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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
X ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
- ----- 1934 (No Fee Required)
For the year ended January 31, 2000
___ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 (No Fee Required)
For the transition period from___________ to ____________
Commission File Number 0-2199
First Aviation Services Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 06-1419064
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
15 Riverside Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880-4214
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number (203) 291-3300
(Office of the Secretary)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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None None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock,
$0.01 par value
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days or for such short period that the registrant was subject to such filing
requirements. Yes X No __
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the best
of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. ___
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates as of
April 17, 2000 was approximately $10,581,316
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of April
17, 2000 was 7,680,481 shares.
Documents incorporated by reference:
First Aviation's Proxy Statement for the June 6, 2000 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference into Part III hereof
PART I
Item 1. Business
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General
First Aviation Services Inc. ("First Aviation" or the "Company") is a
worldwide leader in supplying aircraft parts and components to the aviation
industry worldwide, as well as providing the aerospace industry third party
logistics and inventory management services. The Company is the fastest growing
distributor and third party logistics provider in the aerospace industry.
First Aviation was formed in March 1995 to acquire the stock of
National Airmotive Corporation (NAC). The acquisition was completed on June 1,
1995. On November 1, 1999, the Company consummated the sale of the stock of NAC
to Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. for $73 million, pursuant to a Stock Purchase
Agreement between First Aviation Services Inc. and Rolls-Royce North America,
Inc. dated as of September 9, 1999. See Item 7, "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".
On March 5, 1997, the Company completed an initial public offering of
3,900,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Offering").
From a portion of the net proceeds from the Offering, Aerospace Products
International Inc. (formerly Aircraft Parts International Combs, Inc.), a
majority owned subsidiary of the Company ("API"), acquired substantially all of
the assets and assumed certain of the liabilities of Aircraft Parts
International Inc. ("API Combs") from AMR Combs, Inc. ("AMR Combs"). API
distributes aircraft parts and components for over 130 manufacturers. API
Technologies, API's licensed repair station, offers brake and starter generator
overhaul services, and also is an authorized hose assembly manufacturing
facility. Through API, the Company distributes and supplies aircraft parts and
components to the aviation industry worldwide. API also provides inventory
management and logistics services to the aerospace industry.
The Company's executive offices are located at 15 Riverside Avenue in
Westport, Connecticut, 06880. Further information about the Company can be found
on the worldwide web at www.firstaviation.com. The Company can be reached via
e-mail at first@firstaviation.com. The executive officers of the Company are
Michael C. Culver, Gerald E. Schlesinger, John A. Marsalisi and Philip C.
Botana. The information required to be furnished with respect to these executive
officers is set forth in, and incorporated by reference from, Part III, Item 10
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995.
Information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of
historical facts, but rather reflect the Company's current expectations
concerning future events and results. Such forward-looking statements, including
those concerning the Company's expectations, involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control,
that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or
industry results, to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. In evaluating such statements as well as the future prospects of the
Company, specific consideration should be given to various factors, including
the Company's ability to obtain parts from its principal suppliers on a timely
basis, market conditions, the ability to consummate suitable acquisitions, and
other items that are beyond the Company's control and may cause actual results
to differ from management's expectations. In evaluating such forward looking
statements, as well as the future prospects of the Company, specific
consideration should be given to the various factors discussed in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Industry Overview
The Company believes that the current annual worldwide market for new
and used spare engine parts and spare aircraft parts is approximately $50.0
billion, of which $5.0 billion is supplied to the general aviation market. The
aviation parts and components market is highly-fragmented with a limited number
of large, well-capitalized companies, including original equipment
manufacturers, selling a broad range of spare parts, and numerous smaller
competitors serving niche markets. API serves the general aviation sector of
this market, as well as airlines, fixed base operators ("FBOs"), business
aviation, helicopter and recreational operators.
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Aviation Parts Sales and Logistics. The Company, through API,
represents more than 130 manufacturers and distributes approximately 80,000 new
and factory reconditioned parts and components, selling to professional aircraft
maintenance organizations, aircraft operators, including fleet operators and
airlines, and FBOs. The parts are approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration ("FAA") and are acquired from small, specialized manufacturers as
well as major original equipment manufacturers such as Aviation Products,
Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Michelin Aircraft Tire, Federal Mogul, B.F. Goodrich
Aerospace, General Electric Lighting, Scott Aviation, Textron Lycoming, Teledyne
Continental Motors, Parker Hannifin, Marathon Power Technologies, Barry
Controls, The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. and Cessna Aircraft Company. Most of
these suppliers are committed to servicing aftermarket customers solely through
wholesale distributors such as API. Distributors add value to commonly available
products by offering immediate availability, broad product lines, technical
assistance and other value added services, such as logistics and inventory
management services. API does not have any long-term agreements or commitments
from the original equipment manufacturers from whom it purchases parts and is
dependent upon these manufacturers for access to parts for resale.
Competition in the parts and components distribution market is
generally based on availability of product, service, price and quality,
including parts traceability. API's major competitors include Aviall, Inc.,
Satair A/S, AAR Corporation, Raytheon Aircraft, and Cessna Aircraft Company (a
subsidiary of Textron). There also is substantial competition, both domestically
and overseas, from companies who focus on regional/niche markets, or on market
segments of secondary interest. Examples of these companies include Superior Air
Parts, Inc., Avteam and Omaha Aircraft Supply.
Increasing Consolidation. The Company believes that customers are
increasingly seeking the services of larger, more sophisticated, technologically
capable and better-capitalized service providers. In order to reduce the costs
associated with carrying and managing inventory, satisfy increased governmental
regulatory scrutiny, streamline buying decisions and assure quality, aircraft
and fleet operators are seeking to reduce their number of suppliers, including
parts and component providers, and are using third parties to manage their parts
and components inventories. Operators also have become more sensitive to quick
turnaround times. As a result, the Company believes that aircraft and fleet
operators increasingly select those service providers that are capable of
providing a range of high quality, efficient and timely services at a reasonable
price. Additionally, the increasing costs of technology and inventory levels
required to compete effectively has made entry into and continued success in the
industry more difficult and expensive. The Company believes that
well-capitalized, technologically sophisticated providers capable of offering a
wide range of services will benefit from this consolidation trend. During the
past few years, a number of service providers have consolidated or combined
their operations. This is a trend that the Company believes will continue.
Principal Suppliers
API has five suppliers from whom approximately 45% and 47% of its total
parts and components were purchased during the years ended January 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively.
Sales and Marketing
Parts and Component Distribution. New and serviceable parts are sold to
parts resellers, regional and major airlines, FBO's, and business aviation,
helicopter and recreational operators. The Company uses regional sales managers,
inside salespersons, outbound telephone salespersons, independent contract
representatives, and associated distributors in its sales and marketing efforts.
ISO/9002 Certification. In March 1999, the Company's Memphis, Tennessee
facility obtained ISO/9002 certification.
Customers
The Company currently has over 4,500 customers. The Company is not
reliant upon any single customer.
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Regulation
Through regulatory bodies such as the FAA, the Joint Airworthiness
Administration and the Department of Defense (the "DOD"), governments around the
world require all aircraft and engines to follow defined maintenance programs to
ensure airworthiness and safety. Such programs are developed by the original
equipment manufacturer in coordination with the regulatory body. The DOD's
regulatory program for engines used by the armed services is separate and apart
from FAA procedures. The Company has certifications from the FAA covering its
repair and overhaul facilities. The DOD requires that parties providing parts
for branches of the U.S. armed services comply with applicable government
regulations, and the DOD continually reviews the operations for compliance with
applicable regulations.
All aircraft must be maintained under a continuous condition-monitoring
program and periodically must undergo thorough inspection and maintenance. The
inspection, maintenance and repair procedures for the various types of aircraft
and equipment are prescribed by regulatory authorities and can be performed only
by certified repair facilities and/or certified technicians. Certification and
conformance is required prior to installation of any part on an aircraft.
Presently, whenever necessary with respect to a particular part, the Company
utilizes FAA certified repair stations, including its own API Technologies, to
repair and certify parts to ensure marketability. The operations of the Company
may in the future be subject to new and more stringent regulatory requirements.
The Company believes it is in material compliance with applicable regulations.
See Item 3, "Legal Proceedings".
Environmental Matters and Proceedings
The Company's operations are subject to federal, state and local
environmental laws and related regulation by government agencies, including the
United States Environmental Protection Agency, The United States Department of
Transportation and the United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose
requirements that regulate the operation, handling, transportation and disposal
of hazardous materials, the health and safety of workers, and require the
Company to obtain and maintain licenses and permits in connection with its
operations. This extensive regulatory framework imposes potentially significant
compliance burdens and risks on the Company. The Company believes that it is in
material compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
governing its operations. The Company does not anticipate that any material
capital expenditures will be required during the next fiscal year in order to
maintain compliance with the federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Employees
As of January 31, 2000, approximately 189 persons were employed on a
full-time basis by the Company. None of the Company's employees are covered by
collective bargaining agreements. The Company believes that its relationship
with its employees is good.
