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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(MARK ONE)
X ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
- --------- ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 1997
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
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FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM___________ TO ____________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-2199
FIRST AVIATION SERVICES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 06-1419064
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
15 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT 06880-4214
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
ISSUER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER (203) 291-3300
(OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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None None
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past
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 or for such short period that the registrant was subject to such filing
requirements. Yes X No__
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the best
of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. ___
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates as of
April 25, 1997 was approximately $35,100,100.
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of April
25, 1997 is 8,915,000 shares.
Documents incorporated by reference: None
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
First Aviation Services, Inc. ("First Aviation" or "the Company") is a
worldwide leader in providing services to aircraft operators of some of the most
widely used military, commercial, and general aviation aircraft engines in the
world. The Company's operations include repair and overhaul of gas turbine
engines and accessories, remanufacturing of engine components and accessories,
and redistribution of new and remanufactured parts. With the acquisition (the
"API Combs Acquisition") of Aircraft Parts International (the "API Business"),
formerly a division of AMR Combs, Inc. ("AMR Combs") (See "--Recent Events"),
the Company has become one of the leading suppliers of aircraft engine parts and
other aircraft parts to the general aviation industry worldwide.
First Aviation was formed in March 1995 to acquire all of the stock of
National Airmotive Corporation (NAC). The acquisition was completed on June 1,
1995 and has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Through
NAC, the Company provides repair and overhaul services for several engine types,
including: (i) the Allison Engine Company ("Allison"), a subsidiary of Rolls
Royce USA, engines that power the Lockheed Martin C-130 "Hercules" cargo
aircraft, the most popular cargo aircraft in the world; (ii) the engines
employed on most light helicopters; and (iii) industrial turbine engines
primarily used for power co-generation and gas transmission. The Company has
also established itself as an industry leader in the remanufacturing of
serviceable engine parts and components for use in engine overhauls.
The Company believes it is positioned to benefit from certain industry
trends that favor independent repair and overhaul and aircraft providers
including: (i) increased outsourcing of repair and overhaul services by engine
operators as engine operators seek to reduce operating costs and turnaround
time; (ii) increasing consolidation among repair and overhaul and parts
providers as engine operators reduce the number of providers used for these
services; (iii) increased emphasis on the traceability of aircraft parts which
has, in turn, increased the required sophistication of information systems used
by parts distributors; (iv) growing demand for remanufactured parts as engine
operators seek to lower costs of repair and overhaul services; (v) increasing
aviation activity which, in turn, increases the demand for repair and overhaul
services; and (vi) increased demand by aircraft operators for third parties to
manage and maintain parts inventories so that aircraft operators may reduce
their parts inventory.
RECENT EVENTS
Initial Public Offering
The Company completed an initial public offering on February 28, 1997
of 3,900,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("the Offering").
The Company received proceeds of approximately $33.8 million net of expenses of
approximately $5.2 million. The net proceeds were used for, among other things,
the repayment of term and subordinated debt, a paydown on the credit facility,
payment of accrued dividends on the preferred stock, and the acquisition of the
API Business.
Immediately prior to the closing of the Offering, the following
transactions were completed (i) all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred
Stock of the Company were converted into common stock at the offering price,
(ii) all outstanding warrants to purchase the Company's common stock were
exercised in full, (iii) the Company's certificate of incorporation was amended
to increase the authorized common stock of the Company to 25,000,000 shares, and
(iv) a 6.4549-to-1 stock split with respect to common stock was effected.
Accordingly, all common share amounts have been restated to give effect to the
6.4549-to-1 stock split.
API Combs Acquisition
On March 5, 1997 (the "Acquisition Date"), Aircraft Parts International
Combs, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of the Company ("API Combs"), completed
the acquisition of the API Business. The purchase price for the API Business was
$11 million in cash, subject to further payment or reduction on a
dollar-for-dollar basis depending upon whether the net value of the assets for
the API Business as of the Acquisition Date (the "Net Asset Value") was greater
or less than $10,500,000. In conjunction with the acquisition of the API
Business, AMR Combs purchased from API Combs 11,000 shares (the "API Shares") of
Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, of API Combs
at a price of $100 per share. Such shares were issued on the Acquisition Date.
The purchase price for the API Shares is subject to adjustment as follows: if
the Net Asset Value was greater than $10,500,000, AMR Combs will pay API Combs
10% of the amount of such excess, and if the Net Asset Value was less than
$10,500,000, API Combs will pay AMR Combs 10% of the amount of such shortfall,
and in either case, the number of API Shares will be adjusted to maintain the
$100 per share purchase price for the API Shares.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Engine Repair and Overhaul. The Company believes that the current
annual worldwide market for gas turbine engine repair and overhaul services is
approximately $6.5 billion. Gas turbine engines are used to power aircraft and
marine vessels and to generate electricity for industrial applications. Repair
and overhaul services are performed by engine operators, engine manufacturers,
and independent operators such as the Company. The engine repair and overhaul
market is highly fragmented with over 1,800 service providers, competing
primarily on the basis of price, quality and turnaround time. The repair and
overhaul of aircraft engines and engine components is regulated by governmental
agencies throughout the world, including the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (the "FAA") and the U.S. Department of Defense (the "DOD"), and
is supplemented by engine manufacturers' guidelines which generally require that
engines be overhauled and certain engine components be replaced after a certain
number of flight hours and/or cycles (take-offs and landings).
Aviation Parts Sales. The Company believes that the current annual
worldwide market for new and used spare engine parts and spare aircraft engines
is approximately $10.0 billion of which $1.3 billion is supplied by the
aftermarket. The aviation parts market is highly-fragmented with a limited
number of large, well-capitalized companies selling a broad range of aircraft
spare parts and numerous smaller competitors serving niche markets. Through API
Combs, the Company serves the general aviation sector of this market, which
includes regional airlines, business aviation and helicopter and recreational
operators. In the general aviation sector, fixed base operators ("FBOs") play an
integral role in aircraft servicing and maintenance by providing a broad range
of services to general aviation aircraft operators on an as needed basis. FBOs
and other maintenance operators continue to consolidate and are dependent on a
limited number of aftermarket suppliers to provide the parts and customer
service necessary to support general aviation aircraft.
Increased Outsourcing of Repair and Overhaul Services. In recent years,
many engine operators have recognized outsourcing of repair and overhaul
services as an opportunity to reduce operating costs and turnaround time.
Outsourcing allows engine operators to benefit from the expertise of service
providers such as the Company who have developed proprietary repair schemes and
achieved economies of scale unavailable to individual operators. Additionally,
outsourcing allows engine operators to limit their capital investment in
infrastructure and personnel by eliminating the need for the remanufacturing
equipment, sophisticated information systems technology and inventory required
to effectively repair and overhaul engines. As engine operators continue to
become more cost and value conscious, and as modern aircraft engines become
increasingly more sophisticated, the Company expects the trend to outsourcing to
continue.
Increasing Consolidation. The Company believes that customers are
increasingly seeking the services of larger, more sophisticated and better
capitalized service providers. In order to reduce costs, satisfy increased
governmental regulatory scrutiny, streamline buying decisions and assure
quality, engine operators are seeking to reduce the number of providers that are
used both for repair and overhaul and parts supply services. As modern aircraft
engines become more sophisticated, so do the repairs and parts requirements for
such engines. At the same time, engine operators have become more sensitive to
quick turnaround times. As a result, the Company believes that engine operators
increasingly select those service providers which have made a significant
capital commitment toward developing proprietary repair schemes and acquiring
remanufacturing equipment and inventories, and therefore are capable of
providing higher quality and more timely services than under-capitalized
competitors can offer. Additionally, the increasing costs of technology and
inventory levels required to compete effectively has made entry into and
continued success in the industry more difficult and expensive. The Company
believes that well-capitalized, technologically sophisticated providers capable
of offering a wide breadth of services will benefit from this consolidation
trend.
COMPETITION
Repair and Overhaul. In the repair and overhaul market for Allison
Models 250 or 501, NAC competes primarily with other independent operators,
including the other Allison Authorized Maintenance Centers (each an "AMC"),
located throughout the world. Management believes that its most significant
competitors in this market include: UNC Incorporated and Dallas Airmotive in the
United States; Standard Aero of Winnipeg, Canada; Hunting of Manchester, United
Kingdom; and Singapore Aerospace of Singapore, each of which is an AMC in one or
more product lines. Certain international competitors of the Company have the
advantage of a monopoly on their country's military contracts for repair and
overhaul of the engines serviced by the Company. In the market for repair and
overhaul of other lines serviced by the Company, including Pratt & Whitney
Canada and McDonnell Douglas, the Company competes against the original
equipment manufacturers as well as other independent operators. Many of the
Company's competitors have financial resources substantially greater than those
of the Company, and have a longer and more extensive record of repair and
overhaul work on the Pratt & Whitney Canada engine lines and McDonnell Douglas
helicopter lines relative to the Company.
Spare Parts. Competition in the parts distribution market is generally
based on price, availability of product and quality, including traceability.
NAC's major competitors include Allison, Rolls Royce and other AMCs. API Combs'
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major competitors include Aviall, Inc., Aviation Service Corporation ("Avsco"),
Cooper Aviation Industries, Inc. and Cessna Aircraft Company (a subsidiary of
Textron). There is also substantial competition, both domestically and overseas,
from larger and smaller companies who focus on regional/niche markets or on
market segments of secondary interest. Examples of these companies include AAR
Corp., Aviation Sales Company, Satair A/S, Superior Air Parts, Inc., Avteam and
Omaha Aircraft Supply.
Accessory and Engine Component Remanufacturing. NAC's significant
competitors in this market include Standard Aero, Dallas Airmotive and UNC
Incorporated. The Company believes that the primary competitive factors in this
marketplace are price, quality, engineering and customer service. The Company
has engineered and developed a significant number of EAs, which are proprietary
in nature. Due to its advanced systems, technology and years of expertise in
Allison component remanufacturing, the Company believes its competes favorably
with regard to such factors.
PARTS DISTRIBUTION.
API Combs Parts Sales. API Combs sells new and factory reconditioned
parts representing more than 100 product lines and 80,000 parts to professional
aircraft maintenance organizations. The parts are all FAA approved and are
acquired from small, specialized manufacturers as well as major original
equipment manufacturers such as Champion Aviation Products, Goodyear, Michelin,
B.F. Goodrich, General Electric, Textron Lycoming, Teledyne Continental, Parker
Hannifin, AlliedSignal, Piper and Cessna. Most of API Combs' suppliers are
committed to servicing aftermarket customers solely through wholesale
distributors such as API Combs. Distributors add value to commonly available
products by offering immediate availability, broad product lines, technical
assistance and additional services. API Combs does not have any long-term
agreements or commitments from the original equipment manufacturers from whom it
purchases parts and is dependent on these manufacturers for access to parts for
resale.
NAC Sales of Remanufactured Engine Components and Accessories.
Traditionally, overhaul companies remanufactured select components from a
particular engine for reinsertion into the same engine. In recent years,
however, a market for rotable remanufactured parts has emerged, due primarily to
engine owners becoming more price-sensitive and more willing to purchase a
remanufactured part at a 30-40% discount to the cost of a new part. The Company
has increased its focus on the remanufacture of components and accessories as a
separate segment of its business, apart from its overhaul business. The Company
currently is dedicating shop capacity and labor to remanufacturing operations
for third party sales.
NAC Sale of Allison New Parts. The Company sells new Allison spare
parts to engine owners and independent overhaulers. The Allison spare parts
distributed by the Company are Allison approved and source controlled parts. The
Company maintains an inventory of Allison parts, components and accessories
ready for immediate delivery around the world.
COMPUTER-BASED ADVANCED REMANUFACTURING SYSTEM (CARS)
The Company has made substantial expenditures to develop CARS. CARS has
been in use for approximately two years to shorten turnaround times for customer
orders, increase output, improve inventory management and reduce costs by
eliminating duplication of work and reducing errors in ordering of parts. The
system consists of two parts: an automated inspection and routing system; and a
remanufacturing variable control system.
CARS enables NAC to shorten lead times, increase output and improve
inventory management by allowing NAC to manage and control the process of
detailed parts inspection, material requisitioning, and work order scheduling
and release. The system's database contains much of the information required to
perform engine inspection activities, including illustrated parts catalogues.
This has largely eliminated the need to manually update parts catalogues and
allows an engine inspector using a personal computer located at his workstation
to (i) refer to computer based parts manuals and catalogues to identify needed
parts, (ii) access and check on the availability in inventory of needed parts,
(iii) requisition needed parts from inventory and schedule the time for delivery
of the parts to repair and overhaul mechanics and (iv) create and record an
audit trail for all inspected parts and processes. These features of the system
have substantially reduced total detailed engine inspection time required in the
overhaul process.
PRINCIPAL SUPPLIER
NAC principally services gas turbine engines manufactured by Allison
and derived more than 92% of its revenues from the repair and overhaul of
Allison engines and Allison part sales in each of the last five years. NAC is an
AMC and pursuant to its three Authorized Maintenance Center Agreements (the "AMC
Agreements") with Allison, NAC is authorized to purchase parts from Allison and
service designated Allison Model 501 flight engines, Model 250 engines and Model
502/570/571-K industrial engines. Allison ceased production of new Model 501
flight engines at the end of 1996 but will continue to manufacture the engine on
a special order basis.
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NAC's relationship with Allison began over 30 years ago when NAC
expanded its overhaul and repair operations to include support of the Allison
turbine engine. In 1970, NAC became a direct service dealer franchise for the
Model 501 flight engine and the Model 501-K industrial engine, and thereafter
grew to become one of the largest independent commercial overhaul facilities in
the world for Allison engines. In 1982, NAC was appointed as an AMC for the
Model 250, pursuant to which it was given an exclusive territory in which to
operate. In 1983, NAC was appointed as an AMC for the Allison 570/571-K
industrial engines.
