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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
þ | Annual Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 |
o | Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from ________ to _______. |
Commission file number 0-439
American Locker Group Incorporated
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
16-0338330 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
815 South Main Street Grapevine, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) |
76051 (Zip Code) |
(817) 329-1600
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share
(Title of class)
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in
Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section
13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation
S-K is not contained in this form, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants
knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company þ | |||
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act) Yes o No þ
The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates was approximately
$ 1,579,803 based on the $1.40 price at which the Common Stock was last sold on June 30, 2010, the last
business day of the registrants most recently completed second quarter. Shares of Common Stock
known by the Registrant to be beneficially owned by directors and officers of the Registrant and
other persons known to the Registrant to have beneficial ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding
Common Stock are not included in the computation. The Registrant, however, has made no
determination that such persons are affiliates within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
As of March 14, 2011, 1,642,108 shares of Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share, were
outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The information required to be furnished pursuant to Part III of this Annual Report on Form
10-K will be set forth in, and is incorporated by reference to, the registrants Definitive Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (2011 Proxy Statement), which will be filed no
later than 120 days after the end of the registrants 2010 fiscal year.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains various forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve certain
known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, among others, those contained in Item 1.
Business, Item 1A. Risk Factors and Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words
anticipates, plans, believes, estimates, intends, expects, projects, will and
similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking
statements contain such words. Such statements, including, but not limited to, the Companys
statements regarding business strategy, implementation of its restructuring plan, competition, new
product development and liquidity and capital resources are based on managements beliefs, as well
as on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management, and involve various
risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Companys control. The Companys actual
results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on
the Companys behalf. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the
forward-looking information will in fact prove to be accurate. The Company has undertaken no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
PART I
Item 1. Business. |
Overview
American Locker Group Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the Company), is a leading
manufacturer of lockers, locks and keys with a wide-range of applications for use in numerous
industries. The Company is best known for manufacturing and servicing the widely-utilized key and
lock system with the iconic plastic orange cap. The Company serves customers in a variety of
industries in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and South America.
The Companys products can be categorized as either mailboxes or lockers.
Mailboxes are used for the delivery of mail, packages and other parcels to multi-tenant
facilities. Lockers are used for applications other than mail delivery, and most of our
lockers are key controlled checking lockers.
On September 24, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement (the Disney Agreement) with
Disneyland Resort, a division of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., and Hong Kong
International Theme Parks Limited, to provide locker services under a concession arrangement.
Under the Disney Agreement, the Company installed, operates and maintains electronic lockers at
Disneyland Park and Disneys California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California and at Hong Kong
Disneyland Park in Hong Kong.
The Company installed approximately 4,300 electronic lockers under the Disney Agreement. The
Company retains ownership of the lockers and receives a portion of the revenue generated by the
locker operations. The term of the Disney Agreement is five years and operations began in late
November 2010.
On November 16, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with BV DFW I, LP, an affiliate of
General Electric Company, to lease (the Lease) approximately 100,000 square feet (the Premises)
within a building located at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
The Company will be relocating its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility from its
current location in Grapevine, Texas to the Premises during the second quarter of 2011. The term
of the Lease is for 91 months and was effective February 1, 2011.
On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America Merrill
Lynch, pursuant to which the Company obtained a $1 million term loan (the Term Loan) and a $2.5
million revolving line of credit (the Line of Credit).
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The proceeds of the Term Loan will be used to fund the Companys investment in lockers used in
the Disney Agreement. The proceeds of the Line of Credit will be used primarily for working
capital needs in the ordinary course of business and for general corporate purposes.
The following table sets forth selected products of the Company, the primary industries we
serve, and some of our representative customers:
Selected products/service:
Recreation lockers - stainless steel, painted steel or aluminum and plastic lockers typically
secured by a mechanical lock for storage by patrons of amusement parks, water parks, ski resorts
and swimming pools.
Coin operated keys and locks - manufactured in the Companys Ellicottville, New York facility
for use in new lockers or for replacement in existing lockers.
USPS approved multi-tenant mailboxes are typically installed
in apartment and commercial buildings and consist of the USPS-approved Horizontal 4c, Horizontal
4b+ and Vertical 4b+ models. The Horizontal 4c provides for lay flat mail delivery and was
mandated by the USPS to replace the 4b+ for use in new construction after October 5, 2006.
Private mail delivery mailboxes used for the internal distribution of mail in colleges and
universities as well as large corporate offices.
Electronic distribution lockers used to distribute items such as industrial supplies, documents and
library books using an electronic locking mechanism.
Evidence lockers used by law enforcement agencies to securely store evidence.
Laptop lockers used by large corporations, libraries and schools to recharge laptop computers
in a secure storage environment.
Mini-check lockers used by health clubs, law enforcement, the military and intelligence
agencies to securely store small items such as cell phones, wallets and keys.
Selected end user types:
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Amusement parks | |
Water parks | ||
Apartment buildings | ||
Law enforcement | ||
Health clubs | ||
Ski resorts | ||
Colleges and universities | ||
Military | ||
Post offices | ||
Selected customers:
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Disneyland Resort | |
Sea World | ||
Vail Resorts, Inc. | ||
United States Department of Homeland Security | ||
LA Fitness | ||
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area | ||
Research In Motion United States Postal Service |
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The UPS Store |
The Company was incorporated as the Automated Voting Machine Corporation on December 15, 1958,
as a subsidiary of Rockwell Manufacturing Company (Rockwell). In April 1964, the Companys shares
were distributed to the stockholders of Rockwell, and it thereby became a publicly held
corporation. From 1965 to 1989, the Company acquired and disposed of a number of businesses, including the
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disposition of its
original voting machine business. In 1985, the Companys name was changed to American Locker Group
Incorporated.
In July 2001, the Company acquired Security Manufacturing Corporation (SMC). SMC
manufactures aluminum multi-tenant mailboxes, which historically have been sold to the United
States Postal Service (USPS) and private markets. SMC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, manufactures
painted steel and stainless steel lockers for the Company, and manufactures and sells
the Companys aluminum mailboxes.
Business Segment Financial Information
The Company, including its foreign subsidiaries, is engaged primarily in one business: the
sale of lockers, including coin, key-only and electronically controlled checking lockers and
related locks and aluminum centralized mail and parcel distribution mailboxes. Please see the
Companys consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item
8.
Competition
While the Company is not aware of any reliable trade statistics, it believes that its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, American Locker Security Systems, Inc. and Canadian Locker Co., Ltd. are
the leading suppliers of key/coin controlled checking lockers in the United States and Canada. The
Company faces active competition from several manufacturers of mailbox products sold in the
private market. USPS specifications limit the Companys ability to develop mailboxes that have
significant product differentiation from competitors. As a result, the Company differentiates
itself in the mailboxes market by offering a higher level of quality and service coupled with
competitive prices. To the Companys knowledge, it is the only company that manufactures both the
lock and locker components featured in the products the Company sells in the locker
markets in which the Company competes. Additionally, the Company believes that its recreation
lockers possess a reputation for high quality and reliability. The Company believes this integrated
secured storage solution, when combined with the Companys high level of service and quality, and
the reliability of its products, is a competitive advantage that differentiates the Company from
its competitors in the locker markets.
Raw Materials
The Company does not have any long-term commitments for the purchase of raw materials. With
respect to its products that use steel, aluminum and plastic, the Company expects that any raw
material price changes would be reflected in adjusted sales prices and passed on to customers. The
Company believes that the risk of supply interruptions due to such matters as strikes at the source
of supply or to logistics systems is limited. Present sources of supplies and raw materials
incorporated into the Companys metal, aluminum and plastic lockers and locks are generally
considered to be adequate and are currently available in the marketplace.
Price fluctuations of raw material and other components are factors in the general economy,
and the Company continues to seek ways to mitigate its impact. For example, the prices of steel and
aluminum, the two primary raw materials utilized in the Companys operations, have fluctuated
widely in recent years, with higher prices in 2007 and 2008 and relatively lower prices in 2009 and
2010. To the extent permitted by competition, the Company passes increased costs on to its
customers by increasing sales prices over time.
Patents and Trademarks
The Company owns a number of patents and trademarks, none of which it considers to be material
to the conduct of its business.
Employees
The Company and its subsidiaries actively employed 103 individuals on a full-time basis as of
December 31, 2010, of whom two were based in Canada, and one was based in Hong Kong. The Company
considers its relations with its employees to be satisfactory. None of the Companys employees are
represented by a union.
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Dependence on Material Customer
The Company is not substantially dependent on any one customer and its largest customer
accounted for less than 10% of consolidated revenue in 2010.
Distribution and Geographic Areas
The Company sells its lockers directly to end users. Postal lockers are sold
through a nationwide distributor network. The Company sells lockers in foreign countries including
Canada, Chile, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Peru, and the United Kingdom. During 2010, 2009 and 2008,
sales in foreign countries accounted for 23.4%, 17.6% and 19.8% respectively of consolidated net
sales.
Research and Development
The Company engages in research and development activities relating to new and improved
products. It expended $108,124, $139,307 and $199,553, in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for
such activity in its continuing businesses.
Impact of Government Regulations
A majority of the Companys postal locker sales come from products, including the Horizontal
4c and Horizontal 4b+ mailboxes, which require USPS approval. The USPS may change
product specifications and supplier approval requirements in the future. Any changes to USPS
product specifications or supplier approval requirements may impact the Companys ability to sell
these products.
Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations
The Companys facilities and operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws
and regulations relating to environmental protection and human health and safety. Some of these
laws and regulations may impose strict, joint and several liabilities on certain persons for the
cost of investigation or remediation of contaminated properties. These persons may include former,
current or future owners or operators of properties and persons who arranged for the disposal of
hazardous substances. The Companys owned and leased real property may give rise to such
investigation, remediation and monitoring liabilities under applicable environmental laws. In
addition, anyone disposing of hazardous substances on such sites must comply with applicable
environmental laws. Based on the information available to it, the Company believes that, with
respect to its currently owned and leased properties, it is in material compliance with applicable
federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings and
Note 16 to the Companys consolidated financial statements included under Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data for further discussion with respect to the settlement of certain
environmental litigation.
Backlog and Seasonality
Backlog of orders is not significant in the Companys business, as shipments usually are made
shortly after orders are received. Sales of lockers are greatest during the spring and summer
months and lowest during the fall and winter months. The Company generally experiences lower sales
and net income in the first and fourth quarters ending in March and December, respectively.
Available Information
The Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) quarterly
and annual reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, respectively, current reports on Form 8-K, and proxy
statements pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in addition to other information as
required. The public may read and copy any materials that the Company files with the SEC at the
SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580 Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may
obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room
by calling the SEC at (800) SEC-0330. The Company files this information with the SEC
electronically, and the SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information
statements, and other information regarding
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issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The Company also
maintains a website at http://www.americanlocker.com. The contents of the Companys website are not
part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Also, copies of the Companys annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections
13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available, as soon as reasonably practicable after the
Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC, through a link on the
Companys website. The Company will also provide electronic copies or paper copies free of charge
upon written request to the Company.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
The Companys results from continuing operations and its financial position could be adversely
affected in the future by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which
the Company is unable to predict or control. Some of these factors are described in more detail in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Companys other filings with the SEC. Additional risks
and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems immaterial
may also impair its business operations. Should one or more of any of these risks or uncertainties
materialize, the Companys business, financial condition or results of operations could be
materially adversely affected.
The Companys results of operations are dependent on the price of raw materials, particularly steel
and aluminum. High raw material costs or cost increases could have a material adverse effect on the
Companys operating results.
Volatility in raw material and other prices has become an increasing factor in the general
economy, and the Company continues to seek ways to mitigate its impact. For example, the Company
experienced significant volatility in steel and aluminum prices from 2008 to 2010. To the extent
permitted by competition, the Company seeks to mitigate the adverse impact of rising costs of raw
materials through product price increases. However, the Companys ability to implement price
increases is dependent on market conditions, economic factors, raw material costs and availability,
competitive factors, operating costs and other factors, some of which are beyond the Companys
control. Further, the benefits of any implemented price increases may be delayed due to
manufacturing lead times and the terms of existing contracts. If the Company is not able to
successfully mitigate the effects of rising raw materials costs, the Companys results of
operations, business and financial condition may be materially adversely affected.
The Company must relocate to a new facility during 2011. Failure to relocate in a timely manner
could have a materially adverse effect on the Companys operating results.
As a result of the sale of the Companys headquarters and primary manufacturing facility to
the City of Grapevine, the Company must relocate to a new headquarters and primary manufacturing
facility during 2011. The Company manufactures all of its postal and non-postal lockers at this
facility and any delays or disruptions during the relocation would negatively impact the Companys
ability to manufacture product. If this were to happen it would have a material adverse effect on
the Companys operating results and liquidity.
The global economic recession has resulted in weaker demand for the Companys products and may
create challenges for us that could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations.
The global economic recession has affected our domestic and international markets, and we
continue to experience weaker demand for our products. Management believes the weak global economic
conditions in 2010 and beyond will result in subdued customer demand across all customer segments,
particularly in construction, travel and recreational industries. As a result, customers may reduce
their purchases of the Companys products or delay the timing of their purchases from the Company,
either of which may have a material adverse effect on the Companys results of operations, business
and financial condition.
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Continuing disruptions in the financial markets or other factors could affect the Companys
liquidity.
U.S. credit markets continue to experience significant dislocations and liquidity disruptions.
