VIDEO DISPLAY CORP - Annual Report: 2008 (Form 10-K)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
þ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _____________to______________
Commission file number 0-13394
VIDEO DISPLAY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia (State of Incorporation) |
58-1217564 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1868 Tucker Industrial Road, Tucker Georgia (Address of principal executive offices) |
30084 (Zip code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (770) 938-2080
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Common Stock, no par value | NASDAQ/NMS |
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filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
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As of August 31, 2007, the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common
equity held by non-affiliates based upon the closing sales price for the Registrants common stock
as reported in the NASDAQ National Market System was $33,115,000.
The number of shares outstanding of the registrants Common Stock as of May 1, 2008
was 9,462,238.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the definitive proxy statement to be delivered to stockholders in connection with
our 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-K. In addition, certain exhibits previously filed with the registrants prior Forms 10-K, Forms
8-K, Form S-18 and Schedule 14A are incorporated by reference in Part IV of this Form 10-K.
VIDEO DISPLAY CORPORATION
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PART I
Item 1. | Business. |
General
Video Display Corporation (the Company) is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of
a wide range of display devices and component parts for military, medical, industrial and consumer
display applications. The Companys product line encompasses both cathode ray tube (CRT)
displays and flat panel displays with emphasis on high-end niche market displays for specialty
applications. The Company also acts as a facilitator and wholesale distributor of parts and
accessories for various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of consumer products. The
Companys call center acts as a consumer and dealer support center for in-warranty and
out-of-warranty household products, appliances, parts and accessories for various electronics
manufacturers. This call center also acts as a technical support center for the same
manufacturers. The Company markets its products worldwide primarily from facilities located in the
United States and one subsidiary operation in the United Kingdom (UK). Please read the comments
under the caption Forward looking statements and risk factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Description of Principal Business
The Company generates revenues from the manufacture and distribution of displays and display
components (Display Segment)(66% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2008) as well as the
wholesale distribution of consumer electronic parts from foreign and domestic manufacturers
(Wholesale Distribution Segment) (34% of consolidated net sales in 2008). Substantially
all of the Companys income before income taxes was derived from the Display Segment of the
business in fiscal 2008. See Note 13. Segment Information to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Net Sales, by category, from the Display Segment for fiscal 2008 were as follows:
Monitor (76%)
Data Display CRTs (19%)
Entertainment CRTs (4%)
Component Parts (1%)
The Companys manufacturing and distribution facilities are located in Georgia, Florida,
Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Kentucky and Lye, UK, in addition to several sales and
service agents located worldwide.
The Wholesale Distribution Segment, operated under the Fox International Ltd name, is
headquartered in Bedford Heights, Ohio with additional distribution centers in Buffalo, New York
and Richardson, Texas.
The Company continues to explore opportunities to expand its product offerings in the display
industry. The Company anticipates that this expansion will be achieved by adding new products or
by acquiring existing companies that would enhance the Companys position in the display industry.
Management continually evaluates product trends in the industry and divisions in which the Company
operates. Overall trends are discussed herein under Flat Panel and Other Technology. During the
last three years, the Company expended significant research and development funds (approximately
$0.8 million in fiscal 2008) in both high resolution projection displays and active matrix liquid
crystal display (AMLCD) technologies.
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Segment Information
This information is provided in Note 13. Segment Information to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Principal Products In Display Segment
Monitors
The Companys monitor operations are conducted at Phelps, New York (Z-Axis); Birdsboro,
Pennsylvania (Aydin); Cape Canaveral, Florida (Display Systems); and Lexington, Kentucky (Lexel).
This portion of the Companys operations, which contributed approximately 50% of fiscal 2008
consolidated net sales, involves the design, engineering and manufacture of complete monochrome and
color monitor and projector display units using new CRTs or flat panel displays. The Company will
customize these units for specific applications, including ruggedization for military uses or size
reduction due to space limitations in industrial and medical applications. Because of the
Companys flexible and cost efficient manufacturing, it is able to handle low volume orders that
generate higher margins.
This portion of the Companys operations targets niche markets where competition from major
multinational electronics companies tends not to be a significant factor. The prime customers for
this product include defense, security, training and simulation areas of the United States of
America and foreign militaries as well as the major defense contractors such as the Boeing Company,
L-3 Communications Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation and others. These defense contractors
utilize the Companys products for ruggedized mission critical applications such as shipboard and
nuclear submarines. Flight simulator displays are also produced to provide a full range of flight
training simulations for military applications. The Companys acquisition of the ESCP® CRT line of
calligraphic projectors from Evans & Sutherland, Inc. in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 allowed
the Company to expand into the commercial flight training simulation market. The primary
components for the ruggedized product line consist of projection systems, CRT and flat panel
displays, circuit boards and machine parts. Through the acquisition of EDL product lines, the
Company now offers an additional line of Air Traffic Control (ATC) displays.
Although most monitors are customized to meet a customers specifications, all monitors sold
include the following general components: CRT or flat panel displays, circuit boards, and machine
parts. Most of the Companys monitors are then ruggedized, which allows them to better withstand
adverse conditions, such as extreme temperature, depth, altitude and vibration.
The Company anticipates that AMLCD and Plasma Display products, due to their lower space and
power requirements, will eventually become the display of choice in many display applications. The
significance of this continuing trend has had an effect on the Display Segment of the Company. In
anticipation of long-term trends toward flat panel display usage, the Company has focused its
efforts as well as its acquisition strategy toward flat panel technologies for niche market
applications in the medical, simulation, training and military markets. Other types of technology,
including high-definition television (HDTV), have not had a significant impact on the Companys
business. HDTV utilizes both CRT and flat panel technology and, therefore, has potential positive
effects on the Company due to anticipated higher margin CRT replacements. There will be long-term
negative effects, as the HDTV market moves toward greater flat panel utilization, on the Companys
CRT business, but the impact is not anticipated to be significant as the consumer television
replacement market currently accounts for less than 3% of overall Company revenues. The Company
will continue to monitor these trends and make adjustments to its CRT inventory levels and
operating facilities to reflect changes in demand.
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Data Display CRTs and Entertainment CRTs
Since its organization in 1975, the Company has been engaged in the distribution and
manufacture of CRTs using new and recycled CRT glass bulbs, primarily in the replacement market,
for use in data display screens, including computer terminal monitors, medical monitoring equipment
and various other data display applications and in television sets. The Company currently markets
CRTs in over 3,000 types and sizes.
The Companys CRT manufacturing operations of new and recycled CRTs are conducted at
facilities located in White Mills, Pennsylvania (Chroma); Bossier City, Louisiana (Novatron);
Lexington, Kentucky (Lexel); Loves Park, Illinois (Clinton); and Birdsboro, Pennsylvania (Aydin).
The Companys Tucker, Georgia location is the Companys primary distribution point for data display
CRTs purchased from outside sources. The Lye, UK location is a sales and distribution facility for
the Tucker, Georgia products.
The Company maintains the capability of manufacturing a full range of monochrome CRTs as well
as remanufacturing color CRTs from recycled glass. Also, our Aydin and Lexel operations
manufacture a wide range of radar, infrared, camera and direct-view storage tubes for military and
security applications. All CRTs manufactured by the Company are tested for quality in accordance
with standards approved by United Laboratories.
The Company also distributes new CRTs and other electronic tubes purchased from original
manufacturers, both domestic and international. The Company forecasts its inventory requirements
for six months to one year. Occasionally, manufacturers offer large quantities of overstocked
original manufactured tubes at significant price reductions. The Company acquires these tubes when
the existing replacement market appears to demonstrate adequate future demand and the purchase
price allows a reasonable profit for the risk. Due to the extended time frame for the replacement
market to develop (five to seven years), these purchased inventories sometimes do not sell as
quickly as other inventories. Bulk CRT purchases have declined over the past few years as the
Company is managing current inventory levels against the anticipated reduction in future CRT demand
due to the growth of flat panel technology.
The Company maintains an internal sales organization to sell directly to OEMs and their
service organizations and markets its products through approximately 75 independent wholesale
electronics distributors located throughout the U.S. The Company also supplies, under
private-brand labeling, many of the replacement tubes marketed by several national brand name
television manufacturers.
In addition to factors affecting the overall market for such products, the Companys sales
volume in the CRT replacement markets is dependent upon the Companys ability to provide prompt
response to customers orders, while maintaining quality control and competitive pricing. The
Companys CRT manufacturing activities are scheduled primarily based upon historical analysis of
usage.
Component Parts
The Company, through its Tucker, Georgia based electron gun manufacturing subsidiary,
Southwest Vacuum Devices Inc, manufactures electron gun assemblies comprised of small metal, glass
and ceramic parts. The assembly process is highly labor intensive. While the particular electron
guns being sold are of the Companys own design, most are replacements for electron guns previously
designed for original equipment CRTs used in television sets and computer monitors. Raw materials
consist of glass and metal stamped parts.
Although Southwest Vacuum markets its products to independent customers, the majority of
electron guns produced by the Company are consumed internally among the Companys own CRT
manufacturing facilities. Sales to these related divisions, which have been eliminated in the
consolidated financial statements, amounted to approximately $285,000, $173,000, and $221,000 for
fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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The remaining operation in Component Parts, Wintron Technologies, located in Howard,
Pennsylvania, which produced flyback transformers, coils and power transformers was sold during the
first quarter of fiscal 2007 to a group, including managers and shareholders of the Company.
Intercompany sales transactions were $101,000 and $48,000 for fiscal 2007 and 2006 respectively.
Principal Products in Wholesale Distribution Segment
Fox International purchases consumer electronic parts of numerous major consumer electronics
manufacturers, both foreign and domestic. This subsidiary resells these products to major
electronic distributors, retail electronic repair facilities, third-party contractual repair shops,
and directly to consumers. In its relationship with consumer electronic manufacturers, Fox
International receives the right, often exclusively, to ship parts to authorized dealers. Many of
the manufacturers also direct inquiries for replacement parts to Fox International. Manufacturers
require a distributor to stock their most popular parts and monitor the order fill ratio to ensure
that their customers have access to sufficient replacement parts. Fox International attempts to
maintain high fill ratios in order to secure favored distributor status from the manufacturers,
requiring a significant investment in inventories. Fox International added a call center during
fiscal 2005 and 2006. This call center is a consumer and dealer support center for both
in-warranty and out-of-warranty household products, appliances, parts and electronics for Black &
Decker, Delonghi, Norelco, Coby, and numerous other manufacturers. This call center also performs
as a technical support center for the same manufacturers and processes all orders for distribution
of the consumer electronic parts.
Patents and Trademarks
The Company is currently in the process of applying for patents on newly developed products
and technology and holds patents with respect to certain products and services. The Company also
sells products under various trademarks and tradenames. Additionally, the Company licenses certain
electronic technology to other manufacturing companies, which generated royalty revenues of
approximately $177,000, $111,000 and $104,000 in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The
Company believes that its patents and trademarks are of value, and intends to protect its rights
when, in its view, these rights are infringed upon. The Companys key patents expire in 2014. The
Company believes that success in its industry primarily will be dependent upon incorporating
emerging technology into new product line introductions, frequent product enhancements, and
customer support and service.
Seasonal Variations in Business
Historically, there has not been seasonal variability in the Companys business.
Working Capital Practices
The Company has a Loan and Security Agreement with a syndicate including RBC Centura Bank and
Regions Bank to provide a $17 million line of credit to the Company and a $3.5 million line of
credit to the Companys subsidiary Fox International, Ltd. These lines are used primarily for the
purchases of inventory and payments of accounts payable.
Concentration of Customers
The Company sells to a variety of domestic and international customers on an open-unsecured
account basis. These customers principally operate in the medical, military, television and
avionics industries. The Companys Display Segment had direct and indirect net sales to the U.S.
government, primarily the Department of Defense for training and simulation programs that comprised
approximately 46%, 45% and 41% of Display Segment net sales and 30%, 34% and 32% of consolidated
net sales in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Sales to foreign customers were 13%, 13% and
14% of
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consolidated net sales for fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Companys
Wholesale Distribution Segment had net sales to one customer, National Parts, Inc., that comprised
approximately 17%, 19% and 25% of that segments net sales in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. The Company attempts to minimize credit risk by reviewing customers credit history
before extending credit, and by monitoring customers credit exposure on a daily basis. The Company
establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based upon factors surrounding the credit
risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information.
Backlog
The Companys backlog is comprised of undelivered, firm customer orders, which are scheduled
to ship within eighteen months. The Companys backlog was approximately $20.5 million at February
29, 2008 and $20.4 million at February 28, 2007. The Companys Lexel division, which is in the
Display Segment, comprised $13.1 million or 64% and $14.0 million or 68% of the 2008 and 2007
backlog, respectively. It is anticipated that more than 94% of the February 29, 2008 backlog will
ship during fiscal 2009.
Government Contracts
The Company, primarily through its Aydin, Lexel and Display Systems subsidiaries, had
contracts with the U.S. government (principally the Department of Defense and Department of Defense
subcontractors) which generated net sales of approximately $26.8 million, $28.2 million and $26.9
million for fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Companys costs and earnings in excess
of billings on these contracts were approximately $2.2 million at February 29, 2008 and $3.0
million at February 28, 2007. The Company had billings in excess of costs and earnings on these
contracts of a nominal amount at February 29, 2008 and at February 28, 2007. These contracts are
typically less than twelve months in duration and specify a delivery schedule for units ordered.
Most of these government contracts specify a designated number of units to be delivered at a
specified price, rather than on a cost plus basis. These contracts are subject to government audit
to ensure conformity with design specifications.
Environmental Matters
The Companys operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating
to the generation, storage, handling, emission, transportation and discharge of materials into the
environment. The costs of complying with environmental protection laws and regulations have not had
a material adverse impact on the Companys financial condition or results of operations in the past
and are not expected to have a material adverse impact in the foreseeable future.
Research and Development
The objectives of the Companys research and development activities are to increase efficiency
and quality in its manufacturing and assembly operations and to enhance its existing product line
by developing alternative product applications to existing cathode ray and electron optic
technology. The Company continues its research and development in advanced infrared imaging (IR)
for commercial and military applications. The Company has funded additional IR research in
partnership with the University of Rhode Island. The Company believes that potential future
markets for IR include military and security surveillance, target acquisition, fire fighting, and
industrial and medical thermography. The Company includes research and development expenditures in
the consolidated financial statements as a
part of general and administrative costs. Research and development costs were approximately
$0.8 million, $1.2 million and $1.3 million in fiscal 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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Employees
As of February 29, 2008, the Company employed a total of 523 persons on a full time basis. Of
these, 116 were employed in executive, administrative, and clerical positions, 184 were employed in
sales and distribution, and 223 were employed in manufacturing operations. The Company believes its
employee relations to be satisfactory.
Competition
Although the Company believes that it is the largest domestic recycler and distributor of
recycled television CRTs in the United States CRT replacement market, it competes with other CRT
manufacturers, as well as OEMs, many of which have greater financial resources than the Company.
The Company believes it is the only company that offers complete service in replacement markets
with its manufacturing and recycling capabilities. As a wholesale distributor of original equipment
CRTs purchased from other manufacturers, the Company also competes with numerous other
distributors, and the manufacturers own distribution centers, many of which are larger and have
substantially greater financial resources than the Company. The Companys ability to compete
effectively in this market is dependent upon its continued ability to respond promptly to customer
orders and to offer competitive pricing. The Company expects that competition may increase,
especially in the computer and other display replacement markets, should domestic and foreign
competitors expand their presence in the domestic replacement markets.
