FORM 10-QSB SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For Quarter Ended 01-31-02 Commission File Number 0-2865 Universal Mfg, Co. ----------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) NEBRASKA 42 0733240 -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation IRS Employer Identification No.) organization) 405 Diagonal Street, P.O. Box 190, Algona, Iowa 50511 ( Address of principal executive office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 515-295-3557 ------------ Not Applicable Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ----- Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. Number of shares outstanding as of 10-31-01 816,000 ------- Common Transitional Small Business Disclosed Format ( Check one): Yes No X ----- ----- 1. UNIVERSAL MFG. CO. ----------------- FORM 10-QSB ----------- INDEX ----- Pages ----- Part I Financial Information --------------------- Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited): 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2002 and July 31, 2001 Consolidated Statements of Loss and Retained 4 Earnings - Six Months Ended January 31, 2002 and January 27, 2001 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended 5 January 31, 2002 and January 27, 2001 Consolidated Statements of Loss and Retained 6 Earnings - Three Months Ended January 31, 2002 And January 27, 2001 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7-10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11-12 Part II Other Information ----------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings 13 Item 2. Changes in securities 13 Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities 13 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a vote of security holders 13 Item 5. Other information 13 Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K 13 Signatures 14 2. ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNIVERSAL MFG. CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 31, July 31, 2002 2001 ----------- ----------- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and Cash Equivalents $258,656 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $51,718 and $46,718, respectively 3,061,766 $3,645,445 Inventories 8,580,126 10,642,710 Prepaid expenses 47,711 48,397 Property and equipment held for sale 0 33,912 Income tax receivable 404 Deferred income taxes 334,472 293,942 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 12,283,135 14,664,406 ----------- ----------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Land 100,499 100,499 Buildings 1,844,201 1,844,201 Machinery and equipment 1,139,326 1,131,505 Furniture and fixtures 705,700 637,559 Trucks and automobiles 988,930 1,080,632 Construction-in-Progress 17,314 33,280 ---------- --------- Total property 4,795,970 4,827,676 Less accumulated depreciation (2,730,638) (2,574,704) ----------- ----------- Property and Equipment- net 2,065,332 2,252,972 ----------- ----------- TOTAL ASSETS $14,348,467 16,917,378 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Bank overdrafts $6,239 Current portion of long-term debt $5,896,112 5,575,610 Accounts payable 2,562,024 5,266,128 Income taxes payable 44,147 Accrued compensation and payroll taxes 210,763 231,305 Accrued other 111,385 141,868 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 8,780,284 11,265,297 Long-term debt, net of current portion 461,901 489,054 ----------- ----------- Total Liabilities 9,242,185 11,754,351 ----------- ----------- MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY 123,218 119,844 ----------- ----------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, $1 par value; authorized, 2,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 816,000 shares 816,000 816,000 Additional paid-in capital 17,862 17,862 Retained earnings 4,149,202 4,209,321 ----------- ----------- Total Stockholders' Equity 4,983,064 5,043,183 ----------- ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $14,348,467 $16,917,378 =========== =========== 3 UNIVERSAL MFG. CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (unaudited) SIX MONTHS ENDED ---------------- January 31, January 27, 2002 2001 ----------- ----------- NET SALES $14,401,054 $15,428,521 COST OF GOODS SOLD 11,500,037 12,717,548 ----------- ----------- GROSS PROFIT 2,901,017 2,710,973 SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 3,268,942 2,688,326 ----------- ----------- INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (367,925) 22,647 ----------- ----------- OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE): Gain on sales of property and equipment 312,658 Interest Income 23,228 Interest Expense (171,117) (143,769) Other Income 124,454 58,356 ----------- ----------- Total Other Income (Expense) 265,995 (62,185) ----------- ----------- INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST AND INCOME TAXES (101,930) (39,538) MINORITY INTEREST IN NET EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY 1,731 (2,132) ----------- ----------- INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (100,199) (41,670) INCOME