UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
| x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
OR
| ¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD: From to
Commission File Number: 001-11703
GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Delaware | 59-0933147 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporated or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
| 5201 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida | 32810 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(407) 290-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated Filer | ¨ | |||
| Non-accelerated Filer | ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | 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 ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at February 2, 2015 | |
| Common stock, $.10 par value | 8,010,132 shares | |
| Class B stock, $.10 par value | 1,509,238 shares |
Introductory Note: Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q Report and the Company’s other communications and statements may contain “forward-looking statements,” including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates, projections and intentions. These statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual future results may differ materially from those set forth in its forward-looking statements. For information concerning these factors and related matters, see Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in this Report, and the following sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014: (a) “Risk Factors” in Part I, and (b) “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this Report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references in this Report to the “Company,” “Gencor,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” or similar words are to Gencor Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| December 31, 2014 |
September 30, 2014 |
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| ASSETS |
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| Current assets: |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 5,629,000 | $ | 7,193,000 | ||||
| Marketable securities at fair value (cost $85,553,000 at December 31, 2014 and $84,997,000 at September 30, 2014) |
87,008,000 | 87,112,000 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $235,000 at December 31, 2014 and $244,000 at September 30, 2014 |
730,000 | 1,448,000 | ||||||
| Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings |
2,358,000 | 344,000 | ||||||
| Inventories, net |
13,304,000 | 13,673,000 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses & other current assets |
1,519,000 | 849,000 | ||||||
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| Total Current Assets |
110,548,000 | 110,619,000 | ||||||
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| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
6,753,000 | 7,141,000 | ||||||
| Other assets |
66,000 | 68,000 | ||||||
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| Total Assets |
$ | 117,367,000 | $ | 117,828,000 | ||||
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| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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| Current Liabilities: |
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| Accounts payable |
$ | 777,000 | $ | 947,000 | ||||
| Customer deposits |
1,522,000 | 324,000 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses |
1,475,000 | 1,689,000 | ||||||
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| Total Current Liabilities |
3,774,000 | 2,960,000 | ||||||
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| Deferred and other income taxes |
449,000 | 693,000 | ||||||
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| Total Liabilities |
4,223,000 | 3,653,000 | ||||||
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| Commitments and contingencies |
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| Shareholders’ equity: |
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| Preferred stock, par value $.10 per share; authorized 300,000 shares; none issued |
— | — | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $.10 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 8,010,132 shares issued and outstanding |
801,000 | 801,000 | ||||||
| Class B Stock, par value $.10 per share; 6,000,000 shares authorized; 1,509,238 shares issued and outstanding |
151,000 | 151,000 | ||||||
| Capital in excess of par value |
10,629,000 | 10,566,000 | ||||||
| Retained earnings |
101,563,000 | 102,657,000 | ||||||
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| Total Shareholders’ Equity |
113,144,000 | 114,175,000 | ||||||
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| Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
$ | 117,367,000 | $ | 117,828,000 | ||||
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| For the Quarters Ended December 31, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| Net revenue |
$ | 6,287,000 | $ | 10,019,000 | ||||
| Costs and expenses: |
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| Production costs |
5,942,000 | 8,487,000 | ||||||
| Product engineering and development |
329,000 | 380,000 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative |
1,650,000 | 1,734,000 | ||||||
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| 7,921,000 | 10,601,000 | |||||||
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| Operating loss |
(1,634,000 | ) | (582,000 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense), net: |
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| Interest and dividend income, net of fees |
323,000 | 940,000 | ||||||
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net |
(427,000 | ) | 538,000 | |||||
| Other |
(1,000 | ) | (15,000 | ) | ||||
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| (105,000 | ) | 1,463,000 | ||||||
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| Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) |
(1,739,000 | ) | 881,000 | |||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) |
(643,000 | ) | 435,000 | |||||
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| Net Income (Loss) |
$ | (1,096,000 | ) | $ | 446,000 | |||
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| Basic Income (Loss) per Common Share: |
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| Net income (loss) per share |
$ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 0.05 | |||
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| Diluted Income (Loss) per Common Share: |
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| Net income (loss) per share |
$ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 0.05 | |||
