UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to ______________
Commission file number 0-27022
OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 54-1237042
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5290 Concourse Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(540) 265-0690
(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.
(1) Yes X No (2) Yes X No
As of March 9, 2001, 56,275,056 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock, no par value, were outstanding. Of these outstanding shares 54,000,000
shares were held by Robert Kopstein, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the registrant.
OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q INDEX
THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2001
PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Balance Sheets - January 31, 2001
and October 31, 2000...................................3
Condensed Statements of Operations - Three Months
Ended January 31, 2001 and 2000........................4
Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity - Three Months Ended January 31, 2001...........5
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months
Ended January 31, 2001 and 2000........................6
Condensed Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.......7-11
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS................12-15
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK..................................................16
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K..........................17
SIGNATURES
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
January 31, October 31,
ASSETS 2001 2000
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 975,676 $ 1,458,896
Trading securities 16,075,000 17,982,830
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$149,185 at January 31, 2001 and $1,909,069 at October 31, 2000 13,532,520 11,357,522
Income taxes refundable 1,979,744 1,162,118
Other receivables 443,000 362,000
Due from employees 2,365 2,890
Inventories 7,888,259 7,572,153
Prepaid expenses 193,712 112,794
Deferred income taxes 259,364 959,665
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Total current assets 41,349,640 40,970,868
Other assets, net 288,953 261,937
Property and equipment, net 11,761,135 11,455,372
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Total assets $ 53,399,728 $ 52,688,177
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,524,239 $ 2,479,116
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes 661,931 847,572
Payable to investment broker 6,891,793 5,658,574
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Total current liabilities 11,077,963 8,985,262
Deferred income taxes 248,495 195,085
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Total liabilities 11,326,458 9,180,347
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;
none issued and outstanding ---- ----
Common stock, no par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 56,246,556 shares at January 31,
2001 and 56,391,993 shares at October 31, 2000 3,859,348 5,179,295
Paid-in capital 1,714,284 1,714,284
Retained earnings 36,499,638 36,614,251
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Total stockholders' equity 42,073,270 43,507,830
Commitments and contingencies
----------------- ----------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 53,399,728 $ 52,688,177
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See accompanying condensed notes to condensed financial statements.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
January 31,
--------------------------------
2001 2000
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Net sales $ 16,996,200 $ 11,346,235
Cost of goods sold 9,117,931 6,141,120
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Gross profit 7,878,269 5,205,115
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,927,814 2,599,263
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Income from operations 3,950,455 2,605,852
Other income (expense):
Gains (losses) on trading securities, net (3,991,181) 449,681
Interest income 15,764 80,390
Interest expense (149,870) ----
Other, net (1,496) 2,474
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Other income (expense), net (4,126,783) 532,545
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Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) (176,328) 3,138,397
Income tax expense (benefit) (61,715) 1,105,277
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Net income (loss) $ (114,613) $ 2,033,120
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Net income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) per common share $ (0.002) $ 0.036
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Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution $ (0.002) $ 0.036
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See accompanying condensed notes to condensed financial statements.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended January 31, 2001
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Common Stock Total
------------------------------ Paid-in Retained Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Earnings Equity
------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------
Balances at October 31, 2000 56,391,993 $ 5,179,295 $ 1,714,284 $ 36,614,251 $ 43,507,830
Exercise of employee stock
options ($5.835 weighted-
average price per share) 363 2,118 -- -- 2,118
Repurchase of common
stock (at cost) (145,800) (1,322,065) -- -- (1,322,065)
Net loss -- -- -- (114,613) (114,613)
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Balances at January 31, 2001 56,246,556 $ 3,859,348 $ 1,714,284 $ 36,499,638 $ 42,073,270
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See accompanying condensed notes to condensed financial statements.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
January 31,
-------------------------------
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (114,613) $ 2,033,120
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 237,930 184,250
Bad debt expense (recovery) 430,656 (46,284)
Deferred income tax expense 753,711 23,382
Tax benefit of disqualifying disposition of stock options exercised ---- 372,994
Stock-based compensation expense 20,384 9,375
Unrealized (gains) losses on trading securities, net 435,231 (142,790)
(Increase) decrease in:
Trading securities 1,472,599 (7,380,460)
Trade accounts receivable (2,605,654) 1,518,790
Income taxes refundable (817,626) ----
Other receivables (81,000) (87,863)
Due from employees 525 1,823
Inventories (316,106) 216,483
Prepaid expenses (80,918) (59,902)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,127,258 (420,678)
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes (206,025) (185,953)
Payable to investment broker 1,233,219 ----
Income taxes payable ---- 379,807
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,489,571 (3,583,906)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (625,828) (513,371)
Cash surrender value of life insurance (27,016) (21,375)
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Net cash used in investing activities (652,844) (534,746)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock (1,322,065) ----
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 2,118 331,020
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,319,947) 331,020
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (483,220) (3,787,632)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,458,896 6,816,678
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 975,676 $ 3,029,046
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See accompanying condensed notes to condensed financial statements.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2001
(Unaudited)
(1) GENERAL
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America for interim financial reporting information
and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been
included. Operating results for the three months ended January 31, 2001
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the fiscal year ending October 31, 2001. The unaudited condensed
financial statements and condensed notes are presented as permitted by
Form 10-Q and do not contain certain information included in the
Company's annual financial statements and notes. For further information,
refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October
31, 2000.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year's unaudited
condensed financial statements to place them on a basis comparable with
the current year's unaudited condensed financial statements.
