As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 29, 2009
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2009 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission File No. 0-20570
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
59-2712887 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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555 West 18th Street, New York, New York 10011 (Address of registrant's principal executive offices) |
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(212) 314-7300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "accelerated filer," "large accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ý | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No ý
As of October 23, 2009, the following shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding:
Common Stock |
119,170,241 | |||
Class B Common Stock |
12,799,999 | |||
Total outstanding Common Stock |
131,970,240 | |||
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aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of October 23, 2009
was $1,806,427,239. For the purpose of the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the registrant are assumed to be affiliates of the registrant.
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,405,770 | $ | 1,744,994 | ||||
Marketable securities |
361,274 | 125,592 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $11,089 and $11,396, respectively |
91,578 | 98,402 | ||||||
Other current assets |
224,994 | 215,630 | ||||||
Total current assets |
2,083,616 | 2,184,618 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
304,402 | 330,261 | ||||||
Goodwill |
1,916,919 | 1,910,295 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
392,468 | 386,756 | ||||||
Long-term investments |
268,666 | 120,582 | ||||||
Other non-current assets |
217,933 | 318,808 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 5,184,004 | $ | 5,251,320 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable, trade |
$ | 43,377 | $ | 48,876 | ||||
Deferred revenue |
54,544 | 50,886 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
168,730 | 179,928 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
266,651 | 279,690 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
95,844 | 95,844 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
436,698 | 403,043 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
26,541 | 22,436 | ||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest |
27,994 |
22,771 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
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Common stock $.001 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 222,443,873 and 210,217,183 shares, respectively, and outstanding 119,146,285 and 127,809,801 shares, respectively |
222 | 210 | ||||||
Class B convertible common stock $.001 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued 16,157,499 shares and outstanding 12,799,999 shares |
16 | 16 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
11,297,407 | 11,112,014 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
261,554 | 227,445 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
21,943 | 2,180 | ||||||
Treasury stock 103,297,588 and 82,407,382 shares, respectively |
(7,250,866 | ) | (6,914,329 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders' equity |
4,330,276 | 4,427,536 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ | 5,184,004 | $ | 5,251,320 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
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Revenue |
$ | 336,577 | $ | 369,280 | $ | 1,008,632 | $ | 1,094,100 | ||||||
Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) |
107,298 | 119,764 | 326,941 | 357,199 | ||||||||||
Selling and marketing expense |
106,735 | 109,407 | 358,537 | 347,520 | ||||||||||
General and administrative expense |
70,134 | 112,606 | 212,738 | 284,588 | ||||||||||
Product development expense |
14,751 | 18,379 | 49,261 | 56,885 | ||||||||||
Depreciation |
15,289 | 17,337 | 48,380 | 52,055 | ||||||||||
Amortization of non-cash marketing |
4,999 | 6,138 | 7,504 | 12,005 | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
10,250 | 8,287 | 26,311 | 24,028 | ||||||||||
Goodwill impairment |
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Total costs and expenses |
329,456 | 391,918 | 1,030,728 | 1,134,280 | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
7,121 | (22,638 | ) | (22,096 | ) | (40,180 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
2,374 | 6,549 | 8,546 | 20,325 | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,345 | ) | (5,002 | ) | (4,070 | ) | (30,866 | ) | ||||||
Equity in (losses) income of unconsolidated affiliates |
(3,961 | ) | 3,146 | (7,973 | ) | 15,373 | ||||||||
Gain on sale of long-term investments |
37,875 | | 25,570 | 29,131 | ||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
16,017 | (68,657 | ) | 90,279 | (186,712 | ) | ||||||||
Total other income (expense), net |
50,960 | (63,964 | ) | 112,352 | (152,749 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
58,081 | (86,602 | ) | 90,256 | (192,929 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax (provision) benefit |
(34,269 | ) | 85,335 | (53,733 | ) | 103,573 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations |
23,812 | (1,267 | ) | 36,523 | (89,356 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on sale of a discontinued operation, net of tax |
| 767 | | 23,314 | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(2,514 | ) | (14,718 | ) | (3,472 | ) | (318,771 | ) | ||||||
Net earnings (loss) |
21,298 | (15,218 | ) | 33,051 | (384,813 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
384 | 381 | 1,058 | 1,195 | ||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | 21,682 | $ | (14,837 | ) | $ | 34,109 | $ | (383,618 | ) | ||||
Per share information attributable to IAC shareholders: |
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Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.18 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.26 | $ | (0.63 | ) | ||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.18 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.26 | $ | (0.63 | ) | ||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.16 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | 0.24 | $ | (2.75 | ) | ||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.16 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | 0.24 | $ | (2.75 | ) | ||||
Non-cash compensation expense by function: |
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Cost of revenue |
$ | 819 | $ | 1,908 | $ | 2,148 | $ | 3,545 | ||||||
Selling and marketing expense |
733 | 2,208 | 2,270 | 4,102 | ||||||||||
General and administrative expense |
13,694 | 31,258 | 40,882 | 62,357 | ||||||||||
Product development expense |
1,269 | 3,303 | 3,387 | 6,170 | ||||||||||
Total non-cash compensation expense |
$ | 16,515 | $ | 38,677 | $ | 48,687 | $ | 76,174 | ||||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Class B Convertible Common Stock $.001 Par Value |
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Common Stock $.001 Par Value |
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Retained Earnings |
Treasury Stock |
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Balance as of December 31, 2008 |
$ | 4,427,536 | $ | 210 | 210,217 | $ | 16 | 16,157 | $ | 11,112,014 | $ | 227,445 | $ | 2,180 | $ | (6,914,329 | ) | |||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 |
34,109 | | | | | | 34,109 | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation, net of tax provision of $1 |
10,528 | | | | | | | 10,528 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax provision of $4,582 |
9,235 | | | | | | | 9,235 | | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
53,872 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash compensation expense |
48,577 | | | | | 48,577 | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other, net of withholding taxes |
6,196 | | 682 | | | 6,196 | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax provision related to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted stock units and other |
(9,651 | ) | | | | | (9,651 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock upon the exercise of warrants |
151,264 | 12 | 11,545 | | | 151,252 | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock |
(336,537 | ) | | | | | | | | (336,537 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment |
(1,033 | ) | | | | | (1,033 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in a subsidiary's equity |
(14,000 | ) | | | | | (14,000 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Spin-Off of HSNi, ILG, Ticketmaster and Tree.com to shareholders (a) |
4,052 | | | | | 4,052 | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2009 |
$ | 4,330,276 | $ | 222 | 222,444 | $ | 16 | 16,157 | $ | 11,297,407 | $ | 261,554 | $ | 21,943 | $ | (7,250,866 | ) | |||||||||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations: |
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Net earnings (loss) |
$ | 33,051 | $ | (384,813 | ) | |||
Less: loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
3,472 | 295,457 | ||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations |
36,523 | (89,356 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile earnings (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations: |
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Depreciation |
48,380 | 52,055 | ||||||
Amortization of non-cash marketing |
7,504 | 12,005 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
26,311 | 24,028 | ||||||
Goodwill impairment |
1,056 | | ||||||
Impairment of long-term investments |
4,785 | 132,587 | ||||||
Non-cash compensation expense |
48,687 | 76,174 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
83,278 | (79,755 | ) | |||||
Equity in losses (income) of unconsolidated affiliates |
7,973 | (15,373 | ) | |||||
Gain on sale of Match Europe |
(132,244 | ) | | |||||
Loss on extinguishment of Senior Notes |
| 63,218 | ||||||
Gain on sale of long-term investments |
(25,570 | ) | (29,131 | ) | ||||
Net decrease (increase) in the fair value of the derivatives created in the HSE sale and the Expedia spin-off |
38,204 | (6,185 | ) | |||||
Changes in current assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(2,045 | ) | (6,517 | ) | ||||
Other current assets |
(2,614 | ) | (6,167 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
(1,077 | ) | 33,662 | |||||
Income taxes payable |
(13,820 | ) | (23,355 | ) | ||||
Deferred revenue |
9,677 | 3,516 | ||||||
Other, net |
11,300 | 5,955 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations |
146,308 | 147,361 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations: |
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Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
(85,534 | ) | (130,704 | ) | ||||
Capital expenditures |
(28,854 | ) | (51,348 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities |
150,257 | 330,316 | ||||||
Purchases of marketable securities |
(367,573 | ) | (140,878 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments |
58,123 | 60,945 | ||||||
Purchases of long-term investments |
(2,982 | ) | (59,700 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of a discontinued operation |
| 32,723 | ||||||
Net cash distribution from spun-off businesses |
| 427,834 | ||||||
Receivable created in the sale of Match Europe |
(6,829 | ) | | |||||
Other, net |
(7,873 | ) | 189 | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities attributable to continuing operations |
(291,265 | ) | 469,377 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations: |
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Repurchase of Senior Notes |
| (514,943 | ) | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock |
(336,537 | ) | (145,590 | ) | ||||
Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes |
150,032 | (12,774 | ) | |||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards |
368 | 726 | ||||||
Settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in a subsidiary's equity |
(14,000 | ) | | |||||
Other, net |
1,111 | (1,446 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations |
(199,026 | ) | (674,027 | ) | ||||
Total cash used in continuing operations |
(343,983 | ) | (57,289 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities attributable to discontinued operations |
(930 | ) | 274,415 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to discontinued operations |
| (495,131 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities attributable to discontinued operations |
| 50,484 | ||||||
Total cash used in discontinued operations |
(930 | ) | (170,232 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
5,689 | (15,669 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(339,224 | ) | (243,190 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
1,744,994 | 1,585,302 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 1,405,770 | $ | 1,342,112 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
IAC is a leading internet company with more than 50 fast-growing, highly-related brands serving loyal consumer audiences across more than 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. IAC includes the businesses comprising its Media & Advertising segment; its Match and ServiceMagic segments; the businesses comprising its Emerging Businesses segment; and certain investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, all entities that are wholly-owned by the Company and entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest, whether through voting interests or variable interests. Intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Investments in entities in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not own a controlling voting interest, are accounted for using the equity method and are included in "Long-term investments" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Use of Estimates
Management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements include those related to: the determination of the fair value of marketable securities; the assessment of marketable securities and long-term investments for other-than-temporary impairment; the carrying value of accounts receivable, including the determination of allowances for doubtful accounts and other revenue related allowances; the assessment of long-lived assets, definite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill for impairment; income taxes payable and deferred income taxes, including related reserves and valuation allowances; and the determination of stock-based compensation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 1THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill acquired in business combinations is assigned to the reporting unit(s) that are expected to benefit from the combination as of the acquisition date. The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of October 1, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss equal to the excess is recorded.
The Company's reporting units are consistent with its determination of its operating segments. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company's operating segments, reporting units and reportable segments are as follows:
Operating Segment and Reporting Unit |
Reportable Segment |
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IAC Search & Media | Media & Advertising | |
Citysearch | Media & Advertising | |
Match | Match | |
ServiceMagic | ServiceMagic | |
Shoebuy | Emerging Businesses | |
InstantAction.com | Emerging Businesses | |
Connected Ventures | Emerging Businesses |
Emerging Businesses include other operating segments that do not have goodwill. See Note 7 for additional information regarding the Company's method of determining operating and reportable segments.
Certain reporting units are currently operating in dynamic industry segments. These include IAC Search & Media and InstantAction.com. If operating results of these businesses vary significantly from anticipated results, future, potentially material, impairments of goodwill and/or other intangible assets could occur. To illustrate the magnitude of potential impairment charges relative to future changes in estimated fair value, had the estimated fair values of each of these reporting units been hypothetically lower by 10% as of October 1, 2008, the carrying value of IAC Search & Media would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $140 million and the carrying value of InstantAction.com would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $4 million. Had the estimated fair values of each of these reporting units been hypothetically lower by 20% as of October 1, 2008, the carrying value of IAC Search & Media would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $330 million and the carrying value of InstantAction.com would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $8 million. The impairment charge that might result would be determined based upon the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value.
Investment in Arcandor AG and Related Derivative Asset
As part of the consideration for the sale of Home Shopping Europe GmbH & Co. KG, and its affiliated station HSE24 ("HSE") to Arcandor AG ("ARO") on June 19, 2007, IAC received from ARO approximately 5.5 million shares of ARO stock plus additional consideration in the form of a
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 1THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
contingent value right ("CVR"). ARO shares are listed on the German stock exchange (XETRA: ARO) and as a result, IAC is exposed to changes in ARO's stock price. The ARO stock is an available-for-sale marketable equity security. The CVR is accounted for as a derivative asset.
