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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
July 10, 2001
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 001-10658 75-1618004
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
8000 SOUTH FEDERAL WAY
BOISE, IDAHO 83716-9632
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
(208) 368-4000
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
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Item 5. Other Events
OVERVIEW
This Current Report on Form 8-K includes the following:
1. The Consolidated Financial Statements of Micron Technology, Inc. (the
"Company") for its year ended August 31, 2000 restated to give effect to the
disposition by one of its subsidiaries of its PC Operations;
2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Restated Financial Condition and
Results of Operations with respect to the fiscal years covered by the restated
Consolidated Financial Statements, which is a restatement of the Company's
discussion and analysis filed with its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended August 31, 2000 to make it consistent with the restated Consolidated
Financial Statements;
3. An updated "Description of Business" to describe the Company's current
business after giving effect to the disposition by one of its subsidiaries of
its PC Operations and other significant developments since the end of its last
fiscal year.
The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Restated Financial Condition
and Results of Operations included in this Current Report on Form 8-K does
not cover reporting periods subsequent to August 31, 2000 (other than under
the captions "Micron Electronics, Inc." and "Certain Factors"). For
information on subsequent reporting periods, please refer to the Company's
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended November 30, 2000,
March 1, 2001 and May 31, 2001.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION MAY CONTAIN TREND INFORMATION AND OTHER
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE A NUMBER OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS
MADE IN: "SEMICONDUCTOR OPERATIONS - PRODUCTS AND SERVICES" REGARDING THE 128
MEG SDRAM AS THE COMPANY'S PRIMARY PRODUCT IN 2001, THE USE OF DDR SDRAMS IN
HIGH-END SERVER, WORKSTATIONS AND DESKTOP PC APPLICATIONS; AND "SEMICONDUCTOR
OPERATIONS - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT" REGARDING THE TRANSITION TO .15 MICRON
AND .13 MICRON LINE-WIDTH PROCESS TECHNOLOGY. THE COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS
COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE COMPANY'S HISTORICAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
AND THOSE DISCUSSED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT COULD
CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,
THOSE IDENTIFIED IN "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESTATED
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CERTAIN FACTORS."
THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT
THE DISPOSITION BY ONE OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES OF ITS PC OPERATIONS IN MAY 2001.
ALL PERIOD REFERENCES ARE TO THE COMPANY'S FISCAL PERIODS, UNLESS OTHERWISE
INDICATED. FINANCIAL DATA FOR 1998, 1999 AND 2000 HAS BEEN RESTATED TO
REFLECT THE DISPOSITION BY ONE OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES OF ITS PC OPERATIONS IN
MAY 2001. THE NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES), RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS
OF THE PC BUSINESS HAVE BEEN REPORTED SEPARATELY AS DISCONTINUED PC
OPERATIONS IN THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
THIS DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPANY'S
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MAY 31, 2001. ALL PER
SHARE AMOUNTS ARE PRESENTED ON A DILUTED BASIS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ALL
1998 FINANCIAL DATA OF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE THE RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS OF RENDITION, INC., WHICH WAS MERGED WITH THE COMPANY ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 1998.
GENERAL
Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to
collectively as the "Company") principally design, develop, manufacture and
market semiconductor memory products. Micron Technology, Inc. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to collectively as "MTI."
MTI, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in 1978. MTI's executive
offices are located at 8000 South Federal Way, Boise, Idaho 83716-9632 and its
telephone number is (208) 368-4000. Information on the Company is available on
the internet at www.micron.com.
The Company is organized into two primary operating segments pursuant to
its principal product categories: "Semiconductor Operations" and "Web-hosting
Operations." Substantially all of the Company's consolidated sales to external
customers for 2000 were attributable to the Company's Semiconductor Operations.
Reference is made to the information regarding net sales, operating profit and
identifiable assets by reportable segments, under the heading "Operating Segment
and Geographic Information" in the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."
KMT ACQUISITION
On April 30, 2001, the Company acquired Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ("KSL") 75%
interest in KMT Semiconductor, Limited ("KMT") (the "KMT Acquisition"), at
which time KMT became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The KMT
Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the purchase
method of accounting. The purchase price of $31 million, net of $38 million
cash acquired, which includes $25 million cash paid to KSL for land and KSL's
equity interest in KMT, was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed based on their estimated fair values. In connection with the KMT
Acquisition, the Company recorded total assets of $408 million, net of cash
acquired, including deferred income taxes of $205 million and property, plant
and equipment of $104 million, and total liabilities of $377 million,
including debt and capital lease obligations totaling $296 million.
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MICRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
Micron Electronics, Inc. ("MEI"), is an approximately 60% owned,
publicly-traded subsidiary of MTI and operates the Company's Web-hosting
Operations. In the third quarter of 2001, MEI announced its intent to merge with
Interland, Inc. ("Interland"), a provider of web-hosting services, disposed of
its PC business and sold its SpecTek component recovery business to MTI. (See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Restated Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Minority Interest.")
On March 23, 2001, MEI entered into a merger agreement to acquire
Interland in a stock-for-stock acquisition (the "Interland Merger") whereby
Interland shareholders will own at closing approximately 30% of the combined
company. Upon completion of the Interland Merger as proposed, MTI's
ownership, approximately 59 million shares of MEI common stock, would be
reduced from approximately 60% to 40% of MEI's outstanding common stock. As a
result, MEI's financial results would no longer be consolidated in the
Company's financial statements. The net book value of MEI common stock is
expected to exceed the fair value of the MEI common stock to be issued in the
Interland Merger. As a result, upon completion of the Interland Merger as
proposed, the Company currently estimates it will recognize a loss of
approximately $35 million.
The Interland Merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of MEI
and Interland. The Interland Merger is subject to several conditions and
approvals, including shareholder and regulatory approvals. MTI has agreed to
vote its shares of MEI common stock in favor of the Interland Merger, and the
holders of approximately 38% of Interland's outstanding common stock have agreed
to vote their shares in favor of the Interland Merger. The Interland Merger is
expected to close in August 2001.
On May 31, 2001, MEI completed the disposition of its PC Operations to
Gores Technology Group ("GTG"). In connection with the disposal, GTG received
assets, including $76 million in cash, and assumed specified liabilities of
the PC Operations. MEI may be required to provide additional cash to GTG if
certain working capital requirements based on the net assets and liabilities
transferred to GTG are not met. The Company's consolidated results of
operations for the first nine months of 2001 include the effects of the
disposition of MEI's PC Operations. The Company's consolidated net loss for
the first nine months of 2001 of $50 million (or $0.08 per share) includes
the loss, net of taxes and minority interest, on discontinued PC Operations
of $104 million ($0.17 per share). The loss of $104 million for the first
nine months of 2001 for the discontinued PC Operations consists of losses of
$47 million on the disposal of the discontinued PC business, $21 million from
the operations of the discontinued PC business from March 2, 2001 (the date
on which MEI adopted the plan to discontinue its PC Operations) through May
31, 2001 and $36 million from the operations of the discontinued PC business
from the beginning of fiscal 2001 through March 1, 2001. The Company recorded
a loss of $12 million, net of taxes and minority interest, for the
discontinued PC Operations in the third quarter of 2001, which reflects
higher operating losses during the phase-out period and a higher loss on the
disposal of the PC Operations than were estimated at the end of the second
quarter of 2001. The losses recorded by the Company from operations of the PC
business, net of taxes and minority interest, were $15 million and $34
million, respectively, for the third quarter and first nine months of 2000.
Net sales from the Company's discontinued PC Operations were $125 million
and $580 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001,
respectively, and $235 million and $710 million for the third quarter and first
nine months of 2000, respectively. Net sales from discontinued PC Operations
were $974 million, $1,189 million and $1,461 million for 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The Company's consolidated financial information has been restated
to present the discontinued PC Operations separate from the results of the
Company's continuing operations, and this description of our business generally
focuses on continuing operations.
From time to time MTI has contributed shares of MEI common stock to the
Micron Technology Foundation, a charitable organization established by the
Company, and may make additional contributions of a portion or all of its shares
of MEI common stock in the future. Upon contribution of MEI shares to the Micron
Technology Foundation, the Company incurs a charge to its results of operations
for the carrying value of the shares contributed. As of May 31, 2001, the
carrying value of the Company's investment in MEI was $190 million.
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SEMICONDUCTOR OPERATIONS
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
The Company's Semiconductor Operations focus primarily on the design,
development and manufacture of leading edge semiconductor memory products. The
Company offers a wide variety of packaging and configuration options,
architectures and performance characteristics to meet particular customer needs.
DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY ("DRAM"). DRAM is the Company's primary
semiconductor memory product. DRAMs are high density, low-cost-per-bit, random
access memory components that store digital information in the form of bits and
provide high-speed storage and retrieval of data. DRAMs are the most widely used
semiconductor memory component in computer systems. DRAM sales (exclusive of
intersegment sales) represented approximately 93%, 95% and 84% of the Company's
total net sales from continuing operations in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively,
and 87% in the first nine months of 2001.
Synchronous DRAMs ("SDRAMs") are memory components that operate faster
than standard DRAMs, due in part to the addition of a clock input that
synchronizes all operations and allows PC systems to transfer data at faster
rates, enabling subsystems to maintain pace with high speed CPUs and graphics
engines. SDRAMs are currently the most popular and highest volume type of
semiconductor memory and are used in computing (notebook and desktop PCs and
servers), networking, communications, and consumer applications. The
Company's primary product for 2000 was the 64 Meg SDRAM, available in
multiple configurations, speeds and package types. The Company transitioned
to the 128 Meg SDRAM as its primary product in the fourth quarter of 2000.
The Company offers PC100 and PC133 64 Meg and 128 Meg SDRAMs. The Company
began shipping 256 Meg SDRAMs in 2001.
The Company continues to develop higher bandwidth DRAM products,
including Double Data Rate ("DDR") SDRAM and Rambus(R) DRAM ("RDRAM(R)"). DDR
SDRAM is a memory solution that leverages existing SDRAM technology by
supporting data transfers on both edges of each clock cycle, effectively
doubling the memory chip's data throughput. DDR SDRAMs are currently being
used in high-end graphics and networking cards, and the Company anticipates
that they will be used in high-end server, workstation and desktop PC
applications. RDRAM is a technology that uses a high-speed memory interface
and is expected to be used in certain high-performance computer and consumer
electronics applications.
The Company continues to produce lower bandwidth DRAM products such as
extended data out ("EDO") and fast page mode ("FPM") and lower density products
such as the 16 Meg DRAM to support major original equipment manufacturer ("OEM")
customer needs.
STATIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY ("SRAM"). SRAMs are semiconductor devices that
perform memory functions similar to DRAMs, but do not require memory cells to be
electronically refreshed. This simplifies system design for memory applications
utilizing SRAM and allows SRAM to operate faster. The Company produces SRAMs for
the high-performance or high-bandwidth applications that require a "buffer" or
"cache" of high-speed memory to provide data access and data routing quickly.
SRAMs are a key component in leading-edge telecommunications and networking
applications where bandwidth is a critical system parameter. The Company
currently produces SyncBurst(TM) SRAM and Zero Bus Turnaround ("ZBT(R)") SRAM
products in volume and recently began sampling DDR SRAM and Quad Data Rate
("QDR(TM)") SRAM products targeting the next generation of high performance
computing, networking and communications applications. Sales of SRAM products
represented approximately 2% and 4% of the Company's total net sales from
continuing operations in 2000 and the first nine months of 2001, respectively.
FLASH MEMORY DEVICES ("FLASH"). Flash are non-volatile semiconductor
devices that retain memory content when the power is turned off, and are
electrically re-writeable. Flash is used in networking applications,
workstations, servers, PCs, and handheld electronic devices such as digital
cellular phones, digital cameras, and digital music players. The Company offers
a variety of Flash devices in various densities including Boot Block Flash
Memory, even-sectored Flash Memory, Compact Flash Cards, and Flash for the
wireless cell phone market. Sales of Flash devices represented approximately 1%
and 3% of the Company's total net sales from continuing operations in 2000 and
the first nine months of 2001, respectively.
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MANUFACTURING
The Company is a leading global manufacturer of semiconductor memory
products with manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Italy,
Singapore, Japan and United Kingdom. The Company's manufacturing facilities
all operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Company develops
leading-edge manufacturing process technology at its research and development
wafer fabrication facility in Boise, Idaho, which is then deployed to its
fabrication facilities in Boise, Italy and Japan and its joint venture
fabrication facility, TECH Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("TECH").
The Company's process for manufacturing semiconductor products is complex,
involving a number of precise steps, including wafer fabrication, assembly,
burn-in and final test. Efficient production of semiconductor memory products
requires utilization of advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques and
effective deployment of these techniques across multiple facilities. The primary
determinants of manufacturing cost are die size (since the potential number of
good die per wafer increases with reduced die size), number of mask layers,
yield of acceptable die produced on each wafer and labor productivity. Other
factors that contribute to manufacturing costs are wafer size, number of
fabrication steps, cost and sophistication of manufacturing equipment, equipment
utilization, process complexity, cost of raw materials, labor productivity,
package type and cleanliness. The Company is continuously enhancing production
processes, reducing the die size of existing products and increasing capacity
utilization throughout worldwide operations. The Company has begun work on a
300-millimeter ("300mm") pilot line and is evaluating plans to perform
large-scale manufacturing using 300mm wafer processing.
Wafer fabrication occurs in a highly controlled, clean environment to
minimize dust and other yield- and quality-limiting contaminants. Despite
stringent manufacturing controls, dust particles, equipment errors, minute
impurities in materials, defects in photomasks or other problems may cause a
substantial percentage of wafers to be scrapped or individual circuits to be
nonfunctional. Success of the Company's manufacturing operations depends largely
on minimizing defects and thereby maximizing yield of high-quality circuits. In
this regard, the Company employs rigorous quality controls throughout the
manufacturing, screening and testing processes. The Company is able to recover
many nonstandard devices by testing and grading them to their highest level of
functionality.
After fabrication, each silicon wafer is separated into individual die.
Functional die are connected to external leads by extremely fine wire and
assembled into plastic packages. Each completed package is then inspected,
sealed and tested. The assembly process uses high-speed automatic systems such
as wire bonders, as well as semi-automatic plastic encapsulation and solder
systems. The Company tests its products at various stages in the manufacturing
process, performs high temperature burn-in on finished products and conducts
numerous quality control inspections throughout the entire production flow. In
addition, the Company uses its proprietary AMBYX line of intelligent test and
burn-in systems to perform simultaneous circuit tests of all die during the
burn-in process, capturing quality and reliability data and reducing testing
time and cost. After test, the Company assembles the majority of its memory
products into memory modules before sale to customers. Memory modules consist of
an array of memory components attached to Company designed printed circuit
boards ("PCBs") that connect to computer systems or other electronic devices.
Memory components are attached to PCBs in a soldering process performed by
screen printing machines and high speed automated pick and place machines.
Completed modules are extensively tested by custom equipment and visual
inspection.
Substantially all of the Company's manufacturing operations are dependent
on electronic information systems. These information systems enable the Company
to maximize the efficiency of its manufacturing operations by controlling
equipment and processes, tracking key operational and engineering metrics,
providing decision support and measuring overall operating results. Hardware or
software failures in the information systems could disrupt the Company's
manufacturing operations.
On April 30, 2001, MTI purchased KSL's 75% equity interest in KMT, a wafer
fabrication joint venture between MTI and KSL. As a result, KMT became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of MTI.
TECH SEMICONDUCTOR PTE. LTD. TECH, which operates in Singapore, is a
memory manufacturing joint venture among MTI, the Singapore Economic
Development Board, Canon Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company. TECH's
semiconductor manufacturing facilities use the Company's product and process
technology. For purposes
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of the discussion herein, production from TECH is treated as production from the
Company's Semiconductor Operations.
