U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission File Number
1-13628
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as
specified in its charter)
Maine 01-0354107
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
74 Industrial Park Road, Saco, Maine 04072
(Address of principal executive offices)
(207) 283-0156
(Issuer's telephone number)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 [ ]
There were 4,739,399 shares of Common Stock of the issuer outstanding as of
March 31, 2001.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes [ ] No [X]
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited financial statements of the Intelligent Controls, Inc. (the
"Company" or "INCON") appear after the signature page hereto, and are
incorporated herein by reference. These financial statements include all
adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary in order to
make the financial statements not misleading.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations for Three Months Ended March 31, 2001:
For the quarter ended March 31, 2001, sales decreased 12% to $2,206,307
compared to sales of $2,498,317 for the first quarter of 2000. The decrease
was primarily due to lower sales of the Company's Power Reliability Systems
(PRS) products.
Sales of the Company's Fuel Management Systems (FMS) products decreased 4%
to $1,701,730 in the first quarter of 2001 as compared to, $1,765,797 for
the same period in 2000. Sales in the petroleum equipment market continue
to be adversely influenced by general weakness in capital spending among
petroleum retailers. The Company has seen growing success marketing to
large end-use customers such as large convenience store chains and
supermarkets that sell gasoline. These customers continue to represent a
larger and larger part of the Company's FMS sales revenue, as more of these
users designate INCON as an approved provider of their fuel management
systems.
Sales of PRS equipment for the first quarter of 2001 were down 31%, to
$504,577, as compared to $732,520 for the first quarter of 2000. Overall
basic demand for PRS products was similar in the first quarter of 2001 as
the same period in 2000. However, in the first quarter of 2000 the Company
shipped $150,000 to a single customer. Despite this reduction in sales for
the quarter, the Company believes that electrical deregulation and growth in
demand are factors that encourage power utilities to employ remote
monitoring of their power transmission and distribution infrastructure,
resulting in increased demand over the past two years for the Company's
circuit breaker monitors and load tap position indication products.
Gross margins were 52% in the first quarter of 2001, as compared to 49% for
the first quarter of 2000. Strong gross margins are the result of the
Company's continued efforts to control overhead spending and align
manufacturing expenses to volumes.
Overall operating expenses of $1,235,254 during the first three months of
2001 were similar to spending levels during the same period in 2000. The
Company continues to invest in Sales/Marketing and Research and Development
in amounts consistent with prior periods.
Net income decreased from $28,906 in the first three months of 2000, to a
net loss of $26,876 in the first three months of 2001. The decrease in net
profits was attributable to the combination of lower sales volume and stable
operating expenses, with higher gross margins and lower commissions and
warranty expense partially offsetting the negative effect of lower sales.
The Company currently has no debt. Interest income of $73,940 contributed
to pretax profits.
Liquidity and Capital Resources at March 31, 2001:
As of March 31, 2001 the Company had $4,897,708 in cash and 100%
availability on its $3,500,000 line of credit. The Company expects that
current resources will be sufficient to finance the Company's operating
needs for at least the next 12 months.
Forward-Looking Statements
The "Management's Discussion and Analysis" section of this report contains
forward-looking statements, as defined in Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Examples of such statements in this report include
those relating to estimates of future market demand and trends regarding
Petroleum/FMS and Power Utility/PRS products and future adequacy of the
Company's capital resources. The Company cautions investors that numerous
factors could cause actual results and business conditions to differ
materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements
including, but not limited to, the following: unanticipated shifts in market
demand for FMS products or Power Utility/PRS products, owing to competition,
regulatory changes, or changes in the overall economy; competitive pressures
on sales margins for INCON products; or unanticipated warranty costs.
PART II
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
No exhibits are filed with this report. No reports on Form 8-K were filed
during the prior fiscal quarter.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Company caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, INC.
