UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2005
Commission file number 0-21832
TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
Delaware | 13-1949528 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
550 Parkside Drive, Suite A-14, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 5V4
(Address of principal executive offices)
(519) 885-5513
(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
Check whether the Issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the Issuer is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
No
The number of shares outstanding of the Issuer's common stock as of December 31, 2005: 13,261,496
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):
Yes
No
TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
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INDEX | |
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION | PAGE |
ITEM 1: Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
(Unaudited) for the Three-Month and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2005 and | |
December 31, 2004 | 3 |
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) at December 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005 | 4 |
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Month Periods Ended | |
December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 | 5 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 6-8 |
ITEM 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operation | 8-10 |
ITEM 3: Controls and Procedures | 10 |
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION | |
ITEM 1: Legal Proceedings | 11 |
ITEM 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 11 |
ITEM 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 11 |
ITEM 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 11 |
ITEM 5: Other Information | 11 |
ITEM 6: Exhibits | 11 |
Signature | 11 |
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
United States dollars (unaudited)
| For the Three | For the Three | For the Six | For the Six |
| Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended |
| December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
OEM systems revenue | 5,591,040 | 408,676 | 8,138,419 | 2,093,782 |
Aftermarket revenue | 944,143 | 818,280 | 1,889,967 | 1,580,209 |
Total revenue | 6,535,183 | 1,226,956 | 10,028,386 | 3,673,991 |
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OEM systems costs | 4,652,506 | 591,812 | 6,783,708 | 1,871,530 |
Aftermarket costs | 548,215 | 536,979 | 1,170,606 | 1,055,319 |
Total cost of goods sold | 5,200,721 | 1,128,791 | 7,954,314 | 2,926,849 |
Gross profit | 1,334,462 | 98,165 | 2,074,072 | 747,142 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | 710,101 | 550,899 | 1,254,766 | 1,052,289 |
Stock-based compensation expense | -- | 581 | 31,250 | 1,282 |
Depreciation and amortization | 19,404 | 20,307 | 34,279 | 40,020 |
Total expenses | 729,505 | 571,787 | 1,320,295 | 1,093,591 |
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Income (loss) from operations | 604,957 | (473,622) | 753,777 | (346,449) |
Interest income net | 7,253 | 201 | 11,006 | 784 |
Income (loss) before taxes | 612,210 | (473,421) | 764,783 | (345,665) |
Provision for income taxes, net of US and Canadian | 15,379 | -- | 15,319 | 500 |
tax losses carried forward | | | | |
Net income (loss) | 596,831 | (473,421) | 749,464 | (346,165) |
Other comprehensive income: | | | | |
Foreign currency translation | (3,029) | 66,627 | 69,851 | 151,516 |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 593,802 | (406,794) | 819,315 | (194,649) |
Weighted average number of shares | 13,247,230 | 13,134,030 | 13,213,439 | 13,134,030 |
Diluted weighted average number of shares [note 8] | 13,811,988 | 13,134,030 | 13,778,196 | 13,134,030 |
Basic EPS | 0.05 | (0.04) | 0.06 | (0.03) |
Diluted EPS | 0.04 | (0.04) | 0.05 | (0.03) |
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
United States dollars (unaudited)
| December 31, 2005 | June 30, 2005 |
| $ | $ |
ASSETS | | |
Current assets: | | |
Cash | 1,228,896 | 1,278,417 |
Contracts and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of nil and nil | 1,626,353 | 1,142,953 |
Retentions receivable | 318,840 | 134,565 |
Deferred contract costs and unbilled revenue [note 4] | 2,265,576 | 460,739 |
Inventories | 103,281 | 79,579 |
Other current assets | 47,841 | 69,860 |
Total current assets | 5,590,787 | 3,166,113 |
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Capital assets, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation | 109,307 | 101,703 |
Goodwill [note 6] | 398,897 | 398,897 |
Other assets | 13,904 | 22,041 |
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Total assets | 6,112,895 | 3,688,754 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | |
Current liabilities: | | |
Accounts payable | 2,068,253 | 1,326,385 |
Accrued expenses | 386,077 | 328,467 |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts [note 4] | 1,848,121 | 1,133,877 |
