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F5, INC. 8-K/A Report (Aug 6, 2004)

Filed August 6, 2004For Securities:FFIV

Summary

F5, Inc. (FFIV) filed an 8-K/A on August 6, 2004, to provide audited and unaudited financial statements for MagniFire Websystems, Inc., acquired on May 31, 2004. The report details the pro forma combined financial statements reflecting the acquisition under the purchase method of accounting. The acquisition of MagniFire for $30.5 million was intended to expand F5's presence in the web application security market. The pro forma financial statements offer a look at the combined entity's financial position and performance, as if the merger had occurred earlier. Investors should note the significant goodwill recorded ($24.8 million) and the amortization of developed technology, which are key components of the transaction's accounting treatment.

Key Highlights

  • 1F5 Networks acquired MagniFire Websystems, Inc. on May 31, 2004, for a total purchase price of $30.5 million.
  • 2The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method, with $5.0 million allocated to developed technology and $24.8 million to goodwill.
  • 3Pro forma financial statements are provided, reflecting the combined entity as if the acquisition occurred on March 31, 2004 (balance sheet) and October 1, 2002 (income statements).
  • 4The acquisition of MagniFire is strategic, aimed at entering the web application security market and augmenting F5's product line.
  • 5The pro forma statements indicate that the combined entity would have incurred a net loss of $7.44 million for the year ended September 30, 2003, and a net income of $6.91 million for the six months ended March 31, 2004.
  • 6The report includes audited financial statements for MagniFire for periods up to December 31, 2003, and unaudited statements up to March 31, 2004, as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of acquiring MagniFire was to enable F5 Networks to quickly enter the web application security market, broaden its customer base, and augment its existing product line.

The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 141. This involved allocating the purchase price to the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, with the excess recorded as goodwill.

The pro forma statements show a significant amount of goodwill ($24.8 million) resulting from the acquisition. Additionally, $5.0 million was allocated to developed technology, which will be amortized over five years. The pro forma income statements also reflect the combined revenues and expenses, with notable differences in net income/loss compared to F5's standalone historical performance.

The pro forma financial statements provide an estimate of the combined financial position and results of operations as if the acquisition had occurred on specific dates (March 31, 2004, for the balance sheet and October 1, 2002, for the income statements). They are intended to help investors understand the potential impact of the merger on F5's financial outlook, although they are based on estimates and assumptions and are not necessarily indicative of future results.