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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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, 1998
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 1-9125
AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 11-2113382
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
17 STEPAR PLACE, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: 516/622-4700
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $01 AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE
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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.
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INDICATE BY CHECK MARK IF DISCLOSURE OF DELINQUENT FILERS PURSUANT TO
ITEM 405 OF REGULATION S-K IS NOT CONTAINED HEREIN, AND WILL NOT BE CONTAINED,
TO THE BEST OF THE REGISTRANT'S KNOWLEDGE, IN DEFINITIVE PROXY OR INFORMATION
STATEMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN PART III OF THIS FORM 10-K OR ANY
AMENDMENT TO THIS FORM 10-K. [ X ]
ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1998, THE AGGREGATE MARKET VALUE OF THE REGISTRANT'S
COMMON STOCK (BASED UPON THE CLOSING SALES PRICE OF THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON
STOCK ON THE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE ON SUCH DATE) HELD BY NONAFFILIATES OF THE
REGISTRANT WAS APPROXIMATELY $10,255,000. (FOR PURPOSES OF THIS REPORT, ALL
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AFFILIATES, WHICH CLASSIFICATION
SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION OF THE AFFILIATE STATUS OF ANY SUCH
PERSON.)
ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1998, THE REGISTRANT HAD OUTSTANDING 3,852,337 SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: PORTIONS OF THE REGISTRANT'S
PROXY STATEMENT RELATING TO ITS ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 20, 1998 ARE INCORPORATED INTO PART III OF THIS REPORT BY REFERENCE.
PART 1
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to the Registrant
herein include American Technical Ceramics Corp., a Delaware corporation, and
its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned.
The Registrant designs, develops, manufactures and markets
RF/Microwave/Millimeter-Wave ceramic and porcelain capacitors and thin film
products. Capacitors function within electronic circuits by storing and
discharging precise amounts of electrical power. The Registrant believes that
it is a leading manufacturer of multilayer capacitors ("MLCs") for ultra-high
frequency ("UHF") and microwave applications. Selling prices for the
Registrant's MLCs typically range from $.25 to $7.50 or higher, whereas selling
prices for commodity-type MLC units typically range from $.01 to $.25.
Management believes the Registrant operates primarily in only one industry
segment - the electronic components industry.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, the electronic components
industry operated in two very different business climates. During the first six
months of the fiscal year, the Registrant experienced an increase in sales,
primarily due to a general increase in demand for technology and electronic
products in the United States and abroad. During the second half of the fiscal
year, which was marked by the increasing problems within the Asian economy, the
Registrant experienced an overall slowdown in the demand for its products.
PRODUCTS
The Registrant's MLCs are currently available in predominantly four
physical sizes designated "A" (a .055 inch cube), "B" (a .110 inch cube), "C"
(a .250 inch cube) and "E" (a .380 inch cube); in three types of dielectrics:
low-loss porcelain (the 100 Series), zero temperature coefficient (the 700
Series) and high dielectric constant (the 200 Series); and in a variety of
capacitance values. The 100 Series, the Registrant's basic product line, is
widely used in microwave equipment and is the only product line that accounts
for more than 15% of the Registrant's consolidated revenue, accounting for 51%,
52% and 53% of the Registrant's revenues in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The 700 Series has a slightly higher dissipation factor than the
100 Series, but because of its lower temperature coefficient is used in certain
UHF/Microwave and lower frequency applications. The 200 Series has high
packaging density and is used in microcircuits where high capacitance value is
needed in a small space.
The Registrant's MLCs are generally designed for critical performance
applications, and are characterized by a high degree of reliability, low power
dissipation and ruggedness. The MLCs can be broadly classified as either
commercial or "hi-rel", based primarily upon the amount of testing involved.
All are subject to precise measurement of capacitance, dissipation factor and
insulation resistance. The Registrant's products are used in commercial and
military applications, including satellite communications, Personal
Communications Systems (PCS) and other wireless communications systems, medical
imaging (i.e., magnetic resonance imaging), radio frequency power sources for
semiconductor manufacturing, numerous aerospace systems, including radar and
electronic warfare, and certain high-speed digital processing equipment. For
the fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Registrant estimates
that approximately 17%, 13% and 13% of sales, respectively, were sales of
hi-rel products. The customers for these products included domestic aerospace
contractors, manufacturers of communications satellites and satellite
equipment, the U.S. military and other critically sensitive applications users.
Approximately 53%, 55% and 54% of sales in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, were to other domestic customers; and approximately 30%, 32% and
33% of sales in such fiscal years, respectively, were to foreign customers. See
" Item 1. BUSINESS -- CUSTOMERS AND MARKETING -- FOREIGN SALES" and Note 9 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Hi-rel MLCs are principally utilized in applications such as satellites
(including commercial communications satellites), high performance military
aircraft, spacecraft and missiles, and other defense applications such as radar
and electronic countermeasures. The Registrant produces its hi-rel MLCs to
precise customer specifications and subjects each hi-rel MLC to a battery of
performance and environmental tests. Such performance tests measure
capacitance, dissipation factor, insulation resistance and dielectric
withstanding voltage. The environmental tests are either designated by
customers or specified by the military and include temperature shock tests,
humidity tests and tests of life expectancy at elevated temperature and voltage
levels.
For commercial applications, the Registrant produces MLCs to precise
performance specifications similar to hi-rel MLCs, individually tests them for
certain electrical performance characteristics and conducts additional tests on
samples from production lots. However, the Registrant does not subject all such
commercial MLCs to environmental tests.
The Registrant has historically pursued the high-performance MLC market
which typically has commanded higher unit selling prices. The MLCs required for
these applications constitute a small part of the circuit cost and, because
performance requirements are stringent and the cost of component failure high,
customers have been willing to pay the higher prices associated with higher
performance products.
In recent years, the Registrant has mechanized its manufacturing processes
to enable it to produce certain of its existing MLCs at lower cost for the
growing medium- priced market driven by telecommunications applications. The
Registrant is also developing additional products to service this market. A new
product targeted to emerging communications markets, the 500S Broadband
Microwave Capacitor (BMC), was introduced in June 1998. This product is based
on a patented construction and extends the useful frequency range in certain
applications as compared to similar size MLCs. Its physical configuration is
designed to be compatible with customers' high-volume circuit assembly
technologies.
The Registrant's Microcap(R), a single layer ceramic capacitor, was
developed to meet certain applications where small size is critical and which
operate at frequencies extending higher than those for which MLCs are typically
chosen. Manufactured and sold in both hi-rel and commercial versions, these
products are used in satellite communications and millimeter-wave applications.
The Registrant has diversified its product line in recent years through
the development of custom product capability based on thin film technologies.
The Registrant produces a variety of metallized circuits and passive components
on high-quality ceramic substrates to customers' drawings and specifications.
Thin film products are used by the Registrant's customers in a broad range of
applications, including microwave components, fiber optic repeaters and
high-density packaging of devices.
MANUFACTURING
The Registrant currently manufactures capacitors primarily at two
facilities in Huntington Station, New York, which aggregate approximately
46,000 square feet. One of these facilities houses the Registrant's recently
constructed state-of-the-art chip fabrication operations. This facility, which
was placed in operation at the end of fiscal year 1995, is designed to provide
better control of the Registrant's manufacturing processes and product quality,
while substantially increasing its output capability.
The manufacturing process for MLCs involves four primary stages. The
first stage, the "white room" stage, involves the inspection of raw ceramic
powder, casting, dicing and firing. In the second stage, the "termination"
stage, the chips are coated with silver. In the third stage, the "finishing"
stage, the parts are then customized to specific order requirements for
commercial applications. This stage includes, but is not limited to, chip
plating, soldering of leads, laser marking and chip packing. If the customer's
specifications call for a higher level of precision, the parts are put through
a fourth stage, the "hi-rel" stage, where additional testing is performed. The
chips are tested electrically and inspected throughout the entire process.
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The Registrant operates another white room and a termination operation at
its facility in Jacksonville, Florida, where it produces certain MLC product
series, its Microcap product line and all of its thin film products. As part of
its thin film manufacturing operations, the Registrant has established certain
additional requisite technologies including "sputtering" deposition and laser
machining of ceramic substrates.
The Registrant reassigns production among its facilities from time to time
based on productivity improvements and projected workloads. In the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 1998, the Registrant began the process of transferring
the manufacture of most of its larger size MLCs to its New York facilities,
where such products had been produced until fiscal year 1995. This reassignment
is intended to provide additional resources in Jacksonville for expansion of
thin film operations and for the manufacture of anticipated new products.
The historical pattern of industry price declines has largely prevented
MLC producers, including the Registrant, from increasing prices, and has forced
the Registrant and competitors to rely on advances in productivity and
efficiency in order to improve profit margins. Accordingly, the Registrant
continuously looks to improve the production yields and efficiency of its
manufacturing processes. See "Item 1. BUSINESS -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT".
CUSTOMERS AND MARKETING
The Registrant markets its products primarily to customers in the wireless
telecommunications, military, medical and space industries. The customers
included within these industries are manufacturers of microwave and high
frequency systems, subsystems and equipment, including original equipment
manufacturers, government contractors, and subcontractors. The Registrant
promotes its products through specialized trade shows, industry trade journal
advertisements and catalog direct mail programs. The Registrant also maintains
a site on the world-wide web.
In fiscal years 1998 and 1997, the Registrant shipped products to
approximately 1,700 customers as compared to approximately 1,500 customers in
fiscal year 1996. The top ten customers combined accounted for approximately
25%, 26% and 27% of net sales in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales in any of
these periods.
