United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
ý QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For quarterly period ended March 31, 2003
Commission file number 0-18145
QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 75-2273221 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
| (IRS Employer |
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2222 S Third St., Columbus, OH 43207-2402 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | ||
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(614) 228-0185 | ||
(Issuer’s telephone number) |
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of April 22, 2003, the Company had 3,153,497 shares of common stock outstanding.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2003
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 401,354 |
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Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $55,383 |
| 934,067 |
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Inventories, less reserves of $333,153 |
| 1,772,151 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| 116,379 |
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Total current assets |
| 3,223,951 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
| 1,151,358 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
| (720,062 | ) | |
Property and equipment, net |
| 431,296 |
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GOODWILL, Less accumulated amortization of $19,174 |
| 1,821,535 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
| 9,459 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
| $ | 5,486,241 |
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See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2003
(Unaudited)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Bank lines of credit |
| $ | 800,776 |
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Current portion of notes payable |
| 222,583 |
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Accounts payable |
| 917,320 |
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Accrued expenses |
| 531,214 |
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Customer deposits |
| 93,206 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 2,565,099 |
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NOTES PAYABLE, Non-current |
| 431,744 |
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Total Liabilities |
| 2,996,843 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: |
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Preferred stock, convertible, non-voting, par value $.00001; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 6,250 shares issued and outstanding; $31,938 dividends in arrears |
| 0 |
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Common stock, $.00001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 3,153,497 shares issued and outstanding; 3,906,250 shares reserved |
| 32 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
| 26,076,150 |
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Accumulated deficit |
| (23,586,784 | ) | |
Total stockholders’ equity |
| 2,489,398 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
| $ | 5,486,241 |
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See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Net Sales |
| $ | 1,928,588 |
| $ | 1,891,399 |
| $ | 3,636,819 |
| $ | 3,770,774 |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
| 1,277,353 |
| 1,481,838 |
| 2,512,666 |
| 2,918,893 |
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Gross Profit | 651,235 | 409,561 | 1,124,153 | 851,881 | |||||||||
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Selling, General, & Admin Expenses | 391,564 | 554,914 | 930,897 | 1,061,112 | |||||||||
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Income (Loss) from operations |
| 259,671 |
| (145,353 | ) | 193,256 |
| (209,231 | ) | ||||
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Other Income (Expense): |
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Interest Expense |
| (23,127 | ) | (33,241 | ) | (63,450 | ) | (127,059 | ) | ||||
Interest Income | 51 | 284 | 160 | 979 | |||||||||
Gain on Asset Disposition | 538 | — | 538 | — | |||||||||
Miscellaneous other income (expense) |
| 25,236 |
| (367 | ) | 53,594 |
| (191 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense), net |
| 2,698 |
| (33,324 | ) | (9,158 | ) | (126,271 | ) | ||||
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 262,369 | (178,677 | ) | 184,098 | (335,502 | ) | |||||||
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Provision for Income Taxes |
| 10,707 |
| 7,101 |
| 13,150 |
| 8,374 |
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Income (Loss) Before Extraordinary Item | 251,662 | (185,778 | ) | 170,948 | (343,876 | ) | |||||||
Extraordinary item---gain from extinguishment Of debt, net of income tax Effect of $0---note 10 | — | — | 293,926 | — | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 251,662 | $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 464,874 | $ | (343,876 | ) | |||
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Income (Loss) per share: |
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Basic before extraordinary item |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.05 |
| $ | (0.11 | ) |
Extraordinary item, net of tax | — | — | 0.09 | — | |||||||||
Basic |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.14 |
| $ | (0.11 | ) |
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Diluted before extraordinary item |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.05 |
| $ | (0.11 | ) |
Extraordinary item, net of tax |
| — |
| — |
| 0.09 |
| — |
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Diluted |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.14 |
| $ | (0.11 | ) |
See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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| 2002 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net (loss) income |
| $ | 464,874 |
| $ | (343,876 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
| 78,000 |
| 105,360 |
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Amortization of note discounts |
| 10,693 |
| 28,901 |
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Inventory reserve |
| 26,104 |
| (175,481 | ) | ||
Reserve for Doubtful Accounts |
| 8,507 |
| 4,000 |
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(Gain) on sale of assets |
| (538 | ) | (4,553 | ) | ||
(Gain) on extraordinary item |
| (293,926 | ) | — |
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Common stock issued on note subordination Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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| 55,781 |
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Accounts receivable | (140,353 | ) | 305,529 | ||||
Inventories | (267,694 | ) | 235,778 | ||||
Other assets |
| 134,058 |
| (84 | ) | ||
Accounts payable |
| 45,301 |
| (152,210 | ) | ||
Accrued Expenses |
| 97,728 |
| (18,453 | ) | ||
Customer deposits |
| 59,119 |
| (53,072 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities |
| 221,873 |
| (12,380 | ) | ||
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of machinery & equipment |
| (74,395 | ) | (20,586 | ) | ||
Sale of machinery & equipment |
| 4,374 |
| 5,000 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
| (70,021 | ) | (15,586 | ) | ||
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Notes payable |
| (95,293 | ) | (83,838 | ) | ||
Preferred stock issued |
| 625,000 |
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Bank Line of Credit | 230,776 | — | |||||
Payments - related party debt |
| (579,500 | ) | (179,805 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities |
| 180,983 |
| (263,643 | ) | ||
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| 332,835 |
| (291,609 | ) | ||
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
| 68,519 |
| 464,569 |
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
| $ | 401,354 |
| $ | 172,960 |
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See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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The Company’s cash payments for interest and income taxes were as follows:
Six Months Ended | |||||
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Cash paid for interest | 31,367 | 42,653 | |||
Cash paid for income taxes |
| 5,709 |
| 15,586 |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
During the quarter ended December 31, 2001 we issued 59,500 shares of common stock in exchange for Eastlake Securities debt subordination agreement to financing provided to the Company by a local bank in fiscal 2001.
