WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2008 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One) | ||
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 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
1-11916
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey | 22-2582295 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (I.R.S. Employer | |
of Incorporation or Organization) | Identification No.) | |
25 Eastmans Road | ||
Parsippany, New Jersey | 07054 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(973) 386-9696
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (see the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 13, 2008: 25,658,203
Number of non-affiliated shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 13, 2008: 19,112,637
WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | Page(s) | ||
Item 1 -- Consolidated Financial Statements: | |||
Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 (unaudited) | |||
and December 31, 2007 | 3 | ||
Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months | |||
Ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and 2007 (unaudited) | 4 | ||
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months | |||
Ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and 2007 (unaudited) | 5 | ||
Notes to Interim Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited) | 6 - 12 | ||
Item 2 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial | |||
Condition and Results of Operations | 13 16 | ||
Item 3 -- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 17 | ||
Item 4 -- Controls and Procedures | 17 | ||
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |||
Item 1 -- Legal Proceedings | 18 | ||
Item 1A Risk Factors | 18 | ||
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 18 | ||
Item 3 -- Defaults upon Senior Securities | 18 |
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Item 4 -- Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 18 | ||
Item 5 -- Other Information | 18 | ||
Item 6 Exhibits | 18 | ||
Signatures | 19 | ||
Exhibit Index | 20 |
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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Financial Statements
WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
- ASSETS -
March 31, | DECEMBER 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,287,948 | $ | 10,387,250 | ||||
Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | ||||||||
$172,873 and $139,553 for 2008 and 2007, respectively | 9,347,260 | 9,273,360 | ||||||
Inventories | 10,613,783 | 11,655,819 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes-current | 166,180 | 121,581 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,014,229 | 961,151 | ||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 31,429,400 | 32,399,161 | ||||||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET | 6,376,054 | 6,470,411 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETS: | ||||||||
Goodwill | 24,113,284 | 24,113,284 | ||||||
Other intangible assets - net | 11,255,000 | 11,550,000 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes - non-current | 633,090 | 885,894 | ||||||
Cash surrender value of foreign pension insurance and other assets | 4,574,145 | 4,275,527 | ||||||
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS | 40,575,519 | 40,824,705 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 78,380,973 | $ | 79,694,277 | ||||
- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 2,479,807 | $ | 3,234,060 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 3,992,482 | 3,363,578 | ||||||
Current portion of note payable - bank | 206,822 | 192,803 | ||||||
Income tax payable | 118,355 | 148,256 | ||||||
Current portion of mortgage payable | 55,554 | 54,517 | ||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 6,853,020 | 6,993,214 | ||||||
LONG TERM LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Notes payable - bank | 2,275,042 | 2,120,828 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 3,962,376 | 4,066,216 | ||||||
Mortgage payable | 2,879,146 | 2,893,429 | ||||||
Deferred rent payable | 104,646 | 105,640 | ||||||
Provision for pension liability and other long term liabilities | 2,010,088 | 1,964,267 | ||||||
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES | 11,231,298 | 11,150,380 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, | ||||||||
none issued | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 28,753,861 | ||||||||
shares issued for 2008 and 2007, 25,756,908 and | ||||||||
25,954,161 shares outstanding for 2008 and 2007, respectively | 287,539 | 287,539 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 36,903,829 | 36,785,310 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 30,689,017 | 31,217,993 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (182,362 | ) | 328,770 | |||||
Treasury stock at cost, 2,996,953 and 2,799,700 shares for 2008 | - | - | ||||||
and 2007, respectively | (7,401,368 | ) | (7,068 ,929 | ) | ||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 60,296,655 | 61,550 ,683 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 78,380,973 | $ | 79,694 ,277 |
See accompanying notes
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
NET SALES | $ | 12,988,564 | $ | 14,128,607 | ||||
COST OF SALES | 6,822,842 | 6,502,916 | ||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 6,165,722 | 7,625,691 | ||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
Research and development | 1,872,203 | 2,038,562 | ||||||
Sales and marketing | 2,833,890 | 3,000,249 | ||||||
General and administrative | 2,017,031 | 1,797,246 | ||||||
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 6,723,124 | 6,836,057 | ||||||
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | (557,402 | ) | 789,634 | |||||
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | ||||||||
Interest (income) | (107,404 | ) | (122,679 | ) | ||||
Interest expense | 55,637 | 56,599 | ||||||
Other (income) - net | (171,238 | ) | (8,325 | ) | ||||
TOTAL OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | (223,005 | ) | (74,405 | ) | ||||
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | (334,397 | ) | 864,039 | |||||
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 194,579 | 200,796 | ||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | (528,976 | ) | $ | 663,243 | |||
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON | ||||||||
SHARE: | ||||||||
BASIC | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.03 | |||
DILUTED | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.03 |
See accompanying notes
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
For the Three Months | ||||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (528,976 | ) | $ | 663,243 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash | ||||||||