The Registrant does not typically sell its products under long-term
contracts, but rather sells pursuant to a large number of individual purchase
orders. The individual purchase orders are often subject to pricing agreements
or logistics arrangements. Neither pricing agreements nor logistics
arrangements are firm purchase orders, but each still requires that the
Registrant commit to producing finished goods inventory in anticipation of
receiving a purchase order for immediate shipment. The impact of this trend on
the Registrant's business is a reduction in backlog and an increase in
inventory. See "Item 1. BUSINESS -- SALES BACKLOG" and "Item 7. LIQUIDITY AND
CAPITAL RESOURCES".
Customers are invoiced simultaneously with merchandise shipments, and
invoices are generally payable on a 30- day basis. Customers are given the
option to remit payment beyond normal credit terms and incur a nominal
financing charge. Customers may also charge their purchases through the use of
a credit / debit card or Electronic Data Interchange. Sales returns are
authorized and accepted by the Registrant in the normal course of business. An
evaluation of the returned product is performed which typically results in
either a credit or a shipment of replacement product to customers. The
Registrant believes that it has provided an adequate reserve for returns in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Registrant sells its products through independent sales
representatives, who are compensated on a commission basis, and distributors,
who purchase products from the Registrant for resale. In general, the
Registrant utilizes sales representatives in the United States, and both sales
representatives and distributors in foreign countries. At June 30, 1998, the
Registrant utilized approximately 15 sales representative organizations in the
United States and approximately 17 sales representative and distributor
organizations in foreign countries, principally Western Europe, Canada and the
Far East. The Registrant's sales representatives and distributors generally
have substantial engineering expertise which enables them to assist the
Registrant in providing a high level of service to assist customers in
generating product specifications and in providing applications assistance and
maintaining contact with key customers. The Registrant employs regional sales
managers to supervise its sales representatives and distributors and a staff of
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sales and applications specialists to provide direct contact with and support
to customers. See "Item 1. BUSINESS -- FOREIGN SALES" and Note 9 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Registrant is presently a qualified producer of capacitors with the
Defense Logistics Agency of the United States Department of Defense. This
qualified status covers several varieties and types of capacitors. Maintenance
of its qualified producer status is critical in order for the Registrant to
continue to sell its hi-rel military product line. To date, the Registrant has
not encountered any difficulty in maintaining its status as a qualified
producer, and for some of these product types the Registrant believes it is
presently the only supplier with such qualification.
FOREIGN SALES
In fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, sales to customers located outside
the United States constituted 30%, 32% and 33% of net sales, respectively. The
Registrant's overseas customers are located primarily in Western Europe, Canada
and the Far East. See "Item 1. BUSINESS -- CUSTOMERS AND MARKETING" and Note 9
of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Export sales are made through
the Registrant's foreign sales corporation subsidiary. All foreign sales,
except sales by the Registrant's wholly-owned subsidiary in Sussex, England,
are denominated in United States dollars. In certain circumstances, the
Registrant attempts to reduce the risk of doing business in foreign countries
through the use of irrevocable letters of credit and by working closely with
its foreign representatives and distributors in assessing business
environments.
SALES BACKLOG
The Registrant's sales backlog was $6,308,000, $7,721,000 and $6,538,000
at June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Backlog generally represents a
combination of custom manufactured parts, which require a longer lead time to
produce, and the Registrant's standard products. Customer requirements for the
Registrant's standard products have been trending towards shorter lead times
which generally results in lower backlog for these products. See "Item 1.
BUSINESS -- CUSTOMERS AND MARKETING". The Registrant offers its Quik-Pick 48
Hour System(R) program pursuant to which products are shipped within 48 hours
from the time the order is placed. This program has consistently gained in
popularity with its customers. In order to offer this program, the Registrant
has to maintain higher inventory levels of certain products in proportion to
total sales than it had in the past and higher than those maintained by some
other capacitor manufacturers. The future contribution of the Quik-Pick program
to the financial results of the Registrant depends critically on the
Registrant's ability to accurately predict customer demand for the various
products offered through the program.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The technology upon which the Registrant's products are based is subject
to continued development of materials and processes to meet the demands of new
applications and increased competition. The Registrant's business position is
in large part contingent upon the continuous refinement of its technological
and engineering expertise and the development of new or enhanced products and
technologies. Accordingly, the Registrant believes that its research and
development efforts are critical to its continued success.
The Registrant conducts most of its research and development activities at
its facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Activities are focused on the
development of new product lines as well as improvement of existing products.
Improvements in materials and process technology, as well as in specialized
production equipment, are directed towards reducing product size and cost, as
well as meeting new performance requirements that are developed from frequent
customer contacts by the Registrant's sales and technical personnel. Products
are introduced after extensive in-house testing as well as evaluations at
selected customer sites.
In fiscal year 1998, the Registrant completed construction of, and began
operations in, a new research and development facility at its Jacksonville site
housing development and pilot production lines for new products. The first new
product line to be produced in the new facility, the Series 500S Broadband
Microwave Capacitor, was introduced at the International Microwave Symposium in
Baltimore, Maryland in June 1998. See "Item 1. BUSINESS --
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PRODUCTS". This product was the result of several years of development of new
materials and processes suited to higher-frequency performance and lower
manufacturing cost.
Expenditures for research and development were approximately $1,813,000,
$1,433,000 and $1,537,000 in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively,
representing approximately 5% of net sales for fiscal years 1998 and 1996 and
4% of net sales for fiscal year 1997. The Registrant anticipates that research
and development expenditures, expressed as a percentage of net sales, will
continue at levels approximately comparable to that of the latest fiscal year.
RAW MATERIALS
The principal raw materials used by the Registrant include silver,
palladium, other precious metals and titanate powders which are used in
ceramics. Precious metals are available from many sources, although palladium
is generally available from a limited number of metal dealers who obtain their
product requirements from the Republic of South Africa or Russia.
In fiscal year 1998, the Registrant experienced a large increase in the
price of palladium, principally due to the unavailability of new product
shipments from Russia. The Registrant anticipates that the price of palladium
will remain volatile, with the likelihood of further price increases in fiscal
year 1999. The Registrant typically employs forward contracts in making
purchases of palladium. At current levels of production, the Registrant
believes that it has sufficient inventories and contracts for the purchase of
palladium to meet its needs for the foreseeable future.
COMPETITION
Competition in the MLC industry is intense and, in general, is based
primarily on price. In the hi-rel and UHF/Microwave market segment, where price
has historically been less important, competition has been based primarily on
high performance product specifications, achieving consistent product
reliability, fast deliveries and high levels of customer service. Potential
growth of some commercial market applications may in the future increase the
competitive importance of price in this market. The Registrant believes it
competes in the UHF/Microwave market with several other manufacturers, both
domestically and abroad, including AVX Corporation, Dover Corporation, Tekelek
and Murata Electronics North America, most of which are larger and have broader
product lines and greater financial, marketing and technical resources than the
Registrant. There are other large commodity-type MLC manufacturers who have
attempted to develop products for the UHF/Microwave market segment. While the
Registrant believes these efforts have not produced significant results to
date, there can be no assurance that such efforts will not be successful in the
future. Some of the Registrant's new product developments may break new ground
in noncompetitive industries. Other developments may lead it into markets where
there are existing competitors which may have significantly greater financial
and technical resources and greater expertise in mass production techniques
than the Registrant.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
The Registrant produces hazardous waste in limited quantities in the
production of capacitors. Accordingly, the Registrant's manufacturing
operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws restricting the
discharge of such waste into the environment. The Registrant recycles some of
its hazardous wastes and disposes of the remainder through licensed carriers
which are required to deposit such waste at licensed waste sites. The
Registrant believes that it is in material compliance with all applicable
federal, state and local environmental laws and does not currently anticipate
having to make material capital expenditures to remain in compliance therewith.
PATENTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Although the Registrant has manufacturing and design patents and pending
patent applications, and although the Registrant will continue to seek the
supplemental protection afforded by patents, the Registrant generally considers
protection of its products, processes and materials to be more dependent upon
proprietary knowledge and on rapid assimilation of innovations than on patent
protection. The Registrant's porcelain and ceramic formulations are considered
trade secrets which are protected by internal non-disclosure safeguards and
employee confidentiality
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agreements. There can be no assurance that the steps taken by the Registrant to
protect its rights will be adequate to deter misappropriation, or that an
independent third party will not develop functionally equivalent technology.
EMPLOYEES
At June 30, 1998, the Registrant employed 324 persons at its facilities in
New York, of which eight were employed on a part-time basis; 158 persons at its
facility in Florida, of which three were employed on a part-time basis; and
five persons at its facility in the United Kingdom. Of the 487 persons employed
by the Registrant, 28 were involved in research and development activities, 392
in manufacturing, testing and as support personnel and 67 in selling and
general administrative activities. None of the Registrant's employees are
covered by collective bargaining agreements.
The Registrant considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the captions
"Business" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations", as well as statements made in press releases and oral
statements that may be made by the Registrant or by officers, directors or
employees of the Registrant acting on the Registrant's behalf that are not
statements of historical fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause the actual results of the Registrant to be
materially different from the historical results or from any future results
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The cautionary
statements set forth below identify certain factors that could cause such
differences. In addition to statements which explicitly describe risks and
uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms
"believes", "belief", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", or "intends" to be
uncertain and forward-looking. All cautionary statements made in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K should be read as being applicable to all related
forward-looking statements wherever they appear.
The Registrant's products are used in the production of a variety of
highly complex electronic products manufactured for the military and for
commercial use. Accordingly, demand for the Registrant's products is highly
dependent upon demand for the products in which they are used. The Registrant's
recent results have been impacted negatively by the general decrease in demand
for technology and electronic products in the United States and abroad. There
can be no assurance that this demand will increase or that, even if it does
increase, the demand for the Registrant's products will once again increase.