On October 15, 2002 in association with a preferred stock offering, we issued warrants to the preferred stockholders for the right to purchase 208,331 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.75 per share. The warrants are exercisable any time through October 15, 2007.
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QUALITY PRODUCTS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements for Form 10-QSB and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles. Reference should be made to the Quality Products, Inc. (the “Company”) Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2002, for additional disclosures including a summary of the Company’s accounting policies, which have not significantly changed.
The information furnished reflects all adjustments (all of which were of a normal recurring nature), which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows on a consistent basis. Operating results for the six months ended March 31, 2003, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended September 30, 2003.
2. Inventories
Inventories at March 31, 2003 consist of: |
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Raw materials and supplies |
| $ | 1,552,597 |
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Work-in-process |
| 542,568 |
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Finished goods |
| 10,139 |
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Total |
| 2,105,304 |
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Less reserve | (333,153 | ) | ||
Inventories, net | $ | 1,772,151 |
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3. Earnings Per Share
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Basic: |
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 3,153,497 | 3,151,132 | 3,153,497 | 3,131,190 | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Before Extraordinary Item | $ | 251,662 | $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 170,948 | $ | (343,876 | ) | |||
Extraordinary Item | — | — | $ | 293,926 | — | ||||||||
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Net Income (Loss) |
| $ | 251,662 |
| $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 464,874 |
| $ | (343,876 | ) |
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Less: Preferred Dividends |
| $ | (18,750 | ) | — |
| $ | (31,938 | ) | — |
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Net Income (Loss) to common stockholders |
| $ | 232,912 |
| $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 432,936 |
| $ | (343,876 | ) |
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Basic before extraordinary item |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.05 |
| $ | (0.11 | ) |
Extraordinary item, net of tax |
| — |
| — |
| 0.09 |
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
| $ | 0.07 |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.14 |
| $ | (0.11 | ) |
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Diluted: |
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
| 3,153,497 |
| 3,151,132 |
| 3,153,497 |
| 3,131,190 |
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Net Effect of Dilutive Stock options and warrants based on the treasury stock method using average market price |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
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Total Shares | 3,153,497 | 3,151,132 | 3,153,497 | 3,131,190 | |||||||||
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Net Income (loss) before extraordinary item, excluding interest expense on dilutive securities |
| $ | 251,662 |
| $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 170,948 |
| $ | (343,876 | ) |
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Extraordinary Item |
| — |
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| $ | 293,926 |
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Net Income (loss), excluding interest expense on dilutive securities |
| $ | 251,662 |
| $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 464,874 |
| $ | (343,876 | ) |
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Less: Preferred Dividends |
| $ | (18,750 | ) | — |
| $ | (31,938 | ) | — |
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Net Income (loss) to common stockholders |
| $ | 232,912 |
| $ | (185,778 | ) | $ | 432,936 |
| $ | (343,876 | ) |
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Diluted before extraordinary item | $ | 0.08 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.11 | ) | |||
Extraordinary item, net of tax | — | — | 0.09 | — | |||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.08 | (0.06 | ) | $ | 0.14 | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
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Average Market Price of Common Stock |
| $ | 0.33 |
| $ | 0.78 |
| $ | 0.37 |
| $ | 0.87 |
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Ending Market Price of Common Stock |
| $ | 0.32 |
| $ | 0.76 |
| $ | 0.32 |
| $ | 0.76 |
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The following options and warrants were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share at March 31, 2003 because they are considered anti-dilutive under FAS 128:
1. Warrants to purchase 208,331 shares of common stock beginning October 15, 2002 and expiring October 15, 2007 @ $0.75 per share, issued pursuant to the Company’s October 2002 preferred stock offering.
2. Options to purchase a minimum of 833,333 shares of common stock beginning October 15, 2005 and continuing indefinitely @ not greater than $0.75 per share, issued pursuant to the Company’s October 2002 preferred stock offering.
4. Line of Credit
In October 2002, the Company entered into a $1,700,000 revolving line of credit agreement with a regional bank, payable at a variable interest rate at the Bank’s Prime Rate plus 0.5% (4.75% at March 31, 2003). The line matures in February 2004 and is secured by essentially all assets of the Company. At March 31, 2003 the Company had $800,776 outstanding under the line. Due to the recent history of operating losses, the Company is in default of the fixed charge ratio covenant required by the bank, and we are restricted from additional borrowing. The fixed charge ratio, which compares operating cash flow to debt payments, has a minimum requirement of 1.00 to 1.00, but was actually 0.49 to 1.00 at March 31, 2003. The bank will not waive the covenant violation and the bank asked the Company to locate alternative financing sources.
On April 16, 2003 the Company secured alternative financing through a five-year term loan as further explained in Note 11 – Subsequent Events. The line of credit with the bank was paid in full on April 17, 2003 and the Company no longer has a line of credit available.
5. Notes Payable
As further explained in Note 11 – Subsequent Events, on April 16, 2003 the Company issued a $770,000, five-year term note to replace its’ outstanding line of credit with a regional bank.
In October 2002, the Company completed a $625,000 private placement of convertible preferred stock. The proceeds of the placement were utilized to repay a $345,000 Note Payable to Eastlake Securities, Inc., due in December 2002. Additionally, the Company refinanced a note payable issued in April 2001 for the acquisition of Columbus Jack Corporation. The refinancing consisted of a cash payment of $200,000 and the issuance of a new $300,000 subordinated note payable, bearing interest at 10% annually. Quarterly interest-only payments are required beginning in December 2002, with the $300,000 principal payable in full in September 2005.