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company sold 4.3 million shares of ARO stock, resulting in a loss of $12.3 million and concluded that the decline in the price of the remaining 1.1 million shares of ARO stock was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock down to €0.61 per share, the ARO stock price on June 30, 2009, resulting in a $3.9 million impairment charge. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company concluded that a further decline in the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock down to €0.26 per share, the ARO stock price on September 30, 2009, resulting in a $0.6 million impairment charge. At September 30, 2009, the carrying value of the Company's 1.1 million shares of ARO stock was $0.4 million. During the second and fourth quarters of 2008, the Company concluded that the decline in the ARO stock price was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the 5.5 million shares of ARO stock down resulting in impairment charges of $132.6 million and $34.1 million, respectively. The impairment charges were determined to be other-than-temporary due to the significant decline in, and the Company's assessment of the near-to-medium term prospects for a recovery of, the ARO stock price. At December 31, 2008 the carrying value of the Company's 5.5 million shares of ARO stock was $23.8 million.
ARO filed for insolvency on June 9, 2009. This filing accelerated the maturity date of the CVR and fixed its redemption value, which was dependent on the value of the 5.5 million shares of ARO stock, at €54 million. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a $38.2 million impairment charge related to the CVR based upon the Company's assessment of the CVR's fair value. At September 30, 2009 the carrying value of the CVR was €13.4 million or $19.6 million. The Company monitors the progress of the insolvency proceedings of ARO and assesses the fair value of the CVR each reporting period.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principlesa Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162" ("SFAS No. 168"). SFAS No. 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under the authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All guidance contained in the ASC carries an equal level of authority. The ASC superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. The FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, the FASB will issue Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs") that will serve to update the ASC, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the ASC. The adoption of SFAS No. 168 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 28-1 ("FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB No. 28-1"), "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 1THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Financial Instruments", which amends SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" and requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements. FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB No. 28-1 also amends APB Opinion No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting", to require these disclosures in all interim financial statements. FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB No. 28-1 are effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The guidance of FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB No. 28-1 is now included in ASC Topic 825, "Financial Statements." The adoption of FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB No. 28-1 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments." FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 revises the guidance for determining and when to recognize other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities for which changes in fair value are not regularly recognized in earnings and the financial statement presentation of such impairments. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The guidance in FSP 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is now included in ASC Topic 320, "Investments, Debt and Equity Securities." The adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events" ("SFAS No. 165"). SFAS No. 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the date that the financial statements are issued. SFAS No. 165 requires disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events. SFAS No. 165 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The guidance in SFAS No. 165 is now included in ASC Topic 855, "Subsequent Events." In accordance with ASC Topic 855, the Company has evaluated, for potential recognition and/or disclosure, events that have occurred prior to the filing of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 on October 29, 2009, the date of issuance of the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statementsan amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51" ("SFAS No. 160"). The guidance of this statement is now included in ASC Topic 810, "Consolidation." SFAS No. 160 changed the accounting for and reporting of minority interest (also referred to as noncontrolling interest) in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption, such noncontrolling interests in the consolidated subsidiaries of the Company are reported on the consolidated balance sheet within shareholders' equity, separately from the Company's equity. However, in accordance with ASU 2009-04, "Accounting for Redeemable Equity InstrumentsAmendment to ASC 480-10-S99", securities that are redeemable at the option of the holder and not solely within the control of the issuer, must be classified outside of shareholders' equity. Since the redemption of the Company's noncontrolling interests is outside the control of IAC, these interests are included in the mezzanine section of the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, outside of shareholders' equity. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 160, certain prior period amounts were reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.
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NOTE 1THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The following table presents the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest (in thousands):
Balance at January 1, 2009 |
$ | 22,771 | ||
Noncontrolling interest on recent acquisitions |
3,246 | |||
Contribution from owners of noncontrolling interest |
1,750 | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
(1,058 | ) | ||
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment |
1,033 | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
271 | |||
Other |
(19 | ) | ||
Balance at September 30, 2009 |
$ | 27,994 | ||
Concentration of Credit Risk
A significant portion of our revenue is derived from online advertising, the market for which is highly competitive and rapidly changing. Significant changes in this industry or changes in customer buying behavior or advertiser spending behavior, including those changes that may result from the current economic downturn, could adversely affect our operating results. A significant component of IAC's revenue is attributable to a paid listing supply agreement with Google, which expires on December 31, 2012. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, such revenue was $140.6 million and $406.0 million, respectively. Principally all of this revenue is earned by IAC Search & Media. Accounts receivable, net of allowances related to this agreement was $46.3 million at September 30, 2009 and $43.0 million at December 31, 2008.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net is comprised of (in thousands):
|
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buildings and leasehold improvements |
$ | 233,544 | $ | 232,774 | ||||
Computer equipment and capitalized software |
180,918 | 222,131 | ||||||
Furniture and other equipment |
41,152 | 41,767 | ||||||
Projects in progress |
12,512 | 18,482 | ||||||
Land |
5,117 | 5,117 | ||||||
|
473,243 | 520,271 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
(168,841 | ) | (190,010 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment, net |
$ | 304,402 | $ | 330,261 | ||||
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NOTE 2CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS (Continued)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, is comprised of (in thousands):
|
September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foreign currency translation, net of tax |
$ | 15,874 | $ | 5,346 | ||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |
6,069 | (3,166 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax |
$ | 21,943 | $ | 2,180 | ||||
Revenue
Revenue is comprised of (in thousands):
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Service revenue |
$ | 311,563 | $ | 343,812 | $ | 931,567 | $ | 1,018,174 | ||||||
Product revenue |
25,014 | 25,468 | 77,065 | 75,926 | ||||||||||
Revenue |
$ | 336,577 | $ | 369,280 | $ | 1,008,632 | $ | 1,094,100 | ||||||
Other income (expense)
Other income (expense) is comprised of (in thousands):
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Gain on sale of Match Europe (a) |
$ | 15,437 | $ | | $ | 132,244 | $ | | ||||||
Impairment of shares of ARO stock |
(558 | ) | | (4,442 | ) | (132,587 | ) | |||||||
Net (decrease) increase in the fair value of the derivative created in the HSE sale |
| (5,137 | ) | (38,204 | ) | 5,785 | ||||||||
Net increase in the fair value of the derivatives created in the Expedia spin-off |
| | | 400 | ||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of a portion of 7% Senior Notes due January 15, 2013 (the "Senior Notes") |
| (63,218 | ) | | (63,218 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense) |
1,138 | (302 | ) | 681 | 2,908 | |||||||||
Other income (expense) |
$ | 16,017 | $ | (68,657 | ) | $ | 90,279 | $ | (186,712 | ) | ||||
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NOTE 2CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DETAILS (Continued)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of (in thousands):
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | 21,682 | $ | (14,837 | ) | $ | 34,109 | $ | (383,618 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency translation, net of tax |
3,605 | (41,285 | ) | 10,528 | (29,377 | ) | ||||||||
Change in net unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax |
(22,536 | ) | (47,015 | ) | 9,235 | (1,762 | ) | |||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income |
(18,931 | ) | (88,300 | ) | 19,763 | (31,139 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | 2,751 | $ | (103,137 | ) | $ | 53,872 | $ | (414,757 | ) | ||||
The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of a security sold or the amount of unrealized gains and losses reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings. The amount of unrealized (gains) or losses, net of tax, reclassified from other comprehensive income and recognized into earnings related to the sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $(26.1) million and $(0.3) million, respectively. The amount of unrealized (gains) or losses, net of tax, reclassified from other comprehensive income and recognized into earnings related to the sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $(0.6) million and $0.3 million, respectively. The amount of unrealized losses, net of tax, reclassified from other comprehensive income and recognized into earnings related to the impairment of shares of ARO stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $46.1 million.
NOTE 3INCOME TAXES
At the end of each interim period, the Company makes its best estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate and applies that rate to its ordinary year-to-date earnings or loss. The income tax provision or benefit related to significant, unusual, or extraordinary items that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effect are individually computed and recognized in the interim period in which those items occur. In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws or rates, tax status, or judgment on the realizability of a beginning-of-the-year deferred tax asset in future years is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.
The computation of the annual expected effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, the expected operating income (or loss) for the year, projections of the proportion of income (or loss) earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision or benefit for income taxes may change as new events occur, more experience is acquired, additional information is obtained or our tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimated annual effective tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on prior quarters is included in tax expense for the quarter in which the change occurs. Included in the income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2009 is a provision of $14.1 million due to a lower estimated annual effective tax rate from that applied
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NOTE 3INCOME TAXES (Continued)
to ordinary loss from continuing operations through the six months ended June 30, 2009. The lower estimated annual effective tax rate was primarily due to the reduced impact that forecasted non-deductible and non-taxable items had on a change in forecasted ordinary pre-tax income.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $34.3 million and $53.7 million, respectively, which represent effective tax rates of 59% and 60%, respectively. The tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2009 is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to a change in the estimated annual effective tax rate, interest on tax contingencies and state taxes, partially offset by a non-taxable gain associated with the sale of Match Europe and net adjustments related to the reconciliation of tax returns to provision accruals. The tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Match Europe, an increase in reserves and related interest for tax contingencies, and an increase in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets related to the impairments of the Company's shares of ARO stock and the related CVR, offset by foreign tax credits related to the sale of Match Europe.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations of $85.3 million and $103.6 million, respectively, which represent effective tax rates of 99% and 54%, respectively. The tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 are higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to benefits from a net reduction in deferred tax liabilities caused by the spin-off of HSN, Inc. ("HSNi"), Interval Leisure Group, Inc. ("ILG"), Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. ("Ticketmaster") and Tree.com, Inc. ("Tree.com") (each, a "Spinco" or collectively, the "Spincos") into separate independent public companies (collectively referred to as the "Spin-Off"), foreign income taxed at lower rates and state income tax benefits, partially offset by an increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to the ARO stock impairment, changes in tax reserves, and non-deductible costs related to the Spin-Off.
At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, were $452.6 million and $422.3 million, respectively. Total unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2009 include $15.9 million that have been netted against the related deferred tax assets. The remaining balance is reflected in non-current income taxes payable. Unrecognized tax benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased by $30.3 million due principally to interest and a net increase in state and local tax reserves, partially offset by the reversal of deductible temporary differences. Included in unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2009 is $118.1 million for tax positions which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. If unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2009 are subsequently recognized, $86.0 million and $187.2 million, net of related deferred tax assets and interest, would reduce income tax expense from continuing operations and discontinued operations, respectively. In addition, a continuing operations tax provision of $4.4 million would be required upon the subsequent recognition of unrecognized tax benefits for an increase in the Company's valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 3INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Included in the income tax expense for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 is a $1.9 million expense, net of related deferred taxes of $1.3 million, and a $6.9 million expense, net of related deferred taxes of $4.6 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company has accrued $64.2 million and $49.7 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. Included in the income tax expense for continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is a $3.1 million expense for penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company has accrued $5.0 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for penalties.
The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. Income taxes payable include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns; however, the amount paid upon resolution of issues raised may differ from the amount provided. Differences between the reserves for tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.
The Internal Revenue Service is currently examining the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2006. The statute of limitations for these years has been extended to December 31, 2010. Various state, local and foreign jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City, for various tax years beginning with December 31, 2001. These examinations are expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $12.8 million within twelve months of the current reporting date primarily due to the reversal of deductible temporary differences which will primarily result in a corresponding increase in net deferred tax liabilities. An estimate of other changes in unrecognized tax benefits, while potentially significant, cannot be made.
NOTE 4GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net is as follows (in thousands):
|
September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goodwill |
$ | 1,916,919 | $ | 1,910,295 | ||||
Intangible assets with indefinite lives |
349,819 | 337,313 | ||||||
Intangible assets with definite lives, net |
42,649 | 49,443 | ||||||
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net |
$ | 2,309,387 | $ | 2,297,051 | ||||
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NOTE 4GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
The following table presents the balance of goodwill by segment, including the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (in thousands):
|
Balance as of January 1, 2009 |
Additions | (Deductions) | Impairment | Foreign Exchange Translation |
Balance as of September 30, 2009 |
||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Media & Advertising |
$ | 1,461,097 | $ | 8,062 | $ | (6,714 | ) | $ | | $ | 3 | $ | 1,462,448 | |||||||
Match |
225,558 | 62,365 | (41,876 | ) | | 7,184 | 253,231 | |||||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
107,369 | 5,053 | (1,760 | ) | | 778 | 111,440 | |||||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
116,271 | | (25,109 | ) | (1,056 | ) | (306 | ) | 89,800 | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,910,295 | $ | 75,480 | $ | (75,459 | ) | $ | (1,056 | ) | $ | 7,659 | $ | 1,916,919 | ||||||
Additions relate to acquisitions. Deductions principally relate to the sale of Match Europe on June 5, 2009 and the sale of ReserveAmerica on January 31, 2009.
