SERVOTRONICS INC /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2022 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 1-07109
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 16-0837866 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I. R. S. Employer Identification No.) |
1110 Maple Street
Elma, New York 14059
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(716) 655-5990
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Ticker symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock | SVT | NYSE American |
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) 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 Securities 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 April 22, 2022 |
Common Stock, $.20 par value |
| 2,491,667 |
INDEX
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| PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited): | |
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a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (Audited) | 3 | |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 17 | |
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($000’s omitted except share and per share data)
| March 31, | December 31, | ||||
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| 2022 |
| 2021 | ||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||
Current assets: |
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Cash | $ | 8,855 | $ | 9,546 | ||
Accounts receivable, net |
| 9,304 |
| 7,198 | ||
Inventories, net |
| 20,186 |
| 20,132 | ||
Prepaid income taxes |
| 593 |
| 792 | ||
Other current assets |
| 1,431 |
| 647 | ||
Total current assets |
| 40,369 |
| 38,315 | ||
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
| 10,349 |
| 10,557 | ||
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Deferred income taxes |
| 892 |
| 900 | ||
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Other non-current assets |
| 318 |
| 321 | ||
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Total Assets | $ | 51,928 | $ | 50,093 | ||
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 266 | $ | 276 | ||
Accounts payable |
| 2,332 |
| 663 | ||
Accrued employee compensation and benefits costs |
| 1,687 |
| 1,759 | ||
Current portion of postretirement obligation | 136 | 136 | ||||
Other accrued liabilities |
| 1,347 |
| 1,414 | ||
Total current liabilities |
| 5,768 |
| 4,248 | ||
Long-term debt |
| 4,690 |
| 4,750 | ||
Postretirement obligation |
| 5,732 |
| 5,729 | ||
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Common stock, par value $0.20; authorized 4,000,000 shares; issued 2,614,506 shares; outstanding 2,435,032 (2,435,032 - 2021) shares |
| 523 |
| 523 | ||
Capital in excess of par value |
| 14,502 |
| 14,500 | ||
Retained earnings |
| 26,183 |
| 25,858 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
| (3,886) |
| (3,908) | ||
Employee stock ownership trust commitment |
| (258) |
| (258) | ||
Treasury stock, at cost 122,839 (122,839 - 2021) shares |
| (1,326) |
| (1,349) | ||
Total shareholders’ equity |
| 35,738 |
| 35,366 | ||
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $ | 51,928 | $ | 50,093 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
($000’s omitted except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
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| 2022 |
| 2021 | ||
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Revenue | $ | 11,168 | $ | 9,060 | ||
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Cost of goods sold, inclusive of depreciation and amortization |
| 8,530 |
| 8,067 | ||
Gross margin |
| 2,638 |
| 993 | ||
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Operating Expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| 2,182 |
| 1,973 | ||
Operating income/(loss) | 456 |
| (980) | |||
Other (expense)/income: |
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Other income: employee retention credit (ERC) |
| — | 1,730 | |||
Interest expense |
| (70) | (61) | |||
Gain on sale of equipment | 26 | — | ||||
Total other (expense)/income, net |
| (44) |
| 1,669 | ||
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Income before income tax provision |
| 412 |
| 689 | ||
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Income tax provision |
| 87 |
| 148 | ||
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Net income | $ | 325 | $ | 541 | ||
Income per share: | ||||||
Basic | ||||||
Net income per share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.23 | ||
Diluted |
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Net income per share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.22 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
($000’s omitted)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, | |||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
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Net Income | $ | 325 |
| $ | 541 | ||
Other comprehensive income items: |
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Actuarial gains |
| 27 |
| 19 | |||
Income tax expense on actuarial losses | (5) | (4) | |||||
Other comprehensive income: |
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Retirement benefits adjustments, net of income taxes | 22 | 15 | |||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 347 | $ | 556 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
($000’s omitted)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
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| 2021 | ||
Cash flows related to operating activities: |
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Net Income | $ | 325 | $ | 541 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
| 313 |
| 356 | ||
Stock based compensation |
| 25 |
| 31 | ||
Increase in inventory reserve |
| 168 |
| 58 | ||
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts |
| 65 |
| 36 | ||
Gain on sale of equipment | (26) | — | ||||
Change in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
| (2,171) |
| (98) | ||
Other receivables-ERC | — | (1,593) | ||||
Inventories |
| (222) |
| 1,091 | ||
Prepaid income taxes |
| 199 |
| 140 | ||
Other current assets |
| (783) |
| (420) | ||
Accounts payable |
| 1,669 |
| 146 | ||
Accrued employee compensation and benefit costs |
| (72) |
| 499 | ||
Post retirement obligation | 34 | 24 | ||||
Other accrued liabilities | (68) | 25 | ||||
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities |
| (544) |
| 836 | ||
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Cash flows related to investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures - property, plant and equipment |
| (115) |
| (14) | ||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 38 | — | ||||
Net cash used by investing activities | (77) | (14) | ||||
Cash flows related to financing activities: |
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Principal payments on long-term debt |
| — |
| (637) | ||
Principal payments on equipment financing lease/note obligations |
| (70) |
| (85) | ||
Proceeds from equipment note and equipment financing lease | — | 384 | ||||
Proceeds from line of credit |
| — |
| 500 | ||
Purchase of treasury shares | — | (81) | ||||
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities |
| (70) |
| 81 | ||
Net (decrease) increase in cash |
| (691) |
| 903 | ||
Cash at beginning of period |
| 9,546 |
| 5,935 | ||
Cash at end of period | $ | 8,855 | $ | 6,838 |
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“consolidated financial statements”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2021 annual report and the notes thereto.
