FORM 10Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Quarterly or Transitional Report
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
- --------- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2002
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
- --------- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from___________ to ____________
Commission File Number 0-21995
First Aviation Services Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
Delaware 06-1419064
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
15 Riverside Avenue, Westport, Connecticut, 06880-4214
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(203) 291-3300
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(Issuer's telephone number)
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(Former name, former address and formal
fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No__
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of
September 6, 2002 is 7,224,774 shares.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Index
Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets....................................................................3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations........................................................4-5
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows..........................................................6
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements...................................................7-8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition, Results of Operations and
Liquidity and Capital Resources.......................................................................9-14
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks.............................................14
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.................................................................................14
Part II - Other Information, Signatures and Certifications
Other Information, Signatures and Certificates................................................................14-16
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
July 31, January 31,
2002 2002
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(unaudited) *
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,780 $ 31,113
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful 14,211 15,396
accounts of $778 and $707, respectively
Inventory, net of allowance for obsolete and slow moving 21,139 23,016
inventory of $954 and $885, respectively
Prepaid expenses, deferred income taxes and other 4,702 3,034
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Total current assets 72,832 72,559
Plant and equipment, net 3,960 4,100
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 30 3,885
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$ 76,822 $ 80,544
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 11,750 $ 11,464
Accrued compensation and related expenses, and 1,913 2,748
other accrued liabilities
Income taxes payable 1,293 1,293
Obligations under capital leases 56 180
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Total current liabilities 15,012 15,685
Revolving line of credit 14,500 14,800
Minority interest in subsidiary 1,041 1,041
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Total liabilities 30,553 31,526
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 91 91
7,224,774 and 7,213,753 shares outstanding, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 38,487 38,516
Retained earnings 17,926 20,728
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (186) (193)
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56,318 59,142
Less: Treasury stock, at cost (10,049) (10,124)
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Total stockholders' equity 46,269 49,018
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 76,822 $ 80,544
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See accompanying notes.
* Balances were derived from the audited balance sheet as of January 31, 2002.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Three months ended
July 31,
2002 2001
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Net sales $ 26,165 $ 27,564
Cost of sales 20,280 21,875
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Gross profit 5,885 5,689
Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,501 4,982
Corporate expenses 679 731
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Loss from operations (295) (24)
Net interest income and other 68 113
Minority interest in subsidiary (11) (11)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (238) 78
Benefit (provision) for income taxes 93 (8)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations (145) 70
Income from disposition of subsidiary, net of provision for - 707
income taxes of $405
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Net income (loss) $ (145) $ 777
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Basic net income (loss) per common share, and net income (loss) per common share
- assuming dilution:
Income (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative $ (0.02) $ 0.01
effect of accounting change
Income from disposition of subsidiary - 0.10
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Basic net income (loss) per common share, and net income (loss) $ (0.02) $ 0.11
per common share - assuming dilution
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 7,219,300 7,194,419
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution N/A 7,211,742
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See accompanying notes.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Six months ended
July 31,
2002 2001
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Net sales $ 51,164 $ 53,136
Cost of sales 39,658 42,238
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Gross profit 11,506 10,898
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,461 9,716
Corporate expenses 1,233 1,312
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Loss from operations (188) (130)
Net interest income and other 99 325
Minority interest in subsidiary (21) (21)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (110) 174
Benefit (provision) for income taxes 43 (17)
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative (67) 157
effect of accounting change
Income from disposition of subsidiary, net of provision for - 707
income taxes of $405
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net (2,735) -
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Net income (loss) $ (2,802) $ 864
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Basic net income (loss) per common share, and net income (loss) per common share
- assuming dilution:
Income (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative $ (0.01) $ 0.02
effect of accounting change
Income from disposition of subsidiary - 0.10
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net (0.38) -
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Basic net income (loss) per common share, and net income (loss) $ (0.39) $ 0.12
per common share - assuming dilution
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 7,216,747 7,190,502
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution N/A 7,199,785
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See accompanying notes.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Six months ended
July 31,
2002 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) $(2,802) $ 157
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash from operating activities:
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net 2,735 -
Depreciation and amortization 670 685
Stock compensation 38 52
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables 1,185 (795)
Inventory 1,877 (1,309)
Other assets (535) 539
Accounts payable 286 915
Accrued compensation and related expenses, and other accrued liabilities (835) (921)
Income taxes payable - (210)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,619 (887)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of plant and equipment and other assets (536) (433)
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Net cash used in investing activities (536) (433)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings (repayments) on revolving line of credit (300) 2,500
Principal payments on capital lease obligations and other (116) (121)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (416) 2,379
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,667 1,059
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 31,113 31,855
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 32,780 $ 32,914
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid $ 30 $ 101
Income taxes paid $ 76 $ -
See accompanying notes.