Compared to domestic manufacturing prices on new CRTs, the Companys prices are competitive
due to lower manufacturing costs associated with recycling the glass portion of previously used
tubes, which the Company obtains at a fraction of the cost of new glass. The Company has to date
been able to maintain competitive pricing with respect to imported CRTs because, generally, the CRT
replacement market is characterized by customers requiring a variety of types of CRTs in quantities
not large enough to absorb the additional transportation costs incurred by foreign CRT
manufacturers.
The Company believes it has a competitive advantage and is a sole source in providing many of
its CRTs to the customer base of its Teltron and Lexel subsidiaries as these operations have been
providing reliable products and services to these customers for more than 30 years. Lexel
manufactures a broad range of CRT and direct view storage tube (DVST) solutions used in military,
industrial and commercial applications, including Avionics, Projection, Medical and general purpose
displays. Teltron offers a wide range of high performance imaging devices and high resolution CRTs
for medical, X-ray, infrared, military and aerospace applications.
The Company believes that it has a competitive advantage in the monitor industry due to its
ability to handle lower volume orders and its ability to provide internally produced component
parts. As a result, the Company can offer more customization in the design and engineering of new
products.
With the operations of Aydin Displays, Lexel Imaging and Display Systems, the Company has
become one of the leading suppliers within the specialty display markets.
The Company utilizes flat panel displays in many of its monitor units. These flat panels are
purchased from OEMs. The net sales generated in fiscal 2008 from products utilizing flat panel
technology were $13.1 million as compared to $15.1 million in Fiscal 2007. Since a significant
portion of the Companys revenues is generated from the replacement market, the Company has the
opportunity to see trends in OEM sales, and while the growth in flat panel products is outpacing
growth in CRT products, the CRT market remains a quite viable market for its products. As trends
continue to become more well defined, and replacement of these products occur in five to seven years, the Company
foresees a bigger impact and utilization of flat panel products in its business. There is
competition in the area of flat panel technology and the Company will strive to rely on its ability
to adapt and incorporate designs into its future products so that it may compete in a profitable
manner. Currently, the flat panel market is made up of many competitors of various sizes, none
holding a dominant position in the flat panel marketplace.
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The Companys competition in the Wholesale Distribution Segment comes primarily from other
parts distributors. Many of these distributors are smaller than Fox International but a few are of
equal or greater revenue size. Prices for major manufacturers products can be directly affected by
the manufacturers suggested resale price. The Company believes that its service to customers and
warehousing and shipping network give it a competitive advantage. Fox International sells a wide
variety of electronic parts and accessories, including semiconductors, resistors, audio/video parts
and batteries. In addition, Fox International operates a call center that serves as both a
consumer and dealer support center for household products, parts and accessories, as well as
serving as a technical support center for these products.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Forward looking statements and risk factors
All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including,
without limitation, those statements contained in Item 1, are statements that constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words expect, estimate,
anticipate, predict, believe and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Such statements appear in a number of places in this report
and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its
directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) trends affecting the Companys
financial condition or results of operations; (ii) the Companys financing plans; (iii) the
Companys business and growth strategies, including potential acquisitions; and (iv) other plans
and objectives for future operations. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and that
actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements or
which may be anticipated from historical results or trends.
Our Company operates in technology based markets that involve a number of risks, some of which
are beyond our control. The following discussion highlights some risks and uncertainties that
investors should consider, in conjunction with all other information in this Annual Report on Form
10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company may also impair the
Companys business and operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, the Companys
business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected.
Our industry is highly competitive and competitive conditions may adversely affect our business.
Our success depends on our ability to compete in markets that are highly competitive, with
rapid technological advances and products that require constant improvement in both price and
performance. In most of our markets we are experiencing increased competition, and we expect this
trend to continue. This environment may result in changes in relationships with customers or
vendors, the ability to develop new relationships or the business failure of customers or vendors,
which may negatively impact our business. If our competitors are more successful than we are in
developing new technology and products, our business may be adversely affected.
Competitive pressures may increase or change through industry consolidation, entry of new
competitors, marketing changes or otherwise. There can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to continue to compete effectively with existing or potential competitors.
Competitors or third parties may infringe on our intellectual property.
The Company holds patents with respect to certain products and services. The Company also
sells products under various trademarks and tradenames. Should competitors or third parties
infringe on these
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rights, costly legal processes may be required to defend our intellectual
property rights, which could adversely affect our business.
Migration to flat panel and other technology may negatively impact our CRT business.
The Company acquires CRT inventory when the replacement market appears to demonstrate adequate
future demand and the purchase price allows a reasonable profit for the risk. Due to the extended
time frame for the replacement market to develop (five to seven years), these purchased inventories
may not sell as quickly as other inventories. If the Company is unable to manage CRT inventory
levels in coordination with reduced future CRT demand due to the growth of flat panel technology,
the marketability of inventory on hand may be affected and the Company may incur significant costs
in the disposal of excess inventory.
The Company anticipates that flat panel and other technology products, due to their lower
space and power requirements, will eventually become the display of choice in many display
applications. In anticipation of long-term trends toward flat panel display usage, the Company has
focused its efforts and its acquisition strategy toward flat panel technologies. If the Company is
unable to successfully replace any future declines in CRT sales with products based on other
technologies, our business may be adversely affected.
Future acquisitions may not provide benefits to the Company.
The Companys growth strategy includes expansion through acquisitions. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to successfully complete further acquisitions or that past
or future acquisitions will not have an adverse impact on the Companys operations.
Changes in government priorities may impact military spending, and our financial condition and
results of operations could suffer if their purchases decline.
We currently derive a significant portion of our net sales (30% in fiscal 2008) from direct
and indirect sales to the U.S. government. If we are unable to replace expiring contracts, which
are typically less then twelve months in duration, with contracts for new business, our sales could
decline, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations. We expect that direct and indirect sales to the U.S. government will
continue to account for a substantial portion of our sales in the foreseeable future. We have no
assurance that these government-related sales will continue to reach or exceed historical levels in
future periods.
If we are unable to retain certain key personnel and hire new highly skilled personnel, we may not
be able to execute our business plan.
Our future success depends on the skills, experience and efforts of our senior managers. The
loss of services of any of these individuals, or our inability to attract and retain qualified
individuals for key management positions, could negatively impact our business.
Our business operations could be disrupted if our information technology systems fail to perform
adequately.
We depend upon our information technology systems in the conduct of our operations and
financial reporting. If our major information systems fail to perform as anticipated, we could
experience difficulties in maintaining normal business operations. Such systems related problems
could adversely affect product development, sales and profitability.
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Changes to accounting rules or regulations may adversely affect our results of operations.
New accounting rules or regulations and varying interpretations of existing accounting rules
or regulations have occurred and may occur in the future. Future changes to accounting rules or
regulations or the questioning of current accounting practices, may adversely affect our results of
operations.
The Companys stock price may be negatively affected by a variety of factors.
In addition to any impact the Companys operating performance, potential future Company sales
of common stock, the Companys dividend policies or possible anti-takeover measures available to
the Company may have, changes in securities markets caused by general foreign or domestic economic,
consumer or business trends, the impact of interest rate policies by the federal reserve board, and
other factors outside the Companys control may negatively affect our stock price.
Changes to estimates related to long term assets, or operating results that are lower than our
current estimates, may cause us to incur impairment charges.
We make certain estimates and projections in connection with impairment analyses for goodwill
and other long term assets in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Statements No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and No. 144 Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. These calculations require us to make a number of
estimates and projections of long term future results. If these estimates or projections change or
prove incorrect, we may be required to record impairment charges. If these impairment charges are
significant, our results of operations would be adversely affected.
International factors could negatively affect our business.
A significant portion of our net sales (13% in fiscal 2008) are made to foreign customers. We
are subject to the risks inherent in conducting our business across national boundaries, many of
which are outside of our control. These risks include the following:
| Economic downturns; | ||
| Currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations; | ||
| Changes in governmental policy, including, among others, those relating to taxation; | ||
| International military, political, diplomatic and terrorist incidents; | ||
| Government instability; | ||
| Nationalization of foreign assets; and | ||
| Tariffs and governmental trade policies. |
We cannot ensure that one or more of these factors will not negatively affect our
international customers and, as a result, our business and financial performance.
Our level of indebtedness could adversely affect the future operation of our business.
Our level of indebtedness could have important consequences, including:
| making it more difficult for us to make payments on the debt, as our business may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows from operating activities to meet our debt service obligations; | ||
| increasing our vulnerability to general economic and industry conditions; |
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| requiring a substantial portion of cash flow from operating activities to be dedicated to the payment of our outstanding lines of credit and long-term debt, and as a result reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations and capital expenditures, capitalize on future business opportunities and expand our business and execute our strategy; | ||
| exposing us to the risk of increased interest rates since much of our borrowings are at variable rates of interest; | ||
| causing us to make non-strategic divestitures; | ||
| limiting our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements and other general corporate purposes; and | ||
| limiting our ability to adjust to changing market conditions and to react to competitive pressure and placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors who may have lower debt leverage. |
Our debt agreements contain covenants that limit our flexibility in operating our business.
The agreements governing our indebtedness contain various covenants that limit our ability to
engage in specified types of transactions, and which may adversely affect our ability to operate
our business. Among other things, these covenants limit our ability to:
| incur additional indebtedness; | ||
| make certain investments, loans or advances; | ||
| transfer and sell certain assets; | ||
| create or permit liens on assets; | ||
| consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; | ||
| engage in any business activity substantially different from our current businesses; | ||
| pay dividends; and | ||
| cause, permit or suffer a change in capital ownership. |
A breach of any of these covenants could result in default under our debt agreements,
which could prompt the lenders to declare all amounts outstanding under the debt agreements to be
immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. If we were
unable to repay those amounts, the lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to
secure that indebtedness. If the lenders under the debt agreements accelerate the repayment of
borrowings, we cannot assure you that we will have sufficient assets and funds to repay the
borrowings under our debt agreements. See related comments under the caption Managements
Discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources in Part II, Item 7. in this Annual Report of Form
10-K.
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Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 2.
Properties.
The Company leases its corporate headquarters at 1868 Tucker Industrial Road in Tucker,
Georgia (within the Atlanta metropolitan area). Its headquarters occupy approximately 10,000 square
feet of the total 59,000 square feet at this location. The remainder is utilized as warehouse and
assembly facilities. This location, as well as one other, is leased from a related party at
current market rates. See Part II, Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management believes the facilities to be adequate for its needs. The
following table details manufacturing, warehouse, and administrative facilities:
Location | Square Feet | Lease Expires | ||||
CRT, Monitor and Electron Gun Manufacturing and Warehouse Facilities | ||||||
Tucker, Georgia
|
59,000 | October 31, 2008 | ||||
Stone Mountain, Georgia
|
45,000 | December 31, 2007 | ||||
White Mills, Pennsylvania
|
110,000 | Company Owned | ||||
Bossier City, Louisiana
|
26,000 | Company Owned | ||||
Lye, England
|
1,500 | October 1, 2008 | ||||
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
|
40,000 | Company Owned (a) | ||||
Phelps, New York
|
32,000 | Company Owned | ||||
Cape Canaveral, Florida
|
30,000 | January 17, 2009 | ||||
Lexington, Kentucky
|
80,000 | March 31, 2010 | ||||
Wholesale Electronic Parts Distribution | ||||||
Bedford Heights, Ohio
|
60,000 | Company Owned | ||||
Bedford Heights, Ohio
|
40,000 | January 31, 2011 | ||||
Beachwood, Ohio
|
16,000 | July 31, 2010 | ||||
Richardson, Texas
|
13,000 | April 30, 2012 | ||||
Buffalo, New York
|
30,000 | November 30, 2009 |
(a) | The Birdsboro, Pennsylvania property secures mortgage loans from a bank with a principal balance of $0.5 million as of February 29, 2008. This mortgage loan bears an interest rate of approximately 7.3%. Monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $5,000 are payable through October 2021. |
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings. |
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings relating to claims arising in the
ordinary course of business.
In May 2008, the Company was named in a lawsuit captioned Barco Federal Systems, LLC and
Barco N.V., a Belgian corporation v. Aydin Displays, Inc. a Pennsylvania corporation ,
a subsidiary of Video Display Corporation, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1:
08-cv-01252-JEC. The complaint filed alleges that Aydin Displays, Inc. has infringed two patents
held by Barco NV of Kortrijk, Belgium and licensed to Barco Federal Systems LLC, a U.S. subsidiary
devised by Barco NV presumed to qualify Barco NV as a U.S. entity for solicitation of U.S.
Government defense contracts.
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Aydin Displays, Inc. denies any infringement of the two Barco patents. In
response to the lawsuit, Aydin Displays, Inc. has filed several counterclaims against Barco,
asserting not only that Aydin Displays, Inc. has not infringed the patents, but also that Barcos
patents are invalid and unenforceable. Aydin Displays, Inc. is also investigating additional claims
against Barco.
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the
fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.
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PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. |
The Companys common stock is traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotation System (NASDAQ) national market system under the symbol VIDE.
The following table shows the range of prices for the Companys common stock as reported (and
as adjusted for the stock dividend discussed below) by NASDAQ for each quarterly period beginning
on March 1, 2006. The prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without mark-up, mark-down, or
commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
For Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||
February 29, 2008 | February 28, 2007 | |||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | High | Low | High | Low | ||||||||||||
May |
$ | 8.31 | $ | 7.19 | $ | 9.60 | $ | 8.68 | ||||||||
August |
8.12 | 7.45 | 8.90 | 7.69 | ||||||||||||
November |
8.72 | 7.64 | 8.73 | 7.41 | ||||||||||||
February |
8.00 | 6.28 | 8.21 | 7.16 |
There were approximately 697 holders of record of the Companys common stock as of May
15, 2008.
Payment of cash dividends in the future will be dependent upon the earnings and financial
condition of the Company and other factors which the Board of Directors may deem appropriate. The
Company is restricted by certain loan agreements regarding the payout of cash dividends.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information as of February 29, 2008 regarding compensation plans
(including individual compensation arrangements) under which Common Stock of the Company is
authorized for issuance.
Number of securities | ||||||||||||
Number of | remaining available for | |||||||||||
securities to be | future issuance under | |||||||||||
issued upon exercise | Weighted-average | equity compensation | ||||||||||
of outstanding | exercise price of | plans (excluding | ||||||||||
options, warrants | outstanding options, | securities reflected in | ||||||||||
Stock Option Plan | and rights | warrants and rights | first column) | |||||||||
Equity
compensation plans approved by security holders |
124,000 | $ | 3.13 | 710,000 |
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
In August 2006, the Company acquired certain assets of Hobson Bros. Inc. of Chicago, which the
Company has included in the Display Segment, in exchange for 26,830 shares of the Companys common
stock held as treasury shares. The market value of shares issued was $9.32 on the date of closing
for a total acquisition cost of $250,000.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company has a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which it was originally authorized to
repurchase up to 462,500 shares of the Companys common stock in the open market. On January 11,
2006, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a continuation of the stock repurchase
program, and authorized the Company to repurchase up to 600,000 additional shares of the Companys
common stock, depending on the market price of the shares over an indefinite and unspecified time
period. There is no minimum number of shares required to be repurchased under the program. During
the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008, the Company repurchased 176,251 shares at an average price
of $7.47 per share, which have been added to treasury shares in the consolidated balance sheet.
Under this program, an additional 375,332 shares remain authorized to be repurchased by the Company
at February 29, 2008. As discussed in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Loan and
Security Agreement executed by the Company on June, 29, 2006 included restrictions on investments
which restricted further repurchases of stock under this program. The participating banks granted
an exception to these restrictions, allowing the Company to purchase unlimited shares providing the
company meets the covenants in the loan agreement.
