FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 Commission File Number 0-4539
TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-2598139
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
1780 Opdyke Court, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(248) 364-0400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, Par Value $.10 Per Share
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 and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES_X_ NO____
As of June 30, 2004, 3,139,737 shares of Common Stock were outstanding and
the aggregate market value of 1,799,686 shares of Common Stock held as of that
date by non-affiliates of the registrant (based upon the last sale price on the
NASDAQ National Market) was approximately $3,383,410. As of March 30, 2005,
3,139,737 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Information called for by Part III (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14) is
incorporated by reference from the Registrant's definitive proxy statement in
connection with its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders which Proxy Statement
will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A. However, if such definitive proxy
statement is not filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered
by this Form 10-K, then the Part III information will be filed as an amendment
to this Form 10-K filed not later than the end of the 120-day period.
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PART I
Item 1 Business.
Introduction
Trans-Industries, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in Delaware in 1967
to acquire the business of Transign, Inc., a company founded in 1952 to
manufacture mechanical bus signs. Initially, the Company produced mechanical
signage for the mass transit market, but its current operations are concentrated
on electronic systems for the display of information, bus lighting products, and
source extraction systems for the environmental market. These products are sold
to virtually all segments of the transportation industry and to a broad range of
commercial and industrial markets.
Operations
A. Industry Segment.
By nature, all products supplied by Trans-Industries and its subsidiaries
are designed to provide comfort, convenience and safety to passengers and
properties in the transportation market. The Company's signage products provide
a means of communication with vehicle passengers. They enable messages to be
sent to vehicle operators and passengers alike, whether the message is of
alternate routes in heavy traffic or to warn of an impending hazard. Interior
bus lighting systems provide comfort and illuminate the vehicle's interior,
which improves passenger safety. The Company's source extraction system is used
by transportation authorities to clean their vehicles. This system provides a
convenient method of maintaining a cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable
atmosphere for riding passengers. The production process for all but a small
percentage of these products entails detailed assembly work and testing. The
source extraction system product is an engineering design, assembly and
installation operation.
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The customer base for most Trans-Industries products includes:
1. State transportation departments;
2. Bus manufacturers;
3. Local governments and;
4. Private commercial enterprises.
B. Material Customers.
The Company has one major customer - New Flyer Industries - which accounted
for $4,883,304 or 17.6 percent of consolidated annual sales. New Flyer
Industries is the Company's only customer that accounted for over 10% of
consolidated annual sales in 2004. Although New Flyer Industries is a
significant and highly valued customer, the Company does not consider itself
dependent on it for continued ongoing sales volume. Overall sales volume is
significantly dependent on state and local government spending for mass transit,
highway systems, and airport operations.
C. Sales Backlog.
As of February 28, 2005, the Company's backlog, after excluding foreign
operations for all years, was $9,987,000 compared with $11,960,000 and
$12,447,000 at the same date in 2004 and 2003, respectively. Of the current
backlog, it is anticipated that 90 percent will be completed within one year.
D. Foreign and Domestic Operations and Export Sales.
Foreign sales are made on an export basis from domestic offices as well as
through certain agents abroad. Summarized financial information about foreign
operations and exports is in Note M to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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E. Research and Quality Control.
The Company's principal research activities are conducted at its product
development center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where product line maintenance and
new product programs are carried out in response to perceived market
opportunities. Quality control, rather than being centralized, is a function
performed at each manufacturing plant. Approximately $489,312, $954,000, and
$949,000, were spent on research and development during the years ended December
31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively.
F. Competition.
In each of its market niches the Company faces competition from one or more
entities. These entities range in size from small to large integrated
enterprises, both domestically and internationally, with no single company
dominating any one market. The Company owns and has licensed United States and
foreign patents relating to the manufacture of many of its products. Despite
these patents, there can be no assurance that a competitor will not copy the
functions or features of the Company's products. The Company believes that its
principal methods of competition are price, service, and product performance.
G. Raw Materials.
The principal raw materials used by the Company include steel, aluminum,
plastics, electronic components, and synthetic materials, all of which are
presently available in adequate supply on the open market.
H. Employee Relations.
The Company employs approximately 160 people, supplemented as necessary by
temporary workers. Nine of these employees are covered by a union contract that
expires August 10, 2006. The Company considers its overall labor relations with
employees to be good.
The Company maintains profit sharing and 401-K plans for all of its
full-time employees who are not part of a collective bargaining unit.
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In 1996, the Company adopted a stock option plan for officers, directors,
and key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Information regarding
this plan is included at Note I to the consolidated financial statements
I. Environmental Considerations.
The Company believes it is in compliance with all state and federal
regulations for environmental control and safety, and related expenditures are
generally not significant.
J. Directors and Officers of the Registrant.
See Part III, Item 10 for certain information regarding officers and
directors.
Item 2. Properties.
Domestic operations are conducted at five principal facilities. Three are
owned, two of which are located in Waterford, Michigan, and one in Bad Axe,
Michigan. Due to excess capacity, the Bad Axe facility and one Waterford
facility have been listed for sale. The remaining two facilities are leased. One
leased facility is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and is leased through
August, 2009. The other leased facility is in Wilmington, North Carolina, and is
leased through January 2006.
Until March 2003, international operations were conducted in England at a
leased facility located in Leeds. This plant is currently on the market for
sublease to a third party. The lease agreement for this facility expires in
December 2009. Currently, the facility is being subleased month to month to the
party that acquired Vultron International, LTD.
The Company's active plants, all of which are well maintained and in good
operating condition, contain an aggregate of approximately 195,000 square feet
of floor space. Generally, the plants have been operating on a five-day a week
basis with occasional overtime.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any material
legal proceedings other than ordinary and routine litigation incidental to its
business. The Company believes that the outcome of these proceedings will have
no material adverse affect on its consolidated financial position or operations.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report, the
Company mailed its proxy statement relating to its 2004 Annual Meeting. At the
2004 Annual Meeting of the Company held on January 19, 2005, the stockholders
elected six directors. The following tables set forth the results of the voting
on the election of directors.
HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK:
Nominee: Votes For: Votes Against: Abstentions: Total:
- -------- ---------- -------------- ----------- ------
Dale S. Coenen 2,786,194 64,865 7,813 2,858,872
Robert J. Ruben 2,782,214 64,539 12,119 2,858,872
H. Sean Mathis 2,848,932 2,127 7,813 2,858,872
HOLDERS OF SERIES B-1 SHARES:
Nominee: Votes For: Abstentions: Total Votes:
- -------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Harry E. Figgie, Jr. 193,799 - 193,799
Richard A. Solon 193,799 - 193,799
James O'Brien 193,799 - 193,799
PROPOSAL 2
In addition, at the 2004 Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company
approved, among other things, Proposal 2 to ratify the issuance to the Harry E.
Figgie, Jr. Trust (the "Investor") of 193,799 shares of Series B convertible
preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, and warrants to purchase in the
aggregate up to 145,349 shares of common stock pursuant to the
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Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated March
4, 2004. The table below sets forth the results of voting on Proposal 2.
Votes For: Votes Against: Abstentions: Broker Non-Votes: Total Votes:
- --------- ------------- ------------ ---------------- ------------
2,594,040 1,793 300 451 2,596,584
Also approved by the stockholders of the Company at the 2004 Annual Meeting
was Proposal 3 ratifying the applicable voting provisions established by the
Company's Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock which states that the approval of the holders of a
least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock, voting as a separate series, is required for the Company to increase the
maximum number of directors constituting the Board of Directors to more than six
and that the holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, again voting
as a separate series, have the right to elect three of the Company's six
directors. The table below sets forth the results of voting on Proposal 3.
Votes For: Votes Against Abstentions: Broker Non-Votes: Total Votes:
- --------- ------------- ----------- ----------------- -----------
1,317,447 18,493 1,200 451 1,337,591
PROPOSAL 4
The stockholders also voted in favor of Proposal 4, approving the
conversion of a convertible note (the "Note") issued by the Company to the
Investor into shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock ("Series B-1 Shares") of the
company and the issuance to the Investor of a warrant to purchase shares of
Common Stock of the Company. The Investor purchased the Note from the Company
for $1,500,000. Pursuant to the terms of the Note, upon approval by the
stockholders of the Company, the Note was automatically converted into 166,667
Series B-1 Shares (calculated at a price of $9.00 per share) that were
immediately issued to the Investor and the Company issued the Warrant to
purchase 125,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $3.00 per share to the
Investor. Each Series B-1 Share is convertible into three shares of
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Common Stock. Pursuant to an agreement between the Company and the Investor,
interest under the Note was paid in cash on a periodic basis during the period
the Note remained outstanding.
Votes For: Votes Against: Abstentions: Broker Non-Votes: Total Votes:
- ---------- -------------- ---------------------------------- ------------
1,197,907 18,493 1,326 451 1,218,177
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
The Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market under the symbol
TRNI. The following table sets forth the range of trade prices as reported by
the Nasdaq for the preceding two fiscal years:
Trade Prices
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High Low
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2004
First Quarter $ 2.99 $ 2.16
Second Quarter $ 3.92 $ 1.15
Third Quarter $ 2.06 $ 1.45
Fourth Quarter $ 3.25 $ 1.51
2003
First Quarter $ 5.70 $ 3.86
Second Quarter $ 5.64 $ 4.21
Third Quarter $ 4.87 $ 2.59
Fourth Quarter $ 3.22 $ 2.10
These quotations reflect actual transactions without retail markup, markdown, or
commission.
