ALPHA PRO TECH LTD - Quarter Report: 2009 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2009
Commission File No. 01-15725
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware, U.S.A. |
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63-1009183 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Suite 112, 60 Centurian Drive |
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Markham, Ontario, Canada |
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L3R 9R2 |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (905) 479-0654
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) 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 whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.
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Outstanding August 3, 2009 |
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
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23,541,053 shares |
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Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd.
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Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (Alpha Pro Tech or the Company) prepared the following unaudited interim consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.
You should read the following unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes together with the Companys current year 10-Q and 8-K as well as the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Companys 2008 Annual Report contains information that may be helpful in analyzing the financial information contained in this report and in comparing its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 with the same period in 2008.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
6,455,000 |
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4,578,000 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $83,000 at June 30, 2009 and $71,000 at December 31, 2008 |
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8,132,000 |
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5,091,000 |
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Inventories, net |
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9,359,000 |
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12,057,000 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,894,000 |
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1,340,000 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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515,000 |
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510,000 |
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Total current assets |
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26,355,000 |
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23,576,000 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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3,829,000 |
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3,942,000 |
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Goodwill, net |
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55,000 |
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55,000 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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195,000 |
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202,000 |
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Equity investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates |
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1,563,000 |
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1,393,000 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
31,997,000 |
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$ |
29,168,000 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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1,499,000 |
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620,000 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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2,163,000 |
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1,263,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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3,662,000 |
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1,883,000 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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862,000 |
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819,000 |
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Total liabilities |
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4,524,000 |
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2,702,000 |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 22,403,255 and 23,850,855 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively |
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224,000 |
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239,000 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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23,124,000 |
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24,785,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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4,125,000 |
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1,442,000 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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27,473,000 |
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26,466,000 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
31,997,000 |
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29,168,000 |
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(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 has been prepared using information from the audited financial statements at that date.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Six Months Ended |
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2008 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
14,547,000 |
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8,913,000 |
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23,874,000 |
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16,437,000 |
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Cost of goods sold, excluding depreciation and amortization |
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7,676,000 |
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4,995,000 |
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12,884,000 |
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9,069,000 |
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Gross margin |
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6,871,000 |
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3,918,000 |
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10,990,000 |
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7,368,000 |
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Expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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3,399,000 |
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3,194,000 |
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6,639,000 |
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6,335,000 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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162,000 |
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141,000 |
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322,000 |
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282,000 |
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Income from operations |
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3,310,000 |
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583,000 |
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4,029,000 |
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751,000 |
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Other income: |
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Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates |
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72,000 |
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17,000 |
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170,000 |
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38,000 |
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Interest, net |
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17,000 |
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1,000 |
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51,000 |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
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3,382,000 |
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617,000 |
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4,200,000 |
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840,000 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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1,214,000 |
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232,000 |
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1,517,000 |
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316,000 |
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Net income |
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2,168,000 |
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385,000 |
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2,683,000 |
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524,000 |
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Basic net income per share |
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0.10 |
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0.02 |
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0.12 |
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0.02 |
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Diluted net income per share |
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0.10 |
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0.02 |
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0.12 |
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0.02 |
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
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22,795,003 |
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24,979,571 |
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23,245,300 |
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25,094,775 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
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22,820,145 |
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24,979,571 |
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23,245,300 |
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25,094,775 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders Equity (Unaudited)
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Earnings |
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Total |
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Balance at December 31, 2008 |
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23,850,855 |
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$ |
239,000 |
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24,785,000 |
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1,442,000 |
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26,466,000 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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119,000 |
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119,000 |
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Common stock repurchased and retired |
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(1,447,600 |
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(15,000 |
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(1,795,000 |
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Net income |
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2,683,000 |
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2,683,000 |
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Balance at June 30, 2009 |
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22,403,255 |
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$ |
224,000 |
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$ |
23,124,000 |
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$ |
4,125,000 |
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$ |
27,473,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
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2,683,000 |
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$ |
524,000 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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119,000 |
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97,000 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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322,000 |
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282,000 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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38,000 |
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(85,000 |
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Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates |
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(170,000 |
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(38,000 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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(3,041,000 |
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(905,000 |
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Inventories, net |
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2,698,000 |
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219,000 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(554,000 |
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(333,000 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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1,779,000 |
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(169,000 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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3,874,000 |
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(408,000 |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(194,000 |
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(45,000 |
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Purchase of intangible assets |
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(8,000 |
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(34,000 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(202,000 |
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(79,000 |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
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Payments for the repurchase and retirement of common stock |
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(1,795,000 |
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(972,000 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(1,795,000 |
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(972,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash during the period |
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1,877,000 |
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(1,459,000 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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4,578,000 |
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4,064,000 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
6,455,000 |
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$ |
2,605,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. The Company
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (Alpha Pro Tech or the Company) is in the business of protecting people, products and environments. The Company accomplishes this by developing, manufacturing and marketing a line of disposable protective apparel for the cleanroom, industrial and pharmaceutical markets, a line of building supply products for the new home and re-roofing markets and a line of infection control products for the medical and dental markets.