These factors have materially impacted debt markets, making financing terms for borrowers less
attractive, and in certain cases have resulted in the unavailability of certain types of debt
financing. Continued uncertainty in the credit markets may negatively impact the Companys ability
to access additional debt financing or to refinance existing indebtedness on favorable terms, or at
all. The credit market disruptions could impair the Companys ability to fund operations, limit the
Companys ability to expand the business or increase interest expense, which could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial results.
Terrorist attacks or international hostilities may adversely affect the Companys business,
financial condition and operating results.
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 caused a significant slowdown in the tourism
industry. Additional terrorist attacks or fear of such attacks would negatively affect the tourism
industry and, due to the nature of our business, the Company. The Companys financial resources
might not be sufficient to absorb the adverse effects of any further terrorist attacks or other
international hostilities.
The global financial crisis may have an impact on the Companys business and financial condition in
ways that management cannot predict.
The continuing credit crisis and related turmoil in the global financial system has had and
may continue to have an impact on the Companys business and financial condition. For example, the
Companys ability to access the capital and credit markets may be severely restricted which could
have an impact on our flexibility to react to changing economic and business conditions.
The financial crisis and economic downturn have also resulted in broadly lower investment
asset returns and values, including in the defined benefit pension plans that we sponsor for
eligible employees and retirees. Our funding obligations for the US Plan, which have been frozen
for future benefit accruals, are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Our funding obligations for the Canadian Plan, which have been frozen for future benefit accruals,
are governed by the Pension Benefits Act. Estimates of pension plan funding requirements can vary
materially from actual funding requirements because the estimates are based on various assumptions
concerning factors outside our control, including, among other things, the market performance of
assets, statutory requirements, and demographic data for participants. Due primarily to the decline
in the investment markets in 2008 coupled with a decline in long term interest rates, we currently
expect our contributions to these plans to significantly increase for 2011 and thereafter, which
could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
If the Company experiences losses of senior management personnel and other key employees, operating
results could be adversely affected.
We are dependent on the experience and industry knowledge of our officers and other key
employees to execute our business plans. If we experience a substantial turnover in our leadership
and other key employees, our performance could be materially adversely impacted. Furthermore, we
may be unable to attract and retain additional qualified executives as needed in the future.
The postal locker industry is subject to extensive regulation by the USPS, and new regulation might
negatively impact the Companys ability to continue to sell postal lockers or increase our
operating costs
A material portion of the Companys postal locker sales come from products, including the
Horizontal 4c and Horizontal 4b+ mailboxes, which require continued USPS approval. If the USPS were
to withdraw approval for these products or change the requirements for approval, it may materially
adversely affect the Companys results of operations, business and financial condition. A change in
the USPSs requirements might also materially increase the
Companys operating costs.
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The Companys future success will depend, in large part, upon its ability to successfully introduce
new products.
The Company believes that its future success will depend, in large part, upon its ability to
develop, manufacture and successfully introduce new products. The Companys ability to successfully
develop, introduce and sell new products depends upon a variety of factors, including new product
selection, timely and efficient completion of product design and development, timely and efficient
implementation of manufacturing and assembly processes and effective sales and marketing
initiatives related to the new products. Given the Companys current financial position, the
Company may not have enough capital on hand to develop, manufacture and successfully introduce new
products, and a failure to do so or to obtain the necessary capital in order to do so would have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 2. Properties.
The location and approximate floor space of the Companys principal plants, warehouses and
office facilities are as follows (* indicates leased facility):
Approximate | ||||||||
Floor Space | ||||||||
Location | Subsidiary | In Sq. Ft. | Use | |||||
Anaheim, CA
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American Locker Security Systems, Inc. | 100* | Manage Disneyland Resort Lockers | |||||
Ellicottville, NY
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American Locker Security Systems, Inc. Lock Shop and Service Center | 12,800 | Lock manufacturing, service and repair | |||||
Toronto, Ontario
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Canadian Locker Company, Ltd. | 1,000* | Sales, service and repair of lockers and locks | |||||
Grapevine, TX
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Operated by Security Manufacturing Corporation | 70,000* | Manufacturing and corporate headquarters (1) | |||||
DFW Airport, TX
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Security Manufacturing Corporation | 100,000* | Future manufacturing and corporate headquarters | |||||
TOTAL
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183,900 | |||||||
The Company believes that its facilities, which are of varying ages and types of construction,
and the machinery and equipment utilized in such facilities, are in good condition and are adequate
for the Companys presently contemplated needs.
(1) | On September 18, 2009, the Company closed the sale of its Grapevine, Texas facility. Please see Note 3 Sale of Property to the Companys consolidated financial statements for further information. |
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
In July 2001, the Company received a letter from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (the NYSDEC) advising the Company that it is a potentially responsible
party (PRP) with respect to environmental contamination at and alleged migration from property
located in Gowanda, New York, which was sold by the Company to Gowanda Electronics Corporation
prior to 1980. In March 2001, the NYSDEC issued a Record of Decision with respect to the Gowanda
site in which it set forth a remedy including continued operation of an existing extraction well
and air stripper, installation of groundwater pumping wells and a collection trench, construction
of a treatment system in a separate building on the site, installation of a reactive iron wall
covering 250 linear feet, which is intended to intercept any contaminates, and implementation of an
on-going monitoring system. The NYSDEC has estimated that its selected remediation plan will cost
approximately $688,000 for initial construction and a total of $1,997,000 with respect to expected
operation and maintenance expenses over a 30-year
period after completion of initial construction. The Company has not conceded to the NYSDEC
that the Company is liable with respect to this matter and has not agreed with the NYSDEC that the
remediation plan selected by NYSDEC is the most appropriate plan. This matter has not been
litigated, and at the present time the Company has only been identified as a PRP. The Company also believes that
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other parties may have been
identified by the NYSDEC as PRPs, and the allocation of financial responsibility of such parties
has not been litigated. To the Companys knowledge, the NYSDEC has not commenced implementation of
the remediation plan and has not indicated when construction will start, if ever. Based upon
currently available information, the Company is unable to estimate timing with respect to the
resolution of this matter. The Companys primary insurance carrier has assumed the cost of the
Companys defense in this matter, subject to a reservation of rights.
Beginning in September 1998 and continuing through the date of filing of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, the Company has been named as an additional defendant in approximately 226 cases pending
in state court in Massachusetts and one in the state of Washington. The plaintiffs in each case
assert that a division of the Company manufactured and furnished components containing asbestos to
a shipyard during the period from 1948 to 1972 and that injury resulted from exposure to such
products. The assets of this division were sold by the Company in 1973. During the process of
discovery in certain of these actions, documents from sources outside the Company have been
produced which indicate that the Company appears to have been included in the chain of title for
certain wall panels which contained asbestos and which were delivered to the Massachusetts
shipyards. Defense of these cases has been assumed by the Companys insurance carrier, subject to a
reservation of rights. Settlement agreements have been entered in approximately 31 cases with funds
authorized and provided by the Companys insurance carrier. Further, over 157 cases have been
terminated as to the Company without liability to the Company under Massachusetts procedural rules.
Therefore, the balance of unresolved cases against the Company as of March 9, 2011, the most
recent date information is available, is approximately 39 cases.
While the Company cannot estimate potential damages or predict what the ultimate resolution of
these asbestos cases may be because the discovery proceedings on the cases are not complete, based
upon the Companys experience to date with similar cases, as well as the assumption that insurance
coverage will continue to be provided with respect to these cases, at the present time, the Company
does not believe that the outcome of these cases will have a significant adverse impact on the
Companys operations or financial condition.
The Company is involved in other routine claims and litigation from time to time in the normal
course of business. The Company does not believe these matters will have a significant adverse
impact on the Companys operations or financial condition.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities.
Market Prices and Dividends
The Companys common stock, par value $1.00 per share, is not currently listed on any
exchange. The Companys common stock currently is quoted on OTCQB under the symbol ALGI. The
OTCQB marketplace identifies companies that are reporting to the SEC and are current in their
reporting obligations. The following table shows the range of the low and high sale prices and bid
information, as applicable, for the Companys common stock in each of the calendar quarters
indicated. Such information reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or
commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
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Market Price
Per Common Share
Per Common Share
2010 | High | Low | ||||||
Quarter ended December 31, 2010 |
$ | 1.50 | $ | 1.05 | ||||
Quarter ended September 30, 2010 |
1.75 | 1.06 | ||||||
Quarter ended June 30, 2010 |
1.90 | 1.40 | ||||||
Quarter ended March 31, 2010 |
3.00 | 1.25 |
2009 | High | Low | ||||||
Quarter ended December 31, 2009 |
$ | 2.00 | $ | 0.40 | ||||
Quarter ended September 30, 2009 |
0.75 | 0.25 | ||||||
Quarter ended June 30, 2009 |
0.35 | 0.15 | ||||||
Quarter ended March 31, 2009 |
1.05 | 0.15 |
The last reported sales price of the Companys common stock as of March 14, 2011 was $1.65. The
Company had 793 security holders of record as of that date.
The Company has not paid dividends on its common stock in the two most recent fiscal years, or
since then, and does not presently plan to pay dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company
currently expects that earnings will be retained and reinvested to support either business growth
or debt reduction.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table summarizes as of December 31, 2010, the shares of common stock authorized
for issuance under our equity compensation plans:
Number of securities | ||||||||||||
Number of securities to be | Weighted-average | remaining available | ||||||||||
issued upon exercise of | exercise price of | for future issuance | ||||||||||
outstanding options, | outstanding options, | under equity | ||||||||||
warrants and rights | warrants and rights | compensation plans | ||||||||||
Equity
compensation plans
approved by
security holders(1) |
12,000 | $ | 4.95 | 37,000 | ||||||||
Equity compensation
plans not approved
by security holders |
| | | |||||||||
Total |
12,000 | $ | 4.95 | 37,000 | ||||||||
(1) | Represents the American Locker Group Incorporated 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. Please see Note 11 Stock-Based Compensation to the Companys consolidated financial statements for further information. |
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
The following table sets forth selected historical financial data of the Company and its
consolidated subsidiaries as of, and for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and
2006. The historical selected financial information derived from the Companys audited financial
information may not be indicative of the Companys future performance and should be read in
conjunction with the information contained in Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary
Data, and Item 1. Description of Business.
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For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
Sales |
$ | 12,099,012 | $ | 12,515,433 | $ | 14,129,807 | $ | 20,242,803 | $ | 25,065,090 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income
taxes |
200,165 | (618,945 | ) | (3,353,730 | ) | (2,749,743 | ) | 845,224 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) |
131,796 | (196,339 | ) | (653,519 | ) | (845,626 | ) | 300,904 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
68,369 | (422,606 | ) | (2,700,211 | ) | (1,904,117 | ) | 544,320 | ||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per sharebasic |
0.04 | (0.27 | ) | (1.73 | ) | (1.23 | ) | 0.35 | ||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per sharediluted |
0.04 | (0.27 | ) | (1.73 | ) | (1.23 | ) | 0.35 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares
outstandingbasic |
1,605,769 | 1,572,511 | 1,564,039 | 1,549,516 | 1,547,392 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares
outstandingdiluted |
1,605,769 | 1,572,511 | 1,564,039 | 1,549,516 | 1,547,392 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends declared |
0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
16,232 | 255,973 | 159,380 | 195,280 | 184,257 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
expense |
336,037 | 337,507 | 416,664 | 386,430 | 396,304 | |||||||||||||||
Number of employees |
103 | 137 | 117 | 126 | 147 | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheet Total
assets |
9,495,197 | 8,894,726 | 10,810,038 | 12,416,042 | 14,517,522 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt, including current
portion |
1,000,000 | 0 | 2,004,315 | 2,143,765 | 2,178,042 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity |
4,302,559 | 4,265,782 | 4,627,185 | 7,758,161 | 9,302,162 | |||||||||||||||
Stockholders equity per share (1) |
2.62 | 2.68 | 2.94 | 5.01 | 6.00 | |||||||||||||||
Common shares outstanding at
year-end |
1,642,108 | 1,589,015 | 1,571,849 | 1,549,516 | 1,549,516 | |||||||||||||||
Expenditures for property, plant
and equipment |
1,968,592 | 97,118 | 334,902 | 818,646 | 98,591 |
(1) | Based on shares outstanding at December 31, 2010. |
Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Companys discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are
based upon the Companys consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these
financial statements requires the Company to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect
the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. On an on-going basis,
the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to product returns, bad debts,
inventories, intangible assets, income taxes, pensions and other post-retirement benefits, and
contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on experience and on various other
assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form
the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not
readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The Company believes that the following critical accounting policies affect its more
significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial
statements.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue at the point of passage of title, which occurs at the time of
shipment to the customer. The Company derived approximately 19.4% of its revenue in 2010 from sales
to distributors. These
distributors do not have a right to return unsold products; however, returns may be permitted
in specific situations. Historically, returns have not had a significant impact on the Companys
results of operations.
For concession operations, the Company recognizes revenue when receipts are collected.
Revenue is recognized for the Companys proportional share of receipts with the remaining amounts
collected recorded as an accrued liability until they are remitted to the concession contract
counterparty.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from
the inability of its customers to make required payments. Management uses judgmental factors such
as customers payment history and the general economic climate, as well as considering the age of
and past due status of invoices, in assessing collectability and establishing the allowance for
doubtful accounts. If the financial condition of the Companys customers were to deteriorate,
resulting in an inability to make payments, an increase in the allowance resulting in a charge to
expense would be required.
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Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value using the FIFO method and are
categorized as raw materials, work-in-progress or finished goods.
