10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 1-4987
SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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New Jersey
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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21-0682685
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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520 Fellowship Road, Suite A114, Mt. Laurel, NJ
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08054 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 856-727-1500
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
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 has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o 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 definition of large accelerated filer,
accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting Company þ |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act) Yes o No þ
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of August 5, 2009 was 6,060,847.
Item 1. Financial Statements
SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
2,893,000 |
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$ |
504,000 |
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Receivables, net |
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21,402,000 |
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25,496,000 |
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Inventories, net |
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20,778,000 |
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21,578,000 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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912,000 |
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1,059,000 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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5,369,000 |
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5,004,000 |
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Total current assets |
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51,354,000 |
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53,641,000 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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9,988,000 |
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10,648,000 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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6,681,000 |
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6,701,000 |
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Goodwill |
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22,769,000 |
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22,769,000 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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5,378,000 |
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5,831,000 |
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Other assets and deferred charges |
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1,328,000 |
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1,696,000 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
97,498,000 |
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$ |
101,286,000 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
7,947,000 |
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$ |
9,942,000 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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3,921,000 |
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3,922,000 |
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Accrued liabilities: |
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Payroll and related costs |
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4,112,000 |
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5,259,000 |
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Other |
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6,859,000 |
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7,296,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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22,839,000 |
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26,419,000 |
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Debt, less current portion |
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Deferred compensation and supplemental retirement benefits |
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2,399,000 |
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2,681,000 |
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Other liabilities |
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7,373,000 |
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7,326,000 |
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Total liabilities |
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32,611,000 |
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36,426,000 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Preferred stock, no par value; authorized, 6,000,000 shares; none issued |
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$ |
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$ |
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Common stock, $0.20 par value; authorized, 25,000,000 shares;
issued, 8,298,000 shares |
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1,660,000 |
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1,660,000 |
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Capital in excess of par value |
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43,255,000 |
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43,651,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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38,750,000 |
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39,135,000 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) |
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(127,000 |
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(118,000 |
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Treasury stock at cost, 2,300,000 and 2,391,000 shares, respectively |
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(18,651,000 |
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(19,468,000 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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64,887,000 |
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64,860,000 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
97,498,000 |
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$ |
101,286,000 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
34,956,000 |
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$ |
48,734,000 |
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$ |
71,188,000 |
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$ |
94,096,000 |
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Cost and expenses: |
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Cost of products sold |
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23,559,000 |
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33,697,000 |
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47,904,000 |
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64,269,000 |
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Engineering and product development |
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2,973,000 |
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3,535,000 |
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6,224,000 |
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6,998,000 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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7,420,000 |
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7,594,000 |
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14,777,000 |
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15,842,000 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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918,000 |
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925,000 |
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1,816,000 |
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1,841,000 |
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Restructuring charges |
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534,000 |
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534,000 |
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Total cost and expenses |
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35,404,000 |
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45,751,000 |
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71,255,000 |
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88,950,000 |
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(Loss) income from operations |
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(448,000 |
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2,983,000 |
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(67,000 |
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5,146,000 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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(47,000 |
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(22,000 |
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(95,000 |
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(44,000 |
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Interest income |
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2,000 |
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5,000 |
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6,000 |
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15,000 |
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Interest expense |
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(13,000 |
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(45,000 |
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(47,000 |
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(168,000 |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations before
income taxes |
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(506,000 |
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2,921,000 |
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(203,000 |
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4,949,000 |
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Income tax (benefit) provision |
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(159,000 |
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922,000 |
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(101,000 |
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1,603,000 |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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(347,000 |
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1,999,000 |
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(102,000 |
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3,346,000 |
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(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(87,000 |
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(241,000 |
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(283,000 |
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(453,000 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(434,000 |
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$ |
1,758,000 |
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$ |
(385,000 |
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$ |
2,893,000 |
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Basic net (loss) income per common share |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
0.57 |
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(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(0.01 |
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(0.04 |
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(0.05 |
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(0.08 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(0.07 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
0.49 |
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Diluted net (loss) income per common share |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
0.56 |
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(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(0.01 |
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(0.04 |
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(0.05 |
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(0.08 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(0.07 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
(0.06 |
)* |
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$ |
0.48 |
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Shares used in computing basic net (loss) income
per common share |
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6,002,000 |
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5,862,000 |
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5,968,000 |
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5,857,000 |
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Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income
per common share |
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6,002,000 |
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5,955,000 |
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5,968,000 |
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5,965,000 |
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SL
INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(434,000 |
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$ |
1,758,000 |
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$ |
(385,000 |
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$ |
2,893,000 |
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Other comprehensive (loss), net of tax: |
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Foreign currency translation |
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(1,000 |
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(131,000 |
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(9,000 |
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(173,000 |
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Comprehensive (loss) income |
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$ |
(435,000 |
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$ |
1,627,000 |
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$ |
(394,000 |
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$ |
2,720,000 |
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Earnings per share does not total due to rounding. |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(Unaudited)
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2009 |
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2008 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(385,000 |
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$ |
2,893,000 |
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Adjustment for losses from discontinued operations |
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283,000 |
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453,000 |
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(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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(102,000 |
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3,346,000 |
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Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash
provided by
operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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1,111,000 |
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1,093,000 |
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Amortization |
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705,000 |
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748,000 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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95,000 |
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44,000 |
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Non-cash restructuring |
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332,000 |
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Non-cash compensation benefit |
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(78,000 |
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(358,000 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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124,000 |
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Provisions for losses on accounts receivable |
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82,000 |
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1,000 |
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Deferred compensation and supplemental retirement benefits |
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203,000 |
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159,000 |
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Deferred compensation and supplemental retirement benefit payments |
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(481,000 |
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(254,000 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(218,000 |
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1,129,000 |
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Loss on sale of equipment |
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38,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of
business acquisition: |
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Accounts receivable |
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4,012,000 |
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(231,000 |
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Inventories |
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800,000 |
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(1,824,000 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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146,000 |
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(285,000 |
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Other assets |
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39,000 |
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(11,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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(1,995,000 |
) |
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1,192,000 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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(1,537,000 |
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(3,255,000 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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196,000 |
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306,000 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations |
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3,472,000 |
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1,800,000 |
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Net cash (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations |
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(868,000 |
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(574,000 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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2,604,000 |
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1,226,000 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
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(496,000 |
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(975,000 |
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Purchases of other assets |
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(18,000 |
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(278,000 |
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NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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(514,000 |
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(1,253,000 |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility |
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100,000 |
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6,239,000 |
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Payments of Revolving Credit Facility |
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(100,000 |
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(7,000,000 |
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Proceeds from stock options exercised |
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54,000 |
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Tax benefit from exercise of stock options |
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7,000 |
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Treasury stock sales |
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297,000 |
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194,000 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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297,000 |
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(506,000 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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2,000 |
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|
|
(200,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|
2,389,000 |
|
|
|
(733,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
|
|
504,000 |
|
|
|
733,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
|
$ |
2,893,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
47,000 |
|
|
$ |
274,000 |
|
Income taxes |
|
$ |
108,000 |
|
|
$ |
406,000 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4
SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Basis Of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the
instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation.
Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the Companys audited financial statements and notes thereon included in the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
2. Receivables
Receivables consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Trade receivables |
|
$ |
21,822 |
|
|
$ |
25,216 |
|
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
(715 |
) |
|
|
(621 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,107 |
|
|
|
24,595 |
|
Recoverable income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
|
Other |
|
|
295 |
|
|
|
885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
21,402 |
|
|
$ |
25,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
16,392 |
|
|
$ |
16,197 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
4,056 |
|
|
|
3,904 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
4,436 |
|
|
|
5,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,884 |
|
|
|
25,326 |
|
Less: allowances |
|
|
(4,106 |
) |
|
|
(3,748 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20,778 |
|
|
$ |
21,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5
4. Income Per Share
The Company has presented net (loss) income per common share pursuant to the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (the FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, Earnings per
Share (SFAS 128). Basic net (loss) income per common share is computed by dividing reported net
(loss) income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding
for the period.
Diluted net (loss) income per common share is computed by dividing reported net (loss) income
available to common shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding for the period,
adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, which consist of stock options, using
the treasury stock method. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, stock equivalents were
not included in the computation of loss per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive.
The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
|
Loss |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
Basic net (loss) income per
common share |
|
$ |
(434 |
) |
|
|
6,002 |
|
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
1,758 |
|
|
|
5,862 |
|
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
Effect of dilutive
securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
93 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net (loss) income
per common share |
|
$ |
(434 |
) |
|
|
6,002 |
|
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
1,758 |
|
|
|
5,955 |
|
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per Share |
|
|
|
Loss |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
Basic net (loss) income per
common share |
|
$ |
(385 |
) |
|
|
5,968 |
|
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
2,893 |
|
|
|
5,857 |
|
|
$ |
0.49 |
|
Effect of dilutive
securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net (loss) income
per common share |
|
$ |
(385 |
) |
|
|
5,968 |
|
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
2,893 |
|
|
|
5,965 |
|
|
$ |
0.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, there were outstanding stock
options of 364,000 and zero, respectively. They were excluded from the dilutive computations
because the option exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Companys
common stock.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains two shareholder approved stock option plans that have expired; however, stock
options issued under each plan remain outstanding: the Non-Employee Director Nonqualified Stock
Option Plan (the Director Plan) and the Long-Term Incentive Plan (the 1991 Incentive Plan).
6
The Director Plan provided for the granting of nonqualified options to purchase up to 250,000
shares of the Companys common stock to non-employee directors of the Company in lieu of paying
quarterly retainer fees and regular quarterly meeting attendance fees, when elected. The Director
Plan enabled the Company to grant options, with an exercise price per share not less than fair
market value of the Companys common stock on the date of grant, which are exercisable at any time.
Each option granted under the Director Plan expires no later than ten years from date of grant.
The expiration date of the Director Plan was May 31, 2003. The 1991 Incentive Plan enabled the
Company to grant either nonqualified options, with an exercise price per share established by the
Boards Compensation Committee, or incentive stock options, with an exercise price per share not
less than the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the date of grant, which are
exercisable at any time. Each option granted under the 1991 Incentive Plan expires no later than
ten years from date of grant. The Plan expired on September 25, 2001 and no future options can be
granted under the Plan.
On May 14, 2008, the shareholders approved the 2008 Incentive Stock Plan (the 2008 Plan). It is
intended as an incentive to retain directors, key employees and advisors of the Company. The 2008
Plan provides for up to 315,000 shares of the Companys common stock that may be subject to options
and stock appreciation rights. The 2008 Plan enables the Company to grant options with an exercise
price per share not less than the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the business
day immediately prior to the date of the grant. Options granted under the 2008 Plan are exercisable
no later than ten years after the grant date.
On September 29, 2008, the Company granted 155,000 incentive options to select executives and a key
employee under the Companys 2008 Plan. The options issued vest in three equal installments, with
the first installment vesting on the date of the grant and the remaining two installments each
vesting on the second and third anniversary of the grant. Compensation expense is recognized over
the vesting period of the options. The Company recorded $63,000 in compensation expense in the
consolidated statements of operations for the three-month period ended June 30, 2009. The Company
recorded $124,000 in compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations for the
six-month period ended June 30, 2009. No options were granted; therefore, no compensation expense
was recorded during the same period in 2008.
As of June 30, 2009, there was a total of $317,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense
related to the unvested stock options. The cost is expected to be recorded over a period of one and
one-quarter years. Also, the Company has recognized an expense of $67,000 and a benefit of $350,000
in the three-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively, and a
benefit of $78,000 and a benefit of $358,000 in the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June
30, 2008, respectively, related to certain stock-based compensation arrangements.
