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GENCOR INDUSTRIES INC - Quarter Report: 2021 March (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 MARCH 31, 2021
OR
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD: From
                    
to
                    
Commission File Number:
001-11703
 
 
GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
 
 
Delaware
 
59-0933147
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5201 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando,
Florida
32810
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(407)
290-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
 
Title of Each Class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of Exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($.10 Par Value)
 
GENC
 
NASDAQ Global Marke
t

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  
    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    Yes  
    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated
filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer      Accelerated Filer  
       
Non-accelerated Filer      Smaller Reporting Company  
       
Emerging Growth Company  
        
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) 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  ☐    No  ☑
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
Class
 
Outstanding at May 
10
, 2021
Common stock, $.10 par value
 
12,298,337 shares
Class B stock, $.10 par value
 
2,318,857 shares
 
 
 

GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
Index
      
Page
Part I.
      
    Item 1.    Financial Statements     
         Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2020    4
         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Quarters and Six Months Ended March 31,
2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)
   5
         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
and 2020 (Unaudited)
   6
         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
   7
         Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    8
    Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    15
    Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    21
    Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    21
Part II.
      
    Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    22
    Item 1A.    Risk Factors    22
    Item 6.    Exhibits    22
      
23
 
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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements    
This Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q
(this “Quarterly Report”) and the Company’s other communications and statements may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates, projections and intentions. These statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including the financial condition of the Company’s customers, changes in the economic and competitive environments, demand for the Company’s products, the duration and scope of the novel coronavirus
(“COVID-19”)
pandemic, actions governments, and businesses take in response to the
COVID-19
pandemic, including mandatory business closures; the impact of the pandemic and actions taken on regional economies; the pace of recovery when the
COVID-19
pandemic subsides. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
For information concerning these factors and related matters, see the following sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended September 30, 2020: (a) Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and (b) Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this Quarterly Report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references in this Quarterly Report to the “Company,” “Gencor,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” or similar words are to Gencor Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
 
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Part I. Financial Information
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
    
March 31, 2021

(Unaudited)
    
September 30,
2020
 
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
   $ 29,417,000      $ 35,584,000  
Marketable securities at fair value (cost of $91,159,000 at March 31, 2021 and $89,514,000 at September 30, 2020)
     93,646,000        89,498,000  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $373,000 at March 31, 2021 and $442,000 at September 30, 2020
     3,543,000        1,992,000  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    
 
       6,405,000  
Inventories, net
     38,104,000        27,090,000  
Prepaid expenses
     1,204,000        1,189,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total current assets
     165,914,000        161,758,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
     12,252,000        8,341,000  
Other long-term assets
     1,054,000        995,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total Assets
   $ 179,220,000      $ 171,094,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
 
Accounts payable
   $ 2,697,000      $ 1,728,000  
Customer deposits
     6,026,000        3,853,000  
Accrued expenses
     3,134,000        2,605,000  
Current operating lease liabilities
     412,000        328,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total current liabilities
     12,269,000        8,514,000  
Deferred and other income taxes
     1,247,000        746,000  
Non-current
operating lease liabilities
     589,000        614,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total liabilities
     14,105,000        9,874,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 

Shareholders’ equity:
 
Preferred stock, par value $.10 per share; 300,000 shares authorized; none issued
     —          —    
Common stock, par value $.10 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 12,298,337 shares and 12,287,337 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively
     1,230,000        1,229,000  
Class B Stock, par value $.10 per share; 6,000,000 shares authorized; 2,318,857 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020
     232,000        232,000  
Capital in excess of par value
     12,386,000        12,331,000  
Retained earnings
     151,267,000        147,428,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
     165,115,000        161,220,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
   $ 179,220,000      $ 171,094,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
    
For the Quarters Ended

March 31,
   
For the Six Months Ended

March 31,
 
    
2021
    
2020
   
2021
    
2020
 
Net revenue
   $ 21,352,000      $ 25,993,000     $ 40,316,000      $ 44,023,000  
Cost of goods sold
     15,206,000        18,655,000       31,189,000        32,365,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Gross profit
     6,146,000        7,338,000       9,127,000        11,658,000  
Operating expenses:
 
Product engineering and development
     1,069,000        689,000       1,914,000        1,455,000  
Selling, general and administrative
     3,838,000        2,561,000       7,032,000        4,943,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total operating expenses
     4,907,000        3,250,000       8,946,000        6,398,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Operating income (loss)
     1,239,000        4,088,000       181,000        5,260,000  
Other income (expense), net:
 
Interest and dividend income, net of fees
     327,000        763,000       1,130,000        1,395,000  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net
     1,294,000        (5,670,000     3,488,000        (4,353,000
Other
     —          —         —          (10,000
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
       1,621,000        (4,907,000     4,618,000        (2,968,000
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)
     2,860,000        (819,000     4,799,000        2,292,000  
Income tax expense (benefit)
     572,000        (164,000     960,000        458,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
   $ 2,288,000      $ (655,000   $ 3,839,000      $ 1,834,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Basic Income (Loss) per Common Share
   $ 0.16      $ (0.04   $ 0.26      $ 0.13  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share
   $ 0.16      $ (0.04   $ 0.26      $ 0.12  
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
    
