FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended October 3, 2004 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 0-17297 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 04-2781248 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number) 23 Esquire Road, North Billerica, Massachusetts 01862-2596 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 667-4111 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [X] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, as of the latest practicable date: As of November 12, 2004: 7,196,163 shares. BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 1-2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 3 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6-8 Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 9-11 Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 12 SIGNATURES 13 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (Unaudited) October 3, December 31, 2004 2003 ----------- ------------ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 754 $ 6,659 Accounts receivable, less reserves of $172 14,448 6,073 Inventories (Note 2) 14,498 7,795 Other current assets 686 469 --------- --------- Total current assets 30,386 20,996 --------- --------- Property, plant and equipment, at cost Land 210 210 Buildings and improvements 8,000 7,983 Machinery and equipment 7,766 7,597 Furniture and fixtures 878 866 --------- --------- 16,854 16,656 Less-Accumulated depreciation 14,058 13,366 --------- --------- Net property, plant and equipment 2,796 3,290 Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $353 at October 3, 2004 and $250 at December 31, 2003 847 1,368 --------- --------- $ 34,029 $ 25,654 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 1 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands except share data) (Unaudited) October 3, December 31, 2004 2003 ----------- ------------ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (Note 3) $ 171 $ 160 Borrowings under line of credit 6,489 - Current portion of long-term deferred compensation 667 200 Accounts payable 6,967 2,560 Accrued expenses 3,507 2,016 --------- --------- Total current liabilities 17,801 4,936 --------- --------- Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current maturities (Note 3) 5,333 5,440 Long-term deferred compensation, less current maturities 313 458 --------- --------- 23,447 10,834 --------- --------- Stockholders' Equity (Note 4) Series preferred stock, $1.00 par value- Authorized - 5,000,000 shares- Issued and outstanding - none - - Common stock, $.01 par value- Authorized - 25,000,000 shares; Issued - 8,345,173, outstanding 7,196,163 at October 3, 2004 and Issued - 8,293,958, outstanding 7,144,948 at December 31, 2003 83 83 Additional paid-in capital 22,500 22,349 Deferred compensation - (18) Accumulated losses (8,045) (3,794) Treasury stock- at cost, 1,149,010 shares at October 3, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (4,177) (4,177) Accumulated other comprehensive income 221 377 --------- --------- Total stockholders' equity 10,582 14,820 --------- --------- $ 34,029 $ 25,654 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 2 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 3, 2004 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 (in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended --------------------------- --------------------------- Oct. 3, Sept. 28, Oct. 3, Sept. 28, 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net sales $ 15,419 $ 6,738 $ 41,014 $ 20,698 Cost of goods sold 11,892 5,370 31,570 15,932 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross profit 3,527 1,368 9,444 4,766 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 3,228 2,165 8,965 7,468 Research, development and engineering 890 745 2,788 2,393 Restructuring charges 1,648 - 1,648 190 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss from operations (2,239) (1,542) (3,957) (5,285) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Interest income 2 7 5 60 Interest expense (142) (84) (302) (257) Other income, net - 2 3 7 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss before income tax benefit (2,379) (1,617) (4,251) (5,475) Income tax benefit - - - (222) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net loss $ (2,379) $ (1,617) $ (4,251) $ (5,253) =========== =========== =========== =========== Loss Per Share: Basic and Diluted $ (0.33) $ (0.23) $ (0.59) $ (0.75) =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding: Basic and Diluted Shares 7,196,023 7,030,140 7,181,381 7,011,834 =========== =========== =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 3, 2004 (in thousands) (Unaudited) ACCUMULATED ADDITIONAL OTHER TOTAL COMMON PAID-IN DEFERRED ACCUMULATED TREASURY COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK CAPITAL COMP. LOSSES STOCK INCOME EQUITY -------- ---------- -------- ----------- -------- ------------- ------------- Balance at Dec. 31, 2003 $ 83 $ 22,349 $ (18) $ (3,794) $ (4,177) $ 377 $ 14,820 Net loss - - - (4,251) - - (4,251) Exercise of Stock options - 151 - - - - 151 Translation Adjustment - - - - - (156) (156) Deferred Compensation - - 18 - - - 18 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance at Oct. 3,2004 $ 83 $ 22,500 $ - $ (8,045) $ (4,177) $ 221 $ 10,582 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 3, 2004 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 (in thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended --------------------- -------------------- Oct. 3, Sept. 28, Oct. 3, Sept. 28, 2004 2003 2004 2003 -------- --------- -------- --------- Net Loss $ (2,379) $ (1,617) $ (4,251) $ (5,253) Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (18) 18 (156) (25) -------- --------- -------- --------- Comprehensive Loss $ (2,397) $ (1,599) $ (4,407) $ (5,278) ======== ========= ======== ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 3, 2004 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 (in thousands) (Unaudited) October 3, September 28, 2004 2003 ---------- ------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (4,251) $ (5,253) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities - Depreciation and amortization 694 863 Stock based compensation 18 43 Net changes in operating assets and liabilities- Accounts receivable (8,375) (1,341) Inventories (6,703) (632) Other current assets (217) (270) Refundable income taxes - 1,700 Other assets 520 (6) Accounts payable 4,407 (473) Accrued expenses 1,491 (93) Deferred compensation 321 (149) --------- --------- Net