UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 28, 2005
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(July 28, 2005)
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ACTIVISION, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-12699 95-4803544
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3100 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 255-2000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 28, 2005, Activision, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005. A
copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not
be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated July 28, 2005.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ACTIVISION, INC.
By:/s/ Michael Griffith
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Name: Michael Griffith
Title: President
Date: July 28, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of Activision, Inc., dated July 28, 2005.
Exhibit 99.1
Contacts: Bill Chardavoyne
Chief Financial Officer
(310) 255-2229
bchardavoyne@activision.com
Kristin Mulvihill Southey
Vice President, Investor Relations
(310) 255-2635
ksouthey@activision.com
Maryanne Lataif
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(310) 255-2704
mlataif@activision.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACTIVISION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2006 RESULTS
- Q1 Net Revenues Increase 14% -
- To Date Three Games Ship More Than One Million Units -
-Company Increases Financial Outlook For Fiscal 2006-
Santa Monica, CA -- July 28, 2005 -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today
announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005.
Net revenues were a record $241.1 million as compared to net revenues of
$211.3 million reported for the first quarter last fiscal year. Net loss for the
first fiscal quarter was $3.6 million, as compared with net income of $12.0
million for the previous first quarter. Loss per share was $0.02, as compared
with $0.06 earnings per diluted share reported for the same period last year.
Robert A. Kotick, Chairman and CEO of Activision, stated, "Fiscal 2006 is
off to a strong start. To date DOOM 3(TM), Madagascar(TM) and Fantastic 4(TM)
each have shipped in excess of one million units. During the quarter, we
continued to strengthen our business. With $786 million in cash and short-term
investments, one of the industry's strongest balance sheets and a strong product
development slate, we have entered fiscal year 2006 with numerous competitive
advantages."
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Kotick continued, "We remain focused on our big propositions and intend to
continue leveraging our increasing portfolio of franchises. Our production
strategy centers around developing games based on proven, predictable brands.
This strategy should enable us to grow our revenues, earnings and operating
margin as we have over the past five years."
Business Highlights
Activision's results were driven by strong global consumer response to its
new products across all platforms. During the quarter, the company released DOOM
3 for the Xbox(R) video game system, DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil(TM) for the
PC, Madagascar for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox
video game system, Nintendo(R) GameCube(TM), PC, Nintendo Game Boy(R)
Advance(TM) and Nintendo DS and Fantastic 4 for the PlayStation 2 computer
entertainment system, Xbox video game system, Nintendo GameCube, PC and Nintendo
Game Boy Advance. Additionally, Activision shipped LucasArts' Star Wars(R):
Episode III Revenge of the Sith(TM) for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment
system and Xbox video game system in Europe.
Other highlights include:
o According to NPD Funworld, DOOM(R) Collector's Edition was the #1
best-selling video game in the U.S. on the Xbox platform for the month
of April. Additionally, Madagascar was the #1 best-selling children's
title and the #2 selling game across all platforms for the month of
June.
o On May 3, 2005, Activision announced that it acquired game developer
Toys For Bob. Activision has worked with Toys For Bob since 2002, most
recently on Madagascar, which is based on DreamWorks Animation's
feature film.
o On May 25, Activision announced that it acquired game developer
Beenox, Inc. The acquisition further bolsters Activision's internal
development capabilities by providing it with a foothold in the
Canadian province of Quebec, one of the fastest growing development
talent pools in North America.
o On June 9, Activision announced a strategic alliance with Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc. to develop and publish video games based on the
popular World Series of Poker Tournament.
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o On June 16, Activision named Michael Griffith as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Activision Publishing, Inc. In his new role,
Griffith will assume responsibility for Activision Publishing's
operational management including its studio, publishing and corporate
activities. A 24-year veteran of Procter & Gamble, Griffith, brings an
exceptionally well-balanced blend of management leadership and sales
and marketing experience to Activision Publishing.
o Activision previously reported that on July 11, 2003, the Securities
and Exchange Commission commenced a non-public investigation entitled
"In the Matter of Certain Video Game Manufacturers and Distributors".
Activision recently was advised by the staff of the Securities and
Exchange Commission that Activision is no longer a subject of this
investigation and the matter is closed with regard to Activision.
Looking ahead to the second quarter, Activision's slate will be driven by
the U.S. launches of Ultimate Spider-Man(TM) for the PlayStation 2 computer
entertainment system, Xbox video game system, Nintendo GameCube, PC, Nintendo
Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS and X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse(TM)
for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system,
Nintendo GameCube and PC; and the worldwide launch of World Series of Poker(R)
for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system,
Nintendo GameCube and PSP. Additionally, the company will release Spider-Man
2(TM) the game and Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix in Europe timed to the launch
of the PSP.