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| For the Quarters Ended December 31, |
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| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operations: |
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| Net income (loss) |
$ | (1,096,000 | ) | $ | 446,000 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operating activities: |
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| Purchases of marketable securities |
(134,896,000 | ) | (13,903,000 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities |
134,567,000 | 12,983,000 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of marketable securities |
433,000 | (558,000 | ) | |||||
| Deferred income taxes |
(244,000 | ) | 220,000 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization |
325,000 | 334,000 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation |
63,000 | 59,000 | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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| Accounts receivable |
718,000 | 233,000 | ||||||
| Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings |
(2,014,000 | ) | (2,326,000 | ) | ||||
| Inventories |
434,000 | 95,000 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses & other current assets |
(670,000 | ) | (23,000 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable |
(170,000 | ) | (237,000 | ) | ||||
| Customer deposits |
1,198,000 | (816,000 | ) | |||||
| Accrued expenses |
(212,000 | ) | (811,000 | ) | ||||
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| Total adjustments |
(468,000 | ) | (4,750,000 | ) | ||||
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| Cash flows used in operating activities |
(1,564,000 | ) | (4,304,000 | ) | ||||
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| Cash flows used in investing activities: |
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| Capital expenditures |
— | (251,000 | ) | |||||
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| Cash flows used in investing activities |
— | (251,000 | ) | |||||
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| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,564,000 | ) | (4,555,000 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at: |
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| Beginning of period |
7,193,000 | 9,557,000 | ||||||
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| End of period |
$ | 5,629,000 | $ | 5,002,000 | ||||
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2014
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2015.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Gencor Industries, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014.
Note 2 – Marketable Securities
Marketable debt and equity securities are categorized as trading securities and are thus marked to market and stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using the quoted closing or latest bid prices for Level 1 investments and market standard valuation methodologies for Level 2 investments. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined by specific identification and are recognized as incurred in the consolidated statements of operations. Net unrealized gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statements of operations in the current period and represent the change in the fair value of investment holdings during the period.
Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of financial instruments is presented based upon a hierarchy of levels that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The fair value of marketable equity securities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and government securities are substantially based on quoted market prices (Level 1). Corporate and municipal bonds are valued using market standard valuation methodologies, including: discounted cash flow methodologies, and matrix pricing or other similar techniques. The inputs to these market standard valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to: interest rates, credit standing of the issuer or counterparty, industry sector of the issuer, coupon rate, call provisions, maturity, estimated duration and assumptions regarding liquidity and estimated future cash flows. In addition to bond characteristics, the valuation methodologies incorporate market data, such as actual trades completed, bids and actual dealer quotes, where such information is available. Accordingly, the estimated fair values are based on available market information and judgments about financial instruments (Level 2). Fair values of the Level 2 investments are provided by the Company’s professional investment management firm.
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The following table sets forth, by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 2014:
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| Equities |
$ | 17,963,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 17,963,000 | ||||||||
| Mutual Funds |
11,658,000 | — | — | 11,658,000 | ||||||||||||
| Exchange-Traded Funds |
2,028,000 | — | — | 2,028,000 | ||||||||||||
| Government Securities |
44,032,000 | — | — | 44,032,000 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and Money Funds |
11,327,000 | — | — | 11,327,000 | ||||||||||||
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| Total |
$ | 87,008,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 87,008,000 | ||||||||
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Net unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 on trading securities still held as of December 31, 2014 were $(661,000). There were no transfers of investments between Level 1 and Level 2 during the quarter ended December 31, 2014.
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2014:
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| Equities |
$ | 17,102,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 17,102,000 | ||||||||
| Mutual Funds |
19,088,000 | — | — | 19,088,000 | ||||||||||||
| Exchange-Traded Funds |
1,764,000 | — | — | 1,764,000 | ||||||||||||
| Government Securities |
43,999,000 | — | — | 43,999,000 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and Money Funds |
5,159,000 | — | — | 5,159,000 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 87,112,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 87,112,000 | ||||||||
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Net unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the quarter ended December 31, 2013 on trading securities still held as of December 31, 2013 were $494,000. Estimated interest accrued on the corporate and municipal bond portfolio was $426,000 at December 31, 2013. There were no transfers of investments between Level 1 and Level 2 during the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.