Subject to specific terms and conditions, MTI has agreed to purchase all of
the products manufactured by TECH. TECH supplied approximately 20% of the total
megabits of memory produced by the Company in 2000. MTI purchases semiconductor
memory products from TECH at prices determined quarterly, generally based on a
discount from average selling prices realized by the Company for the immediately
preceding quarter. MTI generally purchases products from TECH in their completed
component form and performs assembly and test services for TECH. MTI also
provides certain technology, engineering, and training support to TECH. All
transactions with TECH are recognized as part of the net cost of products
purchased from TECH.
AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS
The Company's Semiconductor Operations require raw materials that meet
exacting standards. The Company generally has multiple sources of supply;
however, there are only a limited number of suppliers capable of delivering
certain raw materials that meet our standards. Various factors, including
increases in worldwide semiconductor manufacturing, could reduce the
availability of raw materials such as silicon wafers, photomasks, chemicals,
gases, lead frames and molding compound. The Company's Semiconductor Operations
have not been interrupted in the past by shortages of raw materials.
Nevertheless, shortages may occur from time to time in the future. Also, lead
times for the supply of raw materials have been extended in the past. If the
Company's supply of raw materials is interrupted, or lead times are extended,
results of operations could be adversely affected.
MARKETING AND CUSTOMERS
The Company's semiconductor memory products are sold primarily to the PC,
telecommunications and networking hardware markets. The Company supplies several
major PC original equipment manufacturers with more than 30% of their memory
requirements. Sales to Dell Computer Corporation and Compaq Computer Corporation
both exceeded 10% of net sales for continuing operations in 2000. Sales to Dell
Computer Corporation also exceeded 10% of net sales for continuing operations in
1999 and 1998.
The Company markets its semiconductor memory products primarily through its
own direct sales force. The Company also sells products through independent
sales representatives, distributors and its retail sales division, Crucial
Technology. The Company maintains semiconductor sales offices in North America,
Asia and Europe. Sales representatives obtain orders subject to final acceptance
by the Company and are compensated on a commission basis. The Company makes
shipments against these orders directly to the customer. Distributors carry the
Company's products in inventory and typically sell a variety of other
semiconductor products, including competitors' products. Semiconductor memory
products sold through distributors approximated 14%, 11% and 11% of
Semiconductor Operations' net sales for continuing operations in 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. The Company also markets application specific DRAM under the
SpecTek brand name.
The semiconductor memory industry is characterized by rapid technological
change, relatively short product life cycles, frequent product introductions and
enhancements, difficult product transitions and volatile market conditions. In
the past, the semiconductor industry, and the DRAM market in particular, have
been highly cyclical. DRAMs have historically been considered commodity
products; however, the DRAM market is currently in the process of segmenting,
with diverse memory needs being driven by the different requirements of desktop
and notebook PC's, servers, workstations, hand-helds, and communications,
industrial and other applications that demand specific memory solutions. Many of
the Company's customers require a thorough review or "qualification" of
semiconductor memory products, which may take several months. As the Company
further diversifies its product lines and reduces the die sizes of existing
memory products, more products become subject to qualification. There can be no
assurance that new products will be qualified for purchase by existing or
potential customers.
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BACKLOG
Cyclical industry conditions make it difficult for many customers to enter
into long-term, fixed-price contracts and, accordingly, new order volumes for
the Company's semiconductor memory products fluctuate significantly. Orders are
typically accepted with acknowledgment that the terms may be adjusted to reflect
market conditions at the delivery date. Customers can change delivery schedules
or cancel orders without significant penalty. For these reasons, the Company
does not believe that its backlog of semiconductor memory products as of any
particular date is a reliable indicator of actual sales for any succeeding
period.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Because the design and production process for semiconductor memory is
highly complex, it is possible that the Company may produce products that do not
comply with customer specifications, contain defects or are otherwise
incompatible with end uses. To mitigate these issues, the Company generally
provides a limited warranty that its semiconductor memory products are in
compliance with specifications existing at the time of delivery. Under the
Company's sales confirmation orders, liability for a stated warranty period is
usually limited to replacement of defective items or return of amounts paid.
COMPETITION
The Company's Semiconductor Operations experience intense competition from
a number of companies, including Elpida Memory, Inc., Hynix Semiconductor, Inc.,
Infineon Technologies AG and Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. Some of the Company's
competitors are large corporations or conglomerates, which may have greater
resources to withstand downturns in the semiconductor memory market, invest in
new technology and capitalize on growth opportunities. Like the Company, these
competitors aggressively seek to improve yields, reduce die size and decrease
mask levels in their product designs. These improvements could significantly
increase worldwide supply leading to downward pressures on prices.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Substantially all of the Company's research and development efforts relate
to its Semiconductor Operations. To compete in the semiconductor memory
industry, the Company must continue to develop technologically advanced products
and processes. The Company believes that expansion of semiconductor product
offerings is necessary to meet expected market demand for specific memory
solutions. The Company's total research and development expenditures for
continuing operations were $427 million, $321 million and $277 million in 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively, and $384 million for the first nine months of 2001.
Research and development expenses relating to the Company's
Semiconductor Operations vary primarily with personnel costs, the number of
development wafers processed and the cost of advanced equipment dedicated to
new product and process development. Process technology research and
development efforts are focused on .15 micron and .13 micron line-width
process technologies, which will enable the Company to transition to next
generation products. Application of advanced process technology currently is
concentrated on design of shrink versions of the Company's 128 Meg SDRAMs and
on design and development of the Company's Flash, 256 Meg and 512 Meg SDRAMs,
DDR SDRAM and SRAM memory products. Other research and development efforts
are currently devoted to the design and development of embedded memory, and
advanced DRAM technology ("ADT") products. The Company is also developing
technology which enables the use of standard memory products and new memory
applications.
Substantially all of the Company's operations use .18 micron or .15
micron line-width process technology. The Company began its transition to .15
micron line-width process technology in 2000 and has completed the transition
of a majority of its manufacturing operations to .15 micron line width
process technology in 2001. The Company anticipates that it will move to .13
micron line-width process technology in the next few years as needed for the
development of future generation semiconductor products.
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WEB-HOSTING OPERATIONS
Revenues from Web-hosting Operations represented approximately 1% of the
Company's net sales for continuing operations in 2000 and the first nine months
of 2001, respectively. The Company's Web-hosting Operation was formed through
the integration of four companies acquired by MEI during 1999 and 2000 and
operates in a subsidiary of MEI, "HostPro." HostPro offers a broad range of
business-to-business Internet products and services, including managed dedicated
hosting services, co-location and connectivity services, electronic commerce
services, application hosting and other web hosting products specifically
designed to meet the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses.
INTERNATIONAL SALES
International sales from continuing operations totaled $1.6 billion for the
first nine months of 2001. International sales from continuing operations
totaled $2.8 billion for 2000 and included approximately $1.2 billion in sales
to Europe and $1.1 billion in sales to the Asia Pacific region. International
sales from continuing operations approximated $1.0 billion and $526 million for
1999 and 1998, respectively.
PATENTS AND LICENSES
As of May 31, 2001, the Company owned approximately 5,537 United States
patents and 411 foreign patents. In addition, the Company has numerous United
States and international patent applications pending.
From time to time, others have asserted, and may in the future assert,
that our products or our processes infringe their product or process
technology rights. In this regard, we are currently engaged in litigation
with Rambus, Inc. ("Rambus") relating to certain of Rambus' patents. Lawsuits
between Rambus and the Company are pending in the United States, Germany,
France, the United Kingdom and Italy. On September 29, 2000, Rambus filed a
preliminary proceeding against the Company and EBV (a distributor of the
Company's products) in the Civil Court of Monza, Italy, alleging that certain
SDRAM and DDR SDRAM products infringe the Italian counterpart to European
patent 525 068, and seeking the entry of a preliminary injunction as to
products manufactured at the Company's Avezzano, Italy, site. On May 24,
2001, the trial judge issued a decision in which the court rejected Rambus'
assertions of infringement and denied its request for a preliminary
injunction. Rambus appealed the ruling to the Monza appeals panel and a
hearing is set for July 12, 2001. Legal proceedings are also pending between
the Company and Rambus in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Delaware and in other jurisdictions. On August 28, 2000, the Company filed a
declaratory judgment action against Rambus in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Delaware. On February 1, 2001, the Company amended its complaint.
Pursuant to its complaint, the Company is seeking (1) relief under the
federal antitrust laws for violations by Rambus of Section 2 of the Sherman
Act; (2) a declaratory judgment that (a) certain Rambus patents are not
infringed, are invalid and/or are unenforceable, (b) the Company has an
implied license to Rambus' patents, and (c) Rambus is estopped from enforcing
its patents against the Company because of its conduct in the Joint Electron
Device Engineering Council standards setting body; and (3) damages and
declaratory relief for Rambus' breach of contract, fraud, deceptive trade
practices, negligent misrepresentation, and conduct requiring the application
of equitable estoppel. On February 15, 2001, Rambus filed an Answer and
Counterclaim. Rambus denies that the Company is entitled to relief and has
alleged willful infringement by the Company of eight Rambus patents. Trial is
currently scheduled for October 29, 2001. The Company cannot predict the
outcome of these suits. A determination that our manufacturing processes or
products infringe the product or process rights of others could result in
significant liability and/or require us to make material changes to our
products and/or manufacturing processes. Any of the foregoing results could
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or
financial condition.
We have a number of patent and intellectual property license agreements.
Some of these license agreements require us to make one-time or periodic
payments. We may need to obtain additional patent licenses or renew existing
license agreements in the future. We are unable to predict whether these license
agreements can be obtained or renewed on acceptable terms.
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EMPLOYEES
As of May 31, 2001, the Company had approximately 19,300 employees,
including approximately 18,500 in Semiconductor Operations and approximately
500 in the Web-hosting Operations. The remaining balance of employees were
employees of MEI's discontinued PC operation. The Company has approximately
4,000 and 2,000 employees in Asia and Europe, respectively. The Company's
Italian employees are represented by labor organizations that have entered
into national and local labor contracts with the Company. The Company's
employment levels can vary depending on market conditions and the level of
the Company's production, research and product and process development and
administrative support activities. Many of the Company's employees are highly
skilled, and the Company's continued success depends in part upon its ability
to attract and retain such employees. The loss of key Company personnel could
have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Government regulations impose various environmental controls on
discharges, emissions and solid wastes from the Company's manufacturing
processes. In 2000 and the first nine months of 2001, MTI's wafer fabrication
facilities continued to conform to the requirements of ISO 14001
certification. To continue certification, MTI met requirements in
environmental policy, compliance, planning, management, structure and
responsibility, training, communication, document control, operational
control, emergency preparedness and response, record keeping and management
review. While the Company has not experienced any materially adverse effects
on its operations from environmental or other government regulations, changes
in the regulations could necessitate additional capital expenditures,
modification of operations or other compliance actions. Additionally, the
extensive process required to obtain permits for expansion of facilities may
affect how quickly the Company can respond to increases in market demand.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESTATED FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Micron Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to
collectively as the "Company") principally design, develop, manufacture and
market semiconductor memory products. Micron Technology, Inc. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to collectively as "MTI."
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION MAY CONTAIN TREND INFORMATION AND OTHER
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE A NUMBER OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS
MADE IN: "RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT" REGARDING THE TRANSITION TO .15 MICRON
AND .13 MICRON LINE-WIDTH PROCESS TECHNOLOGY; "INCOME TAX PROVISION
(BENEFIT)" REGARDING FAVORABLE TAX TREATMENT FROM CERTAIN FOREIGN OPERATIONS;
AND "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES" REGARDING CAPITAL SPENDING IN 2001. THE
COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE COMPANY'S
HISTORICAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND THOSE DISCUSSED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY
INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE IDENTIFIED IN "CERTAIN FACTORS." THIS
DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND ACCOMPANYING NOTES. ALL PERIOD REFERENCES ARE TO THE COMPANY'S
FISCAL PERIODS, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. SHARES AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS FOR
ALL PERIODS PRESENTED REFLECT A TWO-FOR-ONE STOCK SPLIT EFFECTED IN THE FORM
OF A STOCK DIVIDEND ON MAY 1, 2000. ALL PER SHARE AMOUNTS ARE PRESENTED ON A
DILUTED BASIS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ALL 1998 FINANCIAL DATA OF THE COMPANY
HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF RENDITION, INC.,
WHICH WAS MERGED WITH THE COMPANY ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1998.
THE MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESTATED FINANCIAL
CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ("MD&A") CONTAINED HEREIN RESTATES THE
MD&A DISCUSSION CONTAINED IN THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2000, TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPANY'S RESTATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 8-K. THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN RESTATED AS A RESULT OF THE DISPOSITION BY ONE
OF THE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES OF ITS PC OPERATIONS ON MAY 31, 2001. AS A
RESULT OF THE RESTATEMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE NET
ASSETS (LIABILITIES), RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS OF THE PC
OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED SEPARATELY AS DISCONTINUED PC OPERATIONS IN THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31,
2000, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 1998. EXCEPT FOR THE DISCUSSION IN
THE "MICRON ELECTRONICS, INC." AND "CERTAIN FACTORS" SECTIONS BELOW, THE MD&A
DISCUSSION CONTAINED HEREIN DOES NOT COVER REPORTING PERIODS SUBSEQUENT TO
AUGUST 31, 2000. FOR INFORMATION ON SUBSEQUENT REPORTING PERIODS, PLEASE
REFER TO THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORTS ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2000, MARCH 1, 2001 AND MAY 31, 2001.
MICRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
Micron Electronics, Inc. ("MEI"), is an approximately 60% owned,
publicly-traded subsidiary of MTI and operates the Company's Web-hosting
Operations. In the third quarter of 2001, MEI announced its intent to merge with
Interland, Inc. ("Interland"), a provider of web-hosting services, disposed of
its PC business and sold its SpecTek component recovery business to MTI. (See
"Minority Interest.")
On March 23, 2001, MEI entered into a merger agreement to acquire
Interland in a stock-for-stock acquisition (the "Interland Merger") whereby
Interland shareholders will own at closing approximately 30% of the combined
company. Upon completion of the Interland Merger as proposed, MTI's
ownership, approximately 59 million shares of MEI common stock, would be
reduced from approximately 60% to 40% of MEI's outstanding common stock. As a
result, MEI's results would no longer be consolidated in the Company's
financial statements. The net book value of MEI common stock is expected to
exceed the fair value of the MEI common stock to be issued in the Interland
Merger. As a result, upon completion of the Interland Merger as proposed, the
Company currently estimates it will recognize a loss of approximately $35
million.
The Interland Merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of MEI
and Interland. The Interland Merger is subject to several conditions and
approvals, including shareholder and regulatory approvals. MTI has
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agreed to vote its shares of MEI common stock in favor of the Interland Merger
and the holders of approximately 38% of Interland's outstanding common stock
have agreed to vote their shares in favor of the Interland Merger. The Interland
Merger is expected to close in August 2001.
On May 31, 2001, MEI completed the disposition of its PC business to Gores
Technology Group ("GTG"). In connection with the disposal, GTG received assets,
including $76 million in cash, and assumed specified liabilities of the PC
Operations. MEI may be required to provide additional cash to GTG if certain
working capital requirements based on the net assets and liabilities transferred
to GTG are not met. The Company's consolidated results of operations for the
first nine months of 2001 include the effects of the disposition of MEI's PC
business. The Company's consolidated net loss for the first nine months of 2001
of $50 million (or $0.08 per share) includes the loss, net of taxes and minority
interest, on discontinued PC Operations of $104 million ($0.17 per share). The
loss of $104 million for the first nine months of 2001 for the discontinued PC
Operations consists of losses of $47 million on the disposal of the discontinued
PC business, $21 million from the operations of the discontinued PC business
from March 2, 2001 (the date on which MEI adopted the plan to discontinue its PC
Operations), through May 31, 2001, and $36 million from the operations of the
discontinued PC business from the beginning of fiscal 2001 through March 1,
2001. The Company recorded a loss of $12 million, net of taxes and minority
interest, for the discontinued PC Operations in the third quarter of 2001, which
reflects higher operating losses during the phase-out period and a higher loss
on the disposal of the PC business than were estimated at the end of the second
quarter of 2001. The losses from operations of the PC business, net of taxes and
minority interest, were $15 million and $34 million, respectively, for the third
quarter and first nine months of 2000.