(2) TRADING SECURITIES
Trading securities are recorded at fair value, which is based on quoted
market prices. Purchases and sales of trading securities are recognized
on a trade-date basis, the date the order to buy or sell is executed. The
Company's trading securities are bought and held principally for the
purpose of selling them in the near term. Unrealized holding gains and
losses for trading securities are included in net income. The amount of
net unrealized holding gain (loss) that has been included in net income
for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 was $(435,231) and
$142,790, respectively. As of January 31, 2001, the Company's trading
securities consist of shares in a stock index mutual fund concentrated in
the technology sector.
At January 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000, the Company had short-term
margin borrowings of $6,891,793 and $5,658,574, respectively, payable to
investment broker related to the trading securities. The margin account
incurs interest at rates ranging from the Call Money rate plus .25
percent to the Call Money rate plus 2.50 percent, depending on the
outstanding balance of margin borrowings (8.50 percent as of January 31,
2001). Obligations of the Company to the investment broker are
collateralized by the trading securities and are subject to certain
margin call provisions.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(3) INVENTORIES
Inventories at January 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000 consist of the
following:
January 31, October 31,
2001 2000
----------------- -----------------
Finished goods $ 676,247 $ 808,271
Work in process 3,644,753 3,487,611
Raw materials 3,503,942 3,194,393
Production supplies 63,317 81,878
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$ 7,888,259 $ 7,572,153
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(4) NOTES PAYABLE
Under a loan agreement with its bank dated March 10, 1999, the Company
has a $5 million secured revolving line of credit and a $10 million
secured revolving line of credit. The Company's intention is that the $5
million line of credit be available to fund general corporate purposes
and that the $10 million line of credit be available to fund potential
acquisitions and joint ventures. The lines of credit bear interest at
1.50 percent above the monthly LIBOR rate (7.07 percent as of January 31,
2001) and are equally and ratably secured by the Company's accounts
receivable, contract rights, inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery
and equipment and general intangibles. The lines of credit have been
extended and will expire on March 31, 2002, unless further renewed or
extended. While the lines of credit do not require a compensating balance
that legally restricts the use of cash amounts, at the bank's request,
the Company has agreed to maintain an unrestricted target cash balance of
$125,000.
(5) STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company applies the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB)
Opinion No. 25, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES, for employee
stock option grants and SFAS No. 123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK- BASED
COMPENSATION and EITF Issue No. 96-18, ACCOUNTING FOR EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
THAT ARE ISSUED TO OTHER THAN EMPLOYEES FOR ACQUIRING, OR IN CONJUNCTION
WITH SELLING, GOODS OR SERVICES, for nonemployee stock option grants.
Stock option activity during the three months ended January 31, 2001 is
as follows:
NUMBER OF WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE
-------------- ----------------------
Balance at October 31, 2000 428,999 $ 4.531
Granted 500,000 10.688
Exercised (363) 5.835
Forfeited (5,000) 10.688
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Balance at January 31, 2001 923,636 $ 7.829
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Included in the 500,000 options granted during the three months ended
January 31, 2001 were 100,000 options to nonemployees.
