SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Period Ended February 28, 2001 Commission File Number 0-8796
Spectrum Control, Inc.
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
Pennsylvania 25-1196447
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
8031 Avonia Road; Fairview, Pennsylvania 16415
(Address) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (814) 835-1650
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 the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
Number of Shares Outstanding
Class as of March 15, 2001
Common, no par value 13,444,810
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets --
February 28, 2001 and November 30, 2000
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income --
Three Months Ended February 28, 2001 and
February 29, 2000
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows --
Three Months Ended February 28, 2001 and
February 29, 2000
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Signature
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
(UNAUDITED)
February 28, November 30,
2001 2000
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,248 $ 5,977
Accounts receivable, net of
allowances 22,386 23,831
Inventories
Finished goods 4,438 4,111
Work-in-process 10,201 10,357
Raw materials 12,798 10,771
Total inventories 27,437 25,239
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 1,492 1,072
Total current assets 58,563 56,119
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT,
at cost less accumulated
depreciation of $22,219
in 2001 and $20,908 in 2000 23,660 23,490
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill 14,827 14,894
Patents and patent rights 279 287
Debt issuance costs 120 109
Deferred charges 400 324
Total other assets 15,626 15,614
TOTAL ASSETS $97,849 $95,223
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
(UNAUDITED)
February 28, November 30,
2001 2000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term debt $ - $ -
Accounts payable 8,256 8,714
Accrued salaries and wages 1,952 3,002
Accrued interest 34 75
Accrued other expenses 1,686 826
Current portion of long-term debt 540 540
Total current liabilities 12,468 13,157
LONG-TERM DEBT 2,847 2,107
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 3,560 3,413
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, no par value,
authorized 25,000,000 shares,
issued 13,514,142 shares in 2001
and 13,448,052 shares in 2000 43,411 43,175
Retained earnings 36,591 34,771
Treasury stock, 70,000 shares in
2001 and 2000, at cost (294) (294)
79,708 77,652
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (734) (1,106)
Total stockholders' equity 78,974 76,546
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND $97,849 $95,223
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Data)
Three Months Ended
February 28, February 29,
2001 2000
Net sales $30,812 $28,524
Cost of products sold 22,608 22,018
Gross margin 8,204 6,506
Selling, general and
administrative expense 5,359 4,613
Income from operations 2,845 1,893
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (56) (593)
Other income and expense,
net 147 407
91 (186)
Income before provision
for income taxes 2,936 1,707
Provision for
income taxes 1,116 648
Net income $ 1,820 $1,059
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.14 $ 0.10
Diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.09
Dividends declared per
common share $ - $ -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
February 28, February 29,
2001 2000
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES $1,947 $1,208
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment (1,441) (987)
Payment for acquired businesses (133) (651)
Net cash used in investing
activities (1,574) (1,638)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings of short-term debt - 1,001
Borrowings of long-term debt 950 -
Repayment of long-term debt (210) (1,120)
Net proceeds from issuance
of common stock 236 169
Net cash provided by
financing activities 976 50
Effect Of Exchange Rate
Changes On Cash (78) (11)
Net (Increase) Decrease In Cash
And Cash Equivalents 1,271 (391)
Cash And Cash Equivalents,
Beginning Of Period 5,977 538
Cash And Cash Equivalents,
End Of Period $7,248 $ 147
Cash Paid During The Period For:
Interest $ 97 $ 632
Income taxes 508 3
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements.
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
February 28, 2001
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q
and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of
the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments
which are normal, recurring and necessary to present fairly the results for
the interim periods. Operating results for interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year.
The balance sheet at November 30, 2000 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the
information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Spectrum Control, Inc. and Subsidiaries
annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2000.
Note 2 - Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Spectrum Control, Inc. and its Subsidiaries (the Company). To facilitate
timely reporting, the fiscal quarters of the Company's German subsidiary,
Spectrum Control GmbH, are based upon a fiscal year which ends October 31.
All significant intercompany accounts are eliminated upon consolidation.