Net sales from the Company's discontinued PC Operations were $125 million
and $580 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001,
respectively, and $235 million and $710 million for the third quarter and first
nine months of 2000, respectively. Net sales from the discontinued PC Operations
were $974 million, $1,189 million and $1,461 million for 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The Company's consolidated financial information presents the
discontinued PC Operations separate from the results of the Company's continuing
operations, and the discussion and analysis that follows generally focuses on
continuing operations.
From time to time MTI has contributed shares of MEI common stock to the
Micron Technology Foundation, a charitable organization established by the
Company, and may make additional contributions of a portion or all of its shares
of MEI common stock in the future. Upon contribution of MEI shares to the Micron
Technology Foundation, the Company incurs a charge to its results of operations
for the carrying value of the shares contributed. As of May 31, 2001, the
carrying value of the Company's investment in MEI was $190 million.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company is organized into two primary operating segments pursuant to
its primary product categories: "Semiconductor Operations" and "Web-hosting
Operations." Net sales, operating profit and identifiable assets by reportable
segment and net sales by geographic region are reported, under the heading
"Operating Segment and Geographic Information" in the "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements."
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<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
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(amounts in millions except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales:
Semiconductor Operations ................ $ 6,329.7 99% $ 2,569.7 100% $ 1,421.2 91%
Web-hosting Operations .................. 32.9 1% 0.5 0% -- 0%
All other and intersegment .............. (0.2) 0% 4.9 0% 143.3 9%
----------- --- ----------- --- ----------- ---
Consolidated net sales ..................... $ 6,362.4 100% $ 2,575.1 100% $ 1,564.5 100%
=========== =========== ===========
Operating income (loss) from continuing
operations:
Semiconductor Operations ................ $ 2,445.6 $ 42.8 $ (370.6)
Web-hosting Operations .................. (47.0) (4.7) (3.6)
All other and intersegment .............. (5.9) (57.7) (38.4)
----------- ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss) from continuing
operations ................................. $ 2,392.7 $ (19.6) $ (412.6)
=========== =========== ===========
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 1,547.7 $ (59.0) $ (224.5)
Loss from discontinued PC Operations ... $ (43.5) $ (9.9) $ (22.6)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) .......................... $ 1,504.2 $ (68.9) $ (247.1)
=========== =========== ===========
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing
operations - Diluted ....................... $ 2.63 $ (0.11) $ (0.52)
=========== =========== ===========
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted ...... $ 2.56 $ (0.13) $ (0.57)
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Activity in the "All other" segment for 2000 primarily reflects
transactions associated with residual assets from the Company's former
flat-panel display and radio frequency identification ("RFID") operations, which
were effectively terminated in 1999. Intersegment sales represent sales between
different segments of the Company and are eliminated to arrive at consolidated
net sales. Intersegment sales for 1998 include sales between the Company's
former contract manufacturing subsidiary and other segments. (See "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements - Operating Segment and Geographic
Information.") Unless otherwise stated, all semiconductor production data
reflects production of the Company and its joint ventures.
NET SALES
Consolidated net sales increased by 147% comparing 2000 to 1999 and 65%
comparing 1999 to 1998, due to increases in net sales from Semiconductor
Operations.
Net sales from Semiconductor Operations increased 146% for 2000 as
compared to 1999, primarily due to a 142% increase in total megabits of
semiconductor memory sold and, to a lesser extent, a 3% increase in average
selling prices. The Company achieved higher megabit sales through ongoing
transitions to successive reduced die size ("shrink") versions of existing
memory products, shifts to higher density products and increases in total
wafer output. The increase in wafer output was primarily due to increased
capacity utilization of the Company's international and joint ventures
facilities.
The Company's primary memory product in 2000 and 1999 was the 64 Meg
Synchronous DRAM ("SDRAM"), which constituted approximately 47% and 68%,
respectively, of net sales for Semiconductor Operations. The Company's primary
memory product in 1998 was the 16 Meg DRAM (inclusive of both EDO DRAM and
SDRAM) which constituted approximately 74% of Semiconductor Operations' net
sales. The Company's average selling prices for the 64 Meg SDRAM increased by 4%
in 2000 from 1999. The 128 Meg SDRAM constituted 26% of net
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sales for Semiconductor Operations in 2000.
Net sales from Semiconductor Operations increased 81% for 1999 as compared
to 1998, due primarily to a 187% increase in total megabits of semiconductor
memory sold, partially offset by a 37% decline in average selling prices of
semiconductor memory products. The Company achieved higher megabit sales through
an increase in megabit production as a result of ongoing transitions to
successive shrink versions of existing memory products, shifts to higher average
density products and, to a lesser extent, additional output from international
operations and joint ventures acquired in 1999.
GROSS MARGIN
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<CAPTION>
2000 % CHANGE 1999 % CHANGE 1998
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(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gross margin............................. $ 3,248.1 417.1% $ 628.1 556.3% $ 95.7
As a % of net sales...................... 51.1% 24.4% 6.1%
</TABLE>
The increase in overall gross margin for 2000 as compared to 1999 as well
as 1999 compared to 1998 is attributable to the results of the Company's
Semiconductor Operations.
Gross margin for Semiconductor Operations increased by 413% in 2000 as
compared to 1999 due to the 142% increase in megabit sales and a higher gross
margin percentage. The gross margin percentage for Semiconductor Operations
increased to 51% in 2000 from 25% in 1999, primarily due to comparative
decreases in per megabit manufacturing costs resulting from continued
improvements in manufacturing efficiency and, to a lesser extent, a 3% increase
in average selling prices. Manufacturing cost improvements were achieved
principally through transitions to shrink versions of existing products and
shifts to higher average density products.
During 2000 and 1999 MTI participated in two joint venture wafer
fabrication facilities: TECH Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("TECH") and KMT
Semiconductor Limited ("KMT"). Subject to specific terms and conditions, MTI has
agreed to purchase all of the products manufactured by TECH and KMT. TECH and
KMT are collectively referred to herein as the "JVs." The JVs supplied in excess
of 35% of the total megabits of memory produced by the Company in 2000. MTI
purchases semiconductor memory products from the JVs at prices generally
determined quarterly and based on a discount from MTI's average selling prices.
MTI provides certain technology, engineering support and training to the JVs.
MTI also performs assembly and test services on product manufactured by the JVs.
All transactions with the JVs are recognized as part of the net cost of products
purchased from the JVs. The Company realized lower gross margins on sales of JV
products than for products manufactured by its wholly-owned facilities in 2000
and 1999. On April 30, 2001, MTI purchased Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s 75% equity
interest in KMT, at which time KMT became a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTI. KMT,
which operates in Japan, was formerly a joint venture between MTI and Kobe
Steel, Ltd.
The gross margin percentage for Semiconductor Operations increased to 25%
in 1999 from 6% in 1998 due to decreases in per megabit manufacturing costs
resulting from continued improvement in manufacturing efficiency. Manufacturing
improvements were achieved principally through shifts to higher average density
products and transitions to shrink versions of existing products. Cost
reductions from manufacturing improvements were slightly offset by higher per
unit manufacturing costs at the Company's international operations and the 37%
decrease in average selling prices in 1999 from 1998.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
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<CAPTION>
2000 % CHANGE 1999 % CHANGE 1998
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(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Selling, general and administrative...... $ 438.5 58.4% $ 276.9 33.7% $ 207.1
As a % of net sales...................... 6.9% 10.8% 13.2%
</TABLE>
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for 2000 as
compared to 1999 resulted primarily from increased employee compensation costs.
Compensation costs for Semiconductor Operations increased in 2000 as a result of
higher levels of performance based pay and increased administrative personnel.
Additionally, selling,
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general and administrative costs in 2000 included $25 million, the market
value of MEI Common Stock contributed by MTI to the Micron Technology
Foundation (the "Foundation"), increased selling costs resulting from higher
production volumes in Semiconductor Operations and increased legal costs
associated with product and process technology rights.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 1999 as compared
to 1998 primarily as a result of $43 million in added expenses associated with
international operations acquired in early 1999. Selling, general and
administrative expenses also decreased in 1999 compared to 1998 as a result of
the sale of 90% of MEI's interest in MCMS, its contract manufacturing
subsidiary, in 1998.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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2000 % CHANGE 1999 % CHANGE 1998
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(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Research and development................. $ 427.0 33.2% $ 320.5 15.6% $ 277.2
As a % of net sales...................... 6.7% 12.4% 17.7%
</TABLE>
Substantially all the Company's research and development efforts relate
to its Semiconductor Operations. Research and development expenses vary
primarily with personnel costs, the number of development wafers processed
and the cost of advanced equipment dedicated to new product and process
development. The increase in research and development expenses in 2000 as
compared to 1999 is primarily due to an increased number of development
wafers processed and higher compensation expenses reflecting higher levels of
performance based pay and an increased number of personnel. The Company
increased research and development efforts in 2000 to address its expanding
number of product offerings. Process technology research and development
efforts at the end of 2000 were focused on .15 micron and .13 micron
line-width process technologies, which will enable the Company to transition
to next generation products. Application of advanced process technology
during 2000 was concentrated on design of shrink versions of the Company's
128 Meg SDRAMs and on design and development of the Company's Flash, 256 Meg
and 512 Meg SDRAMs, DDR SDRAM and SRAM memory products. Other research and
development efforts were devoted to the design and development of embedded
memory, RDRAM and advanced DRAM technology ("ADT") products. The Company is
also developing technology which enables the use of standard memory products
and new memory applications.
In 2000, the Company substantially completed the transition of its
manufacturing operations from .21 micron to .18 micron line-width process
technology and began its transition to .15 micron line-width process
technology for its primary products.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE (INCOME)
Other operating income for 2000 includes a pre-tax gain of $42 million on
the sale of the Company's facility located in Richardson, Texas, and net pre-tax
losses of $23 million from the write-down and disposal of other Semiconductor
Operations equipment.
Other operating expense for 1999 includes a $15 million charge from the
write-down and disposal of flat panel display assets, a loss of $12 million from
the write-down and disposal of Semiconductor Operations equipment and a $9
million charge resulting from the discontinuation of the Company's RFID efforts.
Other operating expense for 1998 includes a loss of $14 million from the
write-down and disposal of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND SUBSIDIARY STOCK TRANSACTIONS
During 2000 MTI recognized a gain of $14 million on its contribution of 2.3
million shares of MEI common stock (the "Contribution") to the Micron Technology
Foundation. The Contribution decreased MTI's ownership interest in MEI from 63%
to 61%. Selling, general and administrative expense for 2000 reflects a charge
of $25 million for the market value of the stock contributed.
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In February 1998, MEI sold 90% of its interest in its contract
manufacturing subsidiary, Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc., for cash
proceeds of $249 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain to the Company of $157
million (approximately $38 million after taxes and minority interests).
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
The effective tax rates for 2000, 1999 and 1998 were 34%, 39% and 27%,
respectively. The reduction in the effective tax rate for 2000 is principally a
result of favorable tax treatment on permanently reinvested earnings from
certain of the Company's foreign operations. The Company currently expects to
continue to realize favorable tax treatment from certain foreign operations as
compared to years prior to 2000. Nevertheless, taxes on earnings of certain
foreign operations and domestic subsidiaries not consolidated for tax purposes
may cause the effective tax rate to vary significantly from period to period.
MINORITY INTEREST
Minority interest for 2000, 1999 and 1998 includes minority shareholders'
interest in the SpecTek component recovery business and Web-hosting Operation.
The component recovery business was purchased from MEI on April 5, 2001, at
which time it became a wholly-owned operation of MTI and, as a result, the
Company will no longer record minority interest in the earnings of the component
recovery business. Approximately $54 million, $18 million and $4 million of
minority interest is attributable to the earnings of MEI's component recovery
business for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of August 31, 2000, the Company had cash and liquid investments totaling
$2.5 billion, representing an increase of $853 million during 2000. The
Company's principal source of liquidity during 2000 was net cash flow from
operations of $2.0 billion. Property, plant and equipment expenditures of $1.1
billion were the principal use of funds during 2000. In 2000, the Company's
receivables and inventory increased by $785 million and $332 million,
respectively, as a result of the Company's increased scale of operations and
higher levels of production.
In 2000, the Company's 7.0% convertible subordinated notes due July 2004
were converted into 14.8 million shares of the Company's common stock, thereby
reducing long-term debt by $500 million. In addition, on October 10, 2000, the
Company's 6.5% convertible subordinated notes due October 2005, with a principal
amount outstanding of $740 million, were converted into approximately 24.7
million shares of common stock.
The Company purchased approximately $1.3 billion of property, plant and
equipment in fiscal 2000. As of August 31, 2000, the Company had contracts
extending into fiscal 2002 of approximately $1.4 billion for equipment
purchases and software infrastructure and approximately $111 million for the
construction of facilities.
As of August 31, 2000, approximately $326 million of the Company's
consolidated cash and liquid investments were held by MEI. Cash generated by MEI
is not readily available to finance operations or other expenditures of the
Company's Semiconductor Operations. MEI terminated its unsecured credit
agreement effective March 28, 2001. As of August 31, 2000, MEI had no borrowings
outstanding under the agreement.
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CERTAIN FACTORS
IN ADDITION TO THE FACTORS DISCUSSED ELSEWHERE IN THIS FORM 8-K, THE
FOLLOWING ARE IMPORTANT FACTORS WHICH COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS OR EVENTS TO
DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MADE
BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY. THESE CERTAIN FACTORS SHOULD BE READ IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER
ENDED MAY 31, 2001.
THE VOLATILE NATURE OF THE DRAM INDUSTRY COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR FUTURE
OPERATING RESULTS
The DRAM industry is highly volatile. Due to the commodity nature of DRAM
products, when the supply of DRAM products exceeds the demand for such products,
average selling prices for DRAM products decline, sometimes rapidly. DRAMs are
our primary product and constituted approximately 93% of our consolidated net
sales in the third quarter of 2001 and 87% of our consolidated net sales in the
first nine months of 2001. In the past, our operating results and cash flows
have been adversely affected by declines in average selling prices for DRAM
products.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON THE PERSONAL COMPUTER ("PC") MARKET AS MOST OF THE MEMORY
PRODUCTS WE SELL ARE USED IN PCS OR PERIPHERALS. IF THE GROWTH RATE OF EITHER
PCS SOLD OR THE AMOUNT OF MEMORY INCLUDED IN EACH PC DECREASES, SALES OF OUR
MEMORY PRODUCTS COULD DECREASE
In the third quarter and first nine months of 2001, we sold most of our
memory products to PC or peripheral markets. DRAMs are the most widely used
semiconductor memory components in PCs. In recent periods, the growth rate of
PCs sold has slowed significantly or declined; and the growth rate for the
amount of memory included in each PC has slowed. These declining growth rates
affected our third quarter results of operations. If we experience a sustained
reduction in the growth rate of either PCs sold or the amount of memory included
in each PC, sales of our memory products could decrease and our results of
operations, cash flows and financial condition could be adversely affected.
WE HAVE EXPERIENCED DRAMATIC DECLINES IN AVERAGE SELLING PRICES FOR OUR MEMORY
PRODUCTS, WHICH HAVE ADVERSELY AFFECTED OUR BUSINESS
Average per megabit selling prices for our memory products decreased by
approximately 35% in the third quarter of 2001 as compared to the second quarter
of 2001 and have decreased by an average of approximately 30% per year over the
last 10 years. Further, significant fluctuations in average selling prices for
our memory products have occurred, including periods when decreases exceeded 30%
per year. For instance, we experienced decreases in average selling prices in
excess of a long-term 30% rate in four of the last five fiscal years, as
follows: 37% decline in 1999, 60% decline in 1998, 75% decline in 1997 and 46%
decline in 1996.
