Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsResults of OperationsNine Months ended Feb 28,2001, Compared to Nine Months ended Feb 29,2000The Company’s total sales decreased by (2.8%) to $13,871,266 for the nine months ended February 28, 2001 from $14,265,490 for the same period of the prior year, while gross margin increased 1.68% to $4,260,858 from $4,190,242 for the same period. Sales decreased during the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2000 by $81,471 due primarily to a soft market. The oil and gas market is beginning to show signs of a turnaround in spending on our types of products. However, softness of the overall U.S. economy is off setting any of our potential gain from oil and gas. Our initiatives placed on improving our gross margin has begun to pay off with a slight increase of 1.68% while our G&A costs increased $86,932 over prior period. Three Months ended Feb 28, 2001, Compared to Three Months ended Feb 29, 2000Our quote activity is picking up, especially in the market areas that have a large share of oil and gas business. Sales and marketing costs during the third quarter of fiscal year 2001 increased 3.71% or $32,603 as compared with the third quarter of the previous year. General and administrative costs increased 10.83% or $65,298 during the third quarter ending February 28, 2001 as compared with the third quarter of fiscal year 2000. Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital ResourcesCash and cash equivalents were $320,837 and $632,970 at February 28, 2001 and May 31, 2000, respectively. At February 28, 2001 the maximum available borrowings under the revolving credit arrangement amounted to $500,000. The Company’s current assets exceeded its current liabilities at February 28, 2001 and May 31, 2000 by $2,724,692 and $2,948,024, respectively. The Company’s funding requirements during the quarter were met through cash on hand. On September 15, 2000, the Company secured a new agreement with Bank One, Texas, N.A. for a one-year revolving credit arrangement of up to $500,000. The credit arrangement provides for borrowings based on the value of the Company’s trade receivables, at the bank’s prime rate plus one per cent and is collateralized by trade receivables and inventories. The Company has no material commitment for capital expenditures as of February 28, 2001.
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