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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2011

or

 

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

For the Transition Period From                      to                     

 

 

Commission File Number 001-32887

 

 

VONAGE HOLDINGS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   11-3547680
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
23 Main Street,
Holmdel, NJ
  07733
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (732) 528-2600

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report): Not Applicable

 

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at July 31, 2011

Common Stock, par value $0.001   225,096,342 shares

 

 

 


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VONAGE HOLDINGS CORP.

INDEX

 

               Page  

Part I. Financial Information

  
   Item 1.    Financial Statements   
      A) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010      3   
      B) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010      4   
      C) Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010      5   
      D) Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011      6   
      E) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011      7   
   Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      23   
   Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      37   
   Item 4    Controls and Procedures      37   

Part II. Other Information

  
   Item 1.    Legal Proceedings      39   
   Item 1A.    Risk Factors      39   
   Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      39   
   Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities      39   
   Item 5.    Other Information      39   
   Item 6.    Exhibits      40   
      Signature      41   

Financial Information Presentation

For the financial information discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other than per share and per line amounts, dollar amounts are presented in thousands, except where noted.

 

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Part I – Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

VONAGE HOLDINGS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except par value)

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (unaudited)        
Assets     

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 63,161      $ 78,934   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $575 and $588, respectively

     17,797        15,207   

Inventory, net of allowance of $151 and $763, respectively

     5,172        6,143   

Deferred customer acquisition costs, current

     4,687        6,481   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     19,164        17,231   
                

Total current assets

     109,981        123,996   

Property and equipment, net

     72,143        79,050   

Software, net

     36,742        35,516   

Deferred customer acquisition costs, non-current

     775        1,093   

Debt related costs, net

     3,082        5,372   

Restricted cash

     6,934        7,978   

Intangible assets, net

     3,614        4,186   

Other assets

     2,636        3,201   
                

Total assets

   $ 235,907      $ 260,392   
                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit     

Liabilities

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 46,907      $ 37,128   

Accrued expenses

     75,164        89,407   

Deferred revenue, current portion

     41,576        43,397   

Current maturities of capital lease obligations

     1,938        1,783   

Current portion of notes payables

     10,000        20,000   
                

Total current liabilities

     175,585        191,715   

Notes payable, net of discount and current maturities

     115,987        173,004   

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     1,348        1,784   

Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities

     16,659        17,665   

Other liabilities, net of current portion in accrued expenses

     1,281        5,871   
                

Total liabilities

     310,860        390,039   
                

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Deficit

    

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 596,950 shares authorized at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010; 227,118 and 223,454 shares issued at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively; 224,926 and 221,566 shares outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively

     227        223   

Additional paid-in capital

     1,065,920        1,053,805   

Accumulated deficit

     (1,129,040     (1,171,901

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,192 shares at June 30, 2011 and 1,888 shares at December 31, 2010

     (14,282     (13,139

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,222        1,365   
                

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (74,953     (129,647
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 235,907      $ 260,392   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Operating Revenues:

        

Telephony services

   $ 217,288      $ 221,704      $ 435,518      $ 446,231   

Customer equipment and shipping

     997        3,637        2,608        7,061   
                                
     218,285        225,341        438,126        453,292   
                                

Operating Expenses:

        

Direct cost of telephony services (excluding depreciation and amortization of $3,867, $4,959, $7,991 and $9,940, respectively)

     57,883        62,969        118,072        125,464   

Direct cost of goods sold

     9,865        14,053        20,920        30,700   

Selling, general and administrative

     58,481        60,768        116,724        121,555   

Marketing

     52,211        49,324        101,615        98,564   

Depreciation and amortization

     8,664        13,929        19,730        27,697   
                                
     187,104        201,043        377,061        403,980   
                                

Income from operations

     31,181        24,298        61,065        49,312   
                                

Other Income (Expense):

        

Interest income

     37        173        79        226   

Interest expense

     (5,588     (12,423     (12,190     (25,634

Change in fair value of embedded features within notes payable and stock warrant

     0        (8,241     (950     (7,406

Loss on extinguishment of notes

     (3,228     (3,985     (3,821     (2,947

Other income (expense), net

     44        (43     42        60   
                                
     (8,735     (24,519     (16,840     (35,701
                                

Income (loss) before income tax expense

     22,446        (221     44,225        13,611   

Income tax expense

     (698     (341     (1,364     (205
                                

Net Income (loss)

   $ 21,748      $ (562   $ 42,861      $ 13,406   
                                

Net Income (loss) per common share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.10      $ (0.00   $ 0.19      $ 0.06   
                                

Diluted

   $ 0.09      $ (0.00   $ 0.18      $ 0.06   
                                

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     224,233        211,305        223,203        206,342   
                                

Diluted

     244,590        211,305        242,481        208,062   
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net Income

   $ 42,861      $ 13,406   

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization and impairment charges

     19,158        27,125   

Amortization of intangibles

     572        572   

Change in fair value of embedded features in notes payable and stock warrant

     950        7,406   

Loss on extinguishment of notes

     3,821        2,947   

Amortization of discount on notes

     822        2,598   

Accrued interest paid in-kind

     0        8,862   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (23     (430

Allowance for obsolete inventory

     100        1,451   

Amortization of debt related costs

     630        759   

Share-based expense

     6,329        3,348   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (2,549     (2,826

Inventory

     897        (4,328

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (1,920     18,849   

Deferred customer acquisition costs

     2,131        10,767   

Other assets

     565        8,866   

Accounts payable

     9,760        33,941   

Accrued expenses

     (15,464     27,272   

Deferred revenue

     (2,339     (12,790

Other liabilities

     (3,693     (3,277
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     62,608        144,518   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (5,167     (7,366

Acquisition and development of software assets

     (8,297     (8,740

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

     1,047        (9,936
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,417     (26,042
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

     (851     (714

Principal payments on notes

     (70,000     (23,838

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock warrant

     3,943        68   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (66,908     (24,484
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     944        (305
                

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (15,773     93,687   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     78,934        32,213   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 63,161      $ 125,900   
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid during the periods for:

    

Interest

   $ 11,104      $ 13,552   
                

Income taxes

   $ 977      $ 75   
                

Non-cash financing transactions during the periods for:

    

Conversion of convertible notes into common stock:

    

Third lien convertible notes, net of discount and debt related costs

   $ 0      $ 2,562   
                

Embedded conversion option within third lien convertible notes

   $ 0      $ 14,563   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Common
Stock
     Additional
Paid-in
Capital
     Accumulated
Deficit
    Treasury
Stock
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
     Total  

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 223       $ 1,053,805       $ (1,171,901   $ (13,139   $ 1,365       $ (129,647

Stock option exercises

     4         3,641                3,645   

Share-based expense

        6,329                6,329   

Share-based award activity

             (1,143        (1,143

Warrant exercise

        2,145                2,145   

Comprehensive income:

               

Foreign currency translation adjustment

               857         857   

Net Income

           42,861             42,861   
                                                   

Total comprehensive income

     0         0         42,861        0        857         43,718   
                                                   

Balance at June 30, 2011

   $ 227       $ 1,065,920       $ (1,129,040   $ (14,282   $ 2,222       $ (74,953
                                                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

Vonage Holdings Corp. (“Vonage”, “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is incorporated as a Delaware corporation. We are a leading provider of communications services connecting people through broadband devices worldwide. While customers in the United States represented 94% of our subscriber lines at June 30, 2011, we also bill customers in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and information have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and statement of stockholders’ deficit for the periods presented. The results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 17, 2011.

Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vonage and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including the following:

 

   

those related to the average period of service to a customer (the “customer life”) used to amortize deferred revenue and deferred customer acquisition costs associated with customer activation;

 

   

the useful lives of property and equipment, software costs, and intangible assets;

 

   

assumptions used for the purpose of determining share-based compensation and the fair value of our prior stock warrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (“Model”), and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable. The key inputs for this Model are our stock price at valuation date, exercise price, the dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, life in years, and historical volatility of our common stock;

 

   

assumptions used to determine the fair value of the embedded conversion option within our prior 20% senior secured third lien notes (“Convertible Notes”) using the Monte Carlo simulation model; the key inputs are maturity date, risk-free interest rate, our stock price at valuation date, and historical volatility of our common stock; and

 

   

assumptions used to determine the fair value of the embedded make-whole premium feature within our prior senior secured first lien credit facility (the “First Lien Senior Facility”) and our prior senior secured second lien credit facility (the “Second Lien Senior Facility”).

We base our estimates on historical experience, available market information, appropriate valuation methodologies, and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Revenue Recognition

The point in time at which revenues are recognized is determined in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue Recognition, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

At the time a customer signs up for our telephony services, there are the following deliverables:

 

   

Providing equipment to the customer that enables our telephony services and

 

   

Providing telephony services.

The equipment is provided free of charge to our customers and in most instances there are no fees collected at sign-up. We record the fees collected for shipping the equipment to the customer, if any, as shipping and handling revenue at the time of shipment.

A further description of our revenues is as follows:

Telephony Services Revenue

Substantially all of our operating revenues are telephony services revenues, which are derived primarily from monthly subscription fees that customers are charged under our service plans. We also derive telephony services revenues from per minute fees for international calls if not covered under a plan and for any calling minutes in excess of a customer’s monthly plan limits. Monthly subscription fees are automatically charged to customers’ credit cards, debit cards or electronic check payments (“ECP”) in advance and are recognized over the following month when services are provided. Revenues generated from international calls if not covered under a plan and from customers exceeding allocated call minutes under limited minute plans are recognized as services are provided, that is, as minutes are used, and are billed to a customer’s credit cards, debit cards or ECP in arrears. As a result of our multiple billing cycles each month, we estimate the amount of revenues earned from international calls if not covered under a plan and from customers exceeding allocated call minutes under limited minute plans but not billed from the end of each billing cycle to the end of each reporting period and record these amounts as accounts receivable. These estimates are based primarily upon historical minutes and have been consistent with our actual results.

We also provide rebates to customers who purchase their customer equipment from retailers and satisfy minimum service period requirements. These rebates in excess of activation fees are recorded as a reduction of revenues over the service period based upon the estimated number of customers that will ultimately earn and claim the rebates.

We also generate revenue by charging a fee for activating service but from time to time we may forgo collecting this fee. For example, since May 2009 we have waived activation fees for almost all new customers. In these instances when no activation fee is being collected, no customer acquisition costs are deferred. Customer activation fees when collected, along with the related incremental direct customer acquisition amounts for customer equipment in the direct channel and for rebates and retailer commissions in the retail channel, up to but not exceeding the activation fee, are deferred and amortized over the estimated average customer life. The amortization of deferred customer equipment is recorded to direct cost of goods sold. The amortization of deferred rebates is recorded as a reduction of telephony services revenues. The amortization of deferred retailer commissions is recorded as marketing expense. We estimate customer life by analyzing historical trends and applying those trends to future periods. This customer life is solely used to amortize deferred activation fees collected, along with the related incremental customer acquisition costs. The customer life was 38 months for 2010 and remains at 38 months for 2011 based on consistent historical trends.

In the United States, we charge regulatory, compliance, E-911, and intellectual property-related fees on a monthly basis to defray costs, and to cover taxes that we are charged by the suppliers of telecommunications services. In addition, we charge customers Federal Universal Service Fund (“USF”) fees. We recognize revenue on a gross basis for USF and related fees. We record these fees as revenue when billed. All other taxes are recorded on a net basis.

In addition, we charge a disconnect fee for customers who terminate their service plan within the first twelve months of service. Disconnect fees are recorded as revenue and are recognized at the time the customer terminates service. Beginning in September 2010, we eliminated the disconnect fee for new customers.

Customer Equipment and Shipping Revenue

Customer equipment and shipping revenues consist of revenues from sales of customer equipment to wholesalers or directly to customers for replacement devices, or for upgrading their device at the time of customer sign-up for which we charge an additional fee. In addition, customer equipment and shipping revenues include the fees that customers are charged for shipping their customer equipment to them. Customer equipment and shipping revenues include sales to our retailers, who subsequently resell this customer equipment to customers. Revenues were reduced for payments to retailers and rebates to customers, who purchased their customer equipment through these retailers, to the extent of customer equipment and shipping revenues. In addition, we charge an equipment recovery fee for customers who terminate their service plan within the first twelve months of service. Equipment recovery fees are recorded as revenue and are recognized at the time the customer terminates service. Beginning in September 2010, we eliminated the equipment recovery fees for new customers.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Direct Cost of Telephony Services

Direct cost of telephony services consists primarily of direct costs that we pay to third parties in order to provide telephony services. These costs include access and interconnection charges that we pay to other telephone companies to terminate domestic and international phone calls on the public switched telephone network. In addition, these costs include the cost to lease phone numbers, to co-locate in other telephone companies’ facilities, to provide enhanced emergency dialing capabilities to transmit 911 calls, and to provide local number portability. These costs also include taxes that we pay on telecommunications services from our suppliers or are imposed by government agencies such as Federal USF and royalties for use of third parties’ intellectual property. These costs do not include indirect costs such as depreciation and amortization, payroll and facilities costs. Our presentation of direct cost of telephony services may not be comparable to other similar companies.