The disposable protective apparel consists of a complete line of shoecovers, bouffant caps, coveralls, gowns, frocks and lab coats. The line of building supply products (formerly known as Engineered Products) consists of construction weatherization products such as house wrap and synthetic roof underlayment. The infection control line of products includes a line of face masks, eye shields and medical bed pads, as well as a line of pet beds. Previously, the line of medical bed pads and pet beds were reported as a separate segment under the name Extended Care. Because management is now looking at the Extended Care segment in conjunction with the Infection Control segment, and since the majority of the Extended Care segment revenue is now generated from the medical bed pads, it is now appropriate for these segments to be consolidated in the Infection Control segment. All numbers have been updated to reflect the updated segmentation.
The Companys products are sold both under the Alpha Pro Tech brand name, as well as under private label, and are predominantly sold in the United States of America.
2. Basis of Presentation
The interim financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and, therefore, omit certain information and footnote disclosure necessary to present the statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys current year 10-Q and 8-K filings, as well as the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, which are included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K (the 2008 10-K), which was filed on March 11, 2009. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 was extracted from the audited consolidated financial statements contained in the 2008 10-K and does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual consolidated financial statements.
Also, management has reviewed and evaluated material subsequent events from the balance sheet date of June 30, 2009 through the financial statements issue date of August 6, 2009. All appropriate subsequent event disclosures, if any, have been made in the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
3. Stock Based Compensation
The Company maintains a stock option plan under which the Company may grant incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options to employees and non-employee directors. Stock options have been granted with exercise prices at or above the fair market value of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. Options vest and expire according to terms established at the grant date.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), effective January 1, 2006, using the modified prospective application method. SFAS 123R requires companies to record compensation expense for the value of all outstanding and unvested share-based payments, including employee stock options and similar awards. During the first six months of 2009 and 2008, there were no stock options granted under the option plan. The Company recognized $62,000 and $51,000 in share-based compensation expense in its consolidated financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to previously issued options. The Company recognized $119,000 and $97,000 in share-based compensation expense in its consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to previously issued options.
Stock options to purchase 1,695,000 and 1,320,000 shares of common stock were outstanding at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, 25,142 incremental shares were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of those stock options were less than the average share price of the Companys common stock for the quarter and, therefore, the effect was dilutive. The remaining 1,669,858 were not included in the computation of the diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of these stock options were greater than the average share price of the Companys common stock for the quarter and, therefore, there was no dilutive effect. As of June 30, 2008, none of the 1,320,000 outstanding stock options were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise prices of all stock options were greater than the average share price of the Companys common stock for the quarter and, therefore, there was no dilutive effect.
The Company used the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to value the options. Prior to 2008, the Company used the simplified method as discussed in Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No.107, Share-Based Payment, for estimating the expected life of the options. For options granted during a quarter, of which there were none in the first six months of 2009, the Company would use historical data to estimate the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the expected life in years. The Company uses an estimated dividend payout ratio of zero as the Company has not paid dividends in the past and does not expect to in the future.
The following table summarizes stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009:
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Options outstanding at December 31, 2008 |
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1,870,000 |
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$ |
1.56 |
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4.22 |
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Exercised |
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Granted |
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Forfeited or expired |
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(175,000 |
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1.62 |
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Options outstanding at June 30, 2009 |
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1,695,000 |
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$ |
1.56 |
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3.73 |
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937,000 |
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Options exercisable at June 30, 2009 |
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783,000 |
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$ |
1.73 |
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3.87 |
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297,000 |
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As of June 30, 2009, $260,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.83 years.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
4. New Accounting Standards
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159). Under SFAS 159, companies may elect to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The standard requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected be reported in earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 was adopted for fiscal year 2008; however, the Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any financial instruments or other items upon adoption of SFAS 159 or during the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 159 did not impact the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in prior accounting pronouncements. In February 2008, the FASB decided to postpone, for one year, the effective date of SFAS 157 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The Company adopted SFAS 157 as of January 1, 2008 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and as of January 1, 2009 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, (SFAS 141R), which changes how business combinations are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 141R was effective January 1, 2009 and did not have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS 160), which changes the accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 recharacterizes minority interests as noncontrolling interests and requires noncontrolling interests to be classified as a component of shareholders equity. SFAS 160 was effective January 1, 2009 and required retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. The Company does not consolidate its partially owned affiliate and, therefore, SFAS 160 did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1), which amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 107 and APB Opinion No. 28 and requires disclosure about the fair value of the Companys financial instruments whenever it issues summarized financial information for interim reporting periods. FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1 are effective for financial statements issued for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 115-2 and FAS No. 