ELECTRO SENSORS INC - Quarter Report: 2010 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

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Form 10-Q

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x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

 

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ______ to ______

 

Commission File Number 0-9587

 

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ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

6111 Blue Circle Drive
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-9108

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(952) 930-0100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of 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.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 

 

 

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

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.10 par value, on May 7, 2010 was 3,380,290.

 

 

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ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC.

Form 10-Q

For the Period Ended March 31, 2010

 

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PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.    Financial Statements

 

ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Note 1.  Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. 

 

This report should be read together with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, including the audited financial statements and footnotes therein.

 

It is the opinion of management that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to fairly state the financial position and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010.  The results of interim periods may not be indicative of results to be expected for the year.

 

Nature of Business

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Electro-Sensors, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, ESI Investment Company and Senstar Corporation. Senstar has no operations.  Intercompany accounts, transactions and earnings have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated entity is referred to as “the Company”.

 

Electro-Sensors, Inc. operates two distinct businesses. The first is the Production Monitoring Division, which manufactures and markets a complete line of speed monitoring and motor control systems for industrial machinery. The division utilizes leading-edge technology to continuously improve its products and make them easier to use. The division’s goal is to manufacture the industry-preferred product for every market served. These products are sold through an internal sales staff, manufacturer’s representatives, and distributors to a wide variety of manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers and processors who use the products to monitor process machinery operations. The division markets its products to a number of different industries located throughout the United States and abroad.

 

The second business is the AutoData Systems Division.  The division designs and markets desktop software-based systems that read hand printed characters, checkmarks and bar code information from scanned or faxed forms, in addition to collecting and reporting data from web forms. The division’s products are designed to provide capabilities to automate data collection and are sold by internal sales staff to end users, resellers and developers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

 

In addition, through its subsidiary ESI Investment Company, the Company periodically makes strategic investments in other businesses and companies, primarily when the Company believes that such investments will facilitate development of technology complementary to the Company’s products. Although ESI, through ESI Investment Company, invests in other businesses or companies, ESI does not intend to become an investment company and intends to remain primarily an operating company. The Company’s primary investments are 343,267 shares of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (“Rudolph”) and 551,759 shares of PPT Vision Inc (“PPT”).  The Rudolph investment is accounted for using the available-for-sale method.   The PPT investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.   See Note 5 for additional information regarding its investments.  The Company’s investments in securities are subject to normal market risks.

 

Revenue recognition of production monitoring equipment

 

The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of its production monitoring equipment when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered, the fee is fixed and determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.  The Company may offer discounts to its distributors or quantity discounts that are recorded at the time of sale.  The Company recognizes revenue on products sold to customers and distributors upon shipment because the contracts do not include post-shipment obligations.  In addition to exchanges and warranties, customers have refund rights.  Our standard products are used in a wide variety of industries, returns are minimal and insignificant to the consolidated financial statements and are recognized when the returned product is received by the Company.  In some situations, the Company receives advance payments from its customers. Revenue associated with these advance payments is deferred until the product is shipped or services performed.

 

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Software revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue upon shipment of its automated data collection software. The product is sold to the end user and risk of loss is transferred, and the Company has no continuing obligations, once its products are delivered to the shipper.  To recognize revenue, it must also be probable that the Company will collect the accounts receivable from its customers. AutoData customers pay an annual maintenance fee for software support, which is recognized as deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheet and is recognized in income, on a monthly basis, over the life of the contract.  The Company recognizes hardware shipped with software when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product has been delivered, the fee is fixed and determinable and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

 

Available for Sale Securities

 

ESI Investment Company’s investments consist of equity securities, primarily common stocks, government debt securities and money market funds.  The estimated fair value of publicly traded equity securities (other than those accounted for based upon the equity method of accounting) is based on quoted market prices, and therefore subject to the inherent risk of market fluctuations.  Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the date individual investments are acquired, and evaluates the appropriateness of such classification at each balance sheet date.

 

Since the Company generally does not make investments in anticipation of short-term fluctuations in market prices, investments in equity securities are classified as available-for-sale (unless accounted for on the equity method of accounting).  Available-for-sale securities with readily determinable values are stated at fair value, and unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, are reported as separate component of stockholders’ equity.

 

Realized gains and losses on securities, including losses from declines in value of specific securities determined by management to be other-than-temporary (unless accounted for on the equity method of accounting), are included in income in the period realized.