The Registrant offers a broad variety of products to its customers. Gross
margins can vary significantly from product to product and across product
lines. Accordingly, a change in the mix of products sold by the Registrant
during a particular period could lead to distinctly different financial results
for that period as compared to other periods.
The Registrant expects that international sales will continue to
constitute a substantial portion of its total sales. These sales expose the
Registrant to certain risks, including, without limitation, barriers to trade,
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates (which may make the
Registrant's products less price competitive), political and economic
instability, changes in monetary policy, tariff regulations and other United
States and foreign laws and regulations that may apply to the export of the
Registrant's products, as well as the generally greater difficulties of doing
business abroad.
The Registrant sells a significant amount of hi-rel products to the United
States military. Such sales require the Registrant to be qualified with the
Defense Logistics Agency of the United States Department of Defense. The
failure to maintain such qualification would have a materially adverse effect
on the Registrant's military business. Sales to the military are also subject
to various risks, including, without limitation, unpredictable reductions in
the funds available to purchase products and contract termination for the
convenience of the government.
The technology upon which the Registrant's products is based is subject to
continuous development of materials and processes. The Registrant's business is
in large part contingent upon the continuous refinement of its technological
and engineering expertise and the development of new or enhanced products and
technologies to meet the rapidly
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developing demands of new applications and increased competition. There can be
no assurance that the Registrant will continue to be successful in its efforts
to develop new or refine existing products or that it will otherwise be able to
timely identify and respond to technological improvements made by its
competitors. Significant technological breakthroughs by others could also have
a material adverse effect on the Registrant's business.
The Registrant's business may be adversely affected by difficulties in
obtaining raw materials and other items needed for the production of its
products, the effects of quality deviations in raw materials and fluctuations
in prices of such materials. Palladium, a precious metal used in the production
of the Registrant's capacitors, is currently available from a limited number of
metal dealers who obtain product from the Republic of South Africa or Russia. A
cessation or reduction of exports of palladium by the Republic of South Africa
or Russia could have a material adverse effect on the Registrant's business.
Certain raw materials used by the Registrant may fluctuate in price. To
the extent that the Registrant is unable to pass on increases in the costs of
such materials to its customers, this may adversely affect the gross profit
margins of those products using such materials.
Competition in the MLC industry is intense and, in general, is based
primarily on price. In the hi-rel and UHF/Microwave market segments, where
price has historically been less important, competition has been based
primarily on high performance product specifications, achieving consistent
product reliability, fast deliveries and high levels of customer service. The
Registrant competes with a number of large MLC manufacturers who have broader
product lines and greater financial, marketing and technical resources than the
Registrant. Growth of some commercial market applications has increased, and is
expected to continue to increase, the competitive importance of price. There
can be no assurance that the Registrant will be able to improve the
productivity and efficiency of its manufacturing processes in order to respond
to pricing pressures and the failure to do so could have a material adverse
effect on the Registrant's business.
The Registrant produces limited quantities of hazardous wastes in the
production of its capacitors. Accordingly, the inherent risks of environmental
liability and remediation costs associated with the Registrant's manufacturing
operations may result in substantial unforseen liabilities.
The Registrant has not received any claims that its products or the
technologies upon which they are based infringe the intellectual property
rights of others. Any such claims in the future may result in the Registrant
being required to enter into royalty arrangements, cease manufacturing the
infringing products or utilizing the infringing technologies, pay damages or
defend litigation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the
Registrant's business.
The Registrant's business may also be adversely effected by matters and
events effecting businesses generally, including, without limitation, political
and economic events, labor unrest, Acts of God, war and other events outside of
the Registrant's control.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Registrant's primary production facilities are located in Huntington
Station, New York and Jacksonville, Florida. An additional production facility
in Huntington Station, New York is currently under renovation. The Registrant's
principal executive office is located in Huntington Station, New York, and its
principal research and development facility is located in Jacksonville,
Florida. The following table sets forth the address of each facility, its
primary function, the square footage occupied by the Registrant and whether the
facility is leased or owned.
SQUARE FOOTAGE
ADDRESS OF FACILITY PRIMARY FUNCTION OCCUPIED TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
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10 Stepar Place Production 10,900 Owned
Huntington Station, N.Y.
15 Stepar Place Production 35,000 Leased from
Huntington Station, N.Y. Principal Stockholder (1)
One Norden Lane Under Renovation 8,400 Owned
Huntington Station, N.Y. (Production)
17 Stepar Place Corporate, sales, 18,000 Owned
Huntington Station, N.Y. administration
2201 Corporate Square Blvd. Production, research 61,500 Leased from
Jacksonville, Florida and development Principal Stockholder (1)
Unit 5, Redkiln Way Sales and distribution 2,400 Owned
Sussex, England office
(1) See "Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS" and
Notes 4 and 7 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In fiscal year 1996, construction was begun on an addition to the
Registrant's facility in Jacksonville, Florida, which is leased from a
partnership controlled by the Registrant's President and Chief Executive
Officer and principal stockholder. This addition, which was placed into service
on or about July 1, 1996, houses additional manufacturing operations. In fiscal
year 1998, the Registrant added 10,000 square feet at the Jacksonville facility
through new construction and renovation which houses, among other things, a
pilot product production line for use in product development and refinement.
See "Item 1. BUSINESS -- PRODUCTS -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT".
The Registrant believes that its present facilities provide adequate
capability to meet its current and near term manufacturing requirements. The
Registrant is beginning renovation of its facility at One Norden Lane which
will provide even greater capacity and greater flexibility for its
manufacturing operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Registrant is not currently a party to any significant legal
proceedings.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The executive officers of the Registrant are as follows:
Victor Insetta, age 58, co-founded the Registrant in 1966 and has served
as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Registrant since
its organization.
Kathleen M. Kelly, age 44, has been employed by the Registrant in various
capacities since 1974. She has served as Vice President - Administration and as
corporate Secretary since November 1989.
Richard Monsorno, age 46, has been employed by the Registrant in various
capacities since 1983. In April 1989, he was appointed Vice President of
Product Development, and in August 1996, was appointed Senior Vice President-
Technology.
Stuart P. Litt, age 57, joined the Registrant in September 1996 as Senior
Vice President - Operations. From 1992 until his employment by the Registrant,
he served as an associate of OEM Capital, an investment banking firm
specializing in the electronics industry. Mr. Litt has also served as a
director of the Registrant since 1993.
The officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors and there
are no family relationships among the officers listed and any directors of the
Registrant.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
MARKET INFORMATION
The Registrant's common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange
("AMEX") under the symbol "AMK". The table below sets forth the quarterly high
and low sales prices for the common stock on the AMEX for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997.
FISCAL 1998 FISCAL 1997
----------- -----------
Quarter Ended: High Low High Low
- -------------- ---- --- ---- ---
September $19 $ 13 1/2 $ 8 11/16 $ 6 3/4
December 22 1/4 14 1/4 7 3/8 5 5/8
March 17 3/8 10 1/2 10 5/8 6 1/8
June 12 1/8 9 1/14 14 3/4 7 13/16
NUMBER OF STOCKHOLDERS
As of September 9, 1998, there were approximately 348 holders of record of
the Registrant's common stock. The Registrant believes numerous shares are held
of record by brokerage and other institutional firms for their customers.
DIVIDENDS
The Registrant has not paid dividends on its common stock during the past
three fiscal years. It is the present policy of the Registrant's Board of
Directors to retain earnings to finance the expansion of the Registrant's
operations and not to pay cash dividends on its common stock.
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RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998, the Registrant issued an
aggregate of 10,417 shares of common stock to an officer pursuant to a stock
bonus granted to him in connection with his employment as follows:
Number of
Date of Issuance Shares
- ---------------- ------
August 19, 1997 2,301
September 15, 1997 771
October 15, 1997 789
November 17, 1997 768
December 15, 1997 782
January 15, 1998 795
February 16, 1998 764
March 16, 1998 836
April 15, 1998 843
May 15, 1998 867
June 15, 1998 901
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Total 10,417
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The shares were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and were
issued in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) thereunder.
Pursuant to the terms of this arrangement, subsequent to June 30, 1998, the
officer is entitled to receive up to an additional 3,000 shares of common
stock. See "Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION" and Notes 6 and 7 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following information should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and other information set
forth following Item 14 of this report. The Consolidated Financial Statements
include the operations of the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
American Technical Ceramics (Florida), Inc., ATC International Technical
Ceramics, Inc. and Phase Components Ltd.