cash used in operating activities (12,095) (5,611) --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (198) (255) Cash paid for acquisition - (380) --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (198) (635) --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments under long-term debt and capital lease obligations (96) (254) Borrowings against line of credit 6,489 - Payments for debt refinancing - - Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock and Exercise of stock options 151 338 --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities 6,544 84 --------- --------- Effect of exchange rates on cash (156) (25) --------- --------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,905) (6,187) Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of the period 6,659 13,847 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents, at end of the period $ 754 $ 7,660 ========= ========= Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Cash paid (received) during the periods for - Interest $ 302 $ 257 Income taxes - (1,700) Non-cash disclosure: Fair value of assets acquired - 540 Less fair value of liabilities assumed - (160) --------- --------- Cash paid - 380 --------- --------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (1) Basis for presentation The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 3, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2004 and September 28, 2003, the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' equity for the nine months ended October 3, 2004, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended October 3, 2004 and September 28, 2003, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2004 and September 28, 2003 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements, and accordingly should be read in conjunction with the footnotes contained in the Company's consolidated financial statements as of, and for the period ended December 31, 2003, together with the auditors' report, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (2) Inventories Inventories at October 3, 2004 and December 31, 2003 consisted of: (in thousands) --------------------------- October 3, December 31, 2004 2003 ---------- ------------ Raw materials and manufactured components $ 7,769 $ 3,881 Work-in-process 4,390 2,358 Finished goods 2,339 1,556 ---------- ------------ $ 14,498 $ 7,795 ========== ============ (3) Debt Long-Term Debt at October 3, 2004 and December 31, 2003 consisted of: (in thousands) ------------------------- October 3, December 31, 2004 2003 ---------- ------------ Mortgage note payable $ 5,481 $ 5,600 Capital lease obligations, interest rate of 6.75% 23 - ------- ------- 5,504 5,600 Less-current maturities 171 160 ------- ------- $ 5,333 $ 5,440 ======= ======= The mortgage note payable is secured by the Company's land and building in Billerica, MA and requires monthly payments of $38,269, including interest at 5.42%. This mortgage note payable has a balloon payment of $5,100,000 due and payable at maturity on December 26, 2006. The Company has a secured revolving line of credit with a US bank that allows for aggregate borrowings, including letters of credit, up to a maximum of $14 million against a borrowing base of secured accounts receivable and inventory. Borrowings outstanding under this agreement at October 3, 2004, were $6.5 million; at which time the available funds on the borrowing base formula were $10.8 million. This loan agreement extends to May 31, 2007 and is subject to maintaining certain financial covenants. As a result of our decrease in tangible net worth following the write-off of the $1.6 million restructuring charge and the increase in borrowings during the third quarter, the Company was out of compliance at the end of Q3 2004 with its total liabilities to tangible net worth covenant. The Bank has offered to waive the non-compliance as of the end of the third quarter, and the Bank and the Company are currently discussing the terms of that waiver. 6 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) (4) Earnings Per Share Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, using the treasury stock method. Options outstanding, which were not included in the determination of diluted EPS for the three months and nine months ended October 3, 2004 and September 28, 2003 because they were antidilutive, were 1,148,939 and 1,110,986 respectively. The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its stock option and purchase plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized related to the plans. Had compensation cost for the plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for the awards under these plans consistent with SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the Company's net loss and net loss per share would be the pro forma amounts indicated below: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ----------------------------- ----------------------------- October 3, September 28, October 3, September 28, 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- Net Income (loss): As reported.............. $ (2,379) $ (1,617) $ (4,251) $ (5,253) Pro forma................ (2,472) (1,689) (4,530) (5,469) Income per basic share: As reported.............. $ (0.33) $ (0.23) $ (0.59) $ (0.75) Pro forma................ (0.34) (0.24) (0.63) (0.78) Income per diluted share: As reported.............. $ (0.33) $ (0.23) $ (0.59) $ (0.75) Pro forma................ (0.34) (0.24) (0.63) (0.78) (5) Segment Reporting Segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision-maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company operates as a single business segment called thermal processing capital equipment. The thermal processing capital equipment segment consists of the designing, manufacturing, selling and servicing of thermal processing equipment and related process controls for use in the electronics, power generation, automotive and other industries. This business segment includes the supply of solder reflow systems used for surface mount applications in printed circuit board assembly. Thermal processing equipment is used in: low temperature curing/encapsulation; hybrid integrated circuit manufacturing; integrated circuit packaging and sealing; and processing multi-chip modules. In addition, the thermal processing equipment is used for sintering nuclear fuel for commercial power generation, as well as brazing and the sintering of ceramics and powdered metals, and the deposition of precise thin film coatings. The business segment's customers are multinational original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing service providers. 