Direct Cost of Goods Sold

Direct cost of goods sold consists primarily of costs that we incur when a customer signs up for our service. These costs include the cost of customer equipment for customers who subscribe through the direct sales channel in excess of activation fees. In addition, these costs include the amortization of deferred customer equipment, the cost of shipping and handling for customer equipment, the installation manual that accompanies the customer equipment, and the cost of certain promotions.

Development Expenses

Costs for research, including predevelopment efforts prior to establishing technological feasibility of software expected to be marketed, are expensed as incurred. Development costs are capitalized when technological feasibility has been established and anticipated future revenues support the recoverability of the capitalized amounts. Capitalization stops when the product is available for general release to customers. Due to the short time period between achieving technological feasibility and product release and the insignificant amount of costs incurred during such periods, we have not capitalized any software development, and have expensed these costs as incurred. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We maintain cash with several investment grade financial institutions. Highly liquid investments, which are readily convertible into cash, with original maturities of three months or less, are recorded as cash equivalents.

Certain Risks and Concentrations

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. They are subject to fluctuations in both market value and yield based upon changes in market conditions, including interest rates, liquidity, general economic conditions, and conditions specific to the issuers. Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenues earned from customers primarily located in the United States. A portion of our accounts receivable represents the timing difference between when a customer’s credit card is billed and the subsequent settlement of that transaction with our credit card processors. This timing difference is generally three days for substantially all of our credit card receivables. We have never experienced any accounts receivable write-offs due to this timing difference. In addition, we collect subscription fees in advance, which minimizes our accounts receivable and bad debt exposure. If a customer’s credit card, debit card or ECP is declined, we generally suspend international calling capabilities as well as their ability to incur domestic usage charges in excess of their plan minutes. If the customer’s credit card, debit card or ECP could not be successfully processed during three billing cycles (i.e., the current and two subsequent monthly billing cycles), we terminate the account. In addition, we automatically charge any per minute fees to our customers’ credit card, debit card or ECP monthly in arrears. To further mitigate our bad debt exposure, a customer’s credit card, debit card or ECP will be charged in advance of their monthly billing if their international calling or overage charges exceed a certain dollar threshold.

Inventory

Inventory consists of the cost of customer equipment and is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the average cost method. We provide an inventory allowance for customer equipment that has been returned by customers but may not be able to be re-issued to new customers or returned to the manufacturer for credit.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment includes acquired assets and those accounted for under capital leases and consist principally of network equipment and computer hardware, furniture, software, and leasehold improvements. In addition, the lease of our corporate headquarters has been accounted for as a capital lease and is included in property and equipment. Network equipment and computer hardware and furniture are stated at cost with depreciation provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful life of the related assets or the

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

life of the lease, whichever is shorter. The cost of renewals and substantial improvements is capitalized while the cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to operating expenses as incurred.

Our network equipment and computer hardware, which consists of routers, gateways, and servers that enable our telephony services, is subject to technological risks and rapid market changes due to new products and services and changing customer demand. These changes may result in future adjustments to the estimated useful lives or the carrying value of these assets, or both.

Software Costs

We capitalize certain costs, such as purchased software and internally developed software that we use for customer acquisition and customer care automation tools, in accordance with FASB ASC 350-40, “Internal-Use Software”. Computer software is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and the estimated useful life is two to three years.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets acquired in the settlement of litigation or by direct purchase are accounted for based upon the fair value of assets received.

Patents and Patent Licenses

Patent rights acquired in the settlement of litigation or by direct purchase are accounted for based upon the fair value of assets received.

Long-Lived Assets

We evaluate impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. If our review indicates that the carrying value of an asset will not be recoverable, based on a comparison of the carrying value of the asset to the undiscounted future cash flows, the impairment will be measured by comparing the carrying value of the asset to its fair value. Fair value will be determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or appraisals. Impairments are recorded in the statement of operations as part of depreciation expense.

Debt Related Costs

Costs incurred in raising debt are deferred and amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the debt.

Derivatives

We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. However, in accordance with FASB ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“FASB ASC 815”), we review our contractual obligations to determine whether there are terms that possess the characteristics of derivative financial instruments that must be accounted for separately from the financial instrument in which they are embedded. Based upon this review, we are required to value the following features separately for accounting purposes:

 

   

certain features within a common stock warrant to purchase 514 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.58 that was exercised in the first quarter of 2011 because the number of shares to be received by the holder could have changed under certain conditions;

 

   

certain features within our prior Convertible Notes because the number of shares to be received by the holder could have changed under certain conditions; and

 

   

the make-whole premium provisions within our prior First Lien Senior Facility and our Second Lien Senior Facility because upon prepayment under certain circumstances we may have been required to settle the debt for more than its face amount.

We recognized these features as liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet at fair value each period and recognized any change in the fair value in our statement of operations in the period of change. We estimated the fair value of these liabilities using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies.

Foreign Currency

Generally, the functional currency of our non-United States subsidiaries is the local currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are translated to United States dollars using month-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of exchange for revenues, costs, and expenses. Translation gains and losses are deferred and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Income Taxes

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities at enacted income tax rates for the temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of our assets and liabilities. Any effects of changes in income tax rates or tax laws are included in the provision for income taxes in the period of enactment. We record a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that we estimate is more likely than not to be realized. We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution.

We have not had any unrecognized tax benefits. We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as components of our income tax provision. We have not had any interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted FASB ASC 820-10-25, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”. This standard establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. We did not elect fair value accounting for any assets and liabilities allowed by FASB ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”.

FASB ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the amount that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC 820-10 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. FASB ASC 820-10 describes the following three levels of inputs that may be used:

 

Level 1:

   Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2:

   Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets but corroborated by market data. Our common stock warrant with a value of $0 as of June 30, 2011 and $897 as of December 31, 2010 was included as a Level 2 liability.

Level 3:

   Unobservable inputs when there is little or no market data available, thereby requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. The embedded derivative within our Convertible Notes with a value of $17,490 as of June 30, 2010 was included as a Level 3 liability. In addition, the make-whole premium provisions within our prior First Lien Senior Facility and our Second Lien Senior Facility with a nominal value as June 30, 2010 were included as Level 3 liabilities.

The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of our Level 3 liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2010:

 

Liabilities:

   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 

Beginning balance

   $ 25,050   

Increase in value for notes converted

     70   

Fair value adjustment for notes converted

     (14,563

Total unrealized loss in earnings

   $ 6,933   
        

Ending balance

   $ 17,490   
        

Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, approximate fair value because of their short maturities. The carrying amounts of our capital leases approximate fair value of these obligations based upon management’s best estimates of interest rates that would be available for similar debt obligations at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. We believe the fair value of our debt at June 30, 2011 was approximately the same as its carrying amount as market conditions, including available interest rates, credit spread relative to our credit rating, and illiquidity, remain relatively unchanged from issuance date of our debt on December 14, 2010 for a similar debt instrument.

Earnings per Share

         Net income (loss) per share has been computed according to FASB ASC 260, “Earnings per Share”, which requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”). Basic EPS represents net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during a reporting period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, including warrants, stock options, restricted stock units under our 2001 Stock Incentive Plan and 2006 Incentive Plan, and the Convertible Notes, were exercised or converted into common stock. The dilutive effect of outstanding warrants, stock options, and restricted stock units is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. In

 

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applying the treasury stock method for stock-based compensation arrangements, the assumed proceeds are computed as the sum of the amount the employee must pay upon exercise and the amounts of average unrecognized compensation cost attributed to future services. The dilutive effect of the Convertible Notes was reflected in diluted earnings per share using the if-converted method.

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010     2011      2010  

Numerator

          

Numerator for basic earnings per share-net income (loss)

   $ 21,748       $ (562   $ 42,861       $ 13,406   
                                  

Numerator for diluted earnings per share

   $ 21,748       $ (562   $ 42,861       $ 13,406   
                                  

Denominator

          

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     224,233         211,305        223,203         206,342   

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units

     20,357         0        19,278         1,720   
                                  

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     244,590         211,305        242,481         208,062   
                                  

Basic net income per share

          

Basic net income (loss) per share

   $ 0.10       $ (0.00   $ 0.19       $ 0.06   
                                  

Diluted net income per share

          

Diluted net income (loss) per share

   $ 0.09       $ (0.00   $ 0.18       $ 0.06   
                                  

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the following were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share because of their anti-dilutive effects:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Common stock warrant

     0         514         130         514   

Convertible notes

     0         8,276         0         8,276   

Restricted stock units

     937         2,869         824         1,391   

Employee stock options

     18,663         36,364         19,856         36,122   
                                   
     19,600         48,023         20,810         46,303   
                                   

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive items. Other comprehensive items include foreign currency translation adjustments. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated at the period-end exchange rate and revenue and expense amounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the period and represents the balance in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Share-Based Compensation

We account for share-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this pronouncement, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award, reduced as appropriate based on estimated forfeitures, and is recognized as expense over the applicable vesting period of the stock award using the accelerated method.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-13 (“ASU 2009-13”) “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”)”. This ASU provides amendments to the criteria in FASB ASC 605-25 for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable arrangements. ASU 2009-13 changes existing rules regarding recognition of revenue in multiple deliverable arrangements and expands ongoing disclosures about the significant judgments used in applying its guidance. It was effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in the fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2009-13 did not have an impact on our financial statements.

 

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In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04 (“ASU 2011-04”) “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs”. This ASU changes several aspects of the fair measurement guidance in FASB ASC 820. In addition, ASU 2011-04 includes several new fair value disclosure requirements, including, among other things, information about valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements and a narrative description of Level 3 measurements’ sensitivity to changes in unobservable inputs. It is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2011-04 on our financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 (“ASU 2011-05”) “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Presentation of Comprehensive Income”. The objective of ASU 2011-05 is to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The amendments in ASU 2011-05 should be applied retrospectively. It is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adopting ASU 2011-05.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years’ financial statements in order to conform to the current year’s presentation. The reclassifications had no impact on net earnings previously reported.

 

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Note 2. Supplemental Balance Sheet Account Information

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

     June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Nontrade receivables

   $ 6,579       $ 6,526   

Services

     7,387         5,955   

Telecommunications

     2,218         2,792   

Insurance

     1,803         960   

Marketing

     914         603   

Other prepaids

     263         395   
                 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 19,164       $ 17,231   
                 

Property and equipment, net

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Building (under capital lease)

   $ 25,709      $ 25,709   

Network equipment and computer hardware

     133,205        131,263   

Leasehold improvements

     42,850        42,078   

Furniture

     1,781        9,721   

Vehicles

     258        260   
                
     203,803        209,031   

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (131,660     (129,981
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 72,143      $ 79,050   
                

Software, net

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Purchased

   $ 63,729      $ 55,808   

Licensed

     909        909   

Internally developed

     37,696        37,696   
                
     102,334        94,413   

Less: accumulated amortization

     (65,592     (58,897
                

Software, net

   $ 36,742      $ 35,516   
                

Debt related costs, net

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Senior secured term loan

   $ 5,430      $ 5,430   

Senior secured lien notes

     0        12,271   
                
     5,430        17,701   

Less: accumulated amortization

     (688     (4,588

accelerated amortization

     (1,660     (7,741
                

Debt related costs, net

   $ 3,082      $ 5,372   
                

Restricted cash

 

     June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Letter of credit-lease deposits

   $ 6,300       $ 7,350   

Letter of credit-energy curtailment program

     536         535   
                 
     6,836         7,885   

Cash reserves

     98         93   
                 

Restricted cash

   $ 6,934       $ 7,978   
                 

Intangible assets, net

 

     June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Patents and patent licenses

   $ 12,018      $ 12,018   

Trademark

     560        560   
                
     12,578        12,578   

Less: accumulated amortization

     (8,964     (8,392
                

Intangible assets, net

   $ 3,614      $ 4,186   
                

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Accrued expenses

 

     June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Compensation and related taxes and temporary labor