COVID-19 Impacts on Our Business
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the coronavirus a global pandemic. COVID-19 resulted in the disruption of our operations due to the push-out of orders by our customers, elevated safety standards to keep our employees safe, and supply chain challenges. We continue to maintain the health and safety of our employees while meeting the needs of our customers and securing the financial well-being of the Company. All of our operations and production activities have remained operational. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more information related to COVID-19.
2. Business Description and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description
Servotronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market advanced technology products consisting primarily of control components, and consumer products consisting of knives and various types of cutlery and other edged products.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Servotronics, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Cash
The Company considers cash to include all currency and coin owned by the Company as well as all deposits in the bank including checking accounts and savings accounts.
Accounts Receivable
The Company grants credit to substantially all of its customers and carries its accounts receivable at original invoice amount less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on history of past write-offs, collections, and current credit conditions. The allowance for doubtful accounts amounted to approximately $196,000 at March 31, 2022 and $131,000 at December 31, 2021. The Company does not accrue interest on past due receivables.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized at the time of shipment of goods, transfer of title and customer acceptance, as required. Our revenue transactions generally consist of a single performance obligation to transfer contracted goods and are not accounted for under industry-specific guidance. Purchase orders generally include specific terms relative to quantity, item description, specifications, price, customer responsibility for in-process costs, delivery schedule, shipping point, payment and other standard
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
terms and conditions of purchase. Service sales, principally representing repair, are recognized at the time of shipment of goods. The costs incurred for nonrecurring engineering, development and repair activities of our products under agreements with commercial customers are expensed as incurred. Subsequently, the revenue is recognized as products are delivered to the customers with the approval by the customers.
Revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods and services to a customer. The Company determines revenue recognition using the following five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when the company satisfies a performance obligation.
Revenue excludes taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the Company from a customer (e.g., sales and use taxes). Revenue includes payments for shipping activities that are reimbursed by the customer to the Company.
Performance obligations are satisfied as of a point in time. Performance obligations are supported by contracts with customers, providing a framework for the nature of the distinct goods, services or bundle of goods and services. The timing of satisfying the performance obligation is typically indicated by the terms of the contract. As a significant portion of the Company’s revenue is recognized at the time of shipment, transfer of title and customer acceptance, there is no significant judgment applied to determine the timing of the satisfaction of performance obligations or transaction price. Shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer obtains control of the promised goods are considered fulfillment activities.
The timing of satisfaction of our performance obligations does not significantly vary from the typical timing of payment. The Company generally receives payment for these contracts within the payment terms negotiated and agreed upon by each customer contract.
Warranty and repair obligations are assessed on all returns. Revenue is not recorded on any warranty returns. The Company warrants its products against design, materials and workmanship based on an average of twenty-seven months. The Company determines warranty reserves needed based on actual average costs of warranty units shipped and current facts and circumstances. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 under the guidance of ASC 460 the Company has recorded a warranty reserve of approximately $511,000. This amount is reflected in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Revenue is recognized on repair returns, covered under a customer contract, at the contractual price upon shipment to the customer.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost includes all costs incurred to bring each product to its present location and condition. Market provisions in respect of lower of cost or market adjustments and inventory expected to be used in greater than one year are applied to the gross value of the inventory through a reserve of approximately $1,910,000 and $1,742,000 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Pre-production and start-up costs are expensed as incurred.
The purchase of suppliers’ minimum economic quantities of material such as steel, etc. may result in a purchase of quantities exceeding two years of customer requirements. Also, in order to maintain a reasonable and/or agreed to lead time or minimum stocking requirements, certain larger quantities of other product support items may have to be purchased and may result in over one year’s supply.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs are classified as a component of cost of goods sold.
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost; expenditures for new facilities and equipment and expenditures which substantially increase the useful lives of existing plant and equipment are capitalized; expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon disposal of properties, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any profit or loss on disposition is included in income.
Depreciation is provided on the basis of estimated useful lives of depreciable properties, primarily by the straight-line method for financial statement purposes and by accelerated methods for income tax purposes. Depreciation expense includes the amortization of ROU (Right of Use) assets. The estimated useful lives of depreciable properties are generally as follows:
Buildings and improvements |
| 5-40 years |
Machinery and equipment | 5-20 years | |
Tooling | 3‑5 years |
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes 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, as well as operating loss and credit carryforwards. The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return, combined New York, Texas, California and Connecticut state income tax returns and a separate Arkansas state income tax return.
The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company did not have any accrued interest or penalties included in its consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021, and did not recognize any interest and/or penalties in its consolidated statements of income during the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. The Company did not have any material uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits or obligations as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The 2018 through 2021 federal and state income tax returns remain subject to examination.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
There were income tax refunds received of approximately $113,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 and no income taxes paid or refunds received for the same three month period ended March 31, 2021. Interest paid amounted to approximately $31,000 and $33,000, respectively, during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Contributions to the employee stock ownership plan are determined annually by the Company according to plan formula.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable based on undiscounted future operating cash flow analyses. If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Due to the losses incurred by our CPG segment, we performed a test for recoverability of the long-lived assets by comparing its carrying value to the future undiscounted cash flows that we expect will be generated by the asset group. Impairment losses on assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal. The Company has determined that no impairment of long-lived assets existed at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Concentration of Credit Risks
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risks principally consist of cash accounts in financial institutions. Although the accounts exceed the federally insured deposit amount, management does not anticipate nonperformance by the financial institutions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are reasonable estimates of their fair value due to their short maturity. Based on variable interest rates and the borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans similar to its long-term debt, the fair value approximates its carrying amount.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which creates a new credit impairment standard for financial assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale debt securities. The ASU requires financial assets measured at amortized cost (including loans, trade receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities) to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of the asset, rather than incurred losses. The measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets (other than certain purchased assets) and subsequent changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in the statement of income as the amounts expected to be collected change. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2016-13 will be adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect the impact to be significant.