Note 3 - Foreign Currency Translation
The assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign operations are
translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates. Revenue and
expense accounts of these operations are translated at average exchange
rates prevailing during the period. These translation adjustments are
accumulated in a separate component of stockholders' equity. Foreign
currency transaction gains and losses are included in determining net
income for the period in which the exchange rate changes.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
Note 4- Derivatives and Hedging Activities
From time to time, the Company enters into forward currency exchange
contracts in the regular course of business to manage its exposure against
foreign currency fluctuations on sales denominated in foreign currencies.
The terms of these contracts are generally six months or less.
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS
No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 requires the Company to recognize all derivatives
on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that are not hedges must
be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is a hedge,
depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of
derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of assets,
liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other
comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The
Company's adoption of SFAS No. 133 on December 1, 2000 did not have any
impact on the Company's consolidated statement of income for the period
ended February 28, 2001. The impact of SFAS No. 133 on the Company's
reported financial position at February 28, 2001 and other comprehensive
income for the period ended February 28, 2001 is not material.
Note 5 - New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements"
("SAB No. 101"), which clarifies the accounting rules for revenue
recognition in financial statements. In accordance with the provisions of
SAB No. 101, the Company will adopt the new accounting rules in the fourth
quarter of fiscal year ending November 30, 2001. Management does not
expect the adoption of SAB No. 101 to have a material impact on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
Note 6- Earnings Per Common Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per common share for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
February 28, February 29,
2001 2000
Numerator for basic and
diluted earnings per
common share (in thousands):
Net income $ 1,820 $ 1,059
Denominator for basic
earnings per common
share (in thousands):
Weighted average
shares outstanding 13,399 10,972
Denominator for diluted
earnings per common
share (in thousands):
Weighted average
shares outstanding 13,399 10,972
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 156 259
Stock warrants 11 53
13,566 11,284
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.14 $ 0.10
Diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.09
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
Note 7 - Comprehensive Income
The following table sets forth the computation of comprehensive income for
the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
February 28, February 29,
2001 2000
Net income $ 1,820 $ 1,059
Foreign currency translation adjustment 372 (320)
Comprehensive income $ 2,192 $ 739
Note 8- Operating Segments
The Company was founded as a solutions - oriented company, designing and
manufacturing products to suppress or eliminate electromagnetic
interference ("EMI"). In recent years, the Company has broadened its focus
and product lines to become a control products and systems company,
providing a wide range of components and systems used to condition,
regulate, transmit, receive, or govern electronic performance.
The Company's current operations are primarily conducted in two segments:
signal products and power products. The Company's Signal Products Group
manufactures a broad range of low pass EMI filters, filtered arrays,
filtered connectors, wireless products (coaxial ceramic resonators, patch
antennas, bandpass filters, and duplexers), and specialty ceramic
capacitors. The Power Technologies Group currently manufactures various
power management and conditioning products including power distribution
units, power line filters, and power entry devices. The reportable
segments are each managed separately because they manufacture and sell
distinct products with different production processes.
The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources to its operating
segments based upon numerous factors, including segment income or loss
before income taxes. The accounting policies of the reportable segments
are the same as those utilized in the preparation of the Company's
consolidated financial statements. However, substantially all of the
Company's selling expenses, general and administrative expenses, and
nonoperating expenses are not allocated to the Company's reportable operating
segments and, accordingly, these expenses are not deducted in arriving at
segment income or loss. In addition, reportable assets are comprised solely
of property, plant, equipment, and inventories.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
For each period presented, the accounting polices and procedures used to
determine segment income have been consistently applied. Reportable
segment information for the periods ended February 28, 2001 and February
29, 2000 is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Signal Power
February 28, 2001: Products Products Total
Revenue from unaffiliated $25,470 $ 5,342 $ 30,812
customers
Segment income 7,354 524 7,878
Three Months Ended
February 29, 2000:
Revenue from unaffiliated
customers 19,852 8,672 28,524
Segment income 3,604 2,212 5,816
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
A reconciliation of total reportable segment income to consolidated
income before provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
February 28 February 29,
2001 2000
Total income for reportable segments $7,878 $5,816
Unallocated amounts:
Selling, general and administrative expense (5,033) (3,923)
Interest expense (56) (593)
Other income 147 407
Consolidated income before provision for
income taxes $2,936 $1,707
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis may be understood more fully by
reference to the consolidated financial statements, notes to the
consolidated financial statements, and management's discussion and analysis
contained in the Spectrum Control, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company")
annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2000.
