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AS FILED WITH THEAs filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2004
File No. 333- ____________
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
ON FEBRUARY 10, 1999
REGISTRATION NO. 333-39841
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,Washington, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 3
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FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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HEICO CORPORATIONCorporation
(Exact nameName of registrantRegistrant as specifiedSpecified in its charter)
FLORIDA 65-0341002
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Its Charter)
3000 TAFT STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDATaft Street
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Florida (Address, Including Zip Code,
(State or Other and Telephone Number,
Jurisdiction of Including Area Code, of 65-0341002
Incorporation or Registrant's Principal (I.R.S. Employer
Organization) Executive Offices) Identification Number)
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Thomas S. Irwin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
HEICO Corporation
3000 Taft Street
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Phone: (954) 987-6101
(Address,987-4000 Fax: (954) 987-8228
(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,
Including Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)
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LAURANS A. MENDELSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
3000 TAFT STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33021
(954) 987-6101
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code,Agent For Service)
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With a copy to:
Jonathan L. Awner, Esq.
Akerman Senterfitt
One Southeast Third Avenue, 28th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 374-5600 Fax: (305) 374-5095
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Approximate date of agent for service)
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COPIES OF COMMUNICATIONS TO:
BRUCE E. MACDONOUGH, ESQ. ROBERT EVANS III, ESQ.
MICHAEL G. TAYLOR, ESQ. SHEARMAN & STERLING
GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. 599 LEXINGTON AVENUE
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 (212) 848-4000
(305) 579-0500
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicablecommencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to
time after the effective date of this Registration Statement becomes effective.
---------------------registration statement.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box. [ ]
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act
of 1933, (the "Securities Act"), other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or
interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. [ ][X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule
434, please check the following box. [ ]
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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TITLE OF EACH CLASS PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
OF SECURITIES AMOUNT TO AGGREGATE OFFERING AGGREGATE OFFERING REGISTRATION
TO BE REGISTERED/(1)/ BE REGISTERED PRICE PER UNIT PRICE(2) FEE
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share........... (3) (4) -- --
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share... (3) (4) -- --
Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share........ (5) (4) -- --
Debt Securities.................................. (6) (4) -- --
Depositary Shares................................ (7) (4) -- --
Warrants......................................... (8) (4) -- --
Units............................................ (9) (4) -- --
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Subtotal....................................... -- -- $ 120,000,000.00 $ 15,204.00/(10)/
Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock
by Selling Shareholders......................... 500,000 Shares $ 13.51/(11)/ 6,755,000.00/(11)/ 855.86
Total.......................................... $ 126,712,500.00 $ 16,059.86
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(Footnotes appear on the following page)
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The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall
file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration
Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a),
may determine.
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(1) This Registration Statement also covers common stock, Class A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OFcommon
stock, preferred shares, debt securities, depository shares, warrants
and units which may be issued in exchange for, or upon conversion of, as
the case may be, the securities registered hereunder.
(2) In no event will the aggregate maximum offering price of all securities
issued and sold by the Registrant pursuant to this Registration
Statement exceed $120,000,000 or the equivalent thereof in foreign
currencies or currency units. Any securities registered hereunder may be
sold separately, together or as units with other securities registered
hereunder.
(3) Subject to footnote 2, there is being registered hereunder an
indeterminate number of shares of common stock and Class A common stock
as may be sold, from time to time, by the Registrant. There also is
being registered hereunder an indeterminate number of shares of common
stock and Class A common stock as may be issuable upon conversion of the
debt securities or the preferred stock, upon exercise of warrants, or as
may be part of unit securities registered hereby. The aggregate amount
of common stock and Class A common stock registered hereunder is
limited, solely for purposes of any market offerings, to that which is
permissible under Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A),
MAY DETERMINE.
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as
amended. Preferred share purchase rights automatically attach to any
shares of HEICO common stock and Class A common stock that are
registered hereunder. These rights will be issued for no additional
consideration because the value attributable to the rights, if any, is
reflected in the value of the common stock and Class A common stock.
Accordingly, no additional registration fee is payable.
(4) The proposed maximum offering price per unit (a) has been omitted
pursuant to Instruction II.D of Form S-3 and (b) will be determined,
from time to time, by the Registrant in connection with the issuance by
the Registrant of the securities registered hereunder.
(5) Subject to footnote 2, THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. WE MAY
NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER
TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED FEBRUARY 10, 1999
PROSPECTUS
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4,000,000 SHARES
(HEICO CORPORATION LOGO)
CLASSthere is being registered hereunder an
indeterminate number of shares of preferred stock as may be sold, from
time to time, by the Registrant. There also is being registered
hereunder an indeterminate number of shares of preferred stock as shall
be issuable upon exercise of warrants, or as may be part of unit
securities registered hereby. In addition, there is being registered
hereunder such indeterminate number of shares of preferred stock, for
which no consideration will be received by the Registrant, as may be
issued upon conversion or exchange of debt securities of the Registrant.
(6) Subject to footnote 2, there is being registered hereunder an
indeterminate principal amount of debt securities as may be sold, from
time to time, by the Registrant. Such amount shall be increased, if any
debt securities are issued at an original issue discount, by an amount
such that the net proceeds to be received by the Registrant shall be
equal to the above amount to be registered. Also, in addition to any
debt securities that may be issued directly under this Registration
Statement, there is being registered hereunder such indeterminate amount
of debt securities as may be issued upon conversion or exchange of other
debt securities, preferred stock or depositary shares of the Registrant,
for which no consideration will be received by the Registrant, or upon
exercise of warrants, or as may be part of unit securities registered
hereby.
(7) Subject to footnote 2, there is being registered hereunder an
indeterminate number of depository shares, such indeterminate number of
depositary shares to be evidenced by depositary receipts, representing a
fractional interest of a share of preferred stock.
(8) Subject to footnote 2, there is being registered hereunder an
indeterminate number of warrants representing rights to purchase debt
securities, shares of common stock, Class A COMMON STOCK
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HEICO Corporationcommon stock or preferred
stock or depositary shares of the Registrant registered hereby.
(9) Subject to footnote 2, there is offering 3,700,000being registered hereunder an
indeterminate number of units comprising one or more debt securities,
shares of common stock, shares of Class A common stock, shares of
preferred stock, and warrants in any combination.
(10) Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(o) of the rules and regulations under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(11) Calculated in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, based on the high and low sales prices of the Class A
Common Stock as reported on the NYSE on April 29, 2004.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. Neither
we nor the selling shareholders may sell these securities until the registration
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This
prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an
offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not
permitted.
Subject To Completion, dated May 3, 2004
PROSPECTUS
$120,000,000
[LOGO OF HEICO CORPORATION]
Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Debt Securities
Depository Shares
Warrants
Units
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HEICO Corporation may offer from time to time up to $120,000,000 of
common stock, Class A common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, depositary
shares, warrants and units. In addition, the selling shareholders listed on the
selling shareholder is offering 300,000table included in this prospectus may from time to time
offer up to 500,000 shares of Class A common stock. We will not receive any
proceeds from the salesales of Class A common stockshares by the selling shareholder.shareholders.
This prospectus describes the general terms of these securities and the
general manner in which we and the selling shareholders will offer the
securities. The specific terms of any securities we or the selling shareholders
offer will be included in a supplement to this prospectus. The prospectus
supplement will also describe the specific manner in which we and the selling
shareholders will offer the securities. The prospectus supplements may also add,
update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read this
prospectus and any supplements carefully before you invest. This prospectus may
not be used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement.
Our authorized capital stock includes common stock par value $.01 per
share, and Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share. The rights of the
holders of Class A common stock and the holders of the common stock are
identical, except that the holders of Class A common stock are entitled to
one-tenth of a vote for each share of Class A common stock while the common
stock entitles its holders to one vote per share. Immediately after this
offering, the outstanding shares of Class A common stock will represent
approximately 8.5% of the combined voting power of the outstanding shares of
both classes of common stock.
Our Class A common stock tradesis traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "HEI.A."HEI." On February 9, 1999, theThe last reported sale price of theour common stock on April 29,
2004, was $16.80 per share. Our Class A common stock as reportedtrades on the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE under
the symbol "HEI.A." The last reported sale price of our Class A common stock
April 29, 2004 was $21 15/16$13.58 per share. INVESTING IN THE CLASSWe will make application to list any shares
of common stock or Class A COMMON STOCK INVOLVES RISKS WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN
THE "RISK FACTORS" SECTION BEGINNING ON PAGE 10 OF THIS PROSPECTUS.
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PER SHARE TOTAL
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Public Offering Price............................... $ $
Underwriting Discount............................... $ $
Proceeds, before expenses, to HEICO Corporation..... $ $
Proceeds to the selling shareholder................. $ $
The underwriterscommon stock sold pursuant to a supplement to this
prospectus on the NYSE. We have not determined whether we will list any of the
other securities we may also purchase upoffer on any exchange or over-the-counter market. If we
decide to an additional 300,000 shares from
us and up to an additional 300,000 shares fromseek the selling shareholder atlisting of any securities, the public offering price, lesssupplement will disclose the
underwriting discount, within 30 days from the
dateexchange or market.
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Investing in these securities involves risks. See "Risk Factors"
beginning on page 6 of this prospectus to cover over-allotments.prospectus.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined ifpassed upon the
adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus is truthful or complete.prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
The shares of Class A Common Stock will be ready for delivery in New York,
New York on or about , 1999.
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ING BARING FURMAN SELZ LLC
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The date of this prospectus is , 1999..
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(HEICO CORPORATION LOGO)
[picture] [picture]
Our Flight Support Group New Product Flight Support Group New Product
Development engineers utilize Development engineers work in the
sophisticated Computer Aided Design (CAD) Company's Metrology Laboratory.
computers and software to re-engineer jet
engine replacement parts, such as the
parts shown in the foreground of the
photograph.
[picture]
A Flight Support Group Team Member manufactures aircraft parts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prospectus Summary.......................................... 4
Risk Factors................................................ 10
Use of Proceeds............................................. 17
Capitalization.............................................. 18
Price Range of Common Stock and Dividends................... 19
Selected Consolidated Financial Data........................ 20
Selected Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data.............. 21
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................. 24
Business.................................................... 32
Management.................................................. 45
Principal and Selling Shareholders.......................... 47
Description of Capital Stock................................ 50
Shares Eligible for Future Sale............................. 53
Certain United States Tax Consequences to Non-United States
Holders................................................... 53
Underwriting................................................ 56
Legal Matters............................................... 58
Experts..................................................... 58
Available Information....................................... 58
Incorporation of Certain Documents by Reference............. 59
Index to Financial Statements............................... F-1
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSPAGE
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About This prospectus includes forward-looking statements. We have based these
forward-looking statements on our current expectationsProspectus.......................................................ii
Forward-Looking Statements..................................................ii
Prospectus Summary...........................................................3
Risk Factors.................................................................6
Use of Proceeds.............................................................12
Dividend Policy.............................................................12
Price Range of Common Stock and projections about
future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties,Class A Common Stock and assumptions about HEICO Corporation, including, among other
things:
-Dividends..........13
Ratio of Earnings To Fixed Charges..........................................14
Selling Shareholders........................................................15
Description of Our anticipated growth strategies and ability to integrate acquired
businesses,
- Our intention to introduce new products,
- Product pricing levels,
- Product specifications costs and requirements,
- Governmental and regulatory demands,
- Anticipated trends in our businesses, including trends in the markets for
jet engine parts, jet engine overhaul and ground support equipment,
- Economic conditions within and outsideCapital Stock............................................17
Description of the aerospace, aviation and
defense industries, and
- Our ability to continue to control costs and maintain quality.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a resultDebt Securities..............................................19
Description of new information, future events or otherwise.
In lightDepositary Shares............................................28
Description of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking
events discussed in the prospectus might not occur.
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Description of Units........................................................34
Legal Ownership of Securities...............................................36
Plan of Distribution........................................................39
Legal Matters...............................................................41
Experts.....................................................................41
Where You Can Find More Information.........................................42
Incorporation of Documents by Reference.....................................42
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You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by
reference in this prospectus. WeNeither we nor the selling shareholders have
not, and the underwriters have not, authorized any other personanyone to provide you with different information. If anyone provides
you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it.
WeNeither we nor the selling shareholders are not, and the
underwriters are not, making an offer to sell these
securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale of these securities is
not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this
prospectus is accurate only as of the date on the front cover of this prospectus
only.and that any information we have incorporated by reference is accurate only as
of the date of the document incorporated by reference. Our business, financial
condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since these
dates.
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a Registration Statement on Form S-3 that date.
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filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission utilizing a "shelf"
registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may, from time
to time, sell any combination of securities described in this prospectus in one
or more offerings. In addition, the selling shareholders listed on the table
included in this prospectus may offer up to 500,000 shares of our Class A common
stock. This prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities
we and the selling shareholders may offer. Each time we or the selling
shareholders sell securities, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will
contain specific information about the terms of that offering and the securities
being offered. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change
information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus
and any applicable prospectus supplement together with additional information
described below under the heading "Where You Can Find More Information."
When used in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement, the terms
"HEICO," "we," "our," and "us" refer to HEICO Corporation and its subsidiaries.
The following summary contains basic information about us. It likely does not
contain all the information that is important to you. We encourage you to read
this entire prospectus, any prospectus supplement and the documents to which we
have referred you before you choose to invest in these securities.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements
reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. We caution readers that certain important factors
may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could
cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any
forward-looking statement. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise. The most important factors that could prevent us from achieving
our goals and cause the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements and
the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by
those forward-looking statements include the following:
. lower demand for commercial air travel or airline fleet changes;
. our ability to comply with government regulation compliance;
. retirement of commercial aircraft;
. reduction in defense or space spending by military and other
government agencies;
. competition from existing and new competitors;
. ineffective development and manufacture of new products, equipment
and services;
. increased product specification costs and requirements;
. uninsured product liability claims and environmental liabilities
brought against us; and
. our inability to grow our company, organically or through
acquisitions.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
In this section, we have provided you with an overview of some of the more
importantThis summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this
Prospectus. However, we caution you that this
informationprospectus. It is not complete. You should readcomplete and may not contain all of the information that
you should consider before investing in these securities. You should carefully
read the entire prospectus, including the "Risk Factors" section, the documents
incorporated by reference into this Prospectus before purchasingprospectus and any Class A Common Stock. When we refer to "fiscal"
or "fiscal year," we mean our fiscal year ended October 31, and when we refer to
"pro forma," we include information for McClain International, Inc. and
Rogers-Dierks, Inc., two companies that we acquired in 1998.
THE COMPANYprospectus supplement.
HEICO CORPORATION
HEICO Corporation believes it is the world's largest manufacturer of
Federal Aviation Administration-approvedAdministration approved jet engine and aircraft component
replacement parts, other than the original equipment manufacturers, which we
refer to as "OEMs," and their subcontractors. ItHEICO is also a leading
manufacturer of ground supportvarious types of electronic equipment tofor the airlineaviation, defense,
space, medical, telecommunications and defenseelectronics industries.
Through ourOur business is comprised of two operating segments:
The Flight Support Group. Our Flight Support Group, we useconsisting of HEICO
Aerospace Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, accounted for 73% of our revenues
in fiscal 2003. This Group uses proprietary technology to design manufacture and sellmanufacture
jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts for sale at lower prices
than those manufactured by original equipment manufacturers.OEMs. These parts are approved by the FAA and are the
functional equivalent of parts sold by original equipment
manufacturers.OEMs. In addition, ourthe Flight Support
Group repairs, refurbishes and overhauls jet engine and aircraft components for
domestic and foreign commercial air carriers and aircraft repair companies. In fiscal 1998, thecompanies, and
manufactures thermal insulation products and other component parts primarily for
aerospace, defense and commercial applications.
The Flight Support Group accountedcompetes with the leading industry OEMs and, to
a lesser extent, with a number of smaller, independent parts distributors.
Historically, the three principal jet engine OEMs, General Electric (including
CFM International), Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce, have been the sole source
of substantially all jet engine replacement parts for 73%their jet engines. Other
OEMs have been the sole source of pro forma revenues. Throughreplacement parts for their aircraft component
parts. While we believe that we currently supply less than 2% of the market for
jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts, we have consistently been
adding new products to our Ground Support Group,line and currently hold Parts Manufacturer Approvals,
which we manufacture various types of ground support equipment, including electrical
power,refer to as "PMAs," from the FAA for approximately 3,200 jet engine and
aircraft component replacement parts.
We believe that, based on our competitive pricing, reputation for high
quality, short lead time requirements, strong relationships with domestic and
foreign commercial air start, air conditioningcarriers and heating units, as well as some electronic
equipment for commercialrepair stations (companies that overhaul
aircraft engines and/or components), strategic relationships with Lufthansa and
other major airlines and military agencies. In fiscal 1998,successful track record of receiving PMAs from the Ground SupportFAA,
we are uniquely positioned to continue to increase our product lines and gain
market share.
The Electronic Technologies Group. Our Electronic Technologies Group,
consisting of HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. and its subsidiaries,
accounted for 27% of pro forma revenues. We currentlyour revenues in fiscal 2003. Through our Electronic
Technologies Group, which derived approximately 60% of its sales in fiscal 2003
from the sale of products and services to U.S. and foreign military agencies, we
design, manufacture and sell ourvarious types of electronic, microwave and
electro-optical products, to every major U.S. airline, as well as a growing number of
airlines throughoutincluding infrared simulation and test equipment,
hybrid laser rangefinder receivers, electrical power supplies, back-up power
supplies, electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference
shielding, high power laser diode drivers, amplifiers, photodetectors, amplifier
modules and flash lamp drivers. In addition, the world.Electronic
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Technologies Group also repairs and overhauls inertial navigation systems and
other avionics, instruments, and components for commercial, military and
business aircraft operators.
We have continuously operated in the aerospace industry for 38more than 40
years. Since assuming control in 1990, our current management has achieved
significant sales and profit growth through expandeda broadened line of product
offerings, an expanded customer base, increased research and development
expenditures and the completion of a number of acquisitions. As a result of
internal growth and acquisitions, our revenues have grown from $19.2$32.3 million in
fiscal 19941990 to pro forma revenues of $112.4$176.5 million in fiscal 1998,2003, a compound annual growth rate of
56%approximately 14%. During the same period, we improved our income from a net
income increased from $1.9loss of $0.5 million to pro formaa net income of $12.1
million,$12.2 million.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
We feel we are well positioned among our competitors and expect to
capitalize on a compound annual growth ratenumber of 59%.
In October 1997, we formed a strategic alliance with Lufthansa Technik AG,
the technical services subsidiary of Lufthansa German Airlines AG. Lufthansa
Technik is the world's largest independent provider of engineering and
maintenance services for aircraft and aircraft engines and supports over 200
airlines, governments and other customers. As part of the transaction, Lufthansa
Technik acquired a 20% minority interest in our Flight Support Group, investing
$29 million to date and committing to invest an additional $9 million over the
next two years. This includes direct equity investments and the funding of
specific research and development projects. In connection with subsequent
acquisitions by our Flight Support Group, Lufthansa Technik invested additional
amounts pursuant to its option to maintain a 20% equity interest. This strategic
alliance should enable us to expand domestically and internationally by
enhancing our ability to (i) identify key jet engine replacement parts with
significant profit potential by utilizing Lufthansa Technik's extensive
operating data on engine parts, (ii) introduce those parts throughout the world
in an efficient manner due to Lufthansa Technik's testing and diagnostic
resources, and (iii) broaden our customer base by capitalizing on Lufthansa
Technik's established relationships and alliances within the airline industry.
The Canaan Group, an independent management consulting firm specializingtrends in the aviation and aerospacedefense industries estimated the 1998 worldwide annual sales
for jet engine repair, refurbishment and overhaul servicesthat
will contribute to be approximately
$7.5 billion, of which approximately $4 billion represented annual sales of jet
engine replacement parts. While we currently supply less than 2% ofgrowth in the market for jet engine replacement parts,
weaircraft repair and overhaul services and electronic equipment:
. Improved Outlook for Commercial Aerospace Market. The near term outlook
has improved as the positive trend in revenue per available seat mile is
expected to continue, along with the continuation of cost reduction
efforts industry-wide. Capacity, as measured by available seat miles, is
also expected to increase as some previously parked aircraft are
redeployed. The long term outlook remains positive due to expected
commercial and cargo traffic and fleet growth over the next 20 years.
These trends should increase the need for replacement parts and
maintenance on existing and new aircraft.
. Increased Commercial Aviation Outsourcing. Airlines have come under
increasing pressure during the last decade to reduce the costs
associated with providing air transportation services and have been
adding new products atincreasingly outsourcing many of these services, including maintenance,
repair and overhaul services. We believe that as a rapid
rate. According toresult of this
outsourcing trend, the Canaan Group,volume of business handled by outside providers,
such as HEICO, in the jet engine replacement parts market is
expectedmaintenance, repair and overhaul
industry should continue to grow at approximately 4-5% overgrow.
. Consolidation of the next three years.
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Historically, the three principal jet engine original equipment manufacturers,
Pratt & Whitney, General Electric (including CFM International)Commercial Aviation Service and Rolls Royce,Supply Chain. In
order to reduce purchasing costs and streamline purchasing decisions,
airline purchasing departments have been reducing the sole source for substantially all new replacement parts.number of their
"approved" suppliers. We believe that based on our competitive pricing,only those participants with
adequate financial resources and a reputation for high quality short lead time requirements, strong relationships with domestic and foreign
commercial air carriers and airmotives (companies that overhaul aircraft),
relationship with Lufthansa Technik and successful track record of receiving
Parts Manufacturer Approvals from the FAA, we are uniquely positioned towill continue
to increase our product linesbe selected as approved suppliers and gain market share.
According to a 1996 study conducted by GSE TODAY, a leading ground support
industry publication,survive the 1995 annual sales of the worldwide commercial ground
support equipment market were approximately $1.7 billion and that market was
expected to grow at approximately 7% annually over the next five years. We
currently supply less than 2% of this market.consolidation.
. Increased Safety Requirements. We believe that the ground support
equipmenttrend toward more
stringent maintenance requirements and more frequent maintenance and
overhaul has increased the size of the market is highly fragmented, with a significant numberfor the replacement or
repair of participants
supplying only one or two types of equipment.jet engine and aircraft components. We believe that, because
of our growth in the
ground support equipment market will be driven by ourestablished ability to differentiate
our product offerings with more technologically advanced and value-added
products and services, as well as our ability to acquire complementary
businesses.
Jet engine maintenance is a highly regulated, ongoingsatisfy the FAA's PMA process that
typically accounts for approximately 6% of an aircraft's total operating costs.
FAA regulations require "cradle-to-grave" documentation of an engine's service
life, as well as the individual parts that comprise the engine. We utilize
sophisticated computer aided design technologies, advanced engineering,
proprietary design and manufacturing capabilities, and our
established
credibility with the FAA to obtain Parts Manufacturer Approvalslong-standing emphasis on quality control, HEICO will benefit from the
FAA,
allowing us to produce parts which are the functional equivalent of those
available from the original equipment manufacturer. We believe that our
sophisticated and proprietary design capabilities and experience with the Parts
Manufacturer Approval process create a significant barrier to entry for others.
We believe that there are several favorable industry trends in the aviation
industry that will contribute to the growth in the markets for jet engine
replacement parts and ground support equipment products, including: (i) expected
strong growth in aircraft traffic and fleet size; (ii) an increase in the number
of older aircraft in service; (iii) increased FAA regulations andevolving maintenance and safety requirements that require repair or overhaulstandards.
. Increasing Military and Space Spending. We believe the recent trend in
increased military spending is likely to continue as the federal
government is considering further increases in national defense budgets.
According to the United States Office of engineManagement and airframe
components; and (iv) consolidation ofBudget, national
defense spending increased, on average, 8.6% per annum from 1998 to 2003
as the service and supply chainUnited States has increased its efforts in the aircraftwar on terrorism.
In addition, we believe the global space industry generally.will continue to grow.
According to the International Space Business Council, the space
industry generated $96.9 billion in revenues in 2003 and is expected to
reach $104.6 billion in 2004, an increase of 7.9%. These trends may
increase demand for our products.
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GROWTH STRATEGY
We believe that replacement jet engine products and servicesfeel we are less
susceptible than new aircraft purchaseswell positioned within our industry due to economic cycles of the airline
industry because FAA regulations require the regular replacementseveral
competitive strengths. These include having an extensive product line of jet
engine parts. In our experience, demand for replacement jet engine parts typically
commences four to seven years after anand aircraft is first put into service. Also,
many airlines tend to replace parts more frequently than required by the FAA to
ensure optimal engine performance and the efficiency of their aircraft. We
believe that we are different from most aerospace and defense suppliers because
reductions in new aircraft orders should not adversely affect our business. Our
business mostly serves companies that operate existing aircraft, not companies
that build aircraft. Airline companies are increasingly cost conscious,
especially during economic down-cycles, which prompts them to seek more cost
effective alternatives tocomponent replacement parts, manufactured by original equipment
manufacturers and prompts them to overhaul accessory components and fuselage
structures in greater numbers in order to reduce operating costs. Most ofa competitive price advantage
over the products sold by our Ground Support Group are not sold specifically to furnish
new commercial aircraft, but are more frequently sold to replace existing older
equipment, to retrofit airport gates or to service other aerospace applications.
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GROWTH STRATEGY
We intend to capitalize on ourOEMs, a reputation for assured quality, proprietaryniche market positions for several of
our electro-optical products, extensive and consistent new product research and
development and manufacturing capabilities, customer relationships,
alliance with Lufthansa Technik, as well as favorable industry trendsexcellent strategic partnerships. We intend to continueemploy the
following strategies to achieveenhance these competitive strengths and help ensure
profitable growth utilizing the following specific
strategies:
-going forward:
. Expand Jet Engine Replacement PartsNew Product Lines.Development. We intend to broaden our current jet
engine and aircraft component replacement parts product lines through
the development and receipt of additional Parts Manufacturer ApprovalsPMAs from the FAA. Since 1991, we have added approximately 200 new Parts
Manufacturer Approval parts through internal developmentFAA and 160 through
acquisitions. We currently supply over 700 parts for Pratt & Whitney
JT3D, JT8D, JT9D, PW2000 and PW4000 and CFM International CFM56 engines.thereby
increase our market penetration. We intend to increaseoperate in markets that
offer a high growth profile and produce products that hold niche
positions with high margin potential.
. Expand Our Electronics, Defense and Space Businesses. We intend to grow
our presence in these markets. We will continue to focus on developing
advanced and proprietary technology that can be used in products
involving greater stand-off targeting by the numberUnited States military and
allied foreign military customers and for the development of those
products, as United States military strategy is increasingly based upon
attacking enemy targets from greater distances. In addition, our
products frequently offer a lower cost alternative for major military
prime contractors and the U.S. government compared with other
development or testing methods.
. Create New Strategic Relationships. In 1997, we formed a strategic
alliance with Lufthansa. In connection with this strategic alliance,
Lufthansa has invested over $50 million in our company, to acquire and
maintain a 20% minority interest in HEICO Aerospace, and to partially
fund the accelerated development of additional FAA-approved replacement
parts for jet engineengines and aircraft components. In addition, we have
established strategic relationships with other leading airlines such as
American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and
Japan Airlines, providing these customers with a reliable supply of low
cost replacement parts weand, to a lesser extent, to share costs and risks
associated with new product development. We will continue to seek
partnerships that offer similar advantages to both HEICO and our
customers.
. Effectively Utilize Our Competitive Pricing Model and Our Reputation for
Quality. We offer high quality replacement parts at lower prices than
the OEMs. These replacement parts are available for sale once they have
completed a comprehensive FAA approval process. Based on most of
these engines,our success in
receiving PMAs from the FAA, as well as expand into new engine types. We select the jet
engine replacement parts to design and manufacture through a process
which analyzes industry information to determine which jet engine
replacement parts are expected to generate the greatest profitability.
Most jet engine replacement parts selected are complex, high value-added
and require specific technical expertise. As partour consistent passing of
this strategy,periodic FAA facility reviews, we believe that we have increased our research and development expenditures from $300,000 in
fiscal 1991 to approximately $4.4 million in fiscal 1998. We believe that
our sophisticated proprietary design technologies, advanced engineering
and manufacturing capabilities and our established credibilityan outstanding
reputation with the FAA, expediteswith our customers and with other industry
participants. We will continue to relentlessly market the process of obtaining Parts Manufacturer Approvals.
- Expand Ground Support Equipment Product Lines. Since entering the ground
support equipment industryunique
solutions we provide in fiscal 1996, we have aggressively expanded
our ground support equipment lines with new value-added and
technologically advanced products. Over the past two years, we have added
16 new ground support equipment products. These offerings include a new
range of aircraft ground air-conditioning systems, an advanced electronic
power supply system replacing existing technology for use with the
International Space Station, a ground cooling system for the new F-22
Raptor fighter aircraft and a new commercial continuous-flow pneumatic
airstart system. In addition, our Ground Support Group continually
redesigns its existing product offerings to reflect changes in technology
and differentiate its products from those of its competitors. In November
1998, our Ground Support Group introduced a ground aircraft heating
system which has met with strong initial demand. In order to facilitate
these new product lines,grow our Ground Support Group has dramatically
improved its production capabilities by implementing a flow line-based
manufacturing protocolbusiness and adding a new state-of-the-art, 113,000 square
foot manufacturing facility in Palmetto, Florida.
- Expand Overhaul and Repair Business. Our Flight Support Group has also
pursued expansion of its FAA-authorized overhaul and repair business.
Northwings' revenues increased 48% from approximately $10 million in the
twelve months prior to its acquisition to $14.8 million in fiscal 1998.
This growth resultedtake market share
from the addition of new repair and overhaul
services, as well as increased production capability and marketing
efforts through an increase in personnel. Northwings' historical customer
base has been limited to small passenger airlines and cargo airlines. We
are seeking to expand Northwings' customer base with these types of
customers, as well as add larger commercial airline customers. This
strategy also applies to the fuselage structures repair business acquired
in October 1998.
- Pursue Acquisitions ofOEMs.
. Make Complementary Businesses.Acquisitions. A key element of our strategy involves
growth through acquisitions in both the Flight and
Ground Support Group businesses.and the
Electronic Technologies Group. In connection with ourmaking acquisitions, we seek to identify cost savingsexpand
product offerings and production efficiencies,capabilities available to our customers, expand
our customer base and increase our research and development and
marketing expenditures and improve customer
service. Historically, through application of this strategy, weefforts. We have achieved significant growthcompleted 22 acquisitions in revenues and product offerings while
improving overall profitability. Ourour primary
business lines since 1991, including 14 in our Flight Support Group and
8 in December
1998, acquired Rogers-Dierks, Inc., and in July 1998 acquired McClain
International, Inc., both of which are designers and manufacturers of FAA
Parts Manufacturer Approval jet engine replacement parts. In September
1997, we acquired Northwings, an FAA-authorized overhaul and repair
facility, and, in
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October 1998, Associated Composite, Inc., a Miami, Florida-based aircraft
fuselage structure repair and overhaul business, to complement our Flight
SupportElectronic Technologies Group.
- Expand Internationally. In fiscal 1998, approximately 23% of our
revenues were derived from sales outside of the United States. Our
strategy is to increase our international sales, both in the jet engine
replacement parts and ground support equipment businesses, utilizing our
relationship with Lufthansa Technik to identify new customers throughout
the world. We intend to leverage Lufthansa Technik's established industry
presence and participation in alliances, such as the Star Alliance which
is currently comprised of six major airlines, to broaden our
international exposure and develop relationships which, we believe, will
lead to increased sales of our products internationally.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Effective as of January 31, 1999, our Ground Support Group acquired the
Radiant Power products business of Santa Ana, California-based Derlan, Inc. for
$6.5 million in cash. Derlan has advised us that the acquired business had
revenues of approximately $4.36 million for the 12 months ended December 31,
1998. The Radiant Power product line includes back-up power supplies and battery
packs for a variety of commercial aircraft applications, including emergency
lighting systems, emergency door assist systems, emergency fuel shut-off
systems, on-board flight computers, cockpit lighting dimmers and power
inverters. Subject to receipt of relevant FAA and customer approvals, Radiant
will be consolidated into the Ground Support Group's new 113,000 square foot
manufacturing facility in Palmetto, Florida.
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Our principal executive offices are located at 3000 Taft Street,
Hollywood, Florida 33021, and our telephone number is (954) 987-4000. 7Our
website address is www.heico.com. Information included on our web site is not a
part of this prospectus.
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THE OFFERING
Class A Common Stock offered by HEICO........ 3,700,000 shares
Class A Common Stock offered by the selling
shareholder................................ 300,000 shares
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Total............................ 4,000,000 shares
Shares outstanding after the Offering:
Class A Common Stock....................... 7,836,106 shares (1)
Common Stock............................... 8,389,556 shares (2)
Use of Proceeds.............................. We estimate that the net proceeds to be
received by the Company from this offering
will be approximately $73.3 million. We
intend to use the net proceeds:
- to repay approximately $43 million of
existing indebtedness and
- for working capital and general corporate
purposes, including possible acquisitions.
Over-allotment Option........................ The Company and the selling shareholder, the
Mendelson Reporting Group or entities
controlled by it, have also granted the
underwriters an option to purchase up to
600,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. See
"Principal and Selling Shareholders" and
"Underwriting."
Risk Factors................................. See "Risk Factors" and the other information
includedRISK FACTORS
Investing in this prospectus for a discussion
of factors you should carefully consider
before deciding to invest in shares of the
Class A Common Stock.
American Stock Exchange Symbols:
Class A Common Stock....................... HEI.A
Common Stock............................... HEI
Proposed New York Stock Exchange Symbols:
Class A Common Stock....................... HEI.A
Common Stock............................... HEI
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(1) As of December 31, 1998. Does not include 1,416,536 shares of Class A Common
Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options or 172,310
additional shares of Class A Common Stock reserved for future grants or
awards under the Company's existing stock option plans. See "Shares Eligible
for Future Sale."
(2) As of December 31, 1998. Does not include 2,693,203 shares of Common Stock
issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options or 47,399 additional
shares of Common Stock reserved for future grants or awards under the
Company's existing stock option plans. See "Shares Eligible for Future
Sale."
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following summary consolidated financial data at October 31, 1998 and
for the years ended October 31, 1994 through 1998 have been derived from the
audited consolidated financial statements of the Company. The pro forma
financial data, which are not audited, give effect to our July 1998 acquisition
of McClain International, Inc. and our December 1998 acquisition of
Rogers-Dierks, Inc. as if such transactions had occurred on the first day of
fiscal 1998. Pro forma results are presented for comparative purposes only and
are not intended to indicate actual results had the transactions occurred as of
such date, or indicate results which may be obtained in the future. The
following data should be read with "Selected Consolidated Financial Data,"
"Selected Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data," "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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PRO FORMA
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
OPERATING DATA:
Net sales....................................... $19,212 $25,613 $34,565 $63,674 $95,351 $112,421
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Gross profit.................................... 5,835 8,116 12,169 20,629 36,104 45,794
Selling, general and administrative expenses.... 5,495 6,405 7,657 11,515 17,140 20,147
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Operating income................................ 340 1,711 4,512 9,114 18,964 25,647
Interest expense................................ 59 169 185 477 984 3,215
Income:
From continuing operations before cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle.... $ 640 $ 1,437 $ 3,665 $ 7,019 $10,509 $ 12,138
From discontinued operations including gain on
sale........................................ 830 1,258 6,227 -- -- --
From cumulative effect on prior years of
change in accounting principle.............. 381 -- -- -- -- --
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Net income...................................... $ 1,851 $ 2,695 $ 9,892 $ 7,019 $10,509 $ 12,138
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding:(1)
Basic......................................... 11,209 11,307 11,680 12,040 12,499 12,499
Diluted....................................... 11,351 11,930 13,282 14,418 15,541 15,541
PER SHARE DATA:(1)
Income from continuing operations before
cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle:
Basic......................................... $ .06 $ .13 $ .31 $ .58 $ .84 $ .97
Diluted....................................... .06 .12 .28 .49 .68 .78
Net income:
Basic......................................... .17 .24 .84 .58 .84 .97
Diluted....................................... .16 .23 .75 .49 .68 .78
Cash dividends.................................. .030 .032 .038 .045 .050 .050
AT OCTOBER 31, 1998
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ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(2)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital............................................. $ 40,587 $ 93,887
Total assets................................................ 133,061 186,361
Long-term debt (including current portion).................. 30,520 10,520
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary................ 14,892 14,892
Shareholders' equity........................................ 67,607 140,907
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(1) Information has been adjusted to reflect three-for-two stock splits
distributed in April 1996 and December 1997, 10% stock dividends paid in
July 1995, February 1996, July 1996 and January 1997 and the 50% stock
dividend, in shares of Class A Common Stock, paid in April 1998.
(2) Adjusted to give effect to the sale of the 3,700,000 shares of Class A
Common Stock offered by the Company at an assumed public offering price of
$21 per share (after deduction of the estimated underwriting discount and
offering expenses) and the receipt and application of the net proceeds
therefrom. See "Use of Proceeds."
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RISK FACTORSsecurities involves risks. In addition to the
other information containedset forth elsewhere in this prospectus and in the documents
incorporated by reference into this prospectus and in this Prospectus,any prospectus supplement,
you should carefully consider the following factors before purchasing any of the Class A Common Stock offered under this
Prospectus.
This Prospectus (including the information incorporated by reference)
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Federalrelating to us and our
securities law. Terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate,"
"continue," "predict," or other similar words identify forward-looking
statements. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections of
results of operations or of financial condition or state other forward-looking
information. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of placesdeciding whether to invest in our securities. There may be
additional risks to an investment in our securities that are not described in
this Prospectus and include statements regarding management's intent, belief or
current expectation about, among other things, (i) trends affectingRisk Factors section.
Our success is highly dependent on the performance of the aviation industry,
generallywhich could be impacted by lower demand for commercial air travel or airline
fleet changes causing lower demand for our goods and the segments in which we operateservices.
Economic factors and (ii) our business
and growth strategies, including our research and development plans, manufacture
of additional replacement parts and potential acquisitions. Although management
believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may
differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements as a
result of various factors, including those set forth below.
DEPENDENCE ON AVIATION INDUSTRY
Economic factorspassenger security concerns that affect the
aviation industry also affect our business. The aviation industry has
historically been subject to downward cycles from time to time which reduce the
overall demand for jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts and
ground support equipment, as well as driverepair and overhaul services, and such downward cycles result in lower prices
down, increase
competition and increasegreater credit risk. These economic factors canand passenger security concerns
may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
RISK OF LOSS OF GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND APPROVALSWe are subject to governmental regulation and our failure to comply with these
regulations could cause the government to withdraw or revoke our authorizations
and approvals to do business and could subject us to penalties and sanctions
that could harm our business.
