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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2007
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For transition period from ________________ to _________________
0-16438
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(Commission File Number)
NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 95-4134955
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(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
24007 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, Calabasas, California
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(818) 591-0776 91302
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Zip 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 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 a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
Large accelerated filer | | Accelerated filer | | Non-accelerated filer |X|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES | | NO |X|
The number of shares of common stock, no par value, outstanding as of December
11, 2007 was 8,829,168.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Index
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page No.
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
October 31, 2007 (unaudited) and January 31, 2007 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three Months Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006 6
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 11
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 20
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 20
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION & SIGNATURE
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 21
Item 1A. Risk Factors 21
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 21
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 21
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 21
Item 5. Other Information 21
Item 6. Exhibits 21
Signature 22
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PART I - FINANCIAL
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
At At
October 31, January 31,
2007 2007
ASSETS (unaudited)
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ 2,961,000 $ 3,221,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $972,000 at October 31, 2007 and
$691,000 at January 31, 2007 25,074,000 21,900,000
Inventories, net 2,853,000 2,892,000
Deferred income taxes 1,822,000 1,690,000
Prepaid expenses 1,149,000 958,000
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Total current assets 33,859,000 30,661,000
Property, plant and equipment, at cost 105,218,000 101,489,000
Less: accumulated depreciation (70,492,000) (66,055,000)
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Net property, plant and equipment 34,726,000 35,434,000
Goodwill 4,390,000 4,126,000
Other assets 5,403,000 4,618,000
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 78,378,000 $ 74,839,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 5,746,000 $ 5,843,000
Accrued expenses 6,293,000 5,213,000
Income taxes payable 81,000 401,000
Deferred income 1,686,000 832,000
Current installments of long-term debt 3,700,000 3,285,000
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Total current liabilities 17,506,000 15,574,000
Long-term debt, excluding current installments 18,538,000 19,238,000
Deferred income taxes 4,591,000 5,052,000
Deferred compensation 1,036,000 946,000
Minority interest 296,000 250,000
Commitments and contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value, 2,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued -- --
Common stock, no par value. Authorized, 20,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding, 8,829,000 as of
October 31, 2007 and 8,717,000 as of
January 31, 2007 13,617,000 12,863,000
Retained earnings 22,863,000 20,971,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (69,000) (55,000)
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Total shareholders' equity 36,411,000 33,779,000
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 78,378,000 $ 74,839,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
for Nine Months Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006
2007 2006
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Net revenues $ 91,832,000 $ 86,398,000
Cost of sales 68,983,000 66,726,000
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Gross profit 22,849,000 19,672,000
Selling, general and administrative expense 18,146,000 16,791,000
Equity income from non-consolidated subsidiary (63,000) (192,000)
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Operating income 4,766,000 3,073,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net (1,380,000) (1,312,000)
Other income, net 121,000 171,000
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Total other expense, net (1,259,000) (1,141,000)
Income before income taxes and minority interest 3,507,000 1,932,000
Income taxes 1,469,000 849,000
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Income before minority interest 2,038,000 1,083,000
Minority interest (46,000) (75,000)
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Net income $ 1,992,000 $ 1,008,000
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Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.23 $ 0.12
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Diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.11
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,782,000 8,704,000
Dilutive effect of stock options 653,000 822,000
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Weighted average common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution 9,435,000 9,526,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
for Three Months Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006
2007 2006
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Net revenues $ 31,003,000 $ 29,809,000
Cost of sales 23,298,000 22,954,000
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Gross profit 7,705,000 6,855,000
Selling, general and administrative expense 6,064,000 5,634,000
Equity loss (income) from non-consolidated subsidiary 8,000 (57,000)
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Operating income 1,633,000 1,278,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net (448,000) (500,000)
Other income (expense), net (6,000) 42,000
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Total other expense, net (454,000) (458,000)
Income before income taxes and minority interest 1,179,000 820,000
Income taxes 527,000 375,000
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Income before minority interest 652,000 445,000
Minority interest (21,000) (36,000)
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Net income $ 631,000 $ 409,000
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Earnings per common share
Basic $ 0.07 $ 0.05
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Diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.04
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,822,000 8,676,000
Dilutive effect of stock options 711,000 819,000
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Weighted average common shares outstanding,
assuming dilution 9,533,000 9,495,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Nine Months Ended October 31, 2007 and 2006
2007 2006
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 1,992,000 $ 1,008,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,560,000 4,298,000