3. Inventories
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
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Raw material and common parts | $ | 15,771 | $ | 15,952 | ||
Work-in-process |
| 4,181 |
| 3,432 | ||
Finished goods |
| 2,144 |
| 2,490 | ||
| 22,096 |
| 21,874 | |||
Less inventory reserve |
| (1,910) |
| (1,742) | ||
Total inventories | $ | 20,186 | $ | 20,132 |
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
4. Property, Plant and Equipment
| March 31, |
| December 31, | |||
2022 | 2021 | |||||
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Land | $ | 7 | $ | 7 | ||
Buildings |
| 11,363 |
| 11,363 | ||
Machinery, equipment and tooling |
| 20,631 |
| 20,689 | ||
Construction in progress |
| 529 |
| 414 | ||
| 32,530 |
| 32,473 | |||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
| (22,181) |
| (21,916) | ||
Total property, plant and equipment | $ | 10,349 | $ | 10,557 |
Depreciation and amortization expense amounted to approximately $313,000 and $356,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Depreciation expense amounted to approximately $305,000 and $339,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Amortization expense primarily related to capital leases amounted to approximately $8,000 and $17,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
As of March 31, 2022, there is approximately $529,000 ($414,000 – December 31, 2021) of construction in progress (CIP) included in property, plant and equipment all of which is related to capital projects. There is approximately $373,000 in CIP for the machinery and equipment ($304,000 – December 2021), $5,000 of computer equipment ($0 – December 2021) and $151,000 for building improvements ($110,000 – December 2021) primarily related to the Advance Technology Group.
5. Long-Term Debt
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
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Line of credit payable to a financial institution; Interest rate is the BSBY Daily Floating Rate (Interest rate 2.58943% as of March 31, 2022) (A) | $ | 4,250 | $ | 4,250 | ||
Equipment note obligations; Interest rate fixed for term of each funding based upon the Lender’s lease pricing at time of funding. (Interest rate/factor 1.7955% - 1.8350% as of March 31 , 2022) (B) |
| 657 |
| 712 | ||
Equipment financing lease obligations; Interest rate fixed for term of each funding based upon the Lender's lease pricing at time of funding. (Interest rate/ factor 1.8227% - 1.8690% at time of funding)(C) | 49 | 64 | ||||
| 4,956 |
| 5,026 | |||
Less current portion |
| (266) |
| (276) | ||
$ | 4,690 | $ | 4,750 |
A.) | The Company has a $6,000,000 line of credit. The interest rate is a rate per year equal to the sum (i) the greater of the Bloomberg’s Short-Term Bank Yield (BSBY) Daily Floating Rate or the Index Floor, plus (ii) 1.65 Percentage point(s). For purpose of this paragraph “Index Floor” means 0.5 percent. In addition, the company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the line of credit. The line of credit expires December 31, 2023. |
On January 11, 2022, the Company executed an amendment to the loan agreement, which extended the line of credit. The amended agreement suspended the Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan covenant up through and including the third quarter of 2022. A Quarterly Minimum Cash Flow measurement loan covenant replaced the Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan covenant. Minimum Cash Flow means net income, plus depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense, plus interest expense, plus non-cash expense related to the Servotronics, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, plus non-cash stock and stock option transactions.
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Through the third quarter of 2022, the amended agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity, defined as cash on hand plus line of credit availability of at least
.The line of credit is secured by all personal property of the Company with the exception of certain equipment that was purchased from proceeds of government grants. There was approximately $4,250,000 balance outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
B.) | The Company established an equipment loan facility in the amount of $1,000,000 available until July 9, 2021. This line was non-revolving and non-renewable. The loan term for the equipment covered by the agreement is 60 months. Monthly payments are fixed for the term of each funding based upon the Lender’s lease pricing in effect at the time of such funding. There was approximately $657,000 outstanding at March 31, 2022 and $712,000 balance outstanding at December 31, 2021. |
C.) | The Company established a lease line of credit for equipment financing in the amount of $1,000,000 available until June 28, 2018. This line was non-revolving and non-renewable. The lease term for equipment covered by the lease line of credit is 60 months. Monthly payments are fixed for the term of each funding based upon the Lender’s lease pricing in effect at the time of such funding. There was approximately $49,000 outstanding at March 31, 2022 and $64,000 at December 31, 2021. |
Principal maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 2022 - $206,000; 2023 - $4,481,000; 2024 - $182,000; 2025 - $77,000; and 2026 - $10,000. Remaining principal payments for the capital note and capital lease obligations for each of the next five years:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
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2022 |
| $ | 225 |
| $ | 296 |
2023 |
| 246 |
| 246 | ||
2024 |
| 192 |
| 192 | ||
2025 |
| 83 |
| 83 | ||
2026 |
| 11 |
| 11 | ||
Total principal and interest payments |
| 757 |
| 828 | ||
Less amount representing interest |
| (51) |
| (52) | ||
Present value of net minimum loan/lease payments |
| 706 |
| 776 | ||
Less current portion |
| (266) |
| (276) | ||
Long term principle payments | $ | 440 | $ | 500 |
6. Postretirement Benefit Plan
The Company provides certain postretirement health and life insurance benefits for two former executives of the Company (the Plan). Upon ceasing employment with the Company, the Company will pay the annual cost of health insurance coverage and provide life insurance at the same level of coverage provided to the former employee at the time of termination of employment by the Company. The Plan also provides a benefit to reimburse the participants for certain out-of-pocket medical or health related expenses. The participant’s insurance benefits cease upon the death of the former executive. The Plan is unfunded and the actuarially determined future accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was approximately $5,868,000 and $5,865,000, respectively and has been recognized in Postretirement Obligation and current portion of Postretirement Obligation in the accompanying balance sheets.