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First Aviation Services Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
July 31, 2002
1. Basis of Presentation
First Aviation Services Inc. ("First Aviation") and its subsidiaries, Aerospace
Products International, Inc. ("API"), Aircraft Products International, Ltd. and
API Asia Pacific Inc. (collectively, the "Company"), are headquartered in
Westport, Connecticut. The Company is one of the leading suppliers of aircraft
parts and components to the aviation industry worldwide, and is a provider of
supply chain management services, including third party logistics and inventory
management services, to the aerospace industry. The Company also builds custom
hose assemblies, and performs overhaul and repair services for brakes and
starter/generators. Customers of the Company include original equipment
manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, passenger and cargo airlines, fleet
operators, corporate aircraft operators, fixed base operators, certified repair
facilities, governments and military services. The accompanying unaudited
consolidated condensed financial statements of the Company have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments, including
the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions, and normal recurring
accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included in the
accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements. Operating
results for the three and six months ended July 31, 2002 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending
January 31, 2003. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the
year ended January 31, 2002.
2. Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Assuming Dilution
The following sets forth the denominator used in the computation of net income
(loss) per common share - assuming dilution:
Three months ended Six months ended
July 31, July 31,
2002 2001 2002 2001
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income (loss)
per common share - weighted average
shares 7,219,300 7,194,419 7,216,747 7,190,502
Effect of dilutive employee stock options N/A 17,323 N/A 9,283
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Denominator for net income (loss) per common share -
assuming dilution, adjusted weighted
average shares and assumed dilutions 7,219,300 7,211,742 7,216,747 7,199,785
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For the three and six months ended July 31, 2002 the denominator used in the
calculation of net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution was the
same as the denominator used in the calculation of basic net income (loss) per
common share because the effect of employee stock options would have been
antidilutive.
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3. Acquisition and Discontinued Operations
On August 10, 2001 the Company completed the acquisition of the distribution
business of Superior Air Parts, Inc. ("Superior"). Pursuant to the terms of the
acquisition, the Company acquired the distribution business of Superior,
including four distribution centers and certain inventory and equipment, and was
named a worldwide distributor for Superior's product line of replacement parts
for certain aircraft engines. In addition, the Company entered into a service
agreement with Superior whereby the Company provides Superior with a variety of
third party logistics and inventory management services for a fee based upon the
scope of the services provided. In connection with the acquisition, the Company
recorded approximately $543 of accruals to cover the estimated costs to complete
the acquisition and implement a plan to streamline operations, consolidate
facilities, and close the distribution centers. At January 31, 2002 the balance
remaining of the accruals was $147. During the three and six months ended July
31, 2002, respectively, approximately $17 and $102 of the accruals were
utilized, leaving a balance of approximately $45 at July 31, 2002.
As reported previously, in prior years the Company sold its former wholly owned
subsidiary, National Airmotive Corporation ("NAC"), and, in a separate
transaction, discontinued AeroV Inc. ("AeroV"), its former wholly owned
e-commerce subsidiary. Pursuant to these transactions the Company accrued for
certain costs directly related to the respective transaction. During the three
months ended April 30, 2002, the remaining $57 of accruals relating to NAC were
utilized. During the three months and six months ended July 31, 2002,
respectively, approximately $28 and $56 of the accruals relating to AeroV were
utilized. There were no accruals remaining related to NAC or AeroV at July 31,
2002.