Recoveries on receivables 281,000 22,000
Undistributed earnings of affiliate 46,000 75,000
Deferred income taxes (593,000) (291,000)
Tax benefit from stock option exercises 117,000 276,000
Share based compensation 283,000 447,000
Net gain on insurance claim (97,000) --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(net of acquisitions):
Accounts receivable (3,455,000) (2,523,000)
Inventories 39,000 (579,000)
Prepaid expenses (191,000) (247,000)
Other assets and intangibles (618,000) 29,000
Accounts payable (97,000) 164,000
Accrued expenses 1,080,000 (1,428,000)
Income taxes payable (320,000) (309,000)
Deferred income 854,000 243,000
Deferred compensation 90,000 59,000
Income taxes receivable -- 10,000
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Net cash provided by operating activities 3,971,000 1,254,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (3,729,000) (4,545,000)
Investment in life insurance (133,000) (143,000)
Acquisitions of businesses (471,000) (3,054,000)
Net proceeds from insurance claim 97,000 --
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Net cash used for investing activities (4,236,000) (7,742,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from current and long-term debt 2,767,000 14,436,000
Repayments of current and long-term debt (3,052,000) (6,897,000)
Cash dividends paid by NQA, Inc. (50,000) --
Proceeds from stock options exercised 354,000 592,000
Common stock repurchase -- (3,893,000)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 19,000 4,238,000
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (14,000) (61,000)
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Net decrease in cash (260,000) (2,311,000)
Beginning cash balance 3,221,000 4,196,000
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ENDING CASH BALANCE $ 2,961,000 $ 1,885,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
In accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, the accompanying
consolidated financial statements and footnotes of National Technical
Systems, Inc. ("NTS" or the "Company") have been condensed and, therefore,
do not contain all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles. These statements should not be construed as
representing pro rata results of the Company's fiscal year ending January
31, 2008 and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
January 31, 2007.
The statements presented as of and for the three and nine months ended
October 31, 2007 and 2006 are unaudited. In management's opinion, all
adjustments have been made to present fairly the results of such unaudited
interim periods. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned and financially controlled subsidiaries. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
2. Income Taxes
Income taxes for the interim periods are computed using the effective tax
rates estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, as adjusted for
any discrete taxable events that occur during the period. The Company
recorded income tax expense of $527,000 and $1,469,000 for the three and
nine months ended October 31, 2007, respectively, and $375,000 and
$849,000 for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2006,
respectively.
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB
Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an
Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"). This Interpretation
was effective for the fiscal year beginning February 1, 2007. FIN 48
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the
financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or
expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 requires the recognition of
penalties and interest on any unrecognized tax benefits. The Company's
policy is to reflect penalties and interest as part of income tax expense
when and if they become applicable.
The Company has reviewed its positions in recording income and expenses
and has no reason to record a liability under the provisions of FIN 48.
The Company files income tax returns in the United States ("U.S.") on a
federal basis and in many U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. Certain
tax years remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to
which the Company is subject. The Company does not anticipate that its
total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change due to the
settlement of examinations or the expiration of statutes of limitations
during the next twelve months.
3. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Company's Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of cumulative equity adjustments from
foreign currency translation. During the nine months ended October 31,
2007 the foreign currency translation adjustment resulted in a loss of
$14,000 and total comprehensive income was $1,978,000. During the nine
months ended October 31, 2006 the foreign currency translation adjustment
resulted in a loss of $61,000 and total comprehensive income was $947,000.
4. Inventories
Inventories consist of accumulated costs applicable to uncompleted
contracts and are stated at actual cost which is not in excess of
estimated net realizable value.
5. Interest and Taxes
Cash paid for interest and taxes for the nine months ended October 31,
2007 was $1,426,000 and $1,791,000, respectively. Cash paid for interest
and taxes for the nine months ended October 31, 2006 was $1,342,000 and
$1,149,000, respectively.
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6. Minority Interest
Minority interest in the Company's NQA, Inc. subsidiary is a result of 50%
of the stock of NQA, Inc. being issued to National Quality Assurance, Ltd.
Effective with fiscal 2002, profits and losses are allocated 50.1% to NTS,
and 49.9% to National Quality Assurance, Ltd.
7. Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per common share is presented in conformity
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share" for all periods presented. In accordance with SFAS
No. 128, basic earnings per share have been computed using the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.
Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options,
warrants, non-vested restricted shares and convertible securities.
8. Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in
accordance with SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."
There have been no indications of any impairment through October 31, 2007.
As of October 31, 2007 and January 31, 2007, the Company had the following
acquired intangible assets:
October 31, 2007 January 31, 2007
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Gross Net Estimated Gross Net Estimated
Carrying Accum. Carrying Useful Carrying Accum. Carrying Useful
Amount Amort. Amount Life Amount Amort. Amount Life
Intangible assets subject
to amortization:
Covenants not to compete $ 649,000 $ 194,000 $ 455,000 3-5 years $ 299,000 $ 135,000 $ 164,000 3-5 years
Customer relationships 312,000 79,000 233,000 3 years 105,000 15,000 90,000 3 years
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Total $ 961,000 $ 273,000 $ 688,000 $ 404,000 $ 150,000 $ 254,000
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Intangible assets not
subject to amortization:
Goodwill $ 4,390,000 $ 4,126,000
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Amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization was
$123,000 and $21,000 for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively.