Item 2. Properties
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The Company operates within the following facilities:
Square Lease
Location Entity Description Footage Expiration
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Westport, CT First Aviation Executive offices 3,000 2007
Memphis, TN API Distribution/sales 88,000 2013
Calgary, Canada API Ltd. Sales 3,200 2003
Montreal, Canada API Ltd. Sales 7,160 2003
Clark Air Force Base,
Philippines API Asia Pacific Inc. Distribution/sales 22,235 2010
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
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During the quarter ended October 31, 1999, API Ltd. established a sales
and distribution facility in Montreal, Canada. Several of the initial employees
were individuals previously employed by a competitor of API Ltd. The competitor
commenced litigation against API Ltd. and the individuals.
On November 17, 1999, API Ltd. and AAR International, Inc. filed a
consent to a limited injunction with the Superior Court for the District of
Montreal in the Province of Quebec, Canada whereby both parties acknowledged the
return to AAR of certain materials possessed by the individuals hired by API
Ltd., and agreed that API Ltd. would refrain from directly soliciting certain
potential customers in the Canadian market, would avoid making any reference to
the hiring of the individuals in general advertisements, and would pay a
reasonable approximation of the plantiff's expenses incurred in connection with
the matter. The injunction, along with the restrictions on API Ltd.'s marketing
operations, expired on March 16, 2000. The limitations did not have a material
affect upon the Company's ability to service the Canadian market.
The Company's business exposes it to possible claims for personal
injury, death or property damage that may result from a failure of certain parts
serviced by the Company or spare parts and components sold by it. The Company
takes what it believes to be adequate precautions to ensure the quality of the
work it performs and the traceability of the aircraft parts and components that
it sells. The Company maintains what it believes is adequate liability insurance
to protect it from such claims.
The Company is involved in certain other claims and lawsuits that are
incidental to its operations. Management does not believe that the ultimate
resolution of any such claims will have a material adverse effect on the
Company's consolidated business, financial condition, results of operations or
cash flows.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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None
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
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Market Information. The Company's common stock trades on The NASDAQ
Stock Market under the symbol FAVS. The table below sets forth the quarterly
high and low sales prices for the Company's common stock as reported on the
NASDAQ Composite Tape since February 1, 1998.
Year Ended Year Ended
January 31, 2000 January 31, 1999
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High Low High Low
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First Quarter 5 1/8 3 3/32 First Quarter 7 1/4 5 1/2
Second Quarter 6 5/8 4 3/4 Second Quarter 6 1/62 4 7/32
Third Quarter 6 7/8 4 5/8 Third Quarter 5 7/8 4 1/8
Fourth Quarter 6 3/8 4 3/4 Fourth Quarter 5 4 1/16
Holders. As of April 17, 2000, there were approximately 26 holders of
record of the Company's common stock.
Dividends. The Company has not declared or paid any cash dividends or
distributions on its common stock since its inception. The Company anticipates
that, for the foreseeable future, all earnings will be retained for use in the
Company's business and no cash dividends will be paid on the common stock. Any
payment of cash dividends in the future on the common stock will be dependent
upon the Company's financial condition, results of operations, current and
anticipated cash requirements, plans for expansion, the ability of its
subsidiaries to pay dividends or otherwise make cash payments or advances to it,
and restrictions, if any, under any current or future debt obligations, as well
as other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant. In addition, API's
credit facility prohibits the payment of cash dividends except with the
applicable lender's consent.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
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The selected financial data set forth below should be read in
conjunction with the "Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes",
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and other financial information included herein.
Year Ended January 31,
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(All amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) 2000 1999 1998 1997 (1)
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Results of Operations Data:
Net sales $ 81,243 $ 59,666 $ 44,003 $ -
Gross profit 16,228 11,792 8,233 -
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 167 (1,011) 397 (43)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operation (1) 5,170 (703) 4,854 638
Net income from gain on sale of subsidiary (1) 10,193 - - -
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Net income (loss) 15,530 (1,714) 5,251 595
Dividends on preferred stock (2) - - 11 132
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Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 15,530 $ (1,714) $ 5,240 $ 463
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Basic net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.05 $ (0.01)
Basic net income (loss) per common share $ 1.74 $ (0.19) $ 0.62 $ 0.13
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Weighted average shares outstanding 8,909 8,973 8,432 3,557
Net income (loss) from continuing operations - assuming
dilution $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.04 $ (0.01)
Net income per common share - assuming dilution $ 1.72 $ (0.19) $ 0.60 $ 0.09
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Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming dilution 9,006 8,973 8,698 5,194
Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital $ 57,445 $ 40,665 $ 44,266 $ 21,546
Total assets 86,392 79,319 68,913 42,724
Short-term debt 163 22,908 - -
Current portion of long-term debt - - - 1,100
Long-term debt, less current portion 7,900 - 13,866 32,794
Other long-term liabilities 1,156 1,292 1,041 2,119
Series A Preferred Stock - - - 1,650
Total stockholders' equity $ 54,143 $ 44,381 $ 45,957 $ 6,281
Notes to Selected Financial Data
(1) API was acquired on March 5, 1997. The financial information presented is
from the date of purchase. Results of operations would not have been
significantly different had the acquisition occurred on February 1, 1997,
the beginning of the Company's fiscal year. Prior to the date of
acquisition, for the year ended January 31, 1997, the Company's operations
consisted principally of NAC, which has been reclassified as a discontinued
operation and reported separately. See "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", and "Liquidity
and Capital Resources".
(2) The calculation of net income per common share requires the deduction from
net income of undeclared preferred stock dividends. Accumulated but
undeclared preferred stock dividends were $132 for the year ended January
31, 1997.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
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Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995.
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Information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of
historical facts, but rather reflect the Company's current expectations
concerning future events and results. Such forward-looking statements, including
those concerning the Company's expectations, involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control,
that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or
industry results, to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. In evaluating such statements as well as the future prospects of the
Company, specific consideration should be given to various factors, including
the Company's ability to obtain parts from its principal suppliers on a timely
basis, market conditions, the ability to consummate suitable acquisitions, and
other items that are beyond the Company's control and may cause actual results
to differ from management's expectations. In evaluating such forward looking
statements, as well as the future prospects of the Company, specific
consideration should be given to the various factors discussed in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
The following analysis of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes thereto, and selected
financial data of the Company included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-K.
General
The Company's net sales consist of sales of parts and components,
component overhaul services, and provision of third party logistics and
inventory management services. Net sales are recorded when parts and components
are shipped or when logistics and management services have been provided.
On November 1, 1999, the Company consummated the sale of the stock of
NAC to Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. for $73 million, pursuant to a Stock
Purchase Agreement between First Aviation Services Inc. and Rolls-Royce North
America, Inc. dated as of September 9, 1999 (the "Agreement"). Pursuant to the
transaction, Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. acquired substantially all of the
assets and assumed certain liabilities of NAC, excluding income tax and
intercompany liabilities and debt. The sales price may be increased or decreased
by an amount not to exceed $3 million based upon the change in net assets, as
defined in the Agreement, from a target amount to October 31, 1999, the day
immediately preceding the closing date. The amount of the adjustment, currently
estimated to be $1.8 million, is subject to audit, and is expected to be
finalized during the year ending January 31, 2001. NAC has been accounted for as
a discontinued operation. All amounts reported herein have been restated to
reflect NAC as a discontinued operation.
In March 1997, API acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed
certain of the liabilities of API Combs. The adjusted purchase price was $10.6
million in cash, including expenses of approximately $0.5 million that were
incurred in connection with the acquisition. The acquisition was accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting as of the closing date. The purchase
price, including acquisition costs, was allocated to the assets and liabilities
of API based upon their relative fair values. The excess of purchase price paid
over the value of the net assets acquired was included in goodwill in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The consolidated financial statements
of the Company since March 5, 1997 reflect the impact of the results of
operations of API as well as the purchase price allocation.
In conjunction with the acquisition, AMR Combs purchased 10,407 shares
of API Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, at a
price of $100 per share. Total proceeds to the Company were $1,041. This
transaction has been accounted for as minority interest in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. Dividends of $4.00 per share are payable quarterly
on the preferred stock. Dividends of $42, $42 and $38 were paid during the years
ended January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and have been reflected as
minority interest in subsidiary in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. The Preferred Stock is convertible into ten percent of the common
stock of API as of the date of the conversion.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
percentages of the Company's net sales that certain income and expense items
represent.
Year Ended January 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 80.0 80.3 81.3
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Gross profit 20.0 19.7 18.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses 17.6 17.2 15.8
Corporate expenses 2.0 3.5 1.4
Non-recurring charge 0.5 1.3 -
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Income (loss) from operations (0.1) (2.3) 1.5
Interest income 0.9 - 0.1
Interest expense and other (0.8) (0.5) (0.1)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes - (2.8) 1.5
Income tax expense (benefit) (0.2) (1.1) 0.6
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations 0.2 (1.7) 0.9
Net income from discontinued operation 6.4 (1.2) 11.0
Net income from gain on sale of subsidiary 12.5 - -
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Net income (loss) 19.1% (2.9)% 11.9%
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Year ended January 31, 2000 compared to year ended January 31, 1999
Net sales
Net sales for the year ended January 31, 2000 increased $21.6 million,
or 36.2%, to $81.2 million from $59.7 million for the year ended January 31,
1999. Net sales increased as a result of increased market share, international
expansion and growth in the logistics services business. Price reductions by
competitors seeking to regain market share have and are expected to continue to
affect the rate of growth and profit margins in the near term. The Company
expects to continue to expand into new markets, add additional product lines,
and invest in new product offerings, including the logistics and inventory
management businesses.