As of December 31, 2004, there were 215 registered holders of the Common
Stock of the Registrant.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
The following selected consolidated financial data relating to the Company
and its subsidiaries has been taken from the consolidated financial statements.
This selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," which are included elsewhere in this report.
OPERATIONS 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Net Sales $27,760,146 $33,721,456 $34,567,382 $36,135,278 $44,687.028
Cost of Sales 24,008,014 25,284,634 25,165,989 28,013,444 35,219,941
Interest Expense 590,806 661,880 664,727 1,191,470 1,444,864
Income Tax Exp. (benefit) 0 531,000 (165,000) (1,944,000) (305,000)
Net Earnings (loss) (3,972,755) (3,761,090) (1,343,644) (3,079,378) (2,303,258)
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Current Assets 12,062,414 17,224,345 21,551,418 22,478,496 25,834,537
Current Liabilities 11,531,718 15,713,205 13,065,056 13,803,098 17,652,186
Working Capital 530,696 1,510,840 8,486,362 8,675,398 8,182,351
Current Ratio 1.05 1.10 1.65 1.63 1.46
Net Property, Plant
and Equipment 2,040,115 3,753,732 4,116,723 4,738,521 7,292,013
Long Term Debt 0 43,290 3,185,252 4,044,584 5,263,236
Stockholders' Equity 2,462,282 5,154,343 8,908,125 10,184,408 11,307,577
Total Assets 15,734,101 21,164,517 25,903,162 28,281,338 34,763,470
COMMON SHARE DATA
Net Earnings (loss) (a)
Basic $(1.27) $(1.20) $ (.43) $ (.98) $ (.73)
Diluted $(1.27) $(1.20) $ (.43) $ (.98) $ (.73)
Book Value (b) $ .78 $ 1.64 $ 2.84 $ 3.24 $ 3.60
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic 3,140,000 3,140,000 3,140,000 3,140,000 3,140,000
Diluted 3,140,000 3,140,000 3,140,000 3,140,000 3,140,000
(a) Based on weighted average number of common shares and equivalents
outstanding.
(b) Based on shares outstanding at year-end.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This discussion highlights significant factors influencing the financial
condition and results of operations of Trans-Industries, Inc. It should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes. This discussion
includes certain forward-looking statements based on management's estimate of
trends and economic factors in the markets in which the Company is active, as
well as the Company's business plans. In light of recent securities law
developments, including the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company notes that such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Among these are significant
changes in economic conditions and regulatory or legislative changes that can
affect the Company, its competitors, or the markets in which it is active. The
Company believes any forward-looking statements it has made are based on current
management expectations and they are subject to risks and uncertainties. These
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Uncertainties discussed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis" and
in "Description of Business" noted above as well as those set forth
elsewhere in the Company's SEC filings;
- The continued forbearance by the Company's bank lender of its right
to call the Company's outstanding bank debt;
- A further decline of economic conditions in general and in the mass
transit industry in particular;
- Changes in customer requirements or reduced demand for the Company's
products and services;
- The inability of the Company to successfully implement its
informational systems operation restructuring program;
- Competitive factors (including the introduction or enhancement of
competitive products and their successful introduction into the
marketplace);
- Product pricing decreases and component price increases that may
result in materially reduced gross profit margins for the Company's
products;
- Unforeseen increases in operating expenses;
- The inability to attract or retain management, sales or engineering
talent.
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PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION
The Company's Products are sold through a direct sales force. Lighting
Products, Mechanical Display Products and Dust Abatement Products are all sold
through the Transmatic sales force. Digital Display Products are sold through
Vultron's direct sales force. Although the Company may use distributors from
time to time there are no significant agreements and the percentage of the
Company products sold through distributors is essentially zero. Direct sales
through the above referenced sales forces accounts for virtually all of the
Company's sales.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and
results of operations are based upon the Company's financial statements, which
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the
Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Our significant accounting policies
are discussed in Note B to the consolidated financial statements included
herein. Our critical accounting policies are subject to judgments and
uncertainties, which affect the application of these policies. The Company bases
its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an on-going basis, the
Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to the valuation of
accounts receivable, inventory, deferred tax assets, and property and equipment.
In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual amounts,
adjustments are made in the subsequent period to reflect more current
information. The material accounting policies that the Company believes are most
critical to the understanding of the Company's financial position and results of
operation are discussed below.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is realized by the Company after a product or service has been
shipped/provided. The Company generally requires a written purchase order with a
firm fixed price or cost per hour. The customer must have demonstrated an
ability to pay for the product or service and the invoice must be determined to
be collectable. The product is generally shipped "free on board" shipping point
(FOB shipping point).
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RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT
The Company on a periodic basis (generally quarterly) evaluates fixed
assets, personnel actions, and product offering changes to assess potential
impairment or determine current or future restructuring provisions.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE VALUATION:
The Company monitors its accounts receivable and charges an amount equal to
its estimate of uncollectible accounts to expense. The Company considers a
number of factors in determining its valuation estimates, including the length
of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous loss
history, the customer's current ability to pay its obligations and the condition
of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The use of different
estimates for future uncollectible accounts would result in different charges to
selling, general and administrative expenses in each period presented.
INVENTORY VALUATION:
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market; cost is determined
under the first in, first out method. Provision is made to reduce inventories to
net realizable value and to write down excess and obsolete inventory. The
Company periodically reviews its inventory levels in order to identify obsolete
and slow-moving inventory. The use of different assumptions in determining
slow-moving and obsolete inventories would result in different charges to cost
of sales in each period presented.
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND VALUATION ALLOWANCE:
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities represent the future income tax
effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the Company's
assets and liabilities,
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assuming they will be realized and settled at the amounts reported in the
Company's financial statements. The Company records a valuation allowance to
reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that it believes is more likely
than not to be realized. This assessment includes consideration of the timing of
reversal of temporary differences, expected future taxable income and tax
planning strategies.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
The Company depreciates its property and equipment over estimated useful
lives established by management. Management has determined that useful lives of
three to ten years for machinery and equipment and ten to forty years for
buildings and improvements are appropriate. The use of shorter or longer lives
would result in different depreciation amounts being charged to operations
during the periods presented. The Company has also elected to depreciate its
property using straight-line and accelerated methods. The use of different
methods would result in different depreciation charges in each of the periods
presented.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
2004 Compared with 2003
Sales for 2004 were $27.8 million compared to $33.7 million for 2003. This
decrease of $5.9 million was primarily attributable to reduced production levels
of heavy duty transit buses and some loss of market share to a lower priced
competitor. The Company believes that the current market downturn appears to
have stabilized and has shown some signs of growth in the latter part of 2005.
The Company's pre-tax loss for 2004 amounted to $3,910,464, compared to a
pre-tax loss of $3,230,090 for the 2003 fiscal year. This increase in pre-tax
loss of $680,374 was primarily attributable to an 18 percent decrease in sales
and a $2.3 million charge to write down inventories during the second quarter of
2004 that has been reported as a component of cost of
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goods sold. The inventory charge resulted from several factors that occurred
during the second quarter of 2004.
Late in the first quarter of 2004 and during the second quarter, the
Company initiated a new phase of its restructuring plan, beginning with the
appointment of a new President and Chief Operating Officer and the development
of strategic product options. The Company's existing product offerings were
analyzed and some were curtailed due to the phase out of some products by some
OEM manufacturers. Personnel have been further reduced thereby reducing product
absorption costs. Additionally, the Company has moved to standardize more of its
products in its information systems operation. In combination with a decline in
sales during the second quarter and these changes in business direction,
management determined that a portion of the Company's existing inventory would
not be used going forward.
The Company is continuing its restructuring program through organizational
changes, improved product offerings, additional personnel downsizing and
improved manufacturing operations through outsourcing and process improvement.
The organizational changes consisted of the elimination of the three subsidiary
Presidents and several other senior operating positions. The result of these
changes is to consolidate operating control of the subsidiaries under the
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The product offerings of
each subsidiary were reviewed and the sales responsibility for Mechanical
Display Products was consolidated with Lighting Products. In addition the
Lighting Products subsidiary and the Display Products subsidiary have combined
to offer electronic display products and other passenger information systems to
their customers. Manufacturing operations were and continue to be consolidated
to reduce fixed and variable costs. The future restructuring will consist mainly
of reducing excess plant capacity and any other excess fixed assets. The company
does not expect to record significant restructuring costs in future periods.
Cost reduction opportunities continue to be emphasized with formal programs
initiated in all cost segments. We believe improvement in our system for
purchasing materials, particularly in the informational systems operation, was
evident in 2004, as enhanced utilization of the Company's materials requirements
production system
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initiated in 2003 provided needed information for improved production scheduling
against available inventory.
Cost of sales for 2004 was $24,158,383 compared to $25,284,634 for the
previous year. As a percentage of sales, this represents 87.0% in 2004 and 75.0%
in 2003. This increase in cost of sales is primarily attributable to the $2.3
million inventory charge discussed above.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were reduced in 2004 to
$8,915,294 from $10,234,024 in 2003. This 12.9% decrease was principally due to
staff reductions.
Interest expense dropped to $590,806 in 2004 from $661,880 in 2003 due to
lower interest rates and lower debt levels.
2003 Compared with 2002
Sales for 2003 were $33.7 million compared to $34.6 million. This decrease
of $.9 million primarily resulted from the sale of Vultron International, LTD.
in March 2003.