 

Fair Value Measurements

On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted guidance for accounting for fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities and for fair value measurements of nonfinancial items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis. Also on January 1, 2008, the Company adopted guidance for fair value measurement related to nonfinancial items that are recognized and disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis.  The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The carrying value of cash and equivalents, treasury bills, investments, trade receivables, accounts payable, and other working capital items approximate fair value at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 due to the short maturity nature of these instruments.

 

Income taxes

 

Deferred income taxes are provided on an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for those differences that have future tax consequences using the currently enacted tax laws and rates that apply to the periods in which they are expected to affect taxable income. Income tax expense is the current tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the net change in the deferred tax assets and liabilities, excluding the portion of the deferred liability allocated to other comprehensive income. Deferred taxes are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent that realization of the related deferred tax asset is not assured.

 

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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.   Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Significant estimates, including the underlying assumptions, consist of economic lives of property and equipment, realizability of accounts receivable, valuation of deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation of inventories, and valuation of investments.  It is at least reasonably possible that these estimates may change in the near term.

 

Note 2.  Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company records compensation expense for employee stock options based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Company uses historical data among other factors to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected option life and the expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option. At March 31, 2010, the Company had one stock-based employee compensation plan. During the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no stock options exercised.  There were no option grants in the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

Note 3.  Net Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period.  For the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, 30,780 common stock equivalents were not included in the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding as the result would have been anti-dilutive.

 

Note 4.  Treasury Bills

 

On January 14, 2010, the Company had $4,980,000 in Treasury Bills mature.  With the proceeds, in February 2010, the Company purchased $5,048,000 in Treasury Bills with a maturity date more than three months in the future.  The Treasury Bills are due on July 15, 2010.  It is the intention of management to hold the Treasury Bills until maturity.

 

Note 5.  Investments

 

The cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s investments (other than an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting, as previously disclosed) are as follows:

 

 

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company’s significant investment in equity securities was 343,267 shares of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (“Rudolph”), accounted for under the available-for-sale method.  As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the aggregate value of the Company’s Rudolph shares as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange was approximately $2,952,000 and $2,307,000, respectively, with an approximate cost of $45,000.

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Investment Reported on Equity Method:

 

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company owned 551,759 shares of PPT Vision Inc. (“PPT”), which is 1.4% of PPT’s outstanding common stock.  The fair value of its holdings based on the quoted market price at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was approximately $38,000 and $39,000, respectively, with an approximate cost of $2,434,000.

 

Since the Company owns approximately 1.4% of PPT’s outstanding stock, and the Company’s Secretary owns a controlling interest, it has been determined that the Company has “significant influence” over the operations of PPT, and as a result its ownership interest should be reported using the equity method of accounting for investments.

 

Under the equity method of accounting, the Company’s proportionate share of PPT’s net loss would ordinarily be directly reflected on the Company’s income statement, along with a corresponding reduction in the PPT investment account on the Company’s balance sheet.  However, where net losses exceed the value of the initial investment, these losses are no longer recognized in the financial statements, but rather are suspended and applied against the investor’s proportionate share in any future net earnings for the investee.  Accordingly, since the Company’s proportionate share of PPT’s previous net losses have already reduced the PPT investment account on its balance sheet to $0, the Company’s proportionate share of PPT’s net loss through March 31, 2010 has not been recognized on its current financial statements.  At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $1,519,000 and $1,517,000, respectively, in suspended losses from its investment in PPT that will be used to offset future recognition of equity method earnings from the investment, of which there may be none.

 

Note 6. Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table provides information on those assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

 

 

 

 

The fair value of the money market funds, treasury bills, and equity securities are based on quoted market prices in an active market. Closing stock prices are readily available from active markets and are used as being representative of fair value.  The Company classifies these securities as level 1.

 

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Note 7. Inventories

 

Inventories used in the determination of cost of goods sold are as follows:

 

 

Note 8.  Segment Information

 

The Company has three reportable operating segments based on the nature of its product lines: Production Monitoring, AutoData Systems, and Investments.  The Production Monitoring Division manufactures and markets a complete line of production monitoring equipment, in particular speed monitoring and motor control systems for industrial machinery.  The AutoData Systems Division designs and markets desktop software-based systems that read hand printed characters, checkmarks, and bar code information from scanned or faxed forms, in addition to collecting and reporting data from web forms.  Sales of these systems include software and can include hardware.   ESI Investment Company holds investments in marketable and non-marketable securities.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  In evaluating segment performance, management focuses on sales and income before taxes.  The Company has no inter-segment sales.

