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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2014.  Commission File Number 1-9720

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From __________ to __________

Commission File Number __________

PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (315) 738-0600

 

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 x   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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  x  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 definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes o No  x

The number of shares outstanding of registrant's common stock, as of November 1, 2014 – 15,545,074 shares.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORM 10-Q

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONAND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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PAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by PAR Technology Corporation (the “Company” or “PAR”) in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X pertaining to interim financial statements.  Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of the Company, such unaudited statements include all adjustments (which comprise only normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods.  The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for any future period.  The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s December 31, 2013 Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management of the Company to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.  Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include:  the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, equity based compensation, and valuation allowances for receivables, inventories and deferred income taxes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The current economic conditions and the continued financial volatility in the U.S. and in many other countries in which the Company operates could contribute to decreased consumer confidence and continued economic uncertainty which may adversely impact the Company’s operating performance.  The Company continues to see strength in the markets which it serves; however the continued instability in the global economy could have an impact on purchases of the Company’s products, which could result in a reduction of sales, operating income and cash flows.  A decline in these results could have a material adverse impact on the underlying estimates used in deriving the fair value of the Company’s reporting units used in support of its annual goodwill impairment test.  These conditions may result in an impairment charge in future periods.

Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period classification.

Note 2 — Acquisition

  

On September 18, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ParTech, Inc. ("ParTech"), entered into and closed a definitive agreement with Brink Software Inc. ("Brink") and all the shareholders of Brink pursuant to which ParTech has purchased the equity interest of Brink in a two-step closing.  The guaranteed portion of the purchase price for Brink’s shares will total $10 million in cash, which is payable over a period of three years with $5.0 million paid at closing, $3.0 million payable on the first year anniversary of close, and $2.0 million payable on the second year anniversary of close.  In addition to the guaranteed payments, there is a contingent consideration of up $7.0 million payable to Brink based on the achievement of certain conditions as defined in the definitive agreement.

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The total aggregate purchase price of $14.4 million was allocated based on preliminary fair value estimates. Negative working capital of $108,000 was acquired, preliminary goodwill recorded from the acquisition was approximately $7.3 million and amortizable intangible assets of $7.2 million. These amounts will be adjusted based on finalization of the fair value assessments. The intangible assets are being amortized either on a straight line basis or an economic consumption basis, which is consistent with the pattern that the economic benefits of the intangible assets are expected to be utilized based on the estimated cash flows generated from such assets. The Company recognized approximately $31,000 of amortization expense related to the amortizable intangible assets at September 30, 2014 based on the aforementioned estimates.

 

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Note 3 — Accounts Receivable

At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had recorded allowances for doubtful accounts of $561,000, respectively, against Hospitality accounts receivable.

Note 4 — Inventories

Inventories are primarily used in the manufacture and service of Hospitality products.  The components of inventory consist of the following:

Note 5 — Identifiable intangible assets

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets represent intangible assets acquired from the Brink acquisition as well as internally developed software costs.  The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the development of computer software sold by its Hospitality segment. Software development costs incurred prior to establishing technological feasibility are charged to operations and included in research and development costs in the period the costs are incurred.  Software development costs incurred after establishing technological feasibility (as defined within ASC 985-20) are capitalized and amortized on a product-by-product basis when the product is available for general release to customers.  Software costs capitalized during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $732,000 and $2,257,000, respectively.  Software costs capitalized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $1,590,000 and $3,216,000, respectively.

 

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Annual amortization, charged to cost of sales when the product is available for general release to customers, is computed using the greater of (a) the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, generally three to seven years or (b) the ratio that current gross revenues for a product bear to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product. Amortization of capitalized software costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $477,000 and $1,411,000, respectively.  Amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $402,000 and $894,000, respectively.

The amortization related to the intangible assets acquired from the Brink acquisition represented $31,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.  There was no amortization of prior acquisitions recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

The components of identifiable intangible assets are:

The expected future amortization of these intangible assets assuming straight-line amortization of capitalized software costs and acquisition related intangibles is as follows, noting the amounts below are subject to change based on finalization of fair value assessment estimates (in thousands):

 

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Note 6 — Stock Based Compensation

The Company applies the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718 Stock-Based Compensation.  The Company recorded stock based compensation of $185,000 and $987,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively.  Total stock-based compensation expense included within operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $197,000 and a net benefit of $85,000, respectively.  At September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested equity awards was $1,363,000 (net of estimated forfeitures), which is expected to be recognized as compensation expense in fiscal years 2014 through 2017.

