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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | 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
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number 001-08439
LOJACK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts | 04-2664794 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) | |
200 Lowder Brook Drive, Suite 1000 | ||
Westwood, Massachusetts | 02090 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(781) 251-4700
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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
þ NO o
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 definition of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company, in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer þ | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company o | |||
(Do not check if a 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 o NO þ
As of August 2, 2011, there were 18,452,030 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.
LOJACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements |
LOJACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 53,715 | $ | 51,789 | ||||
Restricted cash |
| 175 | ||||||
Marketable securities at fair value |
1,614 | 1,365 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,918 and $3,534, respectively |
20,033 | 26,897 | ||||||
Inventories |
9,423 | 8,506 | ||||||
Prepaid and other expenses |
3,611 | 4,036 | ||||||
Prepaid and receivable income taxes |
815 | 657 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
308 | 308 | ||||||
Total current assets |
89,519 | 93,733 | ||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $49,361 and
$46,206 respectively |
12,896 | 15,114 | ||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES |
111 | 101 | ||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETSNET |
122 | 294 | ||||||
GOODWILL |
1,717 | 1,717 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETSNET |
10,629 | 11,352 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 114,994 | $ | 122,311 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
||||||||
Short term debt |
$ | 146 | $ | 146 | ||||
Accounts payable |
6,198 | 7,097 | ||||||
Accrued and other liabilities |
9,625 | 11,111 | ||||||
Current portion of deferred revenue |
20,070 | 21,824 | ||||||
Accrued compensation |
3,124 | 4,681 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
39,163 | 44,859 | ||||||
LONG TERM DEBT |
9,850 | 8,798 | ||||||
DEFERRED REVENUE |
27,578 | 28,834 | ||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES |
308 | 308 | ||||||
OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES |
3,591 | 3,503 | ||||||
ACCRUED COMPENSATION |
1,318 | 1,633 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
81,808 | 87,935 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (NOTE 10) |
||||||||
EQUITY: |
||||||||
Preferred stock$.01 par value; authorized, 10,000,000 shares |
| | ||||||
Common stock$.01 par value; authorized, 35,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding 18,456,794 at June 30, 2011 and 18,296,959 at December 31,
2010 |
184 | 183 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
21,272 | 19,968 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
5,649 | 6,713 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
6,306 | 7,691 | ||||||
Total LoJack Corporation equity |
33,411 | 34,555 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary |
(225 | ) | (179 | ) | ||||
Total equity |
33,186 | 34,376 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
$ | 114,994 | $ | 122,311 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LOJACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Revenue |
$ | 33,521 | $ | 37,351 | $ | 63,860 | $ | 68,139 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
16,412 | 17,853 | 31,711 | 34,184 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
17,109 | 19,498 | 32,149 | 33,955 | ||||||||||||
Costs and expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Product development |
1,231 | 1,783 | 2,679 | 3,707 | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing |
6,616 | 8,387 | 13,202 | 15,856 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
7,539 | 8,788 | 15,521 | 18,030 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,672 | 2,002 | 3,338 | 3,737 | ||||||||||||
Total |
17,058 | 20,960 | 34,740 | 41,330 | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
51 | (1,462 | ) | (2,591 | ) | (7,375 | ) | |||||||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||||||||||||
Interest income |
90 | 170 | 820 | 266 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(164 | ) | (174 | ) | (328 | ) | (348 | ) | ||||||||
Other, net |
603 | (812 | ) | 1,268 | (398 | ) | ||||||||||
Total |
529 | (816 | ) | 1,760 | (480 | ) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes |
580 | (2,278 | ) | (831 | ) | (7,855 | ) | |||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
380 | 16,125 | 601 | 16,208 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
200 | (18,403 | ) | (1,432 | ) | (24,063 | ) | |||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest |
(21 | ) | (204 | ) | (47 | ) | (286 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to LoJack Corporation |
$ | 221 | $ | (18,199 | ) | $ | (1,385 | ) | $ | (23,777 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to LoJack Corporation: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.01 | $ | (1.05 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (1.37 | ) | |||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.01 | $ | (1.05 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (1.37 | ) | |||||
Weighted average shares: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
17,596,872 | 17,338,904 | 17,564,203 | 17,305,941 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
17,991,562 | 17,338,904 | 17,564,203 | 17,305,941 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LOJACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (1,432 | ) | $ | (24,063 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: |
||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
1,325 | 2,265 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,540 | 4,056 | ||||||
Non cash revenue from warrants |
(523 | ) | (211 | ) | ||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
(830 | ) | 340 | |||||
Deferred income taxes |
(10 | ) | 15,576 | |||||
Loss on disposal of property and equipment |
12 | 1 | ||||||
Gain on marketable securities |
| (53 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in assets and liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts receivable |
7,820 | 3,193 | ||||||
Inventories |
(844 | ) | (37 | ) | ||||
Prepaid and other expenses |
500 | (399 | ) | |||||
Prepaid and receivable income taxes |
(156 | ) | 1,036 | |||||
Other assets |
(153 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable |
(928 | ) | (702 | ) | ||||
Accrued and other liabilities |
(3,140 | ) | 4,205 | |||||
Deferred revenue |
(2,556 | ) | (2,602 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
2,625 | 2,598 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
||||||||
Investment in property and equipment |
(1,031 | ) | (2,258 | ) | ||||
Purchase of marketable securities |
| (193 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities |
| 1,223 | ||||||
Other |
12 | | ||||||
Restricted cash |
175 | 603 | ||||||
Net cash used by investing activities |
(844 | ) | (625 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
||||||||
Exercise of stock options |
44 | | ||||||
Repayment of debt |
(2,050 | ) | (6,322 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from debt |
2,772 | 719 | ||||||
Payment of tax withholding obligations related to stock |
(63 | ) | (142 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities |
703 | (5,745 | ) | |||||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
(558 | ) | 271 | |||||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
1,926 | (3,501 | ) | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
51,789 | 36,490 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
$ | 53,715 | $ | 32,989 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LOJACK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by LoJack Corporation and its subsidiaries, or LoJack, we, our, or the Company,
without audit. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, have
been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or SEC. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of LoJack, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, and SC-Integrity, or SCI. We consolidate entities which
we own or control. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in
consolidation. In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of items of a normal and recurring nature)
necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2011, and the results of
operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 and cash flows for the six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. The results of operations for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2010, which includes consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010.
2. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the year and includes the effect of our
outstanding stock options and unvested stock (using the treasury stock method), except where such
stock options or unvested stock would be antidilutive.
A reconciliation of weighted average shares used for the basic and diluted computations for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Weighted average shares for basic |
17,596,872 | 17,338,904 | ||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock |
394,690 | | ||||||
Weighted average shares for diluted |
17,991,562 | 17,338,904 | ||||||
Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Weighted average shares for basic |
17,564,203 | 17,305,941 | ||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock |
| | ||||||
Weighted average shares for diluted |
17,564,203 | 17,305,941 | ||||||
Because of the net losses reported for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the three and
six months ended June 30, 2010, all shares of stock issuable pursuant to stock options and unvested
stock have not been considered for dilution as their effect would be antidilutive. For the three
months ended June 30, 2011, 1,953,165 stock options and 134,445 shares of restricted stock were
excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share because the effect of including such
shares would be antidilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, 2,454,430 stock options and
804,550 shares of restricted stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per
share. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, 2,729,295 stock options and 1,085,205
shares of unvested restricted stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per
share. Performance shares totaling 51,589 and 141,225 were excluded from the computation of
earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, because
the performance conditions had not been achieved at the respective balance sheet dates.
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3. Inventories
Inventories are classified as follows (in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Raw materials |
$ | 110 | $ | 333 | ||||
Work in process |
122 | 314 | ||||||
Finished goods, net |
9,191 | 7,859 | ||||||
Total inventories |
$ | 9,423 | $ | 8,506 | ||||
4. Stock Compensation
Stock Options
The following table presents activity of all stock options for the six month period ended June
30, 2011:
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Average | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Average | Remaining | Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Number of | Exercise | Contractual Term | Value | |||||||||||||
Options | Price | (in years) | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2011 |
2,261,565 | $ | 7.28 | |||||||||||||
Granted |
395,638 | 5.72 | ||||||||||||||
Exercised |
(8,000 | ) | 4.79 | |||||||||||||
Cancelled, expired or forfeited |
(194,773 | ) | 5.08 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2011 |
2,454,430 | $ | 7.21 | 4.35 | $ | 194 | ||||||||||
Vested and unvested expected to vest at June 30, 2011 |
2,418,159 | $ | 7.24 | 4.32 | $ | 192 | ||||||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2011 |
1,500,657 | $ | 8.48 | 3.47 | $ | 103 |
The aggregate intrinsic values in the preceding table represent the total intrinsic values
based on our closing stock price of $4.36 per share as of June 30, 2011.
Unvested Restricted Stock
Unvested restricted stock represents shares of common stock that are subject to the risk of
forfeiture until the fulfillment of specified performance criteria. Our unvested restricted stock
awards generally cliff vest on either the first, second or third anniversary date of the grant.
For grants which vest based on specified Company performance criteria, the grant date fair
value of the shares is recognized over the period of performance once achievement of such criteria
is deemed probable. For grants that vest through passage of time, the grant date fair value of the
award is recognized ratably over the vesting period. The fair value of unvested restricted stock
awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the market value of our shares on
the grant date.