The Company's pre-tax loss for 2003 amounted to $3,230,090 compared to a
pre-tax loss of $1,508,644 for the 2002 fiscal year. This resulted from among
other things, a major restructuring program in the informational systems
business initiated in July 2003. Costs associated with the restructuring
amounted to $831,862 for the fiscal year 2003. These costs are comprised of (1)
severance and vacation pay for those employees terminated, (2) consulting and
financial advisor fees associated with the advice and help in identifying and
implementing various cost saving opportunities, (3) fees for various leases
terminated early and, (4) legal fees. In addition to these restructuring costs
an inventory write down was recorded consisting of discontinued products such as
VMX transit bus signs, multi-color reflective disc product, and Company produced
ballast. Additionally, as a part of the restructuring plan, the Company
consolidated two of its manufacturing facilities into one. As a result, the
Company thoroughly examined its inventory before moving it to the Bad Axe
facility. Where management determined excess "service" inventory for existing
products was on hand, it was decided to scrap or establish a reserve for this
excess inventory. This reserve essentially related to liquid crystal components
produced at its recently sold facility in England, translator sign product, and
VMX bus sign
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product. The inventory write down totaled $1,120,000 for the fiscal year 2003
and was included in the Company's cost of sales.
Cost of sales for 2003 was $25,284,634 compared to $25,165,989 for the
previous year. As a percentage of sales, this represents 75.0% in 2003 and 72.8%
in 2002. The change in cost of sales is primarily attributable to the Company's
restructuring, as discussed above, in that an inventory write down was recorded
consisting of discontinued products such as VMX transit bus signs, multi-color
reflective disc product, and Company produced ballast resulting in a $1,120,000
charge to cost of goods sold. This increase was offset by a decrease of
$1,419,496 resulting from the sale of Vultron International, LTD. in March 2003.
In 2003, $166,200 is included in cost of goods sold compared to $1,585,696 in
2002 relating to the Vultron International, LTD. operations.
Selling, general, and administrative expense rose slightly in 2003 to
$10,234,024 from $9,829,489 in 2002. This increase of $404,535 is primarily the
result of increased banking fees and health care costs.
Interest expense remained at approximately the same level for 2003 and
2002. Interest expense dropped to $661,880 in 2003 from $664,727 in 2002.
During the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company provided a valuation
allowance of $548,000 to reduce its net deferred tax asset to zero.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of December 31, 2004, the Company had $0.5 million of working capital
compared with $1.5 million at December 31, 2003, and $8.5 million at December
31, 2002. This decrease in working capital of $1.0 million was due to
significant decreases in inventory and accounts receivable. The Company
experienced a significant decrease in inventory of $888,943. Approximately
$665,000 of this decrease was due to unplanned "shrinkage" at two subsidiaries
as a result of the book to physical adjustment. Approximately $224,000 of
inventory decrease was due to the effort to reduce general inventory levels
through reduced purchasing, conversion
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of existing material or sale of component inventory. Accounts Receivable
decreased primarily due to the reduction in overall sales volume and increased
emphasis on collection activities.
For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2004, the Company used cash
of $1,810,919 in operating activities. This was a result of losses from
operations and substantial payments made to many of the Company's vendors to
bring its accounts more current. Several suppliers requested payment plans which
included cash in advance before shipping components to the Company. In order to
meet delivery requirements for customers the Company executed these plans. In
some cases these plans still exist. Generally our terms with suppliers require
payment within 30 to 90 days. The Company has been operating with delinquencies
which range from 15 to 120 days. Cash provided by investing activities of
$2,192,584 included proceeds of approximately $2.5 million from the Company's
sale of its Rochester Hills facility. Approximately $2.3 million of these
proceeds was used to retire, in full, term debt obligations due to Comerica
Bank. Financing activities used cash of $515,409, which includes debt repayments
totaling $9,582,456 offset by proceeds of new bank debt of $6,346,339 and
proceeds from issuance of Series B preferred stock and stock warrants.
In March 2004, the Company completed a private placement of $1.5 million of
Series B preferred stock and common stock warrants and used the proceeds to
reduce outstanding term debt and trade payables. On August 18, 2004, the Company
closed on a refinancing of its outstanding bank debt with Huntington National
Bank. The Company used the proceeds from this refinancing to repay its former
lender, Comerica Bank, in full. The Company's loan agreement with Huntington
National Bank includes a $2 million mortgage loan secured by all of the
Company's assets. The mortgage loan is a five year note amortized over ten
years, with monthly payments of $16,667 and a final balloon payment of
$1,000,000 due at maturity. Variable interest on the mortgage loan is payable at
1.75 percent over the bank's prime lending rate.
The Company also obtained a $6,000,000 line of credit from Huntington bank
secured by all of the Company's assets. The credit line is a three-year facility
with an interest rate of 1.25 percent over the bank's prime lending rate.
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As of December 31, 2004, the Company is in violation of certain provisions
in its credit agreement with Huntington, including covenant requirements
relating to tangible net worth, leverage ratio, and minimum fixed charge ratio
and, as a result, all debt obligations to Huntington Bank are callable at
December 31, 2004. The Company has not sought waiver of these covenant
violations from Huntington Bank and the lender could elect to declare a default,
rendering all amounts outstanding immediately due and payable and terminating
all commitments to extend further credit. In the event of a declaration of
default, if the Company is unable to repay outstanding amounts the lender could
proceed against the collateral securing the indebtedness.
If Huntington Bank declares a default or otherwise accelerates the payment
of the Company's obligations, there is no assurance that the Company's assets or
cash flow would be sufficient to repay the amounts due. As a result of these
circumstances, the Company has reflected all obligations to Huntington Bank as
current liabilities, although the lender has not accelerated or demanded
payment. The Company continues to have frequent discussions with Huntington
Bank. The relationship is cooperative, cordial and professional. The Company and
Huntington Bank are currently discussing options, including additional equity
infusion, to alleviate the credit facility issues. The Company expects
Huntington Bank to continue to extend the Company credit during this period of
resolving the credit issues.
In connection with the issuance of Series B preferred stock and related
warrants described above, the Company granted an option to the preferred
stockholder to purchase between 500,000 and 1,500,000 shares of Series B-1
preferred stock and related common stock warrants for $9 per preferred share and
warrant unit. This option grant was approved on January 19, 2005 by the
Company's stockholders pursuant to certain National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") rules providing for qualitative listing requirements
applicable to securities traded on the NASDAQ National Market and NASDAQ
SmallCap Market. Huntington Bank required an additional capital infusion from
the exercise of this option by the holder, who is also the holder of the Series
B preferred stock issued in March 2004, as a condition to closing the debt
refinancing transaction discussed above.
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While the preferred stockholder had indicated a willingness to provide the
new capital required by the Huntington Bank, the preferred stockholder was
unable to exercise this option until the option grant was approved by the
Company's stockholders pursuant to NASD rules. Therefore, in August 2004 the
preferred stockholder loaned the Company $1,500,000 in exchange for a
subordinated convertible note. The principal and interest due under this note is
convertible into a number of shares of Series B-1 Stock calculated at a price of
$9 per share and a number of warrants to purchase shares of B-1 Stock equal to
25% of the number of shares of common stock that the shares of Series B-1 stock
are convertible into.
The exercise price for the warrants is $3 per share. The note was approved
by the Company's stockholders at its annual meeting on January 19, 2005.
Immediately after approval by the stockholders of the Company, the note was
automatically converted into 166,667 Series B-1 Shares (calculated at a price of
$9.00 per share) that were issued to the Investor and the Company also issued a
warrant to purchase 125,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of $3.00 per share
to the Investor. Each outstanding Series B-1 Share is convertible into three
shares of Common Stock. In addition, the shares of Series B-1 Stock have
conversion, redemption, and voting rights identical to those of the shares of
Series B Stock.
For 2005, anticipated working capital requirements are expected to be met
from the cash flow from operations and the sale of one or more of the Company's
manufacturing facilities. At December 31, 2004, there were no material
commitments for capital expenditures for the ensuing year beyond the Company's
normal tooling and line maintenance requirements.
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The Company's outstanding contractual obligations as of December 31, 2004
are summarized as follows:
Years Ending Operating Bank Convertible
December 31 Leases Debt Note Total
- ----------- ----------- ---- ---------------------
2005 $ 475,998 $1,916,667 - $2,392,665
2006 252,032 - - 252,032
2007 202,516 - 1,500,000 202,516
2008 209,828 - - 209,828
2009 144,760 - - 144,760
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Total future minimum payments $1,285,134 $1,916,667 $1.500,000 $4,701,801
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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company does not have any non-consolidated special purpose entity
arrangements, nor has the Company entered into any off balance sheet
transactions.
DIVIDENDS
The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock. See Notes
F and P regarding dividends on preferred stock.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
FASB Interpretation No. 46 ("FIN 46"), "Consolidation of Variable Interest
Entities." FIN 46 provides guidance on how to identify a variable interest
entity ("VIE") and determine when the assets, liabilities, noncontrolling
interests, and results of operations of a VIE are to be included in an entity's
Consolidated Financial Statements. A VIE exists when either the total equity
investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its
activities by itself, or the equity investors lack one of three characteristics
associated with owning a controlling financial interest. Those characteristics
include the direct or indirect ability to make decisions about an entity's
activities through voting rights or similar rights, the obligation to absorb the
expected losses of an entity if they occur, and the right to receive the
expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. In December 2003, the
FASB reissued Fin 46 ("FIN 46 (R)") with certain modifications and
clarifications. Application of this guidance was effective for interests in
certain VIE's commonly referred to as special-purpose entities ("SPEs") as of
December 31, 2003. Application for all other types of entities is required for
periods ending after March 15, 2004, unless previously applied. The provisions
of FIN 46 (R) have not had an impact on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based
Payment" (SFAS 123 (R)). It requires that the costs of employee share-based
payments be measured at fair value on the awards grant date using an
option-pricing model and recognized in
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the financial statements over the requisite service period. SFAS 123 (R)
supersedes Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and its
related interpretations and eliminates the alternative to use Opinion 25's
intrinsic value method accounting, which we are currently using. SFAS 123 (R)
allows for two alternative transition methods. The Company is currently
determining which method they will adopt and is evaluating the impact SFAS 123
(R) will have on its financial position, results of operations, EPS and cash
flows when it is adopted.
