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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
(COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-27423)
GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 51-0391303
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
REPRESENTATION OFFICE GOLDEN TELESERVICES, INC.
1 KOZHEVNICHESKY PROEZD
MOSCOW, RUSSIA 115114
(Address of principal executive office)
(011-7-501) 797-9300
(Registrant's 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
registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes [X] No [ ]
At May 3, 2004 there were 36,276,579 outstanding shares of common stock of
the registrant.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of
Golden Telecom, Inc. (unaudited)......................................... 1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2003 and March
31, 2004................................................................. 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 2003 and 2004............................................ 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 2003 and 2004............................................ 4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements..................... 5
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations *.......................................................... 11
Item 4 Controls and Procedures.................................................. 23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K......................................... 24
Signatures............................................................................... 25
* Please refer to the special note regarding forward-looking statements in this
section.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF US$, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
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2003 2004
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(AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents....................................... $ 65,180 $ 58,659
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$13,896 and $16,177 at December 31, 2003 and March 31, 2004,
respectively................................................. 74,016 86,061
VAT receivable.................................................. 14,819 17,179
Prepaid expenses and advances to suppliers...................... 12,232 12,257
Deferred tax asset.............................................. 5,995 7,863
Other current assets............................................ 15,909 21,252
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS.............................................. 188,151 203,271
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$132,126 and $144,509 at December 31, 2003 and March 31,
2004, respectively........................................... 283,110 302,671
Goodwill and intangible assets:
Goodwill.......................................................... 144,008 144,161
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $23,824 as
of December 31, 2003 and $28,231 as of March 31, 2004........ 104,835 105,140
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Net goodwill and intangible assets............................ 248,843 249,301
Restricted cash................................................... 1,005 1,007
Other non-current assets.......................................... 8,117 8,504
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TOTAL ASSETS...................................................... $ 729,226 $ 764,754
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF US$, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
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2003 2004
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(AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses........................... $ 67,827 $ 81,548
VAT payable..................................................... 10,167 13,070
Debt maturing within one year................................... 950 950
Current capital lease obligation................................ 3,067 2,539
Deferred revenue................................................ 9,192 9,948
Due to affiliates and related parties........................... 3,495 4,806
Other current liabilities....................................... 5,249 5,343
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES......................................... 99,947 118,204
Long-term debt, less current portion.............................. 200 200
Long-term deferred tax liability.................................. 24,461 25,802
Long-term deferred revenue........................................ 13,725 16,122
Long-term capital lease obligations............................... 3,763 3,170
Other non-current liabilities..................................... 4,177 4,178
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TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................. 146,273 167,676
Minority interest................................................. 2,722 6,114
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (10,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued and outstanding at December 31,
2003 and March 31, 2004)..................................... -- --
Common stock, $0.01 par value (100,000,000 shares authorized;
35,948,094 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2003
and 36,207,256 shares issued and outstanding at March 31,
2004)........................................................ 359 362
Additional paid-in capital...................................... 663,464 666,766
Accumulated deficit............................................. (83,592) (76,164)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........................................ 580,231 590,964
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........................ $ 729,226 $ 764,754
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS OF US$, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2003 2004
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REVENUE:
Telecommunication services ................ $ 77,976 $ 132,580
Revenue from affiliates and related parties 400 594
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TOTAL REVENUE ............................... 78,376 133,174
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Access and network services (excluding
depreciation and amortization) .......... 37,299 68,279
Selling, general and administrative
(excluding depreciation and
amortization) ........................... 13,438 26,393
Depreciation and amortization ............. 10,405 17,368
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TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES .......... 61,142 112,040
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS ...................... 17,234 21,134
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Equity in earnings of ventures ............ 119 --
Interest income ........................... 288 269
Interest expense .......................... (686) (195)
Foreign currency gain ..................... 190 827
Minority interest ......................... (92) (315)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) ................ (181) 586
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Income before income taxes .................. 17,053 21,720
Income taxes ................................ 4,233 7,069
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NET INCOME .................................. $ 12,820 $ 14,651
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Basic earnings per share of common stock:
Net income per share - basic .......... $ 0.47 $ 0.41
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Weighted average common shares - basic ...... 27,060 36,045
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Diluted earnings per share of common stock:
Net income per share - diluted ........ $ 0.47 $ 0.40
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Weighted average common shares - diluted .... 27,380 36,507
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Cash dividends per common share ............. $ -- $ 0.20
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS OF US$)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
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2003 2004
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income ................................................ $ 12,820 $ 14,651
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by
Operating Activities:
Depreciation .............................................. 8,024 12,964
Amortization .............................................. 2,381 4,404
Equity in earnings of ventures, net of dividends received . (119) --
Foreign currency gain ..................................... (190) (827)
Other ..................................................... (683) (827)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable .................................... (26) (10,495)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses .................. (2,742) 12,561
VAT, net ............................................... (1,679) 846
Other changes in assets and liabilities ................ 1,907 (3,754)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ................... 19,693 29,523
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment and intangible assets . (11,789) (25,887)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired ........................ -- (4,215)
Restricted cash ........................................... 165 (2)
Other investing ........................................... 659 26
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES ....................... (10,965) (30,078)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of debt ........................................ (148) --
Net proceeds from exercise of employee stock options ...... 1,447 2,079
Cash dividends paid ....................................... -- (7,223)
Other financing ........................................... (429) (1,121)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES ......... 870 (6,265)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 71 299
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ........ 9,669 (6,521)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ............ 59,625 65,180
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD .................. $ 69,294 $ 58,659
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1: NATURE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Golden Telecom, Inc. ("GTI", "Golden Telecom" or the "Company") is a
provider of a broad range of telecommunication services to businesses, other
telecommunications service providers and consumers. The Company provides these
services through its operation of voice, Internet and data networks,
international gateways, local access and various value-added services in the
Commonwealth of Independent States ("CIS"), primarily in Russia, and through its
fixed line and mobile operations in Ukraine.
The financial statements included herein are unaudited and have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America ("US GAAP") for interim financial reporting and United
States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regulations. Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial
statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such US GAAP and SEC rules and
regulations. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all
adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary to present fairly the
Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the
interim periods. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the Company's 2003 audited consolidated financial statements and the notes
related thereto. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31,
2004 may not be indicative of the operating results for the full year.
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING
PRONOUNCEMENTS
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The total gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of the
Company's intangible assets by major intangible asset class is as follows:
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 AS OF MARCH 31, 2004
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(IN THOUSANDS)
ACCUMULATED ACCUMULATED
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COST AMORTIZATION COST AMORTIZATION
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Amortized intangible assets:
Telecommunications service contracts............... $ 78,235 $ (13,619) $ 84,946 $ (15,925)
Contract-based customer relationships.............. 35,169 (2,859) 35,169 (4,601)
Licenses........................................... 3,957 (1,854) 3,962 (2,016)
Other intangible assets............................ 11,298 (5,492) 9,294 (5,689)
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Total............................................ $ 128,659 $ (23,824) $133,371 $ (28,231)
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Other intangible assets include software, Internet software and related
content, as well as other intangible assets.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business
enterprise during a period from non-owner sources. For the three months ended
March 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively, comprehensive income for the Company is
equal to net income.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," for its
Equity Participation Plan. SFAS No. 123 establishes a fair value method of
accounting for employee stock options and similar equity instruments. The fair
value method requires compensation cost to be measured at the grant date based
on the value of the award and to be recognized over the service period. SFAS No.