4. Accounting Change
During the first quarter ended April 30, 2002, the Company, as required, adopted
Financial Accounting Standards Board Pronouncement No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets", ("FAS 142"). Under FAS 142 goodwill is not amortized but is
tested periodically for impairment using discounted cash flows and other fair
value methodologies. Upon adoption of FAS 142 the Company was required to
perform impairment tests relating to API's goodwill and other intangibles
existing as of the date of adoption. As a result, upon the adoption of FAS 142
in the three months ended April 30, 2002, the Company took a one-time, non-cash
charge of $2,735, net of applicable income tax benefit of $922, or $0.38 per
share, to write-off the carrying value of its goodwill. No charge was required
under previous generally accepted accounting principles, which were based upon
undiscounted cash flows.
The adoption of FAS 142 represented a change in accounting principle, and the
cumulative effect, net of the income tax benefit, was shown on a separate line
in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. The effective rate of
the income tax benefit of the charge was approximately 25%. The difference
between the effective income tax rate and the statutory rate was due to
differences in book and income tax bases of the assets.
5. Extension of Revolving Line of Credit
On July 31, 2002, the Company extended its $20 million Commercial Revolving Loan
and Security Agreement to July 1, 2004 from July 1, 2003. The extension of the
agreement was on the same terms and conditions as the prior agreement. As a
result of this extension, borrowings under this facility continue to be
classified as long term.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition,
Results of Operations and Liquidity and Capital
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Resources
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform of Act
1995.
Information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 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 and
components from its principal suppliers on a timely basis, domestic and
international market and economic conditions, especially those currently
facing the aviation industry as a whole, the impact of changes in fuel and
other freight related costs, relationships with its customers, the ability to
obtain and service supply chain management contracts, 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
General
The Company is one of the leading suppliers of aircraft parts and components to
the aviation industry worldwide, and is a provider of supply chain management
services, including third party logistics and inventory management services, to
the aerospace industry. The Company also builds custom hose assemblies, and
performs overhaul and repair services for brakes and starters/generators.
The Company's executive offices are located at 15 Riverside Avenue in Westport,
Connecticut, 06880. Further information about the Company and its subsidiaries
can be found on the worldwide web at www.firstaviation.com. The Company can be
reached via e-mail at first@firstaviation.com.
Results for the three and six months ended July 31, 2002 continue to be
adversely impacted by the general slowdown in the aviation industry that began
last year and increased after the terrorist acts that occurred on September 11,
2001 and the repercussions that followed. Recovery in the industry has been
slow, and overall business activity in the aerospace industry continues to be
depressed, especially in the general aviation and commercial airline sectors.
Several bankruptcies in the industry have been announced recently. The Company
had no significant exposure directly related to these bankruptcies. However, due
to the current environment management re-assessed the Company's reserves for
uncollectible accounts receivable, and took a $0.2 million charge during the
quarter ended July 31, 2002 to increase its allowance for doubtful accounts. The
Company expects that the current business environment in the industry will
continue. It is uncertain when complete recovery in the industry will occur.
On July 24, 2002 the Company announced that it had entered into a multi-year
contract with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") for the provision
of logistics and other services, effective July 1, 2002. Revenues and costs
relating to this agreement were recorded beginning in July 2002. The contract
will favorably impact results in subsequent quarters.
Results of Operations
Net Sales
The Company's net sales consist of sales of parts and components, component
overhaul and repair services, and the provision of supply chain management and
logistics services. Net sales are recorded when parts and components are shipped
and title transfers to the customer, or when overhauled and repaired items are
completed and shipped back to the customer. Shipping and handling costs billed
to customers are included in net sales. Net sales relating to supply chain
management and logistics services are recorded as the services are provided to
the customer. The terms and nature of logistics services provided generally are
stipulated in a contract between the Company and the customer. The Company
provides its facilities, personnel and systems to provide logistics services at
less cost to the customer. In providing supply chain management and logistics
services where the Company distributes inventory on behalf of its customer, the
Company may use its own inventory or hold its customers' inventory without
taking ownership of the inventory.