The Company records reserves for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the
difference between the actual cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon
assumptions about future demand and market conditions and managements review of existing
inventory. If actual demand and market conditions are less favorable than those projected by
management, additional inventory reserves resulting in a charge to expense would be required.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost. Depreciation is computed by the
straight-line and declining balance methods for financial reporting purposes and by accelerated
methods for income tax purposes. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are 20 to
40 years for buildings and 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the shorter of the life of the building or the lease term. Expenditures for repairs
and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from the sale or disposal of
property and equipment are included in other income.
In accordance with accounting guidance for long-lived assets, including intangible assets, are
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amounts of those assets may not be recoverable. The Company uses undiscounted cash flows to
determine whether impairment exists and measures any impairment loss using discounted cash flows.
Pension Assumptions
The Company maintains a defined benefit plan covering its U.S. employees and a separate
defined contribution plan covering its Canadian employees. The accounting for the plans is based in
part on certain assumptions that are uncertain and that could have a material impact on the
financial statements if different reasonable assumptions were used. The assumptions for return on
assets reflect the rates of earnings expected on funds invested or to be invested to provide for
benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. The assumed rates of return of 7.5% and 7.0%
used in 2010 for the U.S. and Canadian plans, respectively, were determined based on a forecasted
rate of return for a portfolio invested 50% in equities and 50% in bonds. In addition to the
assumptions related to the expected return on assets, discount rates were also assumed. The
discount rates used in determining the 2010 pension costs were 6.0% and 6.75% for the U.S. and
Canadian plans, respectively. Consistent with prior years, for both plans the Company uses a
discount rate that approximates the average AA corporate bond rate.
Effective July 15, 2005, the Company froze the accrual of any additional benefits under the
U.S. plan. Effective January 1, 2009, the Company converted the Canadian plan from a defined
benefit plan to a defined contribution plan. The conversion of the Canadian plan has the effect of
freezing the accrual of future defined benefits under the plan. Under the defined contribution
plan, the Company will contribute 3% of employee compensation plus 50% of employee elective
contributions up to a maximum contribution of 5% of employee compensation.
Deferred Income Tax Assets
The Company had net deferred tax assets of approximately $896,116 at December 31, 2010.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax
rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or settled. The ultimate realization of the deferred income tax assets
are primarily dependent on generating sufficient future taxable income or being able to carryback
any taxable losses and claim refunds against previously paid income taxes. The Company has
historically had taxable income and believes its net deferred income tax assets at December 31,
2010, are more likely than not realizable. If future operating
results continue to generate taxable losses, it may be necessary to increase the valuation
allowances to reduce the amount of the deferred income tax assets to realizable value.
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Results of OperationsYear Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009
Overall Results
The financial market and economic turmoil and related disruption of the credit markets has
caused a significant slowdown in new construction of multifamily and commercial buildings beginning
in the second half of 2008 and continuing through 2010. The economic crisis also negatively
impacted our customers in the travel and recreation industries. New construction in these markets
is a key driver of revenue for the Company. Consolidated net sales for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2010 decreased $416,421 to $12,099,012, when compared to net sales of $12,515,433 for
the same period of 2009, representing a 3.3% decline. This decrease was attributable primarily to
decreases in contract manufacturing and sales of mailboxes partially offset by an increase in
sales of lockers. Pre-tax operating results improved to pre-tax income of $200,165 for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 from a reported pre-tax loss of $618,945 for the same
period of 2009. After tax operating results improved to a net income of $68,369 for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2010 compared to a net loss of $422,606 for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2009. Net income per share (basic and diluted) was $0.04 for the year ended December
31, 2010, an improvement from a net loss per share (basic and diluted) of $0.27 for the same period
in 2009.
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales in 2010 were $12,099,012, a decrease of $416,421, or 3.3% from net
sales of $12,515,433 in 2009. Sales of lockers for the year ended December 31, 2010 were
$9,272,432, an increase of $2,227,672, or 31.6%, compared to sales of $7,044,760 for the same
period of 2009. The locker increase is primarily attributable to increased market share
resulting from the Company reorganization of its outside sales efforts to focus on larger projects
and inside sales to focus on facilitating smaller orders and servicing distributors. In particular the Company sold large electronic locker
systems to Breckenridge and Mammoth Mountain ski areas in 2010. Foreign sales increased $635,860 or 28.9% to $2,832,815 in 2010 from $2,196,955 in 2009.
The foreign sales increase was driven by increased demand from Chile caused by the need to replace lockers damaged in the February 27, 2010 earthquake.
Concession revenue in 2010 was $311,251, an increase of $148,808 or 92% from concession
revenue of $162,443 in 2009. The concession revenue increase was driven by the Disneyland Resort
and Hong Kong Disneyland concessions commencing operations in late November 2010.
Sales of mailboxes were $2,374,682 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, a
decrease of $1,548,928, or 39.5%, compared to sales of $3,923,610 for the same period of 2009.
Lower mailbox sales were due primarily to the lack of new multifamily and commercial
construction activity in the United States. The majority of the Companys historical mailbox
sales have come from new construction and the lack of new construction activity has greatly reduced
the overall market for mailboxes.
The Company generated $451,898 in revenue from contract manufacturing in 2010 as compared to
$1,547,063 in 2009. This decrease was primarily due to the refocusing of sales efforts from bid
based, short duration contracts to sustainable relationships with Fortune 1000 customers as
described below. As part of this process, the Company dramatically reduced its business with the
customer that accounted for most of its contract manufacturing revenue in 2009.
Contract manufacturing includes the manufacture of metal furniture, electrical enclosures and other metal products for third party customers. Revenue from contract manufacturing is volatile and should be expected to vary substantially from quarter to quarter. In order to increase the stability and growth of contract manufacturing revenue, the Company has refocused its contract manufacturing efforts on selling electrical enclosures and components to Fortune 1000 customers. This will allow the Company to benefit from the trend of bringing the manufacturing of items back to the United States that were previously manufactured in Asia. This process improves quality, reduces lead time and reduces total costs for the end user.
Contract manufacturing includes the manufacture of metal furniture, electrical enclosures and other metal products for third party customers. Revenue from contract manufacturing is volatile and should be expected to vary substantially from quarter to quarter. In order to increase the stability and growth of contract manufacturing revenue, the Company has refocused its contract manufacturing efforts on selling electrical enclosures and components to Fortune 1000 customers. This will allow the Company to benefit from the trend of bringing the manufacturing of items back to the United States that were previously manufactured in Asia. This process improves quality, reduces lead time and reduces total costs for the end user.
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Sales by general product group for the last two years were as follows:
Percentage | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Lockers |
$ | 9,272,432 | $ | 7,044,760 | 31.6 | % | ||||||
Mailboxes |
2,374,682 | 3,923,610 | (39.5 | )% | ||||||||
Contract Manufacturing |
451,898 | 1,547,063 | (70.8 | )% | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 12,099,012 | $ | 12,515,433 | (3.3 | )% |
Gross Margin
Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of sales was 36.4% in 2010 as compared to 31.3% in
2009. The increase in gross margin as a percentage of sales was primarily due to continuing
improvement in manufacturing efficiency from the Companys LEAN manufacturing initiatives,
reorganization, select product redesign, cost cutting and improved internal controls.
Selling, Administrative and General Expenses
Selling, administrative and general expenses in 2010 totaled $4,242,855, an increase of
$369,440 compared to $3,873,415 in 2009. This increase was primarily due to increased freight
expenses of approximately $167,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to the same
period in 2009, as a result of higher freight rates. Additionally, incentive compensation expenses
increased approximately $114,000 due to the adoption of a companywide incentive compensation plan
for 2010.
Restructuring Costs
As a result of the economic crisis, the Company implemented a restructuring in January 2009 to
lower its cost structure in an uncertain economic environment. The restructuring included the
elimination of approximately 50 permanent and temporary positions (a reduction of approximately
40%) as well as an across-the-board 10% reduction in wages. These resulted in severance and payroll
tax charges during the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 of approximately $296,000. As of
December 31, 2010, the remaining balance of these payments is expected to be made over the next
twelve months. Additionally, the Company expects to relocate its Ellicottville, New York operations
to Texas during 2011. The relocation is expected to result in approximately $240,000 in annual
savings. To implement the restructuring plan, management anticipates incurring aggregate impairment
charges and costs of $396,000. Refer to Note 18 to the Companys consolidated financial statements
for more detail related to restructure costs incurred during 2010.
Pension Settlement Charge
As a consequence of the Companys staff reductions at its Canadian subsidiary, the Company
recorded a non-cash pension settlement charge of approximately $186,069 during the twelve months
ended December 31, 2009. No settlement charges were recorded in 2010. Refer to Note 10 to the
Companys consolidated financial statements for detail related to pension benefit costs incurred
during 2010.
Other Income (Expense)Net
Other income, net in 2010 totaled $61,087, a decrease of $28,895 compared to other income of
$89,982 in 2009. This decrease was due to the decrease in 2010 of the number of accounts payable settled with unsecured creditors for
less than the amount owed as compared to 2009.
Interest Expense
Interest
expense in 2010 totaled $16,232, a decrease of $239,741 compared to $255,973 in 2009.
The decrease is due to the Company paying off all of its interest bearing debt in the first quarter
of 2010.
Income Taxes
In 2010, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $131,796 compared to income tax benefit
of $196,339 in 2009. The effective tax rate determined as the percentage of the tax benefit or
expense to the pre-tax loss was a 65.8% expense in 2010 compared to a 31.7% benefit in 2009. The
effective tax rate in 2010 was higher than the US federal statutory rate due to a change in the
valuation allowance of approximately $46,000 due to the Companys inability to record a tax benefit
for losses from its foreign subsidiaries.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measure Adjusted EBITDA
The Company presents the non-GAAP financial performance measure of Adjusted EBITDA because
management uses this measure to monitor and evaluate the performance of the business and believes
the presentation of this measure will enhance investors ability to analyze trends in the Companys
business, evaluate the Companys performance relative to other companies, and evaluate the
Companys ability to service debt.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP and our computation of
Adjusted EBITDA may vary from other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative to operating earnings or net income as a measure of operating performance. In addition,
Adjusted EBITDA is not presented as and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows as
a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA has important limitations as an analytical tool and should
not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under
GAAP. For example, Adjusted EBITDA (as computed by the Company):
| Does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; | ||
| Does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; | ||
| Does not reflect our interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt; | ||
| Excludes tax payments that represent a reduction in available cash; | ||
| Excludes non-cash equity based compensation; | ||
| Excludes one-time restructuring costs and pension settlement costs; | ||
| Excludes one-time expenses and equity compensation; and | ||
| Does not reflect any cash requirements for assets being depreciated and amortized that may have to be replaced in the future. |
The following table reconciles earnings as reflected in our condensed consolidated statements
of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA:
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Net income (loss) |
68,369 | (422,606 | ) | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
131,796 | (196,339 | ) | |||||
Interest expense |
16,232 | 255,973 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
336,037 | 337,507 | ||||||
Loss on sale of equipment |
| 14,299 | ||||||
Equity based compensation |
75,516 | 26,171 | ||||||
Restructuring charge |
| 296,118 | ||||||
Pension settlement charge |
| 186,069 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA |
627,950 | 497,192 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues |
5.0 | % | 4.0 | % |
Results of OperationsYear Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008
Overall Results
Consolidated net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 decreased $1,614,374 to
$12,515,433
when compared to net sales of $14,129,807 for the same period of 2008, representing an 11.4%
decline.
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This decrease was attributable primarily to the negative effects of the credit crisis as described
above. Pre-tax operating results improved to a pre-tax loss of $618,945 for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2009 from a reported pre-tax loss of $3,353,730 for the same period of 2008. After tax
operating results improved to a net loss of $422,606 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009
compared to a net loss of $2,700,211 for the first twelve months ended December 31, 2008. Net loss
per share (basic and diluted) was $0.27 for the year ended December 31, 2009, an improvement from a
net loss per share (basic and diluted) of $1.73 for the same period in 2008.
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales in 2009 were $12,515,433, a decrease of $1,614,374, or 11.4% from net
sales of $14,129,807 in 2008. Sales of lockers for the year ended December 31, 2009 were
$7,044,760, a decrease of $1,785,545, or 20.2%, compared to sales of $8,830,305 for the same period
of 2008. The locker decrease is primarily attributable to lower revenue from the
Companys Canada Locker Company, Ltd. (Canadian Locker) subsidiary. Canadian Locker revenue for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 was approximately $1.1 million less than revenue during
the same period in 2008. The remaining decrease in locker sales is attributable to lower
revenue from replacement keys, locks and parts which were approximately $600,000 less in 2009 than
in 2008. Sales of mailboxes were $3,923,610 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, a
decrease of $1,375,892, or 26.0%, compared to sales of $5,299,502 for the same period of 2008.
Lower mailbox sales were due primarily to reduced new construction activity as a result of
the economic crisis described above. Decreases in mailbox and locker sales were partially
offset by the Companys entry into contract manufacturing in 2009. The Company generated $1,547,063
in revenue from contract manufacturing in 2009 as compared to $0 in 2008. Contract manufacturing
includes the manufacture of metal furniture, electrical junction boxes and other metal products for
third party customers. Revenue from contract manufacturing is volatile and should be expected to
vary substantially from quarter to quarter.
Sales by general product group for the last two years were as follows:
Percentage | ||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||
Mailboxes |
$ | 3,923,610 | $ | 5,299,502 | (26.0 | )% | ||||||
Contract Manufacturing |
1,547,063 | | | |||||||||
Lockers |
7,044,760 | 8,830,305 | (20.2 | )% | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 12,515,433 | $ | 14,129,807 | (11.4 | )% |
Gross Margin
Consolidated gross margin as a percentage of sales was 31.3% in 2009 as compared to 22.5% in 2008.
