 |
|
| |
|
|
Exercisable at June 2, 2007 |
|
|
3,907 |
|
|
$ |
18.78 |
|
|
|
2.26 |
|
|
$ |
571,503 |
|
| |
|
|
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value
(the aggregate difference between the closing stock price of the Companys common stock on June
2, 2007 and the exercise price for in-the-money options) that would have been received by the
option holders if all in-the-money options had been exercised on June 2, 2007. The intrinsic
value of stock options exercised during the first three months of fiscal 2008, calculated using
the average market price during the period, was approximately $123 per share.
10
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
A summary of unvested stock options since March 3, 2007 is shown below:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Options Outstanding |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
| |
|
Number |
|
average grant |
| |
|
(in 000s) |
|
date fair value |
| |
|
|
Balance as at March 3, 2007 |
|
|
3,043 |
|
|
$ |
24.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted during the period |
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
53.39 |
|
Vested during the period |
|
|
(714 |
) |
|
|
13.03 |
|
Forfeited during the period |
|
|
(24 |
) |
|
|
16.34 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as at June 2, 2007 |
|
|
2,436 |
|
|
$ |
28.98 |
|
| |
|
|
As of June 2, 2007, there was $48.2 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
related to unvested stock options which will be expensed over the vesting period, which, on a
weighted-average basis, results in a period of approximately 2.0 years. The total fair value of
stock options vested during the three months ended June 2, 2007 was $9.3 million.
Cash received from stock option exercises for the three months ended June 2, 2007 was $3.7
million (June 3, 2006 $10.3 million).
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the quarter was calculated using
the BSM option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average Black-Scholes value of
each stock option |
|
$ |
53.39 |
|
|
$ |
36.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assumptions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk free interest rates |
|
|
4.6 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
% |
Expected life in years |
|
|
4.4 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
|
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
Volatility |
|
|
41 |
% |
|
|
55 |
% |
The Company has not paid a dividend in the previous ten fiscal years and has no current
expectation of paying cash dividends on its common stock. The risk-free interest rates utilized
during the life of the stock options are based on a U.S. Treasury security for an equivalent
period. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on
a combination of the implied volatility of publicly traded options on its common stock, and
historical volatility, as the Company believes that this is a better indicator of expected
volatility going forward. The expected life of stock options granted under the plan is based on
historical exercise patterns, which the Company believes are representative of future exercise
patterns.
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Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
Restricted Share Unit Plan (the RSU Plan)
At the Companys 2005 Annual General Meeting on July 18, 2005, shareholders approved the
establishment of the RSU Plan. The eligible participants under the RSU Plan include any officer
or employee of the Company or its subsidiaries. The RSU Plan received regulatory approval in
August 2005.
RSUs are redeemed for either common shares issued from treasury, common shares purchased on the
open market or the cash equivalent on the vesting dates established by the Company.
Compensation expense will be recognized upon issuance of RSUs over the vesting period. The
Company recorded no compensation expense with respect to RSUs in the first quarter of fiscal
2008 (first quarter of fiscal 2007 $120).
The Company did not issue any RSUs in the three month period ended June 2, 2007 and there were
no RSUs outstanding as at June 2, 2007 (March 3, 2007 nil).