The following table summarizes repurchases of our stock in the fourth quarter ended February
29, 2008 (in thousands):
Maximum Number | ||||||||||||||||
of Shares that | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Total Number of | May Yet Be | ||||||||||||||
Number | Average | Shares Purchased | Purchased Under | |||||||||||||
of | Price | as Part of Publicly | the Plans or | |||||||||||||
Shares | Paid Per | Announced Plans | Programs at | |||||||||||||
Fiscal Period | Purchased | Share | or Programs | Period End | ||||||||||||
December 1, 2007 through
December 31, 2007 |
15,920 | $ | 7.43 | 15,920 | 438,351 | |||||||||||
January 1, 2008 through
January 31, 2008 |
47,935 | 6.96 | 47,935 | 390,416 | ||||||||||||
February 1, 2008 through
February 29, 2008 |
15,084 | 7.42 | 15,084 | 375,332 | ||||||||||||
Total Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008 |
78,939 | $ | 7.14 | 78,939 | 375,332 | |||||||||||
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data |
N/A
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Item 7. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
Overview
The Company is a worldwide leader in the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of
display devices, encompassing, among others, entertainment, military, medical and simulation
display solutions. The Company is comprised of two segments (1) the manufacture and distribution
of displays and display components (Display Segment) and (2) the wholesale distribution of
consumer electronic parts from foreign and domestic manufacturers (Wholesale Distribution
Segment). The Display Segment is organized into four interrelated operations aggregated into one
reportable segment pursuant to the aggregation criteria of Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement (SFAS) No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.
| Monitor offers a wide range of CRT, flat panel and projection display systems for use in training and simulation, military, medical and industrial applications. | ||
| Data Display CRTs offers a wide range of CRTs for use in data display screens, including computer terminal monitors and medical monitoring equipment. | ||
| Entertainment CRTs offers a wide range of CRTs and projection tubes for television and home theater equipment. | ||
| Component Parts provides replacement electron guns and other components for CRTs primarily for servicing the Companys internal needs. |
During fiscal 2008, management of the Company focused key resources on strategic efforts to
improve the profitability of operations while seeking acquisition opportunities that enhance the
profitability and sales growth of the Companys more profitable product lines. In addition, the
Company continues to seek new products through acquisitions and internal development that
complement existing profitable product lines. Challenges facing the Company during these efforts
include:
Inventory management - The Company continually monitors historical sales trends as well as
projected needs to ensure adequate on hand supplies of inventory and to ensure against overstocking
of slower moving, obsolete items.
Certain of the Companys divisions maintain significant inventories of CRTs and component
parts in an effort to ensure its customers a reliable source of supply. The Companys inventory
turnover averages over 175 days, although in many cases the Company would anticipate holding 90 to
100 days of inventory in the normal course of operations. This level of inventory is higher than
some of the Companys competitors due to the fact that it sells a number of products representing
older, or trailing edge, technology that may not be available from other sources. The market for
these trailing edge technology products is declining and, as manufacturers for these products
discontinue production or exit the business, the Company may make last time buys. In the monitor
operations of the Companys business, the market for its products is characterized by fairly rapid
change as a result of the development of new technologies, particularly in the flat panel display
area. If the Company fails to anticipate the changing needs of its customers or accurately forecast
their requirements, it may accumulate inventories of products which its customers no longer need
and which the Company will be unable to sell or return to its vendors. The Companys management
monitors the adequacy of its inventory reserves regularly, and at February 29, 2008, believes its
reserves to be adequate.
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Interest rate exposure The Company had outstanding debt of approximately $21 million as of
February 29, 2008 which is subject to interest rate fluctuations by the Companys lenders.
Variable interest rates on the companys loans and the potential for rate hikes could negatively
impact the Companys future earnings. It is the intent of the Company to continually monitor
interest rates and consider converting portions of the Companys debt from floating rates to fixed rates should conditions be favorable
for such interest rate swaps or hedges.
Operations
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years indicated, the percentages which selected
items in the Companys consolidated statements of operations bear to total revenues (amounts in
thousands):
(See Item 1. Business Description of Principal Business and Principal Products for
discussion about the Companys Products and Divisions. See also Note 13. Segment Information to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||
Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||||||||
Net Sales |
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Display Segment |
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Monitors |
$ | 44,331 | 50.3 | % | $ | 45,072 | 55.0 | % | ||||||||
Data Display CRTs |
11,285 | 12.8 | 9,839 | 12.0 | ||||||||||||
Entertainment CRTs |
2,217 | 2.5 | 2,578 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||
Component Parts |
454 | 0.5 | 397 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||
Total Display Segment |
58,287 | 66.1 | 57,886 | 70.7 | ||||||||||||
Wholesale Distribution Segment |
29,914 | 33.9 | 24,053 | 29.3 | ||||||||||||
$ | 88,201 | 100.0 | % | $ | 81,939 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
Costs and expenses |
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Cost of goods sold |
$ | 59,706 | 67.7 | % | $ | 54,347 | 66.3 | % | ||||||||
Selling and delivery |
7,725 | 8.8 | 7,880 | 9.6 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
15,565 | 17.6 | 14,860 | 18.1 | ||||||||||||
82,996 | 94.1 | 77,087 | 94.0 | |||||||||||||
Income from operations |
5,205 | 5.9 | 4,852 | 5.9 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,771 | ) | (2.0 | ) | (2,086 | ) | (2.5 | ) | ||||||||
Other income, net |
500 | 0.6 | 17 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
3,934 | 4.5 | 2,783 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
1,163 | 1.3 | 1,160 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,771 | 3.2 | % | $ | 1,623 | 2.0 | % | ||||||||
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Fiscal 2008 Compared to Fiscal 2007
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales increased $6.3 million or 7.6% to $88.2 million for fiscal 2008,
compared to $81.9 million for fiscal 2007. Display Segment sales increased 0.7% or $0.4 million to
$58.3 million for fiscal 2008, compared to $57.9 million for fiscal 2007. Wholesale Distribution
Segment sales increased 24.4% or $5.8 million from $24.1 million for fiscal 2007 to $29.9 million
for fiscal 2008.
The net increase in Display Segment sales for fiscal 2008 is primarily attributed to the
addition of the Clinton facility to the Data Display CRTs which offset declines in Monitors, other
Data Display CRT facilities, and the Entertainment CRT sales , as compared to fiscal 2007. The
Monitor revenues declined $0.7 million primarily due to the reduced demand for new flight training
systems for commercial and military flight training. Data Display CRTs sales in fiscal 2008
benefited from the addition of the Clinton division which offset declines in the Data and UK divisions. Entertainment
CRT net sales declined $0.4 million in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. A significant portion
of the entertainment divisions sales are to major television retailers as replacements for
products sold under manufacturer and extended warranties. Due to continued lower retail sales
prices for mid-size television sets, fewer extended warranties were sold by retailers, a trend
consistent with recent prior fiscal years. The Company remains the primary supplier of product to
meet manufacturers standard warranties. Future sales trends in this division will be negatively
impacted by the decreasing number of extended warranties sold for larger, more expensive sets.
Because the Company is in the replacement market, it has the ability to track retail sales trends
and, accordingly, can attempt to adjust quantities of certain size CRTs carried in stock and reduce
exposure to obsolescence.
Components Parts sales increased $0.1 million from fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2008. Component Parts
sales have generally declined in recent years due to weaker demand for electron gun and stem sales.
Component Parts sales have historically been dependent upon the demand by domestic and foreign
television CRT remanufacturers. These sales have declined over the past few years as consumers
move towards purchasing new technology as opposed to repairing existing sets.
Wholesale Distribution Segment net sales growth is attributed to an expansion of the call
center in fiscal 2006, which acts as a consumer and dealer support center for in-warranty and
out-of-warranty household products, appliances, parts and accessories for Black & Decker, Delonghi,
Norelco, Coby and various other manufacturers. This call center also acts as a technical support
center for these same manufacturers.
Gross Margins
Consolidated gross margins decreased to 32.3% for fiscal 2008 from 33.7% for fiscal 2007.
Display Segment margins increased from 28.6% for fiscal 2007 to 28.9% for fiscal 2008. Gross
margins within the Monitor operation decreased to 28.2% for fiscal 2008 compared to 30.1% for
fiscal 2007. This decrease is primarily attributable to delays and increased costs on several
contracts in fiscal 2008 at the Aydin division. Data Display CRT gross margins increased to 28.1%
for fiscal 2008 compared to 22.1% for fiscal 2007. This improvement in margins is primarily
attributed to improved selling prices of certain CRT products with limited availability and reduced
costs through transition to internal manufacturing of certain high resolution projection tubes.
Gross margins in Entertainment CRTs increased from 30.3% for fiscal 2007 to 41.7% for fiscal 2008
due to the impact of the increased volume of high margin products at the companys Louisiana
facility. Gross margins from Component Parts increased to 50.4% for fiscal 2008 from 2.8% for
fiscal 2007, primarily reflecting the disposal of the unprofitable Wintron facility in May 2006.
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The Wholesale Distribution Segment gross margins decreased from 45.9% for fiscal 2007 to 38.9%
for fiscal 2008, primarily due to the impact of increased sales volume of lower margin call center
service sales during fiscal 2008. Expenses for the call center are classified as operating
expenses.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreased from 27.8% for fiscal 2007 to 26.4% for
fiscal 2008 primarily reflecting the impact of increased sales without increasing expenses during
fiscal 2008.
Display Segment operating expenses decreased $0.2 million or 1.2% to $11.5 million for fiscal
2008 compared to $11.7 million in fiscal 2007. This reduction is primarily due to cost savings
derived from managements efforts to consolidate facilities, reduce overhead personnel and disposal
of unprofitable operations.
Wholesale Distribution Segment operating expenses increased $0.7 million or 6.3% to $11.8
million for fiscal 2008 compared to $11.1 million in fiscal 2007, primarily due to additional
expenses associated with the call center which was expanded late in fiscal 2006. These expenses
(primarily payroll) are classified in general and administrative expense in the consolidated
financial statements.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $0.3 million or 15.2% to $1.8 million for fiscal 2008 compared to
$2.1 million in fiscal 2007. The Company maintains various debt agreements with different interest
rates, most of which are based on the prime rate or LIBOR. These decreases in interest expense
primarily reflect a reduced balance on the debt and lower market interest rates in effect during
fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2008 was 29.6% compared to 41.7% for fiscal 2007. The lower
effective rate in 2008 was primarily due to the impact of a state tax refund received of
approximately $0.2 million (net of federal taxes), which related to amendments to apportionment
factors in previously filed state of Kentucky income tax returns, and $0.2 million due to domestic
production activities.
Foreign Currency Translation
Gains or losses resulting from the transactions with the Companys UK subsidiary are reported
in current operations while currency translation adjustments are recognized in a separate component
of shareholders equity. There were no significant gains or losses recognized in either period
related to the UK subsidiary.
Fiscal 2007 Compared to Fiscal 2006
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales decreased $1.9 million or 2.4% to $81.9 million for fiscal 2007,
compared to $83.9 million for fiscal 2006. Display Segment sales decreased 11.1% or $7.2 million to
$57.9 million for fiscal 2007, compared to $65.1 million for fiscal 2006. Wholesale Distribution
Segment sales increased 27.9% or $5.3 million from $18.8 million for fiscal 2006 to $24.1 million
for fiscal 2007.
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The net decrease in Display Segment sales for fiscal 2007 is primarily attributed to declines
in Monitor, Data Display CRT, Entertainment CRT and Component Parts sales, as compared to fiscal
2006. The Monitor revenues declined $4.8 million primarily due to the fulfillment of a military
contract for replacement CRTs early in fiscal 2006, which has not been renewed and reduced demand
for new flight training systems for commercial and military flight training. Data Display sales in
fiscal 2006 benefited from a concentration of new orders for certain projection tubes as production
transferred to the Companys facilities from the original equipment manufacturer. After this
initial spike, sales of these projection tubes leveled off at lower, but steady levels, resulting
in a $0.9 reduction in sales for fiscal 2007. Entertainment CRT net sales declined $1.1 million
in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. A significant portion of the entertainment divisions sales
are to major television retailers as replacements for products sold under manufacturer and extended
warranties. Due to continued lower retail sales prices for mid-size television sets, fewer
extended warranties were sold by retailers, a trend consistent with recent prior fiscal years. The
Company remains the primary supplier of product to meet manufacturers standard warranties. Future
sales trends in this division will be negatively impacted by the decreasing number of extended warranties sold for larger, more expensive sets. Because the Company is in the
replacement market, it has the ability to track retail sales trends and, accordingly, can attempt
to adjust quantities of certain size CRTs carried in stock and reduce exposure to obsolescence.
Components Parts sales declined $0.3 million from fiscal 2006 to fiscal 2007. Component Parts
sales have generally declined in recent years due to weaker demand for electron gun and stem sales.
Component Parts sales have historically been dependent upon the demand by domestic and foreign
television CRT remanufacturers. These sales have declined over the past few years as consumers
move towards purchasing new technology as opposed to repairing existing sets.
Wholesale Distribution Segment net sales growth is attributed to an expansion of the call
center in fiscal 2006, which acts as a consumer and dealer support center for in-warranty and
out-of-warranty household products, appliances, parts and accessories for Black & Decker, Delonghi,
Norelco, Coby and various other manufacturers. This call center also acts as a technical support
center for these same manufacturers.
Gross Margins
Consolidated gross margins increased to 33.7% for fiscal 2007 from 29.2% for fiscal 2006.
Display Segment margins increased from 22.7% for fiscal 2006 to 28.6% for fiscal 2007. Gross
margins within the Monitor operation increased to 30.1% for fiscal 2007 compared to 25.4% for
fiscal 2006. This increase is primarily attributable to continued streamlining of operational
facilities and cost reduction efforts as well as the one time impact of certain relocation and
integration costs incurred in fiscal 2006. Data Display CRT gross margins increased to 22.1% for
fiscal 2007 compared to 8.2% for fiscal 2006. This improvement in margins is primarily attributed
to improved selling prices of certain CRT products with limited availability and reduced costs
through transition to internal manufacturing of certain high resolution projection tubes. Gross
margins in Entertainment CRTs decreased from 34.8% for fiscal 2006 to 30.3% for fiscal 2007 due to
the impact of the reduced sales volume. Gross margins from Component Parts increased to 2.8% for
fiscal 2007 from a negative margin of (8.3%) for fiscal 2006, primarily reflecting the disposal of
the unprofitable Wintron facility in May 2006.
The Wholesale Distribution Segment gross margins decreased from 51.9% for fiscal 2006 to 45.9%
for fiscal 2007, primarily due to the impact of increased sales volume of lower margin call center
service sales during fiscal 2007. Expenses for the call center are classified as operating
expenses.
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased from 26.7% for fiscal 2006 to 27.8% for
fiscal 2007 primarily reflecting the impact of reduced sales during fiscal 2007.
Display Segment operating expenses decreased $1.2 million or 9.3% to $11.7 million for fiscal
2007 compared to $12.9 million in fiscal 2006. This reduction is primarily due to cost savings
derived from managements efforts to consolidate facilities, reduce overhead personnel and disposal
of unprofitable operations, and decreases in corporate legal and professional fees.
Wholesale Distribution Segment operating expenses increased $1.6 million or 16.8% to $11.1
million for fiscal 2007 compared to $9.5 million in fiscal 2006, primarily due to additional
expenses
associated with the call center which was expanded late in fiscal 2006. These expenses
(primarily payroll) are classified in general and administrative expense in the consolidated
financial statements.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $0.6 million or 40.0% to $2.1 million for fiscal 2007 compared to
$1.5 million in fiscal 2006. The Company maintains various debt agreements with different interest
rates, most of which are based on the prime rate or LIBOR. These increases in interest expense
primarily reflect a higher proportion of subordinated debt, which has a higher effective interest
rate, and higher market interest rates in effect during fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2007 was 41.7% compared to 40.7% for fiscal 2006, reflecting
the impact of an increase in permanent differences in taxable income and foreign taxes.