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS No. 115-2 and FAS No. 124-2), which amends SFAS No. 115 and FSP FAS No. 115-1 and FSP FAS No. 124-1 and conforms changes to other standards including EITF Issue No. 99-20 and AICPA Statement of Position (SOP) No. 03-3, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Transfer, and improves the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. FSP FAS No. 115-2 and FAS No. 124-2 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (FSP FAS No. 157-4), which provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. This FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly and applies to all assets and liabilities within the scope of accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, except in paragraphs 2 and 3 of SFAS No. 157. FSP FAS No. 157-4 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events. The standard modifies the names of the two types of subsequent events either as recognized subsequent events (previously referred to in practice as Type I subsequent events) or non-recognized subsequent events (previously referred to in practice as Type II subsequent events). In addition, the standard modifies the definition of subsequent events to refer to events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are issued (for public entities) or available to be issued (for nonpublic entities). It also requires the disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The standard did not result in significant changes in the practice of subsequent event disclosures or the related accounting thereof and therefore the adoption did not have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS 167). SFAS 167 eliminates a required quantitative approach to determine whether a variable interest gives the entity a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity in favor of a qualitatively focused analysis. It requires an ongoing reassessment of whether an entity is the primary beneficiary. It also nullifies FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities (FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8). However, the content of the disclosures required by SFAS 167 is generally consistent with FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8. SFAS 167 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 167 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This standard replaces SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and establishes only two levels of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), authoritative and nonauthoritative. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the Codification) will become the source of authoritative, nongovernmental GAAP, except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC, which are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. This standard is effective for financial statements for interim or annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company will begin to use the new guidelines and numbering system prescribed by the Codification when referring to GAAP in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. As the Codification was not intended to change or alter existing GAAP, it should not have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
5. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
|
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
||
Raw materials |
|
$ |
6,294,000 |
|
$ |
7,760,000 |
|
Work in process |
|
506,000 |
|
797,000 |
|
||
Finished goods |
|
2,947,000 |
|
3,915,000 |
|
||
|
|
9,747,000 |
|
12,472,000 |
|
||
Less: reserve for slow-moving, obsolete or unusable inventory |
|
(388,000 |
) |
(415,000 |
) |
||
|
|
$ |
9,359,000 |
|
$ |
12,057,000 |
|
6. Investment in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates
On June 14, 2005, Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a joint venture with a manufacturer in India for the production of building products. Under terms of the joint venture agreement, a private company, Harmony Plastics Private Limited (Harmony), was created with 41.66% ownership, by Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. and 58.34% ownership, by Maple Industries and Associates. Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. contributed $508,000 for share capital and Maple Industries and Associates contributed $708,000.
This joint venture positions Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. to respond to current and expected increased product demand for house wrap and synthetic roofing underlayment and provides future capacity for sales of specialty roofing component products and custom products for industrial applications requiring high quality extrusion coated fabrics.
The capital from the initial funding, along with a bank loan to Harmony, which is guaranteed exclusively by Maple Industries and Associates and secured by the assets of Harmony, was utilized to purchase an existing 33,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in India. The manufacturing includes manufacturing equipment necessary to produce synthetic roof underlayment. Harmony has also built a 60,000 square-foot facility for the manufacturing of house wrap and other building products.
The Company is subject to the provisions of FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46R), which defines the criteria by which the Company determines the proper accounting for its investments in related entities. Specifically, FIN 46R requires the Company to assess whether or not related entities are variable interest entities (VIEs), as defined. For those related entities that qualify as VIEs, FIN 46R requires the Company to determine whether or not the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, and, if so, to consolidate the VIE.
The Company has determined that Harmony is not a VIE and is, therefore, considered to be an unconsolidated affiliate.
The Company records its investment in Harmony as Equity investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited). The Company records its equity interest in Harmonys results of operations as Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates on the accompanying Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited).
The Company reviews annually its investment in Harmony for impairment in accordance with APB No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock (APB 18). APB 18 requires recognition of a loss when the decline in an investment is other-than-temporary. In
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
determining whether the decline is other-than-temporary, the Company considers the nature of the industry in which Harmony operates, their historical performance, their performance in relation to their peers and the current economic environment. The Company has concluded that no impairment was identified.
Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. initially invested $1,450,000 in the joint venture; $508,000 for share capital and $942,000 as a long term advance for materials. Fifty percent of the $942,000 long term advance was to be repaid over a six-year term commencing in July 2006, and the balance is to be paid in the seventh year. During 2006, Harmony repaid $39,000 in scheduled payments and $461,000 in additional payments for a total of $500,000, leaving a balance of $442,000. Harmony has not made any further payments to date. Interest of 3.5% is to be paid annually on this advance, and the Company has an interest receivable of $8,000 as of June 30, 2009 related to this agreement.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company purchased $1,119,000 and $806,000, respectively, from Harmony. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, Alpha Pro Tech purchased $1,343,000 and $1,607,000, respectively from Harmony. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded equity income in unconsolidated affiliates of $170,000 and $38,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, the Companys investment in Harmony is $1,563,000, which comprises its original $1,450,000 investment and cumulative equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates of $613,000, of which the Company has received $0 in dividends, less $500,000 in repayments of the advance.
7. Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
|
|
June 30, 2009 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
||
Payroll |
|
$ |
247,000 |
|
$ |
280,000 |
|
Income tax |
|
761,000 |
|
|
|
||
Commission and bonus accrual |
|
752,000 |
|
545,000 |
|
||
Accrued professional fees |
|
86,000 |
|
240,000 |
|
||
Accrued rebates and other |
|
317,000 |
|
198,000 |
|
||
|
|
$ |
2,163,000 |
|
$ |
1,263,000 |
|
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
8. Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of shares used in the computation of basic earnings per share (EPS), which utilizes the weighted average number of shares outstanding without regard to potential shares, and diluted EPS, which includes all such dilutive shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively:
|
|
For the Three Months
Ended |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net income (Numerator) |
|
$ |
2,168,000 |
|
$ |
385,000 |
|
$ |
2,683,000 |
|
$ |
524,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Shares (Denominator): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
|
22,795,003 |
|
24,979,571 |
|
23,245,300 |
|
25,094,775 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Add: Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options |
|
25,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
|
22,820,145 |
|
24,979,571 |
|
23,245,300 |
|
25,094,775 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net income per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Basic |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
9. Activity of Business Segments
The Company operates through three product segments:
Disposable Protective Apparel: consisting of a complete line of disposable protective clothing such as shoecovers (including the Aqua Trak® and spunbond shoecovers), bouffant caps, coveralls, frocks, lab coats and hoods, for the pharmaceutical, cleanroom, industrial and medical markets.
