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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
(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, 1999
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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 001-8988
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ECC INTERNATIONAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 23-1714658
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(State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
2001 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809-3803
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (407) 859-7410
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.10 par value New York Stock Exchange
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Rights to purchase Series B Junior Participating
Preferred Stock, $.10 par value New York Stock Exchange
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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(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. [X] YES [ ] 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. [ ]
As of September 10, 1999, the aggregate market value of the Registrant's Common
Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $19,030,809. (This figure was
computed on the basis of the closing price for the Registrant's Common Stock on
September 10, 1999 using the number of shares held on September 10, 1999 by
stockholders who are not officers, directors or record holders of 10% or more of
the Registrant's outstanding Common Stock. The characterization of such
officers, directors and 10% stockholders as affiliates is for purposes of the
computation only and should not be construed as an admission for any purpose
whatsoever that any of such persons are, in fact, affiliates of the Registrant.)
As of September 10, 1999 there were 8,413,065 shares of the Registrant's Common
Stock, $0.10 par value per share, issued and outstanding.
Information with respect to directors in Item 10 and the information required by
Items 11-13 is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement of
the Registrant to be filed with the Commission in connection with its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for November 10, 1999.
The Exhibit Index is located on pages 47 through 51.
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PART I
ITEM 1 BUSINESS
(a) General Development of Business
(1) ECC International Corp., a Delaware corporation organized in 1969 (the
"Company"), designs, manufactures, and markets computer-controlled
simulators used primarily for training personnel to perform
maintenance and operator procedures on military weapons systems. The
Company's simulators measure performance as a trainee operates the
equipment, conducts equipment tests, diagnoses programmed
malfunctions, and takes corrective actions. The Company's equipment is
used by all four branches of the U.S. Department of Defense as well as
numerous foreign governments for familiarization, operator training
and maintenance training for aircraft, missiles, submarines, surface
ships, tanks, combat vehicles, and radar systems.
The Company's systems also have application in industrial and
vocational training programs, such as control room simulators for
power plants and law enforcement training.
The Company also offers training and educational products to
purchasers of its simulators and to others. These products consist of
the development of training programs and curricula, development of
multi media programs and computer-based training, preparation of
training handbooks, and instruction on the use of the Company's
simulators.
The Company designs and manufactures substantially all of the
components of its simulator systems, with the exception of certain
equipment such as commercially available computers, CRTs, disk drives
and printers, which it purchases. The Company is not dependent on any
one supplier for raw materials or computer related equipment used in
or sold as part of its systems.
The Company's systems are marketed through a direct sales force and by
independent international sales representatives.
During fiscal year 1999, the Company completed the wind - down of its
UK subsidiary, ECC Simulation Limited (UK operation). (See Note 14 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
During fiscal year 1998, the Company completed the sale of the fixed
assets, inventory and trade receivables of the Company's vending
operation. The sale of the vending operation was accounted for as a
discontinued operation and accordingly, the vending operations were
segregated in the accompanying Selected Financial Data and
Consolidated Statements of Operations. (See Note 15 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
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(2) Not applicable
(b) Financial Information about Industry Segments
With the sale of the vending operation, the Company operates in one
segment-training. This segment includes design and manufacture of training
simulators and development of training programs and curricula. (See Note 11
to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
(c) Narrative Description of Business
(1) (i) Principal Products, Services and Revenue Sources
See the information set forth above in Item 1(a) and (b) and
following in Item (c) (1) (iv).
(ii) New Products
Not applicable
(iii) Raw Materials
The components used in training systems, as well as the parts
used to manufacture the computers and devices used in the
Company's systems are purchased from original equipment
manufacturers, electronics supply firms and others. The Company
has no reason to believe that it cannot continue to obtain such
components, or suitable substitutes, as it may require.
(iv) Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises and Concessions
Not applicable
(v) Seasonality of Business
The Company's business is not seasonal.
(vi) Working Capital Practices
The Company's working capital practices are similar to other
government contractors.
(vii) Dependence on Customer
A substantial portion of the Company's training business is
government-related and channeled to the Company through the
Department of Defense. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999,
12% of sales were made directly to the U.S. Department of
Defense, while an additional 73% of sales were made to various
other contractors for ultimate use by the U.S. Department of
Defense. Within the U.S. Department of
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Defense, there are various agencies, which are "customers" of the
Company, with the largest being the U.S. Navy. (See Note 11 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
(viii) Backlog
At June 30, 1999, the Company's backlog (which represents that
portion of outstanding contracts not yet included in revenue) was
approximately $115 million of which $84 million represented
contract options. At June 30, 1998 the Company's backlog was
$65.9 million. It is anticipated that over 90% of the backlog,
exclusive of contract options, at June 30, 1999 will be delivered
during fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
(ix) Renegotiation or Termination of Contracts or Subcontracts at
Government's Election
The Company's government contracts contain standard terms
permitting termination without cause at the option of the
government. In the event of termination of such contracts, the
Company is entitled to receive reimbursement on the basis of work
completed (cost incurred plus a reasonable profit).
(x) Competitive Conditions
The Company is in competition with a large number of firms. Many
of the Company's competitors are substantially larger and have
greater financial resources. Competition is based upon both price
and performance considerations. Positive factors pertaining to
the Company's competitive position are that the Company has a
large base of installed systems and substantially more experience
than its competitors in the computer-controlled maintenance
simulation field. The Company expects to see new competitors in
its market, which the Company believes is one of the defense
segments, which continues to have growth potential.
(xi) Independent Research and Development (IR&D)
During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998, and 1997,
approximately $803,000, $2,758,000 and $1,126,000, respectively,
were spent on Company-sponsored research activities, including
manufacturing, engineering and software development relating to
the development of new products and product enhancements. During
fiscal year 1999, the Company had one customer-sponsored research
activity related to engagement skills trainers. There were no
customer-sponsored research activities during fiscal years 1998
and 1997. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999, the Company
employed the equivalent of 7 full-time professional employees
whose prime responsibility is in research and development
activities. In addition to this full-time research and
development staff, from time to time the Company utilizes the
specialized skills of many of its other employees and contract
personnel on a limited engagement basis.
(xii) Environment
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The Company has nothing to report under this caption.
(xiii) Number of Persons Employed
As of June 30, 1999, the Company employed approximately 339
persons.
(d) Financial Information about Foreign and Domestic Operations and Export
Sales
Export sales were immaterial to the Company's gross sales. (See Note 11 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Management does not believe that any material part of the business is
dependent on any one foreign contract, the loss of which would have a
material adverse effect on the business.
ITEM 2 PROPERTIES
The Company owns its simulation development and manufacturing facilities, which
are situated on 25 acres in Orlando, Florida. The main plant facility totals
398,086 square feet. Ancillary buildings on the property total 66,100 square
feet. The Company sub-leases the 72,500 square foot facility previously used by
the vending operation.
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
During fiscal year 1997, the Company, as a subcontractor, initiated a lawsuit in
Florida State court against Raytheon Training, Inc., the prime contractor
successor to Hughes Training, Inc., under the Army's Battle Labs Reconfigurable
Simulator Initiative ("BLRSI") program. This litigation sought recovery of
approximately $191,000 in unpaid invoices and approximately $98,000 as a
settlement of the termination for convenience of the subcontract. These amounts
were included in accounts receivable at June 30, 1997. Raytheon submitted a
counterclaim in the amount of approximately $1.2 million. During the first
quarter of fiscal year 1999, the parties agreed to a settlement of all claims in
the form of a $150,000 sum payable to the Company. This settlement resulted in a
$139,000 charge to earnings during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998. (See
Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
The Company submitted a claim, during fiscal year 1996, for contract adjustment
under the Economic Price Adjustment ("EPA") provisions of a major contract
seeking approximately $950,000. The value of the claim was included as a
component of contract value for purposes of revenue recognition and accordingly
was included in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on completed
contracts at June 30, 1998. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999, a
settlement was agreed to on all claims in the form of a $15,000 sum payable to
the Company. This settlement resulted in a $935,000 charge to earnings during
the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999. (See Note 3 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.)
ITEM 4 SUBMISSIONS OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There was no vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal
year.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT
Each of the following officers and key management employees of the Company has
been elected by the Board of Directors and serves at the discretion of the
Board.
NAME AGE POSITION WITH THE REGISTRANT OFFICER SINCE
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James C. Garrett 54 President, Chief Executive 1998
Officer and Director
Glenn C. Andrew 51 Executive Vice President 1998
Melissa A. Van Valkenburgh 45 Vice President Finance 1999
Chief Financial Officer
Charles B. Engle, Jr. 49 Vice President, Engineering 1999
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. Garrett assumed his position in June 1998; Mr. Andrew assumed his position
in October 1998; Ms. Van Valkenburgh assumed her position in March 1999 and Dr.
Engle assumed his position in August 1999.
Dr. Garrett has had an extensive career in the defense and aerospace industries
spanning over 28 years. Prior to joining the Company, he served as Vice
President and General Manager of the Raytheon E-Systems Communications
Division, a position to which he was named in 1991, with responsibility for a
broad range of projects. During the course of a twenty-year career with
Rockwell International Corporation, he was Vice President of the Command and
Control Systems, Satellite and Secure Systems, Tactical Products and
Engineering Divisions.
Mr. Andrew was with Rockwell International for 25 years, most recently as Vice
President and General Manager of the Communications Systems Division in Dallas.
In 1996, he was charged with putting a recovery plan in place for Rockwell's
combat systems for Australia. Mr. Andrew also was director of Rockwell's
satellite communications business area and held various engineering positions,
including director of engineering.
Ms. Van Valkenburgh is a Certified Public Accountant who most recently was
Controller of Applied Materials Incorporated at their Austin, Texas site. She
previously served for 17 years at Rockwell International where she was
Controller of several of its Defense Electronic Divisions. Prior to that, she
worked in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche for 5 years.
Dr. Engle most recently has been a software consultant to various commercial and
government customers. He also was Vice President, North America, for Q-Labs
Inc., a operation of LM Ericsson. Prior to that, he was technical director of
the Defense Information System Agency's Center for Computer Systems Engineering.
He is also a retired Army Officer and aviator as well as a graduate of Brooklyn
Polytechnic University, where he received his PH.D. in computer science.
