e10-q
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

     
[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
    For the quarterly period ended MARCH 31, 2002
 
    OR
 
[     ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the transition period from ___________________ to _________________

Commission file number 0-24544

CYBERGUARD CORPORATION


(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
FLORIDA   65-0510339

 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
2000 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD., SUITE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA    
33309

 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code 954-958-3900


Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report

     Indicate by check [X] whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports).

Yes [X] No [     ]

and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X] No [     ]

     As of April 30, 2002, 18,984,419 shares of the Registrant’s $0.01 par value Common Stock were outstanding.


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
 
 
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
 
Item 5. Other Information
 
 
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
SIGNATURES
 
EXHIBITS

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CYBERGUARD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
       
 
        Mar. 31,   Mar. 31,   Mar. 31,   Mar. 31,
        2002   2001   2002   2001
       
 
 
 
Revenues:
                               
Products
  $ 4,557     $ 6,072     $ 11,526     $ 13,951  
Services
    1,734       1,563       5,093       4,080  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total revenues
    6,291       7,635       16,619       18,031  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Cost of revenues:
                               
Products
    1,377       1,696       3,243       3,576  
Services
    511       606       1,455       1,796  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total cost of revenues
    1,888       2,302       4,698       5,372  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gross profit
    4,403       5,333       11,921       12,659  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    1,239       1,682       3,598       4,109  
Selling, general and administrative
    3,079       4,199       9,034       10,958  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total operating expenses
    4,318       5,881       12,632       15,067  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Operating income/(loss)
    85       (548 )     (711 )     (2,408 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Other income/(expense):
                               
Interest income/(expense), net
    13       (310 )     40       (749 )
Gain/(loss) on sale of assets
    0       (1 )     (17 )     12  
Other expense
    (17 )     (29 )     (29 )     (88 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total other expense
    (4 )     (340 )     (6 )     (825 )
Income/(loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
  $ 81     $ (888 )   $ (717 )   $ (3,233 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
    0       0       0       (129 )
Net Income/(loss)
  $ 81     $ (888 )   $ (717 )   $ (3,362 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share:
                               
Before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
  $ 0.00     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.28 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
  $     $     $     $ (0.01 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net Income/(loss) per common share
  $ 0.00     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.29 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    18,883       14,891       18,700       11,525  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share:
                               
Before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
  $ 0.00     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.28 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
  $     $     $     $ (0.01 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net Income/(loss) per common share
  $ 0.00     $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.29 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted common shares outstanding
    22,369       14,891       18,700       11,525  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

                     
        Mar. 31,   June 30,
        2002   2001
       
 
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,441     $ 4,771  
Restricted cash
    20       780  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $30 at Mar. 31, 2002 and $36 at June 30, 2001
    5,156       4,147  
Inventories, net
    471       294  
Other current assets
    973       1,065  
 
   
     
 
 
Total current assets
    12,061       11,057  
 
   
     
 
Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $2,117 at Mar. 31, 2002 and $1,710 at June 30, 2001
    982       1,211  
Capitalized software, net
    360       741  
Other assets
    91       90  
 
   
     
 
   
Total assets
  $ 13,494     $ 13,099  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Line of credit and note payable
    234       919  
Accounts payable
    945       967  
Convertible debenture, net
    52       62  
Deferred revenue
    3,359       2,308  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    2,259       2,369  
 
   
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    6,849       6,625  
 
   
     
 
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common stock par value $0.01 authorized 50,000 shares issued and outstanding 18,970 at Mar. 31, 2002 and 18,429 at June 30, 2001
    190       184  
Additional paid-in capital
    88,424       87,557  
Accumulated deficit
    (82,183 )     (81,467 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    214       200  
 
   
     
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
    6,645       6,474  
 
   
     
 
   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 13,494     $ 13,099  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

                   
      Nine Months Ended
     
      Mar. 31,   Mar. 31,
      2002   2001
     
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (717 )   $ (3,362 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    504       569  
Amortization
    554       1,073  
Gain/loss on disposal of property & equipment
    17        
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
    30       92  
Provision for inventory reserve
    0       (4 )
Compensation expense related to the modification of stock options
    106       168  
Non-cash expense for company 401(k) match
    193       166  
Beneficial conversion feature on Aug 1999 and Dec 2000 convertible debt
          162  
 
Changes in assets and liabilities
               
Restricted cash
    760       38  
Accounts receivable
    (1,039 )     (1,650 )
Other current assets
    93       (284 )
Inventories
    (140 )     (331 )
Accounts payable
    (22 )     (128 )
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (111 )     619  
Deferred revenue
    1,051       26  
Other, net
    13       302  
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
    1,292       (2,544 )
 
   
     
 
Cash flows used in investing activities:
               
Capitalized software costs
    (172 )     (360 )
Proceeds from the sale of property & equipment
    11        
Purchase of property & equipment
    (338 )     (740 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (499 )     (1,100 )
 
   
     
 
Cash flows provided by/(used in) financing activities:
               
Borrowings on notes payable
    257        
Repayment on notes payable
    (830 )     11  
Net repayments on line of credit
    (113 )     (1,062 )
Issuance of convertible debt
          1,000  
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    403       185  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    160       30  
Proceeds from exercise of stock purchase warrants
          4,804  
Proceeds from sale of securities
          500  
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
    (123 )     5,468  
 