Benefit cost for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled $69,000 and $46,000, respectively.
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
7. Shareholders’ Equity
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December 31, 2021 |
| $ | 25,858 | $ | (3,908) | $ | 523 | $ | 14,500 | $ | (258) | $ | (1,349) | $ | 35,366 | ||||||
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Stock based compensation |
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| — |
| — |
| 2 |
| — |
| 23 |
| 25 | ||||||
Net Income |
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| 325 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 325 | ||||||
March 31, 2022 | $ | 26,183 | $ | (3,886) | $ | 523 | $ | 14,502 | $ | (258) | $ | (1,326) | $ | 35,738 |
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December 31, 2020 |
| $ | 21,803 | $ | (1,356) | $ | 523 | $ | 14,481 | $ | (359) | $ | (1,355) | $ | 33,737 | ||||||
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Purchase of treasury shares |
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| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| (81) |
| (81) | ||||||
Net Income |
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| 541 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 541 | ||||||
March 31, 2021 | $ | 22,344 | $ | (1,341) | $ | 523 | $ | 14,492 | $ | (359) | $ | (1,416) | $ | 34,243 |
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 450,000 shares of its common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has purchased 360,615 shares and there remains 89,385 shares available to purchase under this program. There were no shares purchased by the Company during the three month period ended March 31, 2022.
On January 1, 2021, 25,250 shares of restricted stock vested of which 9,920 shares were withheld by the Company for approximately $81,000 to satisfy statutory minimum withholding tax requirements for those participants who elected this option as permitted under the applicable equity plan.
The Company’s director compensation policy provides that non-employee directors receive a portion of their annual retainer in the form of restricted stock under the Company’s 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan. These shares vest quarterly over a twelve month service period, have voting rights and accrue dividends that are paid upon vesting. The aggregate amount of expense to the Company, measured based on the grant date fair value, will be recognized over the requisite service period. An aggregate of 13,160 restricted shares were issued on May 14, 2021 with a grant date fair value of $100,000.
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Included in three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 is approximately $25,000 and $31,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense related to the restrictive share awards.
Weighted Average | |||||
Grant Date Fair | |||||
| Shares |
| Value | ||
Restricted Share Activity: | |||||
Unvested at December 31, 2021 |
| 6,576 | $ | 7.60 | |
Vested in 2022 |
| 3,288 | $ | 7.60 | |
Unvested at March 31, 2022 |
| 3,288 | $ | 7.60 |
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding does not include any potentially dilutive securities or any unvested restricted shares of common stock. These unvested restricted shares, although classified as issued and outstanding, are considered forfeitable until the restrictions lapse and will not be included in the basic EPS calculation until the shares are vested. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the number of shares of common stock that would be issued assuming all contingently issuable shares having a dilutive effect on the earnings per share that were outstanding for the period. Incremental shares from assumed conversions are calculated as the number of shares that would be issued, net of the number of shares that could be purchased in the marketplace with the cash received upon stock option exercise. The dilutive effect of unvested restrictive stock is determined using the treasury stock method.
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
| 2022 |
| 2021 | |||
($000’s omitted except per share data) | ||||||
Net Income | $ | 325 | $ | 541 | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic) |
| 2,432 |
| 2,404 | ||
Unvested restricted stock |
| 3 |
| 3 | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted) |
| 2,435 |
| 2,407 | ||
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Net income per share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.23 | ||
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Net income per share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.22 |
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
8. Litigation
In the course of its business, the Company is subject to a variety of claims and lawsuits that are inherently subject to many uncertainties regarding the possibility of a loss to the Company. Because litigation outcomes are inherently unpredictable, the Company’s evaluation of legal proceedings often involves a series of complex assessments by management, after consulting with legal counsel, about future events and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. The Company carries liability insurance, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits, for such claims as they arise and may from time to time establish reserves for litigation that is considered probable of a loss. The Company does not accrue liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated, or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote.
On June 7, 2021, a Summons and Complaint was filed by an employee in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Erie, against Servotronics, Inc., the Servotronics Board of Directors, The Ontario Knife Company and Kenneth D. Trbovich (collectively, the “Defendants”). The Complaint alleges certain violations under the New York Human Rights Law by the Defendants relating to the employee’s employment by the Company as well as intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The complaint also alleges certain purported derivative causes of action against all Defendants, including breach of fiduciary duties, fraud and corporate waste. The complaint seeks monetary damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000 with respect to the direct causes of action and equitable relief with respect to the purported derivative causes of action. The Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint on August 6, 2021. On January 13, 2022, the Defendants' motion to dismiss was granted, in part, and denied, in part. This litigation is still in its earliest stages. Based on the information known by the Company as of the date of this filing, the Company does not consider the risk of loss to be probable and is unable to reasonably or accurately estimate the likelihood and amount of any liability that may be realized as a result of this litigation. Accordingly, no loss has been recognized in the accompanying financials statements related to this litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend against this litigation.
