1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------------- FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [ x ] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 28, 1996, or [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 0-27482 XETEL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 74-2310781 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number) 2525 BROCKTON DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (512) 435-1000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such other shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes [ x ] No [ ] Number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock, $0.0001 par value, as of February 3, 1997: 8,798,810. 2 XETEL CORPORATION INDEX PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Interim Financial Statements Balance Sheet as of December 28, 1996 and March 30, 1996 .......... 3 Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995 ........................ 4 Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 ................................. 5 Statement of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995 ........................ 6 Notes to Financial Statements ..................................... 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ...................................... 9 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings ................................................. 13 Signatures ........................................................ 13 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K .................................. 14 3 XETEL CORPORATION BALANCE SHEET IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA ASSETS December 28, March 30, 1996 1996 -------- -------- (unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,768 $ 5,142 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $240 and $240, respectively 12,012 19,547 Inventories 10,234 14,721 Prepaid expenses and other 1,241 1,220 -------- -------- Total current assets 30,255 40,630 Property and equipment, net 5,670 4,488 Land held for investment 38 38 Intangible assets 1,004 -- -------- -------- Total assets $ 36,967 $ 45,156 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Trade accounts payable $ 7,706 $ 14,601 Accrued federal income tax -- 2,674 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,739 2,795 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 10,445 20,070 Deferred income taxes 164 164 Long term debt 74 -- Commitments (Note 8) Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 8,791,560 and 8,542,168 shares issued and 8,772,810 and 8,523,418 shares outstanding, respectively 20,930 19,430 Retained earnings 5,691 5,547 Deferred compensation (337) (55) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 26,284 24,922 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 36,967 $ 45,156 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 XETEL CORPORATION STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ---------------------------- --------------------------- December 28, December 30, December 28, December 30, 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net sales $ 17,979 $ 33,416 $ 66,370 $ 83,046 Cost of sales 17,007 29,15 61,635 72,470 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit 972 4,261 4,735 10,576 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,596 1,557 4,729 4,115 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (Loss) income from operations (624) 2,704 6 6,461 Other income (expense), net 84 (202) 218 (531) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (Loss) income before income taxes (540) 2,502 224 5,930 (Benefit) provision for income taxes (206) 901 80 2,135 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net (loss) income $ (334) $ 1,601 $ 144 $ 3,795 ============ ============ ============ ============ Net (loss) income per share $ (0.04) $ 0.22 $ 0.02 $ 0.52 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average 8,773 7,337 9,332 7,338 ============ ============ ============ ============ shares outstanding The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 XETEL CORPORATION STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY IN THOUSANDS (unaudited) Total Common Stock Deferred Retained Stockholders' Shares Amount Comp Earnings Equity -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance, March 30, 1996 8,523 $ 19,430 $ (55) $ 5,547 $ 24,922 Stock options exercised 43 55 -- -- 55 Amortization of deferred compensation -- -- 12 -- 12 Net income -- -- -- 144 144 Acquisition - XeTel Dallas 207 1,448 (294) -- 1,154 Other -- (3) -- -- (3) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance, December 28, 1996 8,773 $ 20,930 $ (337) $ 5,691 $ 26,284 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 XETEL CORPORATION STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS IN THOUSANDS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended --------------------------- ----------------------------- December 28, December 30, December 28, December 30, 1996 1995 1996 1995 ------------ ------------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net (loss) income $ (334) $ 1,601 $ 144 $ 3,795 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 533 331 1,453 974 (Gain) loss on disposal of equipment (7) -- (20) 94 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in -- Trade accounts receivable 1,450 (865) 7,823 (4,687) Inventories 716 (867) 4,790 (9,911) Prepaid expenses and other 31 44 86 -- Increase (decrease) in -- Trade accounts payable (360) (1,970) (6,979) 4,118 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 186 3,584 (2,988) 5,587 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,215 