Intangible assets with indefinite lives relate to trade names and trademarks acquired in various acquisitions. At September 30, 2009, intangible assets with definite lives relate to the following (in thousands):
|
Cost | Accumulated Amortization |
Net | Weighted-Average Amortization Life (Years) |
||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology |
$ | 116,411 | $ | (95,922 | ) | $ | 20,489 | 4.9 | ||||||
Supplier agreements |
23,614 | (13,200 | ) | 10,414 | 6.0 | |||||||||
Customer lists |
8,016 | (4,913 | ) | 3,103 | 1.2 | |||||||||
Other |
20,651 | (12,008 | ) | 8,643 | 3.5 | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 168,692 | $ | (126,043 | ) | $ | 42,649 | |||||||
At December 31, 2008, intangible assets with definite lives relate to the following (in thousands):
|
Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | Weighted-Average Amortization Life (Years) |
||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology |
$ | 113,599 | $ | (78,617 | ) | $ | 34,982 | 4.9 | ||||||
Supplier agreements |
22,370 | (10,302 | ) | 12,068 | 6.0 | |||||||||
Distribution agreements |
4,600 | (3,969 | ) | 631 | 4.0 | |||||||||
Customer lists |
2,639 | (2,472 | ) | 167 | 1.8 | |||||||||
Other |
17,969 | (16,374 | ) | 1,595 | 2.8 | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 161,177 | $ | (111,734 | ) | $ | 49,443 | |||||||
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NOTE 4GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is computed on a straight-line basis and, based on December 31, 2008 balances, such amortization for the next five years and thereafter is estimated to be as follows (in thousands):
Years Ending December 31,
|
|
|||
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2009 |
$ | 27,821 | ||
2010 |
14,942 | |||
2011 |
2,500 | |||
2012 |
2,267 | |||
2013 |
1,363 | |||
2014 |
550 | |||
|
$ | 49,443 | ||
NOTE 5MARKETABLE SECURITIES
At September 30, 2009, available-for-sale marketable securities were as follows (in thousands):
|
Amortized Cost |
Gross Unrealized Gains |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Estimated Fair Value |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate debt securities |
$ | 164,726 | $ | 825 | $ | (355 | ) | $ | 165,196 | ||||
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions |
107,474 | 1,383 | (4 | ) | 108,853 | ||||||||
U.S. treasuries |
74,955 | | (25 | ) | 74,930 | ||||||||
Other fixed term obligations |
745 | | (19 | ) | 726 | ||||||||
Total debt securities |
347,900 | 2,208 | (403 | ) | 349,705 | ||||||||
Equity securities |
4,107 | 7,462 | | 11,569 | |||||||||
Total marketable securities |
$ | 352,007 | $ | 9,670 | $ | (403 | ) | $ | 361,274 | ||||
The net unrealized gain is included in accumulated other comprehensive income at September 30, 2009. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, the proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities were $143.3 million, which resulted in gross realized gains of $38.4 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale marketable securities were $208.4 million, which resulted in gross realized gains of $38.8 million and gross realized losses of $12.3 million. The net realized gains and losses are included in "Other income (expense)" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. These proceeds and realized gains and losses include amounts related to the sale of marketable equity securities that were included in "Long-term investments" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008. The remaining investment in these marketable equity securities is now considered short-term and included in the table above.
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NOTE 5MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued)
The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as available-for-sale at September 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
|
Amortized Cost |
Estimated Fair Value |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Due in one year or less |
$ | 227,174 | $ | 227,902 | |||
Due after one year through five years |
119,982 | 121,077 | |||||
Due after five years through ten years |
| | |||||
Due over ten years |
744 | 726 | |||||
Total |
$ | 347,900 | $ | 349,705 | |||
The following table summarizes those investments with unrealized losses at September 30, 2009 that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer (in thousands):
|
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||
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|
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
|||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
$ | 55,044 | $ | (83 | ) | $ | 320 | $ | (272 | ) | $ | 55,364 | $ | (355 | ) | ||||
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions |
6,063 | (4 | ) | | | 6,063 | (4 | ) | |||||||||||
U.S. treasuries |
74,930 | (25 | ) | | | 74,930 | (25 | ) | |||||||||||
Other fixed term obligations |
| | 726 | (19 | ) | 726 | (19 | ) | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 136,037 | $ | (112 | ) | $ | 1,046 | $ | (291 | ) | $ | 137,083 | $ | (403 | ) | ||||
Substantially all of the Company's fixed income securities are rated investment grade or better. The gross unrealized losses related to fixed income securities were due primarily to changes in credit quality of the security or interest rates. Because the Company does not intend to sell any marketable securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell any marketable securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider any of its marketable securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2009.
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NOTE 6EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders.
|
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
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|
2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||
|
Basic | Diluted | Basic | Diluted | |||||||||
|
(In thousands, except per share data) |
||||||||||||
Numerator: |
|||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations |
$ | 23,812 | $ | 23,812 | $ | (1,267 | ) | $ | (1,267 | ) | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
384 | 384 | 381 | 381 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders |
24,196 | 24,196 | (886 | ) | (886 | ) | |||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, net of tax |
(2,514 | ) | (2,514 | ) | (13,951 | ) | (13,951 | ) | |||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | 21,682 | $ | 21,682 | $ | (14,837 | ) | $ | (14,837 | ) | |||
Denominator: |
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Weighted average basic shares outstanding |
132,764 | 132,764 | 140,054 | 140,054 | |||||||||
Dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and RSUs |
| 2,103 | | | |||||||||
Denominator for earnings per shareweighted average shares (a)(b) |
132,764 | 134,867 | 140,054 | 140,054 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders: |
|||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
(0.02 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||
Earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.16 | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | |||
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NOTE 6EARNINGS PER SHARE (Continued)
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
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|
2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||
|
Basic | Diluted | Basic | Diluted | |||||||||
|
(In thousands, except per share data) |
||||||||||||
Numerator: |
|||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations |
$ | 36,523 | $ | 36,523 | $ | (89,356 | ) | $ | (89,356 | ) | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
1,058 | 1,058 | 1,195 | 1,195 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to IAC shareholders |
37,581 | 37,581 | (88,161 | ) | (88,161 | ) | |||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, including gain on sale, net of tax |
(3,472 | ) | (3,472 | ) | (295,457 | ) | (295,457 | ) | |||||
Net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | 34,109 | $ | 34,109 | $ | (383,618 | ) | $ | (383,618 | ) | |||
Denominator: |
|||||||||||||
Weighted average basic shares outstanding |
142,289 | 142,289 | 139,625 | 139,625 | |||||||||
Dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and RSUs |
| 1,974 | | | |||||||||
Denominator for earnings per shareweighted average shares (a)(b) |
142,289 | 144,263 | 139,625 | 139,625 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to IAC shareholders: |
|||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations |
$ | 0.26 | $ | 0.26 | $ | (0.63 | ) | $ | (0.63 | ) | |||
Discontinued operations, net of tax |
(0.02 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (2.12 | ) | (2.12 | ) | |||||
Earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.24 | $ | (2.75 | ) | $ | (2.75 | ) | |||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 7SEGMENT INFORMATION
The overall concept that IAC employs in determining its operating segments is to present the financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker and executive management view the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of products or services offered or the target market. Entities included in discontinued operations, as described in Note 9, are excluded from the schedules below. Operating segments are combined for reporting purposes if they have similar economic characteristics and meet the aggregation criteria of ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting.
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Revenue: |
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Media & Advertising |
$ | 172,277 | $ | 193,273 | $ | 508,484 | $ | 595,136 | ||||||
Match |
80,992 | 93,540 | 259,343 | 277,358 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
43,902 | 33,799 | 117,655 | 98,618 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
40,452 | 49,644 | 125,968 | 141,945 | ||||||||||
Inter-segment elimination |
(1,046 | ) | (976 | ) | (2,818 | ) | (18,957 | ) | ||||||
Total |
$ | 336,577 | $ | 369,280 | $ | 1,008,632 | $ | 1,094,100 | ||||||
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Operating Income (Loss): |
||||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 20,785 | $ | 32,106 | $ | 31,018 | $ | 93,166 | ||||||
Match |
23,873 | 23,978 | 62,012 | 50,740 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
4,318 | 8,111 | 12,001 | 22,627 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(8,917 | ) | (7,390 | ) | (31,866 | ) | (25,829 | ) | ||||||
Corporate |
(32,938 | ) | (79,443 | ) | (95,261 | ) | (180,884 | ) | ||||||
Total |
$ | 7,121 | $ | (22,638 | ) | $ | (22,096 | ) | $ | (40,180 | ) | |||
The Company's primary metric is Operating Income Before Amortization, which is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) amortization of non-cash marketing, (3) amortization and impairment of intangibles, (4) goodwill impairment, (5) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions, and (6) one-time items. The Company believes this measure is useful to investors because it represents the consolidated operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which it believes is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation, non-cash marketing, and acquisition related accounting. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable U.S. GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence, financial statements
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 7SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure.