   
     
 
Net increase in cash
    670       1,824  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    4,771       2,497  
 
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 5,441     $ 4,321  
 
   
     
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
    55       608  
 
   
     
 
Cash paid for income taxes
           
 
   
     
 

     During fiscal year 2002, the Company’s CEO, Scott Hammack, participated in a special intion program which required the Company to record compensation expense of $47 for the nine-months ended March 31, 2002. During fiscal year 2001, approximately 310,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock were issued at a below market price which required the Company to record approximately $59 in compensation expense during the nine-months ended March 31, 2002 and $27 in compensation expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. During fiscal year 2001, the expiration date of approximately 129,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock was extended by three years which required the Company to record compensation expense of approximately $68 during the quarter ended March 31, 2001. During fiscal year 2001, the Company extended the exercise period of approximately 150,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock which required the Company to record approximately $73K

     During the quarter ended December 31, 2000, the Company recorded $129 as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and $33 in expense associated with the recognition of the effective conversion price related to the convertible debt issued in August 1999 and December 2000.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     CyberGuard Corporation (the “Company”) has prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to Form 10-Q. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate so as to make the information contained not misleading. These interim financial statements and the notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2001 and the risk factors set forth in the Company’s annual report on form 10-K, including, without limitation, risk related to the factors listed below. In the Company’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for fair presentation of the information shown have been included. Generally accepted accounting standards also requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclose contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Significant estimates include those made for software development costs, reserve for inventories, the allowance for uncollectible accounts, and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS—The Company capitalizes costs related to the development of certain software products in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86, “Accounting For the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed” (“SFAS No. 86”) which requires capitalization to begin when technological feasibility has been established and ends when the product is available for general release to customers. Software development costs incurred prior to technological feasibility, defined by completion of a working model, are considered research and development costs and are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are amortized using the straight-line method over two years. The Company did not capitalize software development costs for the quarter ended March 31, 2002.

     REVENUE RECOGNITION—CyberGuard recognizes revenue in accordance with the accounting standards for the software companies, including Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2 “Software Revenue Recognition” as amended by SOP 98-9, and related interpretations, including Technical Practices Aids. In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101 “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” as amended by SAB 101A and 101B. SAB 101 summarizes certain of the SEC views in applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in financial statements. Cyberguard believes its current revenue recognition policies and practices are consistent with the current accounting standards. We generally recognize revenue on product shipment, however, when factors indicate that the sales price in a reseller or distributor arrangement is not fixed or that a reasonable basis for estimating the degree of collectibility of the receivable does not exist, revenue is recognized as cash is received. During the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the revenue recognition policy for three resellers was changed from cash basis to accrual, based on a reasonable assurance of collectibility from evaluating their payment histories. The impact was to increase revenue by approximately $624 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 and approximately $1,155 for the nine-months ended March 31, 2002.

     Revenue on post contract customer support is deferred and amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the contract. The Company also provides professional support services, which are

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

available under Service Agreements and charged for separately. These services are generally provided under time and materials contracts and revenue is recognized as the service is provided.

     PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cyberguard and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

     NET LOSS PER SHARE—Basic income/(loss) per share is computed by dividing net income/(loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share data is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of outstanding stock options using the treasury method and the convertible debt using the “if-converted” method. When the effects of the outstanding stock options, warrants and/or convertible securities are anti-dilutive, they are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings/(loss) per share.

     The table below illustrates the components of earnings per share:

                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    March 31,   March 31,   March 31,   March 31,
    2002   2001   2002   2001
   
 
 
 
Income/(loss) before accounting change
  $ 81       ($888 )     ($717 )     ($3,233 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change
    0       0       0       (129 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net Income/(loss) available for common shareholders
  $ 81       ($888 )     ($717 )     ($3,362 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Average outstanding shares of common stock
    18,883       14,891       18,700       11,525  
Dilutive effect of:
                               
Employee stock options
    2,570       0       0       0  
Convertible debt
    53       0       0       0  
Warrants
    863       0       0       0  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Common stock and common stock equivalents
    22,369       14,891       18,700       11,525  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings/(loss) per share before accounting change:
                               
Basic
    0.00       (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )
Diluted
    0.00       (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )
Earnings/(loss) per share after accounting change:
                               
Basic
    0.00       (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.29 )
Diluted
    0.00       (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.29 )

     The results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2002.

     The Company’s operating results and financial condition may be impacted by a number of factors including, but not limited to the following, any of which could cause actual results to vary materially from current and historical results or the Company’s anticipated future results. A portion of the Company’s revenue is derived from its international operations and sources. As a result, the Company’s operations and financial results could be affected by international factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the international markets in which the Company distributes its products. The network security industry is highly competitive and competition is expected

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

to intensify. There are numerous companies competing in segments of the market in which the Company does business. Competitors include organizations significantly larger and with more development, marketing and financial resources than the Company. In addition, the Company is subject to risks and uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, the timely development of and acceptance of new products, impact of competitive products, competition for and retention of key management and technology employees, possible attacks on our networks causing changes to the public’s perception of the Company, the ability to secure additional financing, government regulation, inventory obsolescence, the ultimate outcome of certain litigation matters, and cash balances in excess of federally insured limits.

