UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2006
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-14625
TECH DATA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | No. 59-1578329 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
5350 Tech Data Drive, Clearwater, Florida |
33760 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (727) 539-7429
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer x Accelerated Filer ¨ Non-accelerated Filer ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class |
Outstanding at November 17, 2006 |
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Common stock, par value $.0015 per share |
54,464,308 |
TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Form 10-Q for the Three and Nine Months Ended October 31, 2006
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 2. |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. | 30 | |||||
Item 4. | 30 | |||||
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. | 30 | |||||
Item 1A. | 30 | |||||
Item 2. | 31 | |||||
Item 3. | 31 | |||||
Item 4. | 31 | |||||
Item 5. | 31 | |||||
Item 6. | 31 | |||||
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EXHIBITS |
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CERTIFICATIONS |
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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
October 31, 2006 |
January 31, 2006 |
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(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 128,769 | $ | 156,665 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
2,329,860 | 2,160,138 | ||||||
Inventories |
1,573,195 | 1,527,729 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
136,821 | 138,927 | ||||||
Total current assets |
4,168,645 | 3,983,459 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
139,931 | 141,275 | ||||||
Goodwill |
2,966 | 134,327 | ||||||
Other assets, net |
134,075 | 145,573 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 4,445,617 | $ | 4,404,634 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: |
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Revolving credit loans |
$ | 139,548 | $ | 235,088 | ||||
Accounts payable |
2,155,303 | 1,917,213 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
1,732 | 1,605 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
468,310 | 437,445 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
2,764,893 | 2,591,351 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
13,803 | 14,378 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
38,778 | 38,598 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
2,817,474 | 2,644,327 | ||||||
Commitments & Contingencies (Note 13) |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock, par value $.0015; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 59,245,585 shares issued at October 31, 2006 and 59,239,085 shares issued at January 31, 2006 |
89 | 89 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
731,920 | 729,455 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost (4,788,084 shares at October 31, 2006 and 3,048,060 shares at January 31, 2006) |
(174,969 | ) | (112,601 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings |
805,343 | 938,383 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
265,760 | 204,981 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
1,628,143 | 1,760,307 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 4,445,617 | $ | 4,404,634 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
October 31, |
Nine months ended October 31, |
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2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 5,431,347 | $ | 5,073,955 | $ | 15,318,754 | $ | 14,951,496 | ||||||||
Cost of products sold |
5,183,787 | 4,822,969 | 14,608,445 | 14,196,434 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
247,560 | 250,986 | 710,309 | 755,062 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
209,344 | 203,679 | 620,171 | 622,979 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill impairment (Note 7) |
| | 136,093 | | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges (Note 9) |
6,130 | 4,813 | 23,764 | 24,102 | ||||||||||||
215,474 | 208,492 | 780,028 | 647,081 | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
32,086 | 42,494 | (69,719 | ) | 107,981 | |||||||||||
Other expense (income): |
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Interest expense |
9,395 | 6,868 | 27,226 | 20,973 | ||||||||||||
Discount on sale of accounts receivable |
2,823 | 1,793 | 8,546 | 3,103 | ||||||||||||
Interest income |
(2,741 | ) | (1,794 | ) | (7,266 | ) | (5,059 | ) | ||||||||
Net foreign currency exchange (gain) loss |
(646 | ) | 338 | (1,241 | ) | 1,730 | ||||||||||
8,831 | 7,205 | 27,265 | 20,747 | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
23,255 | 35,289 | (96,984 | ) | 87,234 | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
13,657 | 13,368 | 40,002 | 92,765 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations |
9,598 | 21,921 | (136,986 | ) | (5,531 | ) | ||||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 5) |
| 1,043 | 3,946 | 2,604 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 9,598 | $ | 22,964 | $ | (133,040 | ) | $ | (2,927 | ) | ||||||
Income (loss) per common share basic: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.38 | $ | (2.48 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | ||||||
Discontinued operations |
| 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.40 | $ | (2.41 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Income (loss) per common share diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.38 | $ | (2.48 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | ||||||
Discontinued operations |
| 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.40 | $ | (2.41 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
54,560 | 57,365 | 55,251 | 58,195 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
54,560 | 57,935 | 55,251 | 58,195 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended October 31, | ||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Cash received from customers |
$ | 15,192,113 | $ | 15,044,527 | ||||
Cash paid to suppliers and employees |
(14,964,840 | ) | (14,747,503 | ) | ||||
Interest paid, net |
(20,587 | ) | (13,055 | ) | ||||
Income taxes paid |
(63,097 | ) | (52,281 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
143,589 | 231,688 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of business |
16,500 | | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
| 9,169 | ||||||
Expenditures for property and equipment |
(24,316 | ) | (27,729 | ) | ||||
Software and software development costs |
(8,114 | ) | (14,790 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(15,930 | ) | (33,350 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and reissuance of treasury stock |
12,196 | 8,406 | ||||||
Cash paid for purchase of treasury stock |
(80,093 | ) | (104,392 | ) | ||||
Net repayments on revolving credit loans |
(101,555 | ) | (40,418 | ) | ||||
Principal payments on long-term debt |
(1,180 | ) | (1,262 | ) | ||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
383 | | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(170,249 | ) | (137,666 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
14,694 | (10,172 | ) | |||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(27,896 | ) | 50,500 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
156,665 | 195,056 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 128,769 | $ | 245,556 | ||||
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (133,040 | ) | $ | (2,927 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Goodwill impairment |
136,093 | | ||||||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax |
(3,834 | ) | | |||||
Depreciation and amortization |
39,850 | 40,454 | ||||||
Provision for losses on accounts receivable |
14,475 | 7,544 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
5,592 | | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
8,382 | 56,039 | ||||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
(383 | ) | | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(118,072 | ) | 51,164 | |||||
Inventories |
(3,134 | ) | (103,939 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
(4,087 | ) | (5,200 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable |
185,765 | 167,866 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
15,982 | 20,687 | ||||||
Total adjustments |
276,629 | 234,615 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 143,589 | $ | 231,688 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
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TECH DATA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
Tech Data Corporation (Tech Data or the Company) is a leading provider of information technology (IT) products, logistics management and other value-added services. The Company distributes microcomputer hardware and software products to value-added resellers, direct marketers, retailers and corporate resellers. The Company is managed in two geographic segments: the Americas (which includes the United States, Canada, Latin America and export sales to the Caribbean) and EMEA (which includes Europe, the Middle East and export sales to Africa).
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tech Data and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company operates on a fiscal year that ends on January 31.
Basis of Presentation
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS or Statement) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company has accounted for the EMEA Training Business (the Training Business) sold during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 as a discontinued operation. The results of operations of the Training Business and the sale of the Training Business have been reclassified and presented as discontinued operations, net of tax, for all periods presented. The balance sheet data at January 31, 2006 has not been reclassified as the net assets of the Training Business are less than 0.5% of the total net assets of the Company at January 31, 2006. The cash flows of the Training Business have not been reported separately within the Companys Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as the net cash flows of the Training Business are not material and the absence of cash flows from the Training Business is not expected to affect the Companys future liquidity. The transaction is further discussed in Note 5Discontinued Operations.
Method of Accounting
The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements & Legislation
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB No. 108). SAB No. 108 provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the carryover or reversal of prior year misstatements should be considered in quantifying a potential current year misstatement. Prior to SAB No. 108, companies could evaluate the materiality of financial statement misstatements using either the income statement or balance sheet approach, with the income statement approach focusing on new misstatements added in the current year, and the balance sheet approach focusing on the cumulative amount of misstatement present in a companys balance sheet. Misstatements that could be immaterial under one approach could be viewed as material under another approach, and not be corrected. SAB No. 108 now requires that companies view financial statement misstatements as material if they are material according to either the income statement or balance sheet approach. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of SAB No. 108 effective with the fiscal year ending January 31, 2007 and does not expect the provisions of SAB No. 108 to have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS No. 157). FAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company is required to adopt the provisions of FAS No. 157 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company is currently in the process of assessing what impact FAS No. 157 may have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of SFAS No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 will be applicable to the Company beginning February 1, 2007. The Company is currently in the process of assessing what impact FIN 48 may have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2006, the FASB ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) consensus on Issue No. 06-03, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Government Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation) (EITF No. 06-03). The Company is required to adopt the provisions of EITF No. 06-03 with the fiscal year beginning February 1, 2007. The Company does not expect the provisions of EITF No. 06-03 to have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications, in addition to those related to discontinued operations discussed in Note 5, have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the October 31, 2006 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications did not change previously reported total assets, liabilities, shareholders equity or net income.
Seasonality
The Companys quarterly operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past and will likely continue to do so in the future as a result of seasonal variations in the demand for the products and services it offers. Narrow operating margins may magnify the impact of these factors on the Companys operating results. Specific historical seasonal variations have included a reduction of demand in Europe during the Companys second quarter relative to the Companys first quarter, and an increase in European demand during the Companys fourth quarter. Given that approximately half of the Companys revenues are derived from Europe, the worldwide results closely follow the seasonality trends in Europe. The life cycle of major products, as well as the impact of acquisitions or dispositions, may also materially impact the Companys business, financial condition, or results of operations. Therefore, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the entire fiscal year ending January 31, 2007.
NOTE 2 EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur assuming the exercise of stock options and similar equity incentives (as further discussed below) using the if-converted and treasury stock methods. The composition of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:
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The Company reissued 474,024 shares of treasury stock during the nine months ended October 31, 2006. The Company issued 343,436 shares of common stock during the nine months ended October 31, 2005. In addition, the Company repurchased 2,222,720 and 2,881,985 shares of common stock during the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (see further discussion of the Companys share repurchase program in Note 12- Shareholders Equity).
NOTE 3 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Effective February 1, 2006 (the Effective Date), the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payments (SFAS No. 123R). SFAS No. 123R requires all stock-based payments to employees and non-employee members of the board of directors, including grants of all employee equity incentives, to be recognized in the Companys Consolidated Statement of Operations based on their fair values. In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB No. 107) regarding its interpretation of SFAS No. 123R and the valuation of stock-based payments for public companies. The Company has applied the provisions of SAB No. 107 in its adoption of SFAS No. 123R.
SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method prescribed under APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and instead, generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value based method. Through fiscal 2005, the Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of its stock options under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123), for the pro forma disclosures required under this pronouncement. Beginning in fiscal 2006, the Company began issuing maximum value stock-settled stock appreciation rights (MV Stock-settled SARs) and maximum value stock options (MVOs), both of which are further discussed below. The fair value of MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs under SFAS No. 123R is determined using a two-step valuation model utilizing both the Hull-White Lattice (binomial) and Black-Scholes option-pricing models, which is consistent with the valuation method used for the MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs previously included in the Companys pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123.
The Company has elected the modified prospective method as permitted by SFAS No. 123R, and accordingly, prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective method requires compensation expense to be recognized for all stock-based awards granted after the Effective Date as well as for all awards granted prior to the Effective Date that remain unvested on the Effective Date. Stock-based compensation expense for awards granted prior to February 1, 2006 is based on the grant date fair value as previously determined under the provisions of SFAS No. 123. Effective February 1, 2006 the Company began to recognize compensation expense, reduced for estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the outstanding stock awards. The Company estimated the forfeiture rate for the nine months ended October 31, 2006 based on its historical experience during the preceding five fiscal years. For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006, the Company recorded $2.1 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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In accordance with SFAS No. 123R, beginning in the quarter ended April 30, 2006, the Company has presented the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of compensation cost recognized for stock-based awards (excess tax benefits) both as an operating activity and as a financing activity in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Cash received from stock option exercises during the nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $12.2 million and the actual benefit received from the tax deduction from stock option exercises of the stock-based payment awards was $0.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2006.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company measured compensation expense for its stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations. Options granted under these plans had an exercise price equal to or greater than the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The Company applied the disclosure only provisions of SFAS No. 148, which amends SFAS No. 123. SFAS No. 148 allowed for the continued use of recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for those plans, however, required disclosure of compensation expense as if the fair value-based method had been applied.
The following table illustrates the pro forma net income (loss) and pro forma income (loss) per share for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2005, reflecting the compensation cost that the Company would have recorded on its equity incentive plans had it used the fair value-based method at grant date for awards under the plans consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS No. 123.
(1) | Pro forma stock compensation expense for the nine months ended October 31, 2005, includes incremental expense, net of the related tax effects, of $15.4 million related to the accelerated vesting of stock options issued in March 2004. |
The Company has elected to use the Hull-White Lattice (binomial) and Black-Scholes option-pricing models to determine the fair value of awards granted during fiscal 2007 and 2006. The Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for awards granted prior to fiscal 2006. Both the Hull-White Lattice and Black-Scholes optionpricing models incorporate various assumptions including expected volatility, expected life and risk-free interest rates, while the Hull-White Lattice model also incorporates a suboptimal exercise factor (SEF) assumption. The Company calculates expected volatility using an equal blend of the historical volatility of the Companys common stock over the most recent period equal to the contractual term of the award and the implied volatility using traded options with a variety of remaining maturities. The expected life for the Hull-White component of the valuation is equal to the contractual term of the award and the Black-Scholes component is based on historical experience. The risk-free rate corresponds to the ten-year Treasury rate on the date of the award as the contractual term of the award is generally 10 years. The SEF takes into consideration early exercise behavior or patterns based on stock-price appreciation. The SEF is computed by analyzing historical exercises and stock prices on the exercise date as a multiple of the original award price. Fair value calculations are subject to change based upon the assumptions applied within the applicable models.
The weighted-average estimated fair value of the MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs granted during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $7.08 and $7.19, respectively, based on the two-step valuation method utilizing both the Hull-White Lattice (binomial) and Black-Scholes option-pricing models using the following assumptions:
Expected option term (years) |
Expected volatility |
Risk-free interest rate |
Expected dividend yield |
Suboptimal exercise factor |
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Three months ended October 31, 2006 |
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Hull-White Lattice |
10 | 42% | 4.71% | 0% | 1.19 | |||||
Black-Scholes |
4 | 42% | 4.71% | 0% | |
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Expected option term (years) |
Expected volatility |
Risk-free interest rate |
Expected dividend yield |
Suboptimal exercise factor |
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Nine months ended October 31, 2006 |
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Hull-White Lattice |
10 | 42% | 4.91% | 0% | 1.20 | |||||
Black-Scholes |
4 | 42% | 4.91% | 0% | |
The weighted-average estimated fair value of the MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs granted during the three and nine months ended October 31, 2005 was $7.48 and $7.70, respectively, based on a two-step valuation method utilizing both the Hull-White Lattice (binomial) and Black-Scholes option-pricing models using the following assumptions:
Expected option term (years) |
Expected volatility |
Risk-free interest rate |
Expected dividend yield |
Suboptimal exercise factor |
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Three months ended October 31, 2005 |
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Hull-White Lattice |
10 | 41% | 4.17% | 0% | 1.24 | |||||
Black-Scholes |
4 | 41% | 4.17% | 0% | | |||||
Expected option term (years) |
Expected volatility |
Risk-free interest rate |
Expected dividend yield |
Suboptimal exercise factor |
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Nine months ended October 31, 2005 |
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Hull-White Lattice |
10 | 41% | 4.65% | 0% | 1.24 | |||||
Black-Scholes |
4 | 41% | 4.65% | 0% | |
Equity Incentive Plans
At October 31, 2006, the Company had awards outstanding from four equity-based compensation plans, one of which is currently active and which authorizes the issuance of 9.5 million shares, of which approximately 3.3 million shares are available for future grant. Under the plans, the Company is authorized to award officers, employees, and non-employee members of the Board of Directors restricted stock, restricted stock units, options to purchase common stock, MV Stock-settled SARs, MVOs and performance awards that are dependent upon achievement of specified performance goals. Equity-based compensation awards have a maximum term of 10 years, unless a shorter period is specified by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors or is required under local law. Awards under the plans are priced as determined by the Compensation Committee and under the terms of the Companys active equity-based compensation plan and are required to be priced at, or above, the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. Awards generally vest between one and four years from the date of grant.
MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs are similar to traditional stock options, except these instruments contain a predetermined cap on the maximum earnings potential a recipient can expect to receive upon exercise. In addition, upon exercise, holders of a MV Stock-settled SAR will only receive shares with a value equal to the spread (the difference between the current market price per share of the Companys common stock subject to the predetermined cap) and the grant price. The grant price of the MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs is determined using the last sale price of the Companys common stock as quoted on the NASDAQ on the date of grant (or such higher price as may be required by applicable laws and regulations of specific foreign jurisdictions). The other terms of the awards (i.e., vesting schedule, contractual term, etc.) are not materially different from the terms of traditional stock options previously granted by the Company.
During each of the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, the Companys Board of Directors approved the issuance of 1.5 million equity-based awards in the form of MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2000 Equity Incentive Plan of Tech Data Corporation, as Amended (the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan). Prior to its adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company accounted for MV Stock-settled SARs and MVOs as variable awards. In accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, these variable awards were remeasured on a quarterly basis and changes in value were recorded in the Companys Consolidated Statement of Operations as compensation expense. There was no compensation expense related to these instruments for either the three or nine months ended October 31, 2005.
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A summary of the Companys stock-based compensation plan activity for the nine months ended October 31, 2006 is as follows:
Shares |
Weighted- average exercise price |
Weighted- average remaining contractual term (in years) |
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands) |
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Outstanding at January 31, 2006 |
7,192,203 | $ | 35.36 | |||||||
Granted |
1,490,440 | 36.86 | ||||||||
Exercised |
(441,274 | ) | 27.75 | |||||||
Canceled |
(880,899 | ) | 38.72 | |||||||
Outstanding at October 31, 2006 |
7,360,470 | 35.72 | 6.5 | $34,000 | ||||||
Vested and expected to vest at October 31, 2006 |
7,073,772 | 35.69 | 6.5 | 33,000 | ||||||
Exercisable at October 31, 2006 |
4,740,598 | 35.80 | 5.2 | 24,000 | ||||||
Available for grant at October 31, 2006 |
3,348,728 |
The Companys policy is to utilize shares of its treasury stock, to the extent available, for the exercise of awards. See further discussion of the Companys share repurchase program in Note 12 Shareholders Equity below.
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the closing price of the Companys common stock on October 31, 2006 and the grant price for all in-the-money options at October 31, 2006. The intrinsic value of the equity-based awards changes based on the fair market value of the Companys common stock. The intrinsic value of equity-based awards exercised during the nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $4.3 million. As of October 31, 2006, the Company expects $15.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to equity-based awards to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The total fair value of equity-based awards vested during the nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $7.0 million.
On February 25, 2005, the Companys Board of Directors approved the acceleration of vesting for all stock options awarded in March 2004 to employees and officers under the Companys stock option award program. While the Company typically issues options that vest equally over four years, as a result of this vesting acceleration, stock options to purchase approximately 1.5 million shares of the Companys common stock became immediately exercisable. The grant prices of the affected stock options range from $41.08 to $41.64 and the closing price of the Companys common stock on February 24, 2005, was $41.20. The vesting acceleration resulted in an expense to the Company of less than $0.1 million. The primary purpose of the accelerated vesting was to eliminate future compensation expense the Company would otherwise recognize in its statement of operations with respect to these accelerated options upon the adoption of SFAS No. 123R.
In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2007, the Companys Board of Directors approved the issuance of performance-based equity incentive awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) under the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan. The RSUs vest only upon achievement of certain performance measures based on cumulative earnings for defined periods ending January 31, 2008. The RSUs granted in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 that could vest upon achievement of the performance targets range from 162,000 shares to 485,000 shares and have a grant price of $35.09, which represents the closing price of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. The RSUs granted in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 that could vest upon achievement of the performance targets range from 3,281 shares to 9,844 shares and have a grant price of $34.61, which represents the closing price of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. No compensation expense was recorded for these instruments during the nine months ended October 31, 2006 as the achievement of the performance targets is not currently deemed to be probable by the Company. The table above excludes the grant of these RSUs as none of these performance-based equity incentive awards are vested as of October 31, 2006. However, these restricted stock units have been considered in the table above in the determination of amounts available for grant under the Companys stock-based compensation plans.
In October 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the award of 60,000 shares of RSUs to the Companys recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to the Companys 2000 Equity Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest quarterly over three years and have a grant price of $34.66, which represents the closing price of the Companys common stock on the date of grant. Compensation expense of less than $0.1 million was recorded for these instruments during the quarter ended October 31, 2006.
In December 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the award of 243,000 shares of RSUs. These RSUs vest over three years and have a grant price of $41.99, which represents the closing price of the Companys common stock on the date of grant.
NOTE 4 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, and is comprised of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). The Companys other comprehensive income is comprised exclusively of changes in the Companys currency translation adjustment (CTA) account, including income taxes attributable to those changes.
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Comprehensive loss, net of taxes, for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
(1) | There were no income tax effects for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 or 2005. |
NOTE 5 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, in order to dedicate strategic efforts and resources to core growth opportunities, the Company made the decision to sell the EMEA Training Business (the Training Business). On March 10, 2006, the Company closed the sale of the Training Business to a third-party (the Purchaser) for total cash consideration of $16.5 million, resulting in an after-tax gain of $3.8 million. Net assets and other related costs included in the sale of the Training Business totaled $11.5 million, including $1.4 million of allocated goodwill. The Company provided IT services for a transitional period of approximately six months, but had no other significant continuing involvement in the operations of the Training Business subsequent to the closing of the sale. In addition, the Company has realized no continuing cash flows from the Training Business subsequent to the closing of the sale.
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the sale of the Training Business qualifies as a discontinued operation. Accordingly, the results of operations and the gain on sale of the Training Business have been reclassified and included in discontinued operations, net of tax, within the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the quarters and nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005. The assets and liabilities of the Training Business have not been reclassified within the January 31, 2006 Consolidated Balance Sheet as the net assets of the Training Business are less than 0.5% of the total consolidated net assets of the Company.
The following table reflects the results of the Training Business reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented:
No amounts related to interest expense or interest income have been allocated to discontinued operations.
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NOTE 6 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable, net is comprised of the following:
October 31, 2006 |
January 31, 2006 |
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(In thousands) | ||||||||
Accounts receivable |
$ | 2,392,849 | $ | 2,220,513 | ||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
(62,989 | ) | (60,375 | ) | ||||
Total |
$ | 2,329,860 | $ | 2,160,138 | ||||
Trade Receivables Purchase Facility Agreements
The Company has revolving trade receivables purchase facility agreements (the Receivables Facilities) with third-party financial institutions to sell accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis. The Company uses the Receivables Facilities as a source of working capital funding. The Receivables Facilities limit the amount of purchased accounts receivable the financial institutions may hold to $353.2 million at October 31, 2006, based on currency exchange rates at that date. Under the Receivables Facilities, the Company may sell certain accounts receivable (the Receivables) in exchange for cash less a discount based on LIBOR plus a margin. Such transactions have been accounted for as a true sale in accordance with SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities. The Receivables Facilities, which have various expiration dates, require that the Company continue to service, administer and collect the sold accounts receivable. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company received gross proceeds of $869.1 million and $464.8 million, respectively, from the sale of the Receivables and recognized related discounts totaling $8.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The proceeds, net of the discount incurred, are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in operating activities within cash received from customers and the change in accounts receivable. Prior to the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company did not utilize the Receivables Facilities as a source of funding.
NOTE 7 GOODWILL
The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 142 revised the standards of accounting for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets by replacing the amortization of these assets with the requirement that they be reviewed annually for possible impairment, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Due to certain indicators of impairment within the EMEA reporting unit, the Company performed an impairment test for goodwill as of July 31, 2006. These impairment indicators included significantly lower than expected revenues in the EMEA region during the quarter, further deceleration in IT demand during the quarter and a heightened level of pricing pressure in the EMEA region during the quarter. The Companys impairment testing included the determination of the EMEA reporting units fair value using market multiples and discounted cash flows modeling. The Companys reduced earnings and cash flow forecast for the EMEA region, primarily due to the increasingly competitive market conditions and uncertain demand, resulted in the Company determining that a goodwill impairment charge was necessary. During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded a $136.1 million non-cash charge for the EMEA goodwill impairment.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended October 31, 2006, are as follows:
(1) | Other primarily relates to the effect of fluctuations in foreign currencies. |
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NOTE 8 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Short-term investments which have an original maturity of ninety days or less are considered cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows.
The Company recorded income tax benefits within additional paid-in capital of $0.8 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to the exercise of employee stock awards.
NOTE 9 RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM
In May 2005, the Company announced a formal restructuring program to better align the EMEA operating cost structure with the current business environment. This restructuring program was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. In connection with this restructuring program, the Company recorded charges for workforce reductions and the optimization of facilities and systems. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006, the Company recorded $23.8 million related to the restructuring program, comprised of $20.0 million for workforce reductions and $3.8 million for facility costs. Through October 31, 2006 (since inception of the program), the Company has incurred $54.7 million related to the restructuring program, comprised of $38.9 million for workforce reductions and $15.8 million for facility costs. Cash payments related to the restructuring program have been funded by operating cash flows and the Companys credit facilities. The recognition of restructuring charges requires the Companys management to make judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing, and amount of costs associated with the restructuring plan. Although the Company believes its estimates are appropriate and reasonable based on available information, actual results could differ from those estimates.
The restructuring charges were incurred pursuant to formal plans developed by management and are accounted for in accordance with the guidance set forth in SFAS No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. The costs related to this restructuring program, other than the external consulting costs, are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as restructuring charges, which is a component of operating income. The accrued restructuring charges are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. In addition, during the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company incurred $8.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, of external consulting costs related to the restructuring program. These consulting costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Summarized below is the activity related to accruals for the restructuring program recorded during the nine months ended October 31, 2006:
(1) | Other primarily relates to the effect of fluctuations in foreign currencies. |
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NOTE 10 REVOLVING CREDIT LOANS AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Revolving Credit Loans
October 31, 2006 |
January 31, 2006 |
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(In thousands) | ||||||
Receivables Securitization Program, interest rate of 5.70% at October 31, 2006, expiring August 2007 |
$ | | $ | 120,000 | ||
Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility, interest rate of 6.31% at October 31, 2006, expiring March 2010 |
45,000 | 6,000 | ||||
Other revolving credit facilities, average interest rate of 4.49% at October 31, 2006, expiring on various dates throughout fiscal 2007 |
94,548 | 109,088 | ||||
$ | 139,548 | $ | 235,088 | |||
The Company has an agreement (the Receivables Securitization Program) with a syndicate of banks that allows the Company to transfer an undivided interest in a designated pool of U.S. accounts receivable, on an ongoing basis, to provide security or collateral for borrowings up to a maximum of $400.0 million. Under this program, which expires in August 2007, the Company legally isolated certain U.S. trade receivables into a wholly-owned bankruptcy remote special purpose entity. Such receivables, which are recorded in accounts receivable, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, totaled $588.9 million and $515.3 million at October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006, respectively. As collections reduce accounts receivable balances included in the pool, the Company may transfer interests in new receivables to bring the amount available to be borrowed up to the maximum. The Company pays interest on advances under the Receivables Securitization Program at designated commercial paper rates plus an agreed-upon margin.
Under the terms of the Companys Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility with a syndicate of banks, the Company is able to borrow funds in major foreign currencies up to a maximum of $250.0 million. Under this facility, which expires in March 2010, the Company has provided either a pledge of stock or a guarantee of certain of its significant subsidiaries. The Company pays interest on advances under this facility at the applicable LIBOR rate plus a margin based on the Companys credit ratings. The Company can fix the interest rate for periods of 7 to 180 days under various interest rate alternatives.
In addition to the facilities described above, the Company has lines of credit and overdraft facilities totaling approximately $641.7 million at October 31, 2006 to support its worldwide operations. Most of these facilities are provided on an unsecured, short-term basis and are reviewed periodically for renewal.
The total capacity of the aforementioned credit facilities was approximately $1.3 billion, of which $139.5 million was outstanding at October 31, 2006. The Companys credit agreements contain limitations on the amounts of annual dividends and repurchases of common stock. Additionally, the credit agreements require compliance with certain warranties and covenants on a continuing basis. The financial ratio covenants contained within the credit agreements include a debt to capitalization ratio, an interest to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) ratio and a tangible net worth requirement. At October 31, 2006, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants. The ability to draw funds under these credit facilities is dependent upon sufficient collateral (in the case of the Receivables Securitization Program) and meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit the Companys ability to draw the full amount of these facilities. As of October 31, 2006, the maximum amount that could be borrowed under these facilities, in consideration of the availability of collateral and the financial covenants, was $1.1 billion.
At October 31, 2006, the Company had issued standby letters of credit of $24.4 million. These letters of credit typically act as a guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. The issuance of these letters of credit reduces the Companys available capacity under the above mentioned facilities by the same amount.
Long-Term Debt
October 31, 2006 |
January 31, 2006 |
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(In thousands) | ||||||||
Capital leases |
$ | 15,535 | $ | 15,983 | ||||
Lesscurrent maturities |
(1,732 | ) | (1,605 | ) | ||||
$ | 13,803 | $ | 14,378 | |||||
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Shelf Registration Statement
In May 2006, the Company withdrew its $500.0 million universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission as the Company made the decision not to issue debt or equity securities through this registration statement.
NOTE 11INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. This evaluation considers all positive and negative evidence and factors, such as the scheduled reversal of temporary differences, historical and projected future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies.
As a result of the Companys quarterly deferred tax asset evaluation, during the second quarters of fiscal 2007 and 2006, non-cash charges of $8.4 million and $56.0 million, respectively, were recorded to increase the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets related to specific jurisdictions in EMEA. While the Company believes its restructuring efforts will improve the operating performance within the EMEA operations, the Company determined these charges to be appropriate due to the cumulative losses expected to be realized through both the prior and current fiscal year, after considering the effect of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. To the extent that the Company generates future consistent taxable income within those operations currently requiring a valuation allowance, the Company may reduce the valuation allowance, thereby reducing the income tax expense and increasing net income in the same period. The underlying net operating loss carryforwards remain available to offset future taxable income in the specific jurisdictions requiring a valuation allowance, subject to applicable tax laws and regulations.
The Companys effective tax rate for continuing operations was 58.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 37.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The Companys effective tax rate for continuing operations was (41.2%) for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to 106.3% for the same period of the prior year. The effective tax rates in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006 were impacted by losses in taxing jurisdictions where the Company is not able to record a tax benefit. In addition, the increase in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period of the prior year is primarily the result of the pretax loss in fiscal 2007, including the previously discussed EMEA goodwill impairment of $136.1 million, which is non-deductible for tax purposes, and the $8.4 million increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets discussed above. The effective tax rate during the first nine months of fiscal 2006 is primarily the result of the $56.0 million increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets discussed above.
NOTE 12 SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
In fiscal 2006, the Companys Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200.0 million of the Companys common stock. As of October 31, 2006, the Companys share repurchase program authorized in fiscal 2006 is complete. The Companys share repurchases were made on the open market through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases were based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. Shares repurchased by the Company are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under equity incentive and employee benefit plans. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006, the Company repurchased 2,222,720 shares comprised of 2,220,132 shares purchased in conjunction with the Companys share repurchase program and 2,588 shares purchased outside of the stock repurchase program, at an average of $36.03 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $80.1 million. During the nine months ended October 31, 2005, the Company repurchased 2,881,985 shares comprised of 117,410 shares purchased for employee equity incentive plans and 2,764,575 shares purchased in conjunction with the Companys share repurchase program at an average of $36.22 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $104.4 million.
NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Synthetic Lease Facility
In July 2003, the Company completed a restructuring of its synthetic lease facility with a group of financial institutions (the Restructured Lease) under which the Company leases certain logistics centers and office facilities from a third-party lessor. The Restructured Lease expires in fiscal year 2009, at which time the Company has the following options: renew the lease for an additional five years, purchase the properties at an amount equal to their cost, or remarket the properties. If the Company elects to remarket the properties, it has guaranteed the lessor a percentage of the cost of each of the properties, in an aggregate amount of $121.0 million (the residual value guarantee). At any time during the lease term, the Company may, at its option, purchase up to four of the seven properties, at an amount equal to each propertys cost. The Company pays interest on the Restructured Lease at LIBOR plus an agreed-upon margin. The Restructured Lease contains covenants that must be complied with on a continuous basis, similar to the covenants described in certain of the credit facilities discussed in Note
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10Revolving Credit Loans and Long-Term Debt. The amount funded under the Restructured Lease ($136.7 million at October 31, 2006) is treated as debt under the definition of the covenants required under both the Restructured Lease and the credit facilities. As of October 31, 2006, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
The sum of future minimum lease payments under the Restructured Lease at October 31, 2006 was $15.8 million. Properties leased under the Restructured Lease are located in Clearwater and Miami, Florida; Fort Worth, Texas; Fontana, California; Suwanee, Georgia; Swedesboro, New Jersey; and South Bend, Indiana.
The Restructured Lease has been accounted for as an operating lease. FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46 requires the Company to evaluate whether an entity with which it is involved meets the criteria of a variable interest entity (VIE) and, if so, whether the Company is required to consolidate that entity. The Company has determined that the third-party lessor of its synthetic lease facility does not meet the criteria of a VIE and, therefore, is not subject to the consolidation provisions of FIN No. 46.
Contingencies
Prior to fiscal 2004, one of the Companys European subsidiaries was audited in relation to various value-added tax (VAT) matters. As a result of those audits, the subsidiary received notices of assessment that allege the subsidiary did not properly collect and remit VAT. It is managements opinion, based upon the opinion of outside legal counsel, that the Company has valid defenses related to a substantial portion of these assessments. Although the Company is vigorously pursuing administrative and judicial action to challenge the assessments, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome. The resolution of such assessments could be material to the Companys operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.
The Company is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Companys management does not expect that the outcome in any of these other legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Guarantees
As is customary in the IT industry, to encourage certain customers to purchase products from Tech Data, the Company has arrangements with certain finance companies that provide inventory financing facilities to the Companys customers. In conjunction with certain of these arrangements, the Company would be required to purchase certain inventory in the event the inventory is repossessed from the customers by the finance companies. As the Company does not have access to information regarding the amount of inventory purchased from the Company still on hand with the customer at any point in time, the Companys repurchase obligations relating to inventory cannot be reasonably estimated. Repurchases of inventory by the Company under these arrangements have been insignificant to date. The Company believes that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to these inventory repurchase obligations is remote.
The Company provides additional financial guarantees to finance companies on behalf of certain customers. The majority of these guarantees are for an indefinite period of time, where the Company would be required to perform if the customer is in default with the finance company. The Company reviews the underlying credit for these guarantees on at least an annual basis. As of October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006, the aggregate amount of guarantees under these arrangements totaled $10.6 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of which $5.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, was outstanding. The Company believes that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to the above guarantees is remote.
Additionally, in connection with the sale of the Training Business discussed in Note 5Discontinued Operations, the Company continues to negotiate the assignment of several of the related facility lease obligations with the lessors of such properties. To the extent the lessors are unwilling to agree to a direct lease arrangement with the purchaser, the Company will remain liable in the event of default by the purchaser of the Training Business. The majority of these lease obligations expire at various dates over the next three years and would require the Company to make all required payments under the lease agreements in the event of default by the purchaser. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Company could be required to make under the guarantees is approximately $7.6 million as of October 31, 2006. The Company believes that the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to these guarantees is remote.
The Company also provides residual value guarantees related to the Restructured Lease which have been recorded at the estimated fair value of the residual guarantees.
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NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION
Tech Data operates predominately in a single industry segment as a distributor of IT products, logistics management, and other value-added services. While the Company operates primarily in one industry, because of its global presence, the Company is managed by its geographic segments. The Companys geographic segments include the Americas (United States, Canada, Latin America, and export sales to the Caribbean) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and export sales to Africa). The Company assesses performance of and makes decisions on how to allocate resources to its operating segments based on multiple factors including current and projected operating income and market opportunities. The Company does not consider stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123R in assessing the performance of its operating segments, and therefore the Company is reporting stock-based compensation expense as a separate amount.
Financial information by geographic segment is as follows:
(1) | For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006, the amounts shown above include $6.1 million and $23.8 million, respectively, of restructuring costs related to the EMEA restructuring program and $2.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively, of external consulting costs associated with the restructuring program (see also Note 9 Restructuring Program). In addition, the nine months ended October 31, 2006 includes a non-cash charge for the EMEA goodwill impairment of $136.1 million (see also Note 7 Goodwill). |
For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2005, the amounts shown above include $4.8 million and $24.1 million, respectively, of restructuring costs related to the EMEA restructuring program and $3.2 million and $5.3 million, respectively, of external consulting costs associated with the restructuring program (see also Note 9 Restructuring Program).
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ITEM 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A), contains forward-looking statements, as described in the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Tech Data Corporation are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as expects, anticipates, targets, goals, projects, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates, variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Readers are referred to the cautionary statements and important factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2006 for further information. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following:
| competition |
| narrow profit margins |
| dependence on information systems |
| acquisitions |
| exposure to natural disasters, war and terrorism |
| dependence on independent shipping companies |
| labor strikes |
| risk of declines in inventory value |
| product availability |
| vendor terms and conditions |
| loss of significant customers |
| customer credit exposure |
| need for liquidity and capital resources; fluctuations in interest rates |
| foreign currency exchange rates; exposure to foreign markets |
| changes in income tax and other regulatory legislation |
| changes in accounting rules |
| volatility of common stock price |
Overview
Tech Data is a leading distributor of information technology (IT) products, logistics management and other value-added services. We distribute microcomputer hardware and software products to value-added resellers, corporate resellers, direct marketers and retailers. Our offering of value-added customer services includes technical support, external financing options, configuration services, outbound telemarketing, marketing services and a suite of electronic commerce solutions. We manage our business in two geographic segments: the Americas (includes the United States, Canada, Latin America and export sales to the Caribbean) and EMEA (includes Europe, the Middle East and export sales to Africa).
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Our strategy is to leverage our efficient cost structure combined with our multiple service offerings to generate demand and cost efficiencies for our suppliers and customers around the world. The IT distribution industry in which we operate is characterized by narrow gross profit as a percentage of sales (gross margin) and narrow income from operations as a percentage of sales (operating margin). Historically, our gross and operating margins have been impacted by intense price competition, as well as changes in terms and conditions with our suppliers, including those terms related to rebates and other incentives and price protection. We expect these competitive pricing pressures to continue in the foreseeable future, and therefore, we will continue to evaluate our pricing policies and terms and conditions offered to our customers in response to changes in our vendors terms and conditions and the general market environment. We will continue to focus on not only disciplined pricing and purchasing practices, but also on realigning our customer and vendor portfolio to support a sustainable higher margin business that will help drive long-term profitability throughout all of our operations. As we continue to evaluate our existing pricing policies and make future changes, if any, within our customer or vendor portfolio, we may experience moderated sales growth or sales declines. In addition, increased competition and changes in general economic conditions within the markets in which we conduct business may hinder our ability to maintain and/or improve gross margin from its current level.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, in order to dedicate strategic efforts and resources to core growth opportunities, we made the decision to sell our EMEA Training Business (the Training Business). In March 2006, we closed the sale of the Training Business to a third-party for total cash consideration of $16.5 million, resulting in an after-tax gain of $3.8 million. Our results of operations for the Training Business and the gain on the sale of the Training Business have been reclassified and presented as discontinued operations, net of tax in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for all periods presented. The reclassification of the Training Business had the effect of reducing previously reported gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) as a percentage of consolidated net sales by .20% and .17%, respectively, for the quarter ended October 31, 2005, and by .23% and .20%, respectively, for the nine months ended October 31, 2005. The impact on previously reported operating margin was relatively insignificant. The assets and liabilities of the Training Business have not been reclassified in our January 31, 2006 Consolidated Balance Sheet as the net assets of the Training Business were less than 0.5% of the total consolidated net assets of the Company.
From a balance sheet perspective, we require working capital primarily to finance accounts receivable and inventory. We have historically relied upon debt, trade credit from our vendors, and accounts receivable financing programs for our working capital needs. We believe our balance sheet at October 31, 2006 was one of the strongest in the industry, with a debt to capital ratio (calculated as total debt divided by the aggregate of total debt and total shareholders equity) of 9%.
In May 2005, in an effort to improve profitability in the EMEA region we announced a formal restructuring program (further discussed below). We believe our lack of acceptable operating performance in the EMEA region over the last several quarters, including the period covered by our restructuring program, are the result of a combination of factors, including weaker demand conditions in certain countries, competitive pricing pressures, declining average selling prices and, most notably, the diverted focus of our management team in the region. Specifically, the combined effect of the completion of the final phases of our comprehensive IT systems upgrade and harmonization project, further integration of our Azlan operations and, most recently, the implementation of our EMEA restructuring program, diverted the focus of our management team in the region from executing appropriate pricing, purchasing and sales management practices.
During the quarter ended July 31, 2006, our challenges in the EMEA region intensified. During this quarter, we recorded sharply lower than expected revenue which we believe was the result of a further deceleration in IT demand within the EMEA region, in comparison to recent quarters. This deceleration in IT demand during the quarter, particularly within Western Europe where the majority of our EMEA revenue is derived, was a key factor leading to a heightened level of pricing pressure experienced within the EMEA region during the quarter. This further deceleration in IT demand and heightened pricing pressure during the quarter, coupled with continued internal distractions of management related to the restructuring program, resulted in our EMEA operating results falling well short of our internal expectations for the quarter. As a result, we believed we had strong indicators of impairment of our EMEA goodwill and, therefore, we performed an impairment test for goodwill as of July 31, 2006. This goodwill impairment analysis reflected the recast of both our short and longer-term EMEA financial outlook and resulted in our determination that a $136.1 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge was necessary as of July 31, 2006.
As a result of the market factors discussed in the paragraph above, we believe it will take longer than originally anticipated to reach an acceptable level of profitability in EMEA. Our restructuring initiatives have helped to reduce the overall cost structure within the region, which we have taken into consideration within both our short- and long-term financial projections included within the Companys July 31, 2006 goodwill impairment analysis, previously discussed above. These restructuring initiatives have partially offset other pressures on our operating margins experienced in fiscal 2007. In addition, the dedicated resources we have assigned across the region to optimize pricing, purchasing and sales management practices have begun to produce improvements in several countries. We believe that the improved performance in our operations in several countries is a positive indicator of the Companys ability to improve our operating performance in the EMEA region from its current level.
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During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, we completed our EMEA restructuring program. We incurred $54.7 million (including $30.9 million incurred in the year ended January 31, 2006) related to the restructuring program, comprised of $38.9 million (including $18.9 million incurred in the year ended January 31, 2006) for workforce reductions and $15.8 million (including $12.0 million incurred in the year ended January 31, 2006) for facility costs. All cash payments related to the restructuring program were funded by operating cash flows and our credit facilities. The costs related to this restructuring program, other than the external consulting costs discussed below, are reflected within the Consolidated Statement of Operations as restructuring charges, which is a component of operating income. In addition, during the nine months ended October 31, 2006, the Company incurred $8.6 million of external consulting costs related to the restructuring program. These consulting costs are included in SG&A in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These consulting costs, along with the costs of internal personnel currently dedicated to the implementation of the restructuring program and other incremental costs indirectly related to the restructuring program, will partially offset the savings we expect to realize from the EMEA restructuring program (see further discussion below and in Note 9 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for related discussion of our restructuring program).
Effective February 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share Based Payments (SFAS No. 123R), using the modified prospective transition method, and therefore have not restated our results of operations for the prior periods. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 includes compensation expense for stock-based compensation awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 31, 2006, and for stock-based compensation awards granted after January 31, 2006. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. In accordance with SFAS No. 123R, we recognize stock-based compensation expense, reduced for estimated forfeitures, on a straight line basis over the requisite service period of the award. During the first nine months of fiscal 2007, we recognized $5.6 million of stock-based compensation expense as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. See further discussion related to our adoption of SFAS No. 123R included in Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The information included within MD&A is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures. On an on going basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventory, vendor incentives, goodwill and intangible assets, deferred taxes, and contingencies. Our estimates and judgments are based on currently available information, historical results, and other assumptions we believe are reasonable. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Accounts Receivable
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. In estimating the required allowance, we take into consideration the overall quality and aging of the receivable portfolio, the existence of credit insurance and specifically identified customer risks. Also influencing our estimates are the following: (1) the large number of customers and their dispersion across wide geographic areas; (2) the fact that no single customer accounts for more than 5% of our net sales; (3) the value and adequacy of collateral received from customers, if any; and 4) our historical loss experience. If actual customer performance were to deteriorate to an extent not expected by us, additional allowances may be required which could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial results.
Inventory
We value our inventory at the lower of cost or market value, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out method. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon an aging analysis of the inventory on hand, specifically known inventory-related risks (such as technological obsolescence and the nature of vendor terms surrounding price protection and product returns), foreign currency fluctuations for foreign-sourced products, and assumptions about future demand. Market conditions or changes in terms and conditions by our vendors that are less favorable than those projected by management may require additional inventory write-downs, which could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial results.
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Vendor Incentives
We receive incentives from vendors related to cooperative advertising allowances, infrastructure funding, volume rebates and other incentive agreements. These incentives are generally under quarterly, semi-annual or annual agreements with the vendors; however, some of these incentives are negotiated on an ad-hoc basis to support specific programs mutually developed with the vendor. Unrestricted volume rebates and early payment discounts received from vendors are recorded as a reduction of inventory upon receipt of funds and as a reduction of cost of products sold as the related inventory is sold. Incentives received from vendors for specifically identified cooperative advertising programs and infrastructure funding are recorded as adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses, and any reimbursement in excess of the related cost is recorded in the same manner as unrestricted volume rebates, as discussed above.
Actual rebates may vary based on volume or other sales achievement levels, which could result in an increase or reduction in the estimated amounts previously accrued. We also provide reserves for receivables on vendor programs for estimated losses resulting from our vendors inability to pay or rejections of claims by vendors. Should amounts recorded as outstanding receivables from vendors be uncollectible, additional allowances may be required which could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial results.
Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets
The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed at least annually for impairment and may also be reviewed more frequently if current events and circumstances indicate a possible impairment. An impairment loss is charged to expense in the period identified. We also examine the carrying value of our intangible assets with finite lives, which includes capitalized software and development costs, purchased intangibles, and other long-lived assets as current events and circumstances warrant determining whether there are any impairment losses. If indicators of impairment are present and future cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the assets carrying amount, an impairment loss is charged to expense in the period identified. Factors that may cause goodwill, intangible asset or other long-lived asset impairment include negative industry or economic trends and significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results. Our valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to, estimating the net present value of the projected cash flows to be realized from the related assets in our reporting units. If actual results are substantially lower than our projections underlying these assumptions, or if market discount rates substantially increase, our future valuations could be adversely affected, potentially resulting in future impairment charges.