The estimated fair value of the options granted was calculated using the Black-Scholes Merton
option pricing model (Black Scholes). The Black Scholes model incorporates assumptions to value
stock-based awards. The risk-free rate of interest for periods within the estimated life of the
options is based on U.S. Government Securities Treasury Constant Maturities over the contractual
term of the options. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Companys
stock. The Company uses the simplified method described in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 to
determine the expected life assumptions, since the Companys historical data about its employees
exercise behavior does not provide a reasonable basis for estimating the expected life of the
options. The Company had two stock option plans that have now expired. Market conditions and the
Company structure have changed significantly since options were issued under those plans.
7
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
3.12 |
% |
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Expected stock price volatility |
|
|
42.52 |
% |
Expected life of stock option |
|
4.25 years |
|
The following table summarizes stock option activity for all plans:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Aggregate Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Remaining Life |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Outstanding as of December 31, 2008 |
|
|
405 |
|
|
$ |
10.32 |
|
|
|
4.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expired |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
$ |
12.17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2009 |
|
|
402 |
|
|
$ |
10.31 |
|
|
|
3.78 |
|
|
|
N/M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable as of June 30, 2009 |
|
|
299 |
|
|
$ |
9.45 |
|
|
|
2.93 |
|
|
|
N/M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the total intrinsic value
of options exercised was zero and $26,000, respectively, and the actual tax benefit realized for
the tax deduction from these option exercises was zero and $7,000, respectively. During the
six-month period ended June 30, 2009, no options to purchase common stock were exercised by option
holders. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, options to purchase approximately 4,000
shares of common stock with an aggregate exercise price of $54,000 were exercised by option
holders.
5. Income Tax
The Company calculates its interim tax provision in accordance with the provisions of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, and FASB Interpretation No. 18,
Accounting for Income Taxes in Interim Periods. For each interim period the Company estimates its
annual effective income tax rate and applies the estimated rate to its year-to-date income or loss
before income taxes. The Company also computes the tax provision or benefit related to items
separately reported, such as discontinued operations, and recognizes the items net of its related
tax effect in the interim periods in which they occur. The Company also recognizes the effect of
changes in enacted tax laws or rates in the interim periods in which the changes occur.
8
In computing the annual estimated effective tax rate the Company makes certain estimates and
management judgments, such as estimated annual taxable income or loss, the nature and timing of
permanent and temporary differences between taxable income for financial reporting and tax
reporting, and the recoverability of deferred tax assets. The Companys estimates and assumptions
may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained, or as the tax environment
changes. In addition, the Company includes certain items treated as discrete events in the interim
periods in which the event occurs to arrive at an estimated overall amount.
As of June 30, 2009, the estimated income tax benefit rate was 50%, due mainly to the impact of the
restructuring costs (a discrete item) that occurred in the second quarter. Excluding the impact of
the restructuring costs, the estimated annual income tax benefit rate for 2009 is approximately
28%, as compared to 32% through June 30, 2008. The June 30, 2009 rate differs from the 34%
statutory rate as a result of the tax benefit of the research and development tax credits.
The Company has recorded gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, as of
June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 of $2,922,000 and $2,845,000, respectively. Tax benefits are
recorded pursuant to the provisions of the FASB Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes (FIN 48). If recognized, all of the net unrecognized tax benefits would impact the
Companys effective tax rate.
The Company is subject to federal and state income taxes in the United States, as well as income
taxes in certain foreign jurisdictions. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the
interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply.
With few exceptions, the Company is not subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S.
income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2005.
The Company has been examined by the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) for periods up to and
including the calendar year 2004. In addition, a foreign tax authority is examining the Companys
transfer pricing policies. It is possible that this examination may be resolved within twelve
months. However, it is not possible to estimate the range of any changes to the gross unrecognized
tax benefits. In addition, it is reasonably possible that the Companys gross unrecognized tax
benefits balance may change within the next twelve months due to the expiration of the statutes of
limitation in various states by a range of zero to $435,000. At June 30, 2009, the Company has
recorded a liability for unrecognized benefits of $1,248,000, $935,000 and $739,000 for federal,
foreign and state taxes, respectively, primarily related to expenses incurred in those
jurisdictions.
The Company classifies interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax
expense. The Company has accrued approximately $512,000 for the payment of interest and penalties
at June 30, 2009.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded additional benefits from research
and development tax credits of $160,000. As of June 30, 2009, the Companys gross research and
development tax credit carryforwards totaled approximately $2,272,000. Of these credits,
approximately $1,752,000 can be carried forward for 15 years and will expire between 2013 and 2024,
while $520,000 can be carried forward indefinitely.
As of June 30, 2009, the Companys gross foreign tax credits totaled approximately $1,693,000.
These credits can be carried forward for ten years and will expire between 2017 and 2019.
9
6. Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007) Business Combinations (SFAS
141R). SFAS 141R significantly changes the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS 141R,
an acquiring entity is required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a
transaction at the acquisition date fair value with limited exceptions. SFAS 141R changes the
accounting treatment for certain specific acquisition related items, as follows: (1) earn-outs and
other forms of contingent consideration are recorded at fair value on the acquisition date, (2)
acquisition costs are generally expensed as incurred, (3) restructuring costs are generally
expensed as incurred, (4) in-process research and development are recorded at fair value as an
indefinite-lived intangible asset at the acquisition date, and (5) deferred tax asset valuation
allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties impact income tax expense. SFAS 141R also includes
a substantial number of new disclosure requirements. SFAS 141R is to be applied prospectively to
business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first
annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (January 1, 2009 for the Company).
Early adoption of SFAS 141R was prohibited. The Company expects that SFAS 141R will have an impact
on accounting for future business combinations, but the effect is dependent upon the acquisitions
that are made in the future.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial
Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes new accounting and
reporting standards for non-controlling interest, sometimes called a minority interest, in a
subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a non-controlling
interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be
reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent companys
equity. Among other requirements, this statement requires that consolidated net income (loss) be
reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the
non-controlling interest and that they be clearly identified and presented on the face of the
consolidated statement of operations. This statement is effective for fiscal years and interim
periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (January 1, 2009 for the
Company). Earlier adoption was prohibited. The Company adopted SFAS 160 and it did not have a
material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157 Fair Value
Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair
value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. The statement does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied
to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. The
statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based
on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Companies
will be required to disclose the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and
liabilities, the inputs used to develop the measurements, and the effect of certain of the
measurements on earnings (or changes in net assets) for the period. In February 2008, the FASB
issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 157-1 and FAS 157-2. FSP 157-1 amends SFAS 157 to exclude
SFAS No. 13 Accounting for Leases and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value
measurements for purposes of lease classifications or measurement under SFAS 13. FSP 157-2 delayed
the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for
items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring
basis (at least annually). FSP 157-2 deferred the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within
its scope. Effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company adopted SFAS 157 except as
it applies to those nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities noted in FSP 157-2. The
adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
10
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 161 Disclosures
about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment to SFAS No. 133 (SFAS No.
161). This statement changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging
instruments. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (1) how and why an entity
uses derivative instruments, (2) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted
for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations, and (3) how derivative instruments and related
hedged items affect an entitys financial performance and cash flows. Also, among other
disclosures, this statement requires cross-referencing within footnotes, which should help users of
financial statements locate important information about derivative instruments. SFAS No. 161 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after
November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. This statement encourages, but does not require,
comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. Based on the Companys current
operations, the adoption of SFAS 161 did not have an impact on the Companys financial position and
results of operations. However, SFAS 161 may have such an impact in the future.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3 Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible
Assets (FSP 142-3). FSP 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal
or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under
FASB 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of FSP 142-3 is to improve the
consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB 142 and the period
of expected cash flows to measure the fair value of the assets under FASB 141R and other generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). FSP 142-3 is effective for financial
statements issued for years beginning after December 15, 2008 and for interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption was prohibited. Based on the Companys current operations, the
adoption of FSP 142-3 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial position or results
of operations.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165 Subsequent Events (SFAS 165). This Statement
incorporates guidance into accounting literature that was previously addressed only in
auditing standards. The statement refers to subsequent events that provide additional evidence
about conditions that existed at the balance-sheet date as recognized subsequent events.
Subsequent events that provide evidence about conditions arising after the balance-sheet date but
prior to the issuance of the financial statements are referred to as non-recognized subsequent
events. It also requires companies to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been
evaluated and whether this date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the
financial statements were available to be issued. The Company adopted this new standard effective
April 1, 2009. See Note 15 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I
of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
11
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166 Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets an
amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (SFAS 166). This Statement terminates the concept of a qualifying
special-purpose entity from FASB Statement 140 and removes the exception from applying FASB
Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities to
qualifying special-purpose entities. This Statement must be applied as of the beginning of each
reporting entitys first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009 and for
interim periods within that first annual reporting period and interim and annual reporting periods
thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. The Company does not anticipate a material impact
from the adoption of this standard.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167 Amendments
to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS 167). This
Statement amends FASB Interpretation 46(R) to require a reporting entity to perform an analysis of
existing investments to determine whether their variable interests provide a controlling financial
interest in a variable interest entity. This analysis defines the primary beneficiary of a variable
interest entity as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of significant
impact on a variable interest entity and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from
the variable interest entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity.
It also amends FASB Interpretation 46(R) to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise
is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning
of each reporting entitys first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for
interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting
periods thereafter. Earlier application is prohibited. Under its current operations, the adoption
of SFAS No. 167 will not have an impact on the Company.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168 The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a
replacement of FASB Statement No. 162
(SFAS 168). The FASB Accounting Standards Codification is intended to be the source of authoritative GAAP and
reporting standards as issued by the FASB. Its primary purpose is to clarify and promote the use of
existing standards by grouping authoritative literature under common topics. This Statement is
effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15,
2009. The codification does not change or alter existing GAAP. Issuance of FASB 168 is not
expected to have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
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7. Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets consist of the following:
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June 30, 2009 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Accumulated |
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Accumulated |
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Gross Value |
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Amortization |
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Net Value |
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Gross Value |
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Amortization |
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Net Value |
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(in thousands) |
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Goodwill |
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$ |
22,769 |
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$ |
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|
|
$ |
22,769 |
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$ |
22,769 |
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$ |
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$ |
22,769 |
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Other intangible assets: |
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Customer relationships |
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3,700 |
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1,316 |
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2,384 |
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3,700 |
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1,062 |
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2,638 |
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Patents |
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1,260 |
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1,027 |
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233 |
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1,259 |
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998 |
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261 |
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Trademarks |
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1,672 |
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1,672 |
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1,672 |
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1,672 |
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Developed technology |
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1,700 |
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788 |
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912 |
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1,700 |
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636 |
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1,064 |
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Licensing fees |
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355 |
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178 |
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177 |
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355 |
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160 |
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195 |
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Covenant-not-to-compete |
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100 |
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100 |
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100 |
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100 |
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Other |
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51 |
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51 |
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51 |
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50 |
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1 |
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Total other intangible assets |
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8,838 |
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3,460 |
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5,378 |
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8,837 |
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3,006 |
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5,831 |
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$ |
31,607 |
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$ |
3,460 |
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$ |
28,147 |
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$ |
31,606 |
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$ |
3,006 |
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$ |
28,600 |
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In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill and other
indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment. Such
impairment testing is undertaken annually, or more frequently upon the occurrence of some
indication that an impairment has taken place. The Company conducted an annual impairment test as
of December 31, 2008.