   $ 14,521       $ 19,709   

Marketing

     17,467         18,886   

Taxes and fees

     14,542         15,973   

Litigation

     7,383         11,717   

Telecommunications

     9,967         10,636   

Other accruals

     5,653         6,295   

Customer credits

     2,413         2,138   

Professional fees

     2,259         1,864   

Accrued interest

     607         975   

Inventory

     37         957   

Credit card fees

     315         257   
                 

Accrued expenses

   $ 75,164       $ 89,407   
                 

Note 3. Supplemental Income Statement Account Information

Amounts included in telephony services revenue

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

USF fees

   $ 17,201       $ 18,785       $ 35,061       $ 36,695   

Disconnect fee

   $ 308       $ 2,689       $ 1,100       $ 5,988   

Initial activation fees

   $ 1,433       $ 4,235       $ 3,418       $ 11,688   

Amounts included in customer equipment and shipping revenue

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Equipment recovery fee

   $ 422       $ 2,175       $ 1,406       $ 4,781   

Shipping and handling fee

   $ 423       $ 296       $ 917       $ 634   

Amount included in direct cost of telephony services

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

USF costs

   $ 17,201       $ 18,785       $ 35,061       $ 36,695   

Amount included in direct cost of goods sold

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Shipping and handling cost

   $ 1,708       $ 2,019       $ 3,769       $ 4,350   

Amount included in marketing

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Advertising costs

   $ 34,803       $ 37,246       $ 66,327       $ 71,762   

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Network equipment and computer hardware

   $ 4,193       $ 5,702       $ 8,684       $ 11,182   

Software

     2,513         5,521         7,070         11,371   

Capital leases

     550         550         1,100         1,099   

Other leasehold improvements

     942         915         1,951         1,827   

Furniture

     69         487         172         977   

Vehicles

     5         4         10         5   

Patents

     286         286         572         572   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,558         13,465         19,559         27,033   

Property and equipment impairments

     106         432         171         529   

Software impairments

     0         32         0         135   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

   $ 8,664       $ 13,929       $ 19,730       $ 27,697   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amount included in interest expense

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Debt related costs amortization

   $ 279       $ 356       $ 629       $ 759   

Amount included in other income (expense), net

 

      Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Net (losses) gains resulting from foreign exchange transactions

   $ (10   $ (43   $ (13   $ 60   

Note 4. Long-Term Debt

A schedule of long-term debt at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:

 

     June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

9.75% Credit Facility - due 2015, net of discount

   $ 115,987       $ 173,004   

At June 30, 2011, future payments under long-term debt obligations over each of the next five years and thereafter were as follows:

 

     Credit Facility  

2012

     20,000   

2013

     20,000   

2014

     20,000   

2015

     70,000   
  

 

 

 

Minimum future payments of principal

     130,000   

Less: unamortized discount

     4,013   

Less: current portion

     10,000   
  

 

 

 

Long-term portion

   $ 115,987   
  

 

 

 

December 2010 Financing

On December 14, 2010, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2010 Credit Facility”) consisting of a $200,000 senior secured term loan. The co-borrowers under the 2010 Credit Facility were us and Vonage America Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Obligations under the 2010 Credit Facility were guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, by our other United States subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and each of the guarantors. An affiliate of the chairman of our board of directors and one of our principal stockholders was a lender under the 2010 Credit Facility.

Use of Proceeds

We used the net proceeds of the 2010 Credit Facility of $194,000 ($200,000 principal amount less original discount of $6,000), plus $102,090 of cash on hand, to (i) exercise our existing right to retire debt under our First Lien Senior Facility, for 100% of the contractual make-whole price, (ii) retire debt under our Second Lien Senior Facility at a more than 25% discount to the contractual

 

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make-whole price, and (iii) cause the conversion of all outstanding Convertible Notes into 8,276 shares of our common stock (the Convertible Notes together with the First Lien Senior Facility and the Second Lien Senior Facility, the “Prior Financing”). We also incurred $11,444 of fees in connection with the Credit Facility and repayment of the Prior Financing. We agreed to make an additional cash payment to the holders of our Second Lien Senior Facility in an aggregate amount of $9,000 if we engaged in Qualifying Discussions (as defined in the Master Agreement) prior to June 30, 2011 that result in a merger or acquisition transaction (as defined in the Master Agreement) that is consummated prior to June 30, 2012. No such discussions occurred prior to June 30, 2011.

In accordance with FASB ASC 470 “Debt Modification and Extinguishment”, substantially all of the repayment of the Prior Financing was treated as an extinguishment of notes resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of notes of $26,531. For the portion of the repayment of the Prior Financing treated as a debt modification, we carried forward $1,072 of unamortized discount, which will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method in addition to the $6,000 of original issue discount in connection with the 2010 Credit Facility. The amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was $2,188 and $2,983, respectively, including acceleration of $1,826 and $2,161, respectively, and the accumulated amortization as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $3,059 and $76, respectively.

Repayments

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, we made repayments under the 2010 Credit Facility of $55,000, with $5,000 designated to cover our 2011 mandatory amortization and the remainder designated to cover our 2011 annual excess cash flow mandatory repayment, if any. A loss on extinguishment of $3,228, representing acceleration of unamortized debt discount and debt related costs of $1,826 and $1,402, respectively, was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of the repayments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we made repayments under the 2010 Credit Facility of $70,000, with $20,000 designated to cover our 2011 mandatory amortization and the remainder designated to cover our 2011 annual excess cash flow mandatory repayment, if any. A loss on extinguishment of $3,821, representing acceleration of unamortized debt discount and debt related costs of $2,161 and $1,660, respectively, was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of the repayments.

July 2011 Financing

On July 29, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement consisting of an $85,000 senior secured term loan and a $35,000 revolving credit facility (the “2011 Credit Facility”). The co-borrowers under the 2011 Credit Facility are us and Vonage America Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility are guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, by our other United States subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and each of the guarantors.

Use of Proceeds

We used $100,000 of the net available proceeds of the 2011 Credit Facility, plus $31,000 of cash on hand, to retire all of the debt under our 2010 Credit Facility, including a $1,000 prepayment fee to holders of the 2010 Credit Facility. We also incurred approximately $2,700 of fees in connection with the 2011 Credit Facility, which will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method beginning in the third quarter of 2011.

In accordance with FASB ASC 470 “Debt Modification and Extinguishment”, the repayment of the 2010 Credit Facility was treated as an extinguishment of notes resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of notes of approximately $8,000, including the $1,000 prepayment fee to holders of 2010 the Credit Facility, which will be recorded in the third quarter of 2011.

2011 Credit Facility Terms

The following description summarizes the material terms of the 2011 Credit Facility:

The loans under the 2011 Credit Facility mature in July 2014. Principal amounts under the 2011 Credit Facility are repayable in quarterly installments of approximately $7,100 per quarter for the senior secured term loan. The unused portion of our revolving credit facility incurs a 0.50% commitment fee.

Outstanding amounts under each of the senior secured term loan and the revolving credit facility, at our option, will bear interest at:

 

   

LIBOR (applicable to one-, two-, three- or six-month periods) plus, an applicable margin equal to 3.25% if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 0.75 to 1.00, 3.5% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 0.75 to 1.00 and less than 1.50 to 1.00, and 3.75% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00, payable on the last day of each relevant interest period or, if the interest period is longer than three months, each day that is three months after the first day of the interest period, or

 

   

the base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and (c) the LIBOR rate applicable to one month interest periods plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin equal to 2.25% if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 0.75 to 1.00, 2.5% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 0.75 to 1.00 and less than 1.50 to 1.00, and 2.75% if our consolidated

 

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leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00, payable on the last business day of each March, June, September, and December and the maturity date of the 2011 Credit Facility.

We may prepay the 2011 Credit Facility at our option at any time without premium or penalty. The 2011 Credit Facility is subject to mandatory prepayments in amounts equal to:

 

   

100% of the net cash proceeds from any non-ordinary course sale or other disposition of our property and assets for consideration in excess of a certain amount subject to customary reinvestment provisions and certain other exceptions and

 

   

100% of the net cash proceeds received in connection with other non-ordinary course transactions, including insurance proceeds not otherwise applied to the relevant insurance loss.

Subject to certain restrictions and exceptions, the 2011 Credit Facility permits us to obtain one or more incremental term loans and/or revolving credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $60,000 plus an amount equal to repayments of the senior secured term loan upon providing documentation reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent, without the consent of the existing lenders under the 2011 Credit Facility.

The 2011 Credit Facility includes customary representations and warranties and affirmative covenants of the borrowers. In addition, the 2011 Credit Facility contains customary negative covenants, including, among other things, restrictions on the ability of us and our subsidiaries to consolidate or merge, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, consummate acquisitions, make investments, and pay dividends and other distributions. We must also comply with the following financial covenants:

 

   

a consolidated leverage ratio of no greater than 2.00 to 1.00;

 

   

a consolidated fixed coverage charge ratio of no less than 1.75 to 1.00;

 

   

minimum cash of $25,000 including the unused portion of the revolving credit facility; and

 

   

maximum capital expenditures not to exceed $55,000 during any fiscal year, provided that the unused amount of any permitted capital expenditures in any fiscal year may be carried forward to the next following fiscal year, plus a portion of annual excess cash flow up to $8,000.

The 2011 Credit Facility contains customary events of default that may permit acceleration of the debt. During the continuance of a payment default, interest will accrue at a default interest rate of 2% above the interest rate which would otherwise be applicable, in the case of loans, and at a rate equal to the rate applicable to base rate loans plus 2%, in the case of all other amounts.

Conversion of Convertible Notes in 2010. At the time of conversion of the $3,295 principal amount of Convertible Notes during the six months ended June 30, 2010, which converted into 11,362 shares of our common stock, we determined that the aggregate fair value of the conversion feature of those Convertible Notes was $14,563, which was a increase in value of $70 from the fair value of the conversion feature as of December 31, 2009. This change in fair value was recorded as income within other income (expense), net for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The aggregate fair value of the common stock issued by us in the conversion was $16,038 at the time of conversion, which was recorded as common stock and additional paid-in capital. In addition, in connection with the extinguishment of the converted Convertible Notes, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of $49 and $1,087 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, which represented the difference in the carrying value of those Convertible Notes including the fair value of the conversion feature, which was reduced by the discount of $19 and $316 and debt related costs of $25 and $416 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, associated with those Convertible Notes, and the fair value of the common stock issued at the time of conversion.

Note 5. Common Stock

Common Stock Warrant

On April 17, 2002, Vonage’s principal stockholder and Chairman received a warrant to purchase 514 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.70 per share that would have expired on June 20, 2012. As a result of the issuance of our Convertible Notes, the exercise price was reduced to $0.58. At the time the warrant was exercised during the first quarter of 2011, we determined that the aggregate fair value of the warrant was $1,847, which was an increase in value of $950 from the fair value of the warrant as of December 31, 2010. This change in fair value was recorded as expense within other income (expense), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. The aggregate fair value of the warrant was reclassified to additional paid-in capital at the time of exercise. In addition, we received proceeds of $298 in connection with the exercise of the warrant.

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

Consumer Class Action Litigations. We were named in several purported class actions venued in California, New Jersey, and Washington alleging a wide variety of deficiencies with respect to our business practices and marketing disclosures.

These class actions, on behalf of both nationwide and state classes, generally alleged that we delayed and/or refused to allow consumers to cancel their Vonage service; failed to disclose procedural impediments to cancellation; failed to adequately disclose that their 30 or 60-day money back guarantee did not give consumers 30 to 60 days to try out our services; suppressed and concealed the true nature of our services and disseminated false advertising about the quality, nature and terms of our services; imposed an unlawful early termination fee; and invoked unconscionable provisions of our Terms of Service to the detriment of customers. On August 15, 2007, these actions were consolidated and transferred to the United States Court for the District of New Jersey, captioned In re Vonage Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL No. 1862, Master Docket No. 07-CV-3906 (USDC, D.N.J.). On September 23, 2010, the parties reached a proposed settlement that includes a release and dismissal with prejudice of all consumer claims against us alleged in the Class Action and provides a settlement benefit of $4,750 into a common fund for the benefit of class members. The common fund includes all awarded fees, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs), certain costs to provide notice of settlement, administrative expenses, and incentive awards, if any, with the remainder of the common fund to be distributed to members of the class pursuant to a plan of allocation among class members. On January 3, 2011, the Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement and set a schedule whereby notice of the proposed settlement, the final hearing date, and other interim deadlines were to be provided to potentially eligible plaintiffs. A final hearing on the settlement occurred on May 12, 2011. At that hearing, the Court granted final approval of the settlement. The deadline for filing claims was July 11, 2011.