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In May 2002, the Company purchased operating equipment from our landlord. The $180,000 interest-free note requires monthly payments of $5,000. The acquired equipment secures the note. The Company recorded the note at a discounted present value of $167,281, utilizing an imputed interest rate of 4.25%. $123,303 remained outstanding on this note at March 31, 2003.
In July 1994, the Company’s CJC subsidiary borrowed $150,000 from a private party. The Company is required to make monthly interest-only payments at the prime rate quoted by National City Bank (4.25% at March 31, 2003). The loan is payable upon demand. $143,935 remained outstanding under this note at March 31, 2003.
Maturities of notes payable for the 5 years succeeding March 31, 2003 are:
2004 |
| $ | 222,583 |
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2005 |
| 124,850 |
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2006 |
| 283,207 |
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2007 |
| 19,534 |
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2008 |
| 4,153 |
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Total |
| $ | 654,327 |
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6. Income Taxes
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets at March 31, 2003 and 2002 are substantially composed of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards, for which the Company has made a full valuation allowance.
The valuation allowance decreased approximately $(113,000) in the three months ended March 31, 2003 and increased approximately $77,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2002. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.
At March 31, 2003, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $27,400,000, which is available to offset future taxable income, if any, through 2014.
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7. Segment Information
The following information for all periods presented below reflects the segmenting of Quality Product’s businesses into two components: Machine Tools (Multipress) and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (Columbus Jack). It also identifies all corporate expenses, which are included in the consolidated statements. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Company’s September 30, 2002 Form 10-KSB footnote, “Summary of significant accounting policies.”
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| Columbus Jack |
| Corporate |
| Eliminations(1) |
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Total Revenue |
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2002 |
| $ | 1,694,574 |
| $ | 2,088,856 |
| — |
| $ | (12,656 | ) | $ | 3,770,774 |
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2003 |
| $ | 1,192,089 |
| $ | 2,444,730 |
| — |
| — |
| $ | 3,636,819 |
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Operating Profits (Losses) |
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2002 |
| $ | (60,083 | ) | $ | (98,394 | ) | $ | (38,098 | ) | $ | (12,656 | ) | $ | (209,231 | ) |
2003 |
| $ | (124,799 | ) | $ | 472,944 |
| $ | (154,889 | ) | — |
| $ | 193,256 |
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Identifiable Assets |
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2002 |
| $ | 1,460,908 |
| $ | 1,867,173 |
| $ | 1,441,138 |
| $ | 470,918 |
| $ | 5,240,137 |
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2003 |
| $ | 1,112,676 |
| $ | 2,532,302 |
| $ | 1,488,506 |
| $ | 352,757 |
| $ | 5,486,241 |
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Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
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2002 |
| $ | 30,601 |
| $ | 74,759 |
| — |
| — |
| $ | 105,360 |
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2003 |
| $ | 52,413 |
| $ | 25,587 |
| — |
| — |
| $ | 78,000 |
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Capital Expenditures |
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2002 |
| $ | 3,127 |
| $ | 17,459 |
| — |
| — |
| $ | 20,586 |
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2003 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 74,395 |
| — |
| — |
| $ | 74,395 |
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(1) Represents intercompany sales and consolidation entry related to Columbus Jack acquisition.
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8. Intangible Assets
A. Intangible assets consist of the following:
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| March 31, 2003 |
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| Accumulated |
| Net |
| Weighted |
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Goodwill |
| $ | 1,840,709 |
| $ | 19,174 |
| $ | 1,821,535 |
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Other Intangibles |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
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Total |
| $ | 1,840,709 |
| $ | 19,174 |
| $ | 1,821,535 |
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| September 30, 2002 |
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| Accumulated |
| Net |
| Weighted |
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Goodwill |
| $ | 1,840,709 |
| $ | 19,174 |
| $ | 1,821,535 |
| — |
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Other Intangibles |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
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Total |
| $ | 1,840,709 |
| $ | 19,174 |
| $ | 1,821,535 |
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The Company adopted SFAS 142 on January 1, 2002 and has ceased amortization of goodwill, which is deemed to have an indefinite life. Under the new rules, the Company is no longer permitted to amortize intangible assets with indefinite lives; instead these assets will be subject to annual tests for impairment.
In accordance with SFAS 142 the Company performed an impairment test of goodwill at September 30, 2002 and determined that no write-down of goodwill was necessary.
We have no intangible assets with finite lives and therefore, we estimate no amortizable expenses will be incurred in the next five years.
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9. Recently –Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS 141 “Business Combinations”, and SFAS 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. Under the new rules, goodwill and certain intangible assets will no longer be amortized but will be subject to annual impairment tests. Other intangible assets with finite useful lives will continue to be amortized over their useful lives. We do not expect any material effect on our financial position or results of operations from the adoption of these statements.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations”, effective for fiscal years starting after June 15, 2002. SFAS 143 establishes accounting standards for recognition and measurement of a liability for the costs of asset retirement obligations. Under SFAS 143, the costs of retiring an asset will be recorded as a liability when the retirement obligation arises, and will be amortized to expense over the life of the asset. We do not expect any material effect on our financial position or results of operations from the adoption of this statement. The Company adopted this pronouncement on October 1, 2002.
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, effective for fiscal years starting after December 15, 2001 and interim periods within those years. SFAS 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and discontinued operations. We do not expect any material effect on our financial position or results of operations from the adoption of this statement. The Company adopted this pronouncement on October 1, 2002.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”, which nullifies EITF Issue 94-3. SFAS 146 is effective for exit and disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002 and requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred, in contrast to the date of an entity’s commitment to an exit plan, as required by EITF Issue 94-3. We do not expect any material effect on our financial position or results of operations from the adoption of this statement. The Company adopted the provisions of this pronouncement on January 1, 2003.