We are unable to predict pricing conditions for any future period. If
average selling prices for our memory products continue to decrease faster than
we are able to decrease per megabit manufacturing costs, our results of
operations, cash flows and financial condition would continue to be adversely
affected.
INCREASED WORLDWIDE DRAM PRODUCTION COULD LEAD TO FURTHER DECLINES IN AVERAGE
SELLING PRICES FOR DRAM
We and our competitors constantly seek to improve yields, reduce die size
and use fewer manufacturing steps. These improvements increase worldwide supply
of DRAM. In addition, we and several of our competitors are evaluating plans to
manufacture semiconductors in facilities that process 300-millimeter ("300mm")
wafers. 300mm wafers have approximately 130% greater usable surface area than
200mm wafers, the current industry standard. Their widespread use in the
industry, which is expected to occur within the next two to five years, will
lead to a significant increase in the worldwide supply of DRAM. Increases in
worldwide supply of DRAM also result from DRAM capacity expansions, by way of
either new facilities, increased capacity utilization or reallocation of other
semiconductor production to DRAM production. Increases in worldwide supply of
DRAM could lead to further declines in average selling prices for our products
and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.
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IF AVERAGE SELLING PRICES OF MEMORY PRODUCTS CONTINUE TO DECLINE, WE MAY NOT BE
ABLE TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT CASH FLOW TO FUND OUR OPERATIONS
Historically, we have invested substantially all cash flow from
Semiconductor Operations in capacity expansion and enhancement programs. Our
cash flow from operations depends primarily on average selling prices and per
megabit manufacturing costs of our semiconductor memory products. In recent
periods, our average selling prices declined at a faster rate than our per
megabit manufacturing costs. If average selling prices continue to decline at a
faster rate than our per megabit manufacturing costs, we may not be able to
generate sufficient cash flows to sustain our operations. We may be unable to
obtain other external sources of liquidity to fund our operations or efforts to
enhance our capacity and product and process technology. Without additional
financing, we may be unable to invest sufficiently in capacity expansion and
enhancement programs, which could materially adversely affect our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
AVERAGE SELLING PRICES MAY BE BELOW THE COST OF MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTING
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY PRODUCTS REQUIRING INVENTORY WRITE DOWNS
To the extent the estimated market price of products held in finished goods
and work in progress at each quarter end is below the cost of these products, we
must recognize a charge against operations to write down the carrying value to
market value. In the third quarter of 2001, we recognized a $261 million write
down of inventories. Depending on market conditions, future quarters may be
significantly impacted by future inventory write downs.
IF ANY ONE OF OUR MAJOR PC ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER ("OEM") CUSTOMERS
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES ITS PURCHASES OF DRAM FROM US, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
AND CASH FLOWS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
We supply several major PC OEMs with more than 30% of their memory
requirements. Sales to three of our PC OEM customers approximated 30% of our
Semiconductor operation's net sales in the third quarter and first nine months
of 2001. If any one of our major PC OEM customers significantly reduces its
purchases of DRAM from us, our results of operations and cash flows could be
adversely affected.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ADEQUATE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
AND CASH FLOWS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
To develop new product and process technologies, support future growth,
achieve operating efficiencies and maintain product quality, we must invest
significant capital in manufacturing technology, facilities and capital
equipment, research and development, and product and process technology.
Substantial capital investments will be required to convert manufacturing
operations to 300mm wafer processing over the next several years. We made $1.4
billion in capital investments in the first nine months of 2001 and currently
estimate that our capital investments will approximate $1.8 billion in fiscal
2001 and $1 billion in fiscal 2002. If we are unable to make adequate capital
investments, our results of operations and cash flows could be adversely
affected.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO REDUCE PER MEGABIT MANUFACTURING COSTS OF OUR MEMORY
PRODUCTS AT AN ACCEPTABLE RATE, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COULD BE ADVERSELY
AFFECTED
To reduce per megabit manufacturing costs we must design and develop new
generation products, reduce the die size of our existing products and increase
the production of these products at acceptable rates to acceptable yields. If we
are unable to reduce per megabit manufacturing costs, our results of operations
and cash flows could be adversely affected.
IF OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS IS INTERRUPTED, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH
FLOWS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
We manufacture products using highly complex processes that require
technologically advanced and costly equipment and continuous modification to
improve yields and performance. Difficulties in the manufacturing process can
reduce yields or interrupt production and affect our ability to deliver products
on time or cost-effectively. Additionally, if production at a fabrication
facility is interrupted for any reason, including, but not limited to,
disruptions in power or water supply, we may be unable to meet our customers'
demand and they may
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purchase products from other suppliers. The resulting loss of revenues and
damage to customer relationships could be significant.
AN ADVERSE DETERMINATION THAT OUR PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES INFRINGE THE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS,
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
From time to time, others have asserted, and may in the future assert,
that our products or our processes infringe their product or process
technology rights. In this regard, we are currently engaged in litigation
with Rambus, Inc. ("Rambus") relating to certain of Rambus' patents. Lawsuits
between Rambus and the Company are pending in the United States, Germany,
France, the United Kingdom and Italy. On September 29, 2000, Rambus filed a
preliminary proceeding against the Company and EBV (a distributor of the
Company's products) in the Civil Court of Monza, Italy, alleging that certain
SDRAM and DDR SDRAM products infringe the Italian counterpart to European
patent 525 068, and seeking the entry of a preliminary injunction as to
products manufactured at the Company's Avezzano, Italy, site. On May 24,
2001, the trial judge issued a decision in which the court rejected Rambus'
assertions of infringement and denied its request for a preliminary
injunction. Rambus appealed the ruling to the Monza appeals panel and a
hearing is set for July 12, 2001. Legal proceedings are also pending between
the Company and Rambus in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Delaware and in other jurisdictions. On August 28, 2000, the Company filed a
declaratory judgment action against Rambus in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Delaware. On February 1, 2001, the Company amended its complaint.
Pursuant to its complaint, the Company is seeking (1) relief under the
federal antitrust laws for violations by Rambus of Section 2 of the Sherman
Act; (2) a declaratory judgment that (a) certain Rambus patents are not
infringed, are invalid and/or are unenforceable, (b) the Company has an
implied license to Rambus' patents, and (c) Rambus is estopped from enforcing
its patents against the Company because of its conduct in the Joint Electron
Device Engineering Council standards setting body; and (3) damages and
declaratory relief for Rambus' breach of contract, fraud, deceptive trade
practices, negligent misrepresentation, and conduct requiring the application
of equitable estoppel. On February 15, 2001, Rambus filed an Answer and
Counterclaim. Rambus denies that the Company is entitled to relief and has
alleged willful infringement by the Company of eight Rambus patents. Trial is
currently scheduled for October 29, 2001. The Company cannot predict the
outcome of these suits. A determination that our manufacturing processes or
products infringe the product or process rights of others could result in
significant liability and/or require us to make material changes to our
products and/or manufacturing processes. Any of the foregoing results could
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or
financial condition.
We have a number of patent and intellectual property license agreements.
Some of these license agreements require us to make one-time or periodic
payments. We may need to obtain additional patent licenses or renew existing
license agreements in the future. We are unable to predict whether these license
agreements can be obtained or renewed on acceptable terms.
WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO INCREASE MEGABIT PRODUCTION AT THE SAME RATE IN FUTURE
PERIODS AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST
In recent years, we have increased our megabit production through
improvements in our manufacturing processes, including reducing the die size of
our existing products. As a result, we have decreased per megabit production
costs and significantly increased our megabit production. However, we may not be
able to increase megabit production at historical rates in future periods. Our
ability to increase megabit production in future periods may be limited because
of the following factors:
- our substantial completion of product and process technology upgrades in
our international and joint venture facilities,
- our ability to implement more complex technologies without compromising
our manufacturing yields,
- our ability to ramp the latest reduced die size versions of existing
devices or new generation devices to commercial volumes, or
- our increase in wafer starts for our Flash and SRAM products.
SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY MARKET CONDITIONS MAY LEAD US TO SLOW DOWN THE RATE AT
WHICH WE IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS AND CAPACITY EXPANSION PROGRAMS
Historically we have decreased per megabit production costs through
improvements in our manufacturing processes. To the extent market conditions
limit cash flows from operations, we may be forced to or may choose to slow down
the rate at which we implement technology improvements. As a result, we would
not be able to increase megabit production output and reduce our per megabit
manufacturing costs to the fullest extent possible, and our results of
operations would be adversely affected.
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IF MEI IS UNABLE TO EFFECTIVELY COMPETE IN THE WEB-HOSTING INDUSTRY OR TO
COMPLETE ITS MERGER WITH INTERLAND, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COULD BE ADVERSELY
AFFECTED
MEI's business strategy is to focus on web-hosting. In an effort to
continue to focus on web-hosting, MEI has agreed, subject to various terms and
conditions, to merge with Interland, Inc. The web-hosting industry is highly
competitive. A number of MEI's web-hosting competitors have greater brand
awareness and market share and have substantially greater financial, technical,
marketing and other resources than MEI. If MEI is unable to complete its merger
with Interland or to effectively compete in the web-hosting industry, our
results of operations could be adversely affected.
VARIOUS MEI STOCK TRANSACTIONS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As of May 31, 2001, we owned approximately 59 million shares of MEI
common stock and the carrying value of our investment in MEI was $190
million. We currently estimate that we will incur a loss of approximately $35
million upon consummation of the Interland Merger. The actual amount of the
loss may vary depending on the market value, net book value and number of MEI
shares of common stock outstanding at the time of the Interland Merger, as
well as the actual number of shares issued in the merger. If the carrying
value of our MEI stock exceeds the fair value of MEI stock at the time MEI
issues stock in connection with the Interland Merger or if we sell MEI shares
for a price less than our carrying value, our results of operations will be
adversely affected.
In addition to the anticipated loss upon consummation of the Interland
Merger, if future events determine that there is a permanent decline in the
value of MEI stock, our consolidated financial statements could reflect a charge
to write down our investment in MEI to its market value.
From time to time we have contributed shares of MEI common stock to the
Micron Technology Foundation and may make additional contributions of a portion
or all of its shares of MEI common stock in the future. As of May 31, 2001, we
have contributed approximately 2 million shares of MEI common stock to the
Micron Technology Foundation. Upon contribution of the MEI shares, we incur a
charge for the carrying value of the shares contributed.
IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGICALLY-ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR
MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COULD BE HARMED
Our Semiconductor Operations require highly advanced, complex and costly
semiconductor equipment. To continue to be a low-cost producer of semiconductor
memory products, we will need to replace obsolete equipment and purchase the
most technologically-advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. However,
there are only a limited number of suppliers capable of providing this critical
equipment. Equipment shortages have occurred from time to time in the past and
lead times for ordering new equipment are typically 6 to 18 months. We often
need to place orders for new equipment several months in advance to ensure
timely delivery, which may limit our ability to alter plans in response to
changes in market conditions. Our supply of new equipment could be significantly
delayed if any shortages occur. Any equipment delays could limit our ability to
use the most cost-effective processes and limit our ability to expand or
maintain our capacity.
INTERRUPTIONS IN OUR SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Our Semiconductor Operations require raw materials that meet exacting
standards. We generally have multiple sources of supply for our raw materials;
however, only a limited number of suppliers are capable of delivering certain
raw materials that meet our standards. Various factors, including increases in
worldwide semiconductor manufacturing, could reduce the availability of raw
materials such as silicon wafers, photomasks, chemicals, gases, lead frames and
molding compound. Although raw materials shortages have not interrupted our
operations in the past, shortages may occur from time to time in the future.
Also, lead times for the supply of raw materials have been extended in the past.
If our supply of raw materials is interrupted or our lead times extended, our
results of operations could be adversely affected.
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IF WE ARE UNABLE TO RETAIN EXISTING KEY EMPLOYEES, OUR OPERATING RESULTS COULD
BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
We depend on a limited number of key management and technical personnel.
Our future success depends in part on our ability to attract and retain highly
qualified personnel in our worldwide operations, particularly as we add
different product types. Competition for skilled management and technical
employees is intense within our industry. Other employers have increased
recruitment of our existing personnel.
WE FACE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR FOREIGN SALES AND OPERATIONS THAT COULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATING RESULTS
Foreign sales approximated 48% of our consolidated net sales in the
third quarter of 2001 and 45% of our consolidated net sales in the first nine
months of 2001. In addition, we support manufacturing operations in Italy,
Singapore, Japan and Scotland. Our foreign sales and foreign operations are
subject to a variety of risks, including:
- currency fluctuations, export duties, changes to import and export
regulations, and restrictions on the transfer of funds,
- employee turnover and labor unrest,
- longer payment cycles and greater difficulty in collecting accounts
receivable,
- compliance with a variety of foreign laws, and
- political and economic instability.
These factors may adversely affect our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
IF WE FAIL TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY IN THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY
INDUSTRY, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
The semiconductor memory industry is highly competitive. We face intense
competition from a number of companies, including Elpida Memory, Inc., Hynix
Semiconductor, Inc., Infineon Technologies AG and Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Some of these competitors are large corporations or conglomerates that may have
greater resources to withstand downturns in the semiconductor memory market,
invest in technology and capitalize on growth opportunities. Consolidations in
the semiconductor memory industry could weaken our position against competitors.
If we fail to compete effectively, our results of operations and cash flows
would be adversely affected.
PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS OR THAT CONTAIN, OR ARE RUMORED TO
CONTAIN, DEFECTS OR THAT ARE OTHERWISE INCOMPATIBLE WITH END USES COULD IMPOSE
SIGNIFICANT COSTS ON US OR OTHERWISE ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Because the design and production process for semiconductor memory is
highly complex, it is possible that we may produce products that do not comply
with customer specifications, contain defects or are otherwise incompatible with
end uses. If, despite design review, quality control and product qualification
procedures, problems with nonconforming, defective or incompatible products
occur after we have shipped such products, we could be adversely affected in one
or both of the following ways:
- we may need to replace product or otherwise compensate customers for
costs incurred or damages caused by defective or incompatible product,
and
- we may encounter adverse publicity, which could cause a decrease in
sales of our products.
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IF WE DECIDE NOT TO COMPLETE OUR LEHI FABRICATION FACILITY, OR IF FUTURE EVENTS
OCCUR WHERE WE OTHERWISE DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A PERMANENT DECLINE IN THE FAIR
VALUE OF THE FACILITY, OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
Timing for completion of the Lehi facility is dependent upon market
conditions, including, but not limited to, worldwide market supply of and
demand for semiconductor products and our operations, cash flows and
alternative uses of capital. We continue to evaluate the carrying value of
the facility, and as of May 31, 2001, its $1 billion carrying value was
determined not to be impaired. If future events occur where we determine the
carrying value of the Lehi facility to be impaired, our consolidated
financial statements could reflect a charge to write down the carrying value
of the facility.
IF OUR SUPPLY OF MEMORY PRODUCTS FROM OUR TECH JOINT VENTURE IS INTERRUPTED, OUR
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
TECH currently supplies us with approximately 20% of our total megabits
of memory produced. We have agreements to purchase all of the production from
TECH subject to specific terms and conditions. TECH has historically been
required to seek additional financing to fund its ongoing operations and
transition to next generation technologies. Our source of supply may be
interrupted if TECH is unable to obtain required financing. In addition, our
supply from TECH may be interrupted if TECH experiences a disruption in its
manufacturing process. Any reduction in supply could adversely affect our
results of operations and cash flows.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION OUR SEMICONDUCTOR OPERATIONS TO
300MM WAFER MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, THE RESULTS OF OUR OPERATIONS AND CASH
FLOWS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED
We have in the past reduced our per megabit manufacturing costs by
transitioning to larger wafer sizes. By transitioning to larger wafers, we
should be able to produce significantly more die for each wafer at a slightly
higher cost for each wafer, resulting in substantially reduced costs for each
die. Several of our competitors have announced intentions to shift part or all
of their memory manufacturing operations to 300mm wafers in the near future.