Date: May 15, 2001 By: /s/ Andrew B. Clement
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Andrew B. Clement, Controller
(on behalf of the Company and as
principal financial officer)
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
As of March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000
(unaudited)
2001 2000
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $4,897,708 $5,182,325
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of
$148,000 in 2001 and $137,500 in 2000 1,690,969 1,755,483
Inventories (Note 4) 1,419,240 1,124,969
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 100,042 79,457
Income taxes receivable 14,237 -
Deferred income taxes 196,574 196,574
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Total current assets 8,318,770 8,338,808
Property and equipment, net (Note 3) 545,371 568,144
Other assets 41,618 40,440
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Total assets $8,905,759 $8,947,392
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 553,435 $ 554,745
Accrued expenses 466,756 467,668
Current portion of long-term debt - 12,535
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Total current liabilities 1,020,191 1,034,948
Deferred income taxes 28,725 28,725
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity :
Common stock, no par value; 8,000,000 shares
authorized, 5,061,123 shares issued at
March 31, 2001 and at December 31, 2000 7,691,931 7,670,207
Retained earnings 2,345,669 2,372,545
Receivable from stockholder (1,570,101) (1,548,377)
Treasury stock at cost, 321,724 shares at
March 31, 2001 and at December 31, 2000 (610,656) (610,656)
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Total stockholders' equity 7,856,843 7,883,719
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $8,905,759 $8,947,392
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
For the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000
2001 2000
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Net sales $2,206,307 $2,498,317
Cost of sales 1,065,699 1,266,886
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Gross profit 1,140,608 1,231,431
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 922,470 894,320
Research and development 312,784 328,889
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1,235,254 1,223,209
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Operating income (loss) (94,646) 8,222
Other income (expense):
Interest income, net 73,940 58,600
Other expense (20,470) (18,416)
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53,470 40,184
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Income (loss) before income taxes (41,176) 48,406
Income tax expense (benefit) (14,300) 19,500
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Net income (loss) $ (26,876) $ 28,906
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Net income (loss) per share basic (Note 2) $ (0.01) $ 0.01
Net income (loss) per share diluted (Note 2) $ (0.01) $ 0.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding
(Note 2) 4,739,399 4,739,399
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Weighted average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding (Note 2) 4,739,399 4,751,040
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
For the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2001 and April 1, 2000
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ (26,876) $ 28,906
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 67,119 82,241
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net 64,514 (318,826)
Inventories (294,271) 1,589
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets (20,585) (5,525)
Income tax receivable (14,237) 22,644
Other assets (1,178) (495)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (2,222) (127,672)
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Net cash used by operating activities (227,736) (317,138)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (44,346) (29,405)
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Net cash used for investing activities (44,346) (29,405)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term debt (12,535) (40,218)
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Net cash used for financing activities (12,535) (40,218)
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Net decrease in cash (284,617) (386,761)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,182,325 4,980,805
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $4,897,708 $4,594,044
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ - $ 3,487
Income taxes $ - $ -
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Interest on stockholder receivable $ 21,724 $ 21,284
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. General
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that
the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not to be
misleading. In the opinion of management, the amounts shown reflect all
adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results
of operations for the periods presented. All such adjustments are of a
normal recurring nature. The year-end balance sheet was derived from
audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required
by generally accepted accounting principles.
It is suggested that the financial statements be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's
Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.
2. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share of common stock have been determined by
dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares of
common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per
share for the three months ended April 1, 2000 reflect the potential
dilution that would occur if existing stock options were exercised. The
exercise of such options was anti-dilutive for the three months ended March
31, 2001. Following is a reconciliation of the dual presentations of
earnings per share for the periods presented.
Net Income(loss) Common Shares Earnings(loss)
(Numerator) (Denominator) Per Share
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2001
Basic loss per share $(26,876) 4,739,399 $(0.01)
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Dilutive potential shares -
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Diluted loss per share $(26,876) 4,739,399 $(0.01)
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Three Months Ended April 1, 2000
Basic earnings per share $ 28,906 4,739,399 $ 0.01
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Dilutive potential shares 11,641
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Diluted earnings per share $ 28,906 4,751,040 $ 0.01
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3. Properties and Equipment
Property and equipment at cost as of March 31, 2001 and December 31,
2000 consisted of the following:
2001 2000
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Leasehold improvements $ 154,344 $ 154,344
Equipment 1,283,125 1,269,134
Computer software 204,134 199,969
Furniture and fixtures 192,092 191,637
Construction in progress 54,577 28,842
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1,888,272 1,843,926
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,342,901 1,275,782
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$ 545,371 $ 568,144
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4. Inventories
Inventories as of March 31, 2001 and December 31, 2000 consisted of
the following:
2001 2000
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Raw Material $ 932,873 $ 717,558
Work in Progress 278,925 272,420
Finished Goods 207,442 134,991
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$1,419,240 $1,124,969
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5. Legal Proceedings
In April 1999 the Company received notice of the filing of an action
entitled Omega Environmental, Inc. v. INCON International, Inc. in U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. The action was
brought for avoidance and recovery of approximately $60,000 of payments that
Omega had made to the Company for INCON products, as alleged preferential
transfers. The Company is contesting the validity of this claim.
In June 1999 the owner and operator of a convenience/gasoline store
(Q&E LLC) filed a complaint in Illinois Circuit Court (Sangamon County)
against INCON and Pemco Service Co., seeking damages arising from a gasoline
spill and the alleged failure of an electronic line leak detector
manufactured by INCON and installed by Pemco. The complaint seeks just over
$900,000 in damages. INCON's insurance carrier has assumed defense of the
matter, which is still in the pre-trial phase.
In April 2000 the Company commenced an arbitration against Practical
Tank Management and a related-party guarantor of payment (FFP Partners, LP)
to collect approximately $62,193, as the unpaid balance for INCON probes and
other automatic tank gauge equipment sold to PTM. The arbitration is being
held in Portland, under administration by the American Arbitration
Association. In their answer, the defendants and an affiliate asserted
counterclaims against the Company for an amount stated to be in excess of $5
million, including lost business opportunity and other damages. In a
January 2001 deposition, PTM's President stated an intention to pursue
damages of approximately $15 million, of which he said that more than $12
million was attributable to lost business opportunity. The proceeding is in
the discovery phase. The arbitration hearing currently is scheduled for
July 2001. The Company is actively pursuing its claim against PTM and
FFPLP, and Company management has stated its intention to vigorously oppose
the counterclaims.