The increase in gross margin as a percentage of sales was primarily due to reduced overhead
expenses as a result of the Companys restructuring plan as well as reduced raw material costs. The
transition to the lower cost second generation Horizontal 4c mailbox also contributed to the
decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of sales.
Selling, Administrative and General Expenses
Selling, administrative and general expenses in 2009 totaled $3,873,415, a decrease of
$2,155,315 compared to $6,028,730 in 2008. This decrease was primarily due to reduced personnel
costs related to the Companys restructuring plan. Freight expenses decreased approximately
$370,000 for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the same period in
2008, as a result of the decreased net sales coupled with lower negotiated freight rates.
Loss on Sales of Property, Plant and Equipment
Loss on sales of property, plant and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $14,299.
The loss is primarily attributable to the loss the Company recorded on the sale of its property in
Grapevine, Texas.
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Other Income (Expense)Net
Other income, net in 2009 totaled $89,982, an improvement of $155,754 compared to other
expense in excess of other income of $65,772 in 2008. This
improvement in 2009 was the result of agreements reached by the Company with its
unsecured creditors to settle certain accounts payable for amounts less than the amount owed. The Company realized other income for the difference
between the amount owed and the settlement amount.
Interest Expense
Interest expense in 2009 totaled $255,973, an increase of $96,593 compared to $159,380 in
2008. The increase is due to higher interest rates on the F.F.F.C., Inc. mortgage and the higher
interest rate on the Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company receivables purchase agreement as well as loan
origination costs in 2009 as compared to the interest rate on the F&M Bank & Trust Co. loans in
2008.
Income Taxes
In 2009, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $196,339 compared to income tax benefit
of $653,519 in 2008. The effective tax rate determined as the percentage of the tax benefit or
expense to the pre-tax loss was a 31.7% benefit in 2009 compared to a 19.5% benefit in 2008.
Liquidity and Sources of Capital
Cash Flows Summary
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by: |
||||||||||||
Operating activities |
$ | 1,517,669 | $ | (70,463 | ) | $ | (1,488,884 | ) | ||||
Investing activities |
(1,968,592 | ) | 2,649,882 | (310,200 | ) | |||||||
Financing activities |
571,412 | (2,328,350 | ) | 613,173 | ||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
2,711 | (4,301 | ) | (96,056 | ) | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 123,200 | $ | 246,768 | $ | (1,281,967 | ) | |||||
Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009
Operating Activities
In 2010, net cash provided by operating activities was $1,517,669 compared with net cash used
in operating activities of $70,463 in 2009. The change was due primarily to the collection of the
$1,409,696 income tax receivable during 2010.
Investing Activities
Net cash used by investing activities was $1,968,592 in 2010 compared with net cash provided
by investing activities of $2,649,882 in 2009. The increase was mainly due to the capitalization of
the cost of Disneyland concession lockers in 2010. (See Note 4 Disneyland Concession Agreement to
the Companys consolidated financial statements for further information.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $571,412 in 2010 compared with net cash used in
financing activities of $2,328,350 in 2009. The change is due the Companys borrowings of
$1,000,000 under its Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) Term Loan (defined below) and the
repayment of the Companys factoring agreement.
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Cash Flows Year ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008
Operating Activities
In 2009, net cash used in operating activities was $70,463 compared with net cash used in
operating activities of $1,488,884 in 2008. The change was due primarily to the decreased net loss
of $564,016 in 2009 partially offset by an increase in income taxes receivable of $197,581, an
increase in pension benefits of $135,126, and depreciation of $337,507 compared with a net loss of
$2,700,212 in 2008.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $2,649,882 in 2009 compared with net cash used
in investing activities of $310,200 in 2008. The increase was due to the sale of the Companys
facility in Grapevine, Texas which resulted in proceeds of $2,747,000 in 2009.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $2,328,350 in 2009 compared with net cash provided
by financing activities of $613,173 in 2008. The change is due to repayment of the Companys
borrowings of $757,081 under its F&M Line of Credit (defined below) and the repayment of the
Companys long term debt.
Capital Resources and Debt Obligations
On July 29, 2009, the Company entered into a receivables purchase agreement (the Receivables
Agreement) with Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company (GCBT), pursuant to which the Company could
sell certain of its accounts receivable to GCBT. GCBT would not purchase additional receivables
from the Company if the total of all outstanding receivables held by it, at any time, exceeded
$2,500,000. In addition, if a receivable was determined to be uncollectible or otherwise
ineligible, GCBT could require the Company to repurchase the receivable.
The Receivables Agreement called for the Company to pay a daily variable discount rate, which
was the greater of prime plus 1.50% or 6.5% per annum, computed on the amount of outstanding
receivables held by GCBT, for the period during which such receivables were outstanding. The
Company would also pay a fixed discount percentage of 0.2% for each ten-day period during which
receivables held by GCBT were outstanding. The Receivables Agreement
was terminated in December 2010 at the time the Company entered into a line of credit
with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch (BAML) as further described below.
On September 18, 2009, the Company closed on the sale of its headquarters and primary
manufacturing facility to the City of Grapevine. The Company was entitled to continue to occupy the
facility, through December 31, 2010, at no cost. The City subsequently agreed to allow the Company
to continue to occupy the facility beyond December 31, 2010. The City has further agreed to pay
the Companys relocation costs within the Dallas-Fort Worth area and to pay the Companys real
property taxes for the facility through December 31, 2010. The City paid a purchase price of
$2,747,000. The Company estimates the total value of this transaction at $3,500,000.
On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Loan Agreement) with
BAML, pursuant to which the Company obtained a $1 million term loan (the Term Loan) and a $2.5
million revolving line of credit (the Line of Credit).
The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to fund the Companys investment in lockers used in
the Disneyland concession agreement. The proceeds of the Line of Credit will be used primarily for
working capital needs in the ordinary course of business and for general corporate purposes.
The Company can borrow, repay and re-borrow principal under the Line of Credit from time to
time during its term, but the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit may not exceed
the lesser of the borrowing base or $2,500,000. For purposes of the Line of Credit, borrowing
base is calculated by multiplying eligible accounts receivable of the Company by 80% and eligible
raw material and finished goods by 50%.
The outstanding principal balances of the Line of Credit and the Term Loan bear interest at
the one month LIBOR rate plus 375 basis points (3.75%). Accrued interest payments on the
outstanding principal balance of the
Line of Credit are due monthly, and all outstanding principal payments under the Line of
Credit, together with all accrued but unpaid interest, is due December 8, 2011, the maturity date
of the loan. Payments on the Term Loan,
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consisting of $16,667 in principal plus accrued interest, are due monthly beginning January 8,
2011. The entire outstanding balance of the Term Loan is due on December 8, 2015.
The Loan Agreement is secured by a first priority lien on all of the Companys accounts
receivable, inventory and equipment pursuant to a Security Agreement between the Company and BAML
(the Credit Security Agreement).
The Credit Security Agreement and Loan Agreement contain covenants, including financial
covenants, with which the Company must comply, including a debt service coverage ratio and a funded
debt to EBITDA ratio. Subject to the Lenders consent, the Company is prohibited under the Credit
Security Agreement and the Loan Agreement, except under certain circumstances, from incurring or
assuming additional debt and from permitting liens to be placed upon any of its property, assets or
revenues. Additionally, the Company is prohibited from entering into certain transactions,
including a merger or consolidation, without the Lenders consent.
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
Net cash provided by the effect of exchange rate changes on cash was $2,711 in 2010 as
compared to net cash used of $4,301 in 2009. The change was primarily due to the increase in value
of the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as compared to the United States Dollar (USD), which caused an
increase in the value of the Companys Canadian operations net assets. The CAD to USD exchange
rate increased 4.9% from $0.9532 to $1.0001 between December 31, 2009 and 2010.
Net cash used by the effect of exchange rate changes on cash was $4,301 in 2009 as compared to
net cash used of $96,056 in 2008. The change was primarily due to the increase in value of the
Canadian Dollar (CAD) as compared to the United States Dollar (USD), which caused an increase
in the value of the net assets of the Companys Canadian operations net assets. The CAD to USD
exchange rate increased 16.5% from $0.8183 to $0.9532 between December 31, 2008 and 2009.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
On December 31, 2010, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $649,952 compared with
$526,752 on December 31, 2009. The change was due primarily to the Companys net income of $68,369
in 2010.
Liquidity
The Companys liquidity is reflected by its current ratio, which is the ratio of current
assets to current liabilities, and its working capital, which is the excess of current assets over
current liabilities. These measures of liquidity were as follows:
As of December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Current Ratio |
1.96 to 1 | 2.1 to 1 | ||||||
Working Capital |
$ | 3,011,293 | $ | 3,757,669 |
The Companys primary sources of liquidity include available cash and cash equivalents and
borrowing under the Line of Credit.
Expected uses of cash in fiscal 2011 include funds required to support the Companys operating
activities, capital expenditures, relocation of the Companys facilities in Texas and New York and
contributions to the Companys defined benefit pension plans. Although the Company expects capital
expenditures in 2011 to be lower than in 2010 they will be higher than expenditures in previous years.
The Company has taken steps to enhance the Companys liquidity position by entering into the
new Loan Agreement which expands its ability to leverage accounts receivable and inventory. The
Companys plans to manage its liquidity position in 2011 by maintaining an intense focus on
controlling expenses, reducing capital expenditures, continuing the Companys implementation of
LEAN manufacturing processes and reducing inventory
levels by increasing sales and using excess capacity to manufacture products for third
parties.
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The Company has considered the impact of its financial outlook on the Companys liquidity and
has performed an analysis of the key assumptions in its forecast. Based upon these analyses and
evaluations, the Company expects that its anticipated sources of liquidity will be sufficient to
meet its obligations without disposition of assets outside of the ordinary course of business or
significant revisions of the Companys planned operations through 2011.
On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance
Act of 2009 (HR 3548) into law. The law includes a provision that allowed the Company to carry back
its net operating loss for federal income tax purposes from 2008 for up to five years and obtain a
refund to the extent that taxes were paid in the previous five years. As a result of this law, the
Company received a refund in the amount of approximately $1,400,000 during the first quarter of
2010.
Over the last three years, credit markets have experienced significant dislocations and
liquidity disruptions. These factors have materially impacted debt markets, making financing terms
for borrowers less attractive, and in certain cases have resulted in the unavailability of certain
types of debt financing. Continued uncertainty in the credit markets may negatively impact the
Companys ability to access additional debt financing on favorable terms, or at all. The credit
market disruptions could impair the Companys ability to fund operations, limit the Companys
ability to expand the business or increase interest expense, which could have a material adverse
effect on the Companys financial results.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a
current or future effect on the Companys financial condition, changes in financial condition,
revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources
that is material to investors.
Market Risks
Raw Materials
The Company does not have any long-term commitments for the purchase of raw materials. With
respect to its products that use steel, aluminum and plastic, the Company expects that any raw
material price changes would be reflected in adjusted sales prices and passed on to customers. The
Company believes that the risk of supply interruptions due to such matters as strikes at the source
of supply or to logistics systems is limited. Present sources of supplies and raw materials
incorporated into the Companys products are generally considered to be adequate and are currently
available in the marketplace.
Foreign Currency
The Companys Canadian and Hong Kong operations subject the Company to foreign currency risk,
though it is not considered a significant risk, since the foreign operations net assets represent
only 12.2% of the Companys consolidated assets at December 31, 2010. Presently, the Company does
not hedge its foreign currency risk.
Effect of New Accounting Guidance
In January 2010 the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
(Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This ASU requires some new
disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set
forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. ASU 2010-06 amends Codification Subtopic 820-10 to now
require a reporting entity to disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out
of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers; and in
the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, a reporting
entity should present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements. In
addition, ASU 2010-06 clarifies the disclosures for reporting fair value measurement for each class
of assets and liabilities and the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for
both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and
annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,
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2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll
forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Early
application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact on the Companys
disclosures for reporting fair value measurements.
