e10vq
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 28, 2008
Commission File Number 1-10655
ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS CORPORATION
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Pennsylvania
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23-1714256 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
County Line Industrial Park
Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (215) 355-9100
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 þ 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 the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined on Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
As of December 29, 2008, there were 9,035,355 shares of the registrants common stock issued
and outstanding.
Index
When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except where the context otherwise requires,
the terms we, us, our, ETC and the Company refer to Environmental Tectonics Corporation
and its subsidiaries.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
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Thirteen Weeks |
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Thirty nine Weeks |
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Ended |
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Ended |
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November 28, |
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November 23, |
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November 28, |
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November 23, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
8,706 |
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$ |
6,701 |
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$ |
27,405 |
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$ |
15,295 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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5,749 |
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5,434 |
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19,911 |
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12,501 |
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Gross profit |
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2,957 |
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1,267 |
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7,494 |
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2,794 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling and administrative |
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2,434 |
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2,830 |
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8,502 |
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8,353 |
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Claim settlement costs |
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3,639 |
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Research and development |
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247 |
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64 |
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946 |
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355 |
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2,681 |
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2,894 |
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9,448 |
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12,347 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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276 |
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(1,627 |
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(1,954 |
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(9,553 |
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Other expenses: |
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Interest expense |
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417 |
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406 |
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1,287 |
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1,146 |
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Other, net |
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(27 |
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61 |
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(38 |
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102 |
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390 |
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467 |
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1,249 |
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1,248 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(114 |
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(2,094 |
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(3,203 |
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(10,801 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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Loss before minority interest |
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(114 |
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(2,094 |
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(3,203 |
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(10,801 |
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(Loss) profit attributable to minority interest |
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(1 |
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4 |
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(6 |
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(8 |
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Net loss |
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(113 |
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(2,098 |
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(3,197 |
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(10,793 |
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Preferred stock dividend |
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(230 |
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(231 |
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(695 |
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(411 |
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Loss applicable to common shareholders |
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(343 |
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(2,329 |
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(3,892 |
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(11,204 |
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Per share information: |
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Basic and diluted loss per share
applicable to common shareholders |
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(0.04 |
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(0.26 |
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(0.43 |
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(1.24 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average
number of common shares |
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9,035,000 |
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9,030,000 |
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9,035,000 |
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9,030,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share information)
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November 28, |
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February 29, |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
548 |
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$ |
1,871 |
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Restricted cash |
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2,474 |
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4,526 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for bad debts of $361 and $746 |
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4,083 |
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3,231 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted long-term contracts |
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726 |
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3,422 |
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Inventories, net |
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4,691 |
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6,773 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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656 |
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833 |
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Total current assets |
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13,178 |
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20,656 |
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Lease receivable, net of current portion |
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412 |
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost, net |
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15,323 |
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15,208 |
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Construction in progress |
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522 |
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147 |
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Software development costs, net of accumulated amortization of $12,962 and $12,161 |
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1,040 |
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1,614 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
30,475 |
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$ |
37,625 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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9 |
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Accounts payable trade |
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2,309 |
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3,060 |
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Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted long-term contracts |
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4,195 |
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6,491 |
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Customer deposits |
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2,669 |
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2,989 |
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Accrued claim settlement costs |
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2,275 |
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Accrued interest and dividends |
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3,731 |
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2,287 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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2,243 |
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1,803 |
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Total current liabilities |
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15,156 |
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18,914 |
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Long-term obligations, less current portion: |
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Credit facility payable to bank |
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8,910 |
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8,810 |
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Subordinated convertible debt |
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9,589 |
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9,366 |
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Other long-term debt |
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9 |
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16 |
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18,508 |
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18,192 |
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Unearned interest |
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161 |
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Total liabilities |
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33,825 |
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37,106 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Minority interest |
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44 |
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50 |
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Cumulative convertible participating preferred stock, Series B, $.05 par value,
15,000 shares authorized; 6,000 shares issued and outstanding at November 28, 2008
and February 29, 2008 |
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6,000 |
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6,000 |
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Cumulative convertible participating preferred stock, Series C, $.05 par value,
3,300 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at November 28, 2008 and February
29, 2008 |
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3,300 |
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3,300 |
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STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIENCY |
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Common stock, $.05 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 9,035,355 shares issued
and outstanding at November 28, 2008 and February 29, 2008 |
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451 |
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451 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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15,487 |
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16,139 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(121 |
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(121 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(28,511 |
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(25,300 |
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Total stockholders deficiency |
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(12,694 |
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(8,831 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders deficiency |
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$ |
30,475 |
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$ |
37,625 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
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Thirty nine Weeks Ended |
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November 28, |
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November 23, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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(3,197 |
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(10,793 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,668 |
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1,359 |
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Accretion of debt discount |
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223 |
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394 |
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(Decrease)/increase in allowances for accounts receivable and inventories, net |
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(5 |
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653 |
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Loss attributable to minority interest |
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(6 |
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(8 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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43 |
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86 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(467 |
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(4,471 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
long-term contracts |
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2,696 |
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(283 |
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Inventories |
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1,702 |
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(2,319 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(229 |
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(124 |
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Accounts payable |
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(751 |
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1,349 |
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Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted
long-term contracts |
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(2,296 |
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3,611 |
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Customer deposits |
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(320 |
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2,063 |
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Accrued interest |
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749 |
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1,129 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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587 |
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(339 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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397 |
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(7,693 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisition of equipment |
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(982 |
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(3,114 |
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Capitalized software development costs |
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(227 |
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(580 |
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Payments for construction in progress |
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(381 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,590 |
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(3,694 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Borrowings under line of credit |
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1,600 |
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8,810 |
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Repayments under line of credit |
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(1,500 |
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Proceeds from notes payable, Lenfest |
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4,000 |
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Repayments of notes payable, Lenfest |
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(4,000 |
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Payments of other debt obligations |
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(7 |
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Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock |
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3,300 |
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Payment of claim settlement costs |
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(2,275 |
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3,550 |
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Decrease (increase) in restricted cash |
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2,052 |
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(5,628 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(130 |
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10,032 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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(65 |
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Net decrease in cash |
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(1,323 |
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(1,420 |
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Cash at beginning of period |
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1,871 |
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2,215 |
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Cash at end of period |
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$ |
548 |
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$ |
795 |
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Supplemental schedule of cash flow information: |
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Interest paid |
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$ |
383 |
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$ |
116 |
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Income taxes paid |
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Supplemental information on non-cash operating and investing activities: |
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Accrued dividends on preferred stock |
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$ |
695 |
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$ |
148 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Stock Exchange Listing
On September 16, 2008, Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC or the Company) was
advised by the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) that it had accepted the Companys compliance plan
(the Plan) and agreed to continue the listing of the Companys common stock through at least
March 16, 2009, subject to the Company attaining certain milestones. The Plan had been submitted on
July 31, 2008 in response to a letter received from AMEX on July 2, 2008 stating that the Company
was not in compliance with Section 1003 of the AMEX Company Guide. Specifically, the Company is not
in compliance with Section 1003(a)(i) of the AMEX Company Guide with stockholders equity of less
than $2,000,000 and losses from continuing operations and net losses in two out of its three most
recent fiscal years, Section 1003(a)(ii) of the AMEX Company Guide with stockholders equity of
less than $4,000,000 and losses from continuing operations and net losses in three out of its four
most recent fiscal years, and Section 1003(a)(iii) of the AMEX Company Guide with stockholders
equity of less than $6,000,000 and net losses in its five most recent fiscal years. This
non-compliance by the Company with Section 1003 of the AMEX Company Guide makes the Companys
common stock subject to being delisted from AMEX.
The Company has been granted an extension until March 16, 2009 to regain compliance with the
continued listing standards and must meet certain milestones during that timeframe which relate to
specific plan objectives, some of which involve modifications to the Companys Subordinated Note
and Preferred Stock (See Note 7 Credit Arrangements and Preferred Stock in the accompanying
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.) These instruments are held by H.F.
Lenfest, a significant shareholder and a member of the Companys Board of Directors (Lenfest).
The Company is currently in discussions with Lenfest concerning these matters. The Company cannot
predict the outcome of these discussions at this time. The Company will be subject to periodic
review by AMEX Exchange Staff during the extension period. Failure to make progress consistent with
the Plan or to regain compliance with the continued listing standards by the end of the extension
period could result in the Companys common stock being delisted from AMEX. (See Note 3
Liquidity Matters in the Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements).