We previously recorded a reserve of $4,750 to reflect the proposed settlement. This amount was paid into an escrow account in January 2011. Of this amount, $2,750 was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2010; with $1,500 and $750 recorded as a reduction to customer equipment and shipping and telephony services revenue, respectively, and $500 recorded as selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The remaining $2,000 was recorded as selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

IP Matters

Alcatel-Lucent. On November 4, 2008, we received a letter from Alcatel-Lucent initiating an opportunity for us to obtain a non-exclusive license to certain of its patents that may be relevant to our business. We are currently analyzing the applicability of such patents to our business, as well as additional patents subsequently identified by Alcatel-Lucent, and we have met with Alcatel-Lucent on a number of occasions to discuss this licensing opportunity. If we determine that these patents are applicable to our business and valid, we may incur expense in licensing them. If we determine that these patents are not applicable to our business or invalid, we may incur expense and damages if there is litigation.

Ceres Communications Technologies LLC. On October 6, 2010, Ceres Communications Technologies LLC (“Ceres”) filed a lawsuit against Vonage Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries Vonage America Inc. and Vonage Marketing LLC in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware alleging that Vonage’s products and services are covered by United States Patent No. 5,774,526, entitled “Reconfigurable On-Demand Telephone and Data Line System.” The suit also named numerous other defendants, including AT&T, Inc., Cablevision Systems Corporation, Comcast Corporation, Cox Communications Inc., Skype Global S.a.r.l, Skype Inc., Time Warner Cable, and Verizon Communications Inc. On November 16, 2010, we filed our Answer to the Complaint, and a Motion to Dismiss certain of plaintiff’s allegations. On December 3, 2010, Ceres filed its First Amendment Complaint omitting its prior claims for induced, contributory, and willful infringement. We filed our Answer and Counterclaim on December 20, 2010. Ceres filed its Reply to our Counterclaim on January 6, 2011. On July 19, 2011, the parties filed a Stipulation and Order dismissing with prejudice all claims and affirmative defenses between the parties and their affiliates, which was entered by the Court on July 20, 2011.

Hitachi. On January 27, 2011, we met with Hitachi, Ltd. to discuss an opportunity for us to obtain a non-exclusive license to certain Hitachi patents that Hitachi believes may be relevant to our business. We are currently analyzing the applicability of such patents to our business. If we determine that these patents are applicable to our business and valid, we may incur expense in licensing them. If we determine that these patents are not applicable to our business or invalid, we may incur expense and damages if there is litigation.

Bear Creek Technologies, Inc. On February 22, 2011, Bear Creek Technologies, Inc. (“Bear Creek”) filed a lawsuit against Vonage Holdings Corp., Vonage America, Inc., and Vonage Marketing LLC in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Norfolk Division) alleging that Vonage’s products and services are covered by United States Patent No. 7,899,722, entitled “System for Interconnecting Standard Telephony Communications Equipment to Internet Protocol Networks.” The suit also named numerous other defendants, including Verizon Communications, Inc., Comcast Corporation, Time-Warner Cable, Inc., AT&T,

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Inc., and T-Mobile USA Inc. On April 26, 2011, Bear Creek amended its complaint adding several defendants, dropping Vonage Communications (a non-existent entity) from the suit, and adding allegations of induced infringement and willful infringement. On May 9, 2011, Vonage filed a Motion to Sever Plaintiff’s Claims against the Vonage entities and transfer them to New Jersey. On May 27, 2011, Vonage filed a Motion to Dismiss Bear Creek’s Claims of Induced and Willful Infringement. Subsequently, other defendants filed similar motions to dismiss and sever and transfer. A hearing on the motions is scheduled for August 12, 2011.

From time to time, in addition to those identified above, we are subject to legal proceedings, claims, investigations, and proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of third-party patents and other intellectual property rights, commercial, employment, and other matters. From time to time we receive letters from third parties initiating an opportunity for us to obtain patent licenses that might be relevant to our business. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we make a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Other than as set forth above, no additional reserves were recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2011. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. We believe that we have valid defenses with respect to the legal matters pending against us and are vigorously defending these matters. Given the uncertainty surrounding litigation and our inability to assess the likelihood of a favorable or unfavorable outcome in the above noted matters, it is possible that the resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

Regulation

Telephony services are subject to a broad spectrum of state and federal regulations. Because of the uncertainty over whether VoIP should be treated as a telecommunications or information service, we have been involved in a substantial amount of state and federal regulatory activity. Implementation and interpretation of the existing laws and regulations is ongoing and is subject to litigation by various federal and state agencies and courts. Due to the uncertainty over the regulatory classification of VoIP service, there can be no assurance that we will not be subject to new regulations or existing regulations under new interpretations, and that such change would not introduce material additional costs to our business.

Federal – CALEA

On August 5, 2005, the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) released an Order extending the obligations of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (“CALEA”) to interconnected VoIP providers. Under CALEA, telecommunications carriers must assist law enforcement in executing electronic surveillance, which include the capability of providing call content and call-identifying information to a local enforcement agency, or LEA, pursuant to a court order or other lawful authorization.

The FCC required all interconnected VoIP providers to become fully CALEA compliant by May 14, 2007. To date, we have taken significant steps towards CALEA compliance, which include testing a CALEA solution with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and delivering lawful CALEA requests. We have also implemented alternative solutions that allow CALEA access to call content and call-identifying information. The FCC and law enforcement officials have been advised as to our CALEA progress and our efforts at implementing alternative solutions. We could be subject to an enforcement action by the FCC if our CALEA solution is deemed not fully operational.

Federal – Local Number Portability

On May 13, 2009, the FCC adopted an order that reduced to one business day the amount of time that an interconnected VoIP provider such as us have to port a telephone number to another provider. If we, or third parties we rely upon for porting, have difficulty executing the new one-day porting requirement, we could be subject to FCC enforcement action.

Federal – Net Neutrality

Clear and enforceable net neutrality rules would make it more difficult for broadband Internet service providers to block or discriminate against Vonage service. Also explicitly applying net neutrality rules to wireless broadband Internet service could create greater opportunities for VoIP applications that run on wireless broadband Internet service. In October 2009, the FCC proposed the adoption of enforceable net neutrality rules for both wired and wireless broadband Internet service providers. The proposed rules would prohibit wired and wireless broadband Internet service providers from blocking or hindering lawful content, applications, or services and from unreasonably discriminating when transmitting lawful network traffic. In addition, broadband Internet service providers would have to publicly disclose certain information about their network management practices. In December 2010, the FCC adopted enforceable net neutrality rules based on its October 2009 proposal. All of the proposed rules in the October 2009 proposal apply to wired broadband Internet providers. The FCC applied some but not all of the proposed rules to wireless broadband service. Wireless broadband Internet services providers are prohibited from blocking or hindering voice or video applications that compete

 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

with the broadband Internet service provider’s voice or video services. Wireless providers are also subject to transparency requirements, but they are not subject to the prohibition on unreasonable discrimination that applies to wired broadband Internet services providers. Several broadband Internet service providers have filed appeals of the FCC’s new rules in the D.C. Circuit Court alleging that the FCC lacks authority to apply its rules to broadband Internet service providers. While the D.C. Circuit dismissed these particular appeals because they were premature, the FCC’s rules will be subject to appeal when the rules are published in the Federal Register.

Federal – Intercarrier Compensation

On February 9, 2011, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) on reforming universal service and the intercarrier compensation system that governs payments between telecommunications carriers primarily for terminating traffic. In particular, the FCC indicated that it has never determined the intercarrier compensation obligations for VoIP service and sought comment on a number of proposals for how VoIP should be treated in the intercarrier compensation system. The FCC’s adoption of an intercarrier compensation proposal may impact Vonage’s costs for telecommunications services used to terminate calls to and receive calls from the public switched telecommunications network.

State Telecommunications Regulation

In general, the focus of interconnected VoIP telecommunications regulation is at the federal level. On November 12, 2004, the FCC issued a declaratory ruling providing that our service is subject to federal regulation and preempted the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission from imposing certain of its regulations on us. The FCC’s decision was based on its conclusion that our service is interstate in nature and cannot be separated into interstate and intrastate components. On March 21, 2007, the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit affirmed the FCC’s declaratory ruling preempting state regulation of our service. The 8th Circuit found that it is impossible for us to separate our interstate traffic from our intrastate traffic because of the nomadic nature of the service. As a result, the 8th Circuit held that it was reasonable for the FCC to preempt state regulation of our service. The 8th Circuit was clear, however, that the preemptive effect of the FCC’s declaratory ruling may be reexamined if technological advances allow for the separation of interstate and intrastate components of the nomadic VoIP service. Therefore, the preemption of state authority over our service under this ruling generally hinges on the inability to separate the interstate and intrastate components of the service.

While this ruling does not exempt us from all state oversight of our service, it effectively prevents state telecommunications regulators from imposing certain burdensome and inconsistent market entry requirements and certain other state utility rules and regulations on our service. State regulators continue to probe the limits of federal preemption in their attempts to apply state telecommunications regulation to interconnected VoIP service. On July 16, 2009, the Nebraska Public Service Commission and the Kansas Corporation Commission filed a petition with the FCC seeking a declaratory ruling or, alternatively, adoption of a rule declaring that state authorities may apply universal service funding requirements to nomadic VoIP providers. We participated in the FCC proceedings on the petition. On November 5, 2010, the FCC issued a declaratory ruling that allowed states to assess state USF on nomadic VoIP providers on a going forward basis provided that the states comply with certain conditions to ensure that imposing state USF does not conflict with federal law or policy. We expect that state public utility commissions and state legislators will continue their attempts to apply state telecommunications regulations to nomadic VoIP service.

Stand-by Letters of Credit

We had stand-by letters of credit totaling $6,836 as of June 30, 2011 and $7,885 December 31, 2010, respectively.

End-User Commitments

We are obligated to provide telephone services to our registered end-users. The costs related to the potential utilization of minutes sold are expensed as incurred. Our obligation to provide this service is dependent on the proper functioning of systems controlled by third-party service providers. We do not have a contractual service relationship with some of these providers.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Vendor Commitments

We have engaged a vendor who will allow us access to a broad patent portfolio. We have committed to pay this vendor a minimum of approximately $1,800 through 2013.

We have committed to purchase communication devices from a vendor. We have committed to pay this vendor a minimum of approximately $3,500 in 2011, $2,700 in 2012, and $2,700 in 2013, respectively.

State and Municipal Taxes

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, we make a provision for a liability for taxes when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability or range of liability can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. For a period of time, we did not collect or remit state or municipal taxes (such as sales, excise, utility, use, and ad valorem taxes), fees or surcharges (“Taxes”) on the charges to our customers for our services, except that we historically complied with the New Jersey sales tax. We have received inquiries or demands from a number of state and municipal taxing and 911 agencies seeking payment of Taxes that are applied to or collected from customers of providers of traditional public switched telephone network services. Although we have consistently maintained that these Taxes do not apply to our service for a variety of reasons depending on the statute or rule that establishes such obligations, a number of states have changed their statutes to expressly include VoIP and we are now collecting and remitting sales taxes in those states. In addition, many states address how VoIP providers should contribute to support public safety agencies, and in those states we remit fees to the appropriate state agencies. We could also be contacted by state or municipal taxing and 911 agencies regarding Taxes that do explicitly apply to VoIP and these agencies could seek retroactive payment of Taxes. As such, we have a reserve of $2,399 as of June 30, 2011 as our best estimate of the potential tax exposure for any retroactive assessment. We believe the maximum estimated exposure for retroactive assessments is approximately $6,845 as of June 30, 2011.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management’s belief as of that time with respect to future events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to be materially different. Important factors that could cause such differences include but are not limited to: the competition we face; our ability to adapt to rapid changes in the market for voice and messaging services; our ability to retain customers and attract new customers; results of pending litigation and intellectual property and other litigation that may be brought against us; failure to protect our trademarks and internally developed software; our ability to obtain or maintain relevant intellectual property licenses; our dependence on third party facilities, equipment, systems and services; system disruptions or flaws in our technology; fraudulent use of our name or services; our ability to maintain data security; results of regulatory inquiries into our business practices; our ability to obtain additional financing if required; restrictions in our debt agreements that may limit our operating flexibility; any reinstatement of holdbacks by our vendors; our dependence on our customers’ existing broadband connections; uncertainties relating to regulation of VoIP services; increased governmental regulation, currency restrictions, and other restraints and burdensome taxes and risks incident to foreign operations; differences between our service and traditional phone services, including our 911 service; our dependence upon key personnel; our history of net losses and ability to achieve consistent profitability in the future and other factors that are set forth in the “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, and therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Financial Information Presentation

For the financial information discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other than per share and per line amounts, dollar amounts are presented in thousands, except where noted. All trademarks are the property of their owners.