 

The following is financial information relating to the continuing operating segments (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make decisions based upon estimates, assumptions, and factors it considers relevant to the circumstances. Such decisions include the selection of applicable accounting principles and the use of judgment in their application, the results of which impact reported amounts and disclosures. Changes in economic conditions or other business circumstances may affect the outcomes of management’s estimates and assumptions.   An in-depth description of our accounting estimates can be found in the interim financial statements included in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.  No new estimates exist other than those discussed in our Annual Report.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010 increased $278,000, or 21.7%, when compared to net sales for the same period in 2009. 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, the Production Monitoring Division had an increase in net sales of $281,000, or 23.6%, and the AutoData Systems Division had a decrease in net sales of $3,000, or 3.3%. 

 

Net revenues have improved due in large part to the loosening in capital markets, and a slight increase in capital spending in our core industries (grain, feed, biofuels, power generation, and mining industries).  We have continued to expand the joint sales calls and coordinated marketing efforts with our sales channel partners in order to increase our outreach to our clients.  Throughout 2010, we expect to continue to expand the number of manufacturer’s representatives and exclusive distributors.  Our corporate web site provides significant information and product application knowledge to existing and prospective customers and also direct knowledge to our sales partners.  The new products added to the product line in 2009 include an expanded Electro-Sentry Hazard Monitoring system & new versions of various sensors for hazardous installations, which will continue to be the primary focus of our sales and marketing efforts in 2010.

 

The AutoData Systems Division decrease in net sales was due to the general economic slowdown and, we believe, to the uncertainty of the impact of the recently-enacted healthcare reform legislation on the revenues of AutoData’s healthcare customers (which represent over 70% of AutoData’s customer base).  Despite the fact that sales of software and maintenance contracts increased $11,000, or 13.7%, when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2010 to the same period in 2009, decreased sales of such contracts during 2009 reduced the maintenance revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2010 because maintenance revenue is recognized over the standard twelve-month term of the maintenance contract.  Similarly, the increased maintenance revenue attributable to the increased sales of maintenance contracts during the three months ended March 31, 2010 was not fully recognized at the time of sale, but will be recognized over the twelve month term of the contract.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Our cost of goods sold increased $99,000, or 19.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  This increase was primarily a direct result of increased sales.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was 60.2% versus 59.3% for the same period in 2009.  The increase in gross margin was due to better utilization of production workers and facilities.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses decreased $1,000, or 0.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 when compared to the same period of 2009.  The AutoData Systems Division had a decrease of $11,000, or 10.5%, offset by an increase in the Production Monitoring Division of $10,000, or 1.4%.

 

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Selling and marketing costs increased $14,000, or 4.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 when compared to the same period in 2009.  The Production Monitoring Division had an increase of $15,000, or 4.9%, offset by a decrease in AutoData Systems Division of $1,000, or 2.9%.  Sales representative commissions and wages and benefits (due to changes in our compensation package) are the predominant expenses that increased in the Production Monitoring Division.  Advertising and marketing expenses decreased slightly due to using publications that provide a wider range of industries at a lower cost.  Marketing efforts are continuing to be directed to our core industries (See “Net Sales”) and to industries that are receiving funds in connection with the federal economic stimulus package.  The decrease in AutoData Systems Division selling and marketing costs was due to decreased advertising which was offset by an increase in wages, due to hiring a part-time sales person.

 

General and administrative costs increased $7,000, or 2.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  The Production Monitoring Division had an increase of $9,000, or 3.2%, offset by a decrease in the AutoData Systems Division of $2,000, or 9.5%. The increase in general and administrative costs from the Production Monitoring Division resulted from an  increase in stock handling fees due to the printing and filing expenses for year end being recognized in the first quarter of 2010 as opposed to the second quarter during 2009.  The decrease in the AutoData Systems Division general and administrative costs was due to a decrease in computer maintenance expenses.

 

Research and development costs decreased $22,000, or 13.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  Of this decrease, the Production Monitoring Division contributed a decrease of $14,000, or 11.9%, and AutoData Systems Division had a decrease of $8,000, or 16.0%. The decrease in the Production Monitoring Division research and development costs was due to decreased lab testing and legal fees for trademark and patent expenses, offset by an increase in contract engineering.  The decrease in the AutoData Systems Division was due to a decrease in wages and benefits.