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Net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2002 decreased $1.4 million, or
5.1%, to $26.2 million from $27.6 million for the three months ended July 31,
2001. During the three months ended July 31, 2002 net sales in the Company's
traditional distribution business, which comprises the largest portion of the
Company's overall net sales, decreased 6.5% compared to the prior year due to
the downturn in the aerospace industry as business activity, especially in the
airline and general aviation sectors, continues at significantly lower levels
than that of the prior year. In addition, as a result of industry conditions the
Company tightened its credit policies and restricted overall credit to its
customers, which contributed to the decline in sales. Offsetting the decrease in
traditional distribution was an increase in net sales from the Superior
distribution business, acquired in August 2001. On a geographic basis, domestic
net sales were down from the prior year. Net sales increased in Europe and the
Company's overhaul and repair shop as the Company focused on opportunities in
these areas, but these increases were offset by greater weakness in Latin
America and Asia, due to economic conditions in these areas. Logistics services
net sales increased more than 30% during the three months ended July 31, 2002
compared to the prior year. Logistics sales accounted for less than 10% of net
sales during the three months ended July 31, 2002.
Net sales for the six months ended July 31, 2002 decreased $1.9 million, or
3.7%, to $51.2 million from $53.1 million for the six months ended July 31,
2001. The decrease in net sales during the six months ended July 31, 2002
compared to the prior year was due to the same reasons as explained above for
the current quarter.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales consists of costs of inventory sold, and direct costs relating to
the provision of supply chain management and logistics services.
Cost of sales for the three months ended July 31, 2002 decreased $1.6 million,
or 7.3%, to $20.3 million from $21.9 million for the three months ended July 31,
2001. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased to 77.5% compared to
79.4% for the comparable period of the prior year. For explanation of the
changes from the prior year, see Net Sales and Gross Profit.
Cost of sales for the six months ended July 31, 2002 decreased $2.5 million, or
6.1%, to $39.7 million from $42.2 million for the six months ended July 31,
2001. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased to 77.5% compared to
79.5% for the comparable period of the prior year. For explanation of the
changes from the prior year, see Net Sales and Gross Profit.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the three months ended July 31, 2002 increased $0.2 million, or
3.4%, to $5.9 million from $5.7 million for the three months ended July 31,
2001. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 22.5% for the three
months ended July 31, 2002, from 20.6% for the three months ended July 31, 2001.
Gross profit for the six months ended July 31, 2002 increased $0.6 million, or
5.6% to $11.5 million from $10.9 million for the six months ended July 31, 2001.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 22.5% for the three
months ended July 31, 2002, from 20.5% for the three months ended July 31, 2001.
Gross profit increased during the three and six months ended July 31, 2002
compared to the prior year principally due to new sales from logistics
contracts, including the Superior contract and the recently announced contract
with Gulfstream, and also due to some favorable changes in product mix.
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Partially offsetting this increase, gross profit from traditional distribution
sales decreased due to the decrease in net distribution sales. A significant
portion of the costs relating to logistics services contracts are indirect
costs, principally personnel, warehouse and related, and systems, and these
costs are recognized as part of selling, general and administrative costs.
Therefore, gross margins for logistics services contracts are higher than those
in our distribution business. As net sales from logistics services contracts
increase, the trend of increased gross profit and gross margin from the current
year compared to the prior year will continue, along with increases in selling,
general and administrative expenses. For the three and six months ended July 31,
2002, respectively, gross profit from logistics sales more than doubled that of
the same periods of the prior year. Logistics services contracts overall are
more advantageous to the Company compared to our traditional distribution
business, and therefore have been one of the Company's main strategic
initiatives, as previously announced.
