The Company’s products consist of several models with varying degrees of capabilities which can be customized to meet particular customer requirements. They may be incorporated directly into the electronic equipment concerned or may be stand alone components or devices that are connected to, or used in conjunction with, such equipment operating from an external site, in the factory or in the field. Prices of products range from approximately $100 to $100,000 per unit, with most sales occurring between approximately $2,000 and $35,000 per unit. The Company can experience variations in gross profit based upon the mix of these products sold, as well as, variations due to revenue volume and economies of scale. Manufacturing labor and overhead costs continue to remain relatively stable period over period. The Company continues to carefully monitor costs associated with material acquisition, manufacturing and production.
Operating expenses for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 were approximately $7,863,000 or 44% of net sales as compared to approximately $8,655,000 or 51% of net sales for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009. Operating expenses for the three-months ended September 30, 2010 were approximately $2,737,000 or 48% as compared to approximately $2,992,000 or 48% of net sales for the three-months ended September 30, 2009. Operating expenses are lower for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2010 primarily due to decreases in general and administrative expenses. The decreases are attributable to lower administrative salaries and stock option expense.
Interest income decreased by approximately $2,000 and approximately $27,000 for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of the previous year. These decreases were primarily due to the decline in interest rates in the Company’s interest bearing accounts. In reaction to uncertain financial market conditions, the Company has reallocated substantially all of its cash investments to more secure money market funds. Other income decreased by approximately $36,000 for the three-months ended September 30, 2010. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2010, other income increased approximately $3,000. The fluctuations in other income and expense are primarily due to foreign currency gains and losses realized during the periods reported. The Company can experience these fluctuations depending on the timing and percentage of net sales recorded in foreign currencies compared to overall reported net sales. Additionally, during the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the Company reversed an accrual of approximately $100,000 relating to the potential exposure on environmental contamination in a site formerly leased by Boonton. The Company has been testing the ground water in this site since 1982 in accordance with state regulations. Management continues to be encouraged by recent test results which support improvements in ground water conditions over time and therefore believes that the reserve is no longer necessary.
The income tax expense for the periods ended September 30, 2010 includes; (1) an adjustment to deferred taxes based upon estimated realizable amounts of the utilization of operating loss carryforwards, (2) an adjustment to reduce the carrying amount of the tax receivable to its estimated realizable value and (3) state income tax expense. The income tax benefit for the comparative periods in 2009 result from an adjustment to increase the carrying amount of the tax receivable to its estimated realizable value, partially offset by state income tax expense. In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a net deferred tax benefit of approximately $5,000,000 resulting from the disposition of Willtek. This tax benefit is expected to be realized in future periods as taxable income in those periods will be offset by net operating loss carryforwards. Management has provided a valuation allowance in the deferred tax asset resulting from these net operating loss carryforwards based upon the expected benefit to be realized from the future utilization of these carryforward losses. In evaluating the recoverability of the deferred tax asset, management projects actual taxable income over the next five years. Accordingly, the recorded amount of the deferred tax asset is subject to judgment by management and could differ from the actual benefit.
For the nine-months ended September 30, 2010, the Company realized net income from continuing operations of approximately $657,000 or $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to a net loss of approximately $440,000 or $0.02 per share on a diluted basis for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of approximately $1,097,000. Net income from continuing operations was approximately $39,000 or $0.00 per share on a diluted basis for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 as compared to a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $18,000 or $0.00 per share on a diluted basis for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, an increase of approximately $57,000. These increases were primarily due to the analysis mentioned above.
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The results from continuing operations for all periods presented include certain general and administrative expenses which are allocated amongst the Company’s individual business units. Due to the presentation of Willtek as a discontinued operation, these expenses were removed from Willtek and re-allocated back to the Company’s remaining continuing operations. The Company is closely monitoring its operations spending in order to effectively scale these expenses to match current operating levels. Additionally, for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2009, included in the results from discontinued operations are significant non-recurring sales that make the comparison to 2010 unfavorable.
Net loss from discontinued operations was approximately $1,743,000 or $0.07 per share on a diluted basis for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to net income from discontinued operations of approximately $240,000 or $0.01 per share on a diluted basis for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of approximately $1,983,000. The loss for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to an approximate adjustment of $431,000 to the loss recognized on the sale of Willtek and approximately $1,312,000 in operating losses in Willtek through the May 7, 2010 sale date. Net income from discontinued operations for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009 was due to operating income in Willtek, primarily derived from significant revenue relating to one customer. For the three-months ended September 30, 2010, net results from discontinued operations was $0 or $0.00 per share on a diluted basis as compared to net income of approximately $181,000 or $0.01 per share on a diluted basis for the three-months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of approximately $181,000.