| 13. |
|
EARNINGS PER SHARE |
| |
| |
|
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated note 3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income for basic and diluted earnings per
share available to commons stockholders |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average number of shares
outstanding (000s) basic |
|
|
185,951 |
|
|
|
186,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options (000s) |
|
|
4,403 |
|
|
|
5,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Weighted-average number of shares and
assumed conversions (000s) diluted |
|
|
190,354 |
|
|
|
192,026 |
|
| |
|
|
Earnings per share reported |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.69 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
1.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.67 |
|
12
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
| 14. |
|
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| |
| |
|
The components of comprehensive income are shown in the following tables: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated note 3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
223,220 |
|
|
$ |
128,844 |
|
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale
investments |
|
|
(1,756 |
) |
|
|
1,089 |
|
Net change in derivative fair value during the period, net of income tax
expense of $12,837 (June 3, 2006 income tax expense $2,408) |
|
|
24,448 |
|
|
|
4,546 |
|
Amounts reclassified to earnings during the period, net of income tax
expense of $141 (June 3, 2006 income tax expense of $1,619) |
|
|
(269 |
) |
|
|
(3,056 |
) |
| |
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
245,643 |
|
|
$ |
131,423 |
|
| |
|
|
The components of accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss) are as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
March 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments |
|
$ |
(8,150 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,394 |
) |
Accumulated net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |
|
|
19,057 |
|
|
|
(5,122 |
) |
| |
|
|
Total accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss) |
|
$ |
10,907 |
|
|
$ |
(11,516 |
) |
| |
|
|
The fair value of derivative instruments of $29.7 million (March 3, 2007 ($7.3) million) is
included in Other current assets ($30.7 million; March 3, 2007 $5.1 million) and Accrued
Liabilities ($1.0 million; March 3, 2007 $12.4 million) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
| 15. |
|
FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS AND LOSSES |
| |
| |
|
Selling, marketing and administration expense for the first three months of fiscal 2008 includes
$2.3 million with respect to a foreign exchange loss (fiscal 2007 foreign exchange loss of
$2.1 million). The Company is exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations as a result of
transactions in currencies other than its U.S. dollar functional currency. |
13
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) Credit Facility
The Company has a $100 million Demand Credit Facility (the Facility) to support and secure
operating and financing requirements. As at June 2, 2007, the Company has utilized $17.5
million of the Facility for outstanding Letters of Credit and $82.5 million of the Facility was
unused. The Company has pledged specific investments as security for this Facility.
The Company has an additional $2.3 million Demand Credit Facility (the Additional Facility).
The Additional Facility is used to support and secure other operating and financing
requirements. As at June 2, 2007, the Company has utilized $1.5 million of the Additional
Facility for outstanding Letters of Credit and $0.8 million of this facility was unused. The
Company has pledged specific investments as security for this facility.
(b) Litigation
Research In Motion Limited and Research In Motion Corporation v. Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc., Civil
Case No. 05 CV 0851-K, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (the
Litigation). On April 28, 2005, the Company filed a declaratory judgment action against
Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc. (Eatoni) seeking judgment of non-infringement and invalidity of
Eatonis United States Patent No. 6,885,317 (the 317 patent), titled Touch-typable Devices
Based On Ambiguous Codes And Methods to Design Such Devices. Eatoni asserted a counterclaim of
infringement of the 317 patent. The Company and Eatoni mediated and executed a Settlement
Agreement on September 26, 2005. On March 29, 2007, in a final, non-appealable, confidential
Arbitration Award, the Arbitrator upheld the enforceability of the Settlement Agreement, finding
that it requires dismissal of the Litigation. On June 7, 2007 RIM and Eatoni filed a
stipulation of dismissal in the Northern District Court of Texas dismissing with prejudice all
claims that each party had brought in the suit. In the settlement, the Company was granted a
license for the 317 patent. Also, as part of the Settlement, the Company is also involved in
discussions with Eatoni directed toward a joint development project.
By letter dated February 16, 2004, T-Mobile Deutschland GmbH (TMO-DG) and T-Mobile
International AG (collectively, TMO) served RIMs wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Research In
Motion UK Limited (RIM-UK), with a third party notice in relation to litigation in Germany
(the Neomax Litigation) in which the plaintiff, Neomax Co., Ltd. (Neomax), formerly Sumitomo
Special Metals Co., Ltd., brought an action against TMO in relation to cell phones sold by TMO
in Germany for alleged infringement of a European Patent purportedly owned by Neomax, which in
very general terms, relates to magnets installed as components in cell phones. On February 16,
2006, a partial judgment was issued by the Court of Appeals in Düsseldorf which rejected
Neomaxs damage claim based upon negligent patent infringement and ordered the scheduling of
further evidentiary proceedings. On April 3, 2006, Neomax filed an appeal before the German
Federal Supreme Court for Civil Matters (BGH) seeking to overturn the partial judgment by the
Court of Appeals in Düsseldorf. On March 26, 2007, the German Federal Patent Court delivered a judgment invalidating certain claims
of the subject patent. As a result, the appellate courts have been asked to stay the outstanding
appeals pending the decision of the German Federal Patent Court becoming final and binding. It
is not anticipated that the appellate courts will rule on the merits of any of the appeals until
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. At this time, the likelihood of damages or recoveries and
the ultimate amounts, if any, with respect to the Neomax Litigation (or any related litigation)
is not determinable. Accordingly, no amount has been recorded in these consolidated financial
statements as at June 2, 2007.