Building Supply (formerly known as Engineered Products): consisting of a line of construction weatherization products, such as house wrap and synthetic roof underlayment, for the building and re-roofing markets. The Companys equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates (Harmony) is included in the total segment income for Building Supply in the table below.
Infection Control: consisting of a line of face masks and eye shields principally for the medical, dental and industrial markets. It also consists of a line of medical bed pads as well as a line of pet beds. Previously, the line of medical bed pads and pet beds were reported as a separate segment under the name of Extended Care. Because management is now looking at the Extended Care segment in conjunction with the Infection Control segment, and since the majority of the Extended Care revenue is now generated from the medical bed pads, it is now appropriate for these segments be consolidated in the Infection Control segment. All numbers reflect the updated segmentation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
The accounting policies of the segments exclude charges allocated to corporate office expenses, professional fees, public company expenses, executive and management bonuses and income taxes. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based primarily on net sales.
The following table shows net sales for each segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively:
|
|
For the Three Months
Ended |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
|
||||||||
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Disposable Protective Apparel |
|
$ |
6,077,000 |
|
$ |
5,333,000 |
|
$ |
10,911,000 |
|
$ |
9,787,000 |
|
Building Supply |
|
3,758,000 |
|
1,924,000 |
|
6,015,000 |
|
3,284,000 |
|
||||
Infection Control |
|
4,712,000 |
|
1,656,000 |
|
6,948,000 |
|
3,366,000 |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Consolidated total net sales |
|
$ |
14,547,000 |
|
$ |
8,913,000 |
|
$ |
23,874,000 |
|
$ |
16,437,000 |
|
The following table shows the reconciliation of total segment income to total consolidated net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively:
10. Subsequent Events
On July 21, 2009, the Company dismissed its independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and engaged Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) to serve as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm. The dismissal of PwC and the appointment of MHM were approved by the Companys Audit Committee. MHM will review the Companys quarterly financial statements beginning with the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009 and will audit the Companys financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis together with our consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and the notes to our consolidated financial statements (unaudited), which appear elsewhere in this report and with our Form 10-K as of December 31, 2008.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures and other information that is not historical information. When used in this report, the words estimates, expects, anticipates, forecasts, plans, intends, believes and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additional forward-looking statements may be made by us from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of us, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
Our forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe that there is a reasonable basis for them, including, without limitation, managements examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. However, we cannot assure you that managements expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. Our forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Where to find more information about us. We make available, free of charge, on our Internet website (http://www.alphaprotech.com) our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, any current reports on Form 8-K furnished or filed since our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any amendments to such reports as soon as reasonably practicable following the electronic filing of such report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In addition, we provide electronic or paper copies of our filings free of charge upon request.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reported periods. We base estimates on past experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The application of these accounting policies on a consistent basis enables us to provide timely and reliable financial information. Our critical accounting polices include the following:
Inventories: Inventories include freight-in, materials, labor and overhead costs and are stated at the lower of cost (computed on a standard cost basis, which approximates average cost) or market. Provision is made for slow-moving, obsolete or unusable inventory. We assess our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory and, if necessary, write down the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value, less cost to sell, based upon assumptions about future sales and supply on-hand. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
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Revenue Recognition: For sales transactions, we comply with the provisions of the SECs Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104, Revenue Recognition, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. These criteria are satisfied upon shipment of product and revenues are recognized accordingly.
Sales are reduced for any anticipated sales returns, rebates and allowances based on historical experience. Since our return policy is only 90 days and our products are not generally susceptible to external factors such as technological obsolescence or significant changes in demand, we are able to make a reasonable estimate for returns. We offer end-user product specific and sales volume rebates to select distributors. Our rebates are based on actual sales and are accrued monthly.
Stock Based Compensation: Alpha Pro Tech adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R) effective January 1, 2006, using the modified prospective application method. SFAS 123R requires companies to record compensation expense for the value of all outstanding and unvested share-based payments, including employee stock options and similar awards.
The fair values of stock option grants are determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model and the following assumptions: expected stock price volatility based on historical and managements expectations of future volatility, risk-free interest rates from published sources, years to maturity based on historical data and no dividend yield, as management currently does not intend to pay dividends in the near future. The Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and that are fully transferable. In addition, the option valuation model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected stock price volatility. Our stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect their fair value.
OVERVIEW
Alpha Pro Tech is in the business of protecting people, products and environments. We accomplish this by developing, manufacturing and marketing a line of high-value, disposable protective apparel and infection control products for the cleanroom, industrial, pharmaceutical, medical and dental markets. We also manufacture a line of building supply construction weatherization products. Our products are sold both under the Alpha Pro Tech brand name, as well as under private label.