Cost of sales
Costs of sales for the year ended January 31, 2000 increased $17.1
million, or 35.8%, to $65.0 million from $47.9 million for the year ended
January 31, 1999. The increase in cost of sales was due to the increase in net
sales.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the year ended January 31, 2000 increased by $4.4
million, or 37.6%, to $16.2 million from $11.8 million for the year ended
January 31, 1999. Gross margin increased to 20.0% from 19.8%. During the fourth
quarter of the year ended January 31, 2000 the Company earned $1.0 million from
consulting services provided to one customer. Without this transaction gross
margin would have been 19.0%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administration expenses for the year ended January
31, 2000 increased $4.0 million, or 38.9%, to $14.3 million from $10.3 million
for the year ended January 31, 1999. The increase is attributable to and
proportional to the growth in net sales and gross profit. The Company's
anticipated expansion of its international operations into the Philippines and
Europe, the addition of senior personnel for certain business segments and the
expenditures required for the
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development of a business to business e-commerce site will result in the
continued growth of selling, general and administrative costs.
Corporate expenses
Corporate expenses for the year ended January 31, 2000 decreased $0.5
million to $1.7 million from $2.1 million for the year ended January 31, 1999.
The decrease was due principally to a credit of $0.4 million recorded by the
Company upon the sale of NAC for retainer fees previously paid and expensed.
Non-recurring charge
During the year ended January 31, 2000 the Company recorded a
non-recurring charge of $0.4 million for the cost of litigation related to the
opening of a new sales facility in Montreal, Canada. During the year ended
January 31, 1999 the Company recorded a non-recurring charge of $0.8 million for
the costs incurred in connection with terminated acquisitions.
Interest income and interest expense
Interest income earned during the year ended January 31, 2000 was
derived from investing the proceeds from the sale of NAC in short term
investments. Interest expense for the year ended January 31, 2000 increased to
$0.6 million from $0.3 million for the year ended January 31, 1999 due to an
increase in the average borrowings under the Company's credit facilities to
support the Company's growth and fund capital improvements.
Benefit for income taxes
The Company recorded a tax benefit of $0.2 million for the year ended
January 31, 2000. The benefit recorded principally was the result of a reduction
of valuation reserves that positively impacted the effective income tax rate.
Due to the results of operations and the gain from the sale of NAC the
utilization of deferred tax benefits was assured. The effective rate for the
year ended January 31, 1999 was 40%, which approximates the statutory rate for
federal and state income taxes combined.
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
For the year ended January 31, 2000 the Company earned $0.2 million
from continuing operations compared to a net loss of $1.0 million for the year
ended January 31, 1999. The increase was due principally to increased sales and
gross profit for the current year, a reduction in corporate expenses and the
non-recurring charge, an increase in net interest income and the realization of
tax benefits for the year ended January 31, 2000.
Income from discontinued operation
For the year ended January 31, 2000, the Company had net income from
the discontinued operation of $5.2 million compared to a net loss of $0.7
million for the year ended January 31, 1999. The increase in net income was due
to a combination of increased sales and gross profit, the absence of any charges
for restructuring and a lower effective income tax rate. During the year ended
January 31, 1999, NAC had recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $5.4 million
to restructure and streamline operations, and for costs of certain litigation.
Net income from gain on sale of subsidiary
On November 1, 1999 the Company consummated the sale of NAC, as
described in General, above. As a result of the sale the Company recorded a net
gain of $10.2 million in the year ended January 31, 2000.
Net income
The Company had net income of $15.5 million for the year ended January
31, 2000, as compared to a net loss of $1.7 million for the year ended January
31, 1999. The increase in net income was due to the reasons described above.
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Year ended January 31, 1999 compared to year ended January 31, 1998
Net sales
Net sales for the year ended January 31, 1999 increased $15.7 million,
or 35.6%, to $59.7 million from $44.0 million for the year ended January 31,
1998. Net sales increased as compared to the prior year due to increased market
share and as a result of the inclusion of twelve months of sales for the year
ended January 31, 1999, as compared to eleven months for the year ended January
31, 1998.
Cost of sales
Costs of sales for the year ended January 31, 1999 increased $12.1
million, or 33.8%, to $47.9 million from $35.8 million for the year ended
January 31, 1998. The increase in cost of sales was due to the increase in net
sales.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the year ended January 31, 1999 increased by $3.6
million, or 43.2%, to $11.8 million from $8.2 million for the year ended January
31, 1998. Gross margin increased to 19.8% from 18.7%. The increase was due to
volume related efficiencies and increased management focus initiated subsequent
to the acquisition of API.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administration expenses for the year ended January
31, 1999 increased $3.3 million, or 47.3%, to $10.3 million from $7.0 million
for the year ended January 31, 1998. The increase is attributable to and
proportional to the Company's growth in net sales and gross profit. In addition,
selling, general and administration expenses increased due to the operation of
API's new facility in Memphis, additional marketing costs to pursue new business
opportunities, and costs related to Canadian expansion.
Corporate expenses
Corporate expenses for the year ended January 31, 1999 increased $1.5
million to $2.1 million from $0.6 million for the year ended January 31, 1998.
The increase was due principally to the establishment of a corporate management
team.
Non-recurring charge
During the year ended January 31, 1999 the Company recorded a
non-recurring charge of $0.8 million to cover the costs incurred in connection
with terminated acquisitions. No non-recurring charge was incurred during the
year ended January 31, 1998.
Interest income and interest expense
Interest expense for the year ended January 31, 1999 was $0.3 million.
In April 1998 the Company entered into a revolving line of credit to fund the
Company's growth and fund capital improvements. The expense was incurred from
borrowings against the new revolving line of credit.
Benefit for income taxes
The Company's effective income tax rate for the years ended January 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively, was 40%.
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
For the year ended January 31, 1999 the Company incurred a net loss
from continuing operations of $1.0 million, compared to net income of $0.4
million for the year ended January 31, 1998. The loss was due principally to
additional costs for management, advertising and other expenditures incurred to
support the Company's rapid growth, and the non-recurring charge that was
incurred during the year ended January 31, 1999.
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Income from discontinued operation
For the year ended January 31, 1999 the Company incurred a net loss of
$0.7 million from the discontinued operation, compared to net income of $4.9
million for the year ended January 31, 1998. The loss was due to pre-tax
restructuring charges of $5.4 million taken during the year ended January 31,
1999. The restructuring charges were recorded to restructure and streamline
operations, and for costs of certain litigation.
Net income
The Company incurred a net loss of $1.7 million for the year ended
January 31, 1999, as compared to net income of $5.2 million for the year ended
January 31, 1998. The decrease in net income was due to the reasons described
above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's cash provided by (used in) operations for the years ended
January 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 was $2.8 million, $(3.0) million, and $(2.2)
million, respectively. Cash provided by (used in) investing activities during
these same periods, including acquisitions and divestitures, was $67.9 million,
$(6.0) million, and $(13.0) million, respectively, while cash provided by (used
in) financing activities was $(20.7) million, $8.9 million, and $15.4 million,
respectively. Cash provided by investing activities for the year ended January
31, 2000 includes the $73.0 million of proceeds from the sale of NAC.
First Aviation's aggregate capital expenditures for the years ended
January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 were $5.1 million, $6.1 million, and $2.4
million, respectively, exclusive of acquisition costs of API. For fiscal year
2001 the Company will require liquidity to fund the Company's continuing growth
and overseas expansions, and for capital expenditures. Management expects to
fund these requirements from cash on hand, cash flows from operations and from
borrowings.
As previously described, on November 1, 1999 the Company consummated
the sale of the stock of NAC for $73.0 million. Simultaneous with the closing of
the sale of NAC on November 1, 1999, the Company utilized a portion of the
proceeds from the sale to repay the entire outstanding balance of the NAC
revolving line of credit and terminated NAC's credit agreement. The Company has
invested the remaining proceeds from the sale in commercial paper and
certificates of deposit with maturities when purchased of three months or less.
On November 3, 1999, the Company announced that its Board of Directors
had authorized a repurchase program of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's
common stock. On December 15, 1999, the Company announced that its Board of
Directors had authorized an additional repurchase program of up to 500,000
shares of the Company's common stock, and on March 23, 2000, the Board of
Directors authorized an additional repurchase program of up to 160,000 shares,
for a total authorization of up to 1,660,000 shares. The repurchases were to be
funded from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of NAC, and may be made from
time-to-time in open market transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated
transactions or otherwise at prevailing prices. No time limit was established
for the completion of the program.
Through January 31, 2000 the Company had repurchased a total of
1,000,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of approximately $5.9
million, or $5.87 per share. On March 24, 2000, the Company purchased an
additional 458,818 share block of its common stock for approximately $2.3
million, or $4.94 per share. After this transaction, repurchases under the
program totaled 1,458,818 shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $8.1
million, or approximately $5.58 per share. Approximately 200,000 shares still
may be repurchased under this program.