TAX BENEFIT(EXPENSE) 40,080 18,118 ----------- ----------- NET INCOME (LOSS) (60,119) (23,552) RETAINED EARNINGS, Beginning of period 4,209,321 4,104,713 ----------- ----------- RETAINED EARNINGS, End of period $4,149,202 $4,081,161 =========== =========== PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION: BASIC AND DILUTED Loss per common share ($0.07) ($0.03) ========== =========== 4 UNIVERSAL MFG. CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) SIX MONTHS ENDED ----------------------- January 31, January 27, 2002 2001 ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $ (60,119) $ (23,552) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation 214,434 97,630 Gain on sales of property and equipment (312,658) Deferred income taxes (40,530) Minority interest (1,731) 2,132 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 583,679 158,929 Inventories 2,062,584 (2,201,530) Income taxes receivable/payable (44,551) (20,447) Prepaid expenses 686 19,315 Accounts payable (2,704,104) 1,204,149 Accrued expenses (51,025) 50,592 ---------- ---------- Net cash used in operating activities (353,335) (712,782) ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds fron sales of property and equipment 411,133 Cash paid to acquire Value Independent Parts (5,157,562) Purchases of property and equipment (91,357) (619) ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by(used in) investing activities 319,776 (5,158,181) ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payment of dividends (122,400) Net increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts (6,239) 1,221,582 Payment of capital leases (25,384) Net increase in revolving notes payable 318,733 4,329,647 LLC membership contributions received 100,000 Principal received on note receivable - officer 5,105 5,378 ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by financing activities 292,215 5,534,207 ---------- ---------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 258,656 (336,756) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 0 336,756 ---------- ---------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 258,656 $ 0 ========== ========== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes $ (45,000) $ 2,290 ========== ========== Cash paid for interest $ 147,856 $ 143,769 ========== ========== Cash Paid to Acquire Value Independent Parts: Assets acquired: Inventories $3,753,288 Accounts Receivable 647,882 Property and equipment 756,392 ---------- Total Assets Acquired $5,157,562 ========== 5 UNIVERSAL MFG. CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (unaudited) THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------ January 31, January 27, 2002 2001 --------- ---------- NET SALES $6,939,599 $8,677,724 COST OF GOODS SOLD 5,612,236 7,040,565 ---------- ---------- GROSS PROFIT 1,327,363 1,637,159 SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 1,592,761 1,605,138 ---------- --------- INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (265,398) 32,021 ---------- --------- OTHER INCOME(EXPENSE): Gain on sales of property and equipment 333,682 Interest Income 77,948 Interest Expense (88,613) (107,689) Other Income 29,585 (10,640) ---------- --------- Total Other Income (Expense) 274,654 (40,381) ---------- --------- INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST AND INCOME TAXES 9,256 (8,360) MINORITY INTEREST IN NET EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARY 2,420 (2,067) ---------- ------- INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 11,676 (10,427) INCOME TAX BENEFIT(EXPENSE) (4,670) 5,958 ---------- ------- NET INCOME (LOSS) 7,006 (4,469) RETAINED EARNINGS, Beginning of period 4,142,196 4,085,630 ---------- ---------- RETAINED EARNINGS, End of period $4,149,202 $4,081,161 ========== ========== PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION: BASIC AND DILUTED Income(Loss) per common share $ 0.01 $ (0.01) ========== ========== 6 UNIVERSAL MFG.CO. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Interim financial statements - The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Universal Mfg. Co. and subsidiaries (Company) are unaudited. In the opinion of the Company's management, the consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position of the Company as of January 31, 2002 and July 31, 2001, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three month and six month periods ended January 31, 2002, and January 27, 2001. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the financial statements presented in this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended July 31, 2001. Nature of operations - Universal Manufacturing, the parent company, is engaged in the business of remanufacturing and distribution, on a wholesale basis, electric fuel pumps, transfer cases, calipers and other automobile parts for all makes and models of vehicles. The principal markets for the Company's products are automotive dealers and other automotive parts distributors located throughout the United States. Universal Distribution LLC distributes Ford and Motorcraft engine assemblies, transmission assemblies, and other components to Ford Dealerships. Rainbo CO LLC dba Value Independent Parts (VIP) is a full line distributor of AC Delco, Motorcraft and other well known manufactured auto parts. VIP distributes to jobbers, repair shops as well as dealers. During the year ended July 31, 1999, and continuing throughout the year ended July 31, 2000, Ford deauthorized the remanufacturing of numerous automotive parts which were being remanufactured by the Company. On October 1, 1998, the Company signed a new sales agreement with Ford authorizing the Company to be a Ford Authorized Distributor. This agreement expired December 31, 2001. Effective August 2001, the Ford Customer Service Division advised the Company of significant changes that will impact the existing sales agreement between Ford and the Company. Ford announced that it expected the changes to become effective on or about January 1, 2002. The Company's existing sales agreement with Ford authorizes the distribution of Ford replacement engine assemblies, transmission assemblies, and other components to Ford and Lincoln-mercury dealerships. In addition, the current sales agreement authorizes the distribution of Motorcraft replacement parts to Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships and independent installers. The change required separate sales agreements for the distribution of Ford assemblies and Motorcraft replacement parts, and Ford will no longer authorize the distribution of both product lines from a single supplier. As a result, the Company had to decide whether to distribute Ford assemblies or Motorcraft replacement parts and then enter into a new sales agreement. The decision resulted in the reduction of sales volume because the Company was forced to surrender an entire distribution line. The Company had considered both options, considering reduced sales volume, potential future opportunities, and other factors and had elected to discontinue distribution of Motorcraft replacement parts effective January 1, 2002. 7 The Company signed a new agreement effective January 1, 2002 to distribute Ford and Motorcraft engine assemblies, transmission assemblies and other components to Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Presentation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Mfg. Co., and its subsidiaries, Universal Distribution LLC and Rainbo Company LLC dba Value Independent Parts. Universal Distribution LLC is owned 99% by Universal Mfg. CO. and 1% by the Company's President and was established on June 30, 1999. Rainbo Company LLC was acquired September 29, 2000. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates - In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 2. ACQUISITION On August 31, 2000, the Company signed an agreement with Rainbo Oil Company (Rainbo) and Rainbo's president and majority shareholder to form Rainbo Company LLC d/b/a Value Independent Parts (Rainbo LLC). Rainbo LLC, of which the Company and Rainbo are each 50% members, was formed for purposes of acquiring and operating the automobile parts distribution division (VIP) of Rainbo. The Company and Rainbo each contributed $100,000 in initial membership contributions to capitalize Rainbo LLC. Additionally, the Company and Rainbo each loaned $400,000 to Rainbo LLC. These unsecured loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 9.0%, payable annually, with principal due on October 1, 2005. The net income of Rainbo LLC is to be allocated between the Company and Rainbo Oil based on their respective ownership interests. However, currently Universal Distribution LLC receives a management fee equal to Rainbo LLC net income. Net losses are allocated one hundred percent to the Company. The Company can determine whether to distribute the assets of Rainbo LLC. All distributions shall be made according to the respective ownership interests, as defined by the operating agreement. On September 29, 2000, the Company, through Rainbo LLC, executed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all assets of VIP. This acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Results of operations of the acquired entity are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. The operations of VIP have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Pro-forma results of operations for the six month periods ended January 31, 2002 and January 27, 2001 as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each period are as follows: 8 2001 2002 Total net sales $ 16,902,172 $ 14,401,054 ============ ============ Net loss $ (119,121) $ (60,119) ============ ============ Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (0.15) $ (0.07) ============ ============ 3. INVENTORIES - Inventories consist of the following as of: January 31, July 31, 2002 2001 FIFO balance: Product cores $ 3,899,655 $ 4,198,045 Raw materials 678,932 666,723 Finished engines 917,650 1,153,637 Finished small parts 6,504,087 8,142,820 ------------ ------------ Total FIFO balance 