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
 
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021
 
    
Common Stock
 
  
Class B Stock
 
  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
  
Retained
Earnings
 
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
    
Shares
 
  
Amount
 
  
Shares
 
  
Amount
 
September 30, 2020
     12,287,337      $ 1,229,000        2,318,857      $ 232,000      $ 12,331,000      $ 147,428,000     $ 161,220,000  
Net income
     —          —          —          —          —          1,551,000       1,551,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
December 31, 2020
     12,287,337      $ 1,229,000        2,318,857      $ 232,000      $ 12,331,000      $ 148,979,000     $ 162,771,000  
Net income
     —          —          —          —          —          2,288,000       2,288,000  
Stock options exercised
     11,000        1,000        —          —          55,000        —         56,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
March 31, 2021
     12,298,337      $ 1,230,000        2,318,857      $ 232,000      $ 12,386,000      $ 151,267,000     $ 165,115,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
 
    
Common Stock
 
  
Class B Stock
 
  
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
  
Retained
Earnings
 
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
    
Shares
 
  
Amount
 
  
Shares
 
  
Amount
 
September 30, 2019
     12,277,337      $ 1,228,000        2,308,857      $ 231,000      $ 12,159,000      $ 141,897,000     $ 155,515,000  
Net income
     —          —          —          —          —          2,489,000       2,489,000  
Stock-based compensation
     —          —          —          —          18,000        —         18,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
     12,277,337      $ 1,228,000        2,308,857      $ 231,000      $ 12,177,000      $ 144,386,000     $ 158,022,000  
Net loss
     —          —          —          —          —          (655,000     (655,000
Stock-based compensation
     —          —          —          —          17,000        —         17,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
March 31, 2020
     12,277,337      $ 1,228,000        2,308,857      $ 231,000      $ 12,194,000      $ 143,731,000     $ 157,384,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
(Unaudited)
 
    
2021
   
2020
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                
Net income
   $ 3,839,000     $ 1,834,000  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
                
Purchase of marketable securities
     (54,048,000     (73,393,000
Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities
     53,067,000       72,181,000  
Change in value of marketable securities
     (3,167,000     4,259,000  
Deferred and other income taxes
     501,000       (2,863,000
Depreciation and amortization
     1,210,000       831,000  
Provision for doubtful accounts
     25,000       25,000  
Stock-based compensation
     —         35,000  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                
Accounts receivable
     (1,576,000     (788,000
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
     6,405,000       5,046,000  
Inventories (excluding the effect of the Blaw-Knox acquisition)
     (629,000     (1,697,000
Prepaid expenses
     (15,000     (1,645,000
Accounts payable
     969,000       2,473,000  
Customer deposits
     2,173,000       2,795,000  
Accrued expenses
     529,000       61,000  
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total adjustments
     5,444,000       7,320,000  
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Cash flows provided by operating activities
     9,283,000       9,154,000  
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                
Acquisition of Blaw-
Knox assets
     (13,777,000     —    
Capital expenditures
     (1,729,000     (718,000
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Cash flows used in investing activities
     (15,506,000     (718,000
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                
Proceeds from stock option exercises
     56,000       —    
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Cash flows provided by financing activities
     56,000       —    
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
     (6,167,000     8,436,000  
Cash and cash equivalents at:
                
Beginning of year
     35,584,000       10,302,000  
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
End of year
   $ 29,417,000     $ 18,738,000  
    
 
 
   
 
 
 
Non-cash
investing and financing activities:
                
Operating lease
right-of-use
assets
   $ 254,000     $ —    
Operating lease liabilities
   $ 254,000     $ —    
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form
10-Q
and Article 10 of Regulation
S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2021.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2020 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
On October 1, 2020, the Company acquired the Blaw-Knox paver line and associated assets, including inventory, fixed assets and related intellectual property, from Volvo Construction Equipment North America, LLC (“Volvo CE”). The acquisition provides the Company entry into the asphalt paver sector of the asphalt industry. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” The initial purchase price of approximately $14.4 million, which was subject to post-closing adjustments, was funded by cash on hand. After post-closing adjustments transacted during quarter ended March 31, 2021, the final purchase price was $13.8 million, including $10.4 million in inventory and $3.4 million in fixed assets. There were no liabilities assumed. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2021, include the assets, liabilities and
operating results of the paver line for the quarter and six months then ended. There were no paver equipment revenues during the quarter ended December 31, 2020, as the facility was being readied for production which began in the quarter ended March 31, 2021. 
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Gencor Industries, Inc. Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No.
2016-02,
 Leases
 (Topic 842) (“ASU
2016-02”).
With adoption of this standard, lessees are required to recognize most leases as a
right-of-use
asset and a lease liability on their balance sheet. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. ASU
2016-02
must be applied on a modified retrospective basis and was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU
2016-02
in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The initial adoption of ASU
2016-02
did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company entered into a three-year operating lease for property related to the manufacturing and warehousing of the paver line which resulted in reporting a
right-of-use
(“ROU”) asset and related lease liabilities of approximately $970,000. On October 9, 2020, the Company entered into a second operating lease for additional warehousing space for the
p
a
ver
inventory. The lease term is for one year beginning November 2020 with automatic
one-year
renewals. In accordance with ASU
2016-02,
the Company recorded a ROU asset totaling $254,000 and related lease liabilities at inception (see Note 9 – Leases).
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU
2018-13,
Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820) (ASU
2018-13).
The updated guidance improves the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements, including, among other things, addition of certain disclosures related to level 3 fair value measurements, and removal of disclosure requirements for (i) the amount and reasons for transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, and (ii) policy and timing of transfers between fair value hierarchy levels. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted ASU
2018-13
during the quarter ended December 31, 2020. The application of this guidance did not have a material effect on our disclosures.
 