On March 30, 2000, API entered into a new $20 million commercial
revolving loan and security agreement with Hudson United Bank. Borrowings under
the credit facility bear interest equal to the LIBOR rates plus 1.5% and are
limited to specified percentages of eligible trade receivables and inventories
at API. The credit agreement contains a number of covenants, including
restrictions on mergers, consolidations and acquisitions, the incurrence of
indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, the creation of liens, and
limitations on capital expenditures. The credit agreement also requires API to
maintain minimum levels of net worth and specified interest expense coverage
ratios, and restricts the payment of dividends on API's common stock.
Substantially all of API's assets are pledged as collateral under the revolving
credit facility. Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by First Aviation.
The agreement expires May 1, 2001. This facility replaced an expiring $10
million facility that had outstanding borrowings of $7.9 million at an interest
rate of 7.4% at January 31, 2000. The new facility will give the Company
additional financial capacity and greater flexibility that is better suited to
the Company's size and liquidity needs.
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In conjunction with the API acquisition, First Aviation, API and AMR
Combs entered into a Stockholders Agreement. Pursuant to this agreement, AMR
Combs agreed that it would not sell its shares of the Preferred Stock or the
shares of API common stock into which such Preferred shares are convertible
(collectively the "API Acquisition Shares") for a minimum period of three years.
API has the right to redeem the API Acquisition Shares at any time. Subject to
certain terms and conditions, AMR Combs has the right to cause the Company to
repurchase the API Acquisition Shares commencing three years after the closing
of the API acquisition. The redemption price is equal to the fair market value
of the API Acquisition Shares as determined by an independent appraisal. The
Stockholders Agreement also contains certain other rights, including: (i) a
right of first refusal on the part of First Aviation with respect to any
proposed sale of the API Acquisition Shares, (ii) the right of First Aviation to
require AMR Combs to participate, on a pro rata basis, with it in the sale of
the capital stock of API to a third party, (iii) the right of AMR Combs to elect
to participate, on a pro rata basis, in the sale of the capital stock of API to
a third party, and (iv) piggyback and demand registration rights granted to AMR
Combs with respect to the API Acquisition Shares. The demand registration rights
became exercisable in March 2000. If API has not previously closed an
underwritten public offering of its common stock at the time AMR Combs elects to
exercise its demand registration rights, API may elect to treat the demand as an
exercise by AMR Combs of its put option with respect to the API Acquisition
Shares. The Company has no plans to cause API to conduct a public offering of
its securities.
On March 5, 1999 AMR Combs was acquired by Signature Flight Support, an
affiliate of BBA Group Plc.
The Company believes that its cash on hand and cash flow from
operations, combined with borrowings available under its new line of credit,
will be sufficient to meet its current and anticipated cash operating
requirements, including scheduled interest payments, working capital needs,
capital expenditures and preferred dividend requirements through the year ending
January 31, 2001. The Company currently is in compliance with all of its debt
covenants.
Year 2000
In prior years the Company discussed the nature and progress of its plans to
become Year 2000 ready. In 1999 the Company completed its remediation and
testing of its systems. As a result of those planning and implementation
efforts, the Company experienced no significant disruptions in mission critical
information technology and non-information technology systems, and believes
those systems successfully responded to the Year 2000 date change. Costs in
connection with remediating its systems were not significant. The Company is not
aware of any material problems resulting from Year 2000 issues, either with its
internal systems or services of third parties. The company will continue to
monitor its mission critical computer applications and those of its suppliers
and vendors throughout the year 2000 to ensure that any latent Year 2000 matters
that may arise are addressed promptly.
Inflation
The Company does not believe that the relatively moderate levels of
inflation which have been experienced in the United States has had or will have
a significant effect on its revenues or operations.
Item 7A. Quantative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
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The Company's Canadian operations utilize the Canadian dollar as their
functional currency. Foreign currency translation and transaction gains and
losses are included in earnings. Foreign currency transaction exposure relates
primarily to foreign currency denominated trade receivables and the transfer of
foreign currency from subsidiaries to the parent company. The Company has sale
transactions denominated in Canadian dollars in Canada. Currency transaction
exposures are not hedged. Unrealized currency translation gains and losses are
recognized each month upon translation of the foreign subsidiaries' balance
sheets to U.S. dollars. Translation and transaction gains and losses have not
been significant.
Borrowings of the Company are denominated in U.S. dollars. Management
believes that the carrying amount of the Company's borrowings approximates fair
value because the interest rates are variable and reset frequently.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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See Index to Financial Statements, which appears on page F-1 hereof.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
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None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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Information regarding the directors of First Aviation is set forth under the
caption "Directors" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders, which is incorporated herein by reference. Information
regarding compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Exchange Act is set forth under
the caption "Section 16 (a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the
Company's Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Company's executive officers, their ages and backgrounds are as
follows:
Michael C. Culver, 49, has served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company since March 1995. Mr. Culver also serves as Chairman of
API. In June 1995 Mr. Culver became a director of NAC, a former wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. In August 1996 he became NAC's Chairman and in June
1997 he became its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Culver's relationship with NAC
terminated with the Company's sale of NAC on November 1, 1999. In 1985 Mr.
Culver co-founded First Equity Development Inc. ("First Equity"), an aerospace
investment and advisory firm, and has served as Co-Managing Director since
that time.
Gerald E. Schlesinger, 55, became Senior Vice President upon his
employment by the Company in June 1997. From November 1993 to June 1997, Mr.
Schlesinger was affiliated with the SK Group and served as its Managing
Principal. The SK Group provides consulting and management advisory services to
its clients. Prior to November 1993, Mr. Schlesinger served as Executive
Vice-President, CFO and CIO for Butler Aviation.
John A. Marsalisi, 44, has served as Chief Financial Officer of the
Company since March 1995. He has been an officer of First Equity since May 1996.
From May 1991 to May 1996, Mr. Marsalisi was Director of Taxes for Omega
Engineering. Prior to joining Omega Engineering, Mr. Marsalisi was Director of
Taxes for the Entrepreneurial Services Group of Ernst & Young's Stamford,
Connecticut office. Mr. Marsalisi is a Certified Public Accountant.
Philip C. Botana, 55, became a Vice President upon his employment by
the Company in June 1998. From July 1997 Mr. Botana served as Vice President of
Operations for Bombardier Aerospace-Business Jet Solutions. From May 1994 to
June 1997, Mr. Botana was the President of Botana & Company, an aviation
consulting firm. Prior to May 1994, Mr. Botana was a Senior Vice President of
Signature Flight Support.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
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Information regarding compensation of the Company's directors and executive
officers is set forth under the caption "Compensation of Directors and Executive
Officers" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
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Information regarding share ownership by certain beneficial owners and the
Company's directors and executive officers is set forth under the caption
"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the
Company's Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions of the
Company is set forth under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, which is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a)(1) Financial Statements and Schedules
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See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, which appears on Page
F-1 hereof
(2) Financial Statement Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts,
which appears on Page F-20 hereof.
(b) Form 8-K
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Form 8-K dated November 4, 1999 relating to the consummation of the
sale of NAC.
Form 8-K dated November 10, 1999 relating to the Company's announcement
of its share repurchase program.
Form 8-K dated December 17, 1999 relating to the Company's increase in
its share repurchase program.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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3.1(a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
3.2(a) Restated Bylaws of the Company
10.1(a) Form of Director Indemnification Agreement between the Company
and each of its directors
10.9(a) Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 25, 1996, by and
between AMR Combs and API
10.12 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 2, 1999, by and
between John A. Marsalisi and the Company
10.14(a) Stock Incentive Plan
10.15(a) Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.20 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 2, 1999, by and
between Michael C. Culver and the Company
10.21(a) Investment Advisory Services Agreement Relating to the API
Acquisition, dated as of September 30, 1996, by and between
First Equity and First Aviation
10.22(a) Investment Advisory Services Agreement Relating to the
Offering, dated as of September 30, 1996, by and between First
Equity and First Aviation
10.23 Letter, dated as of March 24, 2000, by and between First
Equity Development Inc. and its affiliates and First Aviation
Services Inc. regarding pursuit of acquisition opportunities
10.24(a) Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as
of February 21, 1996, by and between the Company and FAS Inc.
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10.29(a) Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 21, 1997,
by and between the Company and Canpartners
10.30(a) Sublease Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1996, between
First Equity and the Company
10.38(b) Loan and Security Agreement, dated April 23, 1998 by and
between API and Fleet National Bank
10.39(b) Amendment to the First Aviation Services Stock Incentive Plan
10.40 Engagement Letter between First Equity Development Inc. and
its affiliate, FED Securities Inc., and First Aviation
Services Inc. dated March 24, 2000
10.41(c) Employment Agreement dated June 1, 1998 by and between Philip
C. Botana and the Company
10.42 Employment Agreement dated December 2, 1999 by and between
Gerald E. Schlesinger and the Company
10.43 Commercial Revolving Loan and Security Agreement dated March
30, 2000 by and between Hudson United Bank and Aerospace
Products International, Inc.
10.44 Guaranty, dated as of March 30, 2000, between First Aviation
Services Inc. and Hudson United Bank
10.45 Executive Change of Control Agreement dated as of December 2,
1999 by and between First Aviation Services Inc. and Gerald E.
Schlesinger
10.46 Executive Change of Control Agreement dated as of December 2,
1999 by and between First Aviation Services Inc. and John A.