1,858 4,309 (30) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (391) (409) (1,025) (1,889) Acquisition, net of cash acquired - XeTel Dallas -- -- (18) -- Acquisition, net of cash acquired - XeTel West (1,631) -- (1,631) -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash used in investing activities (2,022) (409) (2,674) (1,889) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings under debt agreements (31) (221) (61) 3,140 Proceeds from stock options exercised 1 11 55 39 Other -- -- (3) -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash provided by financing activities (30) (210) (9) 3,179 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents 163 1,239 1,626 1,260 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 6,605 1,343 5,142 1,322 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 6,768 $ 2,582 $ 6,768 $ 2,582 ========== ========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7 XETEL CORPORATION NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 BUSINESS As of December 28, 1996, XeTel Corporation ("XeTel" or the "Company") was a 49% owned subsidiary of Rohm USA, Inc. ("Rohm"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rohm Co. Ltd., Japan. XeTel provides advanced design and prototype services, manufactures sophisticated surface mount assemblies and supplies turnkey solutions to original equipment manufacturers primarily in the telecommunications, networking, industrial and computer industries. XeTel incorporates its design and prototype services and assembly capabilities together with materials management, advanced testing, systems integration and order fulfillment services, to provide turnkey solutions for its customers. NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules or regulations. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results, and cash flows for those periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, and notes thereto, for the fiscal year ended March 30, 1996 as presented in the Company's 10-K filed with the SEC. NOTE 3 ACQUISITIONS In July 1996, the Company acquired Maxtron Corporation located in Dallas, Texas. The fair value of the assets acquired, excluding cash, amounted to approximately $1 million. The cost in excess of net assets acquired amounted to approximately $637,000 and will be amortized as goodwill over a five-year period. The Company may have to pay additional contingent consideration upon the achievement of certain performance goals. This transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting with the results of operations from the acquired business included in the Company's results of operations from the acquisition date forward. In December 1996, the Company acquired the manufacturing operations of SBE, Inc. located in San Ramon, California for approximately $1.6 million in cash. The fair value of the assets acquired amounted to approximately $1.2 million. The costs, including acquisition costs, in excess of assets acquired amounted to approximately $433,000 and will be amortized as goodwill over a five-year period. The companies have also entered into a long term purchasing agreement under which SBE, Inc. will purchase contract manufacturing services from XeTel. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting with the results of operations from the acquired manufacturing operations included in the Company's results from the acquisition date forward. NOTE 4 NET INCOME PER SHARE Net income per share is computed based on the weighted average number of outstanding common stock and common equivalent shares, which includes preferred stock and stock options, and gives effect to certain adjustments described below. Common equivalent shares are not included in the per share calculation where the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive, except that, in conformity with the SEC requirements, stock options issued during the twelve-month period prior to the filing of the Company's initial public offering have been included in the calculation as if they were outstanding for all periods, using the treasury stock method. NOTE 5 INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): December 28, March 30, 1996 1996 ------- ------- Raw materials $ 6,278 $11,037 Work in progress 3,676 3,396 Finished goods 280 288 ------- ------- $10,234 $14,721 ======= ======= 8 As of December 28, 1996 and March 30, 1996, the Company had allowances for obsolete raw materials (principally printed circuit board assembly components) of $490,000 and $490,000, respectively. Cost of sales for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995 include provisions to the allowance for obsolete materials of $11,000, $42,000, $93,000 and $316,000, respectively. NOTE 6 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment, net consist of the following (in thousands): December 28, March 30, 1996 1996 ---------- ---------- Machinery and equipment $ 13,916 $ 11,397 Furniture and fixtures 335 334 Leasehold improvements 409 405 ---------- ---------- 14,660 12,136 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (8,990) (7,648) ---------- ---------- $ 5,670 $ 4,488 ========== ========== NOTE 7 NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT The Company has (i) a revolving line of credit for $3 million from Rohm, (ii) an equipment financing facility for $4 million from a financial services company, and (iii) a revolving credit facility for $7 million from a commercial bank. There were no outstanding balances under the Rohm or commercial bank revolving lines of credit. The line of credit from Rohm is secured by certain equipment, bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25%, is payable on