14
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
By letter dated February 3, 2005 (the Letter), TMO-DG delivered to RIM-UK notice of a claim
for indemnity in relation to litigation in Düsseldorf, Germany in which the plaintiff, Inpro,
brought action against TMO-DG (the Litigation) for infringement of the B1 Patent. The Company
joined the Litigation as an intervening party in support of the defendant TMO-DG. The Company
also filed an invalidity action in the patent court in Munich Germany. On January 27, 2006, the
Munich court declared the B1 Patent invalid. Inpro has appealed the Munich courts decision and
an appeal will not be heard until some time in 2008. On March 21, 2006, the Düsseldorf court
stayed the infringement action until a final decision on validity has been made. At this time,
the likelihood of damages or recoveries and the ultimate amounts, if any, with respect to the
Litigation (or any related litigation) is not determinable. Accordingly, no amount has been
recorded in these consolidated financial statements as at June 2, 2007.
On May 1, 2006, Visto Corporation (Visto) filed a complaint in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division (the Marshall District Court),
against the Company alleging infringement of four patents (United States Patent No. 6,023,708,
6,085,192, 6,151,606 and 6,708,221) and seeking an injunction and monetary damages. On May 1,
2006, RIM filed a declaratory judgment complaint against Visto in the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Texas (Dallas Division) (the Dallas District Court)
alleging that the Visto 6,085,192, 6,151,606, and 6,708,221 patents are invalid and/or not
infringed. RIM filed an amended declaratory judgment complaint in the Dallas District Court on
May 12, 2006 adding complaints of infringement against Visto for infringement of United States
Patent No. 6,389,457 and 6,219,694, which are owned by RIM. Visto responded to RIMs amended
complaint on July 5, 2006 by filing a declaratory judgment claims in the Dallas District Court
that the RIM 6,389,457 and 6,219,694 patents are invalid and/or not infringed. On June 16,
2006, RIM filed a declaratory judgment complaint against Visto in the Dallas District Court
alleging that Patent No. 7,039,679 is invalid and/or not infringed The declaratory judgment
filed by RIM in the Dallas District Court against Vistos United States Patents No. 6,085,192,
6,151,606 and 6,708,221 has been dismissed. This will proceed as part of the Visto suit in the
Eastern District of Texas. The RIM complaint filed in the Dallas District Court against Visto
for infringement of RIMs United States Patent No. 6,389,457 and 6,219,694 was consolidated with
the declaratory judgment action filed by RIM against Vistos patent No. 7,039,679 into one case.
RIMs complaint filed against Visto for infringement of RIMs United States Patent No.
6,389,457 and 6,219,694 (consolidated with the declaratory judgment filed by RIM against Visto
patent No, 7,039,679) was dismissed to allow RIM to refile those complaints in the Marshall
District Court. RIMs motion to amend its response to add an infringement claim under the RIM
457 and 694 patents, along with a declaratory judgement complaint against Visto patent
7,039,679, to the Marshall District Court action was granted on March 6, 2007. RIMs motion to
transfer Vistos declaratory judgment counterclaims filed on July 5, 2006 (against the RIM
Patents, US 6,389,457 and 6,219,694) from the Northern District of Texas Court to the Eastern
District of Texas Court was granted on May, 17, 2007. All of RIMs and Vistos claims and
counterclaims filed in the Northern District of Texas will now be heard in the Eastern District
of Texas case. At this time, the likelihood of damages or recoveries and the ultimate amounts,
if any, with respect to this litigation is not determinable. Accordingly, no amount has been
recorded in these consolidated financial statements as at June 2, 2007.
On July 5, 2006, RIM commenced an action in the Federal Court of Canada against Visto for
infringement of RIMs Canadian Patent No. 2,245,157; 2,356,073 and 2,356,046. Proceedings are
currently pending. On June 1, 2007, RIM commenced an action in the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice against Visto Corporation and two of its executive officers. The action seeks damages
for conspiracy, for false and misleading statements in contravention of the Competition Act, for
contravention of the Trade-marks Act, for injurious falsehood and for unlawful interference with
RIMs economic relations. Proceedings are currently pending.