10. Extraordinary Item
The extraordinary item represents a gain of $293,926 from the refinancing of a note payable issued in April 2001 for the acquisition of Columbus Jack Corporation. The refinancing consisted of a cash payment of $200,000 and the issuance of a new $300,000 subordinated note payable, bearing interest at 10% annually.
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11. Subsequent Events
On April 16, 2003, the Company completed a financing agreement with a group of private investors (“the lending group”) including the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Richard Drexler, the Company’s Operations Manager, Dan Drexler, the Company’s President, Ted Schwartz, and the Company’s Assistant Treasurer, Karen Hart. The Company issued a five-year term note payable in the amount of $770,000 principal at 8.00% annual interest. The agreement includes a clause permitting early repayment without penalty at any time. The Company granted a security interest to the lending group in all of the Company’s assets. The proceeds from the note were used to pay off the Company’s outstanding debt with a regional bank in the discounted amount of $758,000, and $8,855 of the bank’s legal fees. The Company will recognize a gain of approximately $42,000 in the quarter ending June 30, 2003, representing the difference between the prediscount amount of $800,776 owed to the bank and the discounted amount of $758,000. The Company incurred approximately $18,000 of expenses associated with the new lending agreement and settlement of the bank debt. The security interest for the lending group is substantially the same as the security interest held by the bank under the line of credit. The new lending agreement does not require the Company to meet financial performance covenants. In contrast, failure to meet financial performance covenants under the former bank agreement was considered an event of default. Beginning April 30, 2003, the Company will issue monthly principal repayments of $12,833.33 plus accrued interest, with the final payment due on March 31, 2008. Prior to entering into the agreement, the Company communicated with numerous commercial lenders, but none were willing to provide an offer to the Company on terms as favorable as those offered by the lending group. Under the new agreement the Company is permitted to pay dividends on the preferred stock, issue any payments due on the Columbus Jack acquisition note, and negotiate a settlement in the Granville Solvents case, none of which were permitted under the former bank agreement while the Company was in violation of financial covenants.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following information for all periods presented below reflects the segmenting of Quality Product’s businesses into two components: Machine Tools and Aircraft Ground Support Equipment.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. In consultation with our Board of Directors we have identified four accounting policies that we believe are key to an understanding of our financial statements. These are important accounting policies that require management’s most difficult, subjective judgments.
The first critical accounting policy relates to revenue recognition. We recognize revenue from product sales upon shipment to the customer. We recognize service revenue when the service is rendered. Sales are recorded net of sales returns and discounts. We recognize revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.”
The second critical accounting policy relates to accounts receivable. We establish an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of our customers, historical trends, and other information. The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is established by analyzing each customer account that has a balance over 90 days past due. Each account is individually assigned a probability of collection. When other circumstances suggest that a receivable may not be collectible, it is immediately reserved for, even if the receivable is not yet in the 90-days-past-due category.
The third critical accounting policy relates to intangible assets. Our intangible assets consist of goodwill. In accordance with SFAS 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, only intangible assets with definite lives are amortized. We subject our non-amortized intangible assets to annual impairment testing.
The fourth critical accounting policy relates to inventory. Our inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost or market. Slow moving and obsolete inventories are reserved quarterly. To calculate the reserve amount, we compare the current on-hand quantities with both the projected usages for a two-year period and the actual usage over the past 12 months. On-hand quantities greater than projected usage are calculated at the standard unit cost. The engineering and purchasing departments review the initial list of slow-moving and obsolete items to identify items that have alternative uses in new or existing products. These items are then excluded from the analysis. The remaining amount of slow-moving and obsolete inventory is then reserved. Additionally, non-cancelable open purchase orders for parts we are obligated to purchase where demand has been reduced may be reserved. Reserves for open purchase orders where the market price is lower than the purchase order price are also established.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2003 Compared to March 31, 2002
OVERVIEW
Consolidated sales remained flat during the quarter ended March 31, 2003 at $1,928,588 compared to $1,891,399 in the quarter ended March 31, 2002. Consolidated operating income was $259,671 in 2003 compared to an operating loss of $(145,353) in 2002. Improved profit margins at Columbus Jack and reduced operating expenses within the entire Company were the primary reasons for the profitability turnaround.
MACHINE TOOLS
Net Sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $580,847 compared to $1,091,249 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002, a decrease of $510,402, or 46.8%. We shipped 20 units of machines in 2003 compared to 21 units in 2002. Due to the slow economy, pricing competition remains fierce throughout the machine tool manufacturing sector. Our March 31, 2003 backlog was approximately $540,000 compared to $387,000 at March 31, 2002. We expect machine tool sales for the three months ending June 30, 2003 to be approximately $825,000. We do not anticipate a significant increase in sales through September 30, 2003.
Operating loss was $(18,622) compared to operating income of $93,050 for the same period last year, although sequential improvement appeared compared to the December 31, 2002 operating loss of $(106,177). The low level of orders continues reducing our efficiency, forcing us to absorb fixed costs of production over fewer units of product. Also, gross margins are lower because we are reducing prices on new machinery in an effort to maintain order volume. Salaried employees, including management, continue to work at reduced pay levels until the business outlook improves. Since December 31, 2002 we increased some selling prices on repair parts, and certain employees agreed to accept further pay reductions, including the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Ted Schwartz. His base salary was reduced from $120,000 to $85,000 annually. Additionally, staffing for the consolidated entity was reduced by approximately 15%. Finally, common expenses shared between Multipress and Columbus Jack are now allocated 80% to Columbus Jack and 20% to Multipress, as we have determined Columbus Jack utilizes greater resources than Multipress. We anticipate an operating profit of approximately 10.0% in the next quarter due to the small improvement in projected sales.
GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Net Sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $1,347,741 compared to $800,150 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002, an increase of $547,591, or 68.4%. We shipped 197 units of equipment in the quarter compared to 57 units in 2002 as Columbus Jack continues to improve operating efficiencies. Our March 31, 2003 backlog was approximately $2.3 million. In late April, coinciding with the end of the Iraq war, we received a partial reduction of an existing U.S.
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military order which reduced the order backlog to approximately 1.9 million. We expect ground support equipment sales for the three months ending June 30, 2003 to be approximately $1.2 million.
Operating income was $341,081 compared to an operating loss of $(151,267) in 2002. Gross margin on sales for the quarter was 38.4% which is significantly above Columbus Jack’s historical average of 25%, due to a continuing favorable product mix and improved production processes. We do not expect this to be representative of future operations. Additionally, common expenses shared between Multipress and Columbus Jack are allocated 80% to Columbus Jack and 20% to Multipress, as we have determined Columbus Jack utilizes greater resources than Multipress. We expect operating income at Columbus Jack to decline to approximately 10% in the next quarter as we anticipate gross margins returning to more historical levels.
CORPORATE EXPENSES
Corporate expenses were $62,788 in the quarter ended March 31, 2003 compared to $87,137 in 2002. Most of the decrease was due to reduced legal fees. Beginning in March 2003 and continuing through December 2003, the Company’s CEO, Richard Drexler, will accept no salary, but he is eligible for any bonus the board deems appropriate. We expect corporate expenses to decline to approximately $55,000 in the next quarter based on the waiver of Mr. Drexler’s salary.
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET
Consolidated net interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 was $23,076 compared to net interest expense of $32,957 for the same period last year. The decreased expense is due to the reduction of debt provided by the Company’s October 2002 preferred stock offering. At March 31, 2003 we have approximately $1.45 million of debt at various interest rates and maturity dates. We expect interest expense of approximately $30,000 in the June 2003 quarter.
On April 16, 2003, the Company completed a financing agreement with a group of private investors (“the lending group”) including the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Richard Drexler, the Company’s Operations Manager, Dan Drexler, the Company’s President, Ted Schwartz, and the Company’s Assistant Treasurer, Karen Hart. The Company issued a five-year term note payable in the amount of $770,000 principal at 8.00% annual interest. The agreement includes a clause permitting early repayment without penalty at any time. The Company granted a security interest to the lending group in all of the Company’s assets. The proceeds from the note were used to pay off the Company’s outstanding debt with a regional bank in the discounted amount of $758,000, and $8,855 of the bank’s legal fees. The Company will recognize a gain of approximately $42,000 in the quarter ending June 30, 2003, representing the difference between the prediscount amount of $800,776 owed to the bank and the discounted amount of $758,000. The Company incurred approximately $18,000 of expenses associated with the new lending agreement and settlement of the bank debt. The security interest for the lending group is substantially the same as the security interest held by the bank under the line of credit. The new
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lending agreement does not require the Company to meet financial performance covenants. In contrast, failure to meet financial performance covenants under the former bank agreement was considered an event of default. Beginning April 30, 2003, the Company will issue monthly principal repayments of $12,833.33 plus accrued interest, with the final payment due on March 31, 2008. Prior to entering into the agreement, the Company communicated with numerous commercial lenders, but none were willing to provide an offer to the Company on terms as favorable as those offered by the lending group. Under the new agreement the Company is permitted to pay dividends on the preferred stock, issue any payments due on the Columbus Jack acquisition note, and negotiate a settlement in the Granville Solvents case, none of which were permitted under the former bank agreement while the Company was in violation of financial covenants.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The consolidated income tax provision in the quarter ended March 31, 2003 includes a benefit related to utilization of NOL carryforwards of approximately $113,000. 2002 includes no benefit related to utilization of NOL carry forwards. The 2003 and 2002 provisions relate to federal alternative minimum tax, state income tax, and city income tax.
Six Months Ended March 31, 2003 Compared to March 31, 2002
OVERVIEW
Consolidated sales decreased 3.6% during the six months ended March 31, 2003 to $3,636,819 from $3,770,774 in the six months ended March 31, 2002. The decrease resulted from reduced shipments at Multipress. Consolidated operating income was $193,256 in 2003 compared to an operating loss of $(209,231) in 2002. Improved profit margins at Columbus Jack and reduced operating expenses within the entire Company were the primary reasons for the profitability turnaround. Also, during the 2003 period we recognized an extraordinary gain of $293,926 from the refinancing of a note payable issued in April 2001 for the acquisition of Columbus Jack Corporation.
MACHINE TOOLS
Net Sales for the six months ended March 31, 2003 were $1,192,089 compared to $1,694,574 for the period ended March 31, 2002, a decrease of $502,485, or 29.7%. We shipped 45 units of machines in 2003 compared to 36 units in 2002. Due to the slow economy, pricing competition remains fierce throughout the machine tool manufacturing sector. Our March 31, 2003 backlog was approximately $540,000 compared to $387,000 at March 31, 2002. We expect machine tool
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sales for the nine months ending June 30, 2003 to be approximately $2.0 million. We do not anticipate a significant increase in sales through September 30, 2003.