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board approved the issuance of SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. The new standards require that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 must be accounted for under the purchase method. In addition, all intangible assets acquired that are obtained through contractual or legal right, or are capable of being separately sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged shall be recognized as an asset apart from goodwill. Goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives will no longer be subject to amortization, but will be subject to an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value based test. The Company does not expect that the application of the provisions of SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142 will have an impact on the Company’s operations.

     In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations,” effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. SFAS No. 143 addresses the accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. The Company does not expect that the application of the provisions of SFAS No. 143 will have an impact on the Company’s operations.

     In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” The provisions of the statement are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and are to be applied prospectively. SFAS No. 144 clarifies the accounting for impairment of long-lived assets to be disposed of, including the disposal of business segments and major lines of business. The Company does not expect that the application of the provisions of SFAS No. 144 will have an impact on the Company’s operations.

     In November 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF No. 01-9, Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer or a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products. The EITF reconciled selected guidance provided in Issue Nos. 00-14, 00-22, and 00-25, addressing the income statement classification of certain promotional payments. Primarily effective in 2002, the Company does not expect that the application of the provisions of EITF No. 01-9 will have a material impact on the Company’s operations.

4. LITIGATION

     On August 24, 1998, the Company announced, among other things, that due to a review of its revenue recognition practices relating to distributors and resellers, it would restate prior financial results. After the August 24, 1998 announcement, twenty-five purported class action lawsuits were filed by alleged shareholders against the Company and certain former officers and directors. Pursuant to an order issued by the Court, these actions have been consolidated into one action, styled Stephen Cheney, et al. v.

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

Cyberguard Corporation, et al., Case No. 98-6879-CIV-Gold, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. On August 23, 1999, the plaintiffs filed a Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint. This action seeks damages purportedly on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s common stock during various periods from November 7, 1996 through August 24, 1998. The complaint alleges, among other things, that as a result of accounting irregularities relating to the Company’s revenue recognition policies, the Company’s previously issued financial statements were materially false and misleading and that the defendants knowingly or recklessly published these financial statements which caused the Company’s common stock prices to rise artificially. The action alleges violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and SEC Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Subsequently, the defendants, including the Company, filed their respective motions to dismiss the Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint. On July 31, 2000, the Court issued a ruling denying the Company’s and Robert L. Carberry’s (the Company’s CEO from June 1996 through August 1998) motions to dismiss. The court granted the motions to dismiss with prejudice for defendants William D. Murray (the Company’s CFO from November 1997 through August 1998), Patrick O. Wheeler (the Company’s CFO from April 1996 through October 1997), C. Shelton James (the Company’s former Audit Committee Chairman), and KPMG Peat Marwick LLP (“KPMG”). On August 14, 2000, the plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration of that order. The Company filed an answer to the plaintiffs’ Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint on August 24, 2000. On March 20, 2001, the Court ruled on the plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration that the previously dismissed defendants William D. Murray, Patrick O. Wheeler and C. Shelton James should not have been dismissed from the action and shall be defendants in this action under the control person liability claims under Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and that the plaintiffs may amend the Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint to bring claims against C. Shelton James under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On April 5, 2001, the plaintiffs filed their Second Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint to include amended claims against C. Shelton James. On May 10, 2001, the Company filed an answer and affirmative defenses to plaintiff’s Second Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint. On April 20, 2001, the plaintiffs filed amended motion for class certification. The Company has filed with the Court its opposition to class certification. The Court will be holding oral argument on the issue in May 2002 and will decide whether the lawsuit will proceed as a class action shortly thereafter. The trial date is set to begin on June 2, 2003.

     The Company’s obligation to indemnify its officers and directors under the aforementioned lawsuit is insured to the extent of the limits of the applicable insurance policies. The Company has notified its insurance carrier of the existence of the lawsuit, and the carrier has sent the Company a reservation of rights letter. The Company intends to vigorously defend this action, and believes that in the event that it is unsuccessful, insurance coverage will be available to defray a portion, or substantially all, of the expense of defending and settling the lawsuit or paying a judgment. However, the Company is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of the litigation. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in defending the lawsuit or, if unsuccessful, that insurance will be available to pay all or any portion of the expense of the lawsuit. If the Company is unsuccessful in defending the lawsuit and the insurance coverage is unavailable or insufficient, the resolution of the lawsuit could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to these matters.

     In August 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) commenced an informal inquiry into certain accounting and financial reporting practices of the Company and its officers, directors and employees. On March 25, 1999, the SEC issued a formal order of investigation (which the Company

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

learned of on September 27, 1999) into certain accounting and financial reporting practices of the Company and its officers, directors and employees.

