The Company follows the provisions of SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment”. The fair value of options at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the performance-based options granted in 2008, the Company took into consideration guidance under SFAS 123(R) and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) when reviewing and updating assumptions. The expected option life is derived from assumed exercise rates based upon historical exercise patterns and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our shares using weekly price observations over an observation period of three years. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve rate in effect at the time of grant for periods similar to the expected option life. Due to the Company’s history with respect to incentive stock options, the estimate of forfeitures included in the option valuation was zero.
Revenue from product shipments, including shipping and handling fees, is recognized once delivery has occurred provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Delivery is considered to have occurred when title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer. Sales to international distributors are recognized in the same manner. If title does not pass until the product reaches the customer’s delivery site, then recognition of revenue is deferred until that time. There are no formal sales incentives offered to any of the Company’s customers. Volume discounts may be offered from time to time to customers purchasing large quantities on a per transaction basis. There are no special post shipment obligations or acceptance provisions that exist with any sales arrangements.
Raw material inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Finished goods and work-in-process are valued at average cost of production, which includes material, labor and manufacturing expenses.
The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. A key consideration in estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts has been, and will continue to be, our customer’s payment history and aging of its accounts receivable balance. If the financial condition of any of its customers were to decline, additional allowances might be required.
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets
The Company reviews its goodwill and intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable, and also reviews goodwill annually in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 142. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is ongoing, subjective and requires significant judgment and estimates regarding future cash flows and forecasts. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over fair value of net assets acquired. Testing for the impairment of goodwill involves a two step process. The first step of the impairment test requires the comparing of a reporting units fair value to its carrying value. If the carrying value is less than the fair value, no impairment exists and the second step is not performed. If the carrying value is higher than the fair value, there is an indication that impairment may exist and the second step must be performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In the second step, the impairment is computed by estimating the fair values of all recognized and unrecognized assets and liabilities of the reporting unit and comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that unit’s goodwill. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, goodwill is attributable to one of the Company’s reporting unit’s, Microlab/FXR.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, net sales decreased to approximately $11,362,000 from approximately $12,989,000 a decrease of approximately $1,627,000 or 12.5% . The decrease is primarily due an overall softness in the wireless handset market.
Gross profit on net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $5,651,000 or 49.7% as compared to approximately $6,166,000 or 47.5% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Gross profit margins are higher primarily due to favorable product mix, particularly in the Company’s foreign subsidiary, and lower manufacturing labor and overhead costs. The Company can experience variations in gross profit based upon the mix of products sold as well as variations due to revenue volume and economies of scale. The Company continues to carefully monitor costs associated with material acquisition, manufacturing and production.
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were approximately $6,002,000 or 53% of net sales as compared to approximately $6,723,000 or 52% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Operating expenses are lower due to decreases in both sales and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses, partially off-set by an increase in research and development expenses. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company made a decision to shift some of its research and development to a technical partner in the U.S. The objective of this decision is both to improve our competitive position and to further improve operating results in future periods. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2008, the Company implemented a cost reduction plan to bring operations spending more closely in line with near-term market conditions.
Interest income decreased by approximately $81,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. This decrease was primarily due to a lower interest rates, and consequently lower returns, in a working capital management account.
For the three months ended March 31, 2009, other income decreased by approximately $87,000. This decrease was primarily due to lower non-operating income relating to foreign currency gains and losses.
For the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company realized a net (loss) of approximately $(286,000), or $(.01) per share basic and diluted, as compared to a net (loss) of approximately $(529,000), or $(.02) per share basic and diluted for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The explanation of the change in net (loss) can be derived from the operations analysis given above for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
The Company's working capital has decreased by approximately $98,000 to approximately $24,696,000 at March 31, 2009, from approximately $24,794,000 at December 31, 2008. At March 31, 2009 the Company had a current ratio of 5.6 to 1, and a ratio of debt to tangible net worth of .4 to 1. At December 31, 2008, the Company had a current ratio of 4.6 to 1, and ratio of debt to tangible net worth of .4 to 1.
The Company had a combined cash and short-term investment balance of approximately $11,349,000 at March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $11,643,000 at December 31, 2008. The Company believes its current level of cash and short-term investments is sufficient enough to fund the current operating, investing and financing activities. The Company believes the full benefit of the cost actions taken over the past twelve months, along with additional productivity initiatives in process, will further reduce our cost structure and will bring expenses in-line with the near-term market dynamics.
The Company used cash for operating activities of approximately $137,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2009. The use of this cash for operations was primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses, a decrease in income taxes payable and an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, partially off-set by, a decrease in accounts receivable and a decrease in inventory.
The Company has historically been able to collect its account receivables approximately every two months. This average collection period has been sufficient to provide the working capital and liquidity necessary to operate the Company. The Company continues to monitor production requirements and delivery times while maintaining manageable levels of goods on hand.
The Company realized cash from operating activities of approximately $246,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2008. The primary source of this cash was due to a decrease in inventory and a decrease in accounts receivable, partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a decrease in income taxes payable.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $2,951,000. The primary source of these funds was from the sale of short-term securities, off-set by capital expenditures. For the three months ended 2008, net cash used for investing activities was approximately $73,000. The use of these funds was for capital expenditures, off-set by proceeds from the dispositions of property, plant and equipment.
Cash used for financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $14,000. The use of these funds was for the periodic payment of a mortgage note. Cash used for financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was approximately $346,000. The use of these funds was for the acquisition of treasury stock and the periodic payment of a mortgage note.
On January 17, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the Company’s common stock. The stock repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and the timing and amount of shares will be determined by a number of factors including the levels of cash generation from operations, cash requirements for investments, and current share price. As of March 31, 2009, the Company has repurchased 295,958 shares at a cost of $477,885. The Company did not repurchase shares during the three months ended March 31, 2009. The stock repurchase program may be modified or discontinued at any time.
The Company believes that its financial resources from working capital provided by operations are adequate to meet its current needs. However, should current global economic conditions continue to deteriorate, additional working capital funding may be required which may be difficult to obtain due to restrictive credit markets.
INFLATION AND SEASONALITY
The Company does not anticipate that inflation will significantly impact its business or its results of operations nor does it believe that its business is seasonal.
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ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Act of 1934. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, relating to Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., including our consolidated subsidiaries, and was made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period when this report was being prepared. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at these reasonable assurance levels.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
In connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, there was no change identified in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
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| | The Company is not aware of any material legal proceeding against the Company or in which any of their property is subject. |
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Item 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
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| | The Company is not aware of any material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. |
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Item 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
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| | None. |
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Item 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
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| | None. |
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Item 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
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| | None. |
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Item 5. | OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 6. | EXHIBITS |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
31.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) |
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31.2 | | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
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32.1 | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) |
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32.2 | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC. |
| (Registrant) |
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Date: May 14, 2009 | /S/James M. Johnson |
| | James M. Johnson |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: May 14, 2009 | /S/Paul Genova |
| | Paul Genova |
| | President, Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT LIST |
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Exhibit No. | Description |
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31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) |
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31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
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32.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) |
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32.2 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
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