CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this Quarterly Report may contain certain statements about ARC that are or may be “forward-looking statements” that is, statements related to future, not past, events, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of ARC and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to factors detailed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including but not limited to “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. In addition, these statements are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change. The forward-looking statements contained in the information in this Quarterly Report may include all other statements in this document other than historical facts. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by, or that include the words “targets”, “plans”, “believes”, “expects”, “aims”, “intends”, “will”, “may”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “approximates”, “projects”, “seeks”, “sees”, “should,” “would,” “expect,” “positioned,” “strategy,” or words or terms of similar substance or derivative variation or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements relating to the following: (i) future capital expenditures, expenses, revenues, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses and future prospects; (ii) business and management strategies and the expansion and growth of ARC; (iii) the effects of government regulation on ARC’s business; and (iv) our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions generally.
There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Additional particular uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different than those expressed in forward-looking statements include: risks associated with our international operations; significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in the general economy, as well as the cyclical nature of our markets; availability and cost of raw materials, parts and components used in our products; the competitive environment in the areas of our planned industrial activities; our ability to identify, finance, acquire and successfully integrate attractive acquisition targets, expected earnings of ARC; the amount of and our ability to estimate known and unknown liabilities; material disruption at any of our significant manufacturing facilities; the solvency of our insurers and the likelihood of their payment for losses; our ability to manage and grow our business and execution of our business and growth strategies; our ability and the ability our customers to access required capital at a reasonable costs; our ability to expand our business in our targeted markets; the level of capital investment and expenditures by our customers in our strategic markets; our financial performance; our ability to identify, address and remediate any material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting; our ability to achieve or maintain credit ratings and the impact on our funding costs and competitive position if we do not do so; and other risk factors as disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement.
Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. ARC undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a forecast, projection or estimate of the future financial performance of ARC unless otherwise expressly stated.
The following discussion is intended to assist you in understanding our business and the results of our operations. It should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this report as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2013. Unless the context requires otherwise, when we refer to “ARC Group Worldwide,” “ARC,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” we are describing ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
OPERATIONS REVIEW
ARC is a diversified, global manufacturing company focused on bringing innovation and technology to traditional manufacturing. ARC seeks to accomplish this by building technologically advanced, niche manufacturing businesses in the US and abroad. Through the advent and continued adoption of automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D imaging and printing, and lower domestic energy prices, ARC believes the US manufacturing sector is poised for a significant resurgence. At the same time, ARC continues to seek opportunities both in the developed and developing world, in order to adapt to the global manufacturing supply chain as it continues to evolve.
ARC is focused on building its core manufacturing businesses in precision components, flanges, fittings and wireless equipment. The Company focuses on building these units through organic growth, as well as through vertical and horizontal acquisitions. In addition to making acquisitions that are strategic to ARC, the Company will continue to evaluate new manufacturing niches that fit into its broader objectives, which are bringing manufacturing back to the US, bringing technology to traditional manufacturing, and optimally positioning the Company within the global manufacturing supply chain.
ARC currently operates three reportable segments:
● | Precision Components Group, consisting of FloMet, AFT-US, AFT-Hungary and Tekna Seal LLC; |
● | Flanges and Fittings Group, consisting of General Flange & Forge LLC; and |
● | Wireless Group, consisting of ARC Wireless LLC and ARC Wireless Ltd. |
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company made the decision to discontinue the operations of TubeFit, which was previously included within its Flanges & Fittings segment. The operations of TubeFit have been included in our consolidated statement of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Precision Components Group
The precision component industry is comprised of a number of significant industries commonly defined by the process and/or type of metal utilized to manufacture the component. Common processes include casting, forging, machining, stamping, powder metallurgy (conventional P/M metal injection molding or “MIM”, and powder forging), and extrusion. MIM is a metallurgical fabrication process that allows complex parts to be produced in quantity, and at a lower cost than comparable machining or other metalworking processes. The MIM process can be utilized to produce parts in a range of alloys including carbon and low alloy steels, stainless steels, magnetic materials, copper, and exotic alloys such as Inconel and titanium. The worldwide market for precision metal components is believed to total hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
The Precision Components Group companies participate in several metal component fabrication market segments providing high quality fabricated metal components and the hermetic sealing of components to market leading companies, among them medical devices, firearms, automotive, aerospace components, consumer durables, and electronic devices.