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No other accounting pronouncements recently issued or newly effective have had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
COVID-19
Pandemic
The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the risks related to the
COVID-19
pandemic, including impacts on its employees, customers, suppliers and financial results. As of the date of issuance of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company’s operations have not been significantly impacted. However, the full impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic continues to evolve subsequent to the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and as of the date these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are issued. As such, the full magnitude that the
COVID-19
pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition and future results of operations is uncertain. Management is actively monitoring the Company’s financial condition, operations, suppliers, industry, customers, and workforce. As the
COVID-19
pandemic continues, the Company’s ability to meet customer demands for products may be impacted or its customers may experience adverse business consequences due to
COVID-19.
Reduced demand for products or ability to meet customer demand (including as a result of disruptions from the Company’s suppliers) could have a material adverse effect on its business operations and financial performance.
Note 2 - Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements
Marketable debt and equity securities are categorized as trading securities and are thus marked to market and stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using the quoted closing or latest bid prices for Level 1 investments and market standard valuation methodologies for Level 2 investments. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined by specific identification and are recognized as incurred in the consolidated income statements. Net changes in unrealized gains and losses are reported in the consolidated income statements in the current period.
Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of financial instruments is presented based upon a hierarchy of levels that prioritizes the inputs of 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 unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The fair value of marketable equity securities (stocks), mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, government securities, and cash and money funds, are substantially based on quoted market prices (Level 1). Corporate bonds are valued using market standard valuation methodologies, including: discounted cash flow methodologies, and matrix pricing or other similar techniques. The inputs to these market standard valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to: interest rates, credit standing of the issuer or counterparty, industry sector of the issuer, coupon rate, call provisions, maturity, estimated duration and assumptions regarding liquidity and estimated future cash flows. In addition to bond characteristics, the valuation methodologies incorporate market data, such as actual trades completed, bids and actual dealer quotes, where such information is available. Accordingly, the estimated fair values are based on available market information and judgments about financial instruments (Level 2). Fair values of the Level 2 investments are provided by the Company’s professional investment management firms. From time to time the Company may transfer cash between its marketable securities portfolio and operating cash and cash equivalents.
 
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The following table sets forth, by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s marketable securities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2021:
 
     
                   
     
                   
     
                   
     
                   
 
    
Fair Value Measurements
 
    
Level 1
 
  
Level 2
 
  
Level 3
 
  
Total
 
Equities
   $ 20,423,000      $ —        $ —        $ 20,423,000  
Mutual Funds
     13,238,000        —          —          13,238,000  
Exchange-Traded Funds
     16,552,000        —          —          16,552,000  
Corporate Bonds
     —          25,169,000        —          25,169,000  
Government Securities
     16,000,000        —          —          16,000,000  
Cash and Money Funds
     2,264,000        —          —          2,264,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 68,477,000      $ 25,169,000      $ —        $ 93,646,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains and (losses) included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2021, were $596,000 and $2,503,000, respectively.
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2020:
 
     
                   
     
                   
     
                   
     
                   
 
 
  
Fair Value Measurements
 
 
  
Level 1
 
  
Level 2
 
  
Level 3
 
  
Total
 
Equities
   $ 11,949,000      $ —        $ —        $ 11,949,000  
Mutual Funds
     9,595,000        —          —          9,595,000  
Exchange-Traded Funds
     10,344,000        —          —          10,344,000  
Corporate Bonds
     —          27,877,000        —          27,877,000  
Government Securities
     16,147,000        —          —          16,147,000  
Cash and Money Funds
     13,586,000        —          —          13,586,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Total
   $ 61,621,000      $ 27,877,000      $ —        $ 89,498,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Net unrealized gains and (losses) included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2020, were $(6,029,000) and $(4,839,000), respectively.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company liquidated approximately $17.0 million of its investments.
The cash was used to fund the acquisition of the Blaw-Knox paver line and associated assets, including inventory, fixed assets and related intellectual property, from Volvo CE, as well as pay for capital expenditures and other startup costs to get the paver line’s manufacturing facility ready for production.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer deposits and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.
Note 3 – Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price of goods less reasonable costs of completion and delivery. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, possible alternative uses and other factors in determining net realizable value. The cost of work in process and finished goods includes materials, direct labor, variable costs and overhead. The Company evaluates the need to record inventory adjustments on all inventories, including raw material, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and used equipment. Used equipment acquired by the Company on
trade-in
from customers is carried at estimated net realizable value. Unless specific circumstances warrant different treatment regarding inventory obsolescence, an allowance is established to reduce the cost basis of inventories three to four years old by 50%, the cost basis of inventories four to five years old by 75%, and the cost basis of inventories greater than five years old to zero. Inventory is typically reviewed for obsolescence on an annual basis computed as of September 30, the Company’s fiscal year end. If significant known changes in trends, technology or other specific circumstances that warrant consideration occur during the year, then the impact on obsolescence is considered at that time.
 