Allison modified its aftermarket support system for the Model 250 and
Model 501 engines in 1994. Under the current system, Allison appoints as AMCs
independent service providers, such as the Company, who satisfy Allison's
technical and quality standards and pay a one-time "technical fee" for such
appointment. Although each AMC is assigned a non-exclusive region of
responsibility in which such AMC undertakes to provide repair and overhaul
services, component repair, warranty work and other customer support functions,
Allison permits all AMCs to market such services throughout the world. All AMCs
are permitted to purchase parts directly from Allison rather than having to
purchase parts from an Authorized Distributor, as was required under the
previous system. The AMC Agreements restrict the establishment of an AMC's
repair and marketing facilities to specific sites identified in its AMC
Agreement. As of January 31, 1997, in addition to NAC, there were eight other
AMCs for the Model 501, 25 other AMCs for the Model 250, and one other AMC for
the Model 570/571-K industrial engine.
The AMC Agreements with Allison for the Model 501 and Model 250 expire
on December 31, 1997 and the AMC Agreement for the Model 570/571-K expires on
December 31, 1998. The AMC Agreements for the Model 501 and Model 250 provide,
however, that qualifying AMCs who have adhered to the terms and conditions of
their AMC Agreements and who have the "ability and desire" to continue through a
three year renewal period may renew the AMC agreements for an additional three
year period for a renewal fee of $1. Renewal of the 570/571 AMC Agreement is
subject to Allison's discretion. The Company has no reason to believe that these
agreements with Allison will not be extended. The failure of Allison to renew or
extend the contracts would have a material and adverse impact on the Company and
its operations.
SALES AND MARKETING
Overhaul and Repair. Since the acquisition of NAC in June 1995, the
Company's new management team has implemented several sales and marketing
initiatives, including the expansion of its direct sales effort, aimed at
increasing the Company's net sales from its existing customer base as well
attracting new customers. The Company believes that the implementation of these
initiatives contributed significantly to its ability to generate 22% growth in
overhaul and repair revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 versus
the twelve months ended January 31, 1996.
The Company uses direct sales personnel for all product lines. The Vice
President of Sales and Marketing supervises the Company's sales professionals,
whose sales efforts are supported by the quality assurance and engineering
departments to aid in customer support. Additionally, as a result of the
initiatives implemented by the Company's new management, senior management plays
an active role in marketing several of the Company's product lines. The sales
and marketing efforts of the Company differ for each of its business segments
and within each of the engine lines it services.
The Company's sales professionals work closely with engineering and
customer support to provide cost effective solutions to maintaining engines,
stressing the Company's repair and overhaul engineering expertise, turnaround
times and component remanufacturing capabilities.
The Company actively participates in many of the major industry
gatherings and air shows globally, as well as hosts groups of engine operators
at technical and other meetings. In certain instances, the Company actively bids
on government contracts for certain lines through a separate government
contracts department, which coordinates with the sales and marketing team.
NAC Parts Distribution. New and serviceable parts are sold primarily to
existing overhaul customers and parts resellers. These sales are handled by the
Company's material department, and in the case of accessories and components, a
separate sales group.
API Combs Parts Distribution. API Combs uses regional sales managers,
inside salespersons, outbound telephone salespersons, independent contract
representative and associated distributors in its sales and marketing efforts.
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CUSTOMERS
NAC provides repair and overhaul services to more than 300 customers,
which include militaries (both foreign and U.S.), air cargo carriers, major
industrial corporations and others. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995,
the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 and the fiscal year ended January 31,
1997, NAC's top 10 customers accounted for approximately 45% of operating
revenues. During the twelve months ended January 31, 1996, revenues from the
Foreign Military Sales ("FMS") program administered by the U.S. government
represented 18% of NAC's operating revenues. During the year ended January 31,
1997, revenues from System Control Technologies represented 12.3% of NAC's
operating revenues. System Control Technologies administers contracts on behalf
of many of the same foreign governments for which NAC previously did work under
NAC's contract with the U.S. government pursuant to the FMS program prior to the
expiration of the contract in October 1995.
BACKLOG
As of January 31, 1997, the total contract price of the backlog of
orders for repair and overhaul services was approximately $35.7 million.
REGULATION
Governments around the world, through regulatory bodies such as the FAA
and DOD, require all aircraft and engines to follow a defined maintenance
program to ensure airworthiness and safety. Such programs are developed by the
original equipment manufacturer in coordination with the regulatory body. The
DOD's regulatory program for engines used by the armed services is separate and
apart from the FAA procedures. The maintenance of industrial engines used in
power plants is relatively unregulated, except when such maintenance is
performed for the government. The Company has certificates from the FAA and the
Joint Aviation Authority (the European regulatory body similar to the FAA)
covering its repair and overhaul facilities. Under the authority of these
certifications, the Company is permitted to service all Allison engine lines,
the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 and its other product lines. The DOD requires
that parties servicing aircraft engines for branches of the U.S. armed services
comply with applicable government regulations, and the DOD continually reviews
the operations for compliance with applicable regulations.
All aircraft must be maintained under a continuous condition monitoring
program and must periodically undergo thorough inspection and maintenance. The
inspection, maintenance and repair procedures for the various types of aircraft
and equipment are prescribed by regulatory authorities and can be performed only
by certified repair facilities and/or certified technicians. Certification and
conformance is required prior to installation of any part on an aircraft.
Presently, whenever necessary with respect to a particular part, the Company
utilizes FAA certified repair stations to repair and certify parts to ensure
marketability. The operations of the Company may in the future be subject to new
and more stringent regulatory requirements.
The U.S. government has considerable discretion regarding compliance
with its rules, regulations and procedures. Although the Company undertakes to
comply with all applicable government rules, regulations and procedures, the
U.S. government and its agencies have substantial latitude in determining
whether their regulations and policies have been upheld. The operations of the
Company have and may continue to come under the close scrutiny of the U.S.
government and its agencies, and U.S. government approvals of the Company's
operations and output may be given or withheld based upon subjective criteria.
The Company believes it is in material compliance with applicable regulations.
See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings."
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND PROCEEDINGS
The Company's operations are subject to extensive, and frequently
changing, federal, state and local environmental laws and substantial related
regulation by government agencies, including the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (the "EPA"), the California Environmental Protection Agency
(the "Cal EPA") and the United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose
requirements that regulate the operation, handling, transportation, and disposal
of hazardous materials, the health and safety of workers, and require the
Company to obtain and maintain licenses and permits in connection with its
operations. This extensive regulatory framework imposes significant compliance
burdens and risks on the Company. The Company believes that it is in material
compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing its
operations. The Company does not anticipate that any material capital
expenditures will be required during fiscal 1998 in order to maintain compliance
with the federal, state and local laws and regulations.
In October 1995, a committee comprised of a group of companies and
individuals responsible for the cleanup of the Petroleum Products Corporation
Superfund Site in Pembroke Park, Florida (the "Superfund Site") contacted NAC
and alleged that NAC was responsible for a share of the clean-up costs pursuant
to CERCLA. NAC has been designated as a potentially responsible party by the EPA
for costs associated with cleanup of the Superfund Site, and as such, as with
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each of the other potentially responsible parties, is potentially liable on a
joint and several basis for the entire clean-up cost for the Superfund Site. The
committee demanded that NAC pay approximately $70,000 to join the committee
handling the clean-up and threatened to add NAC as a defendant to an existing
lawsuit regarding the site if NAC declined to pay. The committee alleges that
NAC is responsible to pay a portion of the cleanup costs due to its status as
the successor of Design Engineering Company ("DEC"), which the committee alleges
sent waste oil to the Petroleum Products Superfund Site between approximately
1969 and 1973 from property located in Miami, Florida (the "Miami Property").
The committee alleges that DEC sent approximately 194,500 gallons of waste oil
to the Petroleum Products Superfund Site and has estimated that total clean-up
costs for the Petroleum Products Superfund Site allocable to the Company could
range from $.75 to $1.25, per gallon. At this time, the Company is unable to
determine the accuracy of the committee's clean-up cost estimates or the
likelihood that NAC will be required to contribute a portion of such clean-up
costs. NAC has not joined the committee and intends to vigorously contest the
committee's allegations regarding the amount of waste oil allegedly shipped by
DEC to the Petroleum Products Superfund Site.
In February 1996, NAC and several other past and present
owners/operators of the Miami Property were served with a complaint filed in the
Florida District Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Dade County,
Florida, wherein the owners of certain property adjacent to the Miami Property
allege that contamination at the Miami Property has migrated to and/or impacted
their adjacent property. The complaint seeks unspecified damages for cleanup
costs, loss of property value and attorneys' fees. NAC has answered the
complaint and is vigorously contesting the plaintiffs' allegations.
In October 1994, NAC entered into a Stipulation with the office of the
District Attorney for the County of Alameda resulting in the entry of a civil
Consent Order by the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda.
This Consent Order resolved issues arising out of an investigation by various
agencies of the State of California involving environmental compliance at the
Company's Oakland facility. This investigation focused primarily on three
issues: (i) a spill of approximately 1,100 gallons of Jet-A fuel at NAC's
Oakland test cell facility in September 1992, (ii) the historical discharge of
wastewater from the test cell facility to adjacent fields owned by the Port of
Oakland, and (iii) the circumstances and effect of an alleged discharge of
materials into a storm drain opening at NAC's headquarters. Pursuant to the
Consent Order, NAC has made payments and incurred related expenses aggregating
approximately $425,000 including payment of fines and fees of approximately
$221,000 to certain agencies of the State of California, and payment for
remediation projects enumerated in the Consent Order at a cost of approximately
$161,000. These projects include investigation and monitoring of soil and
groundwater conditions in various areas on or adjacent to NAC's facilities,
completion of an environmental compliance audit, and implementation of an
environmental training program for employees. Pursuant to the terms of the
Consent Order, the Court retains jurisdiction to ensure NAC's compliance with
and completion of the obligations specified in the Consent Order. NAC believes
that it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Consent Order. In
connection with these events, NAC has become a zero discharge facility at its
site in Oakland.
EMPLOYEES
As of January 31, 1997, approximately 400 persons were employed on a
full-time basis by the Company. None of the Company's employees are covered by
collective bargaining agreements. The Company believes that its relations with
its employees are good.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases the following facilities:
SQUARE LEASE
LOCATION ENTITY DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE EXPIRATION
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Westport, CT(1) First Aviation Executive offices 2,000 2007
Oakland, CA(2) NAC Allison engine repair and
overhaul shop and offices 157,000 2015
Long Beach, CA NAC Allison engine and Pratt
& Whitney PT6 repair and
overhaul 28,500 1999
Long Beach, CA NAC Maintenance of McDonnell
Douglas helicopter components 3,000 1997
San Leandro, CA NAC Warehouse 8,900 1999
Houston, TX NAC Repair of industrial engines 5,800 monthly
Indianapolis, IN(3) NAC Overhaul center 12,800 1998
Indianapolis, IN(3) NAC Overhaul center 12,300 1999
Indianapolis, IN(3) NAC Overhaul center 19,200 1998
Memphis, TN API Combs Distribution/sales 30,250 monthly
(1) During the Company's fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 the Company
leased and occupied 1,000 square feet of space in Stamford, Ct. The
Company relocated on April 21, 1997 to Westport, Ct. The sublease is
cancellable by either party upon six months notice.
(2) NAC owns the buildings at this location but leases the land on which
the structures are located.
(3) Pursuant to the agreement between Allison and NAC under which these
facilities are made available to Allison, Allison has "deemed it
necessary to overhaul and repair some products in Indianapolis for the
purpose of maturing the product sooner, reducing direct operating cost
to the customer, gaining product knowledge more rapidly, improving
engineering awareness, providing improved reliability data and reducing
warranty, policy and campaign cost." This agreement limits the number
of personnel that are to be employed at the facility. NAC is reimbursed
its direct cost for the facilities as well as the labor pool provided.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company's business exposes it to possible claims for personal
injury, death or property damage which may result from a failure of engines
serviced by the Company or spare parts sold by it. The Company takes what it
believes to be adequate precautions to ensure the quality of the work it
performs and the traceability of the aircraft spare parts which it sells. The
Company maintains what it believes is adequate liability insurance to protect it
from such claims. In 1995 and early 1996, the Office of Special Investigations
("OSI") of the U.S. Air Force conducted an investigation concerning NAC's use of
government surplus parts in repairing aircraft engines pursuant to FMS contracts
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with the Air Force from 1987 through 1995. OSI investigated whether NAC used
government surplus parts with knowledge that doing so was in violation of the
FMS contracts. Such a knowing and intentional violation of a government contract
could create a criminal or civil liability. The Company does not believe that
any Company employee knowingly violated the FMS contracts and the Company
believes that the U.S. Air Force knew of NAC's utilization of surplus parts and
in some cases requested that the Company use certain government surplus parts
under the FMS contracts. Although NAC has been informed that the government has
determined not to pursue this matter criminally, it is not clear whether or to
what extent the government will pursue a civil complaint. The U.S. Air Force
also may claim a breach of contract if government surplus parts were used in
violation of the FMS contracts, even if it was not a knowing violation. It is
unclear what, if any, damages would be awarded for such a breach. The Company
believes, however, that the amount of damages, if any, that might be awarded for
such a breach would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition or results of operations.
In November 1994, NAC made a formal voluntary disclosure to the DOD
Inspector General concerning apparent product substitution by employees of
Heli-Dyne prior to the Company's acquisition of the assets of Heli-Dyne in April
1994. NAC was accepted into the voluntary disclosure program and in early 1995
executed a written agreement with the DOD Inspector General and the DOJ. In
August 1995, NAC submitted a written report to the DOD Inspector General
concerning the relevant facts and detailing the corrective actions taken. On
behalf of the DOD Inspector General, the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the
Army Criminal Investigative Division conducted audit and verification
investigations concerning the Company's written report, and NAC believes that
the results of such investigations were forwarded to the civil division of the
DOJ for a determination of whether NAC bears any financial responsibility for
damages caused by Heli-Dyne. Management believes that the damages, if any, that
might be awarded in connection with this matter would not be material to the
Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.
The Company is also involved in various matters relating to compliance
with DOD regulations governing services performed for U.S. military aircraft and
environmental regulations. See also Item 1, "Business-Environmental Matters and
Proceedings."