A two-step process is utilized to determine if goodwill has been impaired. In the first step, the
fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the net asset value recorded for such unit. If the
fair value exceeds the net asset value, the goodwill of the reporting unit is not adjusted.
However, if the recorded net asset value exceeds the fair value, the Company performs a second step to
measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In the second step, the implied fair value of the
reporting units goodwill is compared with the goodwill recorded for such unit. If the recorded
amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount
of the excess.
As of the testing conducted as of December 31, 2008, the Company concluded that no impairment charge
was warranted. However, there can be no assurance that the economic conditions currently affecting
the world economy or other events may not have a negative material impact on the long-term business
prospects of any of the Companys reporting units. In such case, the Company may need to record an
impairment loss, as stated above. The next annual impairment test will be conducted as of December
31, 2009.
Management
has not identified any triggering events, as defined by SFAS No. 142,
during 2009. Accordingly, no interim impairment test has been performed.
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The other intangible assets that have definite lives are all amortizable and have original
estimated useful lives as follows: customer relationships are amortized over approximately six
years and eight years; patents are amortized over a range from five years to 20 years; developed
technology
is amortized over approximately five years and six years; and licensing fees are amortized over
approximately 10 years. Covenants-not-to-compete were amortized over approximately one and
two-thirds years, prior to their expiration. Trademarks are not amortized. Amortization expense
for intangible assets for each of the three-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 was
$229,000 and $239,000, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets for each of the
six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 was $454,000 and $486,000, respectively.
Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization in each of the next five fiscal
years is estimated to be: $903,000 in 2009, $900,000 in 2010, $864,000 in 2011, $714,000 in 2012
and $385,000 in 2013. Intangible assets subject to amortization have a weighted average life of
approximately seven years.
Changes in goodwill balances by segment (which are defined below) are as follows:
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Balance |
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Balance |
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December 31, |
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Change in |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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Goodwill |
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2009 |
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(in thousands) |
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SL Power Electronics Corp. |
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$ |
4,276 |
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$ |
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$ |
4,276 |
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High Power Group: |
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MTE Corporation |
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8,189 |
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8,189 |
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Teal Electronics Corp. |
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5,055 |
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5,055 |
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RFL Electronics Inc. |
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5,249 |
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5,249 |
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Total |
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$ |
22,769 |
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$ |
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$ |
22,769 |
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8. Debt
On October 23, 2008, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an Amended and
Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the 2008 Credit Facility) with Bank of America, N.A., a
national banking association, individually, as agent, issuer and a lender thereunder, and the other
financial institutions party thereto. The 2008 Credit Facility amends and restates the Companys
previous credit facility, dated August 3, 2005.
The 2008 Credit Facility provides for maximum borrowings of up to $60,000,000 and includes a
standby and commercial letter of credit sub-limit of $10,000,000. The 2008 Credit Facility is
scheduled to expire on October 1, 2011, unless earlier terminated by the agent thereunder following
an event of default. Borrowings under the 2008 Credit Facility bear interest, at the Companys
option, at the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus 1.75% to 3.25%, or a base rate, which is
the higher of (i) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5% or (ii) Bank of America, N.A.s publicly
announced prime rate, plus a margin rate ranging from 0% to 1.0%. The margin rates are based on
certain leverage ratios, as provided in the facility documents. The Company is subject to
compliance with certain financial covenants set forth in the 2008 Credit Facility, including a
maximum ratio of total funded indebtedness to EBITDA (as defined), minimum levels of interest
coverage and net worth and a limitation on capital expenditures, as defined. Availability under the
2008 Credit Facility is based upon the Companys trailing twelve month EBITDA.
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As of the date hereof, June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had no outstanding balance
under the 2008 Credit Facility. At June 30, 2009, the Company had a total availability thereunder
of $16,000,000.
As a result of the Companys diminished results during the current economic downturn and,
particularly, the net loss for the second quarter 2009, the Company was not in compliance with the
interest coverage financial covenant and is not projected to be in compliance with such covenant in
the third quarter 2009. In response, the lenders to the 2008 Credit Facility have agreed to waive
compliance with the covenant for the second quarter 2009 and to reset the covenant terms for the
third quarter 2009. The parties also agreed to reduce the maximum credit limit under the 2008
Credit Facility to $40,000,000. In consideration for these waivers and amendments, the Company has
agreed to pay the lenders $250,000, which will be recorded and paid
in the third quarter of 2009.
The Companys obligations under the 2008 Credit Facility are secured by the grant of security
interests in substantially all of its assets.
9. Accrued Liabilities Other
Accrued liabilities other consist of the following:
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(in thousands) |
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Taxes (other than income) and insurance |
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$ |
469 |
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$ |
560 |
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Commissions |
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|
690 |
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|
839 |
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Litigation and legal fees |
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118 |
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270 |
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Other professional fees |
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652 |
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|
596 |
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Environmental |
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|
866 |
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|
1,057 |
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Warranty |
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1,369 |
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|
1,325 |
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Deferred revenue |
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|
410 |
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|
556 |
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Other |
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|
2,285 |
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2,093 |
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|
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$ |
6,859 |
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$ |
7,296 |
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|
A summary of the Companys warranty reserve is as follows:
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2009 |
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(in thousands) |
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Liability, beginning of year |
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$ |
1,325 |
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Expense for new warranties issued |
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388 |
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Expense related to prior year warranties |
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74 |
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Warranty claims |
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(418 |
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Liability, end of period |
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$ |
1,369 |
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10. Restructuring Charges
In the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company incurred a restructuring charge of $534,000,
which was recorded at SL Power Electronics Corp. The restructuring charge primarily related to
workforce reductions to align cost structure to reduced business levels. The Company anticipates
that these actions will result in reduced operating costs in future periods. The Company expects to
incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $85,000 during fiscal 2009 primarily related
to workforce reductions. In the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2008, the Company reviewed its
business levels and cost structure and initiated cost optimization initiatives. As a result of
these initiatives the Company recorded restructuring charges of $677,000, all but $170,000 of which
was paid prior to December 31, 2008. The liability for the restructuring charges is included in
Accrued Liabilities Other. Details of the restructuring charges are as follows:
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, 2009 |
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(in thousands) |
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Temporary |
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|
|
|
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|
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Severance |
|
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Labor |
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|
Other Costs |
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Total |
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Beginning balance |
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$ |
88 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
82 |
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|
$ |
170 |
|
Restructuring charges |
|
|
525 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
534 |
|
Cash payments |
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|
(291 |
) |
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|
(81 |
) |
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|
(372 |
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|
|
Ending balance |
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$ |
322 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
332 |
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|
11. Commitments And Contingencies
In the ordinary course of its business, the Company is subject to loss contingencies pursuant to
foreign and domestic federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations and is also party
to certain legal actions, which may occur in the normal operations of the Companys business.
On June 12, 2002, the Company and SL Surface Technology, Inc. (SurfTech), were served with a
class action complaint by twelve individual plaintiffs (the Complaint) filed in Superior Court of
New Jersey for Camden County (the Private Action). SurfTech is a wholly-owned subsidiary, the
operating assets of which were sold in November 2003. The Company and SurfTech are currently two of
approximately 28 defendants named in the Private Action. The Complaint alleges, among other things,
that the plaintiffs are subject to an increased risk of disease as a result of consuming water
distributed from the Puchack Wellfield located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey (which was one of
several water sources that supplied Camden, New Jersey). Medical monitoring of the plaintiff class
was sought in the litigation.
The Private Action arises from similar factual circumstances as a current federal administrative
action involving the Puchack Wellfield, with respect to which the Company has been identified as a
potentially responsible party (a PRP). This action and the Private Action both allege that
SurfTech and other defendants contaminated ground water through the disposal of hazardous
substances at facilities in the area. SurfTech once operated a chrome-plating facility in
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey (the Pennsauken Site). The federal administrative action is
discussed under Environmental Matters below.
With respect to the Private Action, the Superior Court denied class certification in June 2006. In
2007, the Superior Court dismissed the claims of all plaintiffs on statute of limitations grounds.
The plaintiffs appeal of the Superior Court rulings was denied in May 2009. The plaintiffs are now
petitioning the New Jersey Supreme Court to review this decision.
15
It is managements opinion that the impact of legal actions brought against the Company and its
operations will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position or
results of operations. However, the ultimate outcome of these matters, as with litigation
generally, is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved
adversely to the Company. The adverse resolution of any one or more of these matters could have a
material adverse effect on the business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows of
the Company.
Environmental Matters: Loss contingencies include potential obligations to investigate and
eliminate or mitigate the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of certain chemical
substances at various sites, such as Superfund sites and other facilities, whether or not they are
currently in operation. The Company is currently participating in environmental assessments and
cleanups at a number of sites under these laws and may in the future be involved in additional
environmental assessments and cleanups. Based upon investigations completed to date by the Company
and its independent engineering-consulting firms, management has provided an estimated accrual for
all known costs believed to be probable in the amount of $6,735,000, of which $5,869,000 is
included as other long-term liabilities as of June 30, 2009. However, it is the nature of
environmental contingencies that other circumstances might arise, the costs of which are
indeterminable at this time due to such factors as changing government regulations and stricter
standards, the unknown magnitude of defense and cleanup costs, the unknown timing and extent of the
remedial actions that may be required, the determination of the Companys liability in proportion
to other responsible parties, and the extent, if any, to which such costs are recoverable from
other parties or from insurance. These contingencies could result in additional expenses or
judgments, or offsets thereto. At the present time such expenses or judgments are not expected to
have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of
operations, beyond the amount already reserved. Most of the Companys environmental costs relate to
discontinued operations and such costs have been recorded in discontinued operations.
There are two sites on which the Company may incur material environmental costs in the future as a
result of past activities of SurfTech. These properties are the Pennsauken Site and the Companys
property in Camden, New Jersey (the Camden Site).
In addition to the lawsuit previously discussed, in 2006 the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (the EPA) named the Company as a PRP in connection with the remediation of the Puchack
Wellfield, which it designated a Superfund Site. As a PRP, the Company is potentially liable,
jointly and severally, for the investigation and remediation of the Puchack Wellfield Superfund
Site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as
amended (CERCLA). Thereafter, in September 2006, the EPA issued a Record of Decision for the
national priority listed Puchack Wellfield Superfund Site and selected a remedy to address the
first phase of groundwater contamination that the EPA contemplates being conducted in two phases
(known as operable units). The estimated cost of the EPA selected remedy for the first groundwater
operable unit, to be conducted over a five to ten year timeframe, is approximately $17,600,000 (excludes past costs of
$11,500,000 mentioned below). Prior to the issuance of the EPAs Record of Decision, the Company
had retained an experienced environmental consulting firm to prepare technical comments on the
EPAs proposed remediation of the Puchack Wellfield Superfund Site. In those comments, the
Companys consultant, among other things, identified flaws in the EPAs conclusions and the factual
predicates for certain of the EPAs decisions and for the proposed selected remedy.
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Following the issuance of its Record of Decision, in November 2006, the EPA sent another letter to
the Company encouraging the Company to either perform or finance the remedial actions for operable
unit one identified in the EPAs Record of Decision. In February 2007, the EPA sent another letter
to the Company demanding reimbursement for past costs of approximately $11,500,000, which has been
contested by the Company. The Company responded to the EPA that it is willing to investigate the
existence of other PRPs and to undertake the activities necessary to design a final remediation for
the Superfund Site. In July 2007, the EPA refused the Companys offer to perform the work necessary
to design the remediation plan without first agreeing to assume responsibility for the full
remediation of the Superfund Site. The EPA did encourage the Company to investigate the existence
of other PRPs and to submit evidence thereof, if appropriate. In January 2008, the Company
submitted to the EPA evidence demonstrating the existence of several other PRPs.