provided by (used for) operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 243,599 | 261,343 | ||||||
Amortization of purchased intangibles - net | 231,388 | 220,000 | ||||||
Stock compensation expense | 118,519 | 123,740 | ||||||
Deferred rent | (994 | ) | (24,006 | ) | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 104,365 | (103,840 | ) | |||||
Provision for (recovery from) losses on accounts receivable | 29,763 | (3,965 | ) | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 426,082 | 465,623 | ||||||
Inventory | 1,245,513 | (298,679 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 12,150 | 136,459 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1,606,498 | ) | (2,219,298 | ) | ||||
Pension liability and other long-term liabilities | 963 | (134,091 | ) | |||||
Income taxes payable | (29,901 | ) | (20,000 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 245,973 | (933,471 | ) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | (87,846 | ) | (213,581 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and equipment | 15,147 | - | ||||||
Net cash (used for) investing activities | (72,699 | ) | (213,581 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
Payments of mortgage note | (13,246 | ) | (12,284 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of treasury stock | (332,439 | ) | - | |||||
(Decrease) in note payable to shareholder | - | (4,621,050 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from bank loan | - | 20,735 | ||||||
Net cash (used for) financing activities | (345,685 | ) | (4,612,599 | ) | ||||
Effect of foreign currency on cash and cash equivalents | 73,109 | 34,391 | ||||||
NET (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (99,302 | ) | (5,725,260 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period | 10,387,250 | 15,683,411 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 10,287,948 | $ | 9,958,151 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
Taxes | $ | 120,000 | $ | 353,242 | ||||
Interest | $ | 55,955 | $ | 57,290 |
See accompanying notes
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES
The condensed, consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2008 and the condensed, consolidated statements of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 and the condensed, consolidated statements of cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 have been prepared by the Company without audit. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Boonton Electronics Corporation, Microlab/FXR, Willtek Communications GmbH, WTG Foreign Sales Corporation and NC Mahwah, Inc., collectively the Company. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above contain all necessary adjustments, consisting of normal accruals and recurring entries, which are necessary to present fairly the Company's results for the interim periods being presented.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including inventory valuation, accounts receivable valuation, valuation of deferred tax assets, accrued warranty expense and estimated fair values of stock options) and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of net revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 1 to the Company's financial statements included in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Specific reference is made to that report since certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from this report.
The results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Certain prior period information has been reclassified to conform to the current periods reporting presentation.
NOTE 2 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with US GAAP for non-governmental entities. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, the meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with GAAP. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of SFAS 162 on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to require qualitative disclosure about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. This statement will be effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 2 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Continued)
In December 2007, the FASB issued two new statements: (a.) SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and (b.) No. 160 Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. These statements are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and the application of these standards will improve, simplify and converge internationally the accounting for business combinations and the reporting of non-controlling interests in consolidated financial statements. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, on SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 160 and does not anticipate that the adoption of these standards will have any impact on its consolidated financial statements.
(a.) SFAS No. 141(R) requires an acquiring entity in a business combination to: (i) recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the transaction, (ii) establish an acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and (iii) disclose to investors and other users all of the information they will need to evaluate and understand the nature of, and the financial effect of, the business combination, and, (iv) recognize and measure the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from bargain purchase.
(b.) SFAS No. 160 will improve the relevance, comparability and transparency of financial information provided to investors by requiring all entities to: (i) report non-controlling (minority) interests in subsidiaries in the same manner, as equity but separate from the parents equity, in consolidated financial statements, (ii) net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest must be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, and (iii) any changes in the parents ownership interest while the parent retains the controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. SFAS No. 159 allows companies to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The statement requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected to be reported in earnings. SFAS No. 159 also amends certain provisions of SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, although earlier adoption is permitted. The Company had no adjustment as a result of SFAS No. 159.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. It also responds to investors' requests for expanded information about the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. It also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and it provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The Company had no adjustment as a result of FIN 48.
