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UNITED STATES

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 June 30, 2004.

 

or

 

¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

For the transition period from              to             .

 

Commission file number: 0-24020

 


 

SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   61-1321992

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

101 Bullitt Lane, Suite 450

Louisville, Kentucky 40222

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(502) 329-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  x     No  ¨

 

As of July 30, 2004, the Registrant had 17,868,435 shares of common stock outstanding.


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION     
     ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     
         Consolidated Income Statements for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and June 29, 2003    2
         Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003    3
         Consolidated Cash Flow Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and June 29, 2003    4
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    5
     ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS    9
     ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK    14
     ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    14
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION     
     ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS    14
     ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K    15
SIGNATURES    16

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

 

(in thousands, except for per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended

   Six Months Ended

     June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


   June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)

Net revenue:

                             

Outsourced services

   $ 85,923     $ 58,852    $ 166,050     $ 109,067

Products

     9,973       11,769      19,222       20,469
    


 

  


 

Total net revenue

     95,896       70,621      185,272       129,536

Cost of sales:

                             

Outsourced services

     77,003       50,585      146,310       93,962

Products

     5,897       6,995      11,489       12,582
    


 

  


 

Total cost of sales

     82,900       57,580      157,799       106,544
    


 

  


 

Gross profit

     12,996       13,041      27,473       22,992

Selling, general and administrative

     8,628       7,036      16,786       13,185

Research and development

     875       1,066      1,399       2,088

Amortization of intangible assets

     140       21      266       42
    


 

  


 

Operating income

     3,353       4,918      9,022       7,677

Interest expense, net

     227       547      515       1,033

Other (income) expense, net

     (48 )     85      (106 )     152
    


 

  


 

Income before income taxes

     3,174       4,286      8,613       6,492

Income tax expense

     1,190       1,607      3,230       2,434
    


 

  


 

Net income

   $ 1,984     $ 2,679    $ 5,383     $ 4,058
    


 

  


 

Earnings per common share:

                             

Basic

   $ 0.11     $ 0.19    $ 0.33     $ 0.29

Diluted

   $ 0.11     $ 0.19    $ 0.32     $ 0.28

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.03     $ 0.03    $ 0.06     $ 0.06

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                             

Basic

     17,827       14,213      16,326       14,205

Diluted

     18,552       14,430      17,072       14,425

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

    

June 30,

2004


    December 31,
2003


 
     (Unaudited)        
ASSETS                 

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 12,539     $ 12,019  

Accounts receivable, net

     71,915       45,484  

Inventory, net

     78,487       61,932  

Other current assets

     7,899       11,370  
    


 


Total current assets

     170,840       130,805  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     139,131       106,683  

Goodwill

     14,277       14,277  

Other assets

     13,320       11,730  
    


 


     $ 337,568     $ 263,495  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                 

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 46,780     $ 29,598  

Accrued liabilities

     22,790       17,491  

Current portion of long-term debt

     5,000       3,200  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     74,570       50,289  

Long-term debt

     41,000       53,000  

Other liabilities

     16,030       15,425  
    


 


Total liabilities

     131,600       118,714  

Stockholders’ equity:

                

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 975,150 shares authorized; no shares issued

     —         —    

Series A preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 24,850 shares authorized; no shares issued

     —         —    

Common stock, non-voting, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued

     —         —    

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 17,868,435 and 14,283,323 shares issued and outstanding in 2004 and 2003, respectively

     179       143  

Additional paid-in capital

     140,353       83,541  

Retained earnings

     67,782       63,443  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (2,346 )     (2,346 )
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     205,968       144,781  
    


 


     $ 337,568     $ 263,495  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

 

(in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended

 
     June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


 
     (Unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income

   $ 5,383     $ 4,058  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     8,516       6,186  

Other noncash charges

     693       393  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

                

Accounts receivable

     (26,816 )     (4,589 )

Inventory

     (11,431 )     1,911  

Other current assets

     1,786       1,291  

Accounts payable

     20,113       (1,764 )