Our products are grouped into three business segments: The Disposable Protective Apparel segment, consisting of disposable protective apparel; the Building Supply segment (formerly known as the Engineered Products segment), consisting of construction weatherization products, such as house wrap and synthetic roof underlayment; and the Infection Control segment, consisting of face masks, eye shields and medical bed pads as well as a line of pet beds. Previously, the line of medical bed pads and pet beds were reported as a separate segment under the name of Extended Care. Because management is now looking at the Extended Care segment in conjunction with the Infection Control segment, and since the majority of the Extended Care revenue is now generated from the medical bed pads, as of the first quarter 2009, these products are consolidated in the Infection Control segment. All numbers have been updated to reflect the updated segmentation.
Our target markets are pharmaceutical manufacturing, bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device manufacturing, lab animal research, high technology electronics manufacturing, (which includes the semi-conductor market), medical and dental distributors, pet distributors and construction, building supply and roofing distributors.
Our products are used primarily in cleanrooms, industrial safety manufacturing environments, health care facilities, such as hospitals, laboratories and dental offices, as well as building and re-roofing sites.
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Our products are distributed principally in the United States through a network consisting of purchasing groups, national distributors, local distributors, independent sales representatives and our own sales and marketing force.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain operational data as a percentage of sales for the periods indicated:
|
|
For the Three Months
Ended |
|
For the Six Months Ended |
|
||||
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
Sales |
|
100.0 |
% |
100.0 |
% |
100 |
% |
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
47.2 |
% |
44.0 |
% |
46.0 |
% |
44.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
23.4 |
% |
35.8 |
% |
27.8 |
% |
38.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
22.8 |
% |
6.5 |
% |
16.9 |
% |
4.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before provision for income taxes |
|
23.2 |
% |
6.9 |
% |
17.6 |
% |
5.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
14.9 |
% |
4.3 |
% |
11.2 |
% |
3.2 |
% |
Three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008
Sales: Consolidated sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased to $14,547,000 from $8,913,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, representing an increase of $5,634,000, or 63.2%. This increase consisted of increased sales in the Infection Control segment of $3,056,000, increased Building Supply segment sales of $1,834,000 and increased Disposable Protective Apparel segment sales of $744,000.
Sales for the Disposable Protective Apparel segment for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased by $744,000, or 14.0%, to $6,077,000, compared to $5,333,000 for the same period of 2008. Sales in the second quarter were the highest in almost two years, since third quarter of 2007. The increase was related to an increase in sales to our largest distributor, as well as to a major national distributor with which we received preferred vendor status in 2008, and as increased sales to other cleanroom and industrial distributors.
The Building Supply segment (formerly known as the Engineered Products segment) sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased by $1,834,000, or 95.3%, to a quarterly record of $3,758,000, compared to $1,924,000 for the same period of 2008. The segment increase was primarily due to a 171.7% increase in sales of REX Synfelt synthetic roof underlayment and a 14.3% increase in sales of REX Wrap house wrap. The sales mix within the Building Supply sales for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008 was 71% and 51%, respectively for synthetic roof underlayment and 29% and 49%, respectively for house wrap.
Our Building Supply segment distribution channel strategy continues to strengthen each and every quarter as we bring new distributors into the mix. Our REX Synfelt synthetic roof underlayment is being positively received as a superior product in the industry, and we believe that it is a cost effective and a better alternative to felt paper. As the market evolves from felt paper to sythethic roof underlayment, which is a significant opportunity for us, we believe that we are in a very good position to
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pick up market share. Additionally, our high-quality, multi-color printed house wrap gives us a distinct competitive advantage in the marketplace and our market share is growing even during this weak building market and economic downturn.
Our distribution channel strategy should continue to broaden our ability to take advantage of market opportunities, particularly for synthetic roof underlayment and house wrap, throughout this year and into the future.
Infection Control segment sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased by $3,056,000, or 184.5%, to a quarterly record of $4,712,000, compared to $1,656,000 for the same period of 2008. Mask sales were up by 222.8%, or $2,475,000, shield sales were up by 172.1%, or $642,000, and medical bed pad and pet beds were down 35.5%, or $61,000, when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Respiratory N-95 mask sales were up significantly in the second quarter and are expected to continue to be substantially stronger than normal for the foreseeable future amidst concerns regarding the global H1N1 Influenza A (commonly known as Swine Flu) pandemic.
Shield sales improved in the second quarter of 2009, primarily due to the shipment of approximately $400,000, which was the balance of a $1.7 million shield order received in the fourth quarter of 2008, from the same customer from whom we received the non-recurring order in the first quarter of 2007. This non-recurring order commenced shipping in the fourth quarter of 2008, was shipped out over a period of three quarters and is now complete. General shield sales also increased in the second quarter.
Consolidated sales for the six months ended June 30, 2009, increased to $23,874,000 from $16,437,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, representing an increase of $7,437,000, or 45.2%. This increase consisted of increased sales in the Infection Control segment of $3,582,000, increased Building Supply segment sales of $2,731,000 and increased Disposable Protective Apparel segment sales of $1,124,000.
Sales for the Disposable Protective Apparel segment for the six months ended June 30, 2009, increased by $1,124,000, or 11.5%, to $10,911,000, compared to $9,787,000 for the same period of 2008. The year to date increase was related primarily to increased sales from our largest distributor as wells as, increased sales from a broad base of our distribution network.
