10-Q/APeriod: Q3 FY2001

TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q3 Ended Jan 31, 2001

Filed April 19, 2002For Securities:TTWO

Summary

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) filed an amended 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2001, which includes restated financial statements for prior periods due to accounting irregularities. The company reported a significant increase in net sales, up 31.3% year-over-year to $157.85 million, driven by expanded distribution operations and the adoption of SAB 101 for revenue recognition. Net income more than doubled to $8.23 million from $3.97 million in the prior year period. The company's balance sheet shows growth in total assets to $370.74 million and an increase in stockholders' equity to $192.13 million. The restatement, which impacted fiscal year 2000 and the first three quarters of fiscal 2001, was primarily related to the improper recognition of net sales that were later returned or repurchased, and adjustments to revenue recognition for transactions that did not qualify. Despite these issues, the company's operational performance showed improvement in the reported quarter, with a strong increase in net income and positive cash flow from operations. Investors should note the significant increase in intangible assets and the impact of acquisitions on the financial statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 31.3% to $157.85 million for the three months ended January 31, 2001, compared to $120.25 million for the same period in the prior year.
  • 2Net income more than doubled to $8.23 million ($0.25 per diluted share) for the three months ended January 31, 2001, from $3.97 million ($0.16 per diluted share) in the prior year.
  • 3The company restated its financial statements for fiscal year 2000 and the first three quarters of fiscal 2001 due to accounting errors related to revenue recognition and product returns.
  • 4Total assets grew to $370.74 million as of January 31, 2001, up from $330.57 million as of October 31, 2000.
  • 5Stockholders' equity increased to $192.13 million as of January 31, 2001, from $170.19 million as of October 31, 2000.
  • 6Cash provided by operating activities was $21.33 million for the three months ended January 31, 2001, a significant improvement from net cash used in operating activities of $5.08 million in the prior year period.
  • 7Intangible assets increased substantially to $90.72 million as of January 31, 2001, reflecting recent acquisitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company restated its financial statements due to accounting irregularities, primarily related to the improper recognition of net sales for products that were later returned or repurchased by the company. Adjustments were also made to revenue recognition policies for certain transactions and in relation to the adoption of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, 'Revenue Recognition.'

Net sales increased significantly by 31.3% to $157.85 million for the three months ended January 31, 2001, compared to $120.25 million for the same period in the prior year. This growth was attributed to expanded distribution operations and the adoption of new revenue recognition standards.

As of January 31, 2001, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. reported total assets of $370.74 million, an increase from $330.57 million at October 31, 2000. Total stockholders' equity also grew to $192.13 million from $170.19 million over the same period, indicating a strengthening balance sheet.

The company completed several acquisitions, including VLM Entertainment Group and the publishing rights for Duke Nukem. These acquisitions contributed to the increase in total assets and resulted in a substantial rise in intangible assets to $90.72 million as of January 31, 2001. Pro forma results indicate that these acquisitions would have positively impacted revenue and net income if they had occurred earlier.