demand and expires March 31, 1997. The equipment financing facility provides for the leasing of equipment over a five-year period commencing on the date of acceptance of such equipment. The bank facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% or 1.75% and/or prime (such rate determined based upon the amounts and period of loans), matures August 1998 and is secured by certain assets of the Company. The bank facility requires the payment of a monthly commitment fee equal to one-eighth of one percent (1/8%) on the unused balance, and borrowings are limited based upon certain collateral availability requirements. The equipment financing facility, the master lease agreements, the bank facility and the revolving line of credit contain certain restrictions which including maintenance of a minimum level of tangible net worth and other operating and financial ratios. Interest paid totaled $5,900, $12,500, $206,000 and $541,000 for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995, respectively. NOTE 8 LEASE COMMITMENTS XeTel leases its operating facilities and certain manufacturing and office equipment under noncancellable operating leases. Rental expense under all operating leases was approximately $395,000, $1,011,000, $188,000 and $562,000 during the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995, respectively. Future noncancellable minimum rental payments under all operating leases with initial terms of greater than one year are $407,000 in the remainder of 1997, $2,257,000 in 1998, $2,289,000 in 1999, $2,237,000 in 2000, $2,140,000 in 2001 and an aggregate of $6,835,000 thereafter. As of December 28, 1996, Rohm has guaranteed rental payments of $615,000 related to the lease of the Company's operating facilities. NOTE 9 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In addition to the debt arrangements and the operating facility lease guarantee described in Notes 7 and 8, the Company has transactions with certain divisions of Rohm Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rohm, during the normal course of business. Purchases from such divisions were $113,000, $434,000, $233,000 and $690,000 for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995, respectively. Accounts payable to such divisions were $54,000 and $141,000 as of December 28, 1996 and March 30, 1996, respectively. Accounts receivable from such divisions were not significant. 9 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The discussion in this document contains trend analysis and other forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements throughout this document as a result of the risk factors set forth below and other risks described in the Company's other filed SEC documents such as those associated with the Company's initial public offering and Form 10-K filing. OVERVIEW XeTel was founded in 1984. In 1986, Rohm acquired a controlling interest in the Company. Since its inception, the Company has manufactured surface mount assemblies and performed other manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in the electronics industry. In a number of cases, such services were and may be rendered during periods in which customers experience fluctuations in demand for their products. During such periods, the Company's net sales and operating results were and are subject to significant fluctuations that often were and are tied to the market demand for its customers' products and their need to utilize independent manufacturers to maintain sufficient product supply to meet such demand. In addition, in the past, the Company's customer base was more highly concentrated within the computer industry. Due to intense competitive pressures within the computer industry, as well as fluctuations in overall demand and lower production volumes, the Company generally experienced lower gross margins. In an effort to achieve greater stability and higher gross margins, the Company made a strategic decision in 1993 to reduce its dependence on the computer industry and expand its service offerings in order to establish long-term relationships with targeted customers in the telecommunications, networking, industrial and instrumentation segments of the electronics industry. The development and growth of the Company's business generally has followed the trend by OEMs in the electronics industry to outsource certain of their manufacturing requirements. Recognizing the benefits offered by using independent manufacturers, OEMs in the electronics industry have increasingly relied on independent manufacturers not only as a source of additional manufacturing capacity during periods of fluctuating demand, but as the primary source for their manufacturing and assembly needs. In addition, the Company has developed competencies in additional areas where it can add value to its customers' requirements, such as design, prototype, systems integration and order fulfillment and has sought to use such competencies to forge long-term relationships as a single source provider of turnkey solutions for its customers. In July 1996, XeTel acquired an independent contract manufacturer in Dallas, Texas. In December 1996, XeTel acquired the manufacturing operations of an original equipment manufacturer in San Ramon, California. These acquisitions were designed to further establish and expand long-term relationships with OEM's of advanced electronic products in targeted geographic areas. The Company has and continues to focus certain of its resources to establish capabilities in design, prototype and other manufacturing services and to expand and diversify its customer base. The Company has reduced its role as a source of additional capacity for OEMs