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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 10-QSB
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(Mark One)
|X| Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2000
OR
|_| Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File Number: 0-20753
SONICS & MATERIALS, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware 06-0854713
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
53 Church Hill Road
Newtown, Connecticut 06470
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone Number (203) 270-4600
(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes |X| No |_|
As of February 19, 2001, there were 3,520,100 shares of the Registrant's
Common Stock outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one):
Yes |_| No |X|
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No.
Item 1. Financial Statements *
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets -
December 31, 2000 and June 30, 2000.......................3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations -
For the Three and Six Months Ended
December 31, 2000 and 1999................................4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows -
For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 2000 and 1999................................5
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements..........6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.................7
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................10
Signatures.................................................................11
Index to Exhibits..........................................................12
Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule.......................................13
* The Balance Sheet at June 30, 2000 has been taken from the audited financial
statements at that date. All other financial statements are unaudited.
Sonics & Materials, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
As of
December 31, June 30,
2000 2000
---- ----
(unaudited) *
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 529,843 $ 719,183
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $88,470 at June 30,
2000 and December 31, 2000 2,189,660 2,692,786
Inventories 5,074,820 4,489,967
Other current assets 150,841 150,913
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Total current assets 7,945,164 8,052,849
PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT - NET 3,977,466 4,050,052
GOODWILL - NET 901,339 929,091
OTHER ASSETS 593,810 672,215
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$ 13,417,779 $ 13,704,207
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable $ 1,290,000 $ 1,290,000
Current maturities of long-term debt 331,097 331,097
Accounts payable 1,020,631 701,929
Customer Advances 327,135 133,816
Commissions payable 141,526 193,356
Other accrued expenses and sundry liabilities 395,477 599,436
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Total current liabilities 3,505,866 3,249,634
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion 3,410,965 3,584,390
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - par value $.03 per share; authorized,
10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding,
3,520,100 shares at December 31, 2000 and
June 30, 2000 105,603 105,603
Additional paid in capital 6,570,116 6,575,010
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (174,771) 189,570
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Total stockholders' equity 6,500,948 6,870,183
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$ 13,417,779 $ 13,704,207
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* Taken from the audited financial statements at June 30, 2000.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Sonics & Materials, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
-------------------------- --------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net sales $ 2,926,626 $ 3,210,804 $ 5,729,942 $ 6,717,914
Cost of sales 1,903,870 1,963,342 3,628,015 4,281,215
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit 1,022,756 1,247,462 2,101,927 2,436,699
Operating expenses
Selling expense 758,448 680,618 1,443,188 1,326,321
General and administrative 332,379 316,490 614,651 556,725
Research and development 89,430 97,375 191,085 188,379
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses 1,180,257 1,092,483 2,248,924 2,071,425
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (103,612) (97,755) (217,658) (194,002)
Interest and Other Income 5,929 17,815 17,760 29,412
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(97,683) (79,940) (199,898) (164,590)
Income before provision for income
taxes (255,184) 75,039 (346,895) 200,684
Provision for income taxes 29,000 59,000
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations (255,184) 46,039 (346,895) 141,684
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Loss from discontinued operations (417) (2,257)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net Income (Loss) $ (255,184) $ 45,622 $ (346,895) $ 139,427
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INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC
Net income per share $ (.07) $ .01 $ (.10) $ .04
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding 3,520,100 3,520,100 3,520,100 3,520,100
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INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED
Net income per share $ (.07) $ .01 $ (.10) $ .04
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding 3,520,100 3,526,898 3,520,100 3,526,898
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Sonics & Materials, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended December 31,
2000 1999
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Net cash provided by operations $ 33,404 $ 360,845
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (49,319) 314,873
Net cash used in financing activities (173,425) (219,778)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash for the period (189,340) 455,940
Cash and cash equivalents - at beginning of period 719,183 354,564
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Cash and cash equivalents - at end of period $ 529,844 $ 810,504
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Cash paid during period for:
Interest $ 217,658 $ 194,002
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Income taxes $ -- $ --
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Sonics & Materials, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
December 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1: Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements for the interim periods are unaudited and
reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which
are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position and operating results for the interim periods. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto, together with the management's discussion and analysis,
contained on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2000. The results of
operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending June 30,
2001.