Note 3 – Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined principally by using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method and market defined as replacement cost for raw materials and net realizable value for work in process and finished goods. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, possible alternative uses and other factors in determining net realizable value. The cost of work in process and finished goods includes materials, direct labor, variable costs and overhead. The Company evaluates the need to record inventory allowances on all inventories, including raw material, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and used equipment. Used equipment acquired by the Company on trade-in from customers is carried at estimated net realizable value. Unless specific circumstances warrant different treatment regarding inventory obsolescence, the cost basis of inventories three to four years old is reduced by 50%, while the cost basis of inventories four to five years old is reduced by 75% and the cost basis of inventories greater than five years old is reduced to zero. Inventory is typically reviewed for obsolescence on an annual basis computed as of September 30, the Company’s fiscal year end. If significant known changes in trends, technology or other specific circumstances that warrant consideration occur during the year, then the impact on obsolescence is considered at that time.
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Net inventories at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 consist of the following:
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| Raw materials |
$ | 5,837,000 | $ | 6,097,000 | ||||
| Work in process |
2,149,000 | 2,414,000 | ||||||
| Finished goods |
5,150,000 | 4,988,000 | ||||||
| Used equipment |
168,000 | 174,000 | ||||||
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| $ | 13,304,000 | $ | 13,673,000 | |||||
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Note 4 – Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 consist of the following:
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| Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts |
$ | 2,740,000 | $ | 846,000 | ||||
| Estimated earnings |
910,000 | 279,000 | ||||||
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| Billings to date |
1,292,000 | 781,000 | ||||||
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| Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings |
$ | 2,358,000 | $ | 344,000 | ||||
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Note 5 – Earnings per Share Data
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the quarters ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
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| Net income (loss) |
$ | (1,096,000 | ) | $ | 446,000 | |||
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| Weighted-average common shares outstanding |
9,519,000 | 9,518,000 | ||||||
| Effect of dilutive stock options |
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| Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding |
9,519,000 | 9,561,000 | ||||||
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| Basic: |
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| Net income (loss) per share |
$ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 0.05 | |||
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$ | (0.12 | ) | $ | 0.05 | |||
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Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is based on the sum of the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents. Weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 were 318,000, which equates to 43,000 dilutive common stock equivalents. For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, there were no common stock equivalents included in the diluted earnings per share calculations, as to do so would have been anti-dilutive. Weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, which were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because they were anti-dilutive, were 344,000 for the quarter December 31, 2014, and 27,500 for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
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Note 6 – Customers with 10% (or greater) of Net Revenues
Approximately 14.0% of net revenues in the quarter ended December 31, 2014 and 18.8% of net revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 were from entities owned by a global company.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Gencor Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer of heavy machinery used in the production of highway construction materials, synthetic fuels, and environmental control equipment. The Company’s core products include asphalt plants, combustion systems and fluid heat transfer systems. The Company’s products are manufactured in two facilities in the United States.
Because the Company’s products are sold primarily to the highway construction industry, the business is seasonal in nature. Traditionally, the Company’s customers do not purchase new equipment for shipment during the summer and fall months to avoid disrupting their peak season for highway construction and repair work. The majority of orders for the Company’s products are thus received between October and February, with a significant volume of shipments occurring prior to June. The principal factors driving demand for the Company’s products are the overall economic conditions, the level of government funding for domestic highway construction and repair, infrastructure development in emerging economies, the need for spare parts, fluctuations in the price of crude oil (liquid asphalt, as well as fuel costs), and a trend towards larger plants resulting from industry consolidation.
On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed a $118 billion transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”). MAP-21 included a final three-month extension of the previous SAFETEA-LU bill at then current spending levels combined with a new two-year, $105 billion authorization of the federal highway, transit, and safety programs effective October 1, 2012. The bill provided states with two years of funding to build roads, bridges, and transit systems. On August 8, 2014, President Obama signed a $10.8 billion short-term bill to fund federal highway and mass-transit programs through May 31, 2015. The level of future domestic highway construction funding is uncertain.
The Canadian government enacted major infrastructure stimulus programs, which benefitted the Company in prior years. In 2007, the Building Canada Plan provided $33 billion in infrastructure funding through 2014. As part of the Building Canada Plan, the Gas Tax Fund was approved in 2009, providing $2 billion in annual infrastructure spending.