In February 2010 the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to
Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. ASU 2010-09 reiterates that an SEC filer is
required to evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued
and eliminates the required disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been
evaluated. The updated guidance was effective upon issuance and its adoption had no impact on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not applicable.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
American Locker Group Incorporated
American Locker Group Incorporated
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American Locker Group Incorporated
and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders equity and comprehensive
income and cash flows for each of the years in the three year
period ended December 31, 2010. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in
the index at Item 15(a). These consolidated financial statements and schedule are the
responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The
Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control
over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but
not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control
over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and schedule, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and
schedule. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly in all
material respects, the consolidated financial position of American Locker Group Incorporated and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the consolidated results of their operations and
cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2010 in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Also in our opinion, the
related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements
taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ Travis Wolff, LLP
Dallas, Texas
March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Assets |
||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 649,952 | $ | 526,752 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $134,000 in 2010 and
$216,000 in 2009 |
2,370,642 | 2,319,440 | ||||||
Inventories, net |
2,545,200 | 2,378,017 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses |
227,570 | 95,489 | ||||||
Income tax receivable |
| 1,409,696 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
358,481 | 416,713 | ||||||
Total current assets |
6,151,845 | 7,146,107 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment: |
||||||||
Land |
500 | 500 | ||||||
Buildings and leasehold improvements |
397,136 | 394,739 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment |
10,050,517 | 7,907,732 | ||||||
10,448,153 | 8,302,971 | |||||||
Less allowance for depreciation and amortization |
(7,442,888 | ) | (7,066,629 | ) | ||||
3,005,265 | 1,236,342 | |||||||
Other noncurrent assets |
41,545 | | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
510,635 | 512,277 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 9,709,290 | $ | 8,894,726 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Liabilities and stockholders equity |
||||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 1,992,819 | $ | 2,068,289 | ||||
Commissions, salaries, wages and taxes thereon |
193,006 | 127,444 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
65,203 | 76,176 | ||||||
Secured borrowings from factoring agreement |
| 428,588 | ||||||
Revolving line of credit |
| | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
200,000 | | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
341,000 | 341,000 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses |
348,524 | 346,941 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
3,140,552 | 3,388,438 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities: |
||||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion |
800,000 | | ||||||
Pension and other benefits |
1,466,179 | 1,240,506 | ||||||
2,266,179 | 1,240,506 | |||||||
Total liabilities |
5,406,731 | 4,628,944 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
|
||||||||
Stockholders equity: |
||||||||
Common stock, $1 par value: |
||||||||
Authorized shares4,000,000 Issued
shares1,834,106 and 1,781,015 in 2010
and 2009, respectively Outstanding
shares1,642,106 and 1,589,015 in 2010
and 2009, respectively |
1,834,106 | 1,781,015 | ||||||
Other capital |
265,271 | 242,846 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
4,964,006 | 4,895,637 | ||||||
Treasury stock at cost (192,000 shares) |
(2,112,000 | ) | (2,112,000 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(648,824 | ) | (541,716 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
4,302,559 | 4,265,782 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 9,709,290 | $ | 8,894,726 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 12,099,012 | $ | 12,515,433 | $ | 14,129,807 | ||||||
Cost of products sold |
7,700,847 | 8,598,486 | 10,954,020 | |||||||||
Gross profit |
4,398,165 | 3,916,947 | 3,175,787 | |||||||||
Selling, administrative and general expenses |
4,242,855 | 3,873,415 | 6,028,730 | |||||||||
Restructuring charge |
| 296,118 | | |||||||||
Pension settlement charge |
| 186,069 | | |||||||||
Asset impairment |
| | 275,685 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses |
4,242,855 | 4,355,602 | 6,304,415 | |||||||||
Total operating income (loss) |
155,310 | (438,655 | ) | (3,128,628 | ) | |||||||
Interest income |
| 36 | 10,891 | |||||||||
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
| (14,299 | ) | (138 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense)net |
61,087 | 89,946 | (76,475 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense |
(16,232 | ) | (255,973 | ) | (159,380 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) before income taxes |
200,165 | (618,945 | ) | (3,353,730 | ) | |||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) |
131,796 | (196,339 | ) | (653,519 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 68,369 | $ | (422,606 | ) | $ | (2,700,211 | ) | ||||
Weighted average common shares: |
||||||||||||
Basic |
1,605,769 | 1,572,511 | 1,564,039 | |||||||||
Diluted |
1,605,769 | 1,572,511 | 1,564,039 | |||||||||
Income (loss) per share of common stock: |
||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.04 | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.73 | ) | ||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.04 | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.73 | ) | ||||
Dividends per share of common stock |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Comprehensive | Total Stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Other Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Income (Loss) | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December
31, 2007 |
$ | 1,741,516 | $ | 184,988 | $ | 8,018,454 | $ | (2,112,000 | ) | $ | (74,797 | ) | $ | 7,758,161 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
| | (2,700,211 | ) | | | (2,700,211 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive
income (loss): |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency
translation |
| | | | (205,775 | ) | (205,775 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment, net
of tax benefit of
$197,451 |
| | | | (296,176 | ) | (296,176 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
(3,202,162 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued as
compensation (22,333
shares) |
22,333 | 45,261 | | | | 67,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
| 3,592 | | | | 3,592 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31,
2008 |
$ | 1,763,849 | $ | 233,841 | $ | 5,318,243 | $ | (2,112,000 | ) | $ | (576,748 | ) | $ | 4,627,185 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
| | (422,606 | ) | | | (422,606 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive
income (loss): |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency
translation |
| | | | 37,293 | 37,293 | ||||||||||||||||||
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment, net
of tax benefit of
$1,506 |
| | | | (2,261 | ) | (2,261 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
(387,574 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued as
compensation (17,166
shares) |
17,166 | 4,210 | | | | 21,376 | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
| 4,795 | | | | 4,795 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31,
2009 |
$ | 1,781,015 | $ | 242,846 | $ | 4,895,637 | $ | (2,112,000 | ) | $ | (541,716 | ) | $ | 4,265,782 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
| | 68,369 | | | 68,369 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive
income (loss): |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency
translation |
| | | | 11,925 | 11,925 | ||||||||||||||||||
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment, net
of tax benefit of
$79,354 |
| | | | (119,033 | ) | (119,033 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
(38,739 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued as
compensation (53,091
shares) |
53,091 | 22,425 | | | | 75,516 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31,
2010 |
$ | 1,834,106 | $ | 265,271 | $ | 4,964,006 | $ | (2,112,000 | ) | $ | (648,824 | ) | $ | 4,302,559 | ||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Operating activities |
||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 68,369 | $ | (422,606 | ) | $ | (2,700,211 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
336,037 | 337,507 | 416,664 | |||||||||
Provision for uncollectible accounts |
31,290 | 36,000 | 60,182 | |||||||||
Equity based compensation |
75,516 | 26,171 | 71,186 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets |
686 | 14,299 | 138 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
(36,088 | ) | (204,628 | ) | 909,994 | |||||||
Impairment of assets |
| | 275,685 | |||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
||||||||||||
Accounts and other receivables |
1,526,273 | (1,162,825 | ) | 81,496 | ||||||||
Inventories |
(297,059 | ) | 18,440 | 545,510 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses |
(131,793 | ) | 118,835 | 7,384 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue |
| 341,000 | | |||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(214,132 | ) | 491,171 | 291,353 | ||||||||
Income taxes |
(10,973 | ) | 197,581 | (1,561,991 | ) | |||||||
Pension and other benefits |
169,543 | 138,592 | 113,726 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
1,517,669 | (70,463 | ) | (1,488,884 | ) | |||||||
Investing activities |
||||||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(1,968,592 | ) | (97,118 | ) | (334,902 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
| 2,747,000 | 24,702 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(1,968,592 | ) | 2,649,882 | (310,200 | ) | |||||||
Financing activities |
||||||||||||
Long-term debt payments |
| (4,004,315 | ) | (139,450 | ) | |||||||
Long-term debt borrowings |
1,000,000 | 2,000,000 | | |||||||||
Borrowings under revolving line of credit |
| 4,458 | 752,623 | |||||||||
Repayment of factoring agreement |
(428,588 | ) | (757,081 | ) | | |||||||
Borrowings under factoring agreement |
| 428,588 | | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
571,412 | (2,328,350 | ) | 613,173 | ||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
2,711 | (4,301 | ) | (96,056 | ) | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
123,200 | 246,768 | (1,281,967 | ) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
526,752 | 279,984 | 1,561,951 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
$ | 649,952 | $ | 526,752 | $ | 279,984 | ||||||
Supplemental cash flow information: |
||||||||||||
Cash paid during the year for: |
||||||||||||
Interest |
$ | 15,447 | $ | 267,227 | $ | 152,343 | ||||||
Income taxes |
$ | 20,311 | $ | | $ | 11,806 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
American Locker Group Incorporated and Subsidiaries
December 31, 2010
American Locker Group Incorporated and Subsidiaries
December 31, 2010
1. Basis of Presentation
Consolidation and Business Description
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Locker Group
Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the Company), all of which are wholly owned. Intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company is a leading
manufacturer and distributor of lockers, locks and keys. The Companys lockers can be categorized
as either postal lockers or non-postal lockers. Postal lockers are used for the delivery of mail.
Most non-postal lockers are key controlled checking lockers. The Company is best known for
manufacturing and servicing the key and lock system with the plastic orange cap. The Company serves
customers in a variety of industries in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and South
America.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include currency on hand and demand deposits with financial
institutions. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents on
deposit in amounts in excess of federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any
losses in such accounts and does not believe it is exposed to any significant risk.
Accounts Receivable
The Company grants credit to its customers and generally does not require collateral. Accounts
receivable are reported at net realizable value and do not accrue interest. Management uses
judgmental factors such as a customers payment history and the general economic climate, as well
as considering the age of and past due status of invoices in assessing collectability and
establishing allowances for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off after all
collection efforts have been exhausted.
Estimated losses for bad debts are provided for in the consolidated financial statements
through a charge to expense of approximately $31,000, $36,000 and $60,000 for 2010, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The net charge-off of bad debts was approximately $113,000, $0 and $113,000 for 2010,
2009 and 2008, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value using the FIFO method and are
categorized as raw materials, work-in-progress or finished goods.
The Company records reserves for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the
difference between the actual cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon
assumptions about future demand and market conditions and managements review of existing
inventory. If actual demand and market conditions are less favorable than those projected by
management, additional inventory reserves resulting in a charge to expense would be required.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost. Depreciation is computed by the
straight-line and declining-balance methods for financial reporting purposes and by accelerated
methods for income tax purposes. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are 20 to
40 years for buildings and 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the shorter of the life of the building or the
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lease term. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Gains and
losses resulting from the sale or disposal of property and equipment are included in other income.
Long-lived assets, including intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of those assets may not be recoverable
in accordance with appropriate guidance. The Company uses undiscounted cash flows to determine
whether impairment exists and measures any impairment loss using discounted cash flows. The Company
recorded an equipment impairment charge of approximately $164,000 in 2008 related to the decision
to redesign the Horizontal 4c product line, please refer to Note 17 Asset Impairment for further
information. The Company recorded asset impairment charges related to property, plant and equipment
of $0, $0 and $164,000 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Depreciation expense was $336,037 in 2010, of which $251,933 was included in cost of products
sold, and $84,104 was included in selling, administrative and general expenses. Depreciation
expense was $337,507 in 2009, of which $207,308 was included in cost of products sold, and $130,199
was included in selling, administrative and general expenses. Depreciation expense was $416,664 in
2008, of which $254,754 was included in cost of products sold, and $161,910 was included in
selling, administrative and general expenses.
Pensions and Postretirement Benefits
The Company has two defined benefit plans which recognize a net liability or asset and an
offsetting adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to report the funded status
of the plans. The plan assets and obligations are measured at their year-end balance sheet date.
Refer to Note 10 Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, for further detail on the plans.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue upon passage of title, which occurs at the time of shipment to
the customer. The Company derived approximately 19.4% of its revenue in 2010 from sales to
distributors. These distributors do not have a right to return unsold products; however, returns
may be permitted in specific situations. Historically, returns have not had a significant impact on
the Companys results of operations. Revenues are reported net of discounts and returns and net of
sales tax.
For concession operations, the Company recognizes revenue when receipts are collected.
Revenue is recognized for the Companys proportional share of receipts with the remaining amounts
collected recorded as an accrued liability until they are remitted to the concession contract
counterparty.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling,
administrative and general expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
These costs were approximately $579,000, $412,000 and $866,000 during 2010, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
Advertising Expense
The cost of advertising is generally expensed as incurred. The cost of catalogs and brochures
are recorded as a prepaid cost and expensed over their useful lives, generally one year. The
Company incurred approximately $134,000, $150,000 and $219,000 in advertising costs during 2010,
2009 and 2008, respectively.
Income Taxes
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated U.S. income tax return. Canadian
operations file income tax returns in Canada. The Company accounts for income taxes using the
liability method in accordance with appropriate accounting guidance. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be
applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
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recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the Companys deferred tax
assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
Pursuant to appropriate accounting guidance when establishing a valuation allowance, the
Company considers future sources of taxable income such as future reversals of existing taxable
temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and
carryforwards and tax planning strategies. Appropriate accounting guidance defines a tax
planning strategy as an action that: is prudent and feasible; an enterprise ordinarily might not
take, but would take to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused;
and would result in realization of deferred tax assets. In the event the Company determines that
the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future, the valuation adjustment to the
deferred tax assets is charged to earnings in the period in which the Company makes such a
determination. If it is later determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax
assets will be realized, the Company will release the valuation allowance to current earnings.
The amount of income taxes the Company pays is subject to ongoing audits by federal, state and
foreign tax authorities. The Companys estimate of the potential outcome of any uncertain tax issue
is subject to managements assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing at that
time, pursuant to appropriate accounting guidance. Appropriate accounting guidance requires a
more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions
taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company records a liability for the difference
between the benefit recognized and measured pursuant to appropriate accounting guidance and tax
position taken or expected to be taken on the tax return. To the extent that the Companys
assessment of such tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period in which
the determination is made. The Company reports tax-related interest and penalties as a component of
income tax expense.
Research and Development
The Company engages in research and development activities relating to new and improved
products. It expended approximately $108,000, $140,000 and $200,000 in 2010, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, for such activity in its continuing businesses. Research and development costs are
included in selling, administrative and general expenses.
Earnings Per Share
The Company reports earnings per share in accordance with appropriate accounting guidance.
Under appropriate accounting guidance basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of
stock options, whereas diluted earnings per share assumes exercise of stock options, when dilutive,
resulting in an increase in outstanding shares. Please refer to Note 13 for further information.
Foreign Currency
In accordance with appropriate accounting guidance the Company translates the financial
statements of the Canadian and Hong Kong subsidiaries from its functional currency into the U.S.
dollar. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at
the balance sheet date. Income statement amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for
the year. All translation gains and losses resulting from the changes in exchange rates from year
to year have been reported in other comprehensive income. Foreign currency gains and losses
resulting from current year exchange rate transactions are insignificant for all years presented.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
accrued liabilities and long-term debt approximate fair value.