12,000,324 14,161,225 LIFO reserve (2,810,861) (3,083,616) Obsolescence reserve (609,337) (434,899) ------------ ------------ Total inventories $ 8,580,126 $ 10,642,710 ============ ============ 4. LONG-TERM DEBT The Company has two revolving credit agreements with Firstar Bank, N.A. totaling $6,000,000 in available borrowings. Borrowings totaling $5,850,607 as of January 31, 2002 bear interest payable monthly at variable rates equal to the bank's prime rate or prime rate less 1.0% (effective rates at 4.75% as of January 31, 2002). During the second quarter the borrowing limit on inventory was increased by $1,000,000. This resulted in an increase in the effective interest rate by 1.20%. The credit agreements matured January 31, 2002. The agreements have been extended to July 31, 2002. Maximum availability under these agreements is based on a borrowing base calculated as a percentage of eligible inventory and accounts receivable amounts as defined by the agreements. Substantially all assets of the Company are pledged as collateral against outstanding borrowings. The credit agreements contain certain covenants, including but not limited to requirements for the Company to maintain certain tangible net worth and debt to net worth ratio amounts and limits to capital expenditures. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of January 31, 2002. 9 5. EPA PROJECT COSTS On May 6, 1994, the Company and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into a Consent Agreement and Consent Order (Agreement) to settle a complaint filed against the Company in 1991. As required by the Agreement, the Company immediately paid a civil penalty of $32,955 and conducted a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) during July and August of 1994 which involved sludge removal and pit cleaning at the Company's Plant at a cost of $91,076. After the sludge was removed, additional contamination was found in "Pit D", an enclosed underground wastewater containment under the Company's Plant. On June 10, 1998, the Company received notice from the EPA authorizing submission of a detailed technical proposal for an additional SEP to ascertain information concerning environmental conditions at the Company's Plant. The EPA notice stated that if approved, the cost of the additional SEP work could be used to offset the remaining approximately $37,000 in deferred penalties owed by the Company to the EPA under the Agreement. On August 6, 1998, the Company's consultant submitted a proposed SEP plan to the EPA detailing soil sampling work and groundwater studies to be conducted across the Plant property over a 48-week period at an estimated cost of $62,000, yielding an anticipated $38,840 in after tax costs to the Company for offset against the remaining deferred penalty. The EPA approved the consultant's proposal on September 11, 1998, and the work was completed in November of 1999 within budget. The consultant's report to the EPA disclosed chlorinated solvent contamination in the soil and groundwater only in the immediate area of "Pit D." The consultant recommended conversion of "Pit D" to a groundwater sump for removal and treatment of contaminated groundwater and continued monitoring groundwater on the Company's property to detect any migration of the contamination. The consultant recommended against removal of contaminated soils due to cost and access problems. To date the EPA has not responded to the consultant's recommendations, and the Company has no information concerning the cost or extent of any further work that EPA may require. 6. Gain on Sale of Fixed Assets A facility located in Omaha, NE was sold for $397,684 on January 2, 2002. The resulting gain totaled $341,498. 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: Thirteen weeks ended January 31, 2002 compared to Thirteen weeks ended January 27, 2001. Second quarter sales for the consolidated Company were approximately 20% lower than the second quarter a year ago. Sales in Universal Distribution were approximately 25% lower than the same quarter a year ago. Most of the sales decline was due to elimination of the Motorcraft distribution program at the end of November 2001. Engine and transmission sales were also weak during the second quarter. This was due in part to the general slowdown of the economy and low interest promotions to sell new cars. VIP sales were approximately 19% below last year's due to a general business slowdown that started on September 11, 2001. Universal Manufacturing sales were down 18% from last year or $62,000. Last year, there were lines still being remanufactured as part of the Ford Authorized Remanufacturing program during the second quarter. Universal Manufacturing started remanufacturing calipers in December 2001 with an initial order invoiced in January 2002 offset by a stock lift from the new customer. There was also a stock adjustment on transfer cases for a major customer and credit issued for $92,000 during the second quarter. This reduces sales because product is returned for credit. Gross profit as a per cent of sales was 19.1% for the second quarter of this year compared to 18.9% for the second quarter of last year. The gross profit for the rest of the fiscal year is expected to remain the same as last year's. Gross profit in the VIP segment may decrease during the third quarter of this year due to aggressive marketing to stimulate sales. Universal Manufacturing and Universal Distribution should maintain the same margin for the balance of the fiscal year. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the Company as a per cent of sales was 23.0% this quarter compared to 18.5% for the corresponding quarter last year. Costs including separation packages for laid-off employees due to the loss of the Motorcraft business and extra labor to pack up the Motorcraft inventory partially contributed to increase in expenses. Competition from surrounding Ford powertrain distributors, forced the Company to offer prepaid freight to qualifying customers on all orders. This increased expenses in Universal Distribution and is expected to continue. In January of 2002, VIP in Peoria moved to the Universal Distribution warehouse. Both businesses will operate from 1 location. The moving expense was approximately $20,000. Trucks used to deliver the Motorcraft parts were sold during the second quarter. The warehouses in Des Moines and Omaha are actively seeking tenants to sublease unneeded space. 11 Twenty-six weeks ended January 31,2002 compared to twenty-six weeks ended January 27, 2001. Revenues for the Company were down approximately 6.7% for the first six months of this year compared to the first six months of last year. This was due to the loss of the Motorcraft business in Universal Distribution and VIP and the slow down in the economy since September 11, 2001. Gross profit as a per cent of was sales was 20.1% for the first six months of this year compared to 17.6% for the first six months of last year. The gross profit is expected to remain around the 19% mark for the rest of this fiscal year. This is due to the loss of the Motorcraft business and building up the volume of remanufacturing calipers. With anticipated increased volume in selling calipers, the cost of production per unit is expected to decrease. SG&A was 22.7% of sales for the first six months of this year compared to 17.4% for the same period last year. Most of the same reasons discussed above in the thirteen week discussion apply here. Additional expenses were also incurred during the first quarter of this year due to the installation of a new computer system. Accounts Receivable has decreased from the beginning of the fiscal year due to lower sales. Inventory has also decreased from the beginning of the fiscal year due to selling down cores from deauthorized Ford product lines and reducing the powertrain inventory. Vendor negotiations and revising the purchasing strategies are underway to reduce the VIP inventory. In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management must make a variety of decisions that impact the reported amounts and the related disclosures. These decisions include the selection of the appropriate accounting principles to be applied and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching these decisions, management applies judgment based on its understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances. Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the July 31, 2001 annual report on Form 10-KSB provides a summary of the significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the financial statements; other footnotes describe various elements of the financial statements and the assumptions on which specific amounts were determined. While actual results could, in fact, differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements, management is committed to preparing financial statements that incorporate accounting principles, assumptions and estimates that promote the representational faithfulness, verifiability, neutrality and transparency of the accounting information included in the financial statements. 12 PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS NONE ---- Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES NONE ---- Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES NONE ---- Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A NONE VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS ---- On December 6, 2001, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the following nominees for election as Directors received the number of votes set forth after the respective names: For Withheld ------- -------- Richard R Agee 707,037 39,177 Richard E McFayden 705,637 40,577 Helen Ann McHugh 707,037 39,177 Thomas W Rasmussen 707,037 39,177 Item 5. Other Information NONE ---- Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-k NONE ---- 13 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the Undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date 3-13-02 /s/ Donald D. Heupel ------------------------------------------------------- Donald D. Heupel, President and Chief Financial Officer 14.