Overview
We were founded as a solutions-oriented company, designing and
manufacturing products to suppress or eliminate electromagnetic
interference ("EMI"). In recent years, we broadened our focus and product
lines to become a control products and systems company, providing a wide
range of components and systems used to condition, regulate, transmit,
receive, or govern electronic performance. Although our components and
systems are used in many industries worldwide, our largest market is the
telecommunications industry. In fiscal year 2000, approximately 64.0% of
our sales were to customers in the telecommunications industry. Our
products are used in numerous telecommunications systems including wireless
base stations, fiber optic networks and switching equipment, wireless
modems and LANs, Internet servers, and global positioning systems. Our
growth has been primarily driven by the expansion of the wireless and fiber
optic networking segments of the telecommunications industry, the
increasing electronic content and complexity of many end-products and the
positive impact of our strategic acquisitions.
Our operations are primarily conducted in two business segments:
signal products and power products. Our Signal Products Group manufactures
a broad line of discrete EMI filters, filtered arrays, filtered connectors,
wireless products (coaxial ceramic resonators, patch antennas, bandpass
filters, and duplexers), and specialty ceramic capacitors (single layer,
temperature compensating, high voltage, and switch mode). Our Power
Technologies Group currently manufactures various power management and
conditioning products including power distribution units, power line
filters, and power entry devices. Recently, our Power Technologies Group
developed and introduced an advanced systems product offering to become a
provider of more complex power management systems, including a line of
digital radio-frequency control equipment for remote and automatic
electronic systems management.
On March 26, 1999, we acquired substantially all of the assets of the
Signal Conditioning Products Division ("SCPD") of AMP Incorporated ("AMP").
AMP is a world leader in the manufacture of electrical, electronic, fiber
optic and wireless interconnection devices and systems. Through SCPD, AMP
manufactured and sold a broad line of EMI filter products with annual sales
of approximately $30.0 million. The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase and, accordingly, the results of operations of the acquired
business have been included in our financial statements since the date of
acquisition.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
Forward-Looking Information
The following discussion includes certain "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including
statements regarding: (1) our belief as to future market conditions, (2)
our anticipated capital expenditures, and (3) our expected future operating
requirements and financing needs. The words "believe", "expect",
"anticipate" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from
historical results or those anticipated. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include those discussed in "Risk Factors
That May Affect Future Results", as well as those discussed elsewhere
herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain financial data, as a percentage of
net sales, for the three months ended February 28, 2001 and February 29,
2000:
2001 2000
Net sales 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of products sold 73.4 77.2
Gross margin 26.6 22.8
Selling, general and
administrative expense 17.4 16.2
Income from operations 9.2 6.6
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (0.2) (2.1)
Other income and expense, net 0.5 1.4
Income before provision
for income taxes 9.5 5.9
Provision for income taxes 3.6 2.2
Net income 5.9% 3.7%
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
First Quarter 2001 Versus First Quarter 2000
Net Sales
Net sales increased by $2.3 million during the period, with consolidated
net sales of $30.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001 and $28.5
million in the comparable quarter of 2000. Sales of signal products
increased by $5.6 million during the period, principally reflecting
additional shipments of discrete EMI filters, filtered arrays, and filtered
connectors. Sales of power products decreased by $3.3 million during the
period, from $8.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 to $5.3
million in the current quarter. Overall demand for the Company's products
was soft during the period, with total customer orders of $23.6 million
received in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, a decrease of $14.2 million
or 37.5% from the first quarter of last year.
Throughout the first quarter of 2001, our sales and customer order rates
were negatively impacted by a severe slowdown in the telecommunications
industry. This slowdown reflects several factors including: (1) reduced
spending for infrastructure and network equipment by telephone companies,
Internet service providers, and original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs");
(2) excess component and systems inventories throughout the
telecommunications industry; and (3) growing concerns regarding an overall
economic slowdown in the United States. Although we believe the long-term
growth potential for the telecommunications industry remains strong, we
expect the current poor market conditions to continue throughout most of
fiscal year 2001.
Gross Margin
For the first quarter of fiscal 2001, gross margin was $8.2 million or
26.6% of sales, compared to $6.5 million or 22.8% in the comparable quarter
of 2000. Gross margin in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 reflects certain
manufacturing yield losses and resultant higher labor costs incurred during
the integration of SCPD into our Signal Products Group. This integration,
which included relocating SCPD manufacturing operations and redesigning
certain SCPD products and production processes, was completed in May 2000.
