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 the Quarter ended April 30, 1996 Commission File No. 1-9389 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3314599 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1400 Union Meeting Road Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) (215) 619-2700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 preceding 12 months (or for 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_____ Number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding on June 10, 1996: 6,444,826 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No. Item 1 - Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets - April 30, 1996 and January 31, 1996................. 3 Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended April 30, 1996 and 1995.......... 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended April 30, 1996 and 1995.......... 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......... 8 Report of Independent Accountants................... 14 Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.... 15 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 18 SIGNATURES 19 2 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) April 30, January 31, 1996 1996 ---- ---- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,735 $ 5,472 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 4,091 5,402 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,378 and $1,421, respectively 36,572 31,855 Inventories 45,335 35,227 Deferred income taxes 6,523 6,235 Other current assets 1,213 1,367 ------- ------- Total current assets 95,469 85,558 Property, plant and equipment, net 46,433 39,375 Intangible and other assets, net 5,690 3,287 Goodwill, net 11,525 2,607 ------- ------- Total assets $159,117 $130,827 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,842 $ 200 Accounts payable 24,916 19,008 Accrued liabilities 14,770 13,513 Other current liabilities 2,994 2,535 ------- ------- Total current liabilities 44,522 35,256 Deferred income taxes 3,188 2,750 Long-term debt 29,162 15,417 Other liabilities 8,761 8,478 ------- ------- Total liabilities 85,633 61,901 ------- ------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 3 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) April 30, January 31, 1996 1996 ---- ---- Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 6,470,176 and 6,326,176 shares issued, respectively 65 63 Additional paid-in capital 38,059 36,283 Minimum pension liability adjustment (760) (760) Treasury stock, at cost, 57,400 shares (1,304) (1,304) Note receivable from stockholder, net of discount of $70 (594) - Cumulative translation adjustment (95) - Retained earnings 38,113 34,644 -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 73,484 68,926 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $159,117 $130,827 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 4 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three months ended April 30, 1996 1995 ---- ---- Net sales $62,429 $58,777 Cost of sales 47,308 44,985 ------ ------ Gross profit 15,121 13,792 Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,443 7,065 Research and development expenses 1,874 1,593 ------- ------ Operating income 5,804 5,134 Interest expense, net 262 231 Other (income) expense, net ( 3) 56 ------- ------ Income before income taxes 5,545 4,847 Provision for income taxes 1,899 1,672 ------- ------- Net income $ 3,646 $ 3,175 ======= ======= Net income per common and common equivalent share $ .56 $ .50 ======= ======= Weighted average common and common equivalent shares 6,548 6,395 ======= ======= Dividends per share $ .0275 $ .0275 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 5 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Three months ended April 30, 1996 1995* ---- ----- Cash flows provided (used) by operating activities: Net income $ 3,646 $ 3,175 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,940 1,536 Deferred taxes 150 (171) Changes in: Accounts receivable (2,096) (4,230) Inventories (2,964) (4,960) Other current assets (478) (104) Accounts payable 4,121 7,423 Accrued liabilities (444) 329 Income taxes payable 1,489 1,653 Other current liabilities (33) (340) Other liabilities 66 438 Other, net 25 (188) ------- ------ Net cash provided by operating activities 5,422 4,561 ------- ------ Cash flows provided (used) by investing activities: Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (19,739) - Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (4,310) (1,648) Change in restricted cash 1,311 75 ------- ------ Net cash used by investing activities (22,738) (1,573) ------- ------ Cash flows provided (used) by financing activities: Repayment of long-term debt (6,367) (1,390) Proceeds from new borrowings 19,784 - Proceeds from issuance of common stock 331 60 Payment of common stock dividends (173) (164) Purchase of treasury stock - (87) ------- ------ Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 13,575 (1,581) ------- ------ Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 4 12 ------- ------ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 6 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued) (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Three months ended April 30, 1996 1995* ---- ----- (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (3,737) 1,419 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,472 1,097 ----- ----- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,735 $ 2,516 ===== ===== SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES Interest paid, net $ 248 $ 482 Income taxes paid 261 189 SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Acquired businesses: Estimated fair value of assets acquired $14,565 $ - Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets 11,661 - Purchase price obligations (1,160) - Cash paid, net of cash acquired (19,739) - ------- ----- Liabilities assumed $ 5,327 $ - ======= ===== Dividends declared but not paid $ 177 $ 164 Note receivable from stockholder in connection with issuance of common stock $ 594 - * Reclassified for comparative purposes. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 7 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands) (UNAUDITED) 1. INTERIM STATEMENTS The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1996. The consolidated financial statements presented herein are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, include all necessary adjustments (which comprise only normal recurring items) required for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position as of April 30, 1996 and the consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 1996 and 1995. However, interim results of operations necessarily involve more estimates than annual results and are not indicative of results for the full fiscal year. 2. INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: April 30, January 31, 1996 1996 Raw materials ............................ $12,059 $14,033 Work-in-progress ......................... 21,635 9,357 Finished goods ........................... 11,641 11,837 ------- ------- $45,335 $35,227 ======= ====== 3. INCOME TAXES A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes from the statutory rate to the effective rate is as follows: Three months ended April 30, 1996 1995 ---- ---- U.S. statutory income tax 35.0% 35.0% State tax, net of federal income tax benefit 3.3 3.7 Reduction in valuation allowance - (3.8) Reduction of taxes provided in prior years (3.6) - Other (0.4) (0.4) ---- ---- 34.3% 34.5% ==== ==== 8 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Dollars in thousands) (UNAUDITED) 4. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES With regard to the following contingent liabilities there have been no material changes since January 31, 1996. Because the Company uses lead and other hazardous substances in its manufacturing processes, it is subject to numerous federal, Canadian, Mexican, state and local laws and regulations that are designed to protect the environment and employee health and safety. These laws and regulations include requirements of periodic reporting to governmental agencies regarding the use and disposal of hazardous substances and compliance with rigorous criteria regarding exposure to employees and the disposal of scrap. In the opinion of the Company, the Company complies in all material respects with these laws and regulations. Notwithstanding such compliance, if damage to persons or the environment has been or is caused by hazardous substances used or generated in the conduct of the Company's business, the Company may be held liable for the damage and be required to pay the cost of remedying the same, and the amount of any such liability might be material to the results of operations or financial condition. However, under the terms of the purchase agreement with Allied for the Acquisition of the Company (the Acquisition Agreement), Allied is obligated to indemnify the Company for any liabilities of this type resulting from conditions existing at January 28, 1986 that were not disclosed by Allied to the Company in the schedules to the Acquisition Agreement. The Company, along with numerous other parties, has been requested to provide information to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) in connection with investigations of the source and extent of contamination at several lead smelting facilities (the Third Party Facilities) to which the Company had made scrap lead shipments for reclamation prior to the date of the Acquisition. As of January 16, 1989, the Company, with the concurrence of Allied, entered into an agreement with other potentially responsible parties (PRPs) relating to remediation of a portion of one of the Third Party Facilities, the former NL Industries (NL), facility in Pedricktown, New Jersey (the NL Site), which agreement provides for their joint funding on a proportionate basis of certain remedial investigation and feasibility study activities with respect to that site. 9 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Dollars in thousands) 4. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued) In fiscal 1993 in accordance with an EPA order, a group comprised of the Company and 30 other parties commenced work on the cleanup of a portion of the NL Site based on a specified remedial approach which is now completed. Based on currently available information and well defined contribution levels of the other parties, including NL Industries, the Company does not expect to incur costs in excess of the $138 previously reserved. With regard to the remainder of the NL Site, the EPA is pursuing negotiations with NL and the other PRPs, including the Company, regarding the conduct and funding of the remedial work plan. The EPA has proposed a cost allocation plan, however, the allocation percentages between parties and the basis for allocation of cost are not defined in the plan or elsewhere. Therefore, a reliable range of the potential cost to the Company of this phase of the clean-up cannot currently be determined. Accordingly, the Company has not created any reserve for this potential exposure. The remedial investigation and feasibility study at a second Third Party Facility, the former Tonolli Incorporated facility at Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania (the Tonolli Site), was completed in fiscal 1993. The EPA and the PRPs are continuing to evaluate the draft remedial design work plan for the site. Based on the estimated cost of the remedial approach selected by the EPA, the Company believes that the potential cost of remedial action at the Tonolli Site is likely to range between $16,000 and $17,000. The Company's allocable share of this cost has not been finally determined, and will depend on such variables as the financial capability of various other PRPs to fund their respective allocable shares of the remedial cost. Based on currently available information, however, the Company believes that its most likely exposure with respect to the Tonolli Site will be the approximately $579 previously reserved, the majority of which is expected to be paid over the next three to five years. The Company has responded to requests for information from the EPA with regard to three other Third Party Facilities, one in September 1991, one (the Chicago Site) in October 1991 and the third (the ILCO Site) in October 1993. Of the three sites, the Company has been identified as a PRP at the ILCO and Chicago Sites only. Based on currently available information, the Company believes that the potential cost of remediation at the ILCO Site is likely to range between $54,000 and $59,000 (based on the estimated costs of the remedial approach selected by the EPA). The Company's allocable share of this cost has not been finally determined and will depend on such variables as the financial capability of various other PRPs to fund their respective allocable shares of 10 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Dollars in thousands) 4. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued) the remedial cost. However, on October 31, 1995 the Company received confirmation from the EPA that it is a de minimis PRP at the ILCO Site. Based on currently available information, however, the Company believes that its most likely exposure with respect to the ILCO Site is an immaterial amount which has been previously reserved, the majority of which is expected to be paid over the next three to five years. Based on currently available information, the Company believes that the potential cost of the remediation at the Chicago Site is likely to range between $8,000 and $10,500 (based on the preliminary estimated costs of the remediation approach negotiated with the EPA). Sufficient information is not available to determine the Company's allocable share of this cost. Based on currently available information, however, the Company believes that its most likely exposure with respect to the Chicago Site will be the approximately $283 previously reserved, the majority of which is expected to be paid over the next two to five years. Allied has accepted responsibility under the Acquisition Agreement for potential liabilities relating to all Third Party Facilities other than the aforementioned Sites. Based on currently available information, management of the Company believes that the foregoing will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. 5. ACQUISITIONS Effective February 22, 1996 the Company acquired certain equipment and inventory of LH Research, Inc. used in their power supply business, along with all rights to the name "LH Research," for approximately $4,100, subject to certain adjustments. The Company used available cash to finance the acquisition. The acquisition has been recorded using the purchase method of accounting and the net purchase price approximates the fair value of the assets acquired. The results of operations are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Effective March 12, 1996, the Company acquired from Burr-Brown Corporation its entire interest in Power Convertibles Corporation (PCC) consisting of 1,044,418 shares of PCC common stock and all outstanding preferred stock. In addition the Company acquired or repaid approximately $5,200 of indebtedness of PCC. On April 26, 1996, the Company 11 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 5. ACQUISITIONS (continued) acquired 190,000 shares of PCC common stock from the former chief executive officer of PCC which together with the shares previously acquired represents in excess of 99.6% of the outstanding PCC common stock. As of May 29, 1996, the Company purchased all remaining shares of PCC common stock and shares of PCC common stock covered by stock options. The source of funds for the acquisition was advances under the Company's existing credit facility with NationsBank, N.A., National Westminster Bank, NJ and CoreStates Bank, N.A. PCC is engaged in the business of designing and manufacturing DC to DC converters used in communications, computer, medical and industrial and instrumentation markets and also produces battery chargers for cellular phones. The acquisition has been recorded using the purchase method of accounting. The aggregate purchase price of approximately $17,000 has been allocated on the basis of the estimated fair market values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The excess of the aggregate purchase price over the estimated fair market values of the net assets acquired of approximately $9,000 was recognized as goodwill and is being amortized over a period of 20 years. The results of operations are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The following unaudited pro forma financial information combines the consolidated results of operations as if both acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented. Pro forma adjustments include only the effects of events directly attributed to a transaction that are factually supportable and expected to have a continuing impact. The pro forma adjustments contained in the table below include amortization of intangibles, interest expense on the acquisition debt, elimination of interest expense on debt not acquired, reduction of certain selling, general and administrative expenses and the related income tax effects. Three months ended April 30, 1996 1995 ---- ---- Net sales $64,352 $68,045 Net income 3,392 2,613 Net income per common and common equivalent share .52 .41 12 CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Dollars in thousands) 5. ACQUISITIONS (continued) The pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the operating results that would have occurred had the acquisitions been consummated as of the above dates, nor is such information indicative of future operating results. In addition, the pro forma financial results contain estimates since the acquired businesses did not maintain information on a period comparable with the Company's fiscal year-end. 13 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Charter Power Systems, Inc. We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Charter Power Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of April 30, 1996, the related consolidated statements of income for the three months ended April 30, 1996 and 1995 and the related consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 1996 and 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 1996 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 22, 1996, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 1996, is fairly presented, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. 2400 Eleven Penn Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 5, 1996 14 Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Company completed two acquisitions during the first quarter of fiscal 1996. Effective February 22, 1996, the Company purchased certain equipment and inventory of LH Research, Inc. ("LH"), a Costa Mesa, California based manufacturer of standard power supply systems for the electronics industry. The power supplies are used in telecommunications, computer, medical, process control and other industrial applications. Effective March 12, 1996, the Company acquired from Burr-Brown Corporation its entire interest in Power Convertibles Corporation ("PCC") consisting of 1,044,418 shares of PCC common stock and all outstanding preferred stock. In addition the Company acquired or repaid approximately $5,200,000 of indebtedness of PCC. On April 26, 1996, the Company acquired 190,000 shares of PCC Common Stock from the former chief executive officer of PCC, which together with shares previously acquired by the Company represents in excess of 99.6% of the outstanding PCC Common Stock. As of May 29, 1996 the Company purchased all remaining shares of PCC Common Stock and shares of PCC Common Stock covered by stock options. Tucson, Arizona based PCC produces DC to DC converters used in communications, computer, medical and industrial and instrumentation markets and also produces battery chargers for cellular phones. Net sales for the fiscal 1997 first quarter ended April 30, 1996 were up $3,652,000 or 6 percent compared to the equivalent quarter in fiscal 1996. Sales recorded by the acquired businesses accounted for approximately $5,000,000 of net sales. On a company wide basis, domestic and international sales of standby power products and power supplies to the telecommunications market increased approximately 23 percent if the telecommunications sales of PCC and LH are included or 16 percent if these sales are excluded. Sales of motive power products were down 16 percent due to lower volumes partially offset by higher prices. Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 1997 increased $1,329,000 or 10 percent to $15,121,000 from $13,792,000 in fiscal 1996, resulting in a gross margin of 24.2 percent versus 23.5 percent in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses remained proportional to sales at 12 percent of sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1997 and 1996. Research and development expenses continued at 3 percent of sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1997 and 1996. 15 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Interest expense, net, increased 13 percent from the first quarter of fiscal 1996 to the first quarter of fiscal 1997 as a result of higher debt balances related to the acquisitions partially offset by lower effective interest rates. As a result of the above, income before income taxes for the first quarter of fiscal 1997 increased $698,000 or 14 percent from the comparable quarter of the prior year and net income rose 15 percent from the first quarter of fiscal 1996 to $3,646,000 or 56 cents per share. Liquidity and Capital Resources - ------------------------------- Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased 19 percent to $5,422,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 1997 compared to $4,561,000 in the comparable quarter of the prior year. This increase was primarily due to smaller increases during the first quarter of fiscal 1997 in accounts receivable and inventories partially offset by less of an increase in accounts payable. Collections of accounts receivable improved during the current quarter versus the prior year's first quarter. Inventory and accounts payables increased during the current quarter primarily due to a required purchase of certain raw materials with extended payment terms. Net cash used by investing activities totaling $22,738,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 1997 includes the purchase by the Company of PCC and certain equipment and inventory of LH for $19,739,000. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the first quarter of fiscal 1997 increased to $4,310,000 over the comparable quarter of the prior year, primarily due to the plant capacity expansion programs at the Company's Conyers, Georgia and Leola, Pennsylvania facilities. Net cash provided by financing activities was $13,575,000 compared to net cash used by financing activities of $1,581,000 in the prior year's first quarter. The additional borrowings in the current year's first quarter were used primarily for the funding of the acquisitions. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company elected to accelerate the retirement of the remaining term loan portion of its long-term debt. The Company's availability under the current loan agreement is expected to be sufficient to meet its ongoing cash needs for working capital requirements, debt service, capital expenditures and possible strategic acquisitions. Capital expenditures in the first quarter of fiscal 1997 were incurred primarily to fund capacity expansion, new product development, a continuing series of cost reduction programs, normal maintenance capital, and regulatory compliance. Fiscal 1997 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $17,000,000 for similar purposes. 16 Forward Looking Statements - -------------------------- Certain information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, information appearing under Item 2, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Factors that appear with the forward-looking statements, or in the Company's other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, could affect the Company's actual results and could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 17 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits 2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 21, 1996, between LH Research, Inc. and International Power Systems, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 22, 1996). 2.2 Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 1996, between International Power Systems, Inc. and Burr-Brown Corporation relating to Power Convertibles Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 12, 1996). 4.1 Third Amendment to Financing and Security Agreement dated March 13, 1996 (filed herewith). 10.1 Charter Power Systems, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan (filed herewith). 11. Computation of per share earnings (filed herewith). 15. Letter from Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent accountants for the Company, regarding unaudited interim financial information (filed herewith). 27. Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith). (b) Reports on Form 8-K: The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission during the quarter ended April 30, 1996 (i) a Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 22, 1996 (as amended by a Form 8-K/A filed May 7, 1996) reporting under Item 2 that the Company had acquired certain assets of LH Research, Inc., and (ii) a Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 12, 1996 (as amended by a Form 8-K/A filed May 16, 1996) reporting under Item 2 that the Company had acquired certain shares of stock and indebtedness of Power Convertibles Corporation. Each of the Forms 8- K/A contained historical financial statements and pro forma financial information concerning the acquired businesses. 18 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. CHARTER POWER SYSTEMS, INC. June 14, 1996 BY: /s/ Alfred Weber --------------------------------- Alfred Weber Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer June 14, 1996 BY: /s/ Stephen E. Markert, Jr. ---------------------------------- Stephen E. Markert, Jr. Vice President Finance and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 19 EXHIBIT INDEX 4.1 Third Amendment to Financing and Security Agreement dated March 13, 1996 (filed herewith). 10.1 Charter Power Systems, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan (filed herewith). 11. Computation of per share earnings (filed herewith). 15. Letter from Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent accountants for the Company regarding unaudited interim financial information (filed herewith). 27. Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith). 20