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Net inventories at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 consist of the following:
 
    
March 31,
2021
    
September 30,
2020
 
Raw materials
   $ 24,884,000      $ 14,607,000  
Work in process
     5,942,000            3,633,000  
Finished goods
     7,238,000        8,810,000  
Used equipment
     40,000        40,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
     $ 38,104,000      $ 27,090,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Included in raw materials at March 31, 2021 was approximately $10.4 million of inventory acquired in the Blaw-Know acquisition. Slow-moving and obsolete inventory allowances were $5,049,000 and $4,617,000 at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
Note 4 – Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020 consist of the following:
 
 
  
March 31,
2021
 
  
September 30,
2020
 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
   $ 7,192,000      $ 10,390,000  
Estimated earnings
         2,631,000            4,680,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
       9,823,000        15,070,000  
Billings to date
     9,823,000        8,665,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
   $      $ 6,405,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Note 5 – Earnings per Share Data
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include basic and diluted earnings per share information. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarters and six months ended March 31, 202
1
and 20
20
:
 
    
Quarter Ended March 31,
 
  
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
    
2021
 
  
2020
 
  
2021
 
  
2020
 
Net Income (Loss)
     2,288,000      $ (655,000    $ 3,839,000      $ 1,834,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Common Shares:
                                   
Weighted average common shares outstanding
     14,614,000        14,586,000        14,611,000        14,586,000  
Effect of dilutive stock options
     133,000        —          129,000        128,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Diluted shares outstanding
     14,747,000        14,586,000        14,740,000        14,714,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Basic:
                                   
Net income (loss) per share
   $ 0.16      $ (0.04    $ 0.26      $ 0.13  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Diluted:
                                   
Net income (loss) per share
   $ 0.16      $ (0.04    $ 0.26      $ 0.12  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are based on the sum of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents.
The weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 were 252,000, which equates to 133,000 dilutive common stock equivalents. For the quarter ended March 31, 2020, there were no common stock equivalents included in the diluted earnings per share calculation
 
as their impact would be anti-dilutive.
 
The weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the six months ended March 31, 2021 
 
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were 252,000,
 which equat
e
s to
129,000 dilutive common stock equivalents. The weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the six months ended March 31, 2020 were 260,000, which equates to 128,000 dilutive common stock equivalents. There were 30,000 weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, which were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the six months ended March 31, 2020 becaus
e
 they were anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive shares for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2021.
Note 6 – Customers with 10% (or greater) of Net Revenues
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, one customer accounted for 12.0% of net revenues. During the six months ended March 31, 2021, no customer accounted for 10% or greater of net revenues.
Three other customers accounted for 12.3%, 11.2% and 10.7% of net revenues, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. During the six months ended March 31, 2020, one of these three customers accounted for 10.4% of net revenues.
Note 7 – Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the consolidated financial statements and primarily consist of taxes currently due, plus deferred taxes.
The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns using current tax rates. The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse and the credits are expected to be used. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of the change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. All available evidence, both positive and negative, is considered to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, the Company is more likely than not to realize the benefit of a deferred tax asset and whether a valuation allowance is needed for some portion or all of a deferred tax asset. No such valuation allowances were recorded as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020.
The Company’s income tax provision is based on management’s estimate of the effective tax rate for the full year. The tax provision in any period will be affected by, among other things, permanent, as well as temporary differences in the deductibility of certain items, in addition to changes in tax legislation. As a result, the Company may experience significant fluctuations in the effective book tax rate (that is, its tax expense divided by
pre-tax
book income) from period to period. The Company’s effective tax rates for the quarters and six months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 reflect the impact of the reduced rates under the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act) which was signed into law on December 22, 2017.
Note 8 – Revenue Recognition and Related Costs
The Company recognizes revenue under ASU
No. 2014-09,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(Topic 606). The following table disaggregates the Company’s net revenue by major source for the quarters and six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
 
 
  
Quarter Ended March 31,
 
  
Six Months Ended March 31,
 
 
  
2021
 
  
2020
 
  
2021
 
  
2020
 
Equipment sales recognized over time
   $ 3,870,000      $ 9,829,000      $ 8,002,000      $ 21,919,000  
Equipment sales recognized at a point in time
     9,565,000        10,044,000        19,701,000        11,951,000  
Parts and component sales
     6,830,000        4,675,000        10,761,000        7,821,000  
Freight revenue
     1,147,000        1,201,000        1,892,000        2,104,000  
Other
     (60,000      244,000        (40,000      228,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
Net revenue
   $ 21,352,000      $ 25,993,000      $ 40,316,000      $ 44,023,000  
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
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Revenues from contracts with customers for the design, manufacture and sale of custom equipment are recognized over time when the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the equipment. Control of the equipment transfers over time, as the equipment is unique to the specific contract and thus does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company. Revenues and costs are recognized in proportion to actual labor costs incurred, as compared with total estimated labor costs expected to be incurred, during the entire contract. All incremental costs related to obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred, as the amortization period is less than one year. Changes to total estimated contract costs or losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined.
Contract assets (excluding accounts receivable) under contracts with customers represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed on equipment sales recognized over time.
There were no contract assets at March 31, 2021 and
 
