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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, 2001
- --- 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
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the best
of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K. ___
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates as of
April 16, 2001 was approximately $14,479,806
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of April
16, 2001 was 7,184,704 shares.
Documents incorporated by reference:
First Aviation's Proxy Statement for the 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
is incorporated herein by reference into Part III hereof
PART I
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 and economic conditions, the effects of increases in fuel costs on
the Company's customers, aircraft operators and freight carriers utilized by the
Company, 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 addition, specific consideration should be given
to the various factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 1. Business
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General
First Aviation Services Inc. ("First Aviation"), together with its wholly
owned subsidiaries, Aircraft Products International Ltd. ("API Ltd."), and API
Asia Pacific Inc. (API Asia Pacific"), and its majority-owned subsidiary,
Aerospace Products International Inc. ("API"), (collectively, the "Company") is
a leader in distributing aircraft parts and components to the aviation industry
worldwide. The Company distributes the products of over 150 parts and component
manufacturers and suppliers, and provides the aerospace industry third party
logistics and inventory management services. The Company also offers brake and
starter generator overhaul services, and is a Federal Aviation Administration
("FAA") authorized hose assembly facility.
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, or www.apiparts.com. The Company
can be reached via e-mail at first@firstaviation.com. The Chairman of the Board
of Directors is Aaron P. Hollander. The executive officers of the Company are
Michael C. Culver, Gerald E. Schlesinger and John A. Marsalisi.
Industry Overview
The Company believes that the current annual worldwide market for new and
used parts, components and consumable supplies for aircraft and engines is
approximately $50.0 billion, of which $2.5 billion is supplied to the general
aviation sector in which the Company operates. The general aviation sector of
this market includes passenger and cargo airlines, fleet and corporate aircraft
operators, certified repair facilities, governments and military services, and
fixed base operators ("FBOs"), business aviation, helicopter and recreational
operators. The aviation parts, components and consumable supplies market is
highly-fragmented with a limited number of large, well-capitalized companies,
including original equipment manufacturers and suppliers, selling a broad range
of parts and components, and numerous smaller competitors serving niche markets.
Aviation Parts Sales and Logistics. The Company distributes the products of
more than 150 manufacturers and suppliers, constituting approximately 80,000 new
and factory reconditioned parts and components that are sold to professional
aircraft maintenance organizations, aircraft operators, including fleet
operators and airlines, and FBOs. The parts and components distributed by the
Company are approved by the FAA and are acquired from small, specialized
manufacturers as well as major original equipment manufacturers such as 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 manufacturers and 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 or other
suppliers from whom it purchases parts, and is dependent upon these
manufacturers for access to parts for resale.
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Competition. 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., AAR
Corporation, Raytheon Aircraft, Cessna Aircraft Company and Satair A/S. There
also is substantial competition, both domestically and overseas, from companies
who focus on regional/niche markets, or on market segments of secondary
interest.
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 purchases the products that it distributes from more than 150
manufacturers and suppliers. API has five suppliers from whom approximately 49%
and 45% of its total purchases were made during the years ended January 31, 2001
and 2000, respectively.
Sales and Marketing
Parts, Components and Consumable Supplies Distribution. New and serviceable
parts, supplies and components are sold to professional aircraft maintenance
organizations, aircraft operators, including fleet operators and airlines, and
FBOs. 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. The Company's Memphis, Tennessee facility is
ISO/9002 certified.
Customers
The Company currently has over 4,500 customers. The Company is not reliant
upon any single customer.
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 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.
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.
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Employees
As of January 31, 2001, the Company employed approximately 209 persons on a
full-time basis. None of the Company's employees are covered by collective
bargaining agreements. The Company believes that its relationship with its
employees is good.
Geographic Areas
Sales to unaffiliated foreign customers were approximately 13%, 9% and 4%
of net sales for the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
The majority of these customers were located in Canada, Southeastern Asia, Latin
America, and Europe.
Discontinued Operations
In February 2000 the Company established AeroV Inc. ("AeroV"). The purpose
of AeroV was to design an electronic procurement platform to enable easy
communication between the Internet and airlines' legacy systems, and to reduce
supply chain costs. The proprietary software platform developed by AeroV is an
operational system. In December 2000 the Board of Directors of the Company
reassessed its strategic position with respect to AeroV, and approved a plan to
sell AeroV. Management has had discussions with a number of interested parties,
and is continuing to pursue all logical alternatives. The Company has written
down its investment in AeroV, and AeroV's results of operations and cash flows,
and the estimated net loss on disposal of AeroV have been condensed and shown
separately in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
On November 1, 1999, the Company consummated the sale of the stock of NAC
to Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. for $73 million, subject to adjustment,
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").
As a result, NAC's results of operations and cash flows, and gain on sale have
been condensed and shown separately in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
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 Field, Pampanga,
Philippines API Asia Pacific Distribution/sales 22,235 2010
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
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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.
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On February 28, 2001, the day prior to the expiration of most of the
Company's representations and warranties under the Agreement, Rolls-Royce North
America Inc. ("RRNA") filed a $10 million claim for indemnification with the
American Arbitration Association. The claim seeks indemnification under
provisions of the Agreement relating to environmental and non-environmental
covenants and representations. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the
Company's liability for indemnification claims is limited to $5 million for
environmental and $5 million for non-environmental claims (with limited
exceptions related to taxes and other specified items). The Company has
requested RRNA to provide factual support for the indemnification sought. As of
April 27, 2001 RRNA has not responded. The Company believes the claim to be
without merit, and will vigorously contest the claim.