During the first nine months of 2014, the Company granted a total of 235,000 equity awards to various employees as recommended by the Company’s Compensation Committee and approved by its Board of Directors, under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.  Included within the equity grants were approximately 105,000 performance based restricted stock awards which vest upon the achievement of Business Unit and Consolidated financial goals relative to fiscal years 2014 through 2016.  These equity awards are forfeited if the performance conditions are not achieved for each fiscal year.  For the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized compensation expense related to the performance awards based on its estimate of the probability of achievement in accordance with ASC Topic 718.

Note 7 — Earnings per share

Earnings per share are calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 260, which specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share (EPS).  It requires the presentation of basic and diluted EPS.  Basic EPS excludes all dilution and is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 there was no anti-dilutive stock options outstanding as the Company reported a net loss for both periods.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were 418,000 and 530,000, respectively, anti-dilutive stock options outstanding.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding for the basic and diluted EPS computations (in thousands, except per share data):

 

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Note 8 — Segment and Related Information

The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that have separate management teams and infrastructures that offer different products and services.

The Company has two reportable segments, Hospitality and Government.  The Hospitality segment offers integrated solutions to the hospitality industry which include hardware platforms and software applications utilized at restaurants, resorts, hotels and spas and includes the acquisition of Brink.  In addition, the Company also provides technology to support food safety compliance and task management capabilities for retailers, grocers and restaurants.  The Company’s Hospitality segment offers customer support including field service, installation, twenty-four hour telephone support and depot repair.  The Government segment delivers technical expertise in Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance advanced systems and software solutions to the Federal Government and also provides communications and information technology support services to the United States Department of Defense.  Intersegment sales and transfers are not significant.

Information noted as “Other” primarily relates to the Company’s corporate, home office operations.

 

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Information as to the Company's segments is set forth below.  Amounts below exclude discontinued operations.

 

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The following table represents identifiable assets by business segment:

The following table represents identifiable assets by geographic area based on the location of the assets:

The following table represents Goodwill by business segment:

 

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Customers comprising 10% or more of the Company's total revenues are summarized as follows:

 

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Item 2:

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statement

This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Any statements in this document that do not describe historical facts are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this document (including forward-looking statements regarding the continued health of the Hospitality industry, future information technology outsourcing opportunities, changes in contract funding by the U.S. Government, the impact of current world events on our results of operations, the effects of inflation on our margins, and the effects of interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations on our results of operations) are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  When we use words such as "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "will," or "expect", we are making forward-looking statements.  We believe that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information available to us on the date hereof, but we cannot provide assurances that these assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct or that we will take any action that we presently may be planning.  We have disclosed certain important factors that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from our current expectations, including a decline in the volume of purchases made by one or a group of our major customers; risks in technology development and commercialization; risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the quick-service sector of the hospitality market specifically; risks associated with government contracts; risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures; and risks related to foreign operations.  Forward-looking statements made in connection with this report are necessarily qualified by these factors.  We are not undertaking to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements if we obtain new information or upon the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

Overview

PAR's technology solutions for the Hospitality segment feature software, hardware and support services tailored for the needs of restaurants, hotels, resorts and spas, casinos, cruise lines, movie theatres, theme parks and retailers.  PAR’s Government segment provides technical expertise in the contract development of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) advanced systems and software solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies, as well as information technology and communications support services to the U.S. Department of Defense.

PAR’s products sold in the Hospitality segment are utilized in a wide range of applications by thousands of customers.  The Company faces competition across all of its markets within the Hospitality segment, competing on the basis of product design, features and functions, quality and reliability, price, customer service, and delivery capability.  PAR's continuing strategy is to provide complete integrated technology solutions with industry leading customer service in the markets in which it participates.  PAR conducts its research and development efforts to create innovative technology offerings that meet and exceed customer requirements and also have a high probability for broader market appeal and success.