Income Taxes
We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. In assessing the adequacy of a recorded valuation allowance, we consider factors such as the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. If we determine we would be able to use a deferred tax asset in the future in excess of its net carrying value, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be made, thereby reducing income tax expense and increasing net income in the period such determination was made. If we determine that we are unable to realize all or part of a deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be made thereby increasing income tax expense and reducing net income in the period such determination was made.
Contingencies
We accrue for contingent obligations, including estimated legal costs, when the obligation is probable and the amount is reasonably estimable. As facts concerning contingencies become known, we reassess our position and make appropriate adjustments to the financial statements. Estimates that are particularly sensitive to future changes include those related to tax, legal, and other regulatory matters such as imports and exports, the imposition of international governmental controls, changes in the interpretation and enforcement of international laws (in particular related to items such as duty and taxation), and the impact of local economic conditions and practices, which are all subject to change as events evolve and as additional information becomes available during the administrative and litigation process.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Legislation
See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the discussion on recent accounting pronouncements and legislation.
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Results of Operations
We do not consider stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123R in assessing the performance of our operating segments, therefore the Company is reporting this as a separate amount. The following table summarizes our net sales, change in net sales and operating income by geographic region for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005:
Three months ended October 31, 2006 |
Three months ended October 31, 2005 |
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$ | % of net sales | $ | % of net sales | |||||||||
Net sales by geographic region ($ in thousands): |
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Americas |
$ | 2,604,575 | 48.0% | $ | 2,461,855 | 48.5% | ||||||
EMEA |
2,826,772 | 52.0% | 2,612,100 | 51.5% | ||||||||
Worldwide |
$ | 5,431,347 | 100.0% | $ | 5,073,955 | 100.0% | ||||||
Nine months ended October 31, 2006 |
Nine months ended October 31, 2005 |
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$ | % of net sales | $ | % of net sales | |||||||||
Net sales by geographic region ($ in thousands): |
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Americas |
$ | 7,442,931 | 48.6% | $ | 7,064,101 | 47.2% | ||||||
EMEA |
7,875,823 | 51.4% | 7,887,395 | 52.8% | ||||||||
Worldwide |
$ | 15,318,754 | 100.0% | $ | 14,951,496 | 100.0% | ||||||
Three months ended October 31, |
Nine months ended October 31, |
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2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
Year-over-year increase (decrease) in net sales (%): |
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Americas |
5.8% | 15.3 % | 5.4 % | 12.9 % | ||||||||
EMEA (US$) |
8.2% | (0.4)% | (0.1)% | 0.2 % | ||||||||
EMEA (euro) |
3.7% |
0.8 % |
0.0 % | (1.9)% | ||||||||
Worldwide |
7.0% | 6.7 % | 2.5 % | 5.8 % | ||||||||
Three months ended October 31, 2006 |
Three months ended October 31, 2005 |
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$ | % of net sales | $ | % of net sales | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) ($ in thousands): |
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Americas |
$ | 40,110 | 1.54 % | $ | 39,531 | 1.61% | ||||||
EMEA |
(5,954) | (0.21)% | 2,963 | 0.11% | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123R |
(2,070) | (0.04)% | | | ||||||||
Worldwide |
$ | 32,086 | 0.59 % | $ | 42,494 | 0.84% | ||||||
Nine months ended October 31, 2006 |
Nine months ended October 31, 2005 |
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$ | % of net sales | $ | % of net sales | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) ($ in thousands): |
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Americas |
$ | 115,060 | 1.55 % | $ | 115,448 |
1.63 % |
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EMEA |
(179,187 | ) | (2.28)% | (7,467 | ) |
(.09)% |
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Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123R |
(5,592 | ) | (.04)% | | | |||||||
Worldwide |
$ | (69,719 | ) | (0.46)% | $ | 107,981 |
0.72 % |
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We sell many products purchased from the worlds leading peripheral, system and networking manufacturers and software publishers. Products purchased from Hewlett Packard approximated 28% of our net sales for the first, second and third quarters of fiscal 2007 and 27% of our sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2006.
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The following table sets forth our Consolidated Statement of Operations as a percentage of net sales for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, as follows:
Three and nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005
Net Sales
Our consolidated net sales were $5.4 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, an increase of 7.0% when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006. On a regional basis, during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, net sales in the Americas increased by 5.8% over the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and increased by 8.2% in EMEA (increase of 3.7% on a euro basis). On a year-to-date basis, net sales increased 2.5% to $15.3 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2006. Regionally, net sales in the Americas increased by 5.4% whereas EMEA saw a slight decrease of 0.1% (flat on a euro basis) for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 as compared to the same period of the prior year.
Our sales performance in the Americas is primarily due to stronger sales to direct marketers and retailers compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increase in EMEA sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 is primarily the result of increased sales and a stronger demand environment in most of the countries across the EMEA region. The EMEA sales performance for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period of the prior year is primarily the result of the improved IT demand experienced in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 partially offset by much lower demand in Western Europe during the first semester of fiscal 2007 (particularly in the second quarter), competitive pricing pressures and management distractions associated with our restructuring initiatives.
Gross Profit
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales (gross margin) decreased to 4.56% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from 4.95% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. On a year-to-date basis, gross margin was 4.64%, a decrease of .41% of net sales, or 41 basis points, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2006. The decrease in gross margin during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 can be attributed to the more challenging pricing environment and the related competitive conditions within both regions, particularly within EMEA. The decrease in gross margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period of fiscal 2006 is primarily attributable to the more challenging pricing environment in EMEA, particularly in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and the internal distractions of management related to the implementation of the EMEA restructuring program, as discussed above. We continuously evaluate our pricing policies and terms and conditions offered to our customers in response to changes in our vendors terms and conditions and the general market environment. As we continue to evaluate our existing pricing policies and make future changes, if any, we may experience moderated or negative sales growth. In addition, increased competition and changes in general economic conditions within the markets in which we conduct business may hinder our ability to maintain and/or improve gross margin from its current level.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)
SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased to 3.86% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, compared to 4.02% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. On a year-to-date basis, SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased to 4.05% compared to 4.17% in the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease in SG&A as a percentage of sales for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 is primarily the result of improvements in productivity, particularly in EMEA, where we are realizing the benefits associated with our restructuring efforts.
In absolute dollars, worldwide SG&A increased by $5.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The year-over-year increase in SG&A during the quarter is primarily attributable to a stronger euro versus the U.S. dollar, and $2.1 million of compensation expense related to SFAS No. 123R; partially offset by the benefits realized from our EMEA restructuring program. On a year-to-date basis, worldwide SG&A decreased $2.8 million compared to the same period of fiscal 2006. The year-over-year decrease in SG&A is primarily attributable to benefits realized from our EMEA restructuring program and to a lesser extent, a stronger U.S. dollar versus the euro in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. These positive factors were offset in part by increased labor costs in the Americas, $3.3 million of additional external consulting costs related to the EMEA restructuring program incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period of fiscal 2006 and $5.6 million of compensation expense related to SFAS No. 123R in fiscal 2007. SG&A includes external consulting costs related to the EMEA restructuring program of $2.8 million and $3.2 million for the third quarters of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively and $8.6 million and $5.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. As discussed below, as of October 31, 2006, we have completed the initiatives related to the EMEA restructuring program.
Goodwill Impairment
As discussed earlier in this MD&A, due to certain indicators of impairment within the EMEA reporting unit, the Company performed an impairment test for goodwill as of July 31, 2006. This testing included the determination of the EMEA reporting units fair value using market multiples and discounted cash flows modeling. The Companys reduced earnings and cash flow forecast for the EMEA region, primarily due to increasingly competitive market conditions and uncertain demand, resulted in the Company determining that a goodwill impairment charge was necessary. As of July 31, 2006, the Company recorded a $136.1 million non-cash charge for the EMEA goodwill impairment.
Restructuring Charges
As discussed earlier in this MD&A, in May 2005, we announced a formal restructuring program to better align the EMEA operating cost structure with the current business environment. As of October 31, 2006, we have completed the initiatives related to the EMEA restructuring program. For the quarter ended October 31, 2006, we incurred $6.1 million related to the restructuring program, comprised of $4.8 million for workforce reductions and $1.3 million for facility costs. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006, we incurred $23.8 million related to the restructuring program, comprised of $20.0 million for workforce reductions and $3.8 million for facility costs. Through October 31, 2006 (since inception of the program), we incurred $54.7 million related to the restructuring program, comprised of $38.9 million for workforce reductions and $15.8 million for facility costs.
Interest Expense, Discount on Sale of Accounts Receivable, Interest Income, Foreign Currency Exchange Gains/Losses
Interest expense increased 36.8% to $9.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to $6.9 million in the third quarter of the prior year. On a year-to-date basis, interest expense increased 29.8% to $27.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $21.0 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase in interest expense during both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 is primarily attributable to the repurchase of the $290.0 million convertible subordinated debentures in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 using existing revolving credit facilities, which have higher short-term borrowing rates. In addition, average short-term interest rates increased in comparison to the same periods of the prior fiscal year, resulting in an increase in interest expense in both the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same periods of the prior year. These factors more than offset the improvements in our cash management practices and cash conversion cycle further discussed below.
The discount related to the sale of accounts receivable was $2.8 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to $1.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. On a year-to-date basis, the discount on the sale of accounts receivable was $8.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to $3.1 million in the prior year. The discount is associated with trade receivables purchase facility agreements executed in fiscal 2006 (see further discussion below and in Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The increase in the discount on the sale of accounts receivable in the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2007 is attributable to an increase in the amount of accounts receivables sold under
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the trade receivables purchase facilities as well as higher discount rates on the sale of accounts receivable sold in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same periods of the prior year. Prior to the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company did not utilize the trade receivables purchase facilities as a source of funding.
Interest income increased 52.8% to $2.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 from $1.8 million in the third quarter of the prior year. On a year-to-date basis, interest income increased 43.6% to $7.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2007 from $5.1 million in the prior year. The increase in interest income during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2007 is primarily attributable to higher interest rates earned on short-term cash investments compared to the same periods of the prior year.
We realized a net foreign currency exchange gain of $0.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to a net foreign currency exchange loss of $0.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2006. On a year-to-date basis, we realized a net foreign currency exchange gain of $1.2 million compared to a $1.7 million foreign currency exchange loss in the prior year. We recognize net foreign currency exchange gains and losses primarily due to the fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar versus the euro, and to a lesser extent, versus other currencies. It continues to be our goal to minimize foreign currency exchange gains and losses through an effective hedging program. Our hedging policy prohibits speculative foreign currency exchange transactions.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate for continuing operations was 58.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 37.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Our effective tax rate for continuing operations was (41.2%) for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to 106.3% for the same period of the prior year. Our effective tax rates in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006 were impacted by losses in taxing jurisdictions where the Company is not able to record a tax benefit. In addition, the increase in the effective tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period of the prior year is primarily the result of the pretax loss in fiscal 2007, including the previously discussed EMEA goodwill impairment of $136.1 million, which is non-deductible for tax purposes, and the $8.4 million increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets specifically related to jurisdictions in EMEA. The effective tax rate during the first nine months of fiscal 2006 is primarily the result of the $56.0 million increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets for specific jurisdictions in EMEA. While we believe our restructuring efforts will improve the operating performance within our EMEA operations, we determined the respective increases in the valuation allowances on deferred tax assets in fiscal 2007 and 2006 to be appropriate due to cumulative losses realized or expected to be realized within the respective fiscal years, after considering the effect of prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. To the extent we generate future consistent taxable income within those operations currently requiring the valuation allowance, we may reduce the valuation allowance on the related deferred tax assets, thereby reducing tax expense and increasing net income in the same period. The underlying net operating loss carryforwards remain available to offset future taxable income in the specific jurisdictions requiring the valuation allowance, subject to applicable tax laws and regulations.
On an absolute dollar basis, the provision for income taxes increased 2.2% to $13.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to $13.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and decreased 56.9% to $40.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to $92.8 million in the same period of fiscal 2006 primarily due to the factors discussed above.
The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% during these periods for the reasons discussed above, as well as tax rate benefits of certain earnings from operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the world for which no U.S. taxes have been provided because such earnings are planned to be reinvested indefinitely outside the U.S.
The overall effective tax rate is dependent upon the geographic distribution of our worldwide earnings or losses and changes in tax laws or interpretations of these laws in our operating jurisdictions. We regularly monitor the assumptions used in estimating our annual effective tax rate and adjust our estimates accordingly. If actual results differ from our estimates, future income tax expense could be materially affected.
Our future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by lower earnings than anticipated in countries with lower statutory rates, changes in the relative mix of taxable income and taxable loss jurisdictions, changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets or liabilities or changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof. In addition, our income tax returns are subject to continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. At October 31, 2006, we believe we have appropriately accrued for probable income tax exposures. To the extent we prevail in matters for which accruals have been established or are required to pay amounts in excess of such accruals, our effective tax rate could be materially affected.
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Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
The results of operations and the gain on sale of the Training Business have been reclassified and presented as discontinued operations, net of tax, within the Consolidated Statement of Operations for all periods presented. For the first nine months of fiscal 2007, we realized income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $3.9 million, comprised of a $3.8 million gain, net of tax, on the sale of the Training Business and $0.1 million of income from operations of the Training Business prior to the sale in March 2006. We realized $1.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively, of income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table summarizes our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005:
Nine months ended October 31, |
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2006 | 2005 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Net cash flow provided by (used in): |
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Operating activities |
$ | 143,589 | $ | 231,688 | ||||
Investing activities |
(15,930 | ) | (33,350 | ) | ||||
Financing activities |
(170,249 | ) | (137,666 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
14,694 | (10,172 | ) | |||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | (27,896 | ) | $ | 50,500 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities was $143.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 compared to $231.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The cash provided by operating activities during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 is primarily due to our operating results for the period adjusted for non-cash items, and an increase in the use of trade credit from vendors to finance our working capital needs, offset by an increase in accounts receivable outstanding at the end of October 2006. The increase in the use of trade credit from vendors reflects our continued focus on cash management and improving our cash conversion cycle. The increase in accounts receivable reflects the strong revenue growth we experienced during the month of October in EMEA. We continue to focus on working capital management by monitoring several key metrics, including our cash conversion cycle (also referred to as net cash days) and owned inventory levels, that we use to manage our working capital. Our net cash days are defined as days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable (DSO) plus days of supply on hand in inventory (DOS), less days of purchases outstanding in accounts payable (DPO). Owned inventory is calculated as the difference between our inventory and accounts payable balances divided into the inventory balance. Our net cash days improved to 29 days at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to 31 days at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006 due to our ongoing focus on working capital management. Our owned inventory level (the percentage of inventory not financed by vendors) was a negative 37% at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2007, meaning our accounts payable balances exceeded our inventory balances by 37%. This compares to negative owned inventory of 21% at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006.
The following table presents the components of our cash conversion cycle for the quarters ended October 31, 2006 and 2005:
Three months ended October 31, |
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2006 | 2005 | |||
Days of sales outstanding |
39 | 37 | ||
Days of supply in inventory |
28 | 29 | ||
Days of purchases outstanding |
(38) | (35) | ||
Cash conversion cycle (days) |
29 | 31 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities of $15.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 was due to $16.5 million proceeds received from the sale of the Training Business offset by $32.4 million of expenditures for the continuing expansion and upgrading of our IT systems, office facilities and equipment for our logistics centers. We expect to make total capital expenditures of approximately $45.0 million during fiscal 2007 for equipment and machinery in our logistics centers, office facilities and IT systems.