Notwithstanding the assertions of the EPA, based on discussions with its attorneys and consultants,
the Company believes the EPAs analytical effort is far from complete. Further, technical data has
not established that offsite migration of hazardous substances from the Pennsauken Site caused the
contamination of the Puchack Wellfield Superfund Site. In any event, the evidence establishes that
hazardous substances from the Pennsauken Site could have, at most, constituted only a portion of
the total contamination delineated in the vicinity of the Puchack Wellfield Superfund Site. There
are other technical factors and defenses that indicate that the remediation proposed by the EPA is
technically flawed. Based on the foregoing, the Company believes that it has significant defenses
against all or part of the EPAs claim and that other PRPs should be identified to support the
ultimate cost of remediation. Nevertheless, the Companys attorneys have advised that it is likely
that it will incur some liability in this matter. Based on the information so far, the Company has
estimated remediation liability for this matter of $4,000,000 ($2,480,000, net of tax), which was
reserved and recorded as part of discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2006. This amount
is included in the total environmental accrual, stated below. There can be no assurance as to what
will be the ultimate resolution or exposure to the Company for this matter.
With respect to the Camden Site, the Company has reported soil contamination and a ground water
contamination plume emanating from the site. The Company has been conducting tests and taking other
actions to identify and quantify the contamination and to confirm areas of concern. On September
30, 2008, the Company submitted an Interim Response Action (IRA) Workplan to the NJDEP that
includes building demolition and removal, excavation of underlying contaminated soil, undertaking
treatability studies and installing new monitoring wells. The IRA Workplan, with amendments, was
approved by the NJDEP on October 9, 2008. The Company reserved $2,250,000 during the last two
quarters of 2008 to meet the anticipated expenses of implementing the IRA Workplan and field pilot
studies and conducting routine groundwater monitoring. At June 30, 2009, the Company has accrued
$2,215,000 to remediate the Camden Site.
17
The Company has reported soil and ground water contamination at the facility of SL Montevideo
Technology, Inc. located on its property in Montevideo, Minnesota. An analysis of the contamination
has been completed and remediation is now being conducted at the site pursuant to a remedial action
workplan approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Implementation of remediation
technologies is on track and is expected to be fully implemented by
December 31, 2009. Based on the
current information, the Company believes it will incur remediation costs at this site of
approximately $129,000, which had been accrued for in prior years. These costs are recorded as a
component of continuing operations.
As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had recorded environmental accruals of
$6,735,000 and $6,926,000, respectively.
12. Segment Information
The Company currently operates under four business segments: SL Power Electronics Corp. (SLPE),
the High Power Group, SL Montevideo Technology, Inc. (SL-MTI) and RFL Electronics Inc. (RFL).
Teal Electronics Corp. (Teal) and MTE Corporation (MTE) are combined into one business segment,
which is reported as the High Power Group. Management has combined SLPE and the High Power Group
into one business unit classified as the Power Electronics Group. The Company aggregates operating
business subsidiaries into a single segment for financial reporting purposes if aggregation is
consistent with the objectives of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 131, Disclosures
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information (SFAS No. 131). Business units are also
combined if they have similar characteristics in each of the following areas:
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nature of products and services |
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|
|
nature of production process |
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|
|
type or class of customer |
|
|
|
methods of distribution |
SLPE produces a wide range of custom and standard internal and external AC/DC and DC/DC power
supply products to be used in customers end products. The Companys power supplies closely
regulate and monitor power outputs, resulting in stable and highly reliable power. SLPE, which
sells products under three brand names (SL Power Electronics, Condor and Ault), is a major supplier
to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical, wireless and wire line communications
infrastructure, computer peripherals, military, handheld devices and industrial equipment. The High
Power Group sells products under two brand names (Teal and MTE). Teal designs and manufactures
custom power conditioning and distribution units. Products are developed and manufactured for
custom electrical subsystems for OEMs of semiconductor, medical imaging, military and
telecommunication systems. MTE designs and manufactures power quality electromagnetic products used
to protect equipment from power surges, bring harmonics into compliance and improve the efficiency
of variable speed motor drives. SL-MTI designs and manufactures high power density precision
motors. New motor and motion controls are used in numerous applications, including military and
commercial aerospace equipment, medical devices and industrial products. RFL designs and
manufactures communication and power protection products/systems that are used to protect utility
transmission lines and apparatus by isolating faulty transmission lines from a transmission grid.
The Other segment includes corporate related items, financing activities and other costs not
allocated to reportable segments, which includes but is not limited to certain legal, litigation
and public reporting charges and the results of insignificant operations. The accounting policies for
the business units are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting
policies. For additional information, see Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements included in Part IV of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2008.
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Business segment operations are conducted through domestic subsidiaries. For all periods presented,
sales between business segments were not material. Each of the segments has certain major
customers, the loss of any of which would have a material adverse effect on such segment.
The unaudited comparative results for the three-month periods and the six-month periods ended June
30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Net sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
13,448 |
|
|
$ |
21,062 |
|
|
$ |
26,314 |
|
|
$ |
39,026 |
|
High Power Group |
|
|
10,166 |
|
|
|
15,063 |
|
|
|
21,937 |
|
|
|
29,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
23,614 |
|
|
|
36,125 |
|
|
|
48,251 |
|
|
|
68,251 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
6,968 |
|
|
|
7,366 |
|
|
|
13,358 |
|
|
|
15,085 |
|
RFL |
|
|
4,374 |
|
|
|
5,243 |
|
|
|
9,579 |
|
|
|
10,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
$ |
34,956 |
|
|
$ |
48,734 |
|
|
$ |
71,188 |
|
|
$ |
94,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
(Loss) income from operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
(396 |
) |
|
$ |
1,056 |
|
|
$ |
(577 |
) |
|
$ |
1,586 |
|
High Power Group |
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
1,486 |
|
|
|
1,233 |
|
|
|
2,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
(84 |
) |
|
|
2,542 |
|
|
|
656 |
|
|
|
4,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
997 |
|
|
|
971 |
|
|
|
1,778 |
|
|
|
2,053 |
|
RFL |
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
296 |
|
|
|
639 |
|
|
|
764 |
|
Other |
|
|
(1,563 |
) |
|
|
(826 |
) |
|
|
(3,140 |
) |
|
|
(2,231 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
$ |
(448 |
) |
|
$ |
2,983 |
|
|
$ |
(67 |
) |
|
$ |
5,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
29,800 |
|
|
$ |
33,253 |
|
High Power Group |
|
|
27,376 |
|
|
|
30,985 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
57,176 |
|
|
|
64,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
12,590 |
|
|
|
12,479 |
|
RFL |
|
|
15,142 |
|
|
|
15,480 |
|
Other |
|
|
12,590 |
|
|
|
9,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
$ |
97,498 |
|
|
$ |
101,286 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Goodwill and intangible assets, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
5,609 |
|
|
$ |
5,785 |
|
High Power Group |
|
|
17,111 |
|
|
|
17,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
22,720 |
|
|
|
23,155 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
RFL |
|
|
5,427 |
|
|
|
5,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
$ |
28,147 |
|
|
$ |
28,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13. Retirement Plans And Deferred Compensation
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company maintained a defined contribution pension
plan covering all full-time, U.S. employees of SLPE, Teal, SL-MTI, RFL, MTE and the corporate
office. The Companys contributions to this plan are based on a percentage of employee
contributions and/or plan year gross wages, as defined.
Costs incurred under these plans amounted to $398,000 during the six-month period ended June 30,
2009 and $654,000 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008.
The Company has agreements with certain active and retired directors, officers and key employees
providing for supplemental retirement benefits. The liability for supplemental retirement benefits
is based on the most recent mortality tables available and discount rates ranging from 6% to 12%.
The amount charged to income in connection with these agreements amounted to $187,000 and $139,000
for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively.
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14. Related Party Transactions
RFL has an investment of $15,000 in RFL Communications PLC, (RFL Communications), representing
4.5% of the outstanding equity thereof. RFL Communications is a distributor of teleprotection and
communication equipment located in the United Kingdom. It is authorized to sell RFL products in
accordance with an international sales agreement. Sales to RFL Communications for each of the
six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 were $456,000 and $783,000, respectively.
Accounts receivable due from RFL Communications at June 30, 2009 were $244,000.
As a result of certain services being provided to the Company by Steel Partners, II, L.P. (SPII),
a company controlled by Warren Lichtenstein, the former Chairman of the Board of the Company (as
previously announced, Mr. Lichtenstein had declined to stand for re-election at the Companys
annual meeting of shareholders held May 14, 2008), the Compensation Committee has approved fees for
services provided by SPII. These fees are the only consideration for the services of Mr.
Lichtenstein and the Companys current Chairman, Glen Kassan, and other assistance from SPII. The
services provided include management and advisory services with respect to operations, strategic
planning, finance and accounting, merger, sale and acquisition activities and other aspects of the
businesses of the Company. Fees of $237,000 were expensed by the Company for SPIIs services for
each of the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 pursuant to a Management
Agreement dated as of January 23, 2002 by and between the Company and SPII. Approximately $40,000
was payable at June 30, 2009.
Note 15. Subsequent Events
The
Company has evaluated all subsequent events through August 13, 2009, which represents the
filing date of this Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to ensure that this Form
10-Q includes appropriate disclosure of events recognized in the financial statements as of June
30, 2009, as well as events that occurred subsequent to June 30, 2009 and have not been recognized
in the second quarter 2009 financial statements. On August 12,
2009, the lenders to the 2008 Credit Facility signed the First
Amendment and Waiver Under Credit Agreement, which is fully
disclosed in Note 8. Debt. As of August 13, 2009, there
were no other subsequent
events that required recognition or disclosure.
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|
|
ITEM 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The Company, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and markets power electronics, motion
control, power protection, power quality electromagnetic and specialized communication equipment
that is used in a variety of commercial and military aerospace, computer, datacom, industrial,
medical, telecom, transportation and utility equipment applications. The Company is comprised of
four domestic business segments, three of which have significant manufacturing operations in
Mexico. SLPE has manufacturing, engineering and sales capability in the Peoples Republic of China.
Most of the Companys sales are made to customers who are based in the United States. However, over
the years the Company has increased its presence in international markets. The Company places an
emphasis on highly engineered, well-built, high quality, dependable products and continues its
dedication to product enhancement and innovations.
The Companys business strategy has been to enhance the growth and profitability of each of its
businesses through the penetration of attractive new market niches, further improvement of
operations through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and expansion of global
capabilities. The Company expects to achieve these goals through organic growth and strategic
acquisitions. The Company also continues to pursue strategic alternatives to maximize
shareholder value. Some of these alternatives have included, and will continue to include,
selective acquisitions, divestitures and sales of certain assets. The Company has provided, and may
from time to time in the future provide, information to interested parties.
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Business Trends
The Company has experienced continued pressure on sales and income due to the current global
economic downturn. Given the nature of the global economic weakness and its effects on the
Companys end markets, management has a limited ability to accurately forecast demand for its
products or the prices of raw materials. With little visibility in the marketplace, the Company has
taken action to reduce its cost structure and align its capacity with lower business levels and has
postponed planned capital investment. It is difficult to predict when economic growth will resume.