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FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
----------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
----- ---- ---- ---- ----
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales................................. $ 40,399 $ 36,529 $ 33,884 $ 28,630 $ 23,111
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit.............................. $ 17,032 $ 14,260 $ 11,350 $ 11,178 $ 8,736
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Income from operations.................... $ 6,499 $ 5,578 $ 3,178 $ 2,855 $ 1,634
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (1)............................ $ 4,202 $ 3,429 $ 2,063 $ 1,880 $ 997
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Basic net income per common share (1)..... $ 1.08 $ 0.88 $ 0.53 $ 0.48 $ 0.26
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Diluted net income per common share ...... $ 1.05 $ 0.87 $ 0.53 $ 0.48 $ 0.26
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash dividends paid per common share...... $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Property, plant and equipment, net........ $ 17,703 $ 15,404 $ 14,152 $ 13,379 $ 9,953
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets.............................. $ 42,329 $ 37,124 $ 33,058 $ 31,624 $ 26,510
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Long-term debt, less current portion...... $ 3,338 $ 3,825 $ 3,642 $ 4,497 $ 3,048
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Working capital........................... $ 18,109 $ 16,293 $ 13,557 $ 12,979 $ 12,565
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA:
(unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
BASIC DILUTED
NET INCOME NET INCOME
QUARTER ENDED NET SALES GROSS PROFIT NET INCOME PER SHARE PER SHARE
- ------------- --------- ------------ ---------- --------- ---------
Fiscal 1998
- -----------
September $ 9,958 $ 4,051 $ 1,044 $ 0.27 $ 0.26
December 10,822 4,996 1,517 0.39 0.38
March 9,924 3,809 792 0.20 0.20
June 9,695 4,176 849 0.22 0.21
--------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Total $ 40,399 $ 17,032 $ 4,202 $ 1.08 $ 1.05
--------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Fiscal 1997
- -----------
September $ 8,289 $ 2,437 $ 335 $ 0.09 $ 0.09
December 8,637 3,375 717 0.18 0.18
March 9,541 3,853 1,147 0.29 0.29
June 10,062 4,595 1,230 0.32 0.31
--------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Total $ 36,529 $ 14,260 $ 3,429 $ 0.88 $ 0.87
--------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
(1) Net income and net income per common and common equivalent share for
fiscal year 1995 include the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
to adopt the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
115, for certain investments in debt and equity securities effective July
1, 1994, amounting to $152,000, or $.03 per share.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following information should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and other information set
forth following Item 14 of this report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FISCAL YEAR 1998 COMPARED WITH FISCAL YEAR 1997
Net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 were $40,399,000, an
increase of 11% over the $36,529,000 recorded in fiscal year 1997. Domestic
sales increased by 13% to $28,248,000 in fiscal year 1998 from $24,977,000 in
fiscal year 1997. International sales increased by 5% to $12,151,000 in fiscal
year 1998 from $11,552,000 in fiscal year 1997. The increase in total net sales
resulted primarily from strong growth in sales of the Registrant's core
commercial capacitors and its thin film products. Sales of thin film products
increased by 27% to $2,423,000 in fiscal year 1998 from $1,910,000 in fiscal
year 1997. The growth in sales for the Registrant's core commercial products
occurred entirely in the first half of the fiscal year. In the second half of
the fiscal year, the sales growth for these products substantially declined.
Thin film products experienced relatively consistent growth throughout the
year.
Beginning in the second half of fiscal year 1998, the Registrant has
experienced a slowdown in orders from foreign customers for its core commercial
products. The Registrant believes that this slowdown is primarily the result of
the deferral or reduction of several customers' manufacturing programs in
response to the economic turmoil in several foreign countries (particularly in
Asia) and increased competition in foreign markets (particularly in Europe).
While the Registrant cannot predict when the current slowdown in orders will
end, the Registrant believes that the markets in which its products are sold,
such as wireless communications, medical equipment and semiconductors, continue
to have significant long-term growth potential. In addition, the Registrant is
currently reviewing its foreign distribution network in an effort to improve
the manner in which it serves its foreign customers.
Gross margins were 42% of net sales in fiscal year 1998 compared with 39%
in fiscal year 1997. The increase in gross margins was attributable to the fact
that the general manufacturing process problems that negatively affected
margins for a large part of the 1996 fiscal year were not fully resolved until
the second quarter of fiscal year 1997, and the favorable effect of greater
production and sales volumes in the first half of the fiscal year 1998 combined
with a generally fixed cost manufacturing base. The increase was somewhat
offset by continued erosion in prices for the Registrant's core products and
higher fixed costs in the second half of fiscal year 1998 relative to sales
volume.
Operating expenses totaled $10.5 million, or 26% of net sales, in fiscal
year 1998 compared with $8.7 million, or 24% of net sales, in fiscal year 1997.
The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to increases in
(i) sales staff, (ii) advertising and promotional expenses, (iii) sales
representatives' commissions incurred on higher levels of sales, principally in
the first six months of the fiscal year, (iv) bonus expense based upon the
increase in profits earned in the first six months of the fiscal year, (v)
professional fees, and (vi) research and development expenses resulting from
increased staff and the related supporting expenditures.
Net interest income was $55,000 in fiscal year 1998 compared to net
interest expense of $234,000 in fiscal year 1997. The decrease in net interest
expense was attributable to higher interest income as a result of increased
cash available for investment, increased income from marketable securities and
lower interest expense as a result of lower average outstanding loan balances.
The Registrant recorded other income of $12,000 in fiscal year 1998 as
compared to other expense of $6,000 in fiscal year 1997. Other income consisted
of realized gains on the sale of assets.
The effective income tax rate for fiscal year 1998 was approximately 36%
as compared to an effective rate of approximately 35.8% for fiscal year 1997.
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As a result of the foregoing, the Registrant reported net income of
$4,202,000, or $1.08 per common share ($1.05 per common share assuming
dilution), for fiscal year 1998 as compared with net income of $3,429,000, or
$.88 per common share ($.87 per common share assuming dilution), for fiscal
year 1997.
FISCAL YEAR 1997 COMPARED WITH FISCAL YEAR 1996
Net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 were $36,529,000, an
increase of 8% over the $33,884,000 recorded in fiscal year 1996. Domestic
sales increased by 11% to $24,977,000 in fiscal year 1997 from $22,559,000 in
fiscal year 1996. International sales increased by 2% to $11,552,000 in fiscal
year 1997 from $11,325,000 in fiscal year 1996. The increase in total net sales
resulted primarily from significantly strong demand for specialized application
capacitors used in critically sensitive hi-rel areas. Demand for these products
across a wide range of product lines was especially strong in the latter part
of fiscal year 1997. Hi-rel applications include various military programs,
which vary from year-to-year and which the Registrant does not anticipate will
represent a significant area of growth in the future. Other areas in which the
Registrant believes significant growth may be anticipated include thin film
products (which serve many end-use applications) and products for the
wireless/PCS infrastructure.
Gross margins were 39.0% of net sales in fiscal year 1997 compared with
33.5% in fiscal year 1996. The increase in gross margins was attributable to
both a shift in product mix to more specialized, critically sensitive hi-rel
products, a resolution of some of the general manufacturing process problems
that negatively affected the Registrant for a large part of the prior fiscal
year and the general effect of greater production and sales volumes on a
generally fixed cost manufacturing base.
Operating expenses totaled $8.7 million, or 24% of net sales, in fiscal
year 1997 compared with $8.2 million, also 24% of net sales, in fiscal year
1996. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to higher
bonus expenses for executives, management personnel and employees as a result
of a higher pretax profit, higher advertising and promotion costs to promote
both older and newer product lines, and the salary and stock compensation
associated with the appointment of a new executive officer. These expense
increases were partially offset by a reduction in research and development
expenses due primarily to a reassignment of certain engineering personnel and
related salary expense from research and development to manufacturing overhead.
Net interest expense was $234,000 in fiscal year 1997 compared to net
interest expense of $254,000 in fiscal year 1996. The decrease in net interest
expense was attributable to higher interest income as a result of increased
cash available for investment, increased income from marketable securities and
lower interest expense as a result of lower average outstanding loan balances,
partially offset by higher interest expense as a result of additions to
obligations under capital lease.
The Registrant recorded other expense of $6,000 in fiscal year 1997 as
compared to other income of $323,000 in fiscal year 1996. Other income in the
prior fiscal year consisted of realized gains on the sale of investments.
The effective income tax rate for fiscal year 1997 was approximately 35.8%
as compared to an effective rate of approximately 36.5% for fiscal year 1996.
The slightly lower effective income tax rate in fiscal year 1997 was the result
of a decrease in the state tax rate and an increase in tax benefits available
through the Registrant's foreign sales corporation subsidiary.
As a result of the foregoing, the Registrant reported net income of
$3,429,000, or $.88 per common share ($.87 per common share assuming dilution),
for fiscal year 1997 as compared with net income of $2,063,000, or $.53 per
share ($.53 per common share assuming dilution), for fiscal year 1996.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Registrant's financial position at June 30, 1998 remains strong as
evidenced by working capital of $18,119,000 as compared to working capital of
$16,293,000 at June 30, 1997. The Registrant's current ratio at June 30, 1998
was 3.8:1 compared to 4.1:1 at June 30, 1997. The Registrant's quick ratio at
June 30, 1998 was 2.1:1 compared to 2.4:1 at June 30, 1997.
Cash and investments increased to $8,376,000 at June 30, 1998 compared to
$6,957,000 at June 30, 1997. The increase in cash and investments was primarily
the result of the cash flows generated from profitable operations. Accounts
receivable decreased by $100,000 to $4,420,000 at June 30, 1998 as compared to
$4,520,000 at June 30, 1997. The decrease in accounts receivable was
attributable to slightly faster collections of customer accounts as a result of
an increased focus in this area and a shift on the part of some customers to
paying electronically and by credit card. Inventories increased by $1.9 million
to $10,884,000 at June 30, 1998 as compared to $9,027,000 at June 30, 1997.
This increase was attributable to a planned increase in stocks of finished
goods designed to enable the Registrant to fill customer orders more rapidly
and increased inventories of raw materials, particularly palladium, as a hedge
against unavailability and unstable pricing for this primary raw material for
the Registrant's products. See "Item 1.
BUSINESS -- RAW MATERIALS".
Accounts payable increased by $523,000 to $1,357,000 at June 30, 1998 as
compared to $834,000 at June 30, 1997. The increase in accounts payable was the
result of higher spending for general operating purposes and capital equipment.
Accrued expenses increased by $423,000 to $3,284,000 at June 30, 1998 as
compared to $2,861,000 at June 30, 1997 as a result of higher accrued bonuses
for executives, managers and employees due to higher pretax profits in fiscal
year 1998 as compared to fiscal year 1997.
The Registrant leases a manufacturing facility from a partnership
controlled by the Registrant's President and Chief Executive Officer and
principal stockholder under a capital lease. The lease was amended and restated
as of July 1, 1996, primarily to reflect certain additions to the facility
which were placed into service in fiscal year 1997. See "Item 2. PROPERTIES".
