ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
Electronic Hardware Corporation (“EHC”) is a subsidiary that has over 30 years of experience in the design, marketing and manufacture of injection molded plastic components used in industrial, consumer, and military products. It also offers secondary operations on our molded products. Services such as hand painting, pad printing, hot stamping and engraving are provided at a customer’s request. EHC represents the Company’s manufacturing and distribution segment.
International Plastic Technologies (“IPT”) specializes in assisting companies in reducing their cost of manufacturing by outsourcing to China. Through our offices in the United States and China, IPT has put in place the system necessary to simplify the transition of moving work to China. IPT’s product specialization includes tooling, injection molding and secondary operations, castings, mechanical, assemblies, electronic manufacturing services and metal stampings. IPT represents the Company’s outsourcing segment.
Compact Disc Packaging Corp. (“CDP”) is currently inactive. Its business is the manufacturing, marketing and sale of compact disc packaging system.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 compared to the two quarters ended June 28, 2002.
NET SALES
Net consolidated sales for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $6,404,733 compared to sales of $4,942,622 for the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The increase of $1,462,111 or 29.5% was attributed to an increase of orders through the EHC contract with the Defense Supply Center in Philadelphia (“DSCP”), as well as an increase in commercial, non-military products and an increase of sales for IPT. Net sales for EHC for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $5,229,322 compared to sales of $3,965,607 for the same two quarters ended June 28, 2002. IPT had sales of $1,175,411 for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 compared to sales of $975,515 for the same two quarters ended June 28, 2002.
GROSS PROFITS
The Company realized an overall gross profit margin percentage for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 of 39.7%, as compared to 30.8% experienced during the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. This increase of 8.9%, can be attributed to the increase in sales prices to the DSCP as well as an increase due to more commercial, non-military product being manufactured in China for our subsidiary EHC. The lower cost of manufacturing the products in China has increased EHC gross profits. EHC had a gross profit of 40.4% for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 compared to 33.0% for the same two quarters ended June 28, 2002. IPT had a gross profit of 36.6% for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 compared to 21.9% for the same two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The increase in gross profit for IPT is due to cost reductions provided by
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our Import/Export agent in China as well as a reduction in commissions paid. IPT has also been able to achieve better pricing from its vendors thus increasing its gross profit.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling and Shipping
Selling and shipping expenses for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $399,737 as compared to $433,710 for the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The decrease of $33,973 or 7.8% for the period is primarily attributable to a decrease in consulting fees and advertising expenses. EHC’s shipping and selling expenses for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $301,188 compared to $261,216 for the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The increase was due to staff transferred into the shipping department. IPT’s selling and shipping expenses for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $95,500 compared to $164,403 for the same two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The reduction was due to cutting advertising and consulting costs.
General, and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $1,448,231 as compared to $1,388,024 for the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The increase of $60,207 or 4.3% for the period is primarily attributable to an increase in staff and professional fees. EHC’s general and administrative expenses for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $798,008 compared to $857,446 for the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. Although there was an overall increase in staff expenses, the reduction in EHC was due to a decrease in staff. IPT’s general and administrative expenses for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 were $529,354 compared to $434,835 for the two quarters ended June 28, 2002. The increase was attributed to increased staff expenses as well as an increase in professional fees.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the quarter ended June 27, 2003 compared to the quarter ended June 28, 2002.
NET SALES
Net consolidated sales for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $3,304,826 compared to sales of $2,629,259 for the quarter ended June 28, 2002. The increase of $675,567 or 25.7% was attributed to an increase of orders through the EHC contract with the DSCP, as well as an increase in commercial, non-military products and an increase of sales for IPT. Net sales for EHC for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $2,767,030 compared to sales of $2,175,711 for the same quarter ended June 28, 2002. IPT had sales of $537,796 for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 compared to sales of $453,548 for the same quarter ended June 28, 2002.
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GROSS PROFITS
The Company realized an overall gross profit margin percentage for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 of 43.5%, as compared to 30.6% experienced during the quarter ended June 28, 2002. This increase of 12.9%, can be attributed to the increase in sales prices to the DSCP as well as an increase due to more commercial, non-military product being manufactured in China for our subsidiary EHC. The lower cost of manufacturing the products in China has increased EHC gross profits. EHC had a gross profit of 42.5% for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 compared to 32.8% for the same quarter ended June 28, 2002. IPT had a gross profit of 48.3% for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 compared to 20.0% for the same quarter ended June 28, 2002. The increase in gross profit for IPT is due to cost reductions provided by our Import/Export agent in China as well as a reduction in commissions paid. IPT has also been able to achieve better pricing from its vendors thus increasing its gross profit.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling and Shipping
Selling and shipping expenses for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $203,969 as compared to $210,734 for the quarter ended June 28, 2002. The decrease of $6,765 or 3.2% for the period is primarily attributable to a decrease in consulting fees and advertising expenses. EHC’s shipping and selling expenses for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $157,438 compared to $137,849 for the quarter ended June 28, 2002. The increase was due to staff transferred into the shipping department. IPT’s selling and shipping expenses for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $48,815 compared to $68,247 for the same quarter ended June 28, 2002. The reduction was due to cutting advertising and consulting costs.