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997,
the security holders voted in favor of implementing the Employee Stock Option
Plan and the Employee Stock Incentive Plan. The security holders also approved a
6.4549 to 1 stock split of issued and outstanding common stock effected as a
stock dividend. A telephonic shareholders' meeting was conducted on December 20,
1996. The vote on each of these matters was unanimous.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
The Company's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the
symbol FAVS. The high and low sales prices as reported on the NASDAQ Composite
Tape from March 3, 1997, the date public trading of the Company's common stock
commenced, through and including April 28, 1997 were $11.75 and $8.375,
respectively.
Holders
As of April 28, 1997, there were approximately seven holders of record
of the Company's common stock.
Dividends
The Company has not declared or paid any cash dividends or
distributions on its common stock since its inception. The Company anticipates
that, for the foreseeable future, all earnings will be retained for use in the
Company's business and no cash dividends will be paid on the common stock. Any
payment of cash dividends in the future on the common stock will be dependent
upon the Company's financial condition, results of operations, current and
anticipated cash requirements, plans for expansions, the ability of its
subsidiaries to pay dividends or otherwise make cash payments or advances to it
and restrictions, if any, under any future debt obligations, as well as other
factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant. NAC's credit facility
prohibits the payment of cash dividends by it except with the lender's consent.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected financial data set forth below should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes,
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and other financial information included herein.
The selected financial data of the Company as of and for the fiscal
year ended January 31, 1997 has been derived from the consolidated financial
statements of First Aviation, audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent
accountants. These financial statements and the notes thereto appear elsewhere
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The selected financial data as of and for the fiscal years ended April
2, 1993, April 1, 1994 and March 31, 1995 has been derived from the financial
statements of NAC, audited by Price Waterhouse LLP, independent accountants. The
NAC statements of operations and cash flows for the fiscal year ended March 31,
1995 and the notes thereto appear elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The historical data of NAC and the Company are not comparable in all
respects. The results of the API Business are not included in the financial
information of the Company presented below.
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TWELVE
MONTHS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED ENDED
------------------------------ JANUARY FISCAL YEAR ENDED
APRIL 2, APRIL 1, MARCH 31, 31, JANUARY 31,
1993 1994 1995 1996(1) 1997
---- ---- ---- ------- ----
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales $97,427 $92,513 $83,091 $92,857 $104,236
Cost of sales 86,006 79,315 72,796 81,199 89,426
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Gross profit 11,421 13,198 10,295 11,658 14,810
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 9,721 8,536 9,362 8,578 9,881
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income from operations 1,700 4,662 933 3,080 4,929
Interest expense 1,390 1,076 1,807 3,249 3,470
Other expense 3,000 519 1,302 801 --
------ ------ ------ ------ --------
Income (loss) before taxes and
extraordinary items (2,690) 3,067 (2,176) (970) 1,459
Income tax expense (benefit) 333 1,046 (885) 90 --
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item (3,023) 2,021 (1,291) (1,060) 1,459
Extraordinary item 333(2) -- -- -- (864)(3)
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income (loss) $(2,690) $ 2,021 $(1,291) $(1,060) $ 595
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Dividend on preferred stock(4) 132
Net income (loss) applicable to
common stockholder 463
Net income per common share:
Income before extraordinary item
per common share $ 0.25
Extraordinary item per common share (0.16)
Net income per common share 0.09
Weighted average number of shares 5,216
APRIL 2, APRIL 1, MARCH 31, JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital $37,739 $30,379 $35,560 $31,413 $37,487
Total assets 69,649 65,059 64,074 60,384 62,372
Current portion of long-term debt 244 289 379 1,970 1,100
Long-term debt, less current portion 21,005 10,963 18,660 27,005 32,794
Other long-term liabilities 1,322 2,243 2,168 3,601 2,119
Series A Preferred Stock -- -- -- 1,650 1,650
Total stockholders' equity 34,294 36,315 35,024 4,186 6,281
(1)The financial information presented for the twelve months ended January 31,
1996 includes four months during which NAC was owned by its former
shareholder (the "Predecessor"). This information also includes the eight
months during which NAC was owned by the Company. The results of operations
for this period are as follows:
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, 1996
----------------
FIRST
NAC AVIATION
2/1/95- 6/1/95-
5/31/95 1/31/96 TOTAL
------- ------- -----
Net sales $24,338 $68,519 $92,857
Cost of sales 23,809 57,390 81,199
------ ------ ------
Gross profit 529 11,129 11,658
Selling general and administrative expenses 3,229 5,349 8,578
------ ------ ------
Income (loss) from operations (2,700) 5,780 3,080
Interest expense 644 2,605 3,249
Other expense 801 -- 801
------ ------ ------
Income (loss) before tax and extraordinary item (4,145) 3,175 (970)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1,210) 1,300 90
------- ------ -------
Net income (loss) $(2,935) $ 1,875 $(1,060)
======= ====== =======
Due to the change in ownership and equity structure, income (loss) per
share data for these periods cannot be presented meaningfully.
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(2) Represents an extraordinary benefit of $333 due to the utilization of net
operating loss carry forwards.
(3) Represents an extraordinary charge of $864, or $0.16 per share, due to the
write-off of prepaid financing costs and early extinguishment charges
incurred in connection with the early extinguishment of debt. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources."
(4) The calculation of net income per common share requires the deduction from
net income of cumulative but undeclared preferred stock dividends.
Accumulated but undeclared preferred stock dividends were $132 for the
fiscal year ended January 31, 1997. Net income per common share for all
periods, except as shown, cannot be presented meaningfully due to the
change in ownership and equity structure.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following analysis of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company, should be read in conjunction with the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements including the Notes thereto, and selected
financial data of the Company included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-K. The results of the API Business are not included in the financial
information of the Company presented and discussed below.
OVERVIEW
First Aviation was formed in March 1995 to acquire the stock of NAC.
The acquisition of NAC was completed on June 1, 1995 and has been accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting. Net sales for NAC consist of revenues
derived from the overhaul and repair of aircraft engines, engine components and
industrial turbines as well as the sales of parts and components. Net sales are
generally recorded when repaired or overhauled engines and components are
completed, tested and shipped. In the twelve month period ended January 31, 1996
and the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997, revenues from the servicing, repair
and overhaul of gas turbine engines and original aircraft components accounted
for approximately 75.3% and 81.8% of net sales, respectively, with revenue from
the sale of spare parts accounting for the remaining 24.7% and 18.2%,
respectively.
On March 5, 1997 API Combs acquired the API Business. The API Business
distributes more than 100 major product lines of aircraft parts. API
Technologies, the API Business' licensed repair station, offers brake and
starter generator overhaul services and is an authorized hose assembly
manufacturing facility. Net sales for the API Business represent the sales of
parts and components, which are recorded when products are shipped.
The API Combs Acquisition was an initial step in meeting the Company's
goal of participating in the consolidation of the aviation services industry.
The API Combs Acquisition expands the Company's services by focusing on
supplying aircraft parts to the general aviation market, thereby allowing the
Company to leverage its repair and overhaul and remanufacturing expertise
through new product lines and a new customer base and by expanding API Combs'
geographic coverages.
Since the acquisition of NAC in June 1995 and the installation of new
senior management, NAC has initiated certain changes to its operations to
improve its financial performance. The first elements of these changes,
including expansion of its foreign and domestic direct sales effort,
rationalization of its operations under its cost containment program and
increasing efficiency through the leveling of production schedules, have been
implemented and further efforts are ongoing. The Company believes that the
benefits of these changes are reflected in its improved financial performance
during the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 as compared to the twelve months
ended January 31, 1996.
The Company analyzes its profit margins by, among other methods,
product line, and in doing so excludes certain other costs of goods sold,
including inventory obsolescence, warranty and related costs, production
variances and scrap costs. These other costs of goods sold are included in
determining the Company's total gross profit. Beginning in 1994, when Allison
changed its authorized distribution agreements, Allison significantly reduced
the discounts off of list price, both for parts for over-the-counter sales and
parts embedded in overhauls and repairs. As a result, the Company's profit
margins for parts for a portion of 1995 and 1996 have been adversely impacted.
Nonetheless, the Company's profit margins increased for overhauls and repairs
during these periods.
The Company intends to pursue tax planning and related strategies,
including the formation of a Foreign Sales Corporation through which the Company
will make certain of its export sales. As a result of the anticipated
implementation of these strategies, the Company believes that it can reduce its
effective tax rate from statutory levels. No assurance can be given that the
Company's tax planning strategies will be successful.
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The Company's fiscal year ends January 31. Prior to its acquisition,
NAC's fiscal year ended on the Saturday closest to March 31.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
percentages of the Company's net sales that certain income and expense items
represent. The results of the API Business are not included in the financial
information presented and discussed below.
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED,
--------------------
MARCH 31 JANUARY 31 JANUARY 31,
1995 1996 1997
---- ---- ----
Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 87.6 87.4 85.8
---- ---- ----
Gross profit 12.4 12.6 14.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 11.3 9.2 9.5
---- ----- ---
Income from operations 1.1 3.4 4.7
Interest expense 2.2 3.5 3.3
Other income (expense) (1.6) (0.9) -..-
---- ----- ----
Income (loss) before taxes and extraordinary item (2.7) (1.0) 1.4
Income tax expense (benefit) (1.1) 0.1 -.-
---- ----- ---
Income (loss) before extraordinary item (1.6)% (1.1)% 1.4%
===== ===== =====
Fiscal Year ended January 31, 1997 compared to the twelve months ended January
31, 1996
The twelve months ended January 31, 1996 is comprised of three separate
periods of time and operation. The initial two months of the period, February
and March of 1995 are also reported as part of the fiscal year ended March 31,
1995. During these two months, NAC incurred after tax losses of $1.9 million.
April and May of 1995 represent the two months immediately preceding the
acquisition of NAC by the Company. Under the management of the Predecessor, NAC
incurred after tax losses of $1.0 million during this two month period. The
Company acquired NAC on June 1, 1995 and installed new senior management during
the last eight months of this period. During this period, the Company generated
net income of $1.9 million.
Net sales for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 increased $11.3
million, or 12.2%, to $104.2 million from $92.9 million during the twelve months
ended January 31, 1996. The growth in net sales was primarily due to the $15.3
million, or 22%, increase in revenue from repair and overhauls. This increase
was offset in part by a $3.9 million, or 17%, decrease in the level of parts
sold directly to customers due primarily to larger than normal parts orders from
two customers in the twelve months ended January 31, 1996.
Cost of sales increased $8.2 million during the fiscal year ended
January 31, 1997 due to the increase in sales during that period. As a
percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased 1.6% to 85.8% during the fiscal
year ended January 31, 1997 from 87.4% during the twelve months ended January
31, 1996. This decrease was due primarily to charges incurred during the twelve
months ended January 31, 1996 of $1.0 million for inventory obsolescence and
$0.9 million for warranty and other accruals.
The Company's total gross profit increased $3.2 million, or 27.4%, to
$14.8 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997. As a percentage of net
sales, total gross profit increased 1.6% from 12.6% to 14.2% for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997. The profit margins, before other costs of goods sold, of
the repair and overhaul product line increased from 14.7% to 16.9% for the
fiscal year ended January 31, 1997, while profit margins on part sales declined
from 16.1% to 12.2%.
For parts ordered after September 1994, Allison reduced the Company's
discount from list price on over-the-counter parts sales by 60% for the 501
product line. For parts embodied in overhauls, Allison reduced the discount from
list price by 20% for the 501 engine, and by 20% for the 250 engine. The
decrease in profit margins on over-the-counter parts sales for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997 was largely the result of the change in Allison's
arrangements with its AMC's. Profit margins for the fiscal year ended January
31,1997 reflect the full implementation of changes in Allison's arrangements
with its Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs). Due to increased levels of
productivity, profit margins of the repair and overhaul product line increased
during the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 despite the adverse effect of the
change in Allison's parts.
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The Company's total gross profit margins for the fiscal year ended
January 31, 1997 reflect a reduction of $0.4 million of other cost of goods sold
compared to the twelve months ended January 31, 1996, primarily due to a $1.0
million inventory obsolescence charge and $0.9 million additional recorded for
warranty and related expenses during the twelve months ended January 31, 1996.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 unfavorable production variances
of $0.6 million were primarily attributed to increased levels of training costs
associated with the increase in the direct labor force.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended
January 31, 1997 increased by $1.3 million, or 15.1%, to $9.9 million from $8.6
million for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996. The increase is primarily
due to the $1.5 million non-cash charge for compensatory stock options and a
$0.2 million charge for bonus. This was offset in part by a charge of $0.2
million incurred during the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 for the lump
sum settlement to eliminate longevity pay to certain personnel.
Interest expense for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 increased
$0.3 million to $3.5 million from $3.2 million for the twelve months ended
January 31, 1996. The increase was due to an increase in the average borrowings
under the Company's credit facilities as a result of the Company's need for
increased working capital and indebtedness incurred in connection with the
acquisition of NAC in June 1995.
Other expenses decreased $0.8 million for the fiscal year ended January
31, 1997. During the twelve months ended January 31, 1996, the Company incurred
$0.8 million of expenses, representing the write-off of a marine gas turbine
engine joint venture investment, including related advances and professional
fees incurred in connection with the sale of NAC by the Predecessor.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 the Company incurred an
extraordinary charge of $0.9 million for prepayment penalties and other costs
associated with the refinancing and increase of the Company's credit facilities.
Net income increased by $1.7 million to $0.6 million for the fiscal
year ended January 31, 1997, compared to a loss of $1.1 million for the twelve
months ended January 31, 1996.
Twelve months ended January 31, 1996 compared to the Fiscal Year ended March
31, 1995
The twelve months ended January 31, 1996 is comprised of three separate
periods of time and operation. The initial two months of the period, February
and March of 1995, are also reported as part of fiscal year ended March 31,
1995. During these two months, NAC incurred after tax losses of $1.9 million.
April and May of 1995 represent the two months immediately preceding the
acquisition of NAC by the Company. Under the ownership management of the
Predecessor, NAC incurred after tax losses of $1.0 million during this two month
period. The Company acquired NAC on June 1, 1995 and installed new senior
management during the last eight months of this period. During this period, the
Company generated net income of $1.9 million.