NOTE 2: Consolidation
The accompanying financial statements reflect the consolidated operations of
Sonics & Materials, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Tooltex, Inc. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
NOTE 3: Net Income Per Share
Net income per share is based on the weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares (warrants and options) outstanding during the period,
calculated using the treasury stock method.
The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the periods presented is
as follows:
Basic and Diluted
Weighted Shares Outstanding
For the Three and Six Months ended December 31,
-------------------------------------
2000 1999
---- ----
Basic shares 3,520,100 3,520,100
Dilution (warrants and options) -- 6,798
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Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares 3,520,100 3,526,898
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NOTE 4: Loan Covenants
The Company's credit facility contains a loan covenant that requires it to
maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.10 on a quarterly basis and
1.40 on a trailing six-month basis. At December 31, 2000, the Company was in
violation of both tests. The bank has provided a waiver of both violations as of
December 31, 2000 and has also waived compliance of the trailing six-month ratio
for the six months ended March 31, 2001.
During the quarter, and continuing into the early part of 2001, the Company
scaled back operations and implemented other cost reduction measures. Based on
projected cost savings, management believes it is probable that the Company will
be in compliance with the loan covenants at the end of their respective grace
periods.
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Any statements in this filing that are not statements of historical fact are
forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of important risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
Specifically, any forward looking statements in this filing related to the
Company's objective for future growth, profitability and financial returns are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
risks related to a growing market demand for Sonics' existing and new products,
continued growth in sales and market share of Sonics and its USS products,
pricing, market acceptance of existing and new products, a fluctuation in the
sales product mix, general economic conditions, competitive products, and
product technology development. There can be no assurance that such objectives
will be achieved. In addition, the Company's objectives of future growth,
profitability and financial returns are also subject to the uncertainty of the
growth and profitability of its wholly owned subsidiary, Tooltex.
Item 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited
financial statements included herein, see Item 1, and the financial information
contained in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year
ended June 30, 2000.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
During the Company's second quarter of Fiscal Year 2001 and continuing
into the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2001, the Company implemented an extensive
restructuring program. The result has been a significant reduction in costs,
primarily through layoffs and attrition. On an annualized basis, the Company
estimates that it has reduced its expenses by approximately $1,400,000. As a
result of Company layoffs, the Company incurred a one-time severance charge of
$41,900 for the quarter. It is expected to be paid in full by the end of the
third quarter of Fiscal Year 2001.
In May 2000 Sonics' management and Board of Directors elected to
discontinue the Company's VibraSurge operation after reviewing the marketability
of its line of ultrasonic surgical products and its recurring operating losses.
As a result, for Fiscal Year 2000 the Company's balance sheet, statements of
income, and statements of cash flows have been reclassified to report the net
assets and operating results of the VibraSurge business as discontinued. As of
June 30, 2000, VibraSurge operations ceased and remaining net assets, consisting
principally of inventory and accounts receivable, have been written off.
Three months ended December 31, 2000 compared to the three months ended December
31, 1999.
Net Sales. Net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2000 decreased
$298,000 or 9.2% compared with the same period in fiscal 2000. This decrease is
the result of a decline in sales of its plastic welding equipment.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased from 61.3% of net sales for the
three months ended December 31, 1999 to 65.1% of sales for the three months
ended December 31, 2000. This quarters increase in Tooltex specialized equipment
sales had a significant impact on the increase in the cost of sales as a
percentage of total sales. This is because Tooltex specialized equipment has a
proportionally higher cost of sales than Sonics' standard product line. Going
forward, the Company anticipates a significant reduction in its cost of sales as
a result of the cost cutting measures taken during the second quarter and the
first part of the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2001. Approximately one-half of
the Company's costs cutting measures will impact the Company's overhead and
direct labor expenses.