Accrued liabilities

     5,062       1,259  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     3,306       8,745  

Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Capital expenditures

     (19,214 )     (10,687 )

Purchase of the net assets of acquired entities

     (29,399 )     (800 )

Proceeds from sale of assets

     —         2  

Changes in nonoperating assets and liabilities

     247       295  
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (48,366 )     (11,190 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Net (decrease) increase in debt under revolving credit facility

     (37,700 )     3,000  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     27,500       —    

Cash dividends paid

     (950 )     (850 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     56,730       211  
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     45,580       2,361  
    


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     520       (84 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     12,019       12,403  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 12,539     $ 12,319  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

(1) Nature of Business

 

Sypris is a diversified provider of outsourced services and specialty products. The Company performs a wide range of manufacturing, engineering, design, testing, and other technical services, typically under multi-year, sole-source contracts with corporations and government agencies in the markets for aerospace and defense electronics, truck components and assemblies, and for users of test and measurement equipment.

 

(2) Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sypris Solutions, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Sypris” or the “Company”), Sypris Electronics, LLC, Sypris Test & Measurement, Inc., Sypris Data Systems, Inc., and Sypris Technologies, Inc., and have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. These unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented, and the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Actual results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2004. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2003 as presented in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.

 

(3) Acquisitions

 

On May 3, 2004, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of a plant located in Kenton, Ohio from ArvinMeritor Inc. that will expand the Company’s manufacturing capabilities in trailer axle beams and various drive train components. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase, in which the purchase price of $14,062,000 was initially allocated based on the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired. The results of operations of the acquired business were included in the consolidated financial statements beginning May 4, 2004. Following are the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition, which are subject to refinement (in thousands):

 

Current assets

   $ 3,281  

Property, plant and equipment

     10,774  

Other assets

     800  
    


Total assets acquired

     14,855  

Current liabilities assumed

     (793 )
    


Net assets acquired

   $ 14,062  
    


 

Other assets represent the estimated fair value of supply agreements with ArvinMeritor that the Company will amortize on a straight-line basis over nine years.

 

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On June 30, 2004, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of a plant located in Toluca, Mexico from Dana Corporation that will expand the Company’s manufacturing capabilities in steer axles, drive axle shafts and various drive train components. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase, in which the purchase price of $15,348,000 was initially allocated based on the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired. The results of operations of the acquired business will be included in the consolidated financial statements beginning July 1, 2004. Following are the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition, which are subject to refinement (in thousands):

 

Current assets

   $ 2,185  

Property, plant and equipment

     13,631  

Other assets

     402  
    


Total assets acquired

     16,218  

Current liabilities assumed

     (870 )
    


Net assets acquired

   $ 15,348  
    


 

Other assets represent the estimated fair value of supply agreements with Dana that the Company will amortize on a straight-line basis over eight years.

 

(4) Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock options are granted under various stock compensation programs to employees and non-employee directors. The Company accounts for stock option grants in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period. The Company’s pro forma information is as follows (in thousands, except for per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


    June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net income

   $ 1,984     $ 2,679     $ 5,383     $ 4,058  

Pro forma stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

     (451 )     (529 )     (823 )     (909 )
    


 


 


 


Pro forma net income

   $ 1,533     $ 2,150     $ 4,560     $ 3,149  
    


 


 


 


Earnings per common share:

                                

Basic – as reported

   $ 0.11     $ 0.19     $ 0.33     $ 0.29  

Basic – pro forma

   $ 0.09     $ 0.15     $ 0.28     $ 0.22  

Diluted – as reported

   $ 0.11     $ 0.19     $ 0.32     $ 0.28  

Diluted – pro forma

   $ 0.08     $ 0.15     $ 0.27     $ 0.22  

 

(5) Earnings Per Common Share

 

There were no adjustments required to be made to net income for purposes of computing basic and diluted earnings per common share. A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended

   Six Months Ended

     June 30,
2004


   June 29,
2003


   June 30,
2004


   June 29,
2003


     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)

Shares used to compute basic earnings per common share

   17,827    14,213    16,326    14,205

Dilutive effect of stock options

   725    217    746    220
    
  
  
  

Shares used to compute diluted earnings per common share

   18,552    14,430    17,072    14,425
    
  
  
  

 

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(6) Inventory

 

Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 30,
2004


    December 31,
2003


 
     (Unaudited)        

Raw materials

   $ 27,776     $ 22,394  

Work in process

     19,474       15,854  

Finished goods

     5,056       3,052  

Costs relating to long-term contracts and programs, net of amounts attributed to revenue recognized to date

     43,340       36,569  

Progress payments related to long-term contracts and programs

     (10,466 )     (9,851 )

LIFO reserve

     (821 )     (940 )

Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory

     (5,872 )     (5,146 )
    


 


     $ 78,487     $ 61,932  
    


 


 

(7) Segment Data

 

The Company’s operations are conducted in two reportable business segments: the Electronics Group and the Industrial Group. There was no material intersegment net revenue recognized in any of the periods presented. The following table presents financial information for the reportable segments of the Company (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
    

June 30,

2004


   

June 29,

2003


   

June 30,

2004


   

June 29,

2003


 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net revenue from unaffiliated customers:

                                

Electronics Group

   $ 37,674     $ 45,544     $ 78,599     $ 81,233  

Industrial Group

     58,222       25,077       106,673       48,303  
    


 


 


 


     $ 95,896     $ 70,621     $ 185,272     $ 129,536  
    


 


 


 


Gross profit:

                                

Electronics Group

   $ 7,460     $ 9,723     $ 15,361     $ 17,022  

Industrial Group

     5,536       3,318       12,112       5,970  
    


 


 


 


     $ 12,996     $ 13,041     $ 27,473     $ 22,992  
    


 


 


 


Operating income:

                                

Electronics Group

   $ 973     $ 3,628     $ 2,948     $ 5,301  

Industrial Group

     3,516       2,593       8,704       4,485  

General, corporate and other

     (1,136 )     (1,303 )     (2,630 )     (2,109 )
    


 


 


 


     $ 3,353     $ 4,918     $ 9,022     $ 7,677  
    


 


 


 


                

June 30,

2004


    December 31,
2003


 
                 (Unaudited)        

Total assets:

                                

Electronics Group

                   $ 121,054     $ 121,560  

Industrial Group

                     201,370       121,429  

General, corporate and other

                     15,144       20,506  
                    


 


                     $ 337,568     $ 263,495  
                    


 


 

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(8) Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is involved in certain litigation and contract issues arising in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these matters cannot, at this time, be predicted in light of the uncertainties inherent therein, management does not expect that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.

 

As of June 30, 2004, the Company had outstanding purchase commitments of approximately $8,485,000, primarily for the acquisition of manufacturing equipment.

 

(9) Issuance of Common Stock

 

On March 17, 2004, the Company completed a public stock offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock at $17.00 per share and generated proceeds, after underwriting discounts and estimated expenses, of approximately $48,017,000. On April 8, 2004, an over-allotment option was exercised for 450,000 shares at $17.00 per share and generated proceeds, after underwriting discounts and estimated expenses, of approximately $7,203,000. The proceeds of the offering were used principally to repay debt.

 

(10) Issuance of Senior Notes

 

On June 10, 2004, the Company issued $27.5 million of senior notes through a private placement transaction. The Company is authorized to issue up to $55.0 million of senior notes and expects to issue the remaining $27.5 million during the third quarter of 2004, subject to certain pre-closing conditions. The notes issued on June 10, 2004 consist of $7.5 million of notes due in 2009 bearing interest at 4.73% and a $20.0 million note due in 2014 bearing interest at 5.78%. The senior notes contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants requiring the maintenance of a specified leverage ratio and minimum levels of net worth. As of June 30, 2004, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.