Net cash used in financing activities of $170.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2007 reflects $102.7 million of net repayments on our revolving credit lines and long-term debt and the use of $80.1 million for the repurchase of 2,222,720 shares of our common stock, partially offset by $12.2 million in proceeds received for the reissuance of treasury stock related to stock option exercises and purchases made through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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As of October 31, 2006, we maintained a $250.0 million Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility (expiring in March 2010) with a syndicate of banks. We pay interest (rate of 6.31% at October 31, 2006) under this facility at the applicable LIBOR rate plus a margin based on our credit ratings. Additionally, we maintained a $400.0 million Receivables Securitization Program (expiring in August 2007) with a syndicate of banks. We pay interest (rate of 5.70% at October 31, 2006) on the Receivables Securitization Program at designated commercial paper rates plus an agreed-upon margin. In addition to these credit facilities, we maintained lines of credit and overdraft facilities totaling approximately $641.7 million (average interest rate on borrowings was 4.49% at October 31, 2006).
The total capacity of the aforementioned credit facilities was approximately $1.3 billion, of which $139.5 million was outstanding at October 31, 2006. Our credit agreements contain limitations on the amounts of annual dividend payments and repurchases of common stock. Additionally, the credit agreements require compliance with certain warranties and covenants on a continuing basis. The financial ratio covenants contained within the credit agreements include a debt to capitalization ratio, an interest to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) ratio, and a tangible net worth requirement. At October 31, 2006, we were in compliance with all such covenants. The ability to draw funds under these credit facilities is dependent upon sufficient collateral (in the case of the Receivables Securitization Program) and meeting the aforementioned financial covenants, which may limit our ability to draw the full amount of these facilities. As of October 31, 2006, the maximum amount that could be borrowed under these facilities, in consideration of the availability of collateral and the financial covenants, was $1.1 billion.
At October 31, 2006, we had issued standby letters of credit of $24.4 million. These letters of credit typically act as a guarantee of payment to certain third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. The issuance of these letters of credit reduces our available capacity under the above mentioned facilities by the same amount.
In May 2006, we withdrew our $500.0 million universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission as we made the decision not to issue debt or equity securities through this registration statement.
In fiscal 2006, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200.0 million of our common stock. Our share repurchases are made on the open market through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases is based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. Shares we repurchase are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under employee equity incentive plans. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006, we repurchased 2,222,720 shares comprised of 2,220,132 shares purchased in conjunction with our share repurchase program and 2,588 shares purchased outside of the stock repurchase program, at an average of $36.03 per share, for a total cost, including expenses, of $80.1 million. As of October 31, 2006, the Companys share repurchase program authorized in fiscal 2006 is complete.
We believe that our existing sources of liquidity, including cash resources and cash provided by operating activities, supplemented as necessary with funds available under our credit arrangements, will provide sufficient resources to meet our present and future working capital and cash requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Synthetic Lease Facility
In July 2003, we completed a restructuring of our synthetic lease facility with a group of financial institutions (the Restructured Lease) under which we lease certain logistics centers and office facilities from a third-party lessor. The Restructured Lease expires in fiscal 2009, at which time we have the following options: renew the lease for an additional five years, purchase the properties at an amount equal to their cost, or remarket the properties. If we elect to remarket the properties, we have guaranteed the lessor a percentage of the cost of each of the properties, in an aggregate amount of $121.0 million (the residual value guarantee). At any time during the lease term, we may, at our option, purchase up to four of the seven properties, at an amount equal to each propertys cost. The Restructured Lease contains covenants that must be complied with on a continuous basis consistent with the covenants described in certain of the credit facilities discussed in Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The financial ratio covenants contained within the credit agreements include a debt to capitalization ratio, an interest to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, deprecation and amortization) ratio and a tangible net worth requirement. The amount funded under the Restructured Lease ($136.7 million at October 31, 2006) is treated as debt under the definition of the covenants required under both the Restructured Lease and the credit facilities. As of October 31, 2006, we were in compliance with all such covenants.
The sum of future minimum lease payments under the Restructured Lease at October 31, 2006 was $15.8 million. Properties leased under the Restructured Lease facility total 2.5 million square feet of space, with land totaling 204 acres. These properties are located in Clearwater and Miami, Florida; Fort Worth, Texas; Fontana, California; Suwannee, Georgia; Swedesboro, New Jersey; and South Bend, Indiana.
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The Restructured Lease has been accounted for as an operating lease. FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46 requires us to evaluate whether an entity with which it is involved meets the criteria of a variable interest entity (VIE) and, if so, whether we are required to consolidate that entity. We have determined that the third-party lessor of our synthetic lease facility does not meet the criteria of a VIE and, therefore, is not subject to the consolidation provisions of FIN No. 46.
Trade Receivables Purchase Facility Agreements
We have revolving trade receivables purchase facility agreements (the Receivables Facilities) with third-party financial institutions to sell accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis. We use the Receivables Facilities as a source of working capital funding. The Receivables Facilities limit the amount of purchased accounts receivable the financial institutions may hold to $353.2 million at October 31, 2006, based on currency exchange rates at that date. Under the Receivables Facilities, we may sell certain accounts receivable (the Receivables) in exchange for cash less a discount based on LIBOR plus a margin. Such transactions have been accounted for as a true sale, in accordance with SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities. The Receivables Facilities, which have various expiration dates, require that we continue to service, administer and collect the sold accounts receivable. During the nine months ended October 31, 2006 and 2005, we received gross proceeds of $869.1 million and $464.8 million, respectively, from the sale of the Receivables and recognized related discounts totaling $8.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The proceeds, net of the discount incurred, are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in operating activities within cash received from customers and the change in accounts receivable. Prior to the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company did not utilize the Receivables Facilities as a source of funding.
Guarantees
As is customary in the IT industry, to encourage certain customers to purchase products from us, we have arrangements with certain finance companies that provide inventory financing facilities to our customers. In conjunction with certain of these arrangements, we would be required to purchase certain inventory in the event the inventory is repossessed from the customers by the finance companies. As we do not have access to information regarding the amount of inventory purchased from us still on hand with the customer at any point in time, our repurchase obligations relating to inventory cannot be reasonably estimated. Repurchases of inventory by us under these arrangements have been insignificant to date. We believe that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to these inventory repurchase obligations is remote.
We provide additional financial guarantees to finance companies on behalf of certain customers. The majority of these guarantees are for an indefinite period of time, where we would be required to perform if the customer is in default with the finance company. We review the underlying credit for these guarantees on at least an annual basis. As of October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006, the aggregate amount of guarantees under these arrangements totaled $10.6 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of which $5.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, was outstanding. We believe that, based on historical experience, the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to the above guarantees is remote.
Additionally, in connection with the sale of the Training Business discussed previously, we are continuing to negotiate the assignment of several of the related facility lease obligations with the lessors of such properties. To the extent the lessors are unwilling to agree to a direct lease arrangement with the purchaser, we will remain liable in the event of default by the purchaser of the Training Business. The majority of these lease obligations expire at various dates over the next three years and would require us to make all required payments under the lease agreements in the event of default by the purchaser. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that we could be required to make under the guarantees is approximately $7.6 million as of October 31, 2006. We believe that the likelihood of a material loss pursuant to these guarantees is remote.
We also provide residual value guarantees related to the Restructured Lease which have been recorded at the estimated fair value of the residual guarantees.
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Asset Management
We manage our inventories by maintaining sufficient quantities to achieve high order fill rates while attempting to stock only those products in high demand with a rapid turnover rate. Inventory balances fluctuate as we add new product lines and when appropriate, we make large purchases, including cash purchases from manufacturers and publishers when the terms of such purchases are considered advantageous. Our contracts with most of our vendors provide price protection and stock rotation privileges to reduce the risk of loss due to manufacturer price reductions and slow moving or obsolete inventory. In the event of a vendor price reduction, we generally receive a credit for the impact on products in inventory and we have the right to rotate a certain percentage of purchases, subject to certain limitations. Historically, price protection and stock rotation privileges as well as our inventory management procedures have helped to reduce the risk of loss of inventory value.
We attempt to control losses on credit sales by closely monitoring customers creditworthiness through our IT systems, which contain detailed information on each customers payment history and other relevant information. We have obtained credit insurance that insures a percentage of the credit extended by us to certain customers against possible loss. Customers who qualify for credit terms are typically granted net 30-day payment terms in the Americas. While credit terms in EMEA vary by country, the vast majority of customers are granted credit terms ranging from 30-60 days. We also sell products on a prepay, credit card, cash on delivery and floor plan basis.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For a description of the Companys market risks, see Item 7a. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2006. No material changes have occurred in our market risks since January 31, 2006.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
The Companys management, with the participation the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2006. Based on that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls were effective as of October 31, 2006. There were no material changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting during the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
Prior to fiscal 2004, one of the Companys European subsidiaries was audited in relation to various value-added tax (VAT) matters. As a result of those audits, the subsidiary has received notices of assessment that allege the subsidiary did not properly collect and remit VAT. It is managements opinion, based upon the opinion of outside legal counsel, that the Company has valid defenses related to a substantial portion of these assessments. Although the Company is vigorously pursuing administrative and judicial action to challenge the assessments, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate outcome. The resolution of such assessments could be material to the Companys operating results for any particular period, depending upon the level of income for such period.
The Company is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Companys management does not expect the outcome in any of these other legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2006, which could materially affect our business, financial position and results of operations. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations.
The risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2006 should be considered in connection with evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q because these factors could cause the actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be negatively affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock or other securities could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use Of Proceeds
In March 2005, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Companys common stock (increased to $200.0 million in November 2005). As of October 31, 2006, the Companys share repurchase program authorized in fiscal 2006 is complete. The share repurchases were made on the open market, through block trades or otherwise. The number of shares purchased and the timing of the purchases was based on working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. Shares repurchased by the Company are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under equity incentive and benefit plans.
The following table presents information with respect to purchases of common stock by the Company under the share repurchase program during the quarter ended October 31, 2006:
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Resignation of Director
Subsequent to the end of the reporting period for this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, at the Companys Board of Directors meeting on December 5, 2006, the Company accepted the resignation of James M. Cracchiolo from the Companys Board of Directors effective that same day.
Amendment to Bylaws
Effective December 5, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company amended the last sentence of Article IV, Section A of the Companys Bylaws to state, The Executive Officers shall be designated from time to time by resolution. The previous language provided, The Executive Officers shall consist of the Chief Executive Officer, President of Worldwide Operations, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Corporate Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary and such other officers as the Board of Directors may designate from time to time by resolution.
(a) Exhibits
10-AAnn | Employment Agreement Between Tech Data Corporation and Robert M. Dutkowsky, dated October 2, 2006 | |
10-AAoo | Form of Amended and Restated 2000 Equity Incentive Plan of Tech Data Corporation Notice of Grant and Grant Agreement for Restricted Stock Units | |
31-A | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
31-B | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32-A | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32-B | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
T ECH D ATA C ORPORATION
(Registrant)
Signature |
Title |
Date |
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/S/ R OBERT M. D UTKOWSKY Robert M. Dutkowsky |
Chief Executive Officer | December 5, 2006 | ||
/ S / J EFFERY P. H OWELLS Jeffery P. Howells |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Director (principal financial officer) |
December 5, 2006 | ||
/ S / J OSEPH B. T REPANI Joseph B. Trepani |
Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) |
December 5, 2006 |
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Exhibit 10-AAnn
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made effective as of the 2nd day of October, 2006 (the Effective Date) by and between Tech Data Corporation, a Florida corporation (Employer), and Robert M. Dutkowsky (Employee).
RECITALS
A. Employee desires to serve as Employers Chief Executive Officer.
B. Employer desires to employ Employee as its Chief Executive Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements set forth herein, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Employer and Employee agree as follows:
1. Employment .
1.1 Position . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Employer hereby engages Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment, to serve as the sole Chief Executive Officer of Employer with all the duties, responsibilities, and authority normally associated with such position. Employer and Employee acknowledge that, as Chief Executive Officer, Employee shall be Employers most senior officer and shall report to the Employers Board of Directors (the Board), with other reporting as is appropriate under the Boards normal committee structure. Further, the Board shall (i) resolve to expand the Board to nine members, (ii) appoint Employee to the interim vacant position created thereby as of the Effective Date, and (iii) nominate Employee to serve as a member of the Board, to be voted upon by shareholders at Employers annual meeting next following the date of this Agreement, and thereafter at the annual meetings at which Employees term as a director would otherwise expire.
1.2 Duties/Other Employment . While serving as Chief Executive Officer, Employee shall devote substantially all of his business time and all reasonable efforts to his employment and perform diligently such duties. Employee shall not, without the prior written consent of the Board, directly or indirectly, other than in the performance of duties naturally inherent in the businesses of Employer and/or in furtherance thereof, render services of a business, professional or commercial nature to any other person or firm, whether for compensation or otherwise; provided, however, that so long as it does not interfere with his full-time employment hereunder, Employee may attend to outside investments, upon approval of the Board, serve as a director of a corporation which does not compete with Employer (within the meaning of Section 5.1), and serve as a director, trustee or officer of or otherwise participate in educational, welfare, social, religious and civic organizations. Employees work location shall be at the Employers headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. In Employee's positions as an Employer executive officer and director, he will be subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) and the Employer shall assist Employee in timely making any requisite filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
2. Employment Term . Subject to the provisions for termination as hereinafter provided, the term of Employees employment with the Employer shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until such time as it is terminated as provided in Section 7.
3. Remuneration . Employer shall pay Employee the following compensation, remuneration and other benefits:
3.1 Salary . As compensation for Employees services to Employer, Employer shall pay Employee an annual Base Salary in the amount of Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.00) (the Base Salary) in biweekly installments consistent with its practices at its Clearwater, Florida location (subject to all applicable governmental withholdings, and any deductions or withholdings authorized by Employee). The Base Salary shall be reviewed annually by the Board for adjustment consistent with the review by the compensation committee of the Board (the Compensation Committee) of all executive compensation.
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3.2 Annual Bonus . For each fiscal year of Employer (Fiscal Year) ending after the Effective Date, Employee shall be entitled to earn an annual cash bonus under the Employers Executive Incentive Bonus Plan, (the Bonus Plan). For purposes of the Bonus Plan, Employees target bonus shall be one hundred percent (100%) of his Base Salary (the Target Bonus), subject to pro rata reduction (on the basis of days that Employee was employed in such Fiscal Year) to reflect any portion of the Fiscal Year that may precede the beginning of or follow the end of Employees employment. The actual amount of bonus paid to Employee may exceed the Target Bonus amount.
For the Fiscal Year 2007 ending on January 31, 2007, the bonus paid to Employee under the Bonus Plan shall not be less than the Target Bonus amount, subject to the aforementioned pro rata reduction to reflect the commencement of Employees employment during such Fiscal Year. In addition, provided Employee is employed through the end of Fiscal Year 2007, Employee shall also receive a portion of the Fiscal Year 2008 Target Bonus (the Accelerated Bonus) such that the sum of Base Salary plus Fiscal Year 2007 Target Bonus plus the Accelerated Bonus paid to Employee in Fiscal Year 2007 which does not qualify as performance based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) equals $1,000,000.
For Fiscal Year 2008 ending on January 31, 2008, the bonus paid to Employee under the Bonus Plan shall not be less than the Target Bonus amount (the Minimum Bonus). However, the Minimum Bonus: (a) shall be reduced by the Accelerated Bonus that was actually paid to Employee; and (b) after the reduction as provided in clause (a) the Minimum Bonus that would otherwise be paid out to Employee within 75 days after the end of Fiscal Year 2008 shall be further limited by, and shall in no event exceed, the maximum amount otherwise available under the deduction limitation of Code Section 162(m) and (c) the amount exceeding the Code Section 162(m) limit by application of the preceding clause (b) and which was not paid out to Employee shall instead be paid in to a deferred compensation account for the Employee under the Employers 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan. Such amount shall be paid into the 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan at the same time that the annual bonus for Fiscal Year 2008 is paid out and will be invested as directed by Employee in accordance with such plan to accrue investment returns that could be either gains or losses. Any amounts in the 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan that are attributable to this Section 3.2 shall be paid out in cash to Employee (subject to compliance with Code Section 409A) upon the earlier of (i) his termination of employment or (ii) the date(s) which Employee so designates provided that such payments are then deductible under Code Section 162(m). For avoidance of doubt, subparagraphs (b) and (c) of this paragraph shall not be applicable and will not be implemented if Employee's employment is terminated for any reason before the last day of Fiscal Year 2008.