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Operating Income Before Amortization: |
||||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 27,190 | $ | 38,810 | $ | 53,232 | $ | 112,189 | ||||||
Match |
26,793 | 30,274 | 65,280 | 63,278 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
9,940 | 8,651 | 19,450 | 24,245 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(8,346 | ) | (6,070 | ) | (28,665 | ) | (21,705 | ) | ||||||
Corporate |
(16,692 | ) | (41,201 | ) | (47,835 | ) | (105,980 | ) | ||||||
Total |
$ | 38,885 | $ | 30,464 | $ | 61,462 | $ | 72,027 | ||||||
The following tables reconcile Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss) for the Company's reporting segments and to net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders in total (in thousands):
|
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Operating Income Before Amortization |
Non-Cash Compensation Expense |
Amortization of Non-Cash Marketing |
Amortization of Intangibles |
Operating Income (Loss) |
||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 27,190 | $ | (147 | ) | $ | | $ | (6,258 | ) | $ | 20,785 | |||||
Match |
26,793 | (26 | ) | | (2,894 | ) | 23,873 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
9,940 | | (4,999 | ) | (623 | ) | 4,318 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(8,346 | ) | (96 | ) | | (475 | ) | (8,917 | ) | ||||||||
Corporate |
(16,692 | ) | (16,246 | ) | | | (32,938 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 38,885 | $ | (16,515 | ) | $ | (4,999 | ) | $ | (10,250 | ) | 7,121 | |||||
Other income, net |
50,960 | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes |
58,081 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
(34,269 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations |
23,812 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(2,514 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings |
21,298 | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
384 | ||||||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | 21,682 | |||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 7SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
|
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Operating Income Before Amortization |
Non-Cash Compensation Expense |
Amortization of Non-Cash Marketing |
Amortization of Intangibles |
Operating Income (Loss) |
||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 38,810 | $ | | $ | | $ | (6,704 | ) | $ | 32,106 | ||||||
Match |
30,274 | | (6,138 | ) | (158 | ) | 23,978 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
8,651 | (155 | ) | | (385 | ) | 8,111 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(6,070 | ) | (280 | ) | | (1,040 | ) | (7,390 | ) | ||||||||
Corporate |
(41,201 | ) | (38,242 | ) | | | (79,443 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 30,464 | $ | (38,677 | ) | $ | (6,138 | ) | $ | (8,287 | ) | (22,638 | ) | ||||
Other expense, net |
(63,964 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(86,602 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit |
85,335 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(1,267 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of a discontinued operation, net of tax |
767 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(14,718 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss |
(15,218 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
381 | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | (14,837 | ) | ||||||||||||||
|
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Operating Income Before Amortization |
Non-Cash Compensation Expense |
Amortization of Non-Cash Marketing |
Amortization of Intangibles |
Goodwill Impairment |
Operating Income (Loss) |
||||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 53,232 | $ | (442 | ) | $ | (2,505 | ) | $ | (19,267 | ) | $ | | $ | 31,018 | |||||
Match |
65,280 | (128 | ) | | (3,140 | ) | | 62,012 | ||||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
19,450 | (150 | ) | (4,999 | ) | (2,300 | ) | | 12,001 | |||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(28,665 | ) | (541 | ) | | (1,604 | ) | (1,056 | ) | (31,866 | ) | |||||||||
Corporate |
(47,835 | ) | (47,426 | ) | | | | (95,261 | ) | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 61,462 | $ | (48,687 | ) | $ | (7,504 | ) | $ | (26,311 | ) | $ | (1,056 | ) | (22,096 | ) | ||||
Other income, net |
112,352 | |||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes |
90,256 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
(53,733 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations |
36,523 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(3,472 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings |
33,051 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
1,058 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | 34,109 | ||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 7SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
|
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Operating Income Before Amortization |
Non-Cash Compensation Expense |
Amortization of Non-Cash Marketing |
Amortization of Intangibles |
Operating Income (Loss) |
||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 112,189 | $ | | $ | | $ | (19,023 | ) | $ | 93,166 | ||||||
Match |
63,278 | | (12,005 | ) | (533 | ) | 50,740 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
24,245 | (467 | ) | | (1,151 | ) | 22,627 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(21,705 | ) | (803 | ) | | (3,321 | ) | (25,829 | ) | ||||||||
Corporate |
(105,980 | ) | (74,904 | ) | | | (180,884 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 72,027 | $ | (76,174 | ) | $ | (12,005 | ) | $ | (24,028 | ) | (40,180 | ) | ||||
Other expense, net |
(152,749 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(192,929 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit |
103,573 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(89,356 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of a discontinued operation, net of tax |
23,314 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
(318,771 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss |
(384,813 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
1,195 | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to IAC shareholders |
$ | (383,618 | ) | ||||||||||||||
The following table presents depreciation by segment:
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Depreciation: |
||||||||||||||
Media & Advertising |
$ | 7,985 | $ | 9,178 | $ | 25,116 | $ | 27,839 | ||||||
Match |
2,503 | 2,189 | 7,310 | 6,512 | ||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
858 | 813 | 2,452 | 2,422 | ||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
1,126 | 1,963 | 5,085 | 5,452 | ||||||||||
Corporate |
2,817 | 3,194 | 8,417 | 9,830 | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 15,289 | $ | 17,337 | $ | 48,380 | $ | 52,055 | ||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 7SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
The Company maintains operations in the United States, the United Kingdom and other international territories. Geographic information about the United States and international territories is presented below:
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Revenue: |
||||||||||||||
United States |
$ | 293,238 | $ | 298,331 | $ | 849,264 | $ | 880,443 | ||||||
All other countries |
43,339 | 70,949 | 159,368 | 213,657 | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 336,577 | $ | 369,280 | $ | 1,008,632 | $ | 1,094,100 | ||||||
|
September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||
Long-lived assets (excluding goodwill and intangible assets): |
||||||||
United States |
$ | 303,311 | $ | 328,034 | ||||
All other countries |
1,091 | 2,227 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 304,402 | $ | 330,261 | ||||
NOTE 8FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the assumptions used in pricing the asset or liability into the following three levels:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 8FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
The following tables present the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
|
September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Total Fair Value Measurements |
||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Marketable securities: |
||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
$ | | $ | 165,196 | $ | | $ | 165,196 | ||||||
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions |
| 108,853 | | 108,853 | ||||||||||
U.S. treasuries |
74,930 | | | 74,930 | ||||||||||
Other fixed term obligations |
| 726 | | 726 | ||||||||||
Equity securities |
11,569 | | | 11,569 | ||||||||||
Long-term investments: |
||||||||||||||
Marketable equity security |
16,926 | | | 16,926 | ||||||||||
Auction rate securities |
| | 12,385 | 12,385 | ||||||||||
Derivative asset created in the HSE sale |
| | 19,580 | 19,580 | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 103,425 | $ | 274,775 | $ | 31,965 | $ | 410,165 | ||||||
|
December 31, 2008 | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
Total Fair Value Measurements |
||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Marketable securities: |
||||||||||||||
Corporate debt securities |
$ | | $ | 12,331 | $ | | $ | 12,331 | ||||||
States of the U.S. and state political subdivisions |
| 104,887 | | 104,887 | ||||||||||
U.S. treasuries and government agency bonds |
7,146 | | | 7,146 | ||||||||||
Other fixed term obligations |
| 1,228 | | 1,228 | ||||||||||
Long-term investments: |
||||||||||||||
Marketable equity securities |
38,760 | | | 38,760 | ||||||||||
Auction rate securities |
| | 10,725 | 10,725 | ||||||||||
Derivative asset created in the HSE sale |
| | 57,189 | 57,189 | ||||||||||
Total |
$ | 45,906 | $ | 118,446 | $ | 67,914 | $ | 232,266 | ||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 8FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
The following tables present the changes in the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
|
For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2008 | ||||||||||||
|
Auction Rate Securities |
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
Auction Rate Securities |
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||||||||
Balance at July 1 |
$ | 11,370 | $ | 18,850 | $ | 13,835 | $ | 69,730 | ||||||
Total net gains (losses) (realized and unrealized): |
||||||||||||||
Included in earnings |
| | | (5,137 | ) | |||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income |
1,015 | 730 | (585 | ) | (5,976 | ) | ||||||||
Balance at September 30 |
$ | 12,385 | $ | 19,580 | $ | 13,250 | $ | 58,617 | ||||||
|
For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2008 | |||||||||||||||
|
Auction Rate Securities |
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
Auction Rate Securities |
Net Derivatives Created in the Expedia Spin-Off |
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
||||||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1 |
$ | 10,725 | $ | 57,189 | $ | 14,763 | $ | 1,100 | $ | 54,656 | |||||||
Total net gains (losses) (realized and unrealized): |
|||||||||||||||||
Included in earnings |
| (38,204 | ) | | 400 | 5,785 | |||||||||||
Included in other comprehensive income |
1,660 | 595 | (1,513 | ) | | (1,824 | ) | ||||||||||
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net |
| | | (1,500 | ) | | |||||||||||
Balance at September 30 |
$ | 12,385 | $ | 19,580 | $ | 13,250 | $ | | $ | 58,617 | |||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 8FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
The following tables present the gains and losses included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 relating to the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
|
For the Three Months Ended | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2008 | ||||||
|
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
||||||
|
(In thousands) |
|||||||
Total losses included in earnings: |
||||||||
Other income (expense) |
$ | | $ | (5,137 | ) | |||
Total |
$ | | $ | (5,137 | ) | |||
Change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at September 30: |
||||||||
Other income (expense) |
$ | | $ | (5,137 | ) | |||
Total |
$ | | $ | (5,137 | ) | |||
|
For the Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September 30, 2009 | September 30, 2008 | |||||||||
|
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
Net Derivatives Created in the Expedia Spin-Off |
Derivative Asset Created in the HSE Sale |
||||||||
|
(In thousands) |
||||||||||
Total (losses) gains included in earnings: |
|||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
$ | (38,204 | ) | $ | 400 | $ | 5,785 | ||||
Total |
$ | (38,204 | ) | $ | 400 | $ | 5,785 | ||||
Change in unrealized (losses) gains relating to assets and liabilities still held at September 30: |
|||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
$ | (38,204 | ) | $ | 5,785 | ||||||
Total |
$ | (38,204 | ) | $ | 5,785 | ||||||
Marketable equity security
The amortized cost basis of this marketable equity security is $12.9 million with $4.0 million of gross unrealized gains at September 30, 2009. The unrealized gain, net of tax of $1.6 million, is included in accumulated other comprehensive income at September 30, 2009.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 8FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
Auction rate securities
The auction rate securities are valued by discounting the estimated future cash flow streams of the securities over the life of the securities. Credit spreads and other risk factors are also considered in establishing a fair value. At September 30, 2009, the auction rate securities are rated either AA-/Baa1 or A/Baa1. Due to their high credit rating and because the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider the unrealized loss of $2.6 million to be an other-than-temporary impairment at September 30, 2009. The auction rate securities mature in 2025 and 2035.
Derivative asset created in the HSE sale
The CVR is accounted for as a derivative asset and maintained at fair value relying on significant unobservable inputs including credit risk. As discussed in Note 1, ARO filed for insolvency on June 9, 2009 and, as a result, the maturity date of the CVR accelerated and its redemption value was fixed at €54 million. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recognized a $38.2 million impairment charge related to the CVR due to increased credit risk associated with this derivative asset. The CVR is included in "Other current assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2009 and "Other non-current assets" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008.
Financial instruments
The additional disclosure below of the estimated fair value of financial instruments has been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies when available. The Company's financial instruments include a guarantee and letters of credit. These commitments are in place to facilitate the commercial operations of IAC and certain subsidiaries.
|
September 30, 2009 | ||||||
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|
Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||
|
(In thousands) |
||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 1,405,770 | $ | 1,405,770 | |||
Notes receivable, non-current |
13,765 | 12,622 | |||||
Long-term debt |
(95,844 | ) | (71,290 | ) | |||
Guarantee and letters of credit |
N/A | (526 | ) |
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to their short-term maturity. Notes receivable, non-current are valued based on discounting the expected future cash flow streams using yields of the underlying credit. The fair value of long-term debt was estimated using quoted market prices. The fair value of the guarantee and letters of credit are based on the present value of the costs associated with maintaining these instruments over their expected term. See Note 5 for discussion of the fair value of marketable securities.
Investments accounted for under the cost method are included in "Long-term investments" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and have a carrying value of $41.2 million at September 30,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 8FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
2009. The Company evaluates each cost method investment for impairment on a quarterly basis and recognizes an impairment loss if a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary. Such impairment evaluations include, but are not limited to: the current business environment, including competition; going concern considerations such as financial condition and the rate at which the investee company utilizes cash and the investee company's ability to obtain additional financing to achieve its business plan; the need for changes to the investee company's existing business model due to changing business environments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. If the Company has not identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of a cost method investment, then the fair value of such cost method investment is not estimated, as it is impracticable to do so.
NOTE 9DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On August 20, 2008, IAC completed the Spin-Off. In addition, on May 30, 2008, IAC sold Entertainment Publications, Inc. ("EPI") for $34.9 million, which resulted in a pre-tax loss of $37.4 million and an after-tax gain of $22.3 million. Accordingly, discontinued operations include HSNi, ILG, Ticketmaster and Tree.com through August 20, 2008 and EPI through May 30, 2008, as well as Quiz TV Limited and iBuy for all periods presented.
The net revenue and net loss for the aforementioned discontinued operations for the applicable periods were as follows (in thousands):
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Revenue |
$ | | $ | 658,720 | $ | | $ | 3,144,662 | |||||
(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest |
$ | (840 | ) | $ | (2,461 | ) | $ | 867 | $ | (312,968 | ) | ||
Income tax provision |
(1,674 | ) | (12,920 | ) | (4,339 | ) | (7,914 | ) | |||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
| 663 | | 2,111 | |||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (2,514 | ) | $ | (14,718 | ) | $ | (3,472 | ) | $ | (318,771 | ) | |
Included in "(Loss) income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest" in the table above for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 are impairment charges related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets of HSNi of $221.5 million and $78.5 million, respectively, and of Tree.com of $132.5 million and $33.4 million, respectively.
NOTE 10CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. The Company establishes reserves for specific legal matters when it determines that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management has also identified certain other legal matters where we believe an unfavorable outcome is not probable and, therefore, no reserve is established. Although management currently believes that resolving claims against us, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company, these matters are subject to inherent
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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 10CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
uncertainties and management's view of these matters may change in the future. It is possible that an unfavorable outcome of one or more of these lawsuits could have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company. The Company also evaluates other contingent matters, including tax contingencies, to assess the probability and estimated extent of potential loss. See Note 3 for additional information related to income tax contingencies.
NOTE 11SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Non-Cash Transactions for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
The Company recorded a $4.1 million reduction to the Spin-Off distribution. This reflects a reduction in the Company's income tax liability and a corresponding increase in the income tax liability of the Spincos as of the date of the Spin-Off. This reduced tax liability is primarily due to elections made by the Company pursuant to the tax sharing agreement executed in connection with the Spin-Off. The amount is included in the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity as an increase to additional paid-in-capital.
On June 5, 2009, IAC completed the sale of Match Europe to Meetic. In exchange for Match Europe, IAC received a 27% stake in Meetic (approximately 6.1 million shares of Meetic common stock), valued at $154.8 million, plus a promissory note valued at $6.2 million.
On January 31, 2009, IAC completed the sale of ReserveAmerica to The Active Network, Inc. ("Active"). In exchange for ReserveAmerica, IAC received approximately 3.5 million shares of Active convertible preferred stock, valued at $33.3 million.
Non-Cash Transactions for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, $12.3 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes was converted by the holders. Upon conversion, 0.2 million shares of IAC common stock and 0.2 million shares of Expedia common stock were issued to the holders.
After the close of trading on August 20, 2008, IAC completed the Spin-Off. The net assets comprising the spun-off businesses, net of cash of $728.0 million, amounted to $3.2 billion. Additionally, immediately prior to and in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company exchanged $277.4 million of the Senior Notes for the debt of ILG in connection with the Spin-Off.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management Overview
IAC is a leading internet company with more than 50 fast-growing, highly-related brands serving loyal consumer audiences across more than 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. IAC includes the businesses comprising its Media & Advertising segment; its Match and ServiceMagic segments; the businesses comprising its Emerging Businesses segment; and certain investments in unconsolidated affiliates.
All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.
For a more detailed presentation of the Company's operating businesses, see the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Results of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008
Set forth below are the contributions made by our various segments and corporate operations to consolidated revenue, operating income (loss) and Operating Income Before Amortization (as defined in IAC's Principles of Financial Reporting) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (dollars in thousands).
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Revenue: |
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Media & Advertising |
$ | 172,277 | (11 | )% | $ | 193,273 | $ | 508,484 | (15 | )% | $ | 595,136 | ||||||||
Match |
80,992 | (13 | )% | 93,540 | 259,343 | (6 | )% | 277,358 | ||||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
43,902 | 30 | % | 33,799 | 117,655 | 19 | % | 98,618 | ||||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
40,452 | (19 | )% | 49,644 | 125,968 | (11 | )% | 141,945 | ||||||||||||
Inter-segment elimination |
(1,046 | ) | (7 | )% | (976 | ) | (2,818 | ) | 85 | % | (18,957 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 336,577 | (9 | )% | $ | 369,280 | $ | 1,008,632 | (8 | )% | $ | 1,094,100 | ||||||||
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2009 |
Growth |
2008 |
2009 |
Growth |
2008 |
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Operating Income (Loss): |
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Media & Advertising |
$ | 20,785 | (35 | )% | $ | 32,106 | $ | 31,018 | (67 | )% | $ | 93,166 | ||||||||
Match |
23,873 | 0 | % | 23,978 | 62,012 | 22 | % | 50,740 | ||||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
4,318 | (47 | )% | 8,111 | 12,001 | (47 | )% | 22,627 | ||||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(8,917 | ) | (21 | )% | (7,390 | ) | (31,866 | ) | (23 | )% | (25,829 | ) | ||||||||
Corporate |
(32,938 | ) | 59 | % | (79,443 | ) | (95,261 | ) | 47 | % | (180,884 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 7,121 | NM | $ | (22,638 | ) | $ | (22,096 | ) | 45 | % | $ | (40,180 | ) | ||||||
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Operating Income Before Amortization: |
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Media & Advertising |
$ | 27,190 | (30 | )% | $ | 38,810 | $ | 53,232 | (53 | )% | $ | 112,189 | ||||||||
Match |
26,793 | (12 | )% | 30,274 | 65,280 | 3 | % | 63,278 | ||||||||||||
ServiceMagic |
9,940 | 15 | % | 8,651 | 19,450 | (20 | )% | 24,245 | ||||||||||||
Emerging Businesses |
(8,346 | ) | (37 | )% | (6,070 | ) | (28,665 | ) | (32 | )% | (21,705 | ) | ||||||||
Corporate |
(16,692 | ) | 59 | % | (41,201 | ) | (47,835 | ) | 55 | % | (105,980 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 38,885 | 28 | % | $ | 30,464 | $ | 61,462 | (15 | )% | $ | 72,027 | ||||||||
Refer to Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for reconciliations by segment of Operating Income Before Amortization to Operating Income (Loss).
Consolidated Results
Revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue in 2009 decreased $32.7 million from 2008 primarily as a result of decreases of $21.0 million from Media & Advertising, $12.5 million from Match and $9.2 million from Emerging Businesses, partially offset by an increase of $10.1 million from ServiceMagic. The decrease from Media & Advertising reflects a decline in revenue per query across proprietary properties, partially offset by continued growth in partners and queries at the Ask toolbar business and growth at Lexico, which includes Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. The decrease in revenue at Match was driven by the sale of Match Europe to Meetic, an online dating company based in France, on June 5, 2009, partially offset by solid growth in the U.S. business and the favorable impact from the acquisition of PeopleMedia on July 13, 2009. The decrease in revenue from the Emerging Businesses was primarily due to the absence of revenue from ReserveAmerica in the current year period following its sale on January 31, 2009. Partially offsetting the overall decrease in revenue was an increase from ServiceMagic, primarily driven by 22% growth in service requests to a growing and more active service provider network and a shift in the mix of requests to higher value service requests.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue in 2009 decreased $85.5 million from 2008 primarily as a result of decreases of $86.7 million from Media & Advertising and $18.0 million from Match, partially offset by an increase of $19.0 million from ServiceMagic. The decrease from Media & Advertising was driven by a sharp decline in network revenue, resulting from the discontinuation of relationships with certain partners that took place during 2008 in conjunction with the renewed Google agreement. Partially offsetting this decline is the continued growth in partners and queries at the Ask toolbar business and the favorable impact in 2009 from the acquisition of Lexico on July 3, 2008. The decrease and increase in revenue from Match and ServiceMagic, respectively, were driven primarily by the factors described above in the three month discussion.
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Cost of revenue
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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Cost of revenue |
$ | 107,298 | (10)% | $ | 119,764 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
32% | (55) bp | 32% |
bp = basis points
Cost of revenue consists primarily of traffic acquisition costs, compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in data center functions, the cost of products sold and shipping and handling costs. Traffic acquisition costs consist of revenue share payments to partners that have distributed toolbars and/or integrated paid listings into their websites and similar arrangements with third parties who direct traffic to our websites.
Cost of revenue in 2009 decreased $12.5 million from 2008 primarily due to decreases of $5.7 million from Match, $4.8 million from Media & Advertising and $1.6 million from Emerging Businesses. The decrease in cost of revenue from Match was primarily due to the sale of Match Europe to Meetic. Cost of revenue from Media & Advertising decreased due in part to a decrease in traffic acquisition costs resulting from a decrease in IAC Search & Media revenue. The decrease in cost of revenue from Emerging Businesses was primarily due to the absence of ReserveAmerica in the current year period following its sale on January 31, 2009, partially offset by a write-off of capitalized software, including game development costs, at InstantAction.com.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Cost of revenue |
$ | 326,941 | (8)% | $ | 357,199 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
32% | (23) bp | 33% |
Cost of revenue in 2009 decreased $30.3 million from 2008 primarily due to decreases of $14.9 million from Match and $12.2 million from Media & Advertising. The decrease in cost of revenue from Match was primarily due to a decrease of $15.0 million in traffic acquisition costs resulting principally from the sale of Match Europe to Meetic and the impact of more favorable economic terms under agreements with certain domestic distribution partners. Cost of revenue from Media & Advertising decreased primarily due to lower traffic acquisition costs, which is a direct result of a sharp decline in network revenue at IAC Search & Media.
Selling and marketing expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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Selling and marketing expense |
$ | 106,735 | (2)% | $ | 109,407 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
32% | 208 bp | 30% |
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Selling and marketing expense consists primarily of advertising and promotional expenditures and compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in customer service and sales functions. Advertising and promotional expenditures include online marketing, including fees paid to search engines, and offline marketing, including television, radio and print advertising.
Selling and marketing expense in 2009 decreased $2.7 million from 2008 primarily due to decreases of $4.2 million from Match, $1.7 million from Media & Advertising and $1.0 million from Emerging Businesses, partially offset by an increase of $5.8 million from ServiceMagic. The decrease in selling and marketing expense from Match is primarily due to the sale of Match Europe to Meetic, partially offset by an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures associated with online marketing. Selling and marketing expense from Media & Advertising decreased due to a decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs, due in part, to an approximate 8% decrease in average headcount at IAC Search & Media. Also contributing to the decrease in selling and marketing expense is Emerging Businesses and the cost savings related to the shutdown or sale of certain businesses and the absence of ReserveAmerica in the current year period following its sale on January 31, 2009. Partially offsetting these decreases in selling and marketing expense is an increase of $3.8 million in advertising and promotional expenditures associated with online marketing from ServiceMagic. The growth in service requests from paid channels outpaced the growth in free requests as a result of the increase in online marketing. Also contributing to the increase in selling and marketing expense from ServiceMagic is an increase in compensation and other employee-related costs, due in part, to the continued expansion of its sales force.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Selling and marketing expense |
$ | 358,537 | 3% | $ | 347,520 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
36% | 378 bp | 32% |
Selling and marketing expense in 2009 increased $11.0 million from 2008 primarily due to increases of $15.9 million from ServiceMagic and $6.8 million from Media & Advertising, partially offset by a decrease of $8.8 million from Match. The increase in selling and marketing expense from ServiceMagic is primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion. Selling and marketing expense from Media & Advertising increased primarily due to an increase of $8.5 million in advertising and promotional expenditures, partially offset by a decrease in compensation and other-employee-related costs. Included in the increase in advertising and promotional expenditures from Media & Advertising are costs associated with the NASCAR partnership as well as marketing costs related to an ad campaign to rebrand the Ask.co.UK website. Partially offsetting the increase in selling and marketing expense is lower advertising and promotional expenditures from Match primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
General and administrative expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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General and administrative expense |
$ | 70,134 | (38)% | $ | 112,606 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
21% | (966) bp | 30% |
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General and administrative expense consists primarily of compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) for personnel engaged in finance, legal, tax, human resources and executive management functions, facilities costs and fees for professional services.
General and administrative expense in 2009 decreased $42.5 million from 2008 primarily due to a decrease of $41.4 million from corporate. The decrease from corporate is principally due to the inclusion in the prior year period of $20.8 million in expenses related to the spin-off of HSN, Inc. ("HSNi"), Interval Leisure Group, Inc. ("ILG"), Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. ("Ticketmaster") and Tree.com, Inc. ("Tree.com") (the "Spin-Off"), as well as a decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs, including stock-based compensation. The decrease in compensation and other employee-related costs is primarily due to a decrease of $17.2 million in non-cash compensation expense as the prior year period included the impact of the acceleration and modification of certain equity awards associated with the Spin-Off.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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General and administrative expense |
$ | 212,738 | (25)% | $ | 284,588 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
21% | (492) bp | 26% |
General and administrative expense in 2009 decreased $71.9 million from 2008 primarily due to a decrease of $77.1 million from corporate, partially offset by an increase of $6.2 million from ServiceMagic. The decrease from corporate is principally due to the factors described above in the three month discussion. Included in corporate expenses in the prior year period is $42.0 million in expenses related to the Spin-Off. General and administrative expense from ServiceMagic increased primarily due to an increase of $3.2 million in compensation and other employee-related costs, due in part, to recent acquisitions.
Product development expense
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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Product development expense |
$ | 14,751 | (20)% | $ | 18,379 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
4% | (59) bp | 5% |
Product development expense consists primarily of compensation and other employee-related costs (including stock-based compensation) that are not capitalized for personnel engaged in the design, development, testing and enhancement of technology.
Product development expense in 2009 decreased $3.6 million from 2008 primarily due to a decrease of $2.3 million in compensation and other employee-related costs from Media & Advertising which is due in part to a decrease in average headcount at IAC Search & Media. Also contributing to the decrease in product development expense is an increase in costs being capitalized in the current year period related to the development and enhancement of the company's search technology and products.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Product development expense |
$ | 49,261 | (13)% | $ | 56,885 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
5% | (32) bp | 5% |
Product development expense in 2009 decreased $7.6 million from 2008 primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
Depreciation
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Depreciation |
$ | 15,289 | (12)% | $ | 17,337 | $ | 48,380 | (7)% | $ | 52,055 | |||||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
5% | (15) bp | 5% | 5% | 4 bp | 5% |
Depreciation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $2.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively, from 2008 primarily due to certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated, partially offset by the incremental depreciation associated with capital expenditures made during 2009 and 2008.
Operating Income Before Amortization
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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Operating Income Before Amortization |
$ | 38,885 | 28% | $ | 30,464 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
12% | 330 bp | 8% |
Operating Income Before Amortization in 2009 increased $8.4 million from 2008 primarily due to a decrease of $24.5 million in corporate expenses and profit growth at ServiceMagic. Included in the prior year period is $20.8 million in expenses related to the Spin-Off. Partially offsetting these increases in Operating Income Before Amortization is a decrease of $11.6 million from Media & Advertising resulting primarily from lower overall revenue and higher traffic acquisition costs as a percentage of revenue and a decrease of $3.5 million from Match reflecting the absence of Match Europe, which was sold on June 5, 2009.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Operating Income Before Amortization |
$ | 61,462 | (15)% | $ | 72,027 | ||||
As a percentage of total revenue |
6% | (49) bp | 7% |
Operating Income Before Amortization in 2009 decreased $10.6 million from 2008 primarily due to decreases of $59.0 million, $7.0 million and $4.8 million from Media & Advertising, Emerging
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Businesses and ServiceMagic, respectively. These decreases in Operating Income Before Amortization were partially offset by a decrease of $58.1 million in corporate expenses due in part to the inclusion in the prior year period of $42.0 million in expenses related to the Spin-Off.
The overall decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization reflects lower overall revenue and higher traffic acquisition costs as a percentage of revenue from Media & Advertising, a shift in mix to lower revenue generating service requests and increased marketing costs from ServiceMagic, and increased operating expenses from Emerging Businesses primarily related to The Daily Beast and InstantAction.com, as well as the absence of profits from ReserveAmerica in the current year period following its sale on January 31, 2009.
Operating income (loss)
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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Operating income (loss) |
$ | 7,121 | NM | $ | (22,638 | ) | |||
As a percentage of total revenue |
2% | NM | (6)% |
Operating income in 2009 increased $29.8 million from 2008 primarily due to the $8.4 million increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and decreases of $22.2 million in non-cash compensation expense and $1.1 million in amortization of non-cash marketing, partially offset by an increase of $2.0 million in amortization of intangibles resulting primarily from the acquisition of PeopleMedia on July 13, 2009. The decrease in non-cash compensation is primarily due to the acceleration and modification of certain equity awards associated with the Spin-Off in the prior year period. The amortization of non-cash marketing referred to in this report consists of non-cash advertising secured from Universal Television as part of the transaction pursuant to which Vivendi Universal Entertainment, LLLP ("VUE") was created, and the subsequent transaction by which IAC sold its partnership interests in VUE.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Operating loss |
$ | (22,096 | ) | 45% | $ | (40,180 | ) | ||
As a percentage of total revenue |
(2)% | 148 bp | (4)% |
Operating loss in 2009 decreased $18.1 million from 2008 despite the $10.6 million decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization described above, primarily due to decreases of $27.5 million in non-cash compensation expense and $4.5 million in amortization of non-cash marketing, partially offset by an increase of $2.3 million in amortization of intangibles and a goodwill impairment charge of $1.1 million related to our gift card business. The decrease in non-cash compensation expense is primarily due to the acceleration and modification of certain equity awards associated with the Spin-Off in the prior year period as well as an increase in the current year period in forfeited awards.
At September 30, 2009, there was $111.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to all equity-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.4 years.
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Other income (expense)
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
$ | 2,374 | (64)% | $ | 6,549 | |||||
Interest expense |
(1,345 | ) | (73)% | (5,002 | ) | |||||
Equity in (losses) income of unconsolidated affiliates |
(3,961 | ) | NM | 3,146 | ||||||
Gain on sale of long-term investments |
37,875 | NM | | |||||||
Other income (expense) |
16,017 | NM | (68,657 | ) |
Interest income in 2009 decreased $4.2 million from 2008 primarily due to the impact of lower average interest rates resulting, in part, from a reallocation of investments during the second half of 2008 into lower yielding treasury and government agency funds, partially offset by higher average investment balances throughout the period. Interest expense in 2009 decreased $3.7 million from 2008 as the amount of outstanding debt decreased year over year due to the extinguishment of $734.2 million of the Company's 7% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "Senior Notes") as described below. The remaining outstanding principal of the Senior Notes at September 30, 2009 is $15.8 million.
Equity in (losses) income of unconsolidated affiliates in 2009 decreased $7.1 million from 2008 primarily due to the inclusion in the prior year period of $5.7 million related to the equity in earnings of our former investment in Jupiter Shop Channel Co., Ltd., a Japanese TV shopping company, and a loss from the Company's investment in Meetic, which is not in the year ago period. The loss from the investment in Meetic is primarily due to the write-off of Meetic's deferred revenue and the amortization of intangibles, as required by purchase accounting rules.
Gain on sale of long-term investments in 2009 of $37.9 million principally represents a gain of $36.2 million related to the Company's sale of 1.8 million common shares of OpenTable, Inc. ("OpenTable").
Other income in 2009 of $16.0 million is principally due to an increase of $15.4 million on the gain related to the sale of Match Europe, due to a reduction in the goodwill allocated to Match Europe upon its sale reflecting a more time proximate estimate of the fair value of the Match reporting unit as of the date of sale. On June 5, 2009, Match completed the sale of its European operations to Meetic. In exchange for its European operations, Match received a 27% stake in Meetic, plus a promissory note valued at $6.2 million.
Other expense in 2008 of $68.7 million was principally due to a loss of $63.2 million on the extinguishment of a portion of the Senior Notes. On August 20, 2008, IAC purchased for cash all validly tendered Senior Notes pursuant to its amended tender offer to purchase the outstanding Senior Notes. Concurrent with the tender offer and in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company exchanged a portion of the Senior Notes for the debt of ILG. Other expense in 2008 also includes a loss of $5.1 million related to the decrease in the value of the contingent value right ("CVR"), as described below.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
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Interest income, interest expense and equity in (losses) income of unconsolidated affiliates were all impacted principally due to the same factors described above in the three month discussion.
Gain on sale of long-term investments in 2009 represents a gain of $36.2 million related to the Company's sale of 1.8 million shares of OpenTable, partially offset by a loss of $12.3 million related to the Company's sale of Arcandor AG ("ARO") shares. As part of the consideration for the sale of Home Shopping Europe GmbH & Co. KG, and its affiliated station HSE24 ("HSE") in June 2007, the Company received approximately 5.5 million shares of ARO stock plus additional consideration in the form of a CVR. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company sold 4.3 million shares of ARO stock.
Gain on sale of long-term investments in 2008 represents a gain of $29.1 million associated with the sale of the Company's preferred investment in Points International, Ltd. ("Points").
Other income in 2009 of $90.3 million is principally due to a $132.2 million gain related to the sale of Match Europe to Meetic. Partially offsetting the increase in other income in 2009 are the write-downs of $38.2 million and $4.4 million related to the CVR and the Company's remaining 1.1 million shares of ARO stock, respectively. ARO filed for insolvency on June 9, 2009. The impairment charge related to the CVR was based upon the Company's assessment of its fair value. The Company monitors the progress of the insolvency proceedings of ARO and assesses the fair value of the CVR each reporting period. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company concluded that the decline in the price of the remaining 1.1 million shares of ARO stock was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock down to €0.61 per share, the ARO stock price on June 30, 2009, resulting in a $3.9 million impairment charge. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company concluded that a further decline in the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock down to €0.26 per share, the ARO stock price on September 30, 2009, resulting in a $0.6 million impairment charge. At September 30, 2009, the carrying value of the Company's 1.1 million shares of ARO stock was €0.3 million or $0.4 million.
Other expense in 2008 of $186.7 million was principally due to a write-down of $132.6 million related to the Company's 5.5 million shares of ARO stock and the $63.2 million loss on the extinguishment of $734.2 million of the Senior Notes, described above in the three month discussion, partially offset by gains of $6.3 million related to the increase in the value of the CVR and the derivatives created in connection with the Expedia spin-off.
Income tax provision
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
In 2009, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $34.3 million on pre-tax income of $58.1 million, which represents an effective tax rate of 59%. This rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to a change in the estimated annual effective tax
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rate, interest on tax contingencies and state taxes, partially offset by a non-taxable gain associated with the sale of Match Europe and net adjustments related to the reconciliation of tax returns to provision accruals. In 2008, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations of $85.3 million on a pre-tax loss of $86.6 million, which represents an effective tax rate of 99%. This rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to benefits from a net reduction in deferred tax liabilities caused by the Spin-Off, foreign income taxed at lower rates and state income tax benefits, partially offset by an increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to the ARO stock impairment, changes in tax reserves, and non-deductible costs related to the Spin-Off.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
In 2009, the Company recorded an income tax provision for continuing operations of $53.7 million on pre-tax income of $90.3 million, which represents an effective tax rate of 60%. This rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to non-deductible goodwill associated with the sale of Match Europe, an increase in reserves and related interest for tax contingencies and an increase in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets related to the impairments of the Company's shares of ARO stock and the related CVR, offset by foreign tax credits related to the sale of Match Europe. In 2008, the Company recorded an income tax benefit for continuing operations of $103.6 million on a pre-tax loss of $192.9 million, which represents an effective tax rate of 54%. This rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to benefits from a net reduction in deferred tax liabilities caused by the Spin-Off, foreign income taxed at lower rates and state income tax benefits, partially offset by an increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to the ARO stock impairment, changes in tax reserves, and non-deductible costs related to the Spin-Off.
At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $388.4 million and $372.6 million, respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased by $15.8 million due to a net increase in state and local tax reserves, offset by the reversal of deductible temporary differences. The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Included in the income tax expense for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 is a $1.9 million and $6.9 million expense, respectively, net of related deferred taxes of $1.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively, for interest on unrecognized tax benefits. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company has accrued $64.2 million and $49.7 million, respectively, for the payment of interest. Included in the income tax expense for continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is a $3.1 million expense for penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company has accrued $5.0 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for penalties.
The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. Income taxes payable include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year tax returns; however, the amount paid upon resolution of issues raised may differ from the amount provided. Differences between the reserves for tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the Company are recorded in the period they become known.
The Internal Revenue Service is currently examining the Company's tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2001 through 2006. The statute of limitations for these years has been extended to December 31, 2010. Various state, local and foreign jurisdictions are currently under examination, the most significant of which are California, New York and New York City, for various tax years beginning with December 31, 2001. These examinations are expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $12.8 million within twelve months of the current reporting date primarily due to the reversal of
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deductible temporary differences which will primarily result in a corresponding increase in net deferred tax liabilities. An estimate of other changes in unrecognized tax benefits, while potentially significant, cannot be made.
On May 4, 2009, President Obama outlined his administration's proposal to modify certain aspects of the rules governing the U.S. taxation of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries. Many details of the proposal remain unknown and any legislation enacting such modifications would require Congressional approval; however, changes to these rules could impact the Company's effective tax rate. The Company will continue to monitor the progress of the proposals to determine the impact, if any, to the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Discontinued operations
Discontinued operations in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statement of operations include HSNi, ILG, Ticketmaster and Tree.com through August 20, 2008, Entertainment Publications, Inc. ("EPI") through May 30, 2008, and Quiz TV Limited and iBuy for all periods presented.
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Results from discontinued operations, net of tax, in 2009 and 2008 were losses of $2.5 million and $14.7 million, respectively. The 2009 amount is principally due to interest on tax contingencies. The 2008 amount is principally due to the losses of Tree.com, HSNi and Ticketmaster, partially offset by income of ILG.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Results from discontinued operations, net of tax, in 2009 and 2008 were losses of $3.5 million and $318.8 million, respectively. The 2009 amount is principally due to the factors described above in the three month discussion. The 2008 amount is principally due to the losses of HSNi, Tree.com and EPI, which include pre-tax impairment charges related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets of $221.5 million and $78.5 million, respectively, for HSNi and $132.5 million and $33.4 million, respectively, for Tree.com. The losses from HSNi, Tree.com and EPI were partially offset by income of Ticketmaster and ILG.
Additionally, the Company recognized an after-tax gain of $22.3 million on the sale of EPI in 2008.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, which comprise the Company's trade names and trademarks, are tested annually for impairment as of October 1 or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of each of the Company's reporting units to its carrying value, including goodwill. In performing the first step, the Company determines the fair value of a reporting unit using a discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgment, including judgment about appropriate discount rates and the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The cash flows employed in the DCF analyses are based on the Company's most recent budget and, for years beyond the budget, the Company's estimates, which are based on assumed growth rates. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risks inherent in the future cash flows of the respective reporting units. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed. The
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second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with its carrying value to measure the amount of impairment, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. In other words, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets involves a comparison of the estimated fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The estimates of fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets are determined using a DCF valuation analysis. Significant judgments inherent in this analysis include the selection of appropriate discount rates and estimating the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used in the DCF analyses are intended to reflect the risk inherent in the projected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets.
Certain reporting units are currently operating in dynamic industry segments. These include IAC Search & Media and InstantAction.com. If operating results of these businesses vary significantly from anticipated results, future, potentially material, impairments of goodwill and/or other intangible assets could occur. To illustrate the magnitude of potential impairment charges relative to future changes in estimated fair value, had the estimated fair values of each of these reporting units been hypothetically lower by 10% as of October 1, 2008, the carrying value of IAC Search & Media would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $140 million and the carrying value of InstantAction.com would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $4 million. Had the estimated fair values of each of these reporting units been hypothetically lower by 20% as of October 1, 2008, the carrying value of IAC Search & Media would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $330 million and the carrying value of InstantAction.com would have exceeded its fair value by approximately $8 million. The impairment charge that might result would be determined based upon the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its implied fair value using the second step of the impairment analysis that is described above.