During the year ended January 31, 2001 the Company incurred legal costs of
approximately $0.7 million relating to litigation previously initiated by the
Company for a copyright infringement suit against Oracle Corporation and Avanti
Systems, Inc., and a claim against Gulf Insurance Corporation ("Gulf"), the
Company's former provider of Directors and Officers insurance. The litigation
with Gulf seeks reimbursement for costs incurred in the Company's successful
defense against claims made by John F. Risko, a former officer and director.
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.
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, 1999.
Year Ended Year Ended
January 31, 2001 January 31, 2000
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High Low High Low
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First Quarter 6 15/16 4 3/4 First Quarter 5 1/8 3 3/32
Second Quarter 7 4 3/4 Second Quarter 6 5/8 4 3/4
Third Quarter 5 5/8 3 3/4 Third Quarter 6 7/8 4 5/8
Fourth Quarter 5 3/8 3 3/4 Fourth Quarter 6 3/8 4 3/4
Holders. As of April 16, 2001, there were 17 holders of record of the
Company's common stock. There are approximately 540 beneficial holders 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", the "Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements", "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) 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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(1)
Results of Operations Data (2):
Net sales $ 97,550 $ 82,999 $ 61,015 $ 44,003 $ -
Gross profit 20,868 17,984 13,141 8,233 -
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (576) 167 (1,011) 397 (43)
Net income (loss) $ (1,830) $ 15,530 $ (1,714) $ 5,251 $ 595
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Basic net income (loss) from continuing
operations [per common share $ (0.08) $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.05 $ (0.01)
Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.24) $ 1.74 $ (0.19) $ 0.62 $ 0.13
Weighted average shares outstanding 7,721 8,909 8,973 8,432 3,557
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations -
assuming dilution per common share $ (0.08) $ 0.02 $ (0.11) $ 0.04 $ (0.01)
Net income per common share - assuming dilution $ (0.24) $ 1.72 $ (0.19) $ 0.60 $ 0.09
Weighted average shares outstanding - assuming
dilution 7,721 9,006 8,973 8,698 5,194
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Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital $ 42,673 $ 57,445 $ 40,665 $ 44,266 $ 21,546
Total assets 80,714 86,392 79,319 68,913 42,724
Short-term debt 11,757 163 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 1,188 1,156 1,292 1,041 2,119
Series A Preferred Stock - - - - 1,650
Total stockholders' equity $ 47,832 $ 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
differed significantly had the acquisition occurred on February 1,
1997, the beginning of the Company's fiscal year.
(2) NAC was sold November 1, 1999. As a result of the sale NAC has been
accounted for as a discontinued operation, and NAC's results of
operations have been condensed and reported separately. All prior year
amounts have been restated.
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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.
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 and economic conditions, the effects of increases in fuel costs on
the Company's customers, aircraft operators and freight carriers utilized by the
Company, 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 addition, 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. (Amounts
in thousands, except share amounts. Net sales and selling, general and
administrative expenses for all years presented have been restated in accordance
with the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping
and Handling Revenues and Costs".)
General
The Company's net sales consist of sales of parts and components, the
provision of component overhaul and repair services, the provision of third
party logistics services and inventory management services. Net sales are
recorded when the parts, components and repaired items are shipped, or when
logistics and management services have been provided.
In March 2000 the Company established API Asia Pacific, a new sales and
distribution center at Clark Field in the Philippines. Costs relating to the
operation of API Asia Pacific have been included in selling, general and
administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations.
In February 2000 the Company established AeroV Inc. ("AeroV"). The purpose
of AeroV was to design an electronic procurement platform to enable easy
communication between the Internet and airlines' legacy systems, and to reduce
supply chain costs. The proprietary software platform developed by AeroV is an
operational system. In December 2000 the Board of Directors of the Company
reassessed its strategic position with respect to AeroV, and approved a plan to
sell AeroV. Management has had discussions with a number of interested parties,
and is continuing to pursue all logical alternatives. The Company took a charge
of $1,245 pre-tax to write down its investment in AeroV. AeroV has been
accounted for as a discontinued operation and its results of operations and cash
flows, and the estimated net loss on disposal of have been condensed and shown
separately in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. AeroV had no
significant sales during the year ended January 31, 2001.
Prior to November 1, 1999 the Company owned National Airmotive Corporation
("NAC"). NAC's operations included the repair and overhaul of gas turbine
engines and accessories, and the remanufacturing of engine components and
accessories. Pursuant to the Agreement, RRNA 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 NAC's liquidation of its former defined benefit plan. During the
year ended January 31, 2001, the sales price was adjusted by $2,050 to reflect a
decrease in the amount of net assets sold. The amount of the adjustment had been
accrued previously.
As a result of the sale, NAC has been accounted for as a discontinued
operation. All amounts reported herein have been restated to reflect NAC as a
discontinued operation, and NAC's prior year results of its operations and cash
flows have been condensed and reported separately in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.
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In March 1997, API acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed
certain of the liabilities of AMR Combs, Inc. ("AMR Combs"). In conjunction with
the acquisition, AMR Combs purchased 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 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 were paid during each of the years
ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, 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. In 1999 Signature Flight Support,
an affiliate of BBA Group PLC, acquired AMR Combs.
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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2001 2000 1999
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 78.6 78.3 78.5
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Gross profit 21.4 21.7 21.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses 20.2 19.3 19.0
Corporate expenses 3.6 2.0 3.5
Non-recurring charge - 0.5 1.3
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Loss from operations (2.4) (0.1) (2.3)
Interest income 2.0 0.9 -
Interest expense and other (0.6) (0.8) (0.5)
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Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes (1.0) - (2.8)
Income tax benefit 0.4 0.2 1.1
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations (0.6) 0.2 (1.7)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (1.9) 6.2 (1.1)
Net income from disposition of subsidiaries 0.6 12.3 -
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Net income (loss) (1.9)% 18.7% (2.8)%
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Year ended January 31, 2001 compared to year ended January 31, 2000
Net sales
Net sales for the year ended January 31, 2001 increased $14.6 million, or
17.5%, to $97.6 million from $83.0 million for the year ended January 31, 2000.