For years following Fiscal Year 2008, the performance and other criteria and/or rules for bonuses under the Bonus Plan shall be determined under the Bonus Plan as determined by the Compensation Committee. Payments to Employee under the Bonus Plan shall be made at the time and in the manner determined under the Bonus Plan, but in no event later than 75 days following the end of each Fiscal Year. Employee shall be entitled to provide annual input for the Compensation Committee to consider regarding the bonus performance objectives.
3.3 Equity Incentives . Employee shall be entitled to participate in equity long-term incentives provided by Employer to its senior executive officers in such amounts and subject to such terms as the Compensation Committee may determine. On the Effective Date, Employee shall be granted: (a) three hundred thousand (300,000) Maximum Value Stock Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (MVSSARs); and (b) forty thousand (40,000) Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), in each case, under Employers Amended and Restated 2000 Equity Incentive Plan (the Equity Plan). Moreover, during the month of March, 2007, the Employee shall be granted additional awards of: (c) two hundred thousand (200,000) MVSSARs; and (d) twenty thousand (20,000) RSUs, in each case, under the Equity Plan. The magnitude of the foregoing grants (and the maximum values specified in the MVSSARs) shall be subject to proportionate adjustment (whether or not occurring before or after the applicable date of grant) in the same manner as for any adjustment that is effected under Equity Plan Section 4(b). The foregoing grants described in this Section 3.3 shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of the Equity Plan (as amended from time to time) and the applicable award documents attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A; provided, however, that, subject to the foregoing: (e) the grants described in (a) through (d) above shall be based upon the closing share price of Employers common stock on the applicable date of grant; (f) all MVSSARs described in (a) and (c) above shall vest in equal annual twenty-five percent (25%) installments over the four (4) anniversaries following the applicable MVSSAR grant date; (g) all RSUs described in (b) and (d) above shall vest in equal quarterly eight and one third percent (8 1/3%) installments over the twelve quarters following the applicable RSU grant date and shall have a provision providing for a dividend equivalent payment under the RSU to the extent the RSU is outstanding at a time the Employer pays a dividend; and (h) in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Equity Plan), all of Employees then-outstanding equity awards shall become fully vested if the acquirer or survivor in such Change in Control does not assume or continue the awards or, if within twelve (12) months after the occurrence of such Change in Control there is a "Qualifying Termination" as defined in Section 7.3(c) below. The foregoing time-based vesting requirements are the only vesting restrictions imposed on the MVSSARs and RSUs. Employee shall have twelve (12) months after termination of employment to exercise any vested, but
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unexercised Compensatory Equity, as defined below. Additional grants, if any, to Employee under the Equity Plan shall be determined at the complete discretion of the Compensation Committee and/or the Board. Grants in Fiscal Year 2008 of MVSSARs may be reduced by the grant level made to Employee as described in (c) above.
The foregoing equity grants shall be collectively referred to herein as "Compensatory Equity." All Compensatory Equity awarded to Employee shall be fully covered as of the time of grant and thereafter by an effective registration statement on Form S-8 (or other applicable registration statement) filed and maintained by the Employer with the SEC. The committee granting Employee's Compensatory Equity awards shall in all cases be composed solely of two or more non-employee directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) of the Exchange Act so that such equity grants are exempt from liability under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. The Compensatory Equity grant documents shall provide the Employee discretion to have the Employer deliver the Compensatory Equity grants net of tax withholding through shares withheld valued at the same value used for determining the tax due. Employee shall also be permitted to implement and maintain, at his discretion, an exercise and selling trading plan with a security brokerage firm approved by Employer covering his Employer equity in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act (a 10b5-1 Plan). Employee shall be permitted to have an operational 10b5-1 Plan during the time that he renders services to the Employer and Employee may, in his discretion, keep such 10b5-1 Plan active through the date that is 12 months after cessation of all his services to the Employer.
3.4 Benefits, Reimbursement of Expenses, Etc . Employee shall be eligible to participate in or receive benefits under any retirement plan, nonqualified deferred compensation plan, medical and dental benefits, life and disability insurance benefits and all other employee privileges and benefits, in each case, as generally provided or made available to other senior executive officers of Employer (but subject to the regular eligibility, operational and other requirements of such plans). In addition, Employee will participate in Employers Executive Choice Plan and Executive Severance Plan as a Tier 0 participant.
3.5 Relocation . Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employer requires him to relocate his principal family residence to Florida. Employer agrees to reimburse Employee for reasonable relocation expenses as follows: (a) with respect to the condominium Employee has contracted to purchase in his current home state, Employer shall provide Employee with an "Appraised Value or Guaranteed Buy-Out" arrangement pursuant to a home sale program related to Employee unless the parties instead mutually agree to have Employer reimburse Employee for the closing costs associated with the sale of the property or have Employer reimburse Employee for purchase contract termination costs; (b) reasonable and customary realtor commission and closing costs (excluding points) paid in connection with the purchase of Employees principal residence in Florida; (c) storage and transportation of household and personal goods (including, two (2) automobiles) from Employees previous residence to his new Florida residence; (d) travel to/from Florida relating to house hunting and temporary arrangements (for a reasonable period not to exceed six (6) months after the Effective Date) and the establishment of, and transition to, the new Florida residence; (e) temporary living costs (prior to the establishment of the new Florida residence) for a reasonable period not to exceed six (6) months after the Effective Date. In addition, Employer will provide an income tax gross-up payment to Employee for the reimbursements described in this Section 3.6 (to the extent includable in Employees income and not otherwise deductible by Employee) computed using the highest applicable marginal income tax rates, but assuming no state income tax (as is the case with Florida residents). All such payments to Employee under this Section 3.5 (including the income tax gross-up payments) shall be made to Employee within 30 days of submission of applicable receipts or invoices.
3.6 Vacation . Employee shall be entitled to periods of vacation and sick leave each year, which shall be the same as provided under Employers policies for senior executive officers, but in no event shall Employee be entitled to, with full pay and benefits, less than five (5) weeks paid vacation accrued annually (effective immediately as of the Effective Date) and customary holidays.
3.7 Code Section 280G . In the event that it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for Employee's benefit made by the Employer, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Employers assets (within the meaning of Code Section 280G and the regulations thereunder) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Code Section 4999 or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the Excise Tax), then such payments or distributions or benefits shall be payable either: (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such payments or distributions or benefits being subject to the Excise Tax. Employee shall determine whether to receive the amounts provided in (i) or (ii) and if he selects to reduce payments pursuant to (ii), then Employee shall also determine which payments or benefits will be reduced and in what magnitude.
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Employee and the Employer shall furnish such documentation and documents as may be necessary for the Employer's independent external accountants to perform the requisite Code Section 280G computations and analysis. The Employer shall bear all costs that may incurred in connection with performing any calculations contemplated by this Section 3.7.
4. Confidentiality, Non-Compete, Non-Disparagement, Etc.
4.1 Confidential Information .
a. | Employee acknowledges that Employers Confidential Information is the exclusive property of Employer, is material and confidential, and greatly affects the effective and successful conduct of the business of Employer. Employee agrees to use Employers Confidential Information only for the benefit of Employer and shall not at any time, directly or indirectly, either during Employees employment with Employer or afterward, divulge, reveal or communicate Employers Confidential Information to any person, firm, corporation or entity whatsoever, or use Employers Confidential Information for Employees own benefit or for the benefit of others. |
b. | Definition . As used in this Section 4.1, the term Confidential Information means any and all information, including, but not limited to, information or ideas conceived or developed by Employee, applicable to or in any way related to (i) the present or future business of Employer, (ii) research and development related to Employers business, (iii) the business of any customer or vendor of Employer, (iv) trade secrets, (v) processes, formulas, data, program documentation, algorithms, source codes, object codes, know-how, improvements, inventions, and techniques, (vi) all plans or strategies for marketing, development and pricing, and (vii) all information concerning existing or potential customers or vendors, and all similar information disclosed to Employer by other persons and any information in documents or computers that Employer designates as confidential by notation therein or thereon. |
4.2 Non-Disparagement and Non-Publication . Employee shall not, at any time, denigrate or disparage Employer or any of its Board of Directors or officers, and Employer and its Board of Directors and officers shall not, at any time, denigrate or disparage Employee.
4.3 Return of Employers Property . Employee agrees to make a prompt and complete disclosure to Employer of any Confidential Information in Employees possession, upon such a request by Employer. Upon termination of employment and at any other time upon request, Employee further agrees to surrender to Employer all documents, writings and other such materials produced by Employee or coming into Employees possession by or through employment with Employer during the term of such employment, and agrees that all such materials are at all times Employers property.
4.4 Cooperation . Employee agrees to fully cooperate, in all reasonable respects, with Employer in regard to any internal or external investigations of Employer, its business, its business practices, or the like relating to the period in which Employee is or was employed by Employer. If Employee is requested to provide assistance after termination of his employment, then he will be reimbursed for any reasonable expenses. All payments to Employee under this Section 4.4 shall be made within 30 days of submission of applicable receipts or invoices.
5. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Provisions
5.1 Non-Compete . As a condition to Employers obligations under this Agreement, Employee agrees that for a period of two (2) years following the effective date of separation of employment from Employer, anywhere in the world (and each incorporated and unincorporated area thereof), Employee will not own, manage, operate, control, be employed by, act as an agent for, participate in or be connected in any manner with the ownership, management, operation or control of any business which is engaged in wholesale distribution of computer hardware and/or software products as its primary line of business, including but not limited to Ingram-Micro or its affiliates, Actebis, Scribona, West Coast, Arrow Electronics, Inc., GE Access, Avnet, SED, Synnex, and Dell. Nothing contained in this Section 5.1 shall be interpreted to prohibit Employee from owning stock in publicly traded corporations that may compete with Employer provided such stock ownership does not represent a majority or controlling interest in such corporations.
5.2 Non-Solicitation . Employee also agrees that for a period of one (1) year following the effective date of separation, Employee will not: (i) directly or indirectly, hire or participate in the hiring of any employee of Employer or its subsidiaries, provided, however that this restriction shall not apply either to former employees of Employer or to employees
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who respond to a general advertisement; (ii) solicit or induce, or attempt to solicit or induce, any employee of Employer or its subsidiaries to leave Employer for any reason; and (iii) solicit or induce, or attempt to solicit or induce any customer of or vendor to Employer or its subsidiaries to stop doing business with or move some or all of such customer or vendor business to a person or entity other than Employer and its subsidiaries. Employee acknowledges that irreparable harm will be suffered by Employer in the event of the breach or potential breach by Employee of any of Employees obligations under this Section 5.
5.3 Invalid Provision . The validity or unenforceability of any provision of this Section 5 shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. Employee and Employer have specifically agreed and acknowledged that the provisions in Section 5 are fair, reasonable and material. If the scope of any restriction or covenant contained herein should be or become too broad or extensive to permit enforcement to its fullest extent, then such restriction or covenant shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and Employee hereby consents and agrees that (a) it is the parties intention and agreement that this Section 5 be enforced as written, and (b) in the event a court of competent jurisdiction should determine that any restriction or covenant is too broad or extensive to permit enforcement to its fullest extent, the scope of any such restriction or covenant may be modified but only as necessary as the court, in its judgment, deems warranted in order to have the fullest enforcement possible consistent with governing law.
5.4 Interpretation . Should any provision of this Section be declared illegal or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction and cannot be modified to be enforceable, such provision shall immediately become null and void, leaving the remainder of this Section 5 in full force and effect.
6. Equitable Relief and Survival . The parties acknowledge that if Employee were to breach the provisions of Sections 4 or 5 hereof, money damages alone would not be a sufficient remedy. Therefore, the parties agree that, in addition to money damages and any other relief available, Employer shall also be entitled to obtain an injunction or other equitable relief to enforce the provisions of Sections 4 and/or 5. The provisions of Sections 4, 5, 6 and 10.4 shall survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely.
EMPLOYEE HAS CAREFULLY READ AND CONSIDERED SECTIONS 4, 5 AND 6, ABOVE AND AGREES THAT THEY ARE FAIR, REASONABLE AND REASONABLY REQUIRED TO PROTECT EMPLOYERS LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTERESTS. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
7. Termination .
7.1 Employment Termination in General . Anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, Employees employment with Employer under this Agreement is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time upon 15 days advance written notice to the other party, but subject to the provisions of this Section 7.
7.2 Termination Rights . In the event that Employees employment with Employer terminates or is terminated for any reason, upon such termination, Employee shall receive the following: (a) within 10 business days Employer shall pay Employee any accrued but unpaid Base Salary for services rendered through the date of termination, any accrued but unpaid payments required to be made under this Agreement, any earned but unpaid bonuses (including, without limitation any unpaid Target Bonus for a Fiscal Year completed prior to termination provided that payment thereof shall be made within 75 days of the end of such completed Fiscal Year) or any unpaid business expenses, and any unused vacation accrued through the date of termination; (b) Employer shall provide any additional benefits as may be otherwise applicable under Employers Executive Severance Plan, as provided under Section 7.3; and (c) any other benefits to which Employee may be entitled pursuant to the 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, plans, policies and arrangements referred to in Section 3.4 above shall be determined and paid in accordance with the terms of such plans, policies and arrangements.
7.3 Severance Benefits . Employee shall be entitled to any benefits payable under Employers Executive Severance Plan, but only if and as provided for therein, subject to the following modifications (which apply to Employee only, and no other participant thereunder) and provided, further, that no modification, amendment or termination of the Executive Severance Plan shall be applicable to Employee during the term of his employment with Employer (or during the Benefits Period as defined in the Executive Severance Plan) without Employees prior written consent:
(a) a termination of Employees employment for gross misconduct shall be limited only to circumstances where the Board makes a good faith determination that one or more of the following acts or omissions by Employee has both occurred and resulted in (or is reasonably likely to result in) material harm or damage to Employer or Employers reputation:
(i) a willful and repeated material failure to follow the reasonable and lawful instructions of the Board or a material breach of duties specified in Section 1.2 of this Agreement;
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(ii) a misappropriation of Employers property or act of fraud or embezzlement which is willful and material;
(iii) a willful and material violation of Employers written policies applicable to all executive officers of Employer that are provided to Employee, including, without limitation, its Code of Ethics;
(iv) conviction or a plea of no contest (or equivalent) to a crime involving breach of trust, a felony or state or federal securities laws; or
(v) willful action by, or directed by, Employee that results in a material violation by Employer of applicable securities laws and regulations, listing standards or other material compliance requirements imposed upon Employer;
The foregoing items (i) through (v) are an exclusive list of the acts or omissions that shall be considered gross misconduct. For the avoidance of doubt, failure to achieve Employees performance objectives will not be considered gross misconduct. No act, or failure to act, by Employee shall be considered willful unless committed without a reasonable belief that the act or omission was lawful and in the Employer's best interest. The Board shall provide Employee with 15 days advance written notice specifically detailing the basis for a termination of employment for gross misconduct. During the 15 day period after Employee has received such notice, Employee shall have the opportunity to cure any of the above, that are reasonably subject to cure, and also to present his reasons to the full Board as to why the circumstances do not or should not give rise to gross misconduct hereunder (with the assistance of Employee's legal representative) before any termination for gross misconduct is finalized by a vote of a majority of the Board. Employee shall continue to receive the compensation and benefits provided by this Agreement during the 15 day period after receiving the written notice of the Employer's intention to terminate Employee's employment for gross misconduct.