 

(11) Employee Benefit Plans

 

Pension expense consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


    June 30,
2004


    June 29,
2003


 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Service cost

   $ 19     $ 42     $ 85     $ 53  

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     485       485       1,043       1,051  

Net amortizations, deferrals and other costs

     55       185       369       241  

Expected return on plan assets

     (746 )     (689 )     (1,353 )     (1,297 )
    


 


 


 


     $ (187 )   $ 23     $ 144     $ 48  
    


 


 


 


 

Pension expense for the six months ended June 30, 2004 has been adjusted to give effect to a revision to the estimate of total pension expense expected for the year ending December 31, 2004. Total estimated contributions expected to be paid to the Company’s pension plans during 2004 is approximately $600,000.

 

(12) Income Taxes

 

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004 was 37.5%. Reconciling items between the federal statutory income tax rate of 34.0% and the effective tax rate include state income taxes, partially offset by management’s estimate for 2004 research and development tax credits and certain other permanent differences.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Results of Operations

 

The tables presented below, which compare our results of operations for the second quarter and six month periods from 2004 to 2003, present the results for each period, the change in those results from 2004 to 2003 in both dollars and percentage change and the results for each period as a percentage of net revenue. The columns present the following:

 

  The first two data columns in each table show the absolute results for each period presented.

 

  The columns entitled “Year Over Year Change” and “Year Over Year Percentage Change” show the change in results, both in dollars and percentages. These two columns show favorable changes as positive and unfavorable changes as negative. For example, when our net revenue increases from one period to the next, that change is shown as a positive number in both columns. Conversely, when expenses increase from one period to the next, that change is shown as a negative number in both columns.

 

  The last two columns in each table show the results for each period as a percentage of net revenue. In these two columns, the cost of sales and gross profit for each are given as a percentage of that segment’s net revenue. These amounts are shown in italics.

 

In addition, as used in these tables, “NM” means “not meaningful.”

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended June 29, 2003

 

     Three Months Ended

  

Year Over
Year

Change


    Year Over
Year
Percentage
Change


   

Results as Percentage of
Net Revenue for the Three

Months Ended


 
     June 30,
2004


     June 29,
2003


   Favorable
(Unfavorable)


    Favorable
(Unfavorable)


   

June 30,

2004


   

June 29,

2003


 
     (in thousands, except percentage data)  

Net revenue:

                                          

Electronics Group

   $ 37,674      $ 45,544    $ (7,870 )   (17.3 )%   39.3 %   64.5 %

Industrial Group

     58,222        25,077      33,145     132.2     60.7     35.5  
    


  

  


       

 

Total

     95,896        70,621      25,275     35.8     100.0     100.0  

Cost of sales:

                                          

Electronics Group

     30,214        35,821      5,607     15.7     80.2     78.7  

Industrial Group

     52,686        21,759      (30,927 )   (142.1 )   90.5     86.8  
    


  

  


                 

Total

     82,900        57,580      (25,320 )   (44.0 )   86.4     81.5  

Gross profit:

                                          

Electronics Group

     7,460        9,723      (2,263 )   (23.3 )   19.8     21.3  

Industrial Group

     5,536        3,318      2,218     66.8     9.5     13.2  
    


  

  


                 

Total

     12,996        13,041      (45 )   (0.3 )   13.6     18.5  

Selling, general and administrative

     8,628        7,036      (1,592 )   (22.6 )   9.0     10.0  

Research and development

     875        1,066      191     17.9     0.9     1.5  

Amortization of intangible assets

     140        21      (119 )   (566.7 )   0.2     —    
    


  

  


       

 

Operating income

     3,353        4,918      (1,565 )   (31.8 )   3.5     7.0  

Interest expense, net

     227        547      320     58.5     0.2     0.8  

Other (income) expense, net

     (48 )      85      133     NM     —       0.1  
    


  

  


       

 