Net sales increased as a result of international expansion, increased domestic
market share, and growth in the Company's repair and overhaul activities and
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, as will adverse economic conditions. 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, 2001 increased $11.7 million,
or 17.9%, to $76.7 million from $65.0 million for the year ended January 31,
2000. The increase in cost of sales was due to the increase in net sales.
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Gross profit
Gross profit for the year ended January 31, 2001 increased $2.9 million, or
16.0%, to $20.9 million from $18.0 million for the year ended January 31, 2000.
Gross margin decreased to 21.4% from 21.7%. 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 the gross margin for
the year ended January 31, 2000 would have been 20.7%, and the gross margin
would have increased during the year ended January 31, 2001 by 0.7%. The
increase in gross margin is due to changes in product mix.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administration expenses for the year ended January 31,
2001 increased $3.7 million, or 23.2%, to $19.7 million from $16.0 million for
the year ended January 31, 2000. The increase is attributable to the growth in
net sales and gross profit, and the Company's international expansions.
Corporate expenses
Corporate expenses for the year ended January 31, 2001 increased $1.7
million to $3.4 million from $1.7 million for the year ended January 31, 2000.
During the year ended January 31, 2001 the Company incurred legal costs of
approximately $0.7 million relating to litigation previously initiated by the
Company for a copyright infringement suit against Oracle Corporation and Avanti
Systems, Inc., and a claim against Gulf Insurance Corporation ("Gulf"), the
Company's former provider of Directors and Officers insurance. The litigation
with Gulf seeks reimbursement for costs incurred in the Company's successful
defense against claims made by John F. Risko, a former officer and director.
During the year ended January 31, 2000 retainer fees and other costs totaling
approximately $0.6 million were reclassified from Corporate expenses against the
gain on sale of NAC. Without these items, Corporate expenses would have
increased approximately 17.4%, which is consistent with the rate of net sales
growth of the Company.
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. No non-recurring charges were recorded
in the year ended January 31, 2001.
Interest income and interest expense
Interest income of $1.9 million earned during the year ended January 31,
2001 was derived from investing the Company's cash in short term investments.
The increase of $1.2 million over the amount earned during the year ended
January 31, 2000 was due to higher daily average cash balances available during
the year ended January 31, 2001. Interest expense for the year ended January 31,
2001 decreased to $0.5 million from $0.6 million for the year ended January 31,
2000 as a result of cash management strategies.
Benefit for income taxes
The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0.3 million for the year
ended January 31, 2001, with an effective rate of 37.7%. The Company recorded an
income tax benefit of $0.2 million for the year ended January 31, 2000. The
benefit recorded for the year ended January 31, 2000 principally was the result
of a reduction of valuation reserves that positively impacted the effective
income tax rate.
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
For the year ended January 31, 2001 the Company had a loss of $0.6 million
from continuing operations compared to net income of $0.2 million for the year
ended January 31, 2000. The decrease was due principally to increased costs to
support international expansion and domestic growth, an increase in legal and
retainer fees and a decrease in the amount of tax benefits realized, offset by
an increase in net interest income for the year ended January 31, 2001.
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations
For the year ended January 31, 2001, the Company experienced a net loss
from the discontinued operations of $1.8 million. This was due to the operations
of AeroV. For the year ended January 31, 2000, the Company had net income from
discontinued operations of $5.2 million. The income was due to the operations of
NAC prior to its sale on November 1, 1999.
Net gain from disposition of subsidiaries
During the year ended January 31, 2001 the Company finalized its income tax
liabilities related to the sale of NAC, which was consummated on November 1,
1999, and recorded during the year ended January 31, 2000, as described above.
The difference between the estimated income tax liabilities and the actual
liabilities incurred, a $1.0 million credit, was recorded in the year ended
January 31, 2001. Offsetting this gain was the net loss on the disposal of AeroV
of $0.4 million. During the year ended January 31, 2000 the Company recorded a
net gain of $10.2 million as a result of the sale of NAC.
Net income (loss)
The Company had a net loss of $1.8 million for the year ended January 31,
2001, as compared to net income of $15.5 million for the year ended January 31,
2000. The decrease in net income was due to the reasons described above.
Net income (loss) per common share
During the year ended January 31, 2001 the Company repurchased 1,023,398
shares of its common stock. The effect of these repurchases was to decrease the
weighted average shares outstanding and increase the net loss per share by
approximately $0.02 per share. During the year ended January 31, 2000 the
Company repurchased 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. Because these
repurchases were made during the last quarter of the fiscal year the impact on
the weighted average shares outstanding was minimal, and the effect on the net
income per share was approximately $0.02 per share.
Year ended January 31, 2000 compared to year ended January 31, 1999
Net sales
Net sales for the year ended January 31, 2000 increased $22.0 million, or
36.0%, to $83.0 million from $61.0 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 $4.9 million,
or 36.9%, to $18.0 million from $13.1 million for the year ended January 31,
1999. Gross margin increased to 21.7% from 21.5%. 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 20.7%.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administration expenses for the year ended January 31,
2000 increased $4.4 million, or 37.9%, to $16.0 million from $11.6 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, and the addition of senior personnel for certain business segments 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 decrease of $0.4 million in retainer fees
paid.
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.