Marsalisi
10.47(d) Stock Purchase Agreement between First Aviation Services Inc.
and Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. dated as of September 9,
1999
21.1(a) List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors
27.1 Financial Data Schedule for the years ended January 31, 2000
27.2 Financial Data Schedule for the years ended January 31, 1999
27.3 Financial Data Schedule for the years ended January 31, 1998
(a) Incorporated by reference and filed as an Exhibit to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-18647), as amended.
(b) Incorporated by reference and filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10K for the year ended January 31, 1998.
(c) Incorporated by reference and filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10K for the year ended January 31, 1999.
(d) Incorporated by reference and filed as an Appendix to the Company's
Information Statement on Form 14C filed on October 12, 1999.
[Signature page follows]
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has fully caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on April 28, 2000.
FIRST AVIATION SERVICES INC.
By: /s/ John A. Marsalisi
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John A. Marsalisi
Chief Financial Officer
Signature Title Date
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/s/ Aaron P. Hollander Chairman of the Board April 28, 2000
--------------------------
Aaron P. Hollander
/s/ Michael C. Culver Chief Executive Officer and April 28, 2000
-------------------------- Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Michael C. Culver
/s/ John A. Marsalisi Chief Financial Officer and April 28, 2000
-------------------------- Director (Principal Financial and
John A. Marsalisi Accounting Officer)
/s/ Joshua S. Friedman Director April 28, 2000
--------------------------
Joshua S. Friedman
/s/ Robert L. Kirk Director April 28, 2000
--------------------------
Robert L. Kirk
/s/ Charles B. Ryan Director April 28, 2000
--------------------------
Charles B. Ryan
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended January 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Auditors...................................................................................F2
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets......................................................................................F3
Consolidated Statements of Operations............................................................................F4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity..................................................................F5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.........................................................................F6-F7
Notes to 2000 Consolidated Financial Statements..............................................................F8-F19
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.................................................................F20
F1
Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
First Aviation Services Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Aviation
Services Inc. as of January 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three years ended
January 31, 2000. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule
listed in the Index at Item 14(a). These financial statements and schedule are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of First Aviation
Services Inc. as of January 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for the three years ended January 31, 2000 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered
in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly
in all material respects the information set forth therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Stamford, Connecticut
March 31, 2000
F2
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
January 31,
2000 1999
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,104 $ 149
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $820 and $312, respectively 13,810 9,559
Inventories, net of allowance for obsolete and slow moving
inventory of $414 and $304, respectively 14,142 12,201
Deferred income taxes 1,284 2,638
Prepaid expenses and other 1,298 1,508
Net assets of subsidiary held for sale - 48,256
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Total current assets 80,638 74,311
Plant and equipment, net 3,980 3,168
Goodwill, net 1,774 1,840
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$ 86,392 $ 79,319
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 8,264 $ 4,274
Accrued compensation and related expenses 3,156 650
Other accrued liabilities 4,752 891
Accrued litigation costs - 2,840
Income taxes payable 6,858 2,083
Short term debt 163 22,908
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Total current liabilities 23,193 33,646
Revolving line of credit 7,900 -
Minority interest 1,041 1,041
Obligations under capital leases 115 251
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Total liabilities 32,249 34,938
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 8,133,997
and 9,001,896 shares outstanding at January 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively 91 90
Additional paid-in capital 38,615 38,515
Retained earnings 21,306 5,776
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60,012 44,381
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Less: Treasury stock, at cost (5,869) -
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Total stockholders' equity 54,143 44,381
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 86,392 $ 79,319
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See accompanying notes.
F3
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Year ended January 31,
2000 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 81,243 $ 59,666 $ 44,003
Cost of sales 65,015 47,874 35,770
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Gross profit 16,228 11,792 8,233
Selling, general and administrative expenses 14,258 10,263 6,968
Corporate expenses 1,652 2,105 599
Non-recurring charge 410 800 -
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Income (loss) from operations (92) (1,376) 666
Interest income 723 1 34
Interest expense (612) (269) -
Minority interest in subsidiary (42) (42) (38)
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Income (loss) before provision for income taxes (23) (1,686) 662
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (190) (675) 265
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations 167 (1,011) 397
Income from discontinued operation, net of provision (benefit) for
income taxes of $1,037, $(25) and $1,269 for the years ended
January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively 5,170 (703) 4,854
Gain from sale of subsidiary, net of provision for income taxes of $5,829 10,193 - -
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income (loss) 15,530 (1,714) 5,251
Dividends on preferred stock - - 11
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Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 15,530 $ (1,714) $ 5,240
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Basic net income (loss) per common share:
Basic net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.05
Basic net income (loss) from discontinued operation 0.58 (0.08) 0.57
Basic net income from gain on sale of subsidiary 1.14 - -
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Basic net income (loss) per common share $ 1.74 $ (0.19) $ 0.62
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,908,756 8,972,953 8,432,234
========== ========== ==========
Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution
Net income (loss) from continuing operations - assuming dilution $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.04
Net income (loss) from discontinued operation - assuming dilution 0.57 (0.08) 0.56
Net income from gain on sale of subsidiary - assuming dilution 1.13 - -
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Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution $ 1.72 $ (0.19) $ 0.60
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution 9,005,677 8,972,953 8,698,400
========== ========== ==========
See accompanying notes
F4
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Preferred Stock Common Stock
----------------------------------------------------- Additional
Number of Number of Paid-in Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Earnings
--------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ----------
Balances at January 31, 1997 33,000 $ 1,650 3,556,665 $ 36 $ 2,125 $ 2,470
Payment of preferred stock dividends (231)
Conversion of preferred stock (33,000) (1,650) 165,000 1 1,649 -
Issuance of common stock in initial
public offering - - 3,900,000 39 34,438 -
Exercise of warrants to purchase common
stock - - 1,293,335 13 57 -
Shares issued under qualified plans - - 13,925 - 109 -
Net income - - - - - 5,251
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Balances at January 31, 1998 - - 8,928,925 89 38,378 7,490
Exercise of stock options to purchase
common shares - - 40,000 1 - -
Shares issued under qualified plans - - 32,971 - 137 -
Net (loss) - - - - - (1,714)
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Balances at January 31, 1999 9,001,896 90 38,515 5,776
Exercise of stock options to purchase
common shares - - 110,000 1 - -
Shares issued under qualified plans - - 22,101 - 100 -
Cost of shares repurchased - - (1,000,000) - - -
Net income - - - - - 15,530
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Balances at January 31, 2000 - $ - 8,133,997 $ 91 $ 38,615 $ 21,306
======= ========== ========== ======== ========== ==========
Sub- Treasury
Total Stock Total
---------- --------- ----------
Balances at January 31, 1997 $ 6,281 $ - $ 6,281
Payment of preferred stock dividends (231) - (231)
Conversion of preferred stock - - -
Issuance of common stock in initial
public offering 34,477 - 34,477
Exercise of warrants to purchase common
stock 70 - 70
Shares issued under qualified plans 109 - 109
Net income 5,251 - 5,251
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Balances at January 31, 1998 45,957 - 45,957
Exercise of stock options to purchase
common shares 1 - 1
Shares issued under qualified plans 137 - 137
Net (loss) (1,714) - (1,714)
---------- --------- ----------
Balances at January 31, 1999 44,381 - 44,381
Exercise of stock options to purchase
common shares 1 - 1
Shares issued under qualified plans 100 - 100
Common shares repurchased - (5,869) (5,869)
Net income 15,530 - 15,530
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Balances at January 31, 2000 $ 60,012 $ (5,869) $ 54,143
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See accompanying notes.
F5
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Year ended January 31,
2000 1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 167 $(1,011) $ 397
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 846 533 262
Deferred income taxes 1,354 (257) 448
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables (4,251) (2,728) (1,381)
Inventories (1,941) (4,630) (1,624)
Prepaid expenses and other 210 (187) (316)
Accounts payable 3,990 487 340
Accrued litigation costs (2,840) 2,840 -
Accrued compensation and related expenses, and
and other accrued liabilities 298 56 (1,609)
Income taxes payable 4,775 (693) 874
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of
continuing operations 2,608 (5,590) (2,609)
Net cash provided by operating activities of
discontinued operation 218 2,607 419
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,826 (2,983) (2,190)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of sale of subsidiary 73,000 - -
Purchases of plant and equipment and other assets (1,592) (2,213) (468)
Proceeds from disposals of plant and equipment - 14 -
Purchase of assets from former owners, including acquisition costs - - (10,636)
Purchases of plant and equipment of discontinued operation (3,530) (3,842) (1,907)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 67,878 (6,041) (13,011)
See accompanying notes
F6
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(in thousands)
Year ended January 31,
2000 1999 1998
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings / (repayments) on NAC revolving line of credit (13,895) 41 (15,628)
Net borrowings / (repayments) on API line of credit (950) 8,850 -
Principal payments on capital lease obligations (136) (93) -
Repurchases of common stock for treasury (5,869) - -
Repayments of term loans - - (2,650)
Repayments of subordinated note - - (1,750)
Sale of preferred stock of subsidiary - - 1,041
Payment of dividends on preferred stock - - (231)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in initial public offering - - 39,000
Expenses relating to initial public offering - - (4,523)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants and issuance
of stock under employee stock purchase plan 101 138 179
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (20,749) 8,936 15,438
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 49,955 (88) 237
Cash at the beginning of the year 149 237 -
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 50,104 149 237
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 575 $ 224 $ -
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Income taxes $ 90 $ 600 $ -
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Acquisition of equipment through capital lease $ - $ 495 $ -
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See accompanying notes
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Notes to 2000 Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share amounts)
1. Business and Basis of Presentation
First Aviation Services Inc., through its subsidiaries, Aerospace Products
International Inc. ("API"), Aircraft Products International Ltd. (API Ltd.), and
AeroV.Com Inc. (collectively, "First Aviation" or the "Company"), is one of the
leading suppliers of aircraft parts and components to the aviation industry
worldwide, and is a provider of third party logistics and inventory management
services to the aerospace industry. The Company is headquartered in Westport,
Connecticut.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First
Aviation Services Inc. and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
First Aviation was formed in March 1995 to acquire the capital stock of National
Airmotive Corporation ("NAC").