Governmental agencies throughout the world, including the FAA, highly
regulate the manufacture, repair and overhaul of aircraft engines. Guidelines established by
original equipment manufacturers supplement governmental regulationparts and generally require that aircraft operators overhaul engines and replace specified
engine parts after a specified number of flight hours or cycles (take-offs and
landings).accessories.
We include with the replacement parts that we sell to our customers
documentation certifying that each part complies with applicable regulatory
requirements and meets applicable standards of airworthiness established by the
FAA or the equivalent regulatory agencies in other countries. In addition, our
repair and overhaul operations are subject to certification pursuant to
regulations established by the FAA. Specific regulations vary from country to
country, although compliance with FAA requirements generally satisfies
regulatory requirements in other countries. The revocation or suspension of any
of our material authorizations or approvals would have an adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations. New and more stringent
government regulations, if adopted and enacted, could have an adverse effect on
our business, financial condition and results of operations. DEPENDENCE ON THE JT8D AIRCRAFT ENGINE AFTERMARKET
The Pratt & Whitney JT8D aircraft engine and its component engine parts
substantially influence our business, financial condition and results of
operations. Approximately 48% of our netIn addition, some
sales during the year ended October 31,
1998 consisted of sales of replacement parts and overhaul services for the JT8D
aircraft engine. A significant numberto foreign countries of the JT8D aircraft engines inequipment manufactured by our Electronic
Technologies Group require approval or licensing from the market
are nearing the endU.S. government.
Denial of their service lives, at which point they will be
withdrawn from operation. These withdrawals will decrease the size of the
markets for replacement partsexport licenses could reduce our sales to those countries and overhaul services for the JT8D aircraft
engine.
Supply and demand substantially affect the aftermarket for JT8D aircraft
engine parts. A significant increase in supply or reduction in demand could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and resultsbusiness.
The retirement of operations. An unanticipated wind-down or liquidation of an air carrier
operating a
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large number of JT8Dcommercial aircraft engines could cause a significant increase in
supply. A change in preferences or the imposition of regulations affecting the
use of JT8D aircraft engines could reduce demand. The followingour revenues.
Our Flight Support Group designs, manufactures and distributes jet
engine and aircraft component replacement parts and also offers repairs,
refurbishments and overhauls of jet engine and aircraft components. If aircraft
for which we have replacement parts or supply repair and overhaul services are
examples of
factors that could decrease demand for JT8D aircraft engines:
- Hush-Kits. The FAAretired and the European Union have implemented noise
reduction regulations that reduce the number of older model JT8Dthere are fewer aircraft that require these parts or services our
revenues may be operateddecline.
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Reductions in the United States and the member statesdefense or space spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers could
reduce our revenues.
In fiscal 2003, approximately 60% of the European Union unless noise reduction equipment, known as "hush-kits,"
are added to the aircraft, or the aircraft are otherwise modified to
Stage 3 compliance. The FAA requires full compliance with the Stage 3
noise levels by December 31, 1999, unless a waiver is receivedsales of our Electronic
Technologies Group were derived from the FAA. Additional noise reduction rulessale of products and services to U.S.
and foreign military agencies and their suppliers. A decline in defense or space
budgets or additional restrictions imposed by communities surrounding
some major European cities further restrict the operationU.S. government on sales of
non-Stage 3
compliant aircraft in those markets. The European Union is currently
considering a proposed regulation which would bar the registration in a
member state of the European Union after March 31, 1999 and, with some
exceptions, the operation in the European Union after April 1, 2002, of
any older model JT8D aircraft which has reached Stage 3 compliance
through hush-kittingproducts or some other means. The failureservices to hush-kit JT8D
aircraftforeign military agencies could significantly reduce the demand for JT8D aircraft engines,
resulting in an oversupply of JT8D aircraft engines and component engine
parts. This, in turn, could decrease the valuelower sales of our
products and have a
material adverse effect onservices.
Intense competition from existing and new competitors may harm our business, financial condition and results
of operations. Aircraft operators may replace their older model JT8D
aircraft with newer, quieter aircraft engines, rather than hush-kit or
otherwise modify them to Stage 3 compliance.
- Other Regulations. Other regulations in both the United States and the
European Union impose stringent inspection, upgrading, maintenance and
retrofit requirements on aging aircraft and aircraft engines that
increase the cost of operating older model aircraft and aircraft engines.
- Passenger Confidence. A decline in passenger confidence in older
aircraft and aircraft engines as a result of apparent fatigue could also
discourage aircraft operators from using JT8D aircraft engines.
- Emissions Standards. The Environmental Protection Agency and various
agencies of the European Union have sought the adoption of stricter
standards limiting the emissions of nitrous oxide from aircraft engines.
If adopted, stricter emissions standards could cause the use of JT8D
aircraft engines to become substantially more costly in the event
modifications must be made to bring aircraft engines into compliance.
NEED TO EXPAND BUSINESS TO OTHER AIRCRAFT ENGINE TYPES
As a result of our focus on the JT8D aircraft engine, we have limited
experience with engine parts for other aircraft engine types. We will have to
expand our business to other aircraft engine types in preparation for the
eventual decline in the JT8D aircraft engine aftermarket. While we are currently
developing engine parts for other aircraft engines, we may not be able to
profitably expand into new markets with other aircraft engines, and we may not
be able to achieve acceptable levels of net sales and gross profit in new
markets.
COMPETITIONbusiness.
We face significant competition in each of our businesses.
Flight Support Group
-. For jet engine replacement parts, we compete with the industry's
leading jet engine original equipment manufacturers,OEMs, particularly Pratt & Whitney and to a lesser extent, General
Electric.
-. For the overhaul and repair of jet engine and airframe components,
we compete with
--with:
- major commercial airlines, many of which operate their own
maintenance and overhaul units,
-- original equipment manufacturers,units;
- OEMs, which manufacture, repair and overhaul their own parts,parts;
and
--- other independent service companies.
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Ground SupportElectronic Technologies Group
-. For the design and manufacture of various types of ground supportelectronic and
electro-optical equipment and the repair and overhaul of inertial
navigation systems and other avionics equipment, we compete in a highly
fragmented marketplace with a number of companies, some of which are
well capitalized.
The aviation aftermarket supply industry is highly fragmented, has
several highly visible leading companies and is characterized by intense
competition. Some of our OEM competitors have substantially greater name recognition than
HEICO, as well as complementary lines of business and financial, marketing and
other resources.resources that HEICO does not have. In addition, original equipment manufacturers,OEMs, aircraft
maintenance providers, leasing companies and FAA-certificated repair facilities
may vertically
integrate intoattempt to bundle their services and product offerings in the supply
industry, thereby significantly increasing industry competition. Moreover, our
smaller competitors may be able to offer more attractive pricing of parts as a
result of lower labor costs or other factors. A variety of potential actions by
any of our competitors, including a reduction of product prices or the
establishment by competitors of long-term relationships with new or existing
customers, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. Competition typically intensifies during
cyclical downturns in the aviation industry, when supply may exceed demand. We
may not be able to continue to compete effectively against present or future
competitors, and competitive pressures may have a material and adverse effect on
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
LITIGATION
UTC Litigation.7
Our success is dependent on the development and manufacture of new products,
equipment and services, and our inability to introduce new products and product
pricing levels could reduce our sales or sales growth.
The aviation, defense, space and electronics industries are constantly
undergoing development and change and, accordingly, new products, equipment and
methods of repair and overhaul service are likely to be introduced in the
future. In November 1989, United Technologies Corporation filed a
complaint against HEICO alleging infringement of a patent, misappropriation of
trade secretsaddition to manufacturing electronic and unfair competition relating to some ofelectro-optical equipment
and selected aerospace and defense components for OEMs and the U.S. government
and repairing jet engine and aircraft components, we re-design sophisticated
aircraft replacement parts and coatingsoriginally developed by OEMs so that we sell in competition with Pratt & Whitney, a division of
UTC. The complaints sought damages of approximately $30 million. Summary
judgment motions filedcan offer the
replacement parts for sale at substantially lower prices than those manufactured
by the Company were granted,OEMs. Consequently, we devote substantial resources to research and
all allegations againstproduct development. Technological development poses a number of challenges and
risks, including the Company were dismissed. UTC is seekingfollowing:
. We may not be able to challenge these rulings in further
court proceedings. A counter-claim that we filed is still pending. The ultimate
outcome of this litigation is not certain at this time, andsuccessfully protect the proprietary interests
we have made no
provision for litigation costs and/or gain or loss, if any, in various aircraft parts, electronic and electro-optical
equipment and our consolidated
financial statements. The legal costs, management efforts and other resources
that have been andrepair processes;
. As OEMs continue to develop and improve jet engines and aircraft
components, we may not be incurred are substantial. The lawsuitable to re-design and manufacture
replacement parts that perform as well as those offered by OEMs or
we may not be able to profitably sell our replacement parts at lower
prices than the OEMs;
. We may need to expend significant capital to:
- purchase new equipment and machines,
- train employees in new methods of production and service, and
- fund the research and development of new products; and
. Development by our competitors of patents or methodologies that
preclude us from the design and manufacture of aircraft replacement
parts or electrical and electro-optical equipment could adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, we may not be able to successfully develop new products,
equipment or methods of repair and overhaul service, and the failure to do so
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operationsoperations.
Product specification costs and financial
condition.
Travelers Litigation. In May 1998, Travelers Casualty & Surety Co., f/k/a
The Aetna Casualtyrequirements could cause an increase to our
costs to complete contracts.
Although our engineering teams have usually successfully foreseen
contract completion costs, the costs to meet customer specifications and
Surety Co., filed a lawsuit against HEICO seeking
reimbursement of legal feesrequirements could result in us having to spend more to design or manufacture
products in our Electronic Technologies Group and costs totaling in excess of $15 million paid by
Travelers in defending usthis could reduce our profit
margins on current contracts or those we obtain in the aforementioned litigation with UTC. In
addition, Travelers seeks a declaratory judgmentfuture.
We may incur product liability claims that we didare not and do not have
insurance coverage under some of our insurance policies with Travelers and,
accordingly, that Travelers did not have and does not have a duty to defend or
indemnify us under these policies. Travelers' lawsuit also names UTC and one of
the law firms representing us in the UTC litigation.
We intend to vigorously defend against Travelers' claim and believe that we
have significant counterclaims for damages. After taking into consideration
legal counsel's evaluation of Travelers' claim, management is of the opinion
that the outcome of the Travelers litigation will not have a significant adverse
effect on our consolidated financial statements.
PRODUCT LIABILITY AND CLAIMS EXPOSUREfully insured.
Our jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts and repair and
overhaul services expose our business to potential liabilities for personal
injury or death as a result of the failure of an aircraft component that we have
designed, manufactured or serviced. The commercial aviation industry
occasionally has catastrophic losses that may exceed policy limits. While we believe that our liability insurance is
adequate to protect us from these liabilities, and, while no material claims
related to these liabilities have been made against us, claims may arise in the
future and our insurance coverage may not be adequate. An uninsured
or partially insured claim, or a claim for which third-party indemnification is
not available, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. Additionally, insurance coverage costs
increased following the events that occurred on September 11, 2001 and may
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become too
expensive in the future. Any of these liabilities not covered byOur customers typically require us to maintain
substantial insurance or for which third party indemnification is not availablecoverage and our inability to obtain insurance coverage at
commercially reasonable rates could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
We may not have the administrative, operational or financial condition.
POSSIBLE INABILITY TO MANAGE GROWTHresources to
continue to grow the company.
We have experienced rapid growth in recent periods and intend to
continue to pursue an aggressive growth strategy, both through acquisitions and
internal expansion of products and services. Our growth to date has placed, and
could continue to place, significant demands on our administrative, operational
and operationalfinancial resources. We may not be able to grow effectively or manage anyour
growth successfully, and the failure to do so could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
POSSIBLE INABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ACQUISITION STRATEGYWe may not be able to execute our acquisition strategy, which could slow our
growth.
A key element of our strategy is growth through the acquisition of
additional companies. Our acquisition strategy is affected by and poses a number
of challenges and risks, including the following:
-. Availability of suitable acquisition candidates,
-candidates;
. Availability of capital,
-capital;
. Diversion of management's attention,
- Integratingattention;
. Integration of the operations and personnel of acquired companies,
-companies;
. Potential amortizationwrite downs of acquired intangible assets,
-assets;
. Potential loss of key employees of acquired companies,
-companies;
. Use of a significant portion of our available cash,
-cash;
. Significant dilution to our shareholders for acquisitions made
utilizing our securities,securities; and
-. Consummation of acquisitions on satisfactory termsterms.
We may not be able to successfully execute our acquisition strategy,
(including the integration of acquired businesses), and
the failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES; INSURANCEWe may incur environmental liabilities and these liabilities may not be covered
by insurance.
Our operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state
and local environmental laws and regulations, which govern, among other things,
the discharge of hazardous materials into the air and water as well as the
handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Pursuant to various
environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may
be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous materials.
Environmental laws typically impose liability whether or not the owner or
operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous materials.
Although management believes that our operations and facilities are in material
compliance with environmental laws and regulations, future changes in them or
interpretations thereof or the nature of our operations may require us to make
significant additional capital expenditures to ensure compliance in the future.
We do not maintain specific environmental liability insurance, and the
expenses related to these environmental liabilities, if we are required to pay
them, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
RISK OF CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF AVIATION INDUSTRY
Although no individual customer directly accounted for more than 10% of our
combined net sales during9
We are dependent on key personnel and the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998, our net sales
to our five largest customers accounted for approximately 32% of total net sales
for that period. The continuing consolidation of various segments of the
aviation industry, including vertical integration of original equipment
manufacturers and repair and
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overhaul businesses, could significantly increase the concentration of our
customer base. The loss of or significant reduction of purchases by, our
significant customersthese key personnel could have
a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
POSSIBLE INABILITY TO DEVELOP AND MANUFACTURE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS
The aviation industry is constantly undergoing development and change and,
accordingly, new products, equipment and methods of repair and overhaul service
are likely to be introduced in the future. In addition to manufacturing ground
support equipment and selected aerospace and defense components for original
equipment manufacturers and the U.S. government and repairing jet engines and
airframe components, we re-design sophisticated jet engine replacement parts
originally developed by jet engine original equipment manufacturers so that we
can offer the replacement parts for sale at substantially lower prices than
those manufactured by the original equipment manufacturers. Consequently, we
devote substantial resources to research and product development. Technological
development poses a number of challenges and risks, including the following:
- We may not be able to successfully protect the proprietary interests we
have in various jet engine parts, ground support equipment and repair
processes.
- As original equipment manufacturers continue to develop and improve jet
engines, we may not be able to re-design and manufacture replacement
parts that perform as well as those offered by original equipment
manufacturers or that we can profitably sell at substantially lower
prices than the original equipment manufacturers.
- We may need to expend significant capital to:
-- purchase new equipment and machines,
-- train employees in new methods of production and service, and
-- fund the research and development of new products.
- Development by our competitors of patents or methodologies that preclude
us from the design and manufacture of jet engine replacement parts could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
In addition, we may not be able to successfully develop new products,
equipment or methods of repair and overhaul service, and the failure to do so
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
CREDIT RISKS
Downward cycles may more adversely affect our smaller customers than our
larger customers and, as a result, our smaller customers may pose credit risks
to us as a result of our inability to collect receivables from a substantial
sale to any of them. Although our bad debt loss was less than 1.0% of sales for
the year ended October 31, 1998, we may incur significant bad debt losses in the
future.
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000
The Year 2000 problem will impact us and our business partners. The Year
2000 problem results from writing computer programs and other business systems
with two digits, rather than four, to represent the year. Some of our time
sensitive applications and business systems and those of our business partners
may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000,
which could result in system failure or disruption of operations. The failure of
one of our major vendor's systems to operate properly with respect to the Year
2000 problem on a timely basis or a Year 2000 conversion that is incompatible
with our systems could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. We have assessed our Year 2000 exposure and
are implementing a compliance program. The assessment included inquiries of
management and certification requests from hardware and software
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vendors. We expect to replace some older software applications with newer ones.
We have also developed and are implementing a plan of communication with
significant business partners to ensure that our operations are not disrupted
through these relationships and that the Year 2000 issues are resolved in a
timely manner. We believe that we will be able to achieve Year 2000 compliance
in a timely manner. We do not expect the related capital expenditures and other
costs to be material.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNELsuccess.
Our success substantially depends on the performance, contributions and
expertise of our senior management team led by Laurans A. Mendelson, our
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. In addition, we hire many
members of our engineering team from original equipment manufacturers, such as
General Electric and Pratt & Whitney. These technicalTechnical employees are also
critical to our research and product development, as well as our ability to
continue to re-design sophisticated products of original equipment manufacturersOEMs in order to sell competing
replacement parts at substantially lower prices than those manufactured by the
jet engine original equipment manufacturers.OEMs. The loss of the services of any of our executive officers or other key
employees or our inability to continue to attract retain or motivateretain the necessary
personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
CONTROL BY PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS; LIMITED VOTING RIGHTS
After this offering, assuming no exerciseOur executive officers and directors have significant influence over our
management and direction.
As of the underwriters'
over-allotment option,January 20, 2004, collectively our executive officers and entities
controlled by them, our 401(k) Plan and members of the Board of Directors
collectively will
beneficially ownowned approximately 41%35% of theour outstanding Common Stockcommon stock and
approximately 22%18% of theour outstanding Class A Common Stock.common stock. Accordingly, they
will be able to substantially influence the election of the Board of Directors
and the control of our business, policies and affairs, including the approval ofour position with
respect to proposed business combinations and defeating any attempted takeover. In addition,takeovers.
Our articles of incorporation and bylaws, as well as Florida corporate law could
prevent a change in control of the Class A Common Stock offered under this prospectus carries only one-tenthcompany, which could adversely impact the
value of a
vote per share, while the Common Stock carries one full vote per share.
FACTORS INHIBITING TAKEOVERour equity securities.
Articles and Bylaws. Some of the provisions of our Articlesarticles of
incorporation and Bylawsbylaws may
be deemed to have anti-takeover effects and may discourage,
delay, defer or prevent a takeover attempt that a shareholder might consider in
its best interest. These provisions do the following:
- Establishprovisions:
. establish advance notice procedures for the nomination of candidates
for election as directors and for shareholder proposals to be
considered at annual shareholders' meetings.
- Providemeetings;
. provide that special meetings of the shareholders may be called only by
the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the President of HEICO or
by a majority of the Board.
- AuthorizeBoard;
. authorize the issuance of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stockPreferred Stock with
the designations, rights, preferences and limitations as may be
determined from time to time by the Board.
- AuthorizeBoard;
. authorize the issuance of 30,000,000 shares of common stock having
one vote per share; and
. authorize the issuance of 30,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stockcommon stock
having one-tenth of a1/10th vote per share.
Accordingly, without shareholder approval, the Board can, among other things,
-things:
. issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting
or other rights that could adversely affect the voting powers or
other rights of holders of the Common Stockour common stock and Class A Common Stock,common
stock; and
-. help maintain existing shareholders'the voting power of existing common stock shareholders
and deter or frustrate takeover attempts that a holderexisting holders of
Common Stockcommon stock might consider to be in his or hertheir best interest by issuing
additional shares of Class A Common Stock
instead of Common Stock.
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Rights. In addition, one preferredeach common stock purchase right trades with each
outstanding share of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. Each right entitles the registered
holder to purchase from us one one-hundredth of a share of aour Series AB Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a price which isof $45.00
per one one-hundredth of a share of Series B Preferred Stock, subject to
adjustment in some circumstances.adjustment. Furthermore, each Class A common stock right entitles the registered
holder to purchase from us one one-hundredth of a share of our Series C Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a price of $39.00
per one one-hundredth of a share Series C Preferred Stock, subject to
adjustment. The rights trade with each outstanding share of common stock and
Class A common stock, as applicable. The rights applicable to the common stock
or Class A common stock are not exercisable or transferable apart from the
commonrespective class of stock until a person or group acquires 15% or more of the
outstanding commonshares of that class of stock or commences, or announces an
intention to commence, a tender offer for 30%15% or more of the outstanding commonshares
of that class of stock. The rights whichapplicable to the common stock or Class A
common stock expire on November 2, 2003,2013, and will cause substantial dilution to
a person or a group who attempts to acquire HEICOour company on terms not approved by
the Board or who acquires 15% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock
or Class A common stock without approval of the Board. We can redeem the rights
at $.01 per right at any time until the close of business on the tenth day after
a person or group has obtained beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the
outstanding common stock or Class A common stock or until a person commences or
announces an intention to commence a tender offer for 30%15% or more of the
outstanding common stock or Class A common stock.
Subject to adjustment, holders of shares of the Series A Junior
ParticipatingB and Series C
Preferred Stock will be entitled to, among other things, (x)(i) receive, when, as
and if declared by the Board of Directors, (i) cash dividends in an amount per share
equal to 100 times the aggregate per share amount of all cash dividends declared
or paid on the commonapplicable class of stock (ii) a quarterly
preferential cash dividend of $.75 per share, less cash dividends declared
pursuant to clause (i), and (y)(ii) 100 votes per share of Series
A Junior
ParticipatingB Preferred Stock and 10 votes per share of Series C Preferred Stock on all
matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders and the right to vote together
with the holders of shares of common stock as a single voting group on all
matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders.
Florida Law. Furthermore, some of the provisions of the Florida Business
Corporation Act could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a
change in control.
16There is no established trading market for the offered securities.
With the exception of our common stock and our Class A common stock, all
other types of securities that we may offer pursuant to this prospectus and any
supplement will be a new issue of securities with no established trading market
and may not be listed on any securities exchange or quoted on any automated
dealer quotation system. We cannot assure you that an active trading market for
any securities offered will develop or that you will be able to sell any
securities offered to you at a particular time or that the prices that you
receive when you sell will be favorable. We also cannot assure you as to the
level of liquidity of the trading market for any offered securities.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the 3,700,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock offered hereby, after deducting the estimated underwriting
discount and expenses of this offering, will be approximately $73.3 million
(assuming an offering share price of $21 per share). The Company will not
receive any of the proceeds from the sale of Class A Common Stock by the selling
shareholder. The Company intendsUnless we inform you otherwise in a prospectus supplement, we intend to
use the net proceeds (i) to repay
approximately $43 million of existing indebtednessany securities sold under our revolving credit
facility with SunTrust Bank, as agentthis prospectus for a syndicate of banks, and (ii) for
working capital and general
corporate purposes. General corporate purposes including potential acquisitions
within the aerospace products and services industries. The approximately $43
million of indebtedness to be repaid bears interest at the weighted average rate
of 5.9% per annum and matures July 2001. Such indebtedness was incurred in July
1998, December 1998 and February 1999 and was used to partly finance the
acquisitions of McClain, Rogers-Dierks and the Radiant Power products business.
Our revolving credit facility allows us to reborrow the amounts which we repay.
Pending usemay include any of the netfollowing:
. repaying debt;
. funding capital expenditures;
. paying for possible acquisitions or the expansion of our
business; and
. providing working capital.
When a particular series of securities is offered, the prospectus
supplement relating to that offer will set forth our intended use for the
proceeds we receive from this offering as discussed above, the
Company intends to make temporary investments in United States dollar
denominated interest-bearing savings accounts, certificates of deposit, United
States Government obligations, money market accounts, or other insured
short-term, interest-bearing investments.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company as of
October 31, 1998 (i) on an actual basis and (ii) as adjusted to give effect to
the issuance and sale of the Class A Common Stock by the Company andthose securities. Pending the application
of the net proceeds, therefrom. This table should be readwe may invest the proceeds in conjunctionshort-term, interest-bearing
instruments or other investment-grade securities.
From time to time, we engage in preliminary discussions and negotiations
with various businesses in order to explore the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
AT OCTOBER 31, 1998
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ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Long-term debt, including current maturities(1)............. $ 30,520 $ 10,520
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary(2)............. 14,892 14,892
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share; 10,000,000
shares authorized, 200,000 designated as Series A
Junior Participating Preferred Stock, none issued...... -- --
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 30,000,000 shares
authorized, 8,323,036 shares issued and outstanding,
actual(3).............................................. 83 83
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 30,000,000
shares authorized, 4,140,404 issued and outstanding,
actual, and 7,840,404 issued and outstanding, as
adjusted(3)............................................ 41 78
Capital in excess of par value............................ 34,474 107,737
Unrealized loss on investments............................ (1,142) (1,142)
Retained earnings......................................... 36,649 36,649
Less -- Note receivable from Employee Savings and
Investment Plan........................................ (2,498) (2,498)
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Total shareholders' equity........................ 67,607 140,907
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Total capitalization.............................. $113,019 $166,319
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(1) Excludes $16 millionpossibility of actual additional indebtedness outstandingan acquisition or
investment. However, as of December 31, 1998,the date of this prospectus, we have not entered into
any agreements or arrangements which willwould make an acquisition or investment
probable under Rule 3-05(a) of Regulation S-X.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have historically paid semi-annual cash dividends on both our common
stock and Class A common stock. In January 2004, we paid our 51st consecutive
semi-annual cash dividend since 1979. Our Board of Directors presently intends
to continue the payment of regular semi-annual cash dividends on both classes of
our common stock. Our ability to pay dividends could be repaid with a portionaffected by future
business performance, liquidity, capital needs, alternative investment
opportunities and loan covenants under our revolving credit facility. For the
frequency and amount of cash dividends paid on our common stock and Class A
common stock for the proceeds from
this offering.
(2) Representsthree most recent fiscal years, see the 20% minority interest in the Company's Flight Support Group
acquired by Lufthansa Technik.
(3) Excludes (i) 2,765,932 sharessection "Price
Range of Common Stock and 1,401,793 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options which have
a weighted average exercise price of $6.98 and $6.97 per share,
respectively, and (ii) 41,190 shares of Common Stock and 187,955 shares of
Class A Common Stock reserved for future issuance under the Company's
existing stock option plans.
18Dividends" below.
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PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK AND CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDENDS
Commencing April 24, 1998,Our common stock is listed and traded on the NYSE under the symbol "HEI"
and our Class A Common Stock began tradingcommon stock is listed and traded on AMEXthe NYSE under the symbol
"HEI.A." On January 29, 1999, the Class A Common Stock and the
Common Stock commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols
"HEI.A" and "HEI," respectively, and both classes of stock ceased trading on
AMEX. The following table setstables set forth, for the periods indicated, the high and
low salesshare prices for the common stock and the Class A Common Stock and the Common Stockcommon stock as reported
on AMEX andthe NYSE, as applicable, as well as the amount of cash dividends paid per share during such
periods.
Lufthansa Technik, as a 20% shareholder of our
Flight Support Group, will be entitled to 20% of any dividends paid by our
Flight Support Group.
In December 1996, the Company declared a 10% stock dividend and, in
November 1997, declared a three-for-two stock split. InCOMMON STOCK
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CASH DIVIDEND
HIGH LOW PER SHARE
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FISCAL 2001:
First quarter........................ $ 15.79 $ 9.92 $ .021
Second quarter....................... 15.45 10.75 --
Third quarter........................ 17.60 12.02 .021
Fourth quarter....................... 19.00 9.82 --
FISCAL 2002:
First quarter........................ $ 16.45 $ 12.45 $ .023
Second quarter....................... 15.95 12.91 --
Third quarter........................ 15.68 10.18 .023
Fourth quarter....................... 12.17 6.95 --
FISCAL 2003:
First quarter........................ $ 11.09 $ 8.18 $ .023
Second quarter....................... 10.11 6.68 --
Third quarter........................ 11.58 6.75 .023
Fourth quarter....................... 14.30 9.16 --
FISCAL 2004:
First quarter........................ $ 18.45 $ 13.71 $ .025
Second quarter (through April 1998, the Company
distributed a 50% stock dividend paid in shares of Class A Common Stock. The
quarterly sales prices and cash dividend amounts have been retroactively
adjusted for the stock split and stock dividends.29).... 17.45 12.90 --
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
CASH DIVIDENDS
HIGH LOW PER SHARE
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FISCAL 1998:
Third Quarter (commencing April 24, 1998)................. $29.75 $21.25 $.025
Fourth Quarter............................................ 23.75 12.13 --
FISCAL 1999:
First Quarter (through February 9, 1999).................. $24.13 $19.50 $.025
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CASH DIVIDEND
HIGH LOW PER SHARE
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FISCAL 2001:
First quarter........................ $ 11.97 $ 8.32 $ .021
Second quarter....................... 14.14 10.00 --
Third quarter........................ 16.28 12.48 .021
Fourth quarter....................... 15.98 8.55 --
FISCAL 2002:
First quarter........................ $ 12.95 $ 9.68 $ .023
Second quarter....................... 13.16 11.05 --
Third quarter........................ 13.17 8.36 .023
Fourth quarter....................... 9.44 5.32 --
FISCAL 2003:
First quarter........................ $ 8.64 $ 6.59 $ .023
Second quarter....................... 7.79 5.18 --
Third quarter........................ 8.63 5.53 .023
Fourth quarter....................... 11.43 7.10 --
FISCAL 2004:
First quarter........................ $ 14.40 $ 10.77 $ .025
Second quarter (through April 29).... 13.89 9.99 --
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As of the Class A Common
Stock was $21 15/16, andApril 22, 2004, there were 1,1431,016, holders of record of the Class A
Common Stock.
COMMON STOCK
CASH DIVIDENDS
HIGH LOW PER SHARE
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FISCAL 1997:
First Quarter............................................. $11.72 $ 6.88 $ .022
Second Quarter............................................ 12.00 9.89 --
Third Quarter............................................. 11.22 9.33 .022
Fourth Quarter............................................ 17.56 10.56 --
FISCAL 1998:
First Quarter............................................. $19.25 $13.78 $ .025
Second Quarter............................................ 33.50 19.20 --
Third Quarter............................................. 33.75 23.06 .025
Fourth Quarter............................................ 25.63 15.94 --
FISCAL 1999:
First Quarter (through February 9, 1999).................. $32.25 $23.25 $ .025
On February 9, 1999, the last reported sale price of the Common Stock was
$23 15/16,our common
stock and there were 1,2311,087 holders of record of the Common Stock.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected consolidated financial data as of and for the years
ended October 31, 1994 through 1998 have been derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company. The following data should be
read in conjunction with "Selected Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data,"
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included
elsewhere in this Prospectus or incorporated herein by reference.Class A common stock.
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)-------------------------------------------------------
FOR THE THREE
MONTHS ENDED
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 JANUARY 31, 2004
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OPERATING DATA:
Net sales.............................................
EARNINGS:
Earnings before minority interests and income taxes.... $ 19,21231,536 $ 25,61350,537 $ 34,56530,103 $ 63,67421,479 $ 95,351
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Gross profit.......................................... 5,835 8,116 12,169 20,629 36,104
Selling, general and administrative expenses.......... 5,495 6,405 7,657 11,515 17,140
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Operating income...................................... 340 1,711 4,512 9,114 18,96422,109 $ 6,240
Fixed charges ......................................... 2,684 6,442 3,446 3,428 2,397 647
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Adjusted earnings ..................................... $ 34,220 $ 56,979 $ 33,549 $ 24,907 $ 24,506 $ 6,887
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FIXED CHARGES:
Interest expense...................................... 59 169 185 477 984
Income:
From continuing operations before cumulative effectexpense ...................................... $ 2,173 $ 5,611 $ 2,486 $ 2,246 $ 1,189 $ 331
Amortization of change in accounting principle.................debt issuance costs ................... 186 151 221 195 285 83
Portion of rental payments deemed to be interest/(1)/.. 325 680 739 985 923 233
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Total fixed charges ................................... $ 6402,684 $ 1,4376,442 $ 3,6653,446 $ 7,0193,428 $ 10,509
From discontinued operations(1)..................... 830 1,258 963 -- --
From gain on sale2,397 $ 647
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Ratio of discontinued operations........ -- -- 5,264 -- --
From cumulative effect on prior years of change in
accounting principle.............................. 381 -- -- -- --
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Net income............................................ $ 1,851 $ 2,695 $ 9,892 $ 7,019 $ 10,509
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Weighted averageearnings to fixed charges: ................... 12.7 8.8 9.7 7.3 10.2 10.6
/(1)/ Interest portion of rental expense estimated to be one-third of rental
expense.
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SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The table below sets forth, as of April 22, 2004, the number of shares
of our common stock and our Class A common stock that each selling shareholder
beneficially owns and the number of such shares being registered for sale by the
selling shareholders under this prospectus. The percentage of outstanding shares
of common stock and Class A common stock beneficially owned before the offering
is based on 9,871,438 shares of our common stock and 14,283,279 shares of our
Class A common stock outstanding as of April 22, 2004 and is calculated in
accordance with rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act. The percentage of outstanding
shares of common stock and Class A common stock beneficially owned after the
offering assumes that all of the shares of common stock and Class A common stock
offered by the selling shareholders under the prospectus have been sold.
The term "selling shareholders," as used in this prospectus, includes
each of the holders listed below and its donees or heirs receiving shares
outstanding:(2)
Basic........................................... 11,209 11,307 11,680 12,040 12,499
Diluted......................................... 11,351 11,930 13,282 14,418 15,541
PER SHARE DATA:(2)
Income from continuing operations before cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle:
Basic........................................... $ .06 $ .13 $ .31 $ .58 $ .84
Diluted......................................... .06 .12 .28 .49 .68
Net income:
Basic............................................... .17 .24 .84 .58 .84
Diluted............................................. .16 .23 .75 .49 .68
Cash dividends(2)..................................... .030 .032 .038 .045 .050
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT YEAR END):
Working capital....................................... $ 12,691 $ 14,755 $ 25,248 $ 45,131 $ 40,587
Total assets.......................................... 39,020 47,401 61,836 88,639 133,061
Long-term debt (including current portion)............ 5,456 7,870 6,516 10,800 30,520
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary.......... -- -- -- 3,273 14,892
Shareholders' equity.................................. 27,061 30,146 41,488 59,446 67,607
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(1) Represents income from
the discontinued health care operations that were
sold in fiscal 1996.
(2) Information has been adjusted to reflect three-for-two stock splits
distributed in April 1996 and December 1997, 10% stock dividends paid in
July 1995, February 1996, July 1996 and January 1997 andholder listed below after the 50% stock
dividend, indate of this prospectus. The selling
shareholders may sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of some or all of their
shares of common stock and Class A Common Stock, paidcommon stock, including shares of common
stock and Class A common stock and other of our securities not covered by this
prospectus, in April 1998.
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SELECTED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following financial data for the Company for the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1998 have been derivedtransactions exempt from the audited consolidated financial
statementsregistration requirements of the
Company. The following financial data for McClain and
Rogers-Dierks have been derivedSecurities Act of 1933, including in open-market transactions in reliance on
Rule 144 under the Securities Act. We will update, amend or supplement this
prospectus from time to time to update the unaudited financial statements of
McClain and Rogers-Dierks, respectively. The following unaudited pro forma
financial data have been adjusted to give effect to (i) the Company's July 1998
acquisition of McClain and the Company's December 1998 acquisition of
Rogers-Dierks (but not the Company's acquisition of Associated Composite, Inc.,
which was not significant), and (ii) certain pro forma adjustments to the
historical financial statementsdisclosure in this section as described in the notes below. Pro forma
results are presented for comparative purposes only and are neither intended to
be indicative of actual results had such transactions occurred as of such date,
nor do they purport to indicate results which may be
obtainedrequired.
The selling shareholders will not bear the expenses of the registration
in connection with the future.offering of their shares. The registration of the selling
shareholders' shares of common stock and Class A common stock does not
necessarily include that the selling shareholders will offer or sell any of
their shares.
TWELVE MONTHS NINE MONTHS TWELVE MONTHS TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED OCTOBER 31, ENDED JULY 31, ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1998 1998 1998 1998Percentage of Percentage of
Outstanding Outstanding
Shares Shares Maximum Number Shares Shares
Beneficially Beneficially of Shares Owned Beneficially Beneficially
Owned Prior to Owned Prior to Which May Be Owned After the Owned After
Name Offering Offering Offered Hereby Offering* Offering
- ------------------------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- ------------------- ----------------- MCCLAIN
HEICO INTERNATIONAL, PRO FORMA
CORPORATION(1) INC. ROGERS-DIERKS, INC. ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)--------------
Net sales.............. $95,351 $9,696 $7,374 $ -- $112,421
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Operating costs and
expenses:
Cost of sales........ 59,247 4,720 2,460 200(2) 66,627
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses........... 17,140 1,759 1,727 (479)(3) 20,147
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Total
operating
costs and
expenses.... 76,387 6,479 4,187 (279) 86,774
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Operating income....... 18,964 3,217 3,187 279 25,647
Interest expense....... (984) -- (6) (2,225)(4) (3,215)
Interest and other
income............... 2,062 93 16 (564)(5) 1,607
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Income before income
taxes and minority
interest............. 20,042 3,310 3,197 (2,510) 24,039
Income tax expense..... 6,914 -- -- 1,549(6) 8,463
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Income before minority
interest............. 13,128 3,310 3,197 (4,059) 15,576
Minority interest...... 2,619 -- -- 819(7) 3,438
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Net income............. $10,509 $3,310 $3,197 $(4,878) $ 12,138
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Net income per share:
Basic................ $ .84 $ .97
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Diluted.............. $ .68 $ .78
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Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding:
Basic................ 12,499 12,499
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Diluted.............. 15,541 15,541
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(1) Amounts include results for McClain for the three months ended October 31,
1998.
(2) Represents adjustment to conform the Rogers-Dierks amounts to the Company's
inventory accounting policies.
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(3) Represents the amortization of the excess of costs over the fair value of
net assets acquired and elimination of shareholders' compensation as
follows:
TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1998
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MCCLAIN*
Amortization of the excess of costs over the fair value of
net assets acquired (over 30 years)**..................... $ 942
Elimination of shareholders' compensation and expenses...... (1,355)
-------
(413)
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ROGERS-DIERKS
Amortization of the excess of costs over the fair value of
net assets acquired (over 20 years)**..................... $ 685
Elimination of shareholders' compensation and expenses...... (751)
-------
(66)
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$ (479)
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(4) Represents interest expense incurred at a rate of 6.75% on borrowings under
the revolving credit facility as follows:
TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1998
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McClain*.................................................... $(1,266)
Rogers-Dierks............................................... (959)
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$(2,225)
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(5) Represents the elimination of investment income from cash used for the
acquisitions and the elimination of interest income on assets not acquired
as follows:
TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1998
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MCCLAIN*
Lost investment income on $10.8 million at a rate of 5.65%
at October 31, 1998....................................... $ (459)
Elimination of interest income on assets not acquired....... (93)
-------
(552)
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ROGERS-DIERKS
Elimination of interest income on assets not acquired....... (12)
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$ (564)
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(6) To adjust for the effects of income taxes on (a) the historical earnings of
the acquisitions, all of which were S corporations prior to acquisition, as
if they had been fully subject to federal and applicable state income taxes
and (b) the effect of the pro forma adjustments.
TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1998
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McClain*.................................................... $ 741
Rogers-Dierks............................................... 808
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$1,549
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(7) Represents the incremental minority interest of Lufthansa Technik in the net
income of McClain and Rogers-Dierks, respectively.
TWELVE MONTHS
ENDED OCTOBER 31,
1998
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McClain*.................................................... $ 444
Rogers-Dierks............................................... 375
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$ 819
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* Fiscal 1998 McClain pro forma adjustments are calculated for the nine-month
period ended July 31, 1998.
** The costs of each acquisition have been allocated to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition as
determined by management. The allocation of the costs of acquisitions is
preliminary while the Company obtains final information regarding the fair
values of all assets acquired; however, management believes that any
adjustments to the amounts allocated will not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Our Flight Support Group, which currently accounts for approximately 73% of
our pro forma revenues, consists of the following seven operating subsidiaries:
NAME
- ---- DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS
Jet Avion Corporation........................ Design and manufacture of FAA-approved jet engine
replacement parts
LPI Industries Corporation................... Original equipment manufacturer subcontractor
Aircraft Technology, Inc..................... Repair and overhaul of jet engine combustion chambers
and related parts
Northwings Accessories Corp.................. Repair and overhaul of jet engine and airframe
components and accessories
McClain International, Inc................... Design, manufacture and overhaul of FAA-approved jet
engine replacement parts
Associated Composite, Inc.................... Repair and overhaul of aircraft fuselage structures
Rogers-Dierks, Inc........................... Design and manufacture of FAA-approved jet engine
replacement parts
Our Ground Support Group, which currently accounts for approximately 27% of
our pro forma revenues, consists of the following operating subsidiary:
NAME
- ---- DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS
Trilectron Industries, Inc................... Design and manufacture of aircraft ground support
equipment
Our results of operations during the current and prior fiscal years have
been affected by a number of significant transactions. As a result of the
significant impact of these transactions, we do not believe that our results of
operations are necessarily comparable on a period-to-period basis. This
discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read
in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto
included or incorporated by reference herein. For further information regarding
the acquisitions discussed below, see Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial
Statements. These acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting and are included in the Company's results of operations from the
date of acquisition.
As of December 4, 1998, through our Flight Support Group, we acquired
Rogers-Dierks, Inc. ("Rogers-Dierks") for approximately $14.1 million in cash
and approximately $1.1 million in deferred payments over the next two years,
with additional consideration of up to approximately $7.3 million payable in
cash or shares of our Class A Common Stock.
On October 19, 1998, through our Flight Support Group, we acquired
Associated Composite, Inc. ("Associated") for approximately $1.3 million in
cash.
On July 31, 1998, we completed the acquisition of McClain International,
Inc. ("McClain") for approximately $41.0 million in cash. The Company also
acquired McClain's headquarters facility for an additional $2.5 million.
On October 30, 1997, we entered into a strategic alliance with Lufthansa
Technik AG ("Lufthansa Technik") whereby Lufthansa Technik agreed to invest
approximately $26.0 million in our Flight Support Group, including $10.0 million
paid at closing pursuant to a stock purchase agreement and approximately $16.0
million to be paid to our Flight Support Group over three years pursuant to a
research and development cooperation agreement, which will partially fund
accelerated development of additional FAA-approved replacement parts for jet
engines. As part of the strategic alliance, we sold 20% of the Flight
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Support Group. In connection with subsequent acquisitions, Lufthansa Technik
invested an additional $11.9 million to purchase its proportional 20% interest
in the acquisitions. The funds received pursuant to the research and development
cooperation agreement reduce research and development expenses in the period
such expenses are incurred. In addition, Lufthansa Technik and our Flight
Support Group have agreed to cooperate regarding technical services and
marketing support for jet engine parts on a worldwide basis. For further
information regarding the strategic alliance and sale of the 20% minority
interest, see Note 2 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Effective September 1, 1997, the Company acquired Northwings Accessories
Corp. ("Northwings"). In consideration of this acquisition, the Company paid
approximately $6.7 million in cash and 232,360 shares of the Company's Common
Stock, having an aggregate fair value of approximately $3.5 million.
Effective September 1, 1996, the Company acquired Trilectron Industries,
Inc. ("Trilectron") for $6.6 million in cash and the assumption of debt
aggregating $2.3 million.
In July 1996, the Company sold its wholly-owned healthcare subsidiary,
MediTek Health Corporation ("MediTek") to U.S. Diagnostic Inc. The Company
received $13.8 million in cash and a $10.0 million, 6 1/2% convertible
promissory note. The sale of MediTek resulted in a fiscal 1996 gain of $5.3
million, net of taxes. In September 1997, the Company sold the convertible note
to an unrelated party for the stated par value of $10.0 million plus accrued
interest. For further information regarding the sale of MediTek, see Note 13 to
the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company paid 10% stock dividends in July 1995, February 1996, July
1996, and January 1997. In addition, the Company distributed 3-for-2 stock
splits in April 1996 and December 1997. In April 1998, the Company paid a 50%
stock dividend in shares of Class A Common Stock. All net income per share,
dividends per share and common stock outstanding information has been adjusted
for all years presented in this Prospectus to give effect to the stock dividends
and stock splits.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the periods indicated, the following table sets forth net sales by
product and the percentage of net sales represented by the respective items in
the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales
Flight Support............................................ $32,240 $41,522 $65,412
Ground Support............................................ 2,325 22,152 29,939
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$34,565 $63,674 $95,351
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Net sales................................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Gross profit................................................ 35.2% 32.4% 37.9%
Selling, general and administrative expenses................ 22.1% 18.1% 18.0%
Operating income............................................ 13.1% 14.3% 19.9%
Interest expense............................................ 0.5% 0.8% 1.0%
Interest and other income................................... 3.0% 2.7% 2.2%
Income tax expense.......................................... 5.0% 5.2% 7.3%
Minority interest........................................... --% --% 2.8%
Income from continuing operations........................... 10.6% 11.0% 11.0%
COMPARISON OF FISCAL 1998 TO FISCAL 1997
Net Sales
Net sales in fiscal 1998 totaled $95.4 million, up 50% when compared to
fiscal 1997 net sales of $63.7 million.
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The increase in fiscal 1998 sales reflects an increase of $23.9 million (a
58% increase) to $65.4 million from the Company's Flight Support products (which
include repair and overhaul services). This increase includes incremental sales
of Northwings (twelve months in fiscal 1998 versus two months in fiscal 1997)
and McClain aggregating $15.7 million, with the balance reflecting increased
sales volumes of jet engine replacement parts to the Company's commercial
airline industry customers. The net sales increase also reflects an increase of
$7.8 million (a 35% increase) to $29.9 million in revenues from the Company's
Ground Support products principally due to higher demand for the Company's
Ground Support products as well as sales of new products.
Gross Profits and Operating Expenses
The Company's gross profit margins averaged 37.9% in fiscal 1998 as
compared to 32.4% in fiscal 1997. This increase reflects improvements in gross
margins in both the Flight Support and Ground Support operations. The
improvement in gross profit margins in the Flight Support Group reflects an
increase resulting from the reimbursement of research and development costs from
Lufthansa Technik and higher gross profit margins for Northwings. Fiscal 1998
and 1997 cost of sales amounts include approximately $900,000 and $3.1 million,
respectively, of new product research and development expenses. The expenses for
fiscal 1998 are net of $3.5 million received from Lufthansa Technik. The
improved gross margins in the Ground Support operations resulted principally
from manufacturing cost efficiencies and increased sales of products with higher
profit margins.
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $17.1 million in
fiscal 1998 and $11.5 million in fiscal 1997. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A
expenses remained comparable at 18.0% in fiscal 1998 and 18.1% in fiscal 1997,
despite higher corporate expenses and the inclusion of a full year of
Northwings' SG&A expenses, reflecting continuing efforts to control costs while
increasing revenues. As a result of the acquisitions of McClain, Associated and
Rogers-Dierks, SG&A expenses will include additional goodwill amortization of
approximately $1.8 million annually.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $9.9 million to $19.0 million (a 108% increase)
in fiscal 1998 from $9.1 million in fiscal 1997. The improvement in operating
income was due primarily to increases in sales and gross margins of the Flight
Support Group and Ground Support operations discussed above as well as the
acquisitions of Northwings and McClain.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $507,000 to $984,000 from fiscal 1997 to fiscal
1998. The increase was principally due to increased outstanding debt balances
during the period related to borrowings on the Company's $120 million credit
facility, used principally to finance the Company's acquisitions.
Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income increased $340,000 to $2.1 million from fiscal
1997 to fiscal 1998 due principally to the investment of cash received from the
sale of a 20% interest in the Flight Support Group to Lufthansa Technik in
October 1997.
Income Tax Expense
The Company's effective tax rate increased 2.3 percentage points to 34.5%
in fiscal 1998 from 32.2% in fiscal 1997 due to a decrease in benefits from
export sales and a reduction in tax-free investments. For a detailed analysis of
the provisions for income taxes, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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Minority Interest
Minority interest in fiscal 1998 represents the aforementioned 20% minority
interest held by Lufthansa Technik.
Income from Continuing Operations
The Company's income from continuing operations totaled $10.5 million, or
$.68 per share (diluted), in fiscal 1998, improving 50% (39% per diluted share)
from income from continuing operations of $7.0 million, or $.49 per share
(diluted), in fiscal 1997.
The improvement in income from continuing operations in fiscal 1998 over
fiscal 1997 is primarily attributable to the increased sales volumes and
improved profit margins within operating entities discussed above as well as the
acquisitions of Northwings and McClain, offset by the minority interest in
earnings of the Flight Support Group.
COMPARISON OF FISCAL 1997 TO FISCAL 1996
Net Sales
Net sales in fiscal 1997 totaled $63.7 million, up 84% when compared to
fiscal 1996 net sales of $34.6 million.
The increase in fiscal 1997 sales reflects an increase of $9.3 million (a
29% increase) to $41.5 million in revenues from the Company's Flight Support
products, including $2.2 million in revenues representing Northwings' sales for
the two months since its acquisition; and an increase of $19.8 million to $22.1
million in revenues from the Company's Ground Support products (twelve months of
Trilectron's sales for fiscal 1997 compared to two months in fiscal 1996).
The increases in sales of Flight Support products in fiscal 1997, exclusive
of sales of Northwings, were principally due to increased sales volumes of jet
engine replacement parts to the Company's commercial airline industry customers.
Gross Profit and Operating Expenses
The Company's gross profit margins averaged 32.4% in fiscal 1997 as
compared to 35.2% in fiscal 1996. These margins reflect the inclusion of Ground
Support operations beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, which
generally carry lower profit margins than those of the Company's Flight Support
operations, partially offset by improvement in gross margins in the Company's
Flight Support operations. The improvement in gross profit margins in the Flight
Support Group reflects volume increases in sales of higher gross profit margin
products and manufacturing cost efficiencies.
SG&A expenses were $11.5 million in fiscal 1997 and $7.7 million in fiscal
1996. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses declined from 22.1% in fiscal
1996 to 18.1% in fiscal 1997, reflecting continuing efforts to control costs
while increasing revenues. The $3.9 million increase from fiscal 1996 to fiscal
1997 is due principally to increased selling expenses of the Flight Support
Group and a full year of SG&A expenses of Trilectron since acquisition.
Operating Income
Operating income increased to $9.1 million (a 102% increase) in fiscal 1997
from $4.5 million in fiscal 1996. The improvement in operating income was due
primarily to the increases in sales and gross margins of the Flight Support
Group and Trilectron discussed above.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $292,000 to $447,000 from fiscal 1996 to fiscal
1997. The increase was principally due to increases in long-term debt related to
equipment financing and industrial development revenue bonds.
Interest and Other Income
Interest and other income in fiscal 1997 increased $664,000 to $1,722,000
over fiscal 1996 due principally to interest income on the convertible note
received from the sale of MediTek, as well as the interest income received on
the unexpended proceeds of industrial development revenue bonds.
Income Tax Expense
The Company's effective tax rate of 32.2% in fiscal 1997 was comparable
with the 31.9% rate in fiscal 1996. For a detailed analysis of the provisions
for income taxes, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income from Continuing Operations
The Company's income from continuing operations totaled $7.0 million, or
$.49 per share (diluted), in fiscal 1997, improving 92% (75% per diluted share)
from income from continuing operations of $3.7 million, or $.28 per share
(diluted), in fiscal 1996.
The improvement in income from continuing operations in fiscal 1997 over
fiscal 1996 is primarily attributable to the increased sales volumes and
improved profit margins within operating entities discussed above.
INFLATION
The Company has generally experienced increases in its costs of labor,
materials and services consistent with overall rates of inflation. The impact of
such increases on the Company's income from continuing operations has been
generally minimized by efforts to lower costs through manufacturing efficiencies
and cost reductions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company generates cash primarily from operating activities and
financing activities, including borrowings under long-term credit agreements and
the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds. In addition, in fiscal
1997 and 1996, the Company generated cash from the sale of its health care
operations.
Principal uses of cash by the Company will include payments of interest and
principal on debt, capital expenditures, increases in working capital and
acquisitions.
The Company believes that operating cash flow and available borrowings
under the Company's revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund cash
requirements for the foreseeable future.
Operating Activities
The Company's cash flow from operations aggregated $12.9 million over the
last three years, including $9.5 million in fiscal 1998 principally reflecting
an increase in net income of $3.5 million and an increase in trade payables and
other current liabilities associated with higher levels of operations and
deferred reimbursement of research and development costs from Lufthansa Technik
aggregating $4.7 million. Net cash provided by operations of $1.7 million in
fiscal 1997 was comparable to net cash provided by operations in fiscal 1996.
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Investing Activities
The principal cash used in investing activities the past three years was
the cash used in the acquisition of businesses totaling $58.9 million, including
$45.6 million in fiscal 1998 to acquire McClain and Associated, $6.7 million in
fiscal 1997 to acquire Northwings and $6.6 million in fiscal 1996 to acquire
Trilectron. Purchases of property, plant and equipment totaled $12.9 million,
including $6.2 million in fiscal 1998 principally purchased by the Ground
Support Group to expand into a new manufacturing facility and improve its
product development and manufacturing capabilities. The Company also purchased
short-term investments of $3.9 million in fiscal 1998. During the past three
fiscal years, the Company's principal cash proceeds from investing activities
were $13.5 million in fiscal 1996 and $10.0 million in fiscal 1997 from the sale
of the health care operations.
Financing Activities
The Company's principal financing activities during the same three-year
period included proceeds of long-term debt of $32.1 million including $25.0
million from a new $120 million revolving credit facility in fiscal 1998
primarily to fund business acquisitions and $5.7 million in reimbursements for
qualified expenditures related to the industrial development revenue bonds. In
addition, the Company received $18.7 million from Lufthansa Technik including
$9.7 million in fiscal 1997 from the sale of a 20% minority interest in the
Flight Support Group and $9.0 million in fiscal 1998 representing additional
minority interest investments in businesses acquired by the Company. The Company
also received $3.6 million from the exercise of stock options during the
three-year period. The Company used an aggregate of $9.7 million for payments on
short-term debt, long-term debt and capital leases, including $5.0 million in
fiscal 1998 to reduce the outstanding balance under the revolving credit
facility. In addition, the Company used $2.0 million in fiscal 1998 to
repurchase common stock.
In July 1998, the Company entered into a $120 million revolving credit
facility with a bank syndicate, which contains both revolving credit and term
loan features. The credit facility may be used for working capital and general
corporate needs of the Company and to finance acquisitions (generally not in
excess of $25.0 million for any single acquisition nor in excess of an aggregate
of $25.0 million for acquisitions during any four fiscal quarter period without
the requisite approval of the bank syndicate). Advances under the credit
facility accrue interest, at the Company's option, at a premium (based on the
Company's ratio of total funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization) over the LIBOR rate or the higher of the prime
lending rate and the Federal Funds Rate. The Company is required to maintain
certain financial covenants, including minimum net worth, limitations on capital
expenditures (excluding expenditures for the acquisition of businesses) and
limitations on additional indebtedness. The credit facility matures in July 2001
unless extended by the bank syndicate. The Company also has available unexpended
industrial development revenue bond proceeds of $2.3 million available for
future qualified expenditures. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for further information regarding credit facilities.
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000
Many older computer software programs refer to years in terms of their
final two digits only. Such programs may interpret the year 2000 to mean the
year 1900 instead. If not corrected, those programs could cause date-related
transaction failures.
We developed a compliance assurance process to address this concern. A
project team has performed a detailed assessment of all internal computer
systems and, as discussed below, is developing and implementing plans to correct
the problems. We expect these projects to be successfully completed during 1999.
Year 2000 problems could affect our research and development, production,
distribution, financial, administrative and communication operations. Systems
critical to our business which have been identified as non-Year 2000 compliant
are either being replaced or corrected through programming modifications. In
addition, the project team is looking at Year 2000 readiness from other aspects
of our business, including
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customer order-taking, manufacturing, raw materials supply and plant process
equipment. Our goal is to have our remediated and replaced systems operational
by June 1999 to allow time for testing and verification. In addition to our
in-house efforts, we have asked vendors, major customers, service suppliers,
communications providers and banks whose systems failures potentially could have
a significant impact on our operations to verify their Year 2000 readiness.
As part of our compliance process we are developing a contingency plan for
those areas that are critical to the Company's business. These plans will be
designed to mitigate serious disruptions to our business flow beyond the end of
1999, and will operate independently of our external providers' Year 2000
compliance. The major drive for contingency planning will be in the first half
of 1999, with the expectation that our business groups will have plans in place
by June 1999. Based on our current plans and efforts to date, we do not
anticipate that Year 2000 problems will have a material effect on our results of
operations or financial condition.
External and internal costs specifically associated with modifying internal
use software for Year 2000 compliance are expensed as incurred. To date, we have
spent less than $100,000 on this project. Costs to be incurred in the remainder
of 1999 to fix Year 2000 problems are estimated at less than $100,000. Such
costs do not include normal system upgrades and replacements. We do not expect
the costs relating to Year 2000 remediation to have a material effect on our
results of operations or financial condition.
The above expectations are subject to uncertainties. For example, if we are
unsuccessful in identifying or fixing all Year 2000 problems in our critical
operations, or if we are affected by the inability of suppliers or major
customers to continue operations due to such a problem, our results of
operations or financial condition could be materially impacted.
The total costs that we incur in connection with the Year 2000 problems
will be influenced by our ability to successfully identify Year 2000 systems'
flaws, the nature and amount of programming required to fix the affected
programs, the related labor and/or consulting costs for such remediation, and
the ability of third parties with whom we have business relationships to
successfully address their own Year 2000 concerns. These and other unforeseen
factors could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or
financial conditions.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes standards
for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full
set of general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Adoption of this statement will
not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations
or cash flows, and any effect will be limited to the form and content of its
disclosures. The Company intends to adopt the provisions of this statement in
fiscal 1999.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for
the way that public companies report selected information about operating
segments in annual financial statements and requires that those companies report
selected information about segments in interim financial reports issued to
shareholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about
products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. SFAS No. 131 is
effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997, with earlier application permitted. Adoption of this statement will not
impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or
cash flows, and any effect will be limited to the form and content of its
disclosures. The Company intends to adopt the provisions of this statement in
fiscal 1999.
In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." SFAS 132 standardizes the
disclosure requirements of SFAS 87, 88 and 106 to the extent practicable and
recommends a parallel format for presenting information about pensions
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and other postretirement benefits. SFAS 132 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. Adoption of this statement will not impact
the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash
flows, and any effect will be limited to the form and content of its
disclosures. The Company intends to adopt the provisions of this statement in
fiscal 1999.
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BUSINESS
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
GENERAL
HEICO Corporation ("HEICO" or the "Company") operates in two distinct but
related aerospace markets: the jet engine aircraft parts and service market and
the aircraft ground support equipment market.
The Jet Engine Parts Manufacturing and Service Market. Jet engine
maintenance is a highly regulated, ongoing process that typically accounts for
6% of an aircraft's total operating costs. FAA regulations require
"cradle-to-grave" documentation of an engine's service life, as well as of the
individual parts that comprise the engine. Maintenance schedules call for the
periodic inspection, testing and repair of critical parts, as well as periodic
overhauls (a complete disassembly, refurbishment and testing process) of the
entire engine. The maintenance schedule for any given engine depends on the
number of flight hours registered and the engine's take-off and landing cycle.
Maintenance activity is accomplished through three principal
channels -- (i) internal airline maintenance, (ii) original equipment
manufacturers ("OEMs"), and (iii) companies that overhaul aircraft
("airmotives"). Based on industry sources, management believes that the airlines
themselves will continue to perform the majority of engine maintenance, but that
OEMs and other airmotives will gain market share as airlines continue to
rationalize costs and outsource non-revenue producing activities such as
maintenance.
We believe that the annual market for jet engine repair, refurbishment and
overhaul is approximately $7.5 billion, of which approximately $4 billion
reflects annual sales of jet engine replacement parts. We design, manufacture
and sell jet engine replacement parts in direct competition with the leading
industry OEMs, principally Pratt & Whitney and General Electric, and, to a
lesser extent, with a number of smaller, independent parts distributors. The
Flight Support Group's repair and overhaul services compete with participants in
all three of the industry's maintenance channels.
The Ground Service Equipment Market. Aircraft require a wide array of
mobile and fixed ground support equipment ("GSE") to support their operation.
According to a 1996 study conducted by GSE Today, a leading ground support
industry publication, the 1995 annual sales of the worldwide commercial GSE
market were approximately $1.7 billion and that market was expected to grow at
approximately 7% annually over the next five years. GSE is sold to support new
aircraft and to replace existing equipment. GSE of the type sold by us is
replaced every seven to ten years. GSE industry growth is directly related to
the overall performance of the commercial aviation industry. HEICO believes that
the GSE market is highly fragmented, with a significant number of participants
providing only one or two products.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
We expect to capitalize on a number of trends within the aviation industry,
including the following:
- Growth in Aircraft Traffic and Fleet. Continued growth in air
transportation and aircraft production is expected to increase the demand
for engine component purchases and repairs, as well as sales of GSE.
According to Boeing's 1998 Market Outlook*, it is estimated that (i)
world air travel will grow 5.0% per year over the next ten years, (ii)
the number of passenger and freight aircraft in service will increase
44.1% by 2007, (iii) the worldwide jet fleet is expected to more than
double from 12,300 airplanes at the end of 1997 to 26,200 airplanes by
2017, and (iv) the worldwide fleet of cargo jet aircraft will increase
from 1,434 airplanes in 1997 to 2,706 airplanes by 2017. Further, we
believe that the number of older planes in service is continuing to
increase, and these older planes represent the primary market for jet
engine replacement parts and repair and overhaul services. Moreover,
because some parts must be replaced after a specified number of flight
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* The information in the Boeing Market Outlook was compiled from many
sources. Data presented as historical in such report should be considered
estimates based on Boeing analyses.
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hours or cycles, demand in the aftermarket segments served by us is more
predictable and less cyclical than the market for new aircraft
deliveries.
- Increased Outsourcing of Commercial Engine Services. Airlines have come
under increasing pressure during the last decade to reduce the costs
associated with providing air transportation services. While several of
the expenditures required to operate an airline are beyond the direct
control of airline operators (e.g., the price of fuel and labor costs),
the continuing pressure to reduce both the operating and capital costs
associated with jet engine service should continue to increase the market
share of OEMs and independents such as HEICO. We believe that as a result
of this outsourcing trend, the volume of business handled by OEMs and
independent service providers, such as HEICO, in the jet engine
maintenance, repair and overhaul industry should continue to grow.
- Consolidation of the Service and Supply Chain. In order to reduce
purchasing costs and streamline purchasing decisions, airline purchasing
departments have been reducing the number of their "approved" suppliers.
We believe that the reductions in the supplier base utilized by airline
purchasing departments will continue to cause a consolidation in both the
jet engine repair and GSE markets for the foreseeable future. We further
believe that only those participants with adequate capital market
presence and a reputation for quality will continue to be selected as
approved suppliers and survive the consolidation. HEICO believes that it
is well positioned to take advantage of this consolidation trend.
- Increased Maintenance and Safety Requirements. Under FAA and similar
foreign regulations and guidelines established by OEMs and aircraft
operators, when an aircraft component fails to meet performance
parameters or after logging a prescribed number of flight hours, the
aircraft component must be brought to an FAA or similarly
foreign-certified facility for various types of designated service or
replacement. In addition, aircraft components require regular maintenance
and inspection and replacement of "life-limited" components. We believe
that the trend toward more stringent maintenance requirements and more
frequent maintenance and overhaul has increased the size of the market
for the replacement or repair of jet engine components. We believe that,
because of our established ability to satisfy the FAA's Parts
Manufacturer Approval ("PMA") process and our long-standing emphasis on
quality control, HEICO will benefit from the evolving maintenance and
safety standards.
THE COMPANY
HEICO believes it is the world's largest manufacturer of FAA-approved jet
engine replacement parts, other than the OEMs and their subcontractors. It is
also a leading manufacturer of ground support equipment to the airline and
defense industries. Through our Flight Support Group, we use proprietary
technology to design, manufacture and sell jet engine replacement parts for sale
at lower prices than those manufactured by OEMs. These parts are approved by the
FAA and are the functional equivalent of parts sold by OEMs. In addition, our
Flight Support Group repairs, refurbishes and overhauls jet engine and aircraft
components for domestic and foreign commercial air carriers and aircraft repair
companies. In fiscal 1998, the Flight Support Group accounted for 73% of pro
forma revenues. Through our Ground Support Group, we manufacture various types
of GSE, including electrical power, air start, air conditioning and heating
units, as well as some electronic equipment for commercial airlines and military
agencies. In fiscal 1998, the Ground Support Group accounted for 27% of pro
forma revenues. We currently sell our products to every major U.S. airline, as
well as a growing number of airlines throughout the world.
We have continuously operated in the aerospace industry for 38 years. Since
assuming control in 1990, current management has achieved significant sales and
profit growth through expanded product offerings, an expanded customer base,
increased research and development expenditures, and the completion of a number
of acquisitions. As a result of internal growth and acquisitions, our revenues
have grown from $19.2 million in fiscal 1994 to pro forma revenues of $112.4
million in fiscal 1998, a compound
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annual growth rate of 56%. During the same period, net income increased from
$1.9 million to pro forma net income of $12.1 million, a compound annual growth
rate of 59%.
In October 1997, we formed a strategic alliance with Lufthansa Technik, the
technical services subsidiary of Lufthansa German Airlines AG. Lufthansa Technik
is the world's largest independent provider of engineering and maintenance
services for aircraft and aircraft engines and supports over 200 airlines,
governments and other customers. As part of the transaction, Lufthansa Technik
acquired a 20% minority interest in our Flight Support Group, investing $29
million to date and committing to invest an additional $9 million over the next
two years. This includes direct equity investments and the funding of specific
research and development projects. In connection with subsequent acquisitions by
our Flight Support Group, Lufthansa Technik invested additional amounts pursuant
to its option to maintain a 20% equity interest. This strategic alliance should
enable us to expand domestically and internationally by enhancing our ability to
(i) identify key jet engine replacement parts with significant profit potential
by utilizing Lufthansa Technik's extensive operating data on engine parts, (ii)
introduce those parts throughout the world in an efficient manner due to
Lufthansa Technik's testing and diagnostic resources, and (iii) broaden our
customer base by capitalizing on Lufthansa Technik's established relationships
and alliances within the airline industry.
The Canaan Group, an independent management consulting firm specializing in
the aviation and aerospace industries, estimated the 1998 worldwide annual sales
for jet engine repair, refurbishment and overhaul services to be approximately
$7.5 billion, of which approximately $4 billion represented annual sales of jet
engine replacement parts. While we currently supply less than 2% of the market
for jet engine new replacement parts, we have been adding new products at a
rapid rate. According to the Canaan Group, the jet engine replacement parts
market is expected to grow at approximately 4-5% over the next three years.
Historically, the three principal jet engine OEMs, Pratt & Whitney, General
Electric (including CFM International) and Rolls Royce, have been the sole
source for substantially all replacement parts. We believe that, based on our
competitive pricing, reputation for high quality, short lead time requirements,
strong relationships with domestic and foreign commercial air carriers and
airmotives (companies that overhaul aircraft), relationship with Lufthansa
Technik and successful track record of receiving PMAs from the FAA, we are
uniquely positioned to continue to increase our product lines and gain market
share.
According to a 1996 study conducted by GSE TODAY, a leading ground support
industry publication, the 1995 annual sales of the worldwide commercial GSE
market were approximately $1.7 billion and that market was expected to grow at
approximately 7% annually over the next five years. We currently supply less
than 2% of this market. We believe that the GSE market is highly fragmented,
with a significant number of participants supplying only one or two types of
equipment. We believe that our growth in the GSE market will be driven by our
ability to differentiate our product offerings with more technologically
advanced and value-added products and services, as well as our ability to
acquire complementary businesses.
Jet engine maintenance is a highly regulated, ongoing process that
typically accounts for approximately 6% of an aircraft's total operating costs.
FAA regulations require "cradle-to-grave" documentation of an engine's service
life, as well as the individual parts that comprise the engine. We utilize
sophisticated computer aided design technologies, advanced engineering,
proprietary design and manufacturing capabilities, and our established
credibility with the FAA to obtain PMAs from the FAA, allowing us to produce
parts which are the functional equivalent of those available from the OEM. We
believe that our sophisticated and proprietary design capabilities and
experience with the PMA process create a significant barrier to entry for
others.
We believe that there are several favorable industry trends in the aviation
industry that will contribute to the growth in the markets for jet engine
replacement parts and GSE products, including: (i) expected strong growth in
aircraft traffic and fleet size; (ii) an increase in the number of older
aircraft in service; (iii) increased FAA regulations and maintenance and safety
requirements that require repair or overhaul
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of engine and airframe components; and (iv) consolidation of the service and
supply chain in the aircraft industry generally.
We believe that replacement jet engine products and services are less
susceptible than new aircraft purchases to economic cycles of the airline
industry because FAA regulations require the regular replacement of jet engine
parts. In our experience, demand for replacement jet engine parts typically
commences four to seven years after an aircraft is first put into service. Also,
many airlines tend to replace parts more frequently than required by the FAA to
ensure optimal engine performance and the efficiency of their aircraft. We
believe that we are different from most aerospace and defense suppliers because
reductions in new aircraft orders should not adversely affect our business. Our
business mostly serves companies that operate existing aircraft, not companies
that build aircraft. Airline companies are increasingly cost conscious,
especially during economic down-cycles, which prompts them to seek more cost
effective alternatives to replacement parts manufactured by OEMs and prompts
them to overhaul accessory components and fuselage structures in greater numbers
in order to reduce operating costs. Most of the products sold by our Ground
Support Group are not sold specifically to furnish new commercial aircraft, but
are more frequently sold to replace existing older equipment, to retrofit
airport gates or to service other aerospace applications.
GROWTH STRATEGY
We intend to capitalize on our reputation for assured quality, proprietary
research and development and manufacturing capabilities, customer relationships,
alliance with Lufthansa Technik, as well as favorable industry trends to
continue to achieve profitable growth utilizing the following specific
strategies:
- Expand Jet Engine Replacement Parts Product Lines. We intend to broaden
our current jet engine replacement parts product lines through the
development and receipt of additional PMAs from the FAA. Since 1991, we
have added approximately 200 new PMA parts through internal development
and 160 through acquisitions. We currently supply over 700 parts for
Pratt & Whitney JT3D, JT8D, JT9D, PW2000 and PW4000 and CFM International
CFM56 engines. We intend to increase the number of jet engine parts we
offer on most of these engines as well as expand into new engine types.
We select the jet engine replacement parts to design and manufacture
through a process which analyzes industry information to determine which
jet engine replacement parts are expected to generate the greatest
profitability. Most jet engine replacement parts selected are complex,
high value-added and require specific technical expertise. As part of
this strategy, we have increased our research and development
expenditures from $300,000 in fiscal 1991 to approximately $4.4 million
in fiscal 1998. We believe that our sophisticated proprietary design
technologies, advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities and our
established credibility with the FAA expedites the process of obtaining
PMAs.
- Expand Ground Support Equipment Product Lines. Since entering the GSE
industry in fiscal 1996, we have aggressively expanded our GSE lines with
new value-added and technologically advanced products. Over the past two
years, we have added 16 new GSE products. These offerings include a new
range of aircraft ground air-conditioning systems, an advanced electronic
power supply system replacing existing technology for use with the
International Space Station, a ground cooling system for the new F-22
Raptor fighter aircraft and a new commercial continuous-flow pneumatic
airstart system. In addition, our Ground Support Group continually
redesigns its existing product offerings to reflect changes in technology
and differentiate its products from those of its competitors. In November
1998, our Ground Support Group introduced a ground aircraft heating
system which has met with strong initial demand. In order to facilitate
these new product lines, our Ground Support Group has dramatically
improved its production capabilities by implementing a flow line-based
manufacturing protocol and adding a new state-of-the-art, 113,000 square
foot manufacturing facility in Palmetto, Florida.
- Expand Overhaul and Repair Business. Our Flight Support Group has also
pursued expansion of its FAA-authorized overhaul and repair business.
Northwings' revenues increased 48% from
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approximately $10 million in the twelve months prior to its acquisition
to $14.8 million in fiscal 1998. This growth resulted from the addition
of new repair and overhaul services, as well as increased production
capability and marketing efforts through an increase in personnel.
Northwings' historical customer base has been limited to small passenger
airlines and cargo airlines. We are seeking to expand Northwings'
customer base with these types of customers, as well as add larger
commercial airline customers. This strategy also applies to the fuselage
structures repair business acquired in October 1998.
- Pursue Acquisitions of Complementary Businesses. A key element of our
strategy involves growth through acquisitions in both the Flight and
Ground Support Group businesses. In connection with our acquisitions, we
seek to identify cost savings and production efficiencies, increase
research and development and marketing expenditures and improve customer
service. Historically, through application of this strategy, we have
achieved significant growth in revenues and product offerings while
improving overall profitability. Our Flight Support Group, in December
1998, acquired Rogers-Dierks, and in July 1998 acquired McClain, both of
which are designers and manufacturers of FAA PMA jet engine replacement
parts. In September 1997, we acquired Northwings, an FAA authorized
overhaul and repair facility, and, in October 1998, Associated, a Miami,
Florida-based aircraft fuselage structure repair and overhaul business,
to complement our Flight Support Group.
- Expand Internationally. In fiscal 1998, approximately 23% of our
revenues were derived from sales outside of the United States. Our
strategy is to increase our international sales, both in the jet engine
replacement parts and ground support equipment businesses, utilizing our
relationship with Lufthansa Technik to identify new customers throughout
the world. We intend to leverage Lufthansa Technik's established industry
presence and participation in alliances, such as the Star Alliance which
is currently comprised of six major airlines, to broaden our
international exposure and develop relationships which, we believe, will
lead to increased sales of our products internationally.
FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP
Our Flight Support Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and/or
overhauls jet engine parts and components such as combustion chambers, gas flow
transition ducts and various other engine and air frame parts. We also
manufacture specialty aviation and defense components as a subcontractor. We
serve a broad spectrum of the aviation industry, including (i) commercial
airlines and air cargo couriers, (ii) OEMs, (iii) repair and overhaul
facilities, and (iv) the U.S. government.
Jet engine replacement parts can be categorized by their ongoing ability to
be repaired and returned to service. The general categories (in all of which we
participate) are as follows: (i) rotable; (ii) repairable; and (iii) expendable.
A rotable is a part which is removed periodically as dictated by an operator's
maintenance procedures or on an as needed basis and is typically repaired or
overhauled and re-used an indefinite number of times. An important subset of
rotables is "life limited" parts. A life limited rotable has a designated number
of allowable flight hours and/or cycles (one take-off and landing generally
constitutes one cycle) after which it is rendered unusable. A repairable is
similar to a rotable except that it can only be repaired a limited number of
times before it must be discarded. An expendable is generally a part which is
used and not thereafter repaired for further use.
Aircraft engine replacement parts are classified within the industry as (i)
factory-new, (ii) new surplus, (iii) overhauled, (iv) serviceable, and (v) as
removed. A factory-new or new surplus part is one that has never been installed
or used. Factory-new parts are purchased from FAA-approved manufacturers (such
as HEICO or OEMs) or their authorized distributors. New surplus parts are
purchased from excess stock of airlines, repair facilities or other
redistributors. An overhauled part has been completely repaired and inspected by
a licensed repair facility (such as ours). An aircraft spare part is classified
repairable if it can be repaired by a licensed repair facility under applicable
regulations. A part may also be classified repairable if it can be can be
removed by the operator from an aircraft or engine while operating under an
approved maintenance program and is airworthy and meets any manufacturer or time
and cycle restrictions applicable to the part. A factory-new, new surplus,
overhauled or serviceable part designation indicates that the part can be
immediately utilized on an aircraft. A part in "as removed" condition requires
inspection
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and possibly functional testing, repair or overhaul by a licensed facility prior
to being returned to service in an aircraft.
Factory-New Jet Engine Replacement Parts. Our principal business is the
research and development, design, manufacture and sale of FAA-approved jet
engine replacement parts that are sold to domestic and foreign commercial air
carriers and aircraft repair and overhaul companies. Our principal competitor is
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corporation ("UTC"). The
Flight Support Group's factory-new jet engine replacement parts include
combustion chambers and various other jet engine replacement parts. A key
element of our growth strategy is the continued design and development of an
increasing number of PMA replacement parts in order to further penetrate our
existing customer base and obtain new customers. We select the jet engine
replacement parts to design and manufacture through a selection process which
analyzes industry information to determine which jet engine replacement parts
are expected to generate the greatest profitability. As part of Lufthansa
Technik's investment in the Flight Support Group, Lufthansa Technik will have
the right to select 50% of the engine parts for which we will seek PMAs,
provided that such parts are technologically and economically feasible and
substantially comparable with the profitability of our other PMA parts.
The following table sets forth (i) the lines of engines for which we
provide jet engine replacement parts and (ii) the approximate number of such
engines currently in service as estimated by us. Although we expect that our
strategic alliance with Lufthansa Technik will broaden our product lines, most
of our current PMA parts are for Pratt & Whitney engines, with a substantial
majority for the JT8D. See "Risk Factors -- Dependence on JT8D Aircraft Engine
Aftermarket."