With the completion of this integration, and the continued phase-in of our
new manufacturing operation in Juarez, Mexico, operating efficiencies and
manufacturing yields have improved.
With the severe slowdown in the telecommunications industry, our sales in
the first quarter of fiscal 2001 were significantly below previously
planned levels. As a result, gross margin in the current quarter was
negatively impacted by labor inefficiencies and lower absorption of fixed
manufacturing overhead. At February 28, 2001, we had a total workforce of
1,467 employees, a reduction of 257 or 14.9% from November 30, 2000. In
response to the current business conditions, we will continue to review our
organization and cost structure throughout fiscal year 2001.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
In the first quarter of fiscal 2001, selling expense amounted to $3.3
million or 10.7% of sales, compared to $2.8 million or 10.0% of sales in
the same quarter of 2000. In addition to greater sales volume, the current
period selling expense reflects increases in personnel costs, advertising
expenses, and effective commission rates. General and administrative
expense was approximately $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2001,
compared to $1.8 million in the comparable quarter of 2000. The increase
in general and administrative expense primarily reflects additional
personnel costs and operating expenses associated with the Company's
increased business activities.
Other Income and Expense
As a result of reduced bank indebtedness, interest expense decreased by
$537,000 during the period. In August 2000, we sold 2.3 million shares of
our Common Stock in a public offering which resulted in net proceeds of
$27.8 million, after deducting issuance costs. The net proceeds of the
offering were used to repay $7.4 million of revolving line of credit
indebtedness and $17.3 million of term loan debt, with the remaining
proceeds added to cash and cash equivalents available for general corporate
purposes. Primarily as a result of this follow-on stock offering, our
total bank indebtedness at February 28, 2001 was $3.4 million, compared to
$28.2 million at February 29, 2000.
We hold numerous United States and foreign patents relating to polymer
multilayer ("PML") technology. We realized license fee income of $29,000
in the first quarter of 2001 and $375,000 in the comparable quarter last
year upon the granting of PML technology licenses. Although these
licenses, as well as other PML licenses that we have previously granted,
require certain royalties to be paid to us upon the sale of products
utilizing PML technology, it is not known what future commercial value, if
any, these patents and related licenses may have.
We realized interest income of $118,000 in the first quarter of 2001 from
temporary cash investments.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 38.0% in 2001 and 2000, compared to an
applicable statutory income tax rate of approximately 40.0%. Differences
between the effective tax rate and statutory income tax rate principally
arise from state tax provisions and foreign income tax rates.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results
Our results of operations may be affected in the future by a variety of
factors including: competitive pricing pressures, new product offerings by
us and our competitors, new technologies, product cost changes, changes in
the overall economic climate, availability of raw materials, and changes in
product mix. In fiscal year 2000, approximately 64.0% of our sales were to
customers in the telecommunications industry. During the first quarter of
fiscal 2001, the telecommunications industry experienced a severe slowdown.
If this slowdown continues or intensifies, it may have a material negative
impact on our future operating performance.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Condition
We maintain a $12.0 million line of credit with our principal lending
institution, PNC Bank, N.A. of Erie, Pennsylvania. This revolving credit
line is unsecured, with interest rates on borrowings at or below the
prevailing prime rate. At February 28, 2001, no borrowings were
outstanding under the line of credit. The line of credit agreement
contains certain covenants, the most restrictive of which require us to
maintain designated minimum levels of net worth and profitability and
impose certain restrictions on us regarding additional indebtedness. At
February 28, 2001, we were in compliance with all debt covenants. The
current line of credit agreement expires April 30, 2003.
Our wholly-owned German subsidiary maintains unsecured Deutsche Mark lines
of credit with several German financial institutions aggregating $1.7
million (DM 3.5 million). At February 28, 2001, no borrowings were
outstanding under these lines of credit. Future borrowings, if any, will
bear interest at rates below the prevailing prime rate and will be payable
upon demand.
Our working capital and current ratio continued to improve throughout the
period. At February 28, 2001, we had net working capital of $46.1 million,
compared to $43.0 million at November 30, 2000. At the end of the first
quarter of fiscal 2001, current assets were 4.70 times current liabilities,
compared to 4.27 at the end of fiscal 2000.