Company Outlook
Activision increased its financial outlook for fiscal 2006 to $1.47 billion
in net revenues and earnings per diluted share of $0.69. For the second quarter
of the fiscal year 2006, the company expects net revenues of $200 million and a
loss per share of $0.10. For the third quarter, it expects net revenues of $790
million and earnings per diluted share of $0.69. For the fourth quarter,
Activision expects net revenues of $240 million and earnings per diluted share
of $0.09.
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Conference Call
Today at 4:30 p.m. EDT, Activision's management will host a conference call
and Webcast to discuss its fiscal 2006 first quarter results and outlook for the
remainder of fiscal 2006. The company welcomes all members of the financial and
media communities to visit the "Investor Relations" area of www.activision.com
to listen to the conference call via a live Webcast or to listen to the call
live by dialing into (719) 955-1564 in the U.S.
About Activision
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and
leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.4
billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the
Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on
the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
Note: The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts
are "forward-looking" statements. These forward-looking statements are based on
current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The company cautions readers of this press release that a number
of important factors could cause Activision's actual future results to differ
materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements.
Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, retail acceptance of
our products, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry
standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with
key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and
political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and
identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities. These important
factors and other factors that potentially could affect the company's financial
results are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers of this press release are referred to
such filings. The company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at
any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the
company's assumptions or otherwise. The company undertakes no obligation to
release publicly any revisions to its forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except earnings per share data)
Quarter ended June 30,
2005 2004
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Net revenues $241,093 $211,276
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales
- product costs 136,754 89,088
Cost of sales
- software royalties
and amortization 14,576 12,283
Cost of sales
- intellectual
property licenses 20,940 17,648
Product development 17,802 21,105
Sales and marketing 46,318 41,734
General and administrative 18,151 13,685
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Total operating expenses 254,541 195,543
Operating income (loss) (13,448) 15,733
Investment income, net 7,348 2,112
Income (loss) before
provision (benefit) for
income taxes (6,100) 17,845
Provision (benefit)
for income taxes (2,515) 5,888
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Net income (loss) $ (3,585) $ 11,957
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Basic earnings (loss)
per share $ (0.02) $ 0.07
Weighted average
common shares outstanding 201,856 183,686
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share $ (0.02) $ 0.06
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding assuming
dilution 201,856 204,539
Share and earnings per share data have been restated to reflect our
four-for-three stock split for shareholders of record as of March 7, 2005,
paid March 22, 2005.
ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
June 30, March 31,
2005 2005
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments $ 785,899 $ 840,864
Accounts receivable, net 94,804 109,144
Inventories 45,136 48,018
Software development 97,825 73,096
Intellectual property licenses 14,336 21,572
Deferred income taxes 8,568 6,760
Other current assets 23,237 23,010
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Total current assets 1,069,805 1,122,464
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Software development 9,764 18,518
Intellectual property licenses 20,605 14,154
Property and equipment, net 31,911 30,490
Deferred income taxes 35,536 28,041
Other assets 1,299 1,635
Goodwill 98,527 91,661
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Total assets $1,267,447 $1,306,963
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 65,447 $ 108,984
Accrued expenses 88,558 98,067
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Total current liabilities 154,005 207,051
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Other liabilities 93 -
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Total liabilities 154,098 207,051
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Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - -
Additional paid-in capital 764,560 741,680
Retained earnings 343,029 346,614
Treasury stock - -
Accumulated other
comprehensive income 7,743 11,618
Unearned compensation (1,983) -
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Total shareholders' equity 1,113,349 1,099,912
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,267,447 $1,306,963
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
(Amounts in thousands)
Percent
Increase
Quarter Ended (Decrease)
June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
Amount % of Total Amount % of Total
Geographic Revenue Mix
United States $112,320 47% $125,191 59% -10%
International 128,773 53% 86,085 41% 50%
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Total net revenues $241,093 100% $211,276 100% 14%
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Activity/Platform Mix
Publishing:
Console $142,362 59% $119,127 56% 20%
Hand-held 25,331 10% 18,430 9% 37%
PC 25,858 11% 24,095 12% 7%
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Total publishing $193,551 80% $161,652 77% 20%
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Distribution:
Console $ 38,088 16% $ 39,194 18% -3%
Hand-held 3,908 2% 3,655 2% 7%
PC 5,546 2% 6,775 3% -18%
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Total distribution $ 47,542 20% $ 49,624 23% -4%
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Total net revenues $241,093 100% $211,276 100% 14%
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ACTIVISION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
Quarter Ended Quarter Ended
June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
Publishing Net Revenues
PC 14% 15%
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Console 73% 74%
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Sony PlayStation 2 34% 42%
Microsoft Xbox 34% 16%
Nintendo GameCube 5% 15%
Sony PlayStation 0% 1%
Hand-held 13% 11%
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Game Boy Advance 8% 11%
Nintendo Dual Screen 3% 0%
PlayStation Portable 2% 0%
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Total publishing net revenues 100% 100%
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