At January 31, 2001, there were 5,076,364 additional shares available for
grant under the Plan.
The options granted during the three months ended January 31, 2001 were
granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the
Company's common stock on the date of grant, and vest 25 percent after
two years, 50 percent after three years, 75 percent after four years and
100 percent after five years.
(6) NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Net income (loss) per common share excludes dilution and is computed by
dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average
number of common shares outstanding for the period. Net income (loss) per
common share - assuming dilution reflects the potential dilution that
could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were
exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of
common stock that then shared in the net income (loss) of the Company.
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of
the net income (loss) per common share computations for the periods
presented:
NET INCOME (LOSS) SHARES PER SHARE
THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2001 (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT
Net loss per common share $ (114,613) 56,355,984 $ (0.002)
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Effect of dilutive stock options -- 365,791
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Net loss per common share - assuming dilution $ (114,613) 56,721,775 $ (0.002)
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NET INCOME SHARES PER SHARE
THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2000 (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT
Net income per common share $ 2,033,120 56,177,719 $ 0.036
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Effect of dilutive stock options -- 447,413
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Net income per common share - assuming dilution $ 2,033,120 56,625,132 $ 0.036
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Subsequent to January 31, 2001 and through March 9, 2001, stock options
totaling 27,000 shares of common stock were exercised.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(7) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to
$20 million of the Company's common stock in the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions. Through January 31, 2001, the Company
has repurchased 2,276,243 shares of its common stock for $16,185,740 in
such transactions since the inception of the Company's share repurchase
program in October 1997.
Subsequent to January 31, 2001 and through March 9, 2001, the Company
repurchased 22,500 additional shares of its common stock in connection
with its share repurchase program.
On August 31, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 3-for-2
stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend of one share paid on
September 28, 2000, upon each two shares held by stockholders of record
at the close of business on September 8, 2000. The Company's stock began
trading ex-dividend on September 29, 2000. All references to share and
per share data, except for references to authorized shares, contained
elsewhere in this quarterly report have been retroactively adjusted to
reflect the impact of the approved stock dividend.
(8) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Through December 31, 2000, the Company maintained an independently
administered self-insurance program that provided health insurance
coverage for employees and their dependents on a cost-reimbursement
basis. Under the program, the Company was obligated for claims payments.
Effective January 1, 2001, the Company no longer independently
administers the health insurance coverage, but has contracted for
insurance coverage with a third-party administrator.
(9) SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has a single reportable segment for purposes of segment
reporting pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 131. In addition, the Company's fiber optic cable products are
similar in nature.
(10) CONTINGENCIES
On September 27, 2000, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed
a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against the Company in
the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia
alleging a pattern or practice of discrimination on the bases of gender
and race. The lawsuit seeks injunctive and other relief and damages in an
unspecified amount. Management intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit
on the merits. There has been no significant change in status of this
litigation during the three months ended January 31, 2001. While the
ultimate resolution of this lawsuit cannot be determined, management does
not expect that its resolution will have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition or business of the Company.
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(11) NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, ACCOUNTING
FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES. SFAS No. 133
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts, and for hedging activities. In June 1999, the FASB
issued SFAS No. 137, ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING
ACTIVITIES - DEFERRAL OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 133.
SFAS No. 137 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to apply to all
fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. In
June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 138, ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES, an amendment of
FASB Statement No. 133. SFAS No. 138 amends SFAS No. 133 for a limited
number of issues that have caused application difficulties. The
adoption of SFAS No. 133, as amended, as of November 1, 2000, did not
have any effect on the financial position, results of operations or
liquidity of the Company.
The Company has also adopted Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101,
REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, issued by the SEC staff.