9. Employee Equity Incentive Plans
The Company has two employee incentive stock option plans: the "2002 stock
option plan" and the "2006 equity incentive plan." The 2006 equity
incentive plan replaced the 2002 stock option plan, which was terminated
early and no further options will be granted under it.
Additional information with respect to the option plans as of October 31,
2007 is as follows:
Weighted Avg.
Weighted Avg. Remaining Contract Aggregate
Shares Exercise Price Life in years Intrinsic Value
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Outstanding at February 1, 2007 1,861,842 $ 3.90
Granted -- --
Exercised (106,533) 3.58
Canceled or expired (10,500) 5.88
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Outstanding at October 31, 2007 1,744,809 $ 3.91 4.09 $ 4,683,000
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Exercisable at October 31, 2007 1,566,809 $ 3.81 3.69 $ 4,350,000
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Compensation expense related to stock options was $199,000 and $439,000
for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Compensation expense related to stock options was $50,000 and $121,000 for
the three months ended October 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. As of
October 31, 2007, there was $159,000 of
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unamortized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock
options which is expected to be recognized over a remaining period of 27
months.
The Company's non-vested shares vest at 25% per year commencing with the
first anniversary of the grant date. Compensation expense, representing
the fair market value of the shares at the date of grant, net of
assumptions regarding estimated future forfeitures, is charged to earnings
over the vesting period. Compensation expense included in general and
administrative expenses in the Company's consolidated statement of income,
relating to these grants was $84,000 for the nine months ended October 31,
2007. In fiscal year 2007, 43,270 non-vested shares were granted at a
grant price of $7.08 of which 10,817 became vested in the current year.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2008, an additional 43,766
non-vested shares were granted at a grant price of $7.00 per share. As of
October 31, 2007, there was $495,000 of unamortized stock-based
compensation cost related to unvested shares which is expected to be
recognized over a remaining period of 44 months.
10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements"
("SFAS 157"), which clarifies the definition of fair value, establishes
guidelines for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures regarding
fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value
measurements and eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various
prior accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 will be effective for the
Company on February 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the
impact of adopting SFAS 157 on its financial position, cash flows, and
results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities"("SFAS 159") which permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other
items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair
value. SFAS 159 will be effective for the Company on February 1, 2008. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159 on its
financial position, cash flows and results of operations.
11. Segments
The following table presents summarized information by segment:
Nine Months Ended
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October 31, 2007 October 31, 2006
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Revenues by segment:
Engineering & Evaluation $ 67,560,000 $ 59,060,000
Technical Solutions 24,272,000 27,338,000
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Total revenues $ 91,832,000 $ 86,398,000
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Operating income by segment:
Engineering & Evaluation $ 4,755,000 $ 2,857,000
Technical Solutions 11,000 216,000
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Total operating income $ 4,766,000 $ 3,073,000
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Income before income taxes and minority interest by segment:
Engineering & Evaluation $ 3,544,000 $ 1,718,000
Technical Solutions (38,000) 214,000
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Total income before income taxes and minority interest $ 3,506,000 $ 1,932,000
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Assets by segment:
Engineering & Evaluation $ 64,103,000 $ 61,620,000
Technical Solutions 8,394,000 8,662,000
Corporate 5,881,000 4,350,000
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Total assets $ 78,378,000 $ 74,632,000
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12. Acquisition of TRA Certification, Inc.
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On May 31, 2007, NQA, USA, a 50% owned consolidated subsidiary of NTS,
acquired the assets of TRA Certification, Inc. ("TRA"), located in
Elkhart, Indiana, for a total purchase price of $821,000. The Company paid
$471,000 in cash and will pay an additional $350,000 which is payable in
five annual payments of $70,000 each, starting upon the first anniversary
of the purchase. All existing TRA customers and associated certifications
and backlog were transferred to NQA, USA. The preliminary purchase price
was allocated $350,000 to covenant not to compete, $207,000 to customer
relationships and $264,000 to goodwill. The results of operations for TRA
are included in the Company's consolidated statement of income from June
1, 2007 to October 31, 2007.
13. Subsequent Events
Acquisition of United States Test Laboratory, L.L.C.
On December 5, 2007, the Company acquired all of the outstanding
membership interests of United States Test Laboratory, L.L.C. ("USTL"),
located in Wichita, Kansas, pursuant to an Interests Purchase Agreement
between NTS and USTL.