Some of these competitors have established pilot 300mm wafer lines. If these
competitors are able to transition operations to 300mm wafers before us, we
could be at a cost disadvantage. Our transition to 300mm wafer processing will
require us to make substantial capital investments, which will depend on our
ability to generate funds from operations or to otherwise raise funds. We may
also experience disruptions in manufacturing operations and reduced yields
during our initial transition stage to larger wafer sizes. If we are unable to
successfully transition to 300mm wafer processing, our results of operations and
cash flows could be adversely affected.
WE EXPECT THE DRAM MARKET TO UNDERGO CONSIDERABLE MARKET SEGMENTATION IN THE
NEAR FUTURE. IF WE FAIL TO ACCURATELY PREDICT AND MEET MARKET DEMAND FOR VARIOUS
PRODUCTS, THE RESULTS OF OUR OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS COULD BE HARMED
The DRAM market in the past has been characterized by production of large
volumes of one dominant part type with the lowest possible megabit cost. We
expect the DRAM market to partially change its focus from the production of one
dominant part type to a market with several different part types based on a
variety of new technologies. These new technologies may include PC133 SDRAM,
Double Data Rate (DDR) DRAM, and Rambus(R) DRAM. We also expect to support a
larger number of product densities in the future. This segmentation of the DRAM
market is expected to continue in future periods, as our memory products are
used in a wide variety of different products. If we are to maintain our large
market share with major OEM customers we must offer a broader range of products
to meet the memory requirements of these OEMs. It takes several months, or even
years, to develop and qualify new products. If we are unable to accurately
predict the demand for new products or the technologies on which these new
products are based, our results of operations and cash flows could be adversely
affected given the long lead times associated with product development. In
addition, if we are unable to offer a broader range of products in a
cost-effective manner, our results of operations and cash flows may be adversely
affected.
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES COULD AFFECT DEMAND FOR OUR SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY PRODUCTS AND
HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS
We, and our competitors, need to spend substantial resources to develop new
semiconductor memory technologies. If our competitors introduce new products and
processes before we do, demand for our products could decrease and our results
of operations could be harmed. We expect our competitors will continue to
develop new products and processes in the future. Although we will continue to
invest substantially in our own research and development efforts, we cannot
guarantee that our new products and processes will be competitive.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
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<S> <C>
Consolidated Financial Statements as of August 31, 2000, and September 2, 1999, and for fiscal years
ended August 31, 2000, September 2, 1999, and September 3, 1998:
Consolidated Statements of Operations................................................................ 23
Consolidated Balance Sheets.......................................................................... 24
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity...................................................... 25
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows................................................................ 26
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)............................................... 27
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................................................... 28
Report of Independent Accountants.................................................................... 48
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in millions except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2000 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales ............................................ $ 6,362.4 $ 2,575.1 $ 1,564.5
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold ............................. 3,114.3 1,947.0 1,468.8
Selling, general and administrative ............ 438.5 276.9 207.1
Research and development ....................... 427.0 320.5 277.2
Other operating expense (income), net .......... (10.1) 50.3 24.0
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Total costs and expenses .................... 3,969.7 2,594.7 1,977.1
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Operating income (loss) .............................. 2,392.7 (19.6) (412.6)
Gain (loss) on investments and subsidiary stock
transactions, net ................................. 14.2 (0.1) 157.0
Gain on issuance of subsidiary stock, net ............ 1.0 2.1 1.3
Interest income ...................................... 112.8 82.8 49.7
Interest expense ..................................... (97.9) (129.6) (49.4)
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Income (loss) before income taxes and minority
interests ......................................... 2,422.8 (64.4) (254.0)
Income tax (provision) benefit ....................... (829.8) 25.1 68.5
Minority interests in net income ..................... (45.3) (19.7) (39.0)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations ............. 1,547.7 (59.0) (224.5)
Loss from discontinued PC Operations, net of taxes and
minority interest ................................. (43.5) (9.9) (22.6)
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Net income (loss) .................................... $ 1,504.2 $ (68.9) $ (247.1)
============ ============ ============
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations .......................... $ 2.81 $ (0.11) $ (0.52)
Discontinued operations ........................ (0.08) (0.02) (0.05)
Net income (loss) .............................. 2.73 (0.13) (0.57)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations .......................... $ 2.63 $ (0.11) $ (0.52)
Discontinued operations ........................ (0.07) (0.02) (0.05)
Net income (loss) .............................. 2.56 (0.13) (0.57)
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic .......................................... 550.9 521.5 431.2
Diluted ........................................ 605.4 521.5 431.2
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in millions except par value amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 2,
AS OF 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents..................................................... $ 701.7 $ 294.6
Liquid investments....................................................... 1,764.7 1,318.9
Receivables ............................................................ 1,413.1 580.4
Inventories ............................................................ 688.6 356.9
Prepaid expenses......................................................... 14.9 18.9
Deferred income taxes.................................................... 137.1 119.9
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Total current assets................................................ 4,720.1 2,689.6
Product and process technology, net...................................... 213.0 212.6
Property, plant and equipment, net....................................... 4,171.7 3,749.1
Other assets ............................................................ 254.2 121.4
Net assets of discontinued PC Operations................................. 32.9 0.8
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Total assets................................................... $ 9,391.9 $ 6,773.5
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................................... $ 1,271.4 $ 523.3
Deferred income.......................................................... 83.0 16.7
Equipment purchase contracts............................................. 45.9 81.5
Current portion of long-term debt........................................ 46.8 109.7
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Total current liabilities........................................... 1,447.1 731.2
Long-term debt........................................................... 931.4 1,527.5
Deferred income taxes.................................................... 333.5 309.1
Other liabilities........................................................ 70.0 73.8
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Total liabilities.............................................. 2,782.0 2,641.6
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interests....................................................... 177.9 167.8
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Common stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 1.0 billion shares, issued
and outstanding 567.3 million and 252.2 million shares, respectively.. 56.7 25.2
Class A common stock, $0.10 par value, authorized 32 million shares,
issued and outstanding 0.0 and 15.8 million shares, respectively...... -- 1.6
Additional capital....................................................... 2,824.2 1,894.0
Retained earnings........................................................ 3,549.6 2,045.4
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)............................ 1.5 (2.1)
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Total shareholders' equity.......................................... 6,432.0 3,964.1
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity..................... $ 9,391.9 $ 6,773.5
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Amounts in millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2000 SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 SEPTEMBER 3, 1998
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SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCK
Balance at beginning of year......... 252.2 $ 25.2 217.1 $ 21.7 214.5 $ 21.4
Stock split.......................... 266.4 26.6 -- -- -- --
Conversion of Class A to common...... 31.6 3.2 -- -- -- --
Stock issued under stock plans....... 9.7 1.0 6.2 0.6 1.6 0.2
Conversion of note to stock.......... 7.4 0.7 -- -- -- --
Stock issued in conjunction with
mergers and acquisitions........... -- -- 28.9 2.9 1.0 0.1
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Balance at end of year............... 567.3 $ 56.7 252.2 $ 25.2 217.1 $ 21.7
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CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Balance at beginning of year......... 15.8 $ 1.6 -- $ -- -- $ --
Conversion of Class A to common...... (15.8) (1.6) -- -- -- --
Stock issued to Intel................ -- -- 15.8 1.6 -- --
------ --------- ------ --------- ------ ---------
Balance at end of year............... -- $ -- 15.8 $ 1.6 -- $ --
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ADDITIONAL CAPITAL
Balance at beginning of year......... $ 1,894.0 $ 565.4 $ 521.9
Conversion of note to stock.......... 497.9 -- --
Stock issued under stock plans....... 256.7 121.8 20.5
Tax effect of stock purchase plans... 205.1 54.9 5.2
Stock split.......................... (28.2) -- --
Stock issued in conjunction with
mergers and acquisitions........... -- 653.5 17.8
Stock issued to Intel................ -- 498.4 --
Other................................ (1.3) -- --
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Balance at end of year............... $ 2,824.2 $ 1,894.0 $ 565.4
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RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at beginning of year......... $ 2,045.4 $ 2,114.3 $ 2,361.4
Net income (loss).................... 1,504.2 (68.9) (247.1)
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Balance at end of year............... $ 3,549.6 $ 2,045.4 $ 2,114.3
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(LOSS)
Balance at beginning of year......... $ (2.1) $ (0.1) $ (0.5)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 3.6 (2.0) --
Foreign currency translation......... -- -- 0.4
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Balance at end of year............... $ 1.5 $ (2.1) $ (0.1)
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2000 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) ................................................................ $ 1,504.2 $ (68.9) $ (247.1)
Loss from discontinued PC Operations, net of taxes and
minority interest ............................................................. 43.5 9.9 22.6
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................................................. 974.4 829.7 588.2
Loss (gain) on investments and subsidiary stock transactions, net ............. (14.2) 0.1 (157.0)
Additional paid in capital tax effect from stock purchase plans ............... 205.1 54.9 5.2
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of sale of MCMS in
1998 and acquisitions:
Increase in receivables, net of noncash reclassifications .................. (784.5) (90.1) (131.9)
Decrease (increase) in inventories ......................................... (331.6) (61.8) 75.4
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses,
net of plant and equipment purchases .................................... 596.7 151.7 (35.8)
Other ......................................................................... (191.4) (31.7) 36.7
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Net cash provided by operating activities ........................................ 2,002.2 793.8 156.3
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment ................................... (1,127.4) (763.9) (701.6)
Purchase of available-for-sale securities ........................................ (2,504.7) (2,683.4) (601.1)
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities ........................ 2,027.0 1,437.4 892.5
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities ............................. 100.1 154.1 23.6
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities .......................................... (245.9) (205.3) (52.5)
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities .......................... 260.7 98.4 34.0
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary stock, net of MCMS cash ......................... -- -- 235.9
Proceeds from sale of equipment .................................................. 151.2 40.9 33.3
Other ............................................................................ (118.1) (65.4) (24.6)
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Net cash used for investing activities ........................................... (1,457.1) (1,987.2) (160.5)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock ........................................... 244.0 617.2 20.6
Payments on equipment purchase contracts ......................................... (210.7) (302.9) (63.5)
Repayments of debt ............................................................... (175.1) (93.4) (120.7)
Cash received in conjunction with Acquisition .................................... -- 681.1 --
Proceeds from issuance of debt ................................................... -- 34.0 101.5
Other ............................................................................ 3.8 (6.8) 3.6
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities ............................. (138.0) 929.2 (58.5)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents .................................. 407.1 (264.2) (62.7)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year ........................................ 294.6 558.8 621.5
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Cash and equivalents at end of year .............................................. $ 701.7 $ 294.6 $ 558.8
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Income taxes refunded (paid), net ................................................ $ (207.9) $ 185.6 $ (21.7)
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized ........................................ (88.8) (89.8) (59.7)
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Equipment acquisitions on contracts payable and capital leases ................ 177.0 219.3 212.6
Net conversion of notes to equity ............................................. 498.6 -- --
Cash received in conjunction with Acquisition:
Fair value of assets acquired ................................................. $ -- $ 949.3 $ --
Liabilities assumed ........................................................... -- (138.0) --
Debt issued ................................................................... -- (836.0) --
Stock issued .................................................................. -- (656.4) --
---------- ---------- --------
$ -- $ (681.1) $ --
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</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Amounts in millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 3,
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2000 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss)..................................................... $ 1,504.2 $ (68.9) $ (247.1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments................................. 3.6 (2.0) --
Foreign currency translation adjustment............................... -- -- 0.4
--------- --------- ---------
Total comprehensive income (loss).................................. $ 1,507.8 $ (70.9) $ (246.7)
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(All tabular amounts in millions except per share amounts)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION: Micron Technology, Inc., and its subsidiaries
(hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Company") principally design,
develop, manufacture and market semiconductor memory products. The Company also
provides web-hosting and other internet products and services. Micron
Technology, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to
collectively as "MTI." The Company's Web-hosting Operations are, and the
discontinued personal computer ("PC") operations were, conducted by Micron
Electronics, Inc. ("MEI"), an approximately 60% owned, publicly-traded
subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated. The Company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53
week period ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. The fiscal years ended
August 31, 2000, and September 2, 1999, contained 52 weeks compared to 53 weeks
in the fiscal year ended September 3, 1998.
The Company has restated the consolidated financial statements for fiscal
years 2000, 1999 and 1998 as a result of MEI's disposal of its PC Operations.
The net assets (liabilities), results of operations and cash flows of the PC
business have been reported separately as discontinued PC Operations in the
Company's consolidated financial statements. Certain other reclassifications
have been made, none of which affected the results of operations or net assets,
to present the financial statements on a consistent basis.
On March 29, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors announced a 2-for-1
stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend to shareholders of record
as of April 18, 2000. The Company's par value of $0.10 remained unchanged.
Historical share and per share amounts have been restated to reflect
retroactively the stock split, except for the historical share amounts in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity.
USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION: Revenue from product sales to direct customers is
recognized when title transfers to the customer, primarily upon shipment. The
Company defers recognition of sales to distributors, which allow certain rights
of return and price protection, until distributors have sold the products. Net
sales include web-hosting and other internet services, which is recognized as
the services are performed.
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: Basic earnings per share is calculated using the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
earnings per share incorporates the additional shares issued from the assumed
exercise of outstanding stock options using the "treasury stock" method and
conversion of convertible debentures using the "if-converted" method, when
dilutive. Additional shares from the assumed conversion of convertible
debentures are excluded from earnings per share calculations when conversion
would be antidilutive.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Cash equivalents include highly liquid short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less, readily
convertible to known amounts of cash. The amounts reported as cash and
equivalents, liquid investments, receivables, other assets, accounts payable and
accrued expenses and equipment purchase contracts are considered to be
reasonable approximations of their fair values. The fair value of the Company's
long-term debt as of August 31, 2000, and September 2, 1999, approximated $1.0
billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. The fair value estimates presented
herein were based on market interest rates and other market information
available to management as of each balance sheet date presented. The use of
different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies could have a
material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The reported fair values do
not take into consideration expenses that could be incurred in an actual
settlement.
CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS: Approximately 82% of the Company's sales of
semiconductor memory products for fiscal 2000 were to the PC and peripheral
markets. Certain components used by the Company in manufacturing semiconductor
memory products are purchased from a limited number of suppliers.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, liquid investments
and trade accounts receivable. The Company invests cash through
high-credit-quality
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financial institutions and performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit
standing of these financial institutions. The Company, by policy, limits the
concentration of credit exposure by restricting investments with any single
obligor. A concentration of credit risk may exist with respect to trade
receivables, as a substantial portion of the Company's customers are affiliated
with the computer, telecommunications and networking industries. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers worldwide and generally does
not require collateral from its customers. Historically, the Company has not
experienced significant losses on receivables.
INVENTORIES: Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or market.
Cost includes labor, material and overhead costs, including product and process
technology costs.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are stated at
cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of 5 to 30 years for buildings, 2 to 20 years for equipment and 2
to 5 years for software. When property or equipment is retired or otherwise
disposed of, the net book value of the asset is removed from the Company's books
and the net gain or loss is included in the determination of income.
The Company capitalizes interest on borrowings during the active
construction period of major capital projects. Capitalized interest is added to
the cost of the underlying assets and is amortized over the useful lives of the
assets. For 2000, 1999 and 1998, the Company capitalized interest costs of $6.4
million, $1.3 million and $13.6 million, respectively, in connection with
various capital projects.
The Company reviews the carrying value of property, plant and equipment for
impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of
an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash flows expected to
result from its use and eventual disposition. In cases where undiscounted
expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment loss
is recognized equal to an amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair
value of assets.