$
6,405,000
in contract assets at September 30, 2020. These contract assets are included in current assets as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Revenues from all other contracts for the design and manufacture of equipment, for service and for parts sales, net of any discounts and return allowances, are recorded at a point in time when control of the goods or services has been transferred. Control of the goods or service typically transfers at time of shipment or upon completion of the service.
Payment for equipment under contract with customers is typically due prior to shipment. Payment for services under contract with customers is due as services are completed. Accounts receivable related to contracts with customers for equipment sales were $298,000 and $223,000 at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.
Product warranty costs are estimated using historical experience and known issues and are charged to production costs as revenue is recognized. Provisions for estimated returns and allowances and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Returns and allowances, which reduce product revenue, are estimated using historical experience.
Under certain contracts with customers, recognition of a portion of the consideration received may be deferred and recorded as a contract liability if the Company has to satisfy a future obligation, such as to provide installation assistance. There were no contract liabilities other than customer deposits at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020. Customer deposits related to contracts with customers were $6,026,000 and $3,853,000 at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively, and are included in current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company records revenues earned for shipping and handling as freight revenue at the time of shipment, regardless of whether or not it is identified as a separate performance obligation. The cost of shipping and handling is classified as cost of goods sold concurrently with the revenue recognition.
All product engineering and development costs, and selling, general and administrative expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Provision is made for any anticipated contract losses in the period that the loss becomes evident.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by performing a specific review of all account balances greater than 90 days past due and other higher risk amounts to determine collectability, and also adjusting for any known customer payment issues with account balances in the
less-than-90-day
past due aging category. Account balances are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when they are determined to be uncollectible. Any recoveries of account balances previously considered in the allowance for doubtful accounts reduce future additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts also includes an estimate for returns and allowances. Provisions for estimated returns and allowances and other adjustments, are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Returns and allowances, which reduce product revenue, are estimated using known issues and historical experience.
 
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Note 9 – Leases
The Company leases certain equipment under
non-cancelable
operating leases. Future minimum rental payments under these leases at March 31, 2021 were immaterial.
On August 28, 2020, the Company entered into a three-year operating lease for property related to the manufacturing and warehousing of the paver line which was acquired on October 1, 2020. The lease term is for the period beginning on September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2023. In accordance with ASU
2016-02,
the Company recorded a ROU asset totaling $970,000 and related lease liabilities at inception. On October 9, 2020, the Company entered into an operating lease for additional warehousing space for
p
a
ver
inventory. The lease term is for one year beginning November 2020 with automatic
one-year
renewals. In accordance with ASU
2016-02,
the Company recorded a ROU asset totaling $254,000 and related lease liabilities at inception.
For the quarter and six months ended March 31, 2021, operating lease costs were $105,000 and $194,000, respectively, and cash payments related to these operating leases were $116,000 and $232,000, respectively.
Other information concerning the Company’s operating lease accounted for under ASC 842 guidelines as of March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020, is as follows:
 
    
March 31,
2021
 
 
September 30,
2020
 
Operating lease ROU asset included in other long-term assets
   $ 1,001,000     $ 942,000  
Current operating lease liability
     412,000       328,000  
Non-current
operating lease liability
     589,000       614,000  
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
     2.50       2.92  
Weighted average discount rate used in calculating ROU asset
     4.0     4.0
Future annual minimum lease payments as of March 31, 2021 are as follows:
 
Fiscal Year
  
Annual Lease
Payments
 
2021 (remaining 6 months)
   $ 233,000  
2022
     419,000  
2023
     400,000  
    
 
 
 
Total
     1,052,000  
Less interest
     (51,000
    
 
 
 
Present value of lease liabilities
   $ 1,001,000  
    
 
 
 
Note 10 – Segment Information
The Company has one
 
reporting segment, equipment for the highway construction industry. Based on evaluation of the criteria of ASC 280 – Segment Reporting, including the nature of products and services, the nature of the production processes, the type of customers and the methods used to distribute products and services, the Company determined that its operating segments meet the requirements for aggregation. The Company designs, manufactures and sells asphalt plants and pavers, combustion systems and fluid heat transfer systems, for the highway construction industry and environmental and petrochemical markets. The Company’s products are manufactured at three facilities in the United States. The Company also services and sells spare parts for its equipment.
 