On November 1, 1999, the Company consummated the sale of the stock of NAC to
Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. for $73 million in cash, pursuant to a Stock
Purchase Agreement between First Aviation Services Inc. and Rolls-Royce North
America, Inc. dated as of September 9, 1999 (the "Agreement"). Accordingly, NAC
has been accounted for as a discontinued operation for all years presented in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements and its net assets, the
results of its operations and cash flows through the date of sale, and the net
gain on the sale have been reported separately (Note 8).
On March 5, 1997, the Company completed an initial public offering of 3,900,000
shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Offering"). The Company
received net proceeds of approximately $34.5 million after deducting expenses of
approximately $4.5 million. The net proceeds were used for, among other things,
the repayment of term and subordinated debt, a pay down of the Company's credit
facility (for a total debt reduction of $22.6 million), payment of accrued
dividends on preferred stock ($0.2 million), and the acquisition of API's
business from AMR Combs Inc. ("AMR Combs") ($10.6 million - see below).
Immediately prior to the closing of the Offering, the following transactions
were completed: (i) all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock of
the Company were converted into 165,000 shares of common stock at the offering
price, (ii) all outstanding warrants to purchase 1,293,335 shares of the
Company's common stock were exercised in full, (iii) the Company's certificate
of incorporation was amended to increase the authorized common stock of the
Company to 25,000,000 shares, and (iv) a 6.4549-to-1 stock split with respect to
common stock was effected. Accordingly, all common share amounts have been
restated to give effect to the 6.4549-to-1 stock split.
With the closing of the Offering, the Company acquired certain assets and
assumed certain liabilities of API's business from AMR Combs for an adjusted
purchase price of $10.6 million, including expenses of approximately $0.5
million that were incurred in connection with the acquisition. The acquisition
was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting as of the closing
date. The purchase price, including acquisition costs, was allocated to the
assets and liabilities of API based upon their relative fair values. The excess
of purchase price paid over the value of the net assets acquired is included in
goodwill in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The consolidated
financial statements of the Company since March 5, 1997 reflect the impact of
the results of operations of API as well as the purchase price allocation. The
results of operations of the Company would not have been significantly different
had the acquisition taken place as of February 1, 1997, the beginning of the
Company's fiscal year.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Net Sales
Sales are recorded net of discounts, allowances and commissions, and are
recorded when the product is shipped. Revenues from services provided such as
logistics management services are recorded as earned.
The Company provides credit in the form of trade accounts receivable to its
customers. The Company generally does not require collateral to support domestic
customer receivables. Receivables arising from export activities generally are
supported by foreign credit insurance. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances which management believes
are adequate for potential credit losses.
Export sales to unaffiliated customers were approximately 9%, 5% and 7% of net
sales for the years ended January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
majority of export sales activities were to the following geographic areas:
Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense on stock option grants to the extent
a difference exists between the exercise price of the stock option and the fair
market value per share at the date of grant.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits, money market funds,
certificates of deposits and short-term commercial paper with maturities when
purchased of three months or less.
Inventories
Inventories consist of general aircraft parts and components and are stated at
the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the first-in, first-out
and specific identification methods. Provisions are made in each period for the
estimated effect of excess and obsolete inventories. Actual excess and obsolete
inventories may differ significantly from such estimates, and such differences
could be material to the financial statements.
Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are stated at cost, less allowances for accumulated
depreciation. Additions and improvements that materially increase the productive
capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are added to the cost of the
asset. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred.
Depreciation of plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which ranges from 3 to 15 years.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated life of
the improvement or the term of the related lease.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Goodwill
The excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is
amortized using the straight-line method over a thirty-year period. Accumulated
amortization was $192 and $126, respectively at January 31, 2000 and 1999.
Noncurrent Assets
The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets when events and
circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted
cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying
amounts of those assets. No asset impairments were recorded during the years
ended January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the liability method to account for income taxes. Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences
between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are
measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the
differences are expected to reverse.
Major Suppliers
API has five suppliers from whom approximately 45% and 47% of its total parts
and components were purchased during the years ending January 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. Accounts payable to these vendors totaled $1,737 and $1,302 at
January 31, 2000 and January 31, 1999, respectively. An inability to maintain
timely access to parts and components from these vendors on commercially
reasonable terms would have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated business, financial condition and results of operations.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.
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3. Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment consist of the following:
January 31,
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2000 1999
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Machinery and equipment $ 918 $ 800
Building and other leasehold improvements 725 512
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment 3,832 2,566
Construction-in-process 89 59
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5,564 3,937
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,584) (769)
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$ 3,980 $ 3,168
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4. Related Parties
During the quarter ended October 31, 1998, the Company, upon the authorization
of the independent members of the Board of Directors, entered into a two-year
advisory agreement with a related party, First Equity Development Inc. ("First
Equity"). Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, First Equity provides the
Company with investment and financial advisory services relating to potential
acquisitions and other financial transactions. The agreement may be terminated
by either party upon 30-days written notice. The Company will pay a fee to First
Equity upon the successful completion of certain transactions (the "Success
Fee"), and will reimburse First Equity for its out-of-pocket expenses. The
amount of the Success Fee will be established by the independent members of the
Board of Directors and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including,
but not limited to, the scope of the services to be provided and the size and
type of transaction. The agreement required the Company to pay First Equity a
$30 monthly retainer effective February 1, 1998, the date that First Equity
began providing services to the Company. Up to one year's worth of retainer fees
paid can be applied as a credit against any Success Fee, subject to certain
limitations. During each of the years ended January 31, 2000 and 1999, the
Company paid First Equity retainer fees of $360, for a total of $720. Upon the
consummation of the sale of NAC (Note 8), the Company paid First Equity a
Success Fee of $945. The Success Fee was net of $360 of retainer fees previously
paid and expensed by the Company. The gross amount of the fee was charged
against net income from gain on the sale of subsidiary while the amount
previously expensed was credited against corporate expenses in the fourth
quarter of the year ended January 31, 2000. The original agreement expired
February 1, 2000 but was renewed for an additional two-years on substantially
the same terms and conditions.
In 1997 the Company entered into a ten-year sublease with an affiliate for
office space. The lease is cancelable upon six months notice by either party.
The Company has the option of renewing the sublease for two additional five-year
periods. Lease payments under the lease totaled $102, $98 and $50, respectively,
for the years ended January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.
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5. Short Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit
January 31,
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2000 1999
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Short Term Debt
API short term revolving line of credit $ - $ 8,850
NAC revolving line of credit - 13,895
Current portion of obligations under capital leases 163 163
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$ 163 $ 22,908
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Revolving Line of Credit
Revolving line of credit $ 7,900 $ -
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On April 23, 1998, API entered into a one-year $10,000 bank revolving credit
facility. The term of the credit facility previously had been extended until
December 31, 1999. On December 1, 1999, the term was extended further until
March 30, 2000. Advances under the credit facility bear interest based upon
certain market rates plus a premium. Borrowings are limited to specified
percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories of API. The credit
agreement contains a number of covenants, including restrictions on mergers,
consolidations and acquisitions, the incurrence of indebtedness, transactions
with affiliates, the creation of liens, and limitations on capital expenditures.
The credit agreement also requires API to maintain minimum levels of net worth
and specified interest expense coverage ratios, and restricts the payment of
dividends on API's common stock. Substantially all of API's trade receivables,
inventory and equipment are pledged as collateral under the revolving credit
facility. Borrowings under this credit line bore interest at 7.4% and 6.4% at
January 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
On March 30, 2000, API entered into a new $20 million commercial revolving loan
and security agreement. Borrowings under this credit facility bear interest
equal to the LIBOR rate plus 1.5% and are limited to specified percentages of
eligible trade receivables and inventories of API. The credit agreement contains
a number of covenants, including restrictions on mergers, consolidations and
acquisitions, the incurrence of indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, the
creation of liens, and limitations on capital expenditures. The credit agreement
also requires API to maintain minimum levels of net worth and specified interest
expense coverage ratios, and restricts the payment of dividends on API's common
stock. Substantially all of API's assets are pledged as collateral under the
revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by First
Aviation. The agreement expires May 1, 2001. As a result of this new long term
agreement, borrowings under API's previous line of credit were reclassified to
long term as of January 31, 2000.
NAC previously had entered into a credit agreement that provided for borrowings
of up to a total of $40,000, principally through a revolving credit facility.