NUMBER
OEM LINES IN SERVICE PRINCIPAL ENGINE APPLICATION
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PRATT & WHITNEY JT8D 9,500 Boeing 727 and 737 (100 and 200
series)
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and MD-80
JT9D 2,000 Boeing 747 (100, 200 and 300
series) and 767 (200 series)
Airbus A300 and A310
McDonnell Douglas DC-10
PW2000 700 Boeing 757
PW4000 1,800 Boeing 747-400, 767-300 and 777
Airbus A300, A310 and A330
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
CFM INTERNATIONAL (a joint venture CFM56 6,600 Boeing 737 (300, 400, 500, 700,
of General Electric and SNECMA) 800 and 900 series)
Airbus A320 and A340-200
GENERAL ELECTRIC CF6 4,200 Boeing 747 and 767
Airbus A300, A310 and A330
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Repair and Overhaul Services. We provide jet engine replacement parts
repair and overhaul services for the Pratt & Whitney JT8D, JT3D, JT9D, PW2000
and PW4000, General Electric CF6 and the CFM International CFM56 engines. Our
repair and overhaul operations require a high level of expertise, advanced
technology and sophisticated equipment. The repair and overhaul services offered
by us include the repair, refurbishment and overhaul of numerous accessories and
parts mounted on gas turbine engines, aircraft wings and frames or fuselages.
Engine accessories include fuel pumps, generators and fuel controls. Parts
include pneumatic valves, starters and actuators, turbo compressors and constant
speed drives, hydraulic pumps, valves and actuators, electro-mechanical
equipment and auxiliary power unit accessories.
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We continually evaluate new engine lines, models and derivatives to
determine whether the potential demand for overhaul services justifies the
expenditures required for inventory and modifications to tooling and equipment.
We believe that our September 1997 acquisition of Northwings and October 1998
acquisition of Associated will provide us with a well-established platform for
additional growth in the repair and overhaul sector of the aviation industry.
Subcontracting for OEMs/Manufacture of Specialty Aircraft/Defense Related
Parts. We also derive revenue from the sale of specialty components as a
subcontractor for OEMs and the U.S. government.
GROUND SUPPORT GROUP
We currently serve the commercial and military GSE markets through the
manufacture of electrical ground power units, air start units, and air
conditioning and heating units that are sold to both domestic and foreign
commercial and military customers. Our Ground Support Group also manufactures
specialty military electronics such as shipboard power supplies and power
converters. Because military and commercial aircraft vary so widely by size and
manufacturer, unique equipment is often required for each distinct air frame.
Military aircraft require particularly unique equipment arrangements that
necessitate custom manufacturing. Examples of our GSE products include a
sophisticated cooling system for the Air Force's new F-22 fighter aircraft and a
combination ground power and air conditioning unit for the F-16 aircraft.
MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY CONTROL
Our manufacturing operations involve a high level of technical expertise
and vertical integration, including computer numerical control ("CNC")
machining, complex sheet metal fabrication, vacuum heat treating, plasma
spraying and laser cutting. We also perform all of the design and engineering
for our products. Specific components of the process include:
- Research and Development. Our research and development department uses
state-of-the-art equipment such as a scanning electron microscope,
CAD/CAM/CAE workstations and finite element analysis and thermal testing
software to design and engineer components, as well as to ensure accurate
data transfer between our new product development and manufacturing
departments. Our engineers are recruited from OEMs and other aerospace
industry participants in a variety of disciplines, including
aerodynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing, materials and structures. See
"-- FAA Approvals and Product Design."
- Machining and Fabrication. Our CNC machining capabilities provide cost
advantages and dimensional repeatability with a variety of aerospace
materials. Our lathes are frequently equipped with touch probes to
perform critical in-process evaluations and automatically adjust
machining parameters. Fabrication capabilities include custom-designed
machines that automatically position and spot, fusion and flash weld,
mechanical and hydraulic presses, and wire, as well as conventional,
electrical discharge machining.
- Special Processes. We believe that our heat treatment, brazing, plasma
spraying and other in-house special process capabilities reduce lead
times and allow us to better control the quality of our products. For
example, our robotic systems can apply thermal barrier and heat resistant
coatings to parts ranging from 0.25 inches to 60 inches in dimension.
- Quality Control. We incur significant expenses to maintain the most
stringent quality control of our products and services. In addition to
domestic and foreign governmental regulations, OEMs, commercial airlines
and other customers require that we satisfy certain requirements relating
to the quality of our products and services. We perform testing and
certification procedures on all of the products that we design, engineer,
manufacture, repair and overhaul, and maintain detailed records to ensure
traceability of the production of and service on each aircraft component.
Management believes that the resources required to institute and maintain
our quality control procedures represents a barrier to entry for
competitors.
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FAA APPROVALS AND PRODUCT DESIGN
Non-OEM manufacturers of jet engine replacement parts must receive a PMA
from the FAA. The PMA process includes the submission of sample parts, drawings
and testing data to one of the FAA's Aircraft Certification Offices where the
submitted data are analyzed. We believe that an applicant's ability to
successfully complete the PMA process is limited by several factors, including
(i) the agency's confidence level in the applicant, (ii) the complexity of the
part, (iii) the volume of PMAs being filed, and (iv) the resources available to
the FAA. We also believe that companies such as HEICO that have demonstrated
their manufacturing capabilities and established track records with the FAA
generally receive a faster turnaround time in the processing of PMA
applications. Finally, we believe that the PMA process creates a significant
barrier to entry in this market niche through both its technical demands and its
limits on the rate at which competitors can bring products to market.
As part of our growth strategy, we have continued to increase our research
and development activities. Research and development expenditures increased from
approximately $300,000 in 1991 to approximately $4.4 million in fiscal 1998.
Moreover, under our strategic alliance with Lufthansa Technik, Lufthansa Technik
agreed to fund $16 million for research and development projects relating to jet
engine replacement parts. We believe that our Flight Support Group's research
and development capabilities are a significant component of our historical
success and an integral part of our growth strategy.
We benefit from our proprietary rights relating to certain designs,
engineering, manufacturing processes and repair and overhaul procedures.
Customers often rely on us to provide initial and additional components, as well
as to redesign, re-engineer, replace or repair and provide overhaul services on
such aircraft components at every stage of their useful lives. In addition, for
some products, our unique manufacturing capabilities are required by the
customer's specifications or designs, thereby necessitating reliance on us for
production of such designed product.
While we have developed proprietary techniques, software and manufacturing
expertise for the manufacture of jet replacement parts, we have no patents for
these proprietary techniques and choose to rely on trade secret protection. We
believe that although our proprietary techniques, software and expertise are
subject to misappropriation or obsolescence, development of improved methods and
processes and new techniques by us will continue on an ongoing basis as dictated
by the technological needs of our business. See "Risk Factors -- Possible
Inability to Develop and Manufacture New Technologies and Products."
SALES, MARKETING AND CUSTOMERS
Each of our operating divisions and subsidiaries independently conducts
sales and marketing efforts directed at their respective customers and
industries and, in some cases, collaborates with other operating divisions and
subsidiaries within its group for cross-marketing efforts. Sales and marketing
efforts are conducted primarily by in-house personnel and, to a lesser extent,
by independent manufacturer's representatives. Generally, the in-house sales
personnel receive a base salary plus commission and manufacturer's
representatives receive a commission on sales.
We believe that direct relationships are crucial to establishing and
maintaining a strong customer base and, accordingly, our senior management are
actively involved in our marketing activities, particularly with established
customers. We are also a member of various trade and business organizations
related to the commercial aviation industry, such as the Aerospace Industries
Association ("AIA"), the leading trade association representing the nation's
manufacturers of commercial, military and business aircraft, aircraft engines
and related components and equipment. Due in large part to our established
industry presence, we enjoy strong customer relations, name recognition and
repeat business.
We sell our products to a broad customer base consisting of domestic and
foreign commercial and cargo airlines, repair and overhaul facilities, other
aftermarket suppliers of aircraft engine and airframe materials, OEMs and
military units. No one customer accounted for sales of 10% or more of total
consolidated sales from continuing operations during any of the last three
fiscal years. However, the net sales to our five largest customers accounted for
approximately 32% of total net sales during the year
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ended October 31, 1998. See "Risks Factors -- Risk of Customer Concentration and
Consolidation of Aviation Industry."
COMPETITION
The aerospace product and service industry is characterized by intense
competition and some of our competitors have substantially greater name
recognition, inventories, complementary product and service offerings,
financial, marketing and other resources than us. As a result, such competitors
may be able to respond more quickly to customer requirements than us. Moreover,
smaller competitors may be in a position to offer more attractive pricing of
engine parts as a result of lower labor costs and other factors. Any expansion
of our existing products or services could expose us to new competition. See
"Risk Factors -- Competition."
Our jet engine replacement parts business competes primarily with Pratt &
Whitney and, to a much lesser extent, General Electric. The competition is
principally based on price and service inasmuch as our parts are interchangeable
with the parts produced by Pratt & Whitney and General Electric. We believe that
we supply over 50% of the market for certain JT8D engine parts for which we hold
a PMA from the FAA, with Pratt & Whitney controlling the balance. With respect
to other aerospace products and services sold by the Flight Support Group, we
compete with both the leading jet engine OEMs and a large number of machining,
fabrication and repair companies, some of which have greater financial and other
resources than us. Competition is based mainly on price, product performance,
service and technical capability.
Competition for the repair and overhaul of jet engine components comes from
three principal sources: OEMs, major commercial airlines and other independent
service companies. Some of these companies have greater financial and other
resources than us. Some major commercial airlines own and operate their own
service centers and sell repair and overhaul services to other aircraft
operators. Foreign airlines that provide repair and overhaul services typically
provide these services for their own components and for third parties. OEMs also
maintain service centers that provide repair and overhaul services for the
components they manufacture. Other independent service organizations also
compete for the repair and overhaul business of other users of aircraft
components. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the airmotive
market are quality, turnaround time, overall customer service and price.
Our Ground Support Group competes with several large and small domestic and
foreign competitors, some of which have greater financial resources than us. We
believe the market for our GSE is highly fragmented, with competition based
mainly on price, product performance and service.
RAW MATERIALS
We purchase a variety of raw materials, primarily consisting of high
temperature alloy sheet metal and castings and forgings, from various vendors.
We also purchase parts, including diesel and gas powered engines, compressors
and generators. The materials used by our operations are generally available
from a number of sources and in sufficient quantities to meet current
requirements subject to normal lead times.
BACKLOGS
Our Flight Support operations had a backlog of unshipped orders as of
October 31, 1998 of $28.6 million as compared to $24.0 million as of October 31,
1997. This backlog includes $16.9 million representing forecasted shipments over
the next twelve months for some contracts of the Flight Support operations
pursuant to which customers provide estimated annual usage. Our Ground Support
operations had a backlog of $6.8 million as of October 31, 1998 and $12.5
million as of October 31, 1997. Substantially all of the backlog of orders as of
October 31, 1998 are expected to be delivered during fiscal 1999.
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The FAA regulates the manufacture, repair and operation of all aircraft and
aircraft parts operated in the United States. Its regulations are designed to
ensure that all aircraft and aviation equipment are continuously maintained in
proper condition to ensure safe operation of the aircraft. Similar rules apply
in other countries. All aircraft must be maintained under a continuous condition
monitoring program and must periodically undergo thorough inspection and
maintenance. The inspection, maintenance and repair procedures for the various
types of aircraft and equipment are prescribed by regulatory authorities and can
be performed only by certified repair facilities utilizing certified
technicians. Certification and conformance is required prior to installation of
a part on an aircraft. Aircraft operators must maintain logs concerning the
utilization and condition of aircraft engines, life-limited engine parts and
airframes. In addition, the FAA requires that various maintenance routines be
performed on aircraft engines, some engine parts and airframes at regular
intervals based on cycles or flight time. Engine maintenance must also be
performed upon the occurrence of certain events, such as foreign object damage
in an aircraft engine or the replacement of life-limited engine parts. Such
maintenance usually requires that an aircraft engine be taken out of service.
Our operations may in the future be subject to new and more stringent regulatory
requirements. In that regard, we closely monitor the FAA and industry trade
groups in an attempt to understand how possible future regulations might impact
us. See "Risk Factors -- Risk of Loss of Governmental Authorizations and
Approvals."
Because our jet engine replacement parts largely consist of older model
JT8D aircraft engines and engine parts, we are substantially impacted by the
FAA's noise regulations. The ability of aircraft operators to utilize such JT8D
aircraft engines in domestic flight operations is significantly influenced by
regulations promulgated by the FAA governing, among other things, noise
standards. Pursuant to the Aircraft Noise and Capacity Act, the FAA has required
all commercial aircraft operating in the contiguous United States with a maximum
weight of more than 75,000 pounds to meet Stage 3 noise levels by December 31,
1999, unless waived by the FAA. Aircraft which require hush-kits or other
modifications to be in compliance with Stage 3 include the Boeing 727-200s,
Boeing 737-200s and McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30/40/50s. This ban on operation in
the United States of non-Stage 3 compliant aircraft applies to both domestic and
foreign aircraft operators. The European Union has adopted similar restrictions
for the operation of non-Stage 3 aircraft within member nations of the European
Union subject to a variety of exemptions. Airports at some European cities also
have adopted more stringent local regulations which restrict the operation of
non-Stage 3 aircraft at such airports. The European Union is currently
considering a proposed regulation which would bar the registration in a member
state of the European Union after March 31, 1999 and, with some exceptions, the
operation in the European Union after April 1, 2002, of any older model JT8D
aircraft which has reached Stage 3 compliance through hush-kitting or some other
means. See "Risk Factors -- Dependence on the JT8D Aircraft Engine Aftermarket."
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
Our operations are subject to extensive, and frequently changing, federal,
state and local environmental laws and substantial related regulation by
government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA").
Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose requirements that
regulate the operation, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous
materials, the health and safety of workers, and require us to obtain and
maintain licenses and permits in connection with our operations. This extensive
regulatory framework imposes significant compliance burdens and risks on us.
Notwithstanding these burdens, we believe that we are in material compliance
with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing our
operations.
We are principally subject to the requirements of the Clean Air Act of 1970
(the "CAA"), as amended in 1990; the Clean Water Act of 1977; the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"); the
Resource Conservation Recovery Act of 1976 (the "RCRA"); and the Hazardous and
Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. The following is a summary of the material
regulations that are applicable to us.
The CAA imposes significant requirements upon owners and operators of
facilities that discharge air pollutants into the environment. The CAA mandates
that facilities which emit air pollutants comply with
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certain operational criteria and secure appropriate permits. Additionally,
authorized states such as Florida may implement various aspects of the CAA and
develop their own regulations for air pollution control. Our facilities
presently hold air emission permits and we intend to conduct an air emissions
inventory and health and safety audit of our facilities and, depending upon the
results of such assessments, may find it necessary to secure additional permits
and/or to install additional control technology, which could result in the
initiation of an enforcement action, the imposition of penalties and the
possibility of substantial capital expenditures.
CERCLA, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 ("SARA"), is designed to respond to the release of hazardous substances.
CERCLA's most notable objectives are to provide criteria and funding for the
cleanup of sites contaminated by hazardous substances and impose strict
liability on parties responsible for such contamination, namely owners and
operators of facilities or vessels from which such releases or threatened
releases occur, and persons who generated, transported, or arranged for the
transportation of hazardous substances to a facility from which such release or
threatened release occurs.
RCRA and EPA's implementing regulations establish the basic framework for
federal regulation of hazardous waste. RCRA governs the generation,
transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste through a
comprehensive system of hazardous waste management techniques and requirements.
RCRA requires facilities such as ours that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous
waste to comply with enumerated operating standards. Many states, including
Florida, have created programs similar to RCRA for the purpose of issuing annual
operating permits and conducting routine inspections of such facilities to
ensure regulatory compliance. We believe that our facilities are in material
compliance with all currently applicable RCRA and similar state requirements,
hold all applicable permits required under RCRA, and are operating in material
compliance with the terms of all such permits.
In addition, Congress has enacted federal regulations governing the
underground storage of petroleum products and hazardous substances. The federal
underground storage tank ("UST") regulatory scheme mandates that EPA establish
requirements for leak detection, construction standards for new USTs, reporting
of releases, corrective actions, on-site practices and record-keeping, closure
standards, and financial responsibility. Some states, including Florida, have
promulgated their own performance criteria for new USTs, including requirements
for spill and overfill protection, UST location, as well as primary and
secondary containment. We believe that our facilities are in material compliance
with the federal and state UST regulatory requirements and performance criteria.
Other Regulation. We are also subject to a variety of other regulations
including work-related and community safety laws. The Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 ("OSHA") mandates general requirements for safe workplaces
for all employees. In particular, OSHA provides special procedures and measures
for the handling of some hazardous and toxic substances. In addition, specific
safety standards have been promulgated for workplaces engaged in the treatment,
disposal or storage of hazardous waste. Requirements under state law, in some
circumstances, may mandate additional measures for facilities handling materials
specified as extremely dangerous. We believe that our operations are in material
compliance with OSHA's health and safety requirements.
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PROPERTIES
We own or lease the following facilities:
SQUARE OWNED/LEASE
LOCATION DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE EXPIRATION
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Hollywood, Florida Flight Support Group 140,000 Owned
manufacturing facility and
corporate headquarters
Palmetto, Florida Ground Support Group 113,000 Owned
manufacturing facility and
office
Atlanta, Georgia Flight Support Group 38,400(1) Owned
engineering and
manufacturing facility
Miami, Florida Overhaul and repair 56,000 Owned
facility(2)
Miami, Florida Overhaul and repair 9,000 May 1999
facility(3)
Miami, Florida Overhaul and repair 18,000 Month-to-month
facility(3)
Miami, Florida Administrative offices 2,300 December 1999
Anacortes, Washington Flight support 9,000 June 2003
manufacturing facility
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(1) After completion of current expansion expected by May 1999.
(2) We have purchased this facility to replace our existing repair and overhaul
facilities in Miami, Florida, and are in the process of renovations.
Occupancy is expected by May 1999.
(3) We expect to move out of this facility in May 1999 and into the facility
referenced in footnote(2) above.
For additional information with respect to our leases, see Note 5 of Notes
to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We believe that our current capacity, coupled with our plans for facilities
expansion, is sufficient to handle our anticipated needs for the foreseeable
future.
INSURANCE
We are a named insured under policies which include the following coverage:
(i) product liability, including grounding, up to $350 million (combined single
limit and in the annual aggregate); (ii) personal property, inventory and
business income at our facilities with blanket coverage up to $134 million;
(iii) general liability coverage up to $2 million ($1 million limit for each
claim); (iv) employee benefit liability up to $1 million for each claim and in
the aggregate; (v) international liability and automobile liability of up to $1
million; (vi) umbrella liability coverage up to $20 million for each occurrence
and in the aggregate; and (vii) various other activities or items subject to
certain limits and deductibles. We believe that these coverages are adequate to
insure against the various liability risks of our business. See "Risk Factors --
Product Liability and Claims Exposure."
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1998, we, and our subsidiaries, had 660 full-time
employees, of which 496 were in the Flight Support Group, 154 were in the Ground
Support Group, and 10 were corporate. None of our employees is represented by a
union. We believe that our employee relations are good.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In November 1989, the Flight Support Group was named a defendant in a
complaint filed by UTC alleging infringement of a patent, misappropriation of
trade secrets and unfair competition relating to some jet engine parts and
coatings sold by the Flight Support Group in competition with Pratt & Whitney, a
division of UTC, and sought damages of approximately $30 million. A summary
judgment motion filed on our behalf was granted, and all allegations against us
were dismissed. UTC may challenge these rulings in further court proceedings. A
counter-claim filed by us is still pending. The ultimate outcome of this
litigation is not certain at this time and no provision for litigation costs
and/or gain or loss, if any, has been made in the consolidated financial
statements. The legal costs, management efforts and other resources that have
been and continue to be incurred by us are substantial. There can be no
assurance that the lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition.
In May 1998, we were served with a lawsuit by Travelers Casualty & Surety
Co., f/k/a The Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. ("Travelers"). The complaint seeks
reimbursement of legal fees and costs totaling in excess of $15 million paid by
Travelers in defending us in the aforementioned litigation with UTC. In
addition, Travelers seeks a declaratory judgment that we did not and do not have
insurance coverage under certain insurance policies with Travelers and,
accordingly, that Travelers did not have and does not have a duty to defend or
indemnify us under such policies. Also named as defendants in Travelers' lawsuit
are UTC and one of the law firms representing us in the UTC litigation.
We intend to vigorously defend Travelers' claim and believe that we have
significant counterclaims for damages. After taking into consideration legal
counsel's evaluation of Travelers' claim, management is of the opinion that the
outcome of the Travelers litigation will not have a significant adverse effect
on our consolidated financial statements. See "Risk Factors -- Litigation."
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MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The Company's executive officers and directors are as follows:
DIRECTOR
NAME AGE POSITION(S) SINCE
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Laurans A. Mendelson 60 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief 1989
Executive Officer
Thomas S. Irwin 52 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Eric A. Mendelson 33 Vice President and Director, President of HEICO 1992
Aerospace Holdings Corp.
Victor H. Mendelson 31 Vice President, General Counsel and Director, 1996
President of HEICO Aviation Products Corp.
James L. Reum 67 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp.
Jacob T. Carwile 76 Director 1975
Samuel L. Higginbottom 77 Director 1989
Paul F. Manieri 81 Director 1985
Albert Morrison, Jr. 62 Director 1989
Dr. Alan Schriesheim 68 Director 1984
Guy C. Shafer 80 Director 1989
Laurans A. Mendelson has served as Chairman of the Board of the Company
since December 1990. Mr. Mendelson has also served as Chief Executive Officer of
the Company since February 1990, President of the Company since September 1991
and served as President of MediTek Health Corporation from May 1994 until its
sale in July 1996. He has been Chairman of the Board of Ambassador Square, Inc.
(a Miami, Florida real estate development and management company) since 1980 and
President of that company since 1988. He has been Chairman of Columbia Ventures,
Inc. (a private investment company) since 1985 and President of that company
since 1988. In 1997, Mr. Mendelson served on the board of governors of the AIA.
Mr. Mendelson is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Mendelson is a member of the
Board of Trustees of Columbia University and the Board of Trustees of Mount
Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
Thomas S. Irwin has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company since September 1991 and served as Senior Vice President
of the Company from 1986 to 1991 and Vice President and Treasurer from 1982 to
1986. Mr. Irwin is a Certified Public Accountant.
Eric A. Mendelson has served as Vice President of the Company since 1992,
and has been President of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. ("HEICO Aerospace"), a
subsidiary of HEICO, since its formation in 1997 and President of HEICO
Aerospace Corporation since 1993. He also served as President of HEICO's Jet
Avion Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of HEICO Aerospace, from 1993 to
1996 and served as Jet Avion's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer from 1991 to 1993. From 1990 to 1991, Mr. Mendelson was Director of
Planning and Operations of the Company. Mr. Mendelson is a co-founder, and,
since 1987, has been Managing Director of Mendelson International Corporation
("MIC"), a private investment company which is a shareholder of HEICO. He
received his AB degree from Columbia College and his MBA from the Columbia
University Graduate School of Business. Eric Mendelson is the son of Laurans
Mendelson and the brother of Victor Mendelson.
Victor H. Mendelson has served as Vice President of the Company since 1996,
as President of HEICO Aviation Products Corp. since September 1996 and as
General Counsel of the Company since 1993. He served as Executive Vice President
of MediTek Health Corporation from 1994 and its Chief Operating Officer from
1995 until its sale in July 1996. He was the Company's Associate General Counsel
from 1992 until 1993. From 1990 until 1992, he worked on a consulting basis with
the Company developing and analyzing various strategic opportunities. Mr.
Mendelson is a co-founder, and, since 1987,
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has been President, of Mendelson International Corporation (a private investment
company which is a shareholder of HEICO). Mr. Mendelson received his AB degree
from Columbia College and his JD from The University of Miami School of Law. He
is a Trustee of St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida. Victor Mendelson is the
son of Laurans Mendelson and the brother of Eric Mendelson.
James L. Reum has served as Executive Vice President of HEICO Aerospace
since April 1993 and Chief Operating Officer of HEICO Aerospace since May 1995.
He also served as President of LPI Industries Corporation from 1991 to 1998 and
President of Jet Avion Corporation since March 1996. From January 1990 to August
1991, he served as Director of Research and Development for Jet Avion
Corporation. From 1986 to 1989, Mr. Reum was self-employed as a management and
engineering consultant to companies primarily within the aerospace industry.
From 1957 to 1986, he was employed in various management positions with
Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp., Cooper Airmotive (later named Aviall, Inc.),
United Airlines, Inc. and General Electric Company.
Jacob T. Carwile retired as a Lt. Col. from the United States Air Force
("USAF") and presently serves as an aerospace consultant. During Mr. Carwile's
USAF career, Mr. Carwile served as a command pilot and procurement officer,
working extensively in the development, testing, and production of many
aircraft, helicopters, and engines. Mr. Carwile also served in special
management positions with numerous overhaul and modification facilities in the
United States and Spain. From 1972 to 1987 Mr. Carwile served as president of
Decar Associates, which provided aviation material to the U.S. government and
the aerospace industry.
Samuel L. Higginbottom is a retired executive officer of Rolls Royce, Inc.
(an aircraft engine manufacturer), where he served as Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer from 1974 to 1986. He was the Chairman of the Columbia
University Board of Trustees from 1982 until September 1989. He was President,
Chief Operating Officer and a director of Eastern Airlines, Inc., from 1970 to
1973 and served in various other executive capacities with that company from
1964 to 1969. Mr. Higginbottom was a director of British Aerospace Holdings,
Inc., an aircraft manufacturer, from 1986 to 1999 and was a director of
AmeriFirst Bank from 1986 to 1991. He is Vice Chairman of St. Thomas University,
Miami, Florida.
Paul F. Manieri is a management consultant and retired executive of IBM
Corporation, for which he served in positions for 44 years, including Director
of Manufacturing and Engineering for IBM World Trade Corporation and Director of
Personnel and Director of Communications for IBM Corporation.
Albert Morrison, Jr. has served as President of Morrison, Brown, Argiz &
Company, a certified public accounting firm located in Miami, Florida, since
1971. He has served as the Vice Chairman of the Dade County Industrial
Development Authority since 1983. Mr. Morrison is the Treasurer of the Florida
International University Board of Trustees and has served as a Trustee since
1980. Mr. Morrison also served as a director of Logic Devices, Inc., a computer
electronics company and Walnut Financial Services, Inc., a financial services
company.
Dr. Alan Schriesheim is retired from the Argonne National Laboratory, where
he served as Director from 1984 to 1996. From 1983 to 1984, he served as Senior
Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of Argonne. From 1956 to 1983, Dr.
Schriesheim served in a number of capacities with Exxon Corporation in research
and administration, including positions as General Manager of the Engineering
Technology Department for Exxon Research and Engineering Co. and Director of
Exxon's Corporate Research Laboratories. Dr. Schriesheim is also a director of
Rohm and Haas Company, a chemical company, and a member of the Board of the
Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago, Illinois.
Guy C. Shafer is retired from Coltec Industries, Inc., formerly Colt
Industries, Inc., (a manufacturer of aviation and automotive equipment), where
he served as Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer from 1987 to 1988, Executive
Vice President from 1985 to 1986 and Group Vice President from 1969 to 1985. Mr.
Shafer has been in the aviation and automotive manufacturing industry since
1946.
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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth some information regarding the beneficial
ownership of the Common Stock and Class A Common Stock as of December 31, 1998
by (i) each person who is known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of
more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock or Class A Common Stock, (ii) the
Chief Executive Officer and the other four most highly compensated executive
officers, (iii) the Selling Shareholder, (iv) each of the directors of the
Company, and (v) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group.
Except as set forth below, the shareholders named below have sole voting and
investment power with respect to all shares of Common Stock shown as being
beneficially owned by them.
SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED(2)
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CLASS A
COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK
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NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER(1) NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT
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Mendelson Reporting Group(3)(4)........................ 2,109,212 21.83% 1,141,233 23.78%
HEICO Savings and Investment Plan(5)................... 1,315,934 15.69 659,614 15.95
Dr. Herbert A. Wertheim(6)............................. 1,136,176 13.54 568,088 13.73
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.(7)..................... 503,577 6.00 251,789 6.09
Rene Plessner Reporting Group(8)....................... 448,067 5.34 224,034 5.42
Jacob T. Carwile(9).................................... 135,013 1.59 67,782 1.61
Samuel L. Higginbottom................................. 3,749 * 2,149 *
Paul F. Manieri(10).................................... 85,505 1.01 67,753 1.61
Eric A. Mendelson(11)(4)............................... 427,223 4.94 209,210 4.91
Laurans A. Mendelson(12)(4)............................ 1,574,501 17.20 873,579 19.23
Victor H. Mendelson(13)(4)............................. 422,052 4.88 206,724 4.85
Albert Morrison, Jr.(14)............................... 17,073 * 8,811 *
Dr. Alan Schriesheim(15)............................... 122,994 1.45 61,772 1.47
Guy C. Shafer.......................................... 11,475 * 6,012 *
Thomas S. Irwin(16).................................... 320,705 3.75 160,353 3.80
James L. Reum(17)...................................... 113,385 1.33 56,694 1.35
All directors and officers as a group (11
persons)(18)(4)...................................... 2,919,111 28.53 1,572,559 30.74
All directors, officers, the HEICO Savings and
Investment Plan and the Mendelson Reporting Group
as
a group(4)........................................... 4,235,045 41.39 2,232,173 43.64Common Stock/(1)/ 2,288,926 21.6% 0 2,288,926 21.6%
Class A Common Stock/(2)/ 1,206,463 8.1% 500,000 706,463 4.8%
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* Represents ownership----------
/1/ Consists of less than 1%.
(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner identified
is c/o HEICO Corporation, 3000 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021.
Except as otherwise indicated, such beneficial owners have sole voting and
investment power with respect to all1,222,773 shares of Common Stock and Class A
Common Stock owned by them, except to the extent such power may be shared
with a spouse.
(2) The number of shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock deemed
outstanding prior to this offering includes (i) 8,389,556 shares of Common
Stock outstanding as of December 31, 1998, (ii) 4,136,106 shares of Class A
Common Stock outstanding as of December 31, 1998, and (iii) shares issued
pursuant to options held by the respective person or group which may be
exercised within 60 days after December 31, 1998 ("presently exercisable
stock options") as set forth below. Pursuant to the rules of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, presently exercisable stock options are deemed to
be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person or group for the
purpose of computing the percentage ownership of such person or group, but
are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage
ownership of any other person or group.
(3) The Mendelson Reporting Group consists of Laurans A.
Mendelson;Mendelson, 460,788 shares deemed to be beneficially owned by Eric A.
Mendelson; Victor H. Mendelson; MIC, a corporation whose stock isMendelson, 448,083 shares deemed to be beneficially owned solely by Eric and Victor Mendelson and whose Chairman of the Board is
Laurans A. Mendelson; LAM Limited Partners, a partnership whose sole
general partner is a corporation controlled by Arlene Mendelson, the wife
of Laurans A. Mendelson; LAM Alpha Partnership, a partnership whose sole
general partner is a corporation controlled by Laurans A. Mendelson; and
the Victor H.
Mendelson Revocable Investment Trust, whose grantor, trustee
and sole presently vested beneficiary is Victor H. Mendelson. Includes
1,274,568 shares of Common Stock and 662,285 shares of Class A Common Stock
covered by currently exercisable stock options. Also includes 56,815 shares
of Common Stock and 90,384 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by
employees and former shareholders of the Company's Northwings Accessories
Corp. subsidiary but subject to a voting proxy held by Laurans A.
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Mendelson. See Notes (4), (11) and (12) below. The address of the Mendelson
Reporting Group is 825 Brickell Bay Drive, 16th Floor, Miami, Florida
33131.
(4) The Mendelson Reporting Group, or entities controlled by it, is offering
300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in the offering. Assuming no
exercise of the Underwriters' over-allotment option, the sale by the
Mendelson Reporting Group, of the 300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in
the offering will result in the following after the offering: (i) the
Mendelson Reporting Group beneficially owning 841,233 shares of Class A
Common Stock (10% of the Class A Common Stock); (ii) all directors and
officers as a group beneficially owning 1,272,559 shares of Class A Common
Stock (14% of the Class A Common Stock); and (iii) all directors, officers,
the HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and the Mendelson Reporting Group as
a group beneficially owning 1,932,173 shares of Class A Common Stock (22%
of the Class A Common Stock). The Mendelson Reporting Group, or entities
controlled by them, also may sell up to 300,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised. Full
exercise of the option will result in the following after the offering: (i)
the Mendelson Reporting Group beneficially owning 541,233 shares of Class A
Common Stock (6% of the Class A Common Stock); (ii) all directors and
officers as a group beneficially owning 972,559 shares of Class A Common
Stock (11% of the Class A Common Stock); and (iii) all directors, officers,
the HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and the Mendelson Reporting Group as
a group beneficially owning 1,632,173 shares of Class A Common Stock (18%
of the Class A Common Stock).
(5) Reflects 517,564 shares of Common Stock and 260,429 shares of Class A
Common Stock allocated to participants' individual accounts and 798,370
unallocated shares of Common Stock and 399,185 unallocated shares of Class
A Common Stock as of December 31, 1998. Under the terms of the Plan, all
shares allocated to the accounts of participating employees will be voted
or not as directed by written instructions from the participating
employees, and allocated shares for which no instructions are received and
all unallocated shares will be voted in the same proportion as the shares
for which instructions are received. The address of HEICO Savings and
Investment Plan is c/o Reliance Trust Company, 3384 Peachtree Road NE,
Suite 900, Atlanta, Georgia 30326.
(6) The address of Dr. Wertheim is 191 Leucadendra Drive, Coral Gables, Florida
33156.
(7) Based on information in a Schedule 13G filed on February 10, 1998, all of
which shares are held in portfolios of advisory clients of Dimensional, DFA
Investment Dimensions Group Inc., or DFA Investment Trust Company,
registered open-end investment companies. The address of Dimensional Fund
Advisors, Inc. is 1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 650, Santa Monica, California
90401.
(8) Based on information in a Schedule 13D dated January 9, 1997 filed by Mr.
Plessner individually and as sole Trustee for the Rene Plessner Associates,
Inc. Profit Sharing Plan. Reflects 279,979 shares of Common Stock and
139,990 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Plessner and 168,088
shares of Common Stock and 84,044 shares of Class A Common Stock held by
the Rene Plessner Associates, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan, an employee profit
sharing plan of Rene Plessner Associates, Inc., an executive search
company. The address of Rene Plessner Reporting Group is 375 Park Avenue,
New York, NY 10052.
(9) Reflects 123,538 shares of Common Stock and 61,770 shares of Class A Common
Stock subject to presently exercisable stock options.
(10) Reflects 73,538 shares of Common Stock and 61,770 shares of Class A Common
Stock subject to presently exercisable stock options.
(11) Reflects 157,282 shares of Common Stock and 74,140 shares of Class A Common
Stock held by MIC, 254,918 shares of Common Stock and 127,459 shares of
Class A Common Stock covered by currently exercisable stock options and
13,181 shares of Common Stock and 6,591 shares of Class A Common Stock held
by the HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and allocated to Eric A.
Mendelson's account and 250 shares of Common Stock and 225 shares of Class
A Common Stock owned by Mendelson International Corporation,
which may be deemed to be beneficially owned by each or any of Laurans, Eric
Mendelson's children. See Note (3) above.
(12)or Victor Mendelson, however Laurans A. Mendelson disclaims beneficial
ownership with respect to 157,282
shares of Common Stock and 74,140 shares of Class A Common Stock,
respectively, of these shares.
/2/ Consists of 666,759 shares which are held in the name of MIC, 16,050
shares of Common Stock and 8,875 shares of Class A Common Stock which were
donateddeemed to be beneficially owned by Laurans A.
and Arlene H. Mendelson, Charitable Foundation, Inc.,
of which
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Mr.182,916 shares deemed to be beneficially owned by Eric A.
Mendelson, is president, and 56,815209,379 shares of Common Stock and 90,384
shares of Class A Common Stock held of recorddeemed to be beneficially owned by employees and former
shareholders of the Company's Northwings subsidiary but subject to a voting
proxy held by Mr. Mendelson. Includes 560,419 shares of Common Stock and
283,211 shares of Class A Common Stock held solely by Mr. Mendelson, LAM
Alpha Limited Partnership or LAM Limited Partners. Also includes 765,105
shares of Common Stock and 407,554 shares of Class A Common Stock covered
by currently exercisable stock options and 18,830 shares of Common Stock
and 9,415 shares of Class A Common Stock held by the HEICO Savings and
Investment Plan and allocated to Mr. Mendelson's account. See Notes (3),
(11) and (13).
(13) Reflects 157,282 shares of Common Stock and 74,140 shares of Class A Common
Stock held by MIC, 254,545 shares of Common Stock and 127,272 shares of
Class A Common Stock covered by currently exercisable stock options, of
which 156,485 shares of Common Stock and 78,243 shares of Class A Common
Stock are held by the Victor H.
Mendelson Revocable Investment Trust, and 9,530147,409 shares of Common Stock and 4,765 shares of Class A Common Stock held
by the HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and allocated to Victor H.
Mendelson's account and 200 shares of Class A Common Stock owned by Mendelson International Corporation,
which may be deemed to be beneficially owned by each or any of Laurans, Eric
or Victor Mendelson's children. See Note (3) above.
(14) Albert Morrison Jr.'s voting and dispositive power with respect to 15,481
and 7,740 shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, respectively,Mendelson, however Laurans Mendelson disclaims beneficial
ownership of these shares.
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* We have determined the number and percentage of shares is held indirectly through Sheridan Ventures, Inc., a
corporationbeneficially owned in
accordance with Rule 13d-3 of which Mr. Morrison is the President, butExchange Act and this information does not
a shareholder.
(15) Reflects 111,182 shares of Common Stock and 55,592 shares of Class A Common
Stock subject to presently exercisable stock options.
(16) Reflects 154,309 shares of Common Stock and 84,516 shares of Class A Common
Stock covered by currently exercisable stock options and 26,491 shares of
Common Stock and 13,245 shares of Class A Common Stock held by the HEICO
Savings and Investment Plan and allocated to Thomas S. Irwin's account.
(17) Reflects 106,577 shares of Common Stock and 53,290 shares of Class A Common
Stock covered by currently exercisable stock options, and 6,808 shares of
Common Stock and 3,404 shares of Class A Common Stock held by the HEICO
Savings and Investment Plan and allocated to James L. Reum's account.
(18) Reflects 1,843,712 shares of Common Stock and 979,223 shares of Class A
Common Stock covered by currently exercisable stock options. The totalnecessarily indicate beneficial ownership for all directors and officers as a group (11 persons) also includes 74,840
shares of Common Stock and 37,420 shares of Class A Common Stock held by
the HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and allocated to accounts of officers
pursuant to the Plan. See Note (3) above.