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Information
This Quarterly Report contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Exchange Act, which represent the Company’s expectations and beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning gross margins, sales of the Company’s products and future financing plans, income from investees and litigation. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including the financial condition of the Company’s customers, changes in the economic and competitive environments, the performance of the investment portfolio and the demand for the Company’s products.
For information concerning these factors and related matters, see the following sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended September 30, 2020: (a) Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and (b) Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this Quarterly Report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Overview
Gencor is a leading manufacturer of heavy machinery used in the production and application of highway construction materials and environmental control equipment. The Company’s core products include asphalt plants, combustion systems, fluid heat transfer systems and asphalt pavers. The Company’s products are manufactured at three facilities in the United States.
Because the Company’s products are sold primarily to the highway construction industry, the business is seasonal in nature. Traditionally, the Company’s customers reduce their purchases of new equipment for shipment during the summer and fall months to avoid disrupting their peak season for highway construction and related repair work. The majority of orders for the Company’s products are thus received between October and February, with a significant volume of shipments occurring in the late winter and spring. The principal factors driving demand for the Company’s products are the overall economic conditions, the level of government funding for domestic highway construction and repair, Canadian infrastructure spending, the need for spare parts, fluctuations in the price of liquid asphalt, and a trend towards larger more efficient asphalt plants.
On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law a five-year, $305 billion transportation bill, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (the “FAST Act”). The FAST Act reauthorized the collection of the 18.4 cents per gallon gas tax that is typically used to pay for transportation projects. It also included $70 billion from other areas of the federal budget to close a $16 billion annual funding deficit. The bill included spending of more than $205 billion on roads and highways over five years. The 2016 funding levels were approximately 5% above 2015 projected funding, with annual increases between 2.0% and 2.5% from 2016 through September 2020. On the eve of its expiration, a
one-year
extension to the FAST Act was passed and signed into law. The
one-year
extension maintains current funding levels under the FAST Act through September 2021.
California’s Senate Bill 1 (“SB1”), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was signed into law on April 28, 2017. The legislative package invests $54 billion over the next decade to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California and puts more dollars towards transit and safety. These funds will be allocated to state and local projects. Additionally, numerous other states have taken steps to increase their gas tax revenues in recent years.
Fluctuations in the price of carbon steel, which is a significant cost and material used in the manufacturing of the Company’s equipment, may affect the Company’s financial performance. The Company is subject to fluctuations in market prices for raw materials, such as steel. If the Company is unable to purchase materials it requires or is unable to pass on price increases to its customers or otherwise reduce its cost of goods sold, its business results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
 
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Also, a significant increase in the price of liquid asphalt could decrease demand for hot mix asphalt paving materials and certain of the Company’s products. Increases in oil prices also drive up the cost of gasoline and diesel, which results in increased freight costs. Where possible, the Company will pass increased freight costs on to its customers. However, the Company may not be able to recapture all of the higher costs and thus could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance.
The Company believes its strategy of continuing to invest in product engineering and development and its focus on delivering the highest quality products and superior service will strengthen the Company’s market position. The Company continues to review its internal processes to identify inefficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities. The Company will continue to scrutinize its relationships with suppliers to ensure it is achieving the highest quality materials and services at the most competitive cost.
Impact of
COVID-19
The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the risks related to the
COVID-19
pandemic, including impacts on its employees, customers, suppliers and financial results. As of the date of issuance of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company’s operations have not been significantly impacted. However, the full impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic continues to evolve subsequent to the quarter ended March 31, 2021 and as of the date these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are issued. As such, the full magnitude that the
COVID-19
pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition and future results of operations is uncertain. Management is actively monitoring the Company’s financial condition, operations, suppliers, industry, customers, and workforce. As the
COVID-19
pandemic continues, the Company’s ability to meet customer demands for products may be impacted or its customers may experience adverse business consequences due to
COVID-19.
Reduced demand for products or ability to meet customer demand (including as a result of disruptions from the Company’s suppliers) could have a material adverse effect on its business operations and financial performance.
Results of Operations
Quarter Ended March 31, 2021 versus March 31, 2020
Net revenues for the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 were $21,352,000 and $25,993,000, respectively, a decrease of $4,641,000. The reduced revenues reflect a decrease in equipment sales recognized over time over the comparative quarter in the prior year. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company generated approximately $1.6 million in paver parts sales.
As a percent of sales, gross profit margins were 28.8% in the quarter ended March 31, 2021, compared to 28.2% in the quarter ended March 31, 2020. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company continued to experience higher manufacturing costs associated with steel and OEM parts pricing, as well as unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead expenses related to the paver line. The negative effect of these higher manufacturing costs on the quarter ended March 31, 2021, was offset by improved margins on certain equipment sales recognized over time and increased parts sales, in dollars and as a percentage of total net revenues, at higher margins.
Product engineering and development expenses increased $380,000 to $1,069,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, as compared to $689,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, due primarily to engineering wages related to the paver line. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by $1,277,000 to $3,838,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to expenses related to the paver line and professional fees to support business development efforts.
Operating income decreased from $4,088,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 to $1,239,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, due primarily to the operational and
start-up
costs related to the Blaw-Knox acquisition and professional fees to support business development efforts.
 