Interest income and interest expense
Interest income of $0.7 million earned during the year ended January 31,
2000 was derived from investing the proceeds from the sale of NAC in short term
investments. No interest income was earned during the year ended January 31,
1999. 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, a reduction in corporate expenses and a reduction in non-recurring
charges, an increase in net interest income and the realization of tax benefits
for the year ended January 31, 2000.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
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.
Net gain from disposition of subsidiaries
On November 1, 1999 the Company consummated the sale of NAC, as described
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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Net income (loss) per common share
During the year ended January 31, 2000 the Company repurchased 1,000,000
shares of its common stock. Because these repurchases were made during the last
quarter of the fiscal year the impact on the weighted average shares outstanding
was minimal, and the effect on the net income per share was approximately $0.02
per share. No repurchases of common stock occurred during the year ended January
31, 1999.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's cash provided by (used in) operations for the years ended
January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 was $(14.0) million, $2.9 million, and $(3.0)
million, respectively. Cash used in operating activities for the year ended
January 31, 2001 included approximately $8.7 million of payments, including net
income tax payments, relating to the sale of NAC. Cash provided by (used in)
investing activities during these same periods was $(3.0) million, $67.9
million, and $(6.0) million, respectively, while cash provided by (used in)
financing activities was $(1.1) million, $(20.8) million, and $8.9 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, 2001, 2000 and 1999 were $3.0 million, $5.1 million, and $6.1 million,
respectively. For fiscal year 2002 the Company will require liquidity to fund
the Company's continuing growth and overseas expansions, and for capital
expenditures. The Company will not make additional capital expenditures in
connection with the AeroV electronic procurement platform during fiscal year
2002. Management expects to fund these requirements from cash on hand, cash
flows from operations and from borrowings.
In a series of authorizations commencing November 3, 1999, the Company's
Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program of up to 2,118,817 shares of
the Company's common stock. The repurchases were funded from a portion of the
proceeds from the sale of NAC, and were made from time to time in open market
transactions, block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions or
otherwise at prices prevailing at the time of the repurchase.
At January 31, 2001 and 2000 respectively, the Company had issued 9,135,699
and 9,133,997 of its common shares. During the years ended January 31, 2001 and
2000, respectively, the Company repurchased 1,023,398 and 1,000,000 shares of
its common stock for a total of 2,023,398. During the year ended January 31,
2001 the Company reissued 72,403 shares from treasury stock. Total shares
outstanding at January 31, 2001 and 2000 were 7,184,704, and 8,133,997 shares.
The aggregate cost of the common shares repurchased at January 31, 2001 and 2000
was approximately $10,703 and $5,869, or $5.29 and $5.87 per share,
respectively. Approximately 95,000 shares still may be repurchased under this
program.
On March 30, 2000, API entered into a $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 domestic assets are pledged as collateral
under this credit facility, and First Aviation guarantees borrowings under the
facility. Borrowings under this credit facility bore interest at approximately
8.1% at January 31, 2001. Approximately $7.2 million was available under the
facility at January 31, 2001. The agreement expires May 1, 2001. Management
expects to renew or replace the facility on substantially similar terms and
conditions.
In conjunction with the API acquisition, First Aviation, API and AMR Combs
entered into a Stockholders Agreement. Pursuant to this agreement, API has the
right to redeem the Preferred Stock at any time. Subject to certain terms and
conditions, AMR Combs has the right to cause the Company to repurchase the
Preferred Stock. The redemption price is equal to the fair market value of the
Preferred Stock as determined by an independent appraisal. This 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 Preferred Stock,
(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 Preferred
Stock. 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 Preferred Stock. The Company has no plans to cause
API to conduct a public offering of its securities.
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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 short-term certificates of deposit.
The Company believes that its cash on hand and cash flow from operations,
combined with borrowings available under its 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, 2002. The
Company currently is in compliance with all of its debt covenants.
Inflation
The Company does not believe that the relatively moderate levels of
inflation that 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. API Asia Pacific utilizes the U.S. dollar as its 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 and Philippines pesos. 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.
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 2001 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 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Company's executive officers, their ages and backgrounds are as
follows:
Michael C. Culver, 50, 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. 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.
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Gerald E. Schlesinger, 56, 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, 45, 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.
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 2001 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 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
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 2001 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
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. (All other schedules have been
omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is
shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
(b) Form 8-K - None
(c) Exhibits
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
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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
10.23 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.
10.30(a) Sublease Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1996, between First Equity and the Company
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
10.42 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(c) Stock Purchase Agreement between First Aviation Services Inc. and Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. dated as of
September 9, 1999
21.1 List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors
27.1 Financial Data Schedules for the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
(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 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1998.
(c) 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 May 1, 2001.