Operating loss was $(124,799) compared to operating loss of $(60,083) for the same period last year. The low level of orders continues reducing our efficiency, forcing us to absorb fixed costs of production over fewer units of product. Also, gross margins are lower because we are reducing prices on new machinery in an effort to maintain order volume. Salaried employees, including management, continue to work at reduced pay levels until the business outlook improves. Since December 31, 2002 we increased some selling prices on repair parts, and certain employees agreed to accept further pay reductions, including the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Ted Schwartz. His base salary was reduced from $120,000 to $85,000 annually. Additionally, staffing for the consolidated entity was reduced by approximately 15%. Finally, common expenses shared between Multipress and Columbus Jack are now allocated 80% to Columbus Jack and 20% to Multipress, as we have determined Columbus Jack utilizes greater resources than Multipress. We anticipate operating results will be approximately (3.0)% for the nine months ending June 30, 2003 due to the small improvement in projected sales.
GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Net Sales for the six months ended March 31, 2003 were $2,444,730 compared to $2,088,856 for the six months ended March 31, 2002, an increase of $355,874, or 17.0%. We shipped 332 units of equipment in 2003 compared to 339 units in 2002. Our March 31, 2003 backlog was approximately $2.3 million. Unfortunately, in late April, coinciding with the end of the Iraq war, we received a partial reduction of an existing U.S. military order, which reduced the backlog to approximately 1.9 million. We expect ground support equipment sales for the nine months ending June 30, 2003 to be approximately $3.6 million.
Operating income was $472,944 in 2003 compared to an operating loss of $(98,394) in 2002. Gross margin on sales for the quarter was 36.9% which is significantly above Columbus Jack’s historical average of 25%, due to a favorable product mix and improved production processes. We do not expect this to be representative of future business. Additionally, common expenses shared between Multipress and Columbus Jack are allocated 80% to Columbus Jack and 20% to Multipress, as we have determined Columbus Jack utilizes greater resources than Multipress. We expect operating income at Columbus Jack to decline to approximately 16% for the nine months ending June 30, 2003 as we anticipate gross margins returning to more historical levels.
CORPORATE EXPENSES
Corporate expenses were $154,889 in the six months ended March 31, 2003 compared to $114,299 in 2002. Most of the increase was due to legal fees associated with the preferred stock offering, renewal of a line of credit, and a closeout of a failed acquisition attempt from last fiscal year. Also, directors’ and officers’ insurance, director fees and SEC reporting fees added to the
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increase. Beginning in March 2003 and continuing through December 2003, the Company’s CEO, Richard Drexler, will accept no salary, but he is eligible for any bonus the board deems appropriate. We expect corporate expenses to be approximately $209,000 for the nine months ending June 30, 2003.
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET
Consolidated net interest expense for the six months ended March 31, 2003 was $63,290 compared to net interest expense of $126,080 for the same period last year. The decreased expense is due to the exclusion of approximately $57,000 of interest related to common stock issued in the first fiscal quarter of 2002 and the reduction of debt provided by the Company’s October 2002 preferred stock offering. At March 31, 2003 we have approximately $1.45 million of debt at various interest rates and maturity dates. We expect interest expense of approximately $93,000 for the nine months ending June 30, 2003.
In October 2002, we entered into a private placement equity sale of $625,000 in preferred stock. We used the Private Placement proceeds to reduce existing debt. Specifically, we paid off the $345,000 principal outstanding under our note to Eastlake Securities, Inc., due in December 2002. Additionally, we refinanced the note payable issued in April 2001 for the acquisition of Columbus Jack Corporation. The refinancing consisted of a cash payment of $200,000 and the issuance of a $300,000 subordinated note payable, bearing interest at 10% annually. Quarterly interest-only payments are required beginning in December 2002, with the $300,000 principal payable in full in September 2005. We recognized an extraordinary gain of approximately $293,000 during the quarter ending December 31, 2002 as a result of this refinancing. The remaining $80,000 of proceeds from the preferred stock sale was used to payoff a term note we had with a regional bank.
On April 16, 2003, the Company completed a financing agreement with a group of private investors (“the lending group”) including the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Richard Drexler, the Company’s Operations Manager, Dan Drexler, the Company’s President, Ted Schwartz, and the Company’s Assistant Treasurer, Karen Hart. The Company issued a five-year term note payable in the amount of $770,000 principal at 8.00% annual interest. The agreement includes a clause permitting early repayment without penalty at any time. The Company granted a security interest to the lending group in all of the Company’s assets. The proceeds from the note were used to pay off the Company’s outstanding debt with a regional bank in the discounted amount of $758,000, and $8,855 of the bank’s legal fees. The Company will recognize a gain of approximately $42,000 in the quarter ending June 30, 2003, representing the difference between the prediscount amount of $800,776 owed to the bank and the discounted amount of $758,000. The Company incurred approximately $18,000 of expenses associated with the new lending agreement and settlement of the bank debt. The security interest for the lending group is substantially the same as the security interest held by the bank under the line of credit. The new lending agreement does not require the Company to meet financial performance covenants. In contrast, failure to meet financial performance covenants under the former bank agreement was considered an event of default. Beginning April 30, 2003, the Company will issue monthly principal repayments of $12,833.33 plus accrued interest, with the final payment due on March 31, 2008. Prior to entering into the agreement, the Company communicated with numerous
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commercial lenders, but none were willing to provide an offer to the Company on terms as favorable as those offered by the lending group. Under the new agreement the Company is permitted to pay dividends on the preferred stock, issue any payments due on the Columbus Jack acquisition note, and negotiate a settlement in the Granville Solvents case, none of which were permitted under the former bank agreement while the Company was in violation of financial covenants.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The consolidated income tax provision in the six months ended March 31, 2003 includes a benefit related to utilization of NOL carryforwards of approximately $79,000. 2002 includes no benefit related to utilization of NOL carryforwards. The 2003 and 2002 provisions relate to federal alternative minimum tax, state income tax, and city income tax.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of March 31, 2003, the Company had a working capital surplus of $658,852 as compared to a working capital surplus of $400,479 at March 31, 2002 and $149,468 at September 30, 2002. The improvement since September 30 is primarily due to the preferred stock offering we completed in October 2002 and our profitability in the March 31, 2003 quarter. We believe the surplus will increase in the next quarter as we anticipate a consolidated net profit in the third fiscal quarter and we reclassify approximately $600,000 of debt from current liabilities to long-term liabilities as a result of our April 2003 refinancing. At March 31, 2003 we were in default of the fixed charge ratio covenant required by our bank, and we were restricted from additional borrowing. This default was eliminated in April 2003 as a result of our refinancing. Our major source of liquidity continues to be from operations. We no longer have a line of credit, therefore, if Multipress continues experiencing a business slowdown, or if we are unable to maintain the profitability of Columbus Jack, our liquidity will be severely restricted and the surplus could become a deficit. We are currently unwilling to issue any additional equity for financing purposes due to the change in control provisions under the IRS Code Section 382, which would severely impact our utilization of our NOL carryforwards.
