SCHMITT INDUSTRIES INC - Quarter Report: 2014 August (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended: August 31, 2014

Or

For the transition period from:                  To:                 

Commission File Number: 000-23996

SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2765 NW Nicolai Street, Portland, Oregon 97210-1818

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(503) 227-7908

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has (1) 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  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes  x     No  ¨

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 definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):

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

The number of shares of each class of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2014

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014 AND 2013

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014 AND 2013

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1:

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial information included herein has been prepared by Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the Company or Schmitt) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly its financial position as of August 31, 2014 and its results of operations and its cash flows for the periods presented. The consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2014 has been derived from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014. The accompanying unaudited financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2015.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue for sales and billing for freight charges upon delivery of the product to the customer at a fixed and determinable price with a reasonable assurance of collection, passage of title to the customer as indicated by shipping terms and fulfilment of all significant obligations, pursuant to the guidance provided by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605. For sales to all customers, including manufacturer representatives, distributors or their third-party customers, these criteria are met at the time product is shipped. When other significant obligations remain after products are delivered, revenue is recognized only after such obligations are fulfilled. In addition, judgments are required in evaluating the credit worthiness of our customers. Credit is not extended to customers and revenue is not recognized until we have determined that collectability is reasonably assured.

Financial Instruments

The carrying value of all other financial instruments potentially subject to valuation risk (principally consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and the line of credit) also approximates fair value because of their short-term maturities.

Accounts receivable

The Company maintains credit limits for all customers based upon several factors, including but not limited to financial condition and stability, payment history, published credit reports and use of credit references. Management performs various analyses to evaluate accounts receivable balances to ensure recorded amounts reflect estimated net realizable value. This review includes using accounts receivable agings, other operating trends and relevant business conditions, including general economic factors, as they relate to each of the Company’s domestic and international customers. If these analyses lead management to the conclusion that potential significant accounts are uncollectible, a reserve is provided. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $62,773 and $63,297 as of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined on the average cost basis. Costs included in inventories consist of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead, which are related to the purchase or production of inventories. Write-downs, when required, are made to reduce excess inventories to their net realizable values. Such estimates are based on assumptions regarding future demand and market conditions. If actual conditions become less favorable than the assumptions used, an additional inventory write-down may be required. As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, inventories consisted of:

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Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to seven years for furniture, fixtures and equipment; three years for vehicles; and twenty-five years for buildings and improvements. As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, property and equipment consisted of:

Note 2:

LINE OF CREDIT

As of August 31, 2014, the Company had a $2 million bank line of credit secured by U.S. accounts receivable, inventories, general intangibles and a depository account. The line of credit was subject to certain covenant requirements if draws on the line were executed. Interest was payable at the bank’s prime rate (3.25% as of August 31, 2014) or LIBOR plus 2.0% (2.15% as of August 31, 2014). The outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0 at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014. The term on the line of credit expired on September 1, 2014, and the Company has chosen not to renew the line.

Note 3:

STOCK OPTIONS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation includes expense charges for all stock-based awards to employees and directors granted under the Company’s stock option plan. Stock-based compensation recognized during the period is based on the portion of the grant date fair value of the stock-based award that will vest during the period, adjusted for expected forfeitures. Compensation cost for all stock-based awards is recognized using the straight-line method. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model as its method of valuation for stock-based awards. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, and other reasonable assumptions could provide differing results. These variables include, but are not limited to:

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To determine stock-based compensation expense recognized for those options granted during the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has computed the value of all stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. No options were issued during the three months ended August 31, 2014 or 2013.

At August 31, 2014, the Company had a total of 245,000 outstanding stock options (193,334 vested and exercisable and 51,666 non-vested) with a weighted average exercise price of $3.99. The Company estimates that $31,379 will be recorded as additional stock-based compensation expense for all options that were outstanding as of August 31, 2014, but which were not yet vested.

Options granted, exercised, and forfeited or canceled under the Company’s stock option plan during the three months ended August 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:

Note 4:

EPS RECONCILIATION

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Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for dilutive incremental shares attributed to outstanding options to purchase common stock. Common stock equivalents for stock options are computed using the treasury stock method. In periods in which a net loss is incurred, no common stock equivalents are included since they are antidilutive and as such all stock options outstanding are excluded from the computation of diluted net loss in those periods.

Note 5:

INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Each year the Company files income tax returns in the various national, state and local income taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. These tax returns are subject to examination and possible challenge by the taxing authorities. Positions challenged by the taxing authorities may be settled or appealed by the Company. As a result, there is an uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 740. The Company applies this guidance by defining criteria that an individual income tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and provides guidance on measurement, de-recognition, classification, accounting for interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

Other long-term liabilities related to tax contingencies were $0 as of both August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014. Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions are recognized as components of the “Provision for income taxes.” The liability for payment of interest and penalties was $0 as of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014.