Under the terms of the Interests Purchase Agreement, the Company
paid to the sellers at the closing an aggregate of $12,500,000, of which
$750,000 was deposited into a third-party escrow as security for
indemnification claims the Company may have against the sellers under the
agreement. The amount remaining in the escrow will be released to the
sellers on June 5, 2009, except for amounts subject to pending
indemnification claims, if any. In addition, the Company agreed to pay to
the sellers up to $1,800,000 in earnout consideration based on the
achievement by USTL of certain revenue targets over the 24 months
immediately following the closing of the agreement. The President of USTL
will continue to be employed at USTL as General Manager.
Amendment No. 9 to Revolving Credit Agreement
On December 5, 2007, in order to fund the acquisition of USTL, the
Company entered into an Amendment No. 9 to Revolving Credit Agreement
dated December 5, 2007 with (i) Comerica Bank, as agent, issuing lender
and lender, and (ii) First Bank, as lender (the "Amendment"). See Exhibit
number 99.1 to form 8-K filed on December 11, 2007.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
addressed in this Item 2 contain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be
identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect",
"anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "continue", "behave" and similar words.
Financial information contained herein, to the extent it is predictive of
financial condition and results of operations that would have occurred on the
basis of certain stated assumptions, may also be characterized as
forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions made, and information believed by management to be reasonable, no
assurance can be given that such statements will prove to be correct. Such
statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those
anticipated.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. This discussion should be
read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" included in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2007 and the condensed consolidated
financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
GENERAL
The Company is a diversified business to business services organization
that supplies technical services and solutions to a variety of industries
including aerospace, defense, automotive, power products, electronics, computers
and telecommunications. Through its wide range of testing facilities, solutions
and certification services, the Company provides its customers the ability to
sell their products globally and enhance their overall competitiveness. NTS is
accredited by numerous national and international technical organizations which
allow the Company to have its test data accepted in most countries.
The Company operates in two segments: "Engineering & Evaluation" and
"Technical Solutions". The business of the Company is conducted by a number of
operating units, each with its own organization. Each segment is under the
direction of its own executive and operational management team. In making
financial and operational decisions, NTS relies on an internal management
reporting process that provides revenues and operating cost information for each
of its operating units. Revenues and booking activities are also tracked by
market type.
The Engineering & Evaluation segment is one of the largest independent
conformity assessment and management system registration organizations in the
U.S., with facilities throughout the United States and in Japan, Canada and
Germany, serving a large variety of high technology industries, including
aerospace, defense, automotive, power products, electronics, computers and
telecommunications. This segment provides highly trained technical personnel for
product certification, product safety testing and product evaluation to allow
customers to sell their products in world markets. In addition, it performs
management registration and certification services to ISO related standards.
The Technical Solutions segment provides professional and specialty
staffing services, including contract services, temporary and full time
placements and specialty solutions services to its customers specifically in the
areas of information technology, information systems, software engineering and
construction. Technical Solutions supplies professionals in support of customers
who need help-desk analysts and managers, relational database administrators and
developers, application and systems programmers, configuration and project
managers, engineering personnel and multiple levels of system operations
personnel.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated quarterly financial statements and notes thereto. All information
is based upon operating results of the Company for the nine month period ended
October 31, 2007.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
Nine months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 67,560 14.4% $ 59,060 $ 8,500
Technical Solutions 24,272 (11.2)% 27,338 (3,066)
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Total revenues $ 91,832 6.3% $ 86,398 $ 5,434
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For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, consolidated revenues
increased by $5,434,000 or 6.3 % when compared to the same period in fiscal
2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, Engineering & Evaluation
segment revenues increased by $8,500,000 or 14.4% when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007, primarily due to continuing strong revenues from
aerospace, defense and power markets and additional revenues of approximately
$1,433,000 from new acquisitions.
Technical Solutions:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, Technical Solutions segment
revenues decreased by $3,066,000 or 11.2% when compared to the same period in
fiscal 2007, primarily due to the decrease in contractor headcount and the
competitive environment in the general IT service business, particularly from
off-shore companies. The Company is in the process of changing its business
model in this segment to an Engineering Solutions model providing its clients
with resources and solutions from product concept to market entry by leveraging
the Engineering & Evaluation aerospace, defense and telecommunications customers
and aligning its services with the Engineering & Evaluation sales team. The
Company has recently added additional high-level management to execute on this
plan.
GROSS PROFIT
Nine months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 18,537 23.4% $ 15,018 $ 3,519
% to segment revenue 27.4% 25.4% 2.0%
Technical Solutions 4,312 (7.3)% 4,654 (342)
% to segment revenue 17.8% 17.0% 0.7%
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Total $ 22,849 16.1% $ 19,672 $ 3,177
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% to total revenue 24.9% 22.8% 2.1%
Total gross profit for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased by
$3,177,000 or 16.1% when compared to the same period in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, gross profit for the
Engineering & Evaluation segment increased by $3,519,000 or 23.4% when compared
to the same period in fiscal 2007. This was primarily due to the increase in
revenues in higher margin contracts and the effect of fixed costs not increasing
proportionately with sales which contributed to the increase in gross profit as
a percentage of revenues of 2.0%.