The following table presents activity of all unvested restricted stock for the six month
period ended June 30, 2011:
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Number of | Grant Date | |||||||
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
Unvested at January 1, 2011 |
784,063 | $ | 4.77 | |||||
Granted |
342,919 | 5.40 | ||||||
Vested and exercised |
(144,225 | ) | 5.22 | |||||
Forfeited and cancelled |
(178,207 | ) | 4.58 | |||||
Unvested at June 30, 2011 |
804,550 | $ | 5.00 | |||||
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5. Investments and Fair Value Measurements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, authoritative guidance on fair value
measurements defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands
disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that
would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (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.
Financial assets and liabilities recorded on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
balance sheets are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices
for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the company has the ability to access
at the measurement date (examples include active exchange-traded equity securities, listed
derivatives and most United States government and agency securities).
Level 2Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets
where trading occurs infrequently or whose values are based on quoted prices of instruments with
similar attributes in active markets. Level 2 inputs include the following:
| Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets
(examples include corporate and municipal bonds which trade infrequently); |
||
| Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for substantially the full term of
the asset or liability (examples include interest rate and currency swaps); and |
||
| Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for
substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include certain securities
such as options, warrants and derivatives). |
Level 3Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation
techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value
measurement. These inputs reflect managements own assumptions about the assumptions a market
participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.
We currently do not have any Level 2 or Level 3 financial assets or liabilities.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In
instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value
hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input
significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a
particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the
consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability. The following table sets forth by level
within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets that are accounted for at fair value on a
recurring basis at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, according to the valuation techniques we
used to determine their fair values (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in | Significant | |||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Significant Other | Unobservable | ||||||||||||||
June 30, | Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||||||
Description | 2011 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation plan investments |
$ | 910 | $ | 910 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Marketable securities |
1,614 | 1,614 | | | ||||||||||||
Equity investment in French licensee |
406 | 406 | | | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,930 | $ | 2,930 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in | Significant | |||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Significant Other | Unobservable | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||||||
Description | 2010 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Nonqualified deferred compensation plan investments |
$ | 1,251 | $ | 1,251 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Marketable securities |
1,365 | 1,365 | | | ||||||||||||
Equity investment in French licensee |
314 | 314 | | | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,930 | $ | 2,930 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
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Our investments associated with our Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan consist of mutual
fund shares that are publicly traded and for which market prices are readily available. Gains and
losses related to such investments are recorded in other income (expense) in the statement of
operations.
As of June 30, 2011, we held 366,500 common shares of Absolute Software Inc., or Absolute, a
Vancouver British Columbia, Canada based computer theft company, as marketable securities that we
have designated as trading securities. The gains and losses on these securities are recorded in
other income (expense) in the statement of operations. These shares are publicly traded and their
market price is readily available.
Our investment in common stock of our French licensee consists of publicly traded shares with
a market price that is readily available. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded an
unrealized gain related to this investment in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Assets that are not
measured at fair value on a recurring basis are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain
circumstances. Our assets in this category include cost and equity method investments, which are
written down to fair value when their declines are determined to be other-than-temporary, and
long-lived assets, or goodwill, that are written down to fair value when they are held for sale or
determined to be impaired.
We use Level 3 inputs to measure the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets on their
annual measurement dates or, if a triggering event occurs, on an interim basis.
As of June 30, 2011, our investments in international licensees included a 12.5% equity
interest in our Mexican licensee, totaling $1,541,000, and a 17.5% equity interest in our Benelux
licensee, totaling $496,000. Our investments in the aforementioned licensees are carried at cost
and adjusted only for other-than-temporary declines in fair value, distributions of capital and
additional investments made. Management periodically reviews the carrying value of these
investments using Level 3 inputs such as projections of anticipated cash flows, market conditions,
legal factors, operational performance, and valuations, when appropriate. We have concluded that
there are no impairments to the fair value of these investments for all periods presented.
Financial Instruments not Measured at Fair Value
Some of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash,
accounts receivable and accounts payable are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis but
are recorded at amounts that approximate fair value due to their liquid or short-term nature.
At June 30, 2011, the carrying value of $9,850,000 of our long-term debt approximated the fair
value because our two year multicurrency revolving credit agreement, which was established on
December 29, 2009 and amended on June 30, 2010 and December 29, 2010, carries a variable rate of
interest which is adjusted periodically and reflects current market conditions. Also see Note 6
below.
6. Debt
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Short-term debt: |
||||||||
SCI convertible promissory note |
$ | 146 | $ | 146 | ||||
Long-term debt: |
||||||||
Term loan |
9,850 | 8,798 | ||||||
$ | 9,996 | $ | 8,944 | |||||
On August 10, 2010, SCI issued a one year, 11% interest Convertible Promissory Note totaling
$400,000 to its shareholders. As a 64% holder of SCI, a $254,000 note was issued to LoJack
Corporation and is eliminated in consolidation. The remaining $146,000 due to the noncontrolling
holders of SCI is classified as short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet.
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On December 29, 2009, we entered into a two year multicurrency revolving credit agreement, or
the Credit Agreement, with RBS Citizens, N.A., as Lender, Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger,
and TD Bank, N.A., as a Lender and Issuing Bank. The Credit Agreement provides for a multicurrency
revolving credit facility in the maximum amount of USD $30,000,000, subject to a borrowing base
calculation (or its equivalent in alternate currencies). The maturity date for the revolving
credit loan is January 10, 2014. We have the right to increase the aggregate amount available to be
borrowed under the Credit Agreement to USD $50,000,000, subject to certain conditions, including
consent of the lenders.
As of June 30, 2011, we had a total of CAD $9,500,000 (USD $9,850,000) outstanding borrowings
under the Credit Agreement. The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement varies
depending on our choice of interest rate and currency options, plus an applicable margin. The
interest rate in effect as of June 30, 2011 was 3.8%. As of June 30, 2011, we also had three
outstanding irrevocable letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $1,316,000. These letters of
credit reduce our outstanding borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains limitations on capital expenditures, repurchases of common
stock, certain investments, acquisitions and/or mergers and prohibits disposition of assets other
than in the normal course of business. Additionally, we are required to maintain certain financial
performance measures including maximum leverage ratio, minimum cash flow coverage ratio, minimum
quick ratio and maximum capital expenditures. The payment of dividends is permitted but is limited
only to the extent such payments do not affect our ability to meet certain financial performance
measures. Failure to maintain compliance with covenants could impair the availability of the loans
under the facility. At June 30, 2011, we had borrowing availability of $18,834,000. At June 30,
2011, we were in compliance with all of the financial covenants in the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement terminates on January 10, 2014, at which point all amounts outstanding
under the revolving credit facility are due. The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by our United
States domestic subsidiaries and certain Canadian subsidiaries and is secured by all domestic
assets, including our intellectual property and a pledge of 100% of the stock of Boomerang Tracking
Inc., or Boomerang, and 65% of the capital stock of LoJack Equipment Ireland, or LoJack Ireland.
7. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss) and its components for the three and six months ended June
30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 200 | $ | (18,403 | ) | $ | (1,432 | ) | $ | (24,063 | ) | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(189 | ) | 679 | (1,157 | ) | (188 | ) | |||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities |
22 | (262 | ) | 93 | (466 | ) | ||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
33 | (17,986 | ) | (2,496 | ) | (24,717 | ) | |||||||||
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
(21 | ) | (204 | ) | (47 | ) | (286 | ) | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to LoJack Corporation |
$ | 54 | $ | (17,782 | ) | $ | (2,449 | ) | $ | (24,431 | ) | |||||
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Total accumulated other comprehensive income and its components were as follows (in
thousands):
Total | ||||||||||||
Foreign | Unrealized | Accumulated | ||||||||||
Currency | Gain on | Other | ||||||||||
Translation | Marketable | Comprehensive | ||||||||||
Adjustment | Securities | Income | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2010 |
$ | 6,584 | $ | 129 | $ | 6,713 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(1,157 | ) | | (1,157 | ) | |||||||
Unrealized gain on marketable securities |
| 93 | 93 | |||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2011 |
$ | 5,427 | $ | 222 | $ | 5,649 | ||||||
8. Income Taxes
We recorded a worldwide provision for income taxes of $380,000 and $601,000 for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively. These amounts are primarily comprised of the
provision for income taxes for our Irish and Brazilian subsidiaries. The effective income tax
rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were higher than our federal statutory rate,
in large part because no U.S. income tax benefit was recorded for the current year domestic net
operating loss due to the valuation allowance maintained against our net U.S. deferred tax asset
and also due to the impact of unbenefited foreign losses. Unbenefited foreign losses are pre-tax
losses in foreign jurisdictions for which we record no tax benefit.
We have net U.S. deferred tax assets that have arisen as a result of temporary differences
between book and tax accounting, primarily related to deferred revenue and stock compensation. The
FASB authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes requires the establishment of a
valuation allowance to reflect the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets. Our ability to
realize a deferred tax asset is based on our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income.
The valuation allowance was determined in accordance with the guidance, which requires an
assessment of both positive and negative evidence when determining whether it is more likely than
not that deferred tax assets are recoverable. Such assessment is required on a
jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Significant management judgment is required in determining our
provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance
recorded against the net deferred tax assets. We maintain a full valuation allowance against our
net U.S. deferred tax assets and did not recognize any deferred tax benefits related to U.S. net
losses incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. We will maintain a full
valuation allowance on our net U.S. deferred tax assets until sufficient positive evidence exists
to support reversal of the valuation allowance.