7 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) (6) Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements," as amended by SAB No. 104. Under SAB No. 101, when the terms of sale include customer acceptance provisions, and compliance with those provisions cannot be demonstrated until customer use, revenues are recognized upon acceptance. Furthermore, revenues for products that require installation for which the installation is essential to functionality or is not deemed inconsequential or perfunctory are recognized upon completion of installation. Revenues for products sold where installation is not essential to functionality and is deemed inconsequential or perfunctory are recognized upon shipment with estimated installation and warranty costs accrued. The Company also has certain sales transactions for projects that are not completed within the normal operating cycle of the business. These contracts are accounted for on a percentage of completion basis. Under the percentage completion method, revenues are recognized based upon the ratio of costs incurred to the total estimated costs. Revisions in costs and profit estimates are reflected in the period in which the facts causing the revision become known. Provisions for total estimated losses on uncompleted contracts, if any, are made in the period in which such losses are determined. For the nine months ended October 3, 2004, $1,570,165 of revenue was recognized using the percentage of completion method. For the nine months ended September 28, 2003 there was no revenue recognized using the percentage of completion method. The Company accounts for shipping and handling costs billed to customers in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 00-10 "Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Cost". Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling costs are reclassified as revenues with the associated costs reported as cost of goods sold. (7) Restructuring Charges The Company recorded a $1,648,000 restructuring charge in the third quarter of 2004. These charges are the result of a redirection of development programs, resulting in the write-off of assets including the impairment of goodwill from an acquisition, and severance costs, primarily related to the departure of the previous CEO. The restructuring charge consisted of: (in thousands) Write-off of the Sagarus Acquisition - Goodwill, Intellectual Property and $1,281 Inventory 367 Severance costs ------ Total Restructuring Charge $1,648 ====== The Company recorded a $190,000 restructuring charge in the second quarter 2003. This charge was solely related to severance costs associated with the reduction of employees. (8) Acquisition In the second quarter of 2003, the Company acquired the assets of Sagarus Robotics Corporation. See note (7) above. 8 BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (Unaudited) (9) Product Warranty Costs The Company provides standard warranty coverage for parts and labor for 12 months and special extended material only coverage on certain other products. The Company sets aside a reserve, charged to cost of sales, based on anticipated warranty claims at the time product revenue is recognized. The reserve for warranty covers the estimated costs of material, labor and travel. Actual warranty claims incurred are charged against the accrual. Factors that affect the Company's product warranty liability include the number of installed units, the anticipated cost of warranty repairs and historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims. The following table reflects changes in the Company's accrued warranty account during the first nine months ended October 3, 2004: 2004 (in thousands) ------ Beginning Balance, December 31, 2003 $ 635 Plus accruals related to new sales 726 Less: warranty claims incurred (480) Less: amortization of prior period accruals (246) ------ Ending Balance, October 3, 2004 $ 635 ====== MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Sales. Net sales increased 128.8% from $6.7 million in the third quarter of 2003 to $15.4 million in the third quarter of 2004. For the first nine months net sales increased 98.2% from $20.7 million in 2003 to $41.0 million in 2004. The increase in both the third quarter and first nine months of 2004 was primarily a result of increases in the Company's Surface Mount Technology and Semi Packaging products as the markets for these products rebounded. When comparing the third quarter of 2004 to the third quarter of 2003 the percentage of total net sales attributable to our customers in the United States increased by 8.9%, the percentage of total net sales attributable to our customers in Europe increased by 0.2%, the percentage of total net sales attributable to our Asia Pacific customers decreased by 9.6%, and the percentage of total net sales attributable to our customer in the Other Americas increased by 0.5%. Comparing the first nine months of 2004 to the first nine months of 2003 the percentage of total net sales attributable to our customers in the United States decreased by 6.1%, the percentage of total net sales attributable to our customers in Europe increased by 1.5%, the percentage of total net sales attributable to our Asia Pacific customers increased by 5.0%, and the percentage of total net sales attributable to our customer in the Other Americas decreased by 0.4%. Gross Profit. Gross profit increased 157.8% from $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2003 to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2004 and, as a percentage of net sales, increased from 20.3% to 22.9%. For the first nine months of 2004 gross profit increased 98.2% from $4.8 million in 2003 to $9.4 million in 2004 and, as a percentage of net sales, remained the same at 23.0%. The increase in gross profit is a direct result of increased sales. Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expense increased 49.1% from $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2003 to $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2004. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative decreased from 32.1% in the third quarter of 2003 to 20.9% in the third quarter of 2004. For the first nine months of 2004, selling, general and administrative increased 31.0% from $7.5 million in 2003 to $9.0 million in 2004, and decreased as a percentage of net sales, from 36.1% in the first nine months of 2003 to 21.9% for the same period in 2004. The increases in costs in 2004 were primarily the result of higher commission expenditures to support the Company's increased sales. 