123 generally allows companies to either account for stock-based compensation
under the fair value method of SFAS No. 123 or under the intrinsic value method
of APB No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." The Company has
elected to account for its stock-based compensation in accordance with the
provisions of APB No. 25 and present pro forma disclosures of results of
operations as if the fair value method had been adopted.
The effect of applying SFAS No. 123 on the reported net income, as
disclosed below is not representative of the effects on net income in future
periods due to the vesting period of the stock options and the fair value of
additional stock options in future periods.
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2003 2004
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Net income, as reported .......................... $ 12,820 $ 14,651
Deduct: total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under fair value based method
for all awards, net of related tax effects ..... 869 440
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Pro forma net income ............................. $ 11,951 $ 14,211
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Net income per share:
Basic - as reported ............................ $ 0.47 $ 0.41
Basic - pro forma .............................. 0.44 0.39
Diluted - as reported .......................... 0.47 0.40
Diluted - pro forma ............................ 0.44 0.39
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method required
by SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." For interim reporting purposes,
the Company also follows the provisions of Accounting Principles Board No. 28,
"Interim Financial Reporting," which requires the Company to account for income
taxes based on the Company's best estimate of the effective tax rate expected
to be applicable for the full fiscal year on a current year-to-date basis. The
rate so determined is based on the currently enacted tax rates of the Company in
the US and the Company's subsidiaries in Russia and other CIS countries and
includes the Company's best estimate of the annual tax effect of non-deductible
expenses, primarily related to amortization of intangible assets, non-taxable
income, foreign exchange and other permanent differences as well as the
estimates as to the realization of certain deferred tax assets.
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements, in conformity
with US GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Comparative Figures
Certain 2003 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation
adopted in the current year. Such reclassifications did not affect the
consolidated statements of operations.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
FIN No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities". FIN No. 46 amended
Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements", and
established standards for determining under what circumstances a variable
interest ("VIE") should be consolidated with its primary beneficiary. FIN No. 46
also requires disclosure about VIEs that are not required to be consolidated but
in which the reporting entity has a significant variable interest. In December
2003, the FASB revised certain implementation provisions of FIN No. 46. The
revised interpretation ("FIN No. 46R") substantially retained the requirements
of immediate application of FIN No. 46 to VIEs created after January 31, 2003.
There were no such entities created after January 31, 2003. With respect to
older VIEs, the consolidation requirements under FIN No. 46R apply not later
than for the first financial year or interim period ending after December 15,
2003, if such a VIE is a special-purpose entity ("SPE"), and no later than for
the first financial year or interim period ending after March 15, 2004, if such
a VIE is not a SPE. The Company did not identify any previously formed SPEs that
are VIEs. Therefore the adoption of FIN No. 46R did not have a significant
impact on the financial position or results of operations.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3: NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share at March 31, 2003 and 2004 is computed on the
basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted
earnings per share at March 31, 2003 and 2004 is computed on the basis of the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of
outstanding employee stock options using the "treasury stock" method. The number
of stock options excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation,
because their effect was antidilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2003
and 2004 was 433,617 and 10,000 stock options, respectively.
The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:
THREE MONTHS THREE MONTHS
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ENDED ENDED
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MARCH 31, 2003 MARCH 31, 2004
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS
PER SHARE)
Net income .............................. $12,820 $14,651
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Weighted average outstanding of:
Common stock shares ................... 27,060 36,045
Dilutive effect of:
Employee stock options ................ 320 462
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Common stock and common stock equivalents 27,380 36,507
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Earnings per share:
Basic ................................. $ 0.47 $ 0.41
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Diluted ............................... $ 0.47 $ 0.40
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NOTE 4: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
In February 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of
ST-HOLDING s.r.o. ("ST-HOLDING"), a Czech company that owns 50% plus one share
in ZAO Samara Telecom, a telecommunications service provider in Samara, Russia
from ZAO SMARTS and individual owners. The total purchase price of approximately
$4.8 million consisted of cash consideration of approximately $4.4 million and
approximately $0.4 million recorded as a liability.
The acquisition of 100% of ST-HOLDING was accounted for as a purchase
business combination in accordance with SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations".
The Company's financial statements reflect the allocation of the purchase price
based on a fair value assessment of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
and, as such, the Company has assigned approximately $2.4 million to
telecommunications service contracts intangible assets and $0.2 million to
goodwill. These identified intangible assets will be amortized over a period of
10 years. The results of operations of ST-HOLDING have been included in the
Company's consolidated operations since February 1, 2004.
NOTE 5: SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock
The Company's outstanding shares of common stock increased by 135,305
shares and 259,162 shares in the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2004,
respectively, which were issued in connection with the exercise of employee
stock options.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
In March 2004, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with
the SEC to register 3,839,823 shares of common stock held by the European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development, Capital International Global Emerging
Markets Private Equity Fund L.P., Cavendish Nominees Limited, and First NIS
Regional Fund SICAV in connection with an anticipated secondary offering of
these shares. The Company is not selling any shares of common stock in this
offering.
Dividends
In February 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash
dividend of $0.20 per common share to shareholder's of record as of March 18,
2004. The Company paid the total amount payable of approximately $7.2 million to
shareholders on March 29, 2004.
NOTE 6: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Tax Matters
The Company's policy is to accrue for contingencies in the accounting
period in which a liability is deemed probable and the amount is reasonably
determinable. In this regard, because of the uncertainties associated with the
Commonwealth of Independent States taxes ("CIS Taxes"), the Company's final CIS
Taxes may be in excess of the estimated amount expensed to date and accrued at
March 31, 2004. It is the opinion of management that the ultimate resolution of
the Company's CIS Tax liability, to the extent not previously provided for, will
not have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company. However,
depending on the amount and timing of an unfavorable resolution of any
contingencies associated with CIS Taxes, it is possible that the Company's
future results of operations or cash flows could be materially affected in a
particular period.
Russian Environment and Current Economic Situation
The Russian economy, while deemed to be of market status beginning in 2002,
continues to display certain traits consistent with that of a market in
transition. These characteristics have in the past included higher than normal
historic inflation, lack of liquidity in the capital markets, and the existence
of currency controls which cause the national currency to be illiquid outside of
Russia. The continued success and stability of the Russian economy will be
significantly impacted by the government's continued actions with regard to
supervisory, legal, and economic reforms.
On January 1, 2004, a new law on telecommunications came into effect in
Russia. The law sets the legal basis for the telecommunications business in
Russia and defines the status that state bodies have in the telecommunications
sector. The Company cannot predict with any certainty how the new law will
affect the Company. The new law creates a new interconnect pricing regime in
2004 that should be more transparent and unified and it creates a universal
service charge calculated as a percentage of revenue which will be introduced
from 2005. The new law may increase the regulation of the Company's operations
and until such time as appropriate regulations consistent with the new law are
promulgated, there will be a period of confusion and ambiguity as regulators
interpret the legislation.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has issued financial
guarantees of debt for the benefit of certain of its non-consolidated ventures,
which is all collateralized by cash. The Company expects that all the
collateralized debt will be repaid by the ventures. In addition, the Company has
issued guarantees for the benefit of certain of its consolidated subsidiaries.