9. Segment Reporting
We have three separately managed and reported business segments: North America, International
and All Other.
Our North America segment includes our domestic operations, which sells products that operate
in all or a portion of 28 states and the District of Columbia in the United States, and Boomerang,
a provider of stolen vehicle recovery products and services in Canada.
Our International segment includes our international operations, which sells products and
licenses or owns and operates LoJack proprietary vehicle recovery technology in 32 countries and
territories located in South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe, including
Italy where we operate through our wholly-owned subsidiary, LoJack Italia, SRL, or LoJack Italia.
All Other includes the results of LoJack SafetyNet and SCI. LoJack SafetyNet and SCI provide
technology for the tracking and rescue of people at risk, and recovery of valuable cargo and
business information, respectively.
The following table presents information about our operating segments for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands). Certain general overhead costs have been
allocated to the North America and International segments based on methods considered to be
reasonable by our management.
North America | International | |||||||||||||||
Segment | Segment | All Other | Consolidated | |||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data |
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 |
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Revenue |
$ | 23,733 | $ | 9,084 | $ | 704 | $ | 33,521 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,596 | 106 | 71 | 1,773 | ||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income |
(1,407 | ) | 1,915 | (457 | ) | 51 | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 |
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Revenue |
$ | 25,842 | $ | 10,270 | $ | 1,239 | $ | 37,351 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,938 | 110 | 127 | 2,175 | ||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income |
(3,013 | ) | 2,410 | (859 | ) | (1,462 | ) | |||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 |
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Revenue |
$ | 46,100 | $ | 16,298 | $ | 1,462 | $ | 63,860 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,135 | 213 | 192 | 3,540 | ||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income |
(4,541 | ) | 2,858 | (908 | ) | (2,591 | ) | |||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 |
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Revenue |
$ | 48,895 | $ | 17,142 | $ | 2,102 | $ | 68,139 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,592 | 208 | 255 | 4,055 | ||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income |
(8,129 | ) | 2,201 | (1,447 | ) | (7,375 | ) |
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10. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
As of June 30, 2011, we were subject to the various legal proceedings and claims discussed
below, as well as certain other legal proceedings and claims that have not been fully resolved and
that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The results of legal proceedings cannot be
predicted with certainty. Should we fail to prevail in any of these legal matters, our financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
California Class Action Litigations
Employee Claims
In April 2006, Mike Rutti vs. LoJack Corporation, Inc. was filed in the United States District
Court for the Central District of California by an employee alleging violations of the Fair Labor
Standards Act, the California Labor Code and the California Business & Professions Code, and
seeking class action status (the Federal Court Case). In September 2007, our motion for summary
judgment was granted and the district court dismissed all of the plaintiffs federal law claims.
The plaintiff appealed the dismissal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and in August 2009, the
Ninth Circuit affirmed the district courts grant of summary judgment on all claims except as to
the claim for compensation for the required postliminary data transmission, or the data
transmission claim, for which the dismissal was vacated. The plaintiff filed a petition for
rehearing to the Ninth Circuit and on March 2, 2010, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district
courts grant of summary judgment on all claims except as to (a) the claim for compensation for
commuting under state law and (b) the data transmission claim, which are the two remaining claims.
The plaintiff seeks to pursue the claim for compensation for commuting time in the State Court Case
referenced below. The plaintiff moved for conditional class certification for the data transmission
claim and on January 14, 2011, the District Court for the Central District of California granted
the plaintiffs motion for conditional certification. The trial for this claim in federal court has
been set to begin in November 2011.
Due to the dismissal of the plaintiffs claims in federal court in September 2007 as discussed
above, in November 2007, the plaintiff also filed Mike Rutti, Gerson Anaya vs. LoJack Corporation,
Inc. comprising its state law claims in California State Court (the State Court Case). In June
2009, the California State Court granted class certification with respect to nine claims and denied
class certification with respect to five claims. The Company appealed this decision and on March
26, 2010, the California State Appellate Court granted our appeal in part, denying certification
with respect to certain claims and affirming certification with respect to certain other claims.
On February 14, 2011, the Company filed a Notice of Removal to remove this State Court Case to
Federal Court, thereby seeking to consolidate both the Federal and State Court Cases to be heard in
Federal Court and the plaintiff filed a motion to remand the Federal Court Case to State Court. On
April 15, 2011, the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted the
plaintiffs motion to remand the State Court Case to the California State Court. On April 29,
2011, the Company filed a petition for leave to appeal the decision to remand, which the Ninth
Circuit subsequently declined to hear. Thus, these claims will be heard in State Court.
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On July 29, 2011, the California State Court held a class certification hearing regarding the
remaining uncertified claims and held that all such claims, except for vehicle maintenance expense
reimbursement claims, were to be certified. Thus, there are currently 16 claims class certified, including morning and evening commute time, meal breaks, rest breaks, on-call time,
postliminary data transmission time, time picking up supplies from UPS along with associated travel time, time spent washing and maintaining the company vehicle, time spent washing and
maintaining work uniforms, time charting the route to the first job of the day, time spent driving to and from work meetings and waiting for work meetings to start, reimbursement of work
tools expenses, reimbursement of the cost of washing the company vehicle, failure to pay overtime, waiting time penalties, penalties under the California Private Attorney General Act, and
claims under California Business and Professions Code § 17200.
In both the Federal and State Court Cases, the plaintiff, on behalf of the class, seeks unpaid
wages, penalties, interest and attorneys fees.
The Company believes that it has substantial legal and factual defenses to these claims and
intends to defend its interests vigorously.
We have recorded an accrual in the amount of $750,000, with respect to certain of the above
claims in the State Court Case based on our best estimates, where a potential loss is considered
probable. We have estimated our range of possible loss with respect to the State Court Case to be
between $750,000 and $30,000,000. We have estimated our range of possible loss with respect to the data
transmission claim in the Federal Court Case to be between $0 and $1,000,000.
Consumer Claims
On June 15, 2010, a suit entitled Louis Morin v. LoJack Corp., Inc., et al was filed in the
Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California (Central District) alleging, amongst
other claims, violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, the California Business
and Professions Code § 17200 (unfair competition) and § 17500 (false advertising), and breach of
implied warranty with respect to LoJack Early Warning for motorcycles, and seeking class action
status. On July 29, 2010, the Company removed the case to the United States District Court for the
Central District Court of California. On August 23, 2010, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all
claims, which was granted by the Court on September 27, 2010, without prejudice. The dismissal
without prejudice provided the plaintiff with the opportunity to amend its complaint, and on
October 25, 2010, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint, for alleged fraud, violations of the
California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, the California Business and Professions Code § 17200
(unfair competition) and § 17500 (false advertising), and breach of implied warranty and again
sought class certification. On November 12, 2010, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims
and a motion to strike certain claims. On December 28, 2010, the Court denied the Companys motion
to dismiss. The plaintiff, on behalf of the class, sought injunctive relief, restitution,
disgorgement, punitive damages, and attorneys fees in unspecified amounts. On March 3, 2011, the
plaintiff filed a motion for class certification and the Company filed its opposition to class
certification on March 28, 2011.
The parties participated in a mediation hearing on March 29, 2011 and reached a settlement to
resolve all claims on a class-wide basis. The United States District Court for the Central District
of California preliminarily approved the settlement on June 16, 2011. Pursuant to the terms of the
settlement, the Company would revise its disclosures in motorcycle related marketing materials and
provide class members with a twelve month extension of the terms of the Companys Limited Recovery
Warranty. The Company would also pay an enhancement award of $20,000 to the named plaintiff and
would pay the plaintiffs attorneys fees and costs up to $415,000. Under the terms of the
settlement, the Company would receive a release by all potential class members who do not
affirmatively opt out of the settlement. Nothing in the settlement agreement constitutes an
admission of any wrongdoing, liability or violation of law by the Company. Rather, the Company has
signed the settlement agreement to resolve the litigation, thereby eliminating the uncertainties
and expense of further protracted litigation. A fairness hearing for final approval of the
settlement is scheduled for December 5, 2011.
We have recorded an accrual in the amount of $570,000, with respect to the terms of the
settlement, including a $135,000 accrual relating to the twelve month warranty extension, which did
not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
New York Litigation
On October 13, 2010, a suit was filed by G.L.M. Security & Sound, Inc. against LoJack
Corporation in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging breach of
contract, misrepresentation, violation of the New York franchise law, and price discrimination. The
plaintiff seeks damages of $10,000,000, punitive damages, interest and attorneys fees, and treble
damages. On December 14, 2010, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims. On February 1,
2011, the plaintiff filed a motion to amend the complaint and sought to add a claim for breach of
fiduciary duty. On February 15, 2011, the Company filed its opposition to the motion to amend and
sought the dismissal of all claims. The parties are currently awaiting the Courts decision.
The Company believes that it has substantial legal and factual defenses to these claims and
intends to defend its interests vigorously.
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Given the early stages of this matter, we cannot predict the outcome of the case nor estimate
the possible loss or range of loss, if any, we could incur if there was an unfavorable outcome with
respect to this litigation.