     On January 30, 2002, CyberGuard entered into a settlement with the SEC without admitting or denying any of the SEC’s findings. The settlement resulted in the issuance of an administrative order by the SEC finding that CyberGuard violated the following books and records provisions of the Exchange Act: Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B), as well as the Exchange Act rules for those provisions. The SEC alleged that CyberGuard had improperly written off certain capitalized software costs relating to its Firewall Version 2 software at the end of its 1996 fiscal year. Also, the SEC alleged that CyberGuard engaged in improper recognition of revenue during all of 1997 through the third quarter of fiscal year 1998 ending March 31, 1998. The order does not make any finding of fraudulent conduct by CyberGuard. The administrative order requires that CyberGuard cease and desist from committing or causing any future violations of the books and records provisions of the Exchange Act. No monetary penalty or other sanctions were imposed on CyberGuard.

     The administrative order also sanctions two former officers of CyberGuard for their role. Specifically, CyberGuard’s former Chief Financial Officer, William D. Murray, and CyberGuard’s former President and Chief Operating Officer, Tommy D. Steele, were found to have been a cause of CyberGuard’s books and records violations and to have committed violations of Section 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act. They were also ordered to cease and desist from future violations.

     In addition, the Company is also aware that on January 30, 2002 the SEC filed an enforcement action in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida against CyberGuard’s former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of CyberGuard’s Board of Directors, Robert L. Carberry; CyberGuard’s former Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of North American Sales and current Vice President of Business Development, Patrick O. Wheeler; and CyberGuard’s former Controller, Steven S. Gallers. The SEC alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 10b- 5 and 13b-2-1 thereunder by Carberry, Wheeler and Gallers and additional violations of Rule 13b2-2 by Carberry and Wheeler. SEC vs. Wheeler et al., Case No. 02-60131-CIV-Graham. The SEC is seeking permanent injunctive relief against future violations of the Exchange Act as well as civil monetary penalties against all three defendants and permanent bars against serving as officers and directors of a public company against Wheeler and Gallers. On January 30, 2002, simultaneously with the filing of the complaint, Carberry reached a settlement with the SEC without admitting or denying the allegations of the complaint, by consenting to the entry of a final judgment permanently enjoining him from violating the foregoing provisions and requiring him to pay a $50,000 civil penalty. The Company agreed to pay $25,000 to Robert L. Carberry in connection with the settlement and release of any potential indemnification claim by Mr. Carberry with respect to the SEC action. The Company is unable to determine at this time what impact the SEC proceedings against the remaining defendants will have on the Company.

     On September 16, 1999, the Company filed a lawsuit against KPMG and August A. Smith, the KPMG engagement partner. The lawsuit is pending in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Case No. 00-004102-CACE-14. On May 1, 2000, the Company filed the First Amended Complaint, alleging that KPMG failed to properly audit the Company’s financial statements and provided inaccurate advice on accounting matters for fiscal years 1996, 1997 and 1998. The action alleges professional malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and breach of implied duty of good faith, and seeks damages in excess of $10 million. KPMG and Mr. Smith filed motions to dismiss, which were denied. In August 2000, KPMG and Mr. Smith filed their answers and KPMG filed counterclaims against the Company, alleging the Company’s breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002
Amounts in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

and abuse of process, and seeking an unspecified amount of damages consisting of unpaid service fees and legal fees and costs. The Company filed an answer to KPMG’s counterclaims and moved to dismiss KPMG’s abuse of process counterclaim. On April 9, 2001, the Court dismissed the abuse of process counterclaim with prejudice.

     On November 2, 2001, the Company filed a lawsuit against Data Return Corporation in the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida, alleging breach of contract, and seeking, among other remedies, damages of approximately $4.2 million. On November 26, 2001, Data Return Corporation filed an answer and affirmative defenses. On or about January 15, 2002, Data Return Corporation filed a motion challenging the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. On or about March 27, 2002, the action was dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on jurisdictional grounds. The Company continues to consider its alternatives with respect to this litigation, including whether to re-file the action in a different jurisdiction.

     The Company is involved from time to time in other litigation on various matters relating to the conduct of its business. The Company believes that these other litigation matters will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

     The Company has and continues to evaluate and pursue the possibility of re-listing its shares of Common Stock on a national securities market or exchange. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to have its shares of Common Stock re-listed at any time in the future.

5. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

     On April 24, 2002, William Rubin was appointed to the Board of Directors.

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about future results, which are subject to risks, and uncertainties, including those discussed below. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In many cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “potential”, “intend”, or “continue”, or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. They are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including, but not limited to, the risks described in Part II, Item 7, of the Company’s 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2001. You should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this quarterly report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, circumstances or events after the date of this report. These forward-looking statements are only predictions.

     The Company provides a full suite of products and services for the network security industry. The products offered by the Company include the CyberGuard® Firewall and VPN, proprietary and third party technology (such as authentication, virus scanning, encryption, advanced reporting, high availability and centralized management), and consulting, support, and installation services.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The quarter ended March 31, 2002 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2001

NET REVENUES

     Net revenues consist primarily of network security products and support related to these products. For the quarter ended March 31, 2002, net revenues decreased by $1,344 to $6,291 compared to $7,635 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The decrease was comprised of a decrease of $1,515 in network security product revenues and an increase of $171 in service revenues. Total international revenue represented approximately 73.6% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2002, compared to approximately 53.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2001.