Foreign Currency Translation
Gains or losses resulting from the transactions with the Companys UK subsidiary are reported
in current operations while currency translation adjustments are recognized in a separate component
of shareholders equity. There were no significant gains or losses recognized in either period
related to the UK subsidiary.
Managements Discussion of Liquidity and Capital Resources
At February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, the Company had total cash of $1.6 million and
$1.2 million, respectively. The Companys working capital was $39.0 million at February 29, 2008
and February 28, 2007. At February 29, 2008 the Companys $15.2 million in outstanding lines of
credit were classified as long-term debt as the bank agreement was extended during fiscal 2008 to
June 2009, as discussed later in this section. In recent years, the Company has financed its growth
and cash needs primarily through income from operations, borrowings under revolving credit
facilities, borrowings from its CEO and long-term debt.
The Company specializes in certain products representing trailing-edge technology that may not
be available from other sources, and may not be currently manufactured. In many instances, the
Companys products are components of larger display systems for which immediate availability is
critical for the customer. Accordingly, the Company enjoys higher gross margins, but typically has
larger investments in inventories than those of its competitors.
The Company continually monitors its cash and financing positions in order to find ways to
lower its interest costs and to produce positive operating cash flow. The Company examines
possibilities to
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grow its business through internal sales growth or niche acquisitions. There could
be an impact on working capital requirements to fund this growth. As in the past, the intent is to
finance such projects with operating cash flows or existing bank lines; however, more permanent
sources of capital may be required in certain circumstances.
Cash provided by operations was $5.7 million in fiscal 2008 and $4.2 million in fiscal 2007.
During fiscal 2008, net working capital items increased by $0.6 million due to an increase in
accounts payable of $1.0 million and a $0.7 million decrease in cost, estimated earnings and
billings , net, on uncompleted contracts offset by a $3.1 million increase in gross inventories and
$0.7 million increase in refundable income taxes. During fiscal 2007, net working capital,
excluding acquisitions, increased $22.7 million due to a $1.0 million increase in accounts
receivable, a $2.1 million decrease in inventory,
a $2.9 million increase in cost, estimated earnings and billings, net, on uncompleted
contacts, a decrease of $1.2 million in refundable income taxes and a decrease in short term lines
of credit, mainly due to the refinancing of those lines, of $17.6 million. The increase in accounts
receivable resulted from the timing of sales near the end of the fiscal year. The overall aging of
accounts receivable improved slightly at February 28, 2007 compared to the prior fiscal year end.
The reduction in inventory is primarily due to a reduction in bulk purchases of last time buys of
CRTs as the Company anticipates a trend of reduced demand for these products in the replacement
market. After refinancing during fiscal 2007, the lines of credit are now classified as long term
liabilities.
Investing activities used cash of $0.8 million and $0.8 million in fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007
respectively. In fiscal 2007, the Company acquired the business and assets of EDL Displays, inc.
in exchange for $0.6 million in cash plus the assumption of a $0.7 bank loan. Capital expenditures
exclusive of acquisitions were $0.8 million and $0.4 million in fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007
respectively. Capital expenditures in fiscal 2008 of $0.8 million and 2007 of $0.4 million were for
general maintenance requirements and computer hardware. The Company does not anticipate significant
investments in capital assets for fiscal 2009 beyond normal maintenance requirements.
During 2007, the Company acquired the Cathode Ray Tube Manufacturing and Distribution Business
and certain assets of Clinton Electronics Corp., including inventory, fixed assets and various
other assets of $2,550,000 in a non-cash transaction. Consideration for the assets acquired
include a $1.0 million face value Convertible Note Payable, convertible into 120,000 shares of the
Companys common stock, an agreement to deliver, on the first anniversary of the closing date, a
certificate for $1,125,000 in market value of the Companys common stock as of that date, and on
the second anniversary of the closing date, a certificate for $500,000 in market value of the
Companys common stock as of that date. The agreement to subsequently deliver shares of common
stock includes terms which limit the maximum number of shares which may be issued and provide an
option for the seller to receive cash in lieu of stock, if the Companys common stock is selling
for less than $7.00 per share on the applicable anniversary dates of the agreement.
Also during 2007, the Company acquired certain assets of Hobson Bros. Inc., including
inventory, fixed assets and various other assets of $250,000 in exchange for $250,000 in market
value of the Companys common stock.
Financing activities used cash of $4.5 million and $4.0 million in fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007
respectively. During fiscal 2008, the Company used cash for the net repayment of loans to related
parties of $3.0 million and for the repurchase of common stock of $1.3 million. During fiscal
2007, the Company used cash for net repayment of long term debt, lines of credit and financing
lease obligations of $2.4 million, for net repayment of loans from related parties of $0.9 million
and for the repurchase of common stock of $0.8 million.
On June 29, 2006, the Company executed a Loan and Security Agreement with a syndicate
including RBC Centura Bank and Regions Bank to provide a $17 million line of credit to the Company
and a $3.5 million line of credit to the Companys subsidiary Fox International, Ltd. As of
February 29,
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2008, the outstanding balances of these lines of credit were $11.7 million and $3.5
million, respectively. The available amounts for borrowing were $5.3 million and $0.0 million,
respectively. These loans are secured by all assets and personal property of the Company. The
agreement contains covenants, including requirements related to tangible cash flow, ratio of debt
to cash flow and assets coverage. The agreement also includes restrictions on the incurrence of
additional debt or liens, investments (including Company stock), divestitures and certain other
changes in the business. The agreement was extended to June 2009, and accordingly is classified
under long term liabilities on the Companys balance sheet. The interest rate on these loans is a
floating LIBOR rate based on a fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the loan documents. In
conjunction with Loan and Security Agreement, the syndicate also executed a $3.0 million term note
with the Company repayable in 60 monthly increments of $50,000 each through
July 1, 2011, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company personally provided a
$6.0 million subordinated term note to the Company. See related information in Notes 7 and 8 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. These new lines of credit replaced two lines of credit
outstanding with Bank of America, which were terminated in conjunction with this agreement. At the
date of termination, the Company was not in compliance with the consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage
Ratio and the consolidated Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio covenants as defined by the Bank of
America credit line agreements.
The Company has a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which it was originally authorized to
repurchase up to 462,500 shares of the Companys common stock in the open market. On January 11,
2006, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a continuation of the stock repurchase
program, and authorized the Company to repurchase up to 600,000 additional shares of the Companys
common stock, depending on the market price of the shares. There is no minimum number of shares
required to be repurchased under the program. During the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008, the
Company repurchased 176,251 shares at an average price of $7.47 per share, which have been added to
treasury shares on the consolidated balance sheet. Under this program, an additional 375,332 shares
remain authorized to be repurchased by the Company at February 29, 2008. As discussed in Note 7,
the Loan and Security Agreement executed by Company on June, 29, 2006 included restrictions on
investments which restricted further repurchases of stock under this program. The participating
banks granted an exception to these restrictions, allowing the Company to purchase unlimited shares
providing the company meets the covenants in the loan agreement.
Transactions with Related Parties, Contractual Obligations and Commitments
In conjunction with an agreement involving re-financing of the Companys lines of credit and
Loan and Security Agreement, on June 29, 2006 the Companys CEO provided a $6.0 million
subordinated term note to the Company with monthly principal payments of $33,333 plus interest
through July 2021. The interest rate on this note is equal to the prime rate plus one percent. The
note is secured by a general lien on all assets of the Company, subordinate to the lien held by the
syndicate of RBC Centura and Regions Bank. The balance outstanding under this loan agreement was
approximately $2.8 million at February 29, 2008.
The Company has a demand note outstanding from another officer, bearing interest at 8 percent.
Principal payments of $44,000 and $71,000 were made on this note in fiscal 2008 and 2007,
respectively, while additional advances of $0 and $220,000 were borrowed on this note during fiscal
2008 and 2007, respectively. The balance outstanding on this note is $252,000 at February 29, 2008.
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Contractual Obligations
Future maturities of long-term debt and future contractual obligations due under operating
leases at February 29, 2008 are as follows (in thousands):
Payments due by period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than | 1 - 3 | 3 - 5 | More than | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 1 year | years | years | 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt obligations |
$ | 20,746 | $ | 1,276 | $ | 17,205 | $ | 1,099 | $ | 1,166 | ||||||||||
Capital lease obligations |
473 | 164 | 309 | | | |||||||||||||||
Interest obligations on
long-term debt and capital
lease obligations (a) |
3,590 | 1,622 | 1,222 | 358 | 388 | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations |
4,079 | 1,980 | 1,834 | 252 | 13 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase obligations |
2,851 | 2,851 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Warranty reserve obligations |
576 | 576 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 32,315 | $ | 8,469 | $ | 20,570 | $ | 1,709 | $ | 1,567 | ||||||||||
(a) | This line item was calculated by utilizing the effective rate on outstanding debt as of February 29, 2008. |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Except for operating leases, the Company historically has not relied upon off-balance sheet
arrangements, transactions or relationships that would materially affect liquidity or the
availability of, or requirements for, capital resources.
Critical Accounting Policies
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are
based upon the Companys consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America. These principles require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect amounts
reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and related notes. The accounting
policies that may involve a higher degree of judgments, estimates, and complexity include reserves
on inventories, the allowance for bad debts, contract revenue recognition as well as profitability
or loss recognition estimates and warranty reserves. The Company uses the following methods and
assumptions in determining its estimates:
Reserves on inventories
Reserves on inventories result in a charge to operations when the estimated net realizable
value declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the Companys investment in inventories
for declines in value and establishes reserves when it is apparent that the expected net realizable
value of the inventory falls below its carrying amount. Management attempts to determine by
historical usage analysis and interchangeability of CRT types along with repair contracts currently
maintained by its customers, as well as numerous other market factors, the projected demand for
CRTs in this estimate of net realizable value. Management is able to identify consumer buying
trends, such as size and application, well in advance of supplying replacement CRTs. Thus, the
Company is able to adjust inventory-stocking levels according to the projected demand. The average
life of a CRT is five to seven years, at which time the Companys replacement market develops.
Management reviews inventory levels on a quarterly basis. Such reviews include observations of
product development trends of the OEMs, new products being marketed and technological advances
relative to the product capabilities of the Companys existing inventories. There have been no
significant changes in managements estimates in fiscal 2008 and 2007; however, the Company cannot
guarantee the accuracy of future forecasts since these estimates are subject to change based on
market conditions.
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During fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, the Company deducted inventory against the reserve for
obsolescence in the amount of $1.7 million and $0.8 million respectively. The reserve for
inventory obsolescence was approximately $5.5 million and $5.4 million at February 29, 2008 and
February 28, 2007, respectively.
Revenue and profit or loss recognition
Revenues are recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has
occurred, the price has been fixed or is determinable and collectibility can be reasonably assured.
The Companys delivery term typically is F.O.B. shipping point.
In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 00-10 Accounting for Shipping
and Handling Fees and Costs shipping and handling fees billed to customers are classified in net
sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs incurred for the
delivery of product to customers are classified in selling and delivery in the consolidated
statements of operations.
A portion of the Companys revenue is derived from contracts to manufacture CRTs to a buyers
specification. These contracts are accounted for under the provisions of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position No. 81-1, Accounting for Performance of
Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts. These contracts are fixed-price and
cost-plus contracts and are recorded on the percentage of completion basis using the ratio of costs
incurred to estimated total costs at completion as the measurement basis for progress toward
completion and revenue recognition. Any losses identified on contracts are recognized immediately.
Contract accounting requires significant judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract
costs and making related assumptions for schedule and technical issues. With respect to contract
change orders, claims or similar items, judgment must be used in estimating related amounts and
assessing the potential for realization. These amounts are only included in contract value when
they can be reliably estimated and realization is probable.
The Wholesale Distribution Segment has several distribution agreements that it accounts for
using the gross revenue basis as prescribed by EITF Issue 99-19 Reporting Revenue Gross as a
Principal versus Net as an Agent. The Company uses the gross method because the Company has
general inventory risk, physical loss inventory risk and credit risk. The call center service
revenue is recognized based on written pricing agreements with each manufacturer, on a per-call,
per-email or per-standard mail basis.
Allowance for bad debts
The allowance for bad debts is determined by reviewing all accounts receivable and applying
historical credit loss experience to the current receivable portfolio with consideration given to
the current condition of the economy, assessment of the financial position of the creditors as well
as payment history and overall trends in past due accounts compared to established thresholds. The
Company monitors credit exposure and assesses the adequacy of the allowance for bad debts on a
regular basis. Historically, the Companys allowance has been sufficient for any customer
write-offs. Although the Company cannot guarantee future results, management believes its policies
and procedures relating to customer exposure are adequate.
Warranty reserves
The warranty reserve is determined by recording a specific reserve for known warranty issues
and a reserve based on claims experience. The Company considers actual warranty claims compared to
net sales, then adjusts its reserve liability accordingly. Actual claims incurred could differ
from the original estimates,
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requiring adjustments to the reserve. Management feels that
historically its procedures have been adequate and does not anticipate that its assumptions are
reasonably likely to change in the future.
Other loss contingencies
Other loss contingencies are recorded as liabilities when it is probable that a liability has
been incurred and the amount of the loss can reasonably be estimated. Disclosure is required when
there is a reasonable possibility that the ultimate loss will exceed the recorded provision.
Contingent liabilities are often resolved over long time periods. Estimating probable losses
requires analysis of multiple factors that often depend on judgments about potential actions by
third parties.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified the consensus reached
by the Emerging Issues Task Force in Issue No. 06-3 (EITF 06-3), How Taxes Collected from
Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement
(That is, Gross versus Net Presentation). The scope of EITF 06-3 includes any tax assessed by a
governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing activity between a seller
and a customer, and may include, but is not limited to, sales, use, value added, and some excise
taxes. EITF 06-3 concluded that the presentation of taxes within its scope on either a gross
(included in revenue and cost) or net (excluded from revenues) basis is an accounting policy
decision subject to appropriate disclosure. EITF 06-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2006. The Company currently presents these taxes on a net basis and therefore the
adoption of EITF 06-3 did not have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
On March 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes (Interpretation No. 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income
taxes recognized in the Companies consolidated financial statements in accordance with FASB
Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Interpretation No. 48 requires the use of a
two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return and disclosures regarding uncertainties in income tax positions. In addition, it provides
guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, as well
as the accounting for related interest and penalties. The adoption of Interpretation No. 48 in
fiscal 2008 did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (Statement
No.) 157, Fair Value Measurements. Statement No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework
for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. The statement does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied
to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. The
statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based
on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Companies
will be required to disclose the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and
liabilities, the inputs used to develop the measurements, and the effect of certain of the
measurements on earnings (or changes in net assets) for the period. Management is in the process of
assessing the impact of Statement No. 157, but does not anticipate that the adoption will have a
material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined
Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plansan amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106,
and 132(R), which requires an employer to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of a
defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in
its statement of
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financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in
which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in
unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit organization. Statement No. 158 also requires an
employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of
financial position, with limited exceptions. This statement is effective for fiscal years ending
after December 15, 2006. The Company does not currently provide defined benefit pension or other
postretirement plans; therefore the adoption of this statement did not have an impact on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying
Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). SAB 108 requires that public
companies utilize a dual balance-sheet and income-statement approach to assessing the quantitative
effects of financial misstatements. SAB 108 also addresses the mechanics of correcting
misstatements that include the effects from prior years, and provides for error correction through
a one-time cumulative effect adjustment to beginning-of-year retained earnings upon initial
adoption. The guidance in SAB 108 must be applied to annual financial statements for fiscal years
ending after November 15, 2006. The adoption of SAB 108 did not have a material effect on the
Companys consolidated financial statements
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities. Statement No. 159 allows companies to elect to apply fair value
accounting for certain financial assets and liabilities. Statement No. 159 is applicable only to
certain financial instruments and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
Statement No. 159 will be effective for the Company during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.