Income taxes payable | 17,813 | -- |
Obligations under capital leases, current portion | 7,084 | 6,740 |
Total current liabilities | 4,327,348 | 2,795,469 |
Obligations under capital leases, long-term portion | 921 | 4,350 |
| 4,328,269 | 2,799,819 |
Stockholders' equity | | |
Authorized share capital | | |
30,000,000 common shares, par value $0.10 per share | | |
1,500 preferred shares, no par value | | |
Issued share capital | | |
8,109,790 common shares [7,982,290 at June 30, 2005] | 2,359,818 | 2,349,818 |
5,151,706 common shares reserved for the conversion of the subsidiary's | | |
Class B exchangeable shares | | |
Additional paid – in capital [notes 5 and 7] | 2,091,285 | 2,024,909 |
| 4,451,103 | 4,374,727 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 328,318 | 258,467 |
Accumulated deficit | (2,994,795) | (3,744,259) |
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Total stockholders' equity | 1,784,626 | 888,935 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 6,112,895 | 3,688,754 |
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
United States dollars (unaudited)
| For the Six | For the Six |
| Months Ended | Months Ended |
| December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 |
| $ | $ |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | |
Net income (loss) | 749,464 | (346,165) |
Add charge to operations not requiring a current cash payment: | | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 31,250 | 1,282 |
Depreciation and amortization | 34,279 | 40,020 |
| 814,993 | (304,863) |
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CHANGES IN NON-CASH BALANCES RELATED TO OPERATIONS | | |
(Increase) in contracts & accounts receivable: | (427,718) | (502,331) |
(Increase) in retentions receivable | (175,093) | (76,883) |
(Increase) in inventories | (19,384) | (17,071) |
(Increase) in deferred contract costs and unbilled revenue | (1,759,233) | (88,479) |
Decrease in other current assets | 24,564 | 28,332 |
Decrease in other assets | 8,290 | 741 |
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 710,210 | 86,191 |
Increase in unearned revenue and contract advances | 665,778 | 869,308 |
Increase in income taxes payable | 17,580 | -- |
| (955,006) | 299,808 |
Net cash (applied to) operating activities | (140,013) | (5,055) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
Purchase of capital assets | (36,875) | (8,253) |
Net cash (applied to) investing activities | (36,875) | (8,253) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | |
Proceeds from issuance of shares | 45,125 | -- |
(Repayment) of capital leases | (3,604) | (4,285) |
Net cash provided by (applied to) financing activities | 41,521 | (4,285) |
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Effect of exchange rate change on cash | 85,846 | 131,029 |
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Net cash provided (applied) during the period | (49,521) | 113,436 |
Cash – beginning of period | 1,278,417 | 219,738 |
Cash – end of period | 1,228,896 | 333,174 |
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
NOTE 1: GENERAL
The Company, directly and through subsidiaries, designs and markets integrated air pollution control and industrial gas cooling/conditioning systems including liquid atomization technology and dust suppression systems to ameliorate or abate industrial environmental problems.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Item 310(b) of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six-month period ended December 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2006. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2005.
NOTE 2: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment", which replaces SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB No. 25). The Statement requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The Statement also establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for share-based payment arrangements and requires all entities to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting for share-based payment transactions with employees, except for equity instruments held by employee share ownership plans. The Statement is effective for the Company beginning the July 2006 quarter of fiscal 2007, and is required to be adopted using a "modified prospective" method. Under the modified prospective method, the Statement applies to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after the effective date. Additionally, compensation cost for the unvested portion of awards as of the effective date is required to be recognized as the awards vest after the effective date. For existing awards, the Company does not expect the requirements of this Statement will have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position as all awards are currently vested. The Company expects that this new pronouncement will have a material impact on its results of operation for future employee stock options granted.