The total amount guaranteed at March 31, 2004 was approximately $2.0 million.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into long-term
agreements for satellite transponder capacity. In the first quarter of 2004,
the Company entered into approximately $33.3 million of satellite transponder
capacity agreements with terms of generally 10 years.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may be party to various
legal and tax proceedings, and subject to claims, certain of which relate to the
developing markets and evolving fiscal and regulatory environments in which the
Company operates. In the opinion of management, the Company's liability, if any,
in all pending litigation, other legal proceeding or other matters, will not
have a material effect upon the financial condition, results of operations or
liquidity of the Company.
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7: SEGMENT INFORMATION
LINE OF BUSINESS DATA
The Company operates in four segments within the telecommunications
industry. The four segments are: (1) Business and Corporate Services; (2)
Carrier and Operator Services; (3) Consumer Internet Services; and (4) Mobile
Services. The following tables present financial information for both
consolidated subsidiaries and equity investee ventures, segmented by the
Company's lines of businesses for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and
2004, respectively. Transfers between lines of businesses are included in the
adjustments to reconcile segment to consolidated results. The Company evaluates
performance based on the operating income (loss) of each strategic business
unit, among other performance measures. Prior to the completion of the
acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in Sovintel and the
subsequent merger of TeleRoss into Sovintel in April 2003, the Company managed
business segments based on telecommunications products the Company provided. In
April 2003, the Company redesigned the business segments around customer
characteristics, and in accordance with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information", the Company has presented
the following four segments consistent with the information used by the chief
operating decision maker to manage the operations for purposes of making
operating decisions and allocating resources. The Company has restated segment
information for prior periods to conform to the presentation adopted in the
current period.
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE
BUSINESS SEGMENT TO
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
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BUSINESS CARRIER BUSINESS EQUITY
AND AND CONSUMER MOBILE CORPORATE & SEGMENT CONSOLIDATED METHOD AFFILIATE
CORPORATE OPERATOR INTERNET SERVICES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL RESULTS VENTURES ADJUSTMENTS
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(IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2003
Revenue from external
customers.......... $ 38,667 $ 29,590 $ 7,067 $3,158 $ -- $ 78,482 $ 78,376 $(1,165) $1,059
Intersegment revenue. 295 307 -- -- (602) -- -- -- --
Operating income
(loss)............. 10,565 7,502 (495) 1,045 (1,183) 17,434 17,234 (200) --
Identifiable assets.. 164,135 211,856 42,856 8,710 27,983 455,540 451,732 (3,808) --
Capital expenditures. 7,540 3,727 495 82 19 11,863 11,789 (74) --
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE
BUSINESS SEGMENT TO
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
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BUSINESS CARRIER BUSINESS EQUITY
AND AND CONSUMER MOBILE CORPORATE & SEGMENT CONSOLIDATED METHOD AFFILIATE
CORPORATE OPERATOR INTERNET SERVICES ELIMINATIONS TOTAL RESULTS VENTURES ADJUSTMENTS
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(IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2004
Revenue from external
customers.......... $ 72,943 $ 45,522 $11,138 $3,614 $ -- $133,217 $133,174 $(1,238) $1,195
Intersegment revenue. -- 144 -- -- (144) -- -- -- --
Operating income
(loss)............. 16,433 6,149 953 824 (3,175) 21,184 21,134 (50) --
Identifiable assets.. 412,988 255,840 56,691 5,860 37,177 768,556 764,754 (3,802) --
Capital expenditures. 20,741 8,860 900 313 16 30,830 30,595 (235) --
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GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
GEOGRAPHIC DATA
Revenues from external customers are based on the location of the operating
company providing the service.
The Company operated within two main geographic regions of the CIS: Russia
and Ukraine. Geographic information as of March 31, 2003 and 2004 is as follows:
CORPORATE,
OTHER
COUNTRIES & CONSOLIDATED
RUSSIA UKRAINE ELIMINATIONS RESULTS
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(IN THOUSANDS)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
2003
Revenue..................... $ 69,079 $ 9,220 $ 77 $ 78,376
Long-lived assets........... 275,491 23,742 1,805 301,038
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
2004
Revenue..................... $ 120,582 $ 13,421 $ (829) $133,174
Long-lived assets........... 526,710 25,035 5,635 557,380
NOTE 8: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In April 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of the 49% of OOO
Uralrelcom that the Company did not own for cash consideration of approximately
$1.0 million.
In April 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of OAO
Balticom Mobile that owns 62% of ZAO WestBalt Telecom, an alternative
telecommunications operator in Kaliningrad, Russia for cash consideration of
approximately $7.0 million.
Recognizing that the markets in which the Company operates are complex, in
particular as it relates to business, regulatory, political and cultural
matters, the Company occasionally seeks experienced local partners to assist in
markets where the Company is likely to encounter operational difficulties.
Through Alfa Telecom Limited ("Alfa"), a shareholder of the Company, GTI has
been cooperating with potential partners in Ukraine to resolve disputes with
Ukrtelecom and the Ministry of Communications in Ukraine but had not previously
negotiated compensation arrangements for the services. In addition to or in
lieu of cash compensation, the Board of Directors have also considered the
possible sale of a non-controlling interest in Golden Telecom Ukraine ("GTU")
to such parties.
Upon approval of the disinterested directors on the Company's Board of
Directors and internal approval at Alfa, it is expected that the Company will
enter into a compensation arrangement for services Alfa provided to assist the
Company in addressing disputes with Ukrtelecom and the Ministry of
Communications in Ukraine. It is expected that Alfa will finalize its
sub-contracting agreements with the Company's potential partners which have
provided services on a success fee basis. The Company's Board of Directors
approved an arrangement that effectively transfers 20% of the shares in GTU
owned by the Company to the local partners as compensation for services already
provided and certain additional services to be provided. Under this arrangement,
the Company will pay Alfa approximately $4.0 million that will be further paid
to the potential partner who will acquire 20% of the shares in GTU for
approximately $4.0 million in cash. This transaction is expected to close in the
second quarter of 2004 and may result in a charge to operating income of up to
approximately $4.0 million.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis relates to our financial condition
and results of operations of the Company for the three months ended March 31,
2003 and March 31, 2004. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes related
thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report.
OVERVIEW
We are a leading facilities-based provider of integrated telecommunications
and Internet services to businesses and other high-usage customers and
telecommunications operators in approximately 200 combined access points in
Moscow, Kiev, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Kaliningrad, Krasnoyarsk
and other major population centers throughout Russia and other countries of the
Commonwealth of Independent States ("CIS"). We organize our operations into four
business groups, as follows:
- BUSINESS AND CORPORATE SERVICES. Using our fiber optic and
satellite-based networks in and between major metropolitan areas of
Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the CIS, we provide business
and corporate services including voice and data services to corporate
clients across all geographical markets and all industry segments,
other than telecommunications operators;
- CARRIER AND OPERATOR SERVICES. Using our fiber optic and
satellite-based networks in and between major metropolitan areas of
Russia, Ukraine and other countries of the CIS, we provide a range of
carrier and operator services including voice and data services to
foreign and Russian telecommunications and mobile operators;
- CONSUMER INTERNET SERVICES. Using our fiber optic and satellite-based
networks, we provide dial-up Internet access to the consumer market
and web content offered through a family of Internet portals
throughout Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan; and
- MOBILE SERVICES. Using our mobile networks in Kiev and Odessa,
Ukraine, we provide mobile services with value-added features, such as
voicemail, roaming and messaging services on a subscription and
prepaid basis.
We intend to offer all of our integrated telecommunication services under
the Golden Telecom brand, although, due to the acquisition of OAO Comincom
("Comincom") in December 2003, some services still carry the Combellga brand.