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
GENERAL
The Company isWe are authorized to issue 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock,common stock, par value
$.01 per share, ("Common Stock"), 30,000,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock,common stock, par value $.01 per
share, ("Class A Common Stock"), and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, ("Preferred Stock"), of
which 200,000300,000 shares have been designated as Series AB Junior Participating
Preferred Stock (the "Series Aand 300,000 shares have been designated as Series C Junior
Participating Preferred Stock").Stock. As of December 31, 1998,April 22, 2004, (i) 8,389,5569,871,438 shares of
Common Stockcommon stock were outstanding and such shares were held by approximately 1,2311,016
holders of record and (ii) 4,136,10614,283,279 shares of Class A Common Stockcommon stock were
outstanding and such shares were held by approximately 1,1431,087 holders of record.
None of the Preferred Stock is outstanding.
The following descriptions of the Common Stock,common stock, the Class A Commoncommon
stock, the Preferred Stock, the Series B Preferred Stock and the Series AC
Preferred Stock are based on the Company'sour Articles and Bylaws and applicable Florida law.
COMMON STOCK
Each holder of Common Stockcommon stock is entitled to one vote for each share owned
of record on all matters presented to the shareholders. In the event of a
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,company, the holders of Common
Stockcommon
stock are entitled to share equally and ratably in the assets of the Company,company, if
any, remaining after the payment of all of our debts and liabilities of the Company and the
liquidation preference of any outstanding Preferred Stock. The Common Stockcommon stock has
no preemptive rights, no cumulative voting rights and no redemption, sinking
fund or conversion provisions. Currently, 2,740,6024,273,432 shares of Common Stock are reserved for
issuance as either common stock or Class A common stock under the Company'sour existing stock
option plans.
Holders of Common Stockcommon stock are entitled to receive dividends if, as and
when declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor,
subject to the dividend and liquidation rights of any Preferred Stock that may
be issued and outstanding and subject to any dividend restrictions in the Company'sour
revolving credit facilities.facility. No dividends or other distributions (including
redemptions or repurchases of shares of capital stock) may be made if, after
giving effect to any such dividends or distributions, the Companywe would not be able to
pay itsour debts as they become due in the usual course of business or the Company'sour total
assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that
would be needed at the time of a liquidation to satisfy the preferential rights
of any holders of Preferred Stock.
The transfer agent and registrar for the Common Stockcommon stock is ChaseMellon
SecuritiesMellon Investor
Services, Seattle, Washington.Atlanta, Georgia.
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Each holder of Class A Common Stockcommon stock is entitled to the identical rights
as the holders of Common Stockcommon stock except that each share of Common Stockcommon stock will
entitle the holder thereof to one vote in respect of matters submitted for the
vote of holders of common stock, whereas each share of Class A Common Stockcommon stock will
entitle the holder thereof to one-tenth of a vote on such matters.
Currently, 1,588,846
shares of Class A Common Stock are reserved for issuance under the Company's
stock option plans.PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK AND SERIES AC PREFERRED STOCK
TheOur Board of Directors of the Company is authorized, without further shareholder
action, to designate and issue from time to time one or more series of Preferred
Stock, including the Series AB Preferred Stock and Series
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C Preferred Stock. The Board of Directors may fix and determine the
designations, preferences and relative rights and qualifications, limitations or
restrictions of any series of Preferred Stock so established, including voting
powers, dividend rights, liquidation preferences, redemption rights and
conversion privileges. Because the Board of Directors has the power to establish
the preferences and rights of each series of Preferred Stock, it may afford the
holders of any series of Preferred Stock preferences and rights, voting or
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senior to the rights of holders of Common Stockcommon stock and Class A Common Stock.
Holderscommon
stock. Subject to adjustment, holders of shares of the Series AB and Series C
Preferred Stock shallwill be entitled to, among other things, (i) receive, (i)
distributions orwhen, as
and if declared by the Board of Directors cash dividends in an amount per share
equal to 100 times the aggregate per share amount of all cash dividends declared
or paid on the commonapplicable class of stock (ii) a preferential cash dividend, and (iii) in some circumstances to(ii) 100 votes per share.share of Series
B Preferred Stock and 10 votes per share of Series C Preferred Stock on all
matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders and the right to vote together
with the holders of shares of common stock and Class A common stock as a single
voting group on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. As of the
date of this Prospectus, the Board of Directors has not issued any Preferred
Stock or Series AB or Series C Preferred Stock, and has no plans to issue any
shares of Preferred Stock or Series AB or Series C Preferred Stock.
ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA LAW, THE COMPANY'S
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, AND THE PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTSAnti-Takeover Effects of Certain Provisions of Florida Law, our Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws, and the Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Articles and Bylaws. Some of the provisions of the Articlesour articles of
incorporation and Bylaws of the Company and Florida
law summarized in the following paragraphsbylaws may be deemed to have an
anti-takeover effecteffects and may
discourage, delay, defer or prevent a tender offer
or takeover attempt that a shareholder might
consider in its best interest,
including those attempts that might result in a premium overinterest. These provisions do the market pricefollowing:
. establish advance notice procedures for the shares held by shareholders.
Special Meetingnomination of Shareholders. The Bylawscandidates
for election as directors and for shareholder proposals to be
considered at annual shareholders' meetings;
. provide that special meetings of shareholders of the Companyshareholders may be called only by
the Company's Chairman of the Board of Directors or the President of the CompanyHEICO or
by a majority of the Board. This
provision could make it more difficult for shareholders to take actions opposed
byBoard;
. authorize the Board.
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan. In November 1993, the Company
declared a distributionissuance of 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock Purchase Rights (the "Rights") forwith
the designations, rights, preferences and limitations as may be
determined from time to time by the Board;
. authorize the issuance of 30,000,000 shares of common stock having
one vote per share; and
. authorize the issuance of 30,000,000 shares of Class A common stock
having 1/10th vote per share.
Accordingly, without shareholder approval, the Board can, among other
things,
. issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting
or other rights that could adversely affect the voting powers or
other rights of holders of our common stock and Class A common
stock; and
. help maintain the voting power of existing common stock shareholders
and deter or frustrate takeover attempts that existing holders of
common stock might consider to be in their best interest by issuing
additional shares of Class A common stock.
Rights. In addition, each common stock right entitles the registered
holder to purchase from us one one-hundredth of a share of our Series B Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a price of $45.00
per one one-hundredth of a share of Series B Preferred Stock, subject to
adjustment. Furthermore, each Class A common stock right entitles the registered
holder to purchase from us one one-hundredth of a share of our Series C Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a price of $39.00
per one one-hundredth of a share Series C Preferred Stock, subject to
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adjustment. The rights trade with each outstanding share of common stock. Such Rights trade withstock and
Class A common stock, as applicable. The rights applicable to the common stock
andor Class A common stock are not exercisable or transferable apart from the
commonrespective class of stock until a person or group acquires 15% or more of the
outstanding commonshares of that class of stock or commencecommences, or announceannounces an
intention to commence, a tender offer for 30%15% or more of the outstanding commonshares
of that class of stock. The Rights shallrights applicable to the common stock or Class A
common stock expire on November 2, 20032013, and have
some anti-takeover effects that will cause substantial dilution to
a person or a group who attempts to acquire the Companyour company on terms not approved by
the Board or who acquires 15% or more of the outstanding shares of common stock
or Class A common stock without approval of the Board. Advance Notice for Shareholder Proposals and Director Nominations. The
Bylaws provide that shareholders seeking to bring business before an annual
meeting of shareholders, or to nominate candidates for election as directors at
an annual or special meeting of shareholders, must provide timely notice in
writing. To be timely with respect to an annual meeting, a shareholder's notice
must be delivered to or mailed and received atWe can redeem the principal executive offices
of the Company not less than sixty (60) days nor more than ninety (90) days
prior to the first anniversary of the date of the Company's notice of annual
meeting provided with respect to the previous year's meeting. The Bylaws also
specify certain requirements for a shareholder's notice to be in proper written
form. These provisions may preclude shareholders from bringing matters before or
from making nominations for directors at an annual or special meeting.
Authorized But Unissued Shares. Subject to the applicable requirements of
the exchange on which the Company's shares are listed, the authorized but
unissued shares of Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, Preferred Stock and
Series A Preferred Stock are available for future issuance without shareholder
approval. These additional shares may be utilized for a variety of corporate
purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital,
corporate acquisitions or employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized
but unissued and unreserved Common Stock, Class A Common Stock, Preferred Stock
and Series A Preferred Stock may enable the Board to issue shares to persons
friendly to current management which could render more difficult or discourage
an attempt to obtain control of the Company by means of a proxy contest, tender
offer, merger or otherwise, and thereby protect the continuity of the Company's
management.
Certain Florida Legislation. The State of Florida has enacted legislation
that may deter or frustrate takeovers of Florida corporations. The Florida
Control Share Act generally provides that shares acquired in excess of some
specified thresholds will not possess any voting rights unless such voting
rights are approved by a majority of a corporation's disinterested shareholders.
The Florida Affiliated Transactions Act generally requires supermajority
approval by disinterested shareholders of some specified transactions between a
public corporation and holders of more than 10% of the outstanding voting shares
of the
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corporation (or their affiliates). Florida law and the Company's Articles also
authorize the Company to indemnify the Company's directors, officers, employees
and agents under some circumstances and presently limit the personal liability
of corporate directors for monetary damages, except where the directors (i)
breach their fiduciary duties and (ii) such breach constitutes or includes
certain violations of criminal law, a transaction from which the directors
derived an improper personal benefit, some unlawful distributions or some other
reckless, wanton or willful acts or misconduct. The Company may also indemnify
any person who was or is a party to any proceeding by reason of the fact that he
is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation (or is or
was serving at the request of such corporation in such a position for another
entity) against liability to be in the best interests of such corporation and,
with respect to criminal proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe his
conduct was unlawful.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon completion of the offering, the Company will have 8,389,556 shares of
Common Stock and 7,836,106 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding (assuming
no exercise of any stock options). All of these shares (including the 4,000,000
offered hereby) are or will be tradable without restriction or further
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act")
unless purchased by "affiliates" of the Company, as that term is defined under
Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act ("Rule 144").
All directors and executive officers of the Company, and the Selling
Shareholder, who together, assuming no exercise of the Underwriters'
over-allotment option, will own an aggregate of 2,919,111 and 1,272,559 shares
of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, respectively (or options to acquire
Common Stock and Class A Common Stock) after the offering, have, subject to
certain exceptions, agreed not to sell or otherwise dispose of any shares of
Common Stock, Class A Common Stock or any other equity stock of the Company
until the expiration of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus without the
prior written consent of the Representatives. See "Underwriting."
The Company is unable to predict the effect that sales of Common Stock or
Class A Common Stock made under Rule 144, pursuant to future registration
statements or otherwise, may have on any then-prevailing market price for shares
of the Common Stock or Class A Common Stock. Nevertheless, sales of a
substantial amount of the Common Stock or Class A Common Stock in the public
market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could materially
adversely affect the market price of the Common Stock or Class A Common Stock as
well as the Company's ability to raise additional capital through the sale of
its equity securities.
An aggregate of up to 2,740,602 and 1,588,846 shares of Common Stock and
Class A Common Stock, respectively, issuable under the Company's stock option
plans (consisting of options currently outstanding to purchase 2,693,203 and
1,416,536 shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, respectively, and
47,399 and 172,310 shares of Common Stock and Class A Common Stock,
respectively, remaining available for grant or award thereunder) may become
eligible for sale without restriction to the extent they are held by persons who
are not affiliates of the Company and by affiliates pursuant to Rule 144. See
"Principal and Selling Shareholders."
CERTAIN UNITED STATES TAX CONSEQUENCES
TO NON-UNITED STATES HOLDERS
The following is a general discussion of certain United States federal
income and estate tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our Class
A Common Stock by a Non-U.S. Holder. For this purpose, a "Non-U.S. Holder" is
any person who is, for United States federal income tax purposes, a foreign
corporation, a non-resident alien individual, a foreign partnership or a foreign
estate or trust. This discussion does not address all aspects of United States
federal income and estate taxes and does not deal with foreign, state and local
consequences that may be relevant to such Non-U.S. Holders in light of their
personal circumstances. Furthermore, this discussion is based on provisions of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), existing and
proposed regulations promulgated thereunder and administrative and judicial
interpretations thereof, as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to
change (possibly with retroactive effect). EACH PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF OUR
CLASS A COMMON STOCK IS ADVISED TO CONSULT A TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO CURRENT
AND POSSIBLE FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF ACQUIRING, HOLDING AND DISPOSING OF OUR
CLASS A COMMON STOCK AS WELL AS ANY TAX CONSEQUENCES THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THE
LAWS OF ANY U.S. STATE, MUNICIPALITY OR OTHER TAXING JURISDICTION.
An individual may, subject to certain exceptions, be deemed to be a
resident alien (as opposed to a non-resident alien) by virtue of being present
in the United States on at least 31 days in the calendar year and for an
aggregate of at least 183 days during a three-year period ending in the current
calendar year (counting for such purposes all of the days present in the current
year, one-third of the days present in the
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immediately preceding year, and one-sixth of the days present in the second
preceding year). Resident aliens are subject to U.S. federal tax as if they were
U.S. citizens.
DIVIDENDS
Dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder of our Class A Common Stock generally
will be subject to withholding of United States federal income tax either at a
rate of 30% of the gross amount of the dividends or at such lower rate as may be
specified by an applicable income tax treaty. However, dividends that are
effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business by the Non-U.S.
Holder within the United States and, where a tax treaty applies, are
attributable to a United States permanent establishment of the Non-U.S. Holder,
are not subject to the withholding tax (provided the Non-U.S. Holder files
appropriate documentation with the payor of the dividend), but instead are
subject to United States federal income tax on a net income basis at applicable
graduated individual or corporate rates. Any such effectively connected
dividends received by a foreign corporation may, under certain circumstances, be
subject to an additional "branch profits tax" at a 30% rate or such lower rate
as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.
Under current law, dividends paid to an address outside the United States
are presumed to be paid to a resident of such country (unless the payer has
knowledge to the contrary) for purposes of the withholding tax discussed above
and, under the current interpretation of United States Treasury regulations, for
purposes of determining the applicability of a tax treaty rate. Under recently
finalized United States Treasury regulations (the "Final Regulations"), a
Non-U.S. Holder of our Class A Common Stock who wishes to claim the benefit of
an applicable treaty rate (and avoid back-up withholding as discussed below) for
dividends paid after December 31, 1999, will be required to satisfy applicable
certification and other requirements.
A Non-U.S. Holder of our Class A Common Stock eligible for a reduced rate
of United States withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty may obtain a
refund of any excess amounts withheld by filing an appropriate claim for refund
with the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS").
GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF COMMON STOCK
A Non-U.S. Holder will generally not be subject to United States federal
income tax with respect to gain recognized on a sale or other disposition of our
Class A Common Stock unless (i) the gain is effectively connected with a trade
or business of the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States, and, where a tax treaty
applies, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment of the
Non-U.S. Holder, (ii) in the case of a Non-U.S. Holder who is an individual and
holds our Class A Common Stock as a capital asset, such holder is present in the
United States for 183 or more days in the taxable year of the sale or other
disposition and certain other conditions are met or (iii) the Company is or has
been a "U.S. real property holding corporation" for United States federal income
tax purposes. The Company believes it is not and does not anticipate becoming a
"U.S. real property holding corporation" for United States federal income tax
purposes.
If an individual Non-U.S. Holder falls under clause (i) above, he will be
taxed on his net gain derived from the sale under regular graduated United
States federal income tax rates. If an individual Non-U.S. Holder falls under
clause (ii) above, he will be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from
the sale, which may be offset by certain United States capital losses.
If a Non-U.S. Holder that is a foreign corporation falls under clause (i)
above, it will be taxed on its gain under regular graduated United States
federal income tax rates and may be subject to an additional branch profits tax
at a 30% rate, unless it qualifies for a lower rate under an applicable income
tax treaty.
Special Rules may apply to certain Non-U.S. Holders, such as "controlled
foreign corporations," "passive foreign investment companies" and "foreign
personal holding companies" that are subject to special treatment under the
Code. Such entities should consult their own tax advisors to determine the U.S.
federal, state, local and other tax consequences that may be relevant to them.
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FEDERAL ESTATE TAX
Class A Common Stock held by an individual Non-U.S. Holder at the time of
death will be included in such holders' gross estate for United States federal
estate tax purposes, unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides otherwise.
INFORMATION REPORTING AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING TAX
We must report annually to the IRS and to each Non-U.S. Holder the amount
of dividends paid to such holder and the tax withheld with respect to such
dividends, regardless of whether withholding was required. Copies of the
information returns reporting such dividends and withholding may also be made
available to the tax authorities in the country in which the Non-U.S. Holder
resides under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.
A backup withholding tax is imposed at the rate of 31% on certain payments
to persons that fail to furnish certain identifying information to the payor.
Under current law, backup withholding generally will not apply to dividends paid
to a Non-U.S. Holder at an address outside the United States (unless the payer
has knowledge that the payee is a U.S. person). Under the Final Regulations,
however, a Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to back-up withholding unless
applicable certification requirements are met.
Payment of the proceeds of a sale of our Class A Common Stock by or through
a United States office of a broker is subject to both backup withholding and
information reporting unless the beneficial owner certifies under penalties of
perjury that it is a Non-U.S. Holder, or otherwise establishes an exemption. In
general, backup withholding and information reporting will not apply to a
payment of the proceeds of a sale of our Class A Common Stock by or through a
foreign office of a broker. If, however, such broker is, for United States
federal income tax purposes a U.S. person, a controlled foreign corporation or a
foreign person that derives 50% or more of its gross income for certain periods
from the conduct of a trade or business in the United States or, for taxable
years beginning after December 31, 1999, a foreign partnership, in which one or
more United States persons, in the aggregate, own more than 50% of the income or
capital interests in the partnership or if the partnership is engaged in a trade
or business in the United States, such payments will not be subject to backup
withholding, but will be subject to information reporting, unless (1) such
broker has documentary evidence in its records that the beneficial owner is a
Non-U.S. Holder and certain other conditions are met or (2) the beneficial owner
otherwise establishes an exemption.
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules generally will be
allowed as a refund or a credit against such holder's U.S. federal income tax
liability provided the required information is furnished in a timely manner to
the IRS.
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UNDERWRITING
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch"),
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and ING Baring Furman Selz LLC are acting as
representatives (the "Representatives") of each of the Underwriters named below
(the "Underwriters"). Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a
purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") among the Company, the Selling
Shareholder and the Underwriters, the Company and the Selling Shareholder
severally have agreed to sell to the Underwriters, and each of the Underwriters
severally and not jointly has agreed to purchase from the Company and the
Selling Shareholder, the number of shares of Class A Common Stock set forth
opposite its name below.
NUMBER
UNDERWRITER OF SHARES
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated ...................................
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.............................
ING Baring Furman Selz LLC..................................
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Total ......................................... 4,000,000
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In the Purchase Agreement, the several Underwriters have agreed, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth therein, to purchase all of the shares of
Class A Common Stock being sold pursuant to such agreement if any of the shares
of Class A Common Stock being sold pursuant to such agreement are purchased. In
the event of a default by an Underwriter, the Purchase Agreement provides that,
in certain circumstances, the purchase commitments of the nondefaulting
Underwriters may be increased or the Purchase Agreement may be terminated.
The Representatives have advised the Company and the Selling Shareholder
that the Underwriters propose initially to offer the shares of Class A Common
Stock to the public at the initial public offering price set forth on the cover
page of this Prospectus, and to certain dealers at such price less a concession
not in excess of $ per share of Class A Common Stock. The Underwriters
may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a discount not in excess of
$ per share of Class A Common Stock to certain other dealers. After the
initial public offering, the public offering price, concession and discount may
be changed.
The Company and the Selling Shareholder have granted an option to the
Underwriters, exercisable for 30 days after the date of this Prospectus, to
purchase up to an aggregate of an additional 300,000 shares and 300,000 shares,
respectively, of Class A Common Stock at the public offering price set forth on
the cover page of this Prospectus, less the underwriting discount. The
Underwriters may exercise this option solely to cover over-allotments, if any,
made on the sale of the Class A Common Stock offered hereby. To the extent that
the Underwriters exercise this option, each Underwriter will be obligated,
subject to certain conditions, to purchase a number of additional shares of
Class A Common Stock proportionate to such Underwriter's initial amount
reflected in the foregoing table.
The following table shows the per share and total public offering price,
underwriting discount to be paid by the Company and the Selling Shareholder to
the Underwriters and the proceeds before expenses to the Company and the Selling
Shareholder. This information is presented assuming either no exercise or full
exercise by the Underwriters of their over-allotment option.
PER WITHOUT WITH
SHARE OPTION OPTION
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Public Offering Price....................................... $ $ $
Underwriting Discount....................................... $ $ $
Proceeds, before expenses, to the Company................... $ $ $
Proceeds to the Selling Shareholder......................... $ $ $
The expenses of the offering (exclusive of the underwriting discount) are
estimated at $500,000 and are payable by the Company.
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The shares of Class A Common Stock are being offered by the several
Underwriters, subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued to and accepted by
them, subject to approval of certain legal matters by counsel for the
Underwriters and certain other conditions. The Underwriters reserve the right to
withdraw, cancel or modify such offer and to reject orders in whole or in part.
The Company, the Company's executive officers and directors and the Selling
Shareholder have agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to directly or
indirectly (i) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or
contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option,
right or warrant for the sale of or otherwise dispose of or transfer any shares
of Common Stock, Class A Common Stock or other equity stock of the Company or
securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for or repayable with
Common Stock, Class A Common Stock or other equity stock of the Company, whether
now owned or thereafter acquired by the person executing the agreement or with
respect to which the person executing the agreement thereafter acquires the
power of disposition, or file a registration statement under the Securities Act
with respect to the foregoing or (ii) enter into any swap or other agreement
that transfers, in whole or in part, the economic consequences of ownership of
the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock or other equity stock of the Company,
whether any such swap or transaction is to be settled by delivery of Common
Stock, Class A Common Stock, or other equity stock of the Company or other
securities, in cash or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Merrill
Lynch on behalf of the Underwriters for a period of 180 days after the date of
this Prospectus.
The Company and the Selling Shareholder have agreed to indemnify the
Underwriters against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities under
the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments the Underwriters may be
required to make in respect thereof.
Until the distribution of the Class A Common Stock is completed, rules of
the Securities and Exchange Commission may limit the ability of the Underwriters
and certain selling group members to bid for and purchase the Class A Common
Stock. As an exception to these rules, the Representatives are permitted to
engage in certain transactions that stabilize the price of the Class A Common
Stock. Such transactions consist of bids or purchases for the purpose of
pegging, fixing or maintaining the price of the Class A Common Stock.
If the Underwriters create a short position in the Class A Common Stock in
connection with the offering, i.e., if they sell more shares of Class A Common
Stock than are set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus, the
Representatives may reduce that short position by purchasing Class A Common
Stock in the open market. The Representatives may also elect to reduce any short
position by exercising all or part of the over-allotment options described
above.
In general, purchases of a security for the purpose of stabilization or to
reduce a short position could cause the price of the security to be higher than
it might be in the absence of such purchases.
Neither the Company nor any of the Underwriters makes any representation or
prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions
described above may have on the price of the Class A Common Stock. In addition,
neither the Company nor any of the Underwriters makes any representation that
the Representatives will engage in such transactions or that such transactions,
once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.
Each Underwriter has agreed that (i) it has not offered or sold and, prior
to the expiration of the period of six months from the Closing Date, will not
offer to sell any shares of Class A Common Stock to persons in the United
Kingdom, except to persons whose ordinary activities involve them in acquiring,
holding, managing or disposing of investments (as principal or agent) for the
purposes of their businesses or otherwise in circumstances which do not
constitute an offer to the public in the United Kingdom within the meaning of
the Public Offers of Securities Regulations 1995; (ii) it has complied and will
comply with all applicable provisions of the Financial Services Act 1986 with
respect to anything done by it in relation to the Class A Common Stock in, from
or otherwise involving the United Kingdom; and (iii) it has only issued or
passed on and will only issue or pass on in the United Kingdom any document
received by it in connection with the issuance of Class A Common Stock to a
person who is of a kind described in
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Article 11(3) of the Financial Services Act of 1986 (Investment Advertisements)
(Exemptions) Order 1996 or is a person to whom such document may otherwise
lawfully be issued or passed on.
No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction (except in the
United States) that would permit a public offering of the shares of Class A
Common Stock, or the possession, circulation or distribution of this Prospectus
or any other material relating to the Company, the Selling Shareholder or shares
of Class A Common Stock in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is
required. Accordingly, the shares of Class A Common Stock may not be offered or
sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this Prospectus nor any other offering
material or advertisements in connection with the shares of Class A Common Stock
may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction except
in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of any such country or
jurisdiction.
Purchasers of the shares offered hereby may be required to pay stamp taxes
and other charges in accordance with the laws and practices of the country of
purchase in addition to the offering price set forth on the cover page hereof.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the Class A Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon
for the Company by Greenberg Traurig, P.A., Miami, Florida. Certain legal
matters relating to the Class A Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon
for the Underwriters by Shearman & Sterling, New York, New York.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements appearing in and incorporated in this
Prospectus by reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended October 31, 1998 have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP,
independent auditors, as stated in their report appearing in and incorporated
herein by reference, and have been so incorporated in reliance upon the report
of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The financial statements of McClain International, Inc., at December 31,
1996 and 1997, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1997,
incorporated by reference in this Prospectus, have been audited by Pyke &
Pierce, independent certified public accountants, as set forth in their report
incorporated by reference herein, and are incorporated herein in reliance upon
the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and in accordance
therewith files periodic reports and other information with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). Reports, proxy and information
statements and other information filed by the Company may be inspected and
copies may be obtained (at prescribed rates) at the Commission's Public
Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as
the following Regional Offices of the Commission: Seven World Trade Center, 13th
Floor, New York, New York 10048 and at Northwest Atrium Center, 500 West Madison
Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511. Copies of such material can
also be obtained by mail from the Public Reference Section, Securities and
Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20549, upon payment
of prescribed rates. In addition, electronically filed documents, including
reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding the
Company, can be obtained from the Commission's Web site at: http://www.sec.gov.
The Company has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") with respect to the
Class A Common Stock offered hereby (the "Registration Statement"). This
Prospectus does not contain all the information set forth in the Registration
Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further information with
respect to the
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Company and such Class A Common Stock offered hereby, reference is made to the
Registration Statement and the exhibits, schedules and reports filed as part
thereof. Statements contained in the Prospectus with respect to the contents of
any contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
are not necessarily complete, and in each such instance reference is made to the
copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement. Each such statement is qualified in all respects by such reference to
such exhibit. Copies of all or any part of the Registration Statement, including
the documents incorporated by reference therein or exhibits thereto, may be
obtained upon payment of the prescribed rates at the offices of the Commission
set forth above.
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed by the Company with the Commission pursuant
to the Exchange Act are hereby incorporated by reference in this Prospectus:
(1) The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
October 31, 1998;
(2) The description of the Common Stock contained in the Company's
Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 27, 1999;
(3) The description of the Class A Common Stock contained in the
Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 27, 1999;
(4) The Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 22, 1998,
as amended by the Form 8-K/A, dated January 15, 1999;
(5) The description of the Preferred Stock Purchase Rights contained
in the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated January 27, 1999;
and
(6) Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form
8-K, dated August 4, 1998.
All documents filed by the Company pursuant to sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this Prospectus and prior to
the termination of the offering of the Class A Common Stock shall be deemed to
be incorporated by reference in this Prospectus. Any statement contained herein
or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein
shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to
the extent that a statement contained in any subsequently filed document which
also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or
supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall
not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this
Prospectus.
The Company will provide without charge to each person to whom a Prospectus
is delivered, upon written or oral request of such person, a copy of any and all
of the information that has been incorporated by reference in this Prospectus
(excluding exhibits unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by
reference into such documents). Please direct such requests to the Chief
Financial Officer, HEICO Corporation, 3000 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida,
33021, telephone number (954) 987-4000.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Independent Auditors' Report................................ F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at October 31, 1998 and 1997.... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
October 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996........................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the
years ended October 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
October 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996........................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-7
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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of HEICO Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HEICO
Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of October 31, 1998 and 1997,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 1998.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of October 31,
1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended October 31, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Miami, Florida
December 30, 1998
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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
1998 1997
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 8,609,000 $24,199,000
Short-term investments.................................... 2,051,000 --
Accounts receivable, net.................................. 19,422,000 12,560,000
Inventories............................................... 24,327,000 18,359,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 1,768,000 1,500,000
Deferred income taxes..................................... 2,010,000 1,098,000
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Total current assets.............................. 58,187,000 57,716,000
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 14,795,000 8,543,000
Intangible assets, net...................................... 53,964,000 13,258,000
Unexpended bond proceeds.................................... 2,252,000 5,437,000
Deferred income taxes....................................... 495,000 394,000
Other assets................................................ 3,368,000 2,828,000
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Total assets...................................... $133,061,000 $88,176,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt...................... $ 377,000 $ 342,000
Trade accounts payable.................................... 6,158,000 4,180,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities............ 10,401,000 6,680,000
Income taxes payable...................................... 664,000 1,383,000
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Total current liabilities......................... 17,600,000 12,585,000
Long-term debt, net of current maturities................... 30,143,000 10,458,000
Other non-current liabilities............................... 2,819,000 2,414,000
------------ -----------
Total liabilities................................. 50,562,000 25,457,000
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Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary................ 14,892,000 3,273,000
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2, 5 and 15)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share;
Authorized -- 10,000,000 shares issuable in series,
200,000 designated as Series A Junior Participating
Preferred Stock, none issued........................... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; Authorized -- 30,000,000
shares; Issued and Outstanding 8,323,036 shares in 1998
and 8,283,493 in 1997.................................. 83,000 83,000
Class A Common stock, $.01 par value;
Authorized -- 30,000,000 shares; Issued and Outstanding
4,140,404 shares in 1998............................... 41,000 --
Capital in excess of par value............................ 34,474,000 35,533,000
Unrealized loss on investments............................ (1,142,000) --
Retained earnings......................................... 36,649,000 26,772,000
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70,105,000 62,388,000
Less: Note receivable from employee savings and investment
plan................................................... (2,498,000) (2,942,000)
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Total shareholders' equity........................ 67,607,000 59,446,000
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........ $133,061,000 $88,176,000
============ ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
1998 1997 1996
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Net sales............................................. $95,351,000 $63,674,000 $34,565,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales......................................... 59,247,000 43,045,000 22,396,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses.......... 17,140,000 11,515,000 7,657,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating costs and expenses.......... 76,387,000 54,560,000 30,053,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Operating income...................................... 18,964,000 9,114,000 4,512,000
Interest expense...................................... (984,000) (477,000) (185,000)
Interest and other income............................. 2,062,000 1,722,000 1,058,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
and minority interest............................... 20,042,000 10,359,000 5,385,000
Income tax expense.................................... 6,914,000 3,340,000 1,720,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Income from continuing operations before minority
interest............................................ 13,128,000 7,019,000 3,665,000
Minority interest..................................... 2,619,000 -- --
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Income from continuing operations..................... 10,509,000 7,019,000 3,665,000
Discontinued operations (Note 13):
Income from discontinued health care operations, net
of applicable income taxes of $717,000.............. -- -- 963,000
Gain on sale of health care operations, net of
applicable income taxes of $1,719,000............... -- -- 5,264,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Net income............................................ $10,509,000 $ 7,019,000 $ 9,892,000
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Basic income per share:
From continuing operations.......................... $ .84 $ .58 $ .31
From discontinued health care operations............ -- -- .08
From gain on sale of health care operations......... -- -- .45
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Net income per share................................ $ .84 $ .58 $ .84
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Diluted income per share:
From continuing operations.......................... $ .68 $ .49 $ .28
From discontinued health care operations............ -- -- .07
From gain on sale of health care operations......... -- -- .40
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Net income per share................................ $ .68 $ .49 $ .75
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic.......................................... 12,499,079 12,040,359 11,679,584
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Diluted........................................ 15,540,620 14,418,308 13,282,089
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
CLASS A CAPITAL IN UNREALIZED
COMMON COMMON EXCESS OF LOSS ON RETAINED NOTE
STOCK STOCK PAR VALUE INVESTMENTS EARNINGS RECEIVABLE TOTAL
------- ------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balances, October 31, 1995........... $28,000 -- $ 8,371,000 -- $25,439,000 $(3,692,000) $30,146,000
Exercise of stock options............ 2,000 -- 1,562,000 -- -- -- 1,564,000
Payment on note receivable from
employee savings and investment
plan............................... -- -- -- -- -- 353,000 353,000
Cash dividends ($.038 per share)..... -- -- -- -- (475,000) -- (475,000)
Three-for-two Common Stock split
distri-buted April 24, 1996........ 14,000 -- (14,000) -- -- -- --
10% Common Stock dividend paid July
26, 1996........................... 4,000 -- 10,827,000 -- (10,831,000) -- --
10% Common Stock dividend paid
January 17, 1997................... 5,000 -- 10,127,000 -- (10,132,000) -- --
Other................................ -- -- 8,000 -- -- -- 8,000
Net income for the year.............. -- -- -- -- 9,892,000 -- 9,892,000
------- ------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balances, October 31, 1996........... 53,000 -- 30,881,000 -- 13,893,000 (3,339,000) 41,488,000
Exercise of stock options............ 1,000 -- 1,117,000 -- -- -- 1,118,000
Payment on note receivable from
employee savings and investment
plan............................... -- -- -- -- -- 397,000 397,000
Cash dividends ($.045 per share)..... -- -- -- -- (548,000) -- (548,000)
Stock issued in acquisition.......... 2,000 -- 3,542,000 -- -- -- 3,544,000
Excess of purchase price over book
value on sale of minority
interest........................... -- -- -- -- 6,427,000 -- 6,427,000
Three-for-two Common Stock split
distri-buted December 16, 1997..... 27,000 -- (27,000) -- -- -- --
Other................................ -- -- 20,000 -- (19,000) -- 1,000
Net income for the year.............. -- -- -- -- 7,019,000 -- 7,019,000
------- ------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balances, October 31, 1997........... 83,000 -- 35,533,000 -- 26,772,000 (2,942,000) 59,446,000
Distribution of one share of Class A
Common Stock for each two shares of
Common Stock made April 23, 1998... -- 42,000 (42,000) -- -- -- --
Repurchase of stock (58,300 shares of
Common Stock and 75,400 shares of
Class A Common Stock).............. (1,000) (1,000) (2,036,000) -- -- -- (2,038,000)
Unrealized loss on investments....... -- -- -- (1,142,000) -- -- (1,142,000)
Exercise of stock options (115,270
shares of Common Stock and 38,675
shares of Class A Common Stock).... 1,000 -- 956,000 -- -- -- 957,000
Payment on note receivable from
employee savings and investment
plan............................... -- -- -- -- -- 444,000 444,000
Cash dividends ($.05 per share)...... -- -- -- -- (643,000) -- (643,000)
Other................................ -- -- 63,000 -- 11,000 -- 74,000
Net income for the year.............. -- -- -- -- 10,509,000 -- 10,509,000
------- ------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balances, October 31, 1998........... $83,000 $41,000 $34,474,000 $(1,142,000) $36,649,000 $(2,498,000) $67,607,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
1998 1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income.................................................. $10,509,000 $ 7,019,000 $ 9,892,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
operating activities:
Gain from sale of health care operations.................. -- -- (5,264,000)
Depreciation and amortization............................. 2,761,000 1,624,000 2,107,000
Deferred income taxes..................................... (342,000) (486,000) (1,048,000)
Deferred financing costs.................................. (1,039,000) (144,000) (159,000)
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary.............. 2,619,000 -- --
Change in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable.............. (3,822,000) (2,713,000) 166,000
(Increase) in inventories............................... (4,642,000) (2,912,000) (3,283,000)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
current assets........................................ (182,000) (605,000) 111,000
(Increase) in unexpended bond proceeds.................. (229,000) (222,000) --
Increase (decrease) in trade payables, accrued expenses
and other current liabilities......................... 4,653,000 (215,000) (14,000)
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable............. (961,000) 118,000 (983,000)
Increase in other non-current liabilities............... -- 266,000 251,000
Other................................................... 214,000 (14,000) (84,000)
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Net cash provided by operating activities................... 9,539,000 1,716,000 1,692,000
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions:
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired............. (45,627,000) (6,737,000) (6,555,000)
Contingent note payments of discontinued health care
operations.............................................. -- -- (1,106,000)
Proceeds from sale of health care operations, net of cash
sold of $304,000.......................................... -- -- 13,524,000
(Purchase) sale of short-term investments................... (3,864,000) -- 2,939,000
Purchases of property, plant and equipment.................. (6,171,000) (3,551,000) (3,227,000)
Payment received from employee savings and investment plan
note receivable........................................... 444,000 397,000 353,000
Sale of note receivable..................................... -- 10,000,000 --
Other....................................................... (171,000) (268,000) (371,000)
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities......... (55,389,000) (159,000) 5,557,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility................... 25,000,000 -- --
Bond reimbursement proceeds............................... 3,384,000 1,427,000 851,000
Other..................................................... 95,000 845,000 492,000
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options................. 957,000 1,118,000 1,525,000
Repurchases of common stock................................. (2,038,000) -- --
Principal payments on long-term debt........................ (5,493,000) (926,000) (3,289,000)
Cash dividends paid......................................... (643,000) (548,000) (475,000)
Proceeds from sale of minority interest, net of expenses.... -- 9,700,000 --
Additional minority interest investments.................... 9,000,000 -- --
Other....................................................... (2,000) 1,000 8,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities......... 30,260,000 11,617,000 (888,000)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents........ (15,590,000) 13,174,000 6,361,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.............. 24,199,000 11,025,000 4,664,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year.................... $ 8,609,000 $24,199,000 $11,025,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS
HEICO Corporation (the Company), through its principal subsidiaries HEICO
Aerospace Holdings Corp. (HEICO Aerospace) and HEICO Aviation Products Corp.
(HEICO Aviation) and their subsidiaries, is engaged in the design, manufacture
and sale of aerospace products and services throughout the United States and
abroad. HEICO Aerospace's subsidiaries include HEICO Aerospace Corporation, Jet
Avion Corporation (Jet Avion), LPI Industries Corporation (LPI), Aircraft
Technology, Inc. (Aircraft Technology), Northwings Accessories Corporation
(Northwings), McClain International, Inc. (McClain) (Note 2), Associated
Composite, Inc. (ACI) (Note 2) and Rogers-Dierks, Inc. acquired December 1998
(Note 2). HEICO Aviation's subsidiary is Trilectron Industries, Inc.