In November 2004, FASB issued SPAS No. 151, "Inventory Cost," and amendment
of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, which is effective for inventory costs incurred during
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. SFAS 151 requires that abnormal
amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials
(spoilage) be recognized as current-period charges and requires the allocation
of fixed production overheads to inventory based on the normal capacity of the
production facilities. We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS 151 will have
a significant effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The Company's exposure to interest rate risk is limited to fluctuations in
the bank's prime lending rate which may increase or decrease the effective
interest rate on the Company's revolving credit facility. The Company's exposure
to foreign currency fluctuations is limited to changes in the price of certain
components it buys abroad. The Company's primary foreign currency exposure is
the Euro and the Swiss Krona. 2004 purchases in these foreign currencies amount
to approximately 10% of total purchases for the year. The bulk of the items
purchased by the Company are electronic components not considered commodities
and, as a result, the Company is not subject to significant commodity price
risk. The Company does not hold any derivative instruments or engage in any
hedging activities.
Item 8. Financial Statements.
The following pages contain the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December
31, 2004 and 2003 and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations,
Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 2004, including the reports of the Company's
independent registered public accountants.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Trans-Industries, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Trans-Industries, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and Subsidiaries as of December
31, 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
loss, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) generally accepted in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Trans-Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows for
the year ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note A to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company has sustained recurring losses
from operations, has experienced cash flow difficulties and is in default of the
terms of its principal credit facilities. These matters raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans
with respect to this matter are also discussed in Note A. These consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/Plante & Moran, PLLCP.
Southfield, Michigan
April 4, 2005
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Trans-Industries, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Trans-Industries,
Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December
31, 2003. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes examining,
on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Trans-Industries,
Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and the consolidated results of
their operations and their consolidated cash flows for each of the two years in
the period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note A to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company has sustained recurring losses
from operations, has experienced cash flow difficulties and is in default of the
terms of its credit facility. These matters raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plan with respect
to this matter is also discussed in Note A. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Southfield, Michigan
April 2, 2004
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31,
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ASSETS 2004 2003
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 20,438 $ 166,488
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $522,000 in 2004 and $518,000
in 2003 5,620,741 7,617,157
Inventories 6,015,202 9,204,145
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 406,033 236,555
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Total current assets 12,062,414 17,224,345
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land 49,973 140,089
Buildings 2,050,251 4,257,569
Machinery and equipment 10,932,246 10,732,305
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13,032,470 15,129,963
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 10,992,355 11,518,659
---------- ----------
Net property, plant and equipment 2,040,115 3,611,304
GOODWILL - 150,369
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE 1,087,691 142,428
OTHER ASSETS 538,780 36,071
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$15,729,000 $21,164,517
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2004 2003
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank line of credit $4,350,368 $ 6,298,288
Current maturities of long-term debt 1,916,667 3,143,195
Accounts payable 3,225,804 3,930,700
Accrued liabilities 2,038,879 2,341,322
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Total current liabilities 11,531,718 15,713,505
LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING CURRENT MATURITIES - 43,290
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE PAYABLE 1,500,000 -
OTHER LIABILITIES 235,000 253,379
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE G) - -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, Series A, of $1 par value per share, authorized
100,000 shares; 19,000 issued and outstanding 19,000 19,000
Preferred stock, Series B, of $1 par value per share, authorized
215,000 shares; 193,799 issued and outstanding 193,799 -
Common stock of $0.10 par value per share, authorized
10,000,000 shares; 3,139,737 issued and outstanding 313,974 313,974
Common stock warrants; 145,385 outstanding 195,000 -
Additional paid-in capital 6,847,283 5,953,081
Accumulated deficit (5,202,377) (1,229,621)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 95,603 97,909
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2,462,282 5,154,343
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $15,729,00 $21,164,517
============ ============
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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2004 2003 2002
---------- ---------- ----------
Net sales $27,760,146 $33,721,456 $34,567,382
Cost of goods sold 24,158,383 25,284,634 25,165,989
---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 3,601,763 8,436,822 9,401,393
Selling, general and administrative expenses 8,915,294 10,234,024 9,829,489
Restructuring costs 414,017 831,862 -
Gain on sale of real estate (2,378,390) - -
Impairment loss - - 450,000
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Operating loss (3,349,158) (2,629,064) (878,096)
Other expense (income), net
Interest expense 590,806 661,880 664,727
Other (29,500) (60,854) (34,179)
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561,306 601,026 630,548
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Loss before income taxes (3,910,464) (3,230,090) (1,508,644)
Income tax expense (benefit) - 531,000 (165,000)
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Net loss $(3,910,464) $(3,761,090) $(1,343,644)
Preferred stock dividend (62,292) - -
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Net loss applicable to common shareholders $(3,972,756) $(3,761,090) $(1,343,644)
============ ============ ============
Loss per share:
Basic $ (1.27) $ (1.20) $ (.43)
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Diluted $ (1.27) $ (1.20) $ (.43)
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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2004 2003 2002
---------- ---------- ---------
Net loss $(3,910,464) $(3,761,090) $(1,343,644)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,306) 7,308 67,361
---------- ---------- ---------
Comprehensive loss $(3,912,770) $(3,753,782) $(1,276,283)
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
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RETAINED ACCUMULATED
COMMON ADDITIONAL EARNINGS OTHER
PREFERRED COMMON STOCK PAID-IN (ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE
STOCK STOCK WARRANTS CAPITAL DEFICIT) INCOME (LOSS) TOTAL
-------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------------- ---------
Balance at January 1, 2002 $19,000 $313,974 - $5,953,081 $3,875,113 $23,240 $10,184,408
Net loss - - - - (1,343,644) - (1,343,644)
Other comprehensive income - - - - - 67,361 67,361
------- ------- --------- --------- ------- ---------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2002 19,000 313,974 - 5,953,081 2,531,469 90,601 8,908,125
Net loss - - - - (3,761,090) - (3,761,090)
Other comprehensive income - - - - - 7,308 7,308
------- ------- --------- --------- ------- ---------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2003 19,000 313,974 - 5,953,081 (1,229,621) 97,909 5,154,343
Issuance of 193,799 shares
of preferred stock 193,799 - - 894,202 - - 1,283,001
Preferred stock dividends - - - - (62,292) - (62,292)
Net loss - - - - (3,910,464) - (3,910,464)
Other comprehensive loss - - - - - (2,306) (2,306)
Issuance of 145,385 warrants - - 195,000 - - - 195,000
------- ------- --------- --------- ------- ---------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2004 $212,799 $313,974 $195,000 $6,847,283 $(5,202,377) $95,603 $2,462,282
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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2004 2003 2002
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $(3,910,464) $(3,761,090) $(1,343,644)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by (used in) operations:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 814,392 862,678 939,344
Bad debt expense 310,838 104,378 378,921
Loss on sale of Vultron International, Ltd. - 272,859 -
Inventory write-down 2,300,000 1,120,000 -
Impairment loss 150,369 - 450,000
Gain on sale of property and equipment (2,381,050) (12,875) (21,384)
Deferred income tax expense - 485,000 1,336,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 1,685,579 1,328,329 (572,768)
(Increase) decrease in inventories 888,943 472,125 (28,864)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and
other current assets (319,847) - -
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (704,896) 1,210,076 (84,793)
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities (302,443) - -
(Increase) decrease in other liabilities (352,340) 251,455 826,160
--------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (1,820,919) 2,332,935 1,878,972
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment (341,684) (499,687) (589,663)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,534,268 12,875 109,624
--------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities 2,192,584 (486,812) (480,039)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings from long-term debt - - 27,576
Payment of long-term debt (80,432) - -
Proceeds from Huntington term debt 2,000,000 - -
Payment Huntington term debt (83,333) - -
Repayment of Comerica long-term debt (3,120,403) (937,962) (1,033,175)
Net proceeds from Huntington credit line 4,346,339 - -
Net (repayment) of Comerica credit line (6,298,288) (773,977) (597,481)
Net proceeds from issuance of note payable 1,500,000 - -
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and warrants 1,283,000 - -
Preferred stock dividends (62,292) - -
--------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (515,409) (1,711,939) (1,603,080)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes (2,306) 7,308 67,361
--------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash (146,050) 141,492 (136,786)
Cash at beginning of year 166,488 24,996 161,782
--------- ---------- ----------
Cash at end of year $ 20,438 $ 166,488 $ 24,996
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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2004 2003 2002
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Interest paid $ 538,939 $ 639,596 $ 760,988
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Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITY:
In March 2003, the Company sold the assets of Vultron International, Ltd. in
exchange for a $160,000 note receivable.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
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NOTE A - NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Company manufactures lighting and information display systems and sells its
products directly to customers in the transportation industry. The principal
geographic markets for the Company's products are the United States and Canada.
GOING CONCERN MATTERS
The Company has sustained recurring losses from operations, including losses
from operations in each of the three years ended December 31, 2004. As of
December 31, 2004 and at other times throughout these previous years, the
Company has been in default of covenants contained in its bank credit
facilities. In November 2002, the Company's primary lender requested that the
Company seek alternate financing and replacement facilities were secured in
August 2004.