Currently, the Company accounts for option grants in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issues to Employees and SFAS No. 123 Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is required by SFAS No. 123 and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee, director and adviser stock options under the fair value method of that statement. The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's pro forma information is as follows:
| For the Three | For the Three | For the Six | For the Six |
| Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended |
| December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 | December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Net income (loss) | 596,831 | (473,421) | 749,464 | (346,165) |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | | |
under APB No. 25 | (120,960) | 581 | (120,960) | 1,282 |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | | |
under SFAS No. 123 | -- | (1,071) | -- | (2,142) |
Pro forma income (loss) | 475,871 | (473,911) | 628,504 | (347,025) |
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Pro forma income per share: | | | | |
Basic | 0.04 | (0.04) | 0.05 | (0.03) |
Diluted | 0.03 | (0.04) | 0.05 | (0.03) |
NOTE 3: WARRANTY
In accordance with FIN 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others", the Company is required to make the following disclosure regarding product warranties.
As part of the normal sale of OEM systems, the Company has provided its customers with product warranties. The warranties generally extend for twelve months from the date of start-up or eighteen months after shipment to the customer. The following summarizes the accrual of product warranties that is recorded as part of other accrued charges in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets:
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
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| For the Three | For the Three | For the Six | For the Six |
| Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended |
| December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 | December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Opening balance | 86,649 | 63,289 | 83,318 | 60,442 |
Payments made during the period | (4,881) | (2,313) | (12,153) | (4,742) |
Warranty provision made during the period | 4,659 | 8,189 | 15,262 | 13,465 |
Closing balance | 86,427 | 69,165 | 86,427 | 69,165 |
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NOTE 4: COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS |
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| December 31, 2005 | June 30, 2005 |
| $ | $ |
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Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | 15,050,471 | 9,490,859 |
Estimated earnings | 1,507,399 | 1,067,972 |
| 16,557,870 | 10,558,831 |
Billings to date | (16,140,415) | (11,231,969) |
| 417,455 | (673,138) |
Included in accompanying balance sheets under the following captions: | | |
Deferred contract costs and unbilled revenues | 2,265,576 | 460,739 |
Estimated earnings | (1,848,121) | (1,133,877) |
| 417,455 | (673,138) |
NOTE 5: WARRANTS
In July 2005, the Company issued 125,000 warrants to purchase the Company's common stock at a price of $0.584 to Capstone Investments as part of the investment banking agreement signed by the two parties. The warrants will expire in July 2008. Based upon the Black-Scholes calculation, stock-based compensation expense was recorded in the first quarter for $31,250.
NOTE 6: GOODWILL
The Company had adopted SFAS No. 142 effective July 1, 2001, under which goodwill is no longer amortized but is subject to an annual impairment review (or more frequently if deemed appropriate). The Company completed the goodwill impairment test as at April 1, 2005 for the Aftermarket business segment, as required by SFAS No. 142. We have concluded that there has not been an impairment of goodwill associated with the Aftermarket segment for the year ended June 30, 2005. The next impairment test will be conducted April 1, 2006.
NOTE 7: SHARE CAPITAL
The Company announced on July 6, 2005 that it had declared a 5-for-4 stock split of its shares of common stock. Each shareholder, as of the record date of July 15, 2005 was to receive one (1) additional share for each four (4) shares of TurboSonic Common Stock held. The payment date was July 22, 2005. In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 4.C, the change has been given retroactive effect in the June 30, 2005 balance sheet. The change in shares outstanding is shown as a transaction occurring just prior to the end of the latest period presented.
During fiscal 2005, there were no stock options exercised by employees, directors or advisers. During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2006, 75,000 and 50,000 stock options, respectively, were exercised.
At the October 31, 2005 board meeting, 100,000 stock options were awarded to the current directors from the 2003 Stock Plan and 40,000 stock options were reserved for new directors. These stock options were subsequently awarded to new directors at the November 21st and December 8th board meetings Additionally, 178,000 stock options were awarded to current employees from the 2000 Stock Plan. These options have an exercise price of $0.75 [Black-Scholes fair value $0.42], which was the market value at the close of business on October 28, 2005, will vest immediately and are exercisable for five years from the date of grant. With this grant, there remain 372,500 options in the 2003 Stock Plan and 3,875 options in the 2000 Stock Plan available for future issuance.