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2001
increased $78,000 or 11.4% over the same period in fiscal 2000. As a percentage
of net sales, selling expense increased from 21.1% to 25.9% over the same
period. This increase is the result of additional sales staff covering both the
Midwest and West Coast markets as well as higher advertising and promotional
costs. As part of the Company's restructuring program, selling expenses have
been reduced by approximately $480,000 on an annualized basis.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses
for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 increased $18,000 over the comparable
quarter of the prior year. As a percentage of
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net sales, general and administration expenses increased from 9.8% to 11.4%.
This increase is the result of increased payroll expenses at Tooltex. It is
anticipated, however, that this increase will be offset by an annualized
reduction of $50,000 in the Company's general and administrative expenses.
Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased by $6,000 or 6.0% over
the same period in fiscal 2000. Additional capital leases acquired in the first
quarter of fiscal 2001 accounted for this increase. Interest expenses are
expected to decline in the following quarter due to a reduction in borrowing
rates and lower principal balances.
Income Taxes. No tax accrual for fiscal 2001 was booked due to the loss
for the quarter ended December 31, 2000. Income taxes for the fiscal 2000 period
were based on an effective federal and state tax rate of 38.6%.
Six months ended December 31, 2000 compared to the six months ended December 31,
1999.
Net Sales. Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2000
decreased $1,002,000 or 14.9% compared to the prior comparable period. Decreased
sales of plastic welding equipment, and a first quarter decline in Tooltex sales
were the principal causes for the decline.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales, as a percentage of net sales,
decreased from 63.8% for the six months ended December 31, 1999 to 63.3% for the
six months ended December 31, 2000. Although the overall percentage of cost to
sales was approximately the same, components varied due to the fact that plastic
welding margins improved while Tooltex margins declined.
Going forward, the Company anticipates a significant reduction in its cost
of sales as a result of the cost cutting measures taken during the second
quarter and the first part of the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2001.
Approximately one-half of the Company's costs cutting measures will impact the
Company's overhead and direct labor expenses.
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses increased $117,000 or 8.8% over
the comparable period of the prior year. This increase is the result of
additional sales staff covering both the Midwest and West Coast markets as well
as higher advertising and promotional costs. As part of the Company's
restructuring program, selling expenses have been reduced by approximately
$480,000 on an annualized basis.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative
expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2000 increased $58,000 or 10.4%
over the comparable period of the prior year. As a percentage of net sales,
general and administration expenses increased from 8.3% to 10.7%. The principal
reason for this increase was higher general and administrative expenses in
Tooltex. It is anticipated, however, that this increase will be offset in by an
annualized reduction of $50,000 in the Company's general and administrative
expenses.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $24,000 or 12.2% in the
six months ended December 31, 2000. Additional capital leases acquired in the
first quarter of fiscal 2001 accounted for this increase. Interest expenses are
expected to decline in the following quarter due to a reduction in borrowing
rates and lower principal balances. (See Liquidity and Capital Resources).
Income Taxes. No tax accrual for six months ended December 31, 2000
was booked due to the loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2000. Income taxes
for the fiscal 2000 period were based on an effective federal and state tax rate
of 29.4%.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash position increased approximately $37,000 during the three
months ended December 31, 2000. The principal factors accounting for this
increase were higher levels of accounts payable and customer advances partially
offset by losses for the quarter. During the first half of the fiscal 2001 year,
the Company's cash position declined by $189,000. This decline was caused by a
combination of factors.
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The Company's cash flow increased as a result of decreased levels of accounts
receivable coupled with higher levels of accounts payable and customer advances.
These increases were more than offset by higher inventories, long-term debt
repayments and investments in new capital equipment.