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PART II
ITEM 5 MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
(a) MARKET INFORMATION
The Common Stock of the Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol
ECC). The price range of the Common Stock during the last two fiscal years was
as follows:
Quarter Ended High Low
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June 30, 1999 $ 3.94 $ 2.63
March 31, 1999 2.94 2.13
December 31, 1998 3.00 1.63
September 30, 1998 3.38 1.56
June 30, 1998 3.56 3.06
March 31, 1998 3.50 2.94
December 31, 1997 4.63 3.06
September 30, 1997 5.50 3.38
Common Stock prices shown above are the last daily sales prices on the New York
Stock Exchange.
(b) HOLDERS
As of September 10, 1999, the Company had approximately 955 stockholders of
record of its Common Stock based on the transfer agent's listings. The Company
believes its shares are beneficially held by several thousand additional
stockholders based on broker dealer demand for proxy materials in 1998.
(c) DIVIDENDS
No cash dividends have been declared on the Company's common stock during the
last five years. Under the Company's credit agreement (See Note 7 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements), the Company is not permitted to pay cash
dividends.
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ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30
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OPERATING DATA:
CONTINUING OPERATIONS: 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Net Sales $ 48,676 $ 52,618 $ 72,550 $ 101,713 $ 83,534
Operating (Loss)/Income $ (3,874) $ (13,775) $ (3,510) $ 7,929 $ 11,592
Net (Loss)/Income $ (3,546) $ (12,409) $ (4,584) $ 4,232 $ 7,236
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net Sales $ -- $ -- $ 10,540 $ 15,443 $ 24,073
Operating (Loss)/Income $ -- $ -- $ (5,830) $ (1,922) $ 142
Net (Loss)/Income $ -- $ (407) $ (3,951) $ (1,354) $ 82
PER SHARE DATA BASIC:
Weighted Average Number of
Common Shares Outstanding 8,346 8,174 7,916 7,732 7,616
(Loss)/Earnings Per Common Share
Continuing Operations $ (0.42) $ (1.52) $ (0.58) $ 0.55 $ 0.95
(Loss)/Earnings Per Common Share
Discontinued Operations -- (0.05) (0.50) (0.18) 0.01
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(Loss)/Earnings Per Common Share $ (0.42) $ (1.57) $ (1.08) $ 0.37 $ 0.96
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PER SHARE DATA - ASSUMING DILUTION:
Weighted Average Number of
Common Shares Outstanding 8,346 8,174 7,916 7,950 7,894
(Loss)/Earnings Per Common Share
Continuing Operations $ (0.42) $ (1.52) $ (0.58) $ 0.53 $ 0.92
(Loss)/Earnings Per Common
Share Discontinued Operations -- (0.05) (0.50) (0.17) 0.01
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(Loss)/Earnings Per Common Share $ (0.42) $ (1.57) $ (1.08) $ 0.36 $ 0.93
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AS OF JUNE 30
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BALANCE SHEET DATA: 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Total Assets $ 48,713 $ 64,358 $ 82,034 $ 95,397 $ 89,739
Working Capital $ 13,063 $ 11,385 $ 35,357 $ 44,236 $ 40,983
Long - Term Debt $ -- $ -- $ 16,640 $ 18,706 $ 16,250
Stockholders' Equity $ 30,087 $ 33,437 $ 45,546 $ 52,875 $ 49,039
As a result of the Company's sale of its vending operation during fiscal year
1998, the vending operation was accounted for as a discontinued operation
beginning in fiscal year 1997. Accordingly, the vending operation was segregated
in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and prior years were reclassified.
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ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(a) (1) and (2) Liquidity and Capital Resources
During fiscal year 1999, the Company's principal sources of cash were receipts
on accounts receivable, federal tax refunds, proceeds from the sale of real
estate, cash surrender of life insurance policies for terminated employees and
refunds on deposits. The principal uses of these funds were to paydown the
revolving credit agreement, make vendor, severance and lease termination
payments and fund improvements to the Orlando facility. During fiscal year 1998,
the Company's principal sources of cash were the proceeds from the sale of
certain assets of the vending operation as well as billings and receipts on
costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. The
principal uses of funds in fiscal year 1998 were to make the final payments on
the term loan, pay down the revolving credit agreement, and to fund the
improvements to the Orlando facility.
Accounts receivable decreased primarily due to the receipt of payments on the
Company's domestic training contracts including the Closed Combat Tactical
Trainer (CCTT LRIP), Javelin multi-year, F-18, C-17 and Saudi Vigs programs. In
the prior fiscal year, accounts receivable increased due to June 1998 billings
on several new contracts for which payment was received in July 1998.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
increased primarily due to progress on domestic operation programs partially
offset by the wind-down of the UK operation. (See Note 14 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.) During the prior fiscal year, costs and estimated
earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts decreased due to the
completion or near completion of several contracts in the domestic training
division offset by progress on several new contracts awarded during fiscal year
1998.
Raw material inventory decreased due to the allocation of common parts to
contracts in progress. Raw material inventory increased in the prior fiscal year
as a result of a $1.3 million charge against the obsolescence reserve (which was
included as a component of raw material inventory for classification purposes)
to write-off finished goods inventory in the domestic training operation. The
Company no longer maintains finished goods inventory.
Prepaid expenses and other decreased primarily due to a federal tax refund
received during the third quarter of fiscal year 1999. Prepaid expenses and
other increased during the prior fiscal year primarily due to a federal tax
refund receivable recorded for federal net operating losses realized during
fiscal year 1998.
Other assets decreased primarily as a result of the surrender of certain
executive insurance policies and refunds of deposits related to the Company's
profit sharing plan.
Accounts payable decreased primarily due to the UK operation's novation of a
contract to Lockheed Martin ASIC (Lockheed), as well as improved accounts
payable aging in the domestic operation. (See below and Note 6 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.) Accounts payable
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increased in the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of increased material
purchases as the Company progressed on its new contracts.
During fiscal year 1999, advances on long-term contracts decreased primarily due
to the UK operation's novation of a contract to Lockheed and the wind-down of
its operations (See below and Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Advances on long-term contracts increased in fiscal year 1998 primarily as a
result of work performed on contracts in the UK operation.
On December 10, 1998, the UK operation entered into a Novation Agreement with
Lockheed. Under the agreement, the UK operation assigned all rights and
obligations under a certain contract to Lockheed. The terms of the novation
permit the UK operation to extend payments, already owing to Lockheed, to
monthly installments through December 2000. At June 30, 1999, the total
outstanding due to Lockheed was approximately $2.9 million. The current portion
of this agreement was $1.7 million and is included in Accrued Expenses and
Other. The balance is included in Other Long-Term Liabilities.
On June 24, 1999 the Company entered into a revolving credit facility ("Credit
Facility") with a bank totaling $12.5 million and expiring on June 24, 2003.
Proceeds from the credit facility were used to pay the outstanding balance under
the Company's loan facility with its previous primary lender. The outstanding
balance under the credit facility at June 30, 1999 was approximately $6.4
million. (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.) Available
borrowings which are based on a formula of receivables and property as defined
in the credit facility, were $2.7 million at June 30, 1999.
The increase in capital in excess of par at June 30, 1999 and June 30, 1998 was
primarily the result of the purchase of stock under employee stock purchase
plans and the issuance of shares under the Director's Equity Plan.
The Company anticipates spending approximately $1.5 million for new machinery
and equipment and to continue to refurbish the Orlando facility during fiscal
year 2000.
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been presented on the
basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets
and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered
losses from continuing operations of approximately $3.5 million, $12.4 million
and $4.6 million in fiscal years 1999,1998 and 1997, respectively.
During fiscal year 1999, the Company implemented various cost reduction
initiatives and changes in management including the relocation of the corporate
headquarters and Instructional Systems Development Group from Wayne,
Pennsylvania to the Company's principal Systems Design and Production Center in
Orlando, Florida. In addition, as a result of recurring net losses in the UK
operation ($2.7 million, $7.9 million and $4.6 million in fiscal years 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively), the Board of Directors announced, during the
first quarter of fiscal year 1999, the approval of a plan to wind-down and
discontinue the UK operation. The wind-down was completed in May 1999. These
initiatives resulted in a non-recurring charge of approximately $3.5 million
during fiscal year 1999. (See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
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In addition, during fiscal year 1999, the Company made payments totaling
approximately $4.3 million on its former revolving credit facility and as
discussed above, refinanced the outstanding balance of $6.8 million on June 24,
1999 with a new lender. (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
Management believes that these initiatives, as well as, improved gross margin
levels resulting from the completion of many large "cost plus" type contracts
which have historically had lower gross margins than the "fixed price" type and
improved performance on existing programs, contributed to the significantly
reduced loss in fiscal year 1999 and position the Company for future
profitability.
Management's plans to improve future profitability include: (1) a continuation
of both direct and indirect cost reduction initiatives and improvement of
operating performance; and (2) an aggressive focus on obtaining follow-on awards
to existing business as well as, the implementation of strategies to procure new
business and penetrate new markets.
Other than as stated above, the Company has no other material commitments for
capital expenditures. Management believes that with the funds available under
its new credit facility and its projected cash flow, the Company will have
sufficient resources to meet planned operating commitments for the foreseeable
future.
3) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1999 COMPARED WITH 1998
Net Sales decreased 7% for fiscal year 1999 as compared to fiscal year 1998. The
decrease is primarily the result of reduced activity in the UK operation related
to its wind-down. (See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Partially offsetting the decrease was progress on existing domestic operation
programs including: Javelin multi-year; CCTT LRIP; F-18 E/F; Engagement Skills
Trainers (EST); as well as several additions to other ongoing contracts.
Gross margin as a percentage of net sales increased to 25% in fiscal year 1999
as compared to 7% in fiscal year 1998. Domestic training contract gross margin
levels improved as a result of the completion of many large "cost plus" type
contracts which have historically had lower gross margins than the "fixed price"
type as well as improved performance on existing programs. In addition, the
Company's cost reduction initiatives during fiscal year 1999 reduced overhead
costs, thus improving gross margins. The gross margin in the UK operation also
improved over the prior fiscal year as a result of the accrual for loss
contracts recorded at June 30, 1998.
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased 13% in fiscal year 1999 as
compared to fiscal year 1998. The decrease is primarily the result of cost
containment initiatives, closure of the corporate headquarters in Wayne,
Pennsylvania and the completion of the wind-down of the UK operation. Partially
offsetting these decreases were costs related to increased utilization of
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consulting services related to marketing, refinancing of debt, outplacement and
executive search services and increased legal fees.