 

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Within the Hospitality businesses PAR continues to focus on building a diversified customer base through the Company’s investment in new hardware, software and solution offerings.  This diversification is a key component to PAR’s strategy of enhancing the Company’s recurring and subscription based revenue that will result in a more consistent financial performance for PAR.  One of PAR’s primary initiatives to achieve this strategy is the continued penetration of the grocery and retail market through deployments of the Company’s SureCheck^® product for food safety and task management applications.  Successful entry into these markets allows PAR to create a broader customer base, which assists in mitigating revenue volatility that can be associated with the timing of product deployments with major Restaurant customers.  In addition, PAR continues to expand its worldwide third-party distribution channels through the addition of new partners and leveraging current relationships.

The Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) market, PAR's primary market, continues to perform well for the majority of large, international companies.  However, the Company has seen certain economic conditions impact smaller regional QSR organizations, whose business is slowing due to the continued lack of consumer confidence in those regions.   These conditions could have a material adverse impact on the Company's estimates, specifically the fair value of its assets related to its legacy products. The Company continues to assess the alignment of its product and service offerings to support improved operational efficiency and profitability going forward.

The Hotel/Resort/Spa technology business within the Hospitality segment provides PAR with an opportunity to grow recurring software revenues associated with property management applications.  PAR is growing its installation base with deployments of ATRIO^®, the Company’s next generation cloud-based property management software developed for this market.  With ATRIO’s “purpose-built” cloud design, the Company is leveraging the benefits and dramatic cost reductions that have occurred in cloud computing over the last four years.  This design provides PAR with a competitive advantage when compared to on premise, server-based, property management solutions as well as solutions that are hosted in remote data centers.  Other advantages to PAR’s true cloud computing design include inherent benefits ranging from automated backup and recovery, real-time system health monitoring, and rapid global deployment options.  In addition to progress with ATRIO, PAR continues to experience success with its ^SMS|Host® and SpaSoft® software applications as new properties were added during the quarter.

Approximately 37% of the Company's revenues are generated by PAR’s Government business. The focus of the Company’s Government business is to expand its technical services and ISR solutions business lines. Through outstanding performance of existing service contracts and investment in business development capabilities, the Company is able to consistently secure the renewal of expiring contracts, extend existing contracts, and secure additional new business.  With its intellectual property and investment in new technologies, the Company provides solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies with systems integration, products and highly-specialized services.  The general uncertainty in U.S. defense total workforce policies (military, civilian and contract), procurement cycles and specific areas of spending levels for the next several years, may impact the performance of this business.

 

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Results of Operations —

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2013

PAR reported revenues of $56.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, an increase of 1.4% from the $55.5 million reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.  PAR reported net loss from continuing operations of $109,000 or $0.01 per share for the third quarter of 2014 versus a net income from continuing operations of $445,000 or $0.03 per diluted share for the same period in 2013.  During the third quarter of 2013, PAR incurred a loss from discontinued operations of $5,000.

Product revenues were $22.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of 2.9% from the $22.7 million recorded in 2013.  This decrease was primarily driven by lower revenues generated from PAR’s tier one accounts which was partially offset by an increase in sales made through the Company’s worldwide dealer network as well as software license revenue, which increased 50% and 52%, respectively, on a year over year basis.

Service revenues were $14.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of 3.8% from the $14.7 million reported for the same period in 2013.  The decrease is mostly the result of a decline in field service revenue as certain customers transitioned to alternative service support delivery models.  Partially offsetting the decrease was an increase of new field contracts with certain customers and an increase in software related services due to the increase in software licenses sold during 2014.

Contract revenues were $20.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, compared to $18.2 million reported for the same period in 2013, an increase of 10.8%.  This increase is mostly driven by the timing of task orders on the Company's ISR systems integration contracts with the U.S. Army.  

Product margins for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 were 35.7%, an increase from 31.7% for the same period in 2013.  During the quarter, product margin was favorably impacted by the increase in software license revenue.

Service margins were 28.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014; an increase from the 24.9% recorded for the same period in 2013.  The increase is a result of favorable service revenue mix during the quarter as the Company increased its contract volume with more favorable margins and further reduced its cost structure.