On December 21, 2021, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer ("Former CEO") delivered his Notice of Termination and alleged that the Company breached the terms of the Employment Agreement between the Company and the Former CEO by, among others, placing the Former CEO on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation in June 2021. On December 22, 2021, the Board of Directors accepted the Former CEO's resignation from the Company but rejected his request to treat his resignation as resignation for good reason under Paragraph 10 of his Employment Agreement. The Board also determined, based on the findings of its investigation, that the Former CEO committed willful malfeasance in violation of his Employment Agreement, and that such willful malfeasance would have justified termination of employment pursuant to Paragraph 9 of the Employment Agreement, but for his earlier resignation. The Former CEO claims that he is entitled to a severance payment equal to 2.99 times his average annual compensation as set forth in the Employment Agreement, plus the reimbursement of certain expenses and the value of any lost benefits. As noted above, the Board of Directors rejected the Former CEO's claim that the Company breached the Employment Agreement. Accordingly, the Company is classifying the Former CEO's termination as a voluntary resignation for which no severance is due. The Employment Agreement provides that disputes arising thereunder shall be settled by arbitration. To date, neither party has commenced an arbitration proceeding with respect to these matters. Based on the information known by the Company as of the date of this filing, if a claim is ultimately asserted, the Company does not consider the risk of loss to be probable and is unable to reasonably or accurately estimate the likelihood and amount of any liability that may be realized with respect to this matter.
There are no other legal proceedings currently pending by or against the Company other than litigation incidental to the business which is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the business or earnings of the Company.
9. Related Party Transactions
The Company paid legal fees and disbursements of approximately $21,000 and $19,000 in the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, for services provided by a law firm that is owned by a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Additionally, the Company had accrued unbilled legal fees at March 31, 2022 and 2021 of approximately $10,000 and $20,000, respectively.
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SERVOTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
10. Business Segments
The Company operates in two business segments, Advanced Technology Group (“ATG”) and Consumer Products Group (“CPG”). The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. The segments are composed of separate corporations and are managed separately. Operations in ATG primarily involve the design, manufacture, and marketing of servo-control components (i.e., torque motors, control valves, actuators, etc.) for government, commercial and industrial applications. CPG’s operations involve the design, manufacture and marketing of a variety of cutlery products for use by consumers and government agencies. The Company derives its primary sales revenue from domestic customers, although a portion of finished products are for foreign end use.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had total assets of approximately $51,928,000 ($50,093,000 – December 31, 2021) of which approximately $42,382,000 ($40,871,000 – December 31, 2021) was for ATG and approximately $9,546,000 ($9,222,000 – December 31, 2021) was for CPG.
Information regarding the Company’s operations in these segments is summarized as follows:
($000’s omitted except per share data) |
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| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
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Revenues from unaffiliated customers | $ | 9,168 | $ | 7,223 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 1,837 | $ | 11,168 | $ | 9,060 | |||||||
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Cost of goods sold, inclusive of depreciation |
| (6,815) |
| (6,210) |
| (1,715) |
| (1,857) | $ | (8,530) | (8,067) | ||||||||
Gross margin |
| 2,353 |
| 1,013 |
| 285 |
| (20) |
| 2,638 |
| 993 | |||||||
Gross margin % |
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| 25.7 | % |
| 14.0 | % |
| 14.3 | % |
| (1.1) | % |
| 23.6 | % |
| 11.0 | % |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| (1,774) |
| (1,585) |
| (408) |
| (388) |
| (2,182) |
| (1,973) | |||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
| (8,589) |
| (7,795) |
| (2,123) |
| (2,245) |
| (10,712) |
| (10,040) | |||||||
Operating income/(loss) |
| 579 |
| (572) |
| (123) |
| (408) |
| 456 |
| (980) | |||||||
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Other income: ERC | — | 1,413 | — | 317 | — | 1,730 | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | (70) | (60) | — | (1) | (70) | (61) | |||||||||||||
Gain on sale of equipment | 26 | — | — | — | 26 | — | |||||||||||||
Total other (expense)/income, net | (44) | 1,353 | — | 316 | (44) | 1,669 | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax provision |
| 535 |
| 781 |
| (123) |
| (92) |
| 412 |
| 689 | |||||||
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Income tax provision (benefit) | 113 | 168 | (26) | (20) | 87 | 148 | |||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) | $ | 422 | $ | 613 | $ | (97) | $ | (72) | $ | 325 | $ | 541 | |||||||
Capital expenditures, net | $ | 77 | $ | 10 | $ | — | $ | 4 | $ | 77 | $ | 14 |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Overview
During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, approximately 82% and 80%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenues were derived from the ATG sale of product to a small base of customers. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, approximately 18% and 20% of the Company’s consolidated revenues were derived from the CPG sale of product to a large base of retail customers. The Company’s consolidated revenues increased approximately $2,108,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This is due to an increase at the ATG of approximately $1,945,000 and an increase at the CPG of approximately $163,000.
The Company’s commercial business is affected by such factors as uncertainties in today’s global economy, global competition, the vitality and ability of the commercial aviation industry to purchase new aircraft, the effects and threats of terrorism, market demand and acceptance both for the Company’s products and its customers’ products which incorporate Company made components.
The ATG engages its business development efforts in its primary markets and is broadening its activities to include new domestic and foreign markets that are consistent with its core competencies. We believe our business remains particularly well positioned in the strong commercial aircraft market driven by the replacement of older aircraft with more fuel efficient alternatives and the increasing demand for air travel in emerging markets. Although the ATG backlog continues to be strong, actual scheduled shipments may be delayed/changed as a function of the Company’s customers’ final delivery determinations based on changes in the global economy and other factors.