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
NOTE 8: EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, plus the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants outstanding, calculated using the treasury stock method. For the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2004, all warrants and stock options have been excluded from the denominator for the EPS calculation, as these instruments would be anti-dilutive.
NOTE 9: SEGMENT INFORMATION
During fiscal 2004, the Company realigned its business activities on the basis of long-term contracts and components/spare parts. Internal reporting to support decision-making regarding the allocation of resources and evaluation of activities was realigned to be consistent with the alignment of the business. As such the Company commenced reporting to shareholders on the two business segments into which management now classifies the business – OEM systems and Aftermarket. The comparative segment information has been reclassified to be consistent with this presentation.
| For the Three | For the Three | For the Six | For the Six |
| Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended | Months Ended |
| December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 | December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 |
| $ | $ | $ | $ |
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Income (loss) before provision for | | | | |
income taxes: | | | | |
OEM systems | 501,967 | (522,590) | 570,560 | (428,770) |
Aftermarket | 110,243 | 49,169 | 194,223 | 83,105 |
Total | 612,210 | (473,421) | 764,783 | (345,665) |
NOTE 10: CONTINGENT LIABILITY
On October 6, 2005 a statement of claim was filed against the Company in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Canada) by Abuma Manufacturing Limited, a vendor of the Company, in which they claim additional charges for work performed and refute the Company's claim for back charges on a specific project. The claim is for CAD 95,647 in respect of unpaid accounts, CAD 50,000 for aggravated, punitive and/or exemplary damages, interest on the past due accounts and costs of the action. It is the Company's position that the claims are without merit and the Company has filed a statement of defense and counter-claim.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
Forward-looking statements in this Report, including without limitation, statements relating to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, such as the Company's dependence on environmental regulation and the concentration of its revenues among a small group of customers, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed therein. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2005 and other reports or documents that we have filed from time to time with the SEC.
TurboSonic's business is primarily driven by government regulations and related compliance timeframes. The Company's focus has been to offer solutions relative to such regulations and current growth in revenue can, in part, be attributed to TurboSonic's efforts over the past five years in sales & marketing, product development, and participation in international alliances.
The Company has placed an emphasis on product development, to reduce product costs and offer competitive solutions in anticipation of growth in opportunities. To accommodate this emphasis, TurboSonic has hired additional staff to support its project management, customer service and product development efforts. While these investments impacted present earnings, the effectiveness of management's planning is evidenced by increasing revenues, as well as increased visibility in the marketplace and a growing international presence, all resulting in improved returns to the shareholders. These improvements have made a significant improvement in year on year results, with a record backlog entering the 2006 fiscal year.
During fiscal 2005 and the first six months of fiscal 2006, the OEM systems business segment experienced significant bookings, in particular in the wood products industry, while the order levels for the Aftermarket business segment have continued relatively constant. Although there can be no assurances that this trend of increased OEM system orders will continue, these new OEM systems order placements are expected to have a positive revenue impact in all quarters of fiscal 2006.
Three Months ended December 31, 2005 Compared with Three Months ended December 31, 2004
OEM systems revenue increased by $5,182,364 (1268%) to $5,591,040 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2005 from $408,676 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The increase is the result of increased sales in the period, and in particular, those of Wet Electrostatic Precipitator ("WESP") systems and components, for the reasons discussed above.
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
Aftermarket revenue increased by $125,863 (15.4%) to $944,143 for the three month period ended December 31, 2005 from $818,280 for the same period one year earlier. The increased revenue is the result of increased shipments of evaporative gas cooling components in the second quarter of fiscal 2006.
OEM systems costs increased by $4,060,694 (686%) to $4,652,506 for the three months ended December 31, 2005 from $591,812 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The higher costs are due to the increased volume of OEM systems work, as discussed above, together with provision for additional contract-specific start-up and site backcharges on a WESP project. As a percentage of OEM systems revenue, the OEM systems cost decreased to 83.2% for the three month period ended December 31, 2005 from 144.8% for the same period in fiscal 2005, as the provision in the same quarter in fiscal 2005 for contract-specific rework costs relating to performance issues was not repeated in the quarter ended December 31, 2005.