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 3 INCOME TAXES
The Company records deferred taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109). This statement requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and the amounts at which they are carried in the financial statements, based upon the enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company establishes a valuation allowance when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
The Company periodically assesses the value of its deferred tax asset, which has been generated by a history of net operating losses and determines the necessity for a valuation allowance. The Company evaluates which portion, if any, will more likely than not be realized by offsetting future taxable income, taking into consideration any limitations that may exist on its use of its net operating loss carryforwards.
The income tax provision for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 results from operating income derived from the Companys U.S. business entities and the net reduction of certain deferred tax benefits.
NOTE 4 - INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and, when dilutive, potential shares from stock options and warrants to purchase common stock, using the treasury stock method.
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
2008 | 2007 | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 25,868,703 | 25,853,851 | ||
Potentially dilutive stock options | - | 115,938 | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding, | ||||
assuming dilution | 25,868,703 | 25,969,789 |
Common stock options were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2008 because the various option exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares for the period presented. The number of potentially dilutive shares not included in diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 was 2,667,646 and 1,299,587, respectively.
NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
On January 17, 2008 the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the Companys outstanding common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company has made purchases from time to time in the open market. The stock repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and the timing and amount of shares repurchased will be determined by a number of factors including the levels of cash generation from operations, cash requirements for investments, and current share price. As of March 31, 2008, the Company has repurchased 197,253 shares at a cost of $332,439. Subsequent to March 31, 2008, the Company purchased an additional 98,705 shares at a cost of $145,447.
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (Continued)
Comprehensive income (loss) represents changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. During the first three months of 2008 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the components of other comprehensive income (loss) were accrued pension costs resulting from the adoption of SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans and foreign currency translation gains and losses. The net amounts included in other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was $(182,362) and $328,770, respectively.
NOTE 6 NOTE PAYABLE: SHAREHOLDER
The note payable-current amount of $4,621,050 at December 31, 2006 was paid to a shareholder, Investcorp Technology Ventures, on January 3, 2007. The total amount of this payment was for $5,372,464, which included the principal amount stated above plus interest payable on the note of $751,414.
NOTE 7 INVENTORIES
Inventory carrying value is net of inventory reserves of $3,321,762 and $3,089,829 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
Inventories consist of: | March 31, | December 31, | ||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||
Raw materials | $ | 5,988,920 | $ | 6,265,451 | ||
Work-in-process | 2,891,868 | 3,274,550 | ||||
Finished goods | 1,732,995 | 2,115,818 | ||||
$ | 10,613,783 | $ | 11,655,819 |
NOTE 8 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
In accordance with SFAS No. 142, goodwill must be tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level. If an indication of impairment exists, the Company is required to determine if such goodwill's implied fair value is less than the carrying value in order to determine the amount, if any, of the impairment loss required to be recorded. Impairment indicators include, among other conditions, cash flow deficits, an historic or anticipated decline in revenue or operating profits, adverse legal or regulatory developments and/or a material decrease in the fair value of some or all of the assets. The Company performs the required impairment tests of goodwill on an annual basis in conjunction with the Companys fiscal year end. Intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.
The following table discloses the Companys intangible assets by classification and presents each intangible asset class at their original cost less accumulated amortization as of March 31, 2008:
Accumulated | |||||||||
Intangibles | Cost | Amortization | Net | ||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 10,900,000 | $ | 1,998,333 | $ | 8,901,667 | |||
Trade names and trademarks | 2,000,000 | 366,667 | 1,633,333 | ||||||
Developed technology | 1,600,000 | 880,000 | 720,000 | ||||||
$ | 14,500,000 | $ | 3,245,000 | $ | 11,255,000 |
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 8 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
The estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets for the current and each of the four succeeding fiscal years is as follows:
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 726,667 | $ | 726,667 | $ | 726,667 | $ | 726,667 | $ | 726,667 | |||||
Trade names and trademarks | 133,333 | 133,333 | 133,333 | 133,333 | 133,333 | ||||||||||
Developed technology | 320,000 | 320,000 | 160,000 | - | - | ||||||||||
$ | 1,180,000 | $ | 1,180,000 | $ | 1,120,000 | $ | 860,000 | $ | 860,000 |
Amortization expense of intangible assets was $295,000 for the three months ended March 2008 and 2007.
NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK OPTIONS
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment. The Company's results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 include share-based compensation expense totaling $118,519 and $123,740, respectively. Such amounts have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within operating expenses.
Stock option compensation expense is the estimated fair value of options granted amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The weighted average estimated fair value of stock options granted in the three-months ended March 31, 2007 was $1.16. The Company did not grant stock options during the first quarter of 2008.