Recent Developments

On July 29, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement consisting of an $85,000 senior secured term loan and a $35,000 revolving credit facility (the “2011 Credit Facility”). The co-borrowers under the 2011 Credit Facility are us and Vonage America Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility are guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, by our other United States subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and each of the guarantors. We used $100,000 of the available proceeds of the 2011 Credit Facility, plus $31,000 of cash on hand, to retire all of the debt under our then existing credit facility (the “2010 Credit Facility”), including a $1,000 prepayment fee to holders of the 2010 Credit Facility. In addition, we expect to record a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $8,000, representing acceleration of unamortized debt discount, acceleration of debt related costs, including a $1,000 prepayment fee to holders of the 2010 Credit Facility.

Overview

We are a leading provider of communications services connecting individuals through broadband devices worldwide. We rely heavily on our network, which is a flexible, scalable Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) based Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, network that rides on top of the Internet. This platform enables a user via a single “identity,” either a number or user name, to access and utilize services and features regardless of how they are connected to the Internet, including over 3G, 4G, Cable, or DSL broadband networks. This technology enables us to offer attractively priced services that provide our customers with access to Vonage voice, messaging, and features, regardless of location, device, or their form of Internet access.

Our customers include both domestic callers and international long distance callers, which we classify as callers that make 20 or more minutes of international long distance calls per month within their plan. Our primary product offering is Vonage World, a residential plan with unlimited calling domestically and to more than 60 countries, including India, Mexico, and China, for a flat monthly rate. We believe the value and convenience provided by our Vonage World offer is particularly attractive to international long distance callers compared to offers by traditional telephone services, wireless providers, and calling card-based or PC-only services. To increase the visibility of our Vonage World offer to international callers, we have shifted an increasing portion of our marketing budget from broad national advertising as we target attractive segments of the international long distance market. We also began offering an end-to-end Spanish language experience in September 2010 and subsequently added telesales and customer care centers in Costa Rica and Chile to support these efforts. We introduced our first mobile offering in late 2009, an outbound long distance calling application, and Vonage Mobile for Facebook in August 2010, enabling inbound and outbound calling to a user’s Facebook friends. We anticipate leveraging our technology to offer additional applications for mobile and other connected devices to address existing markets such as our recently introduced Extensions and Time to Call products.

We serviced approximately 2.4 million subscriber lines as of June 30, 2011. Subscribers can sign-up through our direct sales channel, as represented by web-sites and toll free numbers, or purchase devices at our regional and national retailers, including Walmart and Fry’s Electronics. Our primary source of revenue is subscription fees that we charge customers for our service plans, primarily on a monthly basis. We also generate revenue from call usage that is not included in customers’ service plans and for additional features that

 

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customers add to their service plans. We bill customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Customers in the United States represented 94% of our subscriber lines at June 30, 2011.

Trends and Key Operating Data A number of trends have a significant effect on our results of operations and are important to an understanding of our financial statements. The table below includes key operating data that our management uses to measure the growth and operating performance of our business:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Gross subscriber line additions

     158,004        154,997        333,392        309,715   

Change in net subscriber lines

     (10,568     (5,236     (7,223     (31,015

Subscriber lines (at period end)

     2,397,660        2,403,881        2,397,660        2,403,881   

Average monthly customer churn

     2.5     2.3     2.5     2.5

Average monthly revenue per line

   $ 30.28      $ 31.21      $ 30.41      $ 31.23   

Average monthly telephony services revenue per line

   $ 30.14      $ 30.71      $ 30.23      $ 30.74   

Average monthly direct cost of telephony services per line

   $ 8.03      $ 8.72      $ 8.20      $ 8.64   

Marketing costs per gross subscriber line addition

   $ 330.44      $ 318.23      $ 304.79      $ 318.24   

Employees (excluding temporary help) (at period end)

     1,059        1,158        1,059        1,158   

Broadband adoption. The number of United States households with broadband Internet access has grown significantly. On March 16, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) released its National Broadband Plan, which seeks, through supporting broadband deployment and programs, to encourage broadband adoption for the approximately 100 million United States residents who do not have broadband at home. We expect the trend of greater broadband adoption to continue. We benefit from this trend because our service requires a broadband Internet connection and our potential addressable market increases as broadband adoption increases.

Competitive landscape. We face intense competition from traditional telephone companies, wireless companies, cable companies, and alternative voice communication providers. Most traditional wire line and wireless telephone service providers and cable companies are substantially larger and better capitalized than we are and have the advantage of a large existing customer base. In addition, because our competitors provide other services, they often choose to offer VoIP services or other voice services as part of a bundle that includes other products, such as video, high speed Internet access, and wireless telephone service, which we do not offer. Further, as wireless providers offer more minutes at lower prices, better coverage, and companion landline alternative services, their services have become more attractive to households as a replacement for wire line service. We also compete against alternative voice communication providers, such as Skype, Google Voice, magicJack, and independent VoIP service providers. Some of these service providers have chosen to sacrifice telephony revenue in order to gain market share and have offered their services at low prices or for free. As we continue to introduce applications that integrate different forms of voice and messaging services over multiple devices, we are likely to face competition from emerging competitors focused on similar integration, as well as from established alternative voice communication providers. In addition, our competitors have partnered and may in the future partner with other competitors to offer products and services, leveraging their collective competitive positions. We also are subject to the risk of future disruptive technologies.

Gross subscriber line additions. Gross subscriber line additions for a particular period are calculated by taking the net subscriber line additions during that particular period and adding to that the number of subscriber lines that terminated during that period. This number does not include subscriber lines both added and terminated during the period, where termination occurred within the first 30 days after activation. The number does include, however, subscriber lines added during the period that are terminated within 30 days of activation but after the end of the period.

Net subscriber line additions. Net subscriber line additions for a particular period reflect the number of subscriber lines at the end of the period, less the number of subscriber lines at the beginning of the period.

Subscriber lines. Our subscriber lines include, as of a particular date, all subscriber lines from which a customer can make an outbound telephone call on that date. Our subscriber lines include fax lines and soft phones but do not include our virtual phone numbers or toll free numbers, which only allow inbound telephone calls to customers. Overall, subscriber lines decreased slightly from 2,404,883 as of December 31, 2010 to 2,397,660 as of June 30, 2011. For 2011, we continue to expect more gross subscriber lines than in 2010 and positive net subscriber lines.

         Average monthly customer churn. Average monthly customer churn for a particular period is calculated by dividing the number of customers that terminated during that period by the simple average number of customers during the period, and dividing the result by the number of months in the period. The simple average number of customers during the period is the number of customers on the first day of the period, plus the number of customers on the last day of the period, divided by two. Terminations, as used in the calculation of churn statistics, do not include customers terminated during the period if termination occurred within the first 30 days after activation. Our average monthly customer churn increased to 2.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2.3% for the three months

 

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ended June 30, 2010. We believe the increase in churn was primarily due to higher early life churn as a result of no longer requiring a minimum service period and higher churn rates associated with some ethnic calling segments. We monitor churn on a daily basis and use it as an indicator of the level of customer satisfaction. Other companies may calculate churn differently, and their churn data may not be directly comparable to ours. Customers who have been with us for a year or more tend to have a lower churn rate than customers who have not. Our churn will fluctuate over time due to economic conditions, competitive pressures including wireless substitution, marketplace perception of our services, and our ability to provide high quality customer care and network quality and add future innovative products and services.

Average monthly revenue per line. Average monthly revenue per line for a particular period is calculated by dividing our total revenue for that period by the simple average number of subscriber lines for the period, and dividing the result by the number of months in the period. The simple average number of subscriber lines for the period is the number of subscriber lines on the first day of the period, plus the number of subscriber lines on the last day of the period, divided by two. Our average monthly revenue per line decreased to $30.28 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $31.21 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. This decrease was primarily due to elimination of the disconnect fee and the equipment recovery fee for new customers beginning in September 2010 and lower activation fees as the historical deferred activation fees are amortized and new activation fees are no longer charged and deferred, partially offset by lower bad debt costs due to improved credit quality of customers.

Average monthly telephony services revenue per line. Average monthly telephony services revenue per line for a particular period is calculated by dividing our total telephony services revenue for that period by the simple average number of subscriber lines for the period, and dividing the result by the number of months in the period. Our average monthly telephony services revenue per line was $30.14 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with $30.71 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Average monthly direct cost of telephony services per line. Average monthly direct cost of telephony services per line for a particular period is calculated by dividing our direct cost of telephony services for that period by the simple average number of subscriber lines for the period, and dividing the result by the number of months in the period. We use the average monthly direct cost of telephony services per line to evaluate how effective we are at managing our costs of providing service. Our average monthly direct cost of telephony services per line decreased to $8.03 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $8.72 for the three months ended June 30, 2010, due to more favorable rates negotiated with our service providers, the decrease in our network costs, and the decrease in E-911 costs. These decreases were offset by higher costs from higher international call volume associated with Vonage World. Direct cost of telephony services both overall and on a per line basis is expected to increase in 2011. The drivers of this increase are international calling by our growing base of Vonage World customers and potential increased regulatory termination charges in certain high volume countries.

Marketing cost per gross subscriber line addition. Marketing cost per gross subscriber line addition is calculated by dividing our marketing expense for a particular period by the number of gross subscriber line additions during the period. Marketing expense does not include the cost of certain customer acquisition activities, such as rebates and promotions, which are accounted for as an offset to revenues, or customer equipment subsidies, which are accounted for as direct cost of goods sold. As a result, it does not represent the full cost to us of obtaining a new customer. Our marketing cost per gross subscriber line addition increased to $330.44 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 from $318.23 for the three months ended June 30, 2010, due primarily to an increase in marketing costs compared to the prior year.

Employees. Employees represent the number of personnel that are on our payroll and exclude temporary or outsourced labor.

Regulation. Our business has developed in a relatively lightly regulated environment. The United States and other countries, however, are examining how VoIP services should be regulated. The November 2010 order by the FCC in response to a request by Kansas and Nebraska that permits states to impose state universal service fund obligations on VoIP service, discussed in Note 6 to our financial statements, is an example of efforts by regulators to determine how VoIP service fits into the telecommunications regulatory landscape. In addition to regulatory matters that directly address VoIP, a number of other regulatory initiatives could impact our business. One such regulatory initiative is net neutrality. In December 2010, the FCC adopted a revised set of net neutrality rules for broadband Internet service providers. These rules make it more difficult for broadband Internet service providers to block or discriminate against Vonage service. Several broadband Internet service providers have filed appeals of the FCC’s new rules at the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals alleging that the FCC lacks authority to apply its rules to broadband Internet service providers. While the D.C. Circuit dismissed these particular appeals because they were premature, the FCC’s rules will be subject to appeal when the rules are published in the Federal Register. See also the discussion under “Regulation” in Note 6 to our financial statements for a discussion of these and certain other regulatory issues that impact us.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues consists of telephony services revenue and customer equipment and shipping revenue.

Telephony services revenue. Substantially all of our operating revenues are telephony services revenue. In the United States, we have six residential plans, “Vonage World”, “World Premium Unlimited”, “Vonage Pro”, “U.S. and Canada Unlimited”, “U.S. and Canada 300”, and “U.S. and Canada 750”, two mobile plans, “Vonage World Mobile” and “Vonage Mobile Pay per Use” and two small office and home office calling plans, “Small Business Premium Unlimited Minutes” and “Small Business Basic 1500 Minutes”. Each of our unlimited plans other than Vonage World offers unlimited domestic calling as well as unlimited calling to Puerto Rico, Canada, and

 

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selected European countries, subject to certain restrictions, and each of our basic plans offers a limited number of domestic calling minutes per month. We also offer international calling plans that are bundled with our Residential Premium Unlimited plan where a customer can make calls to a chosen international region. We offer similar plans in Canada and the United Kingdom. The “Vonage World” plan, now available in the United States and Canada, offers unlimited calling across the United States and Puerto Rico, unlimited international calling to over 60 countries including India, Mexico, and Canada, subject to certain restrictions, and free voicemail to text messages with Vonage Visual Voicemail. Under our basic plans, we charge on a per minute basis when the number of domestic calling minutes included in the plan is exceeded for a particular month. International calls (except for calls to Puerto Rico, Canada and certain European countries under our unlimited plans and a variety of countries under international calling plans and Vonage World) are charged on a per minute basis. These per minute fees are not included in our monthly subscription fees. In October 2009, we launched Vonage Mobile, our first mobile calling application for smart phones. Vonage Mobile is a free downloadable application that provides seamless, low-cost pay-per-use international calling while on Wi-Fi or cellular networks, depending on the device. In December 2009, we began offering Vonage World Mobile using this mobile calling application. Bundle discounts are provided for customers who subscribe to both our residential and mobile Vonage World plans. In September 2010, we launched the Vonage World Canada plan, the first calling plan in Canada to offer unlimited international calls to landlines in over 60 countries for a flat rate.