FINANCING
On April 16, 2003, the Company completed a financing agreement with a group of private investors (“the lending group”) including the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Richard Drexler, the Company’s Operations Manager, Dan Drexler, the Company’s President, Ted Schwartz, and
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the Company’s Assistant Treasurer, Karen Hart. The Company issued a five-year term note payable in the amount of $770,000 principal at 8.00% annual interest. The agreement includes a clause permitting early repayment without penalty at any time. The Company granted a security interest to the lending group in all of the Company’s assets. The proceeds from the note were used to pay off the Company’s outstanding debt with a regional bank in the discounted amount of $758,000, and $8,855 of the bank’s legal fees. The Company will recognize a gain of approximately $42,000 in the quarter ending June 30, 2003, representing the difference between the prediscount amount of $800,776 owed to the bank and the discounted amount of $758,000. The Company incurred approximately $18,000 of expenses associated with the new lending agreement and settlement of the bank debt. The security interest for the lending group is substantially the same as the security interest held by the bank under the line of credit. The new lending agreement does not require the Company to meet financial performance covenants. In contrast, failure to meet financial performance covenants under the former bank agreement was considered an event of default. Beginning April 30, 2003, the Company will issue monthly principal repayments of $12,833.33 plus accrued interest, with the final payment due on March 31, 2008. Prior to entering into the agreement, the Company communicated with numerous commercial lenders, but none were willing to provide an offer to the Company on terms as favorable as those offered by the lending group. Under the new agreement the Company is permitted to pay dividends on the preferred stock, issue any payments due on the Columbus Jack acquisition note, and negotiate a settlement in the Granville Solvents case, none of which were permitted under the former bank agreement while the Company was in violation of financial covenants.
On October 15, 2002, we completed a private placement with a group of investors including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Drexler, (the “Private Placement”) whereby we sold (i) 6,250 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share and stated value of $100 per share convertible into at least 833,333 shares of common stock with a dividend of 10% per share on $100 stated value (the “Series A Preferred”), and (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 208,331 shares of the our Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.75 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $625,000. The investor group consists of The Dale Newberg Pension Trust, Richard and Clare Drexler, Dan L. Drexler, Jason Drexler and the Alyce A. Lazar Living Trust.
We used the Private Placement proceeds to reduce existing debt. Specifically, we repaid the $345,000 principal outstanding under our note to Eastlake Securities, Inc., due in December 2002. Additionally, we refinanced the note payable issued in April 2001 for the acquisition of Columbus Jack Corporation. The refinancing consisted of a cash payment of $200,000 and the issuance of a $300,000 subordinated note payable, bearing interest at 10% annually. Quarterly interest-only payments are required beginning in December 2002, with the $300,000 principal payable in full in September 2005. We recognized an extraordinary gain of approximately $293,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2002 as a result of this refinancing.
In connection with the Private Placement, we filed a Certificate of Designations, Preferences, and Rights of the Series A Preferred with the Secretary of State of Delaware (the “Certificate of Designations”). The Series A Preferred has a stated value of $100 per share, with a dividend rate of 10.0% per annum, declared quarterly. If the Board does not declare and pay the dividend on
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the Series A Preferred, then the dividends accrue at the rate of 12%. The Series A Preferred is nonvoting. After three years, at their option, the holders of the Series A Preferred may voluntarily convert their Series A Preferred to common stock. The conversion price will be the lower of (i) $0.75, or (ii) an amount equal to the average of the closing bid prices of the Common Stock for the 30 consecutive trading days preceding a notice of conversion. If all of the Series A Preferred is converted at $.75, then the Corporation will issue 833,333 shares of common stock upon conversion. The warrants are convertible into 208,331 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.75 per share (subject to certain adjustments), and expire on the fifth anniversary of their issuance.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2003 our Board declared the dividends payable on the preferred stock. However, because we were in violation of financial covenants under our line of credit agreement, we were prevented from paying the dividends and they were accruing at the increased rate of 12% annually. Additionally, we were prevented from paying the interest on the refinanced Columbus Jack note and the interest was accruing at the increased rate of 12%. Subsequent to our April 2003 refinancing these payment restrictions were eliminated and both the preferred dividends and interest on the Columbus Jack note were paid. Effective April 18, 2003 both liabilities have returned to their non-default rates of 10%.
On October 10, 2002 we entered into a revolving line of credit expiring on February 5, 2004 with a local bank. This line replaces the two lines that expired October 5, 2002, by combining the outstanding balances of those lines into one. The terms under the new line permit maximum borrowings of $1,700,000 subject to limits based on certain percentages of accounts receivable and inventory. At March 31, 2003 we were in default of the fixed charge ratio covenant required by our bank, and were restricted from additional borrowing. The interest rate under this loan was equal to the bank’s prime rate plus 0.5% (4.75% at March 31, 2003). The bank had a first security interest in all of the assets of the Company and its’ subsidiaries. Each of the subsidiaries had guaranteed this loan. There was $800,776 outstanding under this loan at March 31, 2003. In April 2003, the Company completed a refinancing and repaid this line of credit in full.