Management has taken a number of steps to restructure operations and become
profitable, including ceasing operations during 2001 at Transmatic Window
Systems, Inc., (TWS) and Transmatic Europe, Ltd., (TMEL) and selling Vultron
International, Ltd., (VIL) in March 2003 (see Note K). Other restructuring steps
have included the consolidation of the manufacturing facilities, the building of
an experienced management team, and increased cost containment efforts.
In March 2004, the Company received an influx of capital of $1.5 million from a
member of the Company's Board of Directors in exchange for convertible preferred
stock and common stock warrants (see note P). In July, 2004, the Company sold a
Rochester Hills, Michigan facility and used the proceeds to repay bank debt and
trade accounts payable. In August 2004, the Company completed a refinancing
agreement with Huntington National Bank and repaid outstanding debt due the
previous lender. Additionally, in August 2004, the Company raised an additional
$1.5 million from the sale of subordinated convertible debt to the director
referred to above. Management believes the actions set forth above, as well as
successful completion of its continuing restructuring program will enable the
Company to continue as a going concern. If the Company is not successful in
implementing these plans, management may be forced to curtail certain operations
or sell or discontinue certain product lines.
NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Trans-Industries,
Inc. (the parent company) and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the
Company). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries consist of
Transmatic, Inc., Transign, Inc., Vultron, Inc., The Lobb Company and VIL, which
was sold in March 2003. The results of operations of VIL are included in the
accompanying financial statement through the date of disposal.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consist solely of amounts billed to customers. The majority
of the Company's accounts receivable are due from state and local governments
and companies in the transportation industry. Credit is extended based on
evaluation of a customers' financial condition, and, generally, collateral is
not required. Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days and are
stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered
past due. The Company determines the allowance by considering a number of
factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due,
the Company's previous loss history, the customer's current ability to pay its
obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the
industry as a whole. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become
uncollectible, and any payments subsequently received are credited to the
allowance for doubtful accounts.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
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NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Changes in the Company's allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
2004 2003 2002
-------- -------- --------
Balance at January 1, $518,000 $428,000 $481,000
Bad debt expense 311,000 104,000 379,000
Accounts written off (307,000) (14,000) (432,000)
-------- -------- --------
Balance at December 31, $522,000 $518,000 $428,000
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from product sales is recorded when delivery has occurred or title has
passed, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed and
determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Typically, delivery and
passing of title occur simultaneously, however, in instances where a customer is
invoiced prior to delivery, the Company recognizes revenue at the time of
completion and delivery to the customer..
Under arrangements containing multiple elements, revenue is allocated to each
element based upon its relative fair value. Revenue from each element is
recognized when delivery occurs or title has passed and collectibility is
reasonably assured. Arrangements with multiple elements represent an
insignificant portion of the Company's revenue.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market (net
realizable value).
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using
straight line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the
assets, which range from 10-40 years for buildings and 3-10 years for machinery
and equipment. The Company reviews the carrying value of property, plant, and
equipment for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the
carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable from the estimated future cash
flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. In cases where
undiscounted expected future cash flows are less than the carrying value, an
impairment loss is recognized equal to an amount by which the carrying value
exceeds the fair value of assets. The factors considered by management in
performing this assessment include current operating results, trends, and
prospects, as well as the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, and
other economic factors.
GOODWILL
Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement No.
142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", ("SFAS 142") that was issued by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board in July 2001. Goodwill is tested annually
for impairment or more frequently when conditions indicate that an impairment
may exist. The Company estimates fair value using an estimated future cash flow
approach. The Company completed its annual impairment test as of December 31,
2004 and recognized an impairment loss of $150,369, which fully offset
previously recorded goodwill, and was included in the Company's cost of goods
sold.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
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NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has a stock-based employee compensation plan, which is described
more fully in Note I. The Company accounts for this plan under the recognition
and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation
cost is reflected in net loss, as all options granted under this plan had an
exercise price greater than or equal to the market value of the underlying
common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on
net loss and loss per share if the company had applied the fair value
recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------------
2004 2003 2002
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Net loss, as reported $ (3,972,756) $ (3,761,090) $ (1,343,644)
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined
under fair value based method for
all awards, net of tax (76,433) (35,910) (36,115)
------------- ------------- -------------
Pro forma net loss $ (4,049,187) $ (3,797,000) $ (1,379,759)
============= ============= =============
Loss per share:
Basic - as reported $ (1.27) $ (1.20) $ (.43)
Basic - pro forma $ (1.29) $ (1.21) $ (.44)
Diluted - as reported $ (1.27) $ (1.20) $ (.43)
Diluted - pro forma $ (1.29) $ (1.21) $ (.44)
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes options-pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions for the options and SAR's granted in 2004: risk-free interest rate
of 4.0%; volatility of 71.09%; expected lives of 10 years for options and four
years for SAR's, and no dividend yield. No options were granted during 2003 and
2002.
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NOTE B - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated principally at
year-end exchange rates. Income and expense accounts are converted using the
average exchange rate prevailing throughout the period. The gains and losses
resulting from the translation of these accounts are reported as a separate
component of stockholders' equity.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and
development costs approximated $489,000, $954,000 and $949,000 for the years
ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
WARRANTIES
The Company records warranty obligations for costs that it expects to incur
under its limited warranty at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors
affecting the Company's warranty liability include the number of units sold and
historical and anticipated rates of claims and costs per claim. The Company
periodically assesses the adequacy of its warranty liability based on changes in
these factors. Historically, the Company's warranty costs have been
insignificant.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases, and the effects of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.
USE OF ESTIMATES
In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's financial instruments consist of its line of credit and other debt
obligations. The carrying value of these variable rate instruments approximates
the estimated fair value based on rates and terms available for loans and notes
with similar characteristics.
SELF INSURANCE
The Company maintains a Voluntary Employee Benefit Trust (the Trust), to cover
all or a portion of certain medical and dental expenses to eligible
participants. Participants are required to contribute a portion of their
compensation to the Trust. The Trust has insurance to cover catastrophic claims.
The Trust accrues for known claims plus an estimate of claims incurred but not
reported. The Company contributes to the Trust amounts sufficient to fund any
shortfall in Trust assets. Contributions are recorded as a component of cost of
goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses.
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NOTE C - LOSS PER SHARE
For all years presented, all stock options and SAR's outstanding have been
excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share, as the effect would be
antidilutive. Weighted average common shares outstanding were 3,139,737, for all
years presented.
NOTE D - INVENTORIES
The major components of inventories at December 31 are:
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Raw materials and purchased parts $ 2,719,367 $ 4,886,286
Work in process 1,343,767 2,373,247
Finished goods 1,952,068 1,944,612
---------- ----------
$ 6,015,202 $ 9,204,145
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NOTE E - NOTE PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company has a secured line of credit facility with a bank collateralized by
substantially all assets of the Company. The facility allows the Company to
borrow up to $6,000,000. The facility bears interest at the bank's prime lending
rate plus 1.75% (effective rate of 7.0% at December 31, 2004). Interest is
payable monthly.
Long-term debt at December 31 consisted of the following:
2004 2003
--------- ----------
Term note, payable in monthly installments of $16,667, including
interest at the bank's prime lending rate plus 1.75% (effective rate of
7.0% at December 31, 2004) with a balloon payment of $1,000,000 on
July 31, 2009. The note is secured by substantially all the assets of
the Company $1,916,667 --
Term note, payable in monthly installments of $35,607,
including interest at the bank's prime lending rate plus 3.0%
(effective rate of 7.0% at December 31,2003) with a balloon
payment of $1,690,022 on January 1, 2005. The note is
secured by substantially all the assets of the Company -- $1,999,168
Term note payable in monthly installments $50,965 plus interest at the
bank's prime lending rate plus 3.0% (effective rate of 7.0% at
December 31, 2003) with a balloon payment of $509,652 on
January 1, 2005. The note is secured by substantially all the assets of
the Company and was repaid in 2004 -- 1,121,234
Subordinated convertible note (see Note F) 1,500,000 --
Other notes payable 235,000 66,083
---------- ----------
Total 3,651,667 3,186,485
Less current maturities 1,916,667 3,143,195
---------- ----------
Long term portion $1,735,000 $ 43,290
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NOTE E - NOTE PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt by year are as follows:
2005 $ 1,916,667
2006 -
2007 1,500,000
2008 -
2009 -
---------
$ 3,416,667
===========
Prior to August 18, 2004, the Company had a secured $7,500,000 line of credit,
from Comerica Bank in the from of a demand note, of which $5,326,358 was
utilized at June 30, 2004. Interest was charged on Comerica's prime lending
rate, plus 3.5% and was payable monthly. On August 28, 2004 the Company closed
refinancing with Huntington National Bank. The Company used the proceeds from
the refinancing to repay its former lender Comerica Bank in full. The new loan
agreement with Huntington National Bank includes a mortgage on its real estate
for $2,000,000. The mortgage is a five year note, amortized over ten years with
monthly payments of $16,667.67 a final balloon payment of $1,000,000 due at
maturity. Interest on the mortgage is at 1.75% (effective rate of 7.0% at
December 31, 2004) over the banks prime lending rate. Additionally, the Company
obtained a $6,000,000 line of credit secured by all of the Company's assets. The
credit line is a three-year facility with an interest rate of 1.25% over the
banks prime lending rate. The Company, at December 31, 2004, had utilized its
credit line with Huntington National Bank. Interest is charged at the bank's
prime lending rate, plus 1.25% (effective rate of 6.50% at December 31, 2004)
and is payable monthly. The Company is or may be in violation of certain
provisions in its credit agreement with Huntington, including covenants relating
to tangible net worth, a debt leverage ratio, and a minimum fixed charge ratio.