We derive most of our telephony services revenue from monthly subscription fees that we charge our customers under our service plans. We also offer residential fax service, virtual phone numbers, toll free numbers and other services, and charge an additional monthly fee for each service. One business fax line is included with each of our two small office and home office plans, but we charge monthly fees for additional business fax lines. We automatically charge these fees to our customers’ credit cards, debit cards, or electronic check payments (“ECP”), monthly in advance. We also automatically charge the per minute fees not included in our monthly subscription fees to our customers’ credit cards, debit cards or ECP monthly in arrears unless they exceed a certain dollar threshold, in which case they are charged immediately.

By collecting monthly subscription fees in advance and certain other charges immediately after they are incurred, we are able to reduce the amount of accounts receivable that we have outstanding, thus allowing us to have lower working capital requirements. Collecting in this manner also helps us mitigate bad debt losses, which are recorded as a reduction to revenue. If a customer’s credit card, debit card or ECP is declined, we generally suspend international calling capabilities as well as the customer’s ability to incur domestic usage charges in excess of their plan minutes. Historically, in most cases, we are able to correct the problem with the customer within the current monthly billing cycle. If the customer’s credit card, debit card or ECP could not be successfully processed during three billing cycles (i.e., the current and two subsequent monthly billing cycles), we terminate the account.

From time to time we have generated revenue by charging a fee for activating service, although we do not currently or expect to charge an activation fee to customers. In these instances when no activation fee is being collected, no customer acquisition costs are deferred. Customer activation fees when collected, along with the related incremental direct customer acquisition amounts for customer equipment in the direct channel and for rebates and retailer commissions in the retail channel, up to but not exceeding the activation fee, are deferred and amortized over the estimated average customer relationship period (“customer life”). The amortization of deferred customer equipment is recorded to direct cost of goods sold. The amortization of deferred rebates is recorded as a reduction of telephony services revenues. The amortization of deferred retailer commissions is recorded as marketing expense. This customer life is solely used to amortize deferred activation fees collected, which we have waived for almost all new customers since May 2009, including those signing up for our Vonage World plan, along with the related incremental customer acquisition costs. Customers signing up for our Vonage World plan currently churn at lower rates than other customers, and therefore appear to have a longer customer life. Because these customers have not paid an activation fee, this does not impact the customer life used in determining the amortization period. The customer life was 38 months for 2010 and will remain at 38 months for 2011 based on consistent historical trends.

In the United States, we charge regulatory, compliance, E-911, and intellectual property-related recovery fees on a monthly basis to defray costs, and to cover taxes that we are charged by the suppliers of telecommunications services. In addition, we recognize revenue on a gross basis for contributions to the Federal Universal Service Fund (“USF”) and related fees. All other taxes are recorded on a net basis.

In addition, in some cases we charge a disconnect fee for customers who terminate their service plan within the first twelve months of service. Disconnect fees are recorded as revenue and are recognized at the time the customer terminates service. Beginning in September 2010, we eliminated the disconnect fee for new customers.

Telephony services revenue is offset by the cost of certain customer acquisition activities, such as rebates and promotions.

Customer equipment and shipping revenue. Customer equipment and shipping revenue consists of revenue from sales of customer equipment to our wholesalers or directly to customers and retailers. In addition, customer equipment and shipping revenue includes the fees, when collected, that we charge our customers for shipping any equipment to them. In addition, in some cases we charge an equipment recovery fee for customers who terminate their service plan within the first twelve months of service. Equipment recovery fees are recorded as revenue and are recognized at the time the customer terminates service. Beginning in September 2010, we eliminated the equipment recovery fee for new customers.

 

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Operating Expenses

Operating expenses consist of direct cost of telephony services, royalties, direct cost of goods sold, selling, general and administrative expense, marketing expense, and depreciation and amortization.

Total direct cost of telephony services. Total direct cost of telephony services primarily consists of fees that we pay to third parties on an ongoing basis in order to provide our services. These fees include:

 

   

Access charges that we pay to other telephone companies to terminate domestic and international calls on the public switched telephone network. These costs represented approximately 49% and 47% of our total direct cost of telephony services for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, with a portion of these payments ultimately being made to incumbent telephone companies. When a Vonage subscriber calls another Vonage subscriber, we do not pay an access charge.

 

   

The cost of leasing Internet transit services from multiple Internet service providers. This Internet connectivity is used to carry VoIP session initiation signaling and packetized audio media between our subscribers and our regional data centers.

 

   

The cost of leasing from other telephone companies the telephone numbers that we provide to our customers. We lease these telephone numbers on a monthly basis.

 

   

The cost of co-locating our regional data connection point equipment in third-party facilities owned by other telephone companies, Internet service providers or collocation facility providers.

 

   

The cost of providing local number portability, which allows customers to move their existing telephone numbers from another provider to our service. Only regulated telecommunications providers have access to the centralized number databases that facilitate this process. Because we are not a regulated telecommunications provider, we must pay other telecommunications providers to process our local number portability requests.

 

   

The cost of complying with the FCC regulations regarding VoIP emergency services, which require us to provide enhanced emergency dialing capabilities to transmit 911 calls for all of our customers.

 

   

Taxes that we pay on our purchase of telecommunications services from our suppliers or imposed by government agencies such as Federal USF and related fees.

 

   

Royalties for use of third-party intellectual property.

Direct cost of goods sold. Direct cost of goods sold primarily consists of costs that we incur when a customer first subscribes to our service. These costs include:

 

   

The cost of the equipment that we provide to customers who subscribe to our service through our direct sales channel in excess of activation fees when an activation fee is collected. The remaining cost of customer equipment is deferred up to the activation fee collected and amortized over the estimated average customer life.

 

   

The cost of the equipment that we sell directly to retailers.

 

   

The cost of shipping and handling for customer equipment, together with the installation manual, that we ship to customers.

 

   

The cost of certain products or services that we give customers as promotions.

Selling, general and administrative expense. Selling, general and administrative expense includes:

 

   

Compensation and benefit costs for all employees, which is the largest component of selling, general and administrative expense and includes customer care, research and development, network engineering and operations, sales and marketing, executive, legal, finance, and human resources personnel.

 

   

Share-based expense related to share-based awards to employees, directors, and consultants.

 

   

Outsourced labor related to customer care and retail in-store support activities.

 

   

Transaction fees paid to credit card, debit card, and ECP companies, which include a per transaction charge in addition to a percent of billings charge.

 

   

Rent and related expenses.

 

   

Professional fees for legal, accounting, tax, public relations, lobbying, and development activities.

 

   

Litigation settlements.

 

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Marketing expense. Marketing expense includes:

 

   

Advertising costs, which comprise a majority of our marketing expense and include online, television, direct mail, alternative media, promotions, sponsorships, and inbound and outbound telemarketing.

 

   

Creative and production costs.

 

   

The costs to serve and track our online advertising.

 

   

Certain amounts we pay to retailers for activation commissions.

 

   

The cost associated with our customer referral program.

Depreciation and amortization expenses. Depreciation and amortization expenses include:

 

   

Depreciation of our network equipment, furniture and fixtures, and employee computer equipment.

 

   

Amortization of leasehold improvements and purchased and developed software.

 

   

Amortization of intangible assets (patents and trademarks).

 

   

Loss on disposal or impairment of property and equipment.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense) includes:

 

   

Interest income on cash and cash equivalents.

 

   

Interest expense on notes payable, patent litigation judgments and settlements and capital leases.

 

   

Amortization of debt related costs.

 

   

Accretion of notes.

 

   

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency.

 

   

Debt conversion expense relating to the conversion of notes payable to equity.

 

   

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of notes.

 

   

Change in fair value of embedded features within notes payable and stock warrant.

 

   

Life insurance proceeds.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, as a percentage of consolidated operating revenues, our consolidated statement of operations for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Operating Revenues:

        

Telephony services

     100     98     99     98

Customer equipment and shipping

     0        2        1        2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100        100        100        100   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Expenses:

        

Direct cost of telephony services (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     27        28        27        28   

Direct cost of goods sold

     4        6        5        7   

Selling, general and administrative

     27        27        27        26   

Marketing

     24        22        23        22   

Depreciation and amortization

     4        6        4        6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     86        89        86        89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     14        11        14        11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Income (Expense):

        

Interest income

     0        0        0        0   

Interest expense

     (3     (5     (3     (5

Change in fair value of embedded features within notes payable and stock warrant

     0        (4     0        (2

Loss on extinguishment of notes

     (1     (2     (1     (1

Other income (expense), net

     0        0        0        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (4     (11     (4     (8

Income (loss) before income tax expense

     10        0        10        3   

Income tax expense

     0        0        0        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (loss)

     10     0     10     3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summary of Results for the Three and Six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010

 

Telephony Services Revenue and Direct Cost of
Telephony Services

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011      2010      Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
    2011      2010      Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
 

Telephony services

   $ 217,288       $ 221,704       $ (4,416     (2 %)    $ 435,518       $ 446,231       $ (10,713     (2 %) 

Direct cost of telephony services (1)

     57,883         62,969         (5,086     (8 %)      118,072         125,464         (7,392     (6 %) 

 

(1) Excludes depreciation and amortization of $3,867, $4,959, $7,991, and $9,940, respectively.

Telephony services revenue. For the three months ended June 30, 2011, telephony services revenue decreased by $4,416, or 2%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010. This was primarily driven by a decrease in activation fees of $3,022 as the historical deferred activation fees are amortized and new activation fees are no longer charged and deferred and a decrease in fees that we charged for disconnecting our service of $2,381 due to fewer disconnections and elimination of disconnect fees for new customers beginning in September 2010. There was a reduction in international minutes of use revenue of $580 and a decrease in additional features revenue of $868 due primarily to customers opting for our Vonage World offering, which now includes free directory assistance. In addition, there was an increase in credits issued to subscribers of $661 and a decrease in our regulatory recovery and E-911 fees of $984. These decreases were offset by a decrease of $2,922 in bad debt expense due to improved customer credit quality and lower non-pay churn, an increase in monthly subscription fees of $657 due to changes in plan mix, an increase in overage in plan minutes of $278, and an increase in other revenue of $223.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, telephony services revenue decreased by $10,713, or 2%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2010. This was primarily driven by a decrease in monthly subscription fees of $5,732 due to changes in plan mix and a decrease in activation fees of $8,869 as the historical deferred activation fees are amortized and new activation fees are no longer charged and deferred. There was a decrease in fees that we charged for disconnecting our service of $4,887 due to fewer disconnections and

 

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elimination of disconnect fees for new customers beginning in September 2010, a reduction in international minutes of use revenue of $1,238, and a decrease in additional features revenue of $1,847 due primarily to customers opting for our Vonage World offering, which now includes free directory assistance. In addition, there was an increase in credits issued to subscribers of $328. These decreases were offset by an increase in our regulatory recovery and E-911 fees of $4,993 that we collected from subscribers due to pricing actions in 2010, a decrease of $6,610 in bad debt expense due to improved customer credit quality and lower non-pay churn, an increase in overage in plan minutes of $368, and in increase in other revenue of $217.

Direct cost of telephony services. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, the decrease in direct cost of telephony services of $5,086, or 8%, was primarily due to a decrease in termination costs of $4,760, which are costs that we pay other phone companies for terminating phone calls, due to improved termination rates and fewer minutes of use, a decrease in our network costs of $1,535, which includes costs for co-locating in other carriers’ facilities, for leasing phone numbers, routing calls on the Internet, E-911 costs, and transferring calls to and from the Internet to the public switched telephone network due to improved rates, and a decrease in local number portability costs of $180 due to lower rates. There was a decrease of USF and related fees imposed by government agencies of $1,947 and a decrease in other costs of $204. These decreases were partially offset by an increased cost of $3,540 from higher international call volume associated with Vonage World.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, the decrease in direct cost of telephony services of $7,392, or 6%, was primarily due to a decrease in termination costs of $9,194, which are costs that we pay other phone companies for terminating phone calls, due to improved termination rates and fewer minutes of use, a decrease in our network costs of $3,215, which includes costs for co-locating in other carriers’ facilities, for leasing phone numbers, routing calls on the Internet, E-911 costs, and transferring calls to and from the Internet to the public switched telephone network due to improved rates, and a decrease in local number portability costs of $548 due to lower rates. There was a decrease of USF and related fees imposed by government agencies of $1,985 and decrease in other cost of $201. These decreases were partially offset by an increased cost of $7,751 from higher international call volume associated with Vonage World.