Under the amended lease, the Registrant is obligated to pay approximately
$446,000 per annum. The payments due over the remaining twelve years of this
capital lease, including the portion related to interest, total approximately
$5,465,000. See "Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS" and
Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In September 1996, the Registrant secured a $2,000,000 revolving
line-of-credit from Barnett Bank of Jacksonville, N.A. ("Barnett Bank"). The
line-of-credit is subject to certain fees on the unused portion while the
outstanding balance bears interest at a rate equal to Barnett Bank's prime rate
minus one-half percent (1/2%). Borrowings under the line-of-credit are subject
to, among other things, continued compliance with certain financial covenants,
including maintenance of asset and liability percentage ratios. As of June 30,
1998, there was no balance outstanding under this line-of-credit.
In February 1995, the Registrant entered into two separate loan agreements
with European American Bank ("EAB") pursuant to which the Registrant borrowed
$2.0 million. Each loan was for $1.0 million, is secured by capital equipment,
is subject to certain financial covenants and is payable over a five-year
period. The agreement representing the first such loan with EAB provides for
payment of 60 monthly installments of a fixed principal payment amount and
accrued interest at a fixed rate of 6.85% per annum for the first two years and
8.85% per annum thereafter. The agreement representing the second such loan
with EAB provides for payment of 60 equal monthly installments of principal and
accrued interest at a fixed rate of 8.85% per annum for the term of the loan.
The aggregate remaining principal balances on these two loans at June 30, 1998
was $680,000. The two loan agreements require monthly payments of principal
aggregating approximately $34,000 in fiscal year 1999. See Note 4 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In September 1994, the Registrant entered into a term loan agreement with
Barnett Bank pursuant to which the Registrant borrowed $1.9 million. The loan
is unsecured, is subject to certain financial covenants and is payable over
five years in equal monthly installments of principal plus accrued interest at
Barnett Bank's prime rate. The remaining principal balance on the term loan at
June 30, 1998 was $475,000. The term loan agreement requires monthly
installments of principal of approximately $32,000 in fiscal year 1999. See
Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Registrant intends to use cash on hand as well as funds generated from
operations to finance budgeted capital expenditures of approximately $4.0
million in fiscal year 1999.
In June 1990, the Registrant announced a stock purchase program pursuant
to which it is authorized to purchase up to $1,000,000 of its common stock.
Through June 30, 1998, the Registrant has expended approximately $805,000 to
purchase an aggregate of 308,400 shares under this program.
YEAR 2000
The Registrant has completed the assessment phase of identifying computer
systems that could be affected by the "Year 2000" problem. The Registrant is
presently in the remediation phase of its efforts to deal with the Year 2000
problem, and anticipates that this phase will be substantially completed by
January 1, 1999. The Registrant anticipates completion of the testing phase in
1999. To date, the Registrant has not incurred significant incremental
expenditures related to its Year 2000 activities, nor does it anticipate
incurring significant additional expenditures through completion of its
efforts.
The Registrant is also presently obtaining representations from its key
suppliers and customers relative to their efforts to deal with the Year 2000
problem. Based upon the representations obtained to date, the Registrant does
not anticipate significant additional expenditures or lost revenues from
failure of its key suppliers and customers.
The Registrant's remediation strategy is primarily based upon recoding
existing systems software using internal resources, rather than the replacement
of these systems. As such, the Registrant believes that its primary risk
relates to the possible loss of internal personnel involved in remediation
efforts and a potential inability to replace such personnel in a timely
fashion. As the Registrant's remediation and testing efforts are substantially
within its control, the Registrant's contingency plans would involve
replacement of internal personnel.
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 Reporting
Comprehensive Income ("SFAS No. 130") establishes standards for reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-
purpose financial statements. This Statement requires that all items that are
required to be recognized under accounting standards as components of
comprehensive income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed
with the same prominence as other financial statements. This Statement is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS No. 133") establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including
certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging
activities. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. Management of the Registrant is presently
assessing the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 133 on its consolidated
financial statements.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Registrant's Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto
begin on page F of this report.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information set forth under the caption "Election of Directors" in the
Registrant's Proxy Statement to be furnished in connection with its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 20, 1998 is hereby incorporated by
reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information set forth under the caption "Executive Compensation" in
the Registrant's Proxy Statement to be furnished in connection with its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 20, 1998 is hereby incorporated by
reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information set forth under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management" and the information relating to beneficial
ownership of the Registrant's common stock in the table under the caption
"Election of Directors" in the Registrant's Proxy Statement to be furnished in
connection with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 20, 1998
is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information set forth under the caption "Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions" in the Registrant's Proxy Statement to be furnished in
connection with its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held November 20, 1998
is hereby incorporated by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE NO.
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................... F
Independent Auditors' Report ................................... F-1
Consolidated Financial Statements
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 and 1997 .............. F-2
Statements of Earnings
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996 .............. F-3
Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996 .............. F-4
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996 .............. F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................... F-6
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The Registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the last
quarter of the period covered by this report.
(c) EXHIBITS
Unless otherwise indicated, the following exhibits were filed as part of
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18 (No. 2-96925-NY) (the
"Registration Statement") and are incorporated herein by reference to the
same exhibit thereto:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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3(a)(i) - Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.
3(a)(ii) - Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation. (1)
3(b)(i) - By-laws of the Registrant.
9(a)(i) - Restated Shareholders' Agreement, dated April 15, 1985,
among Victor Insetta, Joseph Mezey, Joseph Colandrea and the
Registrant.
10(b)(i) - Lease Agreement between Victor Insetta and the Registrant
for premises at 15 Stepar Place, Huntington Station, N.Y.
10(b)(ii) - Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated May 8, 1984, but
effective as of July 14, 1981, between Victor Insetta, d/b/a
Stepar Leasing Company, and the Registrant.
10(b)(iii) - Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated June 15, 1987, but
effective as of May 1, 1987, between Victor Insetta, d/b/a
Stepar Leasing Company, and the Registrant. (2)
10(b)(iv) - Amendment to Lease Agreement, dated February 9, 1989,
between Victor Insetta, d/b/a Stepar Leasing Company, and the
Registrant. (3)
10(b)(v) - Amendment to Lease Agreement, as of January 1, 1997,
between Victor Insetta, d/b/a Stepar Leasing Company, and the
Registrant. (4)
10(c)(i) - 1985 Employee Stock Sale Agreement between the Registrant
and various employees.
10(c)(ii) - Form of Employee Stock Bonus Agreement, dated as of July 1,
1993, between the Registrant and various employees. (5)
10(c)(iii) - Form of Employee Stock Bonus Agreement, dated as of April
19, 1994, between the Registrant and various employees. (5)
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10(c)(iv) - Form of Employee Stock Bonus Agreement, dated as of April
20, 1995, between the Registrant and various employees. (1)
10(e)(i) - Amended and Restated Lease, effective as of July 1, 1996,
between V.P.I. Properties Associates, d/b/a V.P.I. Properties
Associates, Ltd., and American Technical Ceramics (Florida),
Inc. (4)
10(e)(ii) - First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease, dated as of
May 1, 1998, between V.P.I. Properties Associates, d/b/a
V.P.I. Properties Associates, Ltd., and American Technical
Ceramics (Florida), Inc. (10)
10(f) - Purchase Agreement, dated May 31, 1989, by and among Diane
LaFond Insetta and/or Victor D. Insetta, as custodians for
Danielle and Jonathan Insetta, and American Technical
Ceramics Corp., and amendment thereto, dated July 31, 1989.
(3)
10(g)(iii) - Profit Bonus Plan, dated April 19, 1995, and effective for
the fiscal years beginning July 1, 1994. (1)
10(g)(iv) - Employment Agreement, dated April 3, 1985, between Victor
Insetta and the Registrant, and Amendments No. 1 through 4
thereto. (6)
10(g)(v) - Amendment No. 5, dated as of September 11, 1998, to
Employment Agreement between Victor Insetta and the
Registrant. (10)
10(h) - Loan Agreement, dated September 27, 1994, between the
Registrant and Barnett Bank of Jacksonville, N.A. (5)
10(i) - Secured Commercial Note, dated as of February 17, 1995,
between the Registrant and European American Bank. (1)
10(j) - Secured Commercial Note, dated as of February 17, 1995,
between the Registrant and European American Bank. (1)
10(k)(i) - Letters of Agreement, dated June 26, 1996 and August 22,
1996, between the Registrant and Stuart P. Litt. (7)
10(k)(ii) - Letter Agreement, dated September 11, 1997, between the
Registrant and Stuart P. Litt. (9)
10(l) - Loan Agreement, dated September 25, 1996, between the
Registrant and Barnett Bank, N.A. (8)
10(m) - American Technical Ceramics Corp. 1997 Stock Option Plan. (9)
10(n) - Consulting Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1998, between
Chester E. Spence and the Registrant. (10)
21 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (6)
23 - Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP (10)
27 - Financial Data Schedule. (10)
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1. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995.
2. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1987.
3. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1989.
4. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended March 31, 1997.
5. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994.
6. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1993.
7. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.
8. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended September 30, 1996.
9. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
10. Filed herewith.
(d) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Schedules have been omitted since they either are not applicable, not
required or the information is included elsewhere herein.
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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.
AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP.