Building Supply segment sales for the six months ended June 30, 2009, increased by $2,731,000, or 83.2%, to $6,015,000, compared to $3,284,000 for the same period of 2008. The segment increase was primarily due to a 136.5% increase in sales of REX Synfelt synthetic roof underlayment and a 17.4% increase in sales of REX Wrap house wrap. The sales mix within the Building Supply sales for the first six months of 2009 and 2008 was 68% and 53%, respectively, for synthetic roof underlayment and 32% and 47%, respectively, for house wrap.
Infection Control segment sales for the six months ended June 30, 2009, increased by $3,582,000, or 106.4%, to $6,948,000, compared to $3,366,000 for the same period of 2008. Mask sales were up by 111.7%, or $2,440,000, shield sales were up by 181.9%, or $1,337,000, and medical bed pad and pet beds were down 44.5%, or $195,000, when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.
The overall mask sales for the first six months of 2009 is primarily due the surge in N-95 respirator mask sales in the second quarter of 2009 due to concerns regarding an outbreak of H1N1. Shield sales were up primarily due to approximately $1.3 million in shields being shipped in 2009 from the total $1.7 million shield order received in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Gross Profit: Gross profit increased $2,953,000 by 75.4% to $6,871,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, from $3,918,000 for the same period of 2008. The gross profit margin was 47.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 44.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2008.
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Gross profit increased $3,622,000 by 49.2% to $10,990,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, from $7,368,000 for the same period of 2008. The gross profit margin was 46.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 44.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Gross profit margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, was positively affected by the change in product mix in which Infection Control sales, which have higher margins, increased as a percentage of total sales. Conversely, gross profit margin for the Disposable Protective Apparel segment for the three and six months was lower than the same periods of 2008; but sales from this segment declined as a percentage of total sales.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $205,000, or 6.4%, to $3,399,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 from $3,194,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 23.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 from 35.8% for the same period of 2008. The $205,000 increase was primarily due to increased employee compensation of $57,000, increased executive bonus of $308,000 (which is based on pre-tax income), and increased sales commission of $114,000, partially offset by decreased professional fees and public company expenses of $124,000, decreased marketing expenses of $61,000, decreased foreign exchange loss of $45,000 and decreased travel expense of $44,000.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $304,000, or 4.8%, to $6,639,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from $6,335,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 27.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from 38.5% for the same period of 2008. The increase of $304,000 was primarily due to a $225,000 severance agreement for our previous Senior Vice President of Marketing, which was expensed during the first quarter of 2009, increased executive bonus of $376,000 and increased commissions of $137,000. The increase was partially offset by decreased travel expenses of $123,000, decreased marketing expenses of $98,000, decreased professional fees and public company expenses of $96,000, a decreased foreign exchange loss of $108,000 and decreased miscellaneous expenses of $9,000.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were significantly lower for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the same periods of 2008. We believe that we can now effectively leverage the infrastructure we have built to substantially grow the business, while decreasing expenses as a percentage of sales from historical levels.
The chief executive officer and president are each entitled to a bonus equal to 5% of the pre-tax profits of the Company. Bonuses of $376,000 were accrued for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $68,000 in the same period of 2008. Total bonuses of $467,000 were accrued for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $93,000 in the same period of 2008.
Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $21,000 or 14.5% to $162,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 from $141,000 for the same period of 2008. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $40,000 or $14.2% to $322,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from $282,000 for the same period of 2008. The increase was primarily attributable to increased depreciation for the Building Supply segment.
Income from Operations: Income from operations increased by $2,727,000, or 468.3%, to $3,310,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to income from operations of $583,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in income from operations was due to an increase in gross profit of $2,953,000, partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $205,000 and an increase in depreciation and amortization of $21,000.
Income from operations increased by $3,278,000, or 436.5%, to $4,029,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to income from operations of $751,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in income from operations was due to an increase in gross profit of $3,622,000,
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partially offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $304,000 and an increase in depreciation and amortization of $40,000.
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates: For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates of $72,000, compared to $17,000 for the same period of 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates of $170,000, compared to $38,000 for the same period of 2008.
Net Interest: For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we had no net interest income, compared to net interest income of $17,000 for the same period of 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, net interest income was $1,000 compared to net interest income of $51,000 for the same period of 2008. The net change in net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily due to lower interest rates in 2009 compared to 2008.
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes: Income before provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $3,382,000, compared to $617,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, representing an increase of $2,765,000, or 448.1%. The increase in income before provision for income taxes was due primarily to an increase in income from operations of $2,727,000, an increase of $55,000 in equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates (Harmony) and a decrease in net interest income of $17,000.
Income before provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $4,200,000, compared to $840,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, representing an increase of $3,360,000, or 400.0%. The increase in income before provision for income taxes was due primarily to an increase in income from operations of $3,278,000, an increase of $132,000 in equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates (Harmony) and a decrease in net interest income of $50,000.
Provision for Income Taxes: The provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $1,214,000, compared to $232,000 for the same period of 2008. The effective tax rate was 35.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 37.6% for the same period of 2008.
The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $1,517,000, compared to $316,000 for the same period of 2008. The effective tax rate was 36.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 37.6% for the same period of 2008.
Management expects the effective tax rate to be in the 36% - 37% range for 2009.
