ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. We have reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation with no effect on previously reported net income (loss) or shareholders' equity. |
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The following discussion and analysis contains certain financial predictions, forecasts and projections which constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results could differ materially from those financial predictions, forecasts and projections and there can be no assurance that we will achieve such financial predictions, forecasts and projections. Factors that could affect financial predictions, forecasts and projections include the fluctuations in the commodity price index and any conditions internal to our major customers, including loss of their accounts. |
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General |
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We continue to pursue a growth strategy in the waste management services arena servicing over 5,000 customer locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico and building a base of approximately 2,300 service providers. This strategy will allow for diversity of business opportunities so that we are not as dependent upon the operating results of the recycling division. This diversity has helped to stabilize revenues and gross profit during a period of time when commodity prices fluctuate and affect the ferrous and non-ferrous markets. Much of our focus and attention now and in the future is directed towards the growth of the management services business segment through expansion in the existing markets. We are also focused upon technology enhancements that we can provide to the new and existing customer base to further solidify customer relationships. Additionally, we are exploring strategic alliances and relationships that will enable us to effectively execute our growt h. |
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We have operating locations in Louisville, Kentucky, and Seymour, Indiana. We do not have operating locations outside the United States but we service over 5,000 customer locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, building a base of approximately 2,300 service providers. Revenue derived from customers located outside the United States was $722,804 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Cost of goods sold derived from customers located outside the United States was $707,634. Gross profit before selling, general and administrative expenses was $15,170. We do not separate selling, general and administrative expenses between customers located in the United States or outside the United States. |
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We derive a significant portion of our revenues from one primary customer, The Home Depot, accounting for approximately 55% and 46% of first quarter 2005 and 2004 total revenues, respectively. The loss of all or a substantial portion of the business from this primary customer could have a material adverse effect on us. |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources |
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As of March 31, 2005 we held cash and cash equivalents of $718,764. |
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We currently maintain a $5.0 million senior revolving credit facility with the Branch Banking and Trust Company. It replaced a $3.8 million senior revolving credit facility that expired January 11, 2005. Indebtedness under this credit facility accrues interest at BB&T's prime rate less one eighth (5.625% at March 31, 2005). The maturity date under this agreement is January 2008.We have collaterized the credit facility with all our assets. As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, there were no borrowings against the credit facility. The terms of the credit facility place certain restrictive covenants on us, including maintenance of a specified tangible net worth, debt to net worth and EBITDA ratio. Consequently, these covenants restrict our ability to incur as much additional debt as we may desire for future growth. At March 31, 2005, we were in compliance with all restrictive covenants and the entire amount of our credit facility was available for borrowings. |
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During the first quarter of 2005, we committed $750,223 for purchases of property and equipment. In the recycling segment we committed approximately $66,956 for the purchase of two crane engines and a conveyor belt. In the equipment sales, leasing and service segment, we capitalized approximately $324,160 as rental equipment that we located at customer sites. This rental fleet equipment consists of solid waste handling and recycling equipment such as compactors, containers and balers. It is our intention to continue to pursue this market. On January 7, 2005, we purchased 2.75 acres of unimproved land located at 7021-7103 Grade Lane, Louisville, Kentucky for $265,000. Building and land improvements were $90,534. Capitalized computer hardware and software was $3,573. We purchased these fixed asset additions with existing cash flows. |
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We implemented the use of a purchasing card with a credit limit of $6.0 million in the second quarter of 2004. We have included the balance due on the purchasing card as part of accounts payable. The outstanding balance on the purchasing card at March 31, 2005 was $248,425 with a due date of April 15, 2005. The card accrues interest at prime plus 5.9% after the first twenty-five days of the purchase; our intention is to pay off the full balance every month so as to not incur finance charges. To date we have not incurred any interest charges on this purchasing card. The card requires monthly minimum payments on any balance outstanding at month end. We receive rebates on an annual basis for all purchases made with the card. |
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We expect that existing cash flow from operations and available credit under our existing credit facilities will be sufficient to meet our cash needs in 2005. |
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Results of Operations |
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The following table presents, for the years indicated, the percentage relationship that certain captioned items in our Consolidated Statements of Operations bear to total revenues and other pertinent data: |
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