during periods of fluctuating product demand and has positioned itself to provide a more comprehensive set of services within the electronics manufacturing services industry. This shift in strategic focus, combined with improved materials management processes and the establishment of dedicated customer teams, have enabled the Company to offer additional services to support its customers' products throughout their life cycles. XeTel holds an ISO 9002 and BABT certification and in its assembly operations, has developed capabilities in next-stage technologies such as ball grid array. RISK FACTORS Fluctuations in Operating Results. XeTel's operating results are affected by a number of factors, including timing of orders from and shipments to major customers, availability of materials and components, volume of orders relative to the Company's capacity, timing of expenditures in anticipation of future sales, gain or loss of significant customers, variations in the mix between consignment and component purchase arrangements with customers, variations in the demand for products in the industries served by the Company and general economic conditions. Operating results also can be significantly influenced by the development and introduction of new products or technologies by the Company's customers, or such customer's competitors, which may materially and adversely affect the demand for the Company's services. The Company's customers generally require short delivery cycles, and a substantial portion of the Company's backlog typically is scheduled for delivery within 120 days. In the absence of substantial backlog, quarterly sales and operating results depend on the volume and timing of bookings received during the quarter which can be difficult to forecast. Backlog fluctuations affect the Company's ability to plan production and inventory levels, which could lead to fluctuations in operating results. Variations in the size and delivery schedules of purchase orders received by the Company, as well as changes in customers' delivery requirements, or the rescheduling or cancellation of orders and commitments, may result in substantial fluctuations in backlog from period to period. The Company believes that backlog may not be a meaningful indicator of future operating results. 10 A significant portion of the Company's expenses is relatively fixed in nature and planned expenditures are based in part on anticipated orders. The inability to adjust expenditures quickly enough to compensate for a decline in net sales may magnify the adverse impact of such decline in the Company's results of operations. Results of operations in any period should not be considered indicative of the results for any future period, and fluctuations in operating results may result in fluctuations in the price of the Company's common stock. Due to the foregoing factors, among others, the Company's operating results in some quarters may be below the expectations of stock market analysts and investors. In such event, there could be an immediate and significant adverse effect on the trading price of the common stock. Concentration of Customers. The Company's customer base is highly concentrated. The Company's three largest customers accounted for approximately 15%, 11% and 9%, respectively, of net sales for the nine months ended December 28, 1996. The loss of, or a significant curtailment of purchases by, one or more of these customers, or any other significant customer of the Company, would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company anticipates that a significant portion of its sales will continue to be concentrated in a small number of customers for the foreseeable future. Unavailability of Components and Materials. Components and material used by XeTel in producing surface mount assemblies and turnkey solutions are purchased by XeTel from approved suppliers of its customers. Any failure on the part of suppliers to deliver required components to the Company or any failure of such components to meet performance requirements could impair the Company's ability to meet scheduled shipment dates and could delay sales of systems by the Company's customers and thereby adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company has experienced shortages of certain types of electronic components, and may experience shortages of certain electronic components that are in short supply generally within the electronics industry. Component shortages or price fluctuations, to the extent not absorbed by customers under their agreements with the Company, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. Certain components used in a number of the Company's customer programs are obtained from a single source. Variability of Customer Requirements; Absence of Long-Term Purchase Orders. The level and timing of purchase orders placed by the Company's customers are affected by a number of factors, including variation in demand for the customer's products, customer attempts to manage inventory and changes in the customer's manufacturing strategies. Many of such factors are outside of the control of the Company. The Company typically does not obtain long-term purchase orders or commitments, but instead works with its customers to develop nonbinding forecasts of the future volume of orders. Based on such nonbinding forecasts, the Company makes commitments regarding the level of business that it will seek and accept, the timing of production schedules and the levels and utilization of personnel and other resources. Generally, customers may cancel, reduce or delay purchase orders and commitments without penalty, except for payment for services rendered, materials purchased or