(Trilectron). The Company's customer base is primarily the commercial airline
industry. As of October 31, 1998, the Company's principal operations are located
in Atlanta, Georgia and Hollywood, Miami and Palmetto, Florida.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned except for HEICO Aerospace,
of which a 20% interest was sold to Lufthansa Technik AG (Lufthansa) in October
1997 (see Note 2). All significant intercompany balances and transactions are
eliminated.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the consolidated financial statements, the Company
considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Portions of the inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with
cost being determined on the first-in, first-out basis. The remaining portions
of the inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, on a per contract
basis, with estimated total contract costs being allocated ratably to all units.
The effects of changes in estimated total contract costs are recognized in the
period determined. Losses, if any, are recognized fully when identified.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation and
amortization is provided mainly on the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the various assets. Property, plant and equipment useful lives
are as follows:
Buildings and components.................................... 7 to 55 years
Building and leasehold improvements......................... 3 to 15 years
Machinery and equipment..................................... 3 to 20 years
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The costs of major renewals and betterments are capitalized. Repairs and
maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Upon disposition, the cost
and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any
related gain or loss is reflected in earnings.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets include the excess of cost over the fair value of net
assets acquired and deferred charges which are amortized on the straight-line
method over their legal or estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter, as
follows:
Excess of cost over the fair market value of net assets
acquired.................................................. 20 to 40 years
Deferred charges............................................ 3 to 20 years
The Company reviews the carrying value of the excess of cost over the fair
value of net assets acquired (goodwill) for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that it may not be recoverable. An impairment
would be recognized in operating results, based upon the difference between each
consolidated entities' respective present value of future cash flows and the
carrying value of the goodwill, if a permanent diminution in value were to
occur.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate
fair value due to the relatively short maturity of the respective instruments.
The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair market value due to its
floating interest rates.
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments
and trade receivables. The Company places its temporary cash investments with
high credit quality financial institutions and limits the amount of credit
exposure to any one financial institution. Concentrations of credit risk with
respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers
comprising the Company's customer base, and their dispersion across many
different geographical regions.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized on an accrual basis, primarily upon shipment of
products and the rendering of services. Certain contracts of Trilectron are
long-term contracts and the related net costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings, if any, are included in accounts receivable on a percentage of
completion basis.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are provided on elements of income that are
recognized for financial accounting purposes in periods different from such
items recognized for income tax purposes in accordance with the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes."
NET INCOME PER SHARE
Basic net income per share is calculated on the basis of the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the period, excluding dilution.
Diluted net income per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period plus common share equivalents
arising from the assumed exercise of stock options, if dilutive. The dilutive
impact of common share
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
equivalents is determined by applying the treasury stock method. Per share
information for fiscal 1997 and 1996 have been restated in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, "Earnings Per Share."
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
Effective November 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, "Stock Based
Compensation." This statement requires the Company to choose between two
different methods of accounting for stock options. The statement defines a
fair-value-based method of accounting for stock options but allows an entity to
continue to measure compensation cost for stock options using the intrinsic
value method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB)
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." The Company has
elected to continue using the accounting methods prescribed by APB No. 25 and to
provide in Note 10 the pro forma disclosures required by SFAS No. 123.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes standards
for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full
set of general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 130 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Adoption of this statement will
not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations
or cash flows, and any effect will be limited to the form and content of its
disclosures. The Company intends to adopt the provisions of this statement in
fiscal 1999.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131, establishes standards for
the way that public companies report selected information about operating
segments in annual financial statements and requires that those companies report
selected information about segments in interim financial reports issued to
shareholders. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about
products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. SFAS No. 131 is
effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997, with earlier application permitted. Adoption of this statement will not
impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or
cash flows, and any effect will be limited to the form and content of its
disclosures. The Company intends to adopt the provisions of this statement in
fiscal 1999.
In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." SFAS 132 standardizes the
disclosure requirements of SFAS 87, 88 and 106 to the extent practicable and
recommends a parallel format for presenting information about pensions and other
postretirement benefits. SFAS 132 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997. Adoption of this statement will not impact the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, and any
effect will be limited to the form and content of its disclosures. The Company
intends to adopt the provisions of this statement in fiscal 1999.
2. STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND ACQUISITIONS
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AND SALE OF MINORITY INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY
In October 1997, the Company entered into a strategic alliance with
Lufthansa, the technical services subsidiary of Lufthansa German Airlines,
whereby Lufthansa agreed to invest approximately $26 million in HEICO Aerospace,
including $10 million paid at closing pursuant to a stock purchase agreement and
approximately $16 million to be paid to HEICO Aerospace over three years
pursuant to a research and development cooperation agreement, which will
partially fund accelerated development of additional
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved replacement parts for jet
engines. The funds received as a result of the research and development
cooperation agreement reduce research and development expenses in the period
such expenses are incurred. In addition, Lufthansa and HEICO Aerospace have
agreed to cooperate regarding technical services and marketing support for jet
engine parts on a worldwide basis.
As part of the strategic alliance, the Company sold 20% of HEICO Aerospace
(200 shares) with an approximate book value of $3,273,000 to Lufthansa for $10
million. The Company's accounting policy is to treat the sale of a subsidiary's
stock as an equity transaction, recording the difference between the purchase
price, net of transaction costs incurred, and book value of the subsidiary, to
the subsidiary's retained earnings. As a result of this sale, $6,427,000 was
recorded as an increase to the retained earnings of the Company in the
consolidated financial statements.
In connection with subsequent acquisitions by HEICO Aerospace, Lufthansa
invested additional amounts pursuant to its option to maintain a 20% equity
interest as described below.
ACQUISITIONS
In September 1996, the Company, through a subsidiary, acquired effective as
of September 1, 1996 all of the outstanding stock of Trilectron for $6.6 million
in cash and the assumption of debt aggregating $2.3 million. Trilectron is a
leading manufacturer of ground support equipment for civil and military aircraft
and a designer and manufacturer of certain military electronics.
The acquisition of Trilectron has been accounted using the purchase method
of accounting and the purchase price has been assigned to the net assets
acquired based on the fair value of such assets and liabilities at the date of
acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the
identifiable net assets acquired amounted to $2,838,000, which is being
amortized over 20 years using the straight line method. The results of
operations of Trilectron are included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations from September 1, 1996.
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company, through a subsidiary,
acquired effective as of September 1, 1997 all of the outstanding stock of
Northwings. In consideration of this acquisition, the Company paid approximately
$6.7 million in cash and 232,360 shares of the Company's common stock, having an
aggregate fair value of approximately $3.5 million. Northwings is an
FAA-authorized overhaul and repair facility servicing aircraft engine components
and airframe accessories.
The acquisition of Northwings has been accounted for using the purchase
method of accounting and the purchase price has been assigned to the net assets
acquired based on the fair value of such assets and liabilities at the date of
acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the
identifiable net assets acquired amounted to $8,395,000, which is being
amortized over 20 years using the straight line method. The results of
operations of Northwings are included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations from September 1, 1997.
On July 31, 1998, the Company, through a subsidiary, acquired all of the
outstanding capital stock of McClain, located in Atlanta, GA. In consideration
of this acquisition, the Company paid approximately $41 million in cash. The
Company also purchased from one of McClain's selling shareholders, McClain's
headquarters and manufacturing facility for $2.5 million in cash. The purchase
price will be adjusted based on the final determination of the actual net worth
of McClain as of July 31, 1998. McClain designs, manufactures and overhauls
FAA-approved aircraft jet engine replacement components.
The source of the purchase price was $10 million from available funds, $9
million from an additional minority interest investment by Lufthansa and $25
million from proceeds of a $120 million revolving credit facility (see Note 4).
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The acquisition of McClain has been accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting. The purchase price has been assigned to the net assets acquired
based on the fair value of such assets and liabilities at the date of
acquisition. The excess of purchase price over the fair value of the
identifiable net assets acquired amounted to $37.7 million, which is being
amortized over 30 years using the straight line method. Results of operations of
McClain are included in the Company's results effective August 1, 1998.
On October 19, 1998, the Company, through a subsidiary, acquired all of the
outstanding capital stock of ACI for $1.3 million in cash. The purchase price
will be adjusted based on the final determination of the actual net worth of ACI
as of October 19, 1998. ACI is an FAA-licensed repair and overhaul company. The
source of the purchase price was from available funds. The acquisition has been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price has
been assigned to the net assets acquired based on the fair value of such assets
and liabilities at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price
over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired was insignificant.
Results of operations for ACI are included in the Company's results effective
October 20, 1998.
The costs of each acquisition have been allocated to the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the date of acquisition as
determined by management. The allocation of the costs of acquisitions of McClain
and ACI is preliminary while the Company obtains final information regarding the
fair values of all assets acquired; however, management believes that any
adjustments to the amounts allocated will not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
Effective December 4, 1998, the Company, through a subsidiary, acquired
substantially all of the assets of Rogers-Dierks. In consideration of this
acquisition, the Company paid $14.1 million in cash at the closing, and
committed to pay $1.1 million in deferred payments over the next two years. The
source of the purchase price was proceeds from the Company's $120 million
revolving credit facility. Subject to meeting certain earnings objectives, the
former shareholders' of Rogers-Dierks could receive additional consideration of
up to $7.3 million payable in cash or shares of the Company's Class A Common
Stock. The purchase price will be adjusted based on the final determination of
the actual net worth of the net assets acquired as of December 4, 1998. This
acquisition is being accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and
the results of operations of Rogers-Dierks will be included in the Company's
results effective December 4, 1998.
Rogers-Dierks formerly designed and manufactured FAA-approved, factory-new
jet engine replacement parts for sale to commercial airlines. The Company
intends to continue to use the acquired assets for the same purposes as formerly
used by Rogers-Dierks.
Subsequent to the closing of the transaction, Lufthansa made an additional
investment of $3 million in HEICO Aerospace representing 20% of the initial cash
consideration.
The following table presents unaudited pro forma consolidated operating
results as if the Company's sale of a 20% minority interest in HEICO Aerospace
to Lufthansa and its acquisitions of Northwings, McClain and Rogers-Dierks had
been consummated as of November 1, 1996. The pro forma impact of ACI is not
significant. The unaudited pro forma results include adjustments to historical
amounts including additional amortization of the excess of costs over the fair
value of net assets acquired, increased interest on borrowings to finance the
acquisitions, discontinuance of certain compensation previously paid by the
acquired companies to their shareholders, reduced investment income on available
funds used to finance the acquisitions, and the incremental minority interest of
Lufthansa in the net income of the acquired companies. The unaudited pro forma
consolidated operating results for fiscal 1997 do not include any income
received from the aforementioned research and development cooperation agreement
with Lufthansa or the gain on the sale of the 20% minority interest referenced
above. The pro forma consolidated operating results do not purport to present
actual operating results had the acquisition been made at the beginning of
fiscal 1997, or the results which may occur in the future.
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1998 1997
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Net sales................................................... $112,421,000 $89,805,000
============ ===========
Income before minority interest............................. $ 15,576,000 $10,788,000
============ ===========
Minority interest........................................... $ (3,438,000) $(2,944,000)
============ ===========
Net income.................................................. $ 12,138,000 $ 7,844,000
============ ===========
Net income per share:
Basic..................................................... $ 0.97 $ 0.64
============ ===========
Diluted................................................... $ 0.78 $ 0.53
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3. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist of equity securities with an aggregate cost
of $3,864,000 as of October 31, 1998. These investments are classified as
available-for-sale and stated at a fair value of $2,051,000 as of October 31,
1998. The gross unrealized losses were $1,813,000 as of October 31, 1998. There
were no short-term investments during the year ended October 31, 1997.
Unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred taxes, are reflected as an
adjustment to shareholders' equity. Gross realized gains on sales of securities
classified as available-for-sale, using the average cost method, were $288,000
for fiscal 1998. There were no realized losses during these periods.
4. CREDIT FACILITIES AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of:
OCTOBER 31,
-------------------------
1998 1997
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Borrowings under revolving credit facility.................. $20,000,000 $ --
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds -- Series 1997A........ 3,000,000 3,000,000
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds -- Series 1997C and
1997B..................................................... 995,000 1,000,000
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds -- Series 1996......... 3,500,000 3,500,000
Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds -- Series
1988...................................................... 1,980,000 1,980,000
Equipment loans............................................. 1,045,000 1,320,000
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30,520,000 10,800,000
Less current maturities..................................... (377,000) (342,000)
----------- -----------
$30,143,000 $10,458,000
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The amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the next five years is
$377,000 in fiscal 1999, $328,000 in fiscal 2000, $1,476,000 in fiscal 2001,
$5,114,000 in fiscal 2002, $5,000,000 in 2003 and $18,225,000 thereafter. The
amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the next five years assumes the
outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $20,000,000 will
be converted to term loans in July 2001 and amortized over a four year period in
accordance with the terms of the facility.
REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
In July 1998, the Company entered into a $120 million revolving credit
facility (Credit Facility) with a bank syndicate replacing its $7 million credit
facility. Funds are available for funding acquisitions, working capital and
general corporate requirements on a revolving basis through July 2001. The
Credit Facility may be extended by mutual consent through July 2003. The Company
has the option to convert outstanding advances to term loans amortizing over a
five year period, with a maximum Credit Facility
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term of seven years. Outstanding borrowings bear interest at the Company's
choice of prime rate or London Interbank Offering Rates (LIBOR) plus applicable
margins. The applicable margins range from .00% to .50% for prime rate
borrowings and from .75% to 2.00% for LIBOR based borrowings depending on the
leverage ratio of the Company. A fee of .20% to .40% is charged on the amount of
the unused commitment depending on the leverage ratio of the Company. The Credit
Facility is secured by all the assets, excluding real estate, of the Company and
its subsidiaries and contains covenants which, among other things, requires the
maintenance of certain working capital, leverage and debt service ratios as well
as minimum net worth requirements. At October 31, 1998, the Company had a total
of $20 million borrowed under the Credit Facility at an interest rate of 6.38%,
which was borrowed to partially fund the acquisition of McClain (Note 2).
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
The industrial development revenue bonds represent bonds issued by Manatee
County, Florida in 1997 (the 1997 bonds), and bonds issued by Broward County,
Florida in 1996 (the 1996 bonds) and in 1988 (the 1988 bonds).
The Series 1997A and 1997B bonds were issued in March 1997 in the amounts
of $3,000,000 and $1,000,000, respectively, for the purpose of constructing and
purchasing equipment for a new facility in Palmetto, Florida. In November 1997,
the Series 1997B bonds were refinanced by the issuance of Series 1997C bonds. As
of October 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had been reimbursed $3,384,000 and
$80,000 for such expenditures, and the balance of the unexpended bond proceeds
of $785,000 and $4,044,000, respectively, including investment earnings, was
held by the trustee and is available for future qualified expenditures. The
Series 1997A and 1997C bonds bear interest at variable rates calculated weekly
(3.25% at October 31, 1998). The 1997A and 1997C bonds are due March 2017 and
are secured by a letter of credit expiring in March 2004 and a mortgage on the
related properties pledged as collateral. The letter of credit requires annual
sinking fund payments of $200,000 beginning in March 1998.
The 1996 bonds are due October 2011 and bear interest at a variable rate
calculated weekly (3.20% at October 31, 1998). The 1996 bonds are secured by a
letter of credit expiring in October 2001 and a mortgage on the related
properties pledged as collateral. The letter of credit requires annual sinking
fund payments beginning October 2000 in the amount of $187,500. As of October
31, 1998 and 1997, the balance of the unexpended bond proceeds of $1,467,000 and
$1,393,000, respectively, including investment earnings, was held by the trustee
and is available for future qualified expenditures.
The 1988 bonds are due April 2008 and bear interest at a variable rate
calculated weekly (3.05% at October 31, 1998). The 1988 bonds are secured by a
letter of credit expiring in February 1999, a bond sinking fund ($8,250 payable
monthly) and a mortgage on the related properties pledged as collateral.
EQUIPMENT LOAN FACILITY
In March 1994, a bank committed to advance up to $2,000,000 through
December 1998, as amended, for the purpose of purchasing equipment to be used in
the Company's operations. Each term loan is limited to 80% of the purchase price
of the related equipment and is repayable up to a maximum of 60 months with
interest at a rate equal to prime rate (as defined). The term loans are secured
by collateral representing the related purchased equipment. Equipment loans
beared interest at rates ranging from 8.25% to 8.75% as of October 31, 1998.
5. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases certain property and equipment, including manufacturing
facilities and office equipment under operating leases. Some of these leases
provide the Company with the option after the
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initial lease term either to purchase the property at the then fair market value
or renew its lease at the then fair rental value. Generally, management expects
that leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases in the normal course of
business.
Minimum payments for operating leases having initial or remaining
noncancelable terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Year ending October 31,
1999........................................................ $ 521,000
2000........................................................ 451,000
2001........................................................ 327,000
2002........................................................ 208,000
2003........................................................ 161,000
After 2003.................................................. 107,000
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Total minimum lease commitments............................. $1,775,000
==========
Total rent expense charged to continuing operations for operating leases in
fiscal 1998, fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996 amounted to $319,000, $240,000 and
$166,000, respectively. Included in the fiscal 1998 and 1997 rent expense was
approximately $73,000 and $12,000, respectively, paid to a related party for the
month-to-month lease of the Northwings facility.
6. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes on income from continuing operations for
each of the three years ended October 31, is as follows:
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- -----------
Current:
Federal......................................... $6,687,000 $3,468,000 $ 4,084,000
State........................................... 569,000 358,000 459,000
---------- ---------- -----------
7,256,000 3,826,000 4,543,000
Deferred.......................................... (342,000) (486,000) (387,000)
---------- ---------- -----------
Total income tax expense.......................... 6,914,000 3,340,000 4,156,000
Less income taxes for discontinued health care
operations...................................... -- -- (2,436,000)
---------- ---------- -----------
Income taxes on income from continuing
operations...................................... $6,914,000 $3,340,000 $ 1,720,000
========== ========== ===========
A deferred tax benefit of $671,000, relating to gross unrealized losses on
available-for-sale equity securities, was recorded as an adjustment to
shareholders' equity in fiscal 1998.
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The following table reconciles the federal statutory tax rate to the
Company's effective rate for continuing operations:
1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ----
Federal statutory tax rate.................................. 35.0% 34.0% 34.0%
State taxes, less applicable federal income tax reduction... 2.1 1.9 2.3
Tax benefits on export sales................................ (2.1) (3.6) (5.1)
Tax benefits from tax free investments...................... (.2) (1.0) (1.1)
Nondeductible amortization of intangible assets............. .8 .5 .3
Other, net.................................................. (1.1) .4 1.5
---- ---- ----
Effective tax rate................................ 34.5% 32.2% 31.9%
==== ==== ====
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of October 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 are as follows:
OCTOBER 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory.......................................... $ 486,000 $ 571,000 $ 600,000
Bad debt allowances................................ 119,000 124,000 62,000
Deferred compensation liability.................... 586,000 445,000 148,000
Vacation accruals.................................. 222,000 121,000 147,000
Customer rebates and credits....................... 511,000 169,000 860,000
Retirement plan liability.......................... 183,000 156,000 --
Warranty accruals.................................. 243,000 256,000 94,000
Unrealized loss on short-term investments.......... 671,000 -- --
Other.............................................. -- 113,000 147,000
---------- ---------- ----------
Total deferred tax assets................ 3,021,000 1,955,000 2,058,000
---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation........................... 259,000 436,000 927,000
Intangible asset amortization...................... 176,000 22,000 345,000
Retirement plan liability.......................... -- -- (127,000)
Other.............................................. 81,000 5,000 (8,000)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total deferred tax liabilities........... 516,000 463,000 1,137,000
---------- ---------- ----------
Net deferred tax asset................... $2,505,000 $1,492,000 $ 921,000
========== ========== ==========
7. STOCK DIVIDENDS AND SPLITS
In December 1996, June 1996 and December 1995, the Company's Board of
Directors declared 10% stock dividends that were paid in January 1997, July 1996
and February 1996, respectively. In March 1996 and November 1997, the Company's
Board of Directors declared three-for-two stock splits that were distributed in
April 1996 and December 1997, respectively. In March 1998, the Company's Board
of Directors declared a stock distribution payable of one share of
newly-authorized Class A Common Stock to each shareholder of Common Stock for
each two shares of Common Stock held. The Class A Common Stock distribution was
made on April 23, 1998 to shareholders of record on April 9, 1998. The 10% stock
dividends were valued based on the closing market prices of the Company's stock
as of the respective
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declaration dates. All income per share, dividend per share, stock options and
common shares outstanding information has been retroactively restated to reflect
these stock dividends and splits.
8. PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS PLAN
In November 1993, pursuant to a plan adopted by the Board of Directors on
such date, the Board declared a distribution of one Preferred Stock Purchase
Right (the Rights) for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company.
The Rights trade with the common stock and are not exercisable or transferable
apart from the Common Stock and Class A Common Stock until after a person or
group either acquires 15% or more of the outstanding common stock or commences
or announces an intention to commence a tender offer for 30% or more of the
outstanding common stock. Absent either of the aforementioned events
transpiring, the Rights will expire at the close of business on November 2,
2003.
The Rights have certain anti-takeover effects and, therefore, will cause
substantial dilution to a person or group who attempts to acquire the Company on
terms not approved by the Company's Board of Directors or who acquires 15% or
more of the outstanding common stock without approval of the Company's Board of
Directors. The Rights should not interfere with any merger or other business
combination approved by the Board since they may be redeemed by the Company
at $.01 per Rightright at any time until the close of business on the tenth day after
a person or group has obtained beneficial ownership of 15% or more of the
outstanding common stock or Class A common stock or until a person commences or
announces an intention to commence a tender offer for 30%15% or more of the
outstanding common stock or Class A common stock.
9. COMMON STOCK AND CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Each shareSubject to adjustment, holders of Commonshares of the Series B and Series C
Preferred Stock iswill be entitled to, one vote per share. Each share of
Class A Common Stock is entitled to a 1/10 vote per share. Holders of the
Company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock are entitled toamong other things, (i) receive, when, as
and if declared by the Board of Directors, cash dividends in an amount per share
equal to 100 times the aggregate per share amount of all cash dividends declared
or paid on the applicable class of stock and (ii) 100 votes per share of Series
B Preferred Stock and 10 votes per share of Series C Preferred Stock on all
matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders and the right to vote together
with the holders of shares of common stock as a single voting group on all
matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders.
Florida Law. Furthermore, some of the provisions of the Florida Business
Corporation Act could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a
change in control.
DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
The following description, together with the additional information we
include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms
and provisions of the debt securities that we may offer under this prospectus.
While the terms we have summarized below will generally apply to any future debt
securities we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular
terms of any debt securities that we may offer in more detail in the applicable
prospectus supplement. The terms of any debt securities we offer under a
prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below.
We may offer under this prospectus up to $120,000,000 in aggregate
principal amount of debt securities, or if debt securities are issued at a
discount, or in a foreign currency or composite currency, such principal amount
as may be sold for an aggregate offering price of up to $120,000,000. We may
offer debt securities in the form of either senior debt securities or
subordinated debt securities. The senior debt securities and the subordinated
debt securities are together referred to in this prospectus as the "debt
securities." Unless otherwise specified in a supplement to this prospectus, the
senior debt securities will be our direct, unsecured obligations and will rank
equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The
subordinated debt securities generally will be entitled to payment only after
payment of our senior debt. See "--Subordination" below.
The debt securities will be issued under an indenture between us and a
trustee. We have summarized below the general features of the debt securities to
be governed by the indenture. The form of summary is not complete. The form of
indenture has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement that we
have filed with the Commission, of which this prospectus forms a part. We
encourage you to read the applicable prospectus supplements related to the debt
securities that we sell under this
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prospectus, as well as the indenture. Capitalized terms used in the summary have
the meanings specified in the indenture.
GENERAL
The terms of each series of debt securities will be established by or
pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors, or a committee thereof, and
set forth or determined in the manner provided in an officers' certificate or by
a supplemental indenture. The particular terms of each series of debt securities
will be described in a prospectus supplement relating to such series, including
any pricing supplement.
We can issue an unlimited amount of debt securities under the indenture
that may be in one or more series with the same or various maturities, at par,
at a premium or at a discount. We will set forth in a prospectus supplement,
including any pricing supplement, relating to any series of debt securities
being offered, the aggregate principal amount and the following terms of the
debt securities:
. the title;
. the principal amount being offered, and, if a series, the total
amount authorized and the total amount outstanding;
. any limit on the amount that may be issued;
. whether or not we will issue the series of debt securities in
global form and, if so, the terms and who the depositary will
be;
. the maturity date;
. the principal amount due at maturity, and whether the debt
securities will be issued with any original issue discount;
. whether and under what circumstances, if any, we will pay
additional amounts on any debt securities held by a person who
is not a United States person for tax purposes, and whether we
can redeem the debt securities if we have to pay such additional
amounts;
. the annual interest rate, which may be fixed or variable, or the
method for determining the rate, the date interest will begin to
accrue, the dates interest will be payable and the regular
record dates for interest payment dates or the method for
determining such dates;
. whether or not the debt securities will be secured or unsecured,
and the terms of any secured debt;
. the terms of the subordination of any series of subordinated
debt;
. the place where payments will be payable;
. restrictions on transfer, sale or other assignment, if any;
. our right, if any, to defer payment of interest and the maximum
length of any such deferral period;
. the date, if any, after which, the conditions upon which, and
the price at which we may, at our option, redeem the series of
debt securities pursuant to any optional or provisional
redemption provisions, and any other applicable terms of those
redemption provisions;
. provisions for a sinking fund purchase or other analogous fund,
if any;
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. the date, if any, on which, and the price at which we are
obligated, pursuant to any mandatory sinking fund or analogous
fund provisions or otherwise, to redeem, or at the holder's
option to purchase, the series of debt securities;
. whether the indenture will restrict our ability and/or the
ability of our subsidiaries to:
. incur additional indebtedness;
. issue additional securities;
. create liens;
. pay dividends and make distributions in respect of our
capital stock and the capital stock of our subsidiaries;
. redeem capital stock;
. place restrictions on our subsidiaries' ability to pay
dividends, make distributions or transfer assets;
. make investments or other distributionsrestricted payments;
. sell or otherwise dispose of assets;
. enter into sale-leaseback transactions;
. engage in transactions with shareholders and affiliates;
. issue or sell stock of our subsidiaries; or
. effect a consolidation or merger;
. whether the indenture will require us to maintain any interest
coverage, fixed charge, cash flow-based, asset-based or other
financial ratios;
. a discussion of any material or special United States federal
income tax considerations applicable to the debt securities;
. information describing any book-entry features;
. the procedures for any auction and remarketing, if any;
. the denominations in which we will issue the series of debt
securities, if other than denominations of $1,000 and any
integral multiple thereof;
. if other than dollars, the currency in which the series of debt
securities will be denominated; and
. any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of,
or restrictions on, the debt securities, including any events of
default that are in addition to those described in this
prospectus or any covenants provided with respect to the debt
securities that are in addition to those described above, and
any terms which may be required by us or be advisable under
applicable laws or regulations or advisable in connection with
the marketing of the debt securities.
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We may issue debt securities that provide for an amount less than their
stated principal amount to be due and payable upon declaration of acceleration
of their maturity pursuant to the terms of the indenture. We will provide you
with information on the federal income tax considerations and other special
considerations applicable to any of these debt securities in cash, property,the applicable
prospectus supplement.
CONVERSION OR EXCHANGE RIGHTS
We will set forth in the prospectus supplement the terms on which a
series of debt securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for common
stock or otherwise. Inother securities of ours or a third party, including the conversion or
exchange rate, as applicable, or how it will be calculated, and the applicable
conversion or exchange period. We will include provisions as to whether
conversion or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our
option. We may include provisions pursuant to which the number of our securities
or the securities of a third party that the holders of the series of debt
securities receive upon conversion or exchange would, under the circumstances
described in those provisions, be subject to adjustment, or pursuant to which
those holders would, under those circumstances, receive other property upon
conversion or exchange, for example in the event of liquidation,
after paymentour merger or consolidation
with another entity.
COVENANTS
We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement any
restrictive covenants applicable to any issue of debtsdebt securities.
CONSOLIDATION, MERGER AND SALE OF ASSETS
The indenture in the form initially filed as an exhibit to the
registration statement of which this prospectus is a part does not contain any
covenant which restricts our ability to merge or consolidate, or sell, convey,
transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.
However, any successor of ours or acquiror of such assets must assume all of our
obligations under the indenture and the debt securities.
If the debt securities are convertible for our other liabilitiessecurities, the
person with whom we consolidate or merge or to whom we sell all of our property
must make provisions for the conversion of the Company, and after making
provision fordebt securities into securities
which the holders of preferred stock,the debt securities would have received if they had
converted the debt securities before the consolidation, merger or sale.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The following are events of default under the indenture with respect to
any series of debt securities that we may issue:
. if we fail to pay interest when due and payable and our failure
continues for 30 days and the time for payment has not been
extended or deferred;
. if we fail to pay the principal, or premium, if any, when due
and payable and the remaining assetstime for payment has not been extended or
delayed;
. if we fail to observe or perform any other covenant contained in
the debt securities or the indenture, other than a covenant
specifically relating to another series of debt securities, and
our failure continues for 30 days after we receive
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notice from the trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate
principal amount of the Companyoutstanding debt securities of the
applicable series;
. if specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization
occur; and
. any other event of default provided with respect to debt
securities of that series that is described in the applicable
prospectus supplement accompanying this prospectus.
No event of default with respect to a particular series of debt
securities (except as to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or
reorganization) necessarily constitutes an event of default with respect to any
other series of debt securities. The occurrence of an event of default may
constitute an event of default under our bank credit agreements in existence
from time to time. In addition, the occurrence of certain events of default or
an acceleration under the indenture may constitute an event of default under
certain of our other indebtedness outstanding from time to time.
If an event of default with respect to debt securities of any series at
the time outstanding occurs and is continuing, then the trustee or the holders
of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt
securities of that series may, by a notice in writing to us (and to the trustee
if given by the holders), declare to be due and payable immediately the
principal (or, if the debt securities of that series are discount securities,
that portion of the principal amount as may be specified in the terms of that
series) of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all debt securities of
that series. In the case of an event of default resulting from certain events of
bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization, the principal (or such specified
amount) of and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all outstanding debt
securities will become and be immediately due and payable without any
declaration or other act on the part of the trustee or any holder of outstanding
debt securities. At any time after a declaration of acceleration with respect to
debt securities of any series has been made, but before a judgment or decree for
payment of the money due has been obtained by the trustee, the holders of a
majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series
may rescind and annul the acceleration if all events of default, other than the
non-payment of accelerated principal and interest, if any, with respect to debt
securities of that series, have been cured or waived as provided in the
indenture. We refer you to the prospectus supplement relating to any series of
debt securities that are discount securities for the particular provisions
relating to acceleration of a portion of the principal amount of such discount
securities upon the occurrence of an event of default.
The indenture provides that the trustee will be distributable ratablyunder no obligation to
exercise any of its rights or powers under the indenture at the request of any
holder of outstanding debt securities, unless the trustee receives indemnity
satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense. Subject to certain
rights of the trustee, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the
time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to
the trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on the trustee with
respect to the debt securities of that series.
No holder of any debt security of any series will have any right to
institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to the indenture
or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any remedy under the
indenture, unless:
. that holder has previously given to the trustee written notice of a
continuing event of default with respect to debt securities of that
series; and
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. the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding debt securities of that series have made written
request, and offered reasonable indemnity, to the trustee to
institute the proceeding as trustee, and the trustee has not
received from the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding debt securities of that series a direction inconsistent
with that request and has failed to institute the proceeding within
60 days.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holder of any debt security will have
an absolute and unconditional right to receive payment of the principal of, and
any premium and interest on, that debt security on or after the due dates
expressed in that debt security and to institute suit for the enforcement of
payment.
If any securities are outstanding under the indenture, the indenture
requires us, within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year, to furnish to the
trustee a statement as to compliance with the indenture. The indenture provides
that the trustee may withhold notice to the holders of debt securities of any
series of any default or event of default (except in payment on any debt
securities of that series) with respect to debt securities of that series if it
in good faith determines that withholding notice is in the interest of the
holders of those debt securities.
MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
We may modify and amend the indenture with the consent of the holders of
at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of
each series affected by the modifications or amendments. We may not make any
modification or amendment without the consent of the holders of each affected
debt security then outstanding if that amendment will:
. reduce the amount of debt securities whose holders must consent to
an amendment or waiver;
. reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest
(including default interest) on any debt security;
. reduce the principal of or premium on or change the fixed maturity
of any debt security or reduce the amount of, or postpone the date
fixed for, the payment of any sinking fund or analogous obligation
with respect to any series of debt securities;
. reduce the principal amount of discount securities payable upon
acceleration of maturity;
. waive a default in the payment of the principal of, or premium or
interest on, any debt security (except a rescission of acceleration
of the debt securities of any series by the holders of at least a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding debt
securities of that series and a waiver of the payment default that
resulted from such acceleration);
. make the principal of, or premium or interest on, any debt security
payable in currency other than that stated in the debt security;
. make any change to certain provisions of the indenture relating to,
among other things, the right of holders of debt securities to
receive payment of the principal of, and premium and interest on,
those debt securities and to institute suit for the enforcement of
any such payment and to waivers or amendments; or
. waive a redemption payment with respect to any debt security.
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Except for certain specified provisions, the holders of at least a
majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series
may on behalf of the holders of all classesdebt securities of common stock.
10. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company currently has two stock option plans, the 1993 Stock Option
Plan (1993 Plan) and the Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (NQSOP). In March 1998,
March 1997 and March 1996, shareholdersthat series waive our
compliance with provisions of the Company approved increasesindenture. The holders of a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series may on behalf
of the holders of all the debt securities of such series waive any past default
under the indenture with respect to that series and its consequences, except a
default in the numberpayment of shares issuable pursuant to the 1993 Planprincipal of, or any premium or interest on, any
debt security of that series or in respect of a covenant or provision, which
cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the holder of each
outstanding debt security of the series affected; provided, however, that the
holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of
any series may rescind an acceleration and its consequences, including any
related payment default that resulted from the acceleration.
DEFEASANCE OF DEBT SECURITIES AND CERTAIN COVENANTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Legal Defeasance. The indenture provides that, unless otherwise provided
by 586,865, 596,421 and
565,151, respectively. In September 1996, the Board of Directors reserved
157,905 shares for the issuance of non-qualified stock options in conjunction
with the purchase of Trilectron. Under the terms of the plans, a totalapplicable series of 2,807,122 Commondebt securities, we may be discharged
from any and 1,589,748 Class A Common sharesall obligations in respect of the Company's stock are
reserveddebt securities of any series
(except for issuancecertain obligations to directors, officersregister the transfer or exchange of debt
securities of such series, to replace stolen, lost or mutilated debt securities
of such series, and key employees asto maintain paying agencies and certain provisions relating
to the treatment of October 31,
1998. Options issued underfunds held by paying agents). We will be so discharged upon
the 1993 Plan may be designated incentive stock
options (ISO) deposit with the trustee, in trust, of money and/or non-qualified stock options (NQSO). ISOs are granted at not
lessU.S. government
obligations or, in the case of debt securities denominated in a single currency
other than 100%U.S. dollars, foreign government obligations, that, through the
payment of interest and principal in accordance with their terms, will provide
money in an amount sufficient in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of
independent public accountants to pay and discharge each installment of
principal of, premium and interest on and any mandatory sinking fund payments in
respect of the fair market value atdebt securities of that series on the stated maturity of those
payments in accordance with the terms of the indenture and those debt
securities.
This discharge may occur only if, among other things, we have delivered
to the trustee an opinion of counsel stating that we have received from, or
there has been published by, the United States Internal Revenue Service a ruling
or, since the date of grant (110% thereof in
certain cases) and are exercisable in percentages specified at date of grant
over a period up to ten years. Only employees are eligible to receive ISOs.
NQSOs may be granted at less than fair market value and may be immediately
exercisable. Options granted under the NQSOP may be granted to directors,
officers and employees at no less than the fair market value at the date of
grant and are generally exercisable in four equal annual installments commencing
one year from date of grant.
All stock option share and price per share information has been
retroactively restated for stock dividends and splits.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Information concerning allexecution of the stock option transactions for the three
years ended October 31, 1998 is as follows:
SHARES UNDER OPTION
SHARES --------------------------
AVAILABLE PRICE
FOR OPTION SHARES PER SHARE
---------- --------- --------------
Outstanding, October 31, 1995.................. 255,884 3,177,371 $1.46 - $ 3.98
Additional shares approved for 1993
Stock Option Plan............................ 565,151 -- --
Shares approved for grant in the Trilectron
acquisition.................................. 157,905 -- --
Granted........................................ (739,806) 739,806 4.03 - 7.39
Cancelled...................................... 42,637 (66,178) 2.05 - 5.09
Exercised...................................... -- (454,942) 1.95 - 3.98
-------- --------- --------------
Outstanding, October 31, 1996.................. 281,771 3,396,057 1.46 - 7.39
Additional shares approved for 1993
Stock Option Plan............................ 596,421 -- --
Granted........................................ (814,500) 814,500 6.22 - 12.36
Cancelled...................................... 5,208 (87,991) 2.65 - 10.89
Exercised...................................... -- (208,377) 1.95 - 7.39
-------- --------- --------------
Outstanding, October 31, 1997.................. 68,900 3,914,189 1.46 - 12.36
Additional shares approved for 1993
Stock Option Plan............................ 586,865 -- --
Granted........................................ (429,002) 429,002 9.92 - 30.63
Cancelled...................................... 2,382 (21,521) 9.83 - 16.33
Exercised...................................... -- (153,945) 1.95 - 16.33
-------- --------- --------------
Outstanding, October 31, 1998.................. 229,145 4,167,725 $1.46 - $30.63
======== ========= ==============
Summary of shares available for option and shares under option by class of
common stock is as follows:
SHARES UNDER OPTION
SHARES --------------------------
AVAILABLE PRICE
FOR OPTION SHARES PER SHARE
---------- --------- --------------
Common Stock................................... 41,190 2,765,932 $1.46 - $30.63
Class A Common Stock........................... 187,955 1,401,793 1.46 - 29.17
------- ---------
229,145 4,167,725
======= =========
Information concerning stock options outstanding and exercisable by class
of common stock as of October 31, 1998 is as follows:
COMMON STOCK
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED
RANGE OF OPTIONS AVERAGE REMAINING OPTIONS AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- --------------
$ 1.46 - $ 3.33 1,423,362 $ 2.23 3.5 1,407,013 $2.23
3.34 - 7.33 502,895 4.47 5.8 405,425 4.41
7.34 - 12.36 566,925 9.96 8.4 303,754 9.87
12.37 - 30.63 272,750 30.16 9.6 0 0.00
--------- ------ --- --------- -----
2,765,932 $ 6.98 5.5 2,116,192 $3.74
========= ====== === ========= =====
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED
RANGE OF OPTIONS AVERAGE REMAINING OPTIONS AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- --------------
$ 1.46 - $ 3.33 711,533 $ 2.23 3.3 703,348 $2.23
3.34 - 7.33 251,592 4.47 5.6 202,846 4.41
7.34 - 12.36 283,541 9.96 8.4 151,997 9.87
12.37 - 29.17 155,127 27.30 9.6 25,000 27.50
--------- ------ --- --------- -----
1,401,793 $ 6.97 5.4 1,083,191 $4.29
========= ====== === ========= =====
Information concerning stock options outstanding and exercisable as of
October 31, 1997, all of which related to Common Stock, is as follows:
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED
RANGE OF OPTIONS AVERAGE REMAINING OPTIONS AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- --------------
$ 1.46 - $ 3.33 2,299,653 $ 2.25 3.9 2,248,029 $2.25
3.34 - 7.33 755,486 4.47 6.3 546,770 4.39
7.34 - 12.36 859,050 9.97 9.4 355,072 9.87
--------- ------ --- --------- -----
3,914,189 $ 4.37 5.6 3,149,871 $3.48
========= ====== === ========= =====
Information concerning stock options outstanding and exercisable as of
October 31, 1996, all of which related to Common Stock, is as follows:
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED
RANGE OF OPTIONS AVERAGE REMAINING OPTIONS AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICES OUTSTANDING EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------- ----------- --------------
$ 1.46 - $ 3.33 2,384,756 $ 2.26 4.8 2,294,191 $2.25
3.34 - 5.33 850,921 4.45 6.6 589,124 4.40
5.34 - 7.39 160,380 7.39 3.9 -- --
--------- ------ --- --------- -----
3,396,057 $ 3.05 5.2 2,883,315 $2.69
========= ====== === ========= =====
Ifindenture, there werehas been a change in controlthe
applicable United States federal income tax law, in either case to the effect
that, and based thereon such opinion shall confirm that, the holders of the Company, optionsdebt
securities of that series will not recognize income, gain or loss for an additional
968,342 shares would become immediately exercisable.