Aftermarket costs increased by $11,236 (2.1%) to $548,215 for the three month period ended December 31, 2005 from $536,979 for the same period one year earlier. The higher costs recorded were due to the increased revenue volume discussed above. As a percentage of Aftermarket revenue, the Aftermarket costs decreased to 58.1% for the three-month period ended December 31, 2005 from 65.6% for the same period in fiscal 2005. The decreased ratio of costs to revenue for the three month period ended December 31, 2005 compared to the same period one year earlier was the result of favourable variances in the fiscal period ended December 31, 2005 on close-out of evaporative cooling projects.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $159,202 (28.9%) to $710,101 for the three month period ended December 31, 2005 from $550,899 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The variance was the result of increases in sales expenses including additional personnel and travel expense, and finance and administration costs. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses were 10.9% for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 and 44.9% for the same period a year earlier. Also included in total expenses was nil of stock-based compensation expense for the three-month period ended December 31, 2005, and $581 for the same period in fiscal 2005.
The income before tax increased $1,085,631 to $612,210 from the loss before taxes of $473,421 for the same period in fiscal 2005. Income tax expense of $15,379 was recorded in the three month period ended December 31, 2005 and no expense in the same period one year ago.
An "other comprehensive loss" of $3,029 was recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2005, as compared to "other comprehensive income" of $66,627 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The change in "other comprehensive income" between the comparative quarters was the result of the fluctuation in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar in the two fiscal periods, and the resulting changes in our balance sheet relative to Canadian dollar-denominated accounts.
Six Months ended December 31, 2005 Compared with Six Months ended December 31, 2004
OEM systems revenue increased by $6,044,637 (288.7%) to $8,138,419 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2005 from $2,093,782 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The increase is the result of increased sales in the period, and in particular, those of WESP systems and components and venturi scrubbers, for the reasons discussed above.
Aftermarket revenue increased by $309,758 (19.6%) to $1,889,967 for the six month period ended December 31, 2005 from $1,580,209 for the same period one year earlier. The increased revenue is the result of increased shipments of evaporative gas cooling components in the first two quarters of fiscal 2006.
OEM systems costs increased by $4,912,178 (262.5%) to $6,783,708 for the six months ended December 31, 2005 from $1,871,530 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The higher costs are due to the increased volume of OEM systems work, as discussed above, together with provision for additional contract-specific start-up and site backcharges on a WESP project. As a percentage of OEM systems revenue, the OEM systems cost decreased to 83.4% for the six month period ended December 31, 2005 from 89.4% for the same period in fiscal 2005, as the provision in the same period in fiscal 2005 for contract-specific rework costs relating to performance issues was not repeated in the period ended December 31,2005.
Aftermarket costs increased by $115,287 (10.9%) to $1,170,606 for the six month period ended December 31, 2005 from $1,055,319 for the same period one year earlier. The higher costs recorded were due to the increased revenue volume discussed above. As a percentage of Aftermarket revenue, the Aftermarket costs decreased to 61.9% for the six-month period ended December 31, 2005 from 66.8% for the same period in fiscal 2005. The decreased ratio of costs to revenue for the six month period ended December 31, 2005 compared to the same period one year earlier was the result of favourable variances in the fiscal period ended December 31, 2005 on close-out of evaporative cooling component orders.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $202,477 (19.2%) to $1,254,766 for the six month period ended December 31, 2005 from $1,052,289 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The variance was the result of increases in sales expenses including additional personnel and travel expense and administration and finance expenses. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses were 12.5% for the six month period ended December 31, 2005 and 28.68% for the same period a year earlier. Also included in total expenses was $31,250 of stock-based compensation expense for the six-month period ended December 31, 2005, and $1,282 for the same period in fiscal 2005.
The income before tax increased $1,110,448 to $764,783 from the loss before taxes of $345,665 for the same period in fiscal 2005. Income tax expense of $15,319 was recorded in the six month period ended December 31, 2005 compared to an income tax expense of $500 in the same period one year ago.