As a consequence of falling below the continued listing standards set forth in the AMEX
Company Guide, the Company has been included in a list of issuers that are not in compliance with
AMEXs continued listing standards. Additionally, an indicator has been added to the Companys
trading symbol noting the Companys non-compliance with the continued listing standards of the AMEX
Company Guide. The indicator will remain in place until such time as the Company regains compliance
with the applicable listing standards.
2. Lenfest Acquisition Proposal
On February 20, 2008, ETC received a proposal from an affiliate of Lenfest to purchase all of
the publicly traded shares of the common stock of the Company not owned by Lenfest at the time the
acquisition is consummated. On September 11, 2008, ETC was informed by Lenfest that he was
withdrawing his proposal to purchase all of the publicly traded shares of the common stock of the
Company that he did not currently own. Lenfest beneficially owns 48.7% of the Companys common
stock, on a fully diluted basis (assuming the conversion of outstanding convertible notes and
convertible preferred stock).
3. Liquidity Matters
The Company expects to need additional sources of capital in order to continue growing and
operating its business. The Company is currently in discussions with PNC Bank, National Association
(PNC) and Lenfest for potential additional funding. The Company cannot be certain that it will be
successful in obtaining additional sources of capital.
On May 20, 2008, Lenfest agreed to fund all requests by ETC for funds to support its
operations through June 30, 2009, on terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon by Lenfest and
ETC, provided that ETC may not request more than $10 million in the aggregate. All agreements are
subject to any required approvals including the approval of ETCs shareholders and are required to
be made in accordance with the rules and regulations of AMEX (assuming that the Companys common
stock is still listed on AMEX). This commitment by Lenfest is not dependent on the transaction
contemplated in Note 1 Stock Exchange Listing.
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
ETCs objective in its refinancing efforts is to increase its current financing with
additional financing from PNC or Lenfest commitments. It is expected that these arrangements may
include a restructuring of the Companys current capital structure including an exchange of
Lenfests debt for preferred stock and a modification of the terms of the outstanding preferred
stock The Company believes that existing cash balances at November 28, 2008, cash generated from
operating activities, cash from potential new contract awards, and potential additional funding
from PNC and/or Lenfest with will be adequate to meet its future obligations through at least
November 30, 2009.
At November 28, 2008, the Companys availability under its Credit Agreement with PNC was
approximately $971,000.
The Companys backlog at November 28, 2008 and February 29, 2008, for work to be performed and
revenue to be recognized under written agreements after such dates, was $28,040,000 and
$38,281,000, respectively. In addition, training, maintenance and upgrade contracts backlog at
November 28, 2008 and February 29, 2008, for work to be performed and revenue to be recognized
after such dates under written agreements was $2,339,000 and $1,028,000, respectively. These
contracts total $30,379,000 and include contracts with domestic
customers ($3,748,000 or 12.3%),
U.S. Government agencies ($3,003,000 or 9.9%) and international
customers ($23,627,000 or 77.8%).
Of the November 28, 2008 sales backlog, the Company has contracts totaling approximately
$14,036,000 for pilot training systems including $12,729,000 for two customers in the Middle East.
4. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
ETC, Entertainment Technology Corporation (EnTCo), ETC International Corporation and
ETC-Delaware, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, ETC Europe, its 99% owned subsidiary, and ETC-PZL
Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (ETC-PZL), its 95% owned subsidiary. ETC Southampton refers to the
Companys corporate headquarters and main production plant located in Southampton, Pennsylvania,
USA. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by ETC,
without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair
presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a
normal recurring nature.
Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America has
been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations and the financial results for the
periods presented may not be indicative of the full years results, although the Company believes
the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto
included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008.
References to fiscal third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2009 are references to the
13 and 39 week periods ended November 28, 2008, respectively.
References to fiscal third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2008 are references to the
13 and 39 week periods ended November 23, 2007, respectively.
Certain amounts from the fiscal 2008 condensed consolidated financial statements regarding the
Companys European subsidiary have been reclassified from cost of goods sold to selling and
administrative expenses to conform to the presentation in fiscal 2009.
Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no material changes in the Companys significant accounting policies during
fiscal 2009 as compared to what was previously disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008.
Fair Value Measurements
On March 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157), which clarifies the definition of fair value, establishes
a framework for measuring fair value, and expands the disclosures on fair value measurements. In
February 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Staff Position 157-2,
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157
(FSP 157-2) that deferred the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for one year for non-financial
assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. SFAS No. 157 defines fair
value as the exchange price that would be
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most
advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants on the measurement date. The adoption of this pronouncement had no material impact on
the Companys financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 141
(revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141(R)). SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles
and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree
and the goodwill acquired. SFAS No. 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the
evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating
the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) on its consolidated results of
operations and financial condition.
In February 2007, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (FAS 159).
FAS 159, which becomes effective for the Company on January 1, 2008, permits companies to choose to
measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and report unrealized
gains and losses in earnings. Such accounting is optional and is generally to be applied instrument
by instrument. Election of this fair-value option did not have a material effect on the Companys
consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statementsan amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51 (SFAS No. 160). SFAS
No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held
by parties other than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent
and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parents ownership interest, and the valuation of
retained noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS No. 160 also
establishes disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of
the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact,
if any, of the adoption of SFAS No. 160 on its consolidated results of operations and financial
condition.
In May 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 162, Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(SFAS No. 162). SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework
for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements. SFAS No. 162 is
effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to
AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The implementation of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the
Companys consolidated financial position and results of operation.
In May 2008, FASB issued FSP APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be
Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement), which specifies that issuers
of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion should separately
account for the liability and equity components in a manner reflecting their nonconvertible debt
borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective
for interim periods and fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt FSP
APB 14-1 effective February 27, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact of FSP APB
14-1 on its financial statements.
In June 2008, FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. (EITF) 07-5, Determining
Whether an Instrument (or an Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entitys Own Stock (EITF 07-5).
EITF 07-5 provides that an entity should use a two step approach to evaluate whether an
equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including
evaluating the instruments contingent exercise and settlement provisions. It also clarifies on the
impact of foreign currency denominated strike prices and market-based employee stock option
valuation instruments on the evaluation. EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact of EITF 07-5 on its consolidated
financial position and results of operations.
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
5. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first out (FIFO)
method and consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 28, |
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
96 |
|
|
$ |
90 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
3,398 |
|
|
|
5,916 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
1,197 |
|
|
|
767 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,691 |
|
|
$ |
6,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory
is presented net of an allowance for obsolescence of $1,602,000 (Raw material
$97,000, Work in process $804,000 and Finished goods $701,000) and $1,222,000 (Raw material
$90,000, Work in process $571,000 and Finished goods $561,000) at November 28, 2008 and February
29, 2008, respectively.
6. Accounts Receivable:
The components of accounts receivable are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 28, |
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
U.S. government receivables |
|
$ |
179 |
|
|
$ |
315 |
|
U.S. commercial receivables |
|
|
1,628 |
|
|
|
2,573 |
|
International receivables |
|
|
2,637 |
|
|
|
1,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,444 |
|
|
|
3,977 |
|
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
(361 |
) |
|
|
(746 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,083 |
|
|
$ |
3,231 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. Long-term Obligations, Credit Arrangements and Preferred Stock:
Lenfest Letter Agreement
On May 20, 2008, Lenfest agreed to fund all requests by ETC for funds to support its
operations through June 30, 2009, on terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon by Lenfest and
ETC, provided that ETC shall not request more than $10 million in the aggregate. All agreements are
subject to any required approvals including the approval of ETCs shareholders and are required to
be made in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Stock Exchange (assuming that
the Companys common stock is still listed on AMEX). As of November 28, 2008, the Company had not
requested any funding under this agreement.
Bank Credit and Facility
On July 31, 2007, ETC entered into a revolving credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) in
order to refinance its indebtedness with PNC in the aggregate amount of up to $15,000,000. This
Credit Agreement was a replacement of a credit facility originally entered into with PNC in
February 2003.
On September 10, 2008, the Credit Agreement was renewed. The expiration date of the Credit
Agreement was extended from June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the
Credit Agreement remained in full force and effect. Borrowings are required to be used for ETCs
working capital or other general business purposes and for issuances of letters of credit. Amounts
borrowed under the Credit Agreement may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed from time to time until
June 30, 2010. Borrowings made pursuant to the Credit Agreement bear interest at either the prime
rate (as described in the promissory note executed in accordance with the Credit Agreement) minus
1.00% or the London Interbank Offered Rate (as described in the Note) plus 0.90%. Additionally, ETC
is obligated to pay a fee of 0.125% per annum for unused available funds.