 

Non-Operating Income

 

Non-operating income decreased by $3,000, or 60.0%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period for 2009.  This decrease was due primarily to a decrease in the amount of interest income earned.

 

Interest income decreased $3,000, or 100.0%, when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2010 to the same period in 2009. This decrease was due to the decreased interest rate on Treasury Bills when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2010 to the same period in 2009.  The interest rate on Treasury Bills at March 31, 2010 was 0.053% compared to .301% at March 31, 2009.

 

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

 

The Company had income before income taxes of $129,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, representing an increase in income before income taxes of $177,000, or 368.8%, when compared to a loss before income taxes of $48,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. 

 

The Production Monitoring Division had income before income taxes of $146,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to a loss before income taxes of $28,000 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $174,000, or 621.4%.  Increased sales for the division, increased gross margin, and a decrease in the percentage of operating expenses to net sales (from 59.4% of net sales in 2009 to 48.7% of net sales in 2010) contributed to the increase in net income before income taxes.

 

The AutoData Systems Division had a loss before income taxes of $17,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to a loss before income taxes of $23,000 for the same period in 2009, a decrease in the loss of $6,000, or 26.1%. The decrease in the loss before income taxes was due to decreased operating expenses.

 

ESI Investment Company had zero net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to an income before income taxes of $3,000 for the same period in 2009, a decrease of $3,000, or 100.0%.  This decrease was a result of the lower interest rate available on Treasury Bills in 2010 as compared to 2009 (See “Non-Operating Income”).   However, ESI Investment Company does have approximately $2,907,000 in unrealized gain on the Rudolph Technologies, Inc. investment that is reported in Other Comprehensive Income (See Note 5 “Investments” in the notes to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements).

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Cash and cash equivalents were $727,000 at March 31, 2010, $746,000 at December 31, 2009, and $480,000 at March 31, 2009. 

 

Cash provided by operating activities was $177,000 and $56,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Cash provided by operating activites was primarily the result of add back of depreciation expense on capital assets (a non-cash expense), and the increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses balances as compared to the December 31, 2009 balances.

 

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Cash used in investing activities was $68,000 and $4,974,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The significant decrease in cash used by investing activities was due to proceeds from the maturity of Treasury Bills in the aggregate amount of $5,048,000 in 2010, while there were no such maturities in 2009. 

 

Cash used in financing activities was $128,000 and $131,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009, respectively.   During the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, we had $7,000 and $4,000, respectively, in stock purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  We paid dividends of $135,000 in each quarter.

 

Our ongoing cash requirements will be primarily for capital expenditures, research and development in both the Production Monitoring and AutoData divisions, and working capital.  Management believes that cash on hand and any cash provided by operations will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements through at least the next 12 months.

 

Our primary investments are 343,267 shares of Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (“Rudolph”), listed on the Nasdaq stock market and 551,759 shares of PPT Vision, Inc, (“PPT”) listed on the Pink Sheets.  The Rudolph investment is accounted for using the available-for-sale method.  The PPT investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.  The Rudolph stock is subject to fluctuations in market price and could have a negative effect on our liquidity.   

 

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2010, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our marketing efforts; our intention to hold our Treasury Bills until maturity; management’s intention that we not become an investment company; our expected use of cash on hand; our cash requirements; and the sufficiency of our cash flows.  Any statement that is not based solely upon historical facts, including strategies for the future and the outcome of events that have not yet occurred, is considered a forward-looking statement.

 

All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements, other than as required by law.  It is important to note that our actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements we make in this Quarterly Report are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause future results to differ materially from our recent results or those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the accuracy of management’s assumptions with respect to industry trends, fluctuations in industry conditions,  the impact of worsening of the global economy, the impact of stimulus packages, the uncertainty of  the impact of the recently enacted healthcare reform, the accuracy of management’s assumptions regarding expenses and our cash needs and those listed in the “Cautionary Statements” of the MD&A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 4(T). Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) were effective as of March 31, 2010 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2010, which were identified in connection with management’s evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings – None

Item 1A. Risk Factors – Not Applicable

Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds – None

Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities – None

Item 4.     [Removed and Reserved]

Item 5.     Other Information – None

Item 6.     Exhibits

(a)                                 Exhibits - See Exhibit Index following signature page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

ELECTRO-SENSORS, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2010