In the sections that follow, statements with respect to the quarter ended 2009 or six months ended
2009 refer to the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2009. Statements with respect to
the quarter ended 2008 or six months ended 2008 refer to the three-month and six-month periods
ended June 30, 2008.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Companys consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of reported and
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
amounts of reported net sales and expenses during the reporting period.
In December 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued disclosure guidance for
critical accounting policies. The SEC defines critical accounting policies as those that
require application of managements most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a
result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and
may change in subsequent periods.
The Companys significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Part IV of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008. Not all of these significant accounting policies require management to
make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. However, the following policies are
deemed to be critical within the SEC definition. The Companys senior management has reviewed these
critical accounting policies and estimates and the related Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or
services have been rendered, the purchase price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is
reasonably assured. Revenue is recorded in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No.
104 and in certain circumstances in accordance with the guidance provided by the Emerging Issues
Task Force (EITF) 00-21 Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. The major portion of
the Companys revenue is derived from equipment sales. However, RFL has customer service revenue,
which accounted for less than one percent of consolidated net revenue for each of the quarters
ended 2009 and 2008. The Company recognizes equipment revenue upon shipment and transfer of title.
Provisions are established for product warranties, principally based
on historical experience. At times the Company establishes reserves for specific warranty issues
known by management. Service and installation revenue is recognized when completed. At SL-MTI,
revenue from one particular contract is considered a multiple element arrangement and, in that
case, is allocated among the separate accounting units based on relative fair value. In this case
the total arrangement consideration is fixed and there is objective and reliable evidence of fair
value.
22
SLPE has two sales programs with distributors, pursuant to which credits are issued to
distributors: (1) a scrap program and (2) a competitive discount program. The distributor scrap
program allows distributors to scrap and/or rotate up to a pre-determined percentage of their
purchases over the previous six month period. SLPE provides for this allowance as a decrease to
revenue based upon the amount of sales to each distributor and other historical factors. The
competitive discount program allows a distributor to sell a product out of its inventory at less
than list price in order to meet certain competitive situations. SLPE records this discount as a
reduction to revenue based on the distributors eligible inventory. The eligible distributor
inventory is reviewed at least quarterly. No cash is paid under either distributor program. These
programs affected consolidated gross revenue for each of the six-month periods ended 2009 and 2008
by approximately 0.7% and 0.6%, respectively.
Certain judgments affect the application of the Companys revenue policy, as mentioned above.
Revenue recognition is significant because net revenue is a key component of results of operations.
In addition, revenue recognition determines the timing of certain expenses, such as commissions,
royalties and certain incentive programs. Revenue results are difficult to predict. Any shortfall
in revenue or delay in recognizing revenue could cause operating results to vary significantly from
year to year and quarter to quarter.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
The Companys estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables is
based on two methods. The amounts calculated from each of these methods are combined to determine
the total amount reserved. First, the Company evaluates specific accounts where it has information
that the customer may have an inability to meet its financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy or
insolvency). In these cases, the Company uses its judgment, based on the best available facts and
circumstances, and records a specific reserve for that customer against amounts due to reduce the
receivable to the amount that is expected to be collected. These specific reserves are reevaluated
and adjusted as additional information is received that impacts the amount reserved. Second, a
general reserve is established for all customers based on several factors, including historical
write-offs as a percentage of sales. If circumstances change (e.g., higher than expected defaults
or an unexpected material adverse change in a major customers ability to meet its financial
obligation), the Companys estimates of the recoverability of amounts due could be reduced by a
material amount. The Companys allowance for doubtful accounts represented 3.3% and 2.5% of gross
trade receivables at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Inventories
The Company values inventory at the lower of cost or market, and continually reviews the book value
of discontinued product lines to determine if these items are properly valued. The Company
identifies these items and assesses the ability to dispose of them at a price greater than cost. If
it is determined that cost is less than market value, then cost is used for inventory valuation. If
market value is less than cost, then related inventory is adjusted to market value.
If a write down to the current market value is necessary, the market value cannot be greater than
the net realizable value, which is defined as selling price less costs to complete and dispose, and
cannot be lower than the net realizable value less a normal profit margin. The Company also
continually evaluates the composition of its inventory and identifies slow-moving and excess
inventories. Inventory items identified as slow-moving or excess are evaluated to determine if
reserves are required. If the Company were not able to achieve its expectations of the net
realizable value of the inventory at current market value, it would have to adjust its reserves
accordingly. The Company attempts to accurately estimate future product demand to properly adjust
inventory levels. However, significant unanticipated changes in demand could have a significant
impact on the value of inventory and of operating results.
23
Accounting For Income Taxes
The Company has reported gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, of
$2,922,000 and $2,845,000 as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. These amounts
represent unrecognized tax benefits, which, if ultimately recognized, will reduce the Companys
effective tax rate. As of June 30, 2009, the Company reported accrued interest and penalties
related to unrecognized tax benefits of $512,000. For additional disclosures related to FIN 48, see
Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, the
deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax
assets. The net deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were $12,050,000 and
$11,705,000, respectively, net of valuation allowances of $421,000 and $2,018,000, respectively.
The net deferred tax assets and valuation allowances as of June 30, 2009 was reduced by $1,339,000
due to expiring state net operating losses. The carrying value of the Companys net deferred tax
assets assumes that the Company will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in
certain tax jurisdictions. Valuation allowances are attributable to uncertainties related to the
Companys ability to utilize certain deferred tax assets prior to expiration. These deferred tax
assets primarily consist of loss carryforwards. The valuation allowance is based on estimates of
taxable income, expenses and credits by the jurisdictions in which the Company operates and the
period over which deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event that actual results differ
from these estimates or these estimates are adjusted in future periods, the Company may need to
establish an additional valuation allowance that could materially impact its consolidated financial
position and results of operations. Each quarter, management evaluates the ability to realize the
deferred tax assets and assesses the need for additional valuation allowances.
Legal Contingencies
The Company is currently involved in certain legal proceedings. As discussed in Note 11 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q, the Company has accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims.
This estimate has been developed after investigation and is based upon an analysis of potential
results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. Management does not
believe these proceedings will have a further material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated
financial position. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular
quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by changes in these assumptions, or the
effectiveness of these strategies, related to these proceedings.
24
Goodwill
The Company has allocated its adjusted goodwill balance to its reporting units. The Company tests
goodwill for impairment annually at fiscal year-end and in interim periods if certain events occur
indicating that the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired, such as a significant adverse
change in business climate, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator or the decision to sell
a business, that would make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. The
goodwill impairment test is a two-step process. The first step of the impairment analysis compares
the fair value to the net book value. In determining fair value, the accounting guidance allows for
the use of several valuation methodologies, although it states quoted market prices are the best
evidence of fair value. The Company uses a combination of expected present values of future cash
flows and comparative market multiples and has performed a review of market capitalization with
estimated control premiums at December 31, 2008. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than
its net book value, the second step of the analysis compares the implied fair value of goodwill to
its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, the Company
recognizes an impairment loss equal to that excess amount. Application of the goodwill impairment
test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and
liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units and determining the fair
value of each reporting unit. Significant judgments required to estimate the fair value of
reporting units include estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates,
selecting comparable companies within each reporting unit and market and determining control
premiums. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of
fair value for each reporting unit. There were no impairment charges for the quarters ended 2009
and 2008. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, goodwill totaled $22,769,000 (representing 23%
and 22% of total assets), respectively.
As of the testing conducted as of December 31, 2008, the Company concluded that no impairment charge
was warranted. However, there can be no assurance that the economic conditions currently affecting
the world economy or other events may not have a negative material impact on the long-term business
prospects of any of the Companys reporting units. In such case, the Company may need to record an
impairment loss, as stated above. The next annual impairment test will be conducted as of December
31, 2009.
Management
has not identified any triggering events, as defined by SFAS No. 142,
during 2009. Accordingly, no interim impairment test has been performed.
Impairment Of Long-Lived And Intangible Assets
The Companys long-lived and intangible assets primarily consist of fixed assets, goodwill and
other intangible assets. The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived
assets held and used, other than goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, and assets
to be disposed of whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of the asset by estimated cash
flows and at times by independent appraisals. It compares estimated cash flows expected to be
generated from the related assets, or the appraised value of the asset, to the carrying amounts to
determine whether impairment has occurred. If the estimate of cash flows expected to be generated
changes in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges that were not
previously recorded for these assets. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered
impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying
value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Asset impairment evaluations are by nature
highly subjective. The Company recorded asset impairment charges of approximately $77,000, net of
tax, related to properties it owns in Camden, New Jersey and Pennsauken, New Jersey. These charges
were recorded as part of discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2008.
25
Environmental Expenditures
The Company is subject to United States, Mexican, Chinese and United Kingdom environmental laws and
regulations concerning emissions to the air, discharges to surface and subsurface waters, and
generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. The
Company is also subject to other federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations,
including those that require it to remediate or mitigate the effects of the disposal or release of
certain chemical substances at various sites, including some where the Company has ceased
operations. It is impossible to predict precisely what effect these laws and regulations will have
in the future.
Expenditures that relate to current operations are charged to expense or capitalized, as
appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by formerly owned operations
are expensed and recorded as part of discontinued operations. Expenditures include costs of
remediation and legal fees to defend against claims for environmental liability. Liabilities are
recorded when remedial efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The
liability for remediation expenditures includes, as appropriate, elements of costs such as site
investigations, consultants fees, feasibility studies, outside contractor expenses and monitoring
expenses. Estimates are not discounted and they are not reduced by potential claims for recovery
from insurance carriers. The liability is periodically reviewed and adjusted to reflect current
remediation progress, prospective estimates of required activity and other relevant factors,
including changes in technology or regulations. For additional information related to environmental
matters, see Note 13 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV of
the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
The above listing is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of the Companys accounting
policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically
dictated by GAAP with no need for managements judgment in its application. There are also areas in
which managements judgment in selecting any available alternatives would not produce a materially
different result. For a discussion of accounting policies and other disclosures required by GAAP,
see the Companys audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Part IV
of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
$ Variance |
|
|
% Variance |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
2,893 |
|
|
$ |
504 |
|
|
$ |
2,389 |
|
|
|
474 |
% |
Bank debt |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working capital |
|
$ |
28,515 |
|
|
$ |
27,222 |
|
|
$ |
1,293 |
|
|
|
5 |
% |
Shareholders equity |
|
$ |
64,887 |
|
|
$ |
64,860 |
|
|
$ |
27 |
|
|
|
N/M |
|
26
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, the net cash provided by operating activities
from continuing operations was $3,472,000, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities
from continuing operations of $1,800,000 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. The
sources of cash from operating activities for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 were a
decrease in accounts receivable of $4,012,000 and a decrease in inventories of $800,000. The
decrease in accounts receivable was primarily related to improved collections at most entities. The
increased collections were $1,598,000 at SLPE, $1,008,000 at RFL, $976,000 at MTE and $624,000 at
Teal. Days sales outstanding (defined as current accounts receivable divided by the average of the
last three months sales) were 55.1 days at June 30, 2009. These sources of cash were primarily
offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $1,995,000 and a decrease in accrued liabilities of
$1,537,000. The decreases in accounts payable were primarily related to SLPE ($787,000) and Teal
($615,000). Legal and consulting payables of $370,000 related to environmental matters are charged
to discontinued operations. The increase in prepaid expenses was primarily related to the renewal
of certain insurance policies in the first quarter. The sources of cash from operating activities
for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008 were income from continuing operations of $3,346,000
and an increase in accounts payable of $1,192,000. These sources of cash were primarily offset by a
decrease in accrued liabilities of $3,255,000 and an increase in inventory of $1,824,000. The
decrease in accrued liabilities was primarily due to the timing of payments related to employee
bonuses and consulting and audit fees, most of which were paid in the first quarter of 2008, which
are not recurring on a quarterly basis. The increase of accounts payable was related to the timing
of vendor payments. The increase in inventory was primarily caused by the deferral of certain
customers existing orders at Teal, lower than expected orders at SLPE and the increase of orders
at MTE.