The ATG and CPG continue to respond to U.S. government procurement requests for quotes. New product development activities are ongoing along with the acquisition and development of new product lines.
See also Note 10, Business Segments, of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for information concerning business segment operating results.
Business Environment
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our business operations, our customers’ and suppliers’ ability to operate at normal levels. Disruptions in normal operating levels continue to create supply chain disruptions and inflationary cost pressures within our end-markets. We anticipate supply chain constraints, and the inflationary environment will continue during 2022.
We continue to actively monitor regional COVID-19 outbreaks, and the related government restrictions and lockdown activities in the areas we operate. The Company is focused on ensuring ample liquidity to meet its business needs. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the impacts of COVID-19 have not been material.
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Results of Operations
The following table compares the Company’s consolidated statements of income data for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
| ($000’s omitted except per share data) |
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| Sales |
| Dollars |
| Sales |
| Change |
| (Unfavorable) | |||||
Revenues: |
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Advanced Technology | $ | 9,168 |
| 82.1 | % | $ | 7,223 |
| 79.7 | % | $ | 1,945 |
| 26.9 | % | |
Consumer Products |
| 2,000 |
| 17.9 | % |
| 1,837 |
| 20.3 | % |
| 163 |
| 8.9 | % | |
| 11,168 |
| 100.0 | % |
| 9,060 |
| 100.0 | % |
| 2,108 |
| 23.3 | % | ||
Cost of goods sold, inclusive of depreciation and amortization |
| (8,530) |
| 76.4 | % |
| (8,067) |
| 89.0 | % |
| (463) |
| (5.7) | % | |
Gross margin |
| 2,638 |
| 23.6 | % |
| 993 |
| 11.0 | % |
| 1,645 |
| 165.7 | % | |
Gross margin % |
| 23.6 | % |
| 11.0 | % |
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Selling, general and administrative |
| (2,182) |
| 19.5 | % |
| (1,973) |
| 21.8 | % |
| (209) |
| (10.6) | % | |
Total operating costs and expenses |
| (10,712) |
| 95.9 | % |
| (10,040) |
| 110.8 | % |
| (672) |
| (6.7) | % | |
Operating income/(loss) |
| 456 |
| 4.1 | % |
| (980) |
| (10.8) | % |
| 1,436 |
| (146.5) | % | |
Other income: ERC | — | 0.0 | % | 1,730 | 19.1 | % | (1,730) | — | ||||||||
Interest expense |
| (70) |
| (0.6) | % |
| (61) |
| (0.7) | % |
| (9) |
| (14.8) | % | |
Gain on sale of equipment | 26 | 0.2 | % | — | 0.0 | % | 26 | 0.0 | % | |||||||
Total other (expense)/income, net |
| (44) |
| (0.4) | % |
| 1,669 |
| 18.4 | % |
| (1,713) |
| (102.6) | % | |
Income before income tax provision |
| 412 |
| 3.7 | % |
| 689 |
| 7.6 | % |
| (277) |
| (40.2) | % | |
Income tax provision |
| 87 |
| 0.8 | % |
| 148 |
| 2.0 | % |
| (61) |
| (41.2) | % | |
Net income | $ | 325 |
| 2.9 | % | $ | 541 |
| 7.5 | % | $ | (216) |
| (39.9) | % |
Revenue and Gross Margin
ATG |
| CPG |
| Servotronics, Inc. |
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Three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
($000's omitted) |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
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Revenues | $ | 9,168 | $ | 7,223 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 1,837 | $ | 11,168 | $ | 9,060 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold |
| (6,815) |
| (6,210) |
| (1,715) |
| (1,857) |
| (8,530) |
| (8,067) | |||||||
Gross margin |
| 2,353 |
| 1,013 |
| 285 |
| (20) |
| 2,638 |
| 993 | |||||||
Gross margin % |
| 25.7 | % |
| 14.0 | % |
| 14.3 | % |
| (1.1) | % |
| 23.6 | % |
| 11.0 | % |
Revenue
The Company’s consolidated revenues from operations increased approximately $2,108,000 or 23.3% for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This is due to an increase at both the ATG of approximately $1,945,000 or 26.9% and at the CPG of approximately $163,000 or 8.9%.
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The consolidated increase for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same period ended March 31, 2021 is attributable to an increase in units shipped at the ATG of approximately $424,000 and an increase in the average price due to the mix of units shipped of approximately $1,521,000. With the exception of the last quarter in 2021, the ATG is experiencing a gradual increase in revenues, quarter over quarter for the last four quarters.
Additionally, there was an increase in the average price due to the mix of units shipped at the CPG of approximately $158,000 despite a drop in volume and an increase in price of approximately $5,000. The CPG revenue for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 is the highest revenue recognized in the first quarter of a calendar year since the three month period ended March 31, 2012.
Gross Margin
The Company’s consolidated gross margin increased approximately $1,645,000 or 165.7% for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This is due to an increase at both the ATG of approximately $1,340,000 or 132.3% and at the CPG of approximately $305,000 or 1525.0%.
The ATG gross margin increased in the three month period due to an increase in the price of the mix of the units shipped of approximately $1,521,000 and an improved cost per unit produced of approximately $303,000. The gross margin increases were offset by approximately $484,000 due to the increased costs of higher volume of units shipped at the ATG. Additionally, the CPG gross margin increased in the three month period due to an increase in the price of the mix of the units shipped of approximately $163,000 and an improved cost per unit produced of approximately $142,000.