Our dial-up Internet services are distributed under the ROL brand in Russia and
Kazakhstan and under the Svit-On-Line brand in Ukraine.
Additionally, we hold a minority interest in MCT Corp. ("MCT"), which in
turn has ownership interests in 15 mobile operations located throughout Russia
and in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. We treat our ownership interest
in MCT as an equity method investment and are not actively involved in the
day-to-day management of the operations.
Most of our revenue is derived from high-volume business customers and
carriers. Our business customers include large multi-national companies, local
enterprises, financial institutions, hotels and government agencies. We believe
that the carriers, including mobile operators, which contribute a substantial
portion of our revenues, in turn derive a portion of their business from
high-volume business customers. Thus, we believe that the majority of our
ultimate end-users are businesses that require access to highly reliable and
advanced telecommunications facilities to sustain their operations.
We have traditionally competed for customers on the basis of network
quality, customer service and range of services offered. In the past several
years, other telecommunications operators have also introduced high-quality
services to the segments of the business market in which we operate. Competition
with these operators is intense, and frequently results in declining prices for
some of our services, which adversely affect our revenues. In addition, some of
our competitors do not link their prices to the United States ("US") dollar -
ruble exchange rate, so when the ruble devalues, their prices effectively become
lower in relation to our prices. The ruble exchange rate with the US dollar has
become relatively stable since early 2000 and appreciated in 2003 so price
pressures associated with devaluation have eased considerably. We cannot be
certain that the exchange rate will remain stable in the future and therefore we
may experience additional price pressures.
Since early 2000 we have witnessed a recovery in the Russian market, but
downward pricing pressures persists from increased competition and the global
trend toward lower telecommunications tariffs. In 2003 and during 2004, our
traffic volume increases exceeded the reduction in tariffs on certain types of
voice traffic. This is a contributing factor to the increases in our revenue in
2003 and during 2004. We expect that this trend of year over year increases in
traffic volume will continue as long as the Russian economy continues to develop
at its current pace.
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In order to handle additional traffic volumes, we have expanded and will
continue to expand our fiber optic capacity along our heavy traffic and high
cost routes to mitigate declines in traffic margins, reduce our unit
transmission costs and ensure sufficient capacity to meet the growing demand for
data and Internet services. We expect to and have continued to add additional
transmission capacity, which due to its fixed cost nature can initially depress
margins, but will over time allow us to improve or maintain our margins.
On January 1, 2004, a new law on telecommunications ("New Law") came into
effect in Russia. The New Law sets the legal basis for the telecommunications
business in Russia and defines the status that state bodies have in the
telecommunications sector. We cannot predict with any certainty how the New Law
will affect us. The New Law may increase the regulation of our operations and
until such time as appropriate implementing regulations consistent with the New
Law are promulgated by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, there
will be a period of confusion and ambiguity as regulators interpret the
legislation.
In Kiev, Ukraine we have entered into agreements to obtain sufficient
numbering capacity for our business services operations. Our ability to grow our
business services operations in Kiev may become limited if the parties who
provide our numbering capacity and other infrastructure requirements are unable
or unwilling to perform under their contracts with us.
In 2003, we signed new amendments to the settlement agreement with
Ukrtelecom allowing incoming international traffic termination to Ukrainian
public switched telephone network ("PSTN") via Ukrtelecom's network. Also, we
signed a new agreement with Utel for incoming international traffic termination
to Ukrainian PSTN's.
State regulated tariffs for calls from the PSTN to mobile networks were
also introduced at this time, thus allowing mobile operators to receive a share
of revenue from calls made to mobile networks. To effect calling party pays
("CPP") settlements on our network we entered into an interim agreement with
Ukrtelecom that assigns a national destination code numbering plan to our mobile
customers and reallocates our interconnect numbering capacity in Kiev and Odessa
from our mobile to our fixed network. This agreement became effective in
November 2003 and enabled us to receive a settlement from revenue generated when
a fixed line party calls our mobile customer.
We have seen a significant year-over-year increase in our dial-up Internet
subscriber numbers and we expect the increase to continue, as our base of
regional subscribers expands. As additional dial-up capacity becomes available
in Moscow, we expect to increase our market share in the capital as well.
We have continued to integrate our acquisitions and improve operational
efficiency while at the same time controlling costs. We expect to incur further
costs in connection with overall streamlining of our operations during 2004.
During the first quarter of 2004, we incurred approximately $1.8 million in
consulting and employee termination costs associated with the operational
integration of Comincom into our operations.
RECENT ACQUISITIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS
In December 2003, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in
Comincom from Nye Telenor East Invest for a total purchase price of
approximately $195.3 million, consisting of approximately $193.5 million in our
common stock and direct transaction costs of approximately $1.8 million. The
acquisition further strengthens our position in the key Moscow and St.
Petersburg communications markets, and positions us to realize operating and
capital expenditure synergies. Comincom provides telecommunications services,
principally to major hotels, business offices and mobile communication companies
through its telecommunications network in Russia.
In February 2004, we completed the acquisition of 100% of ST-HOLDING s.r.o.
("ST-HOLDING"), a Czech company that owns 50% plus one share in ZAO Samara
Telecom, a telecommunications service provider in Samara, Russia from ZAO SMARTS
and individual owners. The total purchase price of approximately $4.8 million
consisted of cash consideration of approximately $4.4 million and approximately
$0.4 million recorded as a liability.
In April 2004, we completed the acquisition of the 49% of OOO Uralrelcom
that we did not own for cash consideration of approximately $1.0 million.
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In April 2004, we completed the acquisition of 100% of OAO Balticom Mobile
that owns 62% of ZAO WestBalt Telecom, an alternative telecommunications
operator in Kaliningrad, Russia for cash consideration of approximately $7.0
million.
We are also negotiating to acquire an alternative telecommunications
operator in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Recognizing that the markets in which we operate in are complex, in
particular as it relates to business, regulatory, political and cultural
matters, we occasionally seek experienced local partners to assist in markets
where we are likely to encounter operational difficulties. Through Alfa Telecom
Limited ("Alfa"), one of our shareholders, we have been cooperating with
potential partners in Ukraine to resolve disputes with Ukrtelecom and the
Ministry of Communications in Ukraine but had not previously negotiated
compensation arrangements for the services. In addition to or in lieu of cash
compensation, the Board of Directors have also considered the possible sale of a
non-controlling interest in Golden Telecom Ukraine ("GTU") to such parties.
Upon approval of the disinterested directors on our Board of Directors and
internal approvals at Alfa, it is expected that we will enter into a
compensation arrangement for services Alfa provided to assist us in addressing
disputes with Ukrtelecom and the Ministry of Communications in Ukraine. It is
expected that Alfa will finalize its sub-contracting agreements with our
potential partners which have provided services on a success fee basis. Our
Board of Directors approved an arrangement that effectively transfers 20% of the
shares in GTU owned by us to the local partners as compensation for services
already provided and certain additional services to be provided. Under this
arrangement, we will pay Alfa approximately $4.0 million that will be further
paid to the potential partner who will acquire 20% of the shares in GTU for
approximately $4.0 million in cash. This transaction is expected to close in the
second quarter of 2004 and may result in a charge to operating income of up to
approximately $4.0 million.