The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any; Statement No. 159 may have on its
consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141 (R), Business Combinations. This statement replaces
SFAS 141, Business Combinations. This statement retains the fundamental requirements in Statement
141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement 141 called the purchase method) be
used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business
combination. This statement also establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: a)
recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the
liabilities assumed, and any non controlling interest in the acquiree; b) recognizes and measures
the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and c)
determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the
nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141 (R) will apply prospectively to
business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the Companys fiscal year
beginning March 1, 2009. While the Company has not yet evaluated this statement for the impact, if
any, that SFAS 141 (R) will have on its consolidated financial statements, the Company will be
required to expense costs related to any acquisitions after February 28, 2010.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 160, Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial
Statements. This Statement amends Accounting Research Bulletin 51 to establish accounting and
reporting standards for the noncontrolling (minority) interest in a subsidiary and for the
deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an
ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated
financial statements. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, that SFAS 160 will
have on its consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 is effective for the Companys fiscal year
beginning March 1, 2009.
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Impact of Inflation
Inflation has not had a material effect on the Companys results of operations to date.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The Companys primary market risks include fluctuations in interest rates and variability in
interest rate spread relationships, such as prime to LIBOR spreads. Approximately $20.4 million of
outstanding debt at February 29, 2008 related to long-term indebtedness under variable rate debt.
Interest on the outstanding balance of this debt will be charged based on a variable rate related
to the prime rate or the LIBOR rate. Both rate bases are incremented for margins specified in
their agreements. Thus, the Companys interest rate is subject to market risk in the form of fluctuations in interest
rates. The effect of a hypothetical one percentage point increase across all maturities of variable
rate debt would result in a decrease of approximately $204,000 in pre-tax income assuming no
further changes in the amount of borrowings subject to variable rate interest from amounts
outstanding at February 29, 2008. The Company does not trade in derivative financial instruments.
The Company has a subsidiary in the UK, which is not material, but uses the British pound as
its functional currency. Due to its limited operations outside of the U.S., the Companys exposure
to changes in foreign currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies or to
weakening economic conditions in foreign markets is not expected to significantly affect the
Companys financial position.
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. |
Video Display Corporation and Subsidiaries
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
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30 | ||||
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors
Video Display Corporation
Video Display Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Video Display Corporation and
subsidiaries (the Company) as of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders equity and comprehensive income, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Video Display Corporation and subsidiaries as of
February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, for the year ended February 28,
2007, the Company changed its method of accounting for share-based compensation.
/s/ Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
June 13, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
June 13, 2008
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Video Display Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Assets |
||||||||
Current Assets |
||||||||
Cash |
$ | 1,636 | $ | 1,226 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
bad debts of $201 and $458, respectively |
10,373 | 10,497 | ||||||
Inventories, net |
34,550 | 33,344 | ||||||
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts |
2,225 | 2,963 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
2,998 | 3,042 | ||||||
Income taxes refundable |
672 | | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
367 | 737 | ||||||
Total current assets |
52,821 | 51,809 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment: |
||||||||
Land |
585 | 585 | ||||||
Buildings |
8,258 | 8,223 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment |
20,943 | 20,196 | ||||||
29,786 | 29,004 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(22,470 | ) | (21,084 | ) | ||||
Net property, plant and equipment |
7,316 | 7,920 | ||||||
Goodwill |
1,343 | 1,343 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
2,954 | 3,894 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
192 | | ||||||
Other assets |
74 | 121 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 64,700 | $ | 65,087 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Video Display Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
||||||||
Current liabilities |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 7,334 | $ | 6,325 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
5,074 | 4,054 | ||||||
Billings in excess of cost and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts |
| 34 | ||||||
Current maturities of notes payable to officers and directors |
648 | 446 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of discount
of $75 |
| 1,175 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
| 61 | ||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt
and financing lease obligations |
789 | 726 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
13,845 | 12,821 | ||||||
Lines of credit |
15,164 | 13,593 | ||||||
Long-term debt, less current maturities |
1,928 | 2,550 | ||||||
Financing lease obligations, less current maturities |
313 | 269 | ||||||
Notes payable to officers and directors,
less current maturities |
2,377 | 5,619 | ||||||
Other long-term liabilities |
123 | 623 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
| 71 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
33,750 | 35,546 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 15) |
||||||||
Shareholders Equity |
||||||||
Preferred
stock, no par value 10,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding |
| | ||||||
Common stock, no par value 50,000 shares
authorized; 9,707 issued and 9,491 outstanding
at February 29, 2008, and 9,707 issued and 9,600
outstanding at February 28, 2007 |
7,293 | 7,284 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
127 | 171 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
26,147 | 23,376 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
85 | 95 | ||||||
Treasury stock, 275 shares at February 29, 2008 and 166 shares at
February 28, 2007 at cost |
(2,702 | ) | (1,385 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
30,950 | 29,541 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 64,700 | $ | 65,087 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Net sales |
$ | 88,201 | $ | 81,939 | ||||
Cost of goods sold |
59,706 | 54,347 | ||||||
Gross profit |
28,495 | 27,592 | ||||||
Operating expenses |
||||||||
Selling and delivery |
7,725 | 7,880 | ||||||
General and administrative |
15,565 | 14,860 | ||||||
23,290 | 22,740 | |||||||
Operating income |
5,205 | 4,852 | ||||||
Other income (expense) |
||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,771 | ) | (2,086 | ) | ||||
Other, net |
500 | 17 | ||||||
(1,271 | ) | (2,069 | ) | |||||
Income before income taxes |
3,934 | 2,783 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes |
1,163 | 1,160 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,771 | $ | 1,623 | ||||
Net income per share basic |
$ | 0.29 | $ | 0.17 | ||||
Net income per share diluted |
$ | 0.29 | $ | 0.16 | ||||
Average shares outstanding basic |
9,583 | 9,648 | ||||||
Average shares outstanding diluted |
9,664 | 9,838 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity and Comprehensive Income
(in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity and Comprehensive Income
(in thousands)
Accumulated | Current | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common | Share | Paid-in | Retained | Comprehensive | Treasury | Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Income (Loss) | Stock | Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, February 28, 2006 |
9,628 | 7,198 | 92 | 21,771 | (172 | ) | (859 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | | 1,623 | | | $ | 1,623 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency
translation adjustment |
| | | | 267 | | 267 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
| | | | | | $ | 1,890 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock
under stock option plan |
52 | 86 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock
from treasury |
27 | | | (18 | ) | | 268 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of treasury stock |
(107 | ) | | | | | (794 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share based compensation |
| | 79 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, February 28, 2007 |
9,600 | 7,284 | 171 | 23,376 | 95 | (1,385 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | | 2,771 | | | $ | 2,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency
translation adjustment |
| | | | (10 | ) | | (10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
| | | | | | $ | 2,761 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock
under stock option plan |
| 9 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock
from treasury |
67 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of treasury stock |
(176 | ) | | | | | (1,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share based compensation |
| | (44 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, February 29, 2008 |
9,491 | $ | 7,293 | $ | 127 | $ | 26,147 | $ | 85 | $ | (2,702 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Operating Activities |
||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2,771 | $ | 1,623 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
2,354 | 2,250 | ||||||
Allowance for bad debts |
(257 | ) | 98 | |||||
Reserves on inventories |
1,875 | 1,748 | ||||||
Non-cash charge for share based compensation |
(44 | ) | 79 | |||||
Deferred income taxes |
(219 | ) | (252 | ) | ||||
Interest on convertible note |
| 38 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
29 | 9 | ||||||
Changes in working capital items, net of effect of
acquisitions: |
||||||||
Accounts receivable |
380 | (992 | ) | |||||
Inventories |
(3,081 | ) | 2,120 | |||||
Cost,
estimated earnings and billings, net on uncompleted contracts |
705 | (2,926 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
(816 | ) | 848 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
2,028 | (417 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
5,725 | 4,226 | ||||||
Investing Activities |
||||||||
Capital expenditures |
(839 | ) | (445 | ) | ||||
Cash paid for acquisition |
| (550 | ) | |||||
Cash received from sale of property, plant and
equipment |
| 159 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(839 | ) | (836 | ) | ||||
Financing Activities |
||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt, lines of credit
and financing lease obligations |
22,749 | 48,773 | ||||||
Repayments of long-term debt, lines of credit
and financing lease obligations |
(22,867 | ) | (51,191 | ) | ||||
Proceeds on notes payable from officers and
directors |
1,103 | 3,220 | ||||||
Repayments of notes payable to officers and directors |
(4,143 | ) | (4,102 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from stock option exercises |
9 | 86 | ||||||
Purchases and retirements of common stock and
purchases of treasury stock |
(1,317 | ) | (794 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(4,466 | ) | (4,008 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash |
(10 | ) | 267 | |||||
Net change in cash |
410 | (351 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning of year |
1,226 | 1,577 | ||||||
Cash, end of year |
$ | 1,636 | $ | 1,226 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
See Note 17 for supplemental cash flow information.
See Note 17 for supplemental cash flow information.
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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Fiscal Year
All references herein to 2008 and 2007 mean the fiscal years ended February 29, 2008 and
February 28, 2007 respectively.
Nature of Business
Video Display Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) principally manufactures and
distributes cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in the worldwide replacement market for use in television
sets and data display screens for medical, military and industrial monitoring systems as well as
manufacturing and distributing electron optic parts, which are significant components in new and
recycled CRTs and monitors. The Company also manufactures low and high-end monochrome and color CRT
and active matrix liquid crystal monitor displays for use in specialty high performance and
ruggedized applications. The Company also acts as a wholesale distributor of electronic parts and
CRTs purchased from domestic and foreign manufacturers. In addition, the Company operates a call
center which acts as a consumer and dealer support center for in-warranty and out-of-warranty
household products, appliances, parts and accessories for Black & Decker, Delonghi, Norelco, Coby
and various other manufacturers. This call center also acts as a technical support center for
these same manufacturers. The Companys operations are principally located in the U.S.; however,
the Company does have a subsidiary operation located in the United Kingdom.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries
after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior years financial statements have been reclassified to conform to
the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Examples include provisions for returns, bad debts, inventory reserves, valuations on deferred
income tax assets, goodwill and other intangible assets, accounting for percentage of completion
contracts and the length of product life cycles and fixed asset lives. Actual results could vary
from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has
occurred, the price has been fixed or is determinable and collectibility can be reasonably assured.
The Companys delivery term typically is F.O.B. shipping point. The Company offers one-year and
two-year limited warranties on certain products. The Company records a liability for estimated
warranty obligations at the date products are sold. Adjustments are made as new information
becomes available. The provisions of Financial Standards Accounting Board (FASB) Interpretation
No. 45, Guarantors
Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness
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to Others, require disclosures about the guarantees that an entity has issued,
including a reconciliation of changes in the entitys product warranty liabilities.
In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue (EITF) 00-10 Accounting for Shipping
and Handling Fees and Costs, shipping and handling fees billed to customers are classified in net
sales in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs incurred are
classified in selling and delivery in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping costs of
$2.2 million and $2.3 million were included in the fiscal years ended 2008 and 2007 respectively.
A portion of the Companys revenue is derived from contracts to manufacture CRTs to a buyers
specification. These contracts are accounted for under the provisions of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position No. (SOP) 81-1, Accounting for
Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts. The Company utilizes the
percentage of completion method as contemplated by this SOP to recognize revenue on all contracts
to design, develop, manufacture, or modify complex electronic equipment to a buyers
specification. Percentage of completion is measured using the ratio of costs incurred to
estimated total costs at completion. Any losses identified on contracts are recognized
immediately.
The Wholesale Distribution Segment has several distribution agreements that it accounts for
using the gross revenue basis as prescribed by EITF 99-19 Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal
versus Net as an Agent. The Company uses the gross method because the Company has general
inventory risk, physical loss inventory risk and credit risk. The call center service revenue is
recognized based on written pricing agreements with each manufacturer, on a per-call, per-email or
per-standard-mail basis.
Research and Development
The Company includes research and development expenditures in the consolidated financial
statements as a part of general and administrative expenses. Research and development costs were
approximately $0.8 million and $1.2 million in the fiscal years ended 2008 and 2007 respectively.
Financial Instruments
Fair values of cash, accounts receivable, short-term liabilities and debt approximate cost due
to the short period of time to maturity. Recorded amounts of long-term debt and convertible
debentures are considered to approximate fair value due to either rates which fluctuate with the
market or are otherwise commensurate with the current market.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company sells
its products primarily to manufacturers, consumers of CRTs and consumers of electronic products.
Management performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers financial condition and
although the Company generally does not require collateral, letters of credit may be required from
its customers in certain circumstances, such as foreign sales. The allowance for doubtful accounts
is determined by reviewing all accounts receivable and applying historical credit loss experience
to the current receivable portfolio with consideration given to the current condition of the
economy, assessment of the financial position of the creditors as well as payment history and
overall trends in past due accounts compared to established thresholds. The Company monitors
credit exposure and assesses the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular
basis. Historically, the Companys allowance has been sufficient for any customer write-offs.
Management believes accounts receivable are stated at amounts expected to be collected.
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Warranty Reserves
The warranty reserve is determined by recording a specific reserve for known warranty issues
and a general reserve based on historical claims experience. The Company considers actual warranty
claims compared to net sales, then adjusts its reserve liability accordingly. Actual claims
incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserve.
Management believes that historically its procedures have been adequate and does not anticipate
that its assumptions are reasonably likely to change in the future.
Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of CRTs, electron guns, monitors and electronic parts.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (primarily first-in, first-out) or market.
Reserves on inventories result in a charge to operations when the estimated net realizable
value declines below cost. Management regularly reviews the Companys investment in inventories
for declines in value and establishes reserves when it is apparent that the expected net realizable
value of the inventory falls below its carrying amount. Management considers the projected demand
for CRTs in this estimate of net realizable value. Management is able to identify consumer buying
trends, such as size and application, well in advance of supplying replacement CRTs. Thus, the
Company is able to adjust inventory-stocking levels according to the projected demand. The average
life of a CRT is five to seven years, at which time the Companys replacement market develops.
Management reviews inventory levels on a quarterly basis. Such reviews include observations of
product development trends of the OEMs, new products being marketed, and technological advances
relative to the product capabilities of the Companys existing inventories. There have been no
significant changes in managements estimates in fiscal 2008 and 2007; however, the Company cannot
guarantee the accuracy of future forecasts since these estimates are subject to change based on
market conditions.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed principally by the
straight-line method for financial reporting purposes over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings ten to twenty-five years; Machinery and Equipment five to ten years. Depreciation
expense totaled approximately $1.4 million and $1.4 million for the fiscal years ended 2008 and
2007 respectively. Substantial betterments to property, plant and equipment are capitalized and
routine repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Management reviews and assesses long-lived assets, which includes property, plant and
equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, management
estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the sum of the
undiscounted expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss
is recognized based upon the estimated fair value of the asset.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and nonamortizable intangible assets are tested for impairment annually unless events
or circumstances exist that would require an assessment in the interim. The Company uses a
multiple of EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization expenses) in
evaluating the fair value of the monitor operations. As a result of such testing in February 2008
and 2007, the Company determined there was no impairment of goodwill.
Intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists and non-competition agreements related
to acquisitions. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their
estimated period of
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benefit. The Company identifies and records impairment losses on intangible
assets when events and circumstances indicate that such assets might be impaired. The Company
considers factors such as significant changes in the regulatory or business climate and projected
future cash flows from the respective asset. No impairment of intangible assets has been
identified during any of the periods presented.
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
On March 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123(R)), which requires employee share-based
compensation to be accounted for under the fair value method and requires the use of an option
pricing model for estimating the fair value of stock options at the date of grant. Previously, the
Company accounted for stock options under the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related
interpretations, and provided the required pro forma disclosures prescribed by SFAS No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (Statement No. 123), as amended. Since the exercise
price of options equaled the market price of the stock on the date of grant, the stock options had
no intrinsic value and, therefore, no expense was recognized for stock options by the Company prior
to the beginning of fiscal 2007.
The Company elected to adopt Statement No. 123(R) using the modified prospective method, which
requires compensation expense to be recorded for all unvested share-based awards beginning in the
first quarter of adoption.
For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, the Company recognized
general and administrative expense of ($44,000) and $86,000 related to share-based compensation.
After the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the liability for the share-based compensation recognized is
presented in the consolidated balance sheet as part of additional paid in capital. As of February
29, 2008, total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options and shares of restricted
stock granted was $103,686. The unrecognized share based compensation cost is expected to be
recognized ratably over a period of approximately 3 years.
Comprehensive Income
SFAS No. 130 Reporting Comprehensive Income establishes standards for reporting and
presentation of non-owner changes in shareholders equity. For the Company, total non-owner
changes in shareholders equity include net income and the change in the cumulative foreign
exchange translation adjustment component of shareholders equity. Total comprehensive income was
approximately $2.8 million and $1.9 million in the fiscal years ended 2008 and 2007 respectively.
Stock Repurchase Program
The Company has a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which it was originally authorized to
repurchase up to 462,500 shares of the Companys common stock in the open market. On January 11,
2006, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a non-time limited continuation of the stock
repurchase program, and authorized the Company to repurchase up to 600,000 additional shares of the
Companys common stock, depending on the market price of the shares. There is no minimum number of
shares required to be repurchased under the program. During the fiscal year ended February 29,
2008, the Company repurchased 176,251 shares at an average price of $7.47 per share, which have
been added to treasury shares on the consolidated balance sheet. Under this program, an additional
375,332 shares remain authorized to be repurchased by the Company at February 29, 2008. As
discussed in Note 7, the
Loan and Security Agreement executed by the Company on June 29, 2006 included restrictions on
investments which restricted further repurchases of stock under this program. The participating
banks granted a limited exception to these restrictions, allowing the Company to purchase unlimited
shares providing the company meets the covenants in the loan agreement.
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Taxes on Income
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method prescribed in FASB
Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax
assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized
in the Companys financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, the
Company generally considers all expected future events other than possible enactments of changes in
the tax laws or rates. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates
are recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.
Effective March 1, 2007, the Company adopted Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the
Companies consolidated financial statements. Interpretation No. 48 requires that a position taken
or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the financial statements when it is more
likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the position would be
sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the
largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate
settlement. Upon adoption, the Company did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits. As of
February 29, 2008, the Company does not have any material unrecognized tax benefits.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as
components of interest expense and other expense, respectively, in arriving at pretax income. The
Company did not have any interest and penalties accrued upon the adoption of Interpretation No. 48,
and, as of February 29, 2008, the Company does not have any interest and penalties accrued related
to unrecognized tax benefits.
According to federal statute, the Companys tax returns for the years ended February 28, 2005,
2006 and 2007 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Most state taxing
authorities follow the federal statute of three years. The IRS commenced a routine examination of
the Companys U.S. federal income tax return for the year ended February 28, 2006 during the first
quarter of fiscal 2009 that is anticipated to be concluded in the third quarter of 2009.
Foreign Currency Translations
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rate in
effect at the end of the year. Revenues and expenses are translated using the average of the
exchange rates in effect during the year. Translation adjustments and transaction gains and losses
related to long-term inter-company transactions are accumulated as a separate component of
shareholders equity. The Company has a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, which is not material,
and uses the British pound as its functional currency.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Shares issued or
repurchased during the year are weighted for the portion of the year that they were outstanding.
Diluted
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earnings per share is calculated in a manner consistent with that of basic earnings per
share while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during
the period.
The following is a reconciliation of basic earnings per share to diluted earnings per share
for 2008 and 2007, (in thousands, except for per share data)
Average | ||||||||||||
Shares | Net Income | |||||||||||
Net Income | Outstanding | Per Share | ||||||||||
2008 |
||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 2,771 | 9,583 | $ | 0.29 | |||||||
Effect of dilution: |
||||||||||||
Options |
| 81 | ||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 2,771 | 9,664 | $ | 0.29 | |||||||
2007 |
||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 1,623 | 9,648 | $ | 0.17 | |||||||
Effect of dilution: |
||||||||||||
Options |
| 190 | ||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 1,623 | 9,838 | $ | 0.16 | |||||||
Stock options, debentures and other liabilities convertible into 304,000 and 468,000 shares
respectively of the Companys common stock were anti-dilutive and were excluded from the fiscal
2008 and 2007 diluted earnings per share calculation.
Segment Reporting
The Company applies Statement No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information to report information about operating segments in annual and interim financial reports.
An operating segment is defined as a component that engages in business activities, whose operating
results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to make decisions about
allocating resources, and for which discrete financial information is available (see Note 13.
Segment Reporting).
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the FASB ratified EITF 06-3, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to
Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That is, Gross versus Net
Presentation). The scope of EITF 06-3 includes any tax assessed by a governmental authority that
is directly imposed on a revenue-producing activity between a seller and a customer, and may
include, but is not limited to, sales, use, value added, and some excise taxes. EITF 06-3
concluded that the presentation of taxes within its scope on either a gross (included in revenue
and cost) or net (excluded from revenues) basis is an accounting policy decision subject to
appropriate disclosure. EITF 06-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.
The Company presents these taxes on a net basis and the adoption of EITF 06-3 did not have a
material effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Values Measurements. This
statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2007 and for any interim periods within those fiscal years. Statement No. 157 defines fair
value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles
and expands disclosures
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about fair value measurements. The statement does not require new fair
value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or
permit fair value measurements. The statement emphasizes that fair value is a market-based
measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use
in pricing an asset or liability. Companies are required to disclose the extent to which fair
value is used to measure assets and liabilities, the inputs used to develop the measurements, and
the effect of certain of the measurements on earnings (or changes in net assets) for the period.
Management does not expect that the implementation of Statement No. 157 will have a material impact
on the Managements consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined
Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plansan amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106,
and 132(R), which requires an employer to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of a
defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in
its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in
which the changes occur through comprehensive income of a business entity or changes in
unrestricted net assets of a not-for-profit organization. Statement No. 158 also requires an
employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of
financial position, with limited exceptions. This statement is effective for fiscal years ending
after December 15, 2006. The Company does not currently provide defined benefit pension or other
postretirement plans; therefore the adoption of this interpretation did not have an impact on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in
Current Year Financial Statements (SAB 108). SAB 108 requires that public companies utilize a dual
balance-sheet and income-statement approach to assessing the quantitative effects of financial
misstatements. SAB 108 also addresses the mechanics of correcting misstatements that include the
effects from prior years, and provides for error correction through a one-time cumulative effect
adjustment to beginning-of-year retained earnings upon initial adoption. The guidance in SAB 108
must be applied to annual financial statements for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The
adoption of SAB 108 did not have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial
statements
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities. Statement No. 159 allows companies to elect to apply fair value
accounting for certain financial assets and liabilities. Statement No. 159 is applicable only to
certain financial instruments and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.
Statement No. 159 will be effective for the Company during the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.
The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any; Statement No. 159 may have on its
consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (R), Business Combinations. This statement
replaces SFAS 141, Business Combinations. This statement retains the fundamental requirements in
Statement 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement No. 141 called the
purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for
each business combination. This statement also establishes principles and requirements for how the
acquirer: a) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired,
the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; b) recognizes and
measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and c)
determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the
nature and financial effects of the business combination. Statement No. 141 (R) will apply prospectively to
business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the Companys fiscal year
beginning March 1, 2009. While the Company has not yet evaluated this statement for the impact, if
any, that Statement No. 141 (R) will have on its consolidated financial statements, the Company
will be required to expense costs related to any acquisitions after February 28, 2010.
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In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated
Financial Statements. This Statement amends Accounting Research Bulletin 51 to establish accounting
and reporting standards for the noncontrolling (minority) interest in a subsidiary and for the
deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an
ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated
financial statements. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, that Statement No. 160
will have on its consolidated financial statements. Statement No. 160 is effective for the
Companys fiscal year beginning March 1, 2009.
Note 2. Costs and Estimated Earnings Related to Billings on Uncompleted Contracts
Information relative to contracts in progress consisted of the following (in thousands):
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Costs incurred to date on uncompleted contracts |
$ | 7,325 | $ | 4,127 | ||||
Estimated earnings recognized to date on these contracts |
1,617 | 1,203 | ||||||
8,942 | 5,330 | |||||||
Billings to date |
(6,717 | ) | (2,401 | ) | ||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, net |
$ | 2,225 | $ | 2,929 | ||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings |
$ | 2,225 | $ | 2,963 | ||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings |
| (34 | ) | |||||
$ | 2,225 | $ | 2,929 | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings are the results of contracts in
progress (jobs) in completing orders to customers specifications on contracts accounted for under
SOP 81-1. Costs included are material, labor and overhead. These jobs require design and
engineering effort for a specific customer purchasing a unique product. The Company records
revenue on these fixed-price and cost-plus contracts on the percentage of completion basis using
the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion as the measurement basis for
progress toward completion and revenue recognition. Any losses identified on contracts are
recognized immediately. Contract accounting requires significant judgment relative to assessing
risks, estimating contract costs and making related assumptions for schedule and technical issues.
With respect to contract change orders, claims or similar items, judgment must be used in
estimating related amounts and assessing the potential for realization. These amounts are only
included in contract value when they can be reliably estimated and realization is probable.
Billings are generated based on specific contract terms, which might be a progress payment
schedule, specific shipments, etc. None of the above contracts in progress contain post-shipment
obligations.
Changes in job performance, manufacturing efficiency, final contract settlements
and other factors affecting estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income and
are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. The effect of changes in the
estimated profitability of contracts for fiscal 2008 was to decrease net earnings by approximately
$1.0 million pre-tax and $0.6 million after tax, below the amounts which would have been reported
had the preceding year contract
profitability estimates been used. This decrease in profitability was primarily the result of
mechanical changes and the re-design of printed circuit card assemblies to correct reliability for
one major customer.
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As of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, there were no production costs which exceeded
the aggregate estimated cost of all in process and delivered units relating to long-term contracts.
Additionally, there were no claims outstanding that would affect the ultimate realization of full
contract values. As of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, there were no progress payments
that had been netted against inventory.
Note 3. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist primarily of the unamortized value of purchased patents/designs,
customer lists, non-compete agreements and miscellaneous other intangible assets. Intangible
assets are amortized over the period of their expected lives, generally ranging from 5 to 15 years.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $940,000 and $815,00 for fiscal 2008 and
2007 respectively. As of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, the cost and accumulated
amortization of intangible assets was as follows (in thousands):
February 29, 2008 | February 28, 2007 | |||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||
Cost | Amortization | Cost | Amortization | |||||||||||||
Customer lists |
$ | 3,611 | $ | 1,635 | $ | 3,611 | $ | 1,089 | ||||||||
Non-compete agreements |
1,245 | 803 | 1,245 | 552 | ||||||||||||
Patents/designs |
765 | 274 | 765 | 154 | ||||||||||||
Other intangibles |
149 | 104 | 149 | 81 | ||||||||||||
$ | 5,770 | $ | 2,816 | $ | 5,770 | $ | 1,876 | |||||||||
Expected amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in
thousands):
Year | Amort. Exp. | |||
2009 |
$ | 883 | ||
2010 |
$ | 664 | ||
2011 |
$ | 238 | ||
2012 |
$ | 182 | ||
2013 |
$ | 138 | ||
Thereafter |
$ | 849 |
Note 4. Business Acquisitions
Effective December 31, 2006, the Company acquired the Cathode Ray Tube Manufacturing and
Distribution Business and certain assets of Clinton Electronics Corp. located in Loves Park,
Illinois. The Cathode Ray Tube Manufacturing and Distribution Business has been an industry leader
in the supply of monochrome CRTs used in video display products since 1964. The assets acquired in
this transaction have been recorded based on their fair value at the date of acquisition and
include inventories of $2,125,000, equipment of $100,000 and certain intellectual property and
customer lists of $325,000. Consideration for the assets acquired included a $1.0 million face
value Convertible Note Payable, convertible into 120,000 shares of the Companys common stock,
delivered on the closing date, January 9, 2007,
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an agreement to deliver, on the first anniversary
of the closing date, a certificate for $1,125,000 in market value of the Companys common stock
as of that date, and on the second anniversary of the
closing date, a certificate for $500,000 in market value of the Companys common stock as of that
date. The agreement to subsequently deliver shares of common stock includes terms which limit the
maximum number of shares which may be issued and provide an option for the seller to receive cash
in lieu of stock, if the Companys common stock is selling for less than $7.00 per share on the
applicable anniversary dates of the agreement. The Company recorded the convertible notes payable
net of an implied discount of $75,000. The purchase agreement provides for an adjustment to this
base purchase price on the second anniversary of the closing date, to be paid in shares of the
Companys common stock, based on the remaining fair value of the initial inventories on hand as of
that date. The purchase agreement also included a $300,000 cash payment on the closing date for a
12 month lease of facilities located in Loves Park. The product development designs and drawings
are being amortized over a five year period, while the customer list is being amortized over a
three year period, which the Company estimates to be the useful life of these assets.
In August 2006, the Company acquired certain assets of Hobson Bros. Inc. of Chicago for the
production of various molded plastic and rubber parts, wire assemblies and stamped metal parts used
primarily in the display industry. The fair value of these assets, including inventories of
$30,000, equipment of $168,000 and product development designs and drawings of $50,000, were
acquired in exchange for 26,830 shares of the Companys common stock held as treasury shares. The
market value of shares issued was $9.32 at the date of close for a total acquisition cost of
$250,000. The product development designs and drawings are being amortized over a five year period.
These assets will be integrated into the Companys Tucker, Georgia facilities.
On June 22, 2006, the Company acquired the business and assets of EDL Displays, Inc. (EDL)
located in Dayton Ohio. EDL is noted for its specialized, large-size, ruggedized, high-resolution
displays with application in air traffic control, shipboard navigation, simulation, homeland
security, and command and control. The assets acquired in this transaction have been recorded based
on their fair value at the date of acquisition and include accounts receivable of $120,000,
inventories of $400,000, equipment of $50,000 and certain intellectual property and customer lists
of $658,000. Total consideration for the assets acquired included a cash payment of $550,000 and
the assumption of a $678,000 bank loan. The purchase agreement provided for an adjustment to the
purchase price based on final collection of accounts receivable and evaluation of the market value
of purchased inventories at the end of a 12 month period of operation. No adjustment was necessary.
The intellectual property, including product development designs and drawings are being amortized
over a five year period, while the customer list is being amortized over a three year period, which
the Company estimates to be the useful life of these assets. The EDL business was relocated and
merged into the Companys Pennsylvania based Aydin Displays operation effective December 31, 2006.