Independent Research and Development (IR&D) expense decreased 71% in fiscal year
1999 as compared to fiscal year 1998. This decrease was primarily a result of
more focused initiatives, cost containment efforts and continuation of IR&D
costs now included as part of the EST contract and recorded in cost of sales
since the award of the contract in the second quarter of fiscal year 1999.
As a result of recurring losses in the UK operation, the Board of Directors
announced, during the first quarter of fiscal year 1999, the approval of a plan
to wind-down and discontinue the UK operation. The wind-down was completed in
May 1999. In addition, on September 30, 1998, the Company relocated its
corporate headquarters staff and Instructional Systems Development Group from
Wayne, Pennsylvania to the Company's principal Systems Design and Production
Center in Orlando, Florida. As a result of the wind-down of the UK operation and
the relocation of the corporate headquarters, the Company recorded charges of
approximately $3.5 million during fiscal year 1999. These charges primarily
relate to employee termination benefits and lease termination costs. (See Note
14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
Interest expense decreased 7% in fiscal year 1999 as compared to fiscal year
1998 primarily due to payments made on the previous credit facility of $4.3
million.
Net loss decreased $9.3 million in fiscal year 1999 compared to fiscal year 1998
primarily due to the Company's cost cutting initiatives, wind-down of the UK
operation and relocation of the corporate headquarters. The $3.5 million net
loss is comprised of a $2.7 million loss in the UK operation and an $800,000
loss in the domestic operation. The net loss includes $3.5 million of
non-recurring expenses ($2.4 million in the UK operation and $1.1 million in the
domestic operation) associated with the wind-down of the UK operation and the
relocation of the corporate headquarters as discussed above.
1998 COMPARED WITH 1997
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net Sales decreased 27% in fiscal year 1998 as compared to fiscal year 1997. The
decrease in net sales was primarily the result of several domestic training
division contracts with reduced activity as they were complete or near
completion. This decrease in net sales was partially offset by sales generated
from the award of several new contracts during the third quarter of fiscal year
1998 including: Javelin multi-year; CCTT LRIP; a Saudi VIGS contract; as well as
several additions to other ongoing contracts.
Net Sales in the UK operation also decreased in fiscal year 1998 as compared to
fiscal year 1997. The decrease in net sales in the UK operation was a result of
reduced activity on its two major contracts as they were expected to be
completed during the first half of fiscal year 1999. The UK operation was
awarded a contract for Cabin Crew Training equipment from Airtours International
Airways Ltd. during the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, however, there was no
other substantial new business awarded during the year.
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Gross margin decreased as a percentage of net sales from 13% in fiscal year 1997
to 7% in fiscal year 1998. This decrease was due to significant gross margin
adjustments on contracts in the UK operation. The lack of new business awards
over the year, as well as no anticipated future awards have resulted in a
business base, which is not sufficient to absorb fixed costs. As a result, the
UK operation recorded margin adjustments resulting from the need to recognize
additional costs on certain contracts and contract loss accruals of
approximately $2.6 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998. (See
Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Gross margin as a percentage of net sales in the domestic training division
remained relatively consistent with fiscal year 1997. Contract gross margin
levels improved as a result of the completion or near completion of many large
"cost plus" type contracts which have historically had lower gross margins than
the "fixed price" type. In addition, the Company's cost reduction initiatives
during fiscal year 1998 reduced overhead costs, thus improving gross margins.
The improvement in contract gross margins were offset by a change in the method
of accounting for precontract costs during the fourth quarter of fiscal year
1998. The Company changed its method of accounting for precontract costs from
deferring costs incurred for specific anticipated contracts and including those
costs in contract sales and costs when the contract award is assured, to
expensing the costs as incurred in accordance with Statement of Position 98-5
"Reporting on the Cost of Start-Up Activities" ("98-5"). The Statement requires
that precontract costs that are start-up costs be expensed as incurred. As a
result of implementing SOP 98-5, the Company wrote-off approximately $785,000,
pre-tax of start-up costs during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998. (See
Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Although management initiated several cost cutting initiatives in fiscal year
1998, the benefit of these reductions was not proportionate to the decrease in
sales volume, thereby resulting in an overall net loss for the year. Since
fiscal year 1997, management has effected a 32% reduction in work force
consistent with the reduction in contract volume. However, costs associated with
the reduction in work force, including severance benefits and out placement
services, were incurred thereby minimizing the impact of the reduction in work
force on gross margin. All of these costs were paid during fiscal year 1998.
Selling, general and administrative expense increased 14% in fiscal year 1998 as
compared to fiscal year 1997. This increase was a result of fees paid to
international marketing representatives, consulting fees and an increase in bid
and proposal and marketing activities. In addition, depreciation expense
increased as a result of the implementation of the new computer system on June
1, 1997.
IR&D expense increased 145% in fiscal year 1998 as compared to fiscal year 1997
primarily as a result of efforts in the domestic training division to develop or
enhance technologies and processes in order to remain competitive in the
industry.
Other operating expenses increased as a result of an evaluation of expected
future undiscounted cash flows associated with the long-lived assets in the UK
operation. As a result of this evaluation, an impairment charge of $1.3 million
was recorded for plant and equipment during the fourth quarter of fiscal year
1998. (See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
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Interest income decreased 37% in fiscal year 1998 as compared to fiscal year
1997 as interest due the Company based on the IRS look-back method of
accounting for completed contracts was substantially lower than the amount
received in the previous fiscal year.
Interest expense decreased 27% in fiscal year 1998 as compared to fiscal year
1997 as a result of final payments totaling $2,250,000 on the Company's term
loan during the first quarter of fiscal year 1998 as well as payments totaling
$5,500,000 on the revolving credit facility during the second quarter of fiscal
year 1998.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On November 25, 1997, the Company completed the sale of the fixed assets,
inventory and trade receivables of the Company's vending operation. Proceeds
from the sale of the vending operation were used to reduce the Company's debt.
(See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Operating results have been segregated in the accompanying Consolidated
Statements of Operations. Net losses for fiscal year 1998, were included as a
component of discontinued operations in the Company's June 30, 1997 consolidated
statements. Discontinued operations at June 30, 1997 included management's best
estimates of amounts expected to be realized on the sale of the vending
operation, the costs directly associated with the disposal of the operation, as
well as the operating losses expected to be incurred during the phase-out
period.
During fiscal year 1998, the Company recorded an additional provision for the
estimated loss on disposal of discontinued operations of $407,000, after-tax.
The change in the estimated loss resulted primarily from additional costs
associated with the consummation of the sale of the fixed assets, inventory and
trade receivables of the vending operation.
1997 COMPARED WITH 1996
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net Sales decreased 29% in fiscal year 1997 as compared to fiscal year 1996. The
decrease in net sales is primarily the result of several domestic training
division contracts with reduced activity as they are complete or expected to be
completed during the first quarter of fiscal year 1998. Sales volume in the UK
operation increased modestly over the preceding year due to continued efforts on
its two largest contracts.
Gross margin decreased as a percentage of sales from 20% in fiscal year 1996 to
13% in fiscal year 1997. This decrease was due to gross margin adjustments on
certain contracts in the UK operation, a reduction in sales volume in the
domestic training division as well as the continued change in contract mix in
the domestic training division.
Gross margin in the UK operation decreased as a result of contract adjustments
recorded during fiscal year 1997. Gross margin adjustments were taken on its two
large contracts due to protracted or delayed hardware/software testing, re-work
required on trainers and late delivery penalties imposed due to contract delays.
In addition, gross margin adjustments were taken due
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to a decrease in expected future sales volume which, may result in higher
overhead rates than previously anticipated.
Domestic training also experienced a decrease in gross margin compared to the
prior fiscal year. While the Company has experienced an increase in volume on
its large domestic cost plus type contracts, these contracts generally yield
lower gross margins than the fixed price type. In addition, actual sales volume
in fiscal 1997 was lower than expected due to the completion or near completion
of numerous contracts, which were not replaced by new business. While cost
reduction initiatives are underway, overhead and S,G&A levels have not decreased
proportionate to the decrease in sales volume. Since fiscal year 1996 management
has effected a 38% reduction in work force consistent with the reduction in
contract volume.
However, costs associated with the reduction in work force (including
subcontracted labor), including severance benefits and out placement services,
were incurred, thereby minimizing the impact of the reduction in work force on
gross margin. All of these costs were paid during fiscal year 1997.
IR&D expense increased 290% in fiscal year 1997 as a result of efforts in the
domestic training division to develop and/or enhance technologies and processes
in order to remain competitive in the industry.
Interest income increased 82% in fiscal year 1997 as a result of interest due
the Company based on the IRS look-back method of accounting for long-term
contracts.
Interest expense increased marginally in fiscal year 1997 due to increased
borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreement during the first three
quarters of fiscal year 1997.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Operating results of the discontinued operation have been segregated in the
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Net losses of the
discontinued operation during 1997 were $4.0 million ($0.50 loss per share),
including the loss on disposal as well as provisions for operating losses during
the phase-out period of $1.1 million. This compares to $1.4 million ($0.18 loss
per share) in 1996. The vending operation experienced a reduction in gross
margin as a result of low sales volume, which was not sufficient to cover
overhead costs for the year.
CERTAIN FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS
The following important factors, among others, could cause actual results to
differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements made in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K and presented elsewhere by management from time
to time.
A number of uncertainties exist that could affect the Company's future operating
results including, without limitation, general economic conditions, changes in
government spending, cancellation of weapons programs, delays in contract
awards, delays in the acceptance process of contract deliverables, the Company's
continued ability to develop and introduce products, the
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introduction of new products by competitors, pricing practices of competitors,
the cost and availability of parts and the Company's ability to control costs.
To date, a substantial portion of the Company's revenues have been attributable
to long-term contracts with various government agencies. As a result, any factor
adversely affecting procurement of long-term government contracts could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of
operations.
Because of these and other factors, past financial performance should not be
considered an indication of future performance. The Company's future operating
results may vary significantly. Investors should not use historical trends to
anticipate future results and should be aware that the trading price of the
Company's Common Stock may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to
quarterly variations in operating results and other factors, including those
discussed above.
YEAR 2000 ISSUE
The "Year 2000" problem relates to computer systems that have time and
date-sensitive programs that were designed to read years beginning with "19",
but may not properly recognize the year 2000. If a computer system or software
application used by the Company or a third party dealing with the Company fails
because of the inability of the system or application to properly read the year
"2000" the results could conceivably have a material adverse effect on the
Company if not adequately remedied by the Company, its suppliers and customers
on a timely basis.