Since mid-2020, both Segments have experienced the challenge of fully utilizing their production resources, increasing the cost per unit produced. Coupled with the increased costs of raw materials and shipping costs associated with the production of our products, the Segments have been closely monitoring all other purchases. Both Segments have experienced an improvement in the utilization of their production resources with an increase in production at both locations during the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Operating Income/(Losses)
ATG |
| CPG |
| Servotronics, Inc. |
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| Three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, |
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($000's omitted) |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| ||||||
SG&A: |
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Selling, general & admin |
| (1,774) |
| (1,585) |
| (408) |
| (388) |
| (2,182) |
| (1,973) | |||||||
Total SG&A | $ | (1,774) | $ | (1,585) | $ | (408) | $ | (388) | $ | (2,182) | $ | (1,973) | |||||||
% SG&A to Revenues |
| 19.3 | % |
| 21.9 | % |
| 20.4 | % |
| 21.1 | % |
| 19.5 | % |
| 21.8 | % | |
Operating Income/(Loss) |
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$ | 579 | $ | (572) | $ | (123) | $ | (408) | $ | 456 | $ | (980) | ||||||||
Operating Inc/(Loss) % |
| 6.3 | % |
| (7.9) | % |
| (6.2) | % |
| (22.2) | % |
| 4.1 | % |
| (10.8) | % |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased approximately $209,000 or (10.6)% for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This is due to an increase at both the ATG of approximately $189,000 or (11.9)% and at the CPG of approximately $20,000 or (5.2)%. The increase is driven by the ATG due to higher legal fees of approximately $227,000 and insurances of approximately $38,000 offset by lower compensation of approximately $76,000 and professional fees of $25,000. Additionally, there is an increase at the CPG due to higher media advertising of approximately $19,000. All other SG&A expenditures increased approximately $26,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Despite the increase in SG&A expenses the percentage to revenue is beginning to drop due to the increases in revenue at both Segments and lower nonrecurring expenses at the ATG.
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Operating Income/(Losses)
Income from operations increased approximately $1,436,000 or 146.5% when comparing the three month period ended March 31, 2022 to the same period in 2021. Operating income improved at the ATG and CPG by approximately $1,151,000 and $285,000, respectively, as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2021.
The consolidated improvement in operating income is primarily the result in the increases in revenue partially offset by increases in SG&A expenditures at both Segments, as discussed above.
Other (Expense)/Income:
ATG |
| CPG |
| Servotronics, Inc. |
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Three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, | Three months ended March 31, |
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($000's omitted) |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2021 |
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Other (Expense)/Income: |
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ERC | $ | — | $ | 1,413 | $ | — | $ | 317 | $ | — | $ | 1,730 | |||||||
Interest expense |
| (70) |
| (60) |
| — |
| (1) |
| (70) |
| (61) | |||||||
Gain sale of equipment |
| 26 |
| — |
| — |
| — |
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Total other (expense)/income, net | $ | (44) | $ | 1,353 | $ | — | $ | 316 | $ | (44) | $ | 1,669 | |||||||
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefits) | $ | 535 | $ | 781 | $ | (123) | $ | (92) | $ | 412 | $ | 689 | |||||||
EBIT % |
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As discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company qualified for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for all quarters allowed under the Federal Government program. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, enacted November 15, 2021 terminated the employee retention credit for wages paid in the fourth quarter of 2021 for employers that are not recovery startup businesses. As a result, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 there was no recognition of an ERC as compared to approximately $1,730,000 recognized in the three month period ended March 31, 2021.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased approximately $9,000 or (14.8)% primarily due to the increase in interest recognized for postretirement benefits offset by the elimination of the interest for the paydown of the Company’s term loans as of December 2021. See also Note 5, Long-Term Debt, of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for information on long-term debt.
Income before Income Taxes
The Company’s consolidated income before income taxes decreased approximately $277,000 or (40.2)% during the three month period ended March 31, 2022 when compared to the same three month period ended March 31, 2021. Income before income taxes for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 decreased at the ATG and losses increased at the CPG by approximately $246,000 and $31,000, respectively, as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2021.
Both Segments performed significantly better during the three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2021, despite the elimination of the ERC, discussed above.
Net Income
Net Income decreased approximately $216,000 or (39.9)% when comparing the three month period ended March 31, 2022 to the same period in 2021. Net income at the ATG was lower by approximately $191,000 or (31.1)% while the net loss at the CPG increased by approximately $25,000 or (34.7)% as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2021. The consolidated decrease is primarily the result of the elimination of the ERC credit and increases in the SG&A offset by improved revenues and operating performance at both Segments.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Operating Activities | $ | (544) | $ | 836 | ||
Investing Activities | $ | (77) | $ | (14) | ||
Financing Activities | $ | (70) | $ | 81 | ||
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Working Capital | $ | 34,601 | $ | 32,153 | ||
Indebtedness | $ | 5,732 | $ | 7,515 | ||
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (1): | $ | (77) | $ | (14) |
(1) NET OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING
Operating Activities:
The Company used approximately $544,000 in cash from operations during the three month period ended March 31, 2022 as compared to providing approximately $836,000 for the same period in 2021. At March 31, 2022, the Company had working capital of approximately $34,601,000 ($34,067,000 – December 2021) of which approximately $8,855,000 ($9,546,000 – December 2021) was comprised of cash.
The decrease in cash flows from operating activities is primarily attributable to an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $2,171,000, due to the increases in revenues and other current assets/prepaid insurances of approximately $783,000 partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of approximately $1,669,000 and net income plus adjustments to reconcile net income to cash of approximately $870,000. All other operating accounts were a net used amount of approximately $129,000.
The Company’s cash flow from operations and available capacity provide the Company with the financial resources needed to run the Company’s operations and reinvest in its business. The Company’s ability to maintain sufficient liquidity is highly dependent upon achieving expected operating results. Failure to achieve expected operating results could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, its ability to obtain financing, and our operations in the future.