Given the nature of the Company's business, the adoption of SAB 101 did
not cause any changes to the Company's existing accounting policy for
revenue recognition.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This Form 10-Q may contain certain "forward-looking" information within the
meaning of the federal securities laws. The forward-looking information may
include, among other information, (i) statements concerning the Company's
outlook for the future, (ii) statements of belief, (iii) future plans,
strategies or anticipated events, and (iv) similar information and statements
concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking
information is subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events
to differ materially from the expectations of the Company. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the
level of sales to key customers, the deteriorating financial condition of many
technology companies in the United States, actions by competitors, fluctuations
in the price of raw materials (including optical fiber), the Company's
dependence on a single manufacturing facility, the ability of the Company to
protect its proprietary manufacturing technology, the Company's dependence on a
limited number of suppliers, an adverse price change in trading securities held
by the Company, an adverse outcome in litigation, claims and other actions
against the Company, technological changes and introductions of new competing
products, changes in market demand, exchange rates, productivity, weather and
market and economic conditions in the areas of the world in which the Company
operates and markets its products.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NET SALES
Net sales consist of gross sales of products, less discounts, refunds and
returns. Net sales increased 49.8 percent to $17.0 million in first quarter 2001
from $11.3 million for the same period in 2000. This increase was attributable
to increased sales volume. Total fiber meters shipped in first quarter 2001
increased 49.7 percent to 58.7 million fiber meters shipped from 39.2 million
fiber meters shipped for the same period in 2000. This increase in fiber meters
shipped was a result of a 9.1 million increase in multimode fiber meters and a
10.4 million increase in single-mode fiber meters shipped. Multimode cable
typically has a higher selling price than single-mode cable. Management believes
there is a trend in the marketplace of an accelerated pace of fiber deployment,
particularly of the type sold by the Company. For example, increasing efforts in
the military market to standardize and commercialize military communications
systems could lead to increased sales. Management believes this trend resulted
in increased sales volume during the first quarter of fiscal 2001 and could
continue to positively affect net sales in the future.
Management believes that the Company's business will grow as the global market
for fiber optic cable used for moderate distance applications expands. In
particular, the Company expects to experience accelerating growth in such
international markets as Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and China. Management
anticipates that new electronic communication devices will continue to become
more reliant on fiber optic technology to achieve improved performance.
Additionally, the Company expects new markets for fiber optic cable to emerge as
fiber optic sensors are developed for production plant automation, smart
highways, security applications, and other specialty applications. Management
believes the Company's unique technological background and specialty market
expertise should assist the Company in capturing its share of any increase in
the global market for fiber optic cable used for moderate distance applications
and contribute to future earnings growth for the Company. The Company also
intends to use its existing product line to make inroads into other markets such
as moderate distance applications for single-mode telecommunications and cable
television.
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GROSS PROFIT MARGIN
Cost of goods sold consists of the cost of materials, compensation costs and
overhead related to the Company's manufacturing operations. The Company's gross
profit margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) increased to 46.4
percent in first quarter 2001 from 45.9 percent in first quarter 2000. This
increase in gross profit margin is attributable to an increase in sales to
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and a decrease in the ratio of sales
made to the Company's distributors and was partially offset by an increase in
the ratio of sales from orders of $50,000 or more. During the first quarter of
fiscal 2001, net sales to distributors approximated 45 percent of total net
sales versus 61 percent for the same period in 2000. During first quarter 2001,
sales from orders of $50,000 or more approximated 30 percent of total net sales
compared to 12 percent of total net sales for first quarter 2000. Discounts on
large orders and on sales to distributors are generally greater than for sales
to the rest of the Company's customer base, including OEMs.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of the compensation costs
(including sales commissions) for sales and marketing personnel, shipping costs,
travel expenses, customer support expenses, trade show expenses, advertising,
bad debt expense, the compensation cost for administration, finance and general
management personnel, as well as legal and accounting fees. Selling, general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 23.1 percent in first
quarter 2001 compared to 22.9 percent in first quarter 2000. This slightly
higher percentage reflects the fact that net sales for first quarter 2001
increased 49.8 percent while selling, general and administrative expenses
increased 51.1 percent compared to first quarter 2000. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased largely as a result of bad debt expense
incurred in the amount of $419,000 related to one of the Company's major
distributors that filed for bankruptcy during the first quarter of fiscal 2001.
Other factors that contributed to the increase in selling, general and
administrative expenses in the first quarter of fiscal 2001 include an increase
in the Company's sales force, the continued expansion of marketing efforts, and
an increase in legal fees associated with a lawsuit filed by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the Company and with several
other EEOC charges.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Other expense, net totaled $(4.1 million) for the three months ended January 31,
2001, compared to other income, net of $533,000 for the same period in 2000.