(b) a termination by Employee of his employment will be deemed to be effected for "Good Reason" if any of the following occur without Employee's prior express written consent:
(i) Employees Base Salary or Target Bonus are reduced, or the Bonus Plan performance objectives are not reasonable, or there is no Bonus Plan available to Employee;
(ii) Employee's position, authority, duties or responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer are reduced or diminished (including without limitation if Employee is no longer the sole Chief Executive Officer of the Employer's ultimate parent entity or if Employee no longer is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Employer's ultimate parent entity);
(iii) Employee ceases to report directly to the Board (disregarding other Board committee reporting normally made or required to be made in the ordinary course);
(iv) Employee's principal place of employment with Employer is relocated to more than fifty (50) miles from the work location specified above in Section 1.2;
(v) Employer breaches any material provision of this Agreement or any of its other agreements with Employee (including without limitation Employer's failure to timely provide Employee the cash compensation, equity compensation and/or employee benefits owed to Employee under this Agreement).
The foregoing items (i) through (v) are an exclusive list of the acts or omissions that shall be considered Good Reason. The Employee shall provide Employer with 15 days advance written notice specifically detailing the basis for a termination of employment for Good Reason. During the 15 day period after Employer has received such notice, Employer shall have the opportunity to cure any of the above that are reasonably subject to cure.
(c) Employee shall be entitled to severance payments and benefits under the Executive Severance Plan if (i) Employee terminates his employment for Good Reason, (ii) Employee's employment terminates for any reason during the 30 day period immediately following six months after a Change in Control or (iii) the Employer terminates Employee's employment for any reason other than gross misconduct (each of (i) through (iii), a "Qualifying Termination"). In the event of a Qualifying
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Termination, Employee shall be entitled to receive the payments and benefits specified in Sections 3.3 and 7.3(d) (f) and Section IV.5. of the Executive Severance Plan shall be modified such that severance payments will be made to Employees estate or heirs in the event of Employees death during the Benefits Period.
(d) for purposes of determining the Benefits Period under Section IV.1.(b) of the Executive Severance Plan, such period shall be deemed to be twenty-four (24) months for payments of Base Salary; and a pro rata portion of the Target Bonus for the Fiscal Year of termination shall be paid to Employee in accordance with Article IV.2 of the Executive Severance Plan (but in no event later than 75 days after the end of the Fiscal Year of Employees termination).
(e) any calculation of the portion of the severance related to bonus during Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008 shall be made assuming the Accelerated Bonus is part of the Target Bonus for Fiscal Year 2008; and
(f) the amount of severance payable as the result of a termination during Fiscal Year 2008 shall be reduced dollar for dollar by the Accelerated Bonus paid to Employee (applying the reduction first to Target Bonus and then to Base Salary, if any reduction remains).
8. Arbitration . The parties hereto agree that, except as provided in Section 6 above relating to enforcement of the covenants set forth in Sections 4 and 5 of this Agreement, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes subject to the following: (a) such arbitration shall take place in Clearwater, Florida; and (b) discovery in such arbitration shall be governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Arbitration-specific costs and fees (such as the cost of the arbitrator(s)) will be fully paid by the Employer.
9. Withholding Of Taxes . Employer shall withhold from any compensation and benefits payable under this Agreement all applicable federal, state, local, or other taxes.
10. Miscellaneous .
10.1 Severability . Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any term or provision hereof be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction for any reason whatsoever and cannot be modified to be enforceable, its invalidity will not affect the validity of the remainder of the Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
10.2 Construction . The section headings or subsection headings have been included for convenience only, are not part of this Agreement, and are not to be taken as an interpretation of any provision hereof. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which when taken together shall constitute but a single instrument.
10.3 Entire Agreement; Amendments, Waiver . This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and completely and fully supersedes all other prior agreements, both written and oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be amended, waived, changed, modified or discharged only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties. In the event of any conflict in terms between this Agreement and any other agreement between Employee and the Employer (including without limitation the Employer's plans and other agreements referenced herein), the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. No waiver by either party of any breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time.
10.4 Indemnification . Employer shall indemnify, to the full extent then permitted by law, Employee if he was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he is or was a member of the Board or an officer or agent of Employer, or is or was serving at the request of Employer as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. Employer shall pay expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred by Employee in defending any such action, suit or proceeding as they are incurred, in advance of the final disposition thereof, and may pay, in the same manner and to the full extent then permitted by law, such expenses incurred by any other person. The indemnification and payment of expenses provided hereby shall not be exclusive of, and shall be in addition to, any other rights granted to Employee seeking indemnification under any law, the Articles of Incorporation of Employer, any agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested members of the Board, or otherwise, both as to action in official capacities and as to action in another capacity while he is a member of the Board, officer, employee or agent of Employer. The Employer shall maintain non-rescindable side A liability coverage on Employee under the Employer's directors and officers liability insurance policies through at least the fifth anniversary of Employee's termination
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of services to the Employer. The benefits provided to Employee in this Section 10.4 shall continue as to Employee after he has ceased to be a member of the Board, trustee, officer, employee and/or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of Employee.
10.5 Attorneys Fees . The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration concerning the matters addressed in this Agreement shall be entitled to payment by the other party of all reasonable attorneys fees and other out-ofpocket costs expended by such prevailing party in connection with such litigation or arbitration in addition to any damages awarded to such prevailing party pursuant to such litigation or arbitration. The Employer shall pay the legal fees and expenses incurred by Employee (up to a maximum of $15,000) in connection with the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement. The Employer shall directly make payment to Employee's legal counsel within 30 days after the Employer's receipt of applicable invoices.
10.6 Binding Effect; Assignment . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, heirs and personal representatives and other legal representatives. Except as provided below in this Section 10.6, this Agreement shall not be assignable by either party. Employee acknowledges that the services to be rendered by Employee are unique and personal. Accordingly, Employee may not assign any of Employees rights or delegate any of Employees duties or obligations under this Agreement. In the event that all or substantially all of the business, assets and/or stock of the Employer is sold or transferred, then this Agreement shall be binding on the transferee of the business, assets and/or stock who Employer shall cause to expressly assume in writing the Employer's obligations hereunder.
10.7 Mitigation . Employee shall be under no obligation to seek other employment or to otherwise seek mitigation for any payments owed to Employee under this Agreement and there shall be no offset against any amounts due Employee under this Agreement.
10.8 Code Section 409A Matters . With the exception of any amounts contributed to the Deferred Compensation Plan referenced in Section 3.2 above, it is the parties' intent that no payment or benefit made or to be made hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code. Accordingly, notwithstanding any payment date or schedule specified above, the parties agree to work expeditiously to amend this Agreement to conform to their intent as set forth in this Section 10.8. To the extent that the Employer in good faith determines that any payment or benefit provided for under this Agreement constitutes a deferral of compensation under Code Section 409A and that Employee is a specified employee (as defined under Code Section 409A) as of the relevant date, no such amounts shall be paid to Employee prior to (and will instead be paid on) the earlier of (i) the date that is six months following the date of Employee's separation from service with the Employer (within the meaning of Code Section 409A), or (ii) the 30th day following the date on which the Employer receives notice of Employee's death, provided that Employee's death occurs after his separation from service date.
10.9 Notice . Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by overnight courier, U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of Employee, mailed notices shall be addressed to Employee at the home address that Employee most recently communicated to the Employer in writing. In the case of the Employer, mailed notices shall be addressed to its corporate headquarters, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Secretary.
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10.10 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be subject to, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, without reference to its conflict of laws rules.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.
TECH DATA CORPORATION | ||
By: |
/s/ STEVEN A. RAYMUND |
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Steven A. Raymund, Chairman | ||
/S/ ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY |
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Robert M. Dutkowsky | ||
Employee |
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Exhibit A
TECH DATA CORPORATION
(hereinafter called the Company)
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN OF TECH DATA CORPORATION,
(hereinafter called the Plan)
NOTICE OF GRANT AND GRANT AGREEMENT
I. NOTICE OF EQUITY GRANT
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II. AGREEMENT
For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged (electronically or using a method accepted by the Company), the Company hereby grants to the Participant a Restricted Stock Unit Grant (hereinafter called the RSUs) under Section 7 of the Plan in accordance with the following terms:
Section 1. Definitions . Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in this Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Plan. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail. The following additional terms shall be defined as follows:
Agreement means this agreement between the Participant and the Company setting forth the terms and conditions of the grant of RSUs and includes Part I, Notice of Equity Grant and Part II, Agreement.
Employment Agreement means the Employment Agreement between the Participant and the Company, effective as of October 2, 2006.
Grant Price means the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date on which the RSUs are granted to the Participant, as specified in Part I.
Qualifying Termination shall have the definition set forth in Section 7.3(c) of the Employment Agreement.
Share means one (1) share of Common Stock (as defined in Section 2(g) of the Plan).
Section 2. Grant of RSU . The Participant is hereby granted an award of RSUs under Section 7 of the Plan. Each RSU represents the prospective contingent right to receive one Share and will, at all times the Agreement is in effect, be equal in value to one Share. In accordance with Section 7(c) of the Plan, no grant of RSUs to the Participant during a fiscal year shall have a value in excess of two and one-half million dollars ($2,500,000), determined using the Fair Market Value of the Shares underlying the RSUs as of the Date of Grant of the RSUs.
Section 3. Vesting of RSU . As set forth in the vesting schedule in Part I, and subject to the provisions of Sections 5, 9 and 11 of this Agreement, the RSUs shall vest and become payable in Shares in twelve (12) substantially equal, quarterly installments, commencing on the three (3) month anniversary of the Date of Grant (the Vesting Dates). Unless and until the RSUs vest, the Participant will have no right to payment of any unvested RSUs. Prior to actual payment of any of the RSUs that are vested, the RSUs will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Plan.
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Section 4. Non-Transferability of RSU . All rights with respect to the RSUs are exercisable during the Participants lifetime only by the Participant and the RSUs may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any manner other than by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order as defined by the Code or Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or Rules thereunder.
Section 5. Delivery of Shares . Subject to the other terms of the Plan and this Agreement, within a reasonable time following each Vesting Date, the Company will issue or cause to be delivered to the Participant (or if any other individual or individuals then hold the RSUs, to such individual or individuals) the number of Shares the Participant is entitled to receive as a result of the vesting of the RSUs. The Shares shall be registered in the name of the Participant (or the name or names of the individual or individuals that then hold the RSUs, either alone or jointly with another person or persons with rights of survivorship, as such individual or individuals shall prescribe in writing or other methods allowed to the Company), and shall in all cases be delivered to the Participant within ten (10) business days. Not withstanding the foregoing, the delivery of Shares upon vesting of an RSU may be delayed if the amount to be paid or delivered is reasonably likely to violate federal or applicable state securities laws; provided, however, that the payment or delivery will occur at the earliest date the Company reasonably anticipates that the distribution will not cause a violation.
The delivery of Shares upon vesting of the RSUs shall be deemed effected for all purposes when a stock transfer agent shall have deposited such Shares according to the delivery instructions provided by Participant (or if any other individual or individuals then hold the RSUs, by such other individual or individuals). Fractional Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs.
Section 6. Dividend Equivalents . While the RSUs are outstanding, the Participant shall have a right to receive Dividend Equivalents, as defined in Section 2(m) of the Plan. Such right entitles the Participant to be credited with an amount equal to all cash dividends paid on the number of Shares underlying the RSUs. Any such Dividend Equivalents will be subject to the same vesting requirements and restrictions on transferability as the RSUs. Following each applicable Vesting Date, any accrued Dividend Equivalent payments will be paid to the Participant in cash.
Section 7. Tax Withholding Obligations . To meet the obligations of the Company with respect to withholding of any and all income tax (including federal, state, local or other taxes), social security contributions, payroll tax or other tax-related withholding (Tax-Related Items) in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, including, but not limited to, grant, vesting, the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired at vesting or the receipt of any dividends or Dividend Equivalents, the Participant may cause the Company to withhold a number of whole Shares otherwise deliverable to Participant having a Fair Market Value sufficient to satisfy the statutory minimum (or such higher amount as is allowable without adverse accounting consequences) of the estimated total obligation for Tax-Related Items associated with any aspect of the RSUs. The Participant may also, in lieu of or in addition to the foregoing, at his sole discretion:
(i) deposit with the Company an amount of cash sufficient to meet the obligation for Tax-Related Items;
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(ii) sell or arrange for the sale of Shares to be issued following the vesting of the RSUs to satisfy the obligation for Tax-Related Items, provided that the Company will endeavor to sell only the number of Shares required to satisfy the obligation for Tax-Related Items; however, the Participant agrees that the Company may sell more Shares than necessary to cover the Tax-Related Items; and/or
(iii) tender, or attest to the ownership of, previously owned shares of Common Stock with a Fair Market Value equal to the estimated total obligation for Tax-Related Items, provided however that the obligation for Tax-Related Items may not be satisfied by tender to the Company, or attestation to the ownership, of shares of Common Stock to the extent such tender or attestation would constitute a violation of the provisions of any law, regulation or agreement restricting the redemption of the Companys Common Stock. Further, if required by the Company, the obligation for Tax-Related Items may not be satisfied by tender to the Company of shares of Common Stock unless such Shares either have been owned by the Participant for more than six (6) months or such other period, if any, required by the Company (and not used for another RSU vesting by attestation during such period) or were not acquired, directly or indirectly, from the Company.
The Company shall not deliver any of the Shares until and unless the Participant has made proper provision for all required Tax-Related Items. The Participant hereby consents to any action reasonably taken by the Company to meet the obligation for Tax-Related Items.
Section 8. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization . The existence of the RSUs shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its stockholders to make, authorize or consummate (i) any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the Companys capital structure or its business; (ii) any merger or consolidation of the Company; (iii) any issue by the Company of debt securities, or preferred or preference stock that would rank above the shares subject to RSUs; (iv) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; (v) any sale, transfer or outstanding assignment of all or any part of the assets or business of the Company; or (vi) any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.
If the Company shall affect any increase or decrease in the number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock through the declaration of a stock dividend or through any recapitalization resulting in a stock split-up, combination or exchange of shares of Common Stock, then and in such event an appropriate adjustment shall be made in the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the RSUs so that the same percentage of the Companys issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock shall remain subject to the RSUs, as adjusted for such transaction in the manner determined by the Board.
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Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the issuance by the Company of shares of its capital stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of capital stock of any class, either in connection with direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefore, or upon conversion of shares or obligations of the Company convertible into such shares or other securities, shall not affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the RSUs.
Section 9. Effect of Change in Control . In the event of a Change in Control, as defined in the Plan and notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, all of the then-outstanding RSUs shall become fully vested as of the date of the Change in Control if the acquirer or survivor in such Change in Control does not assume or continue the RSUs. If any time during the twelve (12) months after the occurrence of a Change in Control there is a Qualifying Termination as defined in Section 7.3(c) of the Employment Agreement, then all RSUs then outstanding shall become fully vested as of the date of such Qualifying Termination.
Section 10. Rights of Participant . No person shall, by virtue of the granting of the RSUs to the Participant, be deemed to be a holder of any Shares underlying the RSUs or be entitled to the rights or privileges of a holder of such Shares unless and until the RSUs have vested with respect to such Shares and the Shares have been issued pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs.
The Participant shall not by virtue of the granting of the RSUs have any claim or right to be granted RSUs in the future or to participate in any other compensation plan, program or arrangement of the Company.
The granting of the RSUs shall not impose upon the Company any obligations to employ or to continue to employ the Participant; and the right of the Company to terminate the employment of the Participant shall not be diminished or affected by reason of the fact that the RSUs have been granted to the Participant.
Nothing herein contained shall impose any obligation upon the Participant to accept the grant of RSUs.
At all times while any portion of the RSUs is outstanding, the Company shall reserve and keep available, out of shares of its authorized and unissued Common Stock or reacquired Shares, a sufficient number of Shares to satisfy the requirements of the RSUs; comply with the terms of the RSUs promptly upon vesting of the RSUs; and pay all fees or expenses necessarily incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance and delivery of Shares pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs.