     We believe the decrease in network security product revenues was primarily the result of a deferral in spending by some of the Company’s major customers due to the general slow down in the economy, changes in our sales and marketing organization and the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. In addition, during the current fiscal year the Company re-focused its sales effort from direct customer sales to distribution through value-added resellers (VARs). As a result of this change in strategy, direct customer sales decreased during the current quarter and for the nine-months ended March 31, 2002 versus the same period last year. We believe the focus on VARs will provide greater depth and distribution for our products. Although the change in the sales strategy did not have an immediate positive impact to revenue, we believe it will result in a larger distribution base for future revenue growth. Network security products accounted for 72.4% of revenues during the quarter ended March 31, 2002 as compared to 79.5% of revenues during the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

     Service revenue includes maintenance contracts related to new product sales, renewal maintenance contracts for products previously deployed, training, installation and consulting services. The increase in service revenue corresponds to the growth in the Company’s customer base and its timing of renewal maintenance. Support services for network security products accounted for 27.6% of revenues during the quarter ended March 31, 2002 as compared to 20.5% of revenues during the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

GROSS PROFIT

     Gross profit as a percentage of revenues remained constant at 70% for quarters ended March 31, 2002 and 2001.

     The Company’s gross margin has been, and will continue to be, affected by a variety of factors including, competition, the mix and average selling prices of products, new product introductions and enhancements, and the fluctuations in manufacturing volumes. We must continue to manage each of these factors effectively for our gross margins to remain at their current level.

OPERATING EXPENSES, OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE AND NET INCOME/(LOSS)

     Research and development expense includes salaries, non-capitalized equipment, software tools, and depreciation from capital equipment and software. Research and development expense decreased by $443 to $1,239 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 compared to $1,682 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The decrease is in part the result of a reduction in headcount and the reduction in salary expense related to the special option program discussed in Part I, Item 1, Footnote 7 of the Form 10Q filed with the SEC for quarter ending December 31, 2001. As a percentage of total revenues, research and development expense decreased 2.3% to 19.7% for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 from 22.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

     We expect to increase our research and development costs in total dollars to enhance and expand our current product offerings and develop new products. We also expect research and development costs to increase at a slower rate than revenues and therefore, expect to see a gradual reduction over time in these expenses as a percentage of total revenues. We plan to continue to make the necessary investment in research and development to keep our products at a competitive advantage.

     Selling, general and administrative expense includes salaries, commissions, costs associated with the executive, human resource, finance and administrative support functions, and legal and accounting professional services. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $1,120 to $3,079 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 from $4,199 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The decrease reflects the Company’s continued focus on streamlining its operations and making cost effective changes in the way we operate, a reduction in headcount and the reduction in salary expense related to the special option program referred to above. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expense decreased 6.1% to 48.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 compared to 55.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

     Total Other Expense decreased $336 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 to $4 compared to $340 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. This is due to a decrease in the interest expense associated with the convertible debt that was converted in January 2001 and revolving line of credit paid off in December 2001, and a reduction in foreign currency transaction expense for the Company’s foreign subsidiary.

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

     Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 was $81 compared to a net loss of $888 for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The Company did not provide for income taxes due to the significant net operating loss carryforwards available.

     The nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 compared to the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001

NET REVENUES

     Net revenues consist primarily of network security products and support related to these products. For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002, net revenues decreased $1,412 to $16,619 compared to $18,031 for the nine-months ended March 31, 2001. The decrease was comprised of a decrease of $2,425 in network security product revenues and an increase of $1,013 in service revenues. Total international revenue represented approximately 63.3% of total revenues for the nine-months ended March 31, 2002, compared to approximately 48.6% for the nine-months ended March 31, 2001.

     The decrease in network security product revenues was primarily the result of a deferral in spending by some of the Company’s major customers due to the general downturn in business and the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001, which was partially offset by an increase in service revenue. In addition, during the current fiscal year the Company re-focused its sales effort from direct customer sales to distribution through value-added resellers (VARs). As a result of this change in strategy, direct customer sales have decreased for the nine-months ended March 31, 2002 compared to the same period last year. We believe the focus on VARs will provide greater depth and distribution for our products. Although the change in the sales strategy did not have an immediate positive impact to revenue, we believe it will result in a larger distribution base for future revenue growth. Network security products accounted for 69.4% of revenues during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 as compared to 77.4% of revenues during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001.

     Service revenue includes maintenance contracts related to new product sales, renewal maintenance contracts for products previously deployed, training, installation and consulting services. The increase in service revenue corresponds to the growth in the Company’s customer base and its timing of renewal maintenance. Support services for network security products accounted for 30.6% of revenues during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 as compared to 22.6% of revenues during the nine-month ended March 31, 2001.

GROSS PROFIT

     Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 71.7% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 from 70.2% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001. This increase reflects a reduced cost of service coupled with the increase in support revenue generated from additional maintenance renewal contracts entered into during the current year compared to the previous year.

     The Company’s gross margin has been, and will continue to be, affected by a variety of factors including, competition, the mix and average selling prices of products, new product introductions and enhancements, and the fluctuations in manufacturing volumes. We must continue to manage each of these factors effectively for our gross margins to remain at their current level.