Net sales for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 were $92.9
million, an increase of $9.8 million, or 11.8%, over the fiscal year ended March
31, 1995. Repair and overhaul revenues were $70.0 million in the twelve months
ended January 31, 1996, an increase of $5.6 million, or 8.7%, over fiscal 1995.
The increase was due largely to increased sales under the FMS contract. During
the twelve months ended January 31, 1996, parts sales were $22.9 million as
compared to $18.7 million during the fiscal year 1995.
Cost of sales increased $8.4 million, or 11.5%, to $81.2 million during
the twelve months ended January 31, 1996. As a percentage of net sales, cost of
sales for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 decreased slightly to 87.4%
compared to 87.6% in fiscal 1995.
Total gross profit for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996
increased $1.4 million, or 13.2%, to $11.7 million from $10.3 million for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1995. As a percentage of net sales, gross profits
increased slightly to 12.6% from 12.4% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995.
Profit margins of the repair and overhaul product line for the twelve months
ended January 31, 1996 increased to 14.7% from 13.6%. Profit margins of the
parts sales product line increased to 16.1% from 14.0% during fiscal 1995, due
largely to higher margin sales on greater than normal part sales to one customer
during the twelve months ended January 31, 1996. These improvements in both
profit margins of the repair and overhaul and parts products lines for the
twelve months ended January 31, 1996 were largely offset by an increase of $1.2
million of other cost of sales during that period compared to fiscal 1995,
primarily relating to inventory obsolescence and warranty and related expenses.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months
ended January 31, 1996 were $8.6 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 8.4%,
from the $9.4 million incurred during fiscal 1995. The Company's selling,
general and administrative expenses are primarily associated with its repair and
overhaul activities. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and
administrative expenses decreased to 9.2% from 11.3% in fiscal 1995. This
decrease was primarily due to the freezing of NAC's pension plan, a reduction in
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management fees and a company-wide effort to lower controllable costs, partially
offset by increased contributions to NAC's 401(k) plan and greater direct sales
and marketing efforts and related costs.
Interest expense during the twelve months ended January 31, 1996
increased by $1.4 million from $1.8 million to $3.2 million as compared to the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1995. The increase was due to the increase in the
level of borrowings under NAC's credit facility and subordinated debenture and
term loan indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of NAC in
June 1995.
Other expenses declined during the twelve months ended January 1996 by
$0.5 million, or 38.5%, to $0.8 million compared to $1.3 million incurred during
fiscal 1995. Both periods include the write-off of a marine gas turbine engine
joint venture investment, including related advances. During fiscal 1995, the
Company also incurred $0.7 million in professional fees incurred in connection
with efforts to sell NAC by its former shareholder.
The loss before taxes for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 was
$1.0 million, a $1.2 million improvement compared to the loss of $2.2 million
incurred during the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995. During the last eight
months of the period ended January 31, 1996, when NAC was under current
management, the Company earned $3.2 million on a pretax basis. The pretax loss
for the four months immediately preceding the ownership change was $4.2 million.
Income taxes for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 were $0.1
million compared to a tax benefit of $0.9 million for fiscal 1995. The charge
for the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 is due to the incurrence of state
franchise taxes.
As a result of the factors described above, the net loss of $1.1
million incurred during the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 represents a
decline of $0.2 million from the $1.3 million loss reported during the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1995.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
First Aviation's aggregate capital expenditures for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997, the twelve months ended January 31, 1996, and the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1995 were $1.0 million, $1.1 million and $2.5 million,
respectively. Management anticipates that capital expenditures for fiscal 1998
will be, in the aggregate, approximately $3.5 million, exclusive of the costs of
acquiring the API Business. These expenditures will be used to fund the purchase
of tooling, test equipment, and data processing equipment. Management expects to
fund these capital expenditures from cash flow from operations and, if
necessary, from borrowings.
The Company's cash flow (deficit) from operations for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997, the ten months ended January 31, 1996, and the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1995 was $(3.6) million, $2.6 million, and $(3.9) million,
respectively. Cash used for investing during these same periods was $1.3
million, $13.9 million, and $3.3 million, respectively. Cash generated by
financing activities during these same periods was $4.9 million, $11.3 million,
and $7.2 million, respectively.
The Company utilized the net proceeds from the Offering of its common
stock to complete the acquisition of the API Business and to pay down a portion
of the credit facility presently in place at NAC. The Company retired $1.8
million of 15% subordinated debenture due to Canpartners and paid $231,000 in
payment of accumulated and unpaid dividends on the Company's Series A Preferred
Stock.
In June 1996, NAC entered into a new credit facility. Borrowings under
this $40.0 million credit facility were used to retire the outstanding debt
under NAC's then-existing $30.0 million revolving credit line and term loan.
Additionally, the new facility provided funds needed to finance the Company's
expansion plans by enabling the Company to acquire an adequate supply of
inventory and to finance receivables. In connection with the refinancing, the
Company recorded an extraordinary charge of $864,000 for prepayment penalties
and the write-off of the unamortized balance of loan fees.
The new credit facility provides NAC with a revolving credit facility
that allows for borrowings of up to $37.0 million and $3.0 million of term
loans. Advances under the revolving portion of the credit facility bear interest
at LIBOR plus 3.0%. The revolving portion of the credit facility also allows for
the issuance of letters of credit up to an aggregate of $1.5 million. At January
31, 1997, borrowings under the revolving portion of the credit facility amounted
to $29.5 million and carried an interest rate of 8.45%. The credit facility
expires on May 15, 1999.
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As part of the credit facility, NAC has borrowed $1.0 million and $2.0
million, respectively, under two term loans. The term loans bear interest at a
variable rate of LIBOR plus 3.50% and 4.50%, respectively. At January 31, 1997
the interest rates on these two term loans were 8.95% and 9.95%, respectively.
This new credit facility contains a number of covenants, including
restrictions on mergers, consolidations and acquisitions, the incurrence of
indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, the creation of liens, capital
expenditures and management fees. The covenants also require NAC to maintain
defined minimum levels of net worth as well as certain interest coverage ratios
and minimum backlog levels. The Company is currently in compliance with all such
covenants. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will continue to
be in compliance with such covenants, or that such covenants will not restrict
the types of business or level of growth the Company can undertake.
In connection with the acquisition of the API Business, API Combs
issued 11,000 shares of API Combs Preferred Stock, subject to adjustment. Such
preferred stock is convertible solely into common stock of API Combs. The API
Combs Preferred Stock will carry a $4.00 per share annual dividend, payable
quarterly. See Item "Business-API Combs Acquisition."
Based upon current and anticipated levels of operations and plans for
integrating the API Business, the Company believes that its cash flow from
operations, combined with borrowings available under the existing line of
credit, will be sufficient to meet its current and anticipated cash operating
requirements, including scheduled interest and principal payments, capital
expenditures, preferred dividends requirements and working capital needs through
the end of the fiscal year ending January 31, 1998.
IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," which is required to be adopted for
periods ending after December 15, 1997. At adoption, the Company will be
required to change the method currently used to compute earnings per share and
to restate all prior periods. Under the new requirements for calculating basic
earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded and
diluted earnings per share will be presented, if appropriate. The impact of
Statement 128 on the calculation of earnings per share for this period is not
expected to be material.
INFLATION
The Company does not believe that the relatively moderate levels of
inflation which have been experienced in the United States has had or will have
a significant effect on its revenues or operations.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See Index to Financial Statements, which appears on page F-1 hereof.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The executive officers and directors of the Company are as follows:
NAME AGE POSITIONS
- ---- --- ---------
Aaron P. Hollander 40 Chairman of the Board
Michael C. Culver 46 Chief Exec utive Officer and Director of the
Company; Chief Executive Officer of API
Combs
John F. Risko 45 Chief Operating Officer and Director of the
Company; President and Chief Executive
Officer of NAC
John A. Marsalisi 41 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and
Director of the Company; Chief Financial
Officer of NAC
Rajesh Sharma 39 Chief Operating Officer--NAC
Joshua S. Friedman 40 Director
Robert L. Kirk 67 Director
Charles Ryan 46 Director
Aaron P. Hollander has served as Chairman of the Company since March
1995. Mr. Hollander became a director of NAC in June 1995. Mr. Hollander
co-founded First Equity Development Inc. ("First Equity"), an aerospace
investment and advisory firm, in 1985 and has served as Co-Managing Director
since that time.
Michael C. Culver became a Director of the Company and has served as
Chief Executive Officer of the Company since March 1995. Mr. Culver became a
director of NAC in June 1995 and Chairman in August 1996. Mr. Culver also serves
as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of API Combs. Mr. Culver co-founded
First Equity, an aerospace advisory firm, in 1985 and has served as Co-Managing
Director since that time.
John F. Risko became a Director and has served as Chief Operating
Officer of the Company since March 1995 and has served as Chief Executive
Officer of NAC since January 1996 and as its President since August 1996. From
July 1995 to August 1996, Mr. Risko served as Chairman of NAC. Since 1993, he
has been and is an officer of First Equity, an aerospace investment and advisory
firm. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Risko was Managing Director and a member of the
Board of Directors of Burns Fry, Ltd. of Toronto, an investment banking firm.
From 1988 to 1990, he was a Managing Director at Bankers Trust Company. From
1980 to 1988, Mr. Risko was with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, where he was
a Principal in Mergers and Acquisitions.
John A. Marsalisi became a Director and has served as Chief Financial
Officer and Secretary of the Company since March 1995. Mr. Marsalisi has served
as a director of NAC since June 1995 and as its Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary since August 1996. Since 1996, he has been and is an officer of First
Equity. From 1991 to May 1996, Mr. Marsalisi was Director of Taxes for Omega
Engineering. Prior to joining Omega Engineering, Mr. Marsalisi was Director of
Taxes for the Entrepreneurial Services Group of Ernst & Young's Stamford,
Connecticut office. Mr. Marsalisi is a Certified Public Accountant.
Rajesh Sharma has been NAC's Chief Operating Officer since January
1996. From 1994 to August 1996, he also served as NAC's Chief Financial Officer.
From April 1994 to December 1995, Mr. Sharma was Vice President-Finance and
Operations for NAC. Between September 1991 and April 1994, Mr. Sharma served as
Controller of NAC
Joshua S. Friedman became a Director upon the consummation of the
Offering. Since its inception in 1990, Mr. Friedman has been an executive
officer of Canyon Partners Incorporated, a merchant banking and money management
firm which Mr. Friedman co-founded and which is an affiliate of Canpartners, a
subordinated creditor and warrant holder of the Company. From 1984 to 1990, Mr.
Friedman was Executive Vice President and Co-Director, Capital Markets of Drexel
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Burnham Lambert Incorporated. Mr. Friedman currently serves as a member of the
Board of Directors of Signature Resorts, Inc., a publicly traded developer and
operator of timeshare resorts, and several privately held companies and
charitable organizations.
Robert L. Kirk became a Director upon the consummation of the Offering.
Mr Kirk is and has been since 1992 the Chairman of British Aerospace Holdings,
Inc., an international aerospace corporation. Mr. Kirk served as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of CSX Transportation, Inc., the railroad subsidiary of
CSX Corporation, from 1990 to 1992, and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Allied-Signal Aerospace Co. from 1986 to 1989. Mr. Kirk is a director of
United Defense L.P., a defense contractor, and Harsco Corporation, a diversified
industrial company.
Charles B. Ryan became a Director upon the consummation of the
Offering. Mr. Ryan is and has been since 1982 the President and Chief Operating
Officer, of Nordam Group Inc., a manufacturer and overhaul agency of airframes,
nacelles and thrust reversers. Mr. Ryan has been associated with Nordam Group
Inc. since 1976.
BOARD COMMITTEES
In December 1996, the Board of Directors established an Audit
Committee, a Compensation Committee and an Executive Committee. The Audit
Committee will be initially composed of Messrs. Hollander and Ryan. The Audit
Committee reviews the Company's annual audit and meets with the Company's
independent auditors to review the Company's internal controls and financial
management practices. The Compensation Committee will be initially composed of
Messrs. Hollander and Kirk. The primary function of the Compensation Committee
is to review and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the
compensation, including bonuses, of the Company's officers. The Company's
Executive Committee is composed of Messrs. Culver, Hollander and Risko. The
Executive Committee has and may exercise all of the powers and authority of the
Board of Directors in the management of the business affairs of the Company
except that it does not have the power and authority to: (i) amend the
Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company; (ii) adopt an agreement
of merger or consolidation or to recommend to stockholders the sale, lease or
exchange of all or substantially all of the Company's property and assets; (iii)
recommend to stockholders a dissolution of the Company or a revocation of the
dissolution; or (iv) declare a dividend or authorize the issuance of stock of
the Company unless expressly authorized by a resolution of the Board of
Directors.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth certain information for the fiscal year
ended January 31, 1997, the twelve months ended January 31, 1996 and the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1995 regarding compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid
to the Company's chief executive officer and each other executive officer of the
Company, and one executive officer of the subsidiary whose salary and bonus for
the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997 exceeded $100,000.
Name Period Salary Bonus Other Options
---- ------ ------ ----- ----- -------
Michael C. Culver FYE 1/31/97 $23,000
Chief Executive Officer 12 Months ended 1/31/96 N/A(1)
FYE 3/31/95 N/A (1)
John F. Risko FYE 1/31/97 $187,887(2)
Chief Operating Officer 12 Months ended 1/31/96 N/A (1)
FYE 3/31/95 N/A (1)
John A. Marsalisi FYE 1/31/97 $20,000
Chief Financial Officer 12 Months ended 1/31/96 NA (1)
FYE 3/31/95 NA (1)
Rajesh Sharma FYE 1/31/97 $170,071 $250,000 $1,500,000 (4)
Chief Operating 12 Months ended 1/31/96 $130,358 $8,185 $20,670
Officer-NAC FYE 3/31/95 $113,613 $37,420 $17,163(3)
(1) The Company was formed in March 1995 to acquire NAC and each of the
executive officers of the Company became an officer at the time of its
formation. None of the executive officers of the Company received any
employment compensation from the Company or NAC during the twelve
months ended January 31, 1996 or the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995.
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(2) The salary payments to Mr. Risko have reduced, dollar for dollar, the
amount of the $300,000 annual management fee NAC paid to First Equity
for management services. The obligation to pay a management fee to
First Equity terminated upon consummation of the Offering.