Should the sale of the interest in GTU be consummated, we cannot be certain
that our relationship with our new partners will develop in a manner which is
beneficial to us or that the benefits of such partnership will not be outweighed
by any loss of control over GTU that we may experience with our potential new
partners.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The fundamental objective of financial reporting is to provide useful
information that allows a reader to comprehend our business activities. To
assist that understanding, management has identified our "critical accounting
policies". These policies have the potential to have a significant impact on our
financial statements, either because of the significance of the financial
statement item to which they relate, or because they require judgment and
estimation due to the uncertainty involved in measuring, at a specific point in
time, events which are continuous in nature.
Revenue recognition policies; we recognize operating revenues as services
are rendered or as products are delivered to customers and installed. Under
multiple-delivery contracts, involving a combination of product delivery,
installation and maintenance, connection and service fees, revenues are
recognized based on the relative fair value of the respective amounts. Elements
are grouped if they are inseparable or objective evidence of fair value does not
exist. Certain revenues, such as connection and installation fees, are deferred.
We also defer direct incremental costs related to connection fees, not exceeding
the revenue deferred. Deferred revenues are subsequently recognized over the
estimated average customer lives, which are periodically reassessed by us, and
such reassessment may impact our future operating results. In determining the
recording of revenue, estimates and assumptions are required in assessing the
expected conversion of the revenue streams to cash collected.
Allowance for doubtful accounts policies; the allowance estimation process
requires management to make assumptions based on historical results, future
expectations, the economic and competitive environment, changes in the
creditworthiness of our customers, and other relevant factors. Changes in the
underlying assumptions may have a significant impact on the results of our
operations. In particular, we have certain amounts due to and from subsidiaries
of a European telecommunications operator who is currently subject to bankruptcy
proceedings. The ultimate resolution of this matter will be affected by a number
of factors including the determination of legal obligations of each party, the
course of the bankruptcy proceedings, and the enforceability of any
determinations. We have recognized provisions based on our preliminary estimate
of net exposure on the resolution of these receivables and payables. If our
assessment proves to be incorrect we may have to recognize an additional
provision of up to $2.1 million, net of tax, although management believes that
the possibility of such an adverse outcome is remote.
Long-lived asset recovery policies; this policy is in relation to
long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property and equipment and
intangibles, which comprise a significant portion of our total assets. Changes
in technology or changes in our intended use of these assets may cause the
estimated period of use or the value of these assets to change. We perform
periodic internal studies to confirm the appropriateness of estimated economic
useful lives for each category of current property and equipment. Additionally,
long-lived assets, including intangibles, are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances have indicated that their
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carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Estimates and assumptions used in both
setting useful lives and testing for recoverability of our long-lived assets
require the exercise of management's judgment and estimation based on certain
assumptions concerning the expected life of any asset and expected future cash
flows from the use of an asset.
Goodwill and assessment of impairment; Commencing from the adoption of
Statement on Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets", on January 1, 2002, we perform goodwill impairment testing
annually as of October 1 or whenever impairment indicators exist. This test
requires a significant degree of judgment about the future events and it
includes determination of the reporting units, allocation of goodwill to the
reporting units and comparison of the fair value with the carrying amount of
each reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flow valuations performed in
2003, we concluded that for all reporting units the fair value is in excess of
the respective carrying amounts.
Valuation allowance for deferred tax asset; we record valuation allowances
related to tax effects of deductible temporary differences and loss
carryforwards when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not
that the respective tax assets will not be realized. Changes in our assessment
of probability of realization of deferred tax assets may impact our effective
income tax rate.
Business segment information; we changed our reporting for business
segments in the second quarter of 2003. Prior to the completion of the
acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in Sovintel and the
subsequent merger of TeleRoss into Sovintel in April 2003, we managed our
business segments based on telecommunications products that we provided. In the
first quarter of 2003, we re-designed our business segments around customer
characteristics. Currently, we report four segments within the
telecommunications industry: Business and Corporate Services, Carrier and
Operator Services, Consumer Internet Services and Mobile Services. A significant
portion of our cost structure, including our investment in infrastructure,
benefits multiple segments. As a result, we perform allocations of certain costs
in order to report business segment information for management and financial
reporting purposes. Applying different allocation techniques and parameters
could impact the reported results of individual business segments.
Functional currency; effective January 1, 2003, Russia is no longer
considered a hyperinflationary economy, therefore the determination of
functional currency for United States generally accepted accounting principles
("US GAAP") reporting purposes should be based on the analysis of the underlying
business transactions for each Russian subsidiary. We have determined in
accordance with the functional currency criteria of SFAS No. 52, "Foreign
Currency Translation", that the US dollar should be considered the functional
currency of all Russian subsidiaries. There are subjective elements in this
determination, including a weight given to each specific criteria established by
SFAS No. 52. Changes in the underlying business transactions could lead to
different functional currency determination for a particular subsidiary, which
would have an impact on its reported financial position and results of
operations.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements
prepared by management and are based upon management's current judgments.
Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their
significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that
future events affecting them may differ markedly from management's current
judgment. We believe the following items represent such particularly sensitive
accounting estimates:
Allowance for doubtful accounts; any changes in the underlying assumptions
of recoverability of accounts receivable by respective aging group or certain
specific accounts that are excluded from the specific and general allowances
could have a material effect on our current and future results of operations. We
believe that the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate to cover estimated
losses in our accounts receivable balances under current conditions.
Tax provisions; in the course of preparing financial statements in
accordance with US GAAP, we record potential tax loss provisions under the
guidelines of SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies". In general SFAS No. 5
requires loss contingencies to be recorded when they are both probable and
reasonably estimable. In addition, we record other deferred tax provisions under
the guidelines of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Significant
judgment is required to determine when such provisions should be recorded, and
when facts and circumstances change, when such provisions should be released.
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Useful lives of property and equipment and certain intangible assets; our
network assets and amortizable intangible assets are depreciated and amortized
over periods generally ranging from five to ten years. Any reduction or increase
in the estimated useful lives for a particular category of fixed assets or
intangible assets could have a material effect on our future results of
operations.
Business combinations; SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations", requires us
to recognize the share in the assets of businesses acquired and respective
liabilities assumed based on their fair values. Our estimates of the fair value
of the identified intangible assets of businesses acquired is based on our
expectations of future results of operations of such businesses. In particular,
our valuation of Comincom's identified intangible assets might change as the
appropriate regulations consistent with the new Russian law on
telecommunications, that came into effect on January 1, 2004, are promulgated
and its effects on the future results of operations of Comincom become known.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
FIN No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities". FIN No. 46 amended
Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements", and
established standards for determining under what circumstances a variable
interest ("VIE") should be consolidated with its primary beneficiary. FIN No. 46
also requires disclosure about VIEs that are not required to be consolidated but
in which the reporting entity has a significant variable interest. In December
2003, the FASB revised certain implementation provisions of FIN No. 46. The
revised interpretation ("FIN No. 46R") substantially retained the requirements
of immediate application of FIN No. 46 to VIEs created after January 31, 2003.
There were no such entities created after January 31, 2003. With respect to
older VIEs, the consolidation requirements under FIN No. 46R apply not later
than for the first financial year or interim period ending after December 15,
2003, if such a VIE is a special-purpose entity ("SPE"), and no later than for
the first financial year or interim period ending after March 15, 2004, if such
a VIE is not an SPE. The adoption of FIN No. 46R did not have an impact on our
results of operations or financial position and we do not expect the additional
transition provisions will have a significant impact on our 2004 financial
position or results of operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GTI is a leading facilities-based provider of integrated telecommunications
and Internet services to businesses and other high-usage customers and
telecommunications operators in Moscow, Kiev, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod,
Samara, Krasnoyarsk and other major population centers throughout Russia and
other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The results of our
four business groups from the operations of our consolidated entities combined
with the non-consolidated entities where we are actively involved in the
day-to-day management, are shown in footnote 7 "Segment Information - Line of
Business Data" to our consolidated financial statements.