Several tax years are subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. In the United States, federal tax years for Fiscal 2011 and after are subject to examination. In the United Kingdom, tax years for Fiscal 2012 and after are subject to examination. In Canada, tax years for Fiscal 2005 and after are subject to examination.

Effective Tax Rate

The effective tax rate on consolidated net income was 4.4% for the three months ended August 31, 2014. The effective tax rate on consolidated net income differs from the federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the amount of income from foreign jurisdictions, changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance and certain expenses not being deductible for income tax reporting purposes. Management believes the effective tax rate for Fiscal 2015 will be approximately 2.1% due to the items noted above.

Note 6:

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS

The Company has two reportable business segments: dynamic balancing and process control systems for the machine tool industry (Balancer) and laser-based test and measurement systems and ultrasonic measurement products (Measurement). The Company operates in three principal geographic markets: North America, Europe and Asia.

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Segment Information

Geographic Information-Net Sales by Geographic Area

Note – – Europe is defined as the European subsidiary, Schmitt Europe, Ltd.

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Segment and Geographic Assets

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q (the “Report”), including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Item 2, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events and the future results of Schmitt Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about the Company’s business. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “sees,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Report as well as those discussed from time to time in the Company’s other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report. If we update or correct one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections with respect to other forward-looking statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Schmitt Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets computer-controlled vibration detection, balancing and process control equipment (the Balancer segment) to the worldwide machine tool industry and through its wholly owned subsidiary, Schmitt Measurement Systems, Inc., designs, manufactures and markets precision laser-based surface measurement products, laser-based distance measurement products and ultrasonic measurement systems (the Measurement segment) for a variety of industrial applications worldwide. The Company sells and markets its products in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary, Schmitt Europe Ltd. (SEL), located in the United Kingdom. The Company is organized into two operating segments: the Balancer segment and the Measurement segment. The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014.

“SBS,” “SMS,” “Acuity,” “Xact”, “Lasercheck” and “AccuProfile” are registered trademarks owned by the Company.

For the three months ended August 31, 2014, total sales increased $149,841, or 5.2%, to $3,049,288 from $2,899,447 in the three months ended August 31, 2013. Balancer segment sales focus throughout the world on end-users, rebuilders and original equipment manufacturers of grinding machines with the target geographic markets of North America, Asia, Europe and South America. Balancer segment sales decreased $61,645, or 3.2%, to $1,840,170 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 compared to $1,901,815 for the three months ended August 31, 2013, primarily due to softer sales in North America, offset in part by increased sales in Asia for the quarter. The Measurement segment product line consists of laser-based light-scatter, distance measurement and dimensional sizing products and ultrasonic-based remote tank monitoring products for propane and diesel tanks. Total Measurement segment sales increased $211,486, or 21.2%, to $1,209,118 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 compared to $997,632 for the three months ended August 31, 2013, driven primarily by the delivery and acceptance of one of our CASI (Complete Angle Scatter Instrument) Scatterometer products during the quarter, offset by decreased sales of our laser-based distance measurement and dimensional sizing products.

Operating expenses decreased $67,998, or 4.6%, to $1,410,468 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 from $1,478,466 for the three months ended August 31, 2013. General, administration and sales expenses decreased $13,678, or 1.0%, to $1,338,024 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 from $1,351,702 for the same period in the prior year. Research and development expenses have decreased $54,320, or 42.9%, to $72,444 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 from $126,764 for the three months ended August 31, 2013. Net income was $51,783, or $0.02 per fully diluted share, for the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to net loss of $146,559, or $(0.05) per fully diluted share, for the three months ended August 31, 2013.

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Critical Accounting Policies

There were no material changes in our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2014.

Discussion of Operating Results

Sales – Sales in the Balancer segment decreased $61,645, or 3.2%, to $1,840,170 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 compared to $1,901,815 for the three months ended August 31, 2013. This decrease is primarily due to a decrease in sales in North America and to a lesser extent Europe, offset by higher unit sales volumes in Asia. Sales in Asia increased $53,597, or 8.2%, for the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2013. North American sales decreased $106,202, or 10.5%, in the three months ended August 31, 2014 compared to the same period in the prior year. European sales decreased $35,136, or 15.2%, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2015 compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2014. Sales in other regions of the world increased $26,096, or 185.8%, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2015 as compared to the same quarter in the prior year. The levels of demand for our Balancer products in any of the geographic markets cannot be forecasted with any certainty given the volatility experienced in these markets.