The Precision Components segment also utilizes 3D printing to provide a more complete solution to its customers. It’s applications in the business have increased in the past two years and the Company has committed technical development resources to utilize the technology to dramatically reduce time to market from months to weeks. ARC views 3D printing to be a burgeoning area of growth for the Company, both in production and prototypes. The Company is making 3D printing a top priority going forward, given the strategic fit to the Precision Components product and customer base.
Flange and Fittings Group
GF&F is one of approximately 10 domestic flange manufacturers in the United States, and the only one located on the East Coast. GF&F has been in business since 1972. GF&F estimates that the domestic market for carbon, stainless, and alloy flanges, is more than a billion dollars.
GF&F’s business model is focused on converting foreign-purchased alloy steel and stainless steel forgings into domestic flanges via value-added processing to provide a finished component with sufficient domestic content to qualify as domestically produced. GF&F also sells foreign produced finished flanges for certain applications. Additionally, GF&F purchases forgings produced in the US and Europe and machine them into finished flanges for high-integrity applications.
Wireless Group
The Wireless Group focuses on wireless broadband technology related to propagation and optimization. It designs and develops hardware, including antennas, radios, and related accessories, used in broadband and other wireless networks. Products are sold to public and private carriers, wireless infrastructure providers, wireless equipment distributors, value added resellers, and other original equipment manufacturers.
Growth in product revenue is dependent on market acceptance of the new products, in development and already released, to support our wireless initiatives. Revenue growth for the products is correlated to the overall global wireless market and to the ability to take market share from our competitors. The Wireless Group focuses on keeping our operational and general costs low in order to improve margins.
Specific growth areas are last mile wireless broadband Internet delivered over standards-based solutions such as Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (“WiMAX”), WiFi or vendor specific proprietary solutions; GPS and Mobile SATCOM solutions for network timing, fleet and asset tracking and monitoring; Machine to machine (“M2M”) communications for controlling or monitoring data from devices; and base stations to build out or optimize carrier networks.
Discontinued Operations
TubeFit
TubeFit’s operations consisted of distribution of import fittings and both import and domestic flanges. TubeFit served a segment of the market called the General Commodity Welds Fitting and Flange market. TubeFit is no longer actively operating and the assets and liabilities of TubeFit are presented as discontinued operations in the Company’s financial statements as of September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012.
Results of Continuing Operations for the Three Months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012
For the three months ended September 29, 2013, the Company’s total sales were $18.4 million, an increase of $5.1 million, or 38%, from $13.3 million in the comparable prior year period. The QMT and AFT Acquisitions during fiscal year 2013 contributed $2.9 million in additional sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Excluding the impact from the aforementioned acquisition, sales growth increased $2.2 million, or 16% compared to the prior year period. This increase is attributed to robust growth in our MIM businesses and the continued growth in demand with their customers, primarily in the Firearms market segment.
For the three months ended September 29, 2013, the Company’s net income from continuing operations was $1.9 million, an increase of $2.1 million from a loss of ($0.2) million in the comparable prior year period. Significant expenses impacted both periods, as the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 included merger expenses of $1.6 million and the first quarter of fiscal 2014 included a stock based compensation grant of $0.7 million. Excluding these significant expenses, the net income from continuing operations was still an increase of $1.2 million. The increase is attributed to a combination of top line sales growth, improved efficiencies, and the financial benefits realized from the intensive continuous improvement efforts company-wide.