Net Income: Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $2,168,000, compared to net income of $385,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $1,783,000, or 463.4%. The net income increase was primarily due to an increase in income before provision for income taxes of $2,765,000, partially offset by an increase in income taxes of $982,000. Net income as a percentage of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 14.9% and 4.3%, respectively. Basic and diluted income per share for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $0.10 and $0.02, respectively.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2,683,000, compared to net income of $524,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $2,159,000, or 412.0%. The net income increase was primarily due to an increase in income before provision for income taxes of $3,360,000, partially offset by an increase in income taxes of $1,201,000. Net income as a percentage of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was 11.2% and 3.2%, respectively. Basic and diluted income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $0.12 and $0.02, respectively.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of June 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6,455,000 and working capital of $22,693,000, an increase in working capital of 4.6%, or $1,000,000, since December 31, 2008. As of June 30, 2009, our current ratio was 7:1, compared to 13:1 as of December 31, 2008. Cash increased by $1,877,000 to $6,455,000 as of June 30, 2009 as compared to $4,578,000 as of December 31, 2008. The increase in cash was due to cash provided by operating activities of $3,874,000, offset by cash paid for the repurchase of common stock of $1,795,000 and cash used in investing activities of $202,000 for the aggregate purchase of property and equipment and intangible assets.
We have a $3,500,000 credit facility with a bank, consisting of a line of credit with interest at prime plus 0.5%. At June 30, 2009, the prime interest rate was 3.25%. This credit line was renewed in May 2009 and expires in May 2011. Our borrowing capacity on the line of credit was $3,500,000 at June 30, 2009. The available line of credit is based on a formula of eligible accounts receivable and inventories. As of June 30, 2009, we did not have any borrowings under this credit facility.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,874,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $408,000 net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The net cash provided by operating activities of $3,874,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was due to net income of $2,683,000, adjusted by the following: an increase in amortization of share-based compensation expense of $119,000, depreciation and amortization of $322,000, a decrease in the deferred income taxes of $38,000, an increase in equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates of $170,000, an in accounts receivable of $3,041,000, a decrease in inventory of $2,698,000, an increase in prepaid expenses of $554,000 and increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $1,779,000.
The net cash used in operating activities of $408,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was due to net income of $524,000, adjusted by the following: amortization of share-based compensation of $97,000, depreciation and amortization of $282,000 and an increase in the net deferred tax asset of $85,000, equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates of $38,000 an increase in accounts receivable of $905,000, a decrease in inventory of $219,000, an increase in prepaid expenses of $333,000, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $169,000.
Accounts receivable increased by $3,041,000, or 59.7%, to $8,132,000 as of June 30, 2009 from $5,091,000 as of December 31, 2008. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily related to the increase in sales. The number of days of sales outstanding as of June 30, 2009 was 45 days, as compared to 51 days as of December 31, 2008.
Inventory decreased by $2,698,000, or 22.4%, to $9,359,000 as of June 30, 2009 from $12,057,000 as of December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in inventory for the Building Supply Segment (formerly the Engineered Products segment) of approximately $2,080,000, or 35.0%, to $3,860,000 as of June 30, 2009. Inventory levels for this segment are now more closely aligned with current demand.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased by $554,000 to $1,894,000 as of June 30, 2009 from $1,340,000 as of December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in prepaid inventory from Asia.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2009 increased by $1,779,000 to $3,662,000 from $1,883,000 as of December 31, 2008. The net change was primarily due to an increase in accrued liabilities of $900,000 and an increase in trade payables of $879,000. Accrued liabilities for the six months increased as follows: commission and bonus accrual increased by $207,000, accrued rebates and other increased by $119,000 and income tax payable increased by $761,000. This was partially offset by decreases in accrued payroll expenses of $33,000 and accrued professional fees of $154,000.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $202,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $79,000 for the same period of 2008. Our investing activity for the six months in 2009 consisted of expenditures for property and equipment of $194,000 and the purchase of intangible assets of $8,000, compared to $45,000 and $34,000, respectively, for the same period of 2008. The expenditures for property and equipment in 2009 are primarily for the Building Supply segment.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, net cash used in financing activities was $1,795,000, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $972,000 for the same period of 2008. Our financing activities for both periods were solely due to the repurchase of common stock.
As of June 30, 2009 we had $1,175,000 available for additional stock purchases under our repurchase program. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we repurchased 1,447,600 shares of common stock at a cost of $1,795,000. As of June 30, 2009, we had repurchased a total of 6,086,500 shares of common stock at a cost of $7,345,000 through our repurchase program. We retire all stock repurchases. Future repurchases are expected to be funded from cash on hand and cash flow from operations.
As shown below, at June 30, 2009, our contractual cash obligations totaled approximately $698,000.