Investing Activities:
The Company used approximately $77,000 in cash from investing activities during the three month period ended March 31, 2022 as compared to a usage of cash of approximately $14,000 during the same period in 2021. Usage of cash for ATG manufacturing improvement projects partially offset by proceeds from the sale of an automobile.
Financing Activities:
The Company’s primary usage of cash in its financing activities in the three month period ended March 31, 2022 include the principal payments on equipment financing obligations of approximately $70,000.
As of March 20, 2020, the Company increased its line of credit from $4,000,000 to $6,000,000. On January 11, 2022, the Company executed an amendment to the loan agreement, which extended the line of credit availability period from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023. The amended agreement suspended the Debt Service Coverage Ratio up through and including the third quarter of 2022. A Quarterly Minimum Cash Flow measurement replaced the Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Minimum Cash Flow means net income, plus depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense, plus interest expense, plus non-cash expense related to the Servotronics, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, plus non-cash stock and stock option transactions.
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Through the third quarter of 2022, the amended agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity, defined as cash on hand plus line of credit availability of at least $9,000,000. We are in compliance with all covenants under the agreement.
The interest rate is a rate per year equal to the sum of (i) the greater of the Bloomberg’s Short-Term Bank Yield (BSBY) Daily Floating Rate or the Index Floor, plus (ii) 1.65 percentage point(s). For purposes of this paragraph, “Index Floor” means 0.5 percent.
The line of credit is secured by all personal property of the Company with the exception of certain equipment that was purchased from proceeds of government grants. There was a $4,250,000 balance outstanding at both March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The phase out of LIBOR and transition to the BSBY Daily Floating Rate is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s operating results, financial position, or cash flows as the only outstanding debt is the line of credit.
The Company had an equipment loan facility in the amount of $1,000,000 available until July 9, 2021. This line was non-revolving and non-renewable. The loan term for the equipment covered by the agreement is 60 months. Monthly payments are fixed for the term of each funding based upon the Lender’s lease pricing in effect at the time of such funding. There is approximately $657,000 outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and $712,000 outstanding at December 31, 2021.
Management believes that it should retain the capital generated from operating activities for investment in research and development and programs to retain the Company’s human resources talent. Accordingly, there are no plans to institute a cash dividend within the next year.
The Company believes its cash generating capability and financial condition, together with available credit facilities will be adequate to meet our future operating and investing needs.
The COVID-19 pandemic could impact our liquidity. Lower production schedules, possible inability of our customers to make timely payments to us, and similar factors could lower cash generated from operations and adversely affect our financial position.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information required under this item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) as of March 31, 2022. Based upon that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting reported in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Changes in Internal Controls
As reported in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, management identified certain control deficiencies that, individually and in the aggregate, constitute a material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company began its remediation efforts in 2021 and continue with its remediation plan which includes a comprehensive technology assessment by a third party, including the establishment and implementation of an information technology strategy and improving its risk assessment and documentation over the monitoring of internal controls. Except for the implementation of the remediation plan, there have been no changes during the period covered by this report to the
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Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Notwithstanding the existence of the above-mentioned material weakness, the Company believes that the consolidated financial statements in this filing fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of the dates, and for the periods presented, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Except as set forth in Note 8, Litigation, there are no other legal proceedings which are material to the Company currently pending by or against the Company other than litigation incidental to the business, which is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the business or earnings of the Company.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Company Purchases of Company’s Equity Securities
Total Number of Shares | Maximum Number of Shares | ||||||||
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Total Number of Shares | Weighted Average Price $ | Announced Plans or Programs | under the Plans or Programs | ||||||
2022 Periods |
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January |
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| 89,385 | |
February | — | — | — | 89,385 | |||||
March | — | — | — | 89,385 | |||||
Total | — | $ | — | — | 89,385 |
(1) | The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 450,000 shares of its common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has purchased 360,615 shares and there remains 89,385 shares available to purchase under this program. There were no shares purchased by the Company during the three month period ended March 31, 2022. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable
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Item 6. Exhibits
10.1 | Servotronics, Inc. Executive Change in Control Severance Plan | |
10.2 | Participation Agreement for Executive Change in Control Severance Plan | |
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101 | The following materials from Servotronics, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) consolidated balance sheets, (ii) consolidated statements of income, (iii) consolidated statements of cash flows and (iv) the notes to the consolidated financial statements. |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, the words “project,” “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties which may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There are a number of factors that will influence the Company’s future operations, including: uncertainties in today’s global economy, including political risks, adverse changes in legal and regulatory environments, and difficulty in predicting defense appropriations, the introduction of new technologies and the impact of competitive products, the vitality of the commercial aviation industry and its ability to purchase new aircraft, the willingness and ability of the Company’s customers to fund long-term purchase programs, and market demand and acceptance both for the Company’s products and its customers’ products which incorporate Company-made components, the Company’s ability to accurately align capacity with demand, the availability of financing and changes in interest rates, the outcome of pending and potential litigation, the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including impacts of the pandemic and of businesses’ and governments’ responses to the pandemic on our operations and personnel, and on commercial activity and demand across our and our customers’ businesses, and on global supply chains, the ability of the Company to obtain and retain key executives and employees and the additional risks discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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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.
Date: May 16, 2022
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| By: | /s/ William F. Farrell, Jr., Chief Executive Officer |
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| William F. Farrell, Jr. |
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| By: | /s/ Lisa F. Bencel, Chief Financial Officer |
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| Lisa F. Bencel |
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