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related Interpretations in
accounting for its stock option plans. Accordingly, compensation expense has
been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for those
options granted below the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant.
Had the fair value of all grants under these plans been recognized as
compensation expense over the vesting period of the grants, consistent with SFAS
No. 123, the Company's net income would have been $8,913,000 ($.71 and $.57
basic and diluted net income per share, respectively) for fiscal 1998,
$4,805,000 ($.40 and $.33 basic and diluted net income per share, respectively)
for fiscal 1997 and $9,020,000 ($.77 and $.68 basic and diluted net income per
share, respectively) for fiscal 1996.
The estimated weighted average fair value of options granted was $22.85 per
share for Common Stock and $20.55 per share for Class A Common Stock in fiscal
1998, $7.73 per share in fiscal 1997 and $3.90 per share in fiscal 1996.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
1998 1997 1996
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CLASS A
COMMON COMMON
STOCK STOCK
------ -------
Volatility.................................... 59.69% 58.55% 66.21% 77.19%
Risk free interest rate (weighted average).... 4.94% 5.44% 6.35% 5.84%
Dividend yield (weighted average)............. .0017% .0019% .67% 1.29%
Expected life (years)......................... 10 10 10 10
11. RETIREMENT PLANS
The Company has a qualified defined contribution retirement plan (the Plan)
under which eligible employees of the Company and its participating subsidiaries
may contribute up to 10% of their annual compensation, as defined, and the
Company will contribute specified percentages ranging from 25% to 50% of
employee contributions up to 3% of annual pay in Company stock or cash, as
determined by the Company. The Plan also provides that the Company may
contribute additional amounts in its common stock or cash at the discretion of
the Board of Directors.
In September 1992, the Company sold 988,267 shares of the Company's Common
Stock to the Plan for an aggregate price of $4,122,000 entirely financed through
a promissory note with the Company. The promissory note is payable in nine equal
annual installments, inclusive of principal and interest at the rate of 8% per
annum, of $655,000 each and a final installment of $640,000 and is prepayable in
full or in part without penalty at any time. Prior to September 1992, the
Company sold an aggregate of 678,643 shares of its Common Stock to the Plan in
exchange for two notes receivable, which have been fully satisfied.
Participants receive 100% vesting in employee contributions. Vesting in
Company contributions is based on number of years of service. Contributions to
the Plan charged to income from continuing operations for fiscal 1998, 1997 and
1996 totaled $452,000, $498,000 and $364,000, respectively, net of interest
income earned on the note received from the Plan of $182,000 in fiscal 1998,
$267,000 in fiscal 1997 and $272,000 in fiscal 1996.
In 1991, the Company established a Directors Retirement Plan covering its
then current directors. The net assets of this plan as of October 31, 1998 and
1997 are not material to the financial position of the Company. During fiscal
1998, 1997 and 1996, $80,000, $76,000 and $82,000 respectively, was expensed for
this plan.
12. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net sales:
1998...................................... $19,783,000 $22,673,000 $24,062,000 $28,833,000
1997...................................... 14,267,000 13,552,000 16,716,000 19,139,000
1996...................................... 6,978,000 7,942,000 8,059,000 11,586,000
Gross profit:
1998...................................... $ 7,304,000 $ 8,156,000 $ 8,808,000 $11,836,000
1997...................................... 4,741,000 4,536,000 4,869,000 6,483,000
1996...................................... 2,322,000 2,716,000 2,897,000 4,234,000
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income from continuing operations:
1998...................................... $ 2,282,000 $ 2,451,000 $ 2,613,000 $ 3,163,000
1997...................................... 1,594,000 1,640,000 1,712,000 2,073,000
1996...................................... 578,000 647,000 1,053,000 1,387,000
Net income:
1998...................................... $ 2,282,000 $ 2,451,000 $ 2,613,000 $ 3,163,000
1997...................................... 1,594,000 1,640,000 1,712,000 2,073,000
1996...................................... 870,000 1,082,000 6,553,000 1,387,000
Income per share from continuing operations:
Basic
1998................................... $ .18 $ .20 $ .21 $ .25
1997................................... .13 .14 .14 .17
1996................................... .05 .06 .09 .12
Diluted
1998................................... $ .15 $ .16 $ .17 $ .21
1997................................... .11 .11 .12 .14
1996................................... .05 .05 .08 .10
Net income per share:
Basic
1998................................... $ .18 $ .20 $ .21 $ .25
1997................................... .13 .14 .14 .17
1996................................... .08 .09 .56 .12
Diluted
1998................................... $ .15 $ .16 $ .17 $ .21
1997................................... .11 .11 .12 .14
1996................................... .07 .08 .48 .10
Due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding, net
income per share for the full fiscal year does not equal the sum of the four
individual quarters.
13. SALE OF HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS
In July 1996, the Company consummated the sale of all of the outstanding
capital stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary MediTek Health Corporation
(MediTek), representing the Company's health care services segment, to U.S.
Diagnostic Inc. In consideration for the sale of MediTek, the Company received
$13,828,000 in cash and a five-year, 6 1/2% promissory note in the principal
amount of $10,000,000. This note was sold to an unrelated party in September
1997 for the par value of the note of $10,000,000 plus accrued interest.
The sale of MediTek resulted in a gain in fiscal 1996 of $5,264,000, net of
expenses and applicable income taxes. The income taxes on the gain are less than
the normal Federal statutory rate principally due to the utilization of a $4.6
million capital loss carryforward partially offset by state income taxes.
MediTek's results of operations, net of taxes, for fiscal 1996 have been
reported separately as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations. No amounts related to the discontinued operations remained in the
October 31, 1996 Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The condensed statements of operations related to the discontinued health
care services segment during fiscal 1996 are presented below:
EIGHT MONTHS
ENDED
JUNE 30,
1996
--------------
Net revenues................................................ $11,382,000
===========
Income before income taxes.................................. $ 1,680,000
Income tax expense.......................................... 717,000
-----------
Net income........................................ $ 963,000
===========
The effective tax rate used in calculatingUnited
States federal income tax expense related to
discontinued operations exceeds the normal Federal statutory tax rate due
principally to state income taxes.
14. OTHER CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Accounts receivable are composed of the following:
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 31,
-------------------------
1998 1997
----------- -----------
Accounts receivable......................................... $19,681,000 $12,922,000
Less allowance for doubtful accounts........................ (259,000) (362,000)
----------- -----------
Accounts receivable, net.......................... $19,422,000 $12,560,000
=========== ===========
Revenue amounts set forth in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of
Operations do not include any material amounts in excess of billings related to
long-term contracts.
Inventories are composed of the following:
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 31,
-------------------------
1998 1997
----------- -----------
Finished products........................................... $ 9,306,000 $ 4,329,000
Work in process............................................. 5,213,000 7,359,000
Materials, parts, assemblies and supplies................... 9,808,000 6,671,000
----------- -----------
Total inventories................................. $24,327,000 $18,359,000
=========== ===========
Inventories related to long-term contracts were not significant as of
October 31, 1998 and October 31, 1997.
Property, plant and equipment are composed of the following:
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997
------------ ------------
Land...................................................... $ 707,000 $ 525,000
Buildings and improvements................................ 7,477,000 6,578,000
Machinery and equipment................................... 17,581,000 15,753,000
Construction in progress.................................. 5,058,000 507,000
------------ ------------
30,823,000 23,363,000
Less accumulated depreciation............................. (16,028,000) (14,820,000)
------------ ------------
Property, plant and equipment, net.............. $ 14,795,000 $ 8,543,000
============ ============
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Intangible assets are composed of the following:
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 31,
-------------------------
1998 1997
----------- -----------
Excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired... $54,247,000 $13,539,000
Deferred charges............................................ 1,691,000 905,000
----------- -----------
55,938,000 14,444,000
Less accumulated amortization............................... (1,974,000) (1,186,000)
----------- -----------
Intangible assets, net...................................... $53,964,000 $13,258,000
=========== ===========
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities are composed of the
following:
BALANCE AT OCTOBER 31,
------------------------
1998 1997
----------- ----------
Accrued employee compensation............................... $ 3,515,000 $2,757,000
Accrued customer rebates and credits........................ 2,434,000 1,553,000
Estimated McClain purchase price adjustment................. 1,000,000 --
Deferred reimbursement of research and development costs.... 990,000 --
Other....................................................... 2,462,000 2,370,000
----------- ----------
Total accrued expenses and other current
liabilities..................................... $10,401,000 $6,680,000
=========== ==========
SALES
Export sales were $21,874,000 in fiscal 1998, $18,662,000 in fiscal 1997
and $9,806,000 in fiscal 1996. Fiscal 1997 export sales include $7,912,000 to
Europe. No one customer accounted for sales of 10% or more of consolidated sales
during the last three fiscal years.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
Fiscal 1998, 1997, and 1996 cost of sales amounts include approximately
$900,000, $3,100,000 and $2,400,000, respectively, of new product research and
development expenses. The expenses for fiscal 1998 are net of $3,500,000
received from Lufthansa and spent by the Company in fiscal 1998 pursuant to a
research and development cooperation agreement entered into October 1997.
Amounts received from Lufthansa and not used as of October 31, 1998 totalled
$990,000 and are recorded as deferred income on the balance sheet.
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Cash paid for interest was $996,000, $477,000 and $264,000 in fiscal 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively. Cash paid for income taxes was $6,753,000,
$3,438,000 and $4,421,000 in fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Non-cash investing and financing activities related to the acquisitions and
contingent note payments during fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996 were as follows:
1998 1997 1996
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Fair value of assets acquired:
Intangible assets............................... $40,468,000 $8,395,000 $3,944,000
Inventories..................................... 1,327,000 669,000 6,635,000
Accounts receivable............................. 3,040,000 2,032,000 3,051,000
Property, plant and equipment................... 1,985,000 421,000 104,000
Other assets.................................... 95,000 24,000 41,000
Cash paid, including contingent note payments..... (45,911,000) (6,737,000) (7,661,000)
Fair value of common stock issued................. -- (3,544,000) --
----------- ---------- ----------
Liabilities assumed............................... $ 1,004,000 $1,260,000 $6,114,000
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Non-cash investing and financing activities related to purchases by the
discontinued health care operations of property, plant and equipment financed by
capital leases during fiscal 1996 amounted to $1,343,000. There were no
significant capital lease financing activities during fiscal 1998 and 1997.
Additionally, retained earnings was charged $20,963,000 in fiscal 1996purposes as a result of the 10% stock dividendsdeposit, defeasance and
discharge and will be subject to United States federal income tax on the same
amounts and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case
if the deposit, defeasance and discharge had not occurred.
Defeasance of Certain Covenants. The indenture provides that, unless
otherwise provided by the terms of the applicable series of debt securities,
upon compliance with certain conditions:
. we may omit to comply with the covenant described under the heading
"Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets" and certain other
covenants set forth in the indenture, as well as any additional
covenants which may be set forth in the applicable prospectus
supplement; and
. any omission to comply with those covenants will not constitute a
default or an event of default with respect to the debt securities
of that series, or covenant defeasance.
The conditions include:
. depositing with the trustee money and/or U.S. government obligations
or, in the case of debt securities denominated in a single currency
other than U.S. dollars, foreign government obligations, that,
through the payment of interest and principal in accordance
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with their terms, will provide money in an amount sufficient in the
opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public
accountants to pay and discharge each installment of principal of,
premium and interest on and any mandatory sinking fund payments in
respect of the debt securities of that series on the stated maturity
of those payments in accordance with the terms of the indenture and
those debt securities; and
. delivering to the trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that
the holders of the debt securities of that series will not recognize
income, gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes
as a result of the deposit and related covenant defeasance and will
be subject to United States federal income tax on the same amounts
and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the
case if the deposit and related covenant defeasance had not
occurred.
Covenant Defeasance and Events of Default. In the event we exercise our
option to effect covenant defeasance with respect to any series of debt
securities and the debt securities of that series are declared due and payable
because of the occurrence of any event of default, the amount of money and/or
U.S. government obligations or foreign government obligations on deposit with
the trustee will be sufficient to pay amounts due on the debt securities of that
series at the time of their stated maturity but may not be sufficient to pay
amounts due on the debt securities of that series at the time of the
acceleration resulting from the event of default. In such a case, we would
remain liable for those payments.
"Foreign Government Obligations" means, with respect to debt securities
of any series that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars:
. direct obligations of the government that issued or caused to be
issued such currency for the payment of which obligations its full
faith and credit is pledged which are not callable or redeemable at
the option of the issuer thereof; or
. obligations of a person controlled or supervised by or acting as an
agency or instrumentality of that government the timely payment of
which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit
obligation by that government which are not callable or redeemable
at the option of the issuer thereof.
SUBORDINATION
Unless indicated differently in a prospectus supplement, our
subordinated debt securities will be subordinated in right of payment to the
prior payment in full of all our senior debt. This means that upon:
. any distribution of our assets upon our dissolution, winding-up,
liquidation or reorganization in bankruptcy, insolvency,
receivership or other proceedings, or
. the acceleration of the maturity of the subordinated debt
securities, or
. a failure to pay any senior debt or interest thereon when due
and the continuance of that default beyond any applicable grace
period, or
. the acceleration of the maturity of any senior debt as a result
of a default,
the holders of all of our senior debt will be entitled to receive:
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. in the case of the first two bullet points above, payment of all
amounts due or to become due on all senior debt, and
. in the case of the second two bullet points above, payment of
all amounts due on all senior debt,
before the holders of any of the subordinated debt securities are entitled to
receive any payment. So long as any of the events in the bullet points above has
occurred and is continuing, any amounts payable on the subordinated debt
securities will instead be paid directly to the holders of all senior debt to
the extent necessary to pay the senior debt in full and, if any payment is
received by the subordinated indenture trustee under the subordinated indenture
or the holders of any of the subordinated debt securities before all senior debt
is paid in full, the payment or distribution must be paid over to the holders of
the unpaid senior debt. Subject to paying the senior debt in full, the holders
of the subordinated debt securities will be subrogated to the rights of the
holders of the senior debt to the extent that payments are made to the holders
of senior debt out of the distributive share of the subordinated debt
securities.
The term "senior debt" means with respect to the subordinated debt
securities, the principal of, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on and any
other payment in respect of indebtedness due pursuant to any of the following,
whether outstanding on the date the subordinated debt securities are issued or
thereafter incurred, created or assumed:
. all of our indebtedness evidenced by notes, debentures, bonds or
other securities sold by us for money or other obligations for
money borrowed;
. all indebtedness of others of the kinds described in Note 7 above.
15. PENDING LITIGATIONthe
preceding bullet point assumed by or guaranteed in any manner by
us or in effect guaranteed by us through an agreement to
purchase, contingent or otherwise, as applicable; and
. all renewals, extensions or refundings of indebtedness of the
kinds described in either of the first two bullet points above,
unless, in the case of any particular indebtedness, renewal, extension or
refunding, the instrument creating or evidencing the same or the assumption or
guarantee of the same by its terms provides that such indebtedness, renewal,
extension or refunding is not superior in right of payment to or is pari passu
with such securities.
Due to the subordination, if our assets are distributed upon insolvency,
certain of our general creditors may recover more, ratably, than holders of
subordinated debt securities. The subordination provisions will not apply to
money and securities held in trust under the satisfaction and discharge and the
defeasance provisions of the applicable subordinated indenture.
The subordinated debt securities and the subordinated indenture do not
limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness that
will rank senior to the subordinated debt securities. We may incur substantial
additional amounts of indebtedness in the future.
GOVERNING LAW
The indenture and the debt securities will be governed by, and construed
in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York.
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DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES
This section describes the general terms of the depositary shares we may
offer and sell by this prospectus. This prospectus and any accompanying
prospectus supplement will contain the material terms and conditions for the
depositary shares. The accompanying prospectus supplement may add, update, or
change the terms and conditions of the depositary shares as described in this
prospectus.
GENERAL
We may, at our option, elect to offer depositary shares, each
representing a fraction (to be set forth in the prospectus supplement relating
to a particular series of preferred stock) of a share of a particular class or
series of preferred stock as described below. In November 1989, HEICO Aerospace Corporationthe event we elect to do so,
depositary receipts evidencing depositary shares will be issued to the public.
The shares of any class or series of preferred stock represented by
depositary shares will be deposited under a deposit agreement among us, a
depositary selected by us, and Jet Avion were named
defendants inthe holders of the depositary receipts. The
depositary will be a complaint filed by United Technologies Corporation (UTC)bank or trust company having its principal office in the
United States District Courtand having a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000.
Subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, each owner of a depositary share
will be entitled, in proportion to the applicable fraction of a share of
preferred stock represented by such depositary share, to all of the rights and
preferences of the shares of preferred stock represented by the depositary
share, including dividend, voting, redemption and liquidation rights.
The depositary shares will be evidenced by depositary receipts issued
pursuant to the deposit agreement. Depositary receipts will be distributed to
those persons purchasing the fractional shares of the related class or series of
preferred shares in accordance with the terms of the offering described in the
related prospectus supplement.
Pending the preparation of definitive depositary receipts, the
depositary may, upon our written order, issue temporary depositary receipts
substantially identical to, and entitling the holders thereof to all the rights
pertaining to, the definitive depositary receipts but not in definitive form.
Definitive depositary receipts will be prepared without unreasonable delay, and
temporary depositary receipts will be exchangeable for definitive depositary
receipts without charge to the holder.
DIVIDENDS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS
The depositary will distribute all cash dividends or other cash
distributions received for the Southern Districtpreferred stock to the entitled record holders of
Florida. Asdepositary shares in proportion to the number of January
27, 1998, all countsdepositary shares that the
holder owns on the relevant record date; provided, however, that if we or the
depositary is required by law to withhold an amount on account of UTC's complainttaxes, then
the amount distributed to the holders of depositary shares shall be reduced
accordingly. The depositary will distribute only an amount that were not previously withdrawn by
UTC have been dismissedcan be
distributed without attributing to any holder of depositary shares a fraction of
one cent. The depositary will add the undistributed balance to and treat it as
part of the next sum received by the court.depositary for distribution to holders of
the depositary shares.
If there is a non-cash distribution, the depositary will distribute
property received by it to the entitled record holders of depositary shares, in
proportion, insofar as possible, to the number of depositary shares owned by the
holders, unless the depositary determines, after consultation with us, that it
is not feasible to make such distribution. If this occurs, the depositary may,
with our approval, sell such property and distribute the net proceeds from such
sale to the holders. The complaint,deposit agreement also will contain provisions relating
to how any subscription or similar rights that we may offer to holders of the
preferred stock will be available to the holders of the depositary shares.
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WITHDRAWAL OF SHARES
Upon surrender of the depositary receipts at the corporate trust office
of the depositary, unless the related depositary shares have previously been
called for redemption, converted or exchanged into our other securities, the
holder of the depositary shares evidenced thereby is entitled to delivery of the
number of whole shares of the related class or series of preferred stock and any
money or other property represented by such depositary shares. Holders of
depositary receipts will be entitled to receive whole shares of the related
class or series of preferred stock on the basis set forth in the prospectus
supplement for such class or series of preferred stock, but holders of such
whole shares of preferred stock will not thereafter be entitled to exchange them
for depositary shares. If the depositary receipts delivered by the holder
evidence a number of depositary shares in excess of the number of depositary
shares representing the number of whole shares of preferred stock to be
withdrawn, the depositary will deliver to such holder at the same time a new
depositary receipt evidencing such excess number of depositary shares. In no
event will fractional shares of preferred stock be delivered upon surrender of
depositary receipts to the depositary.
CONVERSION, EXCHANGE AND REDEMPTION
If any class or series of preferred stock underlying the depositary
shares may be converted or exchanged, each record holder of depositary receipts
representing the shares of preferred stock being converted or exchanged will
have the right or obligation to convert or exchange the depositary shares
represented by the depositary receipts.
Whenever we redeem or convert shares of preferred stock held by the
depositary, the depositary will redeem or convert, at the same time, the number
of depositary shares representing the preferred stock to be redeemed or
converted. The depositary will redeem the depositary shares from the proceeds it
receives from the corresponding redemption of the applicable series of preferred
stock. The depositary will mail notice of redemption or conversion to the record
holders of the depositary shares that are to be redeemed between 30 and 60 days
before the date fixed for redemption or conversion. The redemption price per
depositary share will be equal to the applicable fraction of the redemption
price per share on the applicable class or series of preferred stock. If less
than all the depositary shares are to be redeemed, the depositary will select
which shares are to be redeemed by lot on a pro rata basis or by any other
equitable method as amended in fiscal 1995,
alleged infringementthe depositary may decide.
After the redemption or conversion date, the depositary shares called
for redemption or conversion will no longer be outstanding. When the depositary
shares are no longer outstanding, all rights of the holders will end, except the
right to receive money, securities or other property payable upon redemption or
conversion of the depositary shares.
VOTING THE PREFERRED STOCK
When the depositary receives notice of a patent, misappropriationmeeting at which the holders of
trade secretsthe particular class or series of preferred stock are entitled to vote, the
depositary will mail the particulars of the meeting to the record holders of the
depositary shares. Each record holder of depositary shares on the record date
may instruct the depositary on how to vote the shares of preferred stock
underlying the holder's depositary shares. The depositary will try, if
practical, to vote the number of shares of preferred stock underlying the
depositary shares according to the instructions. We will agree to take all
reasonable action requested by the depositary to enable it to vote as
instructed.
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AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
We and unfair
competition relatingthe depositary may agree at any time to amend the deposit
agreement and the depositary receipt evidencing the depositary shares. Any
amendment that (a) imposes or increases certain jet engine parts and coatings soldfees, taxes or other charges
payable by Jet Avion
in competition with Pratt & Whitney, a divisionthe holders of UTC. UTC sought approximately
$8 million in damages for the patent infringement and approximately $30 million
in damages for the misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition
claims. The aggregate damages referred todepositary shares as described in the preceding sentence diddeposit
agreement or (b) otherwise materially adversely affects any substantial existing
rights of holders of depositary shares, will not exceed approximately $30 million becausetake effect until such
amendment is approved by the holders of at least a portionmajority of the misappropriationdepositary
shares then outstanding. Any holder of depositary shares that continues to hold
its shares after such amendment has become effective will be deemed to have
agreed to the amendment.
We may direct the depositary to terminate the deposit agreement by
mailing a notice of termination to holders of depositary shares at least 30 days
before termination. The depositary may terminate the deposit agreement if 90
days have elapsed after the depositary delivered written notice of its election
to resign and unfair competition damages duplicate the patent infringement damages. UTC also
sought, among other things, pre-judgment interest and treble damages.
In July and November 1995, the Company filed its answers to UTC's complaint
denying the allegations.a successor depositary is not appointed. In addition, the Company filed counterclaims against
UTCdeposit
agreement will automatically terminate if:
. the depositary has redeemed all related outstanding depositary
shares;
. all outstanding shares of preferred stock have been converted into
or exchanged for amongcommon stock; or
. we have liquidated, terminated or wound up our business and the
depositary has distributed the preferred stock of the relevant
series to the holders of the related depositary shares.
REPORTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The depositary will forward to the holders of depositary shares all
reports and communications from us that are delivered to the depositary and that
we are required by law, the rules of an applicable securities exchange or our
amended and restated articles of incorporation to furnish to the holders of the
preferred stock. Neither we nor the depositary will be liable if the depositary
is prevented or delayed by law or any circumstances beyond its control in
performing its obligations under the deposit agreement. The deposit agreement
limits our obligations to performance in good faith of the duties stated in the
deposit agreement. The depositary assumes no obligation and will not be subject
to liability under the deposit agreement except to perform such obligations as
are set forth in the deposit agreement without negligence or bad faith. Neither
we nor the depositary will be obligated to prosecute or defend any legal
proceeding connected with any depositary shares or class or series of preferred
stock unless the holders of depositary shares requesting us to do so furnish us
with a satisfactory indemnity. In performing our obligations, we and the
depositary may rely and act upon the advice of our counsel or accountants, on
any information provided to us by a person presenting shares for deposit, any
holder of a receipt, or any other things, malicious prosecution, trade disparagement,
tortious interference, unfair competition and antitrust violations. The Company
is seeking treble, compensatory and punitive damages in amountsdocument believed by us or the depositary to
be determined
at trial. UTC filed an answer denying the counterclaims. A number of motions
remain pendinggenuine and no trial date is currently set.
In August 1997, a Motion for Summary Judgment filedto have been signed or presented by the Company on a
portionproper party or parties.
PAYMENT OF FEES AND EXPENSES
We will pay all fees, charges and expenses of the lawsuit was granteddepositary, including
the initial deposit of the preferred stock and any redemption of the preferred
stock. Holders of depositary shares will pay taxes and governmental charges and
any other charges as are stated in the deposit agreement for their accounts.
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RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL OF DEPOSITARY
At any time, the depositary may resign by delivering notice to us, and we may
remove the depositary at any time. Resignations or removals will take effect
upon the appointment of a successor depositary and its acceptance of the
appointment. The successor depositary must be appointed within 90 days after the
delivery of the notice of resignation or removal and must be a bank or trust
company having its principal office in the United States District Court Judge.
The Summary Judgment dismissed UTC's claims for misappropriationand having a combined
capital and surplus of trade
secrets and unfair competition, finding that Florida's statute of limitations
bars such claims. In September 1997, UTC served a Motion for Reconsiderationat least $50,000,000.
DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
This section describes the general terms of the Court's Motionwarrants that we may
offer and sell by this prospectus. This prospectus and any accompanying
prospectus supplement will contain the material terms and conditions for Summary Judgment. In October 1997, UTC's Motioneach
warrant. The accompanying prospectus supplement may add, update or change the
terms and conditions of the warrants as described in this prospectus.
GENERAL
We may issue warrants to purchase debt securities or equity securities,
including common stock, Class A common stock or preferred stock. Warrants may be
issued independently or together with any securities and may be attached to or
separate from those securities. The warrants will be issued under warrant
agreements to be entered into between us and a bank or trust company, as warrant
agent, all of which will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to
the warrants we are offering. The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in
connection with the warrants and will not have any obligation or relationship of
agency or trust for Reconsideration was denied.
On January 28, 1998, a Motionor with any holders or beneficial owners of warrants. A copy
of the warrant agreement will be filed with the SEC in connection with the
offering of the warrants.
DEBT WARRANTS
We may issue warrants for Summary Judgment filedthe purchase of our debt securities. As
explained below, each debt warrant will entitle its holder to purchase debt
securities at an exercise price set forth in, or to be determinable as set forth
in, the related prospectus supplement. Debt warrants may be issued separately or
together with debt securities.
The debt warrants are to be issued under debt warrant agreements to be
entered into between us, and one or more banks or trust companies, as debt
warrant agent, as will be set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the
debt warrants being offered by the Companyprospectus supplement and this prospectus. A
copy of the debt warrant agreement, including a form of the debt warrant
certificate representing the debt warrants, will be filed with the SEC in
connection with the offering of the debt warrants.
The particular terms of each issue of debt warrants, the debt warrant
agreement relating to the debt warrants and the debt warrant certificates
representing debt warrants will be described in the applicable prospectus
supplement, including, as applicable:
. the title of the debt warrants;
. the initial offering price;
. the title, aggregate principal amount and terms of the debt
securities purchasable upon exercise of the debt warrants;
. the currency or currency units in which the offering price, if any,
and the exercise price are payable;
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. the title and terms of any related debt securities with which the
debt warrants are issued and the number of the debt warrants issued
with each debt security;
. the date, if any, on and after which the debt warrants and the
related debt securities will be separately transferable;
. the principal amount of debt securities purchasable upon exercise of
each debt warrant and the price at which that principal amount of
debt securities may be purchased upon exercise of each debt warrant;
. if applicable, the minimum or maximum number of warrants that may be
exercised at any one time;
. the date on which the right to exercise the debt warrants will
commence and the date on which the right will expire;
. if applicable, a discussion of United States federal income tax,
accounting or other considerations applicable to the debt warrants;
. whether the debt warrants represented by the debt warrant
certificates will be issued in registered or bearer form, and, if
registered, where they may be transferred and registered;
. anti-dilution provisions of the debt warrants, if any;
. redemption or call provisions, if any, applicable to the debt
warrants; and
. any additional terms of the debt warrants, including terms,
procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of
the debt warrants.
Debt warrant certificates will be exchangeable for new debt warrant
certificates of different denominations and, if in registered form, may be
presented for registration of transfer, and debt warrants may be exercised at
the corporate trust office of the debt warrant agent or any other office
indicated in the related prospectus supplement. Before the exercise of debt
warrants, holders of debt warrants will not be entitled to payments of principal
of, premium, if any, or interest, if any, on the sole remaining countdebt securities purchasable
upon exercise of the debt warrants, or to enforce any of the covenants in UTC's complaint (for patent infringement) was
grantedthe
indenture.
EQUITY WARRANTS
We may issue warrants for the purchase of our equity securities, such as
our common stock, Class A common stock or preferred stock. As explained below,
each equity warrant will entitle its holder to purchase equity securities at an
exercise price set forth in, or to be determinable as set forth in, the related
prospectus supplement. Equity warrants may be issued separately or together with
equity securities.
The equity warrants are to be issued under equity warrant agreements to
be entered into between us and one or more banks or trust companies, as equity
warrant agent, as will be set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the
equity warrants being offered by the prospectus supplement and this prospectus.
A copy of the equity warrant agreement, including a form of the equity warrant
certificate representing the equity warranty, will be filed with the SEC in
connection with the offering of the equity warrants.
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The particular terms of each issue of equity warrants, the equity
warrant agreement relating to the equity warrants and the equity warrant
certificates representing equity warrants will be described in the applicable
prospectus supplement, including, as applicable:
. the title of the equity warrants;
. the initial offering price;
. the aggregate number of equity warrants and the aggregate number of
shares of the equity security purchasable upon exercise of the
equity warrants;
. the currency or currency units in which the offering price, if any,
and the exercise price are payable;
. if applicable, the designation and terms of the equity securities
with which the equity warrants are issued, and the number of equity
warrants issued with each equity security;
. the date, if any, on and after which the equity warrants and the
related equity security will be separately transferable;
. if applicable, the minimum or maximum number of the equity warrants
that may be exercised at any one time;
. the date on which the right to exercise the equity warrants will
commence and the date on which the right will expire;
. if applicable, a discussion of United States District Court Judge.federal income tax,
accounting or other considerations applicable to the equity
warrants;
. anti-dilution provisions of the equity warrants, if any;
. redemption or call provisions, if any, applicable to the equity
warrants; and
. any additional terms of the equity warrants, including terms,
procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of
the equity warrants.
Holders of equity warrants will not be entitled, solely by virtue of
being holders, to vote, to consent, to receive dividends, to receive notice as
shareholders with respect to any meeting of shareholders for the election of
directors or any other matter, or to exercise any rights whatsoever as a holder
of the equity securities purchasable upon exercise of the equity warrants.
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DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
We may issue units comprised of one or more debt securities, common
stock, shares of preferred stock and warrants in any combination. Each unit will
be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security
included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and
obligations of a holder of each included security. The Summary Judgment
dismissed UTC's remaining claim, findingunit agreement under
which a unit is issued may provide that HEICO Aerospace Corporationthe securities included in the unit may
not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a
specified date.
The prospectus supplement may describe:
. the designation and Jet Avion didterms of the units and of the securities
comprising the units, including whether and under what
circumstances those securities may be held or transferred
separately;
. any provisions of the governing unit agreement that differ from
those described below; and
. any provisions for the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer
or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the
units.
We may issue units in such amounts and in as many distinct series as we
wish. This section summarizes terms of the units that apply generally to all
series.
UNIT AGREEMENTS
We will issue the units under one or more unit agreements to be entered
into between us and a bank or other financial institution, as unit agent. We may
add, replace or terminate unit agents from time to time. We will identify the
unit agreement under which each series of units will be issued and the unit
agent under that agreement in the prospectus supplement.
The following provisions will generally apply to all unit agreements
unless otherwise stated in the prospectus supplement.
ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS
The unit agent under a unit agreement will act solely as our agent in
connection with the units issued under that agreement. The unit agent will not
infringe UTC's patent.
F-23assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any holders
of those units or of the securities comprising those units. The unit agent will
not be obligated to take any action on behalf of those holders to enforce or
protect their rights under the units or the included securities.
Except as indicated in the next paragraph, a holder of a unit may,
without the consent of the unit agent or any other holder, enforce its rights as
holder under any security included in the unit, in accordance with the terms of
that security and the indenture, warrant agreement or other instrument under
which that security is issued.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a unit agreement may limit or otherwise
affect the ability of a holder of units issued under that agreement to enforce
its rights, including any right to bring a legal
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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)action, with respect to those units or any securities, other than debt
securities that are included in those units. Limitations of this kind will be
described in the prospectus supplement.
MODIFICATION WITHOUT CONSENT OF HOLDERS
Unless provided otherwise in an applicable prospectus supplement, we and
the applicable unit agent may amend any unit or unit agreement without the
consent of any holder:
. to cure any ambiguity;
. to correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;
. to make any other change that we believe is necessary or desirable
and will not adversely affect the interests of the affected holders
in any material respect.
We do not need any approval to make changes that affect only units to be
issued after the changes take effect. We may also make changes that do not
adversely affect a particular unit in any material respect, even if they
adversely affect other units in a material respect. In those cases, we do one
need to obtain the approval of the holder of the unaffected unit; we need only
obtain any required approvals from the holders of the affected units.
MODIFICATION WITH CONSENT OF HOLDERS
Unless provided otherwise in an applicable prospectus supplement, we may
not amend any particular unit or a unit agreement with respect to any particular
unit unless we obtain the consent of the holder of that unit, if the amendment
would:
. impair any right of the holder to exercise or enforce any right
under a security included in the unit if the terms of that security
require the consent of the holder to any changes that would impair
the exercise or enforcement of that right, or
. reduce the percentage of outstanding units or any series or class
the consent of whose holders is required to amend that series or
class, or the applicable unit agreement with respect to that series
or class, as described below.
Unless provided otherwise in an applicable prospectus supplement, any
other change to a particular unit agreement and the units issued under that
agreement would require the following approval:
. If the change affects only the units of a particular series issued
under that agreement, the change must be approved by the holders of
a majority of the outstanding units of that series, or
. If the change affects the units of more than one series issued under
that agreement, it must be approved by the holders of a majority of
all outstanding units of all series affected by the change, with the
units of all the affected series voting together as one class for
this purpose.
These provisions regarding changes with majority approval also apply to
changes affecting any securities issued under a unit agreement, as the governing
document.
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In each case, the required approval must be given by written consent.
UNIT AGREEMENTS WILL NOT BE QUALIFIED UNDER TRUST INDENTURE ACT
No unit agreement will be qualified as an indenture, and no unit agent
will be required to qualify as a trustee, under the Trust Indenture Act.
Therefore, holders of units issued under unit agreements will not have the
protections of the Trust Indenture Act with respect to their units.
TITLE
We and the unit agents and any of our respective agents may treat the
registered holder of any unit certificate as an absolute owner of the units
evidenced by that certificate for any purpose and as the person entitled to
exercise the rights attaching to the units so requested, despite any notice to
the contrary.
LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
We can issue securities in registered form or in the form of one or more
global securities. We describe global securities in greater detail below. We
refer to those persons who have securities registered in their own names on the
books that we or any applicable trustee or depositary or warrant agent maintain
for this purpose as the "holders" of those securities. These persons are the
legal holders of the securities. We refer to those persons who, indirectly
through others, own beneficial interests in securities that are not registered
in their own names, as "indirect holders" of those securities. As we discuss
below, indirect holders are not legal holders, and investors in securities
issued in book-entry form or in street name will be indirect holders.
BOOK-ENTRY HOLDERS
We may issue securities in book-entry form only, as we will specify in
the applicable prospectus supplement. This means securities may be represented
by one or more global securities registered in the name of a financial
institution that holds them as depositary on behalf of other financial
institutions that participate in the depositary's book-entry system. These
participating institutions, which are referred to as participants, in turn, hold
beneficial interests in the securities on behalf of themselves or their
customers.
Only the person in whose name a security is registered is recognized as
the holder of that security. Global securities will be registered in the name of
the depositary. Consequently, for global securities, we will recognize only the
depositary as the holder of the securities, and we will make all payments on the
securities to the depositary. The depositary passes along the payments it
receives to its participants, which in turn pass the payments along to their
customers who are the beneficial owners. The depositary and its participants do
so under agreements they have made with one another or with their customers;
they are not obligated to do so under the terms of the securities.