During the first three months of fiscal 2001, our capital expenditures for
property, plant and equipment amounted to $1.4 million. These capital
expenditures were primarily for manufacturing equipment to enhance
operating efficiencies and increase capacity for certain product lines
within our Signal Products Group and Power Technologies Group. At February
28, 2001, we had not entered into any material commitments for capital
expenditures.
In November 2000, we completed a 26,000 square foot expansion to our
existing manufacturing facility in Wesson, Mississippi. Financing for this
project was substantially provided by the State of Mississippi through
general obligation bonds issued in December 2000. Accordingly, we received
$950,000 of bond proceeds during the first quarter of fiscal 2001. The
bonds have a term of 15 years and bear interest at 5.36%.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
Current financial resources, including working capital and existing lines
of credit, and anticipated funds from operations are expected to be
sufficient to meet operating cash requirements throughout fiscal year 2001,
including scheduled long-term debt repayment and planned capital
expenditures. There can be no assurance, however, that unplanned capital
replacement or other future events will not require us to seek additional
debt or equity financing and, if so required, that it will be available on
terms acceptable to us.
Despite additional inventory requirements, the Company's operating cash
flow increased during the period. During the first three months of fiscal
2001, net cash generated from operations amounted to $1.9 million, an
increase of $739,000 from the comparable period of 2000. During the first
quarter of fiscal 2001, inventories grew by approximately $2.1 million.
The increase in inventories primarily reflects additional raw materials
purchased to support customer orders which have been subsequently delayed
or pushed-out during the current telecommunications industry slowdown.
At February 28, 2001, goodwill represented 15.2% of total assets and 18.8%
of stockholders' equity. A majority of this goodwill was recognized in
1999 in connection with our acquisition of SCPD. We amortize goodwill on a
straight-line basis over a period of 20 years and periodically review its
carrying value for possible impairment. Based upon a review of expected
future operating cash flows derived from the acquisition of SCPD, we have
determined that no impairment losses need be recognized in the current
period.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Foreign Currency
Certain of our European sales and related selling expenses are denominated
in German Deutsche Marks, British Pounds, and other local currencies. In
addition, certain of our operating expenses are denominated in Mexican
Pesos. As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates may affect our
operating results and cash flows. To manage our exposure to the Deutsche
Mark, we occasionally enter into forward currency exchange contracts. At
February 28, 2001, we had a forward currency exchange contract (to receive
German Deutsche Marks and pay U.S. Dollars) with a notional amount of
$900,000, a contractual exchange rate of 2.14, and a fair value of $17,000.
For each of the periods presented herein, currency exchange rate gains and
losses were not material. In addition, an assumed 10.0% adverse change in
all foreign currencies in which we currently transact business would not
have a material impact on our operating results, financial position, or
cash flows.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
Euro
Certain member countries of the European Union have established fixed
conversion rates between their existing currencies and the European Union's
common currency, the Euro. We have implemented all the necessary
enhancements to our sales order, banking arrangements and operational
procedures to ensure Euro compliance. We are able to process orders,
invoice customers and accept payment in Euros throughout Europe. The
introduction of the Euro has not had any material adverse impact upon us.
We continue to monitor the risk of price erosion which could result from
increased price transparency among countries using the Euro.
Interest Rate Exposure
We have market risk exposure relating to possible fluctuations in interest
rates. From time to time, we utilize interest rate swap agreements to
minimize the risks and costs associated with variable rate debt. We do not
enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative
purposes. The interest rate swap agreements are entered into with major
financial institutions thereby minimizing the risk of credit loss. At
February 28, 2001, no interest rate swap agreements were outstanding.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements"
("SAB No. 101"), which clarifies the accounting rules for revenue
recognition in financial statements. In accordance with the provisions of
SAB No. 101, we will adopt the new accounting rules in the fourth quarter
of fiscal year ending November 30, 2001. We do not expect the adoption of
SAB No. 101 to have a material impact on our financial position or results
of operations.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter for which
this report is filed.
SIGNATURE
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.
SPECTRUM CONTROL, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: March 20, 2001 By: /s/ John P. Freeman
John P. Freeman, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer)