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Cineverse Corp. (Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.) 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended December 31, 2009. The registrant, formerly Access Integrated Technologies, Inc., changed its name to Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. in October 2009. The company provides technology solutions, financial services, and content distribution for digital cinema. Operations are organized into five segments: Phase I Deployment, Phase II Deployment, Services, Content & Entertainment, and Other. The company operates as a smaller reporting company and is not a shell company.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: All figures in millions unless otherwise noted. Debt includes current and long-term portions of notes payable and capital leases.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Consolidated revenues decreased 4% ($0.9 million) for the three months ended Dec 31, 2009, compared to the prior year. This was driven by a 14% drop in Phase I Deployment revenues due to contractual VPF rate reductions, partially offset by a 1,555% increase in Phase II Deployment revenues as new systems came online.
• Improved Profitability: The company reported an operating income of $1.5 million for the quarter, a significant improvement from an operating loss of $5.0 million in the same period in 2008. This improvement was largely due to the absence of a $6.5 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in the prior year.
• Debt Restructuring: In August 2009, the company extinguished $55 million in 2007 Senior Notes and issued a new $75 million Senior Secured Note (2009 Note). This resulted in a $10.7 million gain on extinguishment of debt for the nine-month period.
• Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $6.5 million for the nine months ended Dec 31, 2009, from $21.6 million in the prior year period, primarily due to increased payments for accounts payable and a gain on debt extinguishment.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Going Concern: Management expects to continue generating net losses for the foreseeable future. While they believe they can meet obligations through December 31, 2010, failure to generate additional revenue or raise capital could materially adversely affect the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
• Phase II Deployment: The company has signed commitment letters for up to $100 million in non-recourse debt to fund Phase II equipment. However, there is no assurance financing will be completed on acceptable terms.
• Seasonality: Revenues are seasonal, coinciding with movie release schedules. The release of Avatar in late 2009 is expected to reduce Q4 revenues by $1.0-$1.2 million due to reduced screen turnover for other titles.
• Legal Proceedings: A lawsuit regarding the Pavilion Theatre lease was settled in July 2009; the company is responsible for 25% of sprinkler system installation costs (estimated at $100,000), and lease renewal options were eliminated.
• Warrant Liability: The company recorded a $13.7 million liability for warrants issued in the 2009 private placement, which fluctuates based on stock price and volatility.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Covenants: Verify compliance with the GE Credit Facility and the new 2009 Note covenants, specifically regarding leverage ratios and minimum cash balances.
• Phase II Financing: Confirm the status of the $100 million non-recourse debt commitments from GE Capital and Societe Generale required for Phase II expansion.
• Warrant Liability Volatility: Monitor the fair value of the $13.7 million warrant liability, as changes in stock price will directly impact net income/loss.
• VPF Rate Reductions: Assess the long-term impact of the contractual 16% reduction in Virtual Print Fee (VPF) rates on Phase I revenue stability.
• Liquidity Position: Review the $2.2 million working capital balance against the $47.5 million in debt-related obligations due in 2010.