The Company's principal outside source of working capital is a $1,500,000 bank
credit facility. The Line of Credit bears interest, at the Bank's base lending
rate (9.5% at December 31, 2000). Advances under the Line of Credit are at the
Bank's sole discretion. The entire principal balance of the Line of Credit,
which at December 31, 2000 was $1,290,000, will mature and be due and payable
upon the demand of the Bank. The borrowings under the Line of Credit may be
prepaid in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, at any time.
The outstanding principal amount of the Company's Term Loan at December 31, 2000
is $138,147, which bears interest, at the Bank's base lending rate (9.5% at
December 31, 2000). The principal of the term loan was to be paid in 36 equal
monthly installments of $11,861, which commenced on November 1, 1997 and the
entire remaining principal balance was to mature and be due payable on October
1, 2000. In July of 1998, however, the Company renegotiated the terms of the
Term Loan. Beginning August 1, 1998 the remaining balance of $320,250 is to be
paid in 51 monthly installments of $6,279, and the entire remaining principal
balance will mature and be due and payable on October 1, 2002. The terms and
conditions under which Sonics may prepay all or any portion of the Term Loan are
the same as for the Line of Credit discussed above.
In December 1997, the Company issued Industrial Revenue Bonds through the
Connecticut Development Authority in the amount of $3,810,000. The outstanding
principal amount of the Industrial Revenue Bond at December 31, 2000 was
$3,408,948, which bears interest at a rate of 75% of the Banks base lending rate
(7.125% at December 31,2000). The Company's current lender purchased the bonds
pursuant to the credit agreement. Bonds were purchased by the Company's current
lender pursuant to the credit agreement. The proceeds were used in part to pay
then existing indebtedness of approximately $1,343,000. Most of the remaining
proceeds have been used exclusively for the purchase and preparation of the
Company's new facilities, and to purchase new machinery and equipment. The Bonds
are payable in 228 monthly installments of $16,700 plus interest through
November 2017. The bondholder, however, may make written demand for redemption
of all or part of outstanding principal and accrued interest commencing in
December 2000.
The Company's credit facility contains a loan covenant that requires it to
maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.10 on a quarterly basis and
1.40 on a trailing six-month basis. At December 31, 2000, the Company was in
violation of both tests. The bank has provided a waiver of both violations as of
December 31, 2000 and has also waived compliance of the trailing six-month ratio
for the six months ended March 31, 2001.
During the quarter, and continuing into the early part of 2001, the Company
scaled back operations and implemented other cost reduction measures. The cost
cutting measures, which were primarily in the form of employee layoffs and
attrition, are anticipated to positively impact the Company's cash flow
position. Based on projected cost savings, management believes it is probable
that the Company will be in compliance with the loan covenants at the end of
their respective grace periods.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 "Revenue Recognition" ("SAB 101") which provides
guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue in financial
statements filed with the SEC. SAB 101 outlines the basic criteria that must be
met to recognize revenue and provides guidance for disclosures related to
revenue recognition policies. Management believes that the Company's revenue
recognition policy complies with the provisions of SAB 101 and that the adoption
of SAB 101 will have no material effect on the financial position or results of
operations of the Company.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
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3(i) Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended
(incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 of Amendment No. 3
to Registration Statement No. 33-96414).
3(ii) Amended By-laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 3.2 of Registration Statement No. 33-96414).
10(i) Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Robert
S. Soloff (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of
Registration Statement No. 33-96414).
10(ii) 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan and form of Stock Option
Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of
Registration Statement No. 33-96414).
10(iii) Lease between Registrant and Aston Investment Associates (Aston,
PA) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 of Registration
Statement No. 33-96414).
10(iv) Amended lease between Registrant and Robert Lenert (Naperville,
IL) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 of Amendment
No. 4 to Registration Statement No. 33-96414).