On May 24, 2002, Quality Products, Inc. entered into an agreement with our landlord to finance certain machinery. The interest-free $180,000 note requires fixed monthly payments of $5,000.00 for 36 months. The first payment was made July 1, 2002 and the final payment is due June 1, 2005. The equipment being financed secures the note. The note was recorded at a discounted present value of $163,118 utilizing an imputed interest rate of 4.75%. At March 31, 2003 there was a discounted present value balance of $123,303 outstanding.
In July 1994, Columbus Jack borrowed $150,000 from the father of the former President of Columbus Jack as an unsecured working capital loan. The Company is required to make monthly interest-only payments at the prime rate (4.25% at March 31, 2003). At March 31, 2003 there was a balance of $143,935 outstanding under this loan. In the event of default, the loan is payable upon demand.
In April 2001, as part of the Columbus Jack purchase agreement, we issued an interest-free note-payable to the former owners of Columbus Jack Corporation, in the amount of $1,060,000 in exchange for 100% of the stock of Columbus Jack. The note was recorded at a discounted
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present value of $839,918 utilizing an imputed interest rate of 7.0%. In October 2002, we refinanced $1,000,000 of this note. The refinancing consisted of a cash payment of $200,000 and the issuance of a $300,000 subordinated note payable, bearing interest at 10% annually. Quarterly interest-only payments are required beginning in December 2002, with the $300,000 principal payable in full in September 2005. We recognized an extraordinary gain of approximately $293,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2002 as a result of this refinancing. At March 31, 2003 the $52,393 of the original note that was not refinanced remains outstanding.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Within the 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedu res. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings.
(b) Changes in internal controls
There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluat ion.
(c) Asset-Backed issuers
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In November 1993, the Company and its QPI Multipress subsidiary were sued in Indiana Superior Court by an employee of a company that had purchased one of the subsidiary’s presses from a third party. The plaintiff seeks unspecified monetary damages for a personal injury that occurred in her employer’s facility. Although the Company’s subsidiary carries full product liability insurance, the Company’s former management did not notify the insurance carrier within the prescribed time period. Accordingly, this claim is not covered by insurance. Based upon consultation with the Company’s counsel, the Company does not believe that the litigation will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. The Company has recorded a provision for this matter that is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
In 1994, the Company’s Columbus Jack Corporation (“CJC”) subsidiary consented to be identified as a Potentially Responsible Party by the United States Environmental Protection Agency at the Granville Solvents Superfund Site in Granville, Ohio. CJC is a member of the Granville Solvents Group that was formed to address contamination at the Site and to share the cleanup costs among the Group members.
CJC has an approximately 0.97% share of the total cleanup costs, which are presently estimated to be approximately $10 million for the Group. At March 31, 2002, the Company was delinquent in remitting assessments of approximately $48,000 to the Group. The Group has estimated the Company’s future liability to be approximately $83,000. Future assessments are subject to material adjustment depending on cost projection estimates and other variables. The Company’s agreement to purchase the common stock of Columbus Jack limits the Company’s liability in this matter to an aggregate of $120,000. Any assessment in excess of $120,000 would be the responsibility of the former shareholders of Columbus Jack. The Company has recorded a provision for this matter that is immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. The Company is in settlement discussions in this case, but no assurances can be made that a settlement will be reached.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
At March 31, 2003 the $300,000 subordinated note payable to a former owner of Columbus Jack, bearing interest at 10% annually, is in default as we are restricted from paying any interest or principal on this note while we are in violation of bank covenants. Therefore, interest will accrue at the increased rate of 12% annually until all arrearages are paid. At April 17, 2003 the total arrearage was $17,116,
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which was paid in full subsequent to the Company’s refinancing. The interest rate has returned to 10%.
At March 31, 2003 the $60,000 subordinated note payable to a former owner of Columbus Jack, which is interest free, is in default as we are restricted from paying any principal on this note while we are in violation of bank covenants. At April 17, 2003 the total arrearage was $12,000, which was paid in full subsequent to the Company’s refinancing.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2003 our Board declared dividends payable on $625,000 of outstanding preferred stock. However, because we are in violation of bank covenants we are prevented from paying the dividends and they are now accruing at the increased rate of 12% annually. At April 17, 2003 the total arrearage was $31,938, which was paid in full subsequent to the Company’s refinancing. The dividend payment rate has returned to 10%.
Item 5. Other Information
On March 21, 2003, Richard Drexler as the sole director appointed Mr. Kenneth T. Urbaszewski as a director to fill one of the three vacant positions. Mr. Urbaszewski accepted the appointment. Mr. Urbaszewski was born on March 23, 1947. He received a B.S. in Quantitative Methods from the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. Additionally, he holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and has 25 years of experience in the investment management business. In 1998, he retired as Senior Vice President in the Fixed Income Department of Scudder Kemper Investments. The Board continues to seek individuals who will assist the Company in increasing shareholder value to fill the other two director positions.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits
99.1 Section 906 Certification
b. Reports on Form 8-K
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Statements in this Form 10-QSB that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s prospects, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, economic changes, litigation, and management estimates. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Please see the information appearing in the Company’s 2002 Form 10-KSB under “Risk Factors.”
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized:
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Richard A. Drexler, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of Quality Products, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and
6. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 12, 2003 | By: | /s/ Richard A. Drexler |
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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Tac D. Kensler, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of Quality Products, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and
6. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: May 12, 2003 | By: | /s/ Tac D. Kensler |
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