The Company is not seeking waivers from Huntington for non-compliance with these
provisions.
The Company's failure to obtain waivers for non-compliance with the credit
agreement could result in a default and the lender could elect to declare all
amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable and terminate all
commitments to extend further credit. If we are unable to repay those amounts,
the lender could proceed against all collateral that secures the indebtedness.
If the lender under our current or future indebtedness accelerates the payment
of the indebtedness, we cannot assure that our assets or cash flow would be
sufficient to repay in full our outstanding indebtedness. As a result of these
circumstances, the Company reflected all of its existing lender debt as current,
though the lender had not accelerated term debt maturity or demanded payment.
As of December 31, 2004, the Company is in violation of certain provisions in
its bank credit agreements, including covenant requirements relating to tangible
net worth, debt leverage ratio, and minimum fixed charge ratio. The Company has
not sought a waiver from the lender bank for non-compliance with these
provisions. As a result, all debt obligations to the bank are callable and have
been classified as current obligations.
NOTE F - PREFERRED STOCK
During June 2001, the Company issued 19,000 shares of 8.25% cumulative preferred
stock (Series A) with a par value of $1 to the Trans-Industries, Inc. Employees
401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan for $1,900,000. Dividends in arrears at December
31, 2004 totaled $560,435 or $29.50 per preferred share.
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NOTE F - PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Sale of Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants
On March 4, 2004, the Company completed the sale of 193,799 shares of
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Stock") and 145,384.84
warrants to purchase common stock for $1,500,000 to the Harry E. Figgie,
Jr. Trust (the "Trust"), a trust controlled by a member of the Company's
Board of Directors. Issuance costs were $217,000. The warrants have an
exercise price of $3 per share. The warrants have been allocated a value of
$195,000, which is the estimated fair value of the warrants on the date of
the sale as determined by the Black-Scholes pricing model. The proceeds
allocated to the preferred stock is $1,305,000. The preferred stock
contains a beneficial conversion feature of $78,721 attributable to the
difference between the ascribed value of the preferred stock and the market
value of the underlying number of common shares into which the preferred
stock may be converted. The value assigned to the beneficial conversion
feature is amortized from the date of issuance to the earliest conversion
date and is treated as a dividend. Because the preferred stock is
convertible at any time after issuance, the entire beneficial conversion
feature was charged directly to retained earnings.
Dividends
The holder is entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate
per annum of $0.387 per share, commencing on April 1, 2004. The Company at
its option, in no more than eight of the first twelve full quarters, may
elect to pay the accruing dividends in additional shares of Series B Stock
at $7.74 per share or in cash.
Conversion
At the holder's option, each share of Series B Stock is convertible into
three shares of the Company's common stock. At any time after February 27,
2007 and on the business day immediately following the period of 30
consecutive business days on which trades occur during which the market
price of the Company's common stock equals or exceeds $5.16 per share, each
share of Series B Stock will automatically be converted into three shares
of common stock
Redemption
At any time after February 27, 2007, the Company may, at its option, redeem
all, but not less than all of the holder's unconverted shares of Series B
Stock by paying cash equal to the stated value, $7.74 per share, plus all
declared or accumulated but unpaid dividends.
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NOTE F - PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED)
Liquidation
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
either voluntary or involuntary, the holder of each share of Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock is entitled to receive, prior to and in
preference to any distributions to the holders of common stock, an amount
equal to the stated value of $7.74 per share, plus unpaid, accrued and
accumulated dividends.
Voting rights
The holder of Series B Stock has the right to vote with other stockholders
of the Company on an as-converted basis.
Issuance of Subordinated Convertible Note
In connection with the initial closing of the sale of Series B Stock and
related warrants described above, the Company granted an option to the
Harry E. Figgie, Jr. Trust to purchase between $500,000 and $1,500,000
shares of Series B-1 Stock and related warrants for $9 per share, including
warrants. The option required approval by the Company's stockholders
pursuant to certain National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
("NASD") rules providing for qualitative listing requirements applicable to
securities traded on the NASDAQ National Market and NASDAQ SmallCap Market.
The Company received stockholder approval at the Company's January 19, 2005
annual meeting.
Huntington required an additional capital infusion as a condition to the
closing of the refinancing disclosed in Note E. While the Harry E. Figgie,
Jr. Trust indicated willingness to provide the new capital, exercise of the
option discussed above was not possible until approval by the Company's
stockholders pursuant to NASD rules. Therefore, the Trust loaned the
Company $1,500,000 in exchange for a subordinated convertible note.
Interest on the subordinated note is at the bank's prime lending rate plus
1.75% (effective rate of 7.00% at December 31, 2004). The principal and
accrued interest due under the note is convertible into a number of shares
of Series B-1 Stock calculated at a price of $9 per share and a number of
warrants to purchase shares of B-1 Stock equal to 25% of the number of
shares of common stock that the shares of Series B-1 stock are convertible
into. The holder of shares of Series B-1 Stock is entitled to receive
quarterly dividends at a rate per annum of $0.45 per share. In addition,
the shares of Series B-1 Stock have conversion, redemption, and voting
rights identical to those of the shares of Series B Stock.
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NOTE G - LEASES
The Company leases facilities and equipment under operating leases with terms
ranging from month-to-month to five years. Rent expense for all operating leases
approximated $520,000, $527,000, and $504,000 for 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively. Future minimum rentals required under noncancelable lease
agreements are as follows:
Years Ending Operating
December 31 Leases
----------- -----------
2005 $ 475,998
2006 252,032
2007 202,516
2008 209,828
2009 144,760
----------
Total future minimum payments $1,285,134
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NOTE H - INCOME TAXES
The components of loss before income taxes were as follows:
2004 2003 2002
---------- ---------- ---------
Domestic $(3,545,115) $ 2,639,098) $ (545,374)
Foreign (365,348) (590,992) (963,270)
---------- ---------- ---------
$(3,910,463) $(3,230,090) $(1,508,644)
============ ============ ===========
Income taxes have been charged to operations as follows:
2004 2003 2002
---------- ---------- ---------
Current $ -- $ 46,000 $(1,501,000)
Deferred -- 485,000 1,336,000
------- ----------- -----------
Total income tax expense (benefit) $ -- $ 531,000 $ (165,000)
======= =========== ===========
A reconciliation of actual income tax benefit to the expected amounts computed
by applying the effective U.S. federal income tax rate of 34 percent to losses
before income taxes is as follows:
2004 2003 2002
----------- ----------- -----------
Expected income tax benefit $(1,353,000) $(1,098,000) $ (513,000)
Losses of foreign subsidiaries without tax effect -- -- 175,000
Expiration of foreign tax loss carryforwards and
change in foreign effective tax rate -- -- 297,000
Change in valuation allowance 1,353,000 1,636,000 (124,000)
Other items, net -- (7,000) --
----------- ----------- -----------
Actual income tax expense (benefit) $ -- $ 531,000 $ (165,000)
=========== =========== ===========
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NOTE H - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred
tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:
DEFERRED DEFERRED
TAX TAX
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 ASSETS LIABILITIES
- ------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Property, plant and equipment, principally depreciation $ -- $ (165,000)
Inventory valuation 959,000 --
Accrued expenses, deductible when paid 674,000 --
Foreign tax loss carryforwards 1,088,000 --
US tax loss carry forwards 1,855,000 --
US tax credit carryforwards 16,000 --
----------- -----------
4,592,000 (165,000)
Less valuation allowance on deferred tax assets (4,592,000) 165,000
----------- -----------
$ -- $ --
=========== ===========
DEFERRED DEFERRED
TAX TAX
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 ASSETS LIABILITIES
- ------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Property, plant and equipment, principally depreciation $ -- $ (334,000)
Inventory valuation 685,000 --
Accrued expenses, deductible when paid 524,000 --
Foreign tax loss carryforwards 1,057,000 --
US tax loss carry forwards 1,126,000 --
US tax credit carryforwards 16,000 --
----------- -----------
3,408,000 (334,000)
Less valuation allowance on deferred tax assets (3,408,000) 334,000
----------- -----------
$ -- $ --
=========== ===========
The Company has foreign tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately
$3,200,000 at December 31, 2003 and 2002. These net operating losses
carryforward indefinitely; however, with the sale of VIL's assets (See Note J)
it is questionable whether they will be utilized. Additionally, the Company has
US tax net operating losses of approximately $5,455,000, which expire in 2022,
and 2023. A valuation allowance of $4,592,000 has been recognized to reduce the
deferred tax assets principally due to the uncertainty of realizing their
benefit.
NOTE I - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has established a Voluntary Employee Benefit Trust (the Trust) to
provide for the payment or reimbursement of all or a portion of certain medical
and dental expenses to eligible participants. Eligible participants include
active full-time employees of the Company and their dependents. Eligible
terminated and retired employees may continue to participate in the Trust, on a
contributory basis, for up to 18 months subsequent to the date of termination or
retirement. The provision for Company contributions to the Trust approximated
$1,549,000, $1,378,000 and $1,128,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively.
The Company has a deferred compensation plan (Trans-Industries, Inc. Employees
401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan) for all employees who are not part of a
collective bargaining unit. Company contributions are voluntary and are
established as a percentage of each participant's base salary. Company
contributions to the deferred compensation plan were approximately $34,000,
$45,000 and $43,000 for 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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NOTE I - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
In 1996, shareholders approved the adoption of the 1996 Stock Option Plan (the
"Plan") for the officers, directors, and key employees of the Company.