The Company has formally addressed the Year 2000 Issue since November 1997 when
a Year 2000 Compliance Program was initiated. A complete evaluation was made on
all internal systems, including voice mail, automated badge entry, e-mail,
payroll, accounting, facilities and products. In addition, the Company is
working with its prime contractors to identify year 2000 problems that may
affect the integration of the Company's product with those of the prime
contractor. The Company will work with its prime contractors to remediate any
problems as they are identified.
For its information technology, the Company currently utilizes a network of Unix
and Windows NT platforms, which provide company-wide access to all of the
Company's business application programs. Employees access the network
application software through individual PC's (approximately 400), all of which
are compliant. All Company network operating systems and substantially all
operating systems on individual workstations have been updated to comply with
Year 2000 requirements. Periodically, new application programs and updated
versions of existing programs are added to the system. The Company has a policy
to accept only Year 2000 compliant software and has instituted an ongoing
program to confirm that all new software programs are compliant with Year 2000
requirements. The Company is currently performing a final re-verification test
of all systems as part of that ongoing program. Further, the Company has
recently replaced all central core components of its network and all satellite
switching cabinets with Year 2000 compliant Lucent Technologies Cajun 550 series
switch routers. Although there can be no assurance that the Company will
identify and correct every Year 2000 problem found
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in its computer applications, the Company believes that it has in place a
comprehensive program to identify and correct any such problems.
The Company has reviewed its building and utility systems (heat, light, phones,
etc.) for the impact of Year 2000. All of the internal systems in this area are
Year 2000 ready. While the Company has no reason to believe that its utility
suppliers will not meet their required Year 2000 compliance targets, there can
be no assurance that these suppliers will in fact meet the Company's
requirements. The failure of any such supplier to fully remediate its systems
for Year 2000 compliance could cause a partial shutdown of the Company's plant,
which could impact the Company's ability to meet its obligations to supply
products to its customers.
The Company is satisfied that its customer base is aware of the Year 2000 issue
and is proactively working to ensure that there are no problems associated with
the Year 2000. The Company is aware of this because all major customers have
asked the Company for its Year 2000 status. In the process, they have revealed
their Year 2000 plans and stated that they are actively engaged in solving any
problems.
The Company also previously commenced a program to determine the Year 2000
compliance efforts of its equipment and material suppliers. The Company has sent
requests to all of its significant suppliers regarding their Year 2000
compliance, requesting that they warrant their ability to provide services and
supplies in the Year 2000. More than half of the suppliers have warranted their
ability to provide supplies in the Year 2000, and the remainder have presented a
plan to have their company compliant by the end of calendar year 1999. This
program will be ongoing and the Company's efforts with respect to specific
problems identified will depend in part upon its assessment of the risk that any
such problems may cause the shutdown of a customer's plant or its operations.
Unfortunately, the Company cannot fully control the conduct of its suppliers,
and there can be no guarantee that Year 2000 problems originating with a
supplier will not occur. The Company has developed contingency plans in the
event of a Year 2000 failure caused by a supplier or third party. In some cases,
especially with respect to its utility vendors, alternative suppliers may not be
available. The Company has made arrangements to have key personnel continuously
on-site during the transition from 1999 to 2000 to react immediately to any
unforeseen failure.
The Company believes the cost of Year 2000 compliance for its information and
productions systems has not and will not be material to its consolidated results
of operations and financial position.
If the Company does not become Year 2000 compliant in a timely manner, the Year
2000 issue could have a material impact on the business, financial condition and
results of operations. Delays in Year 2000 compliance could also adversely
affect the Company's reputation and competitive position and impair its ability
to process customer transactions and orders and payments of supplier
merchandise. The most reasonably likely worst case scenarios would include (1)
corruption of data contained in the Company's internal information systems, (2)
hardware failure and (3) the failure of infrastructure services provided by
third parties (e.g. electricity, phone service, etc.). The Company has completed
its contingency plan for high,
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medium, and low risk areas. The plans include, among other things, manual
"work-arounds" for software and hardware failures, as well as substitutions of
systems, if necessary.
The foregoing shall be considered a Year 2000 readiness disclosure to the
maximum extent allowed under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure
Act.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company has a variable rate revolving credit facility and, as such, has
exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Under current market conditions, the
impact of an increase or decrease in the prevailing interest rates would not
materially effect the Company's consolidated financial position or results of
operations.
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ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE(S)
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants 21
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years
Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 22
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Fiscal Years 23
Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
Consolidated Balance Sheets, June 30, 1999 and 1998 24
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 25-26
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years
Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 27-28
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 29-46
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and
the Board of Directors of
ECC International Corp.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity
and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of ECC International Corp. and its Subsidiaries (the "Company") at June 30, 1999
and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended June 30, 1999 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
As discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
changed its method of accounting for start-up costs in the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 1998.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Orlando, Florida
August 10, 1999
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ECC International Corp. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
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1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net Sales $ 48,676 $ 52,618 $ 72,550
Cost of Sales 36,549 48,915 63,175
-------- -------- --------
Gross Profit 12,127 3,703 9,375
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Expense:
Selling, General & Administrative 11,747 13,452 11,759
Independent Research and Development 803 2,758 1,126
Non-Recurring Expenses 3,451 -- --
Impairment of Fixed Assets -- 1,268 --
-------- -------- --------
Total Expense 16,001 17,478 12,885
-------- -------- --------
Operating Loss (3,874) (13,775) (3,510)
-------- -------- --------
Other Income/(Expense):
Interest Income 312 274 432
Interest Expense (1,052) (1,129) (1,541)
Other - Net (3) 26 (37)
--------- -------- --------
Total Other Expense (743) (829) (1,146)
-------- -------- --------
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (4,617) (14,604) (4,656)
Benefit for Income Taxes (1,071) (2,195) (72)
-------- -------- --------
Loss from Continuing Operations (3,546) (12,409) (4,584)
-------- -------- --------
Discontinued Operations (Note 15):
Loss from Operations (net of income taxes of
$1,466 in 1997) -- -- (2,809)
Loss on Disposal, including provision of $1,126
for operating losses during the phase out
period (net of income taxes of $162 in 1998
and $596 in 1997) -- (407) (1,142)
-------- -------- --------
Net Loss $ (3,546) $(12,816) $ (8,535)
======== ======== ========
Loss Per Common Share-Basic and Assuming Dilution:
Loss Per Common Share from Continuing Operations $ (0.42) $ (1.52) $ (0.58)
Loss Per Common Share from Discontinued Operations -- (0.05) (0.50)
-------- -------- --------
Net Loss Per Common Share $ (0.42) $ (1.57) $ (1.08)
======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ECC International Corp. and Operation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
For Year Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(In Thousands)
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1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net Loss $(3,546) $(12,816) $(8,535)
Other Comprehensive Income (Expense):
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, net of tax -- (43) 79
------- -------- -------
Total Comprehensive Loss $(3,546) $(12,859) $(8,456)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ECC International Corp. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS as of June 30, 1999 and 1998
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
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1999 1998
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ASSETS
Current:
Cash $ 1,485 $ 4,830
Accounts Receivable 4,738 8,097
Cost and Estimated Earnings in Excess of
Billings on Uncompleted Contracts 18,494 16,391
Inventories 4,311 5,202
Prepaid Expenses and Other 755 6,868
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Total Current Assets 29,783 41,388
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 18,273 20,994
Other Assets 657 1,976
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Total Assets $48,713 $64,358
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LIABILITIES
Current:
Current Portion of Long - Term Debt $ 6,424 $11,132
Accounts Payable 2,917 6,263
Advances on Long - Term Contracts -- 4,683
Accrued Expenses and Other 7,379 7,925
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Total Current Liabilities 16,720 30,003
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Deferred Income Taxes 507 918
Other Long-Term Liabilities 1,399 --
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $0.10 par; authorized, 1,000,000
Shares; none issued and outstanding in 1999 and
1998 -- --
Common Stock, $0.10 par; authorized, 20,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding, 1999 and 1998,
8,412,165 and 8,318,258 shares, respectively 841 832
Note Receivable from Stockholder (146) (146)
Capital in Excess of Par 25,005 24,804
Retained Earnings 4,387 7,933
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income -- 14
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Total Stockholders' Equity 30,087 33,437
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $48,713 $64,358
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
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(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Accumulated Note
Capital Other Receivable Total
Common In Excess Retained Comprehensive From Stockholders'
Stock Of Par Earnings (Loss)/Income Stockholder Equity
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Balance as of June 30, 1996 $ 782 $22,831 $29,284 $ (22) $ -- $ 52,875
Net Loss -- -- (8,535) -- -- (8,535)
Stock Issued:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan-
65,265 Shares 7 343 -- -- -- 350
Exercise of Options - 158,299
Shares 16 523 -- -- -- 539
Income Tax Reduction Relating to
Stock Options -- 238 -- -- -- 238
Translation Adjustment -- -- -- 79 -- 79
----- ------- ------- ----- ----- --------
Balance, June 30, 1997 805 23,935 20,749 57 -- 45,546
----- ------- ------- ----- ----- --------
Net Loss -- -- (12,816) -- -- (12,816)
Stock Issued:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan-
79,244 Shares 8 198 -- -- -- 206
Exercise of Options-7,340 Shares 1 15 -- -- -- 16
Issuance of Common Stock-184,770
Shares 18 653 -- -- (146) 525
Income Tax Reduction Relating to
Stock Options -- 3 -- -- -- 3
Translation Adjustment -- -- -- (43) -- (43)
----- ------- ------- ----- ----- --------
Balance, June 30, 1998 832 24,804 7,933 14 (146) 33,437
----- ------- ------- ----- ----- --------
Continued...