Brazilian Licensee Litigation
On March 21, 2011, the Company received a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration
Association. The demand was filed by Global Tracking Tech., Ltd. and Tracker do Brasil LTDA, which
license the LoJack technology in Brazil. The demand alleges that the Company failed to maintain a
patent for the stolen vehicle recovery system in Brazil and includes claims for breach of contract,
breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and violation of Mass. Gen Laws c.
93A. The claimant seeks $111,500,000 in damages, treble damages, and attorneys fees and costs.
On May 11, 2011, the American Arbitration Association administratively closed this matter.
Also on March 21, 2011, the Company received a separate demand for arbitration with the
American Arbitration Association, filed by the same licensee, alleging breach of contract, breach
of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and violation of Mass. Gen Laws c. 93A
relating to product pricing and the fulfillment of purchase orders to the licensee. The claimant
seeks, amongst other things, $289,500,000 in actual damages, treble damages, attorneys fees,
declaratory and injunctive relief. On July 6, 2011, claimants voluntarily withdrew their
application for arbitration and Tracker do Brasil LTDA commenced the below discussed lawsuit
against LoJack Equipment Ireland, Ltd. (LoJack Ireland) requesting that a Massachusetts Court
order LoJack Ireland to submit to arbitration before the American Arbitration Associations
International Centre for Dispute Resolution, without limitation or precondition.
On July 7, 2011, LoJack Ireland was served by Tracker do Brasil LTDA with the aforementioned
lawsuit which was filed in Norfolk Superior Court in Massachusetts. The lawsuit alleges
interference with contractual relations, fraud/intentional misrepresentation, negligent
misrepresentation, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing and violation of Mass. Gen Laws c. 93A relating to product pricing and the fulfillment of
purchase orders for the licensee. The claimant seeks, amongst other things, $289,500,000 in actual
damages, treble damages, attorneys fees, and declaratory and injunctive relief. The claimant also
seeks a court order compelling arbitration and staying the case in Norfolk Superior Court during
the pendency of the arbitration.
The Company believes that it has substantial legal and factual defenses to these claims and
intends to defend its interests vigorously.
Given the current stage of this matter, we cannot predict the outcome of the case nor estimate
the possible loss or range of loss, if any, we could incur if there was an unfavorable outcome with
respect to this litigation.
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Item 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Introduction
The following information should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and
with Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws contain certain
safe harbors regarding forward-looking statements. From time to time, information provided by us or
statements made by our employees may contain forward-looking information which involves risks and
uncertainties. Any statements in this report and accompanying materials that are not statements of
historical fact are forward-looking statements (including, but not limited to, statements
concerning the characteristics and growth of our market and customers, our objectives and plans for
future operations and products and our expected liquidity, revenue, profit and capital expenditures
and resources). Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and involve a
number of risks and uncertainties, and accordingly, actual results could differ materially. Factors
that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (i) the continued and future
acceptance of our products and services; (ii) our ability to obtain financing from lenders; (iii)
the outcome of ongoing litigation involving the company; (iv) the rate of growth in the industries
of our customers; (v) the presence of competitors with greater technical, marketing, and financial
resources; (vi) our customers ability to access the credit markets; (vii) our ability to promptly
and effectively respond to technological change to meet evolving customer needs; (viii) our ability
to successfully expand our operations; and (ix) changes in general economic or geopolitical
conditions. For a further discussion of these and other significant factors to consider in
connection with forward-looking statements concerning us, reference is made to Item 1A Risk
Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and in our other
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Overview
We are a leading global provider of technology products and services for the tracking and
recovery of valuable mobile assets and people at risk of wandering, or people at risk. Our
proprietary technology, wireless network and unique integration with law enforcement agencies
provide an effective means for the tracking and recovery of stolen vehicles, construction
equipment, motorcycles, cargo and people at risk.
We have three separately managed and reported business segments: North America, International
and All Other. Our North America segment is comprised of our domestic operation, which sells
products that operate in 28 states and the District of Columbia in the United States, as well as
Boomerang, a provider of stolen vehicle recovery products in Canada. Our International segment is
comprised of sales of products and licenses and the ownership and operation of LoJack proprietary
vehicle recovery technology in 32 countries and territories throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and
Latin America and through our wholly-owned subsidiary in Italy, LoJack Italia. Our All Other
segment includes LoJack SafetyNet and SCI, which are providers of technology for the tracking and
rescue or recovery of people at risk and of valuable cargo and business information, respectively.
North America Segment
Our revenue in the United States is derived primarily from the sale of LoJack units, LoJack
Early Warning, and extended warranty products to consumers. Approximately 87% of our sales in the
United States market are made through a distribution network consisting of dealers of new and used
automobiles. We believe we have strong consumer brand awareness in the United States.
The price paid by the consumer for a LoJack unit includes installation. We maintain a
workforce that performs these installations and we supplement our installation capacity by
contracting with and certifying select dealers and other third parties to install our products. We
continually seek to minimize the fixed costs related to the installation of a LoJack unit by
increasing our installation capacity with certified dealers and other third parties. We monitor the
quality of these installations through the use of an expanded quality control process.
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We offer warranty products at the point of sale to new customers and through direct sales
efforts to our existing customers.
We record additions to deferred revenue for the monitoring service related to our LoJack Early
Warning product and for certain warranty products for which we are the primary obligor of the
underlying contract. We typically receive full payment within 60 days of the transaction, but
recognition of the deferred revenue is recognized over the estimated life of the product or
service.
Our revenue in Canada is derived from the sale of Boomerang Espion, Boomerang Espion Alert,
Boomerang, Boomerang2 and BoomerangXpress units, related products, and service contracts. Certain
insurance companies in Quebec offer rebates to customers who install a Boomerang unit in their high
priced or high risk of theft vehicles and, in many instances, require installation of a Boomerang
unit in such vehicles.
Those who purchase Boomerang units are also required to enter into a service contract. The
terms of service contracts offered range from 12 to 60 months and are payable in full upon
activation of the related unit or renewal of a previous service contract.
With the introduction of the LoJack technology in the second quarter of 2011 in the Canadian
market, we have developed new selling models which will have an impact on how we recognize revenue
in that market.
International Segment
Internationally, our stolen vehicle recovery technology is operational in 32 countries and
territories around the world. We have existing licensees in South America, Mexico, the Caribbean,
Africa, Asia and Europe. Revenue from this segment consists of product and infrastructure sales to
our licensees, royalties and license fees.
We record additions to deferred revenue for international license fees and recognize the
revenue over the term of the license (generally ten years). Royalty revenue is recognized when
earned.
Italy is the only country outside of North America where we own and operate a stolen vehicle
recovery network. Consumers who purchase LoJack units in Italy are also required to enter into a
service contract with LoJack Italia. The terms of service contracts offered range from 12 to 84
months and are payable in full upon activation of the related unit or renewal of a previous service
contract, except for the Fleet market, whose units and tracking service are payable on a monthly
basis.
All Other Segment
Our All Other segment revenue is derived from our SCI and LoJack SafetyNet operations. SCI
revenue is derived from the sale of cargo and business information tracking devices as well as
subscription fees for monitoring service alerts and activity reporting.
LoJack SafetyNet revenue is primarily comprised of the sale of Personal Locator Units, or
PLUs, replacement parts and related service contracts.
Key Economic Factors and Trends and our Business
Although we have no production facilities in Japan, we do obtain materials and components from
suppliers located in Japan. As a result, we continue to monitor the effects of the earthquake and
resulting events in Japan and any potential impact on our supply chain and on the greater auto
industry. We work closely with our suppliers to minimize any disruptions and, if required, pursue
alternative sources of supply. To date, there has been no effect on our production directly
attributable to the disaster in Japan and we have maintained normal production levels in 2011.
The disaster in Japan has impacted the supply of automobiles for certain manufacturers in the
worldwide market. The sale of LoJack units is indexed to many of the brands experiencing
disruption, and our sales volumes have been negatively impacted in the second quarter of 2011.
Based on available information, we expect that the supply of new vehicles will begin to normalize
in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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North America Segment
Industry experts are now estimating the seasonally adjusted annual rate, or SAAR, for new
vehicle sales in the United States to be between 11.4 million and 12.3 million for 2011, as
compared to a SAAR of 11.5 million new vehicles in 2010. In the second quarter
of 2011, the SAAR industry new vehicle sales in the United States was 12.1 million, an
increase of 7% as compared to the new vehicle SAAR of 11.3 million in the second quarter of 2010.
The improvement of the United States auto industry however, has been uneven, with some major auto
manufacturers participating to a greater extent than others.
While the broader U.S. auto market is expected to deliver double-digit top line growth for the
full year in 2011, there continues to be a significant change in the underlying brand mix in the
market, which is negatively impacting the sale of LoJack units. With the after effect of the
natural disaster in Japan now expected to limit the supply of certain brands of vehicles late into
the second half of the year and continued high gas prices impacting consumer vehicle purchasing
habits, we expect to see a continuation of the brand and model shifts throughout the year. Brands
with which our penetration rates have been historically high were generally the brands which
experienced declines during the second quarter of 2011. Other brands where we have had historically
lower penetration rates have been growing at rates that outpaced the overall growth of the market.
