SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For Quarter Ended Commission File Number O-6421 June 30, 1997 SYNERGISTICS, INC. MASSACHUSETTS 04-2283157 (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer ID Number) 9 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760 (Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (508)655-1340 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act. Common Stock $0.01 Par Value Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceeding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No There is no public market for, and thus no aggregate market value of the registrants securities. Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date. Class Outstanding at July 31,1997 Common Stock, one cent par value 9,297,561 NO DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - ---------------------------------------------------------- SYNERGISTICS, INC. BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (UNAUDITED) Jun 30 Dec 31 1997 1996 CURRENT ASSETS Cash 116,764 101,550 Accounts receivable 417,952 517,559 Allowance (20,000) (35,000) Inventories 266,669 239,818 Prepaid expenses 25,928 20,710 ------- ------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 807,313 854,637 EQUIPMENT, less allowances of $68,763 and $60,363 for depreciation 60,172 62,289 DEFERRED TAXES 817,776 817,776 --------- --------- TOTAL ASSETS 1,685,261 1,734,702 LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade accounts payable 200,279 220,275 Accrued expenses and other current 55,284 65,263 Amount due stockholder 273,797 141,297 ------- ------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABLITIES 529,360 426,835 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock (9,297,561 shares issued including shares held in Treasury 92,976 92,976 Additional paid-in capital 6,542,237 6,542,237 Retained earnings (deficit) (5,472,177)(5,320,211) --------- --------- 1,163,036 1,315,002 Cost of Common Stock held in Treasury (7,135) (7,135) --------- -------- 1,155,901 1,307,867 TOTAL LIABILITIES. PREFERRED STOCK -------- --------- AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,685,261 1,734,702 - ---------------------------------------------------------- SYNERGISTICS, INC. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 Sales 1,072,045 1,140,720 Other income 892 9,740 --------- --------- 1,072,937 1,150,460 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 794,714 658,216 Selling, general and administrative 429,314 415,161 Interest expense 875 9 --------- --------- 1,224,903 1,073,377 Net income (loss) (151,966) 77,083 Income (loss) per share of Common Stock Assuming no dilution ($0.02) $0.01 Assuming full dilution ($0.02) $0.01 - ---------------------------------------------------------- SYNERGISTICS, INC. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION PERIODS OF SIX MONTHS JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income (loss) (151,966) 77,083 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) provided by operating activities: Depreciation 8,400 3,285 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 94,607 (17,890) (Increase) decrease in inventories (26,851) (22,609) (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (5,218) (19,727) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (19,996) (18,955) Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities (9,979) (8,116) Increase (decrease) in amounts due shareholder 132,500 (13,749) ------- ------ TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 173,463 (97,761) NET CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 21,497 (20,678) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (6,283) (6,550) ------- ------- NET CASH (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (6,283) (6,550) NET CHANGE IN CASH 15,214 (27,228) CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 101,550 332,151 ------- ------- CASH AT END OF PERIOD 116,764 304,923 - ---------------------------------------------------------- SYNERGISTICS, INC. SELECTED INFORMATION Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's An Report Form 10-K. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for full year. Basis of Presentation It is the opinion of management that all significant adjustments which are routine recurring adjustments reflected in the accompanying June 30 financial statements which are necessary to present fairly such interim financial statements. Accounting Policy for Revenues and Costs of Sales Revenues are recognized at the time of product shipment. Cost of sales is computed using the "gross profit" method based upon historical results of operations. Other cost, included in costs of sales, are based upon such costs as actually incurred. Inventories Inventories are comprised of the following: * 6/30/97 12/31/96 Raw Materials 69,334 62,170 Finished Goods & WIP 197,335 177,648 ------- ------- Total Inventories 266,669 239,818 *Allocation Based Upon Estimate (Loss) per Common Share The weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding used in computing (loss) per share does not include the effect of the conversion of the stock options as the exercise price exceeds the current market value of the security. The following schedule sets forth the number of shares used in computing earnings per share: Period of Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 1996 Assuming no dilution Common Stock Outstanding July 31, 1997 9,297,561 9,297,561 Shares held in Treasury 16,445 16,445 Total Shares Authorized 12,000,000 12,000,000 - ---------------------------------------------------------- PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS For the six months ended June 30, 1997, the Company recorded sales $1,072,045 compared to $1,140,720 for the six months ended June 30,1996 At June 30, 1997 the Company had a backlog of $44,458 compared to $84,885 at June 30, 1996. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales increased to 74.1% from 57. for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. This increase is due to the development of new products demanded by our customers For the period of six months ended June 30, 1997, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $14,153 over the period of months ended June 30, 1996. PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS There are currently no pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject. ITEM 2. CHANGE IN SECURITIES There have been no changes in the instruments defining the rights of holders of any class of securities of the Company during the first six months of calendar year 1997. ITEM 3. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS A special meeting in lieu of an annual meeting was held on June 12, 1997. William Tetrick, David Longworth, Larry Bishop, Thomas Gehmen and Robert Pogorelc were elected as directors. No other directors had terms that continued after the meeting. A vote was taken to appove Livingston & Haynes, P.C. to continue as auditors for the coming year and to award directors options of 2,000 shares perusant to the 1987 Director's stock option plan. Both votes were passed. No other votes were held. ITEM 4. EXHIBITS AND FORM 8-K None. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf, undersigned thereunto being duly authorized. DATE___________________________ BY/S/WILLIAM M.TETRICK_______________ William M. Tetrick Chairman of the Board DATE___________________________ BY_/S/DAVID S. LONWORTH____________ David S. Longworth President and Clerk - -------------------------------------------------------------------