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Stock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this
method, the Companys prior periods do not reflect any restated amounts. The Company recognized no
compensation expense related to stock options during the year ended December 31, 2006, as a result
of the adoption of appropriate accounting guidance. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company had
applied the intrinsic value method. Accordingly, the compensation expense of any employee stock
options granted was the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Companys common stock at
the grant date over the amount the employee must pay to acquire the stock. Net income for 2010,
2009 and 2008 includes pretax stock option expense of $0, $4,795 and $3,592, respectively. These
expenses were included in selling, administrative and general expense.
Net
income for 2010, 2009 and 2008 includes equity based compensation expense
for compensation to directors, officers and other employees of
$75,516, $21,376 and $67,594, respectively. These expenses were included in selling, administrative and general expense.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency translation and minimum pension
liability adjustments and is reported in the consolidated statements of stockholders equity.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates
include allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory obsolescence, product returns, pension,
post-retirement benefits, contingencies, and deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010 the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
(Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This ASU requires some new
disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement as set
forth in Codification Subtopic 820-10. ASU 2010-06 amends Codification Subtopic 820-10 to now
require a reporting entity to disclose separately the amounts of significant transfers in and out
of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the reasons for the transfers; and in
the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs, a reporting
entity should present separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements. In
addition, ASU 2010-06 clarifies the disclosures for reporting fair value measurement for each class
of assets and liabilities and the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for
both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and
annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about
purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value
measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010,
and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact on the Companys disclosures for reporting fair value measurements.
In February 2010 the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to
Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements. ASU 2010-09 reiterates that an SEC filer is
required to evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued
and eliminates the required disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been
evaluated. The updated guidance was effective upon issuance and its adoption had no impact on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
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3. Sale of Property
On September 18, 2009, the Company closed on the sale of its headquarters and primary
manufacturing facility to the City of Grapevine. The Company estimates the total value of the
Agreement at $3,500,000. Under the Agreement, the City paid a purchase price of $2,747,000. At the
time of the sale, the Company had a net book value in the land and building of $2,759,396 and
recorded a loss on the sale of $12,396.
The Agreement entitled the Company to continue to occupy the facility, through December 31,
2010, at no cost. The City subsequently agreed to allow the Company to continue to occupy the
facility beyond December 31, 2010. The City has further agreed to pay the Companys relocation
costs within the Dallas-Fort Worth area and to pay the Companys real property taxes for the
Facility through December 31, 2010. The Company received a $341,000 payment towards the moving
costs at close which is recorded as deferred revenue in the Companys consolidated balance sheet
as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. Proceeds of the sale were used to pay off the $2 million mortgage
and for general working capital purposes.
4. Disneyland Concession Agreement
On September 24, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement (the Disney Agreement) with
Disneyland Resort, a division of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., and Hong Kong
International Theme Parks Limited, (collectively referred to herein as Disney) to provide locker
services under a concession arrangement. Under the Disney Agreement, the Company installed,
operates and maintains electronic lockers at Disneyland Park and Disneys California Adventure Park
in Anaheim, California and at Hong Kong Disneyland Park in Hong Kong.
The Company installed approximately 4,300 electronic lockers under the Disney Agreement. The
Company retains ownership of the lockers and receives a portion of the revenue generated by the
locker operations. The term of the Disney Agreement is five years and operations began in late
November 2010. The Agreement contains an option for a one year renewal at Disneys discretion. The
Agreement contains a buyout option at the end of each contract year as well as a provision to
compensate the Company in the event Disney terminates the Agreement without cause.
Under appropriate accounting guidance, the Company capitalized its costs related to the Disney
Agreement and is depreciating the cost over the five year term of the agreement. The Company
recognizes revenue for its portion of the revenue as it is collected.
5. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Finished products |
$ | 80,329 | $ | 76,303 | ||||
Work-in-process |
857,044 | 1,020,838 | ||||||
Raw materials |
1,607,827 | 1,280,876 | ||||||
Net inventories |
$ | 2,545,200 | $ | 2,378,017 | ||||
6. Other Accrued Expenses and Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Restructuring liability |
$ | 144,000 | $ | 169,000 | ||||
Accrued severance |
| | ||||||
Accrued expenses, other |
204,524 | 177,941 | ||||||
Total accrued expenses |
$ | 348,524 | $ | 346,941 | ||||
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7. Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Term loan payable to Bank of America
Merrill Lynch through December 2015 at $16,667
monthly plus interest at LIBOR rate plus 375
basis points (4.015% at December 31, 2010)
collateralized by accounts receivable,
inventory, and equipment |
$ | 1,000,000 | $ | | ||||
Secured borrowings from factoring agreement |
| 428,588 | ||||||
Less current portion |
(200,000 | ) | (428,588 | ) | ||||
Long-term portion |
$ | 800,000 | $ | | ||||
On March 5, 2009, the Company renewed its $750,000 revolving line of credit with F&M Bank and
Trust Company (F&M Bank). The loan accrued interest at prime plus 75 basis points (0.75%). The
revolving line of credit matured on June 5, 2009. The line of credit was secured by all accounts
receivable, inventory and equipment as well as a Deed of Trust covering the primary manufacturing
and headquarters facility in Grapevine, Texas. The credit agreement underlying the revolving line
of credit required compliance with certain covenants.
On March 19, 2009, the Company obtained a new $2 million mortgage loan from F.F.F.C., Inc.
which was used to repay the existing mortgage loan with F&M Bank. Interest on the loan was 12% per
annum and was payable monthly. This loan was prepaid with the proceeds of the sale of the
Grapevine, Texas facility.
On July 29, 2009, the Company entered into a receivables purchase agreement with Gulf Coast
Bank and Trust Company (GCBT), pursuant to which the Company would sell certain of its accounts
receivable to GCBT. GCBT will not purchase receivables from the Company if the total of all
outstanding receivables held by it, at any time, exceeded $2,500,000. In addition, if a receivable
is determined to be uncollectible or otherwise ineligible, GCBT would require the Company to
repurchase the receivable.
The receivables purchase agreement called for the Company to pay a daily variable discount
rate, which was the greater of prime plus 1.50% or 6.5% per annum, computed on the amount of
outstanding receivables held by GCBT, for the period during which such receivables are outstanding.
The Company also paid a fixed discount percentage of 0.2% for each ten-day period during which
receivables held by GCBT are outstanding. Fees related to the receivables purchase agreement of
$10,520 and $36,648 are recorded in interest expense in the 2010 and 2009 Consolidated Statement of
Operations.
Secured borrowings at December 31, 2009 of $428,588 represented the Companys liability on the
sale of accounts receivables with recourse. When the Company sold accounts receivable with
recourse, the receivables remain recorded in accounts receivable, and an equivalent liability is
recorded in short-term secured borrowings on the Companys balance sheet until the customers pay
the receivables outstanding.
Proceeds from the sales of receivables under the receivables purchase agreement were used to
repay the Companys existing $750,000 revolving line of credit with F&M Bank. The Company granted
to GCBT a security interest in certain assets to secure its obligations under the receivables
purchase agreement. The receivables purchase agreement was terminated to facilitate the Loan
Agreement (defined below) with Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) on December 8, 2010.
On December 8, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Loan Agreement) with
BAML, pursuant to which the Company obtained a $1 million term loan (the Term Loan) and a $2.5
million revolving line of credit (the Line of Credit).
The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to fund the Companys investment in lockers used in
the Disneyland concession agreement. The proceeds of the Line of Credit will be used primarily for
working capital needs in the ordinary course of business and for general corporate purposes.
The Company can borrow, repay and re-borrow principal under the Line of Credit from time to
time during its term, but the outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit may not exceed
the lesser of the borrowing base or $2,500,000. For purposes of the Line of Credit, borrowing
base is calculated by multiplying eligible accounts
receivable of the Company by 80% and eligible raw material and finished goods by 50%.
The outstanding principal balances of the Line of Credit and the Term Loan bear interest at
the one month LIBOR rate plus 375 basis points (3.75%). Accrued interest payments on the
outstanding principal balance of the Line of Credit are due monthly, and all outstanding principal
payments under the Line of Credit, together with all accrued but unpaid interest, is due at
maturity, or December 8, 2011. Payments on the Term Loan, consisting of
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$16,667 in principal plus accrued interest, are due monthly beginning January 8, 2011. The entire
outstanding balance of the Term Loan is due on December 8, 2015.
The Loan Agreement is secured by a first priority lien on all of the Companys accounts
receivable, inventory and equipment pursuant to a Security Agreement between the Company and BAML
(the Credit Security Agreement).
The Credit Security Agreement and Loan Agreement contain covenants, including financial
covenants, with which the Company must comply, including a debt service coverage ratio and a funded
debt to EBITDA ratio. Subject to the Lenders consent, the Company is prohibited under the Credit
Security Agreement and the Loan Agreement, except under certain circumstances, from incurring or
assuming additional debt and from permitting liens to be placed upon any of its property, assets or
revenues. Additionally, the Company is prohibited from entering into certain transactions,
including a merger or consolidation, without the Lenders consent.
8. Operating Leases
The Company leases several operating facilities, vehicles and equipment under non-cancelable
operating leases. The Company accounts for operating leases on a straight line basis over the lease
term. Future minimum lease payments consist of the following at December 31, 2010:
2011 |
$ | 177,626 | ||
2012 |
267,880 | |||
2013 |
326,140 | |||
2014 |
409,252 | |||
2015 |
412,056 | |||
Thereafter |
1,102,166 | |||
Total |
$ | 2,695,120 | ||
Rent expense amounted to approximately $34,000, $46,000 and $80,000 in 2010, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
9. Income Taxes
For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following during the
years ended December 31:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
United States income (loss) |
$ | 225,555 | $ | (525,995 | ) | $ | (3,064,985 | ) | ||||
Foreign income (loss) |
(25,390 | ) | (92,950 | ) | (288,745 | ) | ||||||
$ | 200,165 | $ | (618,945 | ) | $ | (3,353,730 | ) | |||||
Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Current: |
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Federal |
$ | (13,280 | ) | $ | | $ | (1,589,218 | ) | ||||
State |
| | 25,266 | |||||||||
Foreign |
9,334 | 8,229 | 439 | |||||||||
Total current |
(3,946 | ) | 8,229 | (1,563,513 | ) | |||||||
Deferred: |
||||||||||||
Federal |
114,738 | (182,605 | ) | 855,002 | ||||||||
State |
21,534 | (530 | ) | 10,279 | ||||||||
Foreign |
(530 | ) | (21,433 | ) | 44,713 | |||||||
135,742 | (204,568 | ) | 909,994 | |||||||||
$ | 131,796 | $ | (196,339 | ) | $ | (653,519 | ) | |||||
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The differences between the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate as a percentage
of income before taxes are as follows:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Statutory income tax rate |
34 | % | (34 | %) | (34 | %) | ||||||
State and foreign income taxes, net of federal benefit |
1 | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||
Change in valuation allowance |
23 | | 13 | |||||||||
Foreign earnings taxed at different rate |
| | | |||||||||
Change in estimated state income tax rate |
| | | |||||||||
Other permanent differences |
8 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||
Effective tax rate |
66 | % | (32 | )% | (20 | )% | ||||||
Differences between the application of accounting principles and tax laws cause differences
between the bases of certain assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and tax
purposes. The tax effects of these differences, to the extent they are temporary, are recorded as
deferred tax assets and liabilities. Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets
and liabilities at December 31 are as follows:
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
||||||||
Property, plant and equipment |
$ | (48,286 | ) | $ | (49,555 | ) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other |
(4,600 | ) | (4,609 | ) | ||||
Total deferred tax liabilities |
(52,886 | ) | (54,164 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax assets: |
||||||||
Operating loss carryforwards |
809,214 | 843,484 | ||||||
Postretirement benefits |
22,734 | 22,783 | ||||||
Pension costs |
547,997 | 473,473 | ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
38,023 | 63,409 | ||||||
Deferred revenues |
117,048 | 118,852 | ||||||
Other assets |
9,724 | 12,039 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
52,160 | 61,902 | ||||||
Other employee benefits |
16,412 | 24,169 | ||||||
Inventory costs |
66,904 | 75,627 | ||||||
Total deferred tax assets |
1,680,216 | 1,695,738 | ||||||
Net |
1,627,330 | 1,641,574 | ||||||
Valuation allowance |
(758,214 | ) | (712,584 | ) | ||||
Net |
$ | 869,116 | $ | 928,990 | ||||
Current deferred tax asset |
$ | 358,481 | $ | 416,713 | ||||
Long-term deferred tax asset |
510,635 | 512,277 | ||||||
$ | 869,116 | $ | 928,990 | |||||
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Companys gross deferred tax assets are reduced by a
valuation allowance of $758,214 and $712,584, respectively, due to negative evidence, primarily
continued operating losses, indicating that a valuation allowance is required. Increases in the
valuation allowance in 2010 are primarily due to net operating losses incurred by the Companys
foreign subsidiaries during 2010. Increases in the valuation allowance in 2009 are primarily due to
net operating losses incurred during 2009.
As of December 31, 2010, the Company had U.S. net operating loss carry forwards for federal
and state income tax purposes of approximately $1,796,000 and $5,624,000, respectively. These net
operating losses are available to offset future federal and state income, if any, through 2028.
The Company has not provided deferred taxes for taxes that could result from the remittance of
undistributed earnings of the Companys foreign subsidiary since it has generally been the
Companys intention to reinvest these earnings indefinitely. Undistributed earnings that could be
subject to additional income taxes if remitted were approximately $122,000 at December 31, 2010.