9 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Research, Development and Engineering. Research, development and engineering expense increased 19.5% from $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2003 to $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2004. As a percentage of net sales, it decreased from 11.1% to 5.8% for the same periods. For the first nine months of 2004 research, development and engineering expense increased 16.5% from $2.4 million in 2003 to $2.8 million in 2004, and as a percentage of net sales decreased from 11.6% in 2003 to 6.8% in 2004. Restructuring Charges. The Company recorded a $1,648,000 restructuring charge in the third quarter of 2004. These charges are the result of a redirection of development programs, resulting in the write-off of assets including the impairment of goodwill from an acquisition, and severance costs, primarily related to the departure of the previous CEO. In the second quarter of 2003, the Company reduced its overhead personnel to better align its spending with the current economic market for its products. The $190,000 restructuring charge represents severance costs for the laid- off employees. Operating Loss. Operating loss increased 45.2% from $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2003 to $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2004 and, as a percentage of net sales, decreased from 22.9% to 14.5%. For the first nine months of 2004, operating loss decreased 25.1% from $5.3 million in 2003 versus $4.0 million in 2004 and, as a percentage of net sales, decreased from 25.5% to 9.6%. The increase in operating losses in the third quarter of 2004 of $0.7 million was the result of the $1.6 million restructuring charge. Income Taxes. The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance to offset the deferred tax asset arising as a result of the Company's net operating loss carryforward due to the uncertainty surrounding realization. Accordingly, no income tax benefit is reflected in the statement of operations at October 3, 2004. Our statutory federal income tax rate is 34.0%. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of October 3, 2004, we had $0.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has a secured revolving line of credit with a US bank that allows for aggregate borrowings, including letters of credit, up to a maximum of $14 million against a borrowing base of secured accounts receivable and inventory. Borrowings outstanding under this agreement at October 3, 2004 were $6.5 million; at which time the available funds on the borrowing base formula were $10.8 million This loan agreement extends to May 31, 2007 and is subject to maintaining certain financial covenants. As a result of our decrease in tangible net worth following the write-off of the $1.6 million restructuring charge and the increase in borrowings during the third quarter, the Company was out of compliance at the end of Q3 2004 with its total liabilities to tangible net worth covenant. The Bank has offered to waive the non-compliance as of the end of the third quarter, and the Bank and the Company are currently discussing the terms of that waiver. We have a mortgage note that is secured by our real property in Billerica, MA. The mortgage note had an outstanding balance at October 3, 2004 of approximately $5.5 million. The mortgage requires monthly payments of $38,269, which includes interest calculated at the rate of 5.42% per annum. A final balloon payment of approximately $5.1 million is due on December 26, 2006 upon maturity of the mortgage note. During the nine months ended October 3, 2004, the Company used cash resources of $5.9 million. This use of cash was primarily the result of net losses of $4.3 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $8.4 million, an increase in inventory of $6.7 million; offset by an increases in accounts payable of $4.4 million, borrowings against line of credit of $6.5 million, increases in accrued expenses of $1.5 million. We anticipate that our cash from operations and our Bank line of credit, including the expected waiver, will provide us with the necessary funds to meet our operating and capital requirements into 2005. 10 OTHER MATTERS The impact of inflation and the effect of foreign exchange rate changes during 2004 have had no material impact on our business and financial results. RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS See 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K, on file with the SEC. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This Report, other than historical financial information, includes forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including quarterly fluctuations in results. Such statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions under the securities laws, and are based on the assumptions and expectations of the Company's management at the time such statements are made. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ include the timely availability and acceptance of new products, general market conditions governing supply and demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may vary materially. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements in order to reflect future events or developments. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We do not believe that we have any material market risk exposure with respect to derivative or other financial instruments. Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Report, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report. There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 11 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits Exhibit 31.1 - Section 302 Certification Exhibit 31.2 - Section 302 Certification Exhibit 32.1 - Section 906 Certification Exhibit 32.2 - Section 906 Certification (b) Reports on Form 8-K On July 29, 2004, the Company furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K to notify shareholders of the Company's release of its financial results for quarter ended July 4, 2004. 12 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. BTU INTERNATIONAL, INC. DATE: November 17, 2004 BY: /s/ Paul van der Wansem ----------------------- Paul van der Wansem President, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chairman of the Board DATE: November 17, 2004 BY: /s/ Thomas P. Kealy ------------------- Thomas P. Kealy Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) 13