The total other expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 was ($0.2) million, compared to $0.2 million income for the comparable prior year period. The difference is primarily attributed to the $0.4 million of other income recognized in first quarter fiscal 2013 associated with the gain on bargain purchase for the QMT Acquisition accounted for as a reverse acquisition. It is also noted that included in the total other expense for the first quarter fiscal 2014 was non-cash interest expense of ($0.1) million, a result of the interest discount amortization on the convertible debt.
The total tax expense for the first quarter fiscal 2014 was ($0.4) million, as a result of domestic and foreign income, which resulted in ($0.1) million of foreign tax expense and ($0.3) million of domestic tax expense. In the comparable prior year period, there was no tax expense due to the loss position.
Income allocated to the Company’s non-controlling interest was $56 thousand for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to $73 thousand for the comparable prior year period. The decrease was a result of reductions in the non-controlling interest base since first quarter fiscal 2013, the product of equity exchanges for membership interests.
Net income from continuing operations attributable to ARC for the first quarter fiscal 2014 was $1.25 million, or $0.22 per share, compared to a loss from continuing operations attributable to ARC for the comparable prior year period of ($26) thousand, or ($0.01) per share.
Results of Continuing Operations by Segment: Comparison between Three Months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012
Prior to August 8, 2012, the Company operated as a diversified manufacturing holding company active in metal injection molding, specialty hermetic seals, and flanges & fittings and operated under two reportable business segments:
● | Precision Components Group, consisting of FloMet and Tekna Seal, and |
● | Flanges and Fittings Group, consisting of GF&F and TubeFit. |
Subsequent to the Acquisitions on August 8, 2012, the Company operates three business segments:
● | Precision Components Group, consisting of FloMet, AFT-US, AFT-Hungary, and Tekna Seal; |
● | Flanges and Fittings Group, consisting of GF&F and TubeFit; and |
● | Wireless Group, consisting of ARC Wireless LLC and ARC Wireless Ltd. |
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company made the decision to discontinue the operations of TubeFit, which was previously included within its Flanges & Fittings segment. Consequently, the Company has classified the results of operations of TubeFit as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.
The following table shows consolidated sales revenue, percentage of net sales, and operating profit by business segment, as well as identifying trends in business segment sales revenues for the three months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012. Table amounts are in thousands.
Results of Continuing Operations by Segment - Comparison Between The Three Months Ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012 (in thousands) | |
| | | | | | | | Increase/(Decrease) | |
| | 9/29/2013 | | | % of Sales | | | 9/30/2012 | | | % of Sales | | | $ | | | % | |
Net sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Precision Components | | $ | 16,452 | | | | 89.41 | % | | $ | 11,289 | | | | 84.71 | % | | $ | 5,163 | | | | 45.73 | % |
Flanges and Fittings | | | 1,261 | | | | 6.85 | % | | | 1,663 | | | | 12.48 | % | | | (402 | ) | | | -24,16 | % |
Wireless | | | 687 | | | | 3.73 | % | | | 374 | | | | 2.81 | % | | | 313 | | | | 83.54 | % |
Consolidated net sales | | | 18,400 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 13,326 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 5,074 | | | | 38.07 | % |
Operating Costs: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Precision Components | | | 13,352 | | | | 81.16 | % | | | 9,698 | | | | 85.90 | % | | | 3,654 | | | | 37.68 | % |
Flanges and Fittings | | | 1,189 | | | | 94.32 | % | | | 1,463 | | | | 87.98 | % | | | (274 | ) | | | -18.70 | % |
Wireless | | | 498 | | | | 72.43 | % | | | 386 | | | | 103.11 | % | | | 112 | | | | 28.92 | % |
Consolidated Operating Costs | | | 15,039 | | | | 81.73 | % | | | 11,547 | | | | 86.65 | % | | | 3,492 | | | | 30.25 | % |
Segment operating income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Precision Components | | | 3,100 | | | | 18.84 | % | | | 1,591 | | | | 14.10 | % | | | 1,509 | | | | 94.78 | % |
Flanges and Fittings | | | 72 | | | | 5.68 | % | | | 200 | | | | 12.02 | % | | | (128 | ) | | | -64.14 | % |
Wireless | | | 189 | | | | 27.57 | % | | | (12 | ) | | | -3.11 | % | | | 201 | | | | -1729.11 | % |
Corporate Expense | | | (1,460 | ) | | | -7.94 | % | | | (1,972 | ) | | | -14.81 | % | | | 512 | | | | -25.97 | % |
Total segment operating income | | | 1,901 | | | | 10.33 | % | | | (193 | ) | | | -1.45 | % | | | 2,094 | | | | -1081.60 | % |