As a result, investors in a global security will not own securities
directly. Instead, they will own beneficial interests in a global security,
through a bank, broker or other financial institution that participates in the
depositary's book-entry system or holds an interest through a participant. As
long as the securities are issued in global form, investors will be indirect
holders, and not holders, of the securities.
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STREET NAME HOLDERS
We may terminate global securities or issue securities that are not
issued in global form. In these cases, investors may choose to hold their
securities in their own names or in "street name." Securities held by an
investor in street name would be registered in the name of a bank, broker or
other financial institution that the investor chooses, and the investor would
hold only a beneficial interest in those securities through an account he or she
maintains at that institution.
For securities held in street name, we or any applicable trustee or
depositary will recognize only the intermediary banks, brokers and other
financial institutions in whose names the securities are registered as the
holders of those securities, and we or any such trustee or depositary will make
all payments on those securities to them. These institutions pass along the
payments they receive to their customers who are the beneficial owners, but only
because they agree to do so in their customer agreements or because they are
legally required to do so. Investors who hold securities in street name will be
indirect holders, not holders, of those securities.
LEGAL HOLDERS
Our obligations, as well as the obligations of any applicable trustee or
third party employed by us or a trustee, run only to the legal holders of the
securities. We do not have obligations to investors who hold beneficial
interests in global securities, in street name or by any other indirect means.
This will be the case whether an investor chooses to be an indirect holder of a
security or has no choice because we are issuing the securities only in global
form.
For example, once we make a payment or give a notice to the holder, we
have no further responsibility for the payment or notice, even if that holder is
required, under agreements with its participants or customers or by law, to pass
it along to the indirect holders, but does not do so. Similarly, we may want to
obtain the approval of the holders to amend an indenture, to relieve us of the
consequences of default or of our obligation to comply with a particular
provision of an indenture, or for other purposes. In such an event, we would
seek approval only from the holders, and not the indirect holders, of the
securities. Whether and how the holders contact the indirect holders is up to
the holders.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INDIRECT HOLDERS
If you hold securities through a bank, broker or other financial
institution, either in book-entry form because the securities are represented by
one or more global securities or in street name, you should check with your own
institution to find out:
. how it handles securities payments and notices;
. whether it imposes fees or charges;
. how it would handle a request for the holders' consent, if ever
required;
. whether and how you can instruct it to send you securities
registered in your own name so you can be a holder, if that is
permitted in the future;
. how it would exercise rights under the securities if there were a
default or other event triggering the need for holders to act to
protect their interests; and
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. if the securities are global securities, how the depositary's rules
and procedures will affect these matters.
GLOBAL SECURITIES
A global security is a security that represents one or any other number
of individual securities held by a depositary. Generally, all securities
represented by the same global securities will have the same terms.
Each security issued in book-entry form will be represented by a global
security that we issue to, deposit with and register in the name of a financial
institution or its nominee that we select. The financial institution that we
select for this purpose is called the depositary. Unless we specify otherwise in
the applicable prospectus supplement, DTC will be the depositary for all global
securities issued under this prospectus.
A global security may not be transferred to or registered in the name of
anyone other than the depositary, its nominee or a successor depositary, unless
special termination situations arise. We describe those situations below under
"-- Special Situations when a Global Security will be Terminated." As a result
of these rulings,arrangements, the depositary, or its nominee, will be the sole
registered owner and holder of all securities represented by a global security,
and investors will be permitted to own only claims currently pendingbeneficial interests in a global
security. Beneficial interests must be held by means of an account with a
broker, bank or other financial institution that in turn has an account with the
depositary or with another institution that does. Thus, an investor whose
security is represented by a global security will not be a holder of the
security, but only an indirect holder of a beneficial interest in the global
security.
If the prospectus supplement for a particular security indicates that
the security will be issued as a global security, then the security will be
represented by a global security at all times unless and until the global
security is terminated. If termination occurs, we may issue the securities
through another book-entry clearing system or decide that the securities may no
longer be held through any book-entry clearing system.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GLOBAL SECURITIES
As an indirect holder, an investor's rights relating to a global
security will be governed by the account rules of the investor's financial
institution and of the depositary, as well as general laws relating to
securities transfers. We do not recognize an indirect holder as a holder of
securities and instead deal only with the depositary that holds the global
security.
If securities are issued only as global securities, an investor should
be aware of the Company's counterclaims against UTC. UTCfollowing:
. An investor cannot cause the securities to be registered in his or
her name, and cannot obtain non-global certificates for his or her
interest in the securities, except in the special situations we
describe below;
. An investor will be an indirect holder and must look to his or her
own bank or broker for payments on the securities and protection of
his or her legal rights relating to the securities, as we describe
above;
. An investor may challenge these rulingsnot be able to sell interests in further
court proceedings.the securities to
some insurance companies and to other institutions that are required
by law to own their securities in non-book-entry form;
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. An investor may not be able to pledge his or her interest in the
global security in circumstances where certificates representing the
securities must be delivered to the lender or other beneficiary of
the pledge in order for the pledge to be effective;
. The Company intendsdepositary's policies, which may change from time to vigorously pursuetime, will
govern payments, transfers, exchanges and other matters relating to
an investor's interest in the global security. We and any applicable
trustee have no responsibility for any aspect of the depositary's
actions or for its counterclaims.records of ownership interests in the global
security. We and the trustee also do not supervise the depositary in
any way;
. The ultimate outcomedepositary may, and we understand that DTC will, require that
those who purchase and sell interests in the global security within
its book-entry system use immediately available funds, and your
broker or bank may require you to do so as well; and
. Financial institutions that participate in the depositary's
book-entry system, and through which an investor holds its interest
in the global security, may also have their own policies affecting
payments, notices and other matters relating to the securities.
There may be more than one financial intermediary in the chain of
ownership for an investor. We do not monitor and are not responsible
for the actions of any of those intermediaries.
SPECIAL SITUATIONS WHEN A GLOBAL SECURITY WILL BE TERMINATED
In a few special situations described below, a global security will
terminate and interests in it will be exchanged for physical certificates
representing those interests. After that exchange, the choice of whether to hold
securities directly or in street name will be up to the investor. Investors must
consult their own banks or brokers to find out how to have their interests in
securities transferred to their own names, so that they will be direct holders.
We have described the rights of holders and street name investors above.
A global security will terminate when the following special situations occur:
. if the depositary notifies us that it is unwilling, unable or no
longer qualified to continue as depositary for that global security
and we do not appoint another institution to act as depositary
within 90 days;
. if we notify any applicable trustee that we wish to terminate that
global security; or
. if an event of default has occurred with regard to securities
represented by that global security and the default has not been
cured or waived.
The prospectus supplement may also list additional situations for
terminating a global security that would apply only to the particular series of
securities covered by the prospectus supplement. When a global security
terminates, the depositary, and not we or any applicable trustee, is responsible
for deciding the names of the institutions that will be the initial direct
holders.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We and the selling shareholders may sell the securities described in
this litigation is notprospectus from time to time in one or more transactions:
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. to purchasers directly;
. to underwriters for public offering and sale by them;
. through agents;
. through dealers; or
. through a combination of any of the foregoing methods of sale.
We and the selling shareholders may distribute the securities from time to time
in one or more transactions at:
. a fixed price or prices, which may be changed;
. market prices prevailing at the time of sale;
. prices related to such prevailing market prices; or
. negotiated prices.
DIRECT SALES
We and the selling shareholders may sell the securities directly to
institutional investors or others. A prospectus supplement will describe the
terms of any sale of securities we are offering hereunder.
TO UNDERWRITERS
The applicable prospectus supplement will name any underwriter involved
in a sale of securities. Underwriters may offer and sell securities at a fixed
price or prices, which may be changed, or from time to time at market prices or
at negotiated prices. Underwriters may be deemed to have received compensation
from us from sales of securities in the form of underwriting discounts or
commissions and may also receive commissions from purchasers of securities for
whom they may act as agent.
Underwriters may sell securities to or through dealers, and such dealers
may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions
from the underwriters and/or commissions (which may be changed from time to
time) from the purchasers for whom they may act as agent.
Unless otherwise provided in a prospectus supplement, the obligations of
any underwriters to purchase securities or any series of securities will be
subject to certain at this timeconditions precedent, and no
provision for gain or loss,the underwriters will be obligated
to purchase all such securities if any has been madeare purchased.
THROUGH AGENTS AND DEALERS
We and the selling shareholders will name any agent involved in a sale
of securities, as well as any commissions payable by us to such agent, in a
prospectus supplement. Unless we indicate differently in the consolidated financial
statements.
In May 1998,prospectus
supplement, any such agent will be acting on a reasonable efforts basis for the
Company andperiod of its HEICO Aerospace Corporation and Jet Avion
Corporation subsidiaries were served withappointment.
If a lawsuit by Travelers Casualty &
Surety Co., f/k/a The Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. (Travelers). The
complaint seeks reimbursement of legal fees and costs totalingdealer is utilized in excess of $15
million paid by Travelers in defending the Company in the above referenced
litigation with UTC. In addition, Travelers seeks a declaratory judgement that
the Company did not and does not have insurance coverage under certain insurance
policies with Travelers and accordingly, that Travelers did not have and does
not have a duty to defend or indemnify the Company under such policies. Also
named as defendants in Travelers' lawsuit are UTC and one of the law firms
representing the Company in the UTC litigation.
The Company intends to vigorously defend Travelers' claim and believes that
it has significant counterclaims for damages. After taking into consideration
legal counsel's evaluation of Travelers' claim, management is of the opinion
that the outcome of the Travelers litigation will not have a significant adverse
effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
The Company is involved in various other legal actions arising in the
normal course of business. After taking into consideration legal counsel's
evaluation of such actions, management is of the opinion that the outcome of
these other matters will not have a significant effect on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)
On January 22, 1999, the Company received notice of a proposed adjustment
pursuant to an examination by the Internal Revenue Service of the Company's
fiscal 1995 and 1996 tax returns, disallowing the utilization of the $4.6
million capital loss carryforward referenced in Note 13. The Company disputes
such proposed adjustment, which would result in additional taxes of
approximately $1.8 million on the gain on the sale of the discontinued health
care operations.
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pursuant to this prospectus, the securities will be sold to the dealer, as
principal. The dealer may then resell the securities to the public at varying
prices to be determined by the dealer at the time of resale.
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A Flight Support Group New Product Development engineer utilizes a Scanning
Electron Microscope and an Optical Emission SpectrometerDELAYED DELIVERY CONTRACTS
If we so specify in the re-engineeringapplicable prospectus supplement, underwriters,
dealers and agents will be authorized to solicit offers by certain institutions
to purchase securities pursuant to contracts providing for payment and delivery
on future dates. Such contracts will be subject to only those conditions set
forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.
The underwriters, dealers and agents will not be responsible for the
validity or performance of jet engine replacement parts.
[picture]
Shown here arethe contracts. We will set forth in the prospectus
supplement relating to the contracts the price to be paid for the securities,
the commissions payable for solicitation of the contracts and the date in the
future for delivery of the securities.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Underwriters, dealers and agents participating in a commercial Ground Power Unit (GPU),sale of the
securities may be deemed to be underwriters as defined in the Securities Act,
and any discounts and commissions received by them and any profit realized by
them on resale of the securities may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and
commissions, under the Securities Act. We and the selling shareholders may have
agreements with underwriters, dealers and agents to indemnify them against
certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and
to reimburse them for certain expenses.
Underwriters or agents and their associates may be customers of, engage
in transactions with or perform services for us or our affiliates in the
ordinary course of business.
Unless we indicate differently in a military GPUprospectus supplement, we will not
list the securities on any securities exchange, other than shares of our common
stock and Class A Common Stock. The securities, except for our common stock and
Class A Common Stock, will be a commercial continuous flow pneumatic Air Start Unit, all manufacturednew issue of securities with no established
trading market. Any underwriters that purchase securities for public offering
and sale may make a market in such securities, but such underwriters will not be
obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without
notice. We make no assurance as to the liquidity of or the trading markets for
any securities.
The filing of the registration statement in which this prospectus is
included does not preclude us from issuing securities in a transaction that is
exempt from the registration provisions of the securities laws.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters relating to the offering will be passed upon for
us and the selling shareholders by Akerman Senterfitt, Miami, Florida.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements incorporated in this prospectus by
reference from HEICO Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
October 31, 2003 have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent
auditors, as stated in their report, which is incorporated herein by reference,
and have been so incorporated in reliance upon the report of such firm given
upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and special reports and other information with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may read and copy these reports and
other information at the Public Reference Room maintained by the Ground Support Group.
[picture]
A trained technician inspects aircraft components prior to deliveryCommission at
450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the Commission at
1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. In
addition, you may read our Commission filings over the Internet at the
Flight Support Group's repair and overhaul business.
[picture]
View ofCommission's website at http://www.sec.gov.
We have filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-3
under the Securities Act to register with the Commission the securities
described herein. This prospectus, which is a part of the factory floorregistration
statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration
statement. For further information about us and our securities, you should refer
to the registration statement.
INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The Commission allows us to provide information about our business and
other important information to you by "incorporating by reference" the
information we file with the Commission, which means that we can disclose the
information to you by referring in this prospectus to the documents we file with
the Commission. Under the Commission's regulations, any statement contained in a
document incorporated by reference in this prospectus is automatically updated
and superseded by any information contained in this prospectus, or in any
subsequently filed document of the types described below.
We incorporate into this prospectus by reference the following documents
filed by us with the Commission, each of which should be considered an important
part of this prospectus:
(a) Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2003;
(b) Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31,
2004;
(c) Our Current Reports on Form 8-K dated November 2, 2003 and March 1,
2004;
(d) the description of our common stock contained in our Registration
Statement on Form 8-B, filed on April 28, 1993; and
(e) the description of our Class A common stock contained in our
Registration Statement on Form 8-A, filed on April 8, 1998, as
amended January 27, 1999.
In addition, all documents subsequently filed by us pursuant to Sections
13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, prior to the filing of a
post-effective amendment which indicates that all securities offered have been
sold or which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, shall be deemed
to be incorporated by reference into this registration statement and to be a
part hereof from the date of filing of such documents. Any statement in a
document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be
deemed to be modified or superseded for the purposes of this registration
statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other
subsequently filed document which also is or deemed to be incorporated by
reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any statement so
modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded,
to constitute a part of this registration statement.
We will provide to you, upon request, a copy of each of our filings at
no cost. Please make your request by writing or telephoning us at the Ground Support Group's new
manufacturing facility.following
address or telephone number:
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4,000,000 SHARES
(HEICO CORPORATION LOGO)
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
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PROSPECTUS
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ING BARING FURMAN SELZ LLC
, 1999
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3000 Taft Street
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Tel: (954) 987-4000
You should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or
provided in this prospectus or any supplement. We have not authorized anyone
else to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the
information in this prospectus or any supplement is accurate as of any date
other than the date on the front of those documents.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 14. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The estimated expenses in connection with the Offering are as follows:
Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee......... $ 28,497
NASD Filing Fee............................................. 10,160
Legal Fees and Expenses..................................... 100,000
Accounting Fees and Expenses................................ 100,000
Printing and Engraving Expenses............................. 100,000
Registrar and Transfer Agents Fees and Expenses............. 4,000
Miscellaneous............................................... 157,343
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Total............................................. $500,000
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*
SEC registration fee............................. $ 16,059.86
Legal fees and expenses.......................... $ 100,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses..................... $ 7,000.00
Printing, engraving and mailing expenses......... $ 75,000.00
Miscellaneous.................................... $ 11,940.14
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Total..................................... $ 210,000.00
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* All amounts, except for the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC registration fee
and NASD filing fee, are estimated.
ITEM 15. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The Registrant hasWe have authority under Section 607.0850 of the Florida Business
Corporation Act to indemnify itsour directors and officers to the extent provided
in such statute. The Registrant'sOur Articles of Incorporation provide that the
Registrantwe may indemnify itsour
executive officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by law whethereither
now or hereafter. The Registrant hasWe have entered or will enter into an agreement with each of
itsour directors and some of itsour officers wherein it haswe have agreed or will agree to
indemnify each of them to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act that authorize
indemnification do not eliminate the duty of care of a director, and in
appropriate circumstances, equitable remedies such as injunctive or other forms
of nonmonetarynon-monetary relief will remain available under Florida law. In addition,
each director will continue to be subject to liability for (a) violations of
the
criminal law,laws, unless the director had reasonable cause to believe his conduct
was lawful or had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful; (b)
deriving an improper personal benefit from a transaction; (c) voting for or
assenting to an unlawful distribution; and (d) willful misconduct or a conscious
disregard for theour best interests of the Registrant in a proceeding by or in theour right of the Registrant to procure a
judgment in itsour favor or in a proceeding by or in the right of a shareholder.
The statute does not affect a director's responsibilities under any other law,
such as the federal securities laws or
state or federal environmental laws.
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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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1.1 -- Proposed Form of PurchaseEXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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1.1 Underwriting Agreement.**
2.1 -- Amended and Restated Agreement of Merger and Plan of
Reorganization, dated as of March 22, 1993, by and among
HEICO Corporation, HEICO Industries, Corp. and New HEICO,
Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 33-57624) Amendment No. 1 filed on March
19, 1993.*
2.2 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 20, 1996, by and among
HEICO Corporation, MediTek Health Corporation and U.S.
Diagnostic Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to
the Form 8-K dated July 11, 1996.*
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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2.3 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 16, 1996, by
and between HEICO Corporation and Sigmund Borax is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Form 8-K dated
September 16, 1996.*
2.4 -- Stock Purchase Agreement dated July 25, 1997, among HEICO
Corporation, N.A.C. Acquisition Corporation, Northwings
Accessories Corporation, Ramon Portela and Otto Newman
(without schedules) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2 to Form 8-K dated September 16, 1997.*
3.1 -- Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant are incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 33-57624) Amendment
No. 1 filed on March 19, 1993.*
3.2 -- Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Registrant, dated April 27, 1993, are incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 8-B dated April 29, 1993.*
3.3 -- Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Registrant, dated November 3, 1993, are incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Form 10-K for the year ended
October 31, 1993.*
3.4 -- Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Registrant, dated March 19, 1998, are incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-48439) filed on
March 23, 1998.*
3.5 -- Bylaws of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.4 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1996.*
4.0 -- The description and terms of Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
are set forth in a Rights Agreement between the Company and
SunBank, N.A., as Rights Agent, dated as of November 2,
1993, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Form 8-K
dated November 2, 1993.*
5.1 -- Opinion of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. as to the validity of the
Common Stock being registered.**
10.1 -- Loan Agreement, dated March 1, 1988, between HEICO
Corporation and Broward County, Florida is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1994.*
10.2 -- SunBank Reimbursement Agreement, dated February 28, 1994,
between HEICO Aerospace Corporation and SunBank/South
Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1994.*
10.3 -- Amendment, dated March 1, 1995, to the SunBank Reimbursement
Agreement dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Aerospace
Corporation and SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-K from the year
ended October 31, 1995.*
10.4 -- Loan Agreement, dated February 28, 1994, between HEICO
Corporation and SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1994.*
10.5 -- The First Amendment, dated October 13, 1994, to Loan
Agreement dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation
and SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October
31, 1994.*
10.6 -- Second Amendment, dated March 1, 1995, to the Loan Agreement
dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1995.4.1 Specimen Preferred Stock Certificate and Form of Designations of
Preferred Stock.*
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.7 -- Third Amendment, dated September 16, 1997, to Loan Agreement
dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
SunTrust Bank, South Florida, National Association is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Form 10-K/A
for the year ended October 31, 1997.4.2 Form of Indenture.*
10.8 -- Fourth Amendment, dated December 1, 1997, to Loan Agreement
dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
SunTrust Bank, South Florida, National Association is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-K/A for
the year ended October 31, 1997.*
10.9 -- Loan Agreement, dated March 31, 1994, between HEICO
Corporation and Eagle National Bank of Miami is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1994.*
10.10 -- The First Amendment, dated May 31, 1994, to Loan Agreement
dated March 31, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and Eagle
National Bank of Miami is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1994.*
10.11 -- The Second Amendment, dated August 9, 1995, to the Loan
Agreement dated March 31, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
Eagle National Bank of Miami is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1995.*
10.12 -- Second Loan Modification Agreement, dated February 27, 1997,
between HEICO Corporation and Eagle National Bank of Miami
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form
10-Q for the three months ended April 30, 1997.*
10.13 -- Third Loan Modification Agreement, dated February 6, 1998,
between HEICO Corporation and Eagle National Bank of Miami
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form
10-Q for the three months ended January 31, 1998.*
10.14 -- Loan Agreement, dated October 1, 1996, between HEICO
Aerospace Corporation and Broward County, Florida is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Form 10-K
for the year ended October 31, 1996.*
10.15 -- SunTrust Bank Reimbursement Agreement, dated October 1,
1996, between HEICO Aerospace Corporation and SunTrust Bank,
South Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.11 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1996.*
10.16 -- HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and Trust, as amended and
restated effective January 2, 1987 is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1987.*
10.17 -- HEICO Savings and Investment Plan, as amended and restated
December 19, 1994, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.11 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1994.*
10.18 -- HEICO Corporation 1993 Stock Option Plan, as amended, is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No.
333-48439) filed on March 23, 1998.*
10.19 -- HEICO Corporation Combined Stock Option Plan, dated March
15, 1988, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1989.*
10.20 -- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors, Officers
and Employees is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8
to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1985.*
10.21 -- HEICO Corporation Directors' Retirement Plan, as amended,
dated as of May 31, 1991, is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.19 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October
31, 1992.*
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.22 -- Key Employee Termination Agreement, dated as of April 5,
1988, between HEICO Corporation and Thomas S. Irwin is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Form 10-K
for the year ended October 31, 1992.*
10.23 -- Employment and Non-compete Agreement, dated as of September
16, 1996, by and between HEICO Corporation and Sigmund Borax
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K
dated September 16, 1996.*
10.24 -- Employment and Non-compete Agreement, dated as of September
16, 1996, by and between HEICO Corporation and Charles Kott
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K
dated September 16, 1996.*
10.25 -- Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, between
Trilectron Industries, Inc. and Manatee County, Florida is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q
for the three months ended April 30, 1997.*
10.26 -- Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of
March 1, 1997, between Trilectron Industries, Inc., and
First Union National Bank of Florida (excluding referenced
exhibits) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Form 10-Q for the three months ended April 30, 1997.*
10.27 -- Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 15, 1997, by
and between HEICO Corporation and Ramon Portela is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated
September 16, 1997.*
10.28 -- Employment and Non-compete Agreement dated September 16,
1997, by and between Northwings Accessories Corporation and
Ramon Portela is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to Form 8-K dated September 16, 1997.*
10.29 -- Amendment to Registration and Sale Rights Agreement, dated
as of December 24, 1996, by and among U.S. Diagnostic Inc.
and HEICO Corporation is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.22 to Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1996.*
10.30 -- Assignment of Promissory Note by and between HEICO
Corporation and Forum Capital Markets L.P. is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K dated September 16,
1997.*
10.31 -- Amendment to 6 1/2% Convertible Note, dated as of December
24, 1996, by and among U.S. Diagnostic Inc. and HEICO
Corporation is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to
Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1996.*
10.32 -- Second Amendment to the 6 1/2% Convertible Note, dated
September 10, 1997, by and among U.S. Diagnostic Inc., and
HEICO Corporation is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.4 to Form 8-K dated September 16, 1997.*
10.33 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated October 30, 1997, by and
among HEICO Corporation, HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and
Lufthansa Technik AG is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.31 to Form 10-K/A for the year ended October 31, 1997.*
10.34 -- Shareholders Agreement, dated October 30, 1997, by and
between HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp., HEICO Aerospace
Corporation and all of the shareholders of HEICO Aerospace
Holdings Corp. and Lufthansa Technik AG is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Form 10-K/A for the year ended
October 31, 1997.*
10.35 -- Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 9, 1998 among
HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp., McClain International, Inc.,
Randolph S. McClain, Janet M. Wallace and Paul R. Schwinne
(without schedules) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2 to Form 8-K dated August 4, 1998.4.3 Form of Note.*
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.36 -- Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Real Property, by and
among Randolph S. McClain and HEICO Aerospace Holdings
Corp., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form
8-K dated August 4, 1998.*
10.37 -- Credit Agreement among HEICO Corporation and SunTrust Bank,
South Florida, N.A., as Agent, dated as of July 30, 1998, is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated
August 4, 1998.*
10.38 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 4, 1998,
among RDI Acquisition Corp., HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp.,
HEICO Corporation, Rogers-Dierks, Inc., William Rogers and
John Dierks (without schedules and exhibits) is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K dated December 22,
1998.*
23.1 -- Consent of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. (included in its opinion
filed as Exhibit 5.1).*
23.2 -- Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.**
23.3 -- Consent of Pyke & Pierce.**
24.1 -- Power of Attorney.4.4 Form of Deposit Agreement and Depositary Receipt.*
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4.5 Form of Common Stock Warrant Agreement and Warrant Certificate.*
Previously filed.4.6 Form of Class A Common Stock Warrant Agreement and warrant
Certificate.*
4.7 Form of Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement and Warrant
Certificate.*
4.8 Form of Debt Securities Warrant Agreement and Warrant
Certificate.*
4.9 Form of Unit.*
4.10 Form of Unit Agreement.*
5.1 Opinion of Akerman Senterfitt.**
12.1 Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges.**
23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.**
23.2 Consent of Akerman Senterfitt (included in Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this
Registration Statement).
25.1 Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.*
* To be filed by amendment or as an exhibit to a report filed under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and incorporated herein by
reference.
** Filed herewith.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
(a) The registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3)
of the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising
after the effective date of the registration statement
(or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof)
which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a
fundamental change in the information set forth in the
registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered
(if the total dollar value of securities offered would
not exceed that which was registered)
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and any deviation from the low or high end of the
estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the
form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to
Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume
and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in
the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
"Calculation of Registration Fee" table in the effective
registration statement;
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the
plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the
registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement;
provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) do
not apply if the information required to be included in a
post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in
periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by
the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the
registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall
be deemed a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide
offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective
amendment any of the securities being registered which remain
unsold at the termination of the offering.
(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing
of the registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing
of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference
in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering
of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona
fide offering thereof.
(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrantregistrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the Registrantregistrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in
the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the Registrantregistrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the Registrantregistrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the Registrantregistrant will, unless in the opinion
of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
(b)(d) The undersigned Registrantregistrant hereby undertakes thatto file an application for
purposesthe purpose of determining any liabilitythe eligibility of the trustee to act under
subsection (a) of Section 310 of the SecuritiesTrust Indenture Act (i)in accordance
with the information omitted
from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement in
reliance upon Rule 430Arules and contained in a form of prospectus filedregulations prescribed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h)Commission under
the Securities Act
shall be deemed to be a part of this Registration Statement at the time it was
declared effective and (ii) each post-effective amendment that contains a form
of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time
shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(c) The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filingSection 305(b)(2) of the Registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") (and, where applicable,
each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section
15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference in the Registration
Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time
shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Amendment
No. 3 to the Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Miami,Hollywood, State of Florida, on February 10, 1999.April 29, 2004.
HEICO CORPORATION
By: /s/ LAURANSLaurans A. MENDELSONMendelson
------------------------------------
Laurans A. Mendelson
Chairman of the Board, President,
and Chief Executive Officer and Director
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears
below constitutes and appoints Laurans A. Mendelson and Thomas S. Irwin his true
and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities,
to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this
Registration Statement, and to sign any Registration Statement (and any and all
amendments thereto) related to this Registration Statement and filed pursuant to
Rule 462(b) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and to file
the same with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith,
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said
attorneys-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform each and every act
and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that each of said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his substitute or substitutes,
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this
Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statementregistration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ LAURANSLaurans A. MENDELSONMendelson Chairman of the Board, February 10, 1999President, Chief April 29, 2004
- ----------------------------------------------------- President and Chief
Laurans A. Mendelson--------------------------------- Executive Officer (principal executive
officer)
/s/ ERICLAURANS A. MENDELSON Vice President, President of February 10, 1999
- ----------------------------------------------------- HEICO Aerospace Holdings
Eric A. Mendelson Corp.officer) and Director
/s/ VICTOR H. MENDELSON Vice President, General February 10, 1999
- ----------------------------------------------------- Counsel and Director,
Victor H. Mendelson President of HEICO Aviation
Products Corp.
/s/ THOMASThomas S. IRWINIrwin Executive Vice President and February 10, 1999Chief April 29, 2004
- ----------------------------------------------------- Chief--------------------------------- Financial Officer Thomas S. Irwin (principal financial
THOMAS S. IRWIN officer)
/s/ Eric A. Mendelson Executive Vice President and accounting officer)
DirectorDirector; April 29, 2004
- -----------------------------------------------------
Jacob T. Carwile
/s/ SAMUEL L. HIGGINBOTTOM* Director February 10, 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------
Samuel L. Higginbottom
Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Paul F. Manieri
/s/ ALBERT MORRISON, JR.* Director February 10, 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------
Albert Morrison, Jr.--------------------------------- President of HEICO Aerospace Holdings
ERIC A. MENDELSON Corp.
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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- --------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ---------------
/s/ Victor H. Mendelson Executive Vice President, General April 29, 2004
- --------------------------------- Counsel and Director; President and
VICTOR H. MENDELSON Chief Executive Officer of HEICO
Electronic Technologies Corp.
/s/ Samuel L. Higginbottom Director April 29, 2004
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAMUEL L. HIGGINBOTTOM
/s/ Wolfgang Mayrhuber Director April 29, 2004
- ---------------------------------
WOLFGANG MAYRHUBER
/s/ Albert Morrison, Jr. Director April 29, 2004
- ---------------------------------
ALBERT MORRISON, JR.
/s/ Dr. Alan Schriesheim Director April 29, 2004
- -----------------------------------------------------
Guy C. Shafer---------------------------------
DR. ALAN SCHRIESHEIM
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* By Laurans A. Mendelson, Attorney-in-Fact
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EXHIBIT INDEX
SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
- ------ ----------- -----------
1.1 Proposed Form of PurchaseEXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
----------- ----------------------------------------------------------------
1.1 Underwriting Agreement.**
2.1 Amended and Restated Agreement of Merger and Plan of
Reorganization, dated as of March 22, 1993, by and among
HEICO Corporation, HEICO Industries, Corp. and New HEICO,
Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 33-57624) Amendment No. 1 filed on March
19, 1993.*
2.2 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 20, 1996, by and among
HEICO Corporation, MediTek Health Corporation and U.S.
Diagnostic Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to
the Form 8-K dated July 11, 1996.*
2.3 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 16, 1996, by
and between HEICO Corporation and Sigmund Borax is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Form 8-K dated
September 16, 1996.*
2.4 Stock Purchase Agreement dated July 25, 1997, among HEICO
Corporation, N.A.C. Acquisition Corporation, Northwings
Accessories Corporation, Ramon Portela and Otto Newman
(without schedules) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2 to Form 8-K dated September 16, 1997.*
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant are incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 33-57624) Amendment
No. 1 filed on March 19, 1993.*
3.2 Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Registrant, dated April 27, 1993, are incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form 8-B dated April 29, 1993.*
3.3 Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Registrant, dated November 3, 1993, are incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Form 10-K for the year ended
October 31, 1993.*
3.4 Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
the Registrant, dated March 19, 1998, are incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-48439) filed on
March 23, 1998.*
3.5 Bylaws of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.4 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1996.*
4.0 The description and terms of Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
are set forth in a Rights Agreement between the Company and
SunBank, N.A., as Rights Agent, dated as of November 2,
1993, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Form 8-K
dated November 2, 1993.*
5.1 Opinion of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. as to the validity of the
Common Stock being registered.**
10.1 Loan Agreement, dated March 1, 1988, between HEICO
Corporation and Broward County, Florida is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1994.*
10.2 SunBank Reimbursement Agreement, dated February 28, 1994,
between HEICO Aerospace Corporation and SunBank/South
Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1994.*
10.3 Amendment, dated March 1, 1995, to the SunBank Reimbursement
Agreement dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Aerospace
Corporation and SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-K from the year
ended October 31, 1995.*
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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10.4 Loan Agreement, dated February 28, 1994, between HEICO
Corporation and SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1994.*
10.5 The First Amendment, dated October 13, 1994, to Loan
Agreement dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation
and SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October
31, 1994.*
10.6 Second Amendment, dated March 1, 1995, to the Loan Agreement
dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
SunBank/South Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1995.*
10.7 Third Amendment, dated September 16, 1997, to Loan Agreement
dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
SunTrust Bank, South Florida, National Association is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Form 10-
K/A for the year ended October 31, 1997.*
10.8 Fourth Amendment, dated December 1, 1997, to Loan Agreement
dated February 28, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
SunTrust Bank, South Florida, National Association is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-K/A for
the year ended October 31, 1997.*
10.9 Loan Agreement, dated March 31, 1994, between HEICO
Corporation and Eagle National Bank of Miami is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1994.*
10.10 The First Amendment, dated May 31, 1994, to Loan Agreement
dated March 31, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and Eagle
National Bank of Miami is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1994.*
10.11 The Second Amendment, dated August 9, 1995, to the Loan
Agreement dated March 31, 1994 between HEICO Corporation and
Eagle National Bank of Miami is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1995.*
10.12 Second Loan Modification Agreement, dated February 27, 1997,
between HEICO Corporation and Eagle National Bank of Miami
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Form
10-Q for the three months ended April 30, 1997.*
10.13 Third Loan Modification Agreement, dated February 6, 1998,
between HEICO Corporation and Eagle National Bank of Miami
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form
10-Q for the three months ended January 31, 1998.*
10.14 Loan Agreement, dated October 1, 1996, between HEICO
Aerospace Corporation and Broward County, Florida is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Form 10-K
for the year ended October 31, 1996.*
10.15 SunTrust Bank Reimbursement Agreement, dated October 1,
1996, between HEICO Aerospace Corporation and SunTrust Bank,
South Florida, N.A. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.11 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1996.*
10.16 HEICO Savings and Investment Plan and Trust, as amended and
restated effective January 2, 1987 is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-K for the year
ended October 31, 1987.*
10.17 HEICO Savings and Investment Plan, as amended and restated
December 19, 1994, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.11 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1994.4.1 Specimen Preferred Stock Certificate and Form of Designations of
Preferred Stock.*
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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10.18 HEICO Corporation 1993 Stock Option Plan, as amended, is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No.
333-48439) filed on March 23, 1998.4.2 Form of Indenture.*
10.19 HEICO Corporation Combined Stock Option Plan, dated March
15, 1988, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1989.*
10.20 Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors, Officers
and Employees is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8
to the Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1985.*
10.21 HEICO Corporation Directors' Retirement Plan, as amended,
dated as of May 31, 1991, is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.19 to the Form 10-K for the year ended October
31, 1992.*
10.22 Key Employee Termination Agreement, dated as of April 5,
1988, between HEICO Corporation and Thomas S. Irwin is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Form 10-K
for the year ended October 31, 1992.*
10.23 Employment and Non-compete Agreement, dated as of September
16, 1996, by and between HEICO Corporation and Sigmund Borax
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K
dated September 16, 1996.*
10.24 Employment and Non-compete Agreement, dated as of September
16, 1996, by and between HEICO Corporation and Charles Kott
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K
dated September 16, 1996.*
10.25 Loan Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1997, between
Trilectron Industries, Inc. and Manatee County, Florida is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q
for the three months ended April 30, 1997.*
10.26 Letter of Credit and Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of
March 1, 1997, between Trilectron Industries, Inc., and
First Union National Bank of Florida (excluding referenced
exhibits) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Form 10-Q for the three months ended April 30, 1997.*
10.27 Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 15, 1997, by
and between HEICO Corporation and Ramon Portela is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated
September 16, 1997.*
10.28 Employment and Non-compete Agreement dated September 16,
1997, by and between Northwings Accessories Corporation and
Ramon Portela is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to Form 8-K dated September 16, 1997.*
10.29 Amendment to Registration and Sale Rights Agreement, dated
as of December 24, 1996, by and among U.S. Diagnostic Inc.
and HEICO Corporation is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.22 to Form 10-K for the year ended October 31,
1996.*
10.30 Assignment of Promissory Note by and between HEICO
Corporation and Forum Capital Markets L.P. is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K dated September 16,
1997.*
10.31 Amendment to 6 1/2% Convertible Note, dated as of December
24, 1996, by and among U.S. Diagnostic Inc. and HEICO
Corporation is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to
Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1996.*
10.32 Second Amendment to the 6 1/2% Convertible Note, dated
September 10, 1997, by and among U.S. Diagnostic Inc., and
HEICO Corporation is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.4 to Form 8-K dated September 16, 1997.*
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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10.33 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated October 30, 1997, by and
among HEICO Corporation, HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and
Lufthansa Technik AG is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.31 to Form 10-K/A for the year ended October 31, 1997.*
10.34 Shareholders Agreement, dated October 30, 1997, by and
between HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp., HEICO Aerospace
Corporation and all of the shareholders of HEICO Aerospace
Holdings Corp. and Lufthansa Technik AG is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Form 10-K/A for the year ended
October 31, 1997.*
10.35 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 9, 1998 among
HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp., McClain International, Inc.,
Randolph S. McClain, Janet M. Wallace and Paul R. Schwinne
(without schedules) is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2 to Form 8-K dated August 4, 1998.*
10.36 Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Real Property, by and
among Randolph S. McClain and HEICO Aerospace Holdings
Corp., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form
8-K dated August 4, 1998.*
10.37 Credit Agreement among HEICO Corporation and SunTrust Bank,
South Florida, N.A., as Agent, dated as of July 30, 1998, is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated
August 4, 1998.*
10.38 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 4, 1998,
among RDI Acquisition Corp., HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp.,
HEICO Corporation, Rogers-Dierks, Inc., William Rogers and
John Dierks (without schedules and exhibits) is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K dated December 22,
1998.*
23.1 Consent of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. (included in its opinion
filed as Exhibit 5.1).*
23.2 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.**
23.3 Consent of Pyke & Pierce.**
24.1 Power of Attorney.4.3 Form of Note.*
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4.4 Form of Deposit Agreement and Depositary Receipt.*
Previously filed.4.5 Form of Common Stock Warrant Agreement and Warrant Certificate.*
4.6 Form of Class A Common Stock Warrant Agreement and Warrant
Certificate.*
4.7 Form of Preferred Stock Warrant Agreement and Warrant
Certificate.*
4.8 Form of Debt Securities Warrant Agreement and Warrant
Certificate.*
4.9 Form of Unit.*
4.10 Form of Unit Agreement.*
5.1 Opinion of Akerman Senterfitt.**
12.1 Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges.**
23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.**
23.2 Consent of Akerman Senterfitt (included in Exhibit 5.1 hereto).
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this
Registration Statement).
25.1 Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.*
* To be filed by amendment or as an exhibit to a report filed under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and incorporated herein by
reference.
** Filed herewith.