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

OPERATING EXPENSES, OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE AND NET LOSS

     Research and development expense includes salaries, non-capitalized equipment, software tools, and depreciation from capital equipment and software. Research and development expense decreased by $511 to $3,598 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 compared to $4,109 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001. The decrease is in part the result of a reduction in headcount and the reduction in salary expense related to the special option program discussed above. As a percentage of total revenue, research and development expense decreased 1.2% to 21.6% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 from 22.8% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001. Capitalized software costs for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 were $172 compared to $360 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001.

     We expect to increase our research and development costs in total dollars to enhance and expand our current product offerings and develop new products. We also expect research and development costs to increase at a slower rate than revenues and therefore, expect to see a gradual reduction over time in these expenses as a percentage of total revenues. We plan to continue to make the necessary investment in research and development to keep our products at a competitive advantage.

     Selling, general and administrative expense includes salaries, commissions, costs associated with the executive, human resource, finance and administrative support functions, and legal and accounting professional services. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $1,924 to $9,034 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 from $10,958 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001. The decrease reflects the Company’s continued focus on streamlining its operations and making cost effective changes in the way we operate, a reduction in headcount and the reduction in salary expense related to the special option program discussed above. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expense decreased 6.4% to 54.4% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 compared to 60.8% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001.

     Total Other Expense decreased by $819 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 to $6 compared to $825 for the nine-months period ended March 31, 2001. This was due to a decrease in the interest expense associated with the convertible debt converted in January 2001 and revolving line of credit paid off in December 2001, and a reduction in foreign currency transaction expense for the Company’s foreign subsidiary.

     Net loss for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2002 was $717 compared to $3,362 for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2001. The Company did not provide for income taxes due to the significant net operating loss carryforwards available.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Company has generally experienced losses since its inception as a network security company. The Company’s historical uses of cash have been to fund net losses from operations, establish inventory stocking levels, and fund capital expenditures for property, equipment and software. For the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Company earned net income of approximately $81 on revenues of approximately $6,291. For the quarter ended March 31, 2001, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $888 on revenues of approximately $7,635.

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

     The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the realization of assets and the recognition and satisfaction of liabilities that might be necessary as a result of the matters described in this Item 2 or Part II, Item 1 of this report.

     At March 31, 2002, the Company had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $5,441 representing an increase of $670 from $4,771 as of June 30, 2001. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased $132, accounts receivable increased $1,009, property and equipment decreased $229, and inventory levels increased $177 compared to June 30, 2001.

     The Company’s principal sources of liquidity at March 31, 2002, consisted of cash, accounts receivable, and vendor trade credit. The Company’s line of credit with Coast Business Credit was paid in full and terminated as of December 31, 2001.

     On March 19, 2002, the Company announced that its securities are now trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol “CYBG”.

     In March 2001, the Company purchased products from a third-party supplier for resale to the Company’s customer. The customer returned the products to the Company for defectiveness and the Company subsequently returned the products for defectiveness to the third-party supplier and has not paid for the products. The third-party supplier has demanded payment. The Company believes it does not have any obligation to pay for those products. The total amount in dispute is approximately $88.

     Based upon information currently available to the Company, including the Company’s current level of sales, its margins on sales, its expected levels of expense, opportunities for selling additional network security products and the availability of additional equity and debt financing, the Company believes that it has an opportunity to execute on its business plans and achieve profitability in the long term. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to execute on its business plans, or that it will not be required to obtain additional financing or capital infusions. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to secure additional financing or that such additional financing will be on terms and conditions acceptable to the Company. Any additional financing may involve dilution of the interests of the Company’s then existing shareholders. The future liquidity of the Company will be affected by numerous factors, including sales volumes, gross margins, the levels of selling, general and administrative expenses, levels of required capital expenditures and access to external sources of financing. Other recent and possible future events that could also materially impact the Company’s ability to successfully execute on its business plans are described in Information Relating to Forward Looking Statements of this Item on Form 10-Q.

INFORMATION RELATING TO FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

     Statements regarding future products, prospects, profitability, business plans and strategies, future revenues and revenue sources, future liquidity and capital resources, future computer network security market directions, future acceptance of the Company’s products and possible growth in markets, as well as all other statements contained in this Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements.

     Forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of current conditions, future developments and other factors the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstances, or information obtained from third parties and are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the actual results might differ materially from those suggested or projected in

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will occur or that results will not vary significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that might cause future actual events to differ from those predicted or assumed include: future advances in technologies and computer security; the Company’s history of annual net operating losses and the financing of these losses through the sale of assets and newly issued Company securities; the Company’s ability to execute on its business plans; the Company’s dependence on outside parties such as its key customers and alliance partners; competition from major computer hardware, software, and networking companies; risk and expense of government regulation and effects on changes in regulation; the limited experience of the Company in marketing its products; uncertainties associated with product performance liability; risks associated with growth and expansion; global economic conditions, overall network security spending, risks associated with obtaining and maintaining patent and intellectual property right protection, uncertainties in availability of expansion capital in the future and other risks associated with capital markets, including the events of September 11, 2001 and its repercussions. In addition, certain events that have occurred also are factors that might cause future actual events to differ from those predicted or assumed, including: the completion of the numerous organizational changes and the assembly of a new management team for CyberGuard; the outcome of a purported class action lawsuit against the Company and former executive officers and directors of the Company; and the de-listing of the Company from the NASDAQ National Market. In addition, the forward-looking statements herein involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to economic, competitive, operational, management, governmental, regulatory, litigation and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, liquidity, capital resources, markets, strategies, products, prices and other factors discussed elsewhere herein and in the other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of the foregoing factors are beyond the Company’s control.