For the nine-months ended September 30, 2010, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $1,085,000 or $0.04 per share on a diluted basis, compared to a net loss of approximately $200,000 or $0.01 per share on a diluted basis for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009, a loss increase of approximately $885,000. Net income was approximately $39,000 or $0.00 per share on a diluted basis for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 as compared to net income of approximately $163,000 or $0.01 per share on a diluted basis for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of approximately $124,000. The net income and loss fluctuation was primarily due to the analysis mentioned above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
The Company’s working capital has decreased by approximately $3,914,000 to approximately $22,240,000 at September 30, 2010, from approximately $26,154,000 at December 31, 2009. The decrease in working capital is primarily due to the sale of Willtek’s net assets and the payment in full of a bank note in 2010. At September 30, 2010 the Company had a current ratio of 8.5 to 1, and a ratio of debt to tangible net worth of .2 to 1. At December 31, 2009, the Company had a current ratio of 4.4 to 1, and ratio of debt to tangible net worth of .4 to 1.
The Company had a cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $11,389,000 at September 30, 2010, compared to approximately $14,076,000 at December 31, 2009. The Company believes its current level of cash and cash equivalents is sufficient enough to fund the current operating, investing and financing activities. The approximately $1,500,000 Federal income tax refund due from the Internal Revenue Service, which is recorded as income taxes recoverable on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2010, was received in October 2010.
The Company expects to realize tax benefits in future periods due to the available net operating loss carryforwards resulting from the disposition of Willtek in 2009. Accordingly, future taxable income is expected to be offset by the utilization of operating loss carryforwards and as a result, will increase the Company’s liquidity as cash needed to pay Federal income taxes will be substantially reduced.
The Company used cash for operating activities, including discontinued operations, of approximately $3,465,000 for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2010. The primary use of this cash was due to a loss from operations as well as a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, an increase in inventory, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets, and a decrease in accounts receivable.
The Company has historically been able to turn over its accounts receivable approximately every two months. This average collection period has been sufficient to provide the working capital and liquidity necessary to operate the Company.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The Company realized cash from operating activities, including discontinued operations, of approximately $2,445,000 for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2009. The primary source of this cash was from a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets, 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.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 was approximately $2,450,000. The source of these funds was from proceeds relating to the disposition of Willtek, off-set by capital expenditures. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2009, net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $3,750,000. The primary source of these funds was from the sale of short-term securities, off-set by capital expenditures.
Cash used for financing activities for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $1,522,000 and $223,000, respectively. The use of these funds for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 was for the re-payment of a bank loan and periodic payments of a mortgage note. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2009, the use of these funds was for the periodic payments of a bank loan and mortgage note.
In 2010, the Company satisfied the entire outstanding principal and interest due on its bank note payable through payment of approximately $1,475,000. Since this bank note was in principle a Euro denominated loan, the outstanding loan balance was subject to foreign currency fluctuations. The Company benefited from the weakening Euro at time of payment.
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
In September 2009, the Company secured a line of credit with its investment bank. The credit facility provides borrowing availability of up to 100% of the Company’s money market account balance and 99% of the Company’s short-term investment securities (U.S. Treasury bills) and, under the terms and conditions of the loan agreement, is fully secured by said money fund account and short-term investment holdings. Advances under the facility will bear interest at a variable rate equal to the London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) in effect at time of borrowing. Additionally, under the terms and conditions of the loan agreement, there is no annual fee and any amount outstanding under the loan facility may be paid at any time in whole or in part without penalty. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the facility and approximately $6,000,000 of borrowing availability.
The Company believes that its financial resources from working capital 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.
Throughout its ownership of Willtek, the Company had been required to fund its foreign operations through cash loans and advances. Due to the successful completion of the sale of Willtek’s assets, this funding will no longer be required.
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 4T - 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
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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, 2009. |
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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. REMOVED AND RESERVED |
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Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION |
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| None. |
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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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Date: November 15, 2010 | /S/Paul Genova | | | |
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| Paul Genova | | | |
| Chief Executive Officer | |
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Date: November 15, 2010 | /S/Robert Censullo | | | |
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| Robert Censullo | | | |
| Acting Chief Financial Officer | |
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EXHIBIT LIST
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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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