 

Customer Equipment and Shipping Revenue and Direct
Cost of Goods Sold

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011     2010     Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
    2011     2010     Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
 

Customer equipment and shipping revenue

   $ 997      $ 3,637      $ (2,640     (73 %)    $ 2,608      $ 7,061      $ (4,453     (63 %) 

Direct cost of goods sold

     9,865        14,053        (4,188     (30 %)      20,920        30,700        (9,780     (32 %) 
                                                    

Customer equipment and shipping gross loss

   $ (8,868   $ (10,416   $ 1,548        15   $ (18,312   $ (23,639   $ 5,327        23
                                                    

Customer equipment and shipping revenue. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, our customer equipment and shipping revenue decreased by $2,640, or 73%, primarily due to a decrease in equipment sales, net of rebates, of $2,766 related to lower equipment recovery fees due to fewer terminations and elimination of equipment recovery fees for new customers beginning in September 2010. This was offset by an increase in customer shipping revenue of $126 due to higher customer additions.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, our customer equipment and shipping revenue decreased by $4,453, or 63%, primarily due to a decrease in equipment sales, net of rebates, of $4,735 related to lower equipment recovery fees due to fewer terminations and elimination of equipment recovery fees for new customers beginning in September 2010. This was offset by an increase in customer shipping revenue of $282 due to higher customer additions.

Direct cost of goods sold. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, the decrease in direct cost of goods sold of $4,188, or 30%, was primarily due to a decrease in customer equipment costs of $2,211 resulting from a lower cost device introduced in September 2010, lower promotional activity and a corresponding decrease in shipping costs of $239, and a decrease in amortization costs on deferred customer equipment of $2,477 as the historical deferred customer equipment costs are amortized and new customer equipment costs are no longer charged and deferred. These decreases were offset by an increase in waived activation fees for new customers of $739.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, the decrease in direct cost of goods sold of $9,780, or 32%, was primarily due to a decrease in customer equipment costs of $4,467 resulting from a lower cost device introduced in September 2010, lower promotional activity and a corresponding decrease in shipping costs of $399, and a decrease in amortization costs on deferred customer equipment of $7,108 as the historical deferred customer equipment costs are amortized and new customer equipment costs are no longer charged and deferred. These decreases were offset by an increase in waived activation fees for new customers of $2,194.

 

 

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Selling, General and Administrative

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011      2010      Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
    2011      2010      Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
 

Selling, general and administrative

   $ 58,481       $ 60,768       $ (2,287     (4 %)    $ 116,724       $ 121,555       $ (4,831     (4 %) 

Selling, general and administrative. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, there was a decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses of $2,287, or 4%. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in salary related expense, outsourced temporary labor, and severance costs of $2,749, a decrease in uncollected state and municipal tax expense of $924, and a decrease in credit card fees of $294. Additionally, we had a decrease in professional fees of $1,490. These decreases were offset by an increase in share based cost of $1,524 and higher retail kiosk costs of $1,587 due to the expansion of event teams, and an increase in facility and other costs of $59.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, there was a decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses of $4,831, or 4%. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in salary related expense, outsourced temporary labor, and severance costs of $3,892, a decrease in facility and other costs of $537, and a decrease in credit card fees of $540. Additionally, we had a decrease in settlement costs related to litigation and contractual disputes of $2,010, a decrease in professional fees of $2,342, and a decrease in uncollected state and municipal tax expense of $912. These decreases were offset by an increase in share based cost of $2,981 and higher retail kiosk costs of $2,421 due to the expansion of event teams.

 

Marketing

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011      2010      Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
    2011      2010      Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 

Marketing

   $ 52,211       $ 49,324       $ 2,887         6   $ 101,615       $ 98,564       $ 3,051         3

Marketing. For the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, there was a slight increase in marketing expense of $2,887, or 6%, primarily related to an increase in direct mail costs of $6,308, television advertising of $2,586, and retail advertising of $1,209. These increases were offset by a decrease in online advertising of $5,989, other marketing of $644, and alternative media of $583.

For the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, there was a slight increase in marketing expense of $3,051, or 3%, primarily related to an increase in direct mail costs of $10,235, television advertising of $6,475, and retail advertising of $1,812. These increases were offset by a decrease in online advertising of $13,360, other marketing of $1,132, and alternative media of $979.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011      2010      Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
    2011      2010      Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
 

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 8,664       $ 13,929       $ (5,265     (38 %)    $ 19,730       $ 27,697       $ (7,967     (29 %) 

Depreciation and amortization. The decrease in depreciation and amortization of $5,265, or 38%, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, was primarily due to lower impairment charges of $358, lower depreciation of network equipment, computer hardware, and furniture of $1,898, and lower software amortization of $3,009 due to certain projects being fully amortized.

The decrease in depreciation and amortization of $7,967, or 29%, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, was primarily due to lower impairment charges of $494, lower depreciation of network equipment, computer hardware, and furniture of $3,173, and lower software amortization of $4,300 due to certain projects being fully amortized.

 

Other Income (Expense)

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011     2010     Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
    2011     2010     Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
 

Interest income

   $ 37      $ 173      $ (136     (79 %)    $ 79      $ 226      $ (147     (65 %) 

Interest expense

     (5,588     (12,423     6,835        55     (12,190     (25,634     13,444        52

Change in fair value of embeded features within notes payable and stock warrant

     0        (8,241     8,241        100     (950     (7,406     6,456        87

Loss on extinguishment of notes

     (3,228     (3,985     757        19     (3,821     (2,947     (874     (30 %) 

Other income (expense), net

     44        (43     87        202     42        60        (18     (30 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   
   $ (8,735   $ (24,519   $ 15,784        $ (16,840   $ (35,701   $ 18,861     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

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Interest income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, the decrease in interest income was due to lower interest rates and lower average cash balance driven by the prepayment on our 2010 Credit Facility.

Interest expense. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, the decrease in interest expense was due to the reduced interest rate on our 2010 Credit Facility resulting from our refinancing in December 2010 and lower principal outstanding due to prepayments in 2011.

Change in fair value of embedded features within notes payable and stock warrant. The change in fair value of the embedded conversion option within our convertible notes (“Convertible Notes”) fluctuated with changes in the price of our common stock and was $0 during 2011 compared to loss of $7,799 and $7,002, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 as all Convertible Notes had been converted as of December 31, 2010. The change in the fair value of our stock warrant fluctuated with changes in the price of our common stock and was an expense of $0 and $950 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, as the stock warrant was exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to $442 and $404 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. An increase in our stock price resulted in expense while a decrease in our stock price resulted in income.

Gain (loss) on extinguishment of notes. The loss on extinguishment of notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 was due to the acceleration of unamortized debt discount and debt related costs in connection with prepayments of our 2010 Credit Facility. The loss on extinguishment of notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was attributable to the conversion of a portion of our Convertible Notes.

Other. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2010, net other income and expense increased by $87, or 202%, and decreased by $18, or 30%, respectively.

 

Income Tax Expense

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011     2010     Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
    2011     2010     Dollar
Change
    Percent
Change
 

Income tax expense

   $ (698   $ (341   $ (357     (105 %)    $ (1,364   $ (205   $ (1,159     (565 %) 

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision represents the federal alternative minimum tax and state and local income taxes currently payable.

We participated in the State of New Jersey’s corporation business tax benefit certificate transfer program, which allows certain high technology and biotechnology companies to transfer unused New Jersey net operating loss carryovers to other New Jersey corporation business taxpayers. During 2003 and 2004, we submitted an application to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, or EDA, to participate in the program and the application was approved. The EDA then issued a certificate certifying our eligibility to participate in the program. The program requires that a purchaser pay at least 75% of the amount of the surrendered tax benefit. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we sold $0 and $2,194, respectively, of our New Jersey State net operating loss carry forwards for a recognized benefit of $0 in 2011 and $168 in 2010. Collectively, all transactions represent approximately 85% of the surrendered tax benefit each year and have been recognized in the year received.

 

Net Income (Loss)

(in thousands, except percentages)

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2011      2010     Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
     2011      2010      Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 

Net Income (loss)

   $ 21,748       $ (562   $ 22,310         *       $ 42,861       $ 13,406       $ 29,455         220

Net Income. Based on the explanations described above, our net income of $21,748 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased by $22,310, from net loss of $562 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.

Based on the explanations described above, our net income of $42,861 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased by $29,455, or 220%, from $13,406 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

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Overview

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 62,608      $  144,518   

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,417     (26,042

Net cash used in financing activities

     (66,908     (24,484

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we generated income from operations. We expect to continue to balance efforts to grow our customer base while consistently achieving operating profitability. To grow our customer base, we continue to make investments in marketing, application development as we seek to launch new services, network quality and expansion, and customer care. Although we believe we will achieve consistent profitability in the future, we ultimately may not be successful and we may never achieve consistent operating profitability. We believe that cash flow from operations and cash on hand will fund our operations for at least the next twelve months.

December 2010 Financing

On December 14, 2010, we entered into the 2010 Credit Facility consisting of a $200,000 senior secured term loan. The co-borrowers under the 2010 Credit Facility were us and Vonage America Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Obligations under the 2010 Credit Facility were guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, by our other United States subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and each of the guarantors. An affiliate of the chairman of our board of directors and one of our principal stockholders was a lender under the 2010 Credit Facility.

Use of Proceeds

We used the net proceeds of the 2010 Credit Facility of $194,000 ($200,000 principal amount less original discount of $6,000), plus $102,090 of cash on hand, to (i) exercise our existing right to retire debt under our prior senior secured first lien credit facility (the “First Lien Senior Facility”) for 100% of the contractual make-whole price, (ii) retire debt under our prior senior secured second lien credit facility (the “Second Lien Senior Facility”) at a more than 25% discount to the contractual make-whole price, and (iii) cause the conversion of all outstanding third lien Convertible Notes into 8,276 shares of our common stock. We also incurred $11,444 of debt related costs in connection with the 2010 Credit Facility, repayment of our First Lien Senior Facility and our Second Lien Senior Facility, and conversion of our Convertible Notes.

Repayments

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we made repayments under the 2010 Credit Facility of $70,000, with $20,000 designated to cover our 2011 mandatory amortization and the remainder designated to cover our 2011 annual excess cash flow mandatory repayment, if any.

As of June 30, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenants, including financial covenants, for the 2010 Credit Facility.

July 2011 Financing

On July 29, 2011, we entered into the 2011 Credit Facility consisting of an $85,000 senior secured term loan and a $35,000 revolving credit facility. The co-borrowers under the 2011 Credit Facility are us and Vonage America Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Obligations under the 2011 Credit Facility are guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, by our other United States subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of the assets of each borrower and each of the guarantors.

Use of Proceeds

We used $100,000 of the net available proceeds of the 2011 Credit Facility, plus $31,000 of cash on hand, to retire all of the debt under our 2010 Credit Facility, including a $1,000 prepayment fee to holders of the 2010 Credit Facility.

2011 Credit Facility Terms

The following description summarizes the material terms of the 2011 Credit Facility:

The loans under the 2011 Credit Facility mature in July 2014. Principal amounts under the 2011 Credit Facility are repayable in quarterly installments of approximately $7,100 per quarter for the senior secured term loan. The unused portion of our revolving credit facility incurs a 0.50% commitment fee.

Outstanding amounts under each of the senior secured term loan and the revolving credit facility, at our option, will bear interest at:

 

   

LIBOR (applicable to one-, two-, three- or six-month periods) plus, an applicable margin equal to 3.25% if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 0.75 to 1.00, 3.5% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 0.75 to 1.00 and less than 1.50 to 1.00, and 3.75% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00, payable on the last day of each relevant interest period or, if the interest

 

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period is longer than three months, each day that is three months after the first day of the interest period, or

 

   

the base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and (c) the LIBOR rate applicable to one month interest periods plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin equal to 2.25% if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 0.75 to 1.00, 2.5% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 0.75 to 1.00 and less than 1.50 to 1.00, and 2.75% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00, payable on the last business day of each March, June, September, and December and the maturity date of the 2011 Credit Facility.

The 2011 Credit Facility provides greater flexibility to the Company in funding acquisitions and restricted payments, such as stock buybacks, than the 2010 Credit Facility.