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For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, interest and dividend income, net of fees, was $327,000 as compared to $763,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The higher income in fiscal 2020 reflects the impact from a larger investment in corporate bonds and a higher average yield to maturity. The fiscal 2021 corporate investment bonds were reduced as the related investments were partially liquidated to fund the Blaw-Knox acquisition. The net realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities were $1,294,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 versus net realized and unrealized losses of $(5,670,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The fiscal 2020 investment losses reflect the decline in the domestic equity markets from the impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic.
The effective income tax rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, and benefit for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, was 20.0% based on the expected annual effective income tax rate.
Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 was $2,288,000 or $0.16 basic and diluted earnings per share versus a net loss of $(655,000) or $(0.04) basic and diluted loss per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Six Months Ended March 31, 2021 versus March 31, 2020
Net sales for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were $40,316,000 and $44,023,000, respectively, a decrease of $3,707,000. The reduced revenues reflect a decrease in equipment sales recognized over time over the comparative period in the prior year partially offset by improved parts and component sales, including $1.6 million in paver parts sales.
Gross profit margins decreased to 22.6% in the six months ended March 31, 2021 from 26.5% in the six months ended March 31, 2020. The gross profit margins for the six months ended March 31, 2021 were negatively impacted by approximately $2.6 million of unabsorbed manufacturing labor and overhead expenses related to the paver line. In addition, increases in steel and OEM parts prices contributed to the lower overall gross margins during the six months ended March 31, 2021.
Product engineering and development expenses increased $459,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the six months ended March 31, 2020 due primarily to engineering wages related to the paver line. SG&A expenses increased $2,089,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the six months ended March 31, 2020. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to expenses related to the paver line and professional fees to support business development efforts.
The Company had operating income of $181,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2021 versus $5,260,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2020, due primarily to the operational and
start-up
costs related to the Blaw-Knox acquisition and professional fees to support business development efforts.
For the six months ended March 31, 2021, interest and dividend income, net of fees, from the investment portfolio was $641,000, as compared to $1,395,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2020. Interest income for the six months ended March 31, 2021, also included $456,000 of interest collected from a customer. The higher income from the investment portfolio in fiscal 2020 reflects the impact from a larger investment in corporate bonds and a higher average yield to maturity. The fiscal 2021 corporate bonds were reduced as the related investments were partially liquidated to fund the Blaw-Knox acquisition. Net realized and unrealized income on marketable securities was $3,488,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2021 versus net realized and unrealized losses of $(4,353,000) for the six months ended March 31, 2020. The fiscal 2020 investment losses reflect the decline in the domestic equity markets from the impact of the
COVID-19
pandemic.
The effective income tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 was 20.0%. Net income for the six months ended March 31, 2021 was $3,839,000, or $0.26 per diluted share, versus $1,834,000, or $0.12 per diluted share for the six months ended March 31, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company generates capital resources through operations and returns on its investments.
 
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The Company had no long-term or short-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2021 or September 30, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Company has funded $85,000 in cash deposits at insurance companies to cover related collateral needs. In April 2020, a financial institution issued an irrevocable standby letter of credit (“letter of credit”) on behalf of the Company for the benefit of one of the Company’s insurance carriers. The maximum amount that can be drawn by the beneficiary under the letter of credit is $150,000. The letter of credit expires in April 2022, unless terminated earlier, and can be extended, as provided by the agreement. The Company intends to renew the letter of credit for as long as the Company does business with the beneficiary insurance carrier. The letter is collateralized by restricted cash of the same amount on any outstanding drawings. To date, no amounts have been drawn under the letter of credit.
As of March 31, 2021, the Company had $29,417,000 in cash and cash equivalents, and $93,646,000 in marketable securities, including $25,169,000 in corporate bonds, $20,423,000 in equities, $13,238,000 in mutual funds, $16,552,000 in exchange-traded funds, $16,000,000 in government securities, and $2,264,000 in cash and money funds. The marketable securities are invested through a professional investment management firm. These securities may be liquidated at any time into cash and cash equivalents.
The Company’s backlog was $42.6 million at March 31, 2021 compared to $24.5 million at March 31, 2020 due to an increase in equipment orders in the most recent quarter. The Company’s working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities) was $153.6 million at March 31, 2021 and $153.2 million at September 30, 2020. Cash provided by operations during the six months ended March 31, 2021 was $9,283,000. The significant purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities shown on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows typically reflect the recurring purchases and sales of United States treasury bills. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings decreased by $6.5 million reflecting the completion and shipment of several large contract jobs during the six months ended March 31, 2021. Customer deposits increased by $2.2 million from down payments on
point-in-time
contract jobs booked but not shipped during the six months ended March 31, 2021.
Cash flows used in investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2021 of $15,506,000 were related to the acquisition of Blaw-Know assets and subsequent capital expenditures, primarily for systems software and leasehold improvements for the paver line’s manufacturing facility. Cash provided by financing activities of $56,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2021, related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Seasonality
The Company’s primary business is the manufacture of asphalt plants and related components and asphalt pavers. These products typically experience a seasonal slowdown during the third and fourth quarters of the calendar year. This slowdown often results in lower reported sales and operating results during the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal year ended September 30.
Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Assumptions
The Company believes the following discussion addresses its most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of the financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Accounting policies, in addition to the critical accounting policies referenced below, are presented in Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended September 30, 2020, “Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”
Estimates and Assumptions
In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company uses certain estimates and assumptions that may affect reported amounts and disclosures. Estimates and assumptions are used, among other places, when accounting for certain revenue (e.g., contract accounting), expense, and asset and liability valuations. The Company believes that the estimates and assumptions made in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. Assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate and unanticipated events may occur. The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated results.
 