BY: /S/ VICTOR INSETTA
----------------------------
VICTOR INSETTA
President
Dated: September 11, 1998
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 IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED:
NAME TITLE DATE
---- ----- ----
/S/ VICTOR INSETTA President and Director September 11, 1998
- ------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer)
Victor Insetta
/S/ ANDREW R. PERZ Controller September 11, 1998
- ------------------------- (Principal Accounting Officer)
Andrew R. Perz
/S/ STUART P. LITT Director September 11, 1998
- -------------------------
Stuart P. Litt
/S/ O. JULIAN GARRARD III Director September 11, 1998
- -------------------------
O. Julian Garrard III
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page Number
Independent Auditors' Report .............................. F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 and 1997 .. F-2
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996................ F-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996................ F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996................ F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ................ F-6
F
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
American Technical Ceramics Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American
Technical Ceramics Corp. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 1998 and
1997, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30,
1998. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Technical
Ceramics Corp. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended June 30, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Jericho, New York
September 4, 1998
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AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1997
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash (including cash equivalents of
approximately $681,000 and
$1,749,000, respectively) $ 2,069,000 $ 3,500,000
Investments 6,307,000 3,457,000
Accounts receivable, net 4,420,000 4,520,000
Inventories 10,884,000 9,027,000
Deferred income taxes 373,000 438,000
Other 281,000 519,000
----------- -----------
Total current assets 24,334,000 21,461,000
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land 738,000 738,000
Buildings 7,422,000 6,959,000
Leasehold improvements 2,744,000 2,188,000
Machinery and equipment 23,813,000 21,556,000
Furniture, fixtures and other 1,839,000 905,000
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36,556,000 32,346,000
Less Accumulated depreciation 18,853,000 16,942,000
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17,703,000 15,404,000
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OTHER ASSETS 292,000 259,000
----------- -----------
Total assets $42,329,000 $37,124,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt 917,000 902,000
Accounts payable 1,357,000 834,000
Accrued expenses 3,284,000 2,861,000
Income taxes payable 657,000 571,000
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 6,215,000 5,168,000
----------- -----------
Long-term debt 3,338,000 3,825,000
Deferred income taxes 1,703,000 1,528,000
----------- -----------
Total liabilities 11,256,000 10,521,000
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock---$.01 par value; authorized 20,000,000
shares; issued 4,067,979 shares 41,000 41,000
Capital in excess of par value 6,601,000 6,533,000
Retained earnings 24,882,000 20,680,000
Unrealized gain on investments available-for-sale, net 183,000 65,000
Less: Treasury stock, at cost (165,301 and
176,218 shares, respectively) 611,000 599,000
Deferred compensation 14,000 106,000
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 9,000 11,000
----------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity 31,073,000 26,603,000
----------- -----------
$42,329,000 $37,124,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ----
Net sales $ 40,399,000 $ 36,529,000 $ 33,884,000
Cost of sales 23,367,000 22,269,000 22,534,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 17,032,000 14,260,000 11,350,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Selling, general and administrative expenses 8,720,000 7,249,000 6,635,000
Research and development expenses 1,813,000 1,433,000 1,537,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating expenses 10,533,000 8,682,000 8,172,000
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
Income from operations 6,499,000 5,578,000 3,178,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Other expense (income):
Interest expense 428,000 493,000 432,000
Interest income (483,000) (259,000) (178,000)
Other (12,000) 6,000 (323,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
(67,000) 240,000 (69,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Income before provision for income taxes 6,566,000 5,338,000 3,247,000
Provision for income taxes 2,364,000 1,909,000 1,184,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 4,202,000 $ 3,429,000 $ 2,063,000
============ ============ ============
Basic net income per common share $ 1.08 $ 0.88 $ 0.53
Diluted net income per common share $ 1.05 $ 0.87 $ 0.53
------------ ------------ ------------
Basic weighted average common
shares outstanding 3,897,000 3,887,000 3,880,000
============ ============ ============
------------ ------------ ------------
Diluted weighted average common
shares outstanding 4,009,000 3,920,000 3,880,000
============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
Unrealized Cumulative
Gain on Foreign
Common Stock Capital in Investments Currency
----------------- Excess of Retained Available Treasury Deferred Translation
Shares Amount Par Value Earnings for-Sale,net Stock Compensation Adjustment Total
------ ------ --------- -------- ------------ ----- ------------ ---------- -----
Balance at June 30, 1995 4,067,201 $41,000 $6,345,000 $15,188,000 $ 134,000 ($590,000) ($ 26,000) ($ 26,000) $21,066,000
Stock award
compensation expense -- -- 92,000 -- -- 18,000 26,000 -- 136,000
Exercise of stock options 300 -- 2,000 -- -- -- -- -- 2,000
Unrealized gain on
investments available-for-sale -- -- -- -- (122,000) -- -- -- (122,000)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (53,000) (53,000)
Net income -- -- -- 2,063,000 -- -- -- -- 2,063,000
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1996 4,067,501 $41,000 $6,439,000 $17,251,000 $ 12,000 ($572,000) -- ($ 79,000) $23,092,000
Purchase of
treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- (63,000) -- -- (63,000)
Deferred compensation -- -- 92,000 -- -- 36,000 (241,000) -- (113,000)
Stock award
compensation expense -- -- -- -- -- -- 135,000 -- 135,000
Exercise of stock options 478 -- 2,000 -- -- -- -- -- 2,000
Unrealized gain on
investments available-for-sale -- -- -- -- 53,000 -- -- -- 53,000
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 68,000 68,000
Net income -- -- -- 3,429,000 -- -- -- -- 3,429,000
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1997 4,067,979 $41,000 $6,533,000 $20,680,000 $ 65,000 ($599,000) ($106,000) ($ 11,000) $26,603,000
Purchase of
treasury stock -- -- -- -- -- (41,000) -- -- (41,000)
Issuance of shares for
deferred compensation -- -- 65,000 -- -- 28,000 -- -- 93,000
Stock award
compensation expense -- -- -- -- -- -- 92,000 -- 92,000
Exercise of stock options -- -- 3,000 -- -- 1,000 -- -- 4,000
Unrealized gain on
investments available-for-sale -- -- -- -- 118,000 -- -- -- 118,000
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2,000 2,000
Net income -- -- -- 4,202,000 -- -- -- -- 4,202,000
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1998 4,067,979 $41,000 $6,601,000 $24,882,000 $ 183,000 ($611,000) ($ 14,000) ($ 9,000) $31,073,000
--------- ------- ---------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
-----------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 4,202,000 $ 3,429,000 $ 2,063,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,064,000 1,918,000 1,812,000
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets (16,000) 3,000 (8,000)
Stock award compensation expense 92,000 135,000 136,000
Provision for deferred income taxes 205,000 522,000 197,000
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable 50,000 35,000 52,000
Realized gain on sale of investments -- -- (333,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net 50,000 395,000 (1,080,000)
Inventories (1,857,000) 59,000 (1,062,000)
Other assets, net 181,000 (135,000) (262,000)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and
income taxes payable 1,087,000 (78,000) 40,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities 6,058,000 6,283,000 1,555,000
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (4,085,000) (2,029,000) (2,586,000)
Purchase of investments (2,659,000) (2,494,000) (502,000)
Proceeds from sale of investments -- -- 3,216,000
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 50,000 3,000 22,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (6,694,000) (4,520,000) 150,000
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of long-term debt (760,000) (876,000) (829,000)
Payments to acquire treasury stock (41,000) (63,000) --
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 4,000 2,000 2,000
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in financing activities (797,000) (937,000) (827,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2,000 13,000 (30,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,431,000) 839,000 848,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 3,500,000 2,661,000 1,813,000
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 2,069,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 2,661,000
=========== =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
American Technical Ceramics Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the
"Company") are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and sale of
ceramic multilayer capacitors for commercial and military purposes in the
United States and for export, primarily to Western Europe, Canada and the Far
East. During fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, there were no customers which
accounted for 10% or more of consolidated revenues. In the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1998, approximately 17%, and in the fiscal years ended June 30, 1997
and 1996, approximately 13%, of the Company's net sales were to United States
military and aerospace contractors. The Company operates in one industry
segment - the electronic components industry.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
American Technical Ceramics Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform
to the current year presentation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized as products are shipped.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity
of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents, including money
market accounts and certificates of deposit.
INVESTMENTS
The Company classifies its investments in debt and equity securities as
available-for-sale. Accordingly, these investments are reported at fair value
with unrealized holding gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as
a separate component of stockholders' equity, net of tax. Classification of
investments is determined at acquisition and reassessed at each reporting date.
Realized gains and losses are included in the determination of net earnings at
the time of sale and are derived using the specific identification method for
determining cost of securities sold.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of aggregate cost (first-in,
first-out) or market.
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LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and
amortization are provided primarily using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:
Buildings 30 years
Leasehold improvements Lesser of the remaining lease term or 5 years
Machinery and equipment 3 to 10 years
Furniture, fixtures and other 3 to 8 years
Included in other assets as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, is approximately
$5,000 and $26,000, respectively, of goodwill, and at June 30, 1997 $3,000 of
other intangible assets related to the acquisition of Miltech Corp. These
amounts are net of accumulated amortization of $98,000 and $77,000 for goodwill
and $28,000 and $25,000 for the other intangibles as of June 30, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The Company amortizes goodwill over five years and other
intangibles over approximately four years using the straight-line method.
The Company reviews its long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment,
and related intangible assets that arose from business combinations accounted
for under the purchase method) for impairment whenever events or circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the
sum of the expected cash flows, undiscounted and without interest, is less than
the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized as the
amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The Company translates the financial statements of its foreign subsidiary
(located in England) by applying the current exchange rate as of the balance
sheet date to the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary and a weighted
average rate to such subsidiary's results of operations. The resulting
translation adjustment is recorded as a component of stockholders' equity.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Effective July 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 Accounting for Stock-based Compensation ("SFAS No.