During first quarter 2001, the Company recorded losses on trading securities,
net, of $(4.0 million) compared to gains on trading securities, net, of $450,000
in first quarter 2000. In addition, during first quarter 2001, the Company
incurred interest expense of $(150,000) on short-term margin borrowings payable
to the investment broker related to the trading securities.
The Company's trading securities consist of shares in a Nasdaq stock index
mutual fund concentrated in the technology industry sector that it actively buys
and sells. The Company utilizes margin borrowing in connection with such shares.
Please see Note 2 to the accompanying Condensed Financial Statements for further
information on this margin borrowing. Due to the continued significant decline
in value of technology stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange, the Company
incurred substantial realized and unrealized losses on its trading securities
portfolio during the first quarter of 2001. It is reasonably possible that the
price of these trading securities could continue to experience an adverse change
in the near term.
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
Loss before income tax benefit totaled $(176,000) for the three months ended
January 31, 2001, compared to income before income tax expense of $3.1 million
for the three months ended January 31, 2000. This $3.3 million decrease was
primarily due to the $4.0 million losses on trading securities, net, and the
$1.3 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, partially
offset by increases in sales volume and gross profit margin.
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
Income tax benefit totaled $(62,000) for the three months ended January 31,
2001, compared to income tax expense of $1.1 million for the same period in
2000. This $1.2 million decrease was due to the Company incurring a pretax loss
in first quarter 2001 compared to pretax income for first quarter 2000. The
Company's effective tax rate was 35.0 percent during the three months ended
January 31, 2001, compared to 35.2 percent for the same period in 2000.
NET INCOME (LOSS)
Net income (loss) for first quarter 2001 was $(115,000) compared to $2.0 million
for first quarter 2000. This $2.1 million decrease was due to the $3.3 million
decrease in income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), partially offset
by the decrease in income tax expense (benefit) of $1.2 million. This decrease
in income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) was primarily due, in turn,
to the $4.0 million losses on trading securities, net and the incurrence of
$419,000 bad debt expense related to a major distributor that filed for
bankruptcy.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets at January 31, 2001 were $53.4 million, an increase of $712,000, or
1.4 percent from October 31, 2000. This increase was primarily due to an
increase of $2.2 million in trade accounts receivable, net, resulting from the
increased sales volume during first quarter 2001 as compared to the three months
ended October 31, 2000, partially offset by a decrease of $1.9 million in
trading securities.
Total stockholders' equity at January 31, 2001 decreased $1.4 million, or 3.3
percent in first quarter 2001. The decrease resulted primarily from the
repurchase of $1.3 million of the Company's common stock during the three months
ended January 31, 2001.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the first quarter of fiscal years 2001 and 2000, the Company's primary
capital needs have been to fund working capital requirements and capital
expenditures as needed. The Company's primary source of financing has been cash
provided from operations; however, the Company does maintain bank lines of
credit as described below. There were no balances outstanding under the lines as
of the end of fiscal year 2000 or the end of the first quarter of fiscal year
2001.
Under a loan agreement with its bank dated March 10, 1999, the Company has a $5
million secured revolving line of credit available for general corporate
purposes and a $10 million secured revolving line of credit available to fund
potential acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures. The lines of credit bear
interest at 1.50 percent above the monthly LIBOR rate and are equally and
ratably secured by the Company's accounts receivable, contract rights,
inventory, furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment and general
intangibles. The lines of credit have been extended and will expire on March 31,
2002, unless further renewed or extended. As of the date hereof, the Company has
no additional material sources of financing. The Company believes that its cash
flow from operations and available lines of credit will be adequate to fund its
operations for at least the next twelve months.