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Payment Due by Period |
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Contractual Obligations |
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Total |
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1 Year |
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2-3 Years |
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4-5 Years |
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Operating lease obligations |
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$ |
698,000 |
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$ |
330,000 |
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$ |
360,000 |
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$ |
8,000 |
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Total contractual cash obligations |
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$ |
698,000 |
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$ |
330,000 |
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$ |
360,000 |
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$ |
8,000 |
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We believe that cash generated from operations, our current cash balance and the funds available under our credit facility will be sufficient to satisfy our projected working capital and planned capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159). Under SFAS 159, companies may elect to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The standard requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected be reported in earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 was adopted for fiscal year 2008; however, the Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any financial instruments or other items upon adoption of SFAS 159 or during the twelve months ended December 31, 2008. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 159 did not impact the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in prior accounting pronouncements. In February 2008, the FASB decided to postpone, for one year, the effective date of SFAS 157 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The Company adopted SFAS 157 as of January 1, 2008 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and as of January 1, 2009 for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, (SFAS 141R), which changes how business combinations are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 141R was effective January 1, 2009 and did not have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS 160), which changes the accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 recharacterizes minority interests as noncontrolling interests and requires noncontrolling interests to be classified as a component of shareholders equity. SFAS 160 was effective January 1, 2009 and required retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. The Company does not consolidate its partially owned affiliate and, therefore, SFAS 160 did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1), which amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 107 and APB Opinion No. 28 and requires disclosure about the fair value of the Companys financial instruments whenever it issues summarized financial information for interim reporting periods. FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1 are effective for financial statements issued for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 115-2 and FAS No. 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS No. 115-2 and FAS No. 124-2), which amends SFAS No. 115 and FSP FAS No. 115-1 and FSP FAS No. 124-1 and conforms changes to other standards including EITF Issue No. 99-20 and AICPA Statement of Position (SOP) No. 03-3, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer, and improves the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. FSP FAS No. 115-2 and FAS No. 124-2 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly (FSP FAS No. 157-4), which provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. This FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly and applies to all assets and liabilities within the scope of accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, except in paragraphs 2 and 3 of SFAS No. 157. FSP FAS No. 157-4 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events. The standard modifies the names of the two types of subsequent events either as recognized subsequent events (previously referred to in practice as Type I subsequent events) or non-recognized subsequent events (previously referred to in practice as Type II subsequent events). In addition, the standard modifies the definition of subsequent events to refer to events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are issued (for public entities) or available to be issued (for nonpublic entities). It also requires the disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The standard did not result in significant changes in the practice of subsequent event disclosures or the related accounting thereof and therefore the adoption did not have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS
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167). SFAS 167 eliminates a required quantitative approach to determine whether a variable interest gives the entity a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity in favor of a qualitatively focused analysis. It requires an ongoing reassessment of whether an entity is the primary beneficiary. It also nullifies FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities (FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8). However, the content of the disclosures required by SFAS 167 is generally consistent with FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8. SFAS 167 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of SFAS 167 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This standard replaces SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and establishes only two levels of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), authoritative and nonauthoritative. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the Codification) will become the source of authoritative, nongovernmental GAAP, except for rules and interpretive releases of the SEC, which are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. This standard is effective for financial statements for interim or annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company will begin to use the new guidelines and numbering system prescribed by the Codification when referring to GAAP in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. As the Codification was not intended to change or alter existing GAAP, it should not have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We subcontract the manufacture of products in China and Mexico and have a joint venture in India. Our results of operations could be negatively affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to stronger economic conditions in those countries.
Changes in interest rates may result in changes in the fair market value of our cash and cash equivalents and interest income. Due to the short duration and conservative nature of the cash equivalent investment portfolio, we do not expect any material loss with respect to our cash equivalents. The book value for cash equivalents is considered to be representative of its fair value.
As of June 30, 2009, we had no debt outstanding.
We do not expect any significant effect on our results of operations from inflationary or interest and currency rate fluctuations. We do not hedge our interest rate or foreign exchange risks.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)). Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that we designed to ensure that we record, process, summarize and report in a timely manner the information we must disclose in reports that we file with or submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act.
In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of
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achieving the desired control objectives, and we are required to apply our judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Based on the evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Changes in Internal Controls.
During the quarter to which this report relates, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
None.
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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April 1- 30, 2009 |
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504,400 |
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$ |
1.06 |
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504,400 |
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$ |
2,146,000 |
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May 1- 31, 2009 |
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557,000 |
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$ |
1.50 |
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557,000 |
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$ |
1,306,000 |
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June 1- 30, 2009 |
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76,400 |
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$ |
1.70 |
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76,400 |
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$ |
1,175,000 |
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(1) On April 8, 2009, our Board of Directors authorized the expansion of the Companys share repurchase program previously announced in December 1999. Under the repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to a total of $8,520,000 of common stock.
We did not sell any unregistered equity securities during the period covered by this Form 10-Q.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 9, 2009 the (the Annual Meeting).
The following persons were elected to the Companys Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting pursuant to the votes indicated:
NAME |
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FOR |
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WITHHELD |
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Sheldon Hoffman |
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15,620,425 |
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2,968,457 |
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Alexander Millar |
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15,519,224 |
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3,069,658 |
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Danny Montgomery |
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15,634,646 |
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2,954,236 |
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Robert Isaly |
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15,516,914 |
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3,071,968 |
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John Ritota |
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15,532,136 |
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3,056,746 |
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Russell Manock |
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15,635,622 |
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2,953,260 |
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David Anderson |
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15,634,098 |
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2,954,784 |
The only other matter voted upon at the Annual Meeting was the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Companys independent registered public accountants. The results of the stockholder voting on this matter are summarized as follows:
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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16,648,158 |
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1,919,757 |
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20,967 |
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None.
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, signed by Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, signed by Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
32.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized.
ALPHA PRO TECH, LTD. |
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August 6, 2009 |
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BY: |
/s/ Sheldon Hoffman |
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Sheldon Hoffman |
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Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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DATE: |
August 6, 2009 |
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BY: |
/s/ Lloyd Hoffman |
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Lloyd Hoffman |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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