procured and, in certain circumstances, charges associated with such cancellation, reduction or delay. During the nine months ended December 28, 1996, certain major customers reduced significant orders with the Company due to orders which did not materialize and efforts to rebalance inventories. Significant or numerous cancellations, reductions or delays in orders by customers, or inability by customers to pay for services provided by the Company or to pay for components and materials purchased by the Company on such customer's behalf, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. Management of Growth and Expansion. The Company's design, prototype, assembly and turnkey solutions businesses and multi-site locations have grown in recent years. This growth has increased the Company's fixed costs and required it to hire additional personnel. Furthermore, the Company plans to establish one or more regional centers which will increase the Company's fixed costs and will require additional personnel. A continuing period of rapid growth, including geographic expansions, could place a significant strain on the Company's management, operations and other resources. The Company's ability to manage its growth will require it to manage its existing resources more efficiently, to continue to invest in its operations, including its financial and management information systems and internal process controls, and to retain, motivate and manage its employees. If the Company's management is unable to manage growth effectively, the quality of the Company's services and its ability to retain key personnel could be materially and adversely affected, which would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net sales for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 decreased 20.1% to $66.4 million from $83.0 million for the corresponding period of the prior year. Net sales for the three months ended December 28, 1996 decreased 46.2% to $18.0 million from $33.4 million for the same prior year period. Lower sales were primarily attributable to cancellations and rescheduled orders from certain major telecommunications and networking customers. Gross profit for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 decreased 55.2% to $4.7 million from $10.6 million in the comparable prior year period. Gross profit for the three months ended December 28, 1996 decreased 77.2% to $1.0 million from $4.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1996. Gross profit is defined as net sales less cost of sales. Cost of sales consists of direct labor, direct material and manufacturing 11 overhead (which includes manufacturing and process engineering expenses). Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) decreased to 7.1% for the first nine months of the 1997 fiscal year from 12.7% for the comparable prior year period. Gross margin decreased to 5.4% for the third quarter of the 1997 fiscal year from 12.6% for the comparable prior year period. The decrease in the Company's gross margin reflects the effects of lower sales levels and the lower absorption of fixed costs. On October 14, 1996, the Company announced a reduction in force of approximately 7% of its workforce. The Company believes this action, together with other cost saving measures were necessary to bring expenses more in line with revenues. Management intends to continue to expand the range of services it provides and focus on market opportunities where its capabilities in rendering value added services in a cost effective manner can improve productivity, product yields and utilization. Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses, marketing and promotional expenses, and sales commissions paid to direct sales personnel and independent sales representative organizations. SG&A expenses for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 increased 14.9% to $4.7 million from $4.1 million in the corresponding period in fiscal 1996. SG&A expenses represented 7.1% of net sales for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 as compared to 5.0% for the nine months ended December 30, 1995. SG&A expenses for the three months ended December 28, 1996 remained relatively flat at $1.6 million as compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 1996. SG&A expenses represented 8.9% of net sales for the three months ended December 28, 1996 as compared to 4.7% for the three months ended December 30, 1995. Higher SG&A expenses were primarily attributable to increased public company related expenses and additional general and administrative expenses associated with newly acquired businesses. Other income (expense), net for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 reflected income of $218,000 compared to an expense of $531,000 in the corresponding period in fiscal 1996. Other income (expense), net for the three months ended December 28, 1996 reflected income of $84,000 compared to $202,000 of expense in the corresponding period in fiscal 1996. The change was due to interest earned from an increase in cash and cash equivalents and a decrease in interest paid resulting from the payment of amounts outstanding under the revolving line of credit and notes payable to Rohm with a portion of the proceeds from the Company's initial public offering, effective February 14, 1996. The provision for income taxes of $80,000 and $2.1 million reflects an effective tax rate of 35.7% and 36.0% for the nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995, respectively. The benefit for income taxes of $206,000 and the provision for income taxes of $901,000 reflects an effective tax rate of 38.1% and 36.0% for the three months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995, respectively. The higher effective tax rate for the three months ended December 28, 1996 was primarily due to the increased effect of permanent tax differences due to lower income before income taxes as compared to the same period last year. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Since 1986 when Rohm acquired a controlling interest in the Company, XeTel has financed its business through cash generated by operations and a line of credit and other borrowings provided by Rohm. In February 1996, the Company made an initial public offering of its common stock. Net proceeds to the Company from the offering were $14.8 million. During the prior fiscal year, additional borrowings were made from Rohm for working capital and capital equipment. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds of its initial public offering, effective February 14, 1996, to repay all amounts outstanding under the revolving line of credit and notes payable to Rohm. No amounts were outstanding to Rohm as of December 28, 1996 and March 30, 1996. Net cash provided by operating activities during the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 was $2.2 million and $4.3 million resulting primarily from cash provided by a decrease in inventory and accounts receivable offset by cash used by decreases in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.9 million for the three months ended December 30, 1995 and net cash used by operating activities was $30,000 for the nine months ended December 30, 1995. Capital expenditures during the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995 were $0.4 million, $1.0 million, $0.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Management anticipates that capital expenditures in each of its 1997 and 1998 fiscal years will exceed the level of capital expenditures made in fiscal 1996. The Company's expenditures on research and development for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995 were $44,000, $135,000, $49,000 and $126,000, respectively. As of December 28, 1996 and March 30, 1996, the Company's primary source of liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $6.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively. Working capital was $19.8 million and $20.6 million as of December 28, 1996 and March 30, 1996, respectively. The Company has (i) a revolving line of credit for $3 million from Rohm, (ii) an equipment financing facility for $4 million from a financial services company, and (iii) a revolving credit facility for $7 million from a commercial bank. There were no outstanding balances under the Rohm or commercial bank revolving lines or credit. 12 The line of credit from Rohm is secured by certain equipment, bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25%, is payable on demand and expires March 31, 1997. The equipment financing facility provides for the leasing of equipment over a five-year period commencing on the date of acceptance of such equipment. The bank facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% or 1.75% and/or prime (such rate determined based upon the amounts and period of loans), matures August 1998 and is secured by certain assets of the Company. The bank facility requires the payment of a monthly commitment fee equal to one-eighth of one percent (1/8%) on the unused balance, and borrowings are limited based upon certain collateral availability requirements. The equipment financing facility, the master lease agreements, the bank facility and the revolving line of credit contain certain restrictions which including maintenance of a minimum level of tangible net worth and other operating and financial ratios. Interest paid totaled $5,900, $12,200, $206,000 and $541,000 for the three and nine months ended December 28, 1996 and December 30, 1995, respectively. The Company believes that its working capital, together with cash generated from operations and proceeds from available lines of credit, will be sufficient to satisfy anticipated sales growth and investment in manufacturing facilities and equipment through its 1997 fiscal year end. On October 2, 1996, the Company signed an agreement to lease a new manufacturing facility in Austin comprised of 92,500 square feet with a planned relocation in the first fiscal quarter of 1998. BACKLOG The Company's backlog as of December 28, 1996 was approximately $58.4 million compared to approximately $40.5 million at September 28, 1996, $40.1 at June 29, 1996 and $80.7 million as of March 30, 1996. Backlog consists of purchase orders received by the Company and commitments under scheduled releases, both of which generally specify delivery dates within twelve months. Variations in the size and delivery schedules of purchase orders received by the Company, as well as changes in customers' delivery requirements or the rescheduling or cancellation of orders and commitments, has resulted in the past and may result in substantial fluctuation in backlog from period to period. The Company believes, although there can be no assurance, that backlog may not be a meaningful indicator of future operating results. See "Variability of Customer Requirements" and "Fluctuations in Operating Results." ACQUISITIONS In July 1996, the Company acquired Maxtron Corporation located in Dallas, Texas. Maxtron is a contract manufacturer focusing on high complexity, custom assemblies. In December 1996, the Company acquired the manufacturing operations of SBE, Inc. located in San Ramon, California. Under the asset purchase agreement related to the SBE, Inc. transaction, the Company has acquired all manufacturing activities, including production. The companies have entered into a long term