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ECC International Corp. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
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(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Accumulated
Capital Other Note Receivable Total
Common In Excess Retained Comprehensive From Stockholders'
Stock Of Par Earnings (Loss)/Income Stockholder Equity
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Net Loss $ -- $ -- $(3,546) $ -- $ -- $(3,546)
Stock Issued:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan-
59,349 Shares 6 115 -- -- -- 121
Exercise of Options- 2,000
Shares -- 4 -- -- -- 4
Issuance of Common Stock- 32,558
shares 3 82 -- -- -- 85
Translation Adjustment -- -- -- (14) -- (14)
----- ------ ------- ----- ----- ------
Balance, June 30, 1999 $ 841 $25,005 $ 4,387 $ -- $(146) $30,087
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Common Shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1996 and 1997 were 7,833,143
and 8,046,707 shares, respectively.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ECC International Corp. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1999,
1998 and 1997
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(In Thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net Loss $(3,546) $(12,816) $(8,535)
Items Not Requiring Cash:
Depreciation 4,296 2,923 4,196
Gain on Sale of Assets (209) -- --
Impairment of Fixed Assets -- 1,268 --
Provision for Doubtful Accounts -- -- (29)
Deferred Income Taxes (1,467) 2,171 (526)
Provision for Discontinued Operations -- 569 1,738
Changes in Certain Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable 3,359 (1,537) 1,976
Cost and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on
Uncompleted Contracts (2,103) 9,106 9,754
Inventories 891 1,077 3,318
Prepaid Expenses and Other 4,821 (1,926) (2,565)
Accounts Payable (200) 1,417 (6,121)
Advances on Long - Term Contracts (3,277) 132 3,695
Accrued Expenses and Other (1,266) 179 (1,383)
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Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities 1,299 2,563 5,518
------- -------- -------
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from Sale of Discontinued Operation -- 7,881 --
Proceeds From Sale of Assets 595 -- --
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment (1,961) (2,323) (3,629)
Other, Primarily Cash Surrender Value 1,305 342 (97)
------- -------- -------
Net Cash (Used In)/Provided By Investing Activities (61) 5,900 (3,726)
------- -------- -------
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds From Issuance of Common Stock and Options
Exercised 125 237 1,127
Repayments Under Term Loan -- (2,250) (3,000)
New Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facilities 8,166 (5,508) (1,088)
Repayments Under Revolving Credit Facilities (12,874) -- --
------- -------- -------
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities (4,583) (7,521) (2,961)
------- -------- -------
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash (3,345) 942 (1,169)
------- -------- -------
Cash at Beginning of the Year 4,830 3,888 5,057
------- -------- -------
Cash at End of the Year $ 1,485 $ 4,830 $ 3,888
------- -------- -------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
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(In Thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash Paid During the Year for:
Interest $ 1,086 $ 1,105 $ 1,835
Income Taxes $ -- $ -- $ 922
Supplemental Schedule of
Non Cash Financing Activities:
Issuance of Employee Stock Incentives $ -- $ 421 $ --
Issuance of Director Equity Compensation $ 85 $ 92 $ --
Note Receivable from Stockholder in connection
with Issuance of Common Stock $ -- $ 146 $ --
Extended Payment Terms in Connection with
Novation Agreement $ 4,552 $ -- $ --
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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ECC International Corp. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ECC International
Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company").
Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
As a result of the Company's sale of it's vending operation during fiscal year
1998, the vending operation was reflected as a discontinued operation in the
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations (See Note 15 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements).
REVENUE AND COST RECOGNITION
Contract sales and costs are recognized using the percentage of completion
method, measured by the ratio of costs incurred to date to estimated total
costs. Since many contracts extend over a long period of time, any revisions in
cost and funding estimates during the progress of work have the effect of
adjusting the current period earnings applicable to performance in prior
periods.
Contract costs include all direct labor and material costs and those indirect
costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies and
depreciation.
Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period
in which losses are determined. Claims are included as a component of contract
value for purposes of revenue recognition at such time as the amount to be
recognized is reasonably determinable and probable.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts,
consists principally of contract revenue for which billings have not been
presented, as such amounts were not billable at the balance sheet date.
Substantially all of these amounts will be billed in the following fiscal year.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
INVENTORIES
Work in process inventory is valued using the specific identification cost
method, but not in excess of net
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realizable value. Raw materials are valued at the lower of average cost or
market.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as
follows: buildings 15 to 30 years; machinery and equipment 3 to 10 years; and
demonstration and test equipment 5 years.
The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Renewals
and betterments are capitalized. Applicable asset and accumulated depreciation
accounts are reduced for the sale or other disposition and the resulting gain or
loss is included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG LIVED ASSETS
In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost of property,
plant and equipment may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be
performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash
flows associated with the asset would be compared to the asset's carrying amount
to determine if a write-down is required. An impairment would then be recognized
for the difference between the assets estimated fair value and carrying value.
In fiscal year 1998, an impairment charge of $1.3 million was recorded in the UK
operation for plant and equipment.
INCOME TAXES
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income
taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized by
applying enacted statutory tax rates, applicable to future years, to temporary
differences between the tax bases and financial statement carrying values of the
Company's assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided where it is
more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized.
EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income/(loss)
available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by
dividing net income/(loss) available to common shareholders by the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted
for the number of shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential
common shares resulting from the exercise of stock options had been issued. The
diluted earnings/(loss) per share does not assume the exercise of stock options
that would have an antidilutive effect on earnings/(loss) per share.
In fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997, the weighted average number of shares
outstanding for the basic and diluted per share calculations are identical since
the assumed exercise of outstanding
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options would be antidilutive. The weighted average shares outstanding were
8,346,000, 8,174,000 and 7,916,000 for fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a profit sharing plan, which covers all employees who work in
excess of 1,000 hours per year. Minimum contributions are based on income
before income taxes, subject to limitations based on employee compensation and
certain other restrictions as defined in the plan document. Contributions of
approximately $161,000, $424,000 and $1,324,000 were accrued and paid in the
fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The Company also has a savings and investment plan, as well as a 401K plan
(established in fiscal year 1999), which cover all employees. Employer
contributions are based on a percentage of employee contributions and certain
other restrictions defined in the plan documents. In addition, the Company may
also make discretionary contributions at the end of the plan year. Employer
contributions of approximately $421,000, $517,000 and $658,000 were accrued and
paid in the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been presented on the
basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets
and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements the Company has suffered
losses from continuing operations of approximately $3.5 million, $12.4 million
and $4.6 million in fiscal years 1999,1998 and 1997, respectively.
During fiscal year 1999, the Company implemented various cost reduction
initiatives and changes in management including the relocation of the corporate
headquarters staff and Instructional Systems Development Group from Wayne,
Pennsylvania to the Company's principal Systems Design and Production Center in
Orlando, Florida. In addition, as a result of recurring net losses in the UK
operation ($2.7 million, $7.9 million and $4.6 million in fiscal years 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively), the Board of Directors announced, during the first
quarter of fiscal year 1999, the approval of a plan to wind-down and discontinue
the UK operation. The wind-down was completed in May 1999. These initiatives
resulted in a non-recurring charge of approximately $3.5 million during fiscal
year 1999. (See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
In addition, during fiscal year 1999, the Company made payments totaling
approximately $4.3 million on its former revolving credit facility and
refinanced the outstanding balance of $6.8 million on June 24, 1999 with a new
lender. The new $12.5 million revolving credit facility expires in fiscal year
2003. (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
Management believes that these initiatives, as well as, improved gross margin
levels resulting from the completion of many large "cost plus" type contracts
which have historically had lower gross margins than the "fixed price" type and
improved performance on existing programs,
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contributed to the significantly reduced loss in fiscal year 1999 and position
the Company for improved operations in the future.
Management's plans to improve future operations include: (1) a continuation of
both direct and indirect cost reduction initiatives and improvement of operating
performance; and (2) an aggressive focus on obtaining follow-on awards to
existing business as well as, the implementation of strategies to procure new
business and penetrate new markets.
Management believes that with the funds available under its new credit facility
and its anticipated cash flow from operations, the Company will have sufficient
resources to meet planned operating commitments for the foreseeable future.
NOTE 3 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
(In Thousands)
1999 1998
---- ----
Contract Receivables, Billed Amounts $ 4,587 $ 7,628
Other 151 469
------- -------
Total $ 4,738 $ 8,097
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Contract receivables include amounts under long-term contracts and subcontracts
principally with the U.S. Government or it's contractors.
The Company submitted a claim, during fiscal year 1996, for contract adjustment
under the Economic Price Adjustment ("EPA") provisions of a major contract
seeking approximately $950,000. The value of the claim was included as a
component of contract value for purposes of revenue recognition and accordingly
was included in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on completed
contracts at June 30, 1998. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999, a
settlement was agreed to on all claims in the form of a $15,000 sum payable to
the Company. This settlement resulted in a $935,000 charge to earnings during
the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1999.
During fiscal year 1997, the Company filed a notice of arbitration against
Teliti Company Sdn Bhd in the Regional Centre for Arbitration in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. The Company sought $1.3 million for breach of contract of which
approximately $500,000 was included in costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts at June 30, 1997. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 1998, the Regional Centre for Arbitration awarded the Company a
settlement of $400,000 including $100,000 previously advanced to the Company.
This settlement resulted in a $200,000 charge to earnings during the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 1998.
Also, during fiscal year 1997, the Company, as a subcontractor, initiated a
lawsuit in Florida State court against Raytheon Training, Inc., the prime
contractor successor to Hughes Training, Inc., under the Army's Battle Labs
Reconfigurable Simulator Initiative ("BLRSI") program. This litigation sought
recovery of approximately $191,000 in unpaid invoices and approximately $98,000
as a settlement of the termination for convenience of the subcontract. These
amounts were included in accounts receivable at June 30, 1997. Raytheon
submitted a counterclaim in the amount of approximately $1.2 million. During
the first quarter of fiscal year 1999, the parties agreed to a settlement of
all claims in the form of a $150,000 sum payable to the Company. This
settlement resulted in a $139,000 charge to earnings during the fourth quarter
of fiscal year 1998.
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NOTE 4 INVENTORIES
(In Thousands)
1999 1998
---- ----
Work in Process $ 1,180 $ 1,053
Raw Materials 3,131 4,149
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Total $ 4,311 $ 5,202
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The Company submitted a claim, during fiscal year 1996, for the effects of a
Stop Work Order issued on one of its contracts in the amount of $191,000, of
which $150,000 was deferred in inventory as of June 30, 1997. The claim
represented the cost of idle time resulting from the Stop Work Order as well as
the effect of the release of the Stop Work Order. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 1998, the Company was awarded $140,000 with respect to this claim.
The excess $10,000 deferred in inventory was written off during the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 1998.
NOTE 5 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
(In Thousands)
1999 1998
---- ----
Land $ 2,216 $ 2,411
Buildings 20,659 21,106
Machinery and Equipment 25,089 24,292
Demonstration and Test Equipment 8,912 8,238
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Total 56,876 56,047
Less Accumulated Depreciation 38,603 35,053
-------- --------
Total $ 18,273 $ 20,994
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Repairs and maintenance expense for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998
and 1997 were $582,000, $844,000, and $700,000, respectively.