10(v) Lease between Registrant and Janine Berger (Gland, Switzerland)
(incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 of Registration
Statement No. 33-96414).
10(vi) Form of Sales Representation Agreement (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.8 of Registration Statement No.
33-96414).
10(vii) Form of Sales Distribution Agreement (incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 10.9 of Registration Statement No. 33-96414).
10(viii) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 25, 1997, among the
Registrant, SM Sub, Inc., Tooltex, Inc., and the persons designated
as the shareholders thereon (excluding schedules and annexes). A
list of omitted schedules and annexes appears on pages iv and v of
the Agreement and Plan of Merger. The Registrant hereby undertakes
to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule and annex
to the Commission upon request. (incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 2(a) of the Registrant's Form 8-K dated July 25, 1997).
10(ix) Agreement of Merger, dated as of July 25, 1997, among the
Registrant, SM Sub, Inc. and Tooltex, Inc. (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 2(b) of the Registrant's Form 8-K dated
July 25, 1997).
10(x) Credit Agreement, dated September 19, 1997, between Brown
Brothers Harriman & Co. and Registrant (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10 (xii) of the Registrant's Form 10KSB
for the year ended June 30, 1997).
10(xi) Term Loan Note of Registrant, dated September 19, 1997, payable to
the order of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in the original
principal amount of $427,000 (incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10 (xiii) of the Registrants Form 10KSB for the year ended
June 30, 1997).
10(xii) Line of Credit Note of Registrant, dated September 19, 1997,
payable to the order of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in the
original principal amount of $1,500,000 (incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 10 (xiv) of the Registrants Form 10KSB for the year
ended June 30, 1997).
10(xiii) Intentionally deleted
10(xiv) Open-End Mortgage Deed from Registrant to Brown Brothers
Harriman & Co. dated September 19, 1997 (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10 (xvi) of the Registrants Form 10KSB
for the year ended June 30, 1997).
10(xv) General Security Agreement from Registrant to Brown Brothers
Harriman & Co. dated September 19, 1997 (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10 (xvii) of the Registrants Form 10KSB
for the year ended June 30, 1997).
10(xvi) Loan Agreement between Connecticut Development Authority and Sonics
& Materials dated December 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10 (xvi) of the Registrants Form 10KSB for the year ended
June 30, 1998).
10(xvii) Indenture of Trust between Connecticut Development Authority and
Sonics & Materials, Inc. dated December 1, 1997 (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10 (xvii) of the Registrants Form 10KSB
for the year ended June 30, 1998).
10(xviii) Tax Regulatory Agreement between Connecticut Development Authority
and Sonics & Materials, Inc., and Brown Brothers Harriman Trust
Company as Trustee dated December 12, 1997 (incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10 (xvii) of the Registrants Form 10KSB for
the year ended June 30, 1998).
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 21 of the Registrants Form 10KSB for the year ended June
30, 1998).
27 Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith).
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
SONICS & MATERIALS, INC.
Date: February 20, 2001 By /s/ ROBERT S. SOLOFF
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Robert S. Soloff
President, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Location of Exhibit in
No. Description Sequential Numbering System
3(i) Certificate of Incorporated by reference
Incorporation of the from Exhibit 3.1 of
Registrant, as amended. Amendment No. 3 to
Registration Statement No.
33-96414
3(ii) Amended By-laws of the Incorporated by reference
Registrant. from Exhibit 3.2 of
Registration Statement No.
33-96414
10(I) Form of Employment Incorporated by reference
Agreement between the from Exhibit 10.1 of
Registrant and Robert Registration Statement No.
S. Soloff. 33-96414
10(ii) 1995 Incentive Stock Incorporated by reference
Option Plan and form of from Exhibit 10.3 of
Stock Option Agreement. Registration Statement No.
33-96414
10(iii) Lease between Incorporated by reference
Registrant and Aston from Exhibit 10.5 of
Investment Associates Registration Statement No.