In response to the changes in the U.S. auto market we have developed and are investing in new
sales programs to address the growth in leased vehicles as well as to penetrate those auto brands
where LoJack has historically had relatively low penetration. We are strategically restructuring
our relationships with targeted dealers to make it easier for them to sell our solutions, increase
their profits and create a new business model. We continue to work with major finance companies to
enhance their understanding of the LoJack product offering to ensure that the LoJack Unit and
related products can continue to be financed as a part of the purchase price of the vehicle. We are
also implementing a more robust system interface with our dealers and are offering expanded
services to our dealers to generate higher penetration rates and stronger long term relationships.
Our business in Canada has been adversely affected by performance of the technology since the
conversion of the cellular infrastructure in Canada from analog to digital. As a result, management
has built out the necessary infrastructure to launch the LoJack technology in our Canadian market.
During the second quarter of 2011, the Espion Powered by LoJack system was officially launched in
Canada.
Additionally, our business in Canada has been challenged by the economic and credit conditions
in Canada and the continued shift in the Canadian auto market away from high-end vehicles, where we
have historically had a high penetration rate. In 2010, management took steps to reduce our
workforce in order to lower costs and ensure that we are spending at a level appropriate for the
size of our business.
International Segment
Our international business declined from 2010 as a result of reduced shipments to a number of
our licensees due to increased competition in select markets, seasonal buying fluctuations, and a
periodic change in our licensee business models in response to demands of insurance companies. In
the past, we have experienced some seasonal fluctuation in the business, primarily with respect to
the International segment, with sales in many of our international markets tending to be higher in
the fourth quarter of the year to meet demand caused by insurance mandates. While the level of
revenue in the first quarter of 2011 for international business was consistent with historical
trends, we did not meet our expected targets for unit sales in the second quarter of 2011 due to a
softening in the international market.
Our business in Italy is continuing to gain traction and delivered growth in terms of both
revenue and subscribers during 2010 and the first six months of 2011. We entered 2011 with
approximately 13,000 subscribers in Italy, and continued growing the number of monthly subscribers,
adding an additional 3,600 net new subscribers in Italy during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
All Other Segment
The challenges we have faced in the automotive sector have reinforced the importance of our
diversification efforts, which include the extension of the LoJack brand and the introduction of
products for cargo and people at risk.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We prepare our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As
such, management is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that it believes
are reasonable based on the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods presented. The significant accounting policies and
estimates which management believes are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and
evaluating our reported financial results include revenue recognition and deferred
revenue, accounts receivable, valuation of investments, and income taxes. These critical
accounting policies and estimates are the same as those detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2010.
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Results of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2011 versus the three months ended June
30, 2010
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2011 decreased by $3,830,000 as compared to the
same period in 2010. The following table presents revenue by our segments (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
North America |
$ | 23,733 | $ | 25,842 | (8 | )% | ||||||
International |
9,084 | 10,270 | (12 | ) | ||||||||
All Other |
704 | 1,239 | (43 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenue |
$ | 33,521 | $ | 37,351 | (10 | )% | ||||||
Revenue related to our North America segment decreased by $2,109,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010.
Revenue for our dealer channel decreased 10% when compared to the same period in 2010.
Revenue for our heavy equipment, or commercial, channel increased 95% over the prior period. Our
motorcycle and our direct distribution channels in the United States market saw revenue declines of
7% and 17%, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2010.
The activity that resulted in an 8% decrease in our North America segment revenue for the
three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable
to:
| A decrease of $1,255,000, or 8%, in revenue from LoJack units, primarily due to a 9%
decrease in the number of units sold partially offset by a 2% increase in the average
revenue per unit; |
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| A decrease of $536,000, or 16%, in Boomerang unit and service revenue, driven by a 52%
decrease in the number of base units sold from 3,640 to 1,760 and a decrease of 5% in
service revenue driven by a 12% decline in the average number of subscribers to 58,000 for
the three months ended June 30, 2011; and |
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| An decrease of $451,000, or 9%, in the recognition of deferred revenue from our Early
Warning and warranty products; and |
The decrease in revenue from our North America segment for the three months ended June 30,
2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was partially offset by:
| An increase of $134,000 in all other revenue consisting of an increase of $140,000 in
royalty revenue and an increase of $281,000 in other revenue items, partially offset by a
decrease of $45,000 in revenue from the motorcycle channel, a decrease of $33,000 relating
to an increase in sales referral discounts offered to our dealers and a decrease of $209,000
in revenue generated from repairs and inspections. |
Revenue related to our International segment decreased $1,186,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease
of $1,366,000, or 15%, in product revenue from our licensees due to a decrease of 18,400 in the
number of units sold in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The
decrease was partially offset by an increase of $191,000, or 34%, in revenue from our Italy
business for the second quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.
Revenue related to our All Other segment decreased $535,000 for the three months ended June
30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease
in the number of SafetyNet products shipped to Project Lifesaver during the three months ended June
30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease in All Other revenue resulting from
lower sales of SafetyNet products for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same
period in 2010 was partially
offset by an increase of $98,000, or 17%, in the revenue from SCI.
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Cost of Goods Sold
The following table presents cost of goods sold by our segments (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
North America |
$ | 11,906 | $ | 12,755 | (7 | )% | ||||||
International |
4,257 | 4,708 | (10 | ) | ||||||||
All Other |
249 | 390 | (36 | ) | ||||||||
Total cost of goods sold |
$ | 16,412 | $ | 17,853 | (8 | )% | ||||||
As a percentage of total revenue, total cost of goods sold was 49% and 48% for the three
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
As a percentage of North America revenue, cost of goods sold relating to our North America
segment was 50% and 49% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
As a percentage of International revenue, cost of goods sold relating to our International
segment was 47% and 46% for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
As a percentage of revenue, our cost of goods sold associated with the All Other segment for
the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was 35% and 31%, respectively.
Operating Expenses
The following table presents our operating expenses (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
Product development |
$ | 1,231 | $ | 1,783 | (31 | )% | ||||||
Sales and marketing |
6,616 | 8,387 | (21 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative |
7,539 | 8,788 | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,672 | 2,002 | (16 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses |
$ | 17,058 | $ | 20,960 | (19 | )% | ||||||
Product Development
As a percentage of total revenue, product development expenses were 4% and 5% for the three
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Product development expenses decreased $552,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as
compared to the same period in 2010, primarily due to a decrease of $491,000 in compensation
expenses related to workforce reductions which took place through the second quarter of 2010 and
decreased travel expenses of $42,000.
Sales and Marketing
As a percentage of total revenue, sales and marketing expenses were 20% and 22% for the three
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The decrease of $1,771,000 of sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30,
2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable to:
| Decreased compensation expenses of $1,090,000 as compared to the same period in 2010,
including $374,000 of lower salary
expense resulting from workforce reductions which took place through the second quarter of
2010, a decrease in sales commissions of $230,000 and a $584,000 decrease in severance expense
due to severance accruals having been recorded during the second quarter of 2010 relating to
the aforementioned workforce reductions, partially offset by an increase in benefits expense
of $84,000; |
| Decreased advertising expenses of $183,000 due to managements decision to reduce
advertising expenses as a cost saving measure; and |
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| Decreased bad debt expenses of $389,000 as compared to the same period in 2010. |
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General and Administrative
As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses were 22% and 24% for the
three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The decrease of general and administrative expenses of $1,249,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable to:
| Decreased compensation expenses of $1,709,000 related to workforce reductions which took
place through the second quarter of 2010; |
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| Decreased general and property insurance expenses of $141,000 as compared to the same
period in 2010; and |
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| Decreased administrative expenses of $449,000 in our All Other segment primarily related
to lower professional services and compensation expenses at SCI related to workforce
reductions completed in 2010. |
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011
as compared to the same period in 2010 was partially offset by increased legal expenses of
$1,184,000 which were primarily attributable to the costs associated with the litigation discussed
in Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceedings.
Depreciation and Amortization
As a percentage of total revenue, depreciation and amortization expenses were 5% for both the
three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $330,000 for the three months ended June
30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease is primarily related to retirement of
assets and certain assets becoming fully depreciated during 2010 and the three months ended June
30, 2011.
Other Income (Expense)
The following table presents our other income (expense) (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
Interest income |
$ | 90 | $ | 170 | (47 | )% | ||||||
Interest expense |
(164 | ) | (174 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) |
603 | (812 | ) | (174 | ) | |||||||
Total other income (expense) |
$ | 529 | $ | (816 | ) | (165 | )% | |||||
Total other income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 changed by $1,345,000
from expense of $816,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to income of $529,000 for the same
period in 2011. This change is primarily attributable to the following:
| Increased other income of $1,415,000 which is primarily attributable to a $571,000
increase in gains related to foreign currency transactions and a $764,000 increase in the
income associated with our marketable securities, primarily related to the valuation
of the Absolute common stock we hold and the investments in our deferred compensation plan;
and |
| Decreased interest income of $80,000, which is primarily attributable to lower interest
income earned on outstanding licensee receivable balances in the second quarter of 2011
compared to the same period in 2010. |
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Provision for Income Taxes
We recorded a $380,000 provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2011.