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, net cash used in investing activities was
$514,000. This use of cash is primarily related to a building expansion in Matamoros, Mexico for
SL-MTI, the purchase of machinery, computer hardware, software and demonstration equipment. During
the six-month period ended June 30, 2008, net cash used in investing activities was $1,253,000.
This use of cash in investing activities during the period was primarily related to the purchase of
machinery, computer hardware, software and demonstration equipment.
During the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, net cash provided by financing activities was
$297,000, which is related to treasury stock activity. During the six-month period ended June 30,
2008, net cash used in financing activities was $506,000, which was primarily related to borrowings
under the Companys previous credit facility in the amount of $6,239,000, offset by payments
thereunder of $7,000,000.
The Companys current ratio was 2.25 to 1 at June 30, 2009 and 2.03 to 1 at December 31, 2008.
Current assets decreased by $2,287,000 from December 31, 2008, while current liabilities decreased
by $3,580,000 during the same period.
The Company had no outstanding bank debt at June 30, 2009 and at December 31, 2008.
Capital expenditures were $496,000 in the first six months of 2009, which represents a decrease of
$479,000, or 49%, from the capital expenditure levels of the comparable period in 2008. Capital
expenditures in the first six months of 2009 were attributable to a plant expansion, as mentioned
above, machinery, computer hardware and software purchases. Capital expenditures
of $975,000 were made during the first six months of 2008. These expenditures primarily related to
machinery, computer hardware and software purchases.
27
The Company has been able to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet its operating needs and
expects to do so in the future.
With the exception of the segment reported as Other (which consists primarily of corporate office
expenses, financing activities, public reporting costs and costs not specifically allocated to the
reportable business segments), all of the Companys operating segments, except SLPE, recorded
income from operations for the periods presented.
Contractual Obligations
The following is a summary of the Companys contractual obligations at June 30, 2009 for the
periods indicated:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less Than |
|
|
1 to 3 |
|
|
4 to 5 |
|
|
After |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 Year |
|
|
Years |
|
|
Years |
|
|
5 Years |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Operating Leases |
|
$ |
1,230 |
|
|
$ |
1,365 |
|
|
$ |
270 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,865 |
|
Debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Leases |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,238 |
|
|
$ |
1,365 |
|
|
$ |
270 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
It is not the Companys usual business practice to enter into off-balance sheet arrangements such
as guarantees on loans and financial commitments, indemnification arrangements and retained
interests in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity for securitization purposes.
Consequently, the Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for operating lease
commitments disclosed in the table above, which have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material
current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or
expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Results of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 2009, compared with three months ended June 30, 2008
The Company has experienced continued pressure on sales and income due to the current global
economic downturn. Given the nature of the global economic weakness and its effects on the
Companys end markets, management has a limited ability to accurately forecast demand for its
products or the prices of raw materials. With little visibility in the marketplace, the Company has
taken action to reduce its cost structure and align its capacity with lower business levels and has
postponed all non-essential capital investment. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the
Company recorded restructuring charges of $534,000 at SLPE. For additional information on the
restructuring charges, see Restructuring Charges in the detail that follows.
28
The tables below show the comparisons of net sales and (loss) income from operations for the
quarter ended June 30, 2009 (2009) and the quarter ended June 30, 2008 (2008).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
Three Months |
|
|
Three Months |
|
|
$ Variance |
|
|
% Variance |
|
|
|
Ended |
|
|
Ended |
|
|
From |
|
|
From |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
Same Quarter |
|
|
Same Quarter |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
13,448 |
|
|
$ |
21,062 |
|
|
$ |
(7,614 |
) |
|
|
(36 |
%) |
High Power Group |
|
|
10,166 |
|
|
|
15,063 |
|
|
|
(4,897 |
) |
|
|
(33 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
23,614 |
|
|
|
36,125 |
|
|
|
(12,511 |
) |
|
|
(35 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
6,968 |
|
|
|
7,366 |
|
|
|
(398 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
%) |
RFL |
|
|
4,374 |
|
|
|
5,243 |
|
|
|
(869 |
) |
|
|
(17 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
34,956 |
|
|
$ |
48,734 |
|
|
$ |
(13,778 |
) |
|
|
(28 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Income from Operations |
|
|
|
Three Months |
|
|
Three Months |
|
|
$ Variance |
|
|
% Variance |
|
|
|
Ended |
|
|
Ended |
|
|
From |
|
|
From |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
Same Quarter |
|
|
Same Quarter |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
(396 |
) |
|
$ |
1,056 |
|
|
$ |
(1,452 |
) |
|
|
(138 |
%) |
High Power Group |
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
1,486 |
|
|
|
(1,174 |
) |
|
|
(79 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
(84 |
) |
|
|
2,542 |
|
|
|
(2,626 |
) |
|
|
(103 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
997 |
|
|
|
971 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
RFL |
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
296 |
|
|
|
(94 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
%) |
Other |
|
|
(1,563 |
) |
|
|
(826 |
) |
|
|
(737 |
) |
|
|
(89 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
(448 |
) |
|
$ |
2,983 |
|
|
$ |
(3,431 |
) |
|
|
(115 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated net sales for 2009 decreased by $13,778,000, or 28%, when compared to the same
period in 2008. When compared to 2008, net sales of the Power Electronics Group decreased by
$12,511,000, or 35%; net sales of SL-MTI decreased by $398,000, or 5%; and net sales of RFL
decreased by $869,000, or 17%. All of the operating entities, except SLPE, reported income from
operations in both 2009 and 2008. During the 2009 quarter SLPE recorded $534,000 in restructuring
charges in connection with personnel reductions. Without these charges SLPE would have recorded
$138,000 in income from operations.
The Company recorded a loss from operations of $448,000 for 2009, compared to income from
operations of $2,983,000 for 2008, representing a decrease of $3,431,000, or 115%. The loss from
operations was 1% of net sales in 2009, compared to income from operations of 6% in 2008.
Loss from continuing operations was $347,000 (includes other income and expense cost and the tax
benefit), or $0.06 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009, compared to income from
continuing operations of $1,999,000, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the same period in 2008. The
loss from continuing operations was approximately 1% of net sales in 2009, compared to income from
continuing operations of 4% of net sales in 2008. In 2009 the loss from continuing operations was
negatively impacted by the restructuring charges of $534,000, or $(0.05) per diluted share. The
Companys business segments and the components of operating expenses are discussed more fully in
the following sections.
29
The Power Electronics Group, which is comprised of SLPE and the High Power Group (a combination of
Teal and MTE), recorded a sales decrease of 35%, when comparing the second quarter of 2009 to the
second quarter of 2008. Income from operations decreased by $2,626,000, or 103%, which was
attributable to a decrease of $1,452,000, or 138%, at SLPE and a decrease of $1,174,000, or 79%, at
the High Power Group.
SLPE recorded a loss from operations of $396,000, representing 3% of its net sales, in 2009. In
2008, SLPE reported income from operations of $1,056,000, representing 5% of its net sales. As a
percentage of consolidated net sales, SLPE represented 38% of consolidated net sales in 2009,
compared to 43% of consolidated net sales in 2008. At SLPE, sales of its medical product line
decreased by $4,478,000, sales of its data communications product line decreased by $1,786,000 and
sales of its industrial equipment product line decreased by $1,505,000. The decrease in the medical
equipment product line and the data communications product line was due to weak market demand in
these segments. The decrease in sales of the industrial product line was caused by decreased orders
from distributors, as a result of lower economic activity. Also, affecting net sales was the amount
of returns and distributor credits, which decreased to approximately 2% of gross sales in 2009,
compared to 3% in 2008. Domestic sales decreased by 41% and international sales decreased by 19%.
Despite the reduction in sales, SLPEs cost of products sold percentage decreased by approximately
3% due primarily to cost containment programs. As mentioned previously, SLPE recorded $534,000 in
restructuring charges in an effort to align its cost structure to current and anticipated business
levels. Of the above mentioned charges, $474,000 relates to severance cost at SLPEs manufacturing
facility in Mexicali, Mexico.
The High Power Group recorded income from operations, as a percentage of its net sales, of 3%,
compared to 10% in 2008. MTE reported a loss from operations, as a percentage of sales, of 4% in
2009, compared to income from operations, as a percentage of sales, of 8% in 2008. This decline was
primarily due to a sales decline of $1,519,000, or 27%. MTEs sales decrease was driven by the
overall global economic downturn. Sales to both OEMs and distributors have decreased sharply from
last year. Domestic sales decreased 21%, while international sales decreased 44%. As a result, the
cost of product sold percentage increased by 5%. Teal reported income from operations, as a
percentage of sales, of 8% in 2009, compared to 11% in 2008. Teal reported a sales decrease of
$3,378,000, or 36%, while the cost of products sold percentage decreased 3%, compared to 2008.
Teals sales to military and aerospace customers increased by $471,000, while sales to medical
imaging equipment manufacturers decreased by $2,840,000, and sales to semiconductor manufacturers
decreased by $904,000.
SL-MTIs net sales decreased $398,000, or 5%, while income from operations increased by $26,000, or
3%. The sales decrease was primarily caused by a $232,000 decline in sales of commercial products.
Sales to SL-MTIs customers in the defense and commercial aerospace industries decreased by
$104,000. Sales of medical products decreased by $62,000. SL-MTIs cost of products sold percentage
decreased by 4% in 2009, compared to 2008. This improvement is primarily related to greater
productivity at its Mexico and Minnesota manufacturing facilities,
lower overhead expenses at the Mexico plant and improvements made in the amount of scrap and rework
costs incurred at both facilities.
30
RFLs net sales decreased by $869,000, or 17%, compared to 2008. Sales of RFLs communications
product line increased by $253,000, or 16%, while sales of its protection products decreased by
$1,032,000, or 31%. Customer service sales decreased by $90,000. The increase in sales in the
communications product line was primarily due to increased sales of multiplexer products and higher
volume of system maintenance orders. The decrease in protection products is primarily related to
delays in customer projects. The domestic utility companies appear to be delaying larger orders
until they obtain greater clarity regarding the provisions of stimulus legislation that may affect
infrastructure project spending. International sales decreased by $560,000, or 42%, while domestic
sales decreased by $309,000, or 8%. Income from operations decreased by $94,000, or 32%. The
decrease in income from operations is primarily related to the 17% reduction in sales, partially
offset by slightly improved gross margins and reduced operating expenses.
Cost of Products Sold
As a percentage of net sales, cost of products sold was approximately 67% for the second quarter of
2009, compared to approximately 69% for the second quarter of 2008. Although sales declined, the
cost of products sold percentage improved. The cost of products sold percentage for SLPE decreased
by approximately 3%. SL-MTIs cost of products sold, as a percentage of sales, decreased
approximately 4%. Overall, most of the operating entities were able to hold the cost of products
sold percentage relatively constant in 2009, despite an overall sales decrease of 28%. Some of the
contributing factors were (1) cost containment programs initiated in the third and fourth quarters
of fiscal 2008 and again in the second quarter of 2009, which included direct and indirect labor
reductions, (2) reduced commodity prices in 2009, compared to 2008, (3) favorable currency rates,
particularly in Mexico, (4) accelerated production transfers to Mexico from the United States, and
(5) reduced overhead expenses.