The Company files an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, Texas, and a
number of other U.S. state and local jurisdictions. Tax returns for the years 2005 through 2010
remain
open for examination in various tax
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jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company adopted the provisions of a new
accounting pronouncement that addresses the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized
in the financial statements, on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of this
pronouncement, the Company recognized no material adjustment in the liability for unrecognized
income tax benefits. At the adoption date of January 1, 2007, and at December 31, 2010, there were
no unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2010, no interest related to uncertain tax
positions had been accrued.
10. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
U.S. Pension Plan
The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan (the U.S. Plan) for its domestic
employees, which was frozen effective July 15, 2005. Accordingly, no new benefits are being accrued
under the U.S. Plan. Participant accounts are credited with interest at the federally mandated
rates. Company contributions are based on computations by independent actuaries.
The plans assets are invested in a balanced index fund (the Fund) where the assets were
invested during 2008, 2009 and 2010. The principal investment objective of the Fund is to provide
an incremental risk adjusted return compared to a portfolio invested 50% in stocks and 50% in bonds
over a full market cycle. Under normal market conditions, the average asset allocation for the Fund
is expected to be approximately 50% in stocks and 50% in bonds. This benchmark allocation may be
adjusted by up to 20% based on economic or market conditions and liquidity needs. Therefore, the
stock allocation may fluctuate from 30% to 70% of the total portfolio, with a corresponding bond
allocation of from 70% to 30%. Fund reallocation may take place at any time.
Canadian Pension Plan
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company converted its pension plan (the Canadian Plan) for
its Canadian employees from a noncontributory defined benefit plan to a defined contribution plan.
Until the conversion, benefits for the salaried employees were based on specified percentages of
the employees monthly compensation. The conversion of the Canadian plan has the effect of freezing
the accrual of future defined benefits under the plan. Under the defined contribution plan, the
Company will contribute 3% of employee compensation plus 50% of employee elective contributions up
to a maximum contribution of 5% of employee compensation.
The Canadian Plans assets are invested in various pooled funds (the Canadian Funds) managed
by a third party fund manager. The principal investment objective of the Canadian Funds is to
provide an incremental risk adjusted return compared to a portfolio invested 50% in stocks and 50%
in bonds over a full market cycle. Under normal market conditions, the average asset allocation for
the Canadian Funds is expected to be approximately 50% in stocks and 50% in bonds. This benchmark
allocation may be adjusted based on economic or market conditions and liquidity needs.
In August 2006, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 was signed into law. The major provisions
of the statute took effect January 1, 2008. Among other things, the statute is designed to ensure
timely and adequate funding of pension plans by shortening the time period within which employers
must fully fund pension benefits. Contributions to be made to the plan in 2011 are expected to
approximate $220,000 for the U.S. plan and $70,000 for the Canadian plan. However, contributions
for 2012 and beyond have not been quantified at this time.
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The change in projected benefit obligation, change in plan assets and reconciliation of funded
status for the plans were as follows:
Pension Benefits | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Change in projected benefit obligation |
||||||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year |
$ | 2,951,717 | $ | 2,888,281 | $ | 1,193,120 | $ | 906,840 | ||||||||
Service cost |
21,200 | 21,220 | | | ||||||||||||
Interest cost |
174,649 | 173,030 | 78,845 | 63,206 | ||||||||||||
Benefit payments |
(150,469 | ) | (302,150 | ) | (95,741 | ) | (78,699 | ) | ||||||||
Administrative expenses |
(23,928 | ) | (30,118 | ) | | | ||||||||||
Actuarial (gain) loss |
203,500 | 201,454 | 27,285 | 36,620 | ||||||||||||
Plan amendments |
| | | 105,196 | ||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment |
| | 59,016 | 159,957 | ||||||||||||
Settlements |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Projected benefit obligation at end of year |
3,176,669 | 2,951,717 | 1,262,525 | 1,193,120 | ||||||||||||
Change in plan assets |
||||||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year |
1,777,441 | 1,787,205 | 1,152,228 | 946,282 | ||||||||||||
Actual return on plan assets |
187,405 | 273,542 | 21,653 | 63,382 | ||||||||||||
Benefit payments |
(150,469 | ) | (302,150 | ) | (95,741 | ) | (78,699 | ) | ||||||||
Employer contribution |
44,877 | 48,962 | 69,232 | 61,445 | ||||||||||||
Administrative expenses |
(23,928 | ) | (30,118 | ) | | | ||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment |
| | 56,547 | 159,818 | ||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year |
1,835,326 | 1,777,441 | 1,203,919 | 1,152,228 | ||||||||||||
Plan assets (less) greater than benefit obligation |
$ | (1,341,343 | ) | $ | (1,174,276 | ) | $ | (58,606 | ) | $ | (40,892 | ) | ||||
The net amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Current liabilities |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | (40,892 | ) | |||||||
Non-current liabilities |
(1,341,343 | ) | (1,174,276 | ) | (58,606 | ) | | |||||||||
Net amount recognized |
$ | (1,341,343 | ) | $ | (1,174,276 | ) | $ | (58,606 | ) | $ | (40,892 | ) | ||||
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss at year end, consist of:
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Unrecognized net loss |
$ | 883,234 | $ | 777,237 | $ | 305,431 | $ | 213,040 | ||||||||
$ | 883,234 | $ | 777,237 | $ | 305,431 | $ | 213,040 | |||||||||
The estimated net loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income for
net periodic pension cost over the next year is $49,000 and $13,400 for the U.S. Plan and Canadian
Plan, respectively.
Net pension expense is included in selling, administrative and general expenses on the
consolidated statements of operations. The components of net pension expense for the plans were as
follows:
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||
Components of net periodic
benefit cost: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service cost |
$ | 21,200 | $ | 21,220 | $ | 21,300 | $ | | $ | 5,810 | $ | 33,704 | ||||||||||||
Interest cost |
174,649 | 173,030 | 193,552 | 78,845 | 63,206 | 62,688 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
(132,093 | ) | (134,666 | ) | (197,021 | ) | (81,273 | ) | (70,688 | ) | (79,682 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss |
42,191 | 45,251 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost |
| | | 7,380 | 5,282 | 9,535 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost |
$ | 105,947 | $ | 104,835 | $ | 17,831 | $ | 4,952 | $ | 3,609 | $ | 26,245 | ||||||||||||
The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Topic require the categorization of financial
assets and liabilities, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair
value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets and liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair
value hierarchy are described as follows:
Level 1 | Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets and liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to access. | |
Level 2 | Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. |
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Level 3 | Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. |
The fair value hierarchy of the plan assets are as follows:
December 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||
US Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
Level 1 | $ | | $ | 85,789 | |||||||
Mutual funds |
Level 1 | | 1,129,731 | |||||||||
Pooled separate accounts |
Level 2 | 1,835,326 | | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,835,326 | $ | 1,215,520 |
The plans weighted-average allocations by asset category are as follows:
December 31, 2010 | ||||||||
US Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||
Equities |
50 | % | 27 | % | ||||
Fixed income |
50 | % | 73 | % | ||||
Total |
100 | % | 100 | % |
Expected benefits to be paid by the plans during the next five years and in the aggregate for
the five fiscal years thereafter, are as follows:
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||
2011 |
$ | 89,000 | $ | 99,000 | ||||
2012 |
115,000 | 95,000 | ||||||
2013 |
131,000 | 92,000 | ||||||
2014 |
133,000 | 88,000 | ||||||
2015 |
138,000 | 84,000 | ||||||
2016 through 2020 |
743,000 | 346,000 |
Benefit obligations are determined using assumptions at the end of each fiscal year and are
not impacted by expected rate of return on plan assets. The weighted average assumptions used in
computing the benefit obligations for the plans were as follows:
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Weighted average assumptions as of December 31: |
||||||||||||||||
Discount rate |
5.50 | % | 6.00 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.75 | % | ||||||||
Rate of compensation increase |
| | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % |
The weighted average assumptions used in computing net pension expense for the plans were as
follows:
U.S. Plan | Canadian Plan | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Weighted average assumptions as of December 31: |
||||||||||||||||
Discount rate |
6.00 | % | 6.10 | % | 6.75 | % | 6.75 | % | ||||||||
Expected return on plan assets |
7.50 | % | 7.50 | % | 7.00 | % | 7.00 | % | ||||||||
Rate of compensation increase |
| | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | % |
The expected return on plan assets is based upon anticipated returns generated by the
investment vehicle. Any shortfall in the actual return has the effect of increasing the benefit
obligation. The benefit obligation represents the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to
employee service rendered; assuming future compensation levels are used to measure the obligation.
The accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. Plan was $3,176,669 and $2,951,717 at December 31,
2010 and 2009, respectively. The accumulated benefit obligation for the Canadian Plan was
$1,262,525 and $1,193,120 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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Death Benefit Plan
The Company also provides a death benefit for retired former employees of the Company.
Effective in 2000, the Company discontinued this benefit for active employees. The death benefit is
not a funded plan. The Company pays the benefit upon the death of the retiree. The Company has
fully recorded its liability in connection with this plan. The liability was approximately $66,000
at both December 31, 2010 and 2009, and is recorded as long-term pension and other benefits in the
accompanying balance sheets. No expense was recorded in 2010, 2009 or 2008 related to the death
benefit, as the Plan is closed to new participants.
Defined Contribution Plan
During 1999, the Company established a 401(k) plan for the benefit of its U.S. full-time
employees. Under the Companys 401(k) plan, the Company makes an employer matching contribution
equal to $0.10 for each $1.00 of an employees salary contributions up to a total of 10% of that
employees compensation. The Companys contributions vest over a period of five years. The Company
recorded expense of approximately $12,000, $6,000 and $10,000 in connection with its contribution
to the plan during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company converted the Canadian plan from a defined benefit plan
to a defined contribution plan. Under the defined contribution plan, the Company will contribute 3%
of employee compensation plus 50% of employee elective contributions up to a maximum contribution
of 5% of employee compensation. The Company recorded expense of approximately $4,000, $6,000 and $0
in connection with its contribution to the plan during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
11. Capital Stock
The Companys Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, authorizes 4,000,000 shares of common
stock and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, and 200,000 shares of preferred stock have been
designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock. During 2010, the Company issued 33,942
shares of common stock as compensation to the directors and 19,149 shares as compensation to
executive officers, and increased other capital by $22,425 representing compensation expense of
$75,516. During 2009, the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock as compensation to the
directors, 9,166 shares as compensation to an executive officer and 3,000 shares as compensation to
other employees, and increased other capital by $4,210 representing compensation expense of
$21,376. In addition, other capital increased by $4,795 representing net compensation expense for
stock options. As of December 31, 2010, 1,834,106 shares of common stock had been issued, of which
1,642,106 were outstanding, and zero shares of preferred stock were outstanding.
12. Stock-Based Compensation
In 1999, the Company adopted the American Locker Group Incorporated 1999 Stock Incentive Plan,
permitting the Company to provide incentive compensation of the types commonly known as incentive
stock options, stock options and stock appreciation rights. The price of option shares or
appreciation rights granted under the Plan shall not be less than the fair market value of common
stock on the date of grant, and the term of the stock option or appreciation right shall not exceed
ten years from date of grant. Upon exercise of a stock appreciation right granted in connection
with a stock option, the optionee shall surrender the option and receive payment from the Company
of an amount equal to the difference between the option price and the fair market value of the
shares applicable to the options surrendered on the date of surrender. Such payment may be in
shares, cash or both at the discretion of the Companys Stock Option-Executive Compensation
Committee.
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no stock appreciation rights outstanding.
Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the grant
price of the award, the expected option term, volatility of the Companys stock, the risk-free
rate, estimated forfeitures and the Companys dividend yield. Estimates of fair value are not
intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by employees who receive
equity awards, and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original
estimates of fair value made by the Company.
No stock options were granted during 2010, 2009 and 2008.
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Results of operations for 2010, 2009 and 2008 include pretax stock option expense of $0,
$4,795 and $3,592, respectively. These expenses were included in selling, administrative and
general expense.
The following table sets forth the activity related to the Companys stock options for the
years ended December 31:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average | Weighted Average | Weighted Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise Price | Options | Exercise Price | Options | Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstandingbeginning
of year |
12,000 | $ | 4.95 | 40,000 | $ | 6.82 | 64,000 | $ | 6.12 | |||||||||||||||
Expired or forfeited |
| | (28,000 | ) | 7.62 | (24,000 | ) | 4.95 | ||||||||||||||||
Outstandingend of year |
12,000 | $ | 4.95 | 12,000 | $ | 4.95 | 40,000 | $ | 6.82 | |||||||||||||||
Exercisableend of year |
12,000 | 12,000 | 36,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize information about stock options vested and unvested as of
December 31, 2010:
Vested | ||||||
Remaining Years of | ||||||
Exercise Price | Number of Options | Intrinsic Value | Contractual Life | |||
$4.95 |
12,000 | | 6.7 |
At December 31, 2010, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options
expected to vest was $0. At December 31, 2010, 37,000 options remain available for future issuance
under the Plan.
13. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the
years ended December 31:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Numerator: |
||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 68,369 | $ | (422,606 | ) | $ | (2,700,211 | ) | ||||
Denominator: |
||||||||||||
Denominator for basic earnings
per shareweighted average
shares outstanding |
1,605,769 | 1,572,511 | 1,564,039 | |||||||||
Denominator for diluted earnings
per shareweighted average
shares outstanding and assumed
conversions |
1,605,769 | 1,572,511 | 1,564,039 | |||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.04 | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.73 | ) | ||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share |
$ | 0.04 | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (1.73 | ) | ||||
For the year ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, 12,000, 12,000 and 40,000 shares,
respectively, attributable to outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of
diluted earnings (loss) per share because the effect was antidilutive.