The value of all product shipped through our facilities during the three months
ended July 31, 2002, including the value of product shipped on behalf of
logistics services customers where the Company records a fee and not the sales
value of the product itself, ("throughput") increased approximately 11% over the
same quarter last year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31,
2002 increased $0.5 million, or 10.4%, to $5.5 million from $5.0 million for the
three months ended July 31, 2001. Excluding the $0.2 million charge taken to
increase the allowance for doubtful accounts, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $0.3 million or 6.4% over the prior year. The
increase is due principally to the increase in logistics services contracts. As
stated in Gross Profit, indirect costs relating to logistics services contracts
are classified as part of selling, general and administrative expenses. As net
sales from logistics services increase, as happened during the three months
ended July 31, 2002 compared to that of the prior year, selling, general and
administrative costs also will increase, though not in direct proportion to the
increase in net sales, since as the Company obtains more logistics services
contracts and increases its throughput, it leverages its existing facilities,
personnel and systems, such that going forward increases in gross profit from
future logistics services contracts will be higher than the related increase in
selling, general and administrative costs. In addition to increases relating to
logistics services, selling, general and administrative expenses increased over
the prior year due to increased freight costs as a result of higher shipping
rates, higher advertising and promotional costs, increased insurance costs and
other new business related costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended July 31,
2002 increased $0.7 million, or 7.7%, to $10.5 million from $9.7 million for the
six months ended July 31, 2001. Selling, general and administrative expenses
increased over the prior year due to the same reasons as explained above for the
current quarter.
Corporate Expenses
Corporate expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2002 decreased $0.1
million, or 7.1% from the amount incurred during the three months ended July 31,
2001. The decrease was due to significantly lower legal costs, as the Company
has not been involved in any significant litigation since the fourth quarter of
the prior year. Offsetting the decrease in legal fees were expected increases in
costs for insurance and franchise taxes, and the timing of certain other
expenses.
Corporate expenses for the six months ended July 31, 2002 decreased $0.1
million, or 6.0% from the amount incurred during the six months ended July 31,
2001. The decrease was due to the same reasons explained above for the current
quarter.
Net Interest Income and Other
Net interest income and other for the three months ended July 31, 2002 decreased
from the three months ended July 31, 2001. The decrease in net interest income
and other during the three months ended July 31, 2002 was due to a marked
decrease in interest rates from the second quarter of the prior year compared to
the current fiscal year.
Net interest income and other for the six months ended July 31, 2002 decreased
$0.2 million for the six months ended July 31, 2001. The decrease in net
interest income and other during the six months ended July 31, 2002 was due to a
marked decrease in interest rates from the same period of the prior year
compared to the current fiscal year.
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended July 31, 2002
was 39%. Management expects that the effective income tax rate will approximate
39% for the full year ending January 31, 2003. The effective income tax rate for
the three and six months ended July 31, 2001 was 10%. The difference between the
statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate for the
three and six months ended July 31, 2001 was due principally to a reduction in
certain accrued income tax exposures as a result of changes in estimates.
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Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Cumulative Effect of Accounting
Change
For the three months ended July 31, 2002 the Company incurred a loss of
approximately $0.1 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to income of $0.1
million, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended July 31, 2001. An
increase in gross profit from new sales relating to logistics services contracts
and favorable changes in product mix compared to that of the prior year were
offset by higher selling, general and administrative costs, including the $0.2
million charge taken during the current quarter to increase the Company's
allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, increased costs relating to new
logistics services contracts, higher freight costs due to higher shipping rates,
higher advertising and promotion costs, and increased insurance and other new
business related costs, combined with a reduction in interest income due to the
decrease in interest rates and a higher effective income tax rate. The overall
result was to decrease current year results compared to that of the prior year.
For the six months ended July 31, 2002, the Company incurred a loss of $0.1
million, or $0.01 per share, compared to income of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per
share, for the six months ended July 31, 2001. An increase in gross profit from
new sales relating to logistics services contracts and favorable changes in
product mix compared to that of the prior year were offset by higher selling,
general and administrative costs, including the $0.2 million charge taken during
the current quarter to increase the Company's allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable, increased costs relating to new logistics services contracts, higher
freight costs due to higher shipping rates, higher advertising and promotion
costs, and increased insurance and other new business related costs, combined
with a reduction in interest income due to the decrease in interest rates and a
higher effective income tax rate. The overall result was to decrease current
year results compared to that of the prior year.