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Revenues & Expenses
The Company recognizes revenue under ASU
No. 2014-09,
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(Topic 606).
Revenues from contracts with customers for the design, manufacture and sale of custom equipment are recognized over time when the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the equipment. Control of the equipment transfers over time, as the equipment is unique to the specific contract and thus does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company. Revenues and costs are recognized in proportion to actual labor costs incurred, as compared with total estimated labor costs expected to be incurred, during the entire contract. All incremental costs related to obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred, as the amortization period is less than one year. Changes to total estimated contract costs or losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined.
Contract assets (excluding accounts receivable) under contracts with customers represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed on equipment sales recognized over time. There were no contract assets at March 31, 2021 and $6,405,000 in contract assets at September 30, 2020. These contract assets are included in current assets as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Revenues from all other contracts for the design and manufacture of equipment, for service and for parts sales, net of any discounts and return allowances, are recorded at a point in time when control of the goods or services has been transferred. Control of the goods or service typically transfers at time of shipment or upon completion of the service.
Payment for equipment under contract with customers is typically due prior to shipment. Payment for services under contract with customers is due as services are completed. Accounts receivable related to contracts with customers for equipment sales were $298,000 at March 31, 2021 and $223,000 at September 30, 2020.
Product warranty costs are estimated using historical experience and known issues and are charged to production costs as revenue is recognized.
Under certain contracts with customers, recognition of a portion of the consideration received may be deferred and recorded as a contract liability if the Company has to satisfy a future obligation, such as to provide installation assistance. There were no contract liabilities other than customer deposits at March 31, 2021 and September 30, 2020. Customer deposits related to contracts with customers were $6,026,000 at March 31, 2021 and $3,853,000 at September 30, 2020 and are included in current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company records revenues earned for shipping and handling as freight revenue at the time of shipment, regardless of whether or not it is identified as a separate performance obligation. The cost of shipping and handling is classified as cost of goods sold concurrently with the revenue recognition.
All product engineering and development costs, and selling, general and administrative expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Provision is made for any anticipated contract losses in the period that the loss becomes evident.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by performing a specific review of all account balances greater than 90 days past due and other higher risk amounts to determine collectability, and also adjusting for any known customer payment issues with account balances in the
less-than-90-day
past due aging category. Account balances are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when they are determined to be uncollectible. Any recoveries of account balances previously considered in the allowance for doubtful accounts reduce future additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts also includes an estimate for returns and allowances. Provisions for estimated returns and allowances and other adjustments, are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Returns and allowances, which reduce product revenue, are estimated using known issues and historical experience.
 
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Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price of goods less reasonable costs of completion and delivery. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, possible alternative uses and other factors in determining net realizable value. The cost of work in process and finished goods includes materials, direct labor, variable costs and overhead. The Company evaluates the need to record inventory adjustments on all inventories, including raw material, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and used equipment. Used equipment acquired by the Company on
trade-in
from customers is carried at estimated net realizable value. Unless specific circumstances warrant different treatment regarding inventory obsolescence, an allowance is established to reduce the cost basis of inventories three to four years old by 50%, the cost basis of inventories four to five years old by 75%, and the cost basis of inventories greater than five years old to zero. Inventory is typically reviewed for obsolescence on an annual basis computed as of September 30, the Company’s fiscal year end. If significant known changes in trends, technology or other specific circumstances that warrant consideration occur during the year, then the impact on obsolescence is considered at that time.
Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements
Marketable debt and equity securities are categorized as trading securities and are thus marked to market and stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using the quoted closing or latest bid prices for Level 1 investments and market standard valuation methodologies for Level 2 investments. Realized gains and (losses) on investment transactions are determined by specific identification and are recognized as incurred in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Net unrealized gains and (losses) are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of income in the current period and represent the change in the fair value of investment holdings during the period.
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset (or asset group) may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated by the excess over its fair value of the asset’s carrying value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
None
 
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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not applicable.
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule
13a-15(e)
under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Because of inherent limitations, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well-designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of such disclosure controls and procedures are met, and no evaluation can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, has reviewed the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that 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
From time to time the Company is engaged in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe any current legal proceedings are material to our business.
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Our business, operations, and financial condition are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended September 30, 2020, as filed with the SEC on December 18, 2020, should be carefully considered, together with the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q
and in our other filings filed with the SEC in connection with evaluating us, our business, and the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q.
During the six months ended March 31, 2021, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form
10-K,
for the year ended September 30, 2020.
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
Exhibit 31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Exhibit 31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Exhibit 32    Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350
Exhibit 101.1    Interactive Data File
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH    XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB    XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104    The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)
 
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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.
 
 
GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
/s/ John E. Elliott
John E. Elliott
Chief Executive Officer
May 14, 2021
/s/ Eric E. Mellen
Eric E. Mellen
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
May 14, 2021
 
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