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NOTE 6 ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER
(In Thousands)
1999 1998
---- ----
Compensation $1,069 $ 956
Vacation 898 1,150
Contract Loss Provisions 1,491 1,455
Lockheed Novation Payable 1,733 --
Deferred Income Tax Liability -- 2,348
Other 2,188 2,016
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Total $7,379 $7,925
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On December 10, 1998, the UK operation entered into a Novation Agreement with
Lockheed Martin ASIC (Lockheed). Under the agreement, the UK operation assigned
all rights and obligations under a certain contract to Lockheed. The terms of
the novation permit the UK operation to extend payments, already owing to
Lockheed, to monthly installments through December 2000. At June 30, 1999, the
total outstanding due to Lockheed was approximately $2.9 million. The current
portion of this agreement was $1.7 million and is included in Accrued Expenses
and Other and the balance is included in Other Long-Term Liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
NOTE 7 DEBT
On June 24, 1999, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility ("credit
facility") with a bank totaling $12.5 million and expiring on June 24, 2003.
Proceeds from the credit facility were used to pay the outstanding balance
($6.8 million at June 24, 1999) under the Company's loan facility with its
previous primary lender. Available borrowings, which are based on a formula of
receivables and property, as defined in the credit facility, were approximately
$2.7 million at June 30, 1999.
Interest is payable monthly, in arrears, at a rate defined in the credit
facility (9.75% at June 30, 1999.) The Company is required to pay certain fees
on a quarterly basis as calculated by the bank. The unused line fee is equal to
.50% per annum of the average daily unused balance. The agreement includes a
merchandise letter of credit fee equal to .75% per annum and a standby letter
of credit fee equal to 1.5% per annum. There were no outstanding letters of
credit at June 30, 1999.
The credit facility includes certain covenants related to, among other things,
working capital, tangible net worth, net income, cash flow and capital
expenditures. In addition, the Company is not permitted to pay dividends and
substantially all of the assets of the Company are pledged as collateral for the
credit facility.
The credit facility includes a subjective acceleration clause as well as a
lockbox requirement under the control of the lender, whereby collections of
trade receivables are used to immediately reduce the balance of the credit
facility. As such, the outstanding balance of $6.4 million at June
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30, 1999 is included in the Current Portion of Long-Term Debt on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Company's former loan facility, as amended, with its previous lender, was
due to expire in October 1999. The Company had no new borrowings under the
facility during fiscal year 1999 and made payments totaling approximately $4.3
million prior to the refinancing of the outstanding balance of $6.8 million on
June 24, 1999.
Under the former loan facility, interest was payable monthly, in arrears, at a
rate defined in the agreement (ranging from 7.19% to 10.62% during fiscal year
1999). The Company was also required to pay fees on an annual basis as
calculated by the lender. The revolving credit commitment fee was equal to .25%
per annum on the total outstanding balance. The standby letter of credit fee was
equal to 1% per annum plus issuance costs.
NOTE 8 INCOME TAXES
The domestic and foreign components of loss before income taxes are presented
below:
(In Thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Continuing Operations:
Domestic $(1,883) $ (6,687) $ (49)
Foreign (2,734) (7,917) (4,607)
-------- -------- --------
Total (4,617) (14,604) (4,656)
------- -------- --------
Discontinued Operations:
Domestic -- (569) (6,013)
------- -------- --------
Total $(4,617) $(15,173) $(10,669)
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The components of the benefit for income taxes are as follows:
(In Thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Current:
Federal $ -- $ (4,419) $(1,608)
State -- -- --
-------- -------- -------
Subtotal -- (4,419) (1,608)
-------- -------- -------
Deferred:
Federal (1,171) 1,929 (421)
State 100 133 (105)
------- -------- -------
Subtotal (1,071) 2,062 (526)
-------- -------- -------
Benefit for Income Taxes $ (1,071) $ (2,357) $(2,134)
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The benefit for income taxes is included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations as follows:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Continuing Operations $(1,071) $(2,195) $ (72)
Discontinued Operations -- (162) (2,062)
------- ------- -------
Total $(1,071) $(2,357) $(2,134)
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The Company's current provision reflects a federal income tax refund for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 due to the Company's ability to
carryback net operating losses. The Company also has cumulative federal net
operating loss carryforwards of approximately $12.3 million, which expire in
the years 2013 and 2018.
In addition, the Company had available at June 30, 1999, cumulative net
operating loss carryforwards of $12.3 million for Florida state income tax
purposes, which expire in the years 2013 and 2014.
The tax effects of the primary temporary differences giving rise to the
Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows for the years ended
June 30 (in thousands):
1999 1998
---- ----
Asset Liability Asset Liability
----- --------- ----- ---------
Revenue Recognized on Completed Contract for
Tax Return and on Percentage of Completion
for Financial Reporting $ 287 $ -- $ 184 $ --
Foreign Net Operating Loss Carryforwards -- -- 4,790 --
Federal Operating Loss Carryforwards 3,942 -- 826 --
Federal Tax Credit Carryforwards 393 -- -- --
State Tax Loss Carryforwards 597 -- 384 --
Difference between Book and Tax Depreciation -- 445 -- 855
Capitalized Bid and Proposal Expense 393 -- 215 --
Investment in Foreign Subsidiary -- -- -- 2,348
Accruals Not Currently Deductible 401 62 195 63
------ ------ ------- -------
Subtotal 6,013 507 6,594 3,266
Valuation Allowance (5,568) -- (4,857) --
------ ------ ------- -------
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Total $ 445 $ 507 $ 1,737 $ 3,266
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A valuation allowance was provided at June 30, 1999 primarily for federal and
state net operating loss carryforwards which are subject to uncertainty as to
their ultimate realization. The valuation allowance at June 30, 1998 related
primarily to foreign net operating loss carryforwards.
These deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in/or classified as
follows on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30:
1999 1998
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Prepaid Expenses and Other $ 445 $ 1,737
Accrued Expenses and Other -- 2,348
Deferred Income Tax Liability 507 918
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Differences between the statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax rate and the effective
income tax rate reported in the financial statements are as follows for
continuing operations at June 30:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Federal Statutory Rates (34.0%) (34.0%) (34.0%)
Increase in Taxes Resulting From:
State Income Taxes (after deducting
Federal income tax benefit) 1.4% (0.4%) (1.0%)
Valuation Allowance 13.5% 18.4% 33.6%
Other (4.1%) 1.0% (0.1%)
-------- -------- --------
Total (Benefit)/Provision for Income Taxes (23.2%) (15.0%) (1.5%)
======== ======== ========
The Company realized an income tax benefit of $238,000 during fiscal year 1997
related to the exercise of certain employee stock options, which are recognized
as employee compensation for tax purposes, however, not for financial reporting
purposes. The tax benefit realized from the exercise of stock options was
immaterial in fiscal years 1999 and 1998. These tax benefits were credited to
Capital in Excess of Par.
NOTE 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. Except for U.S. and
foreign government agencies, concentrations of credit risk with respect to
accounts receivable are limited, due to the large number of customers comprising
the Company's customer base and their dispersion among many different
geographies. The Company generally does not require collateral or other security
to support customer receivables.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
At June 30, 1999, the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's
financial instruments are listed below (in thousands).
Carrying Fair
Value Value
-------- -----
Revolving Credit Facility $6,424 $6,424
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The Company's debt approximates fair value based on the incremental borrowing
rates currently available to the Company for the same or similar issues of debt
with similar terms and remaining maturities.
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NOTE 10 STOCK COMPENSATION
The Company has several stock-based compensation plans, which are described
below. The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related Interpretations in
accounting for its plans. Since stock option exercise prices are equal to the
fair market value of the stock on the date of grant for its fixed stock option
plans and equal to 85% of the fair market value on the date of exercise for
stock issued under the employee stock purchase plans, compensation cost is not
required to be recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Operations. However, had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based
compensation plans been determined based on fair value at the grant dates for
awards under those plans consistent with the method of SFAS No. 123, the
Company's net loss and net loss per share for fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997
would have been changed to the pro forma amounts indicated below (in thousands,
except per share data):
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Net Loss $ (4,027) $(13,111) $(8,612)
Net Loss Per Share-Basic $ (0.48) $ (1.60) $ (1.09)
Net Loss Per Share-Diluted $ (0.48) $ (1.60) $ (1.09)
There were 65,586 and 335,000 options granted during fiscal years 1999 and 1998,
respectively with weighted average fair values of $2.29 in 1999 and $3.67 in
1998. There were no option grants during fiscal year 1997.
The fair value of options were estimated at the date of grant using a
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions:
1999 1998
---- ----
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00%
Risk-free interest rate 4.61% 5.36%
Expected volatility 49.10% 45.70%
Expected life (in years) 3.0 4.6
Under the Company's 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, directors, officers and certain
key employees may purchase the Company's Common Stock at 100% of the fair market
value of the shares on the date of grant. Options are exercisable up to 10 years
from the date granted. The Board of Directors generally has the authority to
determine the terms of options granted under the Plan. There were 600,000 shares
reserved for the 1998 Plan. There were 60,586 and 175,000 options granted under
the plan during fiscal year 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Under the Company's 1986 and 1991 Stock Incentive Plans, directors, officers,
and key employees may purchase the Company's Common Stock at 100% of fair market
value of the shares on the date of grant. Except as otherwise determined by the
Board of Directors, no options granted under the Plan will be immediately
exercisable, but, rather, will be exercisable as to twenty percent of the shares
covered thereby after one year from the date the option is granted and will be
exercisable as to an additional twenty percent each year thereafter. All options
expire upon the earlier of 10 years and 30 days from date of grant or, with
respect to shares covered by such options, five years from the date the option
first became exercisable with respect to such
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shares. There were 5,000 and 160,000 options granted under the 1991 Plan during
fiscal years 1999 and 1998, respectively. A summary of stock option transactions
for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 are as follows:
Shares Weighted
Under Average
Option Exercise Price
------ --------------
Balance at June 30, 1996 1,084,172 9.89
Options Exercised (75,799) 2.28
Options Terminated (98,600) 11.10
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Balance at June 30, 1997 909,773 10.41
Options Granted 335,000 3.32
Options Exercised (7,337) 2.19
Options Terminated (210,400) 10.69
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Balance at June 30, 1998 1,027,036 8.02
Options Granted 65,586 2.29
Options Exercised (2,000) 2.13
Options Terminated (297,554) 10.17
---------- ---------
Balance at June 30, 1999 793,068 6.75
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Options exercisable were 603,798 at June 30, 1999, 638,136 at June 30, 1998 and
559,523 at June 30, 1997.