Contract margins were 6.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, compared to 8.4% for the same period in 2013.  This decrease was due to favorable modifications of certain contracts during 2013 that did not recur in 2014.  The most significant components of contract costs in 2014 and 2013 were labor and fringe benefits.  For the third quarter of 2014, labor and fringe benefits were $9.0 million or 48% of contract costs compared to $10.0 million or 60.2% of contract costs for the same period in 2013.  This decrease in percentage is mostly attributable to the higher amount of subcontract revenue associated with the Company's ISR systems integration contract with the U.S. Army in 2014.

 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $9.4 million for the period ending September 30, 2014, an increase of 8.9%, compared to the $8.6 million for the period ending September 30, 2013.  The increases are due to certain costs related to severance, the acquisition of Brink and an increase in sales and marketing investments associated with the Company’s Hospitality businesses.

Research and development expenses were $4.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, up slightly from the $3.7 million recorded for the same period in 2013.  This increase was primarily related to increased software development costs for products within the Hospitality segment to further expand functionality and feature sets of associated with PAR’s product offerings.

During 2014, the Company recorded $31,000 of amortization expense associated with acquired identifiable intangible assets from the Brink acquisition.

Other expense, net was $20,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 compared to other income of $152,000 for the same period in 2013.  Other income/expense primarily includes, fair market value fluctuations of the Company's deferred compensation plan, rental income, strategic product development partnerships, and foreign currency fair value adjustments.  The expense in 2014 is primarily due to foreign currency gains and lower rental income.    The income in 2013 was primarily related to strategic product development partnerships within the Company's Hospitality businesses and a lower fair value adjustment with respect to the Company's deferred compensation plan.

Interest expense represents interest charged on the Company's short-term borrowings and from long-term debt.  Interest expense was $21,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $16,000 for the same period in 2013.  This increase is associated with higher outstanding borrowing in 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company's effective income tax benefit was 49.5%, compared to 207% for the same period in 2013.  The variances from the federal statutory rate for 2014 and 2013 were due to the mix of projected taxable income from the Company's domestic and foreign jurisdictions expected for full year fiscal 2014 and 2013.  

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

PAR reported revenues of $170.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of 6.3% from the $181.7 million reported for the same period in 2013.  PAR reported net loss from continuing operations of $1.6 million or $0.10 per diluted share for the nine months ended 2014 versus a net income of $324,000 or $0.02 per diluted share for the same period in 2013.  During the nine months ended 2013, PAR reported a net loss from discontinued operations of $211,000 or $0.01 per share.

Product revenues were $63.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of 7.7% from the $68.8 million recorded in 2013.  This decrease was primarily the result of decreased sales to major accounts as large rollouts were completed in fiscal 2013.  Partially offsetting this decrease was an increase in sales of hardware and software solutions sold through the Company’s worldwide dealer network, which increased by 39% as compared to 2013.

Service revenues were $43.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of 5.9% from the $46.0 million reported for the same period in 2013.  The decrease is mostly the result of a decline in field service revenue as certain customers transitioned to alternative service support delivery models and installation revenue consummate with lower product revenue.  This decline is partially offset by an increase associated with the Company's depot repair and call center operations resulting from new contracts.

Contract revenues were $63.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $66.9 million reported for the same period in 2013, a decrease of 5.2%.  This decrease is attributable to less funding on certain ISR contracts and certain technical services contracts with the Department of Defense that did not renew during the year.

Product margins for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were 32.5%, an increase from 32.0% for the same period in 2013.  This increase was driven by a favorable product mix resulting from increased software license revenue associated with full system rollouts within the Company’s worldwide dealer network.

Service margins were 29.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, an increase from the 27.2% recorded for the same period in 2013.  This increase is associated with a favorable mix in service offerings compared to 2013.

Contract margins were 6.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to 6.6% for the same period in 2013.  This decrease was due to favorable modifications of certain contracts that were extended during 2013 that resulted in higher profits for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.    The most significant components of contract costs in 2014 and 2013 were labor and fringe benefits. For the nine months ended September 2014, labor and fringe benefits were $28.3 million or 47.6% of contract costs compared to $30.3 million or 48.6% of contract costs for the same period in 2013.  This decrease in percentage is mostly attributable to the higher amount of subcontract revenue in 2013 associated with the Company's ISR systems integration contract with the U.S. Army.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $28.2 million, relatively flat compared to $28.3 million recorded for the same period in 2013. The decrease is attributable to the Company’s execution of cost reduction initiatives within its domestic Hospitality operations.  Partially offsetting the decrease were increases from the Brink acquisition and equity based compensation expense.