The fair value of options at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the options granted during 2007, the Company took into consideration guidance under SFAS 123(R) and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) when reviewing and updating assumptions. The expected option life is derived from assumed exercise rates based upon historical exercise patterns and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our shares using weekly price observations over an observation period of three years. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve rate in effect at the time of grant for periods similar to the expected option life.
The assumptions are as follows:
Three Months Ended | |||||
March 31, | |||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||
Expected term (in years) | - | 4.0 | |||
Expected volatility | - | 56.8 | % | ||
Expected dividend yield | - | 0.0 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate | - | 4.8 | % |
Due to the Companys limited history with respect to forfeitures of incentive stock options, there is no estimate of expired or cancelled options included in the above option valuation.
During the first three months of 2007, the Company granted 253,000, options under the Plan at an exercise price of $2.40.
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 9 - ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK OPTIONS (Continued)
The following table represents our stock options granted, exercised, forfeited and cancelled during the first quarter of 2008:
Weighted |
Weighted | |||||||||
Average |
Average | Aggregate | ||||||||
Exercise |
Remaining | Intrinsic | ||||||||
Number of |
Price per |
Contractual | ||||||||
Shares |
share |
Term | Value | |||||||
Stock Options | ||||||||||
Outstanding at January 1, 2008 | 2,668,987 | $ | 2.53 | |||||||
Granted | - | |||||||||
Exercised | - | |||||||||
Forfeited | (22,500 | ) | ||||||||
Cancelled | (9,500 | ) | 2.30 | |||||||
Outstanding at March 31, 2008 | 2,636,987 | $ | 2.53 | 5.4 | - | |||||
Exercisable at March 31, 2008 | 1,552,654 | $ | 2.53 | 3.5 | - |
The Companys Amended and Restated 2000 Stock Option Plan, which authorizes the granting of options relating to an additional 2,000,000 shares of common stock, was approved by shareholder vote. No options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
The unearned compensation related to Company granted incentive stock options as of March 31, 2008 is $1,053,637.
NOTE 10 SEGMENT INFORMATION: REGIONAL ASSETS AND SALES
The Company, in accordance with SFAS No. 131 Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, has disclosed the following segment information:
Property, Plant and Equipment - net | As of March 31, | As of December 31, | ||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||
United States | $ | 5,263,821 | $ | 5,365,285 | ||
Europe | 1,112,233 | 1,105,126 | ||||
$ | 6,376,054 | $ | 6,470,411 | |||
For the Three Months | ||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||
Revenues by region | 2008 | 2007 | ||||
Americas | $ | 6,682,274 | $ | 6,548,258 | ||
Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) | 5,109,893 | 5,561,416 | ||||
Asia | 1,196,397 | 1,928,933 | ||||
$ | 12,988,564 | $ | 14,128,607 |
Net sales are attributable to a geographic area based on the destination of the product shipment.
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WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Following an investigation by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in 1982, of the waste disposal practices at a certain site formerly leased by Boonton, the Company put a ground water management plan into effect as approved by the NJDEP. Costs associated with this site are charged directly to income as incurred. The owner of this site has notified the Company that if the NJDEP investigation proves to have interfered with a sale of the property, the owner may seek to hold the Company liable for any loss it suffers as a result. However, corporate counsel has informed management that, in their opinion, the owner would not prevail in any lawsuit filed due to the imposition by law of the statute of limitations.
The Company estimates the expenditures in this regard for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 will amount to approximately $18,000. The Company will continue to be liable under the plan, in all future years, until such time as the NJDEP releases it from all obligations applicable thereto.
NOTE 12 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Performance-based stock options
On April 11, 2008, upon the unanimous recommendation of the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors approved the grant of performance-based stock options to each of Messrs. James M. Johnson, the Companys Chief Executive Officer, Paul Genova, the Companys President and Chief Financial Officer and Lawrence D. Henderson, the Companys Senior Vice President of Global Customer Operations and Chief Marketing Officer. Accordingly, the Company entered into stock option agreements dated as of April 11, 2008, with each of Messrs. Johnson, Genova and Henderson, pursuant to which Mr. Johnson was awarded options to purchase up to 540,000 shares of the Companys common stock, Mr. Genova was awarded options to purchase up to 220,000 shares of the Companys common stock, and Mr. Henderson was awarded options to purchase up to 120,000 shares of the Companys common stock, respectively, at an exercise price of $1.42 per share, representing a 5% premium over the closing price of the Companys common stock reported on the American Stock Exchange on April 11, 2008, the date of grant.