The Plan is administered by an Option Committee (the "Committee") appointed by
the Board of Directors. The Committee has the authority, subject to Board of
Directors resolutions and the provisions of the Plan, to determine the persons
to whom awards will be granted, the number, type and terms of the awards,
including vesting and to interpret the Plan.
The Plan permits the granting of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock
options and stock appreciation rights ("SAR's"). The total number of shares of
common stock with respect to which awards may be granted under the Plan is
200,000 shares. The option price of each option and the base for calculation of
appreciation of each SAR will be no less than the fair market value at the date
of grant. The term of each option will be fixed and may not exceed ten years
from the date of grant. The Committee may make options exercisable in
installments and may accelerate exercisability.
A summary of the status of the Plan as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 and
changes during the years then ended is as follows:
2004 2003 2002
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
STOCK EXERCISE STOCK EXERCISE STOCK EXERCISE
OPTIONS SAR'S PRICE OPTIONS SAR'S PRICE OPTIONS SAR'S PRICE
------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Outstanding at
beginning of year 116,000 21,000 $ 5.99 152,000 21,000 $ 6.37 152,000 24,000 $ 6.49
Granted 100,000 60,000 2.14 -- -- -- -- -- --
Forfeited (50,000) (21,000) 5.54 (36,000) -- 7.80 -- (3,000) 13.50
------- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------
Outstanding at
end of year 166,000 60,000 $ 3.98 116,000 21,000 $ 5.99 152,000 21,000 $ 6.37
======== ======== ====== ======== ======== ====== ======== ======== ======
2004 2003 2002
------------------- ------------------- ------------------
STOCK STOCK STOCK
OPTIONS SAR'S OPTIONS SAR'S OPTIONS SAR'S
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Exercisable at year end 64,000 - 98,000 17,940 125,000 10,890
Weighted average fair value of
Grants during the year $1.69 $1.20 N/A N/A N/A N/A
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NOTE I - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
The options under this plan have a ten-year life with twenty percent vesting in
each of the first five years. The SAR's are for a four-year duration with
one-third vesting in each of the first three years. Holders of SAR's will, upon
exercise, receive the difference between the base price and the market price of
the Company's common stock on the date of exercise. Currently outstanding SAR's
were issued in tandem with stock options and, as a result, upon exercise of an
SAR the holder is required to surrender an equivalent number of stock options.
NOTE J - IMPAIRMENT LOSS
In November 2002, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to wind down
the operations of VIL. The assets and liabilities of VIL were treated as an
asset group and tested for impairment, resulting in recognition of a $450,000
impairment loss. The loss equals the amount by which the carrying value of the
asset group exceeded its estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of
$160,000 was equal to the selling price of the asset group in March 2003. The
assets and liabilities of VIL at December 31, 2002 were presented on a held and
used basis, as the criteria to be classified as held for sale were not met.
NOTE K - RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
In March 2003, the Company sold the assets of VIL to its managing director. In
connection with the restructuring and sale of the VIL operation, the Company
recorded restructuring charges in the amount of $272,859. Additionally, in July
2003, the Company initiated a significant restructuring program at Vultron,
Inc., its informational systems operation. Costs associated with the Vultron
restructuring for the years 2004 and 2003, as detailed in the table below,
include (1) severance and vacation pay for terminated employees, (2) consulting
and advisor fees incurred associated with advice and assistance in identifying
and implementing various cost saving opportunities, (3) costs associated with
early termination of various leases, and (4) legal fees.
2004 2003
---- ----
Severance and vacation $ -- $195,653
Consulting and advisors' fees 129,017 321,989
Lease termination 285,000 2,831
Legal fees -- 38,530
-------- --------
Subtotal 414,017 559,003
Sale of VIL -- 272,859
-------- --------
Total $414,017 $831,862
======== ========
In addition to the restructuring costs discussed above, the Company recognized
charges totaling $2,300,000 in 2004 and $1,120,000 in 2003 to write down
inventory related principally to products that have been discontinued in
connection with the Vultron restructuring. These amounts are included in cost of
goods sold for each respective year.
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NOTE L - SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
The Company conducts its business through distributors and directly with end
users and other entities under purchase orders, supply contracts and other
agreements. Information with respect to significant customers is as follows:
ACCOUNTS
REVENUES RECEIVABLE
FROM FROM
NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS CUSTOMERS
SIGNIFICANT DURING THE AT END OF
YEAR ENDED CUSTOMERS YEAR YEAR
- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ----------
December 31, 2004 One $4,883,304 $840,843
December 31, 2003 Two 10,171,000 1,711,000
December 31, 2002 Two $9,022,000 $1,493,000
NOTE M - SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company operates in one market segment, the transportation industry.
Financial information summarized by geographic location is as follows:
2004 2003 2002
------------------------ -------------------------- ---------------------------
LONG- LONG- LONG-
LIVED LIVED LIVED
REVENUE ASSETS REVENUE ASSETS REVENUE ASSETS
---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------------
United States $20,421,562 $ 3,666,586 $24,869,852 $ 3,940,172 $26,906,498 $ 4,351,744
United Kingdom -- -- 251,474 -- 1,492,352 --
Canada 7,220,553 -- 7,999,019 -- 5,958,468 --
Other 118,031 -- 601,111 -- 210,064 --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total $27,760,146 $ 3,666,586 $33,721,456 $ 3,940,172 $34,567,382 $ 4,351,744
=========== =========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
Revenue by Product Line is as follows:
PRODUCT LINE 12/31/2004 12/31/2003 12/31/2002
- ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Lighting Products $13,971,032 $17,626,449 $16,136,312
Digital Display Products 8,424,825 9,131,167 11,705,596
Mechanical Display Product 1,538,783 2,003,075 2,220,314
Dust Abatement Equipment 3,317,747 4,344,927 3,899,137
Other 507,759 615,838 603,023
----------- ----------- -----------
$27,760,146 $33,721,456 $34,567,382
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NOTE N - UNAUDITED QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30, MARCH 31,
QUARTER ENDED 2003 2003 2003 2003
- ----------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Net sales $ 8,217,849 $ 8,310,848 $ 8,542,959 $ 8,649,800
Cost of sales 6,137,775 7,225,458 5,862,470 6,058,931
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit $ 2,080,074 $ 1,085,390 $ 2,680,489 $ 2,590,869
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Loss applicable to common shareholders $(1,490,126) $(1,660,716) $ (136,830) $ (473,418)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (.47) $ (.53) $ (.04) $ (.15)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
During the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company recognized a valuation allowance
of $548,000 to reduce its net deferred tax asset to zero.
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30, MARCH 31,
QUARTER ENDED 2004 2004 2004 2004
- ----------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Net sales $ 5,619,100 $ 6,908,580 $ 7,697,537 $ 7,534,929
Cost of sales 5,421,017 5,142,557 7,988,935 5,605,874
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit $ 198,083 $ 1,776,023 $ (291,398) $ 1,929,055
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Earnings (loss) applicable to common
shareholders $(2,912,444) $ 1,875,504 $(2,668,360) $ (267,456)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Basic and diluted earnings (loss)
per common share $ (.93) $ .60 $ (.85) $ (.09)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Note O - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB
Interpretation No. 46 ("FIN 46"), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities."
FIN 46 provides guidance on how to identify a variable interest entity ("VIE")
and determine when the assets, liabilities, noncontrolling interests, and
results of operations of a VIE are to be included in an entity's Consolidated
Financial Statements. A VIE exists when either the total equity investment at
risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities by itself,
or the equity investors lack one of three characteristics associated with owning
a controlling financial interest. Those characteristics include the direct or
indirect ability to make decisions about an entity's activities through voting
rights or similar rights, the obligation to absorb the expected losses of an
entity if they occur, and the right to receive the expected residual returns of
the entity if they occur. In December 2003, the FASB reissued Fin 46 ("FIN 46
(R)") with certain modifications and clarifications. Application of this
guidance was effective for interests in certain VIE's commonly referred to as
special-purpose entities ("SPEs") as of December 31, 2003. Application for all
other types of entities is required for periods ending after March 15, 2004,
unless previously applied. The provisions of FIN 46 (R) have not had an impact
on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
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TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
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Note O - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements - continued
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based
Payment" (SFAS 123 (R)). It requires that the costs of employee share-based
payments be measured at fair value on the awards grant date using an
option-pricing model and recognized in the financial statements over the
requisite service period. SFAS 123 (R) supersedes Opinion 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees" and its related interpretations and eliminates the
alternative to use Opinion 25's intrinsic value method accounting, which we are
currently using. SFAS 123 (R) allows for two alternative transition methods. The
Company is currently determining which method they will adopt and is evaluating
the impact SFAS 123 (R) will have on its financial position, results of
operations, EPS and cash flows when it is adopted.
In November 2004, FASB issued SPAS No. 151, "Inventory Cost," and amendment of
ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, which is effective for inventory costs incurred during
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. SFAS 151 requires that abnormal
amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted materials
(spoilage) be recognized as current-period charges and requires the allocation
of fixed production overheads to inventory based on the normal capacity of the
production facilities. We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS 151 will have
a significant effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
NOTE P- SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On January 19, 2005, the convertible promissory note holder converted the note
to 166,667 shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock and warrants to
purchase 125,000 shares of common stock. The warrants have an exercise price of
$3.00 per share. Following is a summary of the Series B-1 convertible preferred
stock provisions.
DIVIDENDS
The holder is entitled to receive cumulative quarterly dividends at a rate per
annum of $0.45 per share, commencing on April 1, 2005. The Company, at its
option and in no more than eight of the first twelve full quarters, may elect to
pay these dividends in the form of additional shares of Series B-1 Convertible
Stock at a stated amount of $9.00 per share, or in cash.