Stock options outstanding at June 30, 1999 are summarized as follows:
Weighted Average Weighted Weighted
Range of Number Remaining Average Number Average
Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Life Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
- --------------- ----------- ---------------- -------------- ----------- --------------
$ 1.15-$ 2.30 40,186 7.00 years $ 1.91 40,186 $ 1.94
$ 2.30-$ 3.45 325,812 8.10 years $ 3.07 205,812 $ 3.04
$ 3.45-$ 4.60 40,000 8.40 years $ 4.27 25,000 $ 4.21
$ 4.60-$ 5.75 40,000 1.90 years $ 5.50 40,000 $ 5.50
$ 9.20-$10.35 55,000 6.00 years $ 10.00 55,000 $ 10.00
$10.35-$11.50 292,070 5.20 years $ 11.43 237,800 $ 11.42
------- ------ ------- ------- -------
793,068 6.50 years $ 6.75 603,798 $ 7.11
======= ====== ======= ======= =======
The Company has Employee Stock Purchase Plans which are intended to provide
eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase the Company's Common Stock
through payroll deductions at eight-five percent of the market price on
specified dates. During fiscal year 1999, the Stockholders approved the 1999
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Plan is the same in all respects as the
previous plans including the number of shares reserved--360,000 shares. There
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were 59,349, 79, 244 and 65,265 shares issued under the plans during the fiscal
years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The fair value of shares
issued during fiscal years 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $0.78, $0.91 and $1.38 per
share, respectively. The fair value of these shares was estimated using a Black
- - Scholes Option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions
for fiscal years:
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Risk-free interest rate 4.65% 5.49% 5.40%
Expected Volatility 49.1% 46.80% 61.20%
Expected life (in months) 6 6 6
The Company's Compensation Committee, administers all the stock benefit plans of
the Company.
The Company has available 1,000,000 authorized and unissued shares of $0.10 par
value Preferred Stock. Shares may be issued from time to time in one or more
series, each series having such special rights, privileges and preferences as
may be determined by the Board of Directors at time of issuance.
On August 27, 1996, the Board of Directors declared a dividend distribution of
one Right for each outstanding share of the Company's Common Stock to
stockholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 1996. Each
Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company a unit
consisting of one one-thousandth of a share (a "Unit") of Series B Junior
Participating Preferred Stock, $0.10 par value per share at a purchase price of
$40.00 per unit, subject to adjustment. The description and terms of the Rights
are set forth in a Rights Agreement, as amended, between the Company and Mellon
Bank, N.A. as Rights Agent.
During fiscal year 1998, the Board of Directors and Stockholders approved a
Director Equity Compensation Plan. Under the Plan, the members of the Company's
Board of Directors shall receive unrestricted shares of the Company's Common
Stock in lieu of 50% of the otherwise payable directors' fees. A total of 75,000
shares of Common Stock are reserved for issuance under the Plan. During fiscal
years 1999 and 1998, 32,558 and 26,670 shares, respectively were granted under
this plan. Additionally, during fiscal year 1998 the Board of Directors approved
an Employee Incentive Plan, whereby the Board granted 107,100 unrestricted
shares of the Company's common stock to employees who were not officers of the
Company.
On June 15, 1998 the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with its
Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In connection with this agreement, the CEO
purchased 50,000 shares of common stock. The CEO paid $10,000 cash and issued a
Promissory Note to the Company in the amount of $146,250 in payment of the
shares. The Promissory Note bears an interest rate of 5.58% and is payable
together with interest on June 15, 2001.
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NOTE 11 BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Due to the sale of the vending operation during fiscal year 1998, the Company
operates in one segment training. This segment includes the design and
manufacture of training simulators.
SALES BY CLASS OF CUSTOMER
(In Thousands)
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
U.S. Department of Defense
Direct $ 5,734 $ 7,067 $ 13,590
Subcontract 35,696 32,504 39,933
-------- -------- --------
Total U.S. Department of Defense 41,430 39,571 53,523
-------- -------- --------
Foreign Governments 5,147 11,663 16,397
Foreign Commercial 2,099 854 1,688
Other -- 530 942
-------- -------- --------
Total Foreign and Other 7,246 13,047 19,027
-------- -------- --------
Total Sales $ 48,676 $ 52,618 $ 72,550
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Export Sales from the U.S. were not material for the fiscal years ended June 30,
1999, 1998 and 1997. Export sales do not include Foreign Military Sales through
U.S. Government agencies and prime contractors of $911,000, $1,540,000 and
$4,750,000 in the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998, and 1997,
respectively.
Since a substantial portion of the Company's revenues are attributable to
long-term contracts with various government agencies, any factor affecting
procurement of long-term government contracts such as changes in government
spending, cancellation of weapons programs and delays in contract awards could
have a material impact on the Company's financial condition and results of
operations.
SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
(In Thousands)
United Europe and
States Middle East Consolidated
------ ----------- ------------
Revenues
1999 $ 41,439 $ 7,247 $ 48,676
1998 39,707 12,911 52,618
1997 54,465 18,085 72,550
Operating (Loss)/Income
1999 (1,942) (1,932) (3,874)
1998 (5,777) (7,998) (13,775)
1997 702 (4,212) (3,510)
Long-Lived Assets (1)
1999 18,273 -- 18,273
1998 20,667 327 20,994
1997 23,755 2,364 26,119
(1) Includes discontinued vending operations Long-Lived Assets of $3.2 million
in 1997.
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NOTE 12 SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
September December March June
1999 30 31 31 30
---- --------- -------- ----- ----
Net Sales $10,411 $13,968 $10,053 $14,244
Gross Profit 2,424 3,489 3,350 2,864
Operating Loss (2,323) (85) (588) (878)
Net Loss (1,784) (452) (934) (376)
Loss Per Common Share - Basic and
Assuming Dilution $ (0.21) $ (0.05) $ (0.11) $ (0.05)
======= ======= ======= =======
The quarterly results above include charges of $1.2 million, $.7 million, $1.3
million and $.3 million for the quarters ended September 30, 1998, December 31,
1998, March 31, 1999 and June 30, 1999, respectively, relating to Non-Recurring
Expenses (See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
As a result of the periodic review of estimated costs at completion and
consideration of changes in facts and circumstances, revisions were made in the
estimated costs to complete in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 1999
to certain contracts. Gross margin adjustments on contracts resulted in
additional income of approximately $1.0 million and $600,000 during the third
and fourth quarters of fiscal year 1999, respectively.
Additionally, the Company incurred a charge of approximately $935,000 relating
to a settlement of a claim. (See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.)
(In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
September December March June
1998 30 31 31 30
---- --------- -------- ----- ----
Net Sales $12,156 $12,520 $12,378 $15,564
Gross Profit/(Loss) 2,498 1,967 1,921 (2,683)
Operating Loss (1,097) (2,187) (1,937) (8,554)
Loss from Continuing Operations (1,111) (1,860) (1,588) (7,850)
Loss from Discontinued Operations -- (370) -- (37)
Net Loss (1,111) (2,230) (1,588) (7,887)
Loss Per Common Share - Basic and
Assuming Dilution:
Loss Per Common Share from
Continuing Operations $ (0.14) $ (0.23) $ (0.19) $ (0.96)
Loss Per Common Share from
Discontinued Operations -- (0.05) -- --
------- ------- ------- -------
Loss Per Common Share $ (0.14) $ (0.28) $ (0.19) $ (0.96)
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In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998, the Company changed its method of
accounting for precontract costs from deferring costs incurred for specific
anticipated contracts and including those costs in contract sales and costs when
the contract award was assured to expensing the costs as incurred in accordance
with Statement Of Position 98-5 "Reporting on the Cost of Start
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- -Up Activities"("SOP 98-5"). The Statement requires that precontract costs that
are start-up costs be expensed as incurred. The $106,000, after tax, cumulative
effect of the change on prior years is included in cost of sales for fiscal year
1998. The effect of the change on the three month period ended September 30,
1997, was to increase net loss $118,000 ($0.01 per share); the effect of the
change on the three months ended December 31, 1997, was to increase net loss
$153,000 ($0.02 per share); the effect of the change on the three month period
ended March 31, 1998 was to increase net loss $138,000 ($0.02 per share); the
effect of the change on the three month period ended June 30, 1998 was to
increase net loss $199,000 ($0.02 per share). These amounts are reflected in the
summary of quarterly results presented above.
As a result of the periodic review of estimated costs at completion and
consideration of changes in facts and circumstances, revisions were made in the
estimated costs to complete in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998 to certain
contracts. A gross margin adjustment resulting from the need to recognize
additional cost on one of the domestic operation contracts was required due to
delays in contract progress resulting from attrition and learning curve
inefficiencies. The effect of this adjustment was to increase net loss from
continuing operations by $935,000 for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30,
1998. The UK operation was also required to adjust margins and recognize
additional costs to complete on all of its contracts. The lack of new business
awards over the past year, as well as no anticipated future awards resulted in a
business base which is not sufficient to absorb fixed costs. As a result, the UK
operation recorded margin adjustments on certain contracts and contract loss
accruals of approximately $2.6 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal year
1998.
Additionally, during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998, the Company
incurred charges relating to the impairment of fixed assets and settlement of
claims. (See Notes 1, 3 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company and its subsidiaries lease certain office facilities and equipment
under operating leases. Future minimum lease payments under all noncancellable
operating leases as of June 30, 1999 are as follows:
(In Thousands)
2000 $ 43
2001 22
2002 20
Remaining Years --
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Total Minimum Lease Payments $ 85
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Rent expense under all operating leases was approximately $970,000, $1,142,000
and $1,806,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising from normal business
activity. Management believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will
not have an adverse material effect on the Company's financial condition or
results of operations.
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NOTE 14 NON-RECURRING EXPENSES
During the first quarter of fiscal year 1999, the Board of Directors announced
the approval of a plan to wind-down and discontinue the UK operation. The UK
operation wind-down was completed in May 1999. In addition, on September 30,
1998, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters staff and Instructional
Systems Development Group from Wayne, Pennsylvania to the Company's principal
Simulation Design and Production Center in Orlando, Florida. As a result of the
efforts to wind-down the UK operation and the relocation of the corporate
headquarters, the Company recorded non-recurring charges of approximately $3.5
million (after the effect of writing off the UK operation's cumulative
translation adjustment of $267,000) in fiscal year 1999. These charges primarily
relate to employee termination benefits and lease termination costs.