(3) Insurance benefits including Group Term Life and Executive Life policy.
(4) The Company has granted to Mr. Sharma, the Chief Operating Officer of
NAC, options to purchase 3%, before the offering of the outstanding
capital stock of NAC. These options may be exercised to purchase
150,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of
$.01 per share. Mr. Sharma has agreed that he will not sell any shares
of common stock acquired upon the exercise of his options for a period
of 180 days following the Offering and that, thereafter, he will not,
during any three month period sell a number of shares that exceeds (i)
1% of the number of shares of common stock then outstanding
(approximately 89,150 shares immediately after the Offering) or (ii)
the average weekly trading volume of the Company's common stock in the
NASDAQ National Market during the four weeks preceding the sale.
OPTION GRANTS IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR
The following table sets forth information regarding the stock options
that were granted during the last fiscal year to each of the officers named in
the Summary Compensation Table.
Per cent of
Number of Total Options
Securities Granted to
Underlying Employees in Exercise of Grant Date
Name Options Granted Fiscal year Base Price Expiration date Valuation (1)
- ---------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------------
Michael C. Culver None None N/A N/A
Rajesh Sharma 150,000 100% $0.01 per share December 2006 $1,500,000
John E. Risko None None N/A N/A
John Marsalisi None None N/A N/A
(1) At the date of grant the Company had not yet completed its Offering.
The options have been valued at the initial public offering price of
$10 per share.
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN THE FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
The following table sets forth the aggregate positions in options at
Fiscal Year-End held by each of the officers named in the Summary Compensation
Table.
Number of Securities Value of Unexcercise
Underlying Unexercised In-The-Money Options
Options at Fiscal Year End at Fiscal Year End
Name Exercisable/Unexercisable Excercisable/Unexcercisable(1)
- ---- ------------------------- ------------------------------
Michael C. Culver None/None N/A
Rajesh Sharma 150,000/None $1,500,000/ None
John A. Marsalisi None/None N/A
John F. Risko None/None N/A
(1) As of the end of the fiscal year, the Company had not yet completed its
Offering. The options have been valued at the initial public offering
price of $10 per share.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE IN CONTROL
ARRANGEMENTS
In December 1996, First Aviation entered into employment agreements
with Michael C. Culver, John F. Risko, and John A. Marsalisi. Mr. Culver's, Mr.
Risko's and Mr. Marsalisi's employment agreements are each for terms of three
years which expire on December 31, 1999, and provide for an annual base salary
of $180,000, $180,000 and $155,000, respectively. In addition, each of the three
employment agreements provides for: (i) benefits which are also generally
available to other employees of First Aviation in similar employment positions;
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(ii) reimbursement of reasonable business related expenses; (iii) three weeks
paid vacation a year; and (iv) a severance payment, upon termination without
cause or for death or disability, equal to six months base salary. Each of the
agreements may be terminated by First Aviation without cause at any time upon 30
days notice or by the executive for any reason upon 30 days notice.
Mr. Culver, Mr. Risko and Mr. Marsalisi each have, as part of their
respective employment agreements, agreed not to compete with First Aviation for
a period of six months following the end of their employment by First Aviation
and not to solicit employees or customers of First Aviation for a period of six
months following the end of their employment with First Aviation.
NAC has entered into a Post-Employment Consulting Agreement with Mr.
Sharma. The agreement requires Mr. Sharma to provide specified consulting
services to NAC following a termination of Mr. Sharma's employment by (i) NAC
without "Cause" or (ii) by Mr. Sharma for "Good Reason" (either, a "Qualifying
Termination") as these terms are defined. "Cause" is defined to include
misappropriation of funds, acts of fraud or gross misconduct, conviction of a
felony, disclosure of confidential information, misappropriation of business
opportunities and competitive behavior against NAC. "Good Reason" is defined as
a reduction in Mr. Sharma's base salary or benefits other than in connection
with an across-the-board reduction in salaries and/or benefits for similarly
situated employees of the Company or pursuant to the Company's standard
retirement policies. The agreement provides that following a Qualifying
Termination, Mr. Sharma shall thereafter provide consulting services to NAC for
12 months, or if sooner, until such date as Mr. Sharma is entitled to receive
full retirement benefits under NAC's applicable retirement plans. In exchange
for his services, Mr. Sharma is entitled to receive a fee, payable in equal
monthly installments, equal to his annual base salary as in effect prior to the
Qualifying Termination. The agreement also obligates NAC to continue medical,
dental, vision and life insurance for Mr. Sharma to the extent such were
provided to him prior to his termination of employment. Mr. Sharma is obligated
to pay 50% of NAC's cost for all such insurance. If Mr. Sharma enters into new
employment during the consulting period, the agreement provides that the
consulting fee and benefits otherwise payable to Mr. Sharma shall be reduced or
terminated by specified amounts depending upon the terms and conditions of his
new employment.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
No member of the Compensation Committee is or has been an employee of
the Company.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Each of the Company's non-employee directors is entitled to receive an
annual fee of $20,000 in cash or stock. No director of the Company receives any
directors' fees for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors or
committees thereof, although non-employee members of the Board do receive
reimbursement for actual expenses of such attendance.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of the Company's common stock as of April 25,1997, (i) by each person
who is known by the Company to own beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding
shares of common stock, (ii) each of the Company's directors, (iii) each of the
officers named in the Summary Compensation Table, and (iv) all directors and
executive officers as a group. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the
table, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with
respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them,
subject to community property laws where applicable, and are located at 15
Riverside Avenue Westport, Connecticut 06880.
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NAME AND ADDRESS AMOUNT AND NATURE OF PERCENT
OF BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CLASS
- -------------------- -------------------- -------------
FAS Inc., an indirect subsidiary of First
Equity Group, Inc. 3,721,665 41.7%
15 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880
Canpartners Investments IV, LLC. (1) 1,293,335 14.5%
9665 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 200
Beverly Hills, California 90212
Aaron P. Hollander--(2) -- --
Michael C. Culver--(2) -- --
John F. Risko--(2) -- --
John A. Marsalisi-- -- --
Joshua S. Friedman--(3) -- --
Robert L. Kirk-- -- --
Charles B. Ryan-- -- --
Rajesh Sharma-- -- --
National Airmotive Corporation
7200 Earhart Road
Oakland, California
All directors and executive
officers as a group (8 persons)-- -- --
(1) Canyon Partners Incorporated is the Managing Member of Canpartners.
Mr. Friedman, Mitchell R. Julis and R. Christian B. Evenson are the
sole shareholders and directors of Canyon Partners Incorporated and
such individuals may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the
shares shown as owned by Canpartners. Such persons disclaim beneficial
ownership of such shares
(2) Messrs. Culver and Hollander own, in the aggregate, substantially all
of the outstanding shares of First Equity Group. First Equity Group
and Mr. Risko own substantially all of the shares of First Equity.
(3) Excludes 1,293,335 shares shown as owned by Canpartners. Mr. Friedman
is a Vice-President of Canpartners and is a shareholder and director
of Canyon Partners Incorporated, the Managing Member of Canpartners,
and as such may be deemed to have voting and investment power over
such shares. Mr. Friedman disclaims any beneficial ownership of such
shares.
SECTION 16 (A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16 (a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors,
executive officers and ten percent shareholders to file initial reports of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership of the Company's common stock with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Directors, executive officers and ten
percent shareholders are required to furnish the Company with copies of all
Section 16 (a) forms that they file. Based on a review of these filings, the
Company notes that Messers. Hollander, Culver and Marsalisi inadvertently failed
to file their Form 3s on a timely basis upon the consummation of the Offering.
The filings were made on March 7, 1997.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On June 1, 1995, in connection with the acquisition of NAC by the
Company from Triton Group Ltd., the Company issued 33,000 shares of its Series A
Preferred Stock to FAI for an aggregate price of $1,650,000 and 3,556,665 shares
of its Common Stock at an aggregate price of $551,000. In connection with the
closing of the Offering, the Company's Series A Preferred Stock, face value
$1,650,000, held by FAI was exchanged for 165,000 shares of common stock.
Messrs. Culver, Hollander and Risko beneficially own substantially all of the
equity interests in FAI, and each of them, as well as Mr. Marsalisi, is an
officer of FAI.
On June 1, 1995, NAC entered into the Loan and Security Agreement (the
"Loan Agreement") between NAC and Canpartners (as assignee of Canpartners
Investments III, L.P.). Mr. Friedman, a director of NAC, is affiliated with
Canpartners. See Item 10 "Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant."
Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, Canpartners made a $3,000,000 loan (the
"Subordinated Debt") to NAC which is subordinated in right of payment to NAC's
credit facility. The Subordinated Debt bears interest at the rate of 15% per
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year, requires scheduled prepayments of principal and interest, and initially
was due no later than July 5, 1997. On June 13, 1996, in connection with a
refinancing of NAC's credit facility, NAC repaid $1,000,000 in principal to
Canpartners and made certain modifications to the Loan Agreement, including an
extension of the final maturity date of the Subordinated Debt to June 13, 1999.
In connection with the execution of the Loan Agreement, NAC and Canpartners
entered into a Warrant Agreement (the "Warrant Agreement"), pursuant to which
NAC issued warrants to purchase 1,832,225 shares of its Common Stock at an
exercise price of $0.05 per share to Canpartners. In connection with the
repayment of $1,000,000 of the Subordinated Debt in June 1996, 538,890 of the
warrants held by Canpartners were canceled. Pursuant to the Second Amendment to
Warrant Agreement, dated December 20, 1996, the remaining NAC warrants held by
Canpartners became exercisable for and were exercised for shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share upon consummation
of the Offering.
Pursuant to a Shareholders Agreement entered into among NAC, the
Company and Canpartners in connection with the execution of the Loan Agreement
(the "Shareholders Agreement"), NAC agreed to pay a management fee to the
Company (or First Equity) in the amount of $300,000 per year, payable quarterly.
NAC reduces payment of this management fee to the Company by the amount of
compensation paid to Mr. Risko in connection with his services as an officer of
the Company and NAC. The obligation to pay a management fee to First Equity
terminated upon consummation of the Offering.
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, NAC agreed to pay an annual
management fee of $50,000 to Canpartners for each of the four years commencing
June 1, 1995. The Shareholders Agreement provided for accelerated payment to
Canpartners of all remaining annual management fees upon the occurrence of
certain events, including the consummation of the Offering.
On September 30, 1996, the Company entered into two agreements with
First Equity whereby First Equity was to provide certain investment advisory
services in connection with the Offering as well as to provide advice with
respect to and negotiate for the API Combs Acquisition. Upon the closing of the
Offering, First Equity was paid a fee of $350,000 for assistance rendered in
connection with the Offering and $250,000 for its services with regard to the
API Combs Acquisition. First Equity may render other investment advisory
services to the Company in the future. If it does so, any investment advisory
fees paid to it would not exceed customary fees for such services.
On December 20, 1996, the Company and First Equity entered into an
agreement allocating potential investment and acquisition opportunities in the
global aircraft engine repair and overhaul market. Pursuant to the agreement,
First Equity has agreed that commencing with the consummation of the Offering,
neither First Equity nor any of its majority-owned subsidiaries will, as a
principal, consummate any acquisition of a majority interest in any business
that is engaged in the repair and overhaul of military and commercial aircraft
engines anywhere in the world (a "Covered Acquisition"), without first notifying
the Company and providing the Company with the opportunity to choose to effect
the Covered Acquisition for its own account. The Company's decision as to
whether to effect the Covered Acquisition will be made by the directors of the
Company that have no affiliation with First Equity. The agreement will remain in
effect for a five-year term, subject to earlier termination in the event First
Equity reduces its ownership interest in the Company to less than 10% of the
Company's outstanding voting securities. In addition, the agreement does not
apply to any proposed acquisition by First Equity of any business that generates
less than 15% of its aggregate net sales from the repair and overhaul of
military and commercial aircraft engines nor to any advisory services performed
by First Equity on behalf of third parties.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 1997, the Company leased
approximately 1,000 square feet of office space from First Equity under a month
to month sublease. Monthly payments under the sublease were $2,500. On December
13, 1996, the Company entered into a new sublease with First Equity which
replaces the old lease. Under the new sublease, which commenced on April 21,
1997 the Company leases approximately 2,000 square feet of office space in
Westport, Connecticut for a period of ten years with options for two additional
five year periods. Monthly payments under this sublease currently are $5,000,
subject to increases on an annual basis. The sublease is cancelable by either
party upon the provision of six months notice.
The Company believes that the terms of the two advisory services
agreements and the sublease agreement between the Company and First Equity are
at least as favorable as the terms which would have been obtained by the Company
from an unaffiliated third-party.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)(1)(2) Financial Statements and Schedules
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, which appears on Page
F-1 hereof
(b) Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the registrant during the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1997.
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
3.1+ Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
3.2+ Restated Bylaws of the Company
4.1+ Specimen stock certificate
10.1+ Form of Director Indemnification Agreement between the Company
and each of its directors
10.2+ Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 13, 1996, by and
between NAC and Fleet Capital Corporation
10.3+ Amendment Number One to Loan and Security Agreement, dated
September 1, 1996, by and between NAC and Fleet
10.4+ Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 1, 1995, by and between
NAC and Canpartners Investments IV, LLC (as successor in
interest to Canpartners Investments III, L.P.) ("Canpartners")
10.5+ First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 13,
1996, by and between NAC and Canpartners
10.6+ Warrant Agreement, dated June 1, 1995, by and between NAC and
Canpartners
10.7+ First Amendment to Warrant Agreement, dated June 13, 1996, by
and between NAC and Canpartners
10.8+ Second Amendment to Warrant Agreement, dated December 20, 1996,
by and between NAC and Canpartners
10.9+ Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 25, 1996, by and
between AMR Combs and API Combs.