Borrowings under NAC's revolving credit facility bore interest at the LIBOR rate
plus 3% (7.45% at January 31, 1999). Borrowings were limited to specified
percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories of NAC. The NAC
credit agreement also allowed for the issuance of letters of credit. At January
31, 1999, NAC was contingently liable for $1,991 under letters of credit, with
$31 of cash being restricted as security against an outstanding letter of
credit. The restricted cash was included in net assets of subsidiary held for
sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Simultaneous with the
closing of the sale of NAC on November 1, 1999, (Note 8), the Company utilized a
portion of the proceeds from the sale to repay the entire outstanding balance of
the NAC revolving line of credit and terminated NAC's credit agreement.
Management believes that the carrying amount of the Company's borrowings
approximates fair value because the interest rate is variable and resets
frequently.
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6. Accrued Litigation Costs
During the fourth quarter of the year ended January 31, 1999, the Company
recorded a $3.1 million pre-tax charge for costs incurred in connection with the
successful defense of the Company and its Directors from claims brought by Mr.
John F. Risko, a former director and manager. The claims were initiated in June
1997 against the Company, certain directors, NAC and certain affiliates. The
charge included legal fees incurred through the conclusion of the trial and out
of pocket costs, including expert testimony and the cost of defending against an
appeal by the plaintiff. The charge is included in net income (loss) from
discontinued operation for the year ended January 31, 1999 in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
In March 1999, a jury decided in favor of the Company, certain directors, NAC
and the affiliates. The Plaintiff's allegations of wrongful termination, breach
of contract, and various actions of fraud, deceit and misrepresentation were
dismissed. The plaintiff had sought various damages as well as common shares of
the Company.
During the quarter ended July 31, 1999, the Company and the former director and
manager settled the appeal. No additional charges above the amount previously
provided were incurred by the Company as a result of the settlement. The accrual
balance was eliminated through charges against the accrual, primarily for legal
fees.
The Company continues to pursue recovery of the costs incurred in connection
with this litigation in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Directors
and Officers insurance policy maintained by the Company. The amount of recovery,
if any, is not ascertainable at this time.
7. Stockholders' Equity
On November 3, 1999, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had
authorized a repurchase program of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's
common stock. On December 15, 1999, the Company announced that its Board of
Directors had authorized an additional repurchase program of up to 500,000
shares of the Company's common stock, and on March 23, 2000, the Board of
Directors authorized an additional repurchase program of up to 160,000 shares,
for a total authorization of up to 1,660,000 shares. The repurchases were to be
funded from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of NAC, and may be made from
time-to-time in open market transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated
transactions or otherwise at prevailing prices. No time limit has been
established for the completion of the program.
At January 31, 2000, the Company had issued 9,133,997 of its common shares.
Through January 31, 2000 the Company had repurchased a total of 1,000,000 shares
of its common stock, resulting in 8,133,997 common shares outstanding at January
31, 2000. The aggregate cost of the common share repurchases was approximately
$5,869, or $5.87 per share. On March 24, 2000, the Company purchased an
additional 458,818 share block of its common stock at a cost of $4.94 per share,
for a total of $2,267. After this transaction, repurchases under the program
totaled 1,458,818 shares at an aggregate cost of $8,136, or approximately $5.58
per share. Approximately 200,000 shares still may be repurchased under this
program.
Certain of the Company's directors elected to receive their compensation for the
years ended January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, in the form of shares of the
Company's common stock. The fair value of the shares at the date of issuance is
charged to expense with a corresponding credit to common stock and additional
paid-in capital.
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). Under the ESPP,
250,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance. The plan allows
for eligible employees to purchase stock at 85% of the lower of the fair market
value of the Company's common stock as of the first day of each semi-annual
offering period or the fair market value of the stock at the end of the offering
period. For the years-ended January 31, 2000 and 1999, the Company issued 13,008
and 20,194 shares to employees under the ESPP, respectively.
The Company also has a stock option plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the
grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation
rights and stock purchase rights. A total of 800,000 shares of common stock have
been reserved for issuance under the Plan. During the year ended January 31,
2000, 102,500 options were granted to various employees of the Company at an
exercise price of $4.50 per share. During the year ended January 31, 1999,
88,250 options were granted to various employees of the Company at exercise
prices
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ranging from $5.00 to $6.00 per share. During the years ended January 31, 2000
and 1999, respectively, 110,000 and 40,000 options were exercised and 101,950
and 57,700 options were forfeited. At January 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively,
252,500 and 361,950 options were outstanding under the Plan.
The stock options vest over two to four-year periods, beginning one year after
the date of the grant, and expire ten years after issuance. Since the exercise
price of all of the options granted during the years ended January 31, 2000,
1999 and 1998 was at or above the fair market value per share at the dates of
grant, no compensation expense relating to stock options was recorded.
The Company is required to disclose the fair value, as defined, of options
granted to employees and the related compensation expense. The fair value of the
stock options granted was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes
option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for
use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting
restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models
require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock
price volatility. In management's opinion, because the Company's employee stock
options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded
options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially
affect the fair value estimate, the existing models do not necessarily provide a
reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
The fair value of the options granted during the years ended January 31, 2000
and 1999 was determined using a risk-free interest rate of 5.15% and 6.0%,
dividend yields of 0%, an average volatility factor of 0.398 and 0.516, and
weighted average expected lives of two to four years, respectively. Under these
assumptions the weighted average fair value of each option granted during the
years ended January 31, 2000 and 1999 was approximately $1.81 and $1.90,
respectively, and the pre-tax additional pro forma compensation expense that
would have been recorded is approximately $155 and $246, or $0.01 and $0.02 per
share, respectively. The weighted average remaining contractual life of all
stock options is approximately 8.28 years.
In conjunction with the API acquisition, AMR Combs purchased from API 10,407
shares of API Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
(the "Preferred Stock"), at a price of $100 per share. Total adjusted proceeds
to the Company were $1,041. This transaction has been accounted for as minority
interest in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Dividends are payable
on a quarterly basis on the Preferred Stock at an annual rate of $4.00 per
share. Dividends of $42, $42, and $38 were paid during the years ended January
31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and have been reflected as minority
interest in subsidiary in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. The Preferred Stock is convertible into ten percent of the common
stock of API as of the date of conversion.
Also in conjunction with the API acquisition, First Aviation, API and AMR Combs
entered into a Stockholders Agreement. Pursuant to this agreement, AMR Combs
agreed that it would not sell its shares of the Preferred Stock or the shares of
API common stock into which such Preferred Stock are convertible (collectively
the "API Acquisition Shares") for a minimum period of three years. API has the
right to redeem the API Acquisition Shares at any time. Subject to certain terms
and conditions, AMR Combs has the right to cause the Company to repurchase the
API Acquisition Shares commencing three years after the closing of the API
acquisition. The redemption price is equal to the fair market value of the API
Acquisition Shares as determined by an independent appraisal. The Stockholders
Agreement also contains certain other rights, including: (i) a right of first
refusal on the part of First Aviation with respect to any proposed sale of the
API Acquisition Shares; (ii) the right of First Aviation to require AMR Combs to
participate, on a pro rata basis, with it in the sale of the capital stock of
API to a third party; (iii) the right of AMR Combs to elect to participate, on a
pro rata basis, in the sale of the capital stock of API to a third party; and
(iv) piggyback and demand registration rights granted to AMR Combs with respect
to the API Acquisition Shares. The demand registration rights became exercisable
in March 2000. If API has not previously closed an underwritten public offering
of its common stock at the time AMR Combs elects to exercise its demand
registration rights, API may elect to treat the demand as an exercise by AMR
Combs of its put option with respect to the API Acquisition Shares. There are no
plans to cause API to conduct a public offering of its securities.
On March 5, 1999, AMR Combs was acquired by Signature Flight Support, an
affiliate of BBA Group Plc.
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8. Sale of NAC
Pursuant to the Agreement to sell NAC, Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. acquired
substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of NAC,
excluding income tax liabilities, debt, amounts due to parent (First Aviation)
and any contingent liabilities resulting from the Company's liquidation of its
former defined benefit plan. The sales price may be increased or decreased by an
amount not to exceed $3 million based upon the change in net assets, as defined
in the Agreement, from a target amount to October 31, 1999, the day immediately
preceding the closing date. The amount of the adjustment, currently estimated to
be approximately $1.8 million, is subject to audit and will be finalized during
the year ended January 31, 2001.
Summarized balance sheet and results of operations information for NAC is as
follows. Balance sheet information includes only those assets sold and the
liabilities assumed by the purchaser.
October 31 January 31,
1999 1999
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Trade receivables, net $ 17,162 $ 18,174
Inventories, net 34,489 39,556
Other current assets 2,974 690
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Total current assets 54,625 58,420
Accounts payable (12,977) (13,599)
Other current liabilities (2,717) (4,170)
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Net current assets 38,931 40,651
Plant and equipment, net, and other assets 10,474 7,605
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Net assets of subsidiary held for sale $ 49,405 $ 48,256
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Nine months Year ended
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October 31, January 31, January 31,
2000 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 85,400 $ 94,074 $ 109,640
Earnings before interest and taxes 7,458 820 7,717
Net interest expense 1,251 1,548 1,520
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Earnings before income taxes 6,207 (728) 6,197
Net income $ 5,170 $ (703) $ 4,854
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Pursuant to the Agreement, First Aviation is liable, subject to certain
limitations, for any losses incurred by NAC related to environmental matters.