CONVERSION
At the holder's option, each share of Series B-1 preferred stock is convertible
into three shares of the Company's common stock. At any time after February 27,
2007 and on the business day immediately following the period of 30 consecutive
business days on which trades occur during which the market price of the
Company's common stock equals or exceeds $5.16 per share, each share of Series
B-1 preferred stock will automatically be converted into three shares of common
stock.
REDEMPTION
At any time after February 27, 2007, the Company may, at its option, redeem all
outstanding shares of Series B-1 preferred stock by paying cash equal to the
stated value of $9.00 per share, plus all declared and accumulated but unpaid
dividends.
LIQUIDATION
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
either voluntary or involuntary, the holder of each share of Series B-1
preferred stock is entitled to receive, prior to
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 2004, 2003 AND 2002
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LIQUIDATION CONTINUED
and in preference to any distributions to the holders of common stock, an amount
equal to the stated value of $9.00 per share, plus declared and accumulated but
unpaid dividends.
VOTING RIGHTS
The holder of Series B-1 preferred stock has the right to vote with other
stockholders of the Company on an as-converted basis.
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Item 9 Changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and
financial disclosure
Not applicable
Item 9A Control and Procedures
As of December 31, 2004, an evaluation was carried out under the
supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including
our then acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these
disclosure controls and procedures were not effective during the quarter ended
December 31, 2004.
This determination was made because of our then acting Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer's belief that the Company's resources were
insufficient to address its financial reporting requirements in a timely fashion
during the quarter ended December 31, 2004. The Company has had to extend the
filing deadlines for this Form 10-K, its fiscal year 2003 Form 10-K, its
September 30, 2003 Form 10-Q and three of its fiscal year 2004 Form 10-Qs
because it lacked the resources to address the financial reporting related to
significant and complex business transactions.
In particular, the Company has suffered from insufficient personnel
resources. Additionally, the Company has struggled with complying with the
increased reporting requirements that have resulted from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
and new National Association of Security Dealers rules. Areas of the Company's
internal controls and procedures that are insufficient include inventory
quantity determination, inventory valuation, revenue recognition, controls over
fair value of equity securities, basic controls over the accuracy of general
ledger information and controls over accounting for income taxes and required
disclosure. Certain of these areas were recently brought to our attention by the
Company's auditors and we are currently assessing these areas. The Company's
internal controls and procedures are also ineffective in ensuring that material
information relating to the Company is made known to the Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer by others within the Company.
Our independent auditors have advised the Company that the above represents
a reportable condition.
The Company reported in its September 30, 2004 Form 10-Q that as a part of
its evaluation of internal controls and procedures, it expected that Company
personnel would have additional time to devote to financial reporting in the
fourth quarter of 2004, that an employee was added to the Company's staff
responsible for compliance with reporting obligations in November 2004, and that
the Company expected that its disclosure controls and procedures would be fully
effective during the fourth quarter of 2004 or soon thereafter. However, the
additional staff and employee time was insufficient to provide the company with
necessary resources to adequately address its internal controls and procedures.
In addition, Company staff utilized additional time to adjust to the procedures
of its new auditor.
The Company, including its new Chief Executive Officer appointed on March
16, 2005, is continuing to evaluate its resources for addressing its financial
reporting and making appropriate changes to provide sufficient resources and
time to prepare and file periodic reports within the time periods specified in
the SEC's rules and regulations and provide for reviews by management, the Audit
Committee and the Board of Directors. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer are, in connection with the evaluation, reviewing our
personnel, resources and disclosure controls and procedures. The evaluation is
intended to lead to changes that will ensure that our disclosure controls are
effective at a reasonable assurance level. Specifically, the evaluation is aimed
at ensuring that our disclosure controls are effective for gathering, analyzing
and disclosing in a timely manner the information we are required to disclose in
our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial
reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal
control over financial reporting. However, as noted above, the Company has
taken, and is continuing to take, certain actions designed to enhance the
Company's internal control over financial reporting and its disclosure controls
and procedures.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.
Name of Director (a)
or Officer (b) Age Office Held and/or Principal Occupation Term Expires
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Dale S. Coenen (a) 76 Chairman of the Board July 2005
and (b) since 1972.
Harry E. Figgie, Jr. (a) 81 Director 2000-2003, Reappointed 2004. July 2005
Robert J. Ruben (a) 81 Secretary since 1967, Director since 2001. July 2005
James O'Brien (a) 51 Director since April 2004. July 2005
Richard A. Solon (a) 51 President-Trans-Industries, Inc. July 2005
and (b) since April 2004.
Kai R. Kosanke (b) 54 Vice-President, Controller & Treasurer July 2005
since January, 1987.
Keith LaCombe (b) 45 Assistant Secretary since May 2002. July 2005
Assistant Treasurer since May 2002.
Robert Anderson (b) 45 Secretary since 2002. July 2005
The Company's directors and executive committee's fees for 2004 were as
follows: Dale S. Coenen, $0; Harry E. Figgie, Jr., $38,000.00; Richard Solon,
$0; James O'Brien, $38,000.00 and Robert J. Ruben, $30,000.00.
Compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16 (a) of the Securities Act of 1934 requires all Company executive
officers and directors and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered
class of the Company's equity securities to file reports of their ownership with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Executive officers, directors and
greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish
the Company with copies of all Section 16 (a) reports they file. Specific due
dates for these reports have been established and the Company is required to
report any delinquent filings and failures to file such reports.
Other than as disclosed below, based solely on its review of the copies of
such reports received by it and written representations of its executive
officers and incumbent directors, the Company believes that during the year
ended December 31, 2004, all filing requirements under Section 16 (a) applicable
to its executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial
owners were complied with in a timely manner. Due to administrative oversight,
Form 4 filings on behalf of Harry E. Figgie, Jr., regarding the acquisition of
the Series B-1 shares, and on behalf of Richard A. Solon, regarding his
acquisition of 60,000 SAR's and options
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to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock, as well as a Form 3 for Richard A.
Solon's at the time of his appointment as a director and executive officer of
the Company, were inadvertently omitted. These filings are currently being
processed and the Company anticipates that they will be filed promptly.
The Board of Directors has determined that James O'Brien is the Audit
Committee financial expert for the Company and he qualifies as an independent
Director.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related rules adopted by the SEC require
publicly traded companies to disclose whether they have adopted a code of ethics
that applies to a company's principal executive officer, principal financial
officer and principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions. The rules also define what constitutes a code of ethics. The
Company has adopted a code of ethics and will provide to any person without
charge, upon request, a copy of its code of ethics. To receive a copy of the
Company's code of ethics, requests should be sent to:
Trans-Industries, Inc
Attn: Chief Financial Officer
1780 Opdyke Court
Auburn Hills, MI. 48326
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Item 14. Principal Account Fees and Services
The information called for by Part III (Items 11, 12, 13 and 14, and
additional information regarding Item 10), is incorporated by reference from the
Registrant's definitive proxy statement in connection with its next Annual
Meeting of Shareholders, which Proxy Statement will be filed pursuant to
Regulation 14A. However, if such definitive proxy statement is not filed within
120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K, then the
Part III information will be filed as an amendment to this Form 10-K filed not
later than the end of the 120-day period.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Consolidated Financial Statements for Trans-Industries, Inc. and
Subsidiaries for years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 are
filed under Part II, Item 8.
(b) Exhibits:
Exhibit 3 (a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated
herein by reference to the Company's Form 8-A filed
May 17, 1982.
Exhibit 3(b) By-laws incorporated herein by reference to the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2003, filed on April 14, 2004.
Exhibit 13 Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2004, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 15, 2004 incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit 21 List of Subsidiaries
Exhibit 31.1 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 302 CEO certification.
Exhibit 31.2 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 302 CFO certification.
Exhibit 32.1 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 906 CEO certification.
Exhibit 32.2 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 906 CFO certification.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TRANS-INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: 4/15/05 /s/ Richard A. Solon
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Richard A. Solon
Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief
Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons, which include the
Chairman, the President, the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Treasurer,
and a majority of the Board of Directors on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
/s/ Richard A. Solon Chairman 4/15/05
- ------------------------------ and Chief Executive Officer
(Richard S. Solon)
/s/ Kai Kosanke Vice-President, 4/15/05
- ------------------------------ Chief Financial Officer,
(Kai Kosanke) and Principal Financial Officer
/s/ Keith LaCombe Assistant Treasurer 4/15/05
- ------------------------------ and Principal Accounting Officer
(Keith LaCombe)
/s/ Dale S. Coenen Director 4/15/05
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(Dale S. Coenen)
/s/ Harry E. Figgie Jr. Director 4/15/05
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(Harry E. Figgie Jr.)
/s/ Robert J. Ruben Director 4/15/05
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(Robert J. Ruben)
/s/ James O'Brien Director 4/15/05
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(James O'Brien)
/s/ Sean Mathis Director 4/15/05
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(Sean Mathis)
10-K EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
Exhibit 3(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Form 8-A filed
May 17, 1982.
Exhibit 3(b) By-laws incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003,
filed on April 14, 2004.
Exhibit 13 Form 10-Q for quarter ended September 30, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 15, 2004 incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit 21 List of Subsidiaries
Exhibit 31.1 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 302 CEO certifications.
Exhibit 31.2 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 302 CFO certifications.
Exhibit 32.1 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 906 CEO certifications.
Exhibit 32.2 Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 906 CFO certifications.