Nominal domestic economic growth and the lack of a fully funded, multi-year federal highway bill have resulted in reduced capital equipment purchases within the Company’s served markets. This continues to have an adverse impact on sales and pricing pressures on the Company’s products, resulting in lower revenues and margins.
In addition to government funding and the overall economic conditions, fluctuations in the price of oil, which is a major component of asphalt mix, may affect the Company’s financial performance. An increase in the price of oil increases the cost of liquid asphalt and could, therefore, decrease demand for asphalt and certain of the Company’s products. Increases in oil prices also drive up the cost of gasoline, which results in increased freight costs. Where possible, the Company will pass increased freight costs on to its customers. However, the Company may not be able to recapture all of the increased costs and thus could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial performance.
Steel is a major component used in manufacturing the Company’s equipment. Fluctuations in the price of steel can have a significant impact on the Company’s financial results. Where possible, the Company will pass on increased steel costs to its customers. However, the Company may not be able to recapture all of the increased steel costs and thus its financial results could be negatively affected.
For the long term, the Company believes the strategy of continuing to invest in product engineering and development and its focus on delivering a high-quality product and superior service will strengthen the Company’s market position when demand for its products rebound. In response to the short-term outlook, the Company has taken aggressive actions to conserve cash, right-size its operations and cost structure, and will continue to do so based on its forecast. These actions included adjustments to workforce, reduced purchases of raw materials and reductions in selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company continues to review its internal processes to identify inefficiencies and cost reduction opportunities. The Company will continue to scrutinize its relationships with external suppliers to ensure it is achieving the highest quality materials and services at the most competitive cost.
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Results of Operations
Quarter Ended December 31, 2014 versus December 31, 2013
Net revenues for the quarters ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $6,287,000 and $10,019,000, respectively, a decrease of $3,732,000 or 37.2%. Net revenues declined from the prior year as the domestic highway construction industry continues to remain cautious due to the shortfall in federal funding of the Highway Trust Fund and the lack of an approved multi-year highway bill after September 30, 2014.
As a percent of sales, gross profit margins decreased to 5.5% in the quarter ended December 31, 2014 from 15.3% in the quarter ended December 31, 2013, due to lower revenues.
Product engineering and development expenses decreased $51,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2014 as compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2013. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $84,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2014 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2013. Sales commissions and other controllable operating expenses were reduced in line with the lower revenues.
The Company had an operating loss of $(1,634,000) for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 versus an operating loss of $(582,000) for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. The increased operating loss was primarily due to reduced revenues.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2014, net investment interest and dividend income, net of fees, from the investment portfolio was $323,000 as compared to $940,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2013. The net realized and unrealized losses on marketable securities were $(427,000) for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 versus net realized and unrealized gains of $538,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.
The effective income tax rate for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 was a benefit of 37.0%. The effective income tax rate for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was 49.4%, which was impacted by a $129,000 increase in the prior year federal tax provision estimate.
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was $446,000 or $0.05 diluted earnings per share versus a net loss of $(1,096,000) or $(0.12) diluted loss per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company generates capital resources through operations and returns on its investments.
The Company had no long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2014 or September 30, 2014. The Company does not currently require a credit facility but continues to review and evaluate its needs and options for such a facility. As of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, the Company has funded $135,000 in cash deposits at insurance companies to cover collateral needs.
As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $5,629,000 in cash and cash equivalents, and $87,008,000 in marketable securities, including $44,032,000 in government securities, $17,963,000 in equities, $11,658,000 in mutual funds, $2,028,000 in exchange-traded funds and $11,327,000 in cash and money funds. The marketable securities are invested through a global professional investment management firm. These securities may be liquidated at any time into cash and cash equivalents.
The Company’s working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities) was equal to $106.8 million at December 31, 2014 and $107.7 million at September 30, 2014. Cash used in operations during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 was $1,564,000. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings increased $2.0 million reflecting an increase in jobs-in-progress at December 31, 2014 compared to September 30, 2014. Customer deposits increased $1,198,000 with the increase in the number of open percentage-of-completion jobs compared to September 30, 2014.