Engineering and Product Development Expenses
Engineering and product development expenses were approximately 9% of net sales in 2009, compared
to 7% in 2008. Engineering and product development expenses in 2009 decreased by $562,000, or 16%.
This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease at SLPE of $466,000, or 25%, due primarily
to reduced facility costs, agency fees and consulting fees. The High Power Group also reported a
decrease of $128,000, or 15%, due primarily to reduced costs at MTE. RFL experienced relatively
minor changes in engineering and product development expenses; while SL-MTI recorded an increase of
$74,000, due to a greater number of customer engineering orders and a lower amount of customer
funding.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, for 2009 were
approximately 21% of sales, compared to 16% of sales in 2008. These expenses decreased by $174,000,
or 2%, primarily due to the reduction of net sales of $13,778,000, or 28%. SLPEs expenses
decreased by $478,000, compared to 2008, due to the restructuring initiatives instituted in the
later part of fiscal 2008 and, to a lesser extent, in the second quarter of 2009. SLPE also
incurred less commissions, bonus expense and recruiting fees. The High Power Group recorded a
decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses of $112,000. RFL recorded a decrease in
selling, general and administrative expenses of $203,000, on lower sales levels. SL-MTI experienced
a relatively minor increase in selling, general and administrative costs, primarily due
to a deferred compensation benefit recorded in 2008. Corporate and Other expenses increased by
$737,000, or 89%, primarily due to non-cash increases in stock-based compensation expense, internal
control compliance costs and an unfavorable insurance premium adjustment recorded in 2009, compared
to a favorable adjustment recorded in 2008. The premium adjustment resulted in a net increase in
expense of $435,000.
31
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately 3% of net sales in 2009, compared to 2%
in 2008.
Restructuring Charges
In 2009 the Company incurred a restructuring charge of $534,000, which was recorded at SLPE. These
charges primarily relate to costs associated to reduce workforce levels. The costs represent
actions taken to align SLPEs cost structure in response to a further reduction in business levels.
SLPE recorded restructuring charges of $397,000 in fiscal 2008, related to administrative costs and
direct labor severance costs. Most of these charges were recorded in the third quarter of fiscal
2008. Workforce reductions in 2009 principally affected personnel in Mexico, but also impacted
operations in China and the United States.
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
In connection with entering into the 2008 Credit Facility, the Company incurred costs of
approximately $558,000. These costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of
the 2008 Credit Facility. For the second quarter of 2009, amortization of deferred financing costs
was $47,000. The amortization costs in 2008 relate to the Companys previous credit facility, of
which approximately $258,000 was amortized over three years. For the second quarter of 2008,
amortization of deferred financing costs was $22,000.
Interest (Expense)
Interest expense was $13,000 for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $45,000 for the second
quarter of 2008. The decrease in interest expense for 2009 is primarily related to the negligible
debt levels incurred during 2009, compared to the same period in 2008.
Taxes (Continuing Operations)
The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the second quarter of 2009 was a benefit of
approximately 31%. For the second quarter of 2008, the effective tax rate was approximately 32%.
The effective tax rate reflects the statutory rate after adjustments for state and international
tax provisions and the recording of benefits primarily related to research and development tax
credits. The effective tax benefit rate in 2009 was positively impacted by research and development
tax credits, which had a greater impact due to the lower amount of income from operations in 2009.
Discontinued Operations
For 2009 the Company recorded from discontinued operations a loss of $87,000, net of tax, compared
to a loss of $241,000, net of tax, in 2008. These amounts represent legal and environmental
charges related to discontinued operations.
32
Results of Operations
Six months ended June 30, 2009, compared with six months ended June 30, 2008
The tables below show the comparisons of net sales and (loss) income from operations for the six
months ended June 30, 2009 (2009) and the six months ended June 30, 2008 (2008).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
$ Variance |
|
|
% Variance |
|
|
|
Ended |
|
|
Ended |
|
|
From |
|
|
From |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
Same Period |
|
|
Same Period |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
26,314 |
|
|
$ |
39,026 |
|
|
$ |
(12,712 |
) |
|
|
(33 |
%) |
High Power Group |
|
|
21,937 |
|
|
|
29,225 |
|
|
|
(7,288 |
) |
|
|
(25 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
48,251 |
|
|
|
68,251 |
|
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
(29 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
13,358 |
|
|
|
15,085 |
|
|
|
(1,727 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
%) |
RFL |
|
|
9,579 |
|
|
|
10,760 |
|
|
|
(1,181 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
71,188 |
|
|
$ |
94,096 |
|
|
$ |
(22,908 |
) |
|
|
(24 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Income from Operations |
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
$ Variance |
|
|
% Variance |
|
|
|
Ended |
|
|
Ended |
|
|
From |
|
|
From |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
Same Period |
|
|
Same Period |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
Last Year |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Power Electronics Group: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SLPE |
|
$ |
(577 |
) |
|
$ |
1,586 |
|
|
$ |
(2,163 |
) |
|
|
(136 |
%) |
High Power Group |
|
|
1,233 |
|
|
|
2,974 |
|
|
|
(1,741 |
) |
|
|
(59 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
656 |
|
|
|
4,560 |
|
|
|
(3,904 |
) |
|
|
(86 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SL-MTI |
|
|
1,778 |
|
|
|
2,053 |
|
|
|
(275 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
%) |
RFL |
|
|
639 |
|
|
|
764 |
|
|
|
(125 |
) |
|
|
(16 |
%) |
Other |
|
|
(3,140 |
) |
|
|
(2,231 |
) |
|
|
(909 |
) |
|
|
(41 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
(67 |
) |
|
$ |
5,146 |
|
|
$ |
(5,213 |
) |
|
|
(101 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated net sales for 2009 decreased by $22,908,000, or 24%, when compared to the same period
in 2008. When compared to 2008, net sales of the Power Electronics Group decreased by $20,000,000,
or 29%; net sales of SL-MTI decreased by $1,727,000, or 11%; and net sales of RFL decreased by
$1,181,000, or 11%. All of the operating entities, except SLPE, reported income from operations in
both 2009 and 2008. Without the restructuring charges recorded in the second quarter of 2009, SLPE
would have incurred a loss from operations of $43,000.
The Company recorded a loss from operations of $67,000 for 2009, compared to income from operations
of $5,146,000 for 2008, representing a decrease of $5,213,000, or 101%. Loss from operations was
0.1% of net sales in 2009, compared to income from operations of 5% in 2008.
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Loss from continuing operations was $102,000 (includes other income and expense cost and the tax
benefit), or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first half of 2009, compared to income from continuing
operations of $3,346,000, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the same period in 2008. Loss from
continuing operations was approximately 0.1% of net sales in 2009, compared to income from
continuing operations of 4% of net sales in 2008. The Companys business segments and the
components of operating expenses are discussed more fully in the following sections.
The Power Electronics Group and the High Power Group recorded a sales decrease of 29%, when
comparing the first half of 2009 to the first half of 2008. Income from operations decreased by
$3,904,000, or 86%, which was attributable to a decrease of $2,163,000, or 136%, at SLPE and a
decrease of $1,741,000, or 59%, at the High Power Group.
SLPE recorded a loss from operations of $577,000, representing 2% of its net sales, in 2009. In
2008, SLPE reported income from operations of $1,586,000, representing 4% of its net sales. As a
percentage of consolidated net sales, SLPE represented 37% of consolidated net sales in 2009,
compared to 41% in 2008. At SLPE, sales of its medical product line decreased by $6,642,000, sales
of its data communications product line decreased by $3,680,000 and sales of its industrial
equipment product line decreased by $2,368,000. The decrease in sales of the medical equipment
product line and the data communications product line was due to weak market demand in these
segments. The decrease in sales of the industrial product line was caused by decreased orders from
distributors, as a result of lower economic activity. Returns and distributor credits also affected
net sales, which represented approximately 2% of gross sales in 2009 and 2008. Domestic sales
decreased by 36% and international sales decreased by 26%.
The High Power Group recorded income from operations, as a percentage of its net sales, of 6%,
compared to 10% in 2008. MTE reported a loss from operations, as a percentage of sales, of 2% in
2009, compared to income from operations, as a percentage of sales, of 10% in 2008. This decline
was primarily due to a sales decline of $3,074,000, or 27%. Sales to both OEMs and distributors
have decreased sharply from last year as a result of the global economic downturn. Domestic sales
decreased 22%, while international sales decreased 37%. As a result,
the cost of products sold
percentage increased by 6%. Teal reported income from operations, as a percentage of sales, of 10%
in 2009 and 2008. Teal reported a sales decrease of $4,214,000, or 24%, while the cost of products
sold decreased. Teals sales to military and aerospace customers increased by $1,762,000, while
sales to medical imaging equipment manufacturers decreased by $4,347,000, and sales to
semiconductor manufacturers decreased by $1,554,000.
SL-MTIs net sales decreased $1,727,000, or 11%, while income from operations decreased by
$275,000, or 13%. Sales to customers in the defense and commercial aerospace industries declined by
$1,088,000. Sales of medical products and commercial products decreased by $475,000 and $164,000,
respectively. SL-MTIs cost of products sold percentage decreased by 2% in 2009, compared to 2008.
RFLs net sales decreased by $1,181,000, or 11%, compared to 2008. Sales of RFLs communications
product line increased by $398,000, or 10%, while sales of its protection products decreased by
$1,465,000, or 23%. Customer service sales decreased by $114,000. The increase in sales in the
communications product line was primarily due to increased sales related to multiplexer products
and higher volume of maintenance orders. The decrease in protection products is primarily related
to delays in customer projects, as previously discussed. International
sales decreased by $314,000, or 13%, while domestic sales decreased by $867,000, or 11%. Income
from operations decreased by $125,000, or 16%. The decrease in income from operations is primarily
related to lower sales volume, partially offset by reduced operating costs of $461,000.
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Cost of Products Sold
As a percentage of net sales, cost of products sold was approximately 67% for the first half of
2009, compared to 68% for the first half of 2008. The cost of products sold percentage remained
relatively constant, despite a sales decline of 24%. The cost of products sold percentage for SLPE
decreased by approximately 2%. Cost of products sold for SL-MTI, as a percentage of sales,
decreased approximately 2%. Some of the contributing factors to the stable costs of products sold
percentage were (1) cost containment programs initiated in the third and fourth quarters
of fiscal 2008 and again in the second quarter of 2009, which included direct and indirect labor
reductions, (2) reduced commodity prices in 2009, compared to 2008, (3) favorable currency rates,
particularly in Mexico, (4) accelerated production transfers to Mexico from the United States, and
(5) reduced overhead expenses.
Engineering and Product Development Expenses
Engineering and product development expenses were approximately 9% of net sales in 2009, compared
to 7% in 2008. Engineering and product development expenses in 2009 decreased by $774,000, or 11%.
This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease at SLPE of $580,000, or 16%, due primarily
to reduced facility costs, agency fees and consulting fees. The High Power Group reported a
decrease of $168,000, or 11%, due primarily to reductions at MTE. The other operating entities
experienced relatively minor changes in engineering and product development expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, for 2009 were
approximately 21% of sales, compared to 17% of sales in 2008. Selling expenses decreased by
$1,065,000, or 7%, on lower volume. SLPEs expenses decreased by $1,168,000, compared to 2008, due
to the restructuring initiatives instituted in the later part of fiscal 2008, reduced commissions
and bonus expense and reduced recruiting fees. The High Power Group recorded a decrease in selling,
general and administrative expenses of $312,000, primarily related to lower sales and reduced
administrative personnel and recruiting expenses. SL-MTIs selling, general and administrative
expenses remained relatively constant. RFLs expenses decreased by 9% on lower sales levels.