Our functional currency is the US dollar, as the majority of our cash flows
are indexed to, or denominated in US dollars. Through December 31, 2002, Russia
has been considered to be a highly inflationary environment. From January 1,
2003, Russia ceased to be considered as a highly inflationary economy. As we
currently believe our functional currency is the US dollar, this change did not
have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position.
According to Russian government estimates, inflation in Russia was 19% in
2001, 16% in 2002, and 14% in 2003. The Russian government expects inflation to
be approximately 10% in 2004. Although the rate of inflation has been declining,
any return to heavy and sustained inflation could lead to market instability,
new financial crises, reduction in consumer buying power and erosion of consumer
confidence.
As of April 15, 2003, all assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of
TeleRoss were transferred to Sovintel as part of the legal merger of these two
wholly-owned subsidiaries. This resulted in the reorganization of our operations
along the lines of customer characteristics as opposed to the types of
telecommunications products we provide. Therefore, in accordance with SFAS No.
131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information", we
have aligned our operating segments in the manner that the chief operating
decision maker manages the operations for purposes of making operating decisions
and allocating resources.
The discussion of our results of operations is organized as follows:
- Consolidated Results. Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three
Months Ended March 31, 2004 compared to the Consolidated Results of
Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2003
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Consolidated Financial Position. Consolidated Financial Position at
March 31, 2004 compared to Consolidated Financial Position at December
31, 2003
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS -- CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 COMPARED TO THE CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2003
REVENUE
Our revenue increased by 70% to $133.2 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2004 from $78.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The
overall increase in revenue was partly due to the consolidation of 100% of
Comincom's results of operations for the first quarter of 2004. The breakdown of
revenue by business group was as follows:
CONSOLIDATED REVENUE CONSOLIDATED REVENUE
FOR THE THREE MONTHS FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 ENDED MARCH 31, 2004
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(IN MILLIONS)
REVENUE
Business and Corporate Services.. $ 39.0 $ 72.9
Carrier and Operator Services.... 29.8 45.7
Consumer Internet Services....... 7.1 11.1
Mobile Services.................. 3.2 3.6
Eliminations..................... (0.7) (0.1)
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TOTAL REVENUE...................... $ 78.4 $133.2
Business and Corporate Services. Revenue from Business and Corporate
Services increased by 87% to $72.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
2004 from $39.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. We had
increases in our Russian traffic revenues due to the addition of approximately
2,400 new corporate customers and the signing up 19 new multi-tenant business
centers in the three months ended March 31, 2004 along with actively promoting
new services among our client base.
The acquisition of the 100% ownership interest in Comincom was completed in
the fourth quarter of 2003. We began consolidating Comincom into our results of
operations from December 1, 2003. As a result of consolidating Comincom, revenue
from Business and Corporate Services increased by $21.3 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2004.
Revenue from the Business and Corporate Services division of GTU increased
by 42% to $6.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from $4.3
million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The increase in revenue was
due to an increase in the total intercity minutes and long distance minutes of
use by business and corporate clients and an increase in monthly recurring
charges.
Carrier and Operator Services. Revenue from Carrier and Operator Services
increased by 53% to $45.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from
$29.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. We have added a number
of new carriers with increased volumes of traffic, especially voice over
Internet Protocol ("VoIP"), and increased the number of services that we offer
to cellular providers, which has more than offset general tariff declines,
although pricing pressures still exist.
As a result of consolidating Comincom, revenue from Carrier and Operator
Services increased by $6.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004.
Revenue for the Carrier and Operator Services division of GTU increased by
118% to $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from $1.7 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The increase in revenue was due to
increasing volumes of incoming international traffic which we are able to
terminate in a number of cities in Ukraine as well as increasing volumes of
outgoing international traffic.
Consumer Internet Services. Revenue from Consumer Internet Services
increased by 56% to $11.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from
$7.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The increase is largely
the result of increases in the number of dial-up Internet subscribers from
278,823 at March 31, 2003 to 404,953 at March 31, 2004 and partly offset by the
average revenue per Internet subscriber decreasing from approximately $8.43 per
month to approximately $8.14 per month over the same period.
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Mobile Services. Revenue from Mobile Services increased by 13% to $3.6
million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from $3.2 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2003. Active subscribers increased from 35,308 at
March 31, 2003 to 46,669 at March 31, 2004 due to an increasing number of
prepaid subscribers on a tariff plan which allows for unlimited local calls for
a fixed payment. The average revenue per active subscriber has decreased by 6%
to approximately $27.99 per month mainly due the decrease in the subscription
fee for the tariff plan which allows for unlimited local calls for a fixed
payment and due to the adoption of the CPP principle by the Ukrainian parliament
in the third quarter of 2003. We are now unable to charge our mobile customers
for incoming calls and our average revenue per subscriber was reduced
accordingly.
EXPENSES
The following table shows our principal expenses for the three months ended
March 31, 2003 and March 31, 2004:
CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2003 MARCH 31, 2004
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(IN MILLIONS)
COST OF REVENUE
Business and Corporate Services..... $ 16.6 $ 30.6
Carrier and Operator Services....... 16.1 29.9
Consumer Internet Services.......... 4.6 6.4
Mobile Services..................... 0.7 1.5
Eliminations........................ (0.7) (0.1)
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TOTAL COST OF REVENUE................ 37.3 68.3
Selling, general and.administrative.. 13.4 26.4
Depreciation and amortization........ 10.4 17.4
Equity in earnings of ventures....... (0.1) --
Interest income...................... (0.3) (0.3)
Interest expense..................... 0.7 0.2
Foreign currency gain................ (0.2) (0.8)
Provision for income taxes........... $ 4.2 $ 7.1
Cost of Revenue
Our cost of revenue increased by 83% to $68.3 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2004 from $37.3 million for the three months ended March 31,
2003.
Business and Corporate Services. Cost of revenue from Business and
Corporate Services increased by 84% to $30.6 million, or 42% of revenue, for the
three months ended March 31, 2004 from $16.6 million, or 42% of revenue, for the
three months ended March 31, 2003.
As a result of consolidating Comincom, cost of revenue from Business and
Corporate Services increased by $8.1 million for the three months ended March
31, 2004.
Cost of revenue for the Business and Corporate Services division of GTU
increased by 55% to $3.1 million, or 51% of revenue, for the three months ended
March 31, 2004 from $2.0 million, or 47% of revenue, for the three months ended
March 31, 2003. Cost of revenue increased as a percentage of revenue due to the
increase volumes of lower margin long distance traffic and an increase in
network operation costs.
Carrier and Operator Services. Cost of revenue from Carrier and Operator
Services increased by 86% to $29.9 million, or 65% of revenue, for the three
months ended March 31, 2004 from $16.1 million, or 54% of revenue, for the three
months ended March 31, 2003. The increase in cost of revenue as a percentage of
revenue mainly resulted from settlements to other operators not decreasing in
line with the pricing concessions to our customers offset by operational
improvements in terms of efficient use of available network resources. In
addition, we had increasing volumes of lower margin VoIP sales.
As a result of consolidating Comincom, cost of revenue from Carrier and
Operator Services increased by $5.0 million for the three months ended March 31,
2004.