Interest expense, net | | | (205 | ) | | | -1.11 | % | | | (167 | ) | | | -1.25 | % | | | (38 | ) | | | -23.01 | % |
Gain on bargain purchase | | | — | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 381 | | | | 2.86 | % | | | (381 | ) | | | 100.00 | % |
Other non-operating income(expense) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | % | | | 33 | | | | 0.25 | % | | | (33 | ) | | | -98.86 | % |
Non- Operating Income(Expenses) | | | (205 | ) | | | -1.11 | % | | | 247 | | | | 1.86 | % | | | (452 | ) | | | 182.58 | % |
Consolidated income before income tax expense and non-controlling interest | | $ | 1,696 | | | | 9.21 | % | | $ | 54 | | | | 0.41 | % | | $ | (1,642 | ) | | | 3031.77 | % |
Precision Components
Precision Components’ sales were $16.5 million for the three months ended September 29 2013, compared to sales of $11.3 million during the comparable prior year period, an increase of $5.2 million. Operating income was $3.1 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to $1.6 million during the comparable prior year period, an increase of $1.5 million. Segment operating income as a percent of segment sales for the three months ended September 29, 2013 increased to 18.8% from 14.1% of segment sales during the comparable prior year period.
Sales for the segment increased significantly, by $5.2 million or 45.7%, over the comparable prior year period. The AFT Acquisition in fiscal 2013 contributed $2.7 million in additional sales in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. Excluding the Acquisition’s impact, sales growth compared to the comparable prior year period still increased $2.5 million, or 22.0%. The firearms market segment at AFT continued to grow, as the Company was able to meet increased demand for, and secure several new programs, from their customers in this market segment. In addition, AFT-HU contributed to the sales growth through increased demand related to the automotive turbocharger customers. FloMet saw a slight increase in sales over the prior year quarter as a result of additional production volume in the consumer market segment. Tekna Seal did not experience growth over the prior year period as a large, intermittently recurring order did not occur in the current quarter. However, Tekna Seal did recently receive an annual blanket order from a new customer in the aerospace industry which is encouraging progress.
The segment’s operating income increased $1.5 million or 94.8% over the comparable prior year period. The AFT Acquisition in fiscal 2013 contributed $0.2 million in additional operating income in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Excluding the Acquisition’s impact, operating income compared to the comparable prior year period increased $1.3 million, or 80.2%. Since the Acquisition’s close date of August 8, 2012, the companies have focused on integration of certain shared services and sharing of best practices amongst the MIM manufacturing sites. These efforts, in addition to other activities such as increasing efficiencies, reducing costs, and leveraging increased sales volume across the fixed cost structure have contributed to the improvement in operating income as a percent of sales.
The MIM businesses received 15 new tools this quarter representing approximately $2.0 million in potential incremental revenue at anticipated production volumes. Additional capacity in AFT-US is also being added to accommodate the continued growth in the firearms market segment for product lines already tooled on which volumes are forecasted to increase as soon as that additional capacity is in place. Further, new firearms business, which was tooled within the last three quarters, is expected to launch in the next two quarters. FloMet received new orders from several medical device customers in the period that will impact revenues later in this fiscal year, including a new customer in China. Separately, we expect continued demand in Europe for automotive turbochargers, which we hope will translate into increased revenues at AFT-HU. Tekna Seal saw positive indications across its markets with orders for new prototype applications having been received. Prototypes typically represent future production orders commencing between one and three years from original submission. In addition, Tekna Seal is experiencing increases in new medical customer orders, prototype and production orders from another aerospace controls customer, and for new development technologies associated with power storage devices. These increases in revenue may however be offset by typical customer attrition, but our goal is to add as much incremental revenue as possible. Finally, the Company believes its continued investment in technology and innovation, specifically those related to automation, robotics, 3D printing and molding, will continue to improve efficiencies and hopefully provide new sources of revenue.