This amount is primarily comprised of the provision for income taxes for our Irish and Brazilian
subsidiaries. We recorded a $16,100,000 provision for income taxes for the three months ended June
30, 2010, which includes the establishment of a valuation allowance for our U.S. net deferred tax
assets of $15,100,000. The effective income tax rate for the three month period ended June 30, 2011
was higher than our federal statutory rate in large part because no U.S. income tax benefit was
recorded for the current year domestic net operating loss due to the valuation allowance maintained
against our net U.S. deferred tax assets and also as a result of the impact of unbenefited foreign
losses. Unbenefited foreign losses are pre-tax losses in foreign jurisdictions for which we record
no tax benefit.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to LoJack Corporation
As a result of the foregoing, the net loss attributable to LoJack Corporation decreased by
$18,420,000 from a net loss of $18,199,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010, to net income
of $221,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. For the three months ended June 30, 2011, the
net income per share attributable to LoJack Corporation was $0.01 per diluted share as compared to
a net loss of $1.05 per diluted share in the same period in 2010.
Results of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011 versus the six months ended June 30,
2010
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased by $4,279,000 as compared to the same
period in 2010. The following table presents revenue by our segments (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
North America |
$ | 46,100 | $ | 48,895 | (6 | )% | ||||||
International |
16,298 | 17,142 | (5 | ) | ||||||||
All Other |
1,462 | 2,102 | (30 | ) | ||||||||
Total revenue |
$ | 63,860 | $ | 68,139 | (6 | )% | ||||||
Revenue related to our North America segment decreased by $2,795,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010.
Revenue for our dealer channel decreased by 5% as compared to the same period in 2010.
Revenue for our heavy equipment, or commercial, channel increased 67% over the prior period. Our
motorcycle and direct distribution channels in the United States market saw revenue declines of 11%
and 22%, respectively, as compared to the same period in 2010.
The activity that resulted in a 6% decrease in our North America segment revenue for the six
months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable to:
| A decrease of $642,000, or 2%, in revenue from LoJack units, primarily due to a 6%
decrease in the number of units sold partially offset by a 5% increase in the average
revenue per unit; |
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| A decrease of $912,000, or 14%, in Boomerang unit and service revenue, driven by a 55%
decrease in the number of base units sold from 6,200 to 2,800, partially offset by a 5%
increase in the average revenue per unit, and a decrease of 4% in service revenue driven by
an 11% decline in the average number of subscribers to 59,000 subscribers for the six months
ended June 30, 2011; and |
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| A decrease of $444,000 in all other revenue including a decrease of $121,000 in revenue
from the motorcycle channel, a decrease of $241,000 relating to an increase in sales
referral discounts offered to our dealers and a decrease of $521,000 in
revenue generated from repairs and inspections, partially offset by a $74,000 increase in
royalty revenue and an increase of $365,000 in other revenue items; and |
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| A decrease of $797,000, or 9%, in the recognition of deferred revenue from our Early
Warning and warranty products. |
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Revenue related to our International segment decreased $844,000 for the six months ended June
30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily due to a decline of
$1,170,000, or 8%, in product revenue from our licensees due to a 16,800 decrease in the number of
units sold in the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 and a decrease of
$172,000, or 21%, in revenue from the sale of infrastructure components, royalty, license fee, and
other revenue from our licensees for the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period in
2010. The decrease in revenue was partially offset by a $498,000, or 44%, increase in revenue from
our Italy business in the first six months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.
Revenue related to our All Other segment decreased $640,000 for the six months ended June 30,
2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in
the number of SafetyNet products shipped to Project Lifesaver during the six months ended June 30,
2011, compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of
$154,000, or 13%, in the revenue from SCI.
Cost of Goods Sold
The following table presents cost of goods sold by our segments (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
North America |
$ | 23,214 | $ | 25,011 | (7 | )% | ||||||
International |
7,986 | 8,412 | (5 | ) | ||||||||
All Other |
511 | 761 | (33 | ) | ||||||||
Total cost of goods sold |
$ | 31,711 | $ | 34,184 | (7 | )% | ||||||
As a percentage of total revenue, total cost of goods sold was 50% for both the six months
ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
As a percentage of North America revenue, cost of goods sold relating to our North America
segment was 50% and 51% for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
As a percentage of International revenue, cost of goods sold relating to our International
segment was 49% for both the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
As a percentage of revenue, our cost of goods sold associated with the All Other segment for
the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was 35% and 36%, respectively.
Operating Expenses
The following table presents our operating expenses (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
Product development |
$ | 2,679 | $ | 3,707 | (28 | )% | ||||||
Sales and marketing |
13,202 | 15,856 | (17 | ) | ||||||||
General and administrative |
15,521 | 18,030 | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
3,338 | 3,737 | (11 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses |
$ | 34,740 | $ | 41,330 | (16 | )% | ||||||
Product Development
As a percentage of total revenue, product development expenses were 4% and 5% for the six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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Product development expenses decreased $1,028,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as
compared to the same period in 2010, primarily due to a decrease of $898,000 in compensation
expenses related to workforce reductions which took place through the second quarter of 2010, a
$42,000 decrease in research and development expenses and a $16,000 decrease in travel expenses.
Sales and Marketing
As a percentage of total revenue, sales and marketing expenses were 21% and 23% for the six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The decrease of $2,654,000 of sales and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30,
2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable to:
| Decreased compensation expenses of $1,511,000 as compared to the same period in 2010,
including $965,000 of lower salary expenses resulting from workforce reductions which took
place through the second quarter of 2010 and a $592,000 decrease in severance expense due to
severance accruals having been recorded during the second quarter of 2010 relating to the
aforementioned workforce reductions, partially offset by increased sales commissions of
$61,000; |
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| Decreased bad debt expense of $352,000 as compared to the same period in 2010; |
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| Decreased travel expenses of $225,000 as compared to the same period in 2010; and |
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| Decreased advertising expenses of $302,000 due to managements decision to reduce
advertising expenses as a cost saving measure. |
General and Administrative
As a percentage of total revenue, general and administrative expenses were 24% and 26% for the
six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The decrease of general and administrative expenses of $2,509,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable to:
| Decreased compensation expenses of $2,439,000 related to workforce reductions which took
place through the second quarter of 2010; |
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| Decreased sales tax expense of $402,000 due to the reversal of a prior year accrual for
estimated custom tariffs no longer owed; |
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| Decreased general and property insurance expense of $144,000; |
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| Decreased consulting expenses of $242,000 associated with a one-time consulting fee
incurred in the first half of 2010 having only been included in the six months ended June
30, 2010; |
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| Decreased administrative expenses of $602,000 in our All Other segment primarily related
to lower professional services and compensation expenses at SCI related to workforce
reductions completed in 2010; and |
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| Decreased miscellaneous expenses of $368,000. The decrease is primarily related to a
$750,000 accrual having been recorded during the first six months of 2010 for a loss
contingency related to wage and hour related litigation in California, partially offset by a
$435,000 accrual recorded during the first six months of 2011 for the settlement of the
consumer claims litigation in California discussed in Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceedings; |
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as
compared to the same period in 2010 was partially offset by increased legal expenses of $1,974,000
which were primarily attributable to the costs associated with the litigation discussed in Part II,
Item 1, Legal Proceedings.
Depreciation and Amortization
As a percentage of total revenue, depreciation and amortization expenses were 5% for both the
six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $399,000, for the six months ended June
30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease is primarily related to the
retirement of assets and certain assets becoming fully depreciated during 2010 and the six months
ended June 30, 2011.
Other Income (Expense)
The following table presents our other income (expense) (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, | Percentage Change | |||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 vs. 2010 | ||||||||||
Interest income |
$ | 820 | $ | 266 | 208 | % | ||||||
Interest expense |
(328 | ) | (348 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) |
1,268 | (398 | ) | (419 | ) | |||||||
Total other income (expense) |
$ | 1,760 | $ | (480 | ) | (467 | )% | |||||
Total other income (expense) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 changed by $2,240,000 from
expense of $480,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to income of $1,760,000 for the same
period in 2011. This change is primarily attributable to the following:
| Increased interest income of $554,000, which is primarily attributable to $677,000 of
interest earned on our outstanding licensee receivable balances in 2011; |
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| Decreased interest expense of $20,000, which is primarily attributable to reduced fees
associated with our line of credit; and |
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| Increased other income of $1,666,000 which is primarily attributable to a $1,336,000
increase in gains related to foreign currency transactions and a $251,000 increase in the
income associated with our marketable securities, primarily related to the valuation of the
Absolute common stock we hold and the investments in our deferred compensation plan. |
Provision for Income Taxes
We recorded a $601,000 provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2011. This
amount is primarily comprised of the provision for income taxes for our Irish and Brazilian
subsidiaries. We recorded a $16,200,000 provision for income taxes for the six months ended June
30, 2010, which includes the establishment of a valuation allowance for our U.S. net deferred tax
assets of $15,100,000 and the establishment of a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in a
Canadian subsidiary of $282,000. The effective income tax rate for the six month period ended June
30, 2011 was higher than our federal statutory rate in large part because no U.S. income tax
benefit was recorded for the current year domestic net operating loss due to the valuation
allowance maintained against our net U.S. deferred tax assets and the impact of unbenefited foreign
losses. Unbenefited foreign losses are pre-tax losses in foreign jurisdictions for which we record
no tax benefit.
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to LoJack Corporation
As a result of the foregoing, the net loss attributable to LoJack Corporation decreased by
$22,392,000 from a net loss of $23,777,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010, to a net loss of
$1,385,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the net
loss per share attributable to LoJack Corporation was $0.08 per diluted share as compared to a net
loss of $1.37 per diluted share in the same period in 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our liquidity is primarily contingent on continued customer demand for our products and
services and continuing our existing relationships with automobile dealers, insurance companies,
international licensees and certain law enforcement agencies. In response to trends in the
automotive industry, we developed, and in the fourth quarter of 2009 we launched, our next
generation, self-powered,
product which enables us to expand into the hybrid auto segment, further expedite
installations and provide the opportunity for covert installation of the LoJack units in a greater
number of locations within a vehicle. We believe that we will be able to keep pace with required
technological changes in our products and expect that our sales and marketing initiatives will
continue to drive demand.