Corporate and Other expenses increased by $909,000, or 41%, primarily due to increases in non-cash
stock-based compensation expense, internal control compliance costs and an unfavorable insurance
premium adjustment recorded in 2009, compared to a favorable adjustment recorded in 2008, as
previously mentioned. These increases were partially offset by reduced bonus and consulting
expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses were approximately 3% of net sales in 2009, compared to 2%
in 2008.
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs
In connection with entering into the 2008 Credit Facility, the Company incurred costs of
approximately $558,000. These costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of
the 2008 Credit Facility. For the first half of 2009, amortization of deferred financing costs was
$95,000. The amortization costs in 2008 relate to the Companys previous credit facility, of which
approximately $258,000 was amortized over three years. For the first half of 2008, amortization of
deferred financing costs was $44,000.
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Interest (Expense)
Interest expense was $47,000 for the first half of 2009, compared to $168,000 for the first half of
2008. The decrease in interest expense for 2009 is primarily related to the negligible debt levels
incurred during 2009, compared to the same period in 2008.
Taxes (Continuing Operations)
The effective tax benefit rate for continuing operations for the first half of 2009 was
approximately 50%. For the first half of 2008, the effective tax rate was approximately 32%. The
effective tax rate reflects the statutory rate after adjustments for state and international tax
provisions and after recording benefits primarily related to research and development tax credits.
The effective tax rate in 2009 was positively impacted by research and development tax credits,
which had a greater impact in 2009, due to the lower amount of income from operations.
Discontinued Operations
For 2009, the Company recorded a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $283,000,
compared to $453,000, net of tax, in 2008. These amounts represent legal and environmental charges
related to discontinued operations. Also, during the period ended June 30, 2008, the Company
recorded a gain in the amount of $59,000, net of tax, for a settlement related to a discontinued
operation. During the period ended June 30, 2008, the Company wrote-off the net book value of its
properties in Camden, New Jersey and Pennsauken, New Jersey in the amount of $77,000, net of tax.
Forward-Looking Information
From time to time, information provided by the Company, including written or oral statements made
by representatives, may contain forward-looking information as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contain
forward-looking information, particularly statements that address activities, events or
developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as
expansion and growth of the Companys business, future capital expenditures and the Companys
prospects and strategy. In reviewing such information, it should be kept in mind that actual
results may differ materially from those projected or suggested in such forward-looking
information. This forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived utilizing
numerous assumptions. Many of these factors previously have been identified in filings or
statements made by or on behalf of the Company.
Important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information include changes in the general
economy, changes in capital investment and/or consumer spending, competitive factors and other
factors affecting the Companys business in or beyond the Companys control. These factors include
a change in the rate of inflation, a change in state or federal legislation or regulations, an
adverse determination with respect to a claim in litigation or other claims (including
environmental matters), the ability to recruit and develop employees, the ability to successfully
implement new technology and the stability of product costs. These factors also include the timing
and degree of any business recovery in certain of the Companys markets that are currently
experiencing a cyclical economic downturn.
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Other factors and assumptions not identified above could also cause actual results to differ
materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake
to update forward-looking information contained herein or elsewhere to reflect actual results,
changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking information.
Future factors include the effectiveness of cost reduction actions undertaken by the Company; the
timing and degree of any business recovery in certain of the Companys markets that are currently
experiencing economic uncertainty; increasing prices, products and services offered by U.S. and
non-U.S. competitors, including new entrants; rapid technological developments and changes and the
Companys ability to continue to introduce and develop competitive new products and services on a
timely, cost-effective basis; availability of manufacturing capacity, components and materials;
credit concerns and the potential for deterioration of the credit quality of customers; customer
demand for the Companys products and services; U.S. and non-U.S. governmental and public policy
changes that may affect the level of new investments and purchases made by customers; changes in
environmental and other U.S. and non-U.S. governmental regulations; protection and validity of
patent and other intellectual property rights; compliance with the covenants and restrictions of
bank credit facilities; and outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings.
These are representative of the future factors that could affect the outcome of the forward-looking
statements. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market
conditions and growth rates, general U.S. and non-U.S. economic conditions, including economic
instability in the event of a future terrorist attack or sharp increases in the cost of energy and
interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations and other future factors.
For a further description of future factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from such forward-looking statements, see Item 1A Risk Factors, included in Part I of the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in quantitative and qualitative market risk from the disclosure
contained in Item 7A of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2008, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design
and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in
Rules 13a-15e and 15d-15e promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer have concluded that the Companys disclosure controls
and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Remediation Actions
As previously disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2008, it began the remediation of internal control deficiencies identified in the fourth quarter of
2008. These deficiencies, which constituted a material weakness in the Companys internal controls,
were related to the tracking and recording of inventory at MTE. These remediation efforts have
included the following:
|
|
|
the completion of a full cycle count program carried out by trained, competent
individuals at all five locations; |
|
|
|
the use of only system generated source documents to balance control accounts; |
|
|
|
the review of all journal entries by either the Controller or Chief Financial Officer of
the High Power Group; |
|
|
|
the hiring of a full-time accounting manager, who has a CPA certificate and experience
in a manufacturing environment; |
|
|
|
the completion of an on-site inspection by the corporate staff to conduct an internal
control review. Other site visits are being scheduled throughout the year; and |
|
|
|
the hiring of a full-time Director of Operations with appropriate materials and
manufacturing experience. |
These
remediation efforts have been successfully completed. The corporate
staff has scheduled visits to other facilities to conduct further
on-site inspections. The Companys management will continue to closely monitor the effectiveness of MTEs processes,
procedures and controls, and will make further changes as management determines appropriate.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I to this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Also, see Note 13 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, which
is incorporated herein by reference.
The Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 contains a detailed
discussion of its risk factors. The information below updates and should be read in conjunction
with the risk factors and other information disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company is subject to inherent risks attributed to
operating in a global economy. Its international sales and operations in foreign countries,
principally China and Mexico, render the Company subject to risks associated with fluctuating
currency values and exchange rates. Because sales of the Companys products have been denominated
to date primarily in United States dollars, increases in the value of the United States dollar
could increase the price of its products so that they become relatively more expensive to customers
in the local currency of a particular country. In such event this could lead to a reduction in
sales and profitability in that country. As a result of its foreign operations, the Company records
revenues, costs, assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies. Therefore,
decreases in the value of the United States dollar could result in significant increases in the
Companys manufacturing costs that could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial
condition and results of operations. At present, the Company does not purchase financial
instruments to hedge foreign exchange risk, but may do so as circumstances warrant.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On December 30, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of
the Companys stock. Previously, the Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to
560,000 shares of the Companys common stock. Any repurchases pursuant to the Companys stock
repurchase program would be made in the open market or in negotiated transactions. For the six
months ended June 30, 2009, the Company did not repurchase any shares pursuant to its existing
stock repurchase program. The Company did purchase shares through its deferred compensation plans
during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, in the amount of 73,500 and
15,160 shares, respectively.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Number |
|
|
Maximum Number |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of Shares |
|
|
of Shares That May |
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchased as Part |
|
|
Yet Be Purchased |
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
Average |
|
|
of Publicly |
|
|
under Publicly |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Price Paid |
|
|
Announced Plans |
|
|
Announced Plans or |
|
Period |
|
Purchased |
|
|
per Share |
|
|
or Programs |
|
|
Programs |
|
January 2009 |
|
|
1,800 |
(1) |
|
$ |
7.96 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
February 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
March 2009 |
|
|
1,700 |
(1) |
|
$ |
2.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
April 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
May 2009 |
|
|
58,800 |
(1) |
|
$ |
6.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
June 2009 |
|
|
11,200 |
(1) |
|
$ |
8.21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
73,500 |
|
|
$ |
7.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Company purchased these shares other than through a publicly announced
plan or program. |
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
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|
|
|
ITEM 4. |
|
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
At the Companys meeting of shareholders conducted on June 3, 2009, the Companys shareholders
re-elected seven incumbent members (J. Dwane Baumgardner, Avrum Gray, James R. Henderson, Glen M.
Kassan, John H. McNamara, James A. Risher and Mark E. Schwarz) to the Companys Board of Directors.
The votes cast for all nominees were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nominees |
|
For |
|
|
Withhold Authority |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J. Dwane Baumgardner |
|
|
5,472,769 |
|
|
|
272,550 |
|
Avrum Gray |
|
|
5,567,552 |
|
|
|
177,767 |
|
James R. Henderson |
|
|
5,523,723 |
|
|
|
221,596 |
|
Glen M. Kassan |
|
|
5,546,002 |
|
|
|
199,317 |
|
John H. McNamara |
|
|
5,544,962 |
|
|
|
200,357 |
|
James A. Risher |
|
|
5,569,153 |
|
|
|
176,166 |
|
Mark E. Schwarz |
|
|
5,049,198 |
|
|
|
696,121 |
|
The votes cast for, against, and withheld for the ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton
LLP (Grant Thornton) as the Companys independent public accountant for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2008 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For |
|
Against |
|
Abstain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,637,333
|
|
62,188 |
|
|
45,799 |
|
|
|
|
ITEM 5. |
|
OTHER INFORMATION |
Pursuant to Section 10A(i)(2) of the Exchange Act, the Company is responsible for listing the
non-audit services performed by Grant Thornton, the Companys external auditor, in the first six
months of 2009, as approved by its Audit Committee. During the six-month period ended June 30,
2009, there were no non-audit services performed by Grant Thornton.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.1 |
|
|
First
Amendment and Waiver Under Credit Agreement dated as of
October 23, 2008, among Bank of America, N.A., as Agent, various
financial institutions party hereto from time to time, as Lenders,
SL Industries, Inc., as the parent borrower and,
SL Delaware, Inc., SL Delaware Holdings, Inc.,
MTE Corporation, RFL Electronics Inc., SL Montevideo
Technology, Inc., Cedar Corporation, Teal Electronics Corporation,
MEX Holdings LLC, SL Power Electronics Corporation, SLGC
Holdings, Inc., SLS Holdings, Inc., SL Auburn, Inc., and
SL Surface Technologies, Inc. as subsidiary borrowers
(transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.1 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.2 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.1 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.2 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
|
|
|
|
|
Date: August 13, 2009 |
SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
|
|
|
By: |
/s/ James C. Taylor
|
|
|
|
James C. Taylor |
|
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
|
|
|
|
|
By: |
/s/ David R. Nuzzo
|
|
|
|
David R. Nuzzo |
|
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
|
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EXHIBIT INDEX
|
|
|
|
|
Exhibit |
|
|
Number |
|
Description |
|
10.1 |
|
|
First
Amendment and Waiver Under Credit Agreement dated as of
October 23, 2008, among Bank of America, N.A., as Agent, various
financial institutions party hereto from time to time, as Lenders,
SL Industries, Inc., as the parent borrower and,
SL Delaware, Inc., SL Delaware Holdings, Inc.,
MTE Corporation, RFL Electronics Inc., SL Montevideo
Technology, Inc., Cedar Corporation, Teal Electronics Corporation,
MEX Holdings LLC, SL Power Electronics Corporation, SLGC
Holdings, Inc., SLS Holdings, Inc., SL Auburn, Inc., and
SL Surface Technologies, Inc. as subsidiary borrowers
(transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.1 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.2 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.1 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32.2 |
|
|
Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (transmitted herewith). |
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