Note 5. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Raw materials |
$ | 19,028 | $ | 19,540 | ||||
Work-in-process |
6,699 | 4,210 | ||||||
Finished goods |
14,374 | 14,980 | ||||||
40,101 | 38,730 | |||||||
Reserves for obsolescence |
(5,551 | ) | (5,386 | ) | ||||
$ | 34,550 | $ | 33,344 | |||||
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Note 6. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Note payable to bank syndicate (RBC
Centura and Regions Bank); interest
rate at LIBOR plus applicable margin as
defined per the loan agreement, (5.11%
combined rate as of February 29, 2008);
monthly principal payments of $50 plus
accrued interest, payable through July
2011; collateralized by all assets of
the Company. |
$ | 2,050 | $ | 2,650 | ||||
Mortgage payable to bank; interest rate
at Federal Home Loan Bank Board Index
rate plus 1.95% (7.25% as of February
29, 2008); monthly principal and
interest payments of $5 payable through
October 2021; collateralized by land
and building of Teltron Technologies,
Inc. |
500 | 521 | ||||||
Other |
6 | 16 | ||||||
2,556 | 3,187 | |||||||
Financing lease obligations |
474 | 358 | ||||||
3,030 | 3,545 | |||||||
Less current maturities |
(789 | ) | (726 | ) | ||||
$ | 2,241 | $ | 2,819 | |||||
Future maturities of long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations are as follows (in
thousands):
Year | Amount | |||
2009 |
$ | 789 | ||
2010 |
799 | |||
2011 |
760 | |||
2012 |
278 | |||
2013 |
30 | |||
Thereafter |
374 | |||
$ | 3,030 | |||
Note 7. Lines of Credit
On June 29, 2006, the Company executed a Loan and Security Agreement with a syndicate
including RBC Centura Bank and Regions Bank to provide a $17 million line of credit to the Company
and a $3.5 million line of credit to the Companys subsidiary Fox International, Ltd. As of
February 29, 2008, the outstanding balances of these lines of credit were $11.7 million and $3.5
million, respectively. The available amounts for borrowing were $5.3 million and $0.0 million,
respectively. These loans are secured by all assets and personal property of the Company. The
agreement contains covenants, including requirements related to tangible cash flow, ratio of debt
to cash flow and assets coverage. The agreement also includes restrictions on the incurrence of
additional debt or liens, investments (including the purchase of Company stock), divestitures and
certain other changes in the business. The agreement was extended to June 2009, and accordingly is
classified under long term liabilities on the Companys balance sheet. The
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interest rate on these
loans is a floating LIBOR rate based on a fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the loan
documents. In conjunction with Loan and Security Agreement, the syndicate also executed a $3.0
million term note with the Company, and the CEO of the Company provided a $6.0 million subordinated
term note to the Company. See related information in Note 8 below.
Note 8. Notes Payable to Officers and Directors
In conjunction with an agreement involving re-financing of the Companys lines of credit and
Loan and Security Agreement, on June 29, 2006 the Companys CEO provided a $6.0 million
subordinated term note to the Company with monthly principal payments of $33,333 plus interest
through July 2021. The interest rate on this note is equal to the prime rate plus one percent.
Interest payments of $260,000 and $446,000 were paid on this note in fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007
respectively. The note is secured by a general lien on all assets of the Company, subordinate to
the lien held by the syndicate of RBC Centura and Regions Bank. The balance outstanding under this
loan agreement was approximately $2.8 million at February 29, 2008.
The Company has a demand note outstanding from another officer, bearing interest at 8%.
Principal payments of $44,000 and $71,000 were made on these notes in fiscal 2008 and 2007,
respectively, while additional advances of $0 and $220,000 were borrowed on these notes during
fiscal 2008 and 2007, respectively. Interest payments of $22,000 and $34,000 were paid on this note
in fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007 respectively. The balance outstanding on this note is $252,000 at
February 29, 2008.
Note 9. Convertible Notes Payable
In connection with the purchase of the Cathode Ray Tube Manufacturing and Distribution
Business and certain assets of Clinton Electronics Corp. discussed in Note 4, the Company issued a
$1.0 million face value non-interest bearing Convertible Note Payable with a maturity date of
January 8, 2008. The note is convertible into 120,000 shares of the Companys common stock at any
time prior to maturity. The Company recognized a $75,000 discount on the debt to reflect the
inherent interest in the notes, which will accrete as interest expense over the one year life of
the note. Total interest expense accreted on this note during fiscal 2008 and 2007 was $62,000 and
$13,000 respectively. The convertible note was paid in January 2008.
During fiscal 2004, the Company issued four non-interest bearing notes payable due August
2007, valued at $125,000 each, and convertible at any time into common shares of the Companys
stock at a rate of $12.50 per share. The Company recognized a $150,000 discount on the debt to
reflect the inherent interest in the notes. This discount on debt is accreted as interest expense
over the three year life of the notes. The discount fully accretes upon conversion of the debt to
equity. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, one of the notes was converted into 10,000
shares of the Companys common stock. During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, another of the
notes was converted into 10,000 shares of the Companys common stock. The remaining two notes were
paid during the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Total interest expense accreted on these notes
during fiscal 2008 and Fiscal 2007 was $12,500 and $25,000, respectively.
Note 10. Accrued Expenses and Warranty Obligations
The following provides a reconciliation of changes in the Companys warranty reserve for
fiscal years 2008 and 2007. The Company provides no other guarantees.
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2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Balance at beginning of year |
$ | 363 | $ | 510 | ||||
Provision for current year sales |
941 | 769 | ||||||
Warranty costs incurred |
(728 | ) | (916 | ) | ||||
Balance at end of year |
$ | 576 | $ | 363 | ||||
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
February 29, 2008 | February 28, 2007 | |||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits |
$ | 1,219 | $ | 1,261 | ||||
Accrued liability to issue stock |
1,625 | 1,125 | ||||||
Accrued warranty |
576 | 363 | ||||||
Accrued customer advances |
173 | 338 | ||||||
Accrued other |
1,481 | 967 | ||||||
$ | 5,074 | $ | 4,054 | |||||
Note 11. Stock Options
Upon recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Company, on August 25, 2006, the
shareholders of the Company approved the Video Display Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan
(Plan), whereby options to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Companys common stock may be
granted and up to 100,000 restricted common stock shares may be awarded. Options may not be granted
at a price less than the fair market value, determined on the day the options are granted. Options
granted to a participant who is the owner of ten percent or more of the common stock of the Company
may not be granted at a price less than 110% of the fair market value, determined on the day the
options are granted. The exercise price of each option granted is fixed and may not be re-priced.
The life of each option granted is determined by the plan administrator, but may not exceed the
lesser of five years from the date the participant has the vested right to exercise the option, or
seven years from the date of the grant. The life of an option granted to a participant who is the
owner of ten percent or more of the common stock of the Company may not exceed five years from the
date of grant. All full-time or part-time employees, and Directors of the Company, are eligible for
participation in the Plan. In addition, any consultant or advisor who renders bona fide services to
the Company, other than in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising
transaction, is eligible for participation in the Plan. The plan administrator is appointed by the
Board of Directors of the Company, and must include two or more outside, independent Directors of
the Company. The Plan may be terminated by action of the Board of Directors, but in any event will
terminate on the tenth anniversary of its effective date.
Prior to expiration on May 1, 2006 the Company maintained an incentive stock option plan
whereby options to purchase up to 1.2 million shares could be granted to directors and key
employees at a price not less than fair market value at the time the options were granted. Upon
vesting, options granted are exercisable for a period not to exceed ten years. No further options
may be granted pursuant to the plan after the expiration date; provided however, those options
outstanding at that date will remain exercisable in accordance with their respective terms.
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Information regarding the stock option plans is as follows:
Number of | Average Exercise | |||||||
Shares | Price | |||||||
(in thousands) | Per Share | |||||||
Outstanding at February 28, 2006 |
310 | $ | 4.24 | |||||
Granted |
| | ||||||
Exercised |
(52 | ) | 1.67 | |||||
Forfeited or expired |
(24 | ) | 3.13 | |||||
Outstanding at February 28, 2007 |
234 | $ | 5.52 | |||||
Granted |
41 | 7.74 | ||||||
Exercised |
(67 | ) | 1.45 | |||||
Forfeited or expired |
(84 | ) | 10.23 | |||||
Outstanding at February 29, 2008 |
124 | $ | 5.31 | |||||
Options exercisable |
||||||||
February 29, 2008 |
89 | $ | 4.37 | |||||
February 28, 2007 |
184 | 3.53 | ||||||
February 28, 2006 |
260 | 2.98 |
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||
Number | Weighted Average | Number | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at | Remaining | Weighted | Exercisable at | Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
Range | February 29, 2008 | Contractual Life | Average | February 29, 2008 | Average | |||||||||||||||
of Exercise Prices | (in thousands) | (in years) | Exercise Price | (in thousands) | Exercise Price | |||||||||||||||
$2.20-3.25
|
52 | 2.4 | $ | 2.71 | 52 | $ | 2.71 | |||||||||||||
3.38-4.22
|
22 | 0.3 | 3.84 | 22 | 3.84 | |||||||||||||||
7.71-7.91
|
41 | 8.5 | 7.74 | 6 | 7.91 | |||||||||||||||
12.85-13.30
|
9 | 0.5 | 12.87 | 9 | 12.87 | |||||||||||||||
124 | 4.1 | $ | 5.31 | 89 | $ | 4.37 | ||||||||||||||
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model, which requires the Company to estimate the expected term of the stock option
grants and expected future stock price volatility over the term. The term represents the expected
period of time the Company believes the options will be outstanding based on historical
information. Estimates of expected future stock price volatility are based on the historic
volatility of the Companys common stock. The Company calculates the historic volatility based on
the weekly stock closing price, adjusted for dividends and stock splits. The fair value of the
stock options is based on the stock price at the time the option is granted, the annualized
volatility of the stock and the discount rate at the grant date.
On September 1, 2006, the Company granted 10,000 restricted common stock shares to certain
management employees at fair value on the date of grant, $8.12 per share. Total compensation cost
associated with the grant, $81,000 will be recognized over the twenty-one month vesting period, at
which time the restrictions on the shares will terminate. No forfeitures are expected in relation
to this grant due to the limited term of vesting. 35,000 options were granted to the new Chief
Financial Officer during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008.
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Note 12. Taxes on Income
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations
consisted of the following components (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||
Current: |
||||||||||||
Federal |
1,311 | $ | 1,230 | |||||||||
State |
(22 | ) | 151 | |||||||||
Foreign |
93 | 31 | ||||||||||
1,382 | 1,412 | |||||||||||
Deferred: |
||||||||||||
Federal |
(190 | ) | (207 | ) | ||||||||
State |
(29 | ) | (45 | ) | ||||||||
(219 | ) | (252 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | 1,163 | $ | 1,160 | ||||||||
Income before provision for taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||||
U.S. operations
Foreign operations
|
$ |
3,627 307 |
$ | 2,706 77 |
||||||
$ | 3,934 | $ | 2,783 | |||||||
The following table shows the reconciliation of federal income taxes at the statutory
rate on income before income taxes to the reported provision for income tax (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
February 29, 2008 | February 28, 2007 | |||||||
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate |
$ | 1,338 | $ | 936 | ||||
State income taxes, net of federal benefit |
(76 | ) | 106 | |||||
Foreign operating income (loss) |
(12 | ) | 36 | |||||
Non-deductible expenses |
3 | 37 | ||||||
Domestic production activities deduction |
(84 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||
Other |
(6 | ) | 85 | |||||
Taxes at effective income tax rate |
$ | 1,163 | $ | 1,160 | ||||
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2008 was 29.6% compared to 41.7% for fiscal 2007. The
lower effective rate in 2008 was primarily due to the impact of a state tax refund received of
approximately $0.2 million (net of federal taxes), which related to amendments to apportionment
factors in previously filed state of Kentucky income tax returns and , and $0.3 million due to
domestic production activities.
Deferred income taxes as of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007 reflect the net tax
effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes and certain tax loss
carryforwards.
The sources of the temporary differences and carryforwards, and their effect on the net
deferred tax asset consisted of the following (in thousands):
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: |
||||||||
Investment capital loss carryforwards |
$ | 41 | $ | 41 | ||||
Uniform capitalization costs |
362 | 446 |
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Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Inventory reserves |
2,075 | 2,047 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities |
793 | 420 | ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
77 | 174 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
401 | 554 | ||||||
Other |
27 | 9 | ||||||
3,776 | 3,691 | |||||||
Valuation allowance |
(38 | ) | (38 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
||||||||
Basis difference of property, plant and equipment |
(531 | ) | (630 | ) | ||||
Other |
(17 | ) | (52 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax assets |
$ | 3,190 | $ | 2,971 | ||||
Current asset |
$ | 2,998 | $ | 3,042 | ||||
Non-current asset |
192 | |||||||
Non-current liability |
| (71 | ) | |||||
$ | 3,190 | $ | 2,971 | |||||
Investment loss carryforwards consist primarily of investment losses, which may be
utilized to offset any future taxable gains on the sale of investments. Investment loss
carryforwards in the amount of $108,000 expire in 2009. The Company has provided a valuation
allowance on these loss carryforwards, as full realization of these assets is not considered
likely.
Undistributed earnings of the Companys foreign subsidiary have been considered to be
indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes has
been provided thereon. Upon distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise,
the Company would be subject to both U.S. income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax
credits) and withholding taxes payable to the foreign country. The Company has decided to close the
foreign subsidiary and has determined the tax liability to be immaterial.
Note 13. Segment Information
In accordance with Statement No. 131, Disclosures about segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information, the Company has determined that it has two reportable segments. The two reportable
segments are as follows: (1) the manufacture and distribution of displays and display components
(Display Segment) and (2) the wholesale distribution of consumer electronic parts from foreign
and domestic manufacturers (Wholesale Distribution Segment). The operations within the Display
Segment consist of monitors, data display CRTs, entertainment (television and projection) CRTs,
projectors and other monitors and component parts. These operations have similar economic criteria,
and are appropriately aggregated consistent with the criteria of paragraph 17 of Statement No. 131.
The Companys call center is an integral part of the distribution of electronic consumer parts,
consumer and dealer support and technical support functions, with call activity for all of these
functions being routed to call employees cross-trained to provide appropriate service. Accordingly
the call center is included within the Wholesale Distribution segment.
Sales to foreign customers were 13% and 13% of consolidated net sales for fiscal 2008 and 2007
respectively. Foreign operations are included in the Display Segment.
The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1,
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Segment amounts disclosed reflect elimination entries
made in consolidation. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance of the segments
based on operating income. Costs excluded from this profit measure primarily consist of interest
expense and income taxes.