PRODUCT AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY: Costs related to the conceptual formulation
and design of products and processes are expensed as research and development.
Costs incurred to establish patents and acquire product and process technology
are capitalized. Capitalized costs are amortized using the straight-line method
over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the technology, the patent term
or the agreement, ranging up to 10 years. The Company has license agreements
that allow it to manufacture and sell semiconductor memory devices and PC
hardware and software.
SUBSIDIARY STOCK SALES: Gains and losses on issuance of stock by a
subsidiary are recognized in the Company's results of operations.
ADVERTISING: Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred. The
Company incurred $33.1 million, $8.6 million and $8.5 million of advertising
costs in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS: In June 1998, the FASB issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133 "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133 requires that all
derivative financial instruments be recorded as either assets or liabilities in
the balance sheet and marked to market on an ongoing basis. SFAS No. 133 applies
to all derivatives including stand-alone instruments, such as forward currency
exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, or embedded derivatives, such as
call options contained in convertible debt investments. Along with the
derivatives, the underlying hedged items are also to be marked to market on an
ongoing basis. These market value adjustments are to be included either in the
statement of operations or as a component of comprehensive income, depending on
the nature of the transaction. Implementation of SFAS No. 133 is required for
the Company in the first quarter of 2001. The implementation of SFAS 133 is not
expected to have a significant impact on the Company's future results of
operations or financial position.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101 "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements." SAB No. 101 summarizes certain staff views in applying generally
accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in the financial
statements. Implementation of SAB No. 101 is required for the Company by the
fourth quarter of 2001. The implementation of SAB No. 101 is not expected to
have a significant impact on the Company's future results of operations.
FOREIGN CURRENCY: The U.S. dollar is the Company's functional currency for
substantially all of its operations. For international operations where the
local currency is the functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated
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into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and
income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates prevailing
during the period.
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<CAPTION>
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION 8/31/00 9/2/99
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LIQUID INVESTMENTS
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<S> <C> <C>
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES:
Commercial paper........................................................ $ 991.2 $ 636.0
U.S. Government agency.................................................. 456.7 279.7
Certificates of deposit................................................. 394.0 220.7
Other................................................................... 21.0 48.0
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1,862.9 1,184.4
HELD-TO-MATURITY SECURITIES:
Commercial paper........................................................ 128.8 115.6
State and local governments............................................. 62.1 80.8
U.S. Government agency.................................................. 96.0 109.8
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286.9 306.2
TRADING SECURITIES:
U.S. Government agency.................................................. 24.0 --
Commercial paper........................................................ 18.9 --
Other................................................................... 17.1 --
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60.0 --
Total investments.......................................................... 2,209.8 1,490.6
Less cash equivalents...................................................... (445.1) (171.7)
--------- ---------
$ 1,764.7 $ 1,318.9
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</TABLE>
Management classifies investments in marketable securities at the time of
purchase and reevaluates such classification at each balance sheet date.
Securities classified as available-for-sale or trading are stated at current
market value. Securities classified as held-to-maturity are stated at amortized
cost. As of August 31, 2000, $1.7 billion of total liquid investments mature
within one year and $35.0 million mature beyond 1 year and within 3 years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RECEIVABLES
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<S> <C> <C>
Trade receivables.......................................................... $ 1,199.1 $ 430.7
Receivables from joint ventures............................................ 79.4 39.7
Taxes receivable other than income......................................... 72.3 13.3
Interest receivable........................................................ 18.9 16.5
Income taxes receivable.................................................... 6.6 100.8
Other...................................................................... 70.2 22.0
Allowance for returns and discounts........................................ (19.0) (36.4)
Allowance for doubtful accounts............................................ (14.4) (6.2)
--------- ---------
$ 1,413.1 $ 580.4
========= =========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 8/31/00 9/2/99
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INVENTORIES
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<S> <C> <C>
Finished goods............................................................. $ 284.4 $ 132.3
Work in progress........................................................... 330.6 173.0
Raw materials and supplies................................................. 83.0 64.2
Allowance for obsolescence................................................. (9.4) (12.6)
--------- ---------
$ 688.6 $ 356.9
========= =========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRODUCT AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
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<S> <C> <C>
Product and process technology, at cost.................................... $ 366.6 $ 325.2
Less accumulated amortization.............................................. (153.6) (112.6)
--------- ---------
$ 213.0 $ 212.6
========= =========
</TABLE>
Amortization of product and process technology costs was $41.7 million in
2000, $37.6 million in 1999 and $23.1 million in 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
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<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 46.3 $ 42.2
Buildings.................................................................. 1,360.6 1,172.4
Equipment.................................................................. 4,793.5 3,945.7
Construction in progress................................................... 611.1 708.0
Software................................................................... 140.2 61.1
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6,951.7 5,929.4
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization............................. (2,780.0) (2,180.3)
--------- ---------
$ 4,171.7 $ 3,749.1
========= =========
</TABLE>
As of August 31, 2000, property, plant and equipment included unamortized
costs of $896.2 million for the semiconductor memory manufacturing facility in
Lehi, Utah, of which $548.2 million has not been placed in service and is not
being depreciated. Timing for completion of the Lehi facility is dependent upon
market conditions, including, but not limited to, worldwide market supply of and
demand for semiconductor products and the Company's operations, cash flows and
alternative uses of capital. The Company continues to evaluate the carrying
value of the facility and as of August 31, 2000, determined there was no
impairment.
Depreciation expense was $902.0 million, $753.9 million and $551.8 million
for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
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<S> <C> <C>
Accounts payable........................................................... $ 588.8 $ 310.4
Income taxes payable....................................................... 288.2 13.7
Salaries, wages and benefits............................................... 222.3 81.7
Taxes payable other than income............................................ 95.9 33.4
Interest payable........................................................... 27.5 33.8
Other...................................................................... 48.7 50.3
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$ 1,271.4 $ 523.3
========= =========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 8/31/00 9/2/99
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DEBT
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<S> <C> <C>
Convertible subordinated notes payable, due October 2005, with an
effective yield to maturity of 8.4%, net of unamortized discount of
$56.2 million and $64.8 million, respectively.............................. $ 683.8 $ 675.2
Convertible subordinated notes payable, due July 2004, interest rate of 7%...... -- 500.0
Subordinated notes payable, due October 2005, with an effective yield to
maturity of 10.7%, net of unamortized discount of $33.3 million and
$38.1 million, respectively................................................ 176.7 171.9
Notes payable due in periodic installments through July 2015, weighted average
interest rate of 7.26% and 7.37%, respectively............................. 94.5 259.0
Capitalized lease obligations payable due in monthly installments through
August 2004, weighted average interest rate of 7.42% and 7.53%,
respectively............................................................... 23.2 31.1
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978.2 1,637.2
Less current portion............................................................ (46.8) (109.7)
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$ 931.4 $ 1,527.5
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</TABLE>
The convertible subordinated notes due October 2005 were converted into
approximately 24.7 million shares of the Company's common stock on October 10,
2000.
During 2000, the Company's 7.0% convertible subordinated notes due July
2004 were converted into 14.8 million shares of the Company's common stock.
The subordinated notes due October 2005 with a yield to maturity of 10.7%
have a face value of $210 million and a stated interest rate of 6.5%.
MEI terminated its $100 million unsecured credit agreement effective March
28, 2001. As of August 31, 2000 and September 2, 1999, MEI had no borrowings
outstanding.
Certain notes payable are collateralized by plant and equipment with a
total cost of approximately $151.2 million and accumulated depreciation of
approximately $89.4 million as of August 31, 2000. Equipment under capital
leases, and the accumulated amortization thereon, were approximately $41.1
million and $24.7 million, respectively, as of August 31, 2000, and $45.7
million and $23.8 million, respectively, as of September 2, 1999.
The Company leases certain facilities and equipment under operating leases.
Total rental expense on all operating leases was $23.1 million, $18.1 million
and $12.6 million for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Minimum future rental
commitments under operating leases aggregate $35.5 million as of August 31,
2000, and are payable as follows (in millions): 2001, $8.2; 2002, $7.0; 2003,
$5.7; 2004, $3.2; 2005, $2.7 and 2006 and thereafter, $8.7.
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL
FISCAL YEAR NOTES LEASES
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<S> <C> <C>
2001....................................................................... $ 36.9 $ 17.3
2002....................................................................... 28.9 4.8
2003....................................................................... 24.9 1.2
2004....................................................................... 3.2 1.2
2005....................................................................... 0.2 1.1
2006 and thereafter........................................................ 950.9 --
Less discount and interest................................................. (90.0) (2.4)
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$ 955.0 $ 23.2
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</TABLE>
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STOCK PLANS
MTI STOCK OPTION PLANS
As of August 31, 2000, MTI had an aggregate of 72.1 million shares of its
common stock reserved for issuance under its various stock option plans, of
which 48.9 million of these shares are subject to outstanding options and 23.2
million shares are available for future grants. Options are subject to terms and
conditions determined by the Board of Directors. Stock options granted after
June 16, 1999, are exercisable in increments of 25% during each year of
employment beginning one year from the date of grant. Stock options granted
prior to June 16, 1999, are exercisable in increments of 20% during each year of
employment beginning one year from the date of grant. All stock options issued
prior to January 19, 1998, expire six years from the date of grant and all
subsequent options granted expire 10 years from the date of grant.
Option activity under MTI's stock option plans is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year..... 49.3 $16.00 44.3 $14.80 43.4 $14.42
Options granted in conjunction with
mergers and acquisitions.......... -- -- 1.1 1.96 0.6 0.87
Granted.............................. 17.2 38.10 17.9 15.55 4.0 15.19
Terminated or cancelled.............. (2.0) 22.29 (2.2) 16.05 (1.2) 16.29
Exercised .......................... (15.6) 14.36 (11.8) 9.50 (2.5) 4.98
------ ------ ------
Outstanding at end of year........... 48.9 24.03 49.3 16.00 44.3 14.80
====== ====== ======
Exercisable at end of year........... 9.9 17.64 14.7 15.00 17.8 11.40
Shares available for future grants... 23.2 -- 38.2 -- 52.8 --
</TABLE>
Options outstanding as of August 31, 2000, were at per share prices ranging
from $0.28 to $96.56. Options exercised were at per share prices ranging from
$0.28 to $39.94 in 2000, $0.28 to $22.89 in 1999, and $0.75 to $15.83 in 1998.
The following table summarizes information about MTI options outstanding as
of August 31, 2000:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MTI OUTSTANDING OPTIONS MTI EXERCISABLE OPTIONS
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WEIGHTED
AVERAGE WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
REMAINING AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
RANGE OF EXERCISE PRICES OF SHARES LIFE (IN YEARS) PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0.28 - $14.02....... 14.4 7.5 $ 13.09 2.3 $ 10.99
$14.03 - $22.89....... 17.0 3.4 19.18 7.5 19.33
$25.13 - $36.19....... 12.7 9.1 33.57 0.1 28.60
$36.25 - $96.56....... 4.8 9.3 48.48 0.0 39.94
------ ----
48.9 9.9
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</TABLE>
MTI STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
MTI's 1989 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") allows eligible employees
to purchase shares of the Company's common stock through payroll deductions. The
shares can be purchased for 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending closing
stock prices of each offering period and are restricted from resale for a period
of one year from the date of purchase. Purchases are limited to 20% of an
employee's eligible compensation. A total of 4.5 million shares of MTI common
stock are reserved for issuance under the ESPP, and 14.0 million shares had been
issued as of August 31, 2000.
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MTI MISCELLANEOUS PLANS
As of August 31, 2000, 495,200 shares were reserved for issuance under the
1998 Non-Employee Directors Stock Incentive Plan ("DSIP") and 4,800 shares had
been issued. Shares are issued under the DSIP as compensation to non-employee
directors of the Company. As of August 31, 2000, 59,600 shares were reserved for
issuance under the MQD Stock Bonus Plan ("MQD Plan") and 81,700 shares had been
issued. Shares are issued under the MQD Plan as compensation to certain
employees upon the achievement of certain milestones.
MEI STOCK PLANS
MEI's 1995 Stock Option Plan provides for the granting of incentive and
nonstatutory stock options. As of August 31, 2000, there were 15 million shares
of common stock reserved for issuance under the option plan. Exercise prices of
the incentive and nonstatutory stock options are 100% of the fair market value
of MEI's common stock on the date of grant. Prior to April 28, 1999, exercise
prices of the incentive and non-statutory stock options were generally issued at
100% and 85%, respectively, of the fair market value of MEI's common stock on
the date of grant. Stock options granted to employees and executive officers
after April 28, 1999, typically have a term of 10 years and vest 25% percent
each year for four years from the date of grant. Stock options granted to
employees and executive officers prior to April 28, 1999, typically have a term
of six years and vest 20% each year for five years from the date of grant.
On March 19, 1998, the MEI Board of Directors approved an option repricing
program pursuant to which essentially all MEI employees could exchange
outstanding options under the option plan for new options having an exercise
price equal to the average closing price of MEI's common stock for the five
business days preceding April 3, 1998, and having generally the same terms and
conditions, including vesting and expiration terms, as the options exchanged.
The exercise price of the options reissued under MEI's option re-pricing program
is $13.06 per share.
Option activity under MEI's 1995 Stock Option Plan is summarized as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year..... 7.4 $12.56 5.3 $12.56 3.6 $16.98
Granted.............................. 2.7 10.94 3.7 12.77 5.8 13.20
Terminated or cancelled.............. (1.7) 13.20 (1.4) 13.21 (4.0) 17.40
Exercised............................ (0.2) 12.17 (0.2) 12.28 (0.1) 11.37
----- ----- -----
Outstanding at end of year........... 8.2 11.90 7.4 12.56 5.3 12.56
===== ===== =====
Exercisable at end of year........... 2.2 12.40 1.4 12.86 0.7 13.24
Shares available for future grants... 6.4 -- 2.4 -- 4.8 --
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about MEI options outstanding
under the 1995 Stock Option Plan as of August 31, 2000:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MEI OUTSTANDING OPTIONS MEI EXERCISABLE OPTIONS
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WEIGHTED
AVERAGE WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
REMAINING AVERAGE AVERAGE
NUMBER CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE NUMBER EXERCISE
RANGE OF EXERCISE PRICES OF SHARES LIFE (IN YEARS) PRICE OF SHARES PRICE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Below $10.00.......... 1.5 6.6 $ 8.32 0.4 $ 9.17
$10.01 - $15.00....... 6.2 5.7 12.20 1.6 12.39
$15.01 - $20.00....... 0.4 3.5 17.54 0.2 17.71
Above $20.00.......... 0.1 3.4 22.35 0.0 22.44
----- -----
8.2 2.2
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</TABLE>
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On August 17, 2000, MEI established the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan I and
2000 Equity Incentive Plan II, reserving a total of 10 million shares of HostPro
(an MEI subsidiary) common stock for issuance under the plans. The grants
awarded during 2000 vest 25% in the first year and vest 2.08% monthly,
thereafter. Options may not be exercised prior to (i) issuance to the public of
shares of common stock pursuant to an S-1 Registration Statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (ii) five years from the date of grant.
Some restrictions apply for residents of California who are not officers or
directors of HostPro. As of August 31, 2000, 3.9 million options had been
granted and were outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $2.25 and
a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 9.9 years.
