The Company reviews its goodwill 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 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 June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, goodwill is attributable to one of the Company’s reporting unit’s, Microlab/FXR.
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 six-months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, net sales decreased to approximately $22,865,000 from approximately $25,996,000 a decrease of approximately $3,131,000 or 12.0%. For the three-months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, net sales decreased to approximately $11,503,000 from approximately $13,008,000 a decrease of approximately $1,505,000 or 11.6%. These decreases are primarily due to an overall softness in the wireless handset market. Further, for the periods presented herein, a significant percentage of the resulting sales are attributable to an unrelated customer. Sales to this unrelated customer accounted for approximately 29% and 28% of sales, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and approximately 12% and 9% of sales, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.
Gross profit on net sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $11,187,000 or 48.9% as compared to approximately $12,380,000 or 47.6% of net sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2008. Gross profit on net sales for the three-months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $5,536,000 or 48.1% as compared to approximately $6,215,000 or 47.8% of net sales for the three-months ended June 30, 2008. Gross profit margins are higher primarily due to more 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 six-months ended June 30, 2009 were approximately $12,012,000 or 53% of net sales as compared to approximately $14,005,000 or 54% of net sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2008. Operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 were approximately $6,010,000 or 52% as compared to approximately $7,282,000 or 56% of net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Operating expenses are lower during the first six months of 2009 primarily due to a reduction in headcount, lower professional and consulting fees and positive effects on the Company’s expenses due to lower average foreign currency exchange rates. Additionally, due to the Company’s decision to write-off of its intangible assets at December 31, 2008, no intangible amortization expense was incurred during 2009. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company made a decision to shift some of its research and development to a consultant 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.
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Interest income decreased by approximately $78,000 for the three-months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, interest income decreased by approximately $159,000 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. These decreases were primarily due to lower interest rates and lower average cash and short-term investment balances, and consequently lower returns, in a working capital management account.
For the three and six-months ended June 30, 2009, other income decreased by approximately $237,000 and $323,000, respectively. These decreases were primarily due to non-operating income realized in the second quarter of 2008 relating to the partial recovery of a preferred stock investment previously written-off in a prior period.
For the six-months ended June 30, 2009, the Company incurred a net (loss) of approximately $(363,000), or $(.01) per share basic and diluted, as compared to a net (loss) of approximately $(1,519,000), or $(.06) per share basic and diluted for the six-months ended June 30, 2008. For the three-months ended June 30, 2009, the Company incurred a net (loss) of approximately $(77,000), or $(.00) per share basic and diluted, as compared to a net (loss) of approximately $(990,000), or $(.04) per share basic and diluted for the three-months ended June 30, 2008. The explanation of the change in net (loss) can be derived from the operations analysis given above for the three and six-month periods ending June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
The Company’s working capital has increased by approximately $163,000 to approximately $24,957,000 at June 30, 2009, from approximately $24,794,000 at December 31, 2008. At June 30, 2009 the Company had a current ratio of 4.9 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 $9,103,000 at June 30, 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 $2,224,000 for the six-month period ending June 30, 2009. The use of this cash for operations was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, partially off-set by 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 $1,457,000 for the six-month period ending June 30, 2008. The primary source of this cash was due to a decrease in inventory and a decrease in accounts receivable, partially off-set by a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets and a decrease in income taxes payable.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the six-months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $2,924,000. The primary source of these funds was from the sale of short-term securities, off-set by capital expenditures. For the six-months ended 2008, net cash used for investing activities was approximately $260,000. 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 six-months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $204,000. The use of these funds was for the periodic payments of a bank loan and a mortgage note. Cash used for financing activities for the six-months ended June 30, 2008 was approximately $505,000. The use of these funds was for the acquisition of treasury stock and the periodic payment of a mortgage note.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
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. During the first six-months ended June 30, 2008, the Company repurchased 295,958 shares at a cost of $477,885. The Company did not repurchase shares during the six-months ended June 30, 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.
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. |
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. |
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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| (a) The Registrant held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 11, 2009. The following proposal was adopted by the votes indicated. |
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| (b) (c) (1) Seven directors were elected at the Annual Meeting to serve until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2010. The names of these Directors and the votes cast in favor of their election and shares withheld are as follows: |
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| Savio W. Tung | 20,151,509 | | 3,306,685 | |
| James M. (Monty) Johnson | 20,160,361 | | 3,297,832 | |
| Hazem Ben-Gacem | 20,149,498 | | 3,308,695 | |
| Henry L. Bachman | 20,127,459 | | 3,330,735 | |
| Rick Mace | 20,164,887 | | 3,293,307 | |
| Adrian Nemcek | 20,230,185 | | 3,228,009 | |
| Joseph Garrity | 20,715,314 | | 2,742,880 | |
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. EXHIBITS
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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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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.
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| | WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC. |
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| | (Registrant) |
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Date: August 13, 2009 | | /S/Paul Genova |
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| | Paul Genova |
| | (Interim) Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: August 13, 2009 | | /S/Paul Genova |
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| | 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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