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KOPIN CORP 10-Q Summary: Period Ended June 29, 2002

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 29, 2002, and the six-month period ended on that date. Kopin Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of advanced semiconductor materials (III-V products, specifically GaAs HBT transistor wafers) and miniature flat panel displays (CyberDisplay products). The company operates manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and a subsidiary in Korea (Kowon Technology).

Key Financial Metrics

Margins: Gross margin on product revenues improved significantly. Cost of product revenues was 80.2% of sales for the six months ended June 29, 2002, compared to 134.8% in the prior year period.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased by approximately 59% ($14.2 million) compared to the prior six-month period. Product revenues rose $14.0 million, driven by increased demand for III-V wafers in wireless handsets and higher CyberDisplay sales due to new design wins in camcorders.
• Accounting Change Impact: The adoption of SFAS No. 142 (Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets) on January 1, 2002, resulted in a one-time transitional goodwill impairment charge of $12.6 million. This charge is presented as a cumulative effect of an accounting change and significantly impacted the reported net loss.
• Expense Reduction: Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by $3.0 million year-over-year, primarily due to the cessation of goodwill amortization ($1.0 million) and reduced legal/patent fees and bad debt expenses.
• Investment Activity: Unlike the prior year, which included a $20.9 million gain from the exchange of an investment in Kendin Communications for Micrel stock, the current period saw a net loss of $0.1 million on the sale of Micrel shares.

Guidance, Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

Outlook and Guidance: Management reaffirmed revenue expectations for the second quarter in a June 10, 2002 press release. The company anticipates expending approximately $5.0 million on capital expenditures over the next twelve months to expand production capacity for III-V and CyberDisplay products.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Customer Concentration: A significant portion of revenue is derived from a few customers. Proforma sales to Skyworks Solutions (formed by the merger of Conexant and Alpha) would have accounted for approximately 46-49% of total revenues in prior years.
• Supply Chain Dependence: The company relies on third parties for critical components, including United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for integrated circuit fabrication and Motorola for chip sets. Disruptions at these suppliers could severely limit production.
• Market Acceptance: Success depends on the widespread adoption of CyberDisplay technology and the growth of wireless and fiber optic communications markets.
• Foreign Currency: While sales are primarily in U.S. dollars, operating costs in Korea are in Korean won, exposing the company to exchange rate fluctuations.

Unusual Items: The $12.6 million goodwill impairment charge is a non-cash, one-time item resulting from the change in accounting standards, not operational performance.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the sustainability of revenue growth from Skyworks Solutions and other major customers given the high concentration risk.
• Confirm the status of supply chain relationships with UMC and Motorola to ensure no disruptions to CyberDisplay production.
• Monitor the company's ability to maintain improved gross margins as production volumes scale.
• Review the valuation of the remaining Micrel, Inc. equity investment ($9.4 million) and its impact on future earnings.
• Assess the timeline for the new manufacturing facilities and the associated capital expenditure burn rate.