On October 30, 2006, RIM commenced an action against Visto in the High Court of Justice
(Chancery Division, Patents Court) in London, England. The action sought a declaration that
Vistos U.K. patent [EP (UK) 0,996,905] is invalid and should be revoked. On December 5, 2006,
RIM requested that the court decide that RIMs actions
15
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
in the U.K. do not infringe the same patent. RIM sent to Visto a non-confidential Product and
Process Description (PPD) providing a technical description of RIMs products offered in the UK.
On February 2, 2007, Visto acknowledged that RIMs products described in the non-confidential
PPD do not infringe Vistos U.K. patent [EP
(UK) 0,996,905]. However, on February 2, 2007, Visto
also filed a defence and counterclaim alleging that another RIM product allegedly not in the
non-confidential PPD, the Mail Connector product, does infringe Vistos U.K. patent [EP (UK)
0,996,905]. Visto also alleged that the action filed by RIM in Italy (see below) was filed in
bad faith or with gross negligence and that filing the proceedings in Italy amounts to the tort
of abuse of process. Visto further has asked the Court to order revocation of RIMs U.K.
patents [EP (UK) 1 096 727] and [EP (UK) 1 126 662]. RIM presented a jurisdictional challenge
to Vistos abuse of process claims related to RIMs filing of the action in Italy on the basis
that the UK Court did not have jurisdiction to hear those claims. A hearing was held on April
3, 2007. The UK Court denied Visto jurisdiction in the UK for the abuse of process claims.
Visto has appealed the Courts decision on RIMs jurisdictional challenge. On April 13, 2007,
in view of the fact that Visto acknowledged that RIMs products described in the PPD do not
infringe the Visto UK patent, RIM served a notice of discontinuance that it was withdrawing its
request that the Court decide that the RIM products described in the PPD do not infringe the
Visto UK patent. Proceedings are currently pending.
On December 27, 2006, RIM commenced an action in Italy in the Court of Milan, Specialized
Division in Industrial and Intellectual Property. RIM is requesting that the court declare the
Italian portion of Vistos patent No. EP0996905 invalid and declare that RIMs activities in
Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain do not infringe patent EP0996905. On
May 28, 2007 Visto filed a request with the Court of Milan that the Court hold a hearing on the
issue of whether the Court has jurisdiction to decide that RIMs activities in Belgium, France,
Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain do not infringe patent EP 0996905. Proceedings are
currently pending.
On May 31, 2006, RIM filed a declaratory judgment action in the United States Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, against DataQuill BVI, Ltd. in which RIM seeks a
ruling that the United States Patent 6,058,304 is invalid and not infringed by RIM products. On
August 15, 2006, DataQuill filed a motion to dismiss to which RIM filed a response on September
15, 2006. On March 27, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued
an order denying DataQuills Motion to Dismiss. On
April 13, 2007, RIM filed an amended
complaint which added a declaratory judgment counterclaim to the suit seeking a ruling that
DataQuills continuation patent of the 304 patent, United States Patent 7,139,591 (the 591
Patent) is invalid and not infringed by RIM products. On
April 24, 2007, DataQuill filed its
answer to RIMs declaratory judgment complaint. DataQuill counterclaimed for infringement of the
304 and 591 patents and is seeking an injunction and monetary damages. Proceedings are currently
pending. At this time, the likelihood of damages or recoveries and the ultimate amounts, if
any, with respect to this litigation is not determinable. Accordingly, no amount has been
recorded in these consolidated financial statements as at June 2, 2007.
On July 26, 2006, Williams Wireless Technologies filed a complaint against RIM Corporation and
five other defendants in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas,
Sherman Division, alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 4,809,297 (the 297 patent).
Williams Wireless sought an unspecified amount of damages for past infringement of the 297
patent. The 297 patent expired on February 28, 2006. RIM responded to the complaint in
October 2006 that the patent was invalid and not infringed. A settlement was reached between
RIM and William Wireless Technologies on June 12, 2007. In the settlement, the parties both
agreed to dismiss all claims brought against each other with prejudice and RIM received a full
release and covenant not to assert from Williams Wireless that covers RIM and its customers.
On June 6, 2007 Minerva Industries (Minerva) filed a complaint in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District (ED) of Texas, Marshall Division, against the Company alleging
infringement of United States Patent No. 6,681,120 and seeking an injunction and monetary
damages. At this time, the likelihood of damages
16
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
or recoveries and the ultimate amounts, if any, with respect to this litigation is not
determinable. Accordingly, no amount has been recorded in these consolidated financial
statements as at June 2, 2007.