MEI's 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("MEI ESPP") allows eligible
employees to purchase shares of MEI's common stock pursuant to the same terms as
MTI's ESPP. A total of 2.5 million shares of MEI common stock are reserved for
issuance under the MEI ESPP, of which approximately 861,000 shares had been
issued as of August 31, 2000.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation." Accordingly, compensation cost has been recorded based on the
intrinsic value of the option. The Company recognized $3.9 million, $7.3 million
and $2.2 million of compensation cost in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively, for
stock-based employee compensation awards. If the Company had elected to
recognize compensation cost based on the estimated fair value of the options
granted as prescribed by SFAS No. 123, income (loss) from continuing operations
and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations would have been changed
to the pro forma amounts indicated in the table below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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AS REPORTED PRO FORMA AS REPORTED PRO FORMA AS REPORTED PRO FORMA
----------- ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income (loss) from continuing
operations...................... $ 1,547.7 $ 1,388.1 $ (59.0) $(131.3) $ (224.5) $ (289.2)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
for continuing operations ...... 2.81 2.52 (0.11) (0.25) (0.52) (0.67)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
for continuing operations....... 2.63 2.36 (0.11) (0.25) (0.52) (0.67)
</TABLE>
The above pro forma amounts, for purposes of SFAS No. 123, reflect the
portion of the estimated fair value of awards earned in 2000, 1999 and 1998. For
purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is
amortized over the options' vesting period (for stock options) and over the
offering period for stock purchases under the MTI ESPP.
The Company used the Black-Scholes model to value stock options for pro
forma presentation. Assumptions used to estimate the value of the Company's
options included in the pro forma amounts are presented in the tables below for
the years ended August 31, 2000, September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998.
Assumptions used for MTI plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MTI STOCK OPTION MTI EMPLOYEE STOCK
PLAN SHARES PURCHASE PLAN SHARES
------------------------------ ------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
------------------------------ ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average expected life (years) ............................ 3.5 3.5 3.5 0.25 0.25 0.25
Expected volatility ...................................... 64% 59% 60% 64% 59% 60%
Risk-free interest rate (zero coupon U.S. Treasury note).. 6.3% 5.0% 5.6% 5.5% 4.4% 5.1%
Weighted average fair value at grant:
Exercise price equal to market price ................. $ 19.50 $ 7.46 $ 7.35 -- -- --
Exercise price less than market price ................ -- $ 8.90 $ 13.89 $ 20.19 $ 7.21 $ 4.84
Weighted average exercise price:
Exercise price equal to market price ................. $ 38.10 $ 15.97 $ 15.22 -- -- --
Exercise price less than market price ................ -- $ 10.45 $ 0.87 $ 30.73 $ 14.99 $ 11.52
</TABLE>
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Assumptions used for MEI's 1995 Stock Option Plan and MEI's ESPP:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MEI STOCK OPTION MEI EMPLOYEE STOCK
PLAN SHARES PURCHASE PLAN SHARES
------------------------------ ------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
------------------------------ ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average expected life (years)............................. 3.2 3.5 3.3 0.5 0.5 0.5
Expected volatility....................................... 72% 70% 70% 72% 70% 70%
Risk-free interest rate (zero coupon U.S. Treasury note).. 6.1% 5.0% 5.6% 5.6% 4.5% 5.1%
Weighted average fair value at grant:
Exercise price equal to market price.................. $ 6.31 $ 6.88 $ 6.57 -- -- --
Exercise price less than market price................. $ 8.83 $ 8.46 $ 9.25 $ 3.99 $ 4.79 $ 3.78
Weighted average exercise price:
Exercise price equal to market price.................. $ 12.00 $ 12.65 $ 13.20 -- -- --
Exercise price less than market price................. $ 6.38 $ 12.46 $ 13.63 $ 10.50 $ 9.60 $ 7.74
</TABLE>
For 2000, the assumptions used to estimate the value of options under MEI's
2000 Equity Incentive Plans include: average expected life, 3.0 years; expected
volatility, 0.0%; and a risk-free interest rate using zero-coupon U.S. Treasury
Notes, 5.9%. The weighted-average estimated fair value at date of grant of the
options granted was $0.37 per share.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in
estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions
and are fully transferable. In addition, the Black-Scholes model requires the
input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price
volatility and option life. Because the Company's stock options granted to
employees have characteristics significantly different from those of traded
options and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially
affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, existing models do not
necessarily provide a reliable measure of the fair value of its stock options
granted to employees. For purposes of this model no dividends have been assumed.
EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN
The Company has 401(k) profit-sharing plans ("RAM Plans") under which
employees may contribute from 2% to 16% of their eligible pay to various savings
alternatives in the RAM Plans. The Company's contribution provides for an annual
match of the first $1,500 of eligible employee contributions, in addition to
contributions based on the Company's financial performance. Expenses for the
Company's RAM Plans were $20.7 million, $10.5 million and $8.9 million in 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE, NET
Other operating income for 2000 includes a pre-tax gain of $42.0 million on
the sale of the Company's facility located in Richardson, Texas, (see "Asset
Sales" note) and net pre-tax losses of $22.7 million from the write-down and
disposal of other Semiconductor Operations' equipment.
Other operating expense for 1999 includes a $15.0 million charge from the
write-down and disposal of flat panel display assets (see "Asset Sales" note), a
loss of $12.1 million from the write-down and disposal of Semiconductor
Operations' equipment, and an $8.9 million charge resulting from the
discontinuation of the Company's radio frequency identification efforts.
Other operating expense for 1998 includes a loss of $13.9 million from the
write-down and disposal of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
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GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND SUBSIDIARY STOCK TRANSACTIONS
During 2000, MTI recognized a gain of $14 million on its contribution of
2.3 million shares of MEI common stock (the "Contribution") to the Micron
Technology Foundation. The Contribution decreased MTI's ownership interest in
MEI from approximately 63% to 61%. Selling, general and administrative expense
for 2000 reflects a charge of $25 million for the market value of the stock
contributed.
In February 1998, MEI sold 90% of its interest in its contract
manufacturing subsidiary, Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc. ("MCMS")
for cash proceeds of $249.2 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $157.0
million (approximately $37.8 million after taxes and minority interests).
INCOME TAXES
The income tax (provision) benefit consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
U.S. federal....................................................... $ (718.6) $ 47.6 $ 156.1
State.............................................................. (45.6) (4.4) (0.1)
Foreign............................................................ (20.7) (10.0) (1.7)
---------- ---------- ----------
(784.9) 33.2 154.3
---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred:
U.S. federal....................................................... 51.9 (19.7) (69.3)
State.............................................................. (45.2) 19.9 44.1
Foreign............................................................ (18.5) 2.6 --
---------- ---------- ----------
(11.8) 2.8 (25.2)
---------- ---------- ----------
Income tax (provision) benefit........................................ $ (796.7) $ 36.0 $ 129.1
========== ========== ==========
Income tax (provision) benefit allocated to:
Continuing operations.............................................. $ (829.8) $ 25.1 $ 68.5
Discontinued PC Operations......................................... 33.1 10.9 60.6
---------- ---------- ----------
$ (796.7) $ 36.0 $ 129.1
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The tax benefit associated with the exercise of nonstatutory stock options
and disqualifying dispositions by employees of shares issued in the Company's
stock option and purchase plans reduced taxes payable by $205.1 million, $54.9
million and $5.2 million for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Such benefits
are reflected as additional capital.
A reconciliation between income tax computed using the federal statutory
rate and the income tax provision (benefit) follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. federal income tax at statutory rate............................. $ (811.0) $ 32.0 $ 125.6
State taxes, net of federal benefit................................... (56.4) 13.9 27.9
Change in valuation allowance......................................... (15.4) (10.5) (4.1)
Basis difference in domestic subsidiaries............................. 0.8 (1.6) (11.6)
Foreign income at other than U.S. rates............................... 35.4 2.6 --
Other................................................................. 49.9 (0.4) (8.7)
---------- ---------- ----------
Income tax (provision) benefit........................................ $ (796.7) $ 36.0 $ 129.1
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
State taxes reflect investment tax credits of $24.0 million, $15.7 million
and $21.1 million for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income
tax purposes. The approximate tax effects of temporary differences, which give
rise to the net deferred tax liability, are as follows:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF 8/31/00 9/2/99
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<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued product and process technology............................. $ 1.4 $ 1.6
Inventory.......................................................... 70.4 15.5
Accrued compensation............................................... 24.6 23.6
Deferred income.................................................... 27.1 8.1
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards........................ 19.3 78.5
Other.............................................................. 61.9 39.6
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Gross deferred tax asset........................................ 204.7 166.9
Less: Valuation allowance......................................... (30.0) (14.6)
---------- -----------
Deferred tax asset.............................................. 174.7 152.3
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Excess tax over book depreciation.................................. (232.0) (230.9)
Accrued product and process technology............................. (20.5) (18.8)
Investment in subsidiary........................................... (54.8) (57.4)
Other.............................................................. (63.8) (34.4)
---------- ----------
Deferred tax liability.......................................... (371.1) (341.5)
---------- ----------
Net deferred tax liability...................................... $ (196.4) $ (189.2)
========== ==========
</TABLE>
At August 31, 2000, the Company had aggregate U.S. tax loss carryforwards
of $48.0 million and U.S. tax credit carryforwards of $1.0 million, all of which
expire in various years through 2019. The Company also has unused state tax net
operating loss carryforwards of $15.5 million for tax purposes which expire
through 2014 and unused state tax credits of $66.0 million for tax and financial
reporting purposes which expire through 2014. The changes in valuation allowance
of $15.4 million and $10.5 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively, are due to
the uncertainty of realizing certain tax credit carryforwards. In 1998, the
Company recorded a $4.1 million valuation allowance for a deferred tax asset
relating to MEI's consolidation of its NetFRAME enterprise server operations.
Provision has been made for deferred taxes on undistributed earnings of non-U.S.
subsidiaries to the extent that dividend payments from such companies are
expected to result in additional tax liability. The remaining undistributed
earnings of $134.1 million have been indefinitely reinvested; therefore, no
provision has been made for taxes due upon remittance of these earnings.
Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on these
unremitted earnings is not practicable.
PURCHASE OF MINORITY INTERESTS
In conjunction with the discontinuation of its radio frequency
identification efforts in 1999, MTI purchased the 11% minority interest in its
subsidiary, Micron Communications, Inc. (See "Other Operating Expense, Net"
note.)
During 1998, MTI purchased the remaining minority interests in its
subsidiaries, Micron Display Technology, Inc. and Micron Quantum Devices, Inc.,
for $20.6 million in cash and $26.2 million in stock and stock options,
respectively. The cost of the acquired interests was allocated primarily to
intangible assets, which are being amortized over three years.
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common
shareholders ............................................................. $ 1,547.7 $ (59.0) $ (224.5)
Adjustment for effects of assumed conversions .............................. 43.3 -- --
----------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) from continuing operations, available to common
shareholders, adjusted ................................................... 1,591.0 (59.0) (224.5)
Loss from discontinued PC Operations, net of taxes and minority
interest ................................................................. (43.5) (9.9) (22.6)
----------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss), adjusted ................................................ $ 1,547.5 $ (68.9) $ (247.1)
=========== ========= =========
Weighted average common shares outstanding ................................. 550.9 521.5 431.2
Adjustment for effects of assumed exercises and conversions ................ 54.5 -- --
----------- --------- ---------
Weighted average common shares and share equivalents
outstanding ............................................................. 605.4 521.5 431.2
=========== ========= =========
Basic earnings per share:
Continuing operations ................................................... $ 2.81 $ (0.11) $ (0.52)
Discontinued operations ................................................. (0.08) (0.02) (0.05)
Net income (loss) ....................................................... 2.73 (0.13) (0.57)
Diluted earnings per share:
Continuing operations ................................................... $ 2.63 $ (0.11) $ (0.52)
Discontinued operations ................................................. (0.07) (0.02) (0.05)
Net income (loss) ....................................................... 2.56 (0.13) (0.57)
</TABLE>
The average shares listed below were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been antidilutive for
the periods presented:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Employee stock plans.................................................. 0.4 47.7 41.9
8.4% convertible subordinated notes payable due 2005.................. -- 23.1 --
7.0% convertible subordinated notes payable due 2004.................. -- 14.8 14.8
</TABLE>
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income," requires disclosure of net income inclusive of changes to
equity that are not the result of transactions with shareholders.
The following table reflects the composition of accumulated other
comprehensive income:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF 8/31/00 9/2/99
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Foreign currency translation adjustment.............................. $ (0.1) $ (0.1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments................................ 1.6 (2.0)
---------- ----------
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).................. $ 1.5 $ (2.1)
========== ==========
</TABLE>
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ACQUISITION
In September 1998, MTI acquired substantially all of the memory operations
of Texas Instruments Incorporated ("TI") for a net purchase price of
approximately $832.8 million. In connection with the acquisition, MTI issued
57.9 million shares of MTI common stock, $740 million principal amount of
Convertible Notes and $210 million principal amount of subordinated notes. In
addition to TI's net memory assets, MTI received $681.1 million in cash. The
acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the purchase
method of accounting. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. MTI and TI also
entered into a ten-year, royalty-free, life-of-patents, patent cross license
that commenced in January 1999. MTI made royalty payments to TI under a prior
cross license agreement for operations through December 1998.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the consolidated
results of continuing operations of the Company as if the acquisition had taken
place at the beginning of each period presented:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 9/2/99 9/3/98
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales from continuing operations.................................. $ 2,630.4 $ 2,282.9
Loss from continuing operations, net of taxes
and minority interest.............................................. (76.2) (656.0)
Loss per share from continuing operations - diluted................... (0.14) (1.34)
</TABLE>
These pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative
purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations
which actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the dates
indicated, or which may result in the future.
MERGER
In September 1998, Rendition, Inc. ("Rendition") was merged with the
Company. MTI issued approximately 7.2 million shares of MTI common stock in
exchange for all of the outstanding stock of Rendition. The merger qualified as
a tax-free exchange and was accounted for as a business combination using the
"pooling-of-interests" method. The Company's financial statements were restated
to include the results of Rendition for 1998.
EQUITY INVESTMENT
During the third and fourth quarters of 2000, Intel Corporation ("Intel")
liquidated its equity investment in the Company by converting its shares of
Class A common stock into common stock and selling them in a series of open
market transactions. Each share of Class A common stock was convertible into two
shares of common stock.
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DISCONTINUED PC OPERATIONS
On May 31, 2001, MEI completed the disposition of its PC business to Gores
Technology Group ("GTG"). In connection with the disposal, GTG received assets,
including $76.5 million in cash, and assumed specified liabilities of the PC
Operations. MEI may be required to provide additional cash to GTG if certain
working capital requirements based on the net assets and liabilities transferred
to GTG are not met. Summary operating results for the discontinued PC Operations
follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales............................................................. $ 973.9 $ 1,188.9 $ 1,460.8
========== ========== ==========
Loss from operations of PC business................................... $ (105.8) $ (27.1) $ (104.9)
Minority interest..................................................... 29.2 6.3 21.7
Income tax benefit.................................................... 33.1 10.9 60.6
---------- ---------- ----------
Loss from operations of PC business, net.............................. $ (43.5) $ (9.9) $ (22.6)
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Summarized balance sheet information for the discontinued PC Operations is
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF 8/31/00 9/2/99
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets......................................................... $ 184.3 $ 140.4
Property, plant and equipment, net..................................... 85.9 50.5
Other long-term assets................................................. 2.3 1.6
---------- ----------
Total assets........................................................ 272.5 192.5
---------- ----------
Current liabilities.................................................... (200.4) (190.8)
Long-term liabilities.................................................. (17.8) (0.4)
---------- ----------
Total liabilities................................................... (218.2) (191.2)
---------- ----------
Minority interest...................................................... (21.4) (0.5)
---------- ----------
Net assets of discontinued PC Operations............................ $ 32.9 $ 0.8
========== ==========
</TABLE>
JOINT VENTURES
MTI participates in two memory manufacturing joint ventures: TECH
Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("TECH") and KMT Semiconductor Limited
("KMT"). TECH, which operates in Singapore, is a joint venture among MTI, the
Singapore Economic Development Board, Canon Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company.
KMT, which operates in Japan, is a joint venture between MTI and Kobe Steel,
Ltd. ("KSL"), TECH and KMT are collectively referred to herein as the "JVs."