Cash flows provided by operations were approximately $1.5 million in first
quarter 2001, compared to cash flows used in operations of approximately $3.6
million in first quarter 2000. For first quarter 2001, cash flows provided by
operations were primarily provided by a decrease in trading securities of $1.5
million, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1.1 million
and an increase in payable to investment broker of $1.2 million, partially
offset by an increase in trade accounts receivable of $2.6 million. Cash flows
used in operations in first quarter 2000 were primarily due to the purchase of
approximately $7.4 million in trading securities and decrease in
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accounts payable and accrued expenses of $421,000, partially offset by an
increase in operating income and a decrease in trade accounts receivable of
approximately $1.5 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was mainly for expenditures related to
facilities and equipment and was $653,000 and $535,000 in first quarters 2001
and 2000, respectively. In October 2000, the Company entered into agreements to
purchase certain machinery and equipment totaling approximately $872,000. The
machinery and equipment is expected to be delivered and installed by the end of
July 2001. Total remaining commitments under the machinery and equipment
purchase agreements as of January 31, 2001 approximated $575,000. There are no
other material commitments for capital expenditures as of January 31, 2001.
The net cash used in financing activities of $1.3 million in first quarter 2001
was primarily related to the Company's common stock repurchase program. Net cash
provided by financing activities was $331,000 in first quarter 2000 and related
to proceeds from exercise of employee stock options.
The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $20
million of the Company's common stock in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. Through January 31, 2001, the Company has repurchased
2,276,243 shares of its common stock for approximately $16.2 million in such
transactions since the inception of the Company's share repurchase program in
October 1997. The repurchases were funded through cash flows from operations.
The Company may use excess working capital and other sources as appropriate to
finance the remaining share repurchase program.
On September 27, 2000, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a
lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act against the Company in the
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia alleging a
pattern or practice of discrimination on the bases of gender and race. The
lawsuit seeks injunctive and other relief and damages in an unspecified amount.
Management intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit on the merits. There has
been no significant change in status of this litigation during the three months
ended January 31, 2001. While the ultimate resolution of this lawsuit cannot be
determined, management does not expect that its resolution will have a material
adverse effect on the financial condition or business of the Company.
On August 31, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 3-for-2 stock
split effected in the form of a stock dividend of one share paid on September
28, 2000, upon each two shares held by stockholders of record at the close of
business on September 8, 2000. The Company's stock began trading ex-dividend on
September 29, 2000. All references to share and per share data, except for
references to authorized shares, contained elsewhere in this quarterly report
have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the impact of the approved stock
dividend.
On November 30, 2000, the Board of Directors approved grants of stock options
for a total of 500,000 shares effective December 1, 2000, under the Company's
1996 Stock Incentive Plan. The per share exercise price of $10.688 associated
with these stock options was equal to the fair market value of the Company's
common stock on the date of grant.
FUTURE ACCOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
As of January 31, 2001, there are no new accounting standards issued, but not
yet adopted by the Company, which are expected to be applicable to the Company's
financial position, operating results or financial statement disclosures.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company does not engage in derivative financial instruments or derivative
commodity instruments. As of January 31, 2001, the Company's financial
instruments are not exposed to significant market risk due to interest rate
risk, foreign currency exchange risk or commodity price risk. However, as of
January 31, 2001, the Company's trading securities, which consist of shares in a
Nasdaq stock index mutual fund concentrated in the technology industry sector,
are exposed to equity price risk. As of January 31, 2001, the Company's trading
securities, valued at approximately $16.1 million, have experienced a 5.8
percent decline in value since the date of purchase. It is reasonably possible
that the price of these trading securities could continue to experience an
adverse change in the near term. For illustration purposes, assuming a 30
percent further adverse change in the fund's equity price, the Company's trading
securities would decrease in value by approximately $4.8 million, based on the
value of the Company's portfolio as of January 31, 2001. This assumption is not
necessarily indicative of future performance and actual results may differ
materially.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K for the three
months ended January 31, 2001.
Exhibit 10.10 - Renewal Agreement by and between First Union
National Bank and Optical Cable Corporation dated February 23,
2001.
Exhibit 10.11 - Renewal Agreement by and between First Union
National Bank and Optical Cable Corporation dated February 23,
2001.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the three months ended January
31, 2001.
None
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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.
OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: March 19, 2001 /s/Robert Kopstein
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Robert Kopstein
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 19, 2001 /s/Kenneth W. Harber
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Kenneth W. Harber
Vice President of Finance, Treasurer
and Secretary
(principal financial and accounting
officer)
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INDEX TO ATTACHED EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
10.10 Renewal Agreement by and between First Union National
Bank and Optical Cable Corporation dated February 23,
2001.
10.11 Renewal Agreement by and between First Union National
Bank and Optical Cable Corporation dated February 23,
2001.
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