9
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants for transactions of this
type, including limitations with respect to indebtedness, liens, investments, distributions,
dispositions of assets, change of business and transactions with affiliates. Effective August 26,
2008, the Credit Agreement was amended to reflect that the Company must maintain a minimum
Consolidated Tangible Net Worth (which, as defined, is total assets excluding intangibles less
liabilities excluding the Subordinated Convertible Debt) of (a) $5,000,000 for the fiscal quarter
ended August 29, 2008, (b) $4,000,000 for the fiscal quarter ended November 28, 2008 and (c)
$3,500,000 for the fiscal quarter ending February 27, 2009 and thereafter. At November 28, 2008,
our availability under the Credit Agreement was approximately $971,000. This included cash
borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $8,910,000 and outstanding letters of credit of
$5,119,000.
Subordinated Convertible Debt
In connection with the financing provided by PNC on February 19, 2003, the Company entered
into a Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement with Lenfest, pursuant to which the Company
issued to Lenfest (i) a senior subordinated convertible promissory note (the Subordinated Note)
in the original principal amount of $10,000,000 and (ii) warrants to purchase 803,048 shares of the
Companys common stock, which were exercised by Lenfest on February 14, 2005. Upon the occurrence
of certain events, the Company will be obligated to issue additional warrants to Lenfest. The
Subordinated Note accrues interest at the rate of 10% per annum (Lenfest reduced the rate to 8% per
annum for the period December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2008) and originally had a maturity date
of February 18, 2009. At the Companys option, the quarterly interest payments may be deferred and
added to the outstanding principal. As of November 28, 2008, a total of $2,080,000 in accrued
interest was due under the Note. The Subordinated Note entitles Lenfest to convert all or a portion
of the outstanding principal of, and accrued and unpaid interest on, the Subordinated Note into
shares of ETC common stock at a conversion price of $6.05 per share. Any additional warrants
issued under the Subordinated Note may be exercised into shares of ETC common stock at an exercise
price equal to the lesser of $4.00 per share or two-thirds of the average of the high and low sale
prices of the ETC common stock for the 25 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date
of exercise.
On March 11, 2008, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Convertible Note and
Warrant Purchase Agreement (the Purchase Agreement Amendment) and First Amendment to Senior
Subordinated Convertible Note (the Note Amendment). Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement
Amendment, ETC and Lenfest agreed to amend the financial covenants set forth in the Convertible
Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement so that they are similar to the financial covenants set forth
in the Credit Agreement with PNC. Under the terms of the Note Amendment, the maturity date of the
Subordinated Note was extended from February 18, 2009 to March 1, 2010. The effective date of the
Purchase Agreement Amendment and the Note Amendment was February 19, 2008.
Long-term obligations at November 28, 2008 and February 29, 2008 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
November 28, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
February 29, |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
2008 |
Credit facility payable to bank |
|
$ |
8,910 |
|
|
$ |
8,810 |
|
Subordinated convertible debt,
net of unamortized discount of
$411 and $634 |
|
|
9,589 |
|
|
|
9,366 |
|
Other debt obligations |
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,517 |
|
|
|
18,201 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18,508 |
|
|
$ |
18,192 |
|
|
|
|
10
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
Preferred Stock
On April 7, 2006, the Company entered into a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (the Lenfest
Equity Agreement) with Lenfest. The Lenfest Equity Agreement permitted ETC to unilaterally draw
down up to $15 million in exchange for shares of the Companys Series B Cumulative Convertible
Preferred Stock (Series B Preferred Stock). The Preferred Stock provides for a dividend equal to
6% per annum. On August 23, 2007, the dividend was amended to 10% per annum, effective from August
23, 2007. The Preferred Stock is convertible, at Lenfests request, into ETC common shares at a
conversion price (the Conversion Price) which was set on the day of each draw down. The Lenfest
Equity Agreement provided that the Conversion Price would be equal to the closing price of the
Companys common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the day in which the draw down
occurs, subject to a floor price of $4.95 per common share. Drawdowns were not permitted on any day
when the Conversion Price would be less than this floor price. On the sixth anniversary of the
Lenfest Equity Agreement, any issued and outstanding Preferred Stock will be mandatorily converted
into ETC common stock at each set Conversion Price. The Preferred Stock will vote with the ETC
common stock on an as converted basis.
In connection with the execution of the Lenfest Equity Agreement, the Company drew down $3
million by issuing 3,000 shares of Preferred Stock with a Conversion Price equal to $4.95 per
share. Additionally, on July 31, 2006, the Company drew down an additional $3 million by issuing
3,000 shares of Preferred Stock at a conversion price equal to $6.68 per common share. The Lenfest
Equity Agreement was terminated on July 31, 2007 upon execution of the PNC Credit Agreement.
By way of a letter dated March 29, 2007, Lenfest agreed to allow the Company to defer until
April 6, 2012, or earlier if demanded, the payment of accruing dividends on the Series B Preferred
Stock issued under the Lenfest Equity Agreement.
On August 23, 2007, the Company entered into the Series C Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement
(the Series C Purchase Agreement) with Lenfest, pursuant to which, among other things, ETC issued
and sold 3,300 shares of its newly-created class of Series C Preferred Stock to Lenfest for
$3,300,000. The proceeds from the issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock were restricted solely
for use to partially fund a settlement with the U.S. Navy. The proceeds are presented in the
accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Restricted Cash.
The Series C Preferred Stock is convertible by Lenfest at any time into shares of ETCs common
stock at a conversion price of $3.03 per share based on the closing price for ETCs common stock on
August 22, 2007, the trading day immediately prior to the issuance. The Series C Preferred Stock
votes with ETCs common stock on an as-converted basis and is fully convertible into 1,089,108
shares of ETC common stock. The Series C Preferred Stock automatically converts into ETC common
shares on the fifth anniversary of the Acquisition. It carries an annual dividend rate of ten
percent (10%).
ETC granted Lenfest certain demand and piggy back registration rights pursuant to a
Registration Rights Agreement with respect to the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion
of the Series C Preferred Stock.
In connection with Lenfests investment in the Series C Preferred Stock, ETC agreed to amend
the terms of ETCs Series B Preferred Stock to (i) increase the annual dividend rate to 10%, (ii)
provide for immediate conversion into common stock at the option of Lenfest, and (iii) to remove
ETCs right to redeem the Series B Preferred Stock.
As allowed in the Series C Purchase Agreement, the Company is accruing dividends for the
outstanding Preferred Stock but has deferred payment of these dividends until a subsequent date, up
to and including August 23, 2012.
As of November 28, 2008, the total of accrued dividends under both the Series B and Series C
Preferred Stock was $1,616,000.
Due to the Companys accumulated deficit, all dividends accruing for the Series B and Series C
Preferred Stock have been recorded in the accompanying financial statements as a reduction in
additional paid-in capital.
11
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
Accrued Interest and Dividends
Accrued interest and dividends as of November 28, 2008 and February 29, 2008 consist of the
following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(amounts in thousands) |
|
|
November 28, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
February 29, |
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
2008 |
Accrued dividends on Series B Preferred Stock |
|
$ |
1,198 |
|
|
$ |
749 |
|
Accrued dividends on Series C Preferred Stock |
|
|
418 |
|
|
|
171 |
|
|
|
|
Total accrued dividends |
|
|
1,616 |
|
|
|
920 |
|
|
|
|
Accrued interest on Subordinated Debt |
|
|
2,080 |
|
|
|
1,367 |
|
Other accrued interest |
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total accrued interest |
|
|
2,115 |
|
|
|
1,367 |
|
|
|
|
Total accrued interest and dividends |
|
$ |
3,731 |
|
|
$ |
2,287 |
|
|
|
|
8. Income Taxes
The income tax provision differs from the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate due primarily
to a valuation allowance provided against net deferred tax assets. As described in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2008, the Company maintains a valuation
allowance in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, on its net deferred tax
assets. Until the Company achieves and sustains an appropriate level of profitability, it plans to
maintain a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets on a fully reserved basis.
Effective February 24, 2007, the Company adopted the provision of FASB interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN No. 48). FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting
for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a companys financial statements in accordance with
SFAS No.109. FIN No. 48 requires a company to determine it is more likely than not that a tax
position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the
more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the
amount to recognize in the financial statements. The tax years 2000 through 2007 remain open to
examination by all tax jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.