NAC is liable for the initial $1 million of such losses (the "Environmental
Threshold"). Any losses above the Environmental Threshold will be shared, with
First Aviation assuming 80% of the losses. First Aviation's maximum liability
for such losses cannot exceed $5 million in the aggregate. First Aviation shall
have liability for only those claims for losses where notice of the claim is
submitted on or prior to the third anniversary of the closing date.
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8. Sale of NAC (continued)
First Aviation also is liable, subject to certain limitations, for certain
non-income tax and non-environmental related losses (as specified in the
Agreement) that may be incurred by NAC subsequent to the Sale. NAC is liable for
the initial $1 million of such losses (the "Basic Threshold"). Any losses above
the Basic Threshold will be borne by First Aviation. First Aviation's maximum
liability for such losses cannot exceed $5 million in the aggregate. First
Aviation shall have no liability for any claims for losses not submitted prior
to March 1, 2001.
With respect to income taxes, First Aviation is liable, without limitation, for
any and all income taxes that may be imposed upon NAC for all taxable periods
ending on or prior to the closing date.
The Company believes that none of the indemnification provisions will lead to a
claim that would have a material adverse impact upon the Company. However,
depending on the amount and timing, unfavorable resolution of any of these
potential claims could have a material effect on the Company's consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows in a particular period.
Both First Aviation and Rolls-Royce are liable, without limitation, for any
losses incurred relating to any breach of any representation or warranty made in
the Agreement, and for any loss that occurs relating to matters specifically
retained by the parties.
The Company has accrued for certain costs relating to the sale of NAC.
Transaction costs and other costs directly relating to the sale, approximately
$3.7 million, excluding the estimated net asset adjustment and liabilities under
NAC's liquidated pension plan (see below), were charged against net income from
gain on sale of subsidiary. Certain of the costs will be paid upon the final
determination of the sales price and net asset adjustment. These costs have been
included in accrued compensation and related expenses ($2.3 million) and other
accrued liabilities ($1.4 million) in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets.
On July 28, 1997, the Company replaced NAC's qualified defined benefit
retirement plan (the "NAC Plan") with a defined contribution savings plan,
qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company
previously had purchased guaranteed annuities for all retirees who were
receiving benefits under the NAC Plan and provided for distributions in cash or
rollovers to an IRA or other qualified retirement plan for all other
participants in the NAC Plan. The Company used an outside consulting firm for
assistance in calculating the amount of benefits or distributions due, and in
liquidating the NAC Plan. The Company believes that the NAC Plan was liquidated
according to regulatory guidelines.
In 1998, the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation ("PBGC") audited the
liquidation of the NAC Plan. The PBGC disagreed with certain of the assumptions
used by the consultants in calculating benefits due to the participants. As a
result, the PBGC assessed the Company approximately $500, excluding interest. In
June 1999, the PBGC rejected the Company's appeal and confirmed its finding. The
Company also is liable for interest on the assessment, which the Company
estimates to be approximately $100. Accordingly, the Company has provided $600
pre-tax to cover the liability related to this matter. The charge was classified
against net income from gain on sale of subsidiary in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
9. Non-Recurring Charge
During the third quarter ended October 31, 1999, API Ltd. established a sales
facility in Montreal, Canada. Several of the initial employees were individuals
previously employed by a competitor of API Ltd. The competitor commenced
litigation against API Ltd. and the individuals. On November 17, 1999, API Ltd.
and the competitor filed with the court a consent to a limited injunction that
affected API Ltd.'s marketing operations in Canada. As a result of the consent
and settlement, the Company recorded a pre-tax non-recurring charge of $410 in
the quarter ended October 31, 1999 to cover the estimated cost of the
settlement, including legal fees related to the matter. As part of the
settlement, the limited injunction terminated on March 16, 2000.
During the fourth quarter ended January 31, 1999, the Company recorded a pre-tax
charge of $800 to record costs in connection with terminated acquisitions. Costs
incurred included legal, advisory and accounting fees, bank charges, travel and
lodging.
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10. Income Taxes
The provision (benefit) for income taxes on continuing operations is as follows:
Year ended January 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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Current:
Federal $ 236 $ (530) $ 235
State 30 30 30
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266 (500) 265
Deferred:
Federal (370) (150) -
State (86) (25) -
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(456) (175) -
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Total provision (benefit) (190) (675) 265
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A reconciliation between income tax provision (benefit) computed at the U.S.
federal statutory rate and the effective rate reflected in the consolidated
statements of operations is as follows:
Year ended January 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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Provision (benefit) at federal statutory rate (34.0)% (34.0)% 34.0%
State tax provision, net of federal benefit (161.0) 1.2 3.0
Change in valuation allowance (1,065.0) (10.4) -
Foreign losses with no income tax benefit 385.0 - -
Non-deductible items and other 48.9 3.2 3.0
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(826.1)% (40.0)% 40.0%
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences in the
recognition of income and expenses for tax and financial statement purposes.
These differences are set forth below:
January 31,
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2000 1999
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Financial statement accruals not currently deductible for
income tax purposes $ 1,284 $ 3,758
Differences in the financial statement and income tax bases
of plant and equipment - 770
Net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards - 928
Other - 436
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1,284 5,892
Valuation allowance - (3,254)
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Net deferred income tax assets $ 1,284 $ 2,638
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10. Income Taxes (continued)
Due to the level of taxable income generated by operations in the fiscal year
ended January 31, 2000 and the sale of NAC, utilization of the deferred tax
benefit at January 31, 2000 is considered to be more likely than not, and
therefore, a valuation reserve is not required.
The Company believes that based on a number of factors, including the nature of
the temporary differences, the timing of their utilization and the level of tax
operating losses, realization of deferred tax assets at January 31, 1999 was not
considered to be more likely than not, and, therefore, a valuation allowance was
provided.
11. Employee Benefits Plan
API maintains a defined contribution savings plan, qualified under Section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, that covers substantially all of its
full-time employees. The savings plan allows employees to defer up to 15 percent
of their salary, with the Company partially matching employee contributions.
Employees vest in the Company contribution ratably over three years. The Company
expensed $102, $99 and $48 in the years ended January 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, related to the savings plan.
12. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
The following sets forth the denominator used in the computation of basic
earnings per share and earnings per share - assuming dilution.
Years ended January 31,
2000 1999 1998
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Denominator for basic net income (loss) per common share -
weighted average shares 8,908,756 8,972,953 8,432,234
Effect of dilutive warrants and employee stock options 96,921 - 266,166
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Denominator for net income (loss) per common share -
assuming dilution - adjusted weighted average shares
and assumed conversions 9,005,677 8,972,953 8,698,400
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For the year ended January 31, 1999, the denominator used in the calculation of
net loss per common share from continuing operations - assuming dilution was the
same as the denominator used for basic loss per common share because the effect
of warrants and options would have been antidilutive.
Stock options to purchase shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5 and
$6 per share for the year ended January 31, 1999 and at exercise prices ranging
from $5 to $10 per share for the year ended January 31, 1998 were issued to
employees during the respective fiscal years but were not included in the
computation of net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution because
the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of
the common stock during the applicable period and, therefore, the effect would
have been antidilutive.
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13. Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
The Company leases certain warehouse facilities, equipment and office space.
Certain of the Company's operating leases have options which allow the Company,
at the end of the initial lease term, to renew the leases for periods ranging
from three to five years. Certain lease agreements also contain escalation
clauses that are based on the consumer price index. Future minimum rental
payments under operating leases that have initial noncancelable lease terms in
excess of one year as of January 31, 2000 are as follows:
Fiscal year 2001 $ 469
Fiscal year 2002 468
Fiscal year 2003 464
Fiscal year 2004 435
Fiscal year 2005 410
Thereafter 3,429
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$ 5,675
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Rental expense under noncancelable operating leases amounted to $515, $467, and
$300 for the years ended January 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively.
Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to many levels of
governmental inquiry and investigation. Among the agencies that oversee the
Company's business activities are the Federal Aviation Administration, the
Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency. The
Company does not anticipate that any action as a result of such inquiries and
investigations would have a material adverse affect on its consolidated
financial position, results of operations or its ability to conduct business. In
the normal conduct of its business, the Company also is involved in various
claims and lawsuits, none of which, in the opinion of the Company's management,
will have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial
position. The Company maintains what it believes is adequate liability insurance
to protect it from such claims. However, depending on the amount and timing,
unfavorable resolution of any of these matters could have a material effect on
the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash
flows in a particular period.
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
First Aviation Services Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries
(amounts in thousands)
Balance at Balance as
beginning of end of
of period Additions Deductions period
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Description:
Year ended January 31, 1998
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ - - - $ -
Year ended January 31, 1999
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ - 425 113 (a) $ 312
Year ended January 31, 2000
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 312 597 89 (a) $ 820
Year ended January 31, 1998
Slow moving and obsolete inventory $ - 18 - $ 18
Year ended January 31, 1999
Slow moving and obsolete inventory $ 18 286 - $ 304
Year ended January 31, 2000
Slow moving and obsolete inventory $ 304 155 45 (b) $ 414
(a) Write off of uncollectible accounts.
(b) Write off of excess and obsolete inventory.
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