Under the terms of the stock option agreements, provided the executive remains in the continuous service of the Company at such times, the options will fully vest and become exercisable upon the earlier to occur of (a) the date on which the Board shall have determined that both of the following shall have occurred in any one fiscal year after the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007: (1) the Companys consolidated operating income for such fiscal year shall have increased by 25% as compared to the Companys consolidated operating income for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 (i.e., it shall have exceeded approximately $3,950,000) and (2) the Companys consolidated net sales for such fiscal year shall have increased by 15% as compared to the Companys consolidated net sales for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 (i.e., it shall have exceeded approximately $65,000,000) or (b) the date on which a Change-of-Control (as defined in the option agreements) of the Company is consummated, provided that all consideration in exchange therefor to which the executive may become entitled as a result of such Change-of-Control of the Company shall not be delivered to the executive until the earlier of (i) the date on which the executives employment with the Company is Involuntarily Terminated (as defined in the option agreements) following the consummation of such Change-of-Control or (ii) the date that is six months next following the date on which such Change-of-Control is consummated.
In May 2008, the Company received a payment of $250,000 which represents a 50% recovery of a preferred stock investment previously written-off in a prior period. This partial recovery will result in the realization of a non-operating gain and will be recorded as other income in the second quarter of 2008.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., and its operating subsidiaries, Boonton Electronics Corporation, Microlab/FXR and Willtek Communications GmbH, (collectively, the "Company"), develop, manufacture and market a wide variety of electronic noise sources, electronic testing and measuring instruments including power meters, voltmeters and modulation meters, high-power passive microwave components and handset production testers for wireless products. The Companys products have historically been primarily used to test the performance and capability of cellular/PCS and satellite communication systems and to measure the power of RF and microwave systems. Other applications include radio, radar, wireless local area network (WLAN) and digital television.
The financial information presented herein includes:
(i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and as of December 31, 2007 (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and 2007 (unaudited) and (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and 2007 (unaudited).
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, the statements under Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as believes, expects, intends, plans, may, will, should, anticipates or continues or the negative thereof of other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on the Companys current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, product demand and development of competitive technologies in our market sector, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the loss of any significant customers, the effects of adoption of newly announced accounting standards, the effects of economic conditions and trade, legal and other economic risks, among others. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. These risks and uncertainties are disclosed from time to time in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Companys press releases and in oral statements made by or with the approval of authorized personnel. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Managements discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses for each period. The following represents a summary of the Companys critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that the Company believes are: (a) the most important to the portrayal of its financial condition and results of operations, and (b) that require managements most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Share-Based Compensation
The Company follows the provisions of SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment. The fair value of options at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For the options granted during 2007, the Company took into consideration guidance under SFAS 123(R) and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) when reviewing and updating assumptions. The expected option life is derived from assumed exercise rates based upon historical exercise patterns and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our shares using weekly price observations over an observation period of three years. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve rate in effect at the time of grant for periods similar to the expected option life. Due to the Companys limited history with respect to forfeitures of incentive stock options, there is no estimate of expired or cancelled options included in the above option valuation.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue, including shipping and handling fees, is recognized when products are shipped and title has passed to the customer. If title does not pass until the product reaches the customers delivery site, then recognition of revenue is deferred until that time. There are no formal sales incentives offered to any of the Companys customers. Volume discounts may be offered from time to time to customers purchasing large quantities on a per transaction basis. There are no special post shipment obligations or acceptance provisions that exist with any sales arrangements.
Valuation of Inventory
Raw material inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Finished goods and work-in-process are valued at average cost of production, which includes material, labor and manufacturing expenses.
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of any of its customers were to decline, additional allowances might be required.
Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The process incorporates an assessment of the current tax exposure together with temporary differences resulting from different treatment of transactions for tax and financial statement purposes. Such differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The recovery of deferred tax assets from future taxable income must be assessed and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, the Company establishes a valuation allowance. Increases in valuation allowances result in the recording of additional tax expense. Further, if the ultimate tax liability differs from the periodic tax provision reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, additional tax expense may be recorded.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets
The Company assesses the potential impairment of long-lived tangible and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Changes in the operating strategy can significantly reduce the estimated useful life of such assets.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, net sales decreased to approximately $12,989,000 from approximately $14,129,000 a decrease of approximately $1,140,000 or 8%. The decrease is primarily due an overall softness in the wireless handset market.