Income before income taxes

     3,174        4,286      (1,112 )   (25.9 )   3.3     6.1  

Income taxes

     1,190        1,607      417     25.9     1.2     2.3  
    


  

  


       

 

Net income

   $ 1,984      $ 2,679    $ (695 )   (25.9 )%   2.1 %   3.8 %
    


  

  


       

 

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended June 29, 2003

 

     Six Months Ended

  

Year Over
Year

Change


    Year Over
Year
Percentage
Change


   

Results as Percentage of
Net Revenue for the Six

Months Ended


 
     June 30,
2004


     June 29,
2003


   Favorable
(Unfavorable)


    Favorable
(Unfavorable)


   

June 30,

2004


   

June 29,

2003


 
     (in thousands, except percentage data)  

Net revenue:

                                          

Electronics Group

   $ 78,599      $ 81,233    $ (2,634 )   (3.2 )%   42.4 %   62.7 %

Industrial Group

     106,673        48,303      58,370     120.8     57.6     37.3  
    


  

  


       

 

Total

     185,272        129,536      55,736     43.0     100.0     100.0  

Cost of sales:

                                          

Electronics Group

     63,238        64,211      973     1.5     80.5     79.0  

Industrial Group

     94,561        42,333      (52,228 )   (123.4 )   88.6     87.6  
    


  

  


                 

Total

     157,799        106,544      (51,255 )   (48.1 )   85.2     82.3  

Gross profit:

                                          

Electronics Group

     15,361        17,022      (1,661 )   (9.8 )   19.5     21.0  

Industrial Group

     12,112        5,970      6,142     102.9     11.4     12.4  
    


  

  


                 

Total

     27,473        22,992      4,481     19.5     14.8     17.7  

Selling, general and administrative

     16,786        13,185      (3,601 )   (27.3 )   9.1     10.2  

Research and development

     1,399        2,088      689     33.0     0.7     1.6  

Amortization of intangible assets

     266        42      (224 )   (533.3 )   0.1     —    
    


  

  


       

 

Operating income

     9,022        7,677      1,345     17.5     4.9     5.9  

Interest expense, net

     515        1,033      518     50.1     0.3     0.8  

Other (income) expense, net

     (106 )      152      258     NM     —       0.1  
    


  

  


       

 

Income before income taxes

     8,613        6,492      2,121     32.7     4.6     5.0  

Income taxes

     3,230        2,434      (796 )   (32.7 )   1.7     1.9  
    


  

  


       

 

Net income

   $ 5,383      $ 4,058    $ 1,325     32.7 %   2.9 %   3.1 %
    


  

  


       

 

 

Backlog. Our backlog increased $76.0 million to $251.1 million at June 30, 2004, from $175.1 million at June 29, 2003, on $237.5 million in net orders in the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $150.3 million in net orders in the six months ended June 29, 2003. We expect to convert approximately 89% of the backlog at June 30, 2004 to revenue during the next twelve months.

 

Backlog for our Electronics Group increased $2.5 million to $131.0 million at June 30, 2004, from $128.5 million at June 29, 2003, on $83.9 million in net orders in the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to $94.2 million in net orders in the six months ended June 29, 2003. We expect to convert approximately 80% of the backlog at June 30, 2004 to revenue during the next twelve months.

 

Backlog for our Industrial Group increased $73.5 million to $120.1 million at June 30, 2004, from $46.6 million at June 29, 2003, on $153.6 million in net orders in the six months ended 2004 compared to $56.1 million in net orders in the six months ended June 29, 2003. Backlog and net orders increased $63.9 million and $85.3 million, respectively, due to three new contracts that closed since December 31, 2003. We expect to convert substantially all of the Industrial Group’s backlog at June 30, 2004 to revenue during the next twelve months.