10.10+ Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement, effective as of
November 14, 1994, by and between NAC and Allison Engine
Company (Model 501)
10.11+ Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and
between John F. Risko and the Company
10.12+ Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and
between John Marsalisi and the Company
10.13+ Post-Employment Consulting Agreement, dated January 17, 1992,
by and between Rajesh Sharma and NAC
10.14+ Stock Option Plan
10.15+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.16+ Lease, dated January 23, 1991, by and between NAC and the City
of Oakland (main building lease)
10.17+ First Supplement to lease, dated November 22, 1991, by and
between NAC and the City of Oakland (main building lease)
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
10.18+ Lease, dated January 23, 1991, by and between NAC and the City
of Oakland (test cells lease)
10.19+ Standard Industrial Lease-Net, dated November 26, 1996, by and
between NAC (as assignee) and Pacific Energy Resources, as
amended
10.20+ Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and
between Michael C. Culver and the Company
10.21+ Investment Advisory Services Agreement Relating to the API
Combs Acquisition, dated as of September 30, 1996, by and
between First Equity and First Aviation
10.22+ Investment Advisory Services Agreement Relating to the
Offering, dated as of September 30, 1996, by and between First
Equity and First Aviation
10.23+ Letter, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and between First
Equity and First Aviation regarding pursuit of acquisition
opportunities
10.24+ Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
February 21, 1996, by and between the Company and FAI
10.25+ Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 3, 1995, by and
among the Company, FE Acquisition Subsidiary, Triton Group Ltd.
and NAC
10.26+ Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
June 1, 1995, by and among the Company, FE Acquisition
Subsidiary, Triton Group Ltd. and NAC
10.27+ Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement, effective as of
November 30, 1994, by and between NAC and Allison Engine
Company (Model 250)
10.28+ Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement, effective as of
December 31, 1995, by and between NAC and Allison Engine
Company (Model 570/571)
10.29+ Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 21, 1997,
by and between the Company and Canpartners
10.30+ Sublease Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1996, between
First Equity and the Company
10.31+ Letter Agreement between FAI and the Company regarding the
exchange of Series A Preferred Stock for Common Stock of the
Company
11.1 Statement re: Computation of Earnings Per Share
21.1+ List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors
23.2 Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent auditors
27.1 Financial Data Schedule (8 Months)
27.2 Financial Data Schedule (12 Months)
+ Incorporated by reference and filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-18647), as amended.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has fully caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on April 30 , 1997.
FIRST AVIATION SERVICES INC.
By: /s/ John A. Marselisi
-----------------------------
John A. Marsalisi
Chief Financial Officer
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
- --------- ----- ----
/s/ Aaron P. Hollander Chairman of the Board April 30, 1997
- --------------------------
Aaron P. Hollander
/s/ Michael C. Culver Chief Executive Officer and
- -------------------------- Director (Principal Executive Officer) April 30, 1997
Michael C. Culver
Chief Operating Officer and Director April 30, 1997
- --------------------------
John F. Risko
/s/ John A. Marsalisi Chief Financial Officer and April 30, 1997
- --------------------------
John A. Marsalisi Director (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Joshua S. Friedman Director April 30, 1997
- --------------------------
Joshua S. Friedman
/s/ Robert L. Kirk Director April 30, 1997
- --------------------------
Robert L. Kirk
/s/ Charles B. Ryan Director April 30, 1997
- --------------------------
Charles B. Ryan
Consolidated Financial Statements
First Aviation Services Inc.
The year ended January 31, 1997, the eight-month
period ended January 31, 1996, the two-month
period ended May 31, 1995, and the year
ended March 31, 1995
with Report of Independent Auditors
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The year ended January 31, 1997, the eight-month
period ended January 31, 1996, the two-month
period ended May 31, 1995 and the year
ended March 31, 1995
CONTENTS
Report of Independent Auditors...............................................F2
Report of Independent Accountants............................................F3
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets..................................................F4
Consolidated Statements of Operations........................................F5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity..............................F6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows........................................F7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...............................F8-F28
F-1
Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
First Aviation Services Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Aviation
Services Inc. as of January 31, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year ended January
31, 1997, the eight-month period ended January 31, 1996 and the two-month period
ended May 31, 1995. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of First
Aviation Services Inc. as of January 31, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated
results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended January 31,
1997, the eight-month period ended January 31, 1996 and the two-month period
ended May 31, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
March 21, 1997
F2
Report of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Shareholder of
National Airmotive Corporation
In our opinion, the statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows of National Airmotive Corporation, a predecessor to First Aviation
Services Inc., present fairly the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the year ended March 31, 1995 in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management, our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
/s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
San Francisco, California
June 14, 1995
F3
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
JANUARY 31
1997 1996
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $278
at January 31, 1997 and 1996 $ 19,931 $ 23,388
Inventories 36,323 31,207
Deferred income taxes 1,036 1,036
Prepaid expenses and other 1,375 1,374
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Total current assets 58,665 57,005
Plant and equipment, net 2,793 2,706
Other assets 914 673
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$ 62,372 $ 60,384
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 15,104 $ 18,167
Accrued compensation and related expenses 1,948 1,116
Accrued reorganization expenses 109 1,021
Other accrued liabilities 2,741 2,685
Income taxes payable - 507
Due to shareholders 176 126
Current portion of long-term debt 1,100 1,970
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Total current liabilities 21,178 25,592
Long-term debt, less current portion 32,794 27,005
Other noncurrent liabilities 2,119 3,601
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Total liabilities 56,091 56,198
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, liquidation preference of $660 and $330 at
January 31, 1997 and 1996; 5,000,000 shares
authorized, 33,000 shares issued and outstanding 1,650 1,650
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized,
3,556,665 shares issued and outstanding 36 36
Additional paid-in capital 2,125 625
Retained earnings 2,470 1,875
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Total stockholders' equity 6,281 4,186
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$ 62,372 $ 60,384
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See accompanying notes.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousand, except share amounts)
PREDECESSOR BUSINESS
-------------------------------
EIGHT-MONTH TWO-MONTH
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, MAY 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net sales $ 104,236 $ 68,519 $ 10,896 $ 83,091
Cost of sales 89,426 57,390 10,463 72,796
-------- -------- ------- -------
Gross profit 14,810 11,129 433 10,295
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 9,881 5,349 1,160 9,362
-------- -------- ------- -------
Income (loss) from operations 4,929 5,780 (727) 933
Interest expense 3,470 2,605 287 1,807
Other expenses - - - 1,302
-------- -------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before provision (benefit)
for income taxes and extraordinary item 1,459 3,175 (1,014) (2,176)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes - 1,300 - (885)
-------- -------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item 1,459 1,875 (1,014) (1,291)
Extraordinary item:
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 864 - - -
-------- -------- ------- -------
Net income (loss) 595 1,875 (1,014) (1,291)
Dividends on preferred stock 132 88 - -
-------- -------- ------- -------
Net income (loss) applicable to common
stockholders $ 463 $ 1,787 $ (1,014) $ (1,291)
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Net income (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item
applicable to common stockholders 0.25 $ 0.32
Extraordinary item (0.16) -
-------- --------
Net income (loss) applicable to common
stockholders 0.09 $ 0.32
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Shares use in computation of net income
(loss) applicable to common stockholders 5,216,157 5,528,804
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See accompanying notes
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands, except share amounts)
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK
--------------------- ---------------------- ADDITIONAL
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF PAID-IN RETAINED
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS TOTAL
---------- -------- ---------- -------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at April 1, 1994 (predecessor) - $ - 4,750,000 $ 4,750 $ 27,385 $ 4,180 $ 36,315
Net loss for the year ended March 31,
1995 - - - - - (1,291) (1,291)
------- ------- ---------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balances at March 31, 1995 (predecessor) - - 4,750,000 4,750 27,385 2,889 35,024
Net loss for the two-month period ended
May 31, 1995 - - - - - (1,014) (1,014)
------- ------- ---------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balances at May 31, 1995 (predecessor) - - 4,750,000 4,750 27,385 1,875 34,010
Elimination of predecessor divisional equity
upon acquisition on June 1, 1995 - - (4,750,000) (4,750) (27,385) (1,875) (34,010)
Common stock and preferred stock issued
for cash on June 1, 1995 33,000 1,650 3,556,665 36 515 - 2,201
Warrants issued in connection with
subordinated note payable - - - - 110 - 110
Net income for the eight-month period
ended January 31, 1996 - - - - - 1,875 1,875
------- ------- ---------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balances at January 31, 1996 33,000 1,650 3,556,665 36 625 1,875 4,186
Issuance of options to purchase common
stock - - - - 1,500 - 1,500
Net income for the year ended January
31, 1997 - - - - - 595 595
------- ------- ---------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Balances at January 31, 1997 33,000 $ 1,650 3,556,665 $ 36 $ 2,125 $ 2,470 $ 6,281
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See accompanying notes.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
PREDECESSOR BUSINESS
---------------------------------
EIGHT-MONTH TWO-MONTH
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, MAY 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
----------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ 595 $ 1,875 $ (1,014) $ (1,291)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,047 947 400 2,508
Extraordinary item, loss on early
extinguishment of debt 864 -- -- --
Compensation expense on stock options issued 1,500 -- -- --
Deferred income taxes -- 664 129 (1,041)
Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment -- -- -- 123
Termination of executive defined benefit plan -- (548) -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables 3,457 (13,460) 1,860 6,902
Inventories (5,116) (1,744) (605) (4,457)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,283) 947 (341) 493
Accounts payable (3,063) 12,587 821 (6,822)
Accrued liabilities (156) 58 578 (584)
Due to stockholder 50 -- -- --
Other long-term liabilities (1,482) (567) (10) 265
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities (3,587) 759 1,818 (3,904)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of assets from former owners including
acquisition costs -- (12,397) -- --
Purchase of plant and equipment (957) (862) (282) (2,469)
Payment for license rights and other intangibles (375) (375) -- (800)
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment -- 13 6 --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (1,332) (13,621) (276) (3,269)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings on long-term debt 119,810 103,891 10,703 7,536
Payments on long-term debt (114,731) (92,955) (12,191) --
Sale of preferred stock -- 1,650 -- --
Sale of common stock -- 551 -- --
Repayment of other noncurrent liabilities (160) (275) (54) (363)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 4,919 12,862 (1,542) 7,173
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net change in cash -- -- -- --
Cash, beginning of period -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Cash, end of period $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 3,148 $ 2,322 $ 154 $ 1,745
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Income taxes $ 545 $ 129 $ -- $ 160
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Acquisition of equipment under capital lease
obligation $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 303
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See accompanying notes.
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1. BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
First Aviation Services Inc. ("First Aviation" or the "Company") through its
wholly owned subsidiary, National Airmotive Corporation ("NAC") repairs and
overhauls commercial and military aircraft engines, and industrial turbines and
parts. The Company is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. Customers of the
Company include airlines, foreign governments, U.S. and foreign military
services and industrial companies.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First
Aviation and its wholly owned subsidiary, NAC.
First Aviation was formed in March 1995 to acquire the capital stock of NAC. On
June 1, 1995, Triton Group, Ltd. ("Triton"), former parent company of NAC, sold
its ownership interest in the capital stock of NAC to First Aviation pursuant to
the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 3, 1995. The acquisition has been
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting as of the closing date.
The gross purchase price of $30,355 includes debt assumed of $17,958,
transaction-related fees and expenses amounting to $1,147, and a net cash
payment to Triton of $11,250. The purchase price, including acquisition costs,
was allocated to the assets and liabilities of NAC based on their relative fair
values.
In connection with the allocation of the purchase price and in order to
implement plans and actions designed to streamline operations, the Company
recorded a reorganization accrual to cover the estimated costs of employee
separations and other employee incentive programs. The Company incurred and
charged against accrued reorganization costs $1,400 and $1,086 during the
eight-month period ended January 31, 1996 and the year ended January 31, 1997,
respectively. The Company also recorded accruals for various liabilities
including pension plan termination (Note 9), environmental matters (Note 11),
and legal matters. The remaining accruals as of January 31, 1997 total $2,143
and are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the
accompanying balance sheet.
The financial statements for the two-month period ended May 31, 1995 and the
year ended March 31, 1995 represent the operations of NAC when NAC was owned by
Triton ("Predecessor"). The financial statements of the Company since June 1,
1995 ("Successor Business") reflect the impact of indebtedness incurred in the
acquisition of the Company as well as the impact of the purchase price
allocation. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Successor Business are
not directly comparable to those of the Predecessor.
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1. BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)
The following unaudited summary, prepared on a pro forma basis, presents the
consolidated results of operations as if the Predecessor had been acquired as of
April 1, 1995 and 1994, after including the impact of certain adjustments, such
as reduced depreciation expense due to asset write-downs, increased interest
expense due to acquisition financing and the tax benefit resulting from
utilization of the Predecessor net operating loss.
PERIOD FROM
APRIL 1, 1995 TO YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, 1996 MARCH 31, 1995
--------------- --------------
Sales $79,415 $83,091
Net income 1,156 1,517
Net income applicable to common
stockholders 1,068 1,517
Net income per common share 0.21 0.30
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUES
Revenue related to the repair and overhaul of engines is recorded upon
completion of repair and overhaul services. Revenue for parts and engine
components sold is recorded when the product is shipped.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
REVENUES (CONTINUED)
The Company provides credit in the form of trade accounts receivable to its
customers. The Company generally does not require collateral to support domestic
customer receivables. Receivables arising from export activities are supported
by letters of credit or foreign credit insurance. The Company performs ongoing
credit evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances which management
believes are adequate for potential credit losses.
Combined sales to agencies of the U.S. government represented 16%, 27%, 25% and
15% of net sales for the year ended January 31, 1997, the eight-month period
ended January 31, 1996, the two-month period ended May 31, 1995, and the year
ended March 31, 1995, respectively. The combined accounts receivable from
agencies of the U.S. government represented 18% and 17% of total accounts
receivable as of January 31, 1997 and January 31, 1996, respectively. Sales to
one customer who acts as agent for a number of foreign governments accounted for
12% of total net sales for the year ended January 31, 1997.
The Company has no foreign operations; however, export sales were approximately
32%, 35% and 31% of net sales in the year ended January 31, 1997, the
eight-month period ended January 31, 1996, and the year ended March 31, 1995,
respectively. The majority of export sales activities were to the following
geographic areas: Central America, Middle East, Far East, Canada, and Europe.
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
For the year ended January 31, 1997, the Company implemented the disclosure
provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". The Company accounts for stock option
grants in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees", and, accordingly, recognizes compensation expense to the extent a
difference exists between the exercise price and the fair value per share at the
date of grant. During the year ended January 31, 1997, the Company recorded
compensation expense of $1,500 resulting from the issuance of stock options.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined using
the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") and specific identification methods. Costs
include direct material, direct labor and applicable manufacturing overhead.
The Company's inventory consists principally of new, overhauled, serviceable and
repairable aircraft engine parts that are purchased principally from Allison
Engine Company ("Allison"), a subsidiary of Rolls Royce Ltd., and from parts
resellers and customers. Before any part may be installed in an aircraft, it
must meet certain standards of condition established by the Federal Aviation
Administration, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the equivalent regulatory
agencies in other countries depending on whose engines are being serviced by the
Company. Specific regulations vary from country to country, although regulatory
requirements in other countries generally coincide with applicable U.S.
requirements. Parts must also be traceable to sources deemed acceptable by such
agencies. Parts owned or acquired by the Company may not meet applicable
standards prior to remanufacturing or standards may change in the future,
causing parts which are already contained in the Company's inventory to be
scrapped or modified. Aircraft engine manufacturers may also develop new parts
to be used in lieu of parts already contained in the Company's inventory.
Provisions are made in each period for the estimated effect of excess and
obsolete inventories. Actual excess and obsolete inventories may differ
significantly from such estimates, and such differences could be material to the
financial statements.
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment are stated at original cost, less allowance for accumulated
depreciation. Additions and improvements that materially increase the productive
capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are added to its cost.
Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred.
Depreciation of plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method
over the estimated lives of the assets which range from 3 to 30 years. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated life of the
improvement or the terms of the related lease.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
The Company implemented the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" during the year ended January 31, 1997. The
Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when
events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the
undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than
the carrying amounts of those assets.
INCOME TAXES
The Company uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences
between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are
measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the
differences are expected to reverse.
MAJOR SUPPLIERS
Historically, the NAC's primary supplier has been Allison. NAC is an Authorized
Maintenance Center for Allison's product lines. During the year ended January
31, 1997, NAC purchased $47,254 in parts and engine components from Allison and
at January 31, 1997 accounts payable to Allison totaled $5,939. NAC is also an
authorized distributor for Bendix, AC and several suppliers of accessories that
compliment the Allison commercial engine. NAC is an authorized service center
for both Lockheed Hercules QEC's and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems'
dynamic components.
NAC has from time to time, experienced difficulty in obtaining certain parts
because of parts shortages and inventory fluctuations at Allison. The shortage
or unavailability of Allison parts can and has from time to time caused delays
in the timely completion of repair and overhaul production schedules. Such
delays may adversely affect the NAC's relationship with its customers and could
adversely affect the NAC's commitments to customers and its work-in-process
inventory levels. An inability to maintain timely access to Allison parts and
components on commercially reasonable terms would have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
EXCESS OF COST OVER NET ASSETS ACQUIRED
For the year ended March 31, 1995, the excess of purchase price for NAC over the
fair value of the net assets acquired was amortized under the straight-line
method over a forty year period.
LICENSE RIGHTS
For the year ended March 31, 1995, the cost of license rights purchased from
Allison was amortized using the straight-line method over the period of minimum
expected benefit of fifteen years.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Except as noted below, net income (loss) per common share has been computed
based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding including
dilutive common equivalent shares from stock warrants, using the treasury stock
method. Common shares to be issued in exchange for the Company's Series A
Preferred Stock have been excluded from the calculation of net income (loss) per
common share as the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Pursuant
to Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletins rules, common
and common equivalent shares issued by the Company at prices below the public
offering price during the twelve months immediately preceding the Company's
initial public offering are included in the calculation (using the treasury
stock method and the anticipated initial public offering price) as if they were
outstanding for all periods prior to the offering date.
Net income (loss) per common share is not presented for the two-month period
ended May 31, 1995 and the year ended March 31, 1995 since such amounts are not
deemed meaningful as a result of the change in ownership and capital stock
structure of NAC that occurred on June 1, 1995.
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
128, "Earnings per Share," which is required to be adopted for periods ending
after December 15, 1997. At adoption, the Company will be required to change the
method currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate all prior
periods. Under the new requirements for calculating basic earnings per share,
the dilutive effect of stock options will be excluded and diluted earnings per
share will be presented, if appropriate. The impact of Statement 128 on the
calculation of earnings per share for this period is not expected to be
material.
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3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
JANUARY 31,
1997 1996
-----------------------
Raw materials $ 18,857 $ 16,493
Work-in-process 11,067 8,958
Finished goods 6,399 5,756
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$ 36,323 $ 31,207
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4. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The cost and accumulated depreciation of plant and equipment are as follows:
JANUARY 31,
1997 1996
-----------------------
Machinery and equipment $ 1,658 $ 1,338
Building and other leasehold improvements 1,055 976
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment 863 575
Construction-in-process 510 551
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4,086 3,440
Less accumulated depreciation (1,293) (734)
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$ 2,793 $ 2,706
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5. RELATED PARTIES
On September 30, 1996, the Company entered into two agreements with a
stockholder whereby the stockholder is to provide certain investment advisory
services in connection with the Company's initial public offering as well as to
provide advice and negotiate for the acquisition of the aircraft parts
international division of AMR Combs, Inc. ("Old API") (Note 12). Upon closing of
the initial public offering, the stockholder will be paid a fee of $350 for
assistance rendered in connection with the offering and $250 for its services
with regard to the Old API acquisition (Note 12).
The Company has agreed to pay a management fee to a stockholder in the amount of
$300 per year, payable quarterly. The Company reduces payment of this management
fee by the amount of compensation paid to certain employees in connection with
their services as officers of the Company and its subsidiaries. The obligation
to pay a management fee terminates upon consummation of a public offering of the
Company's common stock. The Company has also agreed to pay an annual management
fee of $50 per year to the subordinated debtholder for each of the four years
commencing June 1, 1995, which fee is payable quarterly. This agreement with the
subordinated debtholder also provides for accelerated payment of all remaining
annual management fees upon the occurrence of certain events, including the
consummation of a public offering of the Company's common stock, and the sale of
substantially all of the assets of the Company.
Fees under the management agreement totaling $170 and $133 were included in
selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of
operations for the year ended January 31, 1997 and the eight-month period ended
January 31, 1996, respectively. There were no such fees prior to June 1, 1995.
During 1996, the Company leased office space from a stockholder under a
month-to-month sublease. Monthly payments under the lease are three thousand
dollars.
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6. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
JANUARY 31,
1997 1996
-----------------------
Borrowings under revolving line of credit $ 29,516 $ 24,123
Term loans 2,650 1,767
Subordinated note payable 1,728 2,925
Note payable - 160
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Total 33,894 28,975
Less current portion (1,100) (1,970)
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$ 32,794 $ 27,005
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On June 13, 1996, the Company entered into a new credit facility. Borrowings
under this facility were used to retire the outstanding borrowings under the
Company's existing revolving line of credit and term loan and also to reduce the
Company's subordinated note by $1,000. In connection with this refinancing, the
Company recorded an extraordinary charge of $864 for prepayment penalty fees and
the write-off of unamortized loan fees.
This new credit agreement consists of a revolving credit facility that allows
for borrowings of up to $37,000 and two term loans in the amounts of $2,000 and
$1,000, respectively. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are further
limited to specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and
inventories. The revolving line of credit expires May 15, 1999. Management
believes that the borrowing base under this credit facility will exceed the
outstanding borrowings for at least the next twelve months, and has classified
these outstanding borrowings as long-term debt in the accompanying balance
sheet. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at the LIBOR
rate plus 3% (8.45% at January 31, 1997). The credit agreement also allows for
the issuance of letters of credit not to exceed an aggregate of $1,500. Such
letters of credit reduce the availability of borrowings under the facility.
The term loans mature May 15, 1999 and bear interest at a variable rate of the
LIBOR rate plus either 3.50% or 4.50% (8.95% and 9.95% at January 31, 1997,
respectively).
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6. LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
The credit agreement contains a number of covenants, including among other
provisions, restrictions on mergers, consolidations and acquisitions, the
incurrence of indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, the creation of liens,
capital expenditures, and management fees. The credit agreement also requires
the Company to maintain minimum levels of net worth and requires certain
interest expense coverage ratios and minimum backlog levels. The terms of the
Company's credit agreement currently restrict the payment of dividends except
with the lender's consent.
The subordinated note bears interest at 15%, payable monthly, and is due in
quarterly installments through June 1999. The subordinated note agreement
requires the Company to maintain certain levels of net worth, limits capital
expenditures and requires certain interest expense coverage ratios.
The revolving line of credit, term loan and subordinated debt are collateralized
by substantially all of the Company's assets.
Aggregate annual maturities of the refinanced long-term debt are as follows:
Fiscal year 1998 $ 1,100
Fiscal year 1999 1,100
Fiscal year 2000 31,694
--------
$ 33,894
========
Management believes that the carrying amounts of the Company's borrowings under
its revolving credit facility and term loans approximate their fair values
because the interest rate is variable and resets frequently. Management also
believes that the carrying value of the Company's subordinated notes
approximates its fair value based upon the Company's current incremental
borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
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7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The preferred stock bears cumulative annual dividends of $4.00 per share, has a
liquidation preference that increases annually in $10.00 per share increments up
to $50.00 per share in 1999, and has no voting rights. No dividends can be paid
on common shares until all preferred stock dividends have been paid. All
preferred stock dividends must be paid in shares of preferred stock until the
subordinated debt has been fully repaid. Total cumulative dividends earned but
not yet declared at January 31, 1997 were $220.
In connection with the issuance of the subordinated note on June 1, 1995, the
Company issued to the debtholder warrants to purchase up to 1,832,225 shares of
the Company's common stock at $.05 per share. In connection with the debt
transactions discussed in Note 6, the number of shares eligible for purchase
under this warrant was reduced to 1,293,335. The warrants were valued at the
time of issuance by management at $110 and the resulting discount on the
subordinated debt is being amortized over the term of the debt. The Company has
reserved 1,293,335 shares of common stock for the exercise of these warrants.
On December 20, 1996, the Board of Directors approved a 6.4549 to 1 stock split
of issued and outstanding common stock effected as a stock dividend. Common
shares in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for periods after
March 31, 1995, have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.
On December 20, 1996, a Stock Option Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors.
The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualifying stock
options, stock appreciation rights and stock purchase rights. A total of 400,000
shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the plan.
In January 1997, the Company granted a key employee of NAC, options to acquire
150,000 shares of common stock. The options carry an exercise price of $.01 per
share, vest immediately, and expire ten years from the date of grant. In
addition to the option grant, the employee also received a bonus of $200. The
Company recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $1,700 in January 1997 as a
result of the above transaction.
On December 20, 1996, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan was adopted by the Board
of Directors. Under the Plan, 250,000 shares of common stock have been reserved
for issuance. The Plan allows for eligible employees to purchase stock at 85% of
the lower of the fair market value of the Company's common stock as of the first
day of each semi-annual offering period or the fair market value of the stock at
the end of the offering period. The initial offering period will commence in May
1997.
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7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND PRO FORMA INFORMATION
Under provisions of FASB No. 123, the Company is required to disclose the fair
value, as defined, of options granted to employees and related compensation
expense. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant
using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option valuation
model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which
have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option
valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including
the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's employee stock
options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded
options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially
affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do
not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its
employee stock options.
The Company is also required to present pro forma information as if provisions
of FASB Statement No. 123 had been implemented as of the date the stock options
were granted. For the year ended January 31, 1997, the disclosure provisions of
FASB Statement No. 123 do not produce information that differs materially from
that contained in the consolidated financial statements.
8. INCOME TAXES
The provision (benefit) for income taxes is as follows:
EIGHT-MONTH TWO-MONTH
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, MAY 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Current:
Federal $ - $ 523 $ - $ 135
State - 113 - (815)
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- 636 - (680)
Deferred:
Federal - 529 - 21
State - 135 - (226)
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- 664 - (205)
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$ - $ 1,300 $ - $ (885)
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8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
A reconciliation between income tax provisions computed at the U.S. federal
statutory rate and the effective rate reflected in the statements of operations
is as follows:
EIGHT-MONTH TWO-MONTH
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, MAY 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0% (34.0)%
State tax provision, net of federal
benefit 6.6 6.6 6.6 (6.2)
Department of Justice settlement
liability - - - 3.9
Goodwill amortization - - - (3.6)
Effect of losses of predecessor
business - - (41.0) -
Change in valuation allowance (40.6) - - -
Other, net - 0.4 0.4 (0.8)
---- ---- ---- ----
0.0% 41.0% 0.0% (40.7)%
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8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences in the
recognition of income and expenses for tax and financial statement purposes.
These differences are set forth below:
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
1997 1996
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Financial statement accruals not currently deductible
for income tax purposes $ 4,200 $ 4,755
Differences in the financial statement and income tax
basis of fixed assets 1,870 2,441
Attributes subject to IRC Section 382 628 503
Net operating loss carryforwards 593 251
Other 334 222
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7,625 8,172
Valuation allowance (6,589) (7,136)
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Net deferred tax assets $ 1,036 $ 1,036
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The Company has net operating loss carryforwards available for federal and state
tax purposes of approximately $1,170 and $2,100, respectively. The federal net
operating loss carryforward expires in the year 2012 and the state carryforwards
expire in the years 1998 through 2002. Because of the "change of ownership"
provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and applicable state statutes,
utilization of the Company's federal and state tax "net unrealized built-in
losses" and state net operating loss carryforwards which existed as of the
acquisition date are subject to an annual limitation in current and future
periods. As a result of the annual limitation, a portion of the net operating
loss carryforwards may expire unused.
The Company believes that based on a number of factors, including its recent
history of tax operating losses, substantial uncertainty exists as to the
realization of its deferred tax assets. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has
been provided on deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to assess the
realizability of the deferred tax assets in future periods and make such
adjustments to the valuation allowance as it considers appropriate. The
valuation allowance was unchanged in the eight-month period ended January 31,
1996, and decreased $547 in the year ended January 31, 1997.
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8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
During the year ended January 31, 1997, the Company recorded compensation
expense for book purposes of $1,500, resulting from the issuance of stock
options. The associated tax benefit of $600 will be reflected as a reduction of
the provision for income taxes when the benefit of the compensation expense
attributable to the exercise of these options is realized for tax purposes. Any
excess tax benefit will be recorded as additional paid in capital.
The Company files a consolidated federal tax return with its parent company,
First Equity Group, Inc. The Company's federal income tax provision has been
based on the tax sharing agreement between the companies which stipulates that
the Company is liable for federal taxes as if it filed on a separate company
basis subject to certain limitations and adjustments. The federal taxes payable
account primarily relates to the intercompany liability under the tax sharing
agreement.
As of the completion of the Company's initial public offering (Note 12), the
Company will no longer file a consolidated federal income tax return with First
Equity Group, Inc. In addition, the change in ownership in the Company resulting
from the initial public offering may result in a change in ownership for federal
income tax purposes and, consequently, a limitation on annual utilization by the
Company of certain tax attributes.
Prior to June 1, 1995, NAC was a party to a tax sharing agreement with Triton.
In accordance with the terms of the tax sharing agreement, federal income taxes
for the two-month period ended May 31, 1995 were calculated on a stand-alone
basis. For the two-month period ended May 31, 1995, a valuation allowance was
established for NAC's net operating loss carryforwards due to uncertainties as
to the realization of these amounts and as a result, no income tax benefit or
expense was recorded.
For the year ended March 31, 1995, federal income taxes were calculated on a
stand-alone basis and all refundable income taxes were calculated on an
"incremental" basis in accordance with the terms of the tax sharing agreement
with Triton. NAC was not required to pay state income taxes if Triton had a
consolidated net operating loss or utilized a consolidated net operating loss
carryforward that eliminated Triton's consolidated state taxable income.
Refundable federal and state income taxes could be recorded by NAC related to
its net operating losses only when the net operating losses of NAC were utilized
by Triton to reduce the consolidated federal or state tax liability of Triton.
In connection with Triton's emergence from bankruptcy, consolidated net
operating losses and other tax benefit attributes of Triton and its subsidiaries
were substantially reduced and/or eliminated pursuant to statutory limitations
for both federal and state income tax reporting purposes.
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8. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Under the tax sharing agreement in place at March 31, 1995 and solely for
purposes of calculating NAC's federal income tax provision on a stand-alone
basis, all deductible temporary differences which were eliminated with Triton's
emergence from bankruptcy remain available to reduce NAC's taxable income.
Accordingly, these temporary differences have been included as a reduction of
the calculated deferred income tax liability at March 31, 1995. Because of the
extent of these limitations, the tax sharing agreement results in NAC recording
a tax benefit for temporary differences that are not available to Triton. In
addition, these limitations, and potentially further limitations, would
carry-over in the event of a change in ownership. The income tax provision and
related deferred tax assets and liabilities of NAC at March 31, 1995 do not give
effect to the limitations applicable to the future deductibility of related
temporary differences resulting from the change in ownership arising from the
acquisition of NAC of the Company.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
PROFIT SHARING
The Company maintains a discretionary non-qualified profit sharing plan covering
substantially all of its employees. The Company expensed approximately $355 and
$216 in the year ended January 31, 1997 and the eight-month period ended January
31, 1996, respectively, related to this plan. NAC recorded no profit sharing
expense for the two-month period ended May 31, 1995. For the year ended March
31, 1995, NAC had contractual and discretionary profit sharing and bonus
arrangements with certain officers and key employees and charged to expense
approximately $451 for these arrangements.
The Company and its predecessor maintain a 401(k) savings plan that covers
substantially all full-time employees. The plan allows employees to defer up to
15 percent of their salary. In addition, the Company and its predecessor
partially match employee contributions. The Company's contributions to the plan
were $531, $236, and $13, in the year ended January 31, 1997, the eight-month
period ended January 31, 1996, and the two-month period ended May 31, 1995,
respectively. NAC's contribution to the plan was $185 for the year ended March
31, 1995.
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
PENSION PLANS
On June 1, 1995, the Company decided to terminate its qualified defined benefit
retirement plan. In connection with the termination of the plan, the Company
amended the plan agreement to provide 100% vesting for all participants, and
freeze further benefit accruals for participants. At that date, the Company
recorded $1,000 in other noncurrent liabilities to cover the cost of settling
the obligations under this plan. Prepaid pension costs of $453 and $287 at
January 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, are netted against this accrued pension
obligation in the accompanying balance sheets.
On October 7, 1996, the Company purchased $3,923 in guaranteed annuities for all
retirees who were receiving benefits from the Plan. On October 15, 1996, the
Company announced the termination of its qualified defined benefit retirement
plan. The settlement will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of
ERISA, upon regulatory approval of the Plan's termination. Subject to regulatory
approval and the determination of the actual date of benefit distributions to
plan participants, the accrued benefits for the remaining plan participants has
been estimated at approximately $6,600. At January 31, 1997, the Plan's assets
total $7,097 and are held in a money market account pending final benefit
distributions to the remaining plan participants.
Substantially all employees of the Company were covered by this noncontributory
retirement plan. The Company's funding policy was to contribute annually the
amount required by ERISA as determined by the plan's actuaries. All of the
qualified plan's assets were held by, and invested in, investment funds of
Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company, a qualified insurance company.
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
Net periodic pension cost for the retirement plan calculated under the projected
unit credit cost method includes the following components:
EIGHT-MONTH TWO-MONTH
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, MAY 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
---------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Service cost - benefits earned
during the period $ - $ - $ 115 $ 677
Interest cost on projected benefit
obligation 481 448 133 818
Actual return on plan assets (481) (845) (123) 61
Net amortization and deferral - 240 22 (738)
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Net periodic pension cost (credit) $ - $ (157) $ 147 $ 818
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The following table sets forth the plan's funded status:
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
1997 1996
---------- ----------
Vested accumulated benefit obligation $ (6,644) $(10,212)
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Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date $ (6,644) $(10,212)
Plan assets at fair value - listed debt securities 7,097 10,867
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Funded status 453 655
Unrecognized net loss subsequent to transition - (368)
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Prepaid pension cost-netted against accrued pension obligation $ 453 $ 287
======= =======
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
EIGHT MONTH
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED TWO MONTH YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31, PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1995
1997 1996 MAY 31, 1995 1995
---------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Significant actuarial assumptions:
Discount rate 6.75% 6.75% 7.25% 7.25%
======= ======= ======= =======
Rates of increase in compensation levels 5.40% 5.40% 5.36% 5.36%
======= ======= ======= =======
Expected long-term rate of return on plan
assets 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
======= ======= ======= =======
At June 1, 1995, the Company had an accrued liability of $870 for a nonqualified
defined benefit pension plan that was terminated in January 1991. In July 1995,
annuities were purchased for $870 to settle vested benefits in the nonqualified
defined benefit pension plan.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS
The Company leases certain land, plant facilities, and equipment. Many of the
Company's operating leases have options which allow the Company, at the end of
the initial lease term, to renew the leases for periods ranging from three to
five years. Certain lease agreements also contain escalation clauses which are
based on the consumer price index. Future minimum rental payments under
operating leases that have initial noncancellable lease terms in excess of one
year as of January 31, 1997 are as follows:
Fiscal year 1998 $1,124,171
Fiscal year 1999 941,568
Fiscal year 2000 725,307
Fiscal year 2001 680,463
Fiscal year 2002 and thereafter 2,573,414
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$6,044,923
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10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED)
Rental expense under all short-term and noncancellable operating leases amounted
to $933, $316, $79, and $509, net of sublease rental income of $299, $193, $39,
and $226 for the year ended January 31, 1997, the eight-month period ended
January 31, 1996, the two-month period ended May 31, 1995, and the year ended
March 31, 1995, respectively.
The Company has post-employment consulting agreements with certain of its
management personnel which may require the Company to make post-employment
payments of up to $254 in the event that employment is terminated under
specified circumstances.
CONTINGENCIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to many levels of
governmental inquiry and investigation. Among the agencies which oversee the
Company's business activities are: the Federal Aviation Administration, the
Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection
Agency and the Defense Contract Audit Agency. The Company does not anticipate
that any action as a result of such inquiries and investigations would have a
material adverse affect on its financial position, results of operations or its
ability to conduct business. In the normal conduct of its business, the Company
is also involved in various claims and lawsuits, none of which, in the opinion
of the Company's management, will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's financial position or results of operations. However, depending on the
amount and timing, unfavorable resolution of these matters could have a material
effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations in a
particular period.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL
Liabilities are recorded when environmental claims for remedial efforts are
probable and the cost can be reasonably estimated. As of January 31, 1997, the
Company has provided for environmental remediation costs in the amount of $285,
and such amounts are included in other noncurrent liabilities in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Environmental expenditures that relate
to current operations are expensed.
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11. ENVIRONMENTAL (CONTINUED)
The Company is a potentially responsible party to certain properties that are
contaminated and will require remediation. The exact extent of the Company's
liability, if any, has not yet been determined but, in the opinion of
management, these matters will not have a material adverse impact on the
Company's financial position or results of operations. However, depending on the
amount and timing, unfavorable resolution of these matters could have a material
effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations in a
particular period.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 27, 1997, the Company completed its initial public offering and sold
3,900,000 shares of common stock at $9.30 per share (net of underwriters'
discounts and commissions). Concurrent with the initial public offering, the
Company and the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock agreed to exchange the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock, face value $1,650, for 165,000 shares of
common stock. Cumulative dividends with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock
at the date of the public offering were paid in cash. In March 1997, the Company
used proceeds from the initial public offering to repay approximately $22
million in long term debt.
In March 1997, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Old API.
The purchase price of the specific net assets acquired as defined in the
contract is estimated to be $11 million. The Company made a cash payment equal
to 90% of the purchase price, while the remaining 10% will be settled via the
issuance of 11,000 shares of API Series A cumulative convertible preferred
stock. The final purchase price is contingent upon the closing balance sheet and
the appraisal of the fair value of net assets acquired.
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SCHEDULE II
FIRST AVIATION SERVICES INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
BALANCES
AS OF CHARGES TO CHARGES BALANCE
BEGINNING COSTS AND TO OTHER AS OF END
OF PERIOD EXPENSES ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS OF PERIOD
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Description
Year ended April 1, 1994
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables $500,000 $ 30,600 $ - $ 30,600 $ 500,000
Year ended March 1, 1995
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables 500,000 132,000 - 172,000 460,000
Two months ended May 31, 1995
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables 460,000 - - - 460,000
Eight months ended January 31, 1996
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables 460,000 55,000 - 237,000 278,000
Year ended January 31, 1997
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables 278,000 74,800 - 74,800 278,000
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
3.1+ Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
3.2+ Restated Bylaws of the Company
4.1+ Specimen stock certificate
10.1+ Form of Director Indemnification Agreement between the Company
and each of its directors
10.2+ Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 13, 1996, by and
between NAC and Fleet Capital Corporation
10.3+ Amendment Number One to Loan and Security Agreement, dated
September 1, 1996, by and between NAC and Fleet
10.4+ Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 1, 1995, by and between
NAC and Canpartners Investments IV, LLC (as successor in
interest to Canpartners Investments III, L.P.) ("Canpartners")
10.5+ First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 13,
1996, by and between NAC and Canpartners
10.6+ Warrant Agreement, dated June 1, 1995, by and between NAC and
Canpartners
10.7+ First Amendment to Warrant Agreement, dated June 13, 1996, by
and between NAC and Canpartners
10.8+ Second Amendment to Warrant Agreement, dated December 20, 1996,
by and between NAC and Canpartners
10.9+ Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 25, 1996, by and
between AMR Combs and API Combs.
10.10+ Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement, effective as of
November 14, 1994, by and between NAC and Allison Engine
Company (Model 501)
10.11+ Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and
between John F. Risko and the Company
10.12+ Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and
between John Marsalisi and the Company
10.13+ Post-Employment Consulting Agreement, dated January 17, 1992,
by and between Rajesh Sharma and NAC
10.14+ Stock Option Plan
10.15+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.16+ Lease, dated January 23, 1991, by and between NAC and the City
of Oakland (main building lease)
10.17+ First Supplement to lease, dated November 22, 1991, by and
between NAC and the City of Oakland (main building lease)
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
10.18+ Lease, dated January 23, 1991, by and between NAC and the City
of Oakland (test cells lease)
10.19+ Standard Industrial Lease-Net, dated November 26, 1996, by and
between NAC (as assignee) and Pacific Energy Resources, as
amended
10.20+ Employment Agreement, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and
between Michael C. Culver and the Company
10.21+ Investment Advisory Services Agreement Relating to the API
Combs Acquisition, dated as of September 30, 1996, by and
between First Equity and First Aviation
10.22+ Investment Advisory Services Agreement Relating to the
Offering, dated as of September 30, 1996, by and between First
Equity and First Aviation
10.23+ Letter, dated as of December 20, 1996, by and between First
Equity and First Aviation regarding pursuit of acquisition
opportunities
10.24+ Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
February 21, 1996, by and between the Company and FAI
10.25+ Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 3, 1995, by and
among the Company, FE Acquisition Subsidiary, Triton Group Ltd.
and NAC
10.26+ Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
June 1, 1995, by and among the Company, FE Acquisition
Subsidiary, Triton Group Ltd. and NAC
10.27+ Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement, effective as of
November 30, 1994, by and between NAC and Allison Engine
Company (Model 250)
10.28+ Authorized Maintenance Center Agreement, effective as of
December 31, 1995, by and between NAC and Allison Engine
Company (Model 570/571)
10.29+ Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 21, 1997,
by and between the Company and Canpartners
10.30+ Sublease Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1996, between
First Equity and the Company
10.31+ Letter Agreement between FAI and the Company regarding the
exchange of Series A Preferred Stock for Common Stock of the
Company
11.1 Statement re: Computation of Earnings Per Share
21.1+ List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors
23.2 Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent auditors
27.1 Financial Data Schedule (8 Months)
27.2 Financial Data Schedule (12 Months)
+ Incorporated by reference and filed as an Exhibit to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-18647), as amended.