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 May 1, 2001
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Aaron P. Hollander
/s/ Michael C. Culver Chief Executive Officer and May 1, 2001
- -------------------------- Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Michael C. Culver
/s/ John A. Marsalisi Chief Financial Officer and May 1, 2001
- -------------------------- Director (Principal Financial and
John A. Marsalisi Accounting Officer)
/s/ Stanley J. Hill Director May 1, 2001
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Stanley J. Hill
/s/ Robert L. Kirk Director May 1, 2001
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Robert L. Kirk
/s/ Charles B. Ryan Director May 1, 2001
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Charles B. Ryan
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999
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 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, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended January 31, 2001. 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, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended January 31, 2001, 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
April 9, 2001
F2
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
January 31,
2001 2000
Assets ------------------ -------------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 31,855 $ 50,104
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $947 and $820, respectively 15,860 13,810
Inventories, net of allowance for obsolete and slow moving
inventory of $376 and $414, respectively 21,803 14,142
Deferred and refundable income taxes 3,388 1,284
Prepaid expenses and other 1,461 1,298
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Total current assets 74,367 80,638
Plant and equipment, net 4,638 3,980
Goodwill, net 1,709 1,774
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$ 80,714 $ 86,392
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 13,496 $ 8,264
Accrued compensation and related expenses 1,111 3,156
Other accrued liabilities 3,210 4,752
Income taxes payable 2,120 6,858
Revolving line of credit and current portion of
obligations under capital leases 11,757 163
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Total current liabilities 31,694 23,193
Revolving line of credit - 7,900
Minority interest 1,041 1,041
Obligations under capital leases 147 115
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Total liabilities 32,882 32,249
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized,
7,184,704 and 8,133,997 shares outstanding at January 31, 2001
and 2000, respectively 91 91
Additional paid-in capital 38,625 38,615
Retained earnings 19,476 21,306
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58,192 60,012
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Less: Treasury stock, at cost (10,360) (5,869)
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Total stockholders' equity 47,832 54,143
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 80,714 $ 86,392
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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,
2001 2000 1999
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Net sales $ 97,550 $ 82,999 $ 61,015
Cost of sales 76,682 65,015 47,874
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Gross profit 20,868 17,984 13,141
Selling, general and administrative expenses 19,733 16,014 11,612
Corporate expenses 3,435 1,652 2,105
Non-recurring charge - 410 800
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss from operations (2,300) (92) (1,376)
Interest income 1,955 723 1
Interest expense (538) (612) (269)
Minority interest in subsidiary (42) (42) (42)
------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before provision for income taxes (925) (23) (1,686)
Benefit for income taxes 349 190 675
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (576) 167 (1,011)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of provision (benefit)
for income taxes of $(1,100), $1,037, and $(25) for the years
ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively (1,847) 5,170 (703)
Net gain from disposition of subsidiaries, net of provision (benefit)
for income taxes of $(199) and $5,829 for the years ended
January 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively 593 10,193 -
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Net income (loss) $ (1,830) $ 15,530 $ (1,714)
============ ============ ============
Basic net income (loss) per common share:
Basic net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.08) $ 0.02 $ (0.11)
Basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.24) 0.58 (0.08)
Basic net income (loss) from disposition of subsidiaries 0.08 1.14 -
------------ ------------ ------------
Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.24) $ 1.74 $ (0.19)
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding 7,720,520 8,908,756 8,972,953
============ ============ ============
Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations - assuming dilution $ (0.08) $ 0.02 $ (0.11)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations - assuming dilution (0.24) 0.57 (0.08)
Net income (loss) from disposition of subsidiaries - assuming
dilution 0.08 1.13 -
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Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution $ (0.24) $ 1.72 $ (0.19)
============ ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution 7,720,520 9,005,677 8,972,953
============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes.
F4
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Common Stock
------------------------
Number of Additional Retained Sub-
Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Earnings Total
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Balances at January 31, 1998 8,928,925 $ 89 $ 38,378 $ 7,490 $ 45,957
Exercise of stock options to
purchase common shares 40,000 1 - - 1
Shares issued under qualified plans 32,971 - 137 - 137
Net (loss) - - - (1,714) (1,714)
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Balances at January 31, 1999 9,001,896 90 38,515 5,776 44,381
Exercise of stock options to purchase
common shares 110,000 1 - - 1
Shares issued under qualified plans 22,101 - 100 - 100
Common shares repurchased (1,000,000) - - - -
Net income - - - 15,530 15,530
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Balances at January 31, 2000 8,133,997 91 38,615 21,306 60,012
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Shares issued under qualified plans 1,702 - 10 - 10
Common shares repurchased (1,023,398) - - - -
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from - - - -
treasury, and shares issued under qualified
plans 72,403
Net (loss) - - - (1,830) (1,830)
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Balances at January 31, 2001 7,184,704 $ 91 $ 38,625 $ 19,476 $ 58,192
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Treasury
Stock Total
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Balances at January 31, 1998 $ - $ 45,957
Exercise of stock options to
purchase common shares - 1
Shares issued under qualified plans - 137
Net (loss) - (1,714)
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Balances at January 31, 1999 - 44,381
Exercise of stock options to purchase
common shares - 1
Shares issued under qualified plans - 100
Common shares repurchased (5,869) (5,869)
Net income - 15,530
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Balances at January 31, 2000 (5,869) 54,143
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Shares issued under qualified plans - 10
Common shares repurchased (4,834) (4,834)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from
treasury, and shares issued under qualified
plans 343 343
Net (loss)
- (1,830)
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Balances at January 31, 2001 $ (10,360) $ 47,832
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See accompanying notes.
F5
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Year ended January 31,
2001 2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (576) $ 167 $ (1,011)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,251 846 533
Deferred income taxes (148) 1,354 (257)
Stock compensation 72 50 -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables (2,050) (4,251) (2,728)
Inventories (7,661) (1,941) (4,630)
Deferred and refundable income taxes (1,499) - -
Prepaid expenses and other (163) 210 (187)
Accounts payable 5,232 3,990 487
Accrued litigation costs - (2,840) 2,840
Accrued compensation and related expenses, and
other accrued liabilities (3,587) 298 56
Income taxes payable (4,225) 4,775 (693)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of
continuing operations (13,354) 2,658 (5,590)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of
discontinued operations (730) 218 2,607
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (14,084) 2,876 (2,983)
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary - 73,000 -
Purchases of plant and equipment and other assets -
continuing operations (1,529) (1,592) (2,213)
Proceeds from disposals of plant and equipment - - 14
Purchases of plant and equipment - discontinued operations (1,494) (3,530) (3,842)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (3,023) 67,878 (6,041)
See accompanying notes.