Technical Solutions:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, gross profit decreased by
$342,000 or 7.3% in the Technical Solutions segment when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007. This decrease was primarily due to the lower revenues
discussed above, offset by lower related costs.
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SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
Nine months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 13,845 12.1% $ 12,353 $ 1,492
% to segment revenue 20.5% 20.9% (0.4)%
Technical Solutions 4,301 (3.1)% 4,438 (137)
% to segment revenue 17.7% 16.2% 1.5%
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Total $ 18,146 8.1% $ 16,791 $ 1,355
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% to total revenue 19.8% 19.4% 0.3%
Total selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1,355,000 or
8.1% for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 when compared to the same period
in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $1,492,000 or 12.1% when compared to the
same period in fiscal 2007, primarily due to higher sales and marketing costs
and incentive compensation costs associated with the increased revenues and
margins discussed above and additional accounting fees related to Sarbanes Oxley
section 404 costs.
Technical Solutions:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, selling, general and
administrative expenses decreased by $137,000 or 3.1% when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007, primarily due to the reduction in selling costs
associated with the lower revenues discussed above.
Equity Income from Non-Consolidated Subsidiary:
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, equity income from XXCAL Japan
was $63,000, compared to $192,000 for the same period in fiscal 2007. This
decrease was primarily due to a decline in revenues in the second and third
quarters of the current year, primarily due to a reduction in business with one
major client. XXCAL Japan is 50% owned by NTS and is accounted for under the
equity method since NTS does not have management or board control.
OPERATING INCOME
Nine months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 4,755 66.4% $ 2,857 $ 1,898
% to segment revenue 7.0% 4.8% 2.2%
Technical Solutions 11 (94.9)% 216 (205)
% to segment revenue 0.0% 0.8% (0.7)%
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Total $ 4,766 55.1% $ 3,073 $ 1,693
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% to total revenue 5.2% 3.6% 1.6%
Operating income for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 increased by
$1,693,000 or 55.1% when compared
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to the same period in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, operating income in the
Engineering & Evaluation segment increased by $1,898,000 or 66.4% when compared
to the same period in fiscal 2007, primarily as a result of the increase in
gross profit, partially offset by the increase in selling, general and
administrative expenses and the decrease in equity income from non-consolidated
subsidiary.
Technical Solutions:
For the nine months ended October 31, 2007, operating income in the
Technical Solutions segment decreased by $205,000 or 94.9% when compared to the
same period in fiscal 2007, primarily as a result of the decrease in gross
profit, partially offset by the decrease in selling, general and administrative
expenses.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Net interest expense increased by $68,000 to $1,380,000 in the nine months
ended October 31, 2007 when compared to the same period in the prior year,
primarily due to slightly higher interest rate levels for the nine months ended
October 31, 2007.
OTHER INCOME
Other income was $121,000 for the nine months ended October 31, 2007,
compared to $171,000 for the same period in the prior year. Other income in the
current year includes proceeds received from insurance recoveries.
INCOME TAXES
The income tax provision rate of 41.9% for the nine months ended October
31, 2007 is lower than the 43.9% income tax rate in the prior year, primarily
due to lower non-deductible share-based compensation recorded in the current
year. This rate is based on the estimated provision accrual for fiscal year
ending January 31, 2008. Management has determined that it is more likely than
not that the deferred tax assets will be realized on the basis of offsetting
them against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities. It is the Company's
intention to assess the need for a valuation account by evaluating the
realizability of the deferred tax asset quarterly based upon projected future
taxable income of the Company.
NET INCOME
Net income for the nine months ended October 31, 2007 was $1,992,000
compared to $1,008,000 for the same period in fiscal 2007, an increase of
$984,000 or 97.6%. This increase was primarily due to the higher operating
income, partially offset by higher other expense and higher income taxes.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated quarterly financial statements and notes thereto. All information
is based upon operating results of the Company for the three month period ended
October 31, 2007.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
Three months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 23,336 12.7% $ 20,706 $ 2,630
Technical Solutions 7,667 (15.8)% 9,103 (1,436)
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Total revenues $ 31,003 4.0% $ 29,809 $ 1,194
========== =======================
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, consolidated revenues
increased by $1,194,000 or 4.0% when compared to the same period in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, Engineering & Evaluation
segment revenues increased by $2,630,000 or 12.7% when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007, due to strong revenues from the aerospace, registration
and power markets.