Flanges and Fittings
GF&F sales were $1.3 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to sales of $1.7 million in the comparable prior year period. Segment operating income was $72 thousand for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to segment operating income of $200 thousand for the comparable prior year period. Segment operating income, as a percent of segment sales, for the three months ended September 29, 2013, decreased to 5.7% from 12.0% of segment sales for the comparable prior year period.
The segment reductions in revenues and operating income reflects the continued sluggish growth in the Northeast corridor of the United States, aligning with industry reports that commercial building is down in the area. Certain cost reductions in the GF&F operation have been implemented to reduce the operating costs as their primary market recovers until demand in that geographic market improves as reconstruction projects get underway.
GF&F is continuing aggressive sales and marketing initiatives to expand the customer base in fiscal 2014. These efforts have yielded 15 new customers this fiscal year and we are experiencing increased demand in the instrumentation market.
Wireless
Wireless’ sales were $0.7 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to sales of $0.4 million for the comparable prior year period. Segment operating income was $189 thousand for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to segment operating loss of ($12) thousand for the comparable prior year period. Segment operating income, as a percent of segment sales, for the three months ended September 29, 2013 increased to 27.6% from (3.1%) of segment sales for the comparable prior year period.
The segment’s increase in revenue and operating income reflects the growth in US demand for the IES product line. The segment’s operating performance has supported the growth in demand through improvements in quality, on time shipments, and maintaining a low cost structure. The Wireless segment is well positioned for growth in fiscal 2014 as the flat operating cost base is leveraged with increases in sales volume.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL POSITION
The near-term outlook for ARC remains positive, and we expect to generate positive cash flow from operations through the remainder of fiscal 2014. As a result of our estimated cash flows from operations, we expect to have the ability to meet our financial commitments over the next 12 months.
Cash and cash equivalents increased by $0.7 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013. The net change in cash and cash equivalents was attributable to (i) an increase in cash from operating activities of $2.9 million related to the business operations cash generation, (ii) ($0.4) million in cash used in investing activities associated with capital expenditures, and (iii) ($1.8) million in cash used in financing activities associated with the principal payments on debt.
Total assets of $67.2 million at September 29, 2013 represented a $0.5 million increase from the $66.7 million balance at June 30, 2013. The increase in total assets reflects the cash generated by the business operations net of the debt repayments, partially offset with the reduction in discontinued operations assets in fiscal 2014 due to the shutdown of TubeFit.
Total capitalization at September 29, 2013 was $58.1 million, consisting of $30.4 million of total debt and $27.7 million of stockholders’ equity. The debt to capitalization ratio decreased to 52.3% at September 29, 2013 from 55.5% at the end of fiscal 2013. The decline is a result of the principal payments on debt used to fund the fiscal 2013 acquisition.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
The net cash provided by operating activities was $2.9 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to net cash used by operating activities of $0.5 million for the comparable prior year period. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the comparable prior year period is primarily due to an increase in cash earnings, in addition to the cash decrease in the first quarter fiscal 2013 due to payment of the $1.6 million merger expenses, as well as changes in working capital.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
The net cash used in investing activities was $0.4 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013, compared to $13.4 million for the comparable prior year period. During the three months ended September 29, 2013 and September 30, 2012, $371 thousand and $59 thousand, respectively, was invested in manufacturing equipment and projects to expand capacity and drive an increase in production efficiencies. The remaining year over year difference is attributed to the investment in assets acquired in the AFT and QMT Acquisitions, offset with the stock issuance for cash.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
The net cash used by financing activities was $1.8 million for the three months ended September 29, 2013 consisting of principal payments on debt. The net cash provided by financing activities was $13.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, of which approximately $25.0 million represented borrowings to finance the AFT Acquisition, and $9.7 million cash was used in the settlement of prior QMT debt of $6.9 million and new fiscal 2013 debt payments of $2.8 million; $0.6 million was used to pay distributions to members and non-controlling interests; and $1.0 million was used to meet restricted cash requirements associated with the Credit Agreement covenants.