F6
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(in thousands)
Year ended January 31,
2001 2000 1999
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings (repayments) on API line of credit $ 3,600 $ (950) $ 8,850
Principal payments on capital lease obligations (189) (136) (93)
Repurchases of common stock for treasury (4,834) (5,869) -
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from treasury and
shares issued from treasury under qualified plans 271 - -
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and issuance
of stock under employee stock purchase plan 10 51 138
Net borrowings (repayments) on NAC line of credit - (13,895) 41
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,142) (20,799) 8,936
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (18,249) 49,955 (88)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 50,104 149 237
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 31,855 $ 50,104 $ 149
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 455 $ 575 $ 224
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Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 4,196 $ 90 $ 600
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Acquisition of equipment through incurrence of
capital lease obligation $ 315 $ - $ 495
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See accompanying notes.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands, except share amounts)
1. Business and Basis of Presentation
First Aviation Services Inc. ("First Aviation"), through its subsidiaries,
Aerospace Products International Inc. ("API"), Aircraft Products International
Ltd. ("API Ltd.") and API Asia Pacific Inc. ("API Asia"), (collectively 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 March 5, 1997, the Company acquired API's
business from AMR Combs Inc. ("AMR Combs").
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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
The Company's net sales consist of sales of parts and components, the provision
of component overhaul and repair services, third party logistics services and
inventory management services. Sales are recorded net of discounts, allowances
and commissions, and are recorded generally when the parts, components and
repaired items are shipped. Revenues from logistics and inventory management
services provided are recorded when the services are provided.
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 may be
supported by foreign credit insurance. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances that management believes
are adequate for potential credit losses.
Sales to unaffiliated foreign customers were approximately 13%, 9% and 4% of net
sales for the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The
majority of these customers were located in Canada, Southeastern Asia, Latin
America, and Europe.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
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,
short-term certificates of deposit, and short-term commercial paper with
maturities of three months or less when purchased.
Inventories
Inventories generally 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.
Goodwill
The excess of purchase price of API over the fair value of the net assets
acquired is being amortized using the straight-line method over a thirty-year
period. Accumulated amortization was $257 and $192, respectively at January 31,
2001 and 2000.
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 relating to continuing operations
were recorded during the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,
respectively.
Principal Suppliers
API has five suppliers of parts, components and supplies from whom approximately
49% and 45% of its total purchases were made during the years ended January 31,
2001 and 2000, respectively. Accounts payable to these vendors totaled $5,140
and $1,737 at January 31, 2001 and January 31, 2000, 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.
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.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
New Accounting Announcement
In October 2000 the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") issued EITF 00-10,
"Accounting for Shipping and Handling Revenues and Costs" ("Issue 00-10"), that
requires fees billed to customers associated with shipping and handling to be
classified as revenue, and costs associated with shipping and handling to be
classified either as cost of sales or as a part of selling, general and
administrative expenses with a disclosure of such in the notes to the financial
statements. Accordingly, during the three months ended January 31, 2001 the
Company adopted EITF 00-10 and reclassified, for all periods presented, shipping
and handling fees and associated costs as required by the EITF. The costs of
shipping and handling, included in selling, general and administrative expense
was $3,729, $3,129 and $2,816 for the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and
1999 respectively.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.
3. Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment consist of the following:
January 31,
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2001 2000
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Machinery and equipment $ 1,502 $ 918
Buildings and leasehold improvements 1,033 725
Computer equipment, software, office furniture, fixtures and
other office equipment 4,802 3,832
Construction-in-process 53 89
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7,390 5,564
Less: accumulated depreciation (2,752) (1,584)
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$ 4,638 $ 3,980
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Certain of the equipment has been pledged as collateral under capital leases.
4. Revolving Line of Credit and Current Portion of Obligations Under Capital
Leases
January 31,
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2001 2000
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Short Term Debt
Revolving line of credit $ 11,500 $ -
Current portion of obligations under capital leases 257 163
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$ 11,757 $ 163
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On March 30, 2000, API entered into a $20,000 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 domestic assets are pledged as collateral
under this credit facility, and borrowings under the facility are guaranteed by
First Aviation. Borrowings under this credit facility bore interest at
approximately 8.1%, at January 31, 2001. Approximately $7,200 million was
available under the
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Revolving Line of Credit and Current Portion of Obligations Under Capital Leases
(continued)
facility at January 31, 2001. The agreement expires May 1, 2001. Management
expects to renew or replace the facility on substantially similar terms and
conditions.
Borrowings under API's prior revolving credit facility bore interest based upon
certain market rates plus a premium. Borrowings under this credit line bore
interest at 7.4% at January 31, 2000. As a result of the revolving loan and
security agreement entered into on March 30, 2000, borrowings under this
previous line of credit were classified as long term as of January 31, 2000.
Management believes that the carrying amount of the Company's borrowings
approximates fair value because the interest rate is variable and resets
frequently.
The Company leases certain equipment under leases that have been classified as
capital leases. The obligations under the capital leases are recorded at the net
present value of the future minimum lease payments. Obligations due over one
year are classified as long term. Interest expense on the obligations is
recorded as paid.
5. Stockholders' Equity
In a series of authorizations commencing November 3, 1999, the Company's Board
of Directors authorized a repurchase program of up to 2,118,817 shares of the
Company's common stock. The repurchases were funded from a portion of the
proceeds from the sale of NAC, and were made from time to time in open market
transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at
prices prevailing at the time of the repurchase.