Sales in the Measurement segment increased $211,486, or 21.2%, to $1,209,118 in the three months ended August 31, 2014 compared to $997,632 in the three months ended August 31, 2013. Sales of remote tank monitoring products and services increased $14,765, or 4.8%, to $325,291 during the first quarter of Fiscal 2015 as compared to $310,526 for the same period in the prior year. Sales of light-scatter laser-based surface measurement products in the three months ended August 31, 2014 increased $361,070, or 679.9%, as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the delivery and acceptance of one of our CASI Scatterometer products during the quarter ended August 31, 2014. Sales of laser-based distance measurement and dimensional sizing products decreased $161,887, or 27.3% to $431,054 as compared to $592,941 for the same period in the prior year. Given the volatility in these markets, future sales of laser-based measurement products cannot be forecasted with any certainty.

Gross margin – Gross margin for the three months ended August 31, 2014 increased to 48.0% as compared to 45.9% for the three months ended August 31, 2013. The overall increase in gross profit is primarily due to the delivery and acceptance of the CASI Scatterometer product during the quarter, and is also influenced by shifts in the product sales mix involving our five product lines and the impact of increased costs associated with the products sold.

Operating expenses – Operating expenses decreased $67,998, or 4.6%, to $1,410,468 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to $1,478,466 for the three months ended August 31, 2013. General, administrative and selling expenses

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decreased $13,678, or 1.0%, for the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to the same period in the prior year due in part to decreases in professional fees and general office and utilities costs. Research and development expenses decreased $54,320, or 42.9%, as compared to the same period in the prior year due to the completion of development projects within our existing product lines.

Other income – Other income consists of interest income (expense), foreign currency exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense). Interest income (expense), net was $(3,629) and $(1,683) for the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Foreign currency exchange gains were $4,677 and $5,136 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The shifts in the foreign currency exchange is related to fluctuations of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar during the current period.

Income taxes – The Company’s effective tax rate on consolidated net income (loss) was 4.4% for the three months ended August 31, 2014. The Company’s effective tax rate on consolidated net income differs from the federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the amount of income from foreign jurisdictions and certain expenses not being deductible for income tax reporting purposes offset by changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance and tax credits related to research and experimentation expenses. Management believes the effective tax rate for Fiscal 2015 will be 2.1% due to the items noted above.

Net income (loss) – Net income was $51,783, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to a net loss of $146,559, or $(0.05) per diluted share, for the three months ended August 31, 2013. Net income for the first quarter of Fiscal 2015 increased as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily driven by the delivery of one of our CASI Scatterometer products.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s working capital increased to $7,577,704 as of August 31, 2014 as compared to $7,478,073 as of May 31, 2014. Cash and cash equivalents increased $220,128 to $1,730,693 as of August 31, 2014 from $1,510,565 as of May 31, 2014.

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $252,993 for the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to cash used in operating activities of $345,110 for the three months ended August 31, 2013. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily impacted by the $51,783 in net income for the first quarter of Fiscal 2015 as compared to $146,559 of net loss in the comparative quarter of Fiscal 2014. Changes in accounts receivable and accounts payable and other accrued expenses also impacted the total cash used and the changes are the result of timing of receipts and payments.

At August 31, 2014, the Company had accounts receivable of $2,321,147 as compared to $2,235,194 at May 31, 2014. The increase in accounts receivable of $85,953 was due to timing of receipts. Inventories increased $19,303 to $4,809,125 as of August 31, 2014 compared to $4,789,822 at May 31, 2014, which is due to a planned inventory purchase within the Xact^® product line offset by continued targeted decreases in inventories across our other product lines. At August 31, 2014, total current liabilities increased $204,793 to $1,415,877 as compared to $1,211,084 at May 31, 2014. The increase in accounts payable and other accrued expenses is primarily due to the timing of payments to our vendors.

During the three months ended August 31, 2014, net cash used by investing activities was $8,573, which was for building improvements necessary for the installation of manufacturing equipment being leased by the Company.

The Company had a $2 million bank line of credit secured by U.S. accounts receivable, inventories, general intangibles and a depository account. The line of credit was subject to certain covenant requirements if draws on the line were executed. Interest was payable at the bank’s prime rate (3.25% as of August 31, 2014) or LIBOR plus 2.0% (2.15% as of August 31, 2014). The outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0 at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014. The term on the line of credit expired on September 1, 2014, and the Company has chosen not to renew the line.

We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents combined with the cash we anticipate to generate from operating activities and financing available from other sources will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements for the foreseeable future. We do not have any significant commitments nor are we aware of any significant events or conditions that are likely to have a material impact on our liquidity or capital resources.

Risk Factors

Please refer to the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014 for a listing of factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no material changes from the information previously reported under Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of August 31, 2014, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on the evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives, and management necessarily is required to use its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits

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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