Gross profit on net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was approximately $6,166,000 or 47.5% as compared to approximately $7,626,000 or 54.0% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Gross profit margins are lower primarily due to decreased revenue volume during the quarter ended March 31, 2008, particularly in the Companys foreign subsidiary, compounded by relatively fixed labor and direct overhead costs. The Company can experience variations in gross profit based upon the mix of products sold as well as variations due to revenue volume and economies of scale. The Company continues to carefully monitor costs associated with material acquisition, manufacturing and production.
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were approximately $6,723,000 or 52% of net sales as compared to approximately $6,836,000 or 48% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Operating expenses are lower due to decreases in both research and development expenses and sales and marketing expenses, partially off-set by an increase in general and administrative expenses. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company implemented a cost reduction plan to bring operations spending more closely in line with near-term market conditions.
Interest income decreased by approximately $15,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. This decrease was primarily due to a lower investment balance, and consequently lower returns, in a working capital management account. This investment balance is classified as cash equivalents, due to the fact that they are highly liquid and readily convertible to cash and can be liquidated by the Company on a short-term basis.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, other income increased by approximately $163,000. This increase was primarily due to non-operating income relating to foreign currency gain.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company realized a net (loss) of approximately $(529,000), or $(.02) per share basic and diluted, as compared to net income of approximately $663,000, or $.03 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The explanation of the change in net income (loss) can be derived from the analysis given above of operations for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
The Company's working capital has decreased by approximately $830,000 to approximately $24,576,000 at March 31, 2008, from approximately $25,406,000 at December 31, 2007. At March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had current ratios of 4.6 to 1, and ratios of debt to tangible net worth of .7 to 1.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The Company realized cash from operating activities of approximately $246,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2008. The primary source of this cash was provided by a decrease in inventory of approximately $1,246,000, a decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $426,000, a non-cash adjustment for amortization of intangible assets of approximately $231,000, and a non-cash adjustment for depreciation and amortization of approximately $244,000, partially off-set by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of approximately $1,606,000, and a loss from operations of approximately $529,000.
The Company has historically been able to collect its account receivables approximately every two months. This average collection period has been sufficient to provide the working capital and liquidity necessary to operate the Company. The Company continues to monitor production requirements and delivery times while maintaining manageable levels of goods on hand.
The Company used cash for operating activities of approximately $933,000 for the three-month period ending March 31, 2007. The use of this cash was primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of approximately $2,219,000, an increase in inventories of approximately $299,000 and a decrease in other long-term liabilities of approximately $134,000, partially off-set by net income of approximately $663,000, a decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $466,000, a non-cash adjustment for amortization of intangible assets of approximately $220,000, and a non-cash adjustment for depreciation and amortization of approximately $261,000.
Net cash used for investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was approximately $73,000. The use of these funds was for capital expenditures of approximately $88,000, off-set by proceeds from dispositions of property, plant and equipment of approximately $15,000. For the three months ended 2007, net cash used for investing activities was approximately $214,000. The use of these funds was for capital expenditures.
Cash used for financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was approximately $346,000. The primary use of these funds was for the acquisition of treasury stock of approximately $332,000 and the payments of a mortgage note. Cash used for financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was approximately $4,613,000. The primary use of these funds was due to a decrease in the note payable to Investcorp of approximately $4,621,000, partially offset by proceeds from a bank loan of approximately $21,000.
The Company does not anticipate that its use of cash for operations will adversely impact its ability to meet its financing requirements for at least the next twelve-month period. The Company does not believe it will need to borrow additional funds during the next twelve-month period.
INFLATION AND SEASONALITY
The Company does not anticipate that inflation will significantly impact its business or its results of operations nor does it believe that its business is seasonal.
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ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, relating to Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., including our consolidated subsidiaries, and was made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period when this report was being prepared. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at these reasonable assurance levels.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
In connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, there was no change identified in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not aware of any material legal proceeding against the Company or in which any of their property is subject.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
The Company is not aware of any material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. | Description | |
11.1 | Computation of per share earnings | |
31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) | |
31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) | |
32.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) | |
32.2 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date: May 14, 2008 | /S/James M. Johnson | |
James M. Johnson | ||
Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: May 14, 2008 | /S/Paul Genova | |
Paul Genova | ||
President, Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit No. | Description | |
11.1 | Computation of per share earnings | |
31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) | |
31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) | |
32.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Executive Officer) | |
32.2 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Principal Financial Officer) | |
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