purchasing agreement under which SBE, Inc. will purchase contract manufacturing services from XeTel. The Company believes these recent acquisitions will further establish and expand long-term relationships with OEM's of advanced electronic products in targeted geographic areas. However, no assurance can be given that such expansion will have a positive effect on the Company's operating results. In October of 1996, construction began on a new 92,500 square foot manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas to be leased by the Company over a twelve-year term. The Company plans on subleasing the existing space currently utilized by Austin manufacturing operations. EMPLOYEES As of December 28, 1996, the Company had 532 full-time employees supplemented from time to time by part-time employees. The employees are not represented by a union. The Company believes its employee relations to be satisfactory. 13 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS To the Company's knowledge, there are no pending legal proceedings to which it is a party or to which any of its property is subject that are material to the Company or its business. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. XETEL CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: February 3, 1997 By: /s/ Angelo A. DeCaro, Jr. ------------------------------- Angelo A. DeCaro, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer Date: February 3, 1997 /s/ Richard S. Chilinski ------------------------------- Richard S. Chilinski Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary 14 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits Exhibit Description Number 3.2(1) Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation. 3.3(1) Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended. 3.4(1) Registration Rights, dated June 18, 1986 among the Registrant Rohm Corporation, Julian C. Hart, David W. Gault and Emory C. Garth. 4.1(1) Reference is made to Exhibits 3.2 and 3.3. 4.2(1) Specimen Common Stock certificate. 10.1(1) Company's 1992 Stock Option Plan. 10.2(1) Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and each of its directors and certain executive officers. 10.3(1) Lease Agreement dated September 22, 1992 between Mellon Bank, N.A., Trustee for the Consolidation Retirement Trust for the LTV Corporation and Affiliates (the "LTV Trust"), as Landlord, and the Registrant, as Tenant. 10.4(1) First Amendment to Lease Agreement effective April 1, 1994 between the LTV Trust, as Landlord, and the Registrant, as Tenant. 10.5(1) Amended and Restated Guaranty of Lease effective April 1, 1994 between Rohm USA, Inc., as Guarantor, and the LTV Trust, as Landlord. 10.6(1) Waiver of Right of First Refusal dated May 2, 1994 by the Registrant, as Tenant, and the LTV Trust, as Landlord. 10.7(1) Security Agreement dated October 14, 1992 between the Registrant and Rohm Corporation. 10.8(1) $570,000 Secured Promissory Note issued October 14, 1992 by the Registrant in favor of Rohm Corporation. 10.9(1) $110,000 Secured Promissory Note issued October 22, 1992 by the Registrant in favor of Rohm Corporation. 10.10(1) Security Agreement dated November 4, 1992 between Rohm Corporation, as Secured Party, and the Registrant. 10.11(1) $6,500,000 Secured Promissory Note issued November 4, 1992 by the Registrant in favor of Rohm Corporation. 10.12(1) $722,000 Secured Promissory Note issued March 1, 1993 by the Registrant in favor of Rohm Corporation. 10.13(1) Security Agreement dated May 17, 1995 between Rohm U.S.A., Inc., as Secured Party, and the Registrant, as Debtor. 10.14(1) $2,500,000 Secured Promissory Note issued May 17, 1995 by the Registrant in favor of Rohm U.S.A., Inc. 10.15(1) Security Agreement dated August 16, 1995 between Rohm U.S.A., Inc., as Secured Party, and the Registrant, as Debtor. 10.17(1) $1,155,000 Secured Promissory Note issued August 16, 1995 by the Registrant in favor of Rohm USA, Inc. 10.18(1) Manufacturing Services Agreement dated November 18, 1994 between Primary Access and the Registrant. 10.19(1) Consent Agreement dated March 29, 1995 between Primary Access Corporation and the Registrant, as the Consenting Party. 10.20(1) Manufacturing Services Agreement February 22, 1989 between Motorola, Inc., MOS Memory Products Division and the Registrant, and letter from Motorola, Inc., Fast Static RAM Module Division related thereto. 10.21(1) Mobile Communication Standard Terms and Conditions dated August 5, 1994 for Westinghouse Electric. 10.22(2) Master Lease Agreement between XeTel Corporation and General Electric Capital Corporation. 10.23(2) $3,000,000 Promissory Note between XeTel Corporation and Rohm USA, Inc. 10.24(3) $7,000,000 Promissory Note between XeTel Corporation and Texas Commerce Bank National Association 10.25(3) Lease Agreement between XeTel Corporation and Braker Phase III, Ltd. 11.1 Computation of Net Income (Loss) per Share. 24.1(1) Power of Attorney (see page II-4 of the Registration Statement as filed on November 20, 1995). 24.2(1) Assistant Secretary's Certificate of Resolutions of the Board of Directors. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule (1) Incorporated by reference to the like-numbered exhibits previously filed with Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 33-99632 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 1996. (2) Incorporated by reference to the like-numbered exhibits previously filed with the Registrant's 1996 Form 10-K. (3) Incorporated by reference to the like-numbered exhibits previously filed with the Registrant's September 1996 Form 10-Q. (b) Reports on Form 8-K During the fiscal quarter ended December 28, 1996 no current reports on Form 8-K were filed.