Technical Solutions:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, Technical Solutions segment
revenues decreased by $1,436,000 or 15.8% when compared to the same period in
fiscal 2007, primarily due to a decrease in contractor headcount and the
competitive environment in the general IT service business. The Company is in
the process of changing its business model in this segment to an Engineering
Solutions model providing its clients with resources and solutions from product
concept to market entry by leveraging the Engineering & Evaluation aerospace,
defense and telecommunications customers and aligning its services with the
Engineering & Evaluation sales team. The Company has recently added additional
high-level management to execute on this plan.
GROSS PROFIT
Three months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 6,320 20.2% $ 5,256 $ 1,064
% to segment revenue 27.1% 25.4% 1.7%
Technical Solutions 1,385 (13.4)% 1,599 (214)
% to segment revenue 18.1% 17.6% 0.5%
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Total $ 7,705 12.4% $ 6,855 $ 850
========== =======================
% to total revenue 24.9% 23.0% 1.9%
Total gross profit for the three months ended October 31, 2007 increased
by $850,000 or 12.4% when compared to the same period in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, gross profit for the
Engineering & Evaluation segment increased by $1,064,000 or 20.2% when compared
to the same period in fiscal 2007, primarily due to the increased revenues
discussed above and the effect of fixed costs not increasing proportionately
with sales. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased for the three
months ended October 31, 2007 to 27.1% from 25.4% for the same period in the
prior year.
Technical Solutions:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, gross profit decreased by
$214,000 or 13.4% in the Technical
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Solutions segment when compared to the same period in fiscal 2007, primarily due
to the decreased revenues discussed above, offset by lower related costs.
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
Three months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 4,552 9.1% $ 4,171 $ 381
% to segment revenue 19.5% 20.1% (0.6)%
Technical Solutions 1,512 3.3% 1,463 49
% to segment revenue 19.7% 16.1% 3.6%
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Total $ 6,064 7.6% $ 5,634 $ 430
========== =======================
% to total revenue 19.6% 18.9% 0.7%
Total selling, general and administrative expenses increased $430,000 or
7.6% for the three months ended October 31, 2007 when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $381,000 or 9.1% when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007, primarily due to higher selling and incentive
compensation costs associated with the increased revenues and margins discussed
above and additional accounting fees related to Sarbanes Oxley section 404
costs.
Technical Solutions:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $49,000 or 3.3% when compared to the same
period in fiscal 2007, primarily due to an increase in selling costs due to
hiring additional sales personnel.
Equity Income from Non-Consolidated Subsidiary:
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, equity loss from XXCAL Japan
was $8,000, compared to $57,000 equity income for the same period in fiscal
2007. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction in business with one major
client. XXCAL Japan is 50% owned by NTS and is accounted for under the equity
method since NTS does not have management or board control.
OPERATING INCOME
Three months ended October 31, 2007 % Change 2006 Diff
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(Dollars in thousands)
Engineering & Evaluation $ 1,760 54.1% $ 1,142 $ 618
% to segment revenue 7.5% 5.5% 2.0%
Technical Solutions (127) (193.4)% 136 (263)
% to segment revenue (1.7)% 1.5% (3.2)%
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Total $ 1,633 27.8% $ 1,278 $ 355
========== =======================
% to total revenue 5.3% 4.3% 1.0%
Operating income for the three months ended October 31, 2007 increased by
$355,000 or 27.8% when compared
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to the same period in fiscal 2007.
Engineering & Evaluation:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, operating income in the
Engineering & Evaluation segment increased by $618,000 or 54.1% when compared to
the same period in fiscal 2007, primarily as a result of the increase in gross
profit, partially offset by the increase in selling, general and administrative
expenses and decrease in equity income.
Technical Solutions:
For the three months ended October 31, 2007, operating income in the
Technical Solutions segment decreased by $263,000 or 193.4% when compared to the
same period in fiscal 2007, as a result of the decrease in gross profit and a
slight increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Net interest expense decreased by $52,000 to $448,000 in the three months
ended October 31, 2007 when compared to the same period in the prior year,
primarily due to lower average debt balances for the three months ended October
31, 2007 when compared with the same period last year.
OTHER INCOME
Other income decreased by $48,000 in the three months ended July 31, 2007
when compared to the same period in the prior year.
INCOME TAXES
The income tax provision rate of 44.7% for the three months ended October
31, 2007 is lower than the 45.7% income tax rate in the prior year, primarily
due to lower non-deductible share-based compensation recorded in the current
year. This rate is based on the estimated provision accrual for fiscal year
ending January 31, 2008. Management has determined that it is more likely than
not that the deferred tax assets will be realized on the basis of offsetting
them against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities. It is the Company's
intention to assess the need for a valuation account by evaluating the
realizability of the deferred tax asset quarterly based upon projected future
taxable income of the Company.