12
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
9. Segment Information (unaudited):
The Company primarily manufactures, under contract, various types of high-technology equipment
which it has designed and developed. The Company considers its business activities to be divided
into two segments: Training Services Group (TSG) and the Control Systems Group (CSG). Product
categories included in TSG are pilot training and flight simulators, disaster management systems
and entertainment applications. CSG includes sterilizers, environmental control devices, hyperbaric
chambers along with parts and service support. The following segment information reflects the
accrual basis of accounting.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
TSG |
|
CSG |
|
Total |
Thirteen weeks ended and as of November
28, 2008: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
5,552 |
|
|
$ |
3,154 |
|
|
$ |
8,706 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
309 |
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
417 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
393 |
|
|
|
555 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
917 |
|
|
|
(373 |
) |
|
|
544 |
|
Income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Identifiable assets |
|
|
6,105 |
|
|
|
5,139 |
|
|
|
11,244 |
|
Expenditures for segment assets |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
299 |
|
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen weeks ended and as of November
23, 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
1,774 |
|
|
$ |
4,927 |
|
|
$ |
6,701 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
300 |
|
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
322 |
|
|
|
453 |
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(1,027 |
) |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
(975 |
) |
Income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangibles |
|
|
455 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
455 |
|
Identifiable assets |
|
|
10,119 |
|
|
|
7,871 |
|
|
|
17,990 |
|
Expenditures for segment assets |
|
|
3,146 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
3,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Reconciliation to consolidated amounts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment assets |
|
$ |
11,244 |
|
|
$ |
17,990 |
|
Corporate assets |
|
|
19,231 |
|
|
|
22,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
30,475 |
|
|
$ |
40,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
544 |
|
|
$ |
(975 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income (loss) for segments |
|
|
127 |
|
|
|
(1,381 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate home office expenses |
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
652 |
|
Other expenses, net |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
61 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(113 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,098 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
TSG |
|
CSG |
|
Total |
Thirty-nine weeks ended and as of
November 28, 2008: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
14,051 |
|
|
$ |
13,354 |
|
|
$ |
27,405 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
952 |
|
|
|
335 |
|
|
|
1,287 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
467 |
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
1,668 |
|
Operating loss |
|
|
(691 |
) |
|
|
(239 |
) |
|
|
(930 |
) |
Income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Identifiable assets |
|
|
6,105 |
|
|
|
5,139 |
|
|
|
11,244 |
|
Expenditures for segment assets |
|
|
1,232 |
|
|
|
358 |
|
|
|
1,590 |
|
|
Thirty-nine weeks ended and as of
November 23, 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
4,905 |
|
|
$ |
10,390 |
|
|
$ |
15,295 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
848 |
|
|
|
298 |
|
|
|
1,146 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
387 |
|
|
|
972 |
|
|
|
1,359 |
|
Operating loss |
|
|
(2,820 |
) |
|
|
(5,440 |
) |
|
|
(8,260 |
) |
Income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangibles |
|
|
455 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
455 |
|
Identifiable assets |
|
|
10,119 |
|
|
|
7,871 |
|
|
|
17,990 |
|
Expenditures for segment assets |
|
|
3,448 |
|
|
|
246 |
|
|
|
3,694 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Reconciliation to consolidated amounts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment assets |
|
$ |
11,244 |
|
|
$ |
17,990 |
|
Corporate assets |
|
|
19,231 |
|
|
|
22,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
30,475 |
|
|
$ |
40,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment operating loss |
|
$ |
(930 |
) |
|
$ |
(8,260 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
1,287 |
|
|
|
1,146 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total loss for segments |
|
|
(2,217 |
) |
|
|
(9,406 |
) |
|
Corporate home office expenses |
|
|
1,024 |
|
|
|
1,293 |
|
Other expenses, net |
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
|
101 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(3,197 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,793 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2008.
Concentration of sales greater than 10% of total sales included 36.5% of sales totaling
$3,177,000 in the thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2008 to two customers in the international
pilot training product line and 33.4% of sales totaling $2,240,000 in the thirteen weeks ended
November 23, 2007 to two domestic customers in the TSG segment. Included in the segment information
for the thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2008 are export sales, which included sales of the
Companys foreign subsidiaries, of $5,637,000. Of this amount, there are sales of 10% or more to or
relating to governments or commercial accounts in Saudi Arabia ($2,185,000) and Turkey ($992,000).
Included in the segment information for the thirteen weeks ended November 23, 2007 are export
sales, which included sales of the Companys foreign subsidiaries, of $1,683,000. Of this amount,
there are sales of 10% or more to or relating to governments or commercial accounts in Indonesia
($259,000), Thailand ($339,000), Japan ($183,000) and Poland ($170,000). Sales to the U.S.
Government totaled $367,000 and $443,000 for the thirteen week periods ended November 28, 2008 and
November 23, 2007, respectively.
Thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2008.
There was no concentration to any one customer of sales greater than 10% of total sales in the
thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2008. Concentration of sales greater than 10% of total sales
included 22.8% of sales totaling $3,491,000 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 23, 2007 to two
customers in the TSG segment. Included in the segment information for the thirty-nine weeks ended
November 28, 2008 are export sales, which included sales of the Companys foreign subsidiaries, of
$13,315,000. Of this amount, there were sales to or relating to governments or commercial accounts
in Saudi Arabia ($4,705,000) and Turkey ($2,521,000). Included in the segment information for the
thirty-nine weeks ended November 23, 2007, are export sales, which included sales of the Companys
foreign subsidiaries, of $4,789,000. Of this amount, there were sales to or relating to governments
or commercial accounts in Indonesia ($1,302,000), Thailand ($482,000) and Poland ($703,000). Sales
to the U.S.
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Government totaled $1,742,000 and $1,090,000 for the thirty-nine week periods ended November
28, 2008 and November 23, 2007, respectively.
Segment operating income consists of net sales less applicable costs and expenses relating to
these revenues. Included in the CSG segment operating losses are claims settlement costs of
$3,639,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. These costs consist of accounts receivable
write-offs and a reserve for a settlement with the U.S. Navy and other costs. Unallocated general
corporate expenses and other expenses such as letter of credit fees have been excluded from the
determination of the total profit/loss for segments. Corporate home office expenses are primarily
central administrative office expenses. Other expenses include banking and letter of credit fees.
Property, plant and equipment are not identified with specific business segments, as these are
common resources shared by all segments.
10. Legal Proceedings
Walt Disney World Co.
In June 2003, Entertainment Technology Corporation (EnTCo), our wholly owned subsidiary,
filed suit against Walt Disney World Co. and other entities (Disney) in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging breach of contract for, among
other things, failure to pay all amounts due under a contract for the design and production of the
amusement park ride Mission: Space located in Disneys Epcot Center. In response, in August
2003, Disney filed counterclaims against both EnTCo and ETC (under a guarantee) for, among other
things, alleged failures in performance and design in the contract. Disney alleged damages ranging
from approximately $47 million to $72 million plus punitive damages (collectively, the 2003
Litigation). The 2003 Litigation was stayed until pretrial proceedings in the 2005 Litigation
(described below) were completed.
In December 2005, ETC and EnTCo filed a second lawsuit against Disney, alleging breach of
contract and unfair competition (the 2005 Litigation). On March 26, 2008, the Court granted
summary judgment in favor of Disney and against the Company and dismissed the Companys claim in
the 2005 Litigation. On April 7, 2008, the Company filed a motion for reconsideration asking the
Court to reconsider its March 2008 decision in the 2005 Litigation. The motion for reconsideration
was denied. On July 9, 2008, the Company filed a formal appeal to the Courts decision.
Subsequent to fiscal quarter end, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and release
with Disney which resolved both the 2003 Litigation and the 2005 Litigation. The financial impact
of the settlement did not have a material effect on the Companys financial position or results of
operation.
Mends International, Ltd.
On May 29, 2008, a Request for Arbitration was filed against the Company with the Secretariat
of the International Court of Arbitration by Mends International Ltd. (Mends). Mendss Request
for Arbitration arises out of a February 3, 1999 contract between Mends and the Company wherein
Mends purchased aeromedical equipment for sale to the Nigerian Air Force. Mends asserted a claim
for breach of contract and demanded $797,486.00, plus interest and costs. On September 16, 2008,
Mends filed an Amended Request for Arbitration, adding tort claims for conversion and breach of
fiduciary duty and seeking punitive damages. The Company has asserted a counterclaim seeking
damages for other disputes with Mends that have arisen under the contract that Mends has put at
issue in this arbitration. The Company is contesting this arbitration case vigorously. However, as of November 28, 2008 the Company had
recorded a reserve in this matter.