At January 31, 2001 and 2000 respectively, the Company had issued 9,135,699 and
9,133,997 of its common shares. During the years ended January 31, 2001 and
2000, respectively, the Company repurchased 1,023,398 and 1,000,000 shares of
its common stock for a total of 2,023,398 shares. During the year ended January
31, 2001 the Company reissued 72,403 shares from treasury stock. Total shares
outstanding at January 31, 2001 and 2000 were 7,184,704, and 8,133,997 shares,
respectively. The aggregate cost of the common shares repurchased was
approximately $10,703 and $5,869, or $5.29 and $5.87 per share at January 31,
2001 and 2000, respectively. Approximately 95,000 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, 2001, 2000 and 1999, in the form of shares of the
Company's common stock. The fair value of the shares at the date of issuance was
charged to expense with a corresponding increase 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, 2001 and 2000, the Company issued 8,690
and 13,008 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,
2001, 180,500 options were granted to various employees of the Company at
exercise price's ranging from $5.00 to $6.25 per share. 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. In addition, during the year
ended January 31, 2000, 110,000 options were exercised. During the years ended
January 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, 57,500 and 10,950 options were
forfeited. At January 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, 375,500 and 252,500
options were outstanding under the Plan.
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5. Stockholders' Equity (continued)
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, 2001,
2000 and 1999 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, 2001,
2000 and 1999 was determined using risk-free interest rates of 5.0%, 5.15% and
6.0%, dividend yields of 0%, an average volatility factor of 0.493, 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, 2001, 2000 and 1999 was approximately $2.24,
$1.81 and $1.90 per share, respectively. For the years ended January 31, 2001,
2000 and 1999, respectively, the pre-tax additional pro forma compensation
expense that would have been recorded was approximately $247, $155 and $246, or
$0.02, $0.01 and $0.02 per share, respectively. The weighted average remaining
contractual life of all outstanding stock options is approximately 8.1 years. At
January 31, 2001, 132,500 options were exercisable at prices ranging from $4.50
to $10.00 per share.
In conjunction with the API acquisition, AMR Combs purchased 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 were paid during each of the years ended January 31,
2001, 2000 and 1999, 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, API has the
right to redeem the Preferred Stock at any time. Subject to certain terms and
conditions, AMR Combs has the right to cause the Company to repurchase the
Preferred Stock commencing three years after the closing of the API acquisition.
The redemption price is equal to the fair market value of the Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock; (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 Preferred Stock.
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 Preferred Stock. 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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6. Non-Recurring Charge
During the three months 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
during the three months 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 three months 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 and travel.
7. Income Taxes
The provision (benefit) for income taxes on continuing operations is as follows:
Year ended January 31,
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2001 2000 1999
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Current:
Federal $ (201) $ 236 $ (530)
State - 30 30
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(201) 266 (500)
Deferred:
Federal $ (191) $ (370) $ (150)
State 43 (86) (25)
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(148) (456) (175)
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Total benefit $ (349) $ (190) $ (675)
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A reconciliation between the income tax 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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2001 2000 1999
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Benefit at federal statutory rate (34.0)% (34.0)% (34.0)%
State tax provision, net of federal benefit 3.1 (161.0) 1.2
Change in valuation allowance - (1,065.0) (10.4)
Foreign losses with no income tax benefit - 385.0 -
Non-deductible items and other (6.8) 48.9 3.2
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(37.7)% (826.1)% (40.0)%
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7. Income Taxes (continued)
Deferred tax assets 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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2001 2000
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Financial statement accruals not currently deductible for
income tax purposes $ 2,080 $ 1,284
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2,080 1,284
Valuation allowance - -
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Net deferred income tax assets $ 2,080 $ 1,284
============ ============
Based upon a number of factors, including the nature of the temporary
differences and the timing of their reversal, the Company believes that the
utilization of the deferred tax benefit at January 31, 2001 was more likely than
not, and therefore, a valuation reserve was not provided.
8. 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 $143, $102 and $99 related to the savings plan in the years ended
January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
9. Related Parties
Upon the authorization of the independent members of the Board of Directors, the
Company entered into an advisory agreement with a related party, First Equity
Development Inc. ("First Equity"). The advisory agreement, which was effective
February 1, 2000, has a two-year term, and was a renewal on substantially the
same terms and conditions, of a prior agreement. 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 Company pays First Equity a $30 monthly retainer. In addition,
upon the successful completion of certain transactions, the Company will pay a
fee to First Equity (the "Success Fee"), and will reimburse First Equity for its
out-of-pocket expenses. The amount of any 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 services to be provided
and the size and type of transaction. 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, 2001, 2000 and 1999, the
Company paid First Equity retainer fees of $360, for a total of $1,080. Upon the
consummation of the sale of NAC (Note 10), 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 agreement may be terminated by
either party upon 30-days written notice to the other party.
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 approximately $95, $102 and $98,
respectively, for the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.
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10. Discontinued Operations
Details of the results of operations of discontinued operations and net gain
from disposition of subsidiaries are as follows:
Year ended January 31,
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2001 2000 1999
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Net income (loss) of discontinued operations:
AeroV $ (1,847) $ - $ -
NAC - 5,170 (703)
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$ (1,847) $ 5,170 $ (703)
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Net gain from disposition of subsidiaries:
AeroV $ (386) $ - $ -
NAC 979 10,193 -
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$ 593 $ 10,193 $ -
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E-Commerce Initiative
In February 2000 the Company established AeroV Inc. ("AeroV"). The purpose of
AeroV was to design an electronic procurement platform to enable easy
communication between the Internet and airlines' legacy systems, and to reduce
supply chain costs. The proprietary software platform developed by AeroV is an
operational system. In December 2000 the Board of Directors of the Company
reassessed its strategic position with respect to AeroV, and approved a plan to
sell AeroV. Management has had discussions with a number of interested parties,
and is continuing to pursue all logical alternatives. The Company took a charge
of $1,245 pre-tax to write down its investment in AeroV. AeroV has been
accounted for as a discontinued operation and its results of operations and cash
flows, and the estimated net loss on disposal of have been condensed and shown
separately in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. AeroV had no
significant sales during the year ended January 31, 2001.