We may prepay the 2011 Credit Facility at our option at any time without premium or penalty. The 2011 Credit Facility is subject to mandatory prepayments in amounts equal to:

 

   

100% of the net cash proceeds from any non-ordinary course sale or other disposition of our property and assets for consideration in excess of a certain amount subject to customary reinvestment provisions and certain other exceptions and

 

   

100% of the net cash proceeds received in connection with other non-ordinary course transactions, including insurance proceeds not otherwise applied to the relevant insurance loss.

Subject to certain restrictions and exceptions, the 2011 Credit Facility permits us to obtain one or more incremental term loans and/or revolving credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $60,000 plus an amount equal to repayments of the senior secured term loan upon providing documentation reasonably satisfactory to the administrative agent, without the consent of the existing lenders under the 2011 Credit Facility.

The 2011 Credit Facility includes customary representations and warranties and affirmative covenants of the borrowers. In addition, the 2011 Credit Facility contains customary negative covenants, including, among other things, restrictions on the ability of us and our subsidiaries to consolidate or merge, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, consummate acquisitions, make investments, and pay dividends and other distributions. We must also comply with the following financial covenants:

 

   

a consolidated leverage ratio of no greater than 2.00 to 1.00;

 

   

a consolidated fixed coverage charge ratio of no less than 1.75 to 1.00;

 

   

minimum cash of $25,000 including the unused portion of the revolving credit facility; and

 

   

maximum capital expenditures not to exceed $55,000 during any fiscal year, provided that the unused amount of any permitted capital expenditures in any fiscal year may be carried forward to the next following fiscal year, plus a portion of annual excess cash flow up to $8,000.

The 2011 Credit Facility contains customary events of default that may permit acceleration of the debt. During the continuance of a payment default, interest will accrue at a default interest rate of 2% above the interest rate which would otherwise be applicable, in the case of loans, and at a rate equal to the rate applicable to base rate loans plus 2%, in the case of all other amounts.

State and Local Sales Taxes

We also have contingent liabilities for state and local sales taxes. As of June 30, 2011, we had a reserve of $2,399. If our ultimate liability exceeds this amount, it could affect our liquidity unfavorably. However, we do not believe it would significantly impair our liquidity.

Capital expenditures

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, capital expenditures were primarily for the implementation of software solutions and purchase of network equipment as we continue to expand our network. Our capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were $13,464, of which $8,297 was for software acquisition and development. For 2011, we believe our capital expenditures will be approximately $40,000. The majority of these expenditures are comprised of investments in information technology and systems infrastructure, including the new Amdocs billing and order management system we are in the process of implementing. We expect the platform to be operational before the end of the year and our intention is to begin migrating customers during the first quarter of next year.

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $62,608 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $144,518 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily due to the timing of payments of accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Changes in working capital requirements include changes in accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid and other assets, accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities and deferred revenue and costs. Cash provided by working capital requirements decreased by $89,086 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to the prior year period primarily due to timing of payments.

 

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Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $12,417 was attributable to capital expenditures of $5,167 and development of software assets of $8,297, offset by a decrease in restricted cash of $1,047 due primarily to the return of partial security deposit on our leased office property in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 of $26,042 was attributable to capital expenditures of $7,366, development of software assets of $8,740, and an increase in restricted cash of $9,936, primarily due to funding of a concentration account, partially offset by the reduction of $17,322 of reserves held by our credit card processors as a result of improvements in our credit quality.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 of $66,908 was primarily attributable to $70,000 in Credit Facility principal payments and $851 in capital lease payments, offset by $3,943 in proceeds received from the exercise of stock options and a common stock warrant.

Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 of $24,484 was attributable to $23,838 in First Lien Senior Facility principal payments and $714 in capital lease payments.

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. The following describes our critical accounting policies and estimates:

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including the following:

 

   

those related to the average customer life used to amortize deferred revenue and deferred customer acquisition costs associated with customer activation;

 

   

the useful lives of property and equipment, software costs, and intangible assets;

 

   

assumptions used for the purpose of determining share-based compensation and the fair value of our prior stock warrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (“Model”), and various other assumptions that we believed to be reasonable. The key inputs for this Model are our stock price at valuation date, exercise price, the dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, life in years, and historical volatility of our common stock;

 

   

assumptions used to determine the fair value of the embedded conversion option within our prior Convertible Notes using the Monte Carlo simulation model. The key inputs are maturity date, risk-free interest rate, our stock price at valuation date, and historical volatility of our common stock; and

 

   

assumptions used to determine the fair value of the embedded make-whole premium feature within our prior First Lien Senior Facility and our prior Second Lien Senior Facility.

We base our estimates on historical experience, available market information, appropriate valuation methodologies, and on various other assumptions that we believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Revenue Recognition

The point in time at which revenues are recognized is determined in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue Recognition, and Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, Revenue Recognition.

At the time a customer signs up for our telephony services, there are the following deliverables:

 

   

Providing equipment to the customer that enables our telephony services and

 

   

Providing telephony services.

The equipment is provided free of charge to our customers and in most instances there are no fees collected at sign-up. We record the fees collected for shipping the equipment to the customer, if any, as shipping and handling revenue at the time of shipment.

 

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A further description of our revenues is as follows:

Substantially all of our operating revenues are telephony services revenues, which are derived primarily from monthly subscription fees that customers are charged under our service plans. We also derive telephony services revenues from per minute fees for international calls and for any calling minutes in excess of a customer’s monthly plan limits. Monthly subscription fees are automatically charged to customers’ credit cards, debit cards or electronic check payments, or ECP, in advance and are recognized over the following month when services are provided. Revenues generated from international calls and from customers exceeding allocated call minutes under limited minute plans are recognized as services are provided, that is, as minutes are used, and are billed to a customer’s credit cards, debit cards or ECP in arrears. As a result of our multiple billing cycles each month, we estimate the amount of revenues earned from international calls and from customers exceeding allocated call minutes under limited minute plans but not billed from the end of each billing cycle to the end of each reporting period. These estimates are based primarily upon historical minutes and have been consistent with our actual results.

From time to time we have generated revenue by charging a fee for activating service, although we do not currently or expect to charge an activation fee to customers. In these instances when no activation fee is being collected, no customer acquisition costs are deferred. Customer activation fees when collected, along with the related incremental direct customer acquisition amounts for customer equipment in the direct channel and for rebates and retailer commissions in the retail channel, up to but not exceeding the activation fee, are deferred and amortized over the estimated average customer life. The amortization of deferred customer equipment is recorded to direct cost of goods sold. The amortization of deferred rebates is recorded as a reduction of telephony services revenues. The amortization of deferred retailer commissions is recorded as marketing expense. We estimate customer life by analyzing historical trends and applying those trends to future periods. This customer life is solely used to amortize deferred activation fees collected, along with the related incremental customer acquisition costs. The average customer life was 38 months for 2010 and remains at 38 months for 2011 based on consistent historical trends.

We also provide rebates to customers who purchase their customer equipment from retailers and satisfy minimum service period requirements. These rebates in excess of activation fees are recorded as a reduction of revenues over the service period based upon the estimated number of customers that will ultimately earn and claim the rebates.

Customer equipment and shipping revenues include sales to our retailers, who subsequently resell this customer equipment to customers. Revenues were reduced for payments to retailers and rebates to customers, who purchased their customer equipment through these retailers, to the extent of customer equipment and shipping revenues.

Inventory

Inventory consists of the cost of customer equipment and is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the average cost method. We provide an inventory allowance for customer equipment that has been returned by customers but may not be able to be reissued to new customers or returned to the manufacturer for credit.

Income Taxes

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. We have recorded a valuation allowance on the assumption that it is more likely than not that we will not generate taxable income in the future.

Net Operating Loss Carryforwards

As of December 31, 2010, we had net operating loss carry forwards for United States federal and state tax purposes of $885,431 and $849,567, respectively, expiring at various times from years ending 2012 through 2030. In addition, we had net operating loss carry forwards for Canadian tax purposes of $42,457 expiring through 2027. We also had net operating loss carry forwards for United Kingdom tax purposes of $40,335 with no expiration date.

Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change” (generally defined as a greater than 50% change (by value) in its equity ownership over a three-year period), the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change of control net operating loss carry forward and other pre-change tax attributes against its post-change income may be limited. The Section 382 limitation is applied annually so as to limit the use of our pre-change net operating loss carryforwards to an amount that generally equals the value of our stock immediately before the ownership change multiplied by a designated federal long-term tax-exempt rate. Due to the cumulative impact of our equity issuances over the three year period ended April 2005, a change of ownership occurred upon the issuance of our previously outstanding Series E Preferred Stock at the end of April 2005. As a result, $171,147 of the total United States net operating losses were subject to an annual base limitation of $39,374.

Share-Based Compensation

We account for share-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this pronouncement, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award, reduced as appropriate based on estimated forfeitures, and is recognized as expense over the applicable vesting period of the stock award using the accelerated method.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-13 (“ASU 2009-13”) “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”)”. This ASU provides amendments to the criteria in FASB ASC 605-25 for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable arrangements. ASU 2009-13 changes existing rules regarding recognition of revenue in multiple deliverable arrangements and expands ongoing disclosures about the significant judgments used in applying its guidance. It will be effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in the fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2009-13 did not have an impact on our financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04 (“ASU 2011-04”) “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs”. This ASU changes several aspects of the fair measurement guidance in FASB ASC 820. In addition, ASU 2011-04 includes several new fair value disclosure requirements, including, among other things, information about valuation techniques and unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements and a narrative description of Level 3 measurements’ sensitivity to changes in unobservable inputs. It is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2011-04 on our financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 (“ASU 2011-05”) “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Presentation of Comprehensive Income”. The objective of ASU 2011-05 is to improve the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The amendments in ASU 2011-05 should be applied retrospectively. It is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, because compliance with the amendments is already permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adopting ASU 2011-05.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to financial market risks, including changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates.

Foreign Exchange Risk

We sell our products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Changes in currency exchange rates affect the valuation in our financial statements of the assets and liabilities of these operations. We also have a portion of our sales denominated in Euros, the Canadian dollar, and the British Pound, which are also affected by changes in currency exchange rates. Our financial results could be affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates, although foreign exchange risks have not been material to our financial position or results of operations to date.

Interest Rate and Debt Risk

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates primarily relates to our long-term debt.

On July 29, 2011, we entered into the 2011 Credit Facility. We are exposed to interest rate risk since amounts payable under the Credit Facility, at our option, bear interest at:

 

   

LIBOR plus, an applicable margin equal to 3.25% if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 0.75 to 1.00, 3.5% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 0.75 to 1.00 and less than 1.50 to 1.00, and 3.75% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00, payable on the last day of each relevant interest period or, if the interest period is longer than three months, each day that is three months after the first day of the interest period, or

 

   

the base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and (c) the LIBOR rate applicable to one month interest periods plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin equal to 2.25% if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 0.75 to 1.00, 2.5% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 0.75 to 1.00 and less than 1.50 to 1.00, and 2.75% if our consolidated leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00, payable on the last business day of each March, June, September, and December and the maturity date of the Credit Facility.

If the interest rate on our variable rate debt changed by 1%, our annual debt service payment would change by approximately $1,000.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) required by Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b), our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

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Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II—Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are subject to a number of lawsuits, government investigations and claims arising out of the conduct of our business. See a discussion of our litigation matters in Note 6 of Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December  31, 2010. This information should be read in conjunction with the risk factors in such Annual Report.

Item  2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 5. Other Information

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

10.1    Credit Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2011 among Vonage Holdings Corp. and Vonage America Inc., as borrowers, various lenders, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and RBS Citizens, N.A., as Syndication Agent.(2)
10.2*    Letter Agreement, dated May 8, 2011, between Vonage Holdings Corp. and Scott Ballantyne(1)
31.1    Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)
31.2    Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)
32.1    Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

(1) Filed herewith.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Vonage Holding Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-32887) filed on July 29, 2011.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    VONAGE HOLDINGS CORP.
Dated: August 4, 2011     By:   /s/    BARRY ROWAN        
      Barry Rowan
      Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
      Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer
      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

10.1    Credit Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2011 among Vonage Holdings Corp. and Vonage America Inc., as borrowers, various lenders, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and RBS Citizens, N.A., as Syndication Agent.(2)
10.2*    Letter Agreement, dated May 8, 2011, between Vonage Holdings Corp. and Scott Ballantyne(1)
31.1    Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)
31.2    Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)
32.1    Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002(1)

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

(1) Filed herewith.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Vonage Holding Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-32887) filed on July 29, 2011.

 

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