 

Net Revenue. The Electronics Group derives its revenue from manufacturing services, other outsourced services and product sales. Manufacturing services revenue decreased $7.8 million in the second quarter and $5.7 million in the six month period primarily due to delayed shipments arising from a customer’s design changes and contracts completed during 2003. The shipments were delayed during the second quarter and are currently expected to be shipped early in 2005. Net revenue from other outsourced services increased $2.0 million in the second quarter and $5.3 million in the six month period primarily due to an increase in calibration and engineering services. Product sales decreased $2.0 million in the second quarter and $2.3 million in the six month period primarily due to reduced government funding and increased competition.

 

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The Industrial Group entered into new multi-year contracts on December 31, 2003, May 3, 2004 and June 30, 2004 and, on each of the respective dates, acquired certain manufacturing assets from its customers in connection with the new contracts. These contracts include two with Dana Corporation for steer axles, drive axle shafts and various drive train components for the light, medium and heavy-duty truck markets and one with ArvinMeritor, Inc. for trailer axle beams and various drive train components. The December and May contracts generated outsourced services revenue of $28.5 million and $47.2 million in the second quarter and six month periods of 2004, respectively. The June contract will begin generating revenue in the third quarter of 2004. Excluding the new contracts, the Industrial Group’s net revenue increased $4.6 million and $11.2 million in the second quarter and six month periods, respectively, primarily due to a general increase in demand for medium and heavy-duty trucks.

 

Gross Profit. The Electronics Group’s gross profit decreased in the second quarter and six month periods primarily due to the decline in revenue for manufacturing services and products. The reduced volume also negatively impacted fixed cost absorption for manufacturing services thus contributing to the decrease in gross profit. Manufacturing services contributed $1.2 million of the decrease in gross profit in the second quarter and six month periods while product sales contributed $0.8 million in each period. Although revenue from other technical services increased in the second quarter and six month periods, the increase was primarily attributable to calibration and testing services, which provided lower gross profit as a percentage of revenue than certain engineering services provided in 2003. This revenue mix change resulted in a decrease in gross profit of $0.3 million in the second quarter and an increase in gross profit of $0.3 million in the six month period.

 

The Industrial Group’s gross profit increased in the second quarter and six month periods primarily due to the revenue growth from new contracts. The gross profit contributed by the new contracts was partially offset by manufacturing inefficiencies associated with disruptions in raw material availability and the increase in demand in the commercial truck market. The market expansion and disruptions to production schedules during the second quarter arising from steel allocations from certain suppliers led to short production quantity runs, increased machinery set-up time, higher maintenance costs and increased overtime, all of which contributed additional costs to our operations. Certain deliveries were also expedited at additional costs in order to meet customer requirements and prevent interruptions in our customers’ production schedules.

 

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expense increased in the second quarter and six month periods primarily due to higher administrative costs related to additional infrastructure to support the new contracts in the Industrial Group and the overall growth of the business and an increase in selling-related expenses.

 

Research and Development. Research and development costs decreased in the second quarter and six month periods due to the completion of the first release of Silver Phoenix, a new data system product line within our Electronics Group. The majority of research and development costs during the first six months of 2004 were related to future releases of this product.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets increased in the second quarter and six month periods primarily due to certain identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with the new Industrial Group contracts.

 

Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense decreased in the second quarter and six month periods due to a decrease in debt outstanding and a lower weighted average interest rate. The weighted average interest rate decreased effective with the July 2003 expiration of interest rate swap rate agreements with higher than market interest rates.

 

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Income Taxes. Our effective income tax rate remained at 37.5% in the second quarter and six month periods.

 

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Condition

 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2004 was $3.3 million, a decrease of $5.4 million from the comparable prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to an investment in working capital to support the new Industrial Group contracts and the increased revenue from the growth in the commercial truck market.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the first six months of 2004 was $48.4 million, an increase of $37.2 million from the comparable prior year period. The increase includes the Industrial Group’s acquisition of net assets approximating $29.4 million related to the new contracts and capital expenditures for our Electronics Group and Industrial Group totaling $7.5 million and $11.5 million, respectively. Capital expenditures for our Electronics Group were principally comprised of manufacturing, assembly and test equipment. Capital expenditures for our Industrial Group included forging, machining, and centralized tooling equipment in support of our truck components & assemblies operations.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the first six months of 2004 was $45.6 million, an increase of $43.2 million from the comparable prior year period. We received net proceeds of $55.2 million for our public stock offering of 3,450,000 shares of common stock that closed in March and April 2004. Proceeds from the offering were principally used to reduce debt on our revolving credit facility. We issued senior notes for $27.5 million in June 2004 through a private placement transaction. The transaction is part of an authorization for the issuance of $55.0 million of senior notes which we expect to complete during the third quarter.