Settlement with U.S. Navy
History of the Claim Receivable
In May 2003, the Company filed a certified claim with the Department of the Navy (the
Government) seeking costs totaling in excess of $5.0 million in connection with a contract for
submarine rescue decompression chambers.
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
recognizing revenue on contract claims and disputes related to customer caused delays, errors in
specifications and designs, and other unanticipated causes, and for amounts in excess of contract
value, is generally appropriate if it is probable that the claim will result in additional contract
revenue and if the Company can reliably estimate the amount of
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
additional contract revenue the Company may receive. However, revenue recorded on a contract claim
cannot exceed the incurred contract costs related to that claim. Since 2004, the Company had a
claim receivable recorded for $3,004,000. The Companys Form 10-K as originally filed for February
23, 2007 included this claim receivable. This claim receivable was subsequently deemed to be
impaired and reserved in full (see below).
Litigation of the Certified Claim
On July 22, 2004, the Navys contracting officer issued a final decision denying the claim in
full. In July 2005, the Company converted this claim into a complaint which the Company filed in
the United States Court of Federal Claims. On June 14, 2007, the Government amended its filings to
add counterclaims pursuant to the anti-fraud provisions of the Contract Disputes Act, the False
Claims Act, and the forfeiture statute.
Settlement of Litigation and Subsequent Funding
On June 27, 2007, the Company and the Government filed a Joint Motion to Dismiss with
prejudice all of the Companys claims against the Government, which was granted on June 28, 2007.
Additionally, the Company agreed to pay to the Government $3.55 million to reimburse the Government
for estimated work to complete the chambers and for litigation expenses ($3.3 million recorded in
the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and $250,000 recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2008) and
transfer the submarine rescue decompression chambers to the Navy. As of May 14, 2008, the Company
had made all payments required under this settlement agreement and had transferred the chambers to
the Government.
To partially fund the settlement, on August 23, 2007 the Company entered into the Series C
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with Lenfest, pursuant to which, among other things, ETC issued
and sold 3,300 shares of its newly-created class of Series C Cumulative Convertible Participating
Preferred Stock (the Series C Preferred Stock) to Lenfest for $3,300,000. The proceeds from the
issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock were used to partially fund the settlement with the
Government.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes 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, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on the Companys current
expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company and its subsidiaries that
may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to the Companys vision,
mission, strategies, goals, beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates,
intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business of the
company, including but not limited to, (i) potential additional funding by Lenfest and PNC, (ii)
the potential delisting of the Companys common stock from the American Stock Exchange as a result
of the Companys failure to comply with the AMEX listing standards, (iii) projections of revenues,
costs of materials, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, capital expenditures, growth
prospects, dividends, capital structure, other financial items and the effects of currency
fluctuations, (iv) statements of our plans and objectives of the Company or its management or Board
of Directors, including the introduction of new products, or estimates or predictions of actions of
customers, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities, (v) statements of future economic
performance, (vi) statements of assumptions and other statements about the Company or its business,
(vii) statements made about the possible outcomes of litigation involving the Company; (viii)
statements regarding the Companys ability to obtain additional financing to support its operations
and other expenses, and (ix) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words, may,
could, should, looking forward, would, believe, expect, anticipate, estimate,
intend, plan, or the negative of such terms or similar expressions. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties which are subject to change based on various important
factors. Some of these risks and uncertainties, in whole or in part, are beyond the Companys
control. Factors that might cause or contribute to such a material difference include, but are not
limited to, those discussed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February
29, 2008, in the section entitled Risks Particular to Our Business. Shareholders are urged to
review these risks carefully prior to making an investment in the Companys common stock.
The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Except as
required by federal securities law, the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the
Company.
References to fiscal third quarter 2009 and the first nine months of fiscal 2009 are
references to the 13 and 39 week periods ended November 28, 2008, respectively. References to
fiscal third quarter 2008 and the first nine months of fiscal 2008 are references to the 13 and 39
week periods ended November 23, 2007.
In this report, all references to ETC, we, us, or our, mean Environmental Tectonics
Corporation and our subsidiaries.
Overview
We were incorporated in 1969 in Pennsylvania and are principally engaged in the design,
manufacture and sale of software driven products and services used to recreate and monitor the
physiological effects of motion on humans and equipment and to control, modify, simulate and
measure environmental conditions. These products include aircrew training systems (aeromedical,
tactical combat and general), disaster management training systems and services, entertainment
products, sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing products and hyperbaric chambers and
other products that involve similar manufacturing techniques and engineering technologies. The
Company considers its business activities to be divided into two segments: Training Services Group
(TSG) and the Control Systems Group (CSG). Product categories included in TSG are pilot training
and flight simulators, disaster management systems and entertainment applications. CSG includes
sterilizers, environmental control devices and hyperbaric chambers along with parts and service
support.
The following factors had an adverse impact on our performance (operating results and/or cash
flow) for the fiscal quarter ended November 28, 2008:
|
|
|
high bid and proposal activity which utilized engineering resources which
otherwise would have been applied to existing contract requirements, resulting in
delayed revenue recognition on long-term contracts; |
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|
|
|
the continuing cost of development and marketing efforts for our Authentic
Tactical Fighting Systems (ATFS); |
|
|
|
|
continued spending to modify our main facility in Southampton, Pa., and to build
equipment for the National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center; |
In response to the ongoing domestic market budgetary constraints for G-force, aeromedical
training and spatial disorientation, and as a potential alternative to high cost high risk air
combat training, in 2004 we began incorporating tactical combat flight capabilities into our human
centrifuge technology. Dubbed the Authentic Tactical Fighting System (ATFS), this product was the
first fully flyable centrifuge-based tactical maneuvering ground based simulator. This technology
allows a fighter pilot to practice tactical air combat maneuvers such as dodging enemy missiles,
ground fire and aircraft obstacles while experiencing the real life environment of a high G-force
fighter aircraft. These flight trainers provide a low cost and extremely less risky alternative to
actual air flight. We continue the enhancement of our existing AFTS technology platform in fiscal
2009.
Spending continued in fiscal 2009 to market tactical flight simulation to the worlds defense
agencies. Our goal is to validate the use of ground-based simulation as an alternative method to
actual in-flight training to teach jet pilots tactical flight and combat skills. In fiscal 2008, we
were awarded research contracts from the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Air Force to develop Tactical
Aircraft Configuration Modules (TacModules) which will be used in this validation process. We are
hopeful that either the Navy, Air Force or both branches will approve funds to continue the
development and validation of this important technology.
In fiscal 2006, we began construction of the National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR)
Center. This center, which opened in fiscal 2008, is an integrated pilot training center offering a
complete range of aviation training and research support for military jet pilots and civil aviation
as well as space travel and tourism. The NASTAR Center houses state of the art equipment including
the ATFS-400, a GYROLAB GL-2000 Advanced Spatial Disorientation Trainer, a Hypobaric Chamber, an
Ejection Seat Trainer, and a Night Vision and Night Vision Goggle Training System. These products
represent 37 years of pioneering development and training solutions for the most rigorous stresses
encountered during high performance aircraft flight including the effects of altitude exposure,
High G-force exposure, spatial disorientation and escape from a disabled aircraft.
Other factors include:
|
|
|
continuing public company legal and other costs; |
The Company continues to incur the expense of a publicly traded company. These costs have been
relatively high in the current fiscal period reflecting the required regulatory announcements and
filings associated with, among other items, the continued listing of the Companys common stock on
the American Stock Exchange, the filing of multiple period financial reports and the initiative by
Lenfest to take the Company private.
|
|
|
relatively high cost of capital (preferred stock) and debt-related amortization
and interest expense. |
The Companys subordinated debt currently carries an annual interest rate of 8% and the
Companys preferred stock has an annual dividend rate of 10%. Interest expense for the first nine
months of fiscal 2009 was $1,287,000 or 4.7% of sales. Preferred stock dividends were $695,000.
Under arrangements currently in place, although the Company accrues interest and dividends, actual
payment of these amounts has been deferred until sometime in the future.
One of the greatest challenges we continue to face is adequately funding the cash requirements
of our large, long-term multi-year projects, the costs of technological development of existing
products, the costs to modify the building and produce the equipment for the NASTAR Center, and the
costs to market our ATFS technology to the U.S. government and international government defense
agencies. Although some long-term contracts incorporate milestone payments, the cash flows
associated with production and material requirements tend to vary significantly over time. These
projects are usually cash positive in the early stages and cash negative during the production
phase. Funding these contracts and the other initiatives continues to require a significant amount
of cash.