The following table sets forth the details and the cumulative activity in the
various accruals associated with the wind down of the UK operation and
relocation of the Wayne office in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30,
1999:
Cash Non-Cash
Provisions Reductions Activity Reversal Accrual
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Severance $ 2,249 $(2,205) $ -- $ (8) $ 36
Facility Lease Obligations 1,408 (834) (7) -- 567
Other 212 (14) (40) (142) 16
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Total $ 3,869 $(3,053) $ (47) $(150) $ 619
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The accrual for non-recurring expenses is included in/or classified as follows
on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Accrued Expenses and Other $ 467
Other Long-Term Liabilities $ 152
NOTE 15 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On November 25, 1997, the Company completed the sale of the fixed assets,
inventory and trade receivables of the Company's vending operation. Proceeds
from the sale of the vending operation were used to reduce the Company's debt.
The vending operation was accounted for as a discontinued operation beginning in
fiscal year 1997, and accordingly, the vending operation was segregated in the
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. However, the fiscal year
1997 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows was not reclassified.
Discontinued operations at June 30, 1997 included management's best estimates of
the amounts expected to be realized on the sale of the vending operation, the
costs directly associated with the disposal of the operation, as well as the
operating losses expected to be incurred during the phase-out period.
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Revenues of the discontinued vending operation were $10.5 million in fiscal year
1997. The results of the discontinued vending operation also reflect a corporate
interest expense allocations of $183,000 in fiscal year 1997. The amount of
interest allocated to the phase-out period was $36,000. Interest expense was
allocated based on the ratio of net assets of the vending operation to the sum
of consolidated stockholders' equity and consolidated debt less debt directly
attributable to other operations.
ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
The Company has nothing to report under this item.
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PART III
Pursuant to Instruction G (3) to Form 10-K, the information required in Items 10
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Executive Officers of the Company) is incorporated by reference to the Company's
definitive proxy statement which is expected to be filed pursuant to Regulation
14A on or before October 28, 1999.
PART IV
ITEM 14 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) (1) and (2) Financial Statements
The financial statements filed as part of this Annual Report are
listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 20. Schedules
other than those so listed are omitted for the reason that they are either not
applicable or not required or because the information required is contained in
the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
(3) Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation (5)
3.2 By-Laws (2)
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate (5)
10.1 * Educational Computer Corporation
1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan (5)
10.2 * Educational Computer Corporation
1986 Incentive Stock Option Plan (5)
10.3 * Educational Computer Corporation
1986 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (5)
10.4 * ECC International Corp. 1991 Option Plan (4)
10.5 * Form of Stock Option Agreement for outside directors (7)
10.6 Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September
20, 1994 by and among First Fidelity Bank, National Association
and ECC International Corp. (7)
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10.7 Guaranty and Surety Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 to
induce First Fidelity Bank, N.A. to make loans or other
financial accommodations to ECC the UK operation Limited.(7)
10.8 * Form of Director's and Officer's Agreement to Defend and
Indemnify. (3)
10.9 First Amendment dated as of April 6, 1995 to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among First Fidelity Bank, National Association and ECC
International Corp. (10)
10.10 Overdraft Facility dated as of April 3, 1995 by and among ECC
Simulation Limited and First Fidelity Bank, N.A. London Branch.
(10)
10.11 Second Amendment dated as of October 13, 1995 to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among First Fidelity Bank, National Association and ECC
International Corp. (6)
10.12 Lease between ECC International Corp. and State of Wisconsin
Investment Board for the premises 2900 Titan Row, Orlando,
Florida. (6)
10.13 Lease between ECC Simulation Limited, ECC International Corp.
and G.J. King & Son Limited for the premises Unit 1 Home Farm
Business Centre, Brighton, England. (6)
10.14 Lease between ECC Simulation Limited, ECC International Corp.
and G.J. King & Son Limited for the premises Unit 3A Home Farm
Business Centre, Brighton, England. (6)
10.15 Lease between ECC Simulation Limited, ECC International Corp.
and G.J. King & Son Limited for the premises Unit 2 Home Farm
Business Centre, Brighton, England. (6)
10.16 * ECC International Corp. Executive Savings Plan. (6)
10.17 Third Amendment dated as of June 19, 1996 to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994
between ECC International Corp; ECC Simulation Limited and First
Union National Bank (Successor by merger to First Fidelity Bank,
National Association). (1)
10.18 Rights Agreement dated August 27, 1996 between ECC International
Corp. and Mellon Bank, N.A. (9)
10.19 Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement, dated as of March 25,
1997, between ECC International Corp. and Mellon Bank, N.A. (8)
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10.20 Amendment dated as of November 13, 1997 to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among the Company and First Fidelity Bank, N.A. (11)
10.21 Amendment dated as of December 19, 1997, to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among the Company and First Fidelity Bank, N.A.
10.22 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 25, 1997, by and
among Dixie-Narco, Inc., ECC International Corp. and ECC Vending
Corp. (12)
10.23* Director Equity Compensation Plan (13)
10.24 Amendment dated as of January 30, 1998, to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among the Company and First Fidelity Bank, N.A. (14)
10.25 Amendment dated as of February 17, 1998, to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among the Company and First Fidelity Bank, N.A. (14)
10.26 Amendment dated as of March 16, 1998, to the Term and
Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of September 20, 1994 by and
among the Company and First Fidelity Bank, N.A. (14)
10.27 Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Note, dated February 17,
1998 (14)
10.28* 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (16)
10.29* Employment Agreement, dated as of June 15, 1998, by and between
the Company and James C. Garrett (16)
10.30* Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 15, 1998, by and
between the Company and James C. Garrett (16)
10.31* Promissory Note, dated as of June 15, 1998, by and between the
Company and James C. Garrett (16)
10.32* Consulting Agreement dated as of April 1, 1998, by and between
the Company and George W. Murphy (16)
10.33* Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, dated as of
April 1, 1998, by and between the Company and George W. Murphy
(16)
10.34 Forbearance Agreement and Amendment dated October 18, 1998, by
and among the Company, First Union National Bank, ECC Simulation
Limited, ECC International, Inc and Educational Computer
Corporation International, Inc. (20)
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10.35 Agreement dated January 22, 1999 by and among the Company, First
Union National Bank, ECC Simulation Limited, ECC International,
Inc. and Educational Computer Corporation International, Inc.
(19)
10.36 Amendment No. 2 to Rights Agreement, dated as of March 12, 1999
between the Company and Chase Mellon Shareholder Services,
L.L.C. as successors to Mellon Bank, N.A. (18)
10.37 Loan and Security Agreement, dated June 24, 1999, by and between
the Company and Mellon Bank, N.A. (17)
10.38 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (21)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (15)
23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
27 Financial Data Schedule
* Management contract or other compensatory plan or arrangement.
1 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1996. (Commission File No.
001-8988)
2 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1996.
(Commission File No. 001-8988)
3 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. (Commission
File No. 001-8988)
4 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1991. (Commission File No.
001-8988)
5 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1993. (Commission File No.
001-8988)
6 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995.
(Commission File No. 001-8988)
7 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1994. (Commission File No.
001-8988)
8 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated March 25, 1997. (Commission File No. 001-8988)
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9 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form 8-A dated September 4, 1996. (Commission File
No. 001-8988)
10 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1995. (Commission File No.
001-8988)
11 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1997 (Commission
File No. 001-8988)
12 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 25, 1997 (Commission File No. 001-8988)
13 Incorporated by reference to Annex A of the Registrant's
Definitive Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on October 27, 1997
(Commission File No. 001-8988)
14 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 (Commission
File No. 001-8988)
15 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1997 (Commission File
No. 001-8988)
16 Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1998 (Commission File No.
001-8988)
17 Incorporated by reference to the Registrants' Current Report on
Form 8-K filed July 8, 1999 (Commission File No. 001-8988)
18 Incorporated by reference to the Registrants' Current Report on
Form 8-K filed April 4, 1999 (Commission File No. 001-8988)
19 Incorporated by reference to the Registrants' Current Report on
Form 8-K filed January 27, 1999 (Commission File No. 001-8988)
20 Incorporated by reference to the Registrants' Current Report on
Form 8-K filed October 19, 1998 (Commission File No. 001-8988)
21 Incorporated by reference to the Registrants Definitive Schedule
14A filed on October 28, 1998 (Commission File No. 001-8988)
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On July 8, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, to
report under Item 5 (Other Events) that the Company entered into a Loan and
Security Agreement with Mellon Bank, N.A. on June 24, 1999.
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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 report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ECC INTERNATIONAL CORP.
By: /s/ Melissa Van Valkenburgh
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Melissa Van Valkenburgh
Vice President, Finance
Date: September 28, 1999
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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, by a majority of the Board of
Directors.
/s/ James C. Garrett )
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James C. Garrett, President, Chief Executive )
Officer and Principal Executive Officer )
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/s/ Melissa Van Valkenburgh )
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Melissa Van Valkenburgh, Vice President, Finance )
and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer )
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/s/ Bruce A. Beda )
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Bruce A. Beda, Director )
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/s/ Julian Demora ) September 28 , 1999
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Julian Demora, Director )
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/s/ Martin S. Kaplan )
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Martin S. Kaplan, Director )
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/s/ Jesse Krasnow )
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Jesse Krasnow, Director )
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/s/ Thomas E. McGrath )
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Thomas E. McGrath, Director )
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/s/ Merrill A. McPeak )
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Merrill A. McPeak, Director )
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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 report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ECC INTERNATIONAL CORP.
By:______________________________
Melissa Van Valkenburgh
Vice President, Finance
Date: September 28, 1999
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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, by a majority of the Board of
Directors.
_____________________________________________________)
James C. Garrett, President, Chief Executive )
Officer and Principal Executive Officer )
)
_____________________________________________________)
Melissa Van Valkenburgh, Vice President, Finance )
and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer )
)
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Bruce A. Beda, Director )
)
_____________________________________________________) September 28, 1999
Julian Demora, Director )
)
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Martin S. Kaplan, Director )
)
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Jesse Krasnow, Director )
)
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Thomas E. McGrath, Director )
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Merrill A. McPeak, Director )
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