In connection with the disposition of AeroV, the Company accrued for certain
costs directly relating to the disposition. Transaction, legal and other costs
relating to the disposition ($0.6 million) were included in other accrued
liabilities at January 31, 2001 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Sale of 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, subject to adjustment,
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").
NAC's operations included the repair and overhaul of gas turbine engines and
accessories, and the remanufacturing of engine components and accessories. NAC
has been accounted for as a discontinued operation for all years presented in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements and its results of operations
and cash flows through the date of sale, and the net gain on the sale have been
reported separately.
Pursuant to the Agreement, 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. During the year ended January 31, 2001 the sales
price was adjusted by $2,050 to reflect a decrease in the amount of net assets
sold. The amount paid had been accrued previously.
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10. Discontinued Operations (continued)
Sale of NAC
Summarized results of operations information for NAC are as follows.
Nine months
ended Year ended
October 31, January 31,
2000 1999
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Net sales $ 85,400 $ 94,074
Earnings before interest and taxes 7,458 820
Net interest expense 1,251 1,548
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Earnings before income taxes 6,207 (728)
Net income $ 5,170 $ (703)
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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.
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 has 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.
On February 28, 2001, the day prior to the expiration of most of the Company's
representations and warranties under the Agreement, Rolls-Royce North America
Inc. ("RRNA") filed a $10 million claim for indemnification with the American
Arbitration Association. The claim seeks indemnification under provisions of the
Agreement relating to environmental and non-environmental covenants and
representations. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company's liability
for indemnification claims is limited to $5 million for environmental and $5
million for non-environmental claims (with limited exceptions related to taxes
and other specified items). The Company has requested RRNA to provide factual
support for the indemnification sought. As of April 27, 2001 RRNA has not
responded. The Company believes the claim to be without merit, and will
vigorously contest the claim.
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.
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10. Discontinued Operations (continued)
Sale of NAC
During the year ended January 31, 2000 the Company 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 sales price
adjustment and liabilities under NAC's liquidated pension plan (see below), were
charged against net income from disposition of subsidiaries. These costs were
included in accrued compensation and related expenses ($2.3 million) and other
accrued liabilities ($1.4 million) at January 31, 2000 in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
During the year ended January 31, 2001 $2,469 was charged against the accruals
for compensation and other expenses. At January 31, 2001 approximately $1.5
million of accruals remain relating to the sale of NAC. In addition, the Company
paid approximately $5.2 million of estimated income tax liabilities that arose
as a result of the sale. The difference between the estimated income tax
liabilities and the actual income tax liabilities reported, approximately $1.0
million, was recorded as net income (loss) from discontinued operations in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
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 disposition of subsidiaries in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
11. 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,
2001 2000 1999
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Denominator for basic net income (loss) per common share -
weighted average shares 7,720,520 8,908,756 8,972,953
Effect of dilutive warrants and employee stock options - 96,921 -
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Denominator for net income (loss) per common share -
assuming dilution - adjusted weighted average shares
and assumed conversions 7,720,520 9,005,677 8,972,953
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For the years ended January 31, 2001 and 1999 respectively, 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.
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12. 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, 2001 are as follows:
Fiscal year 2002 $ 665
Fiscal year 2003 665
Fiscal year 2004 639
Fiscal year 2005 612
Fiscal year 2006 490
Thereafter 3,415
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$ 6,486
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Rental expense under noncancelable operating leases amounted to $830, $515, and
$467 for the years ended January 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Contingencies
During the year ended January 31, 2001 the Company incurred legal costs of
approximately $0.7 million relating to litigation previously initiated by the
Company for a copyright infringement suit against Oracle Corporation and Avanti
Systems, Inc., and a claim against Gulf Insurance Corporation ("Gulf"), the
Company's former provider of Directors and Officers insurance. The litigation
with Gulf seeks reimbursement for costs incurred in the Company's successful
defense against claims made by John F. Risko, a former officer and director.
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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13. Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)
First Second Third Fourth
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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Year ended January 31, 2001
Net sales $ 22,335 $ 24,039 $ 26,221 $ 24,955
Gross profit 4,760 5,354 5,606 5,148
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 13 (71) (29) (489)
Net income (loss) $ (116) $ (362) $ 613 $ (1,965)
Basic net loss per share from continuing operations - (0.01) - (0.07)
Basic net income (loss) per common share $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ 0.08 $ (0.26)
Net loss per share from continuing operations -
assuming dilution - (0.01) - (0.07)
Net income (loss) per common share - assuming
dilution $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ 0.08 $ (0.26)
Year ended January 31, 2000
Net sales $ 18,414 $ 20,511 $ 21,530 $ 22,544
Gross profit 3,953 4,103 4,415 5,513
Non-recurring charge - - 410 -
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (400) (107) (296) 970
Net income (loss) $ 1,327 $ 1,446 $ 1,594 $ 11,163
Basic net income (loss) per share from continuing
operations (0.04) (0.01) (0.03) 0.11
Basic net income loss per common share $ 0.15 $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 1.29
Net income (loss) per share from continuing
operations - assuming dilution (0.04) (0.01) (0.03) 0.11
Net income per common share - assuming dilution $ 0.15 $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 1.29
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
First Aviation Services Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries
(amounts in thousands)
Balance at
beginning of Balance as of
period Additions Deductions end of period
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Description:
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, 2001
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 820 243 116 (a) $ 947
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
Year ended January 31, 2001
Slow moving and obsolete inventory $ 414 7 45 (b) $ 376
(a) Write off of uncollectible accounts.
(b) Write off of excess and obsolete inventory.
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