NET INCOME
Net income for the three months ended October 31, 2007 was $631,000, an
increase of $222,000 when compared to the same period in fiscal 2007. This
increase was primarily due to the higher operating income, partially offset by
higher income taxes.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
None.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
In the Engineering & Evaluation segment, the Company tests and certifies
high tech products for seven distinct markets: defense, aerospace,
telecommunications, transportation, power, computer and electronics. The Company
also provides ISO 9000 Quality Management System Registration.
The defense and aerospace markets generate approximately 60% of the
Company's overall Engineering and Evaluation revenues. In recent years, domestic
and worldwide political and economic developments have impacted positively the
market demands for defense and advanced technology systems. Government research
and development funding specifically for defense has increased this year. In
addition, both the commercial and military aerospace markets are strengthening
and it is anticipated that this growth will continue for the next several years.
Also, the increase in government outsourcing activity has created additional
opportunities for NTS. An example of the outsourcing activity is the increase in
munitions and ordnance work NTS is receiving this year from government bases.
This type of work was
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historically done by the government directly. The Company has ten fully equipped
defense and aerospace environmental simulation laboratories located throughout
the United States and is well equipped to handle this increase in demand. The
Company has experienced an increase in demand for the evaluation of military
equipment and weapons systems, which has positively affected business at its
laboratories. The Company is experiencing a moderate increase in its aerospace
business this year.
The trend in the telecommunications market appears to be stable in the
short term and is expected to grow in the future. Carriers are deploying voice,
video and data using fiber networks. This may increase the demand for
certification of suppliers' premises equipment, and certification of additional
central office equipment. The Company has been approved as an Independent Test
Laboratory (ITL) by the carriers to test and certify central office equipment
developed by manufactures to the Network Equipment Building Specifications
(NEBS). The Company is currently providing this service at laboratories in
California, Massachusetts, Texas, Alberta, Canada and Germany. The Company has
been approved as an ITL to offer Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) certification.
This service currently is being provided at laboratories in California. The
Company expects an increase in business demand as carriers upgrade networks
packet-based Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) devices. As service providers
gradually convert to VOIP architectures, interoperability becomes critical to
ensure a seamless transition to next generation networks. The Company also
expects an increase in demand as carriers begin to deploy "triple play" (voice,
video, and broadband) offerings over FTTP (fiber to the premises) passive fiber
networks (PON). The Company is currently evaluating the overall compliance
requirements for the deployment of Broadband wireless products and how best to
position NTS to service the anticipated growth of this technology. The Company
anticipates a moderate increase in the telecom business.
The transportation market and power markets have been stable with the
Company continuing to experience a decrease in the transportation business at
its Detroit facility, while the Company has recently experienced a moderate
increase in the power business.
The computer and electronics markets have been stable. The Company
anticipates growth in these markets as it captures additional market share due
to the planned international expansion. Currently NTS is developing compliance
and interoperabiltiy testing for emerging technologies; Multimedia over Coax
Cable (MoCA), Video Electronics Standards (VESA), WiMedia, satellite radio and
electronic product compliance for Zune applications. The Company believes these
compliance activities will have applicability in both the Asian and US markets.
In the Technical Solutions segment (TS), the Company provides a variety of
staffing and workforce management services and solutions, including contract,
contract-to-hire and full time placements to meet its customers' needs with a
focus on IT and engineering. Over the past few years, the IT general services
business transferred to off-shore facilities and became a commodity service for
some of the Company's largest competitors. In 2003, the Company deployed a
transformation strategy which focused on meeting the anticipated increase in
demand for specialized IT, compliance, engineering support services at Company
locations. As part of this strategy, the Company developed a proprietary
database and put in place a customer service team which maintains relationships
and manages the availability of the technical experts who support these
specialized services. In addition, TS is positioning itself to provide its
clients with resources and solutions from product concept to market entry by
leveraging the Engineering & Evaluation aerospace, defense and
telecommunications customers and aligning its services with the Engineering &
Evaluation sales team.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and because of factors affecting the
Company's operating results, past financial performance should not be considered
to be a reliable indicator of future performance.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities of $3,971,000 in the nine months
ended October 31, 2007 primarily consisted of net income of $1,992,000 adjusted
for non-cash items of $4,560,000 in depreciation and amortization, share based
compensation of $283,000, partially offset by changes in working capital of
$2,618,000 and other non cash items of $246,000. Net cash provided by operating
activities of $1,254,000 in the nine months ended October 31, 2006 primarily
consisted of net income of $1,008,000 adjusted for non-cash items of $4,298,000
in depreciation and amortization, share based compensation of $447,000, other
non cash items of $82,000, partially offset by changes in working capital of
$4,581,000.