123"). SFAS No. 123 allows companies to measure expense related to employee
stock-based compensation using a fair value method or to continue to use the
intrinsic value method of measuring compensation cost as outlined in Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees
("Opinion No. 25"), and make pro-forma disclosures of net income and net income
per share as if the fair value method had been applied. The Company has elected
to continue to measure compensation cost related to employee stock-based
compensation using the intrinsic value method of Opinion No. 25, and make
pro-forma disclosures of net income and net income per share as if the fair
value method had been applied.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 Earnings Per Share
("SFAS No. 128") establishes new standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share ("EPS") and applies to all entities with publicly held
common stock. SFAS No. 128 replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a
presentation of basic EPS and requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted
EPS on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital
structures. Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common
shareholders (which for the Company equals its net income) by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive EPS adds the dilutive
effect of stock options and other common stock equivalents. The Company has
adopted SFAS No. 128 in fiscal year 1998. Prior periods' EPS data have been
restated to furnish comparative information. A reconciliation between
numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share is as
follows:
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
------------------------ ------------------------
INCOME SHARES PER-SHARE INCOME SHARES PER-SHARE
(NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT (NUMERATOR) (DENOMINATOR) AMOUNT
----------- ------------- ------ ----------- ------------- ------
Basic EPS $4,202,000 3,897,000 $1.08 $3,429,000 3,897,000 $.88
===== ====
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options -- 109,000 -- -- 7,000 --
Stock Awards -- 3,000 -- -- 16,000 --
--------- ------
Diluted EPS $4,202,000 4,009,000 $1.05 $3,429,000 3,921,000 $.87
========== ========= ===== ========== ========= ====
For the year ended June 30, 1996, basic and diluted EPS calculations were
the same.
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The Company will be required to implement the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive
Income, in fiscal year 1999 and SFAS No. 133 Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities in fiscal year 2000. The Company is
presently assessing the impact of the adoption of these SFAS's on its
consolidated financial statements. In fiscal year 1998, the Company adopted
SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segment Information which did not have a
significant impact on the financial statements or related notes.
ACCOUNTING 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 revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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NOTE 2. INVESTMENTS
Investments consist of the following:
GROSS GROSS
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED
JUNE 30, 1998 COST GAINS LOSSES FAIR VALUE
- ------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Mutual funds $ 269,000 $ 25,000 $ -- $ 294,000
Equity securities 310,000 177,000 2,000 485,000
U.S. Government
obligations 5,442,000 92,000 6,000 5,528,000
----------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
$ 6,021,000 $ 294,000 $ 8,000 $ 6,307,000
----------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
GROSS GROSS
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED
JUNE 30, 1997 COST GAINS LOSSES FAIR VALUE
- ------------- ----------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Mutual funds $ 269,000 $ 22,000 $ -- $ 291,000
Equity securities 310,000 81,000 2,000 389,000
U.S. Government
obligations 2,783,000 -- 6,000 2,777,000
----------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
$ 3,362,000 $103,000 $ 8,000 $ 3,457,000
----------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Gross realized gains of approximately $333,000 are included in other
income for fiscal year 1996. There were no gross realized gains or losses in
fiscal years 1998 and 1997.
The Company's investments in U. S. Government obligations at June 30, 1998
contractually mature as follows:
COST FAIR VALUE
---- ----------
Within one year $ 299,000 $ 301,000
Between one and five years 1,703,000 1,728,000
Between five and ten years 3,440,000 3,499,000
------------------ -------------------
$ 5,442,000 $ 5,528,000
------------------ -------------------
NOTE 3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1997
------------- -------------
Raw materials $ 4,142,000 $ 2,635,000
Work in process 2,216,000 3,498,000
Finished goods 4,526,000 2,894,000
------------------ -------------------
$ 10,884,000 $ 9,027,000
------------------ -------------------
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NOTE 4. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1997
------------- -------------
Notes payable to banks $ 1,155,000 $ 1,974,000
Obligations under capital leases 3,100,000 2,753,000
------------------ -------------------
4,255,000 4,727,000
Less: Current portion 917,000 902,000
------------------ -------------------
Long-term debt $ 3,338,000 $ 3,825,000
------------------ -------------------
Interest payments during fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996 approximated
interest expense for those years.
NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS
Notes payable to banks at June 30, 1998 consists of:
(i) an unsecured term loan with a remaining balance of $475,000
payable in equal monthly installments of principal of approximately
$32,000 through September 1999, plus accrued interest at the bank's
prime rate (8.50% at June 30, 1998). The loan is subject to certain
financial covenants which require, among other things, a minimum level
of tangible net worth; and
(ii) two term loans, with a remaining principal balance aggregating
$680,000, secured by capital equipment with an approximate net book
value of $1,300,000 at June 30, 1998. The remaining balance of the
loans are payable in equal monthly principal installments of
approximately $34,000 through February 2000, and bear interest at
8.85%. Both loans are subject to certain financial covenants which
require, among other things, the maintenance of certain financial
ratios.
The Company has $2,000,000 available under a revolving line-of-credit with
a bank. The line contains certain financial covenants and a facility fee of
1/4% of the average unused amount. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had no
borrowings outstanding under this line.
The following table presents aggregate annual maturities of notes payable
to banks after fiscal year 1998:
1999 $ 768,000
2000 387,000
---------------
$ 1,155,000
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OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES
Under a lease agreement dated October 1, 1980, as amended as of July 1,
1996 and May 1, 1998 the Company leases a manufacturing facility in
Jacksonville, Florida from a partnership controlled by the Company's President
and Chief Executive Officer and principal stockholder. This lease agreement
gives the Company substantially all of the benefits and obligations of
ownership, and is therefore accounted for as a capital lease.
The leased facility had an original cost of $3,093,000 before the May 1,
1998 amendment. After consideration of additional leased space, the leased
facility has an aggregate cost of $3,561,000 and a net book value of $2,327,000
at June 30, 1998. The lease is for a period of 30 years and was capitalized
using an interest rate of 10.5%. The original (unamended) lease agreement
provided for a rental adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index ("CPI")
between October 1988 and October 1996. The amended lease provides for base rent
of approximately $446,000 payable in
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twelve monthly installments of approximately $37,000 for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1998. The amended lease further provides for annual increases in total
annual rent for years beginning after July 1, 1997, based on the increase in
the CPI for the last reported month available to the public on June 1 of that
year over the CPI for June 1, 1996, applied to base rent. The annual increase
for fiscal year 1999 results in monthly payments of approximately $38,000 per
month.
In October 1994, the Company renewed a computer equipment lease to upgrade
existing equipment as well as obtain additional equipment. At June 30, 1998,
the new equipment had an original cost of $83,000 and a net book value of
$17,000. The lease is for a period of five years and was capitalized using an
interest rate of 10%. Annual payments, including interest, are approximately
$21,000.
The following sets forth the future minimum lease payments (excluding
rental adjustments) under these capital leases by fiscal year and the present
value of the minimum lease payments as of June 30, 1998:
1999 $ 465,000
2000 451,000
2001 446,000
2002 446,000
2003 446,000
2004 and thereafter 3,231,000
-----------------
Total minimum lease payments 5,485,000
Less: Amount representing interest 2,385,000
-----------------
Present value at June 30, 1998 3,100,000
Less: Current portion 149,000
-----------------
$ 2,951,000
-----------------
NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
--------------------
1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ----
CURRENT:
Federal $ 1,875,000 $ 1,110,000 $ 767,000
State 116,000 85,000 112,000
Foreign 168,000 192,000 108,000
--------------- -------------- --------------
Total Current 2,159,000 1,387,000 987,000
--------------- -------------- --------------
DEFERRED:
Federal 178,000 462,000 197,000
State 27,000 60,000 --
--------------- -------------- --------------
Total Deferred 205,000 522,000 197,000
--------------- -------------- --------------
$ 2,364,000 $ 1,909,000 $ 1,184,000
--------------- -------------- --------------
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The following table reconciles the Federal statutory rate to the Company's
effective tax rate:
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,
--------------------
1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ----
Tax provision computed at statutory rate 34.0% 34.0% 34.0%
State tax, net of Federal tax effect 1.4 1.8 2.3
FSC benefit (1.0) (1.0) (0.6)
Tax credits and other, net 1.6 1.0 0.8
--------------- -------------- --------------
36.0% 35.8% 36.5%
--------------- -------------- --------------
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at June 30,
1998 and 1997, are presented below.
1998 1997
---- ----
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and
sales returns $ 140,000 $ 127,000
Inventories, principally due to additional costs
inventoried for tax purposes pursuant to the Tax
Reform Act of 1986 142,000 57,000
Accrued expenses 225,000 172,000
Other -- 82,000
----------------- -----------------
Total deferred tax assets 507,000 438,000
----------------- -----------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences
in depreciation and capital leases (1,703,000) (1,499,000)
Unrealized appreciation on investments
available-for-sale (102,000) (29,000)
Other (32,000) --
----------------- -----------------
Total deferred tax liabilities (1,837,000) (1,528,000)
----------------- -----------------
Net deferred tax liability $ (1,330,000) $ (1,090,000)
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In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred
tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the
periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management
considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, expected future
taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based
upon the level of historical taxable income, expected future taxable income
over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, and reversals of
deferred tax liabilities, management believes (although there can be no
assurance) that it is more likely than not the Company will realize the
benefits of these deductible differences. Income taxes paid were approximately
$1,982,000, $1,735,000 and $774,000 for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
NOTE 6. COMMON STOCK AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
On April 1, 1997, the Board of Directors approved the American Technical
Ceramics Corp. 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "1997 Option Plan") pursuant to
which the Company may grant options to purchase up to 400,000 shares of the
Company's common stock. Options granted under the 1997 Option Plan may be
either incentive or non-qualified stock options. The term of each incentive
stock option shall not exceed ten years from the date of grant (five years for
grants to employees who own 10% or more of the voting power of the Company's
common stock), and options may vest in accordance with a vesting schedule
established by the plan administrator. The 1997 Option Plan will terminate on
March 31, 2007.