 

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Research and development expenses were $11.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.  Research and development expenses primarily related to hardware and software development costs for products within the Hospitality segment associated with the Company’s continued investment in its new products.

During 2014, the Company recorded $31,000 of amortization expense associated with acquired identifiable intangible assets from the Brink acquisition.

Other income, net was $308,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to $373,000 for the same period in 2013.  Other income/expense primarily includes, fair market value fluctuations of the Company's deferred compensation plan, rental income, strategic product development partnerships, and foreign currency fair value adjustments.   The income in 2014 is primarily due to foreign currency gains.  The income in 2013 was primarily due to income related to strategic product development partnerships within the Company’s Hospitality business and lower market volatility within the deferred compensation plan.

Interest expense primarily represents interest charged on the Company's short-term borrowing requirements from banks and from long-term debt. Interest expense was $63,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $42,000 for the same period in 2013.  This increase is associated with higher outstanding borrowing in 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company's effective income tax benefit was 21%, compared to a benefit of 156% for the same period in 2013.  The variances from the federal statutory rate for 2014 were due to the mix of projected taxable income from the Company's domestic and foreign jurisdictions expected for full year fiscal 2014.    The variance from the federal statutory rate in 2013 was due to a benefit of $410,000 received in connection with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that was signed into law in January 2013.  The credit related to retroactive tax relief for certain tax law provisions that expired in 2012.  Because the legislation was signed into law after the end of PAR's 2012 fiscal year, the retroactive effects of the bill were reflected in the first quarter of 2013.  Excluding the retroactive application of this credit, the Company's expected effective federal rate is 85%.  This remaining variance from the federal statutory rate was due to the mix of projected taxable income from the Company's domestic and foreign jurisdictions.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's primary sources of liquidity have been cash flow from operations and its bank line of credit.  Cash generated in operating activities of continuing operations was $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to cash used in operating activities of continuing operations of $4.6 million for the same period in 2013.

In 2014, cash generated from operations was mostly due to the add back of non-cash charges and changes in working capital, primarily associated with increases in deferred revenue based on timing of billings for the Company’s service contracts offset by increases in inventory due to timing of customer deployments.  In 2013, cash was used in operations mostly due to the Company's change in working capital requirements, primarily associated with decreases in accrued expenses and accounts payable from timing of payments made to vendors, specifically for inventory purchases and timing of payments associated with the Company's ISR contract with the U.S. Government.   This was partially offset by the add back of non-cash charges, decreases in accounts receivable due to improved collection efforts, as well as an increase in deferred service revenue due to the timing of customer service contracts.

Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 versus $4.0 million for the same period in 2013.  In 2014, the purchase of Brink Software Inc. accounted for approximately $5.0 million of the investing capital.  Additionally, capital expenditures of $1.6 million were primarily for capital improvements made to the Company’s leased properties as well as purchases of computer equipment associated with the Company’s software support service offerings.  Capitalized software was $2.3 million and was associated with investments for various Hospitality software platforms.  In 2013, capital expenditures of $762,000 were primarily for purchases of computer equipment associated with the Company’s software support service offerings.  Capitalized software was $3.2 million and was associated with investments for various Hospitality software platforms. 

Cash generated in financing activities from continuing operations was $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 versus cash used of $67,000 in 2013.  In 2014, the Company increased borrowed $6.0 million on its credit facility, mostly in connection with the purchase of Brink Software Inc. and stock proceeds of $13,000.  These were offset by decreases in long-term debt of $129,000.  In 2013, the Company decreased its long-term debt by $119,000 offset by stock option proceeds of $52,000.