Fiscal year to date the Company has been cash positive from operating activities, but this has
partially resulted from the Companys delay in paying interest and dividends to Lenfest under his
various financial instruments.
On May 20, 2008, Lenfest agreed to fund all requests by ETC for funds to support its
operations through June 30, 2009, on terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon by Lenfest and
ETC, provided that ETC may not request more than $10 million in the aggregate. All agreements are
subject to any required approvals including the approval of ETCs shareholders and are required to
be made in accordance with the rules and regulations of AMEX
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Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
(assuming that the Companys common stock is still listed on the AMEX). This commitment by Lenfest
is not dependent on the transaction contemplated in Note 1 Stock Exchange Listing in
accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company expects to need additional sources of capital in order to continue growing and
operating its business. The Company is currently in discussions with PNC and Lenfest for potential
additional funding. The Company cannot be certain that it will be successful in obtaining
additional sources of capital.
ETCs objective in its refinancing efforts is to increase its current financing with
additional financing from PNC or Lenfest. It is expected that these arrangements may include a
restructuring of the Companys current capital structure including an exchange of Lenfests debt
for preferred stock and a modification of the terms of the preferred stock. The Company believes
that existing cash balances at November 28, 2008, cash generated from operating activities, cash
from potential new contract awards, and potential additional funding from PNC and/or Lenfest with
will be adequate to meet its future obligations through at least November 30, 2009.
At November 28, 2008, the Companys availability under its Credit Agreement with PNC was
approximately $971,000.
On February 20, 2008, ETC received a proposal from an affiliate of Lenfest to purchase all of
the publicly traded shares of the common stock of the Company not owned by Lenfest at the time the
acquisition is consummated. On September 11, 2008, ETC was informed by Lenfest was withdrawing its
proposal to purchase all of the publicly traded shares of the common stock of the Company not
already owned by Lenfest. Lenfest beneficially owns 48.7% of the Companys common stock, on a fully
diluted basis (assuming the conversion of outstanding convertible notes and convertible preferred
stock).
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of the Companys financial condition and results of operation are
based upon the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The
preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Companys
condensed financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions.
Critical accounting policies are defined as those that reflect significant judgments and
uncertainties, and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions
and conditions. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting
policies, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008.
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Results of Operations
Thirteen weeks ended November 28, 2008 compared to thirteen weeks ended November 23, 2007
We have historically experienced significant variability in our quarterly revenue, earnings
and other operating results, and our performance may fluctuate significantly in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summary Table of Results |
|
|
Thirteen |
|
Thirteen |
|
|
|
|
|
|
weeks ended |
|
weeks ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 28, |
|
November 23, |
|
Variance |
|
Variance |
|
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
|
(amounts in thousands) |
|
Favorable (Unfavorable) |
Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
2,702 |
|
|
$ |
4,575 |
|
|
|
($1,873 |
) |
|
|
(40.9 |
%) |
US Government |
|
|
367 |
|
|
|
443 |
|
|
|
(76 |
) |
|
|
(17.2 |
%) |
International |
|
|
5,637 |
|
|
|
1,683 |
|
|
|
3,954 |
|
|
|
234.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Sales |
|
|
8,706 |
|
|
|
6,701 |
|
|
|
2,005 |
|
|
|
29.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
2,957 |
|
|
|
1,267 |
|
|
|
1,690 |
|
|
|
133.4 |
% |
Selling, general and
administrative |
|
|
2,434 |
|
|
|
2,830 |
|
|
|
396 |
|
|
|
14.0 |
% |
Research and development |
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
(183 |
) |
|
|
(285.9 |
%) |
|
|
|
Operating profit (loss) |
|
|
276 |
|
|
|
(1,627 |
) |
|
|
1,903 |
|
|
|
117.0 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(2.7 |
%) |
Other expense, net |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
144.3 |
% |
Income taxes |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
125.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
($113 |
) |
|
|
($2,098 |
) |
|
$ |
1,985 |
|
|
|
94.6 |
% |
Net loss per common share |
|
|
($0.04 |
) |
|
|
($0.26 |
) |
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
|
|
84.6 |
% |
|
|
|
Net Loss
The Company had a net loss of $113,000, or $0.04 per share (basic and diluted), during the
third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to a net loss of $2,098,000, or $0.26 per share (basic and
diluted), for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, representing a decrease in net loss of $1,985,000.
This decrease in net loss is attributed to a significant increase in sales and corresponding gross
profit coupled with reduced selling, general and administrative expenses. Acting as partial offsets
were higher research and development expenses and slightly higher interest expense.
Sales
Sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $8,706,000 as compared to $6,701,000 for the
third quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase of $2,005,000, 29.9%. A significant increase in
international sales completely offset decreases in domestic and government sales. Product line
wise, all product areas showed improvement except sterilizers, environmental and service/spares.
Given the product mix of the Companys November 28, 2008 sales backlog of $30,379,000, it is
anticipated that the sales level may decline in the next fiscal quarter compared to the first three
quarters of fiscal 2009. Specifically, $12.7 million of the backlog is for large simulators in the
pilot training area. These contracts ordinarily have long lead time items and require extensive
software development time. Given that the Companys contracts under proposal were significant as of
November 28, 2008, including two major U.S. Government proposals, it is anticipated that sales
performance for the next fiscal year, fiscal 2010, will be consistent with fiscal 2009 performance.
Domestic Sales
Domestic sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $2,702,000 as compared to $4,575,000
in the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of $1,873,000 or 40.9%, primarily reflecting
significant decreases in environmental, sterilizers and service/spares. These three product areas
were down a combined $2,005,000.
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Environmental in the prior period benefited from significant work under an automotive contract
for conditioned air supply (CAS) units. Higher sterilizer performance in the prior period reflected
multiple contracts for both small military and large steam sterilizers. Service/spares in the prior
period benefited from higher installation work (consistent with the higher sterilizers production)
and significant spares sales. Domestic sales represented 31.1% of the Companys total sales in the
third quarter of fiscal 2009, as compared to 68.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. U.S.
Government sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $367,000 as compared to $443,000 in the
third quarter of fiscal 2008 and represented 4.2% of total sales in the third quarter of fiscal
2009 versus 6.6% for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
International Sales
International sales, which includes the Companys foreign subsidiaries, for the third quarter
of fiscal 2009 were $5,637,000 as compared to $1,683,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2008, an
increase of $3,954,000 or 234.9%, and represented 64.7% of total sales, as compared to 25.1% in the
third quarter of fiscal 2008. The current reporting period benefited from significant percentage of
completion (POC) revenue recognition in ETC Southampton for three major ongoing pilot training
services (PTS) contracts in the Middle East coupled with an almost five-fold increase in sales in
ETC-PZL. Throughout the Companys history, most of the sales for PTS have been made to
international customers. Of the international total sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009,
there are sales of 10% or more to or relating to governments or commercial accounts in Saudi Arabia
($2,185,000) and Turkey ($992,000). Of the international total sales for the third quarter of
fiscal 2008, there were sales of 10% or more to or relating to governments or commercial accounts
in Indonesia ($259,000), Thailand ($339,000), Japan ($183,000) and Poland ($170,000). Fluctuations
in sales to international countries from year to year primarily reflect POC revenue recognition on
the level and stage of development and production on multi-year long-term contracts.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $2,957,000 as compared to $1,267,000 in
the third quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase of $1,690,000 or 133.4%. This increase reflected the
aforementioned increased sales level and corresponding gross profit coupled with an improvement in
the gross profit rate as a percent of revenue to 34.0% compared to 18.9% in the prior period. The
improved gross profit percentage was primarily the result of an improved product mix which included
significant sales of higher margin pilot training equipment. Most product and geographic categories
generated higher gross profit rates.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $2,434,000 as
compared to $2,830,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a decrease of $396,000 or 14.0%.
Reduced legal and bid and proposal expenses (down a combined total of $641,000) were partially
offset by increased commissions (up $423,000) on a higher level of commissionable sales. As a
percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses were 28.0% in the current period compared
to 41.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses, which are charged to operations as incurred, were $247,000
for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as compared to $64,000 in the prior period, primarily for work
performed in the Companys Turkish subsidiary. The prior period benefited from higher grant awards
from the Turkish government. Most of ETCs research efforts, which were and continue to be a
significant cost of our business, are included in cost of sales for applied research for specific
contracts, as well as research for feasibility and technology updates.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $417,000 as compared to $406,000 for
the third quarter of fiscal 2008, representing a slight increase of $11,000 or 2.7%. The increase
reflected higher interest expense on a higher average loan balance partially offset by lower
amortization expense related to the beneficial feature of the Companys Subordinated Note and the
value assigned to warrants which were issued with the Subordinated Note as part of the Companys
February 2003 refinancing. Amortization expense associated with the Subordinated Note has been
recalculated to reflect the extension of the maturity date of the note.