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Cost of revenue for the Carrier and Operator Services division of GTU
increased by 155% to $2.8 million, or 76% of revenue, for the three months ended
March 31, 2004 from $1.1 million, or 65% of revenue, for the three months ended
March 31, 2003. Cost of revenue increased as a percentage of revenue due to the
increased volumes of lower margin international incoming and outgoing traffic.
Consumer Internet Services. Cost of revenue from Consumer Internet Services
increased by 39% to $6.4 million, or 58% of revenue, for the three months ended
March 31, 2004 from $4.6 million, or 65% of revenue, for the three months ended
March 31, 2003. The decrease as a percentage of revenue was mainly due to
leveraging the fixed cost portion of our operations over increased volumes.
Mobile Services. Cost of revenue from Mobile Services increased by 114% to
$1.5 million, or 42% of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from
$0.7 million, or 22% of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The
increase in cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue is mainly due to the
introduction of the CPP principle by the Ukrainian Parliament in the third
quarter of 2003 as settlement costs for traffic to other mobile networks
increased and is partly offset by the increased number of subscribers using the
unlimited local call tariff plan which does not lead to additional settlement
costs with other operators.
Selling, General and Administrative
Our selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 97% to $26.4
million, or 20% of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from $13.4
million, or 17% of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2003. This
increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was mainly due to
increases in employee related costs, advertising, bad debt expense, and
consulting and employee termination costs associated with the operational
integration and consolidation of Comincom from December 1, 2003 into our results
of operations.
Depreciation and Amortization
Our depreciation and amortization expenses increased by 67% to $17.4
million for the three months ended March 31, 2004 from $10.4 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2003. The increase was due in part to depreciation
on continuing capital expenditures of the consolidated entities, but primarily
relates to our acquisition of the 100% ownership interest in Comincom and
subsequent consolidation of Comincom as of December 1, 2003 into our results of
operations.
Equity in Earnings of Ventures
The earnings after interest and tax charges from our investments in
non-consolidated ventures decreased to a negligible amount for the three months
ended March 31, 2004 from $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31,
2003.
Interest Income
Our interest income was $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31,
2004 unchanged from the three months ended March 31, 2003.
Interest Expense
Our interest expense was $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2004 down from $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. Debt,
excluding capital lease obligations, at March 31, 2004 was $1.2 million compared
to $33.0 million at March 31, 2003. On June 30, 2003, we settled $30.0 million
of outstanding debt plus accrued interest under a credit facility with ZAO
Citibank.
Foreign Currency Gain
Our foreign currency gain was $0.8 million for the three months ended March
31, 2004, compared to a foreign currency gain of $0.2 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2003. The improvement in our foreign currency gain is
mainly due to the combination of movements in exchange rates and changes in the
amount of net monetary assets that we have denominated in foreign currencies.
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Provision for Income Taxes
Our charge for income taxes was $7.1 million for the three months ended March
31, 2004 compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. Our
effective tax rate was 32% for the three months ended March 31, 2004 compared to
25% for the three months ended March 31, 2003 as a result of increases in
non-deductible expenses. The increase in income tax expense is primarily due to
the acquisition of 100% ownership interest in Comincom and subsequent
consolidation of Comincom from December 1, 2003 into our results of operations
and the recognition of all deferred tax benefits relating to US carry-forward
tax losses during 2003. In addition, there were increased levels of taxable
profits being incurred in our Russian and Ukrainian subsidiaries in the three
months ended March 31, 2004 as compared to three months ended March 31, 2003.
Net Income and Net Income per Share
Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2004 was $14.7 million,
compared to a net income of $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31,
2003.
Our net income per share of common stock decreased to $0.41 for the three
months ended March 31, 2004, compared to a net income per share of $0.47 for the
three months ended March 31, 2003. The decrease in net income per share of
common stock was due to the increase in net income partly offset by an increase
in the number of weighted average shares to 36,045,186 in the three months ended
March 31, 2004, compared to 27,060,057 in the three months ended March 31, 2003.
The increase in outstanding shares was a direct result of the Comincom
acquisition and employee stock option exercises.
Our net income per share of common stock on a fully diluted basis decreased
to $0.40 for the three months ended March 31, 2004, compared to a net income per
common share of $0.47 for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The decrease in
net income per share of common stock on a fully diluted basis was due to the
increase in net income partly offset by an increase in the number of weighted
average shares assuming dilution to 36,507,332 the three months ended March 31,
2004, compared to 27,379,685 for the three months ended March 31, 2003.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION -- SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
POSITION AT MARCH 31, 2004 COMPARED TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
AT DECEMBER 31, 2003
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable increased from December 31, 2003 to March 31, 2004 as a
result of increased revenue during the period ended March 31, 2004 and slower
collections from customers.
Intangible Assets
Our intangible assets increased at March 31, 2004 as compared to December
31, 2003 as a result of our acquisition of ST-HOLDING in February 2004 and the
purchase of new numbering capacity.
Stockholders' Equity
Shareholders' equity increased from December 31, 2003 to March 31, 2004 as
a result of our net income of $14.6 million, cash proceeds of approximately $2.1
million received from the exercise of employee stock options and offset by
declaring and paying a $7.2 million dividend in the first quarter of 2004.
INCOME TAXES
Our effective rate of income tax differs from the US statutory rate due to
the impact of the following factors (1) different income tax rates and
regulations apply in the countries where we operate; and (2) amortization of
certain acquired intangible assets is not deductible for income tax purposes.
Prior to 2001 we have not recognized a tax benefit in relation to the deferred
tax assets of our Russian and Ukrainian entities due to uncertainty over the
application and future development of the tax regimes in the two countries.
However, in 2001 and 2002, as a result of our Russian and Ukrainian subsidiaries
profitability and reasonable certainty of future
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profits, we recorded deferred tax assets in the appropriate Russian and
Ukrainian subsidiaries. In 2003, we recorded the full amount of deferred tax
asset for US loss carry-forwards for income tax purposes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our cash and cash equivalents was $58.7 million and $65.2 million as of
March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. Our total restricted cash
was $1.0 million as of March 31, 2004, and December 31, 2003. The restricted
cash is maintained in connection with certain of our debt obligations as
described below.
During the three months ended March 31, 2004, we had net cash inflows of
$29.5 million from our operating activities. During the three months ended March
31, 2003, we had net cash inflows of $19.7 million from our operating
activities. This increase in net cash inflows from operating activities at March
31, 2004 is mainly due to the increase of net income as a result of increased
revenues, and the consolidation of Comincom into our results of operations and
financial position from December 1, 2003.
During the three months ended March 31, 2004, we received approximately
$120.1 million in cash from our customers for services and we paid approximately
$81.4 million to suppliers and employees. During the three months ended March
31, 2003, we received approximately $73.6 million in cash from our customers for
services and we paid approximately $48.6 million to suppliers and employees.
We used cash of $30.1 million and $11.0 million for investing activities
for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and March 31, 2003, respectively,
which were principally attributable to building our telecommunications networks
and acquisitions. Network investing activities totaled $25.9 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2004. The majority of network investing activities
related to construction of last mile access and network upgrades as a result of
increased customer connections. Network investing activities totaled $11.8
million for the three months ended March 31, 2003. We used cash of $4.2 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2004 for our acquisition of ST-HOLDING.
For the three months ended March 31, 2004, we received $2.1 million net
proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options and for the three months
ended March 31, 2003, we received $1.4 million net proceeds from the exercise of
employee stock options.