14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31 are as
follows:
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
$ | 64,374 | $ | 52,449 | ||||
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of
tax effect of $475,465 in 2010 and $396,111 in
2009 |
(713,198 | ) | (594,165 | ) | ||||
$ | (648,824 | ) | $ | (541,716 | ) | |||
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15. Geographical, Customer Concentration and Products Data
The Company is primarily engaged in one business, sale and rental of lockers. This includes
coin, key-only and electronically controlled checking lockers and
related locks and sale of multi-tenant mailboxes. Net sales by product group for the years ended
December 31 are as follows:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
Lockers |
$ | 9,272,432 | $ | 7,044,760 | $ | 8,830,305 | ||||||
Mailboxes |
2,374,682 | 3,923,610 | 5,299,502 | |||||||||
Contract manufacturing |
451,898 | 1,547,063 | | |||||||||
$ | 12,099,012 | $ | 12,515,433 | $ | 14,129,807 | |||||||
The Company sells to customers in the United States, Canada and other foreign locations. Sales
are attributed based on the country they are shipped to. Net sales to external customers for the
years ended December 31 are as follows:
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||||||
United States customers |
$ | 9,266,197 | $ | 10,318,478 | $ | 11,333,442 | ||||||
Canadian and other foreign customers |
2,832,815 | 2,196,955 | 2,796,365 | |||||||||
$ | 12,099,012 | $ | 12,515,433 | $ | 14,129,807 | |||||||
The Company did not have any customers that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated sales
in 2010. The Company had one customer that accounted for 12.5% of consolidated sales in 2009. The
Company did not have any customers that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated sales in 2008.
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had unsecured trade receivables from governmental
agencies of approximately $46,000 and $120,000, respectively. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the
Company had trade receivables from customers considered to be distributors of approximately
$273,000 and $1,373,000, respectively.
At December 31, 2010, the Company had two customers that accounted for 43.7% of accounts
receivable. At December 31, 2009, the Company had one customer that accounted for 37.3% of accounts
receivable. Other concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are
limited due to the large number of entities comprising the Companys customer base and their
dispersion across many industries.
16. Contingencies
In July 2001, the Company received a letter from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (the NYSDEC) advising the Company that it is a potentially responsible
party (PRP) with respect to environmental contamination at and alleged migration from property
located in Gowanda, New York which was sold by the Company to Gowanda Electronics Corporation prior
to 1980. In March 2001, the NYSDEC issued a Record of Decision with respect to the Gowanda site in
which it set forth a remedy including continued operation of an existing extraction well and air
stripper, installation of groundwater pumping wells and a collection trench, construction of a
treatment system in a separate building on the site, installation of a reactive iron wall covering
250 linear feet, which is intended to intercept any contaminates and implementation of an on-going
monitoring system. The NYSDEC has estimated that its selected remediation plan will cost
approximately $688,000 for initial construction and a total of $1,997,000 with respect to expected
operation and maintenance expenses over a 30-year period after completion of initial construction.
The Company has not conceded to the NYSDEC that the Company is liable with respect to this matter and has not agreed with the NYSDEC that the remediation
plan selected by NYSDEC is the most appropriate plan. This matter has not been litigated, and at
the present time the Company has only been identified as a PRP. The Company also believes that
other parties may have been identified by the NYSDEC as PRPs, and the allocation of financial
responsibility of such parties has not been litigated. To the Companys knowledge, the NYSDEC has
not commenced implementation of the remediation plan and has not indicated when construction will
start, if ever. Based upon currently available information, the Company is unable to estimate
timing with respect to the resolution of this matter. The Companys primary insurance carrier has
assumed the cost of the Companys defense in this matter, subject to a reservation of rights.
Beginning in September 1998 and continuing through the date of filing of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, the Company has been named as an additional defendant in approximately 226 cases pending
in state court in Massachusetts and one in the state of Washington. The plaintiffs in each case
assert that a division of the Company
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manufactured and furnished components containing asbestos to
a shipyard during the period from 1948 to 1972 and that injury resulted from exposure to such
products. The assets of this division were sold by the Company in 1973. During the process of
discovery in certain of these actions, documents from sources outside the Company have been
produced which indicate that the Company appears to have been included in the chain of title for
certain wall panels which contained asbestos and which were delivered to the Massachusetts
shipyards. Defense of these cases has been assumed by the Companys insurance carrier, subject to a
reservation of rights. Settlement agreements have been entered in approximately 31 cases with funds
authorized and provided by the Companys insurance carrier. Further, over 157 cases have been
terminated as to the Company without liability to the Company under Massachusetts procedural rules.
Therefore, the balance of unresolved cases against the Company as of March 9, 2011, the most recent
date information is available, is approximately 39 cases.
While the Company cannot estimate potential damages or predict what the ultimate resolution of
these asbestos cases may be because the discovery proceedings on the cases are not complete, based
upon the Companys experience to date with similar cases, as well as the assumption that insurance
coverage will continue to be provided with respect to these cases, at the present time, the Company
does not believe that the outcome of these cases will have a significant adverse impact on the
Companys operations or financial condition.
The Company is involved in other claims and litigation from time to time in the normal course
of business. The Company does not believe these matters will have a significant adverse impact on
the Companys operations or financial condition.
17. Asset Impairment
The new Horizontal 4c design contains approximately 38 fewer pounds of aluminum than the
previous model. The new design also replaced the labor intensive two piece extrusion door design
with a single piece extrusion. The Company met the USPSs design and performance criteria and
started selling the new Horizontal 4c design in March of 2009.
As a result of the redesign of the Horizontal 4c to reduce its weight and simplify its design,
the value of tooling and inventory used in the then current design was considered impaired during
the year ended December 31, 2008. To implement the redesign, the Company incurred aggregate
impairment charges and costs of $275,685. In accordance with appropriate accounting guidance, costs
associated with an impairment loss are recognized when the carrying amount of the long lived asset
(asset group) is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
The following table summarizes impairment costs incurred by the Company in the year ended
December 31, 2008:
Equipment depreciation |
$ | 164,000 | ||
Inventory obsolescence charge |
111,685 | |||
Total asset impairment |
$ | 275,685 |
18. Restructuring
As a result of the economic crisis, the Company implemented a restructuring in January 2009 to
rationalize its cost structure in an uncertain economic environment. The restructuring included the
elimination of approximately 50 permanent and temporary positions (a reduction of approximately 40%
of the Companys workforce) as well as an across the board 10% reduction in wages and a 15%
reduction in the base fee paid to members of the Companys Board of Directors. These reductions
resulted in severance and payroll charges during the year ended December 31, 2009 of approximately
$264,000. As of December 31, 2010, the remaining balance of these payments is expected to be made
over the next twelve months. Additionally, the Company expects to incur $100,000 in relocation
expenses, which has not been accrued for, when it relocates its Ellicottville, New York operations
to Texas during 2011. The restructuring and relocation is expected to result in approximately
$240,000 in annual savings when completed. To implement the restructuring plan, management
anticipates incurring aggregate impairment charges and costs of $396,000. Accrued restructuring
expenses of $144,000 are included in Other accrued expenses in the Companys consolidated balance
sheet.
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The following table analyzes the changes incurred related to the Companys reserve with
respect to the restructuring plan for the year ended December 31, 2010:
Expense/ | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 | (Benefit) | Payment/Charges | December 31, 2010 | |||||||||||||
Severance |
$ | 157,000 | $ | (5,000 | ) | $ | (20,000 | ) | $ | 132,000 | ||||||
Other |
12,000 | | | 12,000 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 169,000 | $ | (5,000 | ) | $ | (20,000 | ) | $ | 144,000 | ||||||
The following table analyzes the changes incurred related to the Companys reserve with
respect to the restructuring plan for the year ended December 31, 2009:
December 31, 2008 | Expense | Payment/Charges | December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Severance |
$ | | $ | 264,000 | $ | (107,000 | ) | $ | 157,000 | |||||||
Professional fees |
| 20,000 | (20,000 | ) | | |||||||||||
Other |
| 12,000 | | 12,000 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | | $ | 296,000 | $ | (127,000 | ) | $ | 169,000 | |||||||
19. Subsequent Events
None.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
Item 9A(T). Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that
information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified
time periods and accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure.
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, the Companys principal
executive officer (CEO), and our President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
the Companys principal financial officer (CFO), evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange
Act) as of December 31, 2010. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures
required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act were effective at the
reasonable assurance level.
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect our transactions and dispositions of
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our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance
with authorizations of our management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that
could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Our management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, utilizing the criteria described in the Internal
Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO). The objective of this assessment was to determine whether our
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
Based on managements assessment, we have concluded that our internal control over financial
reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Companys
registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements
report was not subject to attestation requirements by the Companys registered public accounting
firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only managements report in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information regarding directors and executive officers of the Company, as well as the required
disclosures with respect to the Companys audit committee financial expert, is incorporated herein
by reference to the information included in the Companys 2010 Proxy Statement which will be filed
with the Commission within 120 days after the end of the Companys 2010 fiscal year.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the
information included in the Companys 2010 Proxy Statement which will be filed with the Commission
within 120 days after the end of the Companys 2010 fiscal year.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters.
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is
incorporated herein by reference to the information included in the Companys 2010 Proxy Statement
which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the end of the Companys 2010 fiscal
year.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by
reference to the information included in the Companys 2010 Proxy Statement which will be filed
with the Commission within 120 days after the end of the Companys 2010 fiscal year.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Information regarding principal accountants fees and services is incorporated herein by
reference to the information included in the Companys 2010 Proxy Statement which will be filed
with the Commission within 120 days after the end of the Companys 2010 fiscal year.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
1. | The financial statements together with the report of Travis Wolff, LLP dated March 15, 2011 are included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. | |
2. | Schedule IIValuation and Qualifying Accounts is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All other consolidated financial schedules are omitted because they are inapplicable, not required or the information is included elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto. | |
3. | The following documents are filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K: |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Prior Filing or | |||
No. | Document Description | Notation of Filing Herewith | ||
3.1
|
Certificate of Incorporation of American Locker Group Incorporated | Exhibit to Form 10-K for Year ended December 31, 1980 | ||
3.2
|
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation | Form 10-C filed May 6, 1985 | ||
3.3
|
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation | Exhibit to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 1987 | ||
3.4
|
By-laws of American Locker Group Incorporated as amended and restated | Exhibit to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 | ||
4.1
|
Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock | Exhibit to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 1999 | ||
10.1
|
Form of Indemnification Agreement between American Locker Group Incorporated and its directors and officers | Exhibit to Form 8-K filed May 18, 2005 | ||
10.2
|
American Locker Group Incorporated 1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Exhibit to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 | ||
10.3
|
Form of Option Agreement under 1999 Stock Incentive Plan | Exhibit to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 1999 | ||
10.4
|
Contract of Sale in Lieu of Condemnation dated September 18, 2009 between Altreco, Inc. and the City of Grapevine, Texas | Exhibit to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2008 | ||
10.5
|
Employment Agreement dated February 1, 2010 between American Locker Group Incorporated and Paul M. Zaidins | Exhibit to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2009 | ||
10.6
|
Loan Agreement dated December 8, 2010 between American Locker Group and Bank of America (Line of Credit and Term Loan) | Filed herewith | ||
10.7
|
Lease Agreement dated November 16, 2010 between American Locker Group and BV DFWA I, LP | Filed herewith | ||
21.1
|
List of Subsidiaries | Filed herewith | ||
23.1
|
Consent of Travis Wolff, LLP | Filed herewith | ||
31.1
|
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | Filed herewith | ||
31.2
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | Filed herewith | ||
32.1
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Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | Filed herewith |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
AMERICAN LOCKER GROUP INCORPORATED |
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March 15, 2011 | By: | /s/ ALLEN D. TILLEY | ||
Allen D. Tilley | ||||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
Signature | Title | Date | ||
/s/ JOHN E. HARRIS
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Non-Executive Chairman | March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Allen D. Tilley
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Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Paul M. Zaidins
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President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Craig R. Frank
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Director | March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Graeme L. Jack
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Director | March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Anthony B. Johnston
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Director | March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Paul B. Luber
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Director | March 15, 2011 | ||
/s/ Mary A. Stanford
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Director | March 15, 2011 |
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Schedule II
American Locker Group Incorporated
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Additions Charged | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at the | to Costs and | |||||||||||||||||||
Year | Description | Beginning of Year | Expense | Deductions | Balance at End of Year | |||||||||||||||
Year ended 2010 |
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Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts |
$ | 216,000 | $ | 31,000 | $ | (113,000 | ) | $ | 134,000 | |||||||||||
Reserve for
Inventory
Valuation |
916,000 | (163,000 | ) | 753,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred income
tax valuation
allowance |
713,000 | 45,000 | | 758,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Year ended 2009 |
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Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts |
$ | 180,000 | $ | 36,000 | $ | | $ | 216,000 | ||||||||||||
Reserve for
Inventory
Valuation |
1,336,000 | 62,000 | (482,000 | ) | 916,000 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income
tax valuation
allowance |
715,000 | | (2,000 | ) | 713,000 | |||||||||||||||
Year ended 2008 |
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Allowance for
Doubtful
Accounts |
$ | 233,000 | $ | 60,000 | $ | (113,000 | ) | $ | 180,000 | |||||||||||
Reserve for
Inventory
Valuation |
1,435,000 | 124,000 | (223,000 | ) | 1,336,000 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income
tax valuation
allowance |
297,000 | 418,000 | | 715,000 |
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