 

We had total availability for borrowings and letters of credit under our revolving credit facility of $106.5 million at June 30, 2004, which, when combined with our unrestricted cash balance of $12.5 million, provides for total cash and borrowing capacity of $119.0 million. Maximum borrowings on the revolving credit facility are $125.0 million, subject to a $15.0 million limit for letters of credit. The credit agreement includes an option to increase the amount of available credit to $150.0 million from $125.0 million, subject to the lead bank’s approval. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility may be used to finance working capital requirements, acquisitions and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures. Most acquisitions require the approval of our bank group.

 

As a result of the repayment of debt on our revolving credit facility with proceeds from the public stock offering and the issuance of senior notes, our principal commitment for the revolving credit facility decreased from the amounts disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. As of June 30, 2004, our principal commitment under the revolving credit facility was $5.0 million due in 2004 and $13.5 million due in 2008. Additionally, as of June 30, 2004 we have senior notes for $7.5 million and $20.0 million due in 2009 and 2011, respectively. We also had purchase commitments totaling approximately $8.5 million at June 30, 2004, primarily for manufacturing equipment.

 

On June 30, 2004, a newly-formed Mexican subsidiary of the Company acquired certain assets of a manufacturing facility located in Toluca, Mexico. The results of operations of the acquired business will be included in the consolidated financial statements beginning July 1, 2004. The translation of the financial statements of the Company’s Mexican subsidiary from local currencies to the U.S. dollar subjects the Company to exposure relating to fluctuating exchange rates. However, this exposure is mitigated somewhat by a large percentage of transactions denominated in the U.S. dollar. Management does not consider its exposure to exchange rate risks to be material and considers the Mexican peso a relatively stable currency. The Company does not typically manage its related foreign currency exchange rate risk through the use of financial instruments.

 

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We believe that sufficient resources will be available to satisfy our cash requirements for at least the next twelve months. Cash requirements for periods beyond the next twelve months depend on our profitability, our ability to manage working capital requirements and our rate of growth. If we make significant acquisitions or if working capital and capital expenditure requirements exceed expected levels during the next twelve months or in subsequent periods, we may require additional external sources of capital. There can be no assurance that any additional required financing will be available through bank borrowings, debt or equity financings or otherwise, or that if such financing is available, it will be available on terms acceptable to us. If adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

See the information concerning our critical accounting policies included under Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Critical Accounting Policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies during the first six months of 2004.