On September 9, 2014, the Company terminated its existing credit facilities with J.P. Morgan Chase, N.A. and NBT Bank, N.A. (on behalf of itself and as successor by merger to Alliance Bank, N.A.) consisting of $20,000,000 in working capital lines of credit, and the Company and its domestic subsidiaries entered into a new three-year credit facility with J.P. Morgan Chase, N.A. The terms of the new agreement provide for up to $25,000,000 of a line of credit, with borrowing availability based on a percentage of value of various assets of the Company and such subsidiaries. The new agreement bears interest at the applicable bank rate (3.25% at September 30, 2014) or, at the Company's option, at the LIBOR rate plus the applicable interest rate spread (range of 1.50 – 2.0%).  At September 30, 2014, the Company had an outstanding balance of approximately $5.9 million on this line of credit at a rate of 3.25%.  The weighted average interest rate paid by the Company was approximately 3.25% during fiscal year 2014.   The new agreement contains traditional asset based loan covenants and includes covenants regarding earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization and a fixed charge coverage ratio, and provides for acceleration upon the occurrence of customary events of defaults.  The Company was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2014.  In addition to the borrowings under the credit agreement, the Company also added an additional $10.0 million of other short term and long term debt payable through fiscal year 2019 due to the Brink Software Inc. acquisition.

 

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In addition to the credit facility described above, the Company has a $960,000 mortgage loan, collateralized by certain real estate.  This mortgage matures on November 1, 2019.  The Company's fixed interest rate is currently 4.05% through October 1, 2014.  Beginning on October 1, 2014 and through the maturity date of the loan, the fixed rate will be converted to a new rate equal to the then-current five year fixed advanced rate charged by the New York Federal Home Loan bank, plus 225 basis points.  The annual mortgage payment including interest through October 1, 2014 totals $207,000.

During fiscal year 2014, the Company anticipates that its capital requirements will not exceed approximately $4-6 million.  The Company commits to purchasing inventory from its suppliers based on a combination of internal forecasts and actual orders from customers.  This process, along with good relations with suppliers, minimizes the working capital investment required by the Company.  Although the Company lists two major customers, McDonald's and Yum! Brands, it sells to hundreds of individual franchisees of these corporations, each of which is individually responsible for its own debts.  These broadly made sales substantially reduce the impact on the Company's liquidity if one individual franchisee reduces the volume of its purchases from the Company in a given year.  The Company, based on internal forecasts, believes its existing cash, line of credit facilities and its anticipated operating cash flow, will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements through the next twelve months.  However, the Company may be required, or could elect, to seek additional funding prior to that time.  The Company's future capital requirements will depend on many factors including its rate of revenue growth, the timing and extent of spending to support product development efforts, potential growth through strategic acquisition, expansion of sales and marketing, the timing of introductions of new products and enhancements to existing products, and market acceptance of its products.  The Company cannot assure additional equity or debt financing will be available on acceptable terms or at all.  The Company's sources of liquidity beyond twelve months, in management's opinion, will be its cash balances on hand at that time, funds provided by operations, funds available through its lines of credit and the long-term credit facilities that it can arrange.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance on the accounting for certain share-based employee compensation awards. The amended guidance requires that share-based employee compensation awards with terms of a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award and compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. The Company is required to adopt this guidance for its annual and interim periods beginning March 1, 2016. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers. Adoption of the amendments is required in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. PAR is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments and the transition alternatives on PAR's financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operations. The new guidance defines a discontinued operation as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The new guidance is effective on January 1, 2015, with early adoption permitted. While we do not expect a material impact on PAR’s financial statements upon adoption, the effects on future periods will depend upon the nature and significance of future disposals.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance eliminating diversity in practice surrounding the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The new guidance requires entities to net an unrecognized tax benefit with a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if the carryforward would be used to settle additional tax due upon disallowance of a tax position. The amendment is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2013 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this amendment on January 1, 2014 did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In March 2013, the FASB clarified that, when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity, the parent is required to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. The cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. The FASB also clarified that if a business combination is achieved in stages related to a previously held equity method investment (step-acquisition) that is a foreign entity, the amount of accumulated other comprehensive income that is reclassified and included in the calculation of gain or loss as of the acquisition date shall include any foreign currency translation adjustment related to that previously held investment. The amendments are effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this amendment on January 1, 2014 did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

 

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In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance requiring an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date as the amount the entity agreed to pay for the arrangement between them and the other entities that are also obligated to the liability and any additional amount the entity expects to pay on behalf of the other entities. The amendments are effective for fiscal periods (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment on January 1, 2014 did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

In PAR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company disclosed accounting policies, referred to as critical accounting policies, that require management to use significant judgment or that require significant estimates.  Management regularly reviews the selection and application of the Company’s critical accounting policies.  There have been no updates to the critical accounting policies contained in PAR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

INFLATION

Inflation had little effect on revenues and related costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.  Management anticipates that margins will be maintained at acceptable levels to minimize the effects of inflation, if any.