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On August 10, 2010, SCI issued a one year, 11% interest Convertible Promissory Note totaling
$400,000 to its shareholders. As a 64% holder of SCI, a $254,000 note was issued to LoJack
Corporation and is considered an intercompany loan, eliminated in consolidation. The remaining
$146,000 due to the noncontrolling holders of SCI is considered a third-party loan and as such is
classified as short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet.
On December 29, 2009, we entered into a two year multicurrency revolving credit agreement with
RBS Citizens, N.A., as Lender, Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger, and TD Bank, N.A., as a
Lender and Issuing Bank. The Credit Agreement provides for a multicurrency revolving credit
facility in the maximum amount of USD $30,000,000, subject to a borrowing base calculation (or its
equivalent in alternate currencies). The maturity date for the credit loan is January 10, 2014. We
have the right to increase the aggregate amount available to be borrowed under the Credit Agreement
to USD $50,000,000, subject to certain conditions, including consent of the lenders.
As of June 30, 2011, we had a total of CAD $9,500,000 (USD $9,850,000) outstanding borrowings
under the Credit Agreement. The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement varies
depending on our choice of interest rate and currency options, plus an applicable margin. The
interest rate in effect as of June 30, 2011 was 3.8%. As of June 30, 2011, we also had three
outstanding irrevocable letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $1,316,000. These letters of
credit reduce our outstanding borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains limitations on capital expenditures, repurchases of common
stock, certain investments, acquisitions and/or mergers and prohibits disposition of assets other
than in the normal course of business. Additionally, we are required to maintain certain financial
performance measures including maximum leverage ratio, minimum cash flow coverage ratio, minimum
quick ratio and maximum capital expenditures. The payment of dividends is permitted but is limited
only to the extent such payments do not affect our ability to meet certain financial performance
measures. Failure to maintain compliance with covenants could impair the availability of loans
under the facility. At June 30, 2011, we had borrowing availability of $18,834,000. At June 30,
2011, we were in compliance with all financial covenants in the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement terminates on January 10, 2014, at which point all amounts outstanding
under the revolving credit facility are due. The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by our United
States domestic subsidiaries and certain Canadian subsidiaries and is secured by all domestic
assets, including our intellectual property and a pledge of 100% of the stock of Boomerang and 65%
of the capital stock of LoJack Ireland.
In recent years, we have made no attempt to raise capital from external sources nor do we have
any credit rated debt outstanding. Therefore, it is difficult to predict whether any efforts to
raise capital would be successful. Furthermore, we believe our ability to raise such funds may be
limited due to the condition of the automotive industry and the United States economy as a whole.
If additional equity securities were to be issued, shareholder value would be diluted and the new
equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of our common stock.
On February 15, 2008, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 1,000,000 shares of
our common stock under a trading plan intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, and additionally renewed the remaining management
discretion authority to repurchase an incremental 2,000,000 shares, for a total repurchase
authorization of 3,000,000 shares. We did not repurchase any shares under the stock repurchase plan
in the first or second quarter of 2011. At June 30, 2011, 1,681,778 shares remained available for
repurchase under our 2006 repurchase plan.
We expect our initiative to own and operate the Italian stolen vehicle recovery network, the
expansion of the LoJack SafetyNet business in the United States, and Boomerangs and SCIs
operating cash deficits, combined with our longer term international investment requirements and
domestic expansion, to be funded using existing cash, cash flows from operations and, if needed,
our existing credit facility.
We expect capital expenditures for 2011 to be between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000 which we
expect to fund out of our existing working capital, which was $50,356,000 as of June 30, 2011 and
included $53,715,000 of cash and cash equivalents. Capital expenditures budgeted for 2011 include
$1,500,000 to $2,000,000 for enhancement of our core tracking and recovery technology and $500,000
to $1,000,000 for enhancements to our internal systems and technology infrastructure. We also have
$2,000,000 of capital
spending and $500,000 of additional expenses budgeted in 2011 for the relocation of our
corporate headquarters. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we had capital
expenditures of $338,000 and $1,031,000, respectively.
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If we decide to pursue significant investment opportunities in domestic and international
markets, we may be required to find sources of capital in addition to existing working capital. We
believe the sources currently available to us will be adequate for the next 12 months and on a
long-term basis. We plan to fund our existing operations, including capital expenditures, using
existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations and, if needed, the existing Credit
Agreement discussed above.
Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the
consolidated statements of cash flows, are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Cash provided (used) by: |
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Operating activities |
$ | 2,625 | $ | 2,598 | ||||
Investing activities |
(844 | ) | (625 | ) | ||||
Financing activities |
703 | (5,745 | ) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
(558 | ) | 271 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,926 | $ | (3,501 | ) | |||
Cash provided by operating activities increased by $27,000 during the six months ended June
30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to a net
decrease of $4,171,000 in losses excluding non cash items, offset by a decrease in cash provided by
other working capital items of $4,144,000.
Investing activities used $844,000 of cash during the six months ended June 30, 2011, as
compared to using $625,000 of cash during the same period in 2010. The $219,000 increase in cash
used for investing activities was primarily due to net proceeds from our marketable securities
activity of $1,030,000 in 2010 not recurring in 2011, and a decrease in restricted cash activity of
$428,000, which were partially offset by $1,227,000 of lower capital expenditures in the six months
ended June 30, 2011 than the same period in 2010.
Financing activities provided $703,000 cash during the six months ended June 30, 2011, as
compared to using $5,745,000 of cash during the same period in 2010. The $6,448,000 change was
primarily attributable to a decrease in the repayment, net of proceeds, of our debt and short term
borrowings of $6,325,000 under our existing Credit Agreement, an increase of $44,000 received in
connection with stock options exercised during the period, and a decrease in tax withholding
related to stock grants and lapses of $79,000.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
We have limited exposure to market risk due to the nature of the financial instruments carried
on our consolidated balance sheet. Our financial instruments as of June 30, 2011 consisted of cash
and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, other assets, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, accrued liabilities, long-term debt and credit facilities. Our financial position
is subject to market risk, including, but not limited to, changes in the value of financial
instruments including those resulting from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange
rates and market valuation. As of June 30, 2011, the fair value of these financial instruments
approximated their carrying values.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily through amounts outstanding under our
Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2011, we analyzed the effect of interest rates on our
variable-rate Credit Agreement, for which there was CAD $9,500,000 (equivalent to USD $9,850,000)
of outstanding borrowings as of June 30, 2011. Based on the outstanding borrowings under the Credit
Agreement at June 30, 2011, a 1% increase in the interest rate would result in an additional
$99,000 of annual interest expense.
We are subject to foreign currency risk through our international operations. As of June 30,
2011, we held cash denominated in foreign currencies, primarily in Euro, Canadian Dollar, and
Brazilian Real. These assets accounted for approximately 6% of our total cash and cash equivalents
at June 30, 2011. We translate accounts for subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the US
Dollar using exchange rates in effect at period-end for assets and liabilities, and exchange rates
averaged over the period for results of operations. The related translation adjustments are
reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in equity. Transaction gains and losses are
reported in the consolidated statement of operations. As a result, both positive and negative
currency fluctuations
against the US Dollar may affect our results of operations and accumulated other comprehensive
income. Our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk is minimized in relation to our results of
operations since a significant portion of our International segment revenue is denominated in US
Dollars. This situation may change in the future if revenue earned and expenses incurred
denominated in foreign currencies increases.
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We manage future foreign exchange risk exposures that cause both earnings and cash volatility
by utilizing a hedging strategy if the exposure is material and the hedge is cost effective. As of
June 30, 2011, we had no derivative contracts outstanding. We do not enter into financial
instrument transactions for trading or speculative purposes. We have not established any special
purpose entities and do not have any material off balance sheet financing transactions. We will
continue to monitor our foreign currency exposure and will implement a hedging strategy if we feel
that we are materially at risk and that the hedge is cost effective.
We are exposed to market valuation risks related to securities we hold that are carried at
fair value. Our marketable securities consist of Absolute common stock carried at fair value in the
financial statements. Significant changes in the market price of Absolutes common stock could
result in significant changes in other income (expense). Based on the 366,500 shares held as of
June 30, 2011, a $1.00 change in the market price of Absolutes common stock would result in a
$367,000 increase/decrease in the fair value of the shares. Our other assets include our investment
in our French licensee, in the form of a publicly traded common stock, accounted for as an
available-for-sale security and valued at the quoted closing price on its market exchange as of the
reporting date. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are included, net of
tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income in equity until the disposition of the security.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded $22,000 and $93,000, respectively,
in unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities are included in other income (expense). No realized gains or losses
were recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
As of June 30, 2011, we held $53,715,000 of cash and cash equivalents. Of this balance,
$2,965,000, or 6%, is denominated in foreign currencies, including the Canadian Dollars, Euro and
Brazilian Real. The remaining $50,750,000, or 94%, is denominated in US Dollars. At June 30, 2011,
$34,818,000, or 65%, of our total cash and cash equivalents balance was held in money market
accounts, with the remaining $18,897,000 held in traditional deposit accounts.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period
covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer have concluded that as of such date, our disclosure
controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
As of June 30, 2011, we were subject to the various legal proceedings and claims discussed
below, as well as certain other legal proceedings and claims that have not been fully resolved and
that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. The results of legal proceedings cannot be
predicted with certainty. Should we fail to prevail in any of these legal matters, our financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
California Class Action Litigations
Employee Claims
In April 2006, Mike Rutti vs. LoJack Corporation, Inc. was filed in the United States District
Court for the Central District of California by an employee alleging violations of the Fair Labor
Standards Act, the California Labor Code and the California Business & Professions Code, and
seeking class action status (the Federal Court Case). In September 2007, our motion for summary
judgment was granted and the district court dismissed all of the plaintiffs federal law claims.