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There were no cash disbursements or receipts related to investing or financing activities during the quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Seasonality
The Company’s operations are concentrated in the asphalt-related business and are subject to a seasonal slow-down during the third and fourth quarters of the calendar year. This slow-down often results in lower reported sales and earnings during the first and fourth quarters of each fiscal year ended September 30.
Forward-Looking Information
This Report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which represent the Company’s expectations and beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning gross margins, sales of the Company’s products and future financing plans. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including the financial condition of the Company’s customers, changes in the economic and competitive environments and demand for the Company’s products.
For information concerning these factors and related matters, see the following sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014: (a) “Risk Factors” in Part I and (b) “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this Report. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Assumptions
The Company believes the following discussion addresses its most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of the financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Accounting policies, in addition to the critical accounting policies referenced below, are presented in Note 1 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2014, “Accounting Policies.”
Estimates and Assumptions
In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company uses certain estimates and assumptions that may affect reported amounts and disclosures. Estimates and assumptions are used, among other places, when accounting for certain revenue (e.g., contract accounting), expense, and asset and liability valuations. The Company believes that the estimates and assumptions made in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements are reasonable, but are inherently uncertain. Assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate and unanticipated events may occur. The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated results.
Revenues & Expenses
Revenues from contracts for the design, manufacture and sale of asphalt plants are recognized under the percentage-of-completion method. The percentage-of-completion method of accounting for these contracts recognizes revenue, net of any promotional discounts, and costs in proportion to actual labor costs incurred as
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compared with total estimated labor costs expected to be incurred during the entire contract. Pre-contract costs are expensed as incurred. Changes to total estimated contract costs or losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined. Revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed is classified as current assets under “costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings.” The Company anticipates that all incurred costs associated with these contracts at December 31, 2014 will be billed and collected within one year.
Revenues from all other contracts for the design and manufacture of custom equipment, for service and for parts sales, net of any discounts and return allowances, are recorded when the following four revenue recognition criteria are met: product is delivered or service is performed, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the selling price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
Return allowances, which reduce product revenue, are estimated using historical experience. Provisions for estimated returns and allowances and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded.
Product warranty costs are estimated using historical experience and known issues and are charged to production costs as revenue is recognized.
All product engineering and development costs, and selling, general and administrative expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Provision is made for any anticipated contract losses in the period that the loss becomes evident.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined by performing a specific review of all account balances greater than 90 days past due and other higher risk amounts to determine collectability and also adjusting for any known customer payment issues with account balances in the less than 90 day past due category. Account balances are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts when they are determined to be uncollectable. Any recoveries of account balances previously considered in the allowance for doubtful accounts reduce future additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined principally by using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method and market defined as replacement cost for raw materials and net realizable value for work in process and finished goods (see Note 2). Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, possible alternative uses and other factors in determining net realizable value. The cost of work in process and finished goods includes materials, direct labor, variable costs and overhead. The Company evaluates the need to record inventory adjustments on all inventories, including raw material, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and used equipment. Used equipment acquired by the Company on trade-in from customers is carried at estimated net realizable value. Unless specific circumstances warrant different treatment regarding inventory obsolescence, the cost basis of inventories three to four years old are reduced by 50%, while the cost basis of inventories four to five years old are reduced by 75%, and the cost basis of inventories greater than five years old are reduced to zero. Inventory is typically reviewed for obsolescence on an annual basis computed as of September 30, the Company’s fiscal year end. If significant known changes in trends, technology or other specific circumstances that warrant consideration occur during the year, then the impact on obsolescence is considered at that time.
Investments
Marketable debt and equity securities are categorized as trading securities and are thus marked to market and stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using the quoted closing or latest bid prices for Level 1 investments and market standard valuation methodologies for Level 2 investments. Realized gains and losses on investment transactions are determined by specific identification and are recognized as incurred in the consolidated statements of operations. Net unrealized gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statements of operations in the current period and represent the change in the fair value of investment holdings during the period.
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Long Lived Asset Impairment
Property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset (or asset group) may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated by the excess over its fair value of the asset’s carrying value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None
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| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
The Company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices