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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________.
Commission File Number: 0-20206
PERCEPTRON, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Michigan 38-2381442
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
47827 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, Michigan 48170-2461
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(734) 414-6100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE
RIGHTS TO PURCHASE PREFERRED STOCK
(TITLE OF CLASS)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark 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 registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.[X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
Yes [ ] No [X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held as of the registrant's most
recently completed second fiscal quarter by non-affiliates of the registrant,
based upon the closing sale price of the Common Stock on December 31, 2003, as
reported by The Nasdaq Stock Market, was approximately $64,300,000 (assuming,
but not admitting for any purpose, that all directors and executive officers of
the registrant are affiliates).
The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, issued and outstanding as
of September 16, 2004, was 8,745,700.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the following document, to the extent specified in this report, are
incorporated by reference in Part III of this report:
Document Incorporated by reference in:
Proxy Statement for 2004
Annual Meeting of Shareholders Part III, Items 10-14
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PART I
ITEM 1: BUSINESS
GENERAL
Perceptron, Inc. ("Perceptron" or the "Company") designs, develops, manufactures
and markets information-based measurement and inspection solutions for process
improvement. Perceptron's product offerings are designed to improve quality,
increase productivity and decrease costs in manufacturing and product
development. Among the solutions offered by the Company are: 1) Laser-based
gauging systems that provide 100% in-line measurement for reduction of process
variation; 2) Systems that guide robots in a variety of automated assembly
applications; 3) Systems that inspect the quality of painted surfaces, and; 4)
Technology components and software for the Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM),
portable CMM, wheel alignment, reverse engineering, digitizing, inspection and
forest products industry.
The Company's current principal products are based upon proprietary
three-dimensional image processing and AutoSolve(TM) feature extraction software
algorithms combined with the TriCam(R) three-dimensional object imaging
technology. TriCam(R) technology uses structured laser light triangulation
techniques to obtain accurate three-dimensional measurements. TriCam(R) systems
are used to measure formed parts for reduction of process variation, to provide
robot guidance sensing for automated assembly tasks and to improve the speed and
lower the cost of wheel alignment in final assembly operations.
On March 15, 2002, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Forest Products business unit for $4.6 million in cash at closing and a
promissory note for approximately $343,000 to U.S. Natural Resources, Inc.
("USNR"). USNR also assumed certain liabilities of the Forest Products business
unit. Historical financial information included in this Form 10-K for fiscal
year 2002 and prior periods has been restated to present the Forest Products
business unit as a discontinued operation. Other information, such as bookings
and backlog, has been restated to reflect only the Company's continuing
operations. The Company continues to manufacture and supply TriCam(R) sensors
ordered by USNR.
The Company was incorporated in Michigan in 1981 and is headquartered at 47827
Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170-2461, (734) 414-6100. The Company also
has operations in Munich, Germany; Voisins le Bretonneux, France; Vitoria,
Spain; Sao Paulo, Brazil and Tokyo, Japan.
MARKETS
The Company services multiple markets, with the largest being the automotive
industry. The Company has product offerings encompassing virtually the entire
automobile manufacturing process, including product development, manufacturing
process development and implementation, stamping and fabrication, body shop,
paint shop, trim, chassis and final assembly. The Company believes there are
numerous applications for its three-dimensional measurement systems in other
industrial and commercial applications. The foregoing statement is a
"forward-looking statement" within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Safe Harbor
Statement".
PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
AutoGauge(R): These systems are used in the assembly and fabrication plants of
many of the world's leading auto manufacturers and their suppliers to contain,
correct and control the quality of body structures. AutoGauge(R) systems are
placed directly in-line to automatically measure critical dimensional
characteristics of automotive vehicles, sub-assemblies and parts using
non-contact, laser-based sensors.
AutoGauge(R) is built on a hardware, software and communications platform called
IPNet(R). The IPNet(R) platform uses Internet technology to disseminate critical
manufacturing and quality information on a real-time basis throughout a plant or
enterprise. IPNet(R) also communicates to wireless devices such as Palm(TM)
Pilots and web phones. Other advantages of the IPNet(R) platform include: A
Windows based architecture allowing integration of third party hardware and
software, a new graphics based user interface, and greater flexibility to
distribute sensors throughout the manufacturing process at lower cost.
AutoGauge(R) has the ability to provide hybrid systems containing both
fixed-mounted sensors and robot-mounted sensors. This ability provides
automotive manufacturers with the flexibility to measure multiple vehicle styles
on a single assembly line while maintaining their high-speed production rates.
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AutoFit(R): These systems are used in automotive assembly plants to contain,
correct and control the fit of exterior body panels. The system automatically
measures, records and displays the gap and flushness of parts most visible to
the automobile consumer such as gaps between front and rear doors, hoods and
fenders, and deck lids and rear quarter panels. The TriCam(R) sensor has been
enhanced to enable gap and flushness to be measured in several parts of the
manufacturing process: in the body shop during assembly of non-painted vehicles,
and in the final assembly area after the vehicle has been painted. AutoFit(R)
has the ability to measure vehicles while in motion along the assembly line or
in a stationary position.
AutoScan(R): These systems provide a fast, non-contact method of gathering data
for the analysis of the surface contour of a part or product. These systems use
a robot mounted Contour Probe(R) sensor specifically designed to "scan" a part
as the robot moves throughout its path. The AutoScan(R) system measures and
collects the "point cloud data" required for contour analysis by third party
analysis software. This allows the part's shape to be automatically scanned and
compared to a computer-generated design.
AutoSpect(R): These in-line, non-contact systems are used in auto assembly
plants to monitor and measure the quality of the vehicle's paint finish. The
system measures and generates objective, repeatable, reproducible ratings of the
painted surface. AutoSpect(R) systems are fully automatic and monitor 100% of
painted vehicle production. AutoSpect(R) measures the key elements of a paint
finish most visible to the consumer: gloss, orange peel, and DORI (distinctness
of reflected image). The AutoSpect(R) system has been upgraded to the IPNet(R)
platform and shares many of the same components as the AutoGauge(R) system.
Perceptron also offers a portable, battery powered version of the AutoSpect(R)
paint quality measurement system.
AutoGuide(R): These robot guidance systems were developed in response to the
increasing use of robots for flexible, automated assembly applications. These
systems utilize Perceptron sensors and measurement technology to improve the
accuracy of robotic assembly operations. AutoGuide(R) systems calculate the
difference between theoretical and actual relationships of a robot and the part
being assembled and send compensation data, in six axes, to the robot. Robotic
applications supported by AutoGuide(R) include windshield insertion, roof
loading, seat loading, hinge mounting, door attachment and sealant applications.
TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS
ScanWorks(TM): The Company provides ScanWorks(TM) products to a variety of
markets through third party original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), system
integrators and value-added resellers ("VARs"). These products target the
digitizing, reverse engineering, and inspection markets.
ScanWorks(TM) is a hardware/software component set that allows customers to add
digitizing capabilities to their machines or systems. The use of the
ScanWorks(TM) software and the Contour Probe(R) sensor enables users to collect,
display, manipulate and export large sets of "point cloud data" from portable
CMMs.
ToolKit is a software solution enabler used by CMM manufacturers, system
integrators and application software developers. It enables the integration of
Perceptron's laser-based scanning technology into their proprietary systems.
Non-Contact Wheel Alignment Components (NCA): NCA components include
WheelWorks(R) software and sensors based upon the TriCam(R) design. These
technology components offer a fast, accurate, non-contact method of aligning
wheels during the automotive assembly process. The Company supplies NCA
components to multiple wheel alignment machine OEMs in Europe, Asia and North
America.
Forest Products: Under the terms of an existing Sensor Supply and Manufacturing
License Agreement between the Company and USNR ("Sensor Supply Agreement"), the
Company continues to manufacture and supply Tricam(R) sensors to USNR for use in
various optimizing applications. In August 2003, the Company ceased the
manufacture of LASAR(R) sensors and, as required by the terms of the Sensor
Supply Agreement, the Company granted a non-exclusive, perpetual worldwide
license to USNR to manufacture LASAR(R) sensors primarily intended for sale to
operators of wood processing facilities (e.g., sawmills, planer mills, panel
mills, etc.).
VALUE ADDED SERVICES
The Company provides additional services including: training, field service,
launch support services, consulting services, maintenance agreements, repairs,
upgrades, spare part sales and software tools.
SALES AND MARKETING
The Company markets its products directly to end users, and through system
integrators, VARs and OEMs.
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The Company's direct sales efforts are led by the Company's account executives.
These account executives develop a close consultative selling relationship with
the Company's customers. Perceptron's senior management works in close
collaboration with customers' executives. The Company also provides technology
components to selected system integrators, OEMs and VARs that integrate the
Company's products into their systems for sales to end user customers.
The Company's principal customers have historically been automotive companies
that the Company either sells to directly or through system integrators or OEMs.
The Company's products are typically purchased for installation in connection
with re-tooling programs undertaken by these companies. The number and timing of
re-tooling programs vary from year to year and are subject to postponement by
customers due to economic conditions or otherwise. Because the Company's annual
sales are dependent on the timing of customers' re-tooling programs, annual
aggregate sales and sales by customer vary significantly from year to year, as
do the Company's largest customers. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004,
2003 and 2002, approximately 40%, 33% and 44%, respectively, of total revenues
from continuing operations were derived from the Company's four largest
automotive customers (General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen). For
the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, approximately, 12%, 22% and
19%, respectively, of net sales from continuing operations, were to system
integrators and OEMs for the benefit of the same four automotive customers.
These numbers reflect consolidations that have occurred within the automotive
industry. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, sales to General Motors
and DaimlerChrysler were 18.5% and 11.2%, respectively, of the Company's total
net sales.
As part of the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Forest Products
business unit, the Company and USNR also entered into a Covenant Not to Compete
dated March 13, 2002. The Company agreed, among other matters, for a period of
ten years not to compete with the purchaser in any business in which the Forest
Products business unit was engaged at any time during the three-year period
prior to the closing of the transaction, and for so long as the purchaser is a
customer of the Company, not to sell products or services intended primarily for
operators of wood processing facilities or license any intellectual property to
any third party primarily for use in any wood processing facility.
MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLIERS
The Company's manufacturing operations consist primarily of final assembly,
testing and integration of the Company's software with individual components
such as printed circuit boards manufactured by third parties according to the
Company's designs. The Company believes a low level of vertical integration
gives it significant manufacturing flexibility and minimizes total product
costs.
The Company purchases a number of component parts and assemblies from single
source suppliers. With respect to most of its components, the Company believes
that alternate suppliers are readily available. Component supply shortages in
certain industries, including the electronics industry, have occurred in the
past and are possible in the future due to imbalances in supply and demand.
Significant delays or interruptions in the delivery of components or assemblies
by suppliers, or difficulties or delays in shifting manufacturing capacity to
new suppliers, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Europe: The Company's European operations contributed approximately 42%, 46%,
and 36%, of the Company's revenues from continuing operations during the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Perceptron Europe B.V. ("Perceptron B.V."), formed in
The Netherlands, holds a 100% equity interest in Perceptron (Europe) GmbH
("Perceptron GmbH"). Perceptron GmbH is located in Munich, Germany and is the
operational headquarters for the European market. Perceptron GmbH holds a 100%
interest in Perceptron E.U.R.L. located in Voisins le Bretonneux, France and a
100% interest in Perceptron Iberica SL located in Vitoria, Spain. At June 30,
2004, the Company employed 56 people in its European operations.
Asia: The Company operates a direct sales, application and support office in
Tokyo, Japan to service customers in Asia.
South America: The Company has a direct sales, application and support office in
Sao Paulo, Brazil to service customers in South America.
The Company's foreign operations are subject to certain risks typically
encountered in such operations, including fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates and controls, expropriation and other economic and local policies
of foreign governments, and the laws and policies of the U.S. and local
governments affecting foreign trade and investment. For information regarding
net sales and identifiable assets of the Company's foreign operations, see Note
13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Geographic Information".
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COMPETITION
The Company believes that it provides the best and most complete solutions to
its customers in terms of system capabilities and support, at a competitive
price for the value provided, which it believes are the principal competitive
factors in these markets. There are a number of companies that sell similar
and/or alternative technologies and methods into the same markets and regions as
the Company.
The Company believes that there may be other entities, some of which may be
substantially larger and have sub-stantially greater resources than the Company,
which may be engaged in the development of technology and products, that could
prove to be competitive with those of the Company. In addition, the Company
believes that certain existing and potential customers may be capable of
internally developing their own technology. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to successfully compete with any such entities, or that any
competitive pressures will not result in price erosion or other factors, which
will adversely affect the Company's financial performance.
BACKLOG
As of June 30, 2004, the Company had a backlog of $19.1 million, compared to
$18.2 million at June 30, 2003. Most of the backlog is subject to cancellation
by the customer. The level of order backlog at any particular time is not
necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the Company. The
Company expects to be able to fill substantially all of the orders in its
backlog by June 30, 2005.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Company has multiple development initiatives focused on new products to:
increase penetration in existing markets; expand into new and adjacent markets;
and to diversify into new, non-adjacent markets. The Company also has multiple
development initiatives focused on the continuous improvement of our existing
products and systems to: reduce material and installation costs; to enhance
performance; to add new features and functionality; and to incorporate
appropriate new technologies as they emerge.
The Company's research, development and engineering activities are currently
focused on: high-accuracy, laser-based dimensional sensors; high-accuracy,
high-throughput scanning sensors; complex feature recognition algorithms;
specialized three-dimensional metrology software; manufacturing process display
and analysis software; control system and robotic interface software; and
related cell and system hardware. As of June 30, 2004, 49 persons employed by
the Company were focused primarily on research, development and engineering.
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company's research,
development and engineering expenses were $7.0 million, $6.3 million, and $6.6
million, respectively.
PATENTS, TRADE SECRETS AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
As of June 30, 2004, the Company has been granted 26 U.S. patents and has
pending 14 U.S. patent applications, which relate to various products and
processes manufactured, used, and/or sold by the Company. The Company also has
been granted 16 foreign patents in Canada, Europe and Japan and has 24 patent
applications pending in foreign locations. The U.S. patents expire from 2005
through 2023 and the Company's existing foreign patent rights expire from 2008
through 2017. In addition, the Company holds perpetual licenses to more than 42
other U.S. patents including rights to practice 6 patents for non-forest product
related applications that were assigned to USNR in conjunction with the sale of
the Forest Products business unit. The expiration dates for these licensed
patents range from 2004 to 2020.
The Company has registered, and continues to register, various trade names and
trademarks including Perceptron(R), AutoGauge(R), IPNet(R), AutoFit(R),
AutoGuide(R), AutoScan(R), AutoSpect(R), Contour Probe(R), OptiFlex(R),
TriCam(R), Veristar(R), WheelWorks(R), Virtual Fixturing(R) and LASAR(R), among
others, which are used in connection with the conduct of its business.
Trademarks that have been approved for registration or are awaiting issuance
include AutoSolve(TM) and ScanWorks(TM).
The Company's software products are copyrighted and generally licensed to
customers pursuant to license agreements that restrict the use of the products
to the customer's own internal purposes on designated Perceptron equipment. The
Company also uses non-disclosure agreements with employees, consultants and
other parties.
There can be no assurance that any of the above measures will be adequate to
protect the Company's intellectual property or other proprietary rights.
Effective patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection may be
unavailable in certain foreign countries.
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The Company has been informed that certain of its customers have received
allegations of possible patent infringement involving processes and methods used
in the Company's products. Certain of these customers, including one customer
who was a party to a patent infringement suit relating to this matter, have
settled such claims. Management believes that the processes used in the
Company's products were independently developed without utilizing any previously
patented process or technology. Because of the uncertainty surrounding the
nature of any possible infringement and the validity of any such claim or any
possible customer claim for indemnity relating to claims against the Company's
customers, it is not possible to estimate the ultimate effect, if any, of this
matter on the Company's financial statements.
The Company has licensed certain of the Company's patents relating to
non-contact wheel alignment systems to another company on a non-exclusive basis.
EMPLOYEES
As of June 30, 2004, the Company employed 218 persons. None of the employees is
covered by a collective bargaining agreement and the Company believes its
relations with its employees to be good.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company's Internet address is www.perceptron.com. There the Company makes
available, free of charge, its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports,
filed or furnished after the date of this Form 10-K, as soon as reasonably
practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or
furnishes it to, the SEC. These reports can be accessed through the Company
section of the website. The information found on the Company's website is not
part of this or any report the Company files with, or furnishes to, the SEC.
ITEM 2: PROPERTIES
Perceptron's principal domestic facilities consist of a 70,000 square foot
building located in Plymouth, Michigan, owned by the Company. In addition, the
Company leases a 1,500 square meter facility in Munich, Germany and leases
office space in Voisins le Bretonneux, France; Sao Paulo, Brazil and Tokyo,
Japan. The Company believes that its current facilities are sufficient to
accommodate its requirements through fiscal year 2005.
ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is a party to a suit filed by Industries GDS, Inc., Bois Granval GDS
Inc., and Centre de Preparation GDS, Inc. (collectively, "GDS") on or about
November 21, 2002 in the Superior Court of the Judicial District of Quebec,
Canada against the Company, Carbotech, Inc. ("Carbotech"), and U.S. Natural
Resources, Inc. ("USNR"), among others. The suit alleges that the Company
breached its contractual and warranty obligations as a manufacturer in
connection with the sale and installation of three systems for trimming and
edging wood products. The suit also alleges that Carbotech breached its
contractual obligations in connection with the sale of equipment and the
installation of two trimmer lines, of which the Company's systems were a part,
and that USNR, which acquired substantially all of the assets of the Forest
Products business unit from the Company, was liable for GDS' damages. USNR has
sought indemnification from the Company under the terms of existing contracts
between the Company and USNR. GDS seeks compensatory damages against the
Company, Carbotech and USNR of approximately $5.0 million using a June 30, 2004
exchange rate. Carbotech has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada. The
Company intends to vigorously defend GDS' claims.
See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies - Litigation and Other
Contingencies" for a discussion of the Company's accounting policies regarding
legal proceedings and other contingencies.
ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2004.
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PART II
ITEM5: MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Perceptron's Common Stock is traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market's National Market
under the symbol "PRCP". The following table shows the reported high and low
sales prices of Perceptron's Common Stock for the fiscal year periods indicated:
PRICES
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LOW HIGH
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FISCAL 2004
Quarter through September 30, 2003 $5.23 $9.28
Quarter through December 31, 2003 $5.16 $8.04
Quarter through March 31, 2004 $6.71 $7.89
Quarter through June 30, 2004 $6.20 $7.60
FISCAL 2003
Quarter through September 30, 2002 $0.97 $2.15
Quarter through December 31, 2002 $1.11 $2.25
Quarter through March 31, 2003 $2.10 $3.10
Quarter through June 30, 2003 $2.43 $6.08
No cash dividends or distribution on Perceptron's Common Stock have been paid in
the past and it is not anticipated that any will be paid in the foreseeable
future. In addition, the payment of cash dividends or other distributions is
prohibited under the terms of Perceptron's revolving credit agreement with its
bank. See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources", for a discussion
of other restrictions on the payment of dividends.
The approximate number of shareholders of record on September 16, 2004, was 232.
The information pertaining to the securities the Company has authorized for
issuance under equity compensation plans is hereby incorporated by reference to
Item 12, "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters - Equity Compensation Plan Information". For more
information about the Company's equity compensation plans, see Note 11 of Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Stock Option Plans", included in Item
8 of this report.
On August 9, 2004, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase
program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $2.0 million of the
Company's common stock. The Company may buy shares of its common stock on the
open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time, based on
market prices. The program may be discontinued at any time.
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ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected statement of operations and balance sheet data presented below are
derived from the Company's consolidated financial statements and should be read
in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto and Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" included in this report.
PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: (1, 2) 2004 2003 2002 2001(3) 2000
Net sales $53,393 $54,679 $ 43,943 $ 40,430 $ 57,347
Gross profit 25,100 27,534 19,641 17,085 28,697
Operating income (loss) 5,630 8,548 1,170 (4,046) 4,231
Income (loss) before income taxes 6,653 6,124 759 (4,647) 3,973
Income (loss) from continuing operations 3,987 3,582 942 (2,549) 2,369
Discontinued operations - - (4,644) (3,656) (512)
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle - - - (1,333) -
Net income (loss) 3,987 3,582 (3,702) (7,538) 1,857
Earnings (loss) per diluted share:
Continuing operations $ 0.43 $ 0.42 $ 0.11 $ (0.31) $ 0.29
Discontinued operations - - (0.56) (0.45) (0.06)
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle - - - (0.16) -
Net income (loss) 0.43 0.42 (0.45) (0.92) 0.23
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - diluted 9,327 8,622 8,213 8,178 8,199
AS OF JUNE 30,
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BALANCE SHEET DATA: 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Working capital $36,777 $30,405 $24,824 $25,559 $42,849
Total assets 62,924 59,414 54,693 66,247 65,105
Long-term liabilities - - 1,040 1,040 4,595
Shareholders' equity 50,360 44,945 39,211 40,295 49,569
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(1) No cash dividends have been declared or paid during the periods presented.
(2) In fiscal 2002, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Forest Products business unit. See also Note 2, "Discontinued Operations",
in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Accordingly,
historical financial information has been restated to present the Forest
Products business unit as a discontinued operation.
(3) In fiscal 2001, the Company implemented the Securities and Exchange
Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin 101 ("SAB 101") guidelines on
revenue recognition.
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ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Perceptron, Inc. ("Perceptron" or the "Company") designs, develops, manufactures
and markets information-based measurement and inspection solutions for process
improvement. The Company's current principal products are based upon proprietary
three-dimensional image processing and AutoSolve(TM) feature extraction software
algorithms combined with the TriCam(R) three-dimensional object imaging
technology. TriCam(R) technology uses structured laser light triangulation
techniques to obtain accurate three-dimensional measurements. TriCam(R) systems
are used to measure formed parts for reduction of process variation, to provide
robot guidance sensing for automated assembly tasks and to improve the speed and
lower the cost of wheel alignment in final assembly operations.
In March 2002 the Company sold its Forest Products business unit (FPBU) pursuant
to a certain Asset Purchase Agreement by and among U.S. Natural Resources, Inc.
(the "Purchaser"), Nanoose Systems Corporation, Trident Systems Inc. and the
Company, dated March 13, 2002. Details of the sale were disclosed in the Form
8-K submitted by the Company to the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
29, 2002. The Company received $4.6 million in cash at closing and a promissory
note for approximately $343,000. The Purchaser also assumed certain liabilities
of the FPBU. See also Note 2, "Discontinued Operations" in the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. The disposal of the FPBU resulted in an
after-tax loss of approximately $1.4 million. The operations of the Forest
Products business unit have been reported separately as a component of
discontinued operations. Prior year consolidated financial statements have been
restated to present the FPBU as a discontinued operation. As a result, the
Company's remaining business is principally in the global automotive market and
its business segment is the automotive industry.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004, COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
Overview. The Company reported net income of $4.0 million or $0.43 per diluted
share, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 compared with net income of $3.6
million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003.
Fiscal year 2003 results included a $2.4 million pre-tax arbitration charge
against the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Perceptron B.V., see Note 8 of
the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Contingencies".
Sales. Net sales of $53.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2004 were down
$1.3 million, or 2%, compared with net sales of $54.7 million for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2003. Automated Systems Group sales were $38.2 million, or
72% of total sales, in fiscal year 2004 compared to $41.1 million, or 75% of
total sales, in fiscal year 2003. Technology Components Group sales were $10.5
million, or 19% of total sales, in fiscal year 2004 compared to $9.3 million, or
17% of total sales, in 2003. Value Added Services Group sales were $4.7 million,
or 9% of total sales, in fiscal 2004 compared to $4.3 million, or 8% of total
sales, in 2003. From a geographic perspective fiscal year 2004 sales in North
America of $29.2 million increased by $2.1 million and Asian sales of $1.7
million decreased $700,000 compared to fiscal year 2003. ScanWorks(R) product
line sales in North America of $2.5 million were up $1.2 million primarily due
to the addition of value added resellers during fiscal 2004 and their ability to
reach a broad range of markets for the ScanWorks(R) portable 3D scanning
systems. The sales decrease in Asia was primarily due to lower ScanWorks(R)
product line sales because the Company's principal customer of this product
filled its immediate needs in the previous two fiscal years. Sales in Europe of
$22.5 million were down $2.7 million primarily due to lower Automated Systems
sales, compared to fiscal year 2003 when AutoGauge(R) systems associated with a
single customer's major new vehicle tooling program were delivered to a number
of its plants in Europe. The sales decrease in Europe was partially offset by
the benefit from the strength of the Euro that based on conversion rates in
effect during fiscal 2004 generated approximately $2.5 million more in sales
than the comparable rates in fiscal 2003 would have yielded.
Bookings & Backlog. New order bookings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004
were $54.3 million compared with $57.7 million for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2003. New orders for the Automated Systems Group were $37.6 million in
fiscal 2004 compared to $44.2 million last year. The higher level of bookings in
fiscal 2003 was primarily due to large orders for the Company's AutoGauge(R)
systems from a single European customer. New orders for the Technology
Components Group were $10.5 million in fiscal 2004 compared to $9.5 million last
year. New orders for the Value Added Services Group were $6.2 million in fiscal
2004 compared to $4.0 million last year. The variance in orders received for
these groups was primarily a function of the timing of customer orders. The new
order bookings, net of sales, resulted in a backlog at June 30, 2004 of $19.1
million compared to $18.2 million at June 30, 2003. The Company expects to be
able to fill substantially all of the orders in backlog during the following
twelve months. The amount of new order bookings and the level of backlog during
any particular period are not necessarily indicative of the future operating
performance of the Company.
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Gross Profit. Gross profit was $25.1 million, or 47.0% of sales, in the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2004, as compared to $27.5 million, or 50.4% of sales, in
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. The primary reason for the reduction in
gross profit of $2.4 million and gross profit margin of 3.4% was higher
installation and manufacturing costs that were 25.7% of sales this year compared
to 22.1% of sales last year. Installation costs in particular were higher due to
the dispersion of business in North America and Europe that caused travel and
overtime to increase. In addition a higher percentage of AutoGauge(R) product
sales were for flexible systems that require more installation time. The gross
profit margin percentage in fiscal year 2003 was also favorably impacted by the
recognition of deferred revenues in Europe related to customer buy-off on
completed system installations with nominal associated costs. The margin
reductions in fiscal year 2004 were partially offset by the strong Euro that had
the effect of increasing margins by $1.1 million, or 2.1% of sales.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses. SG&A expenses during fiscal
2004 were $12.2 million, compared with $12.7 million during fiscal 2003. The
decrease primarily reflected lower bad debt, Michigan single business tax, and
legal expenses that were partially offset by salary and benefit increases and
the impact of the strong Euro due to higher exchange conversion rates.
Engineering, Research and Development (R&D) Expenses. Engineering and R&D
expenses were $7.0 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, compared
with $6.3 million for fiscal 2003. The increase was primarily due to a higher
level of spending for contract services and engineering materials to support new
product development and salary and benefit increases. The Company believes that
the current level of Engineering and R&D expenses will enable it to sustain
support for core products and selective development of new products. The
foregoing statement is a "forward-looking statement" within the meaning of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statement due to a number of uncertainties,
including those described under Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Safe Harbor Statement", below.
Other Expense. Other expense of $319,000 represents a loss on the disposition of
machinery and equipment and a provision for property held for sale.
Arbitration Charge. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2003 the Company
recorded an arbitration charge of $2.4 million to reflect the arbitration award
against the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Perceptron B.V., see Note 8 of
the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Contingencies".
Interest Income/Expense, net. Net interest income was $290,000 in fiscal 2004,
compared with $9,000 in fiscal 2003. The higher level of interest income
reflected the fact that the Company paid off its revolving credit debt in
February 2003, remained debt free during fiscal 2004, and invested its cash
balances in short term securities.
Foreign Currency and Other. There was a net foreign currency gain of $556,000 in
fiscal 2004 primarily due to the strengthening Euro compared with a foreign
currency loss of $19,000 last year. Other income was $177,000 in fiscal 2004
compared to other expense of $12,000 last year. Other income this year primarily
represents the reversal of interest costs previously expensed that were not
required to be paid in the final settlement of the arbitration award with
Speroni S.p.A. See Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
"Contingencies".
Income Taxes. The effective income tax rates of 40.1% and 41.5% for fiscal years
2004 and 2003, respectively, reflected the effect of the mix of operating profit
and loss among the Company's various operating entities and their countries'
respective tax rates. See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, "Income Taxes".
Outlook. The Company expects the business environment for fiscal year 2005 to be
similar to the business environment experienced in the two prior fiscal years.
Based on the backlog as of June 30, 2004, anticipated vehicle tooling programs
being considered by customers and the forecasted timing of these programs, the
Company expects that sales in fiscal year 2005 will be comparable to fiscal year
2004. The Company's sales forecast is based on a thorough assessment of the
probable size, system content, and timing of each of the programs being
considered by its customers. These factors are difficult to quantify accurately
because over time the Company's customers weigh changes in the economy and the
probable effect of these changes on their business, and adjust the number and
timing of their new vehicle programs to reflect the changing business
conditions. The Company continues to view the automotive industry's focus on
introducing new vehicles more frequently to satisfy their customers' changing
requirements, as well as their continuing focus on improved quality, as positive
indicators for new business. The foregoing statements are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. Actual
results could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due
to a number of uncertainties, including those described under Item 7,
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations - Safe Harbor Statement", below.
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003, COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
Overview. The Company reported net income of $3.6 million or $0.42 per diluted
share, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 compared with income from
continuing operations of $942,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2002. Fiscal year 2003 results were negatively impacted by a
$2.4 million pre-tax arbitration charge against the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiary, Perceptron B.V. Discontinued operations during fiscal year 2002
represented the operating loss of the Company's FPBU which was $3.2 million, net
of tax. In addition, the Company recorded an after-tax loss of $1.4 million
related to the sale of FPBU in fiscal 2002. See also Note 2, "Discontinued
Operations" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In the first
quarter of fiscal year 2003, the Company's European operation implemented a new
accounting system that enhanced its financial reporting capabilities. The new
accounting system was better able to segregate costs between cost of sales,
engineering, research and development and selling, general and administrative.
For comparability purposes, fiscal year 2002 results were reclassified to
conform to the fiscal year 2003 presentation. As a result, approximately $3.3
million of costs previously reported as selling, general and administrative in
fiscal year 2002, were reclassified to cost of sales for $2.9 million and to
engineering, research and development for $380,000.
Sales. Net sales of $54.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2003 were up $10.8
million, or 25%, compared with sales for the year ended June 30, 2002 of $43.9
million. The sales increase was primarily due to significantly higher sales of
$9.8 million in the Company's Automated Systems products, which represented
sales of $41.1 million in fiscal year 2003 compared to $31.6 million in fiscal
year 2002. Technology Components sales increased to $9.3 million in fiscal year
2003 compared to $8.7 million in 2002. Value Added Services increased to $4.3
million in fiscal 2003 compared to $3.6 million in 2002. From a geographic
perspective the increase in 2003 sales was primarily due to higher sales in
Europe of $25.2 million that were up $9.3 million, or 58%, compared to fiscal
year 2002. European sales benefited from the strength of the Euro that based on
conversion rates in effect during fiscal 2003 generated approximately $4.1
million more in sales than the comparable rates in fiscal 2002 would have
yielded. Fiscal year 2003 sales in North America increased $2.2 million and
Asian sales decreased $700,000 from fiscal 2002.
The significant increase in the Automated Systems products was primarily the
result of sales of the Company's AutoGauge(R) product, which had sales of $38.3
million during fiscal year 2003 compared to $28.4 million of sales during fiscal
year 2002. The $9.9 million increase reflected several important new vehicle
tooling programs, particularly at a single European customer. The Company's
European operation recorded AutoGauge(R) sales of approximately $20.6 million in
fiscal year 2003 compared to $11.3 million in fiscal 2002.
Bookings & Backlog. New order bookings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003
were $57.7 million compared with $40.6 million for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2002. The bookings increase was primarily due to higher orders for the
Company's Automated Systems products of $44.2 million in fiscal year 2003
compared to $28.5 million in fiscal 2002. Orders for Technology Components were
$9.5 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $9.1 million in fiscal 2002. Orders for
Value Added Services were $4.0 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $3.0 million
in fiscal 2002. The higher bookings for Automated Systems products primarily
represented higher orders for the Company's AutoGauge(R) product line of $41.8
million in fiscal 2003 compared to $25.2 million in fiscal 2002. The $16.6
million increase in AutoGauge(R) orders reflected several large new vehicle
tooling programs, particularly with one significant European customer and in
North America. The new order bookings, net of sales, resulted in a backlog at
June 30, 2003 of $18.2 million compared to $15.2 million at June 30, 2002. The
amount of new order bookings and the level of backlog during any particular
period are not necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the
Company.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $27.5 million, or 50.4% of sales, in the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2003, as compared to $19.6 million, or 44.7% of sales, in
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002. The increase in the gross profit percentage
primarily reflected the benefit from incremental gross profit of approximately
$2.5 million, or 4.6% of sales, that resulted from the strong Euro when Euro
denominated sales were converted to U.S. Dollars while most of the material in
cost of sales was purchased from the United States under dollar denominated
contracts. Fixed overhead absorption at the higher sales level also contributed
to the gross profit margin percentage improvement.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses. SG&A expenses during fiscal
2003 were $12.7 million, compared with $11.7 million during fiscal 2002. The
increase primarily reflected $1.2 million of accruals for reinstated Company
401K matching contributions and employee profit sharing and the impact of the
strong Euro of approximately $500,000 due to higher exchange conversion rates.
These increases were partially offset by cost reduction programs that were
implemented in prior periods.
Engineering, Research and Development (R&D) Expenses. Engineering and R&D
expenses were $6.3 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, compared
with $6.6 million for fiscal 2002. The decrease in expenses reflected the
benefit from manpower, contract design service, and other variable expense
reductions that were implemented in prior periods. This decrease was partially
offset by approximately $600,000 of accruals for reinstated Company 401K
matching contributions and employee profit sharing.
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Restructuring Charge. There were no restructuring initiatives undertaken during
fiscal year 2003. The Company recorded a restructuring charge of $251,000 in the
third quarter of fiscal 2002 for estimated employee separation costs associated
with a work force reduction of 22 employees at the Company's Plymouth
headquarters. As of June 30, 2004, the balance of the restructuring reserve was
$20,000. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements,
"Restructuring Charge."
Arbitration Charge. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2003 the Company
recorded an arbitration charge of $2.4 million to reflect the arbitration award
against the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Perceptron B.V. See Note 8 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Contingencies" for a discussion
of the arbitration.
Interest Income/Expense, net. Net interest income was $9,000 in fiscal 2003,
compared with net interest expense of $249,000 in fiscal 2002. The change
reflected lower average borrowings on the Company's revolving line of credit
during the first half of fiscal year 2003, the pay-off of all debt subsequent to
January 2003 and interest income earned on cash balances since the debt was paid
off.
Foreign Currency and Other. The foreign currency and other losses of $31,000 and
$162,000 in fiscal years 2003 and 2002, respectively, were primarily the result
of net foreign currency gains and losses related to the Euro, Yen and Canadian
dollar.
Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate for fiscal year 2003 was 41.5% and
reflected the effect of the mix of operating profit and loss among the Company's
various operating entities and their countries' respective tax rates. In fiscal
year 2002, the Company realized a net tax benefit as a result of the completion
of an examination with the Internal Revenue Service that covered the years 1996
through 1998. The examination resulted in a net refund to the Company of
approximately $429,000 and re-established tax credits that had previously been
utilized. The Company established a valuation allowance for the tax credit carry
forwards and other items where it was more likely than not that these items
would either expire or not be deductible before the Company was able to realize
their benefit. See Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,
"Income Taxes".
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash and cash equivalents were $19.7 million at June 30, 2004
compared to $11.1 million at June 30, 2003. The cash increase of $8.6 million
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, resulted primarily from $8.5 million of
cash generated from continuing operations. The Company also used $1.2 million of
cash for capital expenditures and received $854,000 of cash from the purchase of
common stock under its stock plans.
The $8.5 million in cash provided from continuing operations was primarily
generated from decreases in net working capital of $2.2 million, income from
continuing operations of $4.0 million, and the add back of non-cash depreciation
and amortization expense of $1.5 million. Net working capital is defined as
changes in assets and liabilities, exclusive of changes shown separately on the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. The net working capital decrease resulted
primarily from reductions of accounts receivables of $4.0 million and inventory
of $881,000 offset by a $2.3 million reduction in accrued expenses. The $4.0
million reduction in receivables primarily relates to increased cash collections
due to higher sales levels achieved in the second half of fiscal 2003 compared
to fiscal 2004. The $2.3 million use of cash for other current assets and
accrued liabilities primarily represents payments of approximately $2.3 million
as settlement of the Speroni S.p.A. arbitration (see Note 8 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements, "Contingencies").
During fiscal year 2004, the Company decreased its reserve for inventory
obsolescence by a net amount of $59,000, which resulted from the disposal of
$159,000 of inventory that had been reserved for at June 30, 2003 and
approximately $100,000 for additional reserves for obsolescence. The Company
provides a reserve for obsolescence to recognize the effects of engineering
change orders and other matters that affect the value of the inventory. When
inventory is deemed to have no further use or value, the Company disposes of the
inventory and the reserve for obsolescence is reduced. During fiscal year 2004,
the Company decreased its reserve for allowance for doubtful accounts by a net
amount of $49,000. This amount is made up of approximately $38,000 of additional
reserves for doubtful accounts and approximately $87,000 for receivables that
were written off. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become
uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are
credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company has not experienced
any significant losses related to the collection of accounts receivable. The
reserves and charge offs during fiscal year 2004 reflect settlement of aged
accounts and small customer bankruptcies.
Financing activities during fiscal year 2004 primarily reflected proceeds
received under the Company's stock plans. At June 30, 2004, the Company had a
$7.5 million collateral-based Credit Agreement that expires on November 1, 2005.
Proceeds under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and for
capital expenditures. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement were also used for
the repayment in fiscal 2003 of indebtedness owed to Bank One under a
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previous credit agreement and for the repayment in fiscal 2003 of $1.0 million
owed under a long-term note payable acquired in 1998 as part of an acquisition.
The collateral for the loan is substantially all U.S. assets of the Company.
Borrowings are designated as a Prime-based Advance or as a Eurodollar-based
Advance. Interest on Prime-based Advances is payable on the last day of each
month and is calculated daily at a rate that ranges from 1/2% below to 1/4%
above the bank's prime rate (4.50% as of September 16, 2004) dependent upon the
Company's ratio of funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization ("EBITDA"). Interest on Eurodollar-based Advances is calculated
at a specific margin above the Eurodollar Rate offered at the time and for the
period chosen (approximately 3.99% as of September 16, 2004) dependent upon the
Company's ratio of funded debt to EBITDA and is payable on the last day of the
applicable period. Quarterly, the Company pays a commitment fee on the daily,
unused portion of the Credit Agreement based on a percentage dependent upon the
Company's ratio of funded debt to EBITDA. The aggregate principal amount
outstanding at any one time cannot exceed the lesser of $7.5 million or the
borrowing base which is comprised of 80% of eligible accounts receivable billed
in the United States, aged up to 180 days, plus the lesser of 25% of raw
material located in the United States or $2,000,000, plus the lesser of 50% of
finished goods inventory or $750,000 plus $4.2 million representing 60% of the
appraised value of the Company's real property located in Plymouth, Michigan.
The Credit Agreement prohibits the Company from paying dividends or redeeming
its stock without the prior written consent of the bank. In August 2004, the
Company received from its bank, an amendment of the Credit Agreement authorizing
the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of the Company's common stock. In addition,
the Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a Tangible Net Worth, as
defined in the Credit Agreement, of not less than $32.6 million as of June 30,
2004. The borrowing base at June 30, 2004 was $7.5 million with no borrowings
outstanding.
At June 30, 2004, the Company's German subsidiary (GmbH) had an unsecured credit
facility totaling 500,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $604,000 at June
30, 2004). The facility may be used to finance working capital needs and
equipment purchases or capital leases. Any borrowings for working capital needs
will bear interest at 9.0% on the first 100,000 Euros (equivalent to
approximately $121,000 at June 30, 2004) of borrowings and 2.0% for borrowings
over 100,000 Euros. The German credit facility is cancelable at any time by
either GmbH or the bank and any amounts then outstanding would become
immediately due and payable. At June 30, 2004, GmbH had no borrowings
outstanding. The facility supported outstanding letters of credit totaling
294,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $355,000 at June 30, 2004).
The Company also had a favorable cash effect of $360,000 in fiscal 2004 related
to the impact of exchange rate changes, principally due to the strong Euro, on
Company cash held in Euros.
On August 9, 2004, the Company's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase
program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $2.0 million of the
Company's common stock. The Company may buy shares of its common stock on the
open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time, based on
market prices. The program may be discontinued at any time.
See Item 3, " Legal Proceedings" and Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, " Contingencies", for a discussion of certain contingencies relating
to the Company's liquidity, financial position and results of operations. See
also, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies - Litigation and Other
Contingencies".
The Company expects to spend approximately $1.2 million during fiscal year 2005
for capital equipment, although there is no binding commitment to do so. Based
on the Company's current business plan, the Company believes that available cash
on hand and existing credit facilities will be sufficient to fund anticipated
fiscal year 2005 cash flow requirements. The Company does not believe that
inflation has significantly impacted historical operations and does not expect
any significant near-term inflationary impact. The foregoing statements are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1934,
as amended. See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations - Safe Harbor Statement" for a discussion of
a number of uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth in the forward-looking statement.
The Company continues to evaluate business opportunities that fit its strategic
plans. There can be no assurance that the Company will identify any
opportunities that fit its strategic plans or will be able to implement
identified business opportunities on terms acceptable to the Company. The
Company intends to finance any such business opportunities from available cash
on hand, existing credit facilities, issuance of additional shares of its stock
or additional sources of financing, as circumstances warrant.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following summarizes the Company's contractual obligations at June 30, 2004,
and the effect such obligations are expected to have on its liquidity and cash
flow in future periods (in thousands):
LESS THAN MORE THAN 5
TOTAL 1 YEAR 1 - 3 YEARS 3 - 5 YEARS YEARS
----- --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Purchase Obligations $7,772 $7,112 $660 $0 $0
Operating Leases $1,246 $ 690 $551 $5 $0
Purchase obligations are defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services
that is enforceable and legally binding. Included in the purchase obligations
category above are obligations related to purchase orders for inventory
purchases under the Company's standard terms and conditions and under negotiated
agreements with vendors. The Company expects to receive consideration (products
or services) for these purchase obligations. The purchase obligation amounts do
not represent all anticipated purchases in the future, but represent only those
items for which the Company is contractually obligated. Operating leases
represent commitments to lease building space net of sublease rentals, office
equipment and motor vehicles. The Company has a sublease for building space
through June 30, 2005 that reduced the Company's obligation by $105,000.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of
operations are based upon the Company's financial statements and accompanying
notes, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). The Company's significant
accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies". Certain of
the Company's significant accounting policies are subject to judgments and
uncertainties, which affect the application of these policies and require the
Company to make estimates based on assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The Company bases its estimates
on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates
its estimates and underlying assumptions. In the event estimates or underlying
assumptions prove to be different from actual amounts, adjustments are made in
the subsequent period to reflect more current information. The Company believes
that the following significant accounting policies involve management's most
difficult, subjective or complex judgments or involve the greatest uncertainty.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. The Company monitors its accounts receivable and charges to
expense an amount equal to its estimate of potential credit losses. The Company
considers a number of factors in determining its estimates, including, the
length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous
loss history, the customer's current ability to pay its obligation and the
condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The use of
different estimates for future credit losses would result in different charges
to selling, general and administrative expense in each period presented and
could negatively affect the Company's results of operations for the period.
INVENTORIES. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market; cost being
determined under the first in, first out method. Provision is made to reduce
inventories to net realizable value for excess and/or obsolete inventory. The
Company periodically reviews its inventory levels in order to identify obsolete
and slow-moving inventory. The Company estimates excess or obsolete inventory
based principally upon contemplated future customer demand for the Company's
products and the timing of product upgrades. The use of different assumptions in
determining slow-moving and obsolete inventories would result in different
charges to cost of sales in each period presented and could negatively affect
the Company's results of operations for the period.
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities represent the
future income tax effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases
of the Company's assets and liabilities, assuming they will be realized and
settled at the amounts reported in the Company's financial statements. The
Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the
amount that it believes is more likely than not to be realized. This assessment
includes consideration for the scheduled reversal of temporary taxable
differences, projected future taxable income and the impact of tax planning. If
actual long-term future taxable income is lower than the Company's estimate, the
Company may be required to record material adjustments to the deferred tax
assets, resulting in a charge to income in the period of determination and
negatively impacting the Company's results of operations and financial position
for the period.
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LITIGATION AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES. The Company is subject to various legal
proceedings and other contingencies, the outcomes of which are subject to
significant uncertainty. The Company accrues for estimated losses if it is
probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and
the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company uses judgment
and evaluates, with the assistance of legal counsel, whether a loss contingency
arising from litigation should be disclosed or recorded. The outcome of legal
proceedings is inherently uncertain and so typically a loss cannot be reasonably
estimated. Accordingly, if the outcome of legal proceedings are different than
is anticipated by the Company, such as was the case in fiscal year 2003 with
respect to an arbitration award against the Company, described in Note 8 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Contingencies", the Company
would have to record a charge for the matter, generally in the full amount at
which it was resolved, in the period resolved, negatively impacting the
Company's results of operations and financial position for the period.
MARKET RISK INFORMATION
Perceptron's primary market risk is related to foreign exchange rates. The
foreign exchange risk is derived from the operations of its international
subsidiaries, which are primarily located in Germany and for which products are
produced in the U.S. The Company may from time to time have interest rate risk
in connection with its borrowings.
FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK
The Company has foreign currency exchange risk in its international operations
arising from the time period between sales commitment and delivery for contracts
in non-U.S. currencies. For sales commitments entered into in the non-U.S.
currencies, the currency rate risk exposure is predominantly less than one year
with the majority in the 120 to 150 day range. At June 30, 2004, the Company's
percentage of sales commitments in non-U.S. currencies was approximately 39.8%
or $7.6 million, compared to 43.2% or $7.8 million at June 30, 2003.
The Company may use, from time to time, a limited hedging program to minimize
the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. These transactions involve the use
of forward contracts. These forward contracts, which typically mature within one
year, are designed to hedge anticipated foreign currency transactions. The
Company's forward exchange contracts do not subject it to material risk due to
exchange rate movements, because gains and losses on these contracts offset
losses and gains on the assets, liabilities, and transactions being hedged. The
Company may use forward exchange contracts to hedge the net assets of certain of
its foreign subsidiaries to offset the translation and economic exposures
related to the Company's investment in these subsidiaries.
At June 30, 2004, the Company had $8.4 million of forward exchange contracts
between the United States Dollar and the Euro. The hedges are accounted for as
cash flow hedges, and at June 30, 2004, had a weighted average settlement price
of 1.21 Euros to the United States Dollar. The contracts outstanding at June 30,
2004, mature through December 8, 2004 and are intended to hedge the Company's
investment in its German subsidiary. The Company recognized a charge of $642,000
in other comprehensive income (loss) for the unrealized change in value of
forward exchange contracts during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.
Offsetting this amount was an increase in other comprehensive income (loss) for
the translation effect of the Company's German subsidiary.
At June 30, 2003, the Company had $8.0 million of forward exchange contracts
between the United States Dollar and the Euro with a weighted average settlement
price of 1.11 Euros to the United States Dollar. The Company recognized a charge
of $229,000 in other comprehensive income (loss) for the unrealized change in
value of forward exchange contracts during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003.
Offsetting this amount was an increase in other comprehensive income (loss) for
the translation effect of the Company's German subsidiary.
During fiscal year 2002, the Company did not engage in any hedging activities.
INTEREST RATE RISK
The Company invests its cash and cash equivalents in high quality, short-term
investments of three months or less. Given the short maturities and investment
grade quality of the Company's investment holdings at June 30, 2004, a 100 basis
point rise in interest rates would not be expected to have a material adverse
impact on the fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents. As a
result, the Company does not currently hedge these interest rate exposures.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
For a discussion of new accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements, "New Accounting Pronouncements".
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
Certain statements in Item 1, "Business", and in this Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations may be
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, including the Company's expectation as to fiscal 2005 and future
revenue, order bookings, costs and earnings level, the ability of the Company to
fund its fiscal year 2005 cash flow requirements and the Company's ability to
sustain engineering and research and development support for its products. The
Company assumes no obligation for updating any such forward-looking statements
to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors
affecting such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to a number of
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the dependence of the Company's
revenue on a number of sizable orders from a small number of customers, the
timing of orders and shipments which can cause the Company to experience
significant fluctuations in its quarterly and annual revenue and operating
results, timely receipt of required supplies and components which could result
in delays in anticipated shipments, general product demand and market acceptance
risks, the ability of the Company to successfully compete with alternative and
similar technologies, the timing and continuation of the Automotive industry's
retooling programs, including the risk that the Company's customers postpone new
tooling programs as a result of economic conditions or otherwise, the ability of
the Company to resolve technical issues inherent in the development of new
products and technologies, the ability of the Company to identify and satisfy
market needs, general product development and commercialization difficulties,
the ability of the Company to attract and retain key personnel, especially
technical personnel, the quality and cost of competitive products already in
existence or developed in the future, the level of interest existing and
potential new customers may have in new products and technologies generally,
rapid or unexpected technological changes, the ability of the Company to
identify business opportunities that fit the Company's strategic plans, the
ability to implement identified business opportunities on terms acceptable to
the Company and the effect of economic conditions, particularly economic
conditions in the domestic and worldwide Automotive industry, which has from
time to time been subject to cyclical downturns due to the level of demand for,
or supply of, the products produced by companies in this industry. The Company's
expectations regarding future bookings and revenues are projections developed by
the Company based upon information from a number of sources, including, but not
limited to, customer data and discussions. These projections are subject to
change based upon a wide variety of factors, a number of which are discussed
above. Certain of these new orders have been delayed in the past and could be
delayed in the future. Because the Company's products are typically integrated
into larger systems or lines, the timing of new orders is dependent on the
timing of completion of the overall system or line. In addition, because the
Company's products have shorter lead times than other components and are
required later in the process, orders for the Company's products tend to be
given later in the integration process. Because a significant portion of the
Company's revenues are denominated in foreign currencies, and are translated for
financial reporting purposes into U.S. Dollars, the level of the Company's
reported net sales, operating profits and net income are affected by changes in
currency exchange rates, principally between U.S. Dollars and Euros. Currency
exchange rates are subject to significant fluctuations, due to a number of
factors beyond the control of the Company, including general economic conditions
in the United States and other countries. Because the Company's expectations
regarding future revenues, operating profits and net income are based upon
assumptions as to the levels of such currency exchange rates, actual results
could differ materially from the Company's expectations.
ITEM 7A: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Information required pursuant to this item is incorporated by reference herein
from Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Market Risk Information".
ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 17
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets - June 30, 2004 and 2003 18
Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 19
Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 20
Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002 21
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 22
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[GRANT THORNTON LETTERHEAD]
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Perceptron, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Perceptron, Inc.
and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2004 and 2003 and the related consolidated
statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended June 30, 2004. 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 audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards 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. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
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
Perceptron, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the
consolidated results of its operations and its consolidated cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2004, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/S/ Grant Thornton LLP
Southfield, Michigan
August 13, 2004
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amount)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2004 2003
-------- --------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,679 $ 11,101
Receivables:
Billed receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $625 and $674, respectively 19,631 22,955
Unbilled receivables 2,050 1,170
Other receivables 462 1,474
Inventories, net of reserves of $510 and $569, respectively 5,688 6,569
Deferred taxes and other current assets 1,831 1,605
-------- --------
Total current assets 49,341 44,874
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Building and land 6,013 6,004
Machinery and equipment 9,640 9,682
Furniture and fixtures 1,068 1,063
-------- --------
16,721 16,749
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization (9,007) (8,459)
-------- --------
Net property and equipment 7,714 8,290
DEFERRED TAX ASSET 5,869 6,250
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 62,924 $ 59,414
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 1,444 $ 1,754
Accrued liabilities and expenses 2,827 5,051
Accrued compensation 3,288 3,707
Income taxes payable 2,543 2,859
Deferred revenue 2,462 1,098
-------- --------
Total current liabilities 12,564 14,469
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock - no par value, authorized 1,000 shares, issued none - -
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 19,000 shares, issued
and outstanding 8,716 and 8,342, respectively 87 83
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (758) (961)
Additional paid-in capital 42,502 41,281
Retained earnings 8,529 4,542
-------- --------
Total shareholders' equity 50,360 44,945
-------- --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 62,924 $ 59,414
======== ========
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 2003 2002
-------- -------- --------
NET SALES $ 53,393 $ 54,679 $ 43,943
COST OF SALES 28,293 27,145 24,302
-------- -------- --------
GROSS PROFIT 25,100 27,534 19,641
OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative 12,195 12,660 11,651
Engineering, research and development 6,956 6,326 6,569
Other expense 319 - -
Restructuring charge (Note 3) - - 251
-------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses 19,470 18,986 18,471
-------- -------- --------
OPERATING INCOME 5,630 8,548 1,170
OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSES)
Interest expense (1) (149) (522)
Interest income 291 158 273
Arbitration charge (Note 8) - (2,402) -
Foreign currency and other 733 (31) (162)
-------- -------- --------
Total other income (expenses) 1,023 (2,424) (411)
-------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 6,653 6,124 759
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 2,666 2,542 (183)
-------- -------- --------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 3,987 3,582 942
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Loss from Forest Products business unit, net of
$1,038 of taxes (Note 2) - - (3,236)
Loss on sale of Forest Products business unit, net of
$678 of taxes (Note 2) - - (1,408)
-------- -------- --------
Total discontinued operations - - (4,644)
-------- -------- --------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 3,987 $ 3,582 $ (3,702)
======== ======== ========
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Continuing operations $ 0.46 $ 0.43 $ 0.11
Discontinued operations - - (0.56)
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 0.46 $ 0.43 $ (0.45)
======== ======== ========
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Continuing operations $ 0.43 $ 0.42 $ 0.11
Discontinued operations - - (0.56)
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 0.43 $ 0.42 $ (0.45)
======== ======== ========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic 8,593 8,284 8,209
Dilutive effect of stock options 734 338 4
-------- -------- --------
Diluted 9,327 8,622 8,213
======== ======== ========
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In Thousands)
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 2003 2002
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income from continuing operations $ 3,987 $ 3,582 $ 942
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations
to net cash provided from (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,504 1,295 1,187
Stock option income tax benefit 371 - -
Deferred income taxes 252 1,013 (1,646)
Other 176 (83) (27)
Changes in assets and liabilities, exclusive of changes shown separately 2,227 4,000 4,657
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided from operating activities 8,517 9,807 5,113
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Revolving credit borrowings - 11,121 26,684
Revolving credit repayments - (16,954) (34,466)
Repayment of long-term note payable - (1,040) -
Proceeds from stock plans 854 162 64
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities 854 (6,711) (7,718)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (1,153) (1,019) (771)
Proceeds from sale of Forest Products assets (Note 2) - - 4,607
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities (1,153) (1,019) 3,836
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 360 881 944
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH USED FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - - (712)
-------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 8,578 2,958 1,463
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, JULY 1 11,101 8,143 6,680
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, JUNE 30 $ 19,679 $ 11,101 $ 8,143
======== ======== ========
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, EXCLUSIVE OF CHANGES SHOWN SEPARATELY
Receivables, net $ 3,990 $ (2,762) $ 1,432
Inventories 881 1,183 5,501
Accounts payable (311) (846) (2,462)
Other current assets and liabilities (2,333) 6,425 186
-------- -------- --------
$ 2,227 $ 4,000 $ 4,657
======== ======== ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 1 $ 201 $ 826
Cash paid during the year for income taxes 494 856 140
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In Thousands)
ACCUMULATED
OTHER ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON STOCK COMPREHENSIVE PAID-IN RETAINED SHAREHOLDERS
SHARES AMOUNT INCOME (LOSS) CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
------ ------ ------------- ------- -------- ------
BALANCES, JUNE 30, 2001 8,185 $ 82 $(5,505) $41,056 $4,662 $ 40,295
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss (3,702) (3,702)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustments 2,554 2,554
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Total comprehensive income (loss) (1,148)
Stock plans 47 - 64 64
------ ------- ------- ------- ------ --------
BALANCES, JUNE 30, 2002 8,232 $ 82 $(2,951) $41,120 $ 960 $ 39,211
====== ======= ======= ======= ====== ========
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income 3,582 3,582
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustments 2,219 2,219
Hedging (229) (229)
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Total comprehensive income (loss) 5,572
Stock plans 110 1 161 162
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BALANCES, JUNE 30, 2003 8,342 $ 83 $ (961) $41,281 $4,542 $ 44,945
====== ======= ======= ======= ====== ========
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income 3,987 3,987
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustments 845 845
Hedging (642) (642)
--------
Total comprehensive income (loss) 4,190
Stock plans 374 4 1,221 1,225
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BALANCES, JUNE 30, 2004 8,716 $ 87 $ (758) $42,502 $8,529 $ 50,360
====== ======= ======= ======= ====== ========
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these
statements.
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
OPERATIONS
Perceptron, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company")
are involved in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of
information-based measurement and inspection solutions for process improvements
primarily for the automotive industry.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts for prior
periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
On March 15, 2002, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Forest Products business unit. See also Note 2, "Discontinued Operations".
Accordingly, historical financial information included in the 2004 Form 10-K for
prior periods has been restated to present the Forest Products business unit as
a discontinued operation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue related to products is recognized upon shipment when title and risk of
loss has passed to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement,
the sales price is fixed or determinable, collection of the related receivable
is reasonably assured and customer acceptance criteria have been successfully
demonstrated. For multiple element arrangements, the Company defers the greater
of the fair value of any undelivered elements of the contract, such as
installation services, or the portion of the sales price of the contract that is
not payable until the undelivered elements are completed.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development costs, including software development costs, are
expensed as incurred.
FOREIGN CURRENCY
The financial statements of the Company's wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries have
been translated in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 52, with the functional currency being the local currency in the
foreign country. Under this standard, translation adjustments are accumulated in
a separate component of shareholders' equity. Gains and losses on foreign
currency transactions are included in the consolidated statement of income under
"Other Income and Expenses".
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases, and the effects of operating losses and tax credit carry forwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided for
deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either
expire before the Company is able to realize their benefit, or future
deductibility is uncertain.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Other
obligations, such as stock options and warrants, are considered to be
potentially dilutive common shares. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of
potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and adjusts for
any changes in income and the repurchase of common shares that would have
occurred from the assumed issuance, unless such effect is anti-dilutive.
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Options to purchase 556,000, 1,052,000, and 1,749,000 shares of common stock
outstanding in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the
effect would have been anti-dilutive.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. Fair value approximates carrying
value because of the short maturity of the cash equivalents. Those with a
greater life are recorded as marketable securities.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company markets and sells its products primarily to automotive assembly
companies and to system integrators or original equipment manufacturers
("OEMs"), that in turn sell to automotive assembly companies. The Company's
accounts receivable are principally from a small number of large customers. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. Accounts
receivable are generally due within 30 days and are stated at amounts due from
customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer
than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company
determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the
length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous
loss history, the customer's current ability to pay its obligation to the
Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole.
The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and
payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance
for doubtful accounts. Changes in the Company's allowance for doubtful accounts
are as follows (in thousands):
BEGINNING COSTS AND LESS ENDING
BALANCE EXPENSES CHARGE-OFFS BALANCE
--------- --------- ----------- -------
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 $674 $ 38 $ 87 $625
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 $652 $481 $459 $674
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation related to machinery
and equipment and furniture and fixtures is primarily computed on a
straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 10 years.
Depreciation on buildings is computed on a straight-line basis over 40 years.
When assets are retired, the costs of such assets and related accumulated
depreciation or amortization are eliminated from the respective accounts, and
the resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statement of income.
INVENTORIES
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of inventory is
determined by the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method. The Company provides a
reserve for obsolescence to recognize the effects of engineering change orders
and other matters that affect the value of the inventory. When the related
inventory is disposed of, the obsolescence reserve is released. Inventory, net
of reserves, is comprised of the following (in thousands):
AT JUNE 30,
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2004 2003
---- ----
Component parts $2,663 $3,285
Work in process 573 516
Finished goods 2,452 2,768
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Total $5,688 $6,569
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Changes in the Company's reserve for obsolescence are as follows (in thousands):
BEGINNING COSTS AND LESS ENDING
BALANCE EXPENSES CHARGE-OFFS BALANCE
--------- --------- ----------- -------
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 $ 569 $100 $159 $510
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 $1,173 $200 $804 $569
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND CERTAIN IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLES
The Company evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets and long-lived
assets to be disposed of for potential impairment when circumstances warrant.
The Company considers projected future undiscounted cash flows or fair values,
as appropriate, compared with carrying amounts, trends and other circumstances
in making such estimates and evaluations. If an impairment is indicated, the
carrying amount of the asset or intangible is adjusted based on its fair value.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, forward exchange contracts and amounts
due to banks or other lenders, approximate their fair values at June 30, 2004
and 2003. Fair values have been determined through information obtained from
market sources and management estimates.
In the normal course of business, the Company may employ forward exchange
contracts to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates. Forward contracts for forecasted transactions are designated as cash flow
hedges and recorded as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at their fair
value. Changes in the contract's fair value are recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive income until they are recognized in earnings at the time the
forecasted transaction occurs. If the forecasted transaction does not occur, or
it becomes probable that it will not occur, the gain or loss on the related cash
flow hedge is recognized in earnings at that time. For forward exchange
contracts designated as hedging the net assets of the Company's foreign
subsidiaries, changes in the contracts fair value are offset against the
translation reflected in shareholders' equity to the extent effective. The
Company does not enter into any derivative transactions for speculative
purposes.
WARRANTY
Automotive industry systems carry a three-year warranty for parts and a one-year
warranty for labor and travel related to warranty. Components sales to the
forest products industry carry a three-year warranty for TriCam(R) sensors and a
one-year warranty for LASAR(R) scanners. Component sales of ScanWorks(TM) and
ScanWorks(TM) ToolKit have a one-year warranty for parts; sales of NCA products
have a two-year warranty for parts. The Company provides a reserve for warranty
based on its experience. Factors affecting the Company's warranty liability
include the number of units in service and historical and anticipated rates of
claims and cost per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its
warranty liability based on changes in these factors. If a special circumstance
arises requiring a higher level of warranty, the Company would make a special
warranty provision commensurate with the facts.
STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
The Company has two employee stock option plans, which are described more fully
in Note 11. The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25"), "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations in accounting for these
plans. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options has been recognized
under the provisions of APB 25. The following table illustrates the pro forma
effect on net income and earnings per share for the periods indicated if the
Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", to its employee stock option plans
using the assumptions described in Note 11 (in thousands except per share
amounts):
2004 2003 2002
---- ---- ----
Net income (loss)
As reported $3,987 $3,582 $(3,702)
Pro forma $3,492 $3,234 $(4,230)
Earnings (loss) per share - basic
As reported $ 0.46 $ 0.43 $ (0.45)
Pro forma $ 0.41 $ 0.39 $ (0.52)
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted
As reported $ 0.43 $ 0.42 $ (0.45)
Pro forma $ 0.37 $ 0.38 $ (0.52)
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached a consensus opinion on
EITF 00-21, "Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables". The consensus
provides that revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables should be divided
into separate units of accounting if certain criteria are met. The consideration
for the arrangement should be allocated to the separate units of accounting
based on their relative fair values, with different
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provisions if the fair value of all deliverables are not known or if the fair
value is contingent on delivery of specified items or performance conditions.
Applicable revenue recognition criteria should be considered separately for each
separate unit of accounting. EITF 00-21 is effective for revenue arrangements
entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of
EITF 00-21 had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or
statement of operations.
In December 2003, the SEC published Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104,
"Revenue Recognition". This SAB updates portions of the SEC staff's interpretive
guidance provided in SAB 101. SAB 104 deletes interpretive material no longer
necessary, and conforms the interpretive material retained, because of
pronouncements issued by the FASB's EITF on various revenue recognition topics.
The adoption of SAB 104 did not have a material impact on the results of
operation or the financial position of the Company.
2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On March 15, 2002, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Forest Products business unit for $4.6 million in cash at closing and a
promissory note for approximately $343,000. The purchaser also assumed certain
liabilities of the Forest Products business unit. The historical operations of
the Forest Products business unit have been reported separately as a component
of discontinued operations. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 the
Forest Products business unit had sales of $4.4 million. Corporate interest
expense has been allocated to discontinued operations based on the ratio of the
net assets of the Forest Products business unit to the consolidated net assets
of the Company plus consolidated debt, excluding the net assets of the European
subsidiaries. The European subsidiaries were excluded because they were cash
flow positive and did not directly use the proceeds from the debt outstanding
during the periods covered by the financial statements. The interest allocation
had the effect of increasing the net loss from discontinued operations for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2002 by $73,000.
3. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
In fiscal 2002, the Company recorded a $251,000 restructuring charge during the
third quarter for the estimated separation costs associated with a work force
reduction of 22 employees at the Company's Plymouth headquarters. At June 30,
2004, the balance of the restructuring reserve was $20,000.
4. LEASES
The Company leases building space, office equipment and motor vehicles under
operating leases. Lease terms generally cover periods from two to five years and
may contain renewal options. The following is a summary, as of June 30, 2004, of
the future minimum annual lease payments required under the Company's operating
leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year:
YEAR MINIMUM RENTALS SUBLEASE RENTALS TOTAL
---- --------------- ---------------- -----
2005 $ 794,275 $(104,550) $ 689,725
2006 425,099 - 425,099
2007 106,890 - 106,890
2008 18,972 - 18,972
2009 and beyond 5,284 - 5,284
---------- --------- ----------
Total minimum lease payments $1,350,520 $(104,550) $1,245,970
========== ========= ==========
Rental expenses for operating leases in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004,
2003 and 2002 were $989,000, $1,097,000 and $1,201,000, respectively.
5. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE
The Company had no short-term or long-term debt at June 30, 2004.
At June 30, 2004, the Company had a $7.5 million collateral-based Credit
Agreement that expires on November 1, 2005. Proceeds under the Credit Agreement
may be used for working capital, for capital expenditures, to repay in fiscal
2003 indebtedness owed to Bank One under a previous credit agreement and to
repay in fiscal 2003 $1.0 million owed under a long-term note payable acquired
in 1998 as part of an acquisition. The collateral for the loan is substantially
all U.S. assets of the Company. Borrowings are designated as a Prime-based
Advance or as a Eurodollar-based Advance. Interest on Prime-based Advances is
payable on the last day of each month and is calculated daily at a rate that
ranges from 1/2% below to 1/4% above the bank's prime rate (4.50% as of
September 16, 2004) dependent upon the Company's ratio of funded debt to
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA").
Interest on Eurodollar-based Advances is calculated at a specific margin above
the Eurodollar Rate offered at the time and for the period chosen (approximately
3.99% as of September 16, 2004) dependent upon the Company's ratio of funded
debt to EBITDA and is payable on the last day of the applicable period.
Quarterly, the Company pays a commitment fee on the daily, unused portion of the
Credit Agreement based on a
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percentage dependent upon the Company's ratio of funded debt to EBITDA. The
aggregate principal amount outstanding at any one time cannot exceed the lesser
of $7.5 million or the borrowing base which is comprised of 80% of eligible
accounts receivable billed in the United States, aged up to 180 days, plus the
lesser of 25% of raw material located in the United States or $2,000,000, plus
the lesser of 50% of finished goods inventory or $750,000 plus $4.2 million
representing 60% of the appraised value of the Company's real property located
in Plymouth, Michigan. The Credit Agreement prohibits the Company from paying
dividends or redeeming its stock without the prior written consent of the bank.
In August 2004, the Company received from its bank, an amendment of the Credit
Agreement authorizing the repurchase of up to $2.0 million of the Company's
common stock. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain
a Tangible Net Worth, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of not less than $32.6
million as of June 30, 2004. The borrowing base at June 30, 2004 was $7.5
million with no borrowings outstanding.
At June 30, 2004, the Company's German subsidiary (GmbH) had an unsecured credit
facility totaling 500,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $604,000 at June
30, 2004). The facility may be used to finance working capital needs and
equipment purchases or capital leases. Any borrowings for working capital needs
will bear interest at 9.0% on the first 100,000 Euros (equivalent to
approximately $121,000 at June 30, 2004) of borrowings and 2.0% for borrowings
over 100,000 Euros. The German credit facility is cancelable at any time by
either GmbH or the bank and any amounts then outstanding would become
immediately due and payable. At June 30, 2004, GmbH had no borrowings
outstanding. The facility supported outstanding letters of credit totaling
294,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $355,000 at June 30, 2004).
6. COMMITMENTS AND OTHER
As part of the purchase of intellectual property from Sonic Industries, Inc. and
Sonic Technologies, Inc., ("Sonic"), in 1998, the Company agreed to pay
contingent royalty payments on sales using the Sonic technology over a five-year
period beginning October 1, 1998. The purchase agreement was amended in October
2000 to extend the contingent royalty period by one year to October 1, 2004. The
maximum total amount of royalties is capped at $6 million on sales of $90
million. The Company has prepaid approximately $1.9 million of the contingent
royalty payments generally through the assumption of liabilities in connection
with the acquisition of the Sonic assets. These prepaid royalties generally
offset the first contingent royalties due. As part of the sale of substantially
all of the assets of the Forest Products business unit in March 2002, including
substantially all of the Sonic intellectual property (see Note 2), the purchaser
agreed to make contingent payments to the Company in addition to the purchase
price if the purchaser's sales of products based on Sonic intellectual property
result in required royalty payments to Sonic in excess of the amount of the
Company's prepaid royalty payments.
The Company may use, from time to time, a limited hedging program to minimize
the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. These transactions involve the use
of forward contracts, typically mature within one year and are designed to hedge
anticipated foreign currency transactions. The Company may use forward exchange
contracts to hedge the net assets of certain foreign subsidiaries to offset the
translation and economic exposures related to the Company's investment in these
subsidiaries.
At June 30, 2004, the Company had $8.4 million of forward exchange contracts
between the United States Dollar and the Euro. The hedges are accounted for as
cash flow hedges and have a weighted average settlement price of 1.21 Euros to
the United States Dollar. The contracts outstanding at June 30, 2004, mature
through December 8, 2004 and are intended to hedge the Company's investment in
its German subsidiary. The Company recognized a charge of $642,000 in other
comprehensive income (loss) for the unrealized change in value of forward
exchange contracts during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. The Company's
forward exchange contracts do not subject it to material risk due to exchange
rate movements because gains and losses on these contracts offset losses and
gains on the assets, liabilities, and transactions being hedged.
At June 30, 2003, the Company had $8.0 million of forward exchange contracts
between the United States Dollar and the Euro with a weighted average settlement
price of 1.11 Euros to the United States Dollar. The Company recognized a charge
of $229,000 in other comprehensive income (loss) for the unrealized change in
value of forward exchange contracts during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003.
During fiscal year 2002, the Company did not engage in any hedging activities.
7. INFORMATION ABOUT MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Company sells its products directly to both domestic and international
automotive assembly companies. The Company's products are typically purchased
for installation in connection with new model re-tooling programs undertaken by
these companies. Because sales are dependent on the timing of customers'
re-tooling programs, sales by customer vary significantly from year to year, as
do the Company's largest customers. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004,
2003 and 2002, approximately 40%, 33% and 44%, respectively, of total revenues
from continuing operations were derived from the Company's four largest
automotive customers (General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Volkswagen and Ford). The
Company also sells to system integrators or OEMs, who in turn sell to these same
automotive companies. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002,
approximately, 12%, 22% and 19%,
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respectively, of net sales from continuing operations, were to system
integrators and OEMs for the benefit of the same four automotive companies.
These numbers reflect consolidations that have occurred within the Company's
four largest automotive customers. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004,
sales to General Motors and DaimlerChrysler were 18.5% and 11.2%, respectively,
of the Company's total net sales. At June 30, 2004, accounts receivable from
General Motors and DaimlerChrysler totaled approximately $2.6 million.
8. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is a party to a suit filed by Industries GDS, Inc., Bois Granval GDS
Inc., and Centre de Preparation GDS, Inc. (collectively, "GDS") on or about
November 21, 2002 in the Superior Court of the Judicial District of Quebec,
Canada against the Company, Carbotech, Inc. ("Carbotech"), and U.S. Natural
Resources, Inc. ("USNR"), among others. The suit alleges that the Company
breached its contractual and warranty obligations as a manufacturer in
connection with the sale and installation of three systems for trimming and
edging wood products. The suit also alleges that Carbotech breached its
contractual obligations in connection with the sale of equipment and the
installation of two trimmer lines, of which the Company's systems were a part,
and that USNR, which acquired substantially all of the assets of the Forest
Products business unit from the Company, was liable for GDS' damages. USNR has
sought indemnification from the Company under the terms of existing contracts
between the Company and USNR. GDS seeks compensatory damages against the
Company, Carbotech and USNR of approximately $5.0 million using a June 30, 2004
exchange rate. Carbotech has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada. The
Company intends to vigorously defend GDS' claims.
Perceptron B.V. terminated certain exclusive distributorship contracts in 1997
for breach of contract by Speroni, S.p.A. ("Speroni") and sought arbitration of
this matter with the International Chamber of Commerce International Court of
Arbitration ("ICC"), to confirm the terminations and to award damages. Speroni
filed counterclaims with the ICC alleging breach of the exclusive
distributorship contracts and seeking damages of $6.5 million. On February 12,
2001, the arbitrator determined that 1) Speroni breached its duty to properly
inform Perceptron B.V., but did not act in bad faith, and so Perceptron B.V. did
not satisfy the conditions required under French law and Italian law to
rightfully terminate the distributorship agreements without prior notice; and 2)
Perceptron B.V. did not breach its agreements with Speroni by providing certain
information to a customer of both Perceptron B.V. and Speroni and by submitting
a bid to a customer of both Perceptron B.V. and Speroni outside of Speroni's
territories, but did not act in good faith in not informing Speroni of these
activities. On February 15, 2003, the French arbitrator awarded damages in the
amount of $2.4 million to Speroni and against Perceptron B.V. with interest
accruing on the award at the rate of 5% per annum until paid. On December 24,
2003, the Company entered into a Compromise and Settlement Agreement with
Speroni S.p.A. that resolved the arbitration award. As a result of the
settlement, on December 24, 2003, the Company paid Speroni S.p.A. approximately
$2.3 million.
The Company has been informed that certain of its customers have received
allegations of possible patent infringement involving processes and methods used
in the Company's products. Certain of these customers, including one customer
who was a party to a patent infringement suit relating to this matter, have
settled such claims. Management believes that the processes used in the
Company's products were independently developed without utilizing any previously
patented process or technology. Because of the uncertainty surrounding the
nature of any possible infringement and the validity of any such claim or any
possible customer claim for indemnity relating to claims against the Company's
customers, it is not possible to estimate the ultimate effect, if any, of this
matter on the Company's financial statements.
The Company may, from time to time, be subject to other claims and suits in the
ordinary course of its business. To estimate whether a loss contingency should
be accrued by a charge to income, the Company evaluates, among other factors,
the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a
reasonable estimate of the amount of the loss. Since the outcome of litigation
is subject to significant uncertainty, changes in these factors could materially
impact the Company's financial position or results of operations.
9. 401(k) PLAN
The Company has a 401(k) tax deferred savings plan that covers all eligible
employees. The Company may make discretionary contributions to the plan. The
Company's contributions related to continuing operations during the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, were $392,000, $325,000 and $0,
respectively.
10. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan for all employees meeting
certain eligibility criteria. Under the Plan, eligible employees may purchase
shares of the Company's common stock at 85% of its market value at the beginning
of the six-month election period. Purchases are limited to 10% of an employee's
eligible compensation and the shares purchased are restricted from being sold
for one year from the purchase date. At June 30, 2004, 64,713 shares remained
available under the Plan. During fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, 30,422,
35,050 and 12,312 shares, respectively, were issued to employees. The average
purchase price per share was $2.56, $1.20 and $1.30 in
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fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. No compensation expense is
recognized for the difference in the price paid by employees and the fair market
value of the Company's common stock.
11. STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company maintains 1992 and 1998 Stock Option Plans covering substantially
all company employees and certain other key persons and a Directors Stock Option
Plan covering all non-employee directors. The 1992 and Directors Plans are
administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. The 1998 Plan is
administered by the President of the Company. Activity under these Plans is
shown in the following table:
FISCAL YEAR 2004 FISCAL YEAR 2003 FISCAL YEAR 2002
------------------------ ----------------------- ------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
------ -------- --------- -------- --------- --------
Shares subject to option
Outstanding at beginning of period 2,176,286 $ 7.37 2,012,707 $ 8.26 1,926,649 $ 9.48
New grants (based on fair value of
common stock at dates of grant) 423,600 $ 6.65 305,600 $ 1.77 415,425 $ 1.25
Exercised (328,561) $ 2.18 (35,535) $ 1.74 - -
Terminated and expired (88,443) $ 7.74 (106,486) $ 10.47 (329,367) $ 6.29
Outstanding at end of period 2,182,882 $ 8.06 2,176,286 $ 7.37 2,012,707 $ 8.26
Exercisable at end of period 1,242,243 $ 11.24 1,285,227 $ 11.29 1,063,301 $ 13.83
The following table summarizes information about stock options at June 30, 2004:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
--------------------------------------------- ---------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Remaining Exercise Exercise
Range of Exercise Prices Shares Contractual Life Price Shares Price
------ ---------------- ----- ------ --------
$ 1.01 to $ 1.53 721,899 7.22 $ 1.40 339,191 $ 1.42
1.72 to 6.50 761,429 7.32 4.53 354,398 3.93
6.69 to 26.25 549,504 4.31 15.98 398,604 19.39
26.38 to 33.96 150,050 2.72 29.01 150,050 29.01
- ------------------------ --------- ---- ------- --------- -------
$ 1.01 to $ 33.96 2,182,882 6.22 $ 8.06 1,242,243 $ 11.24
======================== ========= ==== ======= ========= =======
Option prices for options granted under these plans must not be less than fair
market value of the Company's stock on the date of grant. At June 30, 2004,
options covering 619,871 shares were available for future grants under these
plans.
Options outstanding under the 1992 and 1998 Stock Option Plans generally become
exercisable at 25% per year beginning one year after the date of grant and
expire ten years after the date of grant. Options outstanding under the
Directors Stock Option Plan are either an initial option or an annual option.
Initial options of 15,000 shares are granted as of the date the non-employee
director is first elected to the Board of Directors and become exercisable in
full on the first anniversary of the date of grant. Annual options of 3,000
shares are granted as of the date of the respective annual meeting to each
non-employee director serving at least six months prior to the annual meeting
and become exercisable in three annual increments of 33 1/3% after the date of
grant. Options under the Directors Stock Option Plan expire ten years from the
date of grant.
The estimated fair value as of the date options were granted during the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model, was as follows:
2004 2003 2002
---- ---- ----
Weighted average estimated fair value per share of
options granted during the year $ 4.40 $ 1.23 $ 0.93
Assumptions:
Amortized dividend yield - - -
Common stock price volatility 79.58% 85.56% 80.76%
Risk free rate of return 3.17% 3.00% 4.38%
Expected option term (in years) 5 5 5
12. INCOME TAXES
Income from continuing operations before income taxes for U.S. and foreign
operations was as follows (in thousands):
2004 2003 2002
------ ------ -------
U.S. $2,586 $3,868 $ (614)
Foreign 4,067 2,256 1,373
------ ------ -------
Total $6,653 $6,124 $ 759
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The income tax provision (benefit) reflected in the statement of income consists
of the following (in thousands):
2004 2003 2002
---- ---- ----
Current provision (benefit):
U.S. Federal & State $ 92 $ - $ -
Foreign 1,917 1,529 75
Deferred taxes
U.S. 826 1,312 (258)
Foreign (169) (299) -
------- ------- -----
Total provision (benefit) $ 2,666 $ 2,542 $(183)
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The Company's deferred tax assets are substantially represented by the tax
benefit of net operating losses and the tax benefit of future deductions
represented by allowance for bad debts, warranty expenses and inventory
obsolescence and tax credit carry forwards. During fiscal year 2002, the Company
completed an examination with the Internal Revenue Service that covered the
years 1996 through 1998. The examination resulted in a net refund to the Company
of approximately $429,000 and re-established tax credits that had previously
been utilized. The Company established a valuation allowance for the tax credit
carry forwards and other items where it was more likely than not that these
items would expire or not be deductible before the Company was able to realize
their benefit. The components of deferred tax assets were as follows (in
thousands):
2004 2003 2002
---- ---- ----
Rate reconciliation:
Provision at U.S. statutory rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0 %
Net effect of taxes on foreign activities 5.5% 7.5% (52.0)%
State taxes and other, net 0.6% (0.5)% (6.0)%
Adjustment of federal/foreign income taxes provided for in prior years 14.7% (1.3)% 492.0%
Valuation allowance (14.7)% 1.8% (492.0)%
--------- -------- --------
Effective tax rate 40.1% 41.5% (24.0)%
========= ======== ========
Benefit of net operating losses $ 6,413 $ 6,925 $ 8,126
Tax credit carry forwards 2,797 2,588 2,382
Other, principally reserves 1,516 2,487 2,348
--------- -------- --------
Deferred tax asset 10,726 12,000 12,856
Valuation allowance (3,547) (4,524) (4,412)
--------- -------- --------
Net deferred tax asset $ 7,179 $ 7,476 $ 8,444
========= ======== ========
No provision was made with respect to earnings as of June 30, 2004 that have
been retained for use by foreign subsidiaries. It is not practicable to estimate
the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability for the undistributed foreign
earnings. At June 30, 2004, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards
for Federal income tax purposes of $18.9 million that expire in the years 2020
through 2023 and tax credit carry forwards of $2.8 million that expire in the
years 2007 through 2018. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the
years ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 was a decrease of $977,000 and an increase of
$112,000, respectively.
13. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company's business is substantially all in the global automotive market and
its business segment is the automotive industry. The Company primarily accounts
for geographic sales and transfers based on cost plus a transfer fee and/or
royalty fees. The Company operates in two primary geographic areas: Domestic
(United States) and International (primarily Europe, with limited operations in
Canada, Asia and South America).
GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS (000'S) DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL(1) CONSOLIDATED
-------- ------------- ------------
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004
Net external sales $29,163 $24,230 $53,393
Identifiable assets 36,882 26,042 62,924
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003
Net external sales $27,112 $27,567 $54,679
Identifiable assets 31,912 27,502 59,414
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
Net external sales $24,911 $19,032 $43,943
Identifiable assets 31,463 23,230 54,693
(1) The Company's German subsidiary had net external sales of $22.5 million,
$25.3 million and $10.4 million in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004,
2003 and 2002, respectively. Total assets of the Company's German
subsidiary were $21.5 million, $21.0 million and $10.8 million as of June
30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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14. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Selected unaudited quarterly financial data for the fiscal years ended June 30,
2004 and 2003 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
QUARTER ENDED
-------------------------------------------------------------
FISCAL YEAR 2004 09/30/03 12/31/03 03/31/04 06/30/04
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net sales $12,268 $13,607 $12,359 $15,159
Gross profit 5,611 6,487 5,720 7,282
Net income 1,027 1,530 508 922
Earnings per share
Basic 0.12 0.18 0.06 0.11
Diluted 0.11 0.16 0.05 0.10
FISCAL YEAR 2003 09/30/02 12/31/02 03/31/03 06/30/03
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net sales $10,777 $12,751 $15,967 $15,184
Gross profit 4,696 6,810 9,290 6,738
Net income 287 1,135 809(1) 1,351
Earnings per share
Basic 0.03 0.14 0.10 0.16
Diluted 0.03 0.14 0.09 0.15
1. In the third quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company recorded an arbitration
charge of $2.4 million (see Note 8).