On January 24, 2007, RIM was served with a Notice of Application that was filed with the Ontario
Superior Court of Justice Commercial List by a pension fund that alleges it was a shareholder,
seeking various orders against the Company and named directors. On
April 27, 2007, RIM was
served with a Fresh As Amended Notice of Application (the Amended Notice of Application) by
the shareholder. The Amended Notice of Application seeks an order for a declaration that
various actions of the Company and the named directors were oppressive or unfairly prejudicial
to, or unfairly disregards the interests of the pension fund. In addition, the pension fund
seeks various orders that would restrict the members of the Companys Audit Committee and that
would add one or more new members to the Board of Directors, and establish a special committee
to do an investigation of the Companys option granting practices. The pension fund seeks, in
the alternative, various orders relating to the investigation of RIMs option granting practices
and orders that would affect the Companys Compensation Committee. Last, the pension fund seeks an order granting it leave to commence a derivative
action in the name and on behalf of the Company relating to RIMs option granting practices,
seeking damages and ancillary relief against certain of RIMs directors. RIM and the other
defendants have served notices of motion to strike the claim in whole or in part, and have
served a notice of motion to strike summonses to witness issued by the pension fund for the
motion to strike the claim. Both motions are pending but no date has been selected for the
hearing of either of the motions. No material damages against the Company are sought, but
rather, the shareholder principally seeks declaratory relief and certain other mandatory orders.
At this time, it is not possible to determine the likelihood that the shareholder will be
successful in obtaining any relief under the oppression remedy. In addition, at this time, it
is not possible to determine whether leave to commence the derivative action will be granted, or
if leave is granted, the likelihood of damages or recoveries being awarded to the Company.
Accordingly, no amount has been recorded in these consolidated financial statements as at June
2, 2007.
From time to time, the Company is involved in other claims in the normal course of business.
Additional lawsuits, including purported class actions and derivative actions, may be filed
based upon allegations substantially similar to those described in the Amended Notice of
Application or otherwise relating to the Companys historical stock option granting practices.
Management assesses such claims and where considered likely to result in a material exposure
and, where the amount of the claim is quantifiable, provisions for loss are made based on
managements assessment of the likely outcome. The Company does not provide for claims that are
considered unlikely to result in a significant loss, claims for which the outcome is not
determinable or claims where the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated. Any
settlements or awards under such claims are provided for when reasonably determinable.
17. SEGMENT DISCLOSURES
The Company is organized and managed as a single reportable business segment. The Companys
operations are substantially all related to the research, design, manufacture and sales of
wireless communications products, services and software.
17
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
Selected financial information is as follows:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
$ |
66,640 |
|
|
$ |
43,823 |
|
United States |
|
|
607,841 |
|
|
|
384,570 |
|
Other |
|
|
407,430 |
|
|
|
184,723 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
| |
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
6.2 |
% |
|
|
7.1 |
% |
United States |
|
|
56.1 |
% |
|
|
62.8 |
% |
Other |
|
|
37.7 |
% |
|
|
30.1 |
% |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
Revenue mix |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Devices |
|
$ |
824,053 |
|
|
$ |
432,947 |
|
Service |
|
|
173,585 |
|
|
|
117,088 |
|
Software |
|
|
54,467 |
|
|
|
42,539 |
|
Other |
|
|
29,806 |
|
|
|
20,542 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,081,911 |
|
|
$ |
613,116 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
As at |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
March 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
| |
|
|
Capital assets, intangible assets and goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
$ |
685,610 |
|
|
$ |
645,562 |
|
United States |
|
|
49,563 |
|
|
|
50,321 |
|
Other |
|
|
39,152 |
|
|
|
39,810 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
774,325 |
|
|
$ |
735,693 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
$ |
1,178,385 |
|
|
$ |
948,671 |
|
United States |
|
|
1,186,120 |
|
|
|
983,491 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,151,011 |
|
|
|
1,156,787 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,515,516 |
|
|
$ |
3,088,949 |
|
| |
|
|
18
Research In Motion Limited
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three Month Periods Ended June 2, 2007 and June 3, 2006
(unaudited)
In thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data and except as otherwise indicated
18. CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Net changes in working capital items:
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For the three months ended |
| |
|
June 2, |
|
June 3, |
| |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
| |
|
|
Trade receivables |
|
$ |
(145,720 |
) |
|
$ |
(78,279 |
) |
Other receivables |
|
|
(17,386 |
) |
|
|
217 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
(2,748 |
) |
|
|
232 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
(6,821 |
) |
|
|
(5,541 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
59,675 |
|
|
|
(4,002 |
) |
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
76,764 |
|
|
|
836 |
|
Income taxes payable |
|
|
6,843 |
|
|
|
(6,155 |
) |
Deferred revenue |
|
|
5,906 |
|
|
|
(1,209 |
) |
| |
|
|
|
|
$ |
(23,487 |
) |
|
$ |
(93,901 |
) |
| |
|
|
19. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.
20. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On June 28, 2007, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a three-for-one
stock split of the Companys outstanding common shares. The stock split will be implemented by
way of a stock dividend. Shareholders will receive two common shares of the Company for each
common share held. The stock dividend will be payable on August 20, 2007 to common shareholders
of record at the close of business on August 17, 2007. The total number of common shares
outstanding as at June 28, 2007 was 186 million. Adjusting for the stock split, the total
number of common shares outstanding will be 558 million.
19
Form 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, JAMES BALSILLIE, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Research In Motion
Limited, certify that:
| 1. |
|
I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument
52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings) of Research In
Motion Limited (the Issuer) for the interim period ending June 2, 2007; |
| 2. |
|
Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a
statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect
to the period covered by the interim filings; |
| 3. |
|
Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial
information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Issuer, as of the date and
for the periods presented in the interim filings; |
| 4. |
|
The Issuers other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting for the
Issuer, and we have: |
| |
(a) |
|
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information
relating to the Issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim
filings are being prepared; and |
| |
(b) |
|
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused it to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with the Issuers GAAP; and |
| 5. |
|
I have caused the Issuer to disclose in the interim MD&A any change in the Issuers internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the Issuers most recent interim period
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Issuers
internal control over financial reporting. |
DATED: July 10,
2007
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
/s/ James Balsillie
|
|
| |
JAMES BALSILLIE |
|
| |
Co-Chief Executive Officer |
|
Form 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, MICHAEL LAZARIDIS, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Research In Motion
Limited, certify that:
| 1. |
|
I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument
52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings) of Research In
Motion Limited (the Issuer) for the interim period ending June 2, 2007; |
| 2. |
|
Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a
statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect
to the period covered by the interim filings; |
| 3. |
|
Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial
information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Issuer, as of the date and
for the periods presented in the interim filings; |
| 4. |
|
The Issuers other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting for the
Issuer, and we have: |
| |
(a) |
|
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information
relating to the Issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim
filings are being prepared; and |
| |
(b) |
|
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused it to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with the Issuers GAAP; and |
| 5. |
|
I have caused the Issuer to disclose in the interim MD&A any change in the Issuers internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the Issuers most recent interim period
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Issuers
internal control over financial reporting. |
DATED: July 10, 2007
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
/s/ Michael Lazaridis
|
|
| |
MICHAEL LAZARIDIS |
|
| |
Co-Chief Executive Officer |
|
Form 52-109F2
CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, BRIAN BIDULKA, Chief Accounting Officer of Research In Motion Limited,
certify that:
| 1. |
|
I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument
52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings) of Research In
Motion Limited (the Issuer) for the interim period ending June 2, 2007; |
| 2. |
|
Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a
statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect
to the period covered by the interim filings; |
| 3. |
|
Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial
information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Issuer, as of the date and
for the periods presented in the interim filings; |
| 4. |
|
The Issuers other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting for the
Issuer, and we have: |
| |
(a) |
|
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information
relating to the Issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim
filings are being prepared; and |
| |
(b) |
|
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused it to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with the Issuers GAAP; and |
| 5. |
|
I have caused the Issuer to disclose in the interim MD&A any change in the Issuers internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the Issuers most recent interim period
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Issuers
internal control over financial reporting. |
DATED: July 10,
2007
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
/s/ Brian Bidulka
|
|
| |
BRIAN BIDULKA |
|
| |
Chief Accounting Officer |
|
| |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Research
In Motion Limited |
| |
(Registrant)
|
|
| |
| Date: July 10, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Brian Bidulka
|
|
| |
|
Name: |
Brian Bidulka |
|
| |
|
Title: |
Chief Accounting Officer |
|
| |