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

This Form 10-Q may contain projections and other “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as they relate to, or may affect, the Company’s future results. These statements only reflect management’s current opinions and no assurance can be given that any of these results will actually occur. Important factors could cause performance to differ materially from projected results contained in, or based upon, these statements, including: the discovery of, or failure to discover, material issues during due diligence; the failure to agree on the final terms of definitive agreements, long-term supply agreements, collective bargaining agreements, or related agreements or any party’s breach of, or refusal to close the transactions reflected in, those agreements; the ability to successfully manage growth or contraction in the economy, or the commercial vehicle or electronics markets; access to capital on favorable terms as needed for operations or growth; availability of funds under our credit facility; the ability to achieve expected annual savings and synergies from past and future business combinations or otherwise to successfully integrate such combinations; competitive factors and price pressures; cost and availability of raw materials such as steel, third party component parts, tooling, spare parts, equipment or other supplies on a timely basis; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand and/or price erosion of purchased components; changes in product mix; program changes, delays, or cancellations by the government or other customers; concentrated reliance on major customers or suppliers; cost and yield issues associated with the Company’s manufacturing facilities; revisions in estimated costs related to major contracts; labor relations; risks inherent in operating abroad, including foreign currency exchange rates; performance of our pension fund portfolios; changes in applicable law or in the Company’s regulatory authorizations, security clearances, or other legal rights to conduct its business, deal with its work force, import or export goods and services; adverse regulatory actions, or other governmental sanctions; risks of litigation, including litigation with respect to environmental, asbestos-related, product liability or contractual matters, customer or supplier claims, or stockholders; the effects (including possible increases in the cost of doing business) resulting from future war and terrorists activities or political uncertainties; energy cost increases; cost and availability of insurance coverage; natural disasters, casualties, utility disruptions, or the failure to anticipate unknown risks and uncertainties present in the Company’s businesses; dependence on current management; volatility of the Company’s stock price; as well as other factors included in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are exposed to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Borrowings under our credit agreement bear interest at a variable rate based on the prime rate, the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), or certain alternative short-term rates, plus a margin (1.0% at June 30, 2004) based upon our leverage ratio. An increase in interest rates of 100 basis points would result in additional interest expense approximating $185,000 on an annualized basis, based upon our debt outstanding at June 30, 2004. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have historically had little impact on us because the vast majority of our transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars. Inflation has not been a significant factor in our operations in any of the periods presented, and it is not expected to materially affect operations in the next twelve months.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2004, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

The Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on April 27, 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky. At the meeting, stockholders elected three Class II directors for a term of three years pursuant to the following votes:

 

Class I Director


   Votes in
Favor


   Votes
Withheld


R. Scott Gill

   11,970,940    1,880,249

Roger W. Johnson

   12,271,605    1,579,584

Robert Sroka

   13,193,898    657,291

 

The total number of shares of common stock outstanding as of March 11, 2003, the record date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, was 14,329,753.

 

The 2004 Sypris Equity Plan, which authorizes awards of stock, stock options and stock appreciation rights to Directors and Officers and certain other employees, respecting, in the aggregate, 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock or other authorized common stock of the Company no more dilutive than the Common Stock, was approved by a vote of the majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock represented at the meeting: 9,669,655 shares were voted in favor of the proposal; 3,423,754 were voted against; and 7,687 abstained.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit
Number


 

Description


3.1   Certificate of Incorporation of Sypris Solutions, Inc.
10.1   2004 Sypris Equity Plan effective as of April 27, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 30, 2004 filed on April 30, 2004 (Commission File No. 000-24020)).
10.2   Note Purchase Agreement between The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America, Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company, Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company, Jefferson Pilot LifeAmerica Insurance Company, and Sypris Solutions, Inc. dated as of June 10, 2004.
31.1   CEO certification pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   CFO certification pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002.
32   CEO and CFO certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission:

 

On April 22, 2004, we furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K, attaching a press release dated April 22, reporting 2004 first quarter results of operations and financial condition.

 

On May 4, 2004, we furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K, attaching a press release dated May 3, reporting that we had completed the purchase of a manufacturing plant located in Kenton, Ohio from ArvinMeritor, Inc.

 

On June 10, 2004, we furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K, attaching a press release dated June 10, reporting that we had completed the first funding of a total issuance of up to $55 million of unsecured senior notes through a private placement.

 

On June 30, 2004, we furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K, attaching a press release dated June 30, reporting that we had completed the purchase of a manufacturing facility located in Toluca, Mexico from Dana Corporation.

 

On June 30, 2004, we furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K, attaching a press release dated June 30, reporting a lower earnings forecast for the second quarter and full year 2004.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

        SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC.
        (Registrant)
Date: August 3, 2004   By:  

/s/ David D. Johnson


        (David D. Johnson)
        Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 3, 2004   By:  

/s/ Anthony C. Allen


        (Anthony C. Allen)
        Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

 

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