ITEM 9: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 9A: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30,
2004, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in causing
the material information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files
or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to be recorded, processed,
summarized and reported, to the extent applicable, within the time periods
required for the Company to meet the Securities and Exchange Commission's
("SEC") filing deadlines for these reports specified in the SEC's rules and
forms. There have been no changes in the Company's internal controls over
financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2004 identified in
connection with the Company's evaluation that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over
financial reporting.
ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10: DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information contained under the captions "Matters to Come before the Meeting
- - Proposal 1: Election of Directors", "Further Information - Executive
Officers", "Further Information - Share Ownership of Management and Certain
Shareholders - Beneficial Ownership by Directors and Executive Officers" and
"Further Information - Share Ownership of Management and Certain Shareholders -
Section 16 (a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of the registrant's
proxy statement for 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Proxy Statement")
is incorporated herein by reference.
The information required by Part III, Item 10 with respect to the Company's
audit committee and the audit committee's financial expert is set forth in the
Proxy Statement in the third paragraph under the caption "Board of Directors and
Committees - Audit Committees," which paragraph is incorporated herein by
reference.
The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to
all of the Company's directors, executive and financial officers and employees.
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics has been posted to the Company's website
at www.perceptron.com in the Company section under Corporate and Financial
Information - "Financials" and is available free of charge through the Company's
website. The Company will post information regarding any amendment to, or waiver
from, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for executive and
financial officers and directors on the Company's website in the Company section
under Corporate and Financial Information - "Financials".
ITEM 11: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information contained under the caption "Further Information - Compensation
of Directors and Executive Officers" of the Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 12: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information contained under the captions "Further Information - Share
Ownership of Management and Certain Shareholders - Principal Shareholders",
"Further Information - Share Ownership of Management and Certain Shareholders -
Beneficial Ownership by Directors and Executive Officers", "Further Information
- - Equity Compensation Plan Information", and "Further Information - Compensation
of Directors and Executive Officers - Termination of Employment and Change of
Control Arrangements" of the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 13: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None.
ITEM 14: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information contained under the captions "Independent Accountants - General"
and "Independent Accountants - Fees Paid to Independent Auditors" of the Proxy
Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15: EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
A. Financial Statements and Schedules Filed
Financial Statements - see Item 8 of this report. Financial
statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not
required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
B. Exhibits:
Exhibits - the exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation
S-K with this report are listed on pages 32 through 35. The Exhibit
List is incorporated herein by reference.
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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 duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PERCEPTRON, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /S/ Alfred A. Pease
-------------------------------------
Alfred A. Pease, Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: September 24, 2004
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
---------- ----- ----
/S/ Alfred A. Pease Chairman of the Board, President, September 24, 2004
- ------------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer and Director
Alfred A. Pease (Principal Executive Officer)
/S/ John J. Garber Vice President and Chief Financial Officer September 24, 2004
- ------------------------------------- (Principal Financial Officer)
John J. Garber
/S/ Sylvia M. Smith Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
Sylvia M. Smith
/S/ Kenneth R. Dabrowski Director September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
Kenneth R. Dabrowski
/S/ Philip J. DeCocco Director September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
Philip J. DeCocco
/S/ W. Richard Marz Director September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
W. Richard Marz
/S/ Robert S. Oswald Director September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
Robert S. Oswald
/S/ James A. Ratigan Director September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
James A. Ratigan
/S/ Terryll R. Smith Director September 24, 2004
- -------------------------------------
Terryll R. Smith
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
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2. Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or
succession.
2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement by and among U.S. Natural Resources, Inc.,
Nanoose Systems Corporation, Trident Systems, Inc., and Perceptron,
Inc., dated March 13, 2002, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit
2.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed March 29, 2002.
3. Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended to date, are
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's
Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 1998.
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended to date, are incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company's Form S-8
Registration Statement No. 333-55164.
4. Instruments Defining the Rights of Securities Holders.
4.1 Articles IV, V and VI of the Company's Restated Articles of
Incorporation are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31,
1998.
4.2 Articles I, II, III, VI, VII, X and XI of the Company's Amended and
Restated Bylaws are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2
of the Company's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 333-55164.
4.3 Credit Agreement dated October 24, 2002, between Perceptron, Inc.
and Comerica Bank is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 of the
Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30,
2002.
4.4 Form of certificate representing Rights (included as Exhibit B to
the Rights Agreement filed as Exhibit 4.5) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 2 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed
March 24, 1998. Pursuant to the Rights Agreement, Rights
Certificates will not be mailed until after the earlier of (i) the
tenth business day after the Shares Acquisition Date (or, if the
tenth day after the Shares Acquisition Date occurs before the Record
Date, the close of business on the Record Date) (or, if such Shares
Acquisition Date results from the consummation of a Permitted Offer,
such later date as may be determined before the Distribution Date,
by action of the Board of Directors, with the concurrence of a
majority of the Continuing Directors), or (ii) the tenth business
day (or such later date as may be determined by the Board of
Directors, with the concurrence of a majority of the Continuing
Directors, prior to such time as any person becomes an Acquiring
Person) after the date of the commencement of, or first public
announcement of the intent to commence, a tender or exchange offer
by any person or group of affiliated or associated persons (other
than the Company or certain entities affiliated with or associated
with the Company), other than a tender or exchange offer that is
determined before the Distribution Date to be a Permitted Offer, if,
upon consummation thereof, such person or group of affiliated or
associated persons would be the beneficial owner of 15% or more of
such outstanding shares of Common Stock.
4.5 Rights Agreement, dated as of March 24, 1998, between Perceptron,
Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent,
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 of the Company's
Report on Form 8-K filed March 24, 1998.
4.6 First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated October 24, 2002, between
Perceptron, Inc. and Comerica Bank is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.6 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter
Ended September 30, 2003.
4.7 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated October 24, 2002, between
Perceptron, Inc. and Comerica Bank is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.7 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter
Ended September 30, 2003.
4.8* Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated October 24, 2002, between
Perceptron, Inc. and Comerica Bank
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Other instruments, notes or extracts from agreements defining the
rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company or its
subsidiaries have not been filed because (i) in each case the total
amount of long-term debt permitted thereunder does not exceed 10% of
the Company's consolidated assets, and (ii) the Company hereby
agrees that it will furnish such instruments, notes and extracts to
the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request.
10. Material Contracts.
10.1 Registration Agreement, dated as of June 13, 1985, as amended, among
the Company and the Purchasers identified therein, is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form S-1 Registration
Statement (amended by Exhibit 10.2) No. 33-47463.
10.2 Patent License Agreement, dated as of August 23, 1990, between the
Company and Diffracto Limited, is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Report on Form S-1 Registration
Statement No. 33-47463.
10.3 Form of Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement between the
Company and all of the employees of the Company is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company's Form S-1
Registration Statement No. 33-47463.
10.4 Form of Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement between the
Company and certain vendors and customers of the Company is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's
Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-47463.
10.5 Two Forms of Agreement Not to Compete between the Company and
certain officers of the Company, is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.50 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the
Quarter Ended June 30, 1996.
10.6@ Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements under 1998 Global Team
Member Stock Option Plan after September 1, 1998 is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Report on Form 10-K for
the Year Ended December 31, 1998.
10.7@ Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10.53 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q
for the Quarter Ended September 30, 1996.
10.8@ First Amendment to Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Plan is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 of the Company's Report
on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 1997.
10.9@ Form of Stock Option Agreements under 1992 Stock Option Plan, (Team
Members and Officers) prior to February 9, 1995, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1993.
10.10@ Forms of Master Amendments to Stock Option Agreements (Team Members
and Officers) under 1992 Stock Option Plan, prior to February 9,
1995 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31,
1994.
10.11@ Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreements (Team Members and
Officers) under 1992 Stock Option Plan after February 9, 1995 is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1994.
10.12@ Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreements (Team Members and
Officers) and Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements under 1992 Stock
Option Plan after January 1, 1997, and Amendments to existing Stock
Option Agreements under the 1992 Stock Option Plan is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1996.
10.13@ Incentive Stock Option Agreement, dated February 14, 1996, between
the Company and Alfred A. Pease is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.29 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
Year Ended December 31, 1995.
10.14@ Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, dated February 14, 1996,
between the Company and Alfred A. Pease is incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.30 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
Year Ended December 31, 1995.
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10.15@ Amended and Restated Directors Stock Option Plan is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.56 to the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for
the Quarter Ended September 30, 1996.
10.16@ Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendments under
the Director Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.27 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
Year Ended December 31, 1996.
10.17@ 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan and Form of Non-Qualified
Stock Option Agreements under such Plan is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 1997.
10.18@ Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.54 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q
for the Quarter Ended September 30, 1996.
10.19@ Letter Agreement, dated February 14, 1996, between the Company and
Alfred A. Pease is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.36
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended
December 31, 1996.
10.20@ Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreements (Officers) and
Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements (Officers) under 1992 Stock
Option Plan after September 1, 1998 is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.25 of the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year
Ended December 31, 1998.
10.21@ Second Amendment to Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company's Report
on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 1999.
10.22@ First Amendment to Amended and Restated Directors Stock Option Plan
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Company's
Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 1999.
10.23@ First Amendment to the 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of the Company's Report
on Form 10-K for the Transition Period Ended June 30, 1999.
10.24@ Second Amendment to the 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 of the Company's
Report on Form 10-K for the Transition Period Ended June 30, 1999.
10.25@ Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreements (Officers) and
Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements (Officers) under 1992 Stock
Option Plan after September 1, 1999 is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.30 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter
Ended September 30, 1999.
10.26@ Forms of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements under 1998 Global
Team Member Stock Option Plan after September 1, 1999 is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 of the Company's Report
on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended September 30, 1999.
10.27@ Forms of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements under the Directors
Stock Option Plan after September 1, 1999 is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.32 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for
the Quarter Ended December 31, 1999.
10.28@ Second Amendment to the Perceptron, Inc. Directors Stock Option
Plan (Amended and Restated October 31, 1996) is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.33 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for
the Quarter Ended March 31, 2000.
10.29@ Third Amendment to the 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 of the Company's Form S-8
Registration Statement No. 333-55164.
10.30@ Third Amendment to Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 of the Company's Report
on Form 10-K for the Year Ended June 30, 2001.
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10.31 Covenant Not to Compete between U.S. Natural Resources, Inc., and
Perceptron, Inc., dated March 13, 2002 is incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed March 29,
2002.
10.32@ Promissory Note dated March 13, 2002, between U.S. Natural
Resources, Inc. and Perceptron, Inc. is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.36 of the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year
Ended June 30, 2002.
10.33@ Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated 1992 Stock Option Plan is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 of the Company's Report
on Form 10-K for the Year Ended June 30, 2002.
10.34@ Fourth Amendment to the 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan
is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.7 of the Company's S-8
Registration Statement No. 333-76194.
10.35@ Summary of 2003 Team Member 401K Restoration and Profit Sharing
Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 of the Company's
Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2002.
10.36@ Summary of 2004 Team Member Profit Sharing Plan is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.39 of the Company's Report on Form 10-Q for
the Quarter Ended December 31, 2003.
21. A list of subsidiaries of the Company is incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 21 of the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the Year
Ended June 30, 2002.
23.* Consent of Experts and Counsel.
31. Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
31.1* Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2* Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32. Section 1350 Certifications
32.1* Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
32.2* Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
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* Filed with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2004.
@ Indicates a management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.
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