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In addition to the discussion of consolidated results above, the following is a discussion of the results of each segment.
Media & Advertising
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Our Media & Advertising segment consists primarily of our search business, which includes Ask.com and other destination search websites through which we provide search and related advertising services, and toolbars and applications through which we promote and distribute these services, Citysearch, a leading online local city guide, and Evite, an online social planning website.
Revenue declined 11% to $172.3 million, primarily due to a decline in revenue per query across proprietary properties, partially offset by continued growth in partners and queries at the Ask toolbar business and growth at Lexico, which includes Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. Revenue per query declines reflect an improved user experience on Ask.com following its relaunch in October 2008, which has resulted in fewer clicks by consumers to find their desired results. Citysearch's revenue decline reflects a difficult display advertising environment and was compounded by transitional issues related to the relaunch of the site and the integration of a new ad serving platform.
Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 30% to $27.2 million, primarily due to the lower revenue noted above, partially offset by decreases of $2.3 million, $1.8 million and $1.7 million in traffic acquisition costs, product development expense and selling and marketing expense, respectively. The decrease in traffic acquisition costs is primarily due to lower revenue at IAC Search & Media; however, traffic acquisition costs as a percentage of revenue increased. The decreases in both product development expense and selling and marketing expense are primarily due to lower compensation and other employee-related costs, due in part, to a reduction in average headcount.
Operating income decreased 35% to $20.8 million, primarily due to the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and a slight increase in non-cash compensation, partially offset by a decrease of $0.4 million in amortization of intangibles.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue declined 15% to $508.5 million, primarily due to a sharp decline in network revenue, resulting from the discontinuation of relationships with certain partners that took place during 2008 in conjunction with the renewed Google agreement. The impact of this discontinuation was fully anniversaried during the second quarter of 2009. Revenue declines also reflect a decrease in revenue per query at Ask.com resulting from fewer clicks per visit as users find what they are searching for sooner due to the relaunched site's improved user experience. Offsetting these decreases was the continued growth in partners and queries at the Ask toolbar business and the favorable impact to revenue of $10.3 million related to the acquisition of Lexico on July 3, 2008. Citysearch's revenue declined primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 53% to $53.2 million, primarily due to the lower revenue noted above and an increase of $6.8 million in selling and marketing expense, partially offset by decreases of $19.1 million in traffic acquisition costs and $5.9 million in product development expense. Contributing to the increase in selling and marketing expense is an increase of $8.5 million in advertising and promotional expenditures, including those associated with the NASCAR partnership and an ad campaign to rebrand the Ask.co.UK website, partially offset by a decrease of $0.7 million in compensation and other employee-related costs. Overall traffic acquisition costs during the period decreased as a direct result of a sharp decline in network revenue at IAC Search & Media; however, traffic acquisition costs as a percentage of revenue increased. The decrease in product development
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expense is primarily due to a decrease of $5.7 million in compensation and other employee-related costs due, in part, to an approximate 10% reduction in average headcount at IAC Search & Media and an increase in costs being capitalized in the current year period related to the development and enhancement of the company's search technology and products.
Operating income decreased 67% to $31.0 million, primarily due to the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and increases of $2.5 million in amortization of non-cash marketing, $0.4 million in non-cash compensation expense and $0.2 million in amortization of intangibles.
Match
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue declined 13% to $81.0 million, reflecting the sale of Match Europe to Meetic on June 5, 2009, partially offset by solid growth in the U.S. business and a $6.4 million contribution from PeopleMedia, acquired July 13, 2009. Excluding the results of Match Europe from both periods and PeopleMedia from the current period, revenue grew 5% during the quarter driven by a 9% increase in U.S. subscribers, partially offset by a 3% decline in U.S. revenue per subscriber.
Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 12% to $26.8 million primarily due to the decrease in revenue noted above, partially offset by decreases of $5.7 million in cost of revenue and $4.2 million in selling and marketing expense. Both the decrease in cost of revenue and selling and marketing expense is primarily due to the sale of Match Europe. Partially offsetting this impact to Operating Income Before Amortization is an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures associated with online marketing.
Operating income remained flat despite the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization discussed above. Operating income comparisons benefited in 2009 from $6.1 million in amortization of non-cash marketing in the prior year period, partially offset by an increase of $2.7 million in amortization of intangibles. The increase in amortization of intangibles is due to the acquisition of PeopleMedia.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue declined 6% to $259.3 million, driven primarily by the factors described above in the three month discussion. Excluding the results of Match Europe from both periods and PeopleMedia from the current period, revenue grew 7% during the current year period.
Operating Income Before Amortization increased 3% to $65.3 million despite the decrease in revenue noted above, primarily due to decreases of $14.9 million in cost of revenue and $8.8 million in selling and marketing expense, partially offset by an increase of $2.3 million in general and administrative expense. The decreases in cost of revenue and selling and marketing expense are due primarily to the factors described above in the three month discussion. Cost of revenue was further impacted by more favorable economic terms under agreements with certain domestic distribution partners. The increase in general and administrative expense was principally due to $3.2 million of professional fees related to the sale of Match Europe in exchange for a 27% investment in Meetic.
Operating income increased 22% to $62.0 million in 2009, primarily due to the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization discussed above and a decrease of $12.0 million in amortization of non-cash marketing, partially offset by an increase of $2.6 million in amortization of intangibles, relating primarily to the acquisition of PeopleMedia.
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ServiceMagic
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue grew 30% to $43.9 million, benefiting from a 22% increase in service requests to a growing and more active service provider network and a shift in mix to higher value service requests driven, in part, by increased marketing efforts. During 2009, ServiceMagic experienced a 31% increase in the number of times service requests are accepted by a service professional. A service request can be transmitted to and accepted by more than one service professional. Revenue further benefited from a combined $1.6 million contribution from the businesses now comprising ServiceMagic International, acquired October 29, 2008, and Market Hardware, acquired January 23, 2009. Excluding the results of the aforementioned acquisitions, revenue grew 25% during the quarter.
Operating Income Before Amortization increased 15% to $9.9 million, primarily due to the increase in revenue noted above, partially offset by an increase in marketing expense per service request. During 2009, ServiceMagic experienced increases of $5.8 million in selling and marketing expense and $2.1 million in general and administrative expense. The increase in selling and marketing expense is primarily driven by an increase in advertising and promotional expenditures associated with online marketing. The growth in service requests from paid channels outpaced the growth in free requests as a result of the increase in online marketing. Also contributing to the increase in selling and marketing expense is an increase in compensation and other-related costs, due in part, to the continued expansion of its sales force. The increase in general and administrative expense is primarily due to an increase of $1.3 million in compensation and other employee-related costs related to recent acquisitions.
Operating income decreased 47% to $4.3 million despite the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization discussed above primarily due to the impact in 2009 of $5.0 million in amortization of non-cash marketing.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue grew 19% to $117.7 million, driven primarily by the factors described above in the three month discussion. Excluding the results of ServiceMagic International and Market Hardware, revenue grew 14%.
Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 20% to $19.5 million, despite the increase in revenue noted above, reflecting increases of $15.9 million in selling and marketing expense and $6.2 million in general and administrative expense. The increases in both selling and marketing expense and general and administrative expense are primarily due to the factors described above in the three month discussion.
Operating income decreased 47% to $12.0 million, primarily due to the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization discussed above, the impact in 2009 of $5.0 million in amortization of non-cash marketing and an increase of $1.1 million in amortization of intangibles, partially offset by a decrease of $0.3 million in non-cash compensation expense.
Emerging Businesses
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Our Emerging Businesses segment includes Shoebuy, Pronto, InstantAction.com, CollegeHumor.com, Gifts.com, Vimeo, Life123.com, The Daily Beast and Electus, our partnership with Ben Silverman, among other early stage businesses that provide online content and/or services.
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Revenue declined 19% to $40.5 million reflecting the absence of revenue from ReserveAmerica in the current year period following its sale on January 31, 2009, partially offset by growth at InstantAction.com.
Operating Income Before Amortization loss increased by $2.3 million to a loss of $8.3 million. Losses increased due primarily to increased operating expenses associated with InstantAction.com, The Daily Beast and the absence of profits from ReserveAmerica in the current year period. Partially offsetting the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization loss are cost savings related to the shutdown or sale of certain other businesses.
Operating loss increased by $1.5 million to $8.9 million primarily due to the increased Operating Income Before Amortization loss discussed above, partially offset by decreases in amortization of intangibles and non-cash compensation expense of $0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Revenue declined 11% to $126.0 million primarily due to the absence of revenue from ReserveAmerica described above in the three months discussion, partially offset by growth at Shoebuy and Pronto.
Operating Income Before Amortization loss increased by $7.0 million to a loss of $28.7 million. Losses increased due primarily to increased operating expenses associated with The Daily Beast and InstantAction.com, as well as the absence of profits from ReserveAmerica in the current year period following its sale on January 31, 2009. Partially offsetting the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization loss are cost savings related to the shutdown or sale of certain other businesses and decreased losses at Gifts.com.
Operating loss increased by $6.0 million to $31.9 million primarily due to the increased Operating Income Before Amortization loss discussed above and a goodwill impairment charge of $1.1 million related to our gift card business, partially offset by decreases in amortization of intangibles and non-cash compensation expense of $1.7 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
Corporate
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008
Operating Income Before Amortization loss decreased by $24.5 million to a loss of $16.7 million primarily due to the inclusion in the prior year period of $20.8 million in expenses related to the Spin-Off. The current period also benefited from lower compensation and other employee-related costs.
Operating loss decreased $46.5 million to a loss of $32.9 million reflecting the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization loss discussed above and a decrease of $22.0 million in non-cash compensation expense due, in part, to the acceleration and modification of certain equity awards associated with the Spin-Off in the prior year period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008
Operating Income Before Amortization loss decreased by $58.1 million to a loss of $47.8 million primarily due to the factors described above in the three months discussion as well as a decrease of $1.3 million in non-Spin-Off related professional fees. Spin-Off related expenses in the prior year period were $42.0 million.
Operating loss decreased $85.6 million to a loss of $95.3 million reflecting the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization loss discussed above and a decrease of $27.5 million in non-cash compensation expense. The decrease in non-cash compensation expense was impacted by the acceleration and modification of certain equity awards associated with the Spin-Off in the prior year period as well as the favorable impact in the current year period of forfeited awards.
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FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of September 30, 2009, the Company had $1.4 billion of cash and cash equivalents, $361.3 million of marketable securities and $95.8 million in long-term debt. Long-term debt consists of $80.0 million in Liberty Bonds due September 1, 2035 and $15.8 million in Senior Notes.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, IAC purchased 20.9 million and 3.0 million shares of IAC common stock for aggregate consideration, on a trade date basis, of $336.5 million and $145.6 million, respectively. On July 29, 2009, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 20 million shares of IAC common stock. At October 23, 2009 IAC had approximately 21.5 million shares remaining in its share repurchase authorization. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period of time, depending on those factors IAC management deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook.
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations was $146.3 million and $147.4 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease of $1.1 million in net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations is primarily due to higher payments related to accounts payable and accrued expenses in 2009, partially offset by a cash tax refund in 2009 related to the overpayment of taxes in 2008.
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2009 of $291.3 million includes $217.3 million related to the net purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities, acquisitions, net of cash acquired, of $85.5 million and capital expenditures of $28.9 million, partially offset by the proceeds of $58.1 million from the sales of long-term investments. The proceeds from the sale of long-term investments relate primarily to the sale of OpenTable. Net cash provided by investing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2008 of $469.4 million includes the net cash distribution from spun-off businesses of $427.8 million, the net proceeds of $189.4 million related to the sales, maturities and purchases of marketable securities, the proceeds of $60.9 million from the sales of long-term investments and the proceeds of $32.7 million from the sale of EPI, partially offset by acquisitions, net of cash acquired, of $130.7 million, purchases of long-term investments of $59.7 million and capital expenditures of $51.3 million. The purchases of long-term investments in 2008 related primarily to the Company's equity investment in The HealthCentral Network. The proceeds from the sale of long-term investments relate primarily to the sale of Points.
Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2009 of $199.0 million includes the purchase of treasury stock of $336.5 million and the settlement of vested stock-based awards denominated in a subsidiary's equity of $14.0 million, partially offset by the proceeds related to the issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes, of $150.0 million. Included in the proceeds related to the issuance of common stock are aggregate proceeds of $150.9 million from the exercise of warrants to acquire 11.5 million shares of IAC common stock that were due to expire on February 4, 2009. The strike price of the warrants was $13.09 per share. Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations in 2008 of $674.0 million includes $514.9 million relating to the repurchase of a portion of the Senior Notes and the purchase of treasury stock of $145.6 million.