In February 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash
dividend of $0.20 per common share to shareholders of record as of March 18,
2004. The Company paid the total amount payable of approximately $7.2 million to
shareholders on March 29, 2004.
We had working capital of $85.1 million as of March 31, 2004 and $88.2
million as of December 31, 2003. At March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, we had
total debt, excluding capital lease obligations, of approximately $1.2 million,
of which $1.0 million were current maturities. Total debt included amounts that
were fully collateralized by restricted cash.
In the first quarter of 2000, we entered into a lease for the right to use
fiber optic capacity, including facilities and maintenance, from Moscow to
Stockholm. The lease has an initial term of ten years with an option to renew
for an additional five years. The lease required full prepayments as the
capacity increased from an STM-1 to an STM-4 to full capacity of STM-16. Full
prepayments were made to the lessor in April 2000, August 2000 and February
2001. These prepayments have been offset against the lease obligation in the
financial statements of the Company. We will continue to make payments for
maintenance for the term of the lease.
In the ordinary course of business, we have entered into long-term
agreements for satellite transponder capacity. In the first quarter of 2004, we
entered into approximately $33.3 million of satellite transponder capacity
agreements with terms of generally 10 years.
Some of our operating companies have received debt financing through direct
loans from affiliated companies. In addition, certain operating companies have
borrowed funds under a back-to-back, seven-year credit facility for up to $22.7
million from a Russian subsidiary of Citibank. Under this facility, we provide
full cash collateral, held in London, and recorded on our balance sheet as
restricted cash, for onshore loans made by the bank to our Russian registered
joint ventures. In a second, similar facility, we provide full cash collateral
for a short term back-to-back, revolving, credit facility for up to $10.0
million from the same bank for two of our larger Russian operating companies.
The funding level as of March 31, 2004 for all of these facilities totaled $1.0
million, of which $0.2 million was funded to our consolidated subsidiaries and
$0.8 million was funded to our non-consolidated entities.
In the future, we may execute especially large or numerous acquisitions,
which may require us to raise additional funds through a dilutive equity
issuance, through additional borrowings with collateralization and through the
divestment of non-core assets, or combinations of the above. In case especially
large or numerous acquisitions do not materialize, we expect our current sources
of funding to finance our capital requirements. The actual amount and timing of
our future capital requirements may differ materially from our current estimates
because of changes or fluctuations in our anticipated acquisitions, investments,
revenue, operating costs and
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network expansion plans and access to alternative sources of financing on
favorable terms. Further, in order for us to compete successfully, we may
require substantial capital to continue to develop our networks and meet the
funding requirements of our operations and ventures, including losses from
operations. We will also require capital for other acquisition and business
development initiatives. We expect to fund these requirements through our cash
on hand, cash flow from operations, proceeds from additional equity and debt
offerings that we may conduct, and debt financing facilities.
We may not be able to obtain additional financing on favorable terms. As a
result, we may be subject to additional or more restrictive financial covenants,
our interest obligations may increase significantly and our shareholders may be
adversely diluted. Our failure to generate sufficient funds in the future,
whether from operations or by raising additional debt or equity capital, may
require us to delay or abandon some or all of our anticipated expenditures, to
sell assets, or both, which could have a material adverse effect on our
operations.
As part of our drive to increase our network capacity, reduce costs and
improve the quality of our service, we have leased additional fiber optic and
satellite-based network capacity, the terms of these leases are generally five
years or more and can involve significant advance payments. As demand for our
telecommunication services increases we expect to enter into additional capacity
agreements and may make significant financial commitments, in addition to our
existing commitments.
As of March 31, 2004, we had the following contractual obligations,
including short- and long-term debt arrangements commitments for future payments
under non-cancelable lease arrangements and purchase obligations:
PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD
----------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
LESS
THAN 1 1 - 3 4 - 5
TOTAL YEAR YEARS YEARS THEREAFTER
------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
Short- and long-term debt.. $ 1,150 $ 950 $ 100 $ 100 $ --
Capital lease obligations.. 6,330 2,935 3,395 -- --
Non-cancelable lease
obligations.............. 12,909 4,428 5,986 2,495 --
Purchase obligations....... 68,965 23,136 16,250 12,287 17,292
------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total contractual cash
obligations.............. $89,354 $ 31,449 $ 25,731 $ 14,882 $ 17,292
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and other parts of this document,
including, without limitation, those concerning (i) future acquisitions and
capital expenditures; (ii) projected traffic volumes and other growth
indicators; (iii) anticipated revenues and expenses; (iv) the Company's
competitive environment; (v) the future performance of consolidated and equity
method investments; (vi) our intention to offer our services under the Golden
Telecom brand; (vii) our intentions to expand our fiber optic capacity and add
transmission capacity; (viii) our intention to continue to use the assets of
recently acquired companies in the manner such assets were previously used; (ix)
the allocation of indirect numbering capacity from Ukrtelecom; (x) the impact
of critical accounting policies and estimates; (xi) the completion of our
proposed compensation arrangement with Alfa; (xii) our potential partner in
Ukraine may not develop in a manner which is beneficial to us or that benefits
of such partnership will not outweigh any loss of control over our Ukrainian
operations; (xiii) the possibility that we may not be able to come to terms with
the owners of our potential acquisition in Rostov-on-Don; and (xiv) the
political, regulatory and financial situation in the markets in which we
operate, including the effect of the new law "On Telecommunications", are
forward-looking and concern the Company's projected operations, economic
performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. It is important to note that such statements involve risks and
uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Among the key factors that have a
direct bearing on the Company's results of operations, economic performance and
financial condition are the commercial and execution risks associated with
implementing the Company's business plan, our ability to integrate recently
acquired companies into our operations, the political, economic and legal
environment in the markets in which the Company operates, increasing
competitiveness in the telecommunications and Internet-related businesses that
may limit growth opportunities, and increased and intense downward price
pressures on some of the services that we offer. These and other factors are
discussed herein under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this Report.
Additional information concerning factors that could cause results to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are contained in
the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "SEC") and especially in the Risk Factor section therein, including, but
not limited to, the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2003.
In addition, any statements that express, or involve discussions as to,
expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or
performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as
"will likely result," "are expected to," "estimated," "intends," "plans,"
"projection" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be forward-looking
and, accordingly, such statements involve estimates, assumptions and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, any such statements
are qualified in their entirety by reference to, and are accompanied by, the
factors discussed throughout this Report and investors, therefore, should not
place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which
such statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after
the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events. New factors may emerge from time to time, and it is not
possible for management to predict all of such factors. Further, management
cannot assess the impact of each such factor on the Company's business or the
extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results
to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness
of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2004. Based
on this evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were
effective as of March 31, 2004. There were no material changes in the Company's
internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2004.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) Exhibits
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
b) Reports on Form 8-K
DATE OF REPORT SUBJECT OF REPORT
December 15, 2003 Acquisition of OAO Comincom. Amended by 8-K/A filed on
January 30, 2004.
February 4, 2004 Golden Telecom, Inc. designated representatives will
participate in investor conferences in London, United
Kingdom and New York, New York.
March 11, 2004 Furnished Golden Telecom, Inc. announces fourth quarter
and annual 2003 results.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GOLDEN TELECOM, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ DAVID STEWART
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Name: David Stewart
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
By: /s/ MICHAEL D. WILSON
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Name: Michael D. Wilson
Title: Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: May 7, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of the Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002