Income from Disposition of Subsidiary
For the three and six months ended July 31, 2001, the Company had income from
disposition of subsidiary of $0.7 million, net of applicable income tax
provision of $0.4 million, or $0.10 per share. There was no such income or loss
during the three and six months ended July 31, 2002.
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change, Net
During the first quarter ended April 30, 2002, the Company, as required, adopted
FAS 142. Under FAS 142 goodwill is not amortized but is tested periodically for
impairment using discounted cash flows and other fair value methodologies. Upon
adoption of FAS 142 the Company took a one-time, non-cash charge of $2.7
million, net of applicable income tax benefit of $0.9 million, or $0.38 per
share, to write-off the carrying value of its goodwill. No charge was required
under previous generally accepted accounting principles, which were based upon
undiscounted cash flows. The application of the non-amortization provision of
FAS 142 did not have a significant impact on results for the three and six
months ended July 31, 2002.
The adoption of FAS 142 represented a change in accounting principle, and the
cumulative effect, net of the income tax benefit, was shown on a separate line
in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations. The effective rate of
the income tax benefit of the charge was approximately 25%. The difference
between the effective income tax rate and the statutory rate was due to
differences in book and income tax bases of the assets.
Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
The Company incurred a net loss of $0.1 million, or $0.02 per common share for
the three months ended July 31, 2002, compared to net income of $0.8 million, or
$0.11 per common share for the three months ended July 31, 2001. The decrease in
net income was due to the reasons described in the preceding sections.
The Company incurred a net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.39 per common share for
the six months ended July 31, 2002, compared to net income of $0.9 million, or
$0.12 per common share for the six months ended July 31, 2001. The decrease in
net income was due to the reasons described in the preceding sections.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's liquidity requirements arise principally from its working capital
needs, which have increased due to growth and expansion. In addition, the
Company has liquidity requirements to fund capital expenditures to support its
growth and expansion, and maintain its current operations. The Company funds its
liquidity requirements with a combination of cash on hand, cash flows from
operations and from borrowings. The Company manages its cash and debt to
minimize its interest expense.
The Company invests its cash and cash equivalents in certificates of deposit and
commercial paper with maturities when purchased of three months or less.
For the six months ended July 31, 2002 the Company generated $2.6 million of
cash from operating activities, compared to a net use of cash of $0.9 million
for the six months ended July 31, 2001. The increase in cash generated compared
to the prior year was due to the Company's continued focus on increasing cash
collections on receivables, reducing inventory and managing its overall working
capital. The Company has been reducing its inventory levels since the third
quarter of the prior fiscal year when the Company acquired Superior and a
significant amount of inventory. Inventory levels at July 31, 2002 are less than
they were before the Superior acquisition. Cash used in investing activities was
$0.5 million and $0.4 million during the six months ended July 31, 2002 and
2001, respectively. The increase in cash used in investing activities was due to
the timing of capital expenditures. The Company expects that its aggregate
capital expenditure requirements for the year ending January 31, 2003 will be
approximately $1.0 million. Net cash used in financing activities during the six
months ended July 31, 2002 was $0.4 million, compared to cash provided of $2.4
million for the six months ended July 31, 2001. In the current period the
Company utilized cash provided from operations to reduce a portion of its
outstanding debt. In the prior period the Company borrowed cash for its working
capital needs.
During the quarter ended July 31, 2002, API extended its $20 million Commercial
Revolving Loan and Security Agreement to July 1, 2004 from July 1, 2003.
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 all borrowings under the
facility. Borrowings under the facility totaled $14.5 million at July 31, 2002,
at an interest rate of approximately 3.3%. Approximately $3.3 million was
available under the facility at July 31, 2002. The extension of the agreement
was on the same terms and conditions as the prior agreement. As a result of the
extension, borrowings under this facility continue to be classified as long
term.