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The following table sets forth net sales, income before income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, capital expenditures, and identifiable assets for each reportable segment and
applicable operations:
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
February 29, | February 29, | |||||||
2008 | 2008 | |||||||
Net Sales |
||||||||
Display Segment |
||||||||
Monitors |
$ | 44,331 | $ | 45,072 | ||||
Data display CRTs |
11,285 | 9,839 | ||||||
Entertainment CRTs |
2,217 | 2,578 | ||||||
Component parts |
454 | 397 | ||||||
58,287 | 57,886 | |||||||
Wholesale Distribution Segment |
29,914 | 24,053 | ||||||
$ | 88,201 | $ | 81,939 | |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
||||||||
Display Segment |
||||||||
Monitors |
$ | 3,826 | $ | 4,847 | ||||
Data display CRTs |
1,320 | (16 | ) | |||||
Entertainment CRTs |
481 | 155 | ||||||
Component parts |
188 | (130 | ) | |||||
5,815 | 4,856 | |||||||
Wholesale Distribution Segment |
(610 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||
5,205 | 4,852 | |||||||
Other income (expense) |
||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,771 | ) | (2,086 | ) | ||||
Other, net |
500 | 17 | ||||||
$ | 3,934 | $ | 2,783 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization |
||||||||
Display Segment |
||||||||
Monitors |
$ | 1,815 | $ | 1,798 | ||||
Data display CRTs |
176 | 77 | ||||||
Entertainment CRTs |
35 | 35 | ||||||
Component parts |
6 | 13 | ||||||
2,032 | 1,923 | |||||||
Wholesale Distribution Segment |
322 | 327 | ||||||
$ | 2,354 | $ | 2,250 | |||||
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Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||
Capital Expenditures** |
||||||||||||
Display Segment |
||||||||||||
Monitors |
$ | 417 | $ | 344 | ||||||||
Data display CRTs |
16 | 271 | ||||||||||
Entertainment CRTs |
| | ||||||||||
Component parts |
13 | 12 | ||||||||||
446 | 627 | |||||||||||
Wholesale Distribution Segment |
393 | 136 | ||||||||||
$ | 839 | $ | 763 | |||||||||
** | Includes non-cash additions and additions to fixed assets through business acquisitions. |
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Identifiable Assets |
||||||||
Display Segment |
||||||||
Monitors |
$ | 47,866 | $ | 44,066 | ||||
Data display CRTs |
4,235 | 9,559 | ||||||
Entertainment CRTs |
2,356 | 1,900 | ||||||
Component parts |
811 | 482 | ||||||
55,268 | 56,007 | |||||||
Wholesale Distribution Segment |
10,009 | 9,080 | ||||||
$ | 65,277 | $ | 65,087 | |||||
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Geographic sales information |
||||||||
United States |
$ | 76,310 | $ | 71,641 | ||||
All other |
11,891 | 10,298 | ||||||
$ | 88,201 | $ | 81,939 | |||||
Note 14. Benefit Plan
The Company maintains defined contribution plans that are available to all U.S. employees.
The Company accrued $91,000 and $100,000 in fiscal years ended 2008 and 2007 respectively for
401(k) matching contributions.
Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
The Company leases various manufacturing facilities and transportation equipment under leases
classified as operating leases, expiring at various dates through 2012. These leases provide that
the Company pays taxes, insurance and other expenses on the leased property and equipment. Rent
expense for all leases was approximately $2.0 million and $1.8 million in fiscal 2008 and 2007
respectively.
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Future minimum rental payments due under these leases are as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year | Amount | |||
2009 |
$ | 1,386 | ||
2010 |
843 | |||
2011 |
289 | |||
2012 |
205 | |||
2013 |
127 | |||
$ | 2,850 | |||
Related Party Leases
Included above are leases for manufacturing and warehouse facilities leased from the Companys
Chief Executive Officer under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2009. Rent
expense under these leases totaled approximately $314,000 in fiscal 2008 and 2007.
Future minimum rental payments due under these leases with related parties are as follows (in
thousands):
Fiscal Year | Amount | |||
2009 |
$ | 129 | ||
$ | 129 | |||
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings relating to claims arising in the
ordinary course of business.
Legal Proceedings
In May 2008, the Company was named in a lawsuit captioned Barco Federal Systems, LLC and
Barco N.V., a Belgian corporation v. Aydin Displays, Inc. a Pennsylvania corporation ,
a subsidiary of Video Display Corporation, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 1:
08-cv-01252-JEC. The complaint filed alleges that Aydin Displays, Inc. has infringed two patents
held by Barco NV of Kortrijk, Belgium and licensed to Barco Federal Systems LLC, a U.S. subsidiary
devised by Barco NV presumed to qualify Barco NV as a U.S. entity for solicitation of U.S.
Government defense contracts.
Aydin Displays, Inc. denies any infringement of the two Barco patents. In
response to the lawsuit, Aydin Displays, Inc. has filed several counterclaims against Barco,
asserting not only that Aydin Displays, Inc. has not infringed the patents, but also that Barcos
patents are invalid and unenforceable. Aydin Displays, Inc. is also investigating additional claims
against Barco.
Note 16. Concentrations of Risk and Major Customers
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk
consist principally of cash and accounts receivable. At times, such cash in banks are in excess of
the FDIC insurance limit.
The Company sells to a variety of domestic and international customers on an open-unsecured
account basis, in certain cases requiring letters of credit. These customers principally operate
in the medical, military, television and avionics industries. The Companys Display Segment had
direct and indirect net sales to the U.S. government, primarily the Department of Defense for training
and simulation programs, which comprised approximately 46% and 45% of Display Segment net sales and
30% and 34% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2008 and 2007 respectively. Sales to foreign
customers were 13% and 13% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2008 and 2007 respectively. The
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Distribution Segment, Fox International, had net sales to one customer that
comprised approximately 17% and 19% of that subsidiarys net sales in fiscal 2008 and 2007
respectively. The Company attempts to minimize credit risk by reviewing all customers credit
history before extending credit, by monitoring customers credit exposure on a daily basis and
requiring letters of credit for certain sales. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful
accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends
and other information.
Note 17. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
February 29, | February 28, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Cash paid for: |
||||||||
Interest |
$ | 1,833 | $ | 2,098 | ||||
Income taxes, net of refunds |
$ | 2,118 | $ | 109 | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
During 2008, the Company acquired certain computer and telephone equipment in the amount of
$216,000 under a financing lease obligation.
During 2007, the Company acquired the Cathode Ray Tube Manufacturing and Distribution Business
and certain assets of Clinton Electronics Corp., including inventory, fixed assets and various
other assets of $2,550,000. Consideration for the assets acquired include a $1.0 million face
value Convertible Note Payable convertible into 120,000 shares of the Companys common stock, an
agreement to deliver, on the first anniversary of the closing date, a certificate for $1,125,000 in
market value of the Companys common stock as of that date, and on the second anniversary of the
closing date, a certificate for $500,000 in market value of the Companys common stock as of that
date. The agreement to subsequently deliver shares of common stock includes terms which limit the
maximum number of shares which may be issued and provide an option for the seller to receive cash
in lieu of stock, if the Companys common stock is selling for less than $7.00 per share on the
applicable anniversary dates of the agreement.
Also during 2007, the Company acquired certain assets of Hobson Bros. Inc., including
inventory, fixed assets and various other assets of $250,000 in exchange for $250,000 of the
Companys common stock.
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Note 18. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
The following table sets forth selected quarterly consolidated financial data for the fiscal
years ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, respectively. The summation of quarterly net
income (loss) per share may not agree with annual net income (loss) per share.
2008 | ||||||||||||||||
First | Second | Third | Fourth | |||||||||||||
Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales |
$ | 21,465 | $ | 22,864 | $ | 21,272 | $ | 22,537 | ||||||||
Gross profit |
7,540 | 7,656 | 7,051 | 6,247 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
853 | 1,238 | 654 | 26 | ||||||||||||
Basic net income per share |
$ | 0.09 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||
Diluted net income per share |
$ | 0.09 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.00 |
2007 | ||||||||||||||||
First | Second | Third | Fourth | |||||||||||||
Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales |
$ | 18,598 | $ | 19,832 | $ | 22,298 | $ | 21,211 | ||||||||
Gross profit |
5,564 | 6,810 | 7,985 | 7,233 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
(235 | ) | 385 | 1,016 | 457 | |||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.05 | |||||||
Diluted net income (loss) per share |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.04 |
Note 19. Subsequent Events
On May 27, 2008 the Companys Board of Directors unanimously voted to give
tentative approval for the Company to distribute a minimum of 80% of the shares of its
wholly owned subsidiary, Fox International Ltd., to the existing Video Display
Corporation shareholders. The final decision on the distribution is dependent upon
receiving certain legal opinions, tax considerations and other regulatory approvals.
Because there are still unknown factors that require resolution, no dates have been
determined for the distribution or if the distribution shall actually occur.
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. |
None.
Item 9A(T). | Controls and Procedures. |
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such
term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report (February 29,2008). Our disclosure
controls and procedures are intended to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in
the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and
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Exchange
Commissions rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as the principal executive and financial
officers, respectively, to allow final decisions regarding required disclosures. Because of the
material weaknesses described in Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting,
our management has concluded that, as of February 29, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures
were not effective. Notwithstanding the material weaknesses discussed below, our management has
concluded that the financial statements included in this Form 10-K present fairly, in all material
respects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
The required certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and our acting Chief Financial
Officer are included as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The disclosures set forth in
this Item 9A contain information concerning the evaluation of our disclosure controls and
procedures, internal control over financial reporting and changes to internal control referred to
in those certifications. Those certifications should be read in conjunction with this Item 9A for
a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the certifications.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Companys registered public
accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report was not
subject to attestation by the Companys registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary
rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only
managements report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Controls
There have not been any other changes in our internal controls over financial reporting
(as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal
year to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate
internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. A companys internal control over financial reporting
is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A companys internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of the assets of
the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance
with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition
of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the
system will be met. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2008. In making this
assessment, management used the criteria set forth in the framework established by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) entitled Internal Control- Integrated
Framework. Based on such assessment, our management concluded that as of February 29, 2008 our
internal control over financial reporting was not effective.
A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results
in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial
statements will not be prevented or detected. Our management has identified the following material
weakness as of February 29, 2008:
The Company did not maintain effective controls over the valuation and accuracy of certain
inventory and related costs of goods sold. Specifically, the Company failed to maintain effective
controls over the core inventory accounting at its Fox International, Ltd. subsidiary to ensure
that inventory valuation and the related cost of goods sold were in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. This control deficiency could potentially result in a misstatement
of our inventory and related costs of goods accounts, and could therefore result in a material
misstatement in the Companys annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be
prevented or detected. Accordingly, our management has determined that this control deficiency
constitutes a material weakness.
Plan for Remediation of Material Weakness
To remedy the material weaknesses identified above, the Company intends to take the following
actions:
1) | A more robust, proactive tracking of cores being returned to the supplier. | ||
2) | Information systems improvements for identifying cores received and returned. | ||
3) | Reviews by the appropriate accounting management of the data collected and used in recording the entries for the core accounting. |
Management believes these changes will allow them to improve internal controls over financial
reporting and enable them to evaluate such controls. Management will continue to assess the
actions necessary to maintain effective controls over the core inventory accounting at its Fox
International, Ltd. subsidiary.
Limitations on the effectiveness of controls.
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not
expect that internal control over financial reporting and our disclosure controls and procedures
will prevent all errors and potential fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and
operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control
system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are
resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.
Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide
absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within Video Display
Corporation have been detected. These inherent limitations include
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the realities that judgments in
decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes.
Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of
two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls
is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can
be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential
future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because
of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud
may occur and not be detected.
Item 9B. Other Information.
None.
PART III
Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. |
The information contained in Video Display Corporations Proxy Statement to be filed within
120 days of the Companys 2008 fiscal year end (the 2008 Proxy Statement), with respect to
directors and executive officers of the Company under the headings Election of Directors and
Executive Officers, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item; provided,
however, that the information contained in the 2008 Proxy Statement under the heading Compensation
and Stock Option Committee Report or under the heading Performance Graph shall not be
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. | Executive Compensation. |
The information contained in the 2008 Proxy Statement under the heading, Executive
Compensation and Other Benefits, with respect to executive compensation, is incorporated herein by
reference in response to this item.
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. |
The information contained in the 2008 Proxy Statement under the headings Common Stock
Ownership and Executive Compensation and Other Benefits, is incorporated herein by reference in
response to this item.
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. |
The information contained in the 2008 Proxy Statement under the heading, Transactions with
Affiliates, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.
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Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services. |
The information contained in the 2008 Proxy Statement under the heading, Audit Fees and All
Other Fees is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.
PART IV
Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules. |
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report:
1. | Financial Statements: |
The following consolidated financial statements of the Company and its consolidated
subsidiaries and the Reports of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms are included in
Part II, Item 8.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |||
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007 Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal Years Ended | |||
February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007. | |||
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity and Comprehensive Income | |||
Fiscal Years Ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007. | |||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years Ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007. | |||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
2. | Financial Statement Schedules |
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (with auditors report) |
(b) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |||
3 | (a) | Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3A to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-18 filed
January 15, 1985). |
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3 | (b) | By-Laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3B to the
Companys Registration Statement on Form S-18 filed January 15, 1985). |
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10 | (b) | Lease dated January 1, 1992 by and between Registrant (Lessee) and
Ronald D. Ordway (Lessor) with respect to premises located at 4601
Lewis Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(i) to the Companys 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K). |
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Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |||
10 | (c) | Lease dated November 1, 2003 by and between Registrant (Lessee) and
Ronald D. Ordway (Lessor) with respect to premises located at 1868
Tucker Industrial Road, Tucker, Georgia (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(c) to the Companys 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K). |
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10 | (h) | Loan and Security Agreement and related documents, dated June 14, 2006,
among Video Display Corporation and Subsidiaries and RBC Centura Bank
and Regions Bank as lenders and RBC Centura Bank as collateral agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) to the Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K dated June 29, 2006). |
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10 | (i) | $6,000,000 Subordinated Note, dated June 29, 2006, between Video
Display Corporation and Ronald D. Ordway (holder) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(i) to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K
dated June 29, 2006). |
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10 | (j) | Video Display Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Appendix A to the Companys 2006 Proxy Statement on
Schedule 14A). |
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21 | Subsidiary companies |
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23.1 | Consent of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC |
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31.1 | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32 | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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: June 13, 2008 | VIDEO DISPLAY CORPORATION |
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By: | /s/ Ronald D. Ordway | |||
Ronald D. Ordway | ||||
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | ||||
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know all men by these presents, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and
appoints Ronald D. Ordway as attorney-in-fact, with power of substitution, for him in any and all
capacity, to sign any amendments to this Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits
thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact may do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
Signature - Name | Capacity | Date | ||
/s/ Ronald D. Ordway
|
Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
June 13, 2008 | ||
/s/ Gregory L. Osborn
|
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
June 13, 2008 | ||
/s/ Erv Kuczogi
|
Director | June 13, 2008 | ||
/s/ Carolyn Howard
|
Director | June 13, 2008 | ||
/s/ Peter Frend
|
Director | June 13, 2008 | ||
/s/ Thomas D. Clinton
|
Director | June 13, 2008 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors
Video Display Corporation
Video Display Corporation
Our audits
of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report dated June 13, 2008
included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K also included the financial statement
schedule of Video Display Corporation, listed in Item 15(a) of this Form 10-K. This schedule is
the responsibility of Video Display Corporations management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion based on our audits of the consolidated financial statements.
In our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.
/s/ Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
June 13, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia
June 13, 2008
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VIDEO DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II -VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in thousands)
SCHEDULE II -VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in thousands)
Column A | Column B | Column C | Column D | Column E | ||||||||||||||||
Additions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at | Charged to | Charged to | Balance at | |||||||||||||||||
Beginning | Costs and | Other | End of | |||||||||||||||||
Description | of Period | Expenses | Accounts | Deductions | Period | |||||||||||||||
Allowance for
doubtful accounts: |
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February 29, 2008 |
$ | 458 | $ | 198 | $ | | $ | 455 | $ | 201 | ||||||||||
February 28, 2007 |
381 | 96 | | 19 | 458 | |||||||||||||||
Reserves for inventory: |
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February 29, 2008 |
$ | 5,386 | $ | 1,875 | $ | | $ | 1,710 | $ | 5,551 | ||||||||||
February 28, 2007 |
4,433 | 1,748 | | 795 | 5,386 |