General, and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $775,374 as compared to $649,281 for the quarter ended June 28, 2002. The increase of $126,093 or 19.4% for the period is primarily attributable to an increase in staff and professional fees. EHC’s general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $388,877 compared to $414,107 for the quarter ended June 28, 2002. Although there was an overall increase, the reduction in EHC was due to a decrease in staff. IPT’s general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 27, 2003 were $300,478 compared to $218,150 for the quarter ended June 28, 2002. The increase was attributed to increased staff expenses as well as an increase in professional fees.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s liquidity needs arise from working capital requirements, capital expenditures, and principal and interest payments. Historically, the Company’s primary source of liquidity has been cash flow generated internally from operations. Cash flow was insufficient to meet the Company’s cash needs so the Company supplemented its cash needs with bank borrowings and
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long term equipment financing during 2002. The Company’s cash increased to $512,316 on June 27, 2003 from $456,727on December 27, 2002.
Cash flow provided by operating activities was $225,388for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 on net income of $632,212.The increase in accounts receivable is the result of increased sales to the DSCP. The increase in inventory results from the combination of a reserve of approximately $75,000 of obsolete inventory and a reduction of inventory in transit from China offset by an increase in inventory on hand. The decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets is a result of the expensing of deposits placed and costs associated with tooling and production orders in process that were completed at June 27, 2003. Cash used in investing activities for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 was $16,534, which consisted of cash for the purchase of computer equipment.
Net cash used in financing activities for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003 was $153,265.Cash of $128,565 was used to make principal payments on loans payable and $24,700 was used to make capital lease repayments.
The bank that provided the Company with its credit facility was closed by the Connecticut Banking Department on June 27, 2002, with the F.D.I.C. assuming receivership of the failed bank. The F.D.I.C. has continued to service the Company’s credit facility. The balance outstanding on the line of credit at June 27, 2003, including accrued interest, amounted to $1,002,968.
On June 24, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with the F.D.I.C. to settle the loan at a discounted rate of $897,150 plus accrued interest. The Company repaid $902,773 on July 30, 2003, which resulted in a gain of approximately $100,000. The Company received written confirmation that they are released and discharged from any further obligation to the F.D.I.C.
On July 29, 2003, the Company closed on a Revolving Line of Credit (“the line”) with People’s Bank of up to $1,500,000. Under the revolving line agreement the Company will be required to meet certain financial covenants. The line matures May 31, 2004 and bears annual interest at the Bank’s prime rate plus one percent (1%), payable monthly. The lines availability will vary based on eligibility of accounts receivable and inventory.
CAUTIONARY FACTORS REGARDING FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS
The matters discussed in this form 10-QSB other than historical material are forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated. Actual results could differ due to a number of factors, including negative developments relating to unforeseen order cancellations or push outs, the Company’s strategic relationships, the impact of intense competition and changes in our industry.
The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments.
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ITEM 3. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, based on an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officers of the Company have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the applicable time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms.
There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in any other factors that could significantly affect those controls subsequent to the date of the most recent evaluation of the Company’s internal controls by the Company, including any corrections actions with regard to any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The bank that provided the Company with its credit facility was closed by the Connecticut Banking Department on June 27, 2002, with the F.D.I.C. assuming receivership of the failed bank. The F.D.I.C. has continued to service the Company’s credit facility. The balance outstanding on the line of credit at June 27, 2003, including accrued interest, amounted to $1,002,968.
On June 24, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with the F.D.I.C. to settle the loan at a discounted rate of $897,150 plus accrued interest. The Company repaid $902,773 on July 30, 2003, which resulted in a gain of approximately $100,000. The Company received written confirmation that they are released and discharged from any further obligation to the F.D.I.C.
On July 29, 2003, the Company closed on a Revolving Line of Credit (“the line”) with People’s Bank of up to $1,500,000. Under the revolving line agreement the Company will be required to meet certain financial covenants. The line matures May 31, 2004 and bears annual interest at the Bank’s prime rate plus one percent (1%), payable monthly. The lines availability will vary based on eligibility of accounts receivable and inventory.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2003. At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted to elect David Kassel, Andrew Franzone, Harry Goodman, David Hale, Richard Peters and Michael Rakusin to serve as directors of the Company until the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. There were 1,942,562 votes in favor of all nominees and no opposing votes.
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On July 22, 2003, the Company engaged the services of Marcum & Kliegman LLP to review the interim financial statement of the Company for the filing of Form 10-QSB with the SEC for the two quarters ended June 27, 2003.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibits:
99.1
99.2
99.3
99.4
99.5
Reports on 8-K:
The company filed an 8K and an amended 8K during the quarter ended June 27, 2003 on the following date:
May 5, 2003 (amended May 7, 2003)
The Company declined to reappoint Grassi & Co CPA’s as the Company’s independent auditors.
Arthur Myers resigned as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company effective May 2, 2003.
The Company made the following key executive appointments:
David Hale was named acting Chief Financial Officer.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL SMART SOURCING, INC.
August 11, 2003 | /s/ David Kassel |
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Date | David Kassel |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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August 11, 2003 | /s/ David Hale |
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Date | David Hale |
| Acting Chief Financial Officer |
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