The Company has not declared or paid any cash dividends or distributions on its
common stock since its inception in 1997. 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 its common stock. API's current
credit facility prohibits the payment of cash dividends to First Aviation,
except with the lender's consent, and contains other covenants and restrictions.
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 future debt obligations, as well as other
factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant.
In conjunction with the Company's acquisition of API, AMR Combs, Inc. ("AMR
Combs") purchased 10,407 shares of API Series A Convertible Preferred Stock,
$0.001 par value, with annual dividends of $4.00 per share, payable quarterly
(the "Convertible Preferred Stock"). API has the right to redeem the Convertible
Preferred Stock at any time. AMR Combs has the right to cause API to repurchase
the Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company has, under certain circumstances,
the ability to defer AMR Combs' ability to cause API to repurchase the
Convertible Preferred Stock. The redemption price is equal to the fair market
value of the Convertible Preferred Stock as determined by an independent
appraisal.
On March 5, 1999, AMR Combs was acquired by Signature Flight Support, an
affiliate of BBA Group Plc.
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Based upon current and anticipated levels of operations, the Company believes
that its cash flow from operations, combined with cash on hand and borrowings
under its line of credit, will be sufficient to meet its current and anticipated
cash operating requirements for the foreseeable future, including scheduled
interest and principal payments, capital expenditures, minority interest
requirements and working capital needs. In addition, the Company may use its
cash on hand to pursue potential acquisitions.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
The Company's Canadian operations utilize the Canadian dollar as their
functional currency, while the Company's Asian operation utilizes the U.S.
dollar as its functional currency. The Company has transactions denominated in
Canadian dollars and Philippine pesos. Foreign currency transaction exposure
arises primarily from the transfer of foreign currency from one subsidiary to
another within the FAvS group, and to foreign currency denominated trade
receivables. Currency transaction and translation exposures are not hedged.
Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in earnings, and
gains and losses have not been significant. Unrealized currency translation
gains and losses are recognized as other comprehensive income or loss upon
translation of foreign subsidiaries' balance sheets to U.S. dollars. The Company
does have risk relating to the translation of accounts in which the Canadian
dollar is the functional currency.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the
quarterly period ended April 30, 2002.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
NONE
Item 2. Changes in Securities
NONE
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
NONE
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 18, 2002, the
following proposals were adopted:
(1) To elect a director for a three-year term to expire at the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders in the year 2005.
Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained
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Joseph J. Lhota 7,200,336 3,411 -0-
Michael C. Culver, Stanley J. Hill, Aaron P. Hollander, and Robert L.
Kirk continue to serve as directors of the Company after the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
(2) To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's
independent auditors for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2003.
Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained
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7,201,047 2,700 -0-
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Item 5. Other Information
NONE
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits.
10.48 Fourth Amendment to Commercial Revolving Loan and Security
Agreement dated as of July 31, 2002 between Hudson United Bank
and Aerospace Products International, Inc.
10.49 Fourth Reaffirmation of Guaranty dated as of July 31, 2002 by
First Aviation Services Inc. and in favor of Hudson United Bank.
99.1 CEO Certification
99.2 CFO Certification
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
Form 8-K dated July 24, 2002 announcing that the Company had entered
into a multi-year agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to
provide logistics services.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
First Aviation Services Inc.
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(Registrant)
Date: September 10, 2002 /s/ Michael C. Culver
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Michael C. Culver,
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: September 10, 2002 /s/ Michael D. Davidson
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Michael D. Davidson,
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Michael C. Culver, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of First Aviation Services
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report; and
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
Date: September 10, 2002
/s/ Michael C. Culver
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Name: Michael C. Culver
Title: Chief Executive Officer
I, Michael D. Davidson, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of First Aviation Services
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make
the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly
report; and
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report.
Date: September 10, 2002
/s/ Michael D. Davidson
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Name: Michael D. Davidson
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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