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
An "other comprehensive income" of $69,851 was recorded for the six months ended December 31, 2005, as compared to "other comprehensive income" of $151,516 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The change in "other comprehensive income" between the comparative quarters was the result of the fluctuation in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar in the two fiscal periods, and the resulting changes in our balance sheet relative to Canadian dollar-denominated accounts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company had net cash applied to operating activities of $140,013 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2005 as compared to net cash applied to operating activities of $5,055 for the same period in fiscal 2005. The net cash applied for the six-month period ended December 31, 2005 is primarily the result of the operating income largely offset by increased deferred contract costs and unbilled revenue. The net cash applied in the prior six-month period was the result of the operating loss largely offset by increased unearned revenue and contract advances..
At December 31, 2005, the Company had working capital of $1,263,439, as compared to working capital as at June 30, 2005 of $370,644, an increase of $892,795. The Company's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) was 1.29 and 1.13 as at December 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005, respectively.
The Company's contracts typically provide for progress payments based upon the achievement of performance milestones or the passage of time. The Company's contracts often provide for the Company's customers to retain a portion of the contract price until the achievement of performance guarantees has been demonstrated. The Company endeavours to have its progress billings exceed its costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts; however, it is possible that, at any point in time, costs and estimated earnings can exceed progress billings on uncompleted contracts, which would negatively impact cash flow and working capital. At December 31, 2005, "Deferred contract costs and unbilled revenue" exceeded "Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts" by $417,455, thereby negatively impacting cash flow. At June 30, 2005, "Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts" exceeded "Deferred contract costs and unbilled revenue" by $673,138. The variances are the result of unfavourable (current period) and favourable (previous period) terms of payment with our current contracts in progress.
The Company's backlog at December 31, 2005 was approximately $12 million, of which the Company believes approximately 40% will be shipped prior to the end of the current fiscal year.
At December 31, 2005, the cash balance was $1,228,896, which is a decrease of $49,521 compared to June 30, 2005. The Company received new OEM systems orders valued at over $11.8 million in fiscal 2005, with positive revenue impact expected for fiscal 2006 in the amount of $7.5 million and for fiscal 2007 in the amount of $2.1 million. Additionally, the Company has received OEM system orders totaling $10.2 million in the first two quarters of fiscal 2006, which orders should have a positive impact on fiscal 2006 revenue. TurboSonic has no outside debt. Based upon the current cash position, initiatives to lower product costs, expected revenue for fiscal 2006 of at least $14.8 million based upon first half revenue and orders in-house at December 31, 2005, anticipated new OEM orders and a steady stream of Aftermarket orders, the Company believes that projected cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet its cash needs through December 31, 2006.
Quantitative and Qualitative Information About Market Risk
The Company does not engage in trading market risk sensitive instruments and does not purchase hedging instruments or "other than trading" instruments that are likely to expose the Company to market risks, whether interest rate, foreign currency exchange, commodity price or equity prices risk. The Company has not entered into forward or future contracts, purchased options and entered into swaps. The Company has no outstanding debt, which could subject it to the risk of interest rate fluctuations.
ITEM 3: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management of the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2005. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by it in reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission
There has not been any change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2005 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | Form 10-QSB |
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1: Not applicable. |
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ITEM 2: Not applicable. |
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ITEM 3: Not applicable |
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ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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The Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held December 8, 2005. |
The voting results of the meeting were as follows: |
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1) | Election of Officers: | | |
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| Name | For | Against |
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| Edward F. Spink | 10,200,386 | 8,519 |
| Patrick J. Forde | 10,194,386 | 14,519 |
| Richard H. Hurd | 10,196,192 | 12,713 |
| Dr. Donald R. Spink | 10,198,352 | 10,553 |
| Julien J. Hradecky | 10,202,716 | 6,189 |
| Glen O. Wright | 10,202,716 | 6,189 |
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2) | Ratification of Selection of Mintz & Partners LLP as Independent Auditors: |
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| For | Against | Abstention |
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| 10,181,722 | 10,986 | 16,197 |
ITEM 5: Not applicable
ITEM 6: Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
Exhibit 32.1 Section 1350 Certifications
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: February 14, 2006
TURBOSONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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By: /s/ Patrick J. Forde |
Patrick J. Forde, President, |
Secretary and Treasurer |
(Chief Financial Officer) |
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