(Aston, PA). 33-96414
10(iv) Amended lease between Incorporated by reference
Registrant and Robert from Exhibit 10.6 of
Lenert (Naperville, IL). Amendment No. 4 to
Registration Statement No.
33-96414
10(v) Lease between Incorporated by reference
Registrant and Janine from 10.7 of Registration
Berger (Gland, Statement No. 33-96414
Switzerland).
10(vi) Form of Sales Incorporated by reference
Representation from Exhibit 10.8 of
Agreement. Registration Statement No.
33-96414
10(vii) Form of Sales Incorporated by reference
Distribution Agreement. from Exhibit 10.9 of
Registration Statement No.
33-96414
10(viii) Agreement and Plan of Incorporated by reference
Merger, dated as of from Exhibit 2(a) of
July 25, 1997, among Registrant's Form 8-K dated
the Registrant, SM Sub, July 25, 1997
Inc., Tooltex, Inc.,
and the persons
designated as the
shareholders thereon
(excluding schedules
and annexes). A list
of omitted schedules
and annexes appears on
pages iv and v of the
Agreement and Plan of
Merger. The Registrant
hereby undertakes to
furnish supplementally
a copy of any omitted
schedule and annex to
the Commission upon
request. .
10(ix) Agreement of Merger, Incorporated by reference
dated as of July 25, from Exhibit 2(b) of the
1997, among the Registrant's Form 8-K dated
Registrant, SM Sub, July 25, 1997).
Inc. and Tooltex, Inc.
10(x) Credit Agreement, dated Incorporated by reference
September 19, 1997, from Exhibit 10 (xii) of
between Brown Brothers the Registrant's Form
Harriman & Co. and 10-KSB for the year ended
Registrant June 30, 1997
10(xi) Term Loan Note of Incorporated by reference
Registrant, dated from Exhibit 10 (xiii) of
September 19, 1997, the Registrant's Form
payable to the order of 10-KSB for the year ended
Brown Brothers Harriman June 30, 1997
& Co. in the original
principal amount of
$427,000.
10(xii) Line of Credit Note of Incorporated by reference
Registrant, dated from Exhibit 10 (xiii) of
September 19, 1997, the Registrant's Form
payable to the order of 10-KSB for the year ended
Brown Brothers Harriman June 30, 1997
& Co. in the original
principal amount of
$1,500,000.
10(xiii) Intentionally deleted
10(xiv) Open-End Mortgage Deed Incorporated by reference
from Registrant to from Exhibit 10 (xiv) of
Brown Brothers Harriman the Registrant's Form
& Co. dated September 10-KSB for the year ended
19, 1997. June 30, 1997
10(xv) General Security Incorporated by reference
Agreement from from Exhibit 10 (xvii) of
Registrant to Brown the Registrant's Form
Brothers Harriman & Co. 10-KSB for the year ended
dated September 19, June 30, 1997
1997.
10(xvi) Loan Agreement between Incorporated by reference
Connecticut Development from Exhibit 10 (xvi) of
Authority and Sonics & the Registrants Form 10-KSB
Materials dated for the year ended June
December 1, 1997 30, 1998
10(xvii) Indenture of Trust Incorporated by reference
between Connecticut from Exhibit 10 (xvii) of
Development Authority the Registrants Form 10-KSB
and Sonics & Materials, for the year ended June
Inc. dated December 1, 30, 1998
1997
10(xviii) Tax Regulatory Incorporated by reference
Agreement between from Exhibit 10 (xviii) of
Connecticut Development the Registrants Form 10-KSB
Authority and Sonics & for the year ended June
Materials, Inc., and 30, 1998
Brown Brothers Harriman
Trust Company as
Trustee dated December 12,
1997
21 Subsidiaries of the Incorporated by reference
Registrant from Exhibit 21 of the
Registrants Form 10-KSB for
the year ended June 30,
1998
27 Financial Data Schedule. Filed herewith