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Section 11. Termination . Subject to Section 9, the outstanding unvested RSUs granted hereunder shall terminate on the earliest to occur of:
(i) termination of employment relationship between the Company and the Participant for any reason other than due to the Participants death or disability within the meaning of Section 22(e) (3) of the Code (Disability); or
(ii) termination of employment relationship between the Company and the Participant due to the Participants death or Disability within three months of the Date of Grant.
An employment relationship between the Company and the Participant shall be deemed to exist during any period during which the Participant is employed by the Company or by any Subsidiary. Whether authorized leave of absence or absence on military government service shall constitute termination of the employment relationship between the Company and the Participant shall be determined by the administrator designated by the Committee at the time thereof.
In the event of the death or Disability of the Participant during his or her employment relationship with the Company and at least three months after the Date of Grant, the RSUs shall become fully vested (all or a portion of the outstanding RSUs). In the case of death of a Participant, any Shares due upon vesting will be delivered to the Participants executors, administrators or any person or persons to whom the RSUs may be transferred by will or by laws of descent and distribution, in accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement. If, in the event of the Participants death, any beneficiary entitled to receive any Shares due upon vesting is a minor or, if in the event of the Participants Disability, the Participant is deemed by the Committee or is adjudged to be legally incapable of giving valid receipt and discharge for any Shares due upon vesting, such Shares will be paid to such person or institution as the Committee may designate or to the duly appointed guardian. Such payment shall, to the extent made, be deemed a complete discharge of any liability for such payment under the Plan.
Section 12. No Compensation Deferrals . Neither the Plan nor this Agreement is intended to provide for an elective deferral of compensation that would be subject to Section 409A of the Code. Instead, it is the intent of this Agreement to satisfy the short- term deferral exemption described in Treas. Reg. §1.409A-1(b)(4). The Company reserves the right, to the extent the Company deems necessary or advisable in its sole discretion, to unilaterally amend or modify the Plan and/or this Agreement to ensure that no grants (including without limitation, the RSUs) become subject to Section 409A, provided, however, the Company makes no representation that the RSUs are not subject to Section 409A nor makes any undertaking to preclude Section 409A from applying to the RSUs.
Section 13. Electronic Delivery and Acceptance . The Company may in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the RSUs granted under the Plan and participation in the Plan, or future RSUs that may be granted under the Plan, by
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electronic means or to request the Participants consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and, if requested, to participate in the Plan through an on-line (and/or voice activated) system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
Section 14. Government and Other Regulations; Governing Law . The grant of RSUs is subject to all laws, regulations and orders of any governmental authority which may be applicable thereto and, notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Participant acknowledges that the Company will not be obligated to issue any Shares hereunder if the grant or vesting thereof or the issuance of such Shares, as the case may be, would constitute a violation by the Participant or the Company of any such law, regulation or order or any provision thereof. Except as provided in Section 3.3 of the Employment Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated to take any affirmative action in order to cause the vesting of the RSUs or the issuance of Shares pursuant hereto to comply with any such law, regulation, order or provision.
The RSUs are and shall be subject in every respect to the provisions of the Plan, as amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The Participant hereby accepts the RSUs subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan by the Committee or the Board shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Participant and his heirs and legal representatives.
This grant of RSUs shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its principle of conflict of laws. For purposes of litigating any dispute arising under this Agreement, the parties hereby agree that such litigation shall be conducted in the courts of Pinellas County, Florida.
Section 15. Severability . The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Company has caused this grant of RSUs to be executed, as of the Date of Grant.
TECH DATA CORPORATION | ||
By: |
/s/ Steven A. Raymond |
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Steven A. Raymund, Chairman of the Board | ||
By: |
/s/ Robert M. Dutkowsky |
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Participant | ||
Robert M. Dutkowsky |
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Exhibit 10-AAoo
TECH DATA CORPORATION
(hereinafter called the Company)
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN OF TECH DATA CORPORATION,
(hereinafter called the Plan)
NOTICE OF GRANT AND GRANT AGREEMENT
I. NOTICE OF EQUITY GRANT
Name/Participant : | < > | |
Type of Grant : | Restricted Stock Unit Grant | |
Country : | < > | |
Geographic area applicable : | < > | |
Date of Grant : | < > | |
Grant Number : | <grant number> | |
Total Shares Granted : | < > | |
Grant Price : | $<closing price on date of grant> | |
Vesting Schedule : | ||
Subject to the terms of this Agreement and the Plan, this Restricted Stock Unit Grant shall vest in [INSERT #] installments over three (3) years from the Date of Grant, as follows: | ||
[INSERT INSTALLMENT/VESTING DATES] |
II. AGREEMENT
For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged (electronically or using a method accepted by the Company), the Company hereby grants to the Participant a Restricted Stock Unit Grant (hereinafter called the RSUs) under Section 7 of the Plan in accordance with the following terms:
Section 1. Definitions . Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in this Agreement shall have the same defined meanings as in the Plan. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail. The following additional terms shall be defined as follows:
Agreement means this agreement between the Participant and the Company setting forth the terms and conditions of the grant of RSUs and includes Part I, Notice of Equity Grant and Part II, Agreement.
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Grant Price means the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date on which the RSUs are granted to the Participant, as specified in Part I.
Share means one (1) share of Common Stock (as defined in Section 2(g) of the Plan).
Section 2. Grant of RSU . The Participant is hereby granted an award of RSUs under Section 7 of the Plan. Each RSU represents the prospective contingent right to receive one Share and will, at all times the Agreement is in effect, be equal in value to one Share. In accordance with Section 7(c) of the Plan, no grant of RSUs to the Participant during a fiscal year shall have a value in excess of two and one-half million dollars ($2,500,000), determined using the Fair Market Value of the Shares underlying the RSUs as of the Date of Grant of the RSUs.
Section 3. Vesting of RSU . As set forth in the vesting schedule in Part I, and subject to the provisions of Sections 5, 8 and 10 of this Agreement, the RSUs shall vest and become payable in Shares in installments (the Vesting Dates). Unless and until the RSUs vest, the Participant will have no right to payment of any unvested RSUs. Prior to actual payment of any of the RSUs that are vested, the RSUs will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Plan.
Section 4. Non-Transferability of RSU . All rights with respect to the RSUs are exercisable during the Participants lifetime only by the Participant and the RSUs may not be transferred, assigned, pledged or hypothecated in any manner other than by will or by applicable laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order as defined by the Code or Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or Rules thereunder.
Section 5. Delivery of Shares . Subject to the other terms of the Plan and this Agreement, within a reasonable time following each Vesting Date, the Company will issue or cause to be delivered to the Participant (or if any other individual or individuals then hold the RSUs, to such individual or individuals) the number of Shares the Participant is entitled to receive as a result of the vesting of the RSUs. The Shares shall be registered in the name of the Participant (or the name or names of the individual or individuals that then hold the RSUs, either alone or jointly with another person or persons with rights of survivorship, as such individual or individuals shall prescribe in writing or other methods allowed to the Company), and shall in all cases be delivered to the Participant within ten (10) business days. Not withstanding the foregoing, the delivery of Shares upon vesting of an RSU may be delayed if the amount to be paid or delivered is reasonably likely to violate federal or applicable state securities laws; provided, however, that the payment or delivery will occur at the earliest date the Company reasonably anticipates that the distribution will not cause a violation.
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The delivery of Shares upon vesting of the RSUs shall be deemed effected for all purposes when a stock transfer agent shall have deposited such Shares according to the delivery instructions provided by Participant (or if any other individual or individuals then hold the RSUs, by such other individual or individuals). Fractional Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs.
Section 6. Tax Withholding Obligations . To meet the obligations of the Company or affiliates of the Company with respect to withholding of any and all income tax (including federal, state and local taxes), social insurance contributions, payroll tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (Tax-Related Items) under any domestic or foreign federal, state or local statute, ordinance, rule, or regulation in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, including, but not limited to, grant, vesting, the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired at vesting, the Committee may require that the Company withhold a number of whole Shares otherwise deliverable to Participant having a Fair Market Value sufficient to satisfy the statutory minimum (or such higher amount as is allowable without adverse accounting consequences) of the Participants estimated total obligation for Tax-Related Items associated with any aspect of the RSU. The Committee may also, in lieu of or in addition to the foregoing, at its sole discretion, (i) require the Participant to deposit with the Company an amount of cash sufficient to meet his or her obligation for Tax-Related Items, (ii) withhold the required amount from the Participants pay during the pay periods next following the date on which any such applicable tax liability otherwise arises, and/or (iii) sell or arrange for the sale of Shares to be issued on the vesting of the RSU to satisfy the Participants obligation for Tax-Related Items. If the Participants and/or the Companys withholding obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied as described in (iii) of this section, the Company will endeavor to sell only the number of Shares required to satisfy the Participants and/or the Companys withholding obligation for Tax-Related Items; however, the Participant agrees that the Company may sell more Shares than necessary to cover the Tax-Related Items. The Company shall not deliver any of the Shares until and unless the Participant has made the deposit required herein or proper provision for required withholding has been made. The Participant hereby consents to any action reasonably taken by the Company to meet his or her obligation for Tax-Related Items.
Section 7. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization . The existence of the RSUs shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its stockholders to make, authorize or consummate (i) any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the Companys capital structure or its business; (ii) any merger or consolidation of the Company; (iii) any issue by the Company of debt securities, or preferred or preference stock that would rank above the shares subject to RSUs; (iv) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; (v) any sale, transfer or outstanding assignment of all or any part of the assets or business of the Company; or (vi) any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.
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If the Company shall affect any increase or decrease in the number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock through the declaration of a stock dividend or through any recapitalization resulting in a stock split-up, combination or exchange of shares of Common Stock, then and in such event an appropriate adjustment shall be made in the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the RSUs so that the same percentage of the Companys issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock shall remain subject to the RSUs, as adjusted for such transaction in the manner determined by the Board.
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the issuance by the Company of shares of its capital stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of capital stock of any class, either in connection with direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefore, or upon conversion of shares or obligations of the Company convertible into such shares or other securities, shall not affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the RSUs.
Section 8. Effect of Change in Control . In the event of a Change in Control, as defined in the Plan and notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, all of the then-outstanding RSUs shall become fully vested as of the date of the Change in Control if the acquirer or survivor in such Change in Control does not assume or continue the RSUs.
Section 9. Rights of Participant . No person shall, by virtue of the granting of the RSUs to the Participant, be deemed to be a holder of any Shares underlying the RSUs or be entitled to the rights or privileges of a holder of such Shares unless and until the RSUs have vested with respect to such Shares and the Shares have been issued pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs.
The Participant shall not by virtue of the granting of the RSUs have any claim or right to be granted RSUs in the future or to participate in any other compensation plan, program or arrangement of the Company.
The granting of the RSUs shall not impose upon the Company any obligations to employ or to continue to employ the Participant; and the right of the Company to terminate the employment of the Participant shall not be diminished or affected by reason of the fact that the RSUs have been granted to the Participant.
Nothing herein contained shall impose any obligation upon the Participant to accept the grant of RSUs.
At all times while any portion of the RSUs is outstanding, the Company shall reserve and keep available, out of shares of its authorized and unissued Common Stock or reacquired Shares, a sufficient number of Shares to satisfy the requirements of the RSUs; comply with the terms of the RSUs promptly upon vesting of the RSUs; and pay all fees or expenses necessarily incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance and delivery of Shares pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs.
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Section 10. Termination . Subject to Section 8, the outstanding unvested RSUs granted hereunder shall terminate on the earliest to occur of:
(i) termination of employment relationship between the Company and the Participant for any reason other than due to the Participants death or disability within the meaning of Section 22(e) (3) of the Code (Disability); or
(ii) termination of employment relationship between the Company and the Participant due to the Participants death or Disability within three months of the Date of Grant.
An employment relationship between the Company and the Participant shall be deemed to exist during any period during which the Participant is employed by the Company or by any Subsidiary. Whether authorized leave of absence or absence on military government service shall constitute termination of the employment relationship between the Company and the Participant shall be determined by the administrator designated by the Committee at the time thereof.
In the event of the death or Disability of the Participant during his or her employment relationship with the Company and at least three months after the Date of Grant, the RSUs shall become fully vested (all or a portion of the outstanding RSUs). In the case of death of a Participant, any Shares due upon vesting will be delivered to the Participants executors, administrators or any person or persons to whom the RSUs may be transferred by will or by laws of descent and distribution, in accordance with Section 5 of this Agreement. If, in the event of the Participants death, any beneficiary entitled to receive any Shares due upon vesting is a minor or, if in the event of the Participants Disability, the Participant is deemed by the Committee or is adjudged to be legally incapable of giving valid receipt and discharge for any Shares due upon vesting, such Shares will be paid to such person or institution as the Committee may designate or to the duly appointed guardian. Such payment shall, to the extent made, be deemed a complete discharge of any liability for such payment under the Plan.
Section 11. No Compensation Deferrals . Neither the Plan nor this Agreement is intended to provide for an elective deferral of compensation that would be subject to Section 409A of the Code. Instead, it is the intent of this Agreement to satisfy the short- term deferral exemption described in Treas. Reg. §1.409A-1(b)(4). The Company reserves the right, to the extent the Company deems necessary or advisable in its sole discretion, to unilaterally amend or modify the Plan and/or this Agreement to ensure that no grants (including without limitation, the RSUs) become subject to Section 409A, provided, however, the Company makes no representation that the RSUs are not subject to Section 409A nor makes any undertaking to preclude Section 409A from applying to the RSUs.
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Section 12. Electronic Delivery and Acceptance . The Company may in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the RSUs granted under the Plan and participation in the Plan, or future RSUs that may be granted under the Plan, by electronic means or to request the Participants consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and, if requested, to participate in the Plan through an on-line (and/or voice activated) system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
Section 13. Government and Other Regulations; Governing Law . The grant of RSUs is subject to all laws, regulations and orders of any governmental authority which may be applicable thereto and, notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Participant acknowledges that the Company will not be obligated to issue any Shares hereunder if the grant or vesting thereof or the issuance of such Shares, as the case may be, would constitute a violation by the Participant or the Company of any such law, regulation or order or any provision thereof. The Company shall not be obligated to take any affirmative action in order to cause the vesting of the RSUs or the issuance of Shares pursuant hereto to comply with any such law, regulation, order or provision.
The RSUs are and shall be subject in every respect to the provisions of the Plan, as amended from time to time, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The Participant hereby accepts the RSUs subject to all the terms and provisions of the Plan and agrees that all decisions under and interpretations of the Plan by the Committee or the Board shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Participant and his heirs and legal representatives.
This grant of RSUs shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its principle of conflict of laws. For purposes of litigating any dispute arising under this Agreement, the parties hereby agree that such litigation shall be conducted in the courts of Pinellas County, Florida.
Section 14. Severability . The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Company has caused this grant of RSUs to be executed, as of the Date of Grant.
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Exhibit 31-A
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Robert M. Dutkowsky, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation (the registrant); |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: December 5, 2006
/S/ ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY |
Robert M. Dutkowsky |
Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 31-B
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Jeffery P. Howells, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation (the registrant); |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: December 5, 2006
/S/ JEFFERY P. HOWELLS |
Jeffery P. Howells |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 32-A
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Robert M. Dutkowsky, Chief Executive Officer of Tech Data Corporation, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:
(i) | The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2006, (the Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and |
(ii) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: December 5, 2006
/S/ ROBERT M. DUTKOWSKY |
Robert M. Dutkowsky |
Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 32-B
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Jeffery P. Howells, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tech Data Corporation, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:
(i) | The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tech Data Corporation for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2006, (the Report) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and |
(ii) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: December 5, 2006
/S/ JEFFERY P. HOWELLS |
Jeffery P. Howells |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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