We believe cash on hand, cash generated by operations, and cash available from our credit facility will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures, and debt service for at least the next 12 months.
Debt and Credit Arrangements
On August 8, 2012, QMT entered into an agreement with TD Bank, N.A. for a $25.0 million credit facility to fund the purchase Advanced Forming Technology Inc. and AFT-Hungary Kft., and to pay off the balances of outstanding loans held as of that date. For further details please reference Note E “Long-Term Debt” of our consolidated financial statements set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As of September 29, 2013, we were in compliance with the financial covenants in the Credit Agreements. In addition, on August 8, 2012, a Convertible Note Payable to Precision Castparts in the amount of $17.6 million was issued with a five year maturity. The Convertible Note is subordinated to the first priority security interest of TD Bank, N.A. Under the terms of the Convertible Note, the Holder may at any time prior to maturity (subject to certain restrictions) convert the Convertible Note into newly issued shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the 30-day average trading value per share of the Company’s Common Stock immediately preceding conversion, provided that the Convertible Note may be converted only if it converts into less than 10% of the common ownership of the Company and the equity value of the Company is not less than $176 million.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
There are currently no off-balance sheet arrangements that are, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
As of September 29, 2013, there have been no significant changes to contractual obligations as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended June 30, 2013.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported therein, including estimates about the effects of matters or future events that are inherently uncertain. Policies determined to be critical are those that have the most significant impact on our financial statements and require management to use a greater degree of judgment and/or estimates. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
Pursuant to permissive authority under Regulation S-K, Rule 305, we have omitted Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive and chief financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
As of the end of the period covered by this report, and under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, we have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 29, 2013 at the reasonable assurance level due to a weakness in our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management has identified a deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting that constitutes a material weakness under standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board as of September 29, 2013. Specifically we do not have adequately designed controls in place with regard to external SEC reporting compliance, because our accountants and management did not have sufficient training and available resources to on-line disclosure checklists and external resources in financial reporting and SEC reporting matters.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As a result of the material weakness described above, management will present a proposed remediation plan to the audit committee concerning the external SEC reporting compliance. Included in the process of designing a proposed remediation plan is assessing the need for a Disclosure Committee, management’s implementation of a Corporate Governance Compliance Checklist, evaluation of the accounting staff and assessing the needs for training, and evaluation of the need for heavier usage of outside consultants. We are committed to improving our financial organization and implementing a timely remediation plan in fiscal year 2014.
Except as described above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarterly period ended September 29, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our control over financial reporting.
Exhibit Number | | Description |
10.21 | | Lock Up Agreement, by and between the Company and Jason T. Young, dated as of September 3, 2013.(1) |
10.23 | | Loan Termination, by and between the Company, FloMet LLC and Robert L. Marten, dated as of September 25, 2013.(1) |
31.1 * | | Officers’ Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| | Officers’ Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.1 * | | Officers’ Certifications of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Schema |
101.CAL | | XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase |
101.DEF | | XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase |
101.LAB | | XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase |
101.PRE | | XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase |
(1) | Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 4, 2013. |
* This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act.
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.
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| | ARC GROUP WORLDWIDE, INC. |
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Date: November 13, 2013 | | /s/ Jason T. Young |
| | Name: | Jason T. Young |
| | Title: | Principal Executive Officer |
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Date: November 13, 2013 | | /s/ Drew M. Kelley |
| | Name: | Drew M. Kelley |
| | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
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