Subject to certain terms and conditions, MTI has agreed to purchase all of
the JV production. MTI purchases semiconductor memory products from the JVs at
prices generally determined quarterly based on a discount from MTI's average
selling prices. MTI is a party to various agreements with the JVs whereby MTI
provides technology, engineering support and training to assist the JVs in
operating advanced wafer fabrication facilities to produce MTI DRAM products.
MTI also performs assembly and test services on products manufactured by the
JVs. The net cost of products purchased from the JVs, amounting to $556.8
million and $579.8 million for KMT and TECH, respectively in 2000, reflects all
transactions with the JVs.
MTI is amortizing the purchase price allocated to the JV supply
arrangements on a straight-line basis over the remaining contractual life of the
shareholder agreements. Amortization expense resulting from the JV supply
arrangements, included in the cost of product purchased from the JVs, was $4.0
million for 2000 and $2.6 million for 1999. Receivables from KMT and TECH were
$12.6 million and $66.8 million and payables were $90.1 million and $89.3
million, respectively, as of August 31, 2000. As of September 2, 1999,
receivables from KMT and TECH were $19.1 million and $47.2 million, including a
$26.7 million receivable from TECH that was included in other assets, and
payables were $24.4 million and $32.0 million, respectively.
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In 2000, MTI funded TECH with $98.0 million as support for continuing the
TECH supply arrangement. Amortization thereon will be taken throughout the
remaining life of the agreement.
On April 30, 2001, MTI acquired KSL's remaining interest in KMT. (See
"Subsequent Events" note.)
ASSET SALES
On August 30, 2000, MTI completed the sale of its wafer fabrication
facility located in Richardson, Texas, resulting in a pre-tax gain in fiscal
2000 of $42.0 million (approximately $27.5 million or $0.05 per diluted share
after taxes).
On May 19, 1999, MTI completed the sale of certain of its flat panel
display assets to PixTech, Inc. ("PixTech"). Pursuant to the terms of the
transaction, in exchange for the transfer of certain assets (including
manufacturing equipment and $4.4 million in cash) and liabilities to PixTech,
MTI received approximately 7.1 million shares of PixTech common stock and
warrants to purchase an additional 310,000 shares of PixTech common stock at an
exercise price of $2.25. MTI incurred a loss of $15.0 million during the second
quarter of 1999 relating to the disposition of its flat panel display assets.
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OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company's reportable segments have been determined based on the nature
of its operations and products offered to customers. The Company's two
reportable segments are Semiconductor Operations and Web-hosting Operations. The
Semiconductor Operations segment's primary product is DRAM. The Web-hosting
Operations segment provides web-hosting and other internet products and
services. "Other" segments primarily reflect activity of the Company's former
field emission display, RFID, construction and custom manufacturing operations.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in
the "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" note. Segment operating results
are measured based on operating income (loss). Intersegment sales are accounted
for at prices offered to the Company's most favored customers. Segment assets
consist of assets that are identified to reportable segments and reviewed by the
chief operating decision makers. Included in segment assets are cash,
investments, accounts receivable, inventory and property, plant and equipment.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES
Semiconductor Operations
External........................................................... $ 6,278.4 $ 2,524.7 $ 1,380.5
Sales to discontinued PC Operations................................ 51.3 45.2 32.0
Intersegment....................................................... -- (0.2) 8.7
--------- --------- ---------
6,329.7 2,569.7 1,421.2
--------- --------- ---------
Web-hosting Operations
External........................................................... 32.7 0.5 --
Intersegment....................................................... 0.2 -- --
--------- --------- ---------
32.9 0.5 --
--------- --------- ---------
Other
External........................................................... 0.4 5.2 151.0
Sales to discontinued PC Operations................................ -- -- 1.7
Intersegment....................................................... -- -- 14.6
--------- --------- ---------
0.4 5.2 167.3
--------- --------- ---------
Total segments........................................................ 6,363.0 2,575.4 1,588.5
Elimination of intersegment........................................... (0.2) 0.2 (23.3)
Discontinued PC Operations eliminations............................... (0.4) (0.5) (0.7)
--------- --------- ---------
Total consolidated net sales.......................................... $ 6,362.4 $ 2,575.1 $ 1,564.5
========= ========= =========
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Semiconductor Operations.............................................. $ 2,445.6 $ 42.8 $ (370.6)
Web-hosting Operations................................................ (47.0) (4.7) (3.6)
Other ................................................................ (7.2) (58.3) (36.9)
--------- --------- ---------
Total segments........................................................ 2,391.4 (20.2) (411.1)
Elimination of intersegment........................................... 0.8 0.7 (1.5)
Discontinued PC Operations eliminations............................... 0.5 (0.1) --
--------- --------- ---------
Total consolidated operating income (loss)............................ $ 2,392.7 $ (19.6) $ (412.6)
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR PLANT, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Semiconductor Operations.............................................. $ 1,103.4 $ 755.5 $ 670.2
Web-hosting Operations................................................ 24.1 3.3 8.3
Other ................................................................ -- 5.3 22.3
--------- --------- ---------
Total segments..................................................... 1,127.5 764.1 700.8
Elimination of intersegment........................................... (0.1) (0.2) 0.8
--------- --------- ---------
Total consolidated capital expenditures............................ $ 1,127.4 $ 763.9 $ 701.6
========= ========= =========
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
Semiconductor Operations.............................................. $ 955.8 $ 816.0 $ 565.6
Web-hosting Operations................................................ 16.8 2.5 2.6
Other ................................................................ 7.5 12.9 21.6
--------- --------- ---------
Total segments..................................................... 980.1 831.4 589.8
Elimination of intersegment........................................... (5.7) (1.7) (1.6)
--------- --------- ---------
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization expenses.......... $ 974.4 $ 829.7 $ 588.2
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
SEGMENT ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF 8/31/00 9/2/99
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<S> <C> <C>
Semiconductor Operations.............................................. $ 8,416.1 $ 5,994.5
Web-hosting Operations................................................ 411.3 369.7
Other ................................................................ 14.6 15.5
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Total segment assets............................................... 8,842.0 6,379.7
Elimination of intersegment........................................... (96.0) (74.7)
--------- ---------
Total segment assets............................................... $ 8,746.0 $ 6,305.0
========= =========
Reconciliation to total assets:
Total segment assets.................................................. $ 8,746.0 $ 6,305.0
Prepaid expenses...................................................... 14.9 18.9
Deferred taxes........................................................ 137.1 119.9
Product and process technology........................................ 213.0 212.6
Other assets (net of segment assets).................................. 248.0 116.3
Net assets of discontinued PC Operations.............................. 32.9 0.8
--------- ---------
Total consolidated assets.......................................... $ 9,391.9 $ 6,773.5
========= =========
</TABLE>
INVESTMENT IN EQUITY METHOD INVESTEES
At August 31, 2000, the Company's Web-hosting Operations segment held $6.4
million in investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting. At
September 2, 1999, the Company had $10.7 million in equity method investments,
which were held by non-reportable segments included in the "Other" segments
category. No equity method investments were held in 1998. The Company recorded
losses on equity method investments of $1.1 million in 2000 and $4.3 million in
1999.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Sales to the two largest customers by the Semiconductor Operations' segment
were $877.0 million and $843.8 million in 2000. Sales to Dell Computer
Corporation also exceeded 10% of net sales for continuing operations in 1999
and 1998.
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GEOGRAPHIC AREA NET SALES
(Based on customer location)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 8/31/00 9/2/99 9/3/98
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
United States......................................................... $ 3,570.8 $ 1,548.9 $ 1,038.3
Europe................................................................ 1,164.5 458.0 269.3
Asia Pacific.......................................................... 1,144.8 415.6 176.5
Japan ................................................................ 203.0 73.1 14.2
Canada................................................................ 77.3 28.8 42.6
Other ................................................................ 202.0 50.7 23.6
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Total net sales.................................................... $ 6,362.4 $ 2,575.1 $ 1,564.5
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
GEOGRAPHIC AREA PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (NET)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF 8/31/00 9/2/99
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United States......................................................... $ 3,229.1 $ 2,984.3
Singapore............................................................. 494.2 299.3
Italy................................................................. 431.5 461.6
Other ................................................................ 16.9 3.9
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Total property, plant and equipment, net........................... $ 4,171.7 $ 3,749.1
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of August 31, 2000, the Company had commitments of $1.4 billion for
equipment purchases and software infrastructure and $111.5 million for the
construction of buildings.
From time to time, others have asserted, and may in the future assert, that
the Company's products or its processes infringe their product or process
technology rights. In this regard, the Company is currently engaged in
litigation with Rambus, Inc. ("Rambus") relating to certain of Rambus' patents.
Lawsuits between Rambus and the Company are pending in the United States,
Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Italy. The Company is unable to predict
the outcome of these suits. A determination that the Company's manufacturing
processes or products infringe the product or process rights of others could
result in significant liability and/or require the Company to make material
changes to its products and/or manufacturing processes. Any of the foregoing
results could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results
of operations or financial condition.
The Company has a number of patent and intellectual property license
agreements. Some of these license agreements require the Company to make
one-time or periodic payments. The Company may need to obtain additional patent
licenses or renew existing license agreements in the future. The Company is
unable to predict whether these license agreements can be obtained or renewed on
acceptable terms.
The Company has accrued a liability and charged operations for the
estimated costs of settlement or adjudication of asserted and unasserted claims
for alleged infringement prior to the balance sheet date. The Company is
currently a party to various other legal actions arising out of the normal
course of business, none of which is expected to have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
DISCONTINUED PC OPERATIONS
On May 31, 2001, MEI completed the disposition of its PC business to Gores
Technology Group ("GTG"). In connection with the disposal, GTG received assets,
including $76.5 million in cash, and assumed specified liabilities of the PC
Operations. MEI may be required to provide additional cash to GTG if certain
working capital requirements based on the net assets and liabilities transferred
to GTG are not met. (See "Discontinued PC Operations" note.)
KMT ACQUISITION
On April 30, 2001, the Company acquired Kobe Steel, Ltd.'s ("KSL") 75%
interest in KMT Semiconductor, Limited ("KMT") (the "KMT Acquisition"), at
which time KMT became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The KMT
Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the purchase
method of accounting. The purchase price of $31.3 million, net of $37.7
million cash acquired, which includes $25.0 million cash paid to KSL for land
and KSL's equity interest in KMT, was allocated to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value. In connection with
the KMT Acquisition, the Company recorded total assets of $408.1 million, net
of cash acquired, including deferred income taxes of $204.6 million and
property, plant and equipment of $103.6 million, and total liabilities of
$376.8 million, including debt and capital lease obligations totaling $296.4
million. The results of operations of KMT have not been included in the
accompanying financial statements.
INTERLAND MERGER
On March 23, 2001, MEI entered into a merger agreement to acquire
Interland, Inc. ("Interland") in a stock-for-stock acquisition (the "Interland
Merger") whereby Interland shareholders will own at closing approximately 30% of
the combined company. Upon completion of the Interland Merger as proposed, MTI's
ownership, approximately 59 million shares of MEI common stock would be reduced
from approximately 60% to 40%. As a result, MEI's results would no longer be
consolidated in the Company's financial statements. The net book value of MEI
common stock is expected to exceed the fair value of the MEI common stock to be
issued in the Interland Merger. Upon completion of the Interland Merger as
proposed, the Company currently estimates it will recognize a loss of
approximately $35 million.
The Interland Merger has been approved by the Boards of Directors of MEI
and Interland. The Interland Merger is subject to several conditions and
approvals, including shareholder and regulatory approvals. MTI has agreed to
vote its shares of MEI common stock in favor of the Interland Merger and the
holders of approximately 38% of Interland's outstanding common stock have agreed
to vote their shares in favor of the Interland Merger. The Interland Merger is
expected to close in August 2001.
SPECTEK PURCHASE
Minority interest for 2000, 1999 and 1998 includes minority shareholders'
interest in the SpecTek component recovery business and Web-hosting Operation.
The component recovery business was purchased from MEI on April 5, 2001, at
which time it became a wholly-owned operation of MTI and, as a result, the
Company will no longer record minority interest in the earnings of the component
recovery business. Approximately $54.3 million, $17.7 million and $3.8 million
of minority interest is attributable to the earnings of MEI's component recovery
business for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL AND MARKET INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in millions except per share amounts)
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2000 QUARTER
Net sales.............................................. $ 1,343.7 $ 1,159.1 $ 1,553.8 $ 2,305.8
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold................................ 565.9 681.1 892.1 975.2
Selling, general and administrative............... 103.6 93.4 112.4 129.1
Research and development.......................... 91.5 103.3 100.5 131.7
Other operating expense (income), net............. 22.9 9.2 5.7 (47.9)
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Total costs and expenses..................... 783.9 887.0 1,110.7 1,188.1
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Operating income....................................... 559.8 272.1 443.1 1,117.7
Gain on investments and subsidiary stock
transactions, net................................... 9.4 0.3 4.4 0.1
Gain (loss) on issuance of subsidiary stock, net....... 0.2 (0.6) 1.1 0.3
Interest income........................................ 23.1 26.7 30.5 32.5
Interest expense....................................... (31.1) (29.3) (19.6) (17.9)
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Income before income taxes............................. 561.4 269.2 459.5 1,132.7
Income tax (provision)................................. (195.4) (92.9) (160.3) (381.2)
Minority interests..................................... (13.1) (7.5) (9.3) (15.4)
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Income from continuing operations ..................... 352.9 168.8 289.9 736.1
Loss from discontinued PC Operations, net.............. (11.6) (7.5) (15.0) (9.4)
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Net income ............................................ $ 341.3 $ 161.3 $ 274.9 $ 726.7
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations............................... $ 0.62 $ 0.30 $ 0.50 $ 1.21
Discontinued PC Operations.......................... (0.02) (0.01) (0.02) (0.02)
Net income.......................................... 0.60 0.29 0.47 1.20
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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1999 QUARTER
Net sales.............................................. $ 440.8 $ 719.0 $ 593.8 $ 821.5
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold................................ 379.7 483.3 446.8 637.2
Selling, general and administrative............... 52.5 70.6 73.0 80.8
Research and development.......................... 66.4 84.6 81.5 88.0
Other operating expense, net...................... 7.9 14.6 11.4 16.4
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Total costs and expenses..................... 506.5 653.1 612.7 822.4
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Operating income (loss)................................ (65.7) 65.9 (18.9) (0.9)
Loss on investments and subsidiary stock
transactions, net................................... (0.1) -- -- --
Gain on issuance of subsidiary stock, net.............. 1.1 0.4 -- 0.6
Interest income........................................ 17.4 22.8 22.1 20.5
Interest expense....................................... (25.5) (34.9) (36.4) (32.8)
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Income (loss) before income taxes...................... (72.8) 54.2 (33.2) (12.6)
Income tax benefit (provision)......................... 29.0 (21.8) 12.8 5.1
Minority interests..................................... (3.5) (4.8) (4.4) (7.0)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations............... (47.3) 27.6 (24.8) (14.5)
Income (loss) from discontinued PC Operations, net..... 1.1 (5.2) (2.9) (2.9)
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Net income (loss) ..................................... $ (46.2) $ 22.4 $ (27.7) $ (17.4)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations............................... $ (0.10) $ 0.05 $ (0.05) $ (0.03)
Discontinued PC Operations.......................... 0.00 (0.01) (0.01) (0.01)
Net income (loss)................................... (0.09) 0.04 (0.05) (0.03)
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As of October 2, 2000, there were 3,702 shareholders of record of MTI's
common stock. The Company did not declare or pay any dividends during 2000 or
1999.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Micron Technology, Inc.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying
index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Micron
Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries at August 31, 2000 and September 2, 1999,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended August 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boise, Idaho
October 4, 2000, except the
Significant Accounting Policies -- Basis of
Presentation, Debt, Discontinued PC
Operations, Joint Ventures and Subsequent Event
Notes, which are as of July 6, 2001
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Date: July 10, 2001 /s/ Wilbur G. Stover, Jr.
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Wilbur G. Stover, Jr.
Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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