     The Company’s future success is based largely on its ability to develop and sell increasingly technologically advanced network security solutions in sufficient volume and at sufficient prices to become profitable on a consistent basis. In addition, the network security market is characterized by extremely rapid technological change, requiring rapid product development. The velocity of technological change has accelerated, and the Company believes that it is important to its future that it keeps pace with these changes. The Company believes that competition will continue to intensify in the rapidly evolving markets in which the Company is involved, and that the continued development of technologically advanced products will be necessary to keep our products current. The Company believes that its ability to generate adequate cash flow from operations will be critical to its future.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES CONCERNING MARKET RISK

     We have limited exposure to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. The fair value of our investments or related income would not be significantly impacted by a 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates due mainly to the short-term nature of the major portion of our investments. A fluctuation in interest rates would not significantly affect interest expense on debt obligations since a significant portion of the debt obligation is at a fixed rate of interest.

     The Company uses the U.S. Dollar as its reporting currency for financial statement purposes. The Company conducts business in numerous countries around the world through its European subsidiary that uses the local currency to denominate its transactions. Therefore, the Company is subject to certain risks associated with fluctuating foreign currencies. The resulting changes in the financial statements do not indicate any underlying changes in the financial position of the international subsidiary, but merely

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

reflect the adjustment in the carrying value of the net assets of this subsidiary at the current U.S. dollar exchange rate.

     Due to the long-term nature of the Company’s investment in this subsidiary, the translation adjustments resulting from these exchange rate fluctuations are excluded from the results of operations and recorded in a separate component of consolidated stockholders’ equity. The Company monitors its currency exposure but does not hedge its translation exposure due to the high economic costs of such a program and the long-term nature of its investment in its European subsidiary.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

LITIGATION

     On August 24, 1998, the Company announced, among other things, that due to a review of its revenue recognition practices relating to distributors and resellers, it would restate prior financial results. After the August 24, 1998 announcement, twenty-five purported class action lawsuits were filed by alleged shareholders against the Company and certain former officers and directors. Pursuant to an order issued by the Court, these actions have been consolidated into one action, styled Stephen Cheney, et al. v. Cyberguard Corporation, et al., Case No. 98-6879-CIV-Gold, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. On August 23, 1999, the plaintiffs filed a Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint. This action seeks damages purportedly on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s common stock during various periods from November 7, 1996 through August 24, 1998. The complaint alleges, among other things, that as a result of accounting irregularities relating to the Company’s revenue recognition policies, the Company’s previously issued financial statements were materially false and misleading and that the defendants knowingly or recklessly published these financial statements which caused the Company’s common stock prices to rise artificially. The action alleges violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and SEC Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Subsequently, the defendants, including the Company, filed their respective motions to dismiss the Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint. On July 31, 2000, the Court issued a ruling denying the Company’s and Robert L. Carberry’s (the Company’s CEO from June 1996 through August 1998) motions to dismiss. The court granted the motions to dismiss with prejudice for defendants William D. Murray (the Company’s CFO from November 1997 through August 1998), Patrick O. Wheeler (the Company’s CFO from April 1996 through October 1997), C. Shelton James (the Company’s former Audit Committee Chairman), and KPMG Peat Marwick LLP (“KPMG”). On August 14, 2000, the plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration of that order. The Company filed an answer to the plaintiffs’ Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint on August 24, 2000. On March 20, 2001, the Court ruled on the plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration that the previously dismissed defendants William D. Murray, Patrick O. Wheeler and C. Shelton James should not have been dismissed from the action and shall be defendants in this action under the control person liability claims under Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and that the plaintiffs may amend the Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint to bring claims against C. Shelton James under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. On April 5, 2001, the plaintiffs filed their Second Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint to include amended claims against C. Shelton James. On May 10, 2001, the Company filed an answer and affirmative defenses to plaintiff’s Second Consolidated and Amended Class Action Complaint. On April 20, 2001, the plaintiffs filed amended motion for class certification. The Company has filed with the Court its opposition to class certification. The Court will be holding oral argument on the issue in May 2002 and will decide whether the lawsuit will proceed as a class action shortly thereafter. The trial date is set to begin on June 2, 2003.

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

     The Company’s obligation to indemnify its officers and directors under the aforementioned lawsuit is insured to the extent of the limits of the applicable insurance policies. The Company has notified its insurance carrier of the existence of the lawsuit, and the carrier has sent the Company a reservation of rights letter. The Company intends to vigorously defend this action, and believes that in the event that it is unsuccessful, insurance coverage will be available to defray a portion, or substantially all, of the expense of defending and settling the lawsuit or paying a judgment. However, the Company is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of the litigation. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in defending the lawsuit or, if unsuccessful, that insurance will be available to pay all or any portion of the expense of the lawsuit. If the Company is unsuccessful in defending the lawsuit and the insurance coverage is unavailable or insufficient, the resolution of the lawsuit could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to these matters.