Cash used for investing activities in the nine months ended October 31,
2007 of $4,236,000 was primarily attributable to capital spending of $3,729,000,
cash used to acquire TRA Certification, Inc. of $471,000 and investment in life
insurance of $133,000, partially offset by net proceeds from insurance claim of
$97,000. Cash used for investing activities in the nine months ended October 31,
2006 of $7,742,000 was primarily attributable to capital spending of $4,545,000,
cash used to acquire American International Registrars Corporation ("AIR") of
$386,000, cash used to acquire B&B Technologies of $414,000 and cash used to
acquire Dynamic Labs of $2,254,000. Capital spending is generally comprised of
purchases of machinery and equipment, building, leasehold improvements, computer
hardware, software and furniture and fixtures.
Net cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended October
31, 2007 of $19,000 consisted primarily of repayment of debt of $3,052,000,
partially offset by proceeds from borrowings of $2,767,000 and proceeds from
stock options exercised of $354,000. Net cash provided by financing activities
in the nine months ended October 31, 2006 of $4,238,000 consisted of proceeds
from borrowings of $14,436,000, proceeds from stock options exercised of
$592,000, partially offset by repayment of debt of $6,897,000, and common stock
repurchase of $3,893,000 from a former executive officer and director of the
Company.
The Company has a $16,500,000 revolving line of credit under its credit
agreement with Comerica Bank California and First Bank. Comerica Bank
California, as the agent, holds 60% of the line with First Bank, as the
participant, holding 40% of the line. The interest rate is at the agent's prime
rate minus 25 basis points, with an option for the Company to convert to loans
at the Libor rate plus 225 basis points for 30, 60, 90, 180 or 365 days, with
minimum advances of $1,000,000. The outstanding balance on the revolving line of
credit at October 31, 2007 was $10,643,000. This balance is reflected in the
accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as long-term. The amount
available on the line of credit was $5,857,000 as of October 31, 2007. This
agreement is subject to certain covenants, which require the maintenance of
certain working capital, debt-to-equity, earnings-to-expense and cash flow
ratios. The Company was in compliance with all of the covenants with its banks
at October 31, 2007.
The credit agreement with Comerica Bank California and First Bank also
includes a $2,500,000 term loan to be repaid in 60 equal monthly payments and an
equipment line of credit for $2,000,000. On March 29, 2006, the Company
increased the term loan by an additional $3,900,000 to fund the repurchase of
792,266 shares of common stock from a former executive officer and director. On
September 21, 2006, the agreement was amended again to include an additional
equipment line of credit of $2,000,000 and an additional $2,000,000 term loan,
to be repaid in 48 equal monthly payments, to fund the purchase of Dynamic Labs.
The aggregate outstanding balance on the term loans at October 31, 2007 was
$5,106,000. The aggregate outstanding balance on the equipment line of credit at
October 31, 2007 was $3,334,000. The Company has additional equipment line of
credit agreements (at interest rates of 5.56% to 7.47%) to finance various test
equipment with terms of 60 months for each equipment schedule. The outstanding
balance at October 31, 2007 was $891,000. The balance of other notes payable
collateralized by land and building was $2,264,000 at October 31, 2007.
On December 5, 2007, the Company entered into an Amendment No. 9 to
Revolving Credit Agreement with its banks, restructuring its existing credit
facility and increasing it to $38,150,000, comprising of $16,500,000 in
revolving line of credit, $9,000,000 in Term Loan A and $12,650,000 in Term Loan
B. For the details of Amendment No. 9, please see Exhibit number 99.1 to form
8-K filed on December 11, 2007.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in the Company's quantitative and
qualitative market risk since the disclosure in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2007, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 30, 2007.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried
out an evaluation with the participation of the Company's management, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Based upon that
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded
that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
As required by Rule 13a-15(d), the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, with the participation of the Company's management,
also conducted an evaluation of the Company's internal controls over financial
reporting to determine whether any changes occurred during the quarter ended
October 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting. Based on that
evaluation, there has been no such change during the quarter ended October 31,
2007.
Limitations of the Effectiveness
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide
only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the internal
control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any internal
control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that
all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. Notwithstanding
these limitations, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed
to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. The Company's
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures are, in fact, effective at the
"reasonable assurance" level.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time the Company may be involved in judicial or
administrative proceedings concerning matters arising in the ordinary
course of business. Management does not expect that any of these matters,
individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on
the Company's business, financial condition, cash flows or results of
operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Company's risk factors since
the disclosure in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on April 30, 2007.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
10.14 - Amendment number eight to revolving credit agreement between the
Company and Comerica Bank effective September 26, 2007.
31.1 - Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to rule
13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 - Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to rule
13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 - Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 - Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURE
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.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: December 13, 2007 By: /s/ Raffy Lorentzian
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Raffy Lorentzian
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
(Signing on behalf of the
registrant and as principal
financial officer)
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