The plaintiff appealed the dismissal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and in August 2009, the
Ninth Circuit affirmed the district courts grant of summary judgment on all claims except as to
the claim for compensation for the required postliminary data transmission, or the data
transmission claim, for which the dismissal was vacated. The plaintiff filed a petition for
rehearing to the Ninth Circuit and on March 2, 2010, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district
courts grant of summary judgment on all claims except as to (a) the claim for compensation for
commuting under state law and (b) the data transmission claim, which are the two remaining claims.
The plaintiff seeks to pursue the claim for compensation for commuting time in the State Court Case
referenced below. The plaintiff moved for conditional class certification for the data transmission
claim and on January 14, 2011, the District Court for the Central District of California granted
the plaintiffs motion for conditional certification. The trial for this claim in federal court has
been set to begin in November 2011.
Due to the dismissal of the plaintiffs claims in federal court in September 2007 as discussed
above, in November 2007, the plaintiff also filed Mike Rutti, Gerson Anaya vs. LoJack Corporation,
Inc. comprising its state law claims in California State Court (the State Court Case). In June
2009, the California State Court granted class certification with respect to nine claims and denied
class certification with respect to five claims. The Company appealed this decision and on March
26, 2010, the California State Appellate Court granted our appeal in part, denying certification
with respect to certain claims and affirming certification with respect to certain other claims.
On February 14, 2011, the Company filed a Notice of Removal to remove this State Court Case to
Federal Court, thereby seeking to consolidate both the Federal and State Court Cases to be heard in
Federal Court and the plaintiff filed a motion to remand the Federal Court Case to State Court. On
April 15, 2011, the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted the
plaintiffs motion to remand the State Court Case to the California State Court. On April 29,
2011, the Company filed a petition for leave to appeal the decision to remand, which the Ninth
Circuit subsequently declined to hear. Thus, these claims will be heard in State Court.
On July 29, 2011, the California State Court held a class certification hearing regarding the
remaining uncertified claims and held that all such claims, except for vehicle maintenance expense
reimbursement claims, were to be certified. Thus, there are currently 16 claims
class certified, including morning and evening commute time, meal breaks, rest
breaks, on-call time, postliminary data transmission time, time picking up
supplies from UPS along with associated travel time, time spent washing and
maintaining the company vehicle, time spent washing and maintaining work
uniforms, time charting the route to the first job of the day, time spent
driving to and from work meetings and waiting for work meetings to start,
reimbursement of work tools expenses, reimbursement of the cost of washing the
company vehicle, failure to pay overtime, waiting time penalties, penalties
under the California Private Attorney General Act, and claims under California
Business and Professions Code § 17200.
In both the Federal and State Court Cases, the plaintiff, on behalf of the class, seeks unpaid
wages, penalties, interest and attorneys fees.
The Company believes that it has substantial legal and factual defenses to these claims and
intends to defend its interests vigorously.
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Consumer Claims
On June 15, 2010, a suit entitled Louis Morin v. LoJack Corp., Inc., et al was filed by a
consumer in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California (Central District)
alleging, amongst other claims, violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, the
California Business and Professions Code § 17200 (unfair competition) and § 17500 (false
advertising), and breach of implied warranty with respect to LoJack Early Warning for motorcycles,
and seeking class action status. On July 29, 2010,
the Company removed the case to the United States District Court for the Central District
Court of California. On August 23, 2010, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims, which
was granted by the Court on September 27, 2010, without prejudice. The dismissal without prejudice
provided the plaintiff with the opportunity to amend its complaint, and on October 25, 2010, the
plaintiff filed an amended complaint, for alleged fraud, violations of the California Consumers
Legal Remedies Act, the California Business and Professions Code § 17200 (unfair competition) and §
17500 (false advertising), and breach of implied warranty and again sought class certification. On
November 12, 2010, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims and a motion to strike certain
claims. On December 28, 2010, the Court denied the Companys motion to dismiss. The plaintiff, on
behalf of the class, sought injunctive relief, restitution, disgorgement, punitive damages, and
attorneys fees in unspecified amounts. On March 3, 2011, the plaintiff filed a motion for class
certification and the Company filed its opposition to class certification on March 28, 2011.
The parties participated in a mediation hearing on March 29, 2011 and reached a settlement to
resolve all claims on a class-wide basis. The United States District Court for the Central District
of California preliminarily approved the settlement on June 16, 2011. Pursuant to the terms of the
settlement, the Company would revise its disclosures in motorcycle related marketing materials and
provide class members with a twelve month extension of the terms of the Companys Limited Recovery
Warranty. The Company would also pay an enhancement award of $20,000 to the named plaintiff and
would pay the plaintiffs attorneys fees and costs up to $415,000. Under the terms of the
settlement, the Company would receive a release by all potential class members who do not
affirmatively opt out of the settlement. Nothing in the settlement agreement constitutes an
admission of any wrongdoing, liability or violation of law by the Company. Rather, the Company has
signed the settlement agreement to resolve the litigation, thereby eliminating the uncertainties
and expense of further protracted litigation. A fairness hearing for final approval of the
settlement is scheduled for December 5, 2011.
New York Litigation
On October 13, 2010, a suit was filed by G.L.M. Security & Sound, Inc. against LoJack
Corporation in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging breach of
contract, misrepresentation, violation of the New York franchise law, and price discrimination. The
plaintiff seeks damages of $10,000,000, punitive damages, interest and attorneys fees, and treble
damages. On December 14, 2010, the Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims. On February 1,
2011, the plaintiff filed a motion to amend the complaint and sought to add a claim for breach of
fiduciary duty. On February 15, 2011, the Company filed its opposition to the motion to amend and
sought the dismissal of all claims. The parties are currently awaiting the Courts decision. The
Company believes that it has substantial legal and factual defenses to these claims and intends to
defend its interests vigorously.
Brazilian Licensee Litigation
On March 21, 2011, the Company received a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration
Association. The demand was filed by Global Tracking Tech., Ltd. and Tracker do Brasil LTDA, which
license the LoJack technology in Brazil. The demand alleges that the Company failed to maintain a
patent for the stolen vehicle recovery system in Brazil and includes claims for breach of contract,
breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and violation of Mass. Gen Laws c.
93A. The claimant seeks $111,500,000 in damages, treble damages, and attorneys fees and costs. On
May 11, 2011, the American Arbitration Association administratively closed this matter at this
time.
Also on March 21, 2011, the Company received a separate demand for arbitration with the
American Arbitration Association, filed by the same licensee, alleging breach of contract, breach
of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and violation of Mass. Gen Laws c. 93A
relating to product pricing and the fulfillment of purchase orders to the licensee. The claimant
seeks, amongst other things, $289,500,000 in actual damages, treble damages, attorneys fees,
declaratory and injunctive relief. On July 6, 2011, claimants voluntarily withdrew their
application for arbitration and Tracker do Brasil LTDA commenced the below discussed lawsuit
against LoJack Equipment Ireland, Ltd. (LoJack Ireland) requesting that a Massachusetts Court
order LoJack Ireland to submit to arbitration before the American Arbitration Associations
International Centre for Dispute Resolution, without limitation or precondition.
On July 7, 2011, LoJack Ireland was served by Tracker do Brasil LTDA with the aforementioned
lawsuit which was filed in Norfolk Superior Court in Massachusetts. The lawsuit alleges
interference with contractual relations, fraud/intentional misrepresentation, negligent
misrepresentation, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing and violation of Mass. Gen Laws c. 93A relating to product pricing and the fulfillment of
purchase orders for the licensee. The claimant seeks, amongst other things, $289,500,000 in actual
damages, treble damages, attorneys fees, and declaratory and injunctive relief. The claimant also
seeks a court order compelling arbitration and staying the case in Norfolk Superior Court during
the pendency of the arbitration.
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The Company believes that it has substantial legal and factual defenses to these claims and
intends to defend its interests vigorously.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
In addition to the information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the
risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2010, as updated in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2011, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results.
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Item 6. | Exhibits |
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit | ||
No. | Description | |
31.1* | Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification. |
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31.2* | Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification. |
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32** | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
|
101** | The following materials from this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, formatted in
Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements tagged as
blocks of text. |
* | Indicates an exhibit which is filed herewith. |
|
** | Indicates an exhibit which is furnished herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LoJack Corporation Registrant |
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Date: August 9, 2011 | By: | /s/Richard T. Riley | ||
Richard T. Riley | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | ||||
Date: August 9, 2011 | By: | /s/ Casey Delaney | ||
Casey Delaney | ||||
Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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