     In August 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) commenced an informal inquiry into certain accounting and financial reporting practices of the Company and its officers, directors and employees. On March 25, 1999, the SEC issued a formal order of investigation (which the Company learned of on September 27, 1999) into certain accounting and financial reporting practices of the Company and its officers, directors and employees.

     On January 30, 2002, CyberGuard entered into a settlement with the SEC without admitting or denying any of the SEC’s findings. The settlement resulted in the issuance of an administrative order by the SEC finding that CyberGuard violated the following books and records provisions of the Exchange Act: Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B), as well as the Exchange Act rules for those provisions. The SEC alleged that CyberGuard had improperly written off certain capitalized software costs relating to its Firewall Version 2 software at the end of its 1996 fiscal year. Also, the SEC alleged that CyberGuard engaged in improper recognition of revenue during all of 1997 through the third quarter of fiscal year 1998 ending March 31, 1998. The order does not make any finding of fraudulent conduct by CyberGuard. The administrative order requires that CyberGuard cease and desist from committing or causing any future violations of the books and records provisions of the Exchange Act. No monetary penalty or other sanctions were imposed on CyberGuard.

     The administrative order also sanctions two former officers of CyberGuard for their role. Specifically, CyberGuard’s former Chief Financial Officer, William D. Murray, and CyberGuard’s former President and Chief Operating Officer, Tommy D. Steele, were found to have been a cause of CyberGuard’s books and records violations and to have committed violations of Section 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act. They were also ordered to cease and desist from future violations.

     In addition, the Company is also aware that on January 30, 2002 the SEC filed an enforcement action in the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida against CyberGuard’s former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of CyberGuard’s Board of Directors, Robert L. Carberry; CyberGuard’s former Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of North American Sales and current Vice President of Business Development, Patrick O. Wheeler; and CyberGuard’s former Controller, Steven S. Gallers. The SEC alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 10b- 5 and 13b-2-1 thereunder by Carberry, Wheeler and Gallers and additional violations of Rule 13b2-2 by Carberry and Wheeler. SEC vs. Wheeler et al., Case No. 02-60131-CIV-Graham. The SEC is seeking permanent injunctive relief against future violations of the Exchange Act as well as civil monetary penalties against all three defendants and permanent bars against serving as officers and directors of a public company against Wheeler and Gallers. On January 30, 2002, simultaneously with the filing of the complaint, Carberry reached a settlement with the SEC without admitting or denying the allegations of

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March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

the complaint, by consenting to the entry of a final judgment permanently enjoining him from violating the foregoing provisions and requiring him to pay a $50,000 civil penalty. The Company agreed to pay $25,000 to Robert L. Carberry in connection with the settlement and release of any potential indemnification claim by Mr. Carberry with respect to the SEC action. The Company is unable to determine at this time what impact the SEC proceedings against the remaining defendants will have on the Company.

     On September 16, 1999, the Company filed a lawsuit against KPMG and August A. Smith, the KPMG engagement partner. The lawsuit is pending in the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Case No. 00-004102-CACE-14. On May 1, 2000, the Company filed the First Amended Complaint, alleging that KPMG failed to properly audit the Company’s financial statements and provided inaccurate advice on accounting matters for fiscal years 1996, 1997 and 1998. The action alleges professional malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and breach of implied duty of good faith, and seeks damages in excess of $10 million. KPMG and Mr. Smith filed motions to dismiss, which were denied. In August 2000, KPMG and Mr. Smith filed their answers and KPMG filed counterclaims against the Company, alleging the Company’s breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and abuse of process, and seeking an unspecified amount of damages consisting of unpaid service fees and legal fees and costs. The Company filed an answer to KPMG’s counterclaims and moved to dismiss KPMG’s abuse of process counterclaim. On April 9, 2001, the Court dismissed the abuse of process counterclaim with prejudice.

     On November 2, 2001, the Company filed a lawsuit against Data Return Corporation in the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida, alleging breach of contract, and seeking, among other remedies, damages of approximately $4.2 million. On November 26, 2001, Data Return Corporation filed an answer and affirmative defenses. On or about January 15, 2002, Data Return Corporation filed a motion challenging the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. On or about March 27, 2002, the action was dismissed by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on jurisdictional grounds. The Company continues to consider its alternatives with respect to this litigation, including whether to re-file the action in a different jurisdiction.

     The Company is involved from time to time in other litigation on various matters relating to the conduct of its business. The Company believes that these other litigation matters will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

     The Company has and continues to evaluate and pursue the possibility of re-listing its shares of Common Stock on a national securities market or exchange. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to have its shares of Common Stock re-listed at any time in the future.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

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CYBERGUARD CORPORATION

March 31, 2002
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits:

         
EXHIBIT NO.   EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION

 
None

     (b)  Reports filed on Form 8-K during the quarter ended March 31, 2002: The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended March 31, 2002.

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SIGNATURES

     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.

     
Date: May 15, 2002   CYBERGUARD CORPORATION
 
 
 
    By: /s/ SCOTT HAMMACK
   
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
    By: /s/ MICHAEL MATTE
   
    Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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