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On April 1, 1997, the Board of Directors granted incentive stock options
to purchase 266,000 shares of common stock under the 1997 Option Plan at an
exercise price of $8.25 per share. The options may be exercised for a period of
ten years from the date of grant and vest 25% per year during the first four
years of their term. No disposition of shares acquired pursuant to the exercise
of these options may be made by the optionees within two years following the
date that the option is granted, nor within one year after the exercise of the
option without the written consent of the Company. Since the Company measures
compensation cost under Opinion No. 25, the Company has not recognized
compensation cost for these options as the exercise price was equal to the fair
market value of the stock at the date of grant.
The per-share value of stock options granted by the Company on April 1,
1997 was $3.61, as determined by the Black-Scholes option pricing model
(assuming a risk-free interest rate of 7.09%; expected life of five years;
expected volatility of 37%; and no dividends).
In April 1985, the Board of Directors adopted an Incentive Stock Option
Plan, which provided for the granting of stock options to employees and
officers to purchase up to 100,000 shares of common stock. This plan terminated
in April 1995 and no further options may be granted thereunder. Options under
this plan were granted at a price per share equal to the fair market value of
the common stock on the date of grant. In addition, each option granted
terminated ten years from the date of grant. Further, upon exercise of options
under this plan, the recipient was required to enter into a Voting and Transfer
Agreement which requires the optionee to vote for certain directors (as defined
by the agreement) and in certain cases offer the Company and the principal
stockholder the right of first and second refusal, respectively, to purchase
any shares acquired under this plan. As of June 30, 1998, no options remain
outstanding under this plan.
Information with respect to options under the stock option plans is as
follows:
JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1997 JUNE 30, 1996
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WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT PRICE
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Outstanding, beginning of year 266,000 $8.25 478 $5.50 778 $5.50
Granted - - 266,000 8.25 - -
Canceled (17,000) 8.25 - - - -
Exercised (500) 8.25 (478) 5.50 (300) 5.50
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Outstanding, end of year 248,500 $8.25 266,000 $8.25 478 $5.50
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At June 30, 1998, 62,500 options are exercisable.
In fiscal year 1997, the Company agreed to award up to 34,000 shares of
its common stock to an employee as part of his employment agreement. The shares
are earned over a 24 month period provided the employee remains employed with
the Company. The market value of shares to be awarded of $241,000 was recorded
as deferred compensation, and is being amortized to compensation expense over
the 24 month period that the shares are earned. During fiscal years 1998 and
1997, 10,417 and 18,000 shares were released from treasury stock to the
employee under the agreement, respectively. In fiscal year 1998, such amount is
net of 2,583 common shares for tax withholdings. The fair value of the withheld
shares, amounting to $41,000, was recorded as treasury stock.
In fiscal year 1996, the Company awarded 10,000 shares of its common stock
to an employee for past services rendered. This award resulted in compensation
expense of $110,000, measured by the market value of the shares on the date of
grant.
Compensation expense related to stock awards was $92,000, $135,000 and
$136,000 for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Deferred
compensation of $14,000, representing the unamortized portion of compensation
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expense relating to the 1997 award, is reflected as a reduction of
stockholders' equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June
30, 1998. Treasury shares have been utilized for all stock awards and,
accordingly, treasury stock has been reduced for the cost of the shares on a
specific identification basis, first-in first-out.
On a pro-forma basis, net income and basic net income per share would have
been $3,976,000 and $3,390,000 and $1.02 and $0.87, respectively, for fiscal
years 1998 and 1997, respectively, had the Company measured compensation cost
using the fair value method of SFAS No. 123. In 1996, net income and net income
per share would have been unchanged as (i) there were no stock options granted
in fiscal year 1996, and (ii) for stock awards granted in fiscal year 1996,
compensation costs over the vesting period are already reflected in the
historical amounts. The full impact of calculating compensation cost for stock
options under SFAS No. 123 is not reflected in the pro-forma amounts because
compensation cost is calculated over the option vesting periods and
compensation costs for options granted prior to July 1995 are not considered.
In June 1990, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had
approved a stock purchase program, authorizing the purchase of up to $1,000,000
of the Company's common stock. On September 4, 1998 the Board of Directors
authorized the purchase of an additional $1,000,000 of the Company's common
stock. Purchases can be made in the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions. The program may be suspended from time to time or discontinued.
As of June 30, 1998, the Company has expended approximately $805,000 to
purchase an aggregate of 308,400 shares under this program. No shares were
purchased under this program in fiscal years 1996 and 1998. In fiscal year 1997
10,700 shares were acquired.
NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS
OPERATING LEASES
The Company has a related party operating lease for a rented facility
which, as amended, expires December 31, 2001. Rent expense under this related
party operating lease was approximately $462,000, $452,000 and $440,000 for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Under this lease
future minimum rent payments will be approximately $480,000 per year.
Rent expense to unrelated parties was approximately $13,000, $12,000 and
$12,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has an employment agreement with its President, which
provides for annual base compensation of $234,000 as well as additional annual
compensation equal to 5% of net income before such bonus and income taxes. The
term of employment expires March 1 of each year but is renewed automatically
for an additional one year in the absence of written notice to the contrary by
either party at least 120 days prior to the March 1st renewal date. In
addition, if there is a change in control of the Company or the President's
employment is terminated by the Company before the expiration of the agreement
other than for cause (as defined in the agreement), the President is entitled
to the greater of (a) all compensation due under the remaining term of the
agreement, or (b) a payment equal to three times his average annual
compensation (including any incentives) over the last five years. In September
1998, the Company amended the employment agreement effective for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1998 to allow the Company, at its option, to pay the
additional annual compensation in stock, cash or a combination thereof.
In September 1996, the Company entered into a three year employment
agreement with another executive officer. The agreement provides for annual
base compensation of $150,000, additional annual compensation equal to .5% of
pretax profits, and an award of up to 34,000 shares of the Company's common
stock, issuable in monthly installments provided the officer continues to be
employed by the Company (see Note 6). If at any time after the first three
years of employment the officer's employment is terminated by the Company, the
individual is entitled to a severance payment of $100,000.
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NOTE 8. OTHER DATA
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1997
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Accrued commissions $ 1,588,000 $ 1,344,000
Accrued payroll and related expenses 1,503,000 1,303,000
Other 156,000 214,000
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$ 3,284,000 $ 2,861,000
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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Valuation and qualifying accounts included in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements consist of the following:
JUNE 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1997
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Allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable and sales returns $ 390,000 $ 340,000
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Effective November 1, 1985, the Company established a voluntary savings
and defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue
Code. This Plan covers all employees meeting certain eligibility requirements
and allows participants to contribute an amount not to exceed 15% of annual
compensation. For the fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the
Company provided a matching contribution of $350,000, $303,000 and $291,000,
respectively, which was equal to 50% of each participant's contribution up to a
maximum of 6% of annual compensation. Employees are 100% vested in their own
contributions and become fully vested in the employer contributions over five
years.
PROFIT BONUS PLAN
Effective commencing in fiscal year 1995, the Company adopted a profit
bonus plan for the benefit of eligible employees, as defined. The plan provides
that for each fiscal year the Board of Directors, in its discretion, shall
establish a bonus pool not to exceed 10% of pretax income of the Company for
the subject fiscal year. The bonus pool is then allocated among eligible
employees in accordance with the terms of the plan. For fiscal years 1998, 1997
and 1996, the Company recognized related compensation expense of $657,000,
$538,000 and $313,000, respectively.
NOTE 9. FOREIGN OPERATIONS
The Company markets and distributes a portion of its foreign sales through
Phase Components Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom.
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The following table summarizes certain financial information covering the
Company's operations in the U.S. and U.K. for fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996.
Net sales information is based upon country of origin.
1998 1997 1996
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Net sales
U.S. $37,893,000 $33,730,000 $31,544,000
U.K. 2,506,000 2,799,000 2,340,000
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Total $40,399,000 $36,529,000 $33,884,000
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Pretax income
U.S. $ 6,024,000 $ 4,869,000 $ 3,006,000
U.K. 542,000 469,000 241,000
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Total $ 6,566,000 $ 5,338,000 $ 3,247,000
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Identifiable Assets
U.S. $40,814,000 $35,176,000 $31,014,000
U.K. 1,695,000 1,948,000 2,044,000
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Total $42,509,000 $37,124,000 $33,058,000
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U.S. sales include $9,645,000, $8,753,000 and $8,985,000 for export in
fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Export sales were primarily to
customers in Western Europe, Canada and the Far East.
NOTE 10. DISCLOSURES ABOUT THE FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET, ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE, AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short maturity of
these instruments.
INVESTMENTS
Cost and fair value of the Company's investments is presented in Note 2.
Fair value is based upon quoted market prices.
LONG-TERM DEBT
The carrying amounts of each of the Company's long-term debt instruments
approximate fair value as the underlying interest rates approximate rates which
would be offered to the Company for the same or similar instruments.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on
relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.
These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters
of significant judgement and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.
Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
EXHIBITS
TO
ANNUAL REPORT ON 10-K
JUNE 30, 1998
AMERICAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORP.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXHIBIT NO.: DESCRIPTION
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10(e)(ii) - First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease, dated as of
May 1, 1998, between V.P.I. Properties Associates, d/b/a
V.P.I. Properties Associates, Ltd., and American Technical
Ceramics (Florida), Inc.
10(g)(v) - Amendment No. 5, dated as of September 11, 1998, to
Employment Agreement between Victor Insetta and Registrant.
10(n) - Consulting Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998, between
Chester E. Spence and the Registrant.
23 - Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
27 - Financial Data Schedule