Other Income/Expense, Net
Other income/expense, net, was a net income of $27,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009
versus a net expense of $61,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase in income of
$88,000. The prior period included a significant local license charge related to an ATS contract in
Turkey.
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Thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2008 compared to thirty-nine weeks ended November 23, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summary Table of Results |
|
|
Thirty-nine |
|
Thirty-nine |
|
|
|
|
|
|
weeks |
|
weeks |
|
|
|
|
|
|
November 28, |
|
November 23, |
|
Variance |
|
Variance |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
$ |
|
% |
|
|
(amounts in thousands) |
|
Favorable (Unfavorable) |
Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic |
|
$ |
12,348 |
|
|
$ |
9,416 |
|
|
$ |
2,932 |
|
|
|
31.1 |
% |
US Government |
|
|
1,742 |
|
|
|
1,090 |
|
|
|
652 |
|
|
|
59.8 |
% |
International |
|
|
13,315 |
|
|
|
4,789 |
|
|
|
8,526 |
|
|
|
178.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Sales |
|
|
27,405 |
|
|
|
15,295 |
|
|
|
12,110 |
|
|
|
79.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
7,494 |
|
|
|
2,794 |
|
|
|
4,700 |
|
|
|
168.2 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
8,502 |
|
|
|
8,353 |
|
|
|
(149 |
) |
|
|
(1.8 |
%) |
Claim settlement costs |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
3,639 |
|
|
|
3,639 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Research and development |
|
|
946 |
|
|
|
355 |
|
|
|
(591 |
) |
|
|
(166.5 |
%) |
Impairment expense |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss |
|
|
(1,954 |
) |
|
|
(9,553 |
) |
|
|
7,599 |
|
|
|
79.5 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
1,287 |
|
|
|
1,146 |
|
|
|
(141 |
) |
|
|
(12.3 |
%) |
Other expense, net |
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
140 |
|
|
|
137.3 |
% |
Income taxes |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
25.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
($3,197 |
) |
|
|
($10,793 |
) |
|
$ |
7,596 |
|
|
|
70.4 |
% |
Net loss per common share |
|
|
($0.43 |
) |
|
|
($1.24 |
) |
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
|
65.3 |
% |
|
|
|
Net Loss
The Company had a net loss of $3,197,000, or $0.43 per share (basic and diluted), during the
first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared to a net loss of $10,793,000, or $1.24 per share (basic
and diluted), for the first nine months of fiscal 2008, representing a decrease in net loss of
$7,596,000, 70.4%. This decrease in net loss resulted from significant improvements at the sales
and gross profit levels which was partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative
expenses, research and development expenses and interest charges. Additionally, the prior period
included claims costs of $3,639,000 associated with a settlement with the U.S. Government under a
contract for submarine rescue chambers. Overall, sales were up 79.2% and gross profit was up
168.2%.
Sales
Sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 were $27,405,000 as compared to $15,295,000 for
the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an increase of $12,110,000 or 79.2%, reflecting significant
increases in all geographic areas and most product areas. In terms of volume, combined ATS
government and international sales, which includes those in the Companys foreign subsidiaries,
showed the most improvement, up $8,312,000, 182.8%. Overall, only two product areas evidenced sales
decreases, sterilizers and service/spares, which were down a combined $310,000, 5.9%.
Given the product mix of the Companys November 28, 2008 sales backlog of $30,379,000, it is
anticipated that the sales level may decline in the next fiscal quarter compared to the first three
quarters of fiscal 2009. Specifically, $12.7 million of the backlog is for large simulators in the
pilot training area. These contracts ordinarily have long lead time items and require extensive
software development time. Given that the Companys contracts under proposal were significant as of
November 28, 2008, including two major U.S. Government proposals, it is anticipated that sales
performance for the next fiscal year, fiscal 2010, will be consistent with fiscal 2009 performance.
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Domestic Sales
Overall, domestic sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 were $12,348,000 as compared
to $9,416,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an increase of $2,932,000 or 31.1%,
primarily reflecting increases in the hyperbaric (up $1,773,000, 116.4%), environmental (up
$958,000, 33.9%) and simulation (up $430,000, 1,195.1%) product areas. Domestic sales represented
45.1% of the Companys total sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, down from 61.6% for the
first nine months of fiscal 2008. U.S. Government sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2009
were $1,742,000 as compared to $1,090,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2008 and represented
6.4% of total sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 versus 7.1% for the first nine months
of fiscal 2008.
International Sales
International sales, which includes those in the Companys foreign subsidiaries, were
$13,315,000 as compared to $4,789,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an increase of
$8,526,000 or 178.0%, and represented 48.5% of total sales, as compared to 31.3% in the first nine
months of fiscal 2008. Only two product areas evidenced sales decreases, sterilizers and
service/spares, which were down a combined $312,000, 73.4%.
Throughout the Companys history, most of the sales for PTS have been made to international
customers. During the first nine months of fiscal 2009, there were sales to or relating to
governments or commercial accounts in Saudi Arabia ($4,705,000) and Turkey ($2,521,000). During the
first nine months of fiscal 2008, there were sales to or relating to governments or commercial
accounts in Indonesia ($1,302,000), Thailand ($482,000) and Poland ($703,000). Fluctuations in
sales to international countries from year to year primarily reflect POC revenue recognition on the
level and stage of development and production on multi-year long-term contracts.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was $7,494,000 as compared to $2,794,000
in the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an increase of $4,700,000 or 168.2%. This increase
reflected the aforementioned increased sales level and corresponding gross profit coupled with an
improvement in the gross profit rate as a percent of revenue to 27.4% compared to 18.3% in the
prior period. The improved gross profit percentage was primarily the result of an improved product
mix which included significant sales of higher margin pilot training equipment. Most product and
geographic categories generated higher gross profit rates.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 were $8,502,000
as compared to $8,353,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an increase of $149,000 or 1.8%.
Higher commissions on the higher sales levels and increased accounting fees were partially offset
by lower legal costs, despite a reserve for a potential settlement of the Mends Litigation. (See
Note 10 Legal Proceeding in the accompany Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.) As a percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses were 31.0% for the
first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared to 54.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2008.
Claim Settlement Costs
Claims settlement costs in the first nine months of fiscal 2008 consisted of a write off of
contract accounts receivables of $89,000 and a reserve for a tentative payment to the Government of
$3,550,000. (See Note 10. Legal Proceedings in the accompanying Notes to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses, which are charged to operations as incurred, were $946,000
for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared to $355,000 for the first nine months of fiscal
2008. The prior period benefited from the receipt of monies under a NASA grant and higher grant
awards from the Turkish government. Most of the Companys research efforts, which were and
continue to be a significant cost of its business, are included in cost of sales for applied
research for specific contracts, as well as research for feasibility and technology updates.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was $1,287,000 as compared to
$1,146,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2008, representing an increase of $141,000 or 12.3%.
The increase reflected higher interest expense reflecting new borrowings partially offset by lower
amortization expense related to the beneficial feature of the Companys Subordinated Note and the
value assigned to warrants which were issued with the Subordinated Note as part of the Companys
February 2003 Refinancing. Amortization expense associated with the Subordinated Note has been
recalculated to reflect the extension of the maturity date of the subordinated note to March 1,
2010.
23
Other Income/Expense, Net
Other income/expense, net, was a net income of $38,000 for the first nine months of fiscal
2009 versus a net expense of $102,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an increase in
income of $140,000. The prior period included a significant local license charge related to an ATS
contract in Turkey.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically financed operations through a combination of cash generated from
operations, equity offerings, subordinated borrowings and bank debt. On July 31, 2007, the Company
entered into a credit agreement pursuant to which it completed a refinancing of its indebtedness
with PNC in the aggregate amount of up to $15,000,000. This Credit Agreement is a replacement of a
credit facility originally entered into with PNC in February 2003. On September 10, 2008, PNC
renewed the Credit Agreement. The expiration date of the Credit Agreement has been extended from
June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement remain in
effect. (See Note 7 Long-term Obligations, Credit Arrangements and Preferred Stock in the
accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.)
During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 28, 2008, operating activities generated $397,000
of cash versus a usage of $7,693,000 for the corresponding prior period. This variance reflected
significant cash generation from the reduced net loss, collections of accounts receivables, lower
inventories and lower costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted long-term
contracts. Partial offsets were reductions in customer deposits and billings in excess of costs and
estimated earnings on uncompleted long-term contracts, reflecting increased revenue recognition on
various contracts, and vendor payments in accounts payable.
The Companys investing activities required $1,590,000 during the thirty-nine weeks ended
November 28, 2008, down from $3,694,000 for the prior period, consisting primarily of spending for
the continued construction of the Companys NASTAR center.
The Companys financing activities required $130,000 during the thirty-nine weeks ended
November 28, 2008 primarily reflecting a reduction of restricted cash which was used to partially
fund the aforementioned U.S. Government settlement. Net borrowings under the Companys line of
credit were $100.
The Company expects to need additional sources of capital in order to continue growing and
operating its business. The Company is currently in discussions with its commercial lender, PNC and
Lenfest for potential additional funding. The Company cannot be certain that it will be successful
in obtaining additional sources of capital.
On May 20, 2008, Lenfest agreed to fund all requests by ETC for funds to support its
operations through June 30, 2009, on terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon by Lenfest and
ETC, provided that ETC may not request more than $10 million in the aggregate. All agreements are
subject to any required approvals including the approval of ETCs shareholders and are required to
be made in accordance with the rules and regulations of AMEX (assuming that the Companys common
stock is still listed on the AMEX). This commitment by Lenfest is not dependent on the transaction
contemplated in Note 1 Stock Exchange Listing in accompanying Notes to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
ETCs objective in its refinancing efforts is to increase its current financing with
additional financing from PNC or Lenfest.. It is expected that these arrangements may include a
restructuring of the Companys current capital structure including an exchange of Lenfests debt
for preferred stock and a modification of the terms of the outstanding preferred stock. The
Company believes that existing cash balances at November 28, 2008, cash generated from operating
activities, cash from potential new contract awards, and potential additional funding from PNC
and/or Lenfest with will be adequate to meet its future obligations through at least November 30,
2009.
At November 28, 2008, the Companys availability under its Credit Agreement with PNC was
approximately $971,000.
On February 20, 2008, ETC received a proposal from an affiliate of Lenfest to purchase all of
the publicly traded shares of the common stock of the Company not owned by Lenfest at the time the
acquisition is consummated. On September 11, 2008, ETC was informed by Lenfest that he was
withdrawing his proposal to purchase all of the publicly traded shares of the common stock of the
Company not already owned by Lenfest. Lenfest beneficially owns 48.7% of the Companys common
stock, on a fully diluted basis (assuming the conversion of outstanding convertible notes and
convertible preferred stock).
Backlog
The Companys backlog at November 28, 2008 and February 29, 2008, for work to be performed and
revenue to be recognized under written agreements after such dates, was $28,040,000 and
$38,281,000, respectively.
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In addition, training, maintenance and upgrade contracts backlog at November 28, 2008 and
February 29, 2008, for work to be performed and revenue to be recognized after such dates under
written agreements was $2,339,000 and $1,028,000, respectively. These contracts total $30,379,000
and include contracts with domestic customers ($3,748,000 or 12.3%), U.S. Government agencies
($3,003,000 or 9.9%) and international customers ($23,627,000 or 77.8%). Of the November 28, 2008
sales backlog, the Company has contracts totaling approximately $14,036,000 for pilot training
systems including $12,729,000 for two customers in the Middle East.
Given
the product mix of the Companys November 28, 2008 sales
backlog of $30,379,000, it is
anticipated that the sales level may decline in the next fiscal quarter compared to the
first three quarters of fiscal 2009. Specifically, $12.7 million of the backlog is for large
simulators in the pilot training area. These contracts ordinarily have long lead time items and
require extensive software development time. However, given that the Companys contracts under
proposal were significant as of November 28, 2008, this may provide additional sales to offset
portions of the long lead time contracts. For the full 2009 fiscal year, the Company anticipates
that sales will be significantly improved over fiscal 2008. The Companys order flow does not
follow any seasonal pattern as the Company receives orders in each quarter of its fiscal year.
Although all of the Companys orders in backlog are under written agreements, given the current
global economic climate, there exists the potential that one or more of the Companys existing
orders or customers could experience delays or cancellations or financial difficulty. This could
have a material adverse effect on the Company financial performance.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Companys management conducted an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and
principal financial officer, of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, the principal
executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period
covered by this report, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective. A. control
system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute,
assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material
information otherwise required to be set forth in the Companys periodic reports.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined
in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal
quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Walt Disney World Co.
In June 2003, Entertainment Technology Corporation (EnTCo), our wholly owned subsidiary,
filed suit against Walt Disney World Co. and other entities (Disney) in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging breach of contract for, among
other things, failure to pay all amounts due under a contract for the design and production of the
amusement park ride Mission: Space located in Disneys Epcot Center. In response, in August
2003, Disney filed counterclaims against both EnTCo and ETC (under a guarantee) for, among other
things, alleged failures in performance and design in the contract. Disney alleged damages ranging
from approximately $47 million to $72 million plus punitive damages (collectively, the 2003
Litigation). The 2003 Litigation was stayed until pretrial proceedings in the 2005 Litigation
(described below) were completed.
In December 2005, ETC and EnTCo filed a second lawsuit against Disney, alleging breach of
contract and unfair competition (the 2005 Litigation). On March 26, 2008, the Court granted
summary judgment in favor of Disney and against the Company and dismissed the Companys claim in
the 2005 Litigation. On April 7, 2008, the Company filed a motion for reconsideration asking the
Court to reconsider its March 2008 decision in the 2005 Litigation. The motion for reconsideration
was denied. On July 9, 2008, the Company filed a formal appeal to the Courts decision.
Subsequent to fiscal quarter end, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and release
with Disney which resolved both the 2003 Litigation and the 2005 Litigation. The financial impact
of the settlement did not have a material effect on the Companys financial position or results of
operation.
Mends International, Ltd.
On May 29, 2008, a Request for Arbitration was filed against the Company with the Secretariat
of the International Court of Arbitration by Mends International Ltd. (Mends). Mendss Request
for Arbitration arises out of a February 3, 1999 contract between Mends and the Company wherein
Mends purchased aeromedical equipment for sale to the Nigerian Air Force. Mends asserted a claim
for breach of contract and demanded $797,486.00, plus interest and costs. On September 16, 2008,
Mends filed an Amended Request for Arbitration, adding tort claims for conversion and breach of
fiduciary duty and seeking punitive damages. The Company has asserted a counterclaim seeking
damages for other disputes with Mends that have arisen under the contract that Mends has put at
issue in this arbitration. The Company is contesting this arbitration case vigorously. However, as of November 28, 2008 the Company had
recorded a reserve in this matter.
Other Matters
Certain other claims, suits, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business have
been filed or are pending against us. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel
handling these specific maters, all such matters are reserved for or adequately covered by
insurance or, if not so covered, are without merit or are of such kind, or involve such amounts, as
would not have a significant effect on our financial position or results of operations if disposed
of unfavorably.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
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3.1
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Registrants Articles of Incorporation, as amended, were filed as
Exhibit 3.1 to Registrants Form 10-K for the year ended February
28, 1997 and are incorporated herein by reference. |
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3.2
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Registrants amendment to its By-Laws, as included in the Statement
With Respect to Shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, was
filed as Exhibit 3(i).1 to Registrants Form 8-K dated August 6,
2006, and is incorporated herein by reference. |
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3.3
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Registrants amendment to its By-Laws, as included in the Statement
With Respect to Shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, was
filed as Exhibit 3(i).1 to Registrants Form 8-K dated August 23,
2007, and is incorporated herein by reference. |
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3.4
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Registrants amended and restated By-Laws were filed as Exhibit 3.2
to Registrants Form 8-K dated May 25, 2005, and are incorporated
herein by reference. |
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31.1
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Certification dated January 12, 2009 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 made by William F. Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer. |
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31.2
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Certification dated January 12, 2009 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 made by Duane D. Deaner, Chief Financial Officer. |
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Certification dated January 12, 2009 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 made by William F. Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, and
Duane D. Deaner, Chief Financial Officer. |
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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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ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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Date: January 12, 2009 |
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/s/ William F. Mitchell
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William F. Mitchell |
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President and Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: January 12, 2009 |
By: |
/s/ Duane Deaner
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Duane Deaner, |
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Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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