Operating expenses for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 were approximately $2,804,000 or 41% of net consolidated sales as compared to approximately $2,352,000 or 39% of net consolidated sales for the three-months ended March 31, 2011. Operating expenses are higher for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 primarily due to an increase in general and administrative expenses of approximately $498,000 and an increase in research and development expenses of approximately $75,000, offset by a decrease in sales and marketing expenses of approximately $121,000.
The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 is primarily due to a higher bonus accrual of approximately $125,000 and an increase in non-cash stock based compensation charges of approximately $49,000. Additionally, a specific warranty accrual was reversed during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 in the amount of $240,000 relating to product shipped in 2008. The Company determined that there is a remote likelihood that any of these specific units will be returned and subsequently reversed the warranty accrual. Sales and marketing expenses were lower for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 primarily due to a decrease in travel and related expenses of approximately $40,000 and lower, order specific, commissions paid to the Company’s external, non-employee sales representatives of approximately $37,000. Additionally, severance was paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 to certain sales employees in the amount of approximately $28,000 in connection with the cost reduction plan mentioned above.
Interest income decreased by approximately $3,000 for the three-months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Interest income is derived from the Company’s cash investment account. Substantially all of the Company’s cash is invested in money market funds.
For the three-months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company realized a tax benefit of approximately $96,000 and approximately $81,000, respectively. For both periods, the tax benefit was primarily due to a decrease in the Company’s deferred tax asset valuation allowance, partially offset by a provision for state income taxes.
For the three-months ended March 31, 2012, the Company realized net income of approximately $656,000 or $0.03 income per share on a basic and diluted basis, as compared to net income of approximately $386,000 or $0.02 income per share on a basic and diluted basis for the corresponding period of the previous year, an increase of approximately $270,000. The increase was primarily due to the analysis mentioned above.
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 increased by approximately $319,000 to approximately $24,878,000 at March 31, 2012, from approximately $24,559,000 at December 31, 2011. At March 31, 2012, the Company had a current ratio of 12.4 to 1, and a ratio of debt to tangible net worth of ..15 to 1. At December 31, 2011, the Company had a current ratio of 14.2 to 1, and ratio of debt to tangible net worth of .14 to 1.
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $12,965,000 at March 31, 2012, compared to approximately $12,090,000 at December 31, 2011. In January 2011, the Company paid approximately $874,000 in disposition fees relating to the sale in 2010 of its foreign subsidiary, Willtek Communications GmbH (“Willtek”). Additionally, in 2011, the Company repurchased approximately 1,293,000 shares of its outstanding common stock at a cost of approximately $1,135,000. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company has repurchased approximately 126,000 shares of its outstanding common stock at a cost of approximately $151,000. The Company believes its current level of cash and cash equivalents is sufficient to fund the current operating, investing and financing activities.
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 2010. 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 realized cash from operating activities of approximately $1,134,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2012. The primary source of this cash was due to net income from operations for the quarter, as well as, a decrease in accounts receivable, an increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets, partially offset by an increase in inventory.
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.
The Company used cash for operating activities of approximately $905,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2011. The primary use of this cash was due to a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, an increase in inventory and an increase in accounts receivable, partially off-set by a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets.
Net cash used for investing activities for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $90,000 and approximately $122,000, respectively. The use of these funds was for capital expenditures.
Cash used for financing activities for the three-months ended March 31, 2012 was approximately $169,000. The use of these funds was for the acquisition of treasury stock and the periodic payments of a mortgage note. Cash used for financing activities for the three-months ended March 31, 2011 was approximately $474,000. The use of these funds was for the acquisition of treasury stock and the periodic payments of a mortgage note.
The Company maintains 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, 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 March 31, 2012, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the facility and approximately $5,300,000 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 deteriorate, additional working capital funding may be required which may be difficult to obtain due to restrictive credit markets.
20
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Other than contractual obligations incurred in the normal course of business, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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.
(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 first fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
21
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
| |
| 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
| |
| 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, 2011. |
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
| |
| Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
| |
| The following table provides the number of shares purchased and average price paid per share during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the total number of shares purchased as part of our publicly announced repurchase programs, and the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under our stock repurchase program at March 31, 2012. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Total number of shares purchased (1) | | Average price paid per share ($) | | Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (1) | | Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (2) | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | | | |
January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2012 | | | 53,811 | | $ | 1.17 | | | 53,811 | | | 954,309 | |
| |
February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012 | | | 20,000 | | $ | 1.17 | | | 20,000 | | | 934,309 | |
| |
March 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012 | | | 52,412 | | $ | 1.19 | | | 52,412 | | | 881,897 | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 126,223 | | $ | 1.18 | | | 126,223 | | | | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| | | | |
| | | |
|
| |
| |
| (1) | These purchases were made pursuant to the stock repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors on January 14, 2008 and announced on January 17, 2008 pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to 5% of our common stock from time to time on the open market or in private transactions, including structured or accelerated transactions, on terms and conditions to be determined by the Company and its Board of Directors. The stock repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and can be modified or discontinued at any time. |
| | |
| (2) | On September 8, 2011, announced on September 13, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a modification to the 2008 stock repurchase program. The authorization increased the number of shares allowed to be repurchased under the program by approximately 1,300,000 shares. |
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
22
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION (Continued)
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
| | | |
Exhibit No. | | Description | |
| |
| |
| | | |
31.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) |
| | |
31.2 | | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
| | |
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) |
| | |
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) |
| | |
101 | | The following financial statements from Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, filed on May 15, 2012, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of operations, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, (iv) condensed consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity, and (v) the notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements. (1) |
| | |
| |
| |
(1) | As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
23
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) |
| |
Date: May 15, 2012 | /S/Paul Genova |
|
|
| Paul Genova |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| |
Date: May 15, 2012 | /S/Robert Censullo |
|
|
| Robert Censullo |
| Acting Chief Financial Officer |
24
EXHIBIT LIST
| | | |
Exhibit No. | | Description | |
| |
| |
| | |
31.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) |
| | |
31.2 | | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
| | |
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) |
| | |
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) |
| | |
101 | | The following financial statements from Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, filed on May 15, 2012, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of operations, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, (iv) condensed consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity, and (v) the notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements. (1) |
| | |
| |
|
(1) | As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
25