Net cash used in discontinued operations was $1.0 million and $170.2 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively. Net cash used in discontinued operations in 2008 relates primarily to the operations of Ticketmaster, HSNi, ILG and Tree.com. The Company does not expect future cash flows associated with existing discontinued operations to be material.
IAC anticipates that it will need to make capital and other expenditures in connection with the development and expansion of its overall operations. The Company may make a number of acquisitions which could result in the reduction of its cash balance or the incurrence of debt. IAC expects that 2009 capital expenditures will be lower than 2008.
IAC believes that its cash on hand along with its anticipated operating cash flows in 2009 and its access to capital markets are sufficient to fund its operating needs, capital, investing and other commitments and contingencies for the foreseeable future.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements.
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IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
IAC reports Operating Income Before Amortization as a supplemental measure to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This measure is one of the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should have access to, and we are obligated to provide, the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence, financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and descriptions of the reconciling items, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure. We encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measure which we discuss below.
Definition of IAC's Non-GAAP Measure
Operating Income Before Amortization is defined as operating income excluding, if applicable: (1) non-cash compensation expense, (2) amortization of non-cash marketing, (3) amortization and impairment of intangibles, (4) goodwill impairment, (5) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions, and (6) one-time items. We believe this measure is useful to investors because it represents the consolidated operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which we believe is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation, non-cash marketing, and acquisition-related accounting.
Pro Forma Results
We will only present Operating Income Before Amortization on a pro forma basis if we view a particular transaction as significant in size or transformational in nature. For the periods presented in this report, there are no transactions that we have included on a pro forma basis.
One-Time Items
Operating Income Before Amortization is presented before one-time items, if applicable. These items are truly one-time in nature and non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, and have not occurred in the past two years or are not expected to recur in the next two years, in accordance with SEC rules. For the periods presented in this report, there are no one-time items.
Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From IAC's Non-GAAP Measure
Non-cash compensation expense consists principally of expense associated with the grants, including unvested grants assumed in acquisitions, of restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. These expenses are not paid in cash, and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding which, for restricted stock units and stock options, are included on a treasury method basis. Upon vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units and the exercise of certain stock options, the awards are settled, at the Company's discretion, on a net basis, with the Company remitting the required tax withholding amount from its current funds.
Amortization of non-cash marketing consists of non-cash advertising secured from Universal Television as part of the transaction pursuant to which VUE was created, and the subsequent transaction by which IAC sold its partnership interests in VUE (collectively referred to as "NBC Universal Advertising"). The NBC Universal Advertising is available for television advertising on
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various NBC Universal network and cable channels without any cash cost. At September 30, 2009, there was $8.4 million of NBC Universal Advertising credits available for use.
The NBC Universal Advertising is excluded from Operating Income Before Amortization because it is non-cash and generally is incremental to the advertising the Company otherwise secures as a result of its ordinary cost/benefit marketing planning process. Accordingly, the Company's aggregate level of advertising, and the increased concentration of that advertising on NBC Universal network and cable channels, does not reflect what our advertising effort would otherwise be without these credits, which will expire on December 31, 2009 if not exhausted before then. As a result, management believes that treating the NBC Universal Advertising as an expense does not appropriately reflect its true cost/benefit relationship, nor does it best reflect the Company's long-term level of advertising expenditures. Nonetheless, while the benefits directly attributable to television advertising are always difficult to determine, and especially so with respect to the NBC Universal Advertising due to its incrementality and heavy concentration, it is likely that the Company does derive benefits from it, though management believes such benefits are generally less than those received through its regular advertising for the reasons stated above. Operating Income Before Amortization therefore has the limitation of including those benefits while excluding the associated expense.
Amortization of intangibles is a non-cash expense relating primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the intangible assets of the acquired company, such as technology and supplier agreements, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. While it is likely that we will have significant intangible amortization expense as we continue to acquire companies, we believe that since intangibles represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition, they were part of transaction costs.
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME BEFORE AMORTIZATION
For a reconciliation of Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss) by business and to net earnings (loss) attributable to IAC shareholders in total for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
The Company's exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company's investment portfolio and long-term debt.
Investment Portfolio
The Company invests its excess cash in certain cash equivalents and marketable securities, which consist primarily of money market instruments and short-to-intermediate-term debt securities issued by the U.S. government, U.S. governmental agencies, states of the U.S. and subdivisions thereof and investment grade corporate issuers. The Company employs a methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential impairment of its investments. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis is determined to be other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established.
Based on the Company's total debt investment securities as of September 30, 2009, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of the debt investment securities by $2.9 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of debt securities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period. Conversely, since almost all of the Company's cash balance of approximately $1.4 billion is invested in variable rate interest earning assets, the Company would also earn more (less) interest income due to such an increase (decrease) in interest rates.
Long-term Debt
At September 30, 2009, the Company's outstanding debt approximated $95.8 million, all of which pays interest at fixed rates. If market rates decline, the Company runs the risk that the related required payments on the fixed rate debt will exceed those based on market rates. A 100 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of the fixed-rate debt by $10.0 million. Such potential increase or decrease in fair value is based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level and rate of fixed-rate debt for all maturities and an immediate across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other subsequent changes for the remainder of the period.
Equity Price Risk
At September 30, 2009, the Company had investments in equity securities of publicly traded companies that are considered available-for-sale marketable equity securities and are included in either "Marketable securities" or "Long-term investments" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet depending upon management's intent to hold the securities. These available-for-sale marketable equity securities, with the exception of the Company's investment in Meetic, are reported at fair value based on quoted market prices with unrealized gains or losses on these securities, net of tax, included as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. These investments in equity securities of publicly traded companies are subject to significant fluctuations in fair value due to the volatility of the stock market. The Company accounts for its investment in Meetic using the equity method of accounting, as described below. During 2009, the Company recorded an impairment charge on its investment in ARO of $4.4 million, as described below. It is not customary for the Company to make significant investments in equity securities as part of its marketable securities investment strategy.
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As part of the consideration for the sale of HSE on June 19, 2007, IAC received from ARO approximately 5.5 million shares of ARO stock plus additional consideration in the form of a CVR. ARO shares are listed on the German stock exchange (XETRA: ARO) and as a result, IAC is exposed to changes in ARO's stock price. ARO filed for insolvency on June 9, 2009. This filing accelerated the maturity date of the CVR and fixed its redemption value, which was dependent on the value of the 5.5 million shares of ARO stock, at €54 million. The ARO stock is an available-for-sale marketable equity security. The CVR is accounted for as a derivative asset and maintained at fair value each reporting period with any changes in fair value recognized in current earnings as a component of other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of operations each period. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company sold 4.3 million shares of ARO stock, resulting in a loss of $12.3 million and concluded that the decline in the price of the remaining 1.1 million shares of ARO stock was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock down to €0.61 per share, the ARO stock price on June 30, 2009, resulting in a $3.9 million impairment charge. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company concluded that a further decline in the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock was other-than-temporary and wrote the value of the remaining shares of ARO stock down to €0.26 per share, the ARO stock price on September 30, 2009, resulting in a $0.6 million impairment charge. The carrying value of the Company's 1.1 million shares of ARO stock is €0.3 million or $0.4 million at September 30, 2009. In addition, during the second quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a $38.2 million impairment charge related to the CVR based upon the Company's assessment of the CVR's fair value. The Company monitors the progress of the insolvency proceedings of ARO and assesses the fair value of the CVR each reporting period. The impairment charges related to both the 1.1 million shares of ARO stock and the CVR are included in "Other income (expense)" in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
On October 25, 2004, IAC made an investment in OpenTable, a provider of online restaurant reservations. The purchase price of the investment was $15.1 million in cash and was accounted for under the cost method. On May 21, 2009, OpenTable became a public company trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange (Nasdaq: OPEN) and as a result, IAC is exposed to changes in OpenTable's stock price. As a result of this transaction, IAC no longer accounts for its investment using the cost method of accounting but rather accounts for such investment as an available-for-sale marketable equity security. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company sold 1.8 million shares of OpenTable stock, resulting in a gain of $36.2 million. The carrying value of the OpenTable investment is $10.0 million at September 30, 2009. The related unrealized gain of $4.5 million, net of deferred taxes, is included in other comprehensive income in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
On June 5, 2009, in exchange for Match Europe, IAC received approximately 6.1 million shares of common stock (a 27% stake) in Meetic, an online dating company based in France, plus a promissory note valued at $6.2 million. Meetic shares are listed on the Euronext stock exchange (EPA: MEET) and as a result, IAC is exposed to changes in Meetic's stock price. The investment in Meetic is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The carrying value of the Meetic investment is $153.0 million at September 30, 2009.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company conducts business in certain foreign markets, primarily in the European Union. The Company's primary exposure to foreign currency risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the Euro and British Pound Sterling. However, the exposure is mitigated since the Company has generally reinvested profits from international operations in order to grow the businesses. The statements of operations of the Company's international operations are translated into United States dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the United States dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions results in reduced
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revenues and operating income. Similarly, the Company's revenue and operating income will increase for our international operations if the United States dollar weakens against foreign currencies. The Company is also exposed to foreign currency risk related to its assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.
As the Company increases its operations in international markets it becomes increasingly exposed to potentially volatile movements in currency exchange rates. The economic impact of currency exchange rate movements on the Company is often linked to variability in real growth, inflation, interest rates, governmental actions and other factors. These changes, if material, could cause the Company to adjust its financing and operating strategies. Foreign exchange gains and losses were not material to the Company's earnings in 2009 and 2008. As currency exchange rates change, translation of the income statements of the Company's international businesses into U.S. dollars affects year-over-year comparability of operating results. Historically, the Company has not hedged foreign currency translation risks because cash flows from international operations were generally reinvested locally. However, the Company periodically reviews its strategy for hedging foreign currency translation risks. The Company's objective in managing its foreign currency risk is to minimize its potential exposure to the changes that exchange rates might have on its earnings, cash flows and financial position.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company monitors and evaluates on an ongoing basis its disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting in order to improve their overall effectiveness. In the course of this evaluation, the Company modifies and refines its internal processes as conditions warrant.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and Forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, also evaluated whether any changes occurred to the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such control. Based on that evaluation, the Company concluded that there has been no such change during the period covered by this report.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans" and "believes," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to: IAC's future financial performance, IAC's business prospects and strategy, anticipated trends and prospects in the industries in which IAC's businesses operate and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.
Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward- looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others: changes in senior management at IAC and/or its businesses, changes in our relationship with Google, continuing adverse economic conditions, or the worsening thereof, either generally or in any of the markets in which IAC's businesses operate, adverse trends in the online advertising industry or the advertising industry generally, our ability to convert visitors to our various websites into users and customers, our ability to offer new or alternative products and services in a cost-effective manner and consumer acceptance of these products and services, operational and financial risks relating to acquisitions, changes in industry standards and technology, our ability to expand successfully into international markets and regulatory changes. Certain of these and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in IAC's filings with the SEC, including in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as amended. Other unknown or unpredictable factors that could also adversely affect IAC's business, financial condition and results of operations may arise from time to time. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report may not prove to be accurate. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which only reflect the views of IAC management as of the date of this report. IAC does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.
Risk Factors
In addition to the 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 December 31, 2008, as amended, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our annual report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. 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 condition and/or operating results.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth purchases by the Company of its common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2009:
Period
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(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased |
(b) Average Price Paid Per Share(1) |
(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2) |
(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(3) |
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July 2009 |
5,596,076 | $ | 16.69 | 5,596,076 | 21,529,040 | |||||||||
August 2009 |
| | | 21,529,040 | ||||||||||
September 2009 |
| | | 21,529,040 | ||||||||||
Total |
5,596,076 | $ | 16.69 | 5,596,076 | 21,529,040 | |||||||||
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Exhibit Number |
Description | Location | |||
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3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp | Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, filed on August 12, 2005. |
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3.2 |
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC/InterActiveCorp |
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 22, 2008. |
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3.3 |
Amended and Restated By-Laws of IAC/InterActiveCorp |
Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 2, 2008. |
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31.1 |
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act(1) |
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31.2 |
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a- 14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act(1) |
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32.1 |
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act(2) |
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32.2 |
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act(2) |
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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.
Dated:
October 29, 2009
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP | ||||
By: |
/s/ THOMAS J. MCINERNEY Thomas J. McInerney Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Signature
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Date
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/s/ THOMAS J. MCINERNEY Thomas J. McInerney |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
October 29, 2009 |
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