INTEREST RATES

As of September 30, 2014, the Company has $5.9 million at variable debt.  The Company believes that an adverse change in interest rates of 100 basis points would not have a material impact on PAR’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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FOREIGN CURRENCY

The Company's primary exposures relate to certain non-dollar denominated sales and operating expenses in Europe and Asia. These primary currencies are the Great British Pound, the Euro, the Australian dollar, the Singapore dollar and the Chinese Renminbi.  Management believes that foreign currency fluctuations should not have a significant impact on PAR’ business, financial condition, and results of operations or cash flows due to the current volume of business affected by foreign currencies.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

(a)	Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Based on an evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2014, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Evaluation Date"), conducted under the supervision of and with the participation of the Company's chief executive officer and principal financial officer, such officers have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management including the chief executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures, are effective as of the Evaluation Date.

(b)	Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

There was no change in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

The Company is exposed to certain risk factors that may affect operations and/or financial results.  The significant factors known to the Company are described in the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.  There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

Item 5.

Other Information

On July 9, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation furnished a report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 5.02 (d) (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Director; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.) Election of New Officer.  Indicating that PAR Technology’s Board of Directors appointed John S. Barsanti, age 63, to the Board effective July 2, 2014 for a term which will expire at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Barsanti was appointed to the Audit Committee, where he will serve as Chairman and audit committee financial expert, and will also serve on the Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance committees and as the presiding director over non-management and independent directors.  On October 27, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Mr. Barsanti as Chairman of the Board.

On July 24, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation furnished a report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 5.02 (d) (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Director; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.) Election of New Officer.  Indicating that PAR Technology’s Board of Directors has appointed Paul D. Eurek, age 55, to the Board effective July 22, 2014 for a term which will expire at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  Mr. Eurek was appointed to the Compensation Committee, where he serves as Chairman and will also serve on the Audit and Nominating/Corporate Governance committees.

On July 30, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation furnished a report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 5.02 (d) (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Director; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.) Election of New Officer.  Indicating that PAR Technology’s Board of Directors has appointed Todd E. Tyler, age 51, to the Board effective July 28, 2014 for a term which will expire at the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  Mr. Tyler was appointed to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, where serves as Chairman and will also serve on the Audit and Compensation committees. 

 

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On August 1, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation furnished a report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 5.02 (e) (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Director; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.) Commencement of Compensatory Arrangement with Named Executive Officer  Indicating that on July 24, 2014 the Company entered into an arrangement with Stephen P. Lynch, a named executive officer, under which the Company would provide Mr. Lynch the use of an apartment leased by the Company’s subsidiary, PAR Government Systems Corporation, valued at $18,000 per year.

On August 1, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation furnished a report on Form 8-K pursuant to Items 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement., 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement and 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant indicating that on September 9, 2014, the Company terminated its existing credit facilities with J.P. Morgan Chase, N.A. and NBT Bank, N.A. (on behalf of itself and as successor by merger to Alliance Bank, N.A.) consisting of $20,000,000 in working capital lines of credit, and the Company and its domestic subsidiaries entered into a new three-year credit facility with J.P. Morgan Chase, N.A. The terms of the new agreement provide for up to $25,000,000 of a line of credit, with borrowing availability based on a percentage of value of various assets of the Company and such subsidiaries.

On September 29, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation furnished a report on Form 8-K pursuant to Items 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement on September 18, 2014, PAR Technology Corporation (the "Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ParTech, Inc. ("ParTech"), entered into and closed a definitive agreement with Brink Software Inc. ("Brink") and all the shareholders of Brink pursuant to which ParTech has agreed to purchase the equity interest of Brink in a two-step closing.  The purchase price for the shares will be $10 million in cash, which shall be payable over a period of 3 years.  In addition there is a contingent purchase price with a maximum payment of $7 million through 2018, based upon the achievement of certain financial targets.  The agreement provides for a portion of the purchase price to be delivered into escrow if one or more claims arise within the first twelve months of the transaction. Such escrow will serve as a source of payment for any indemnification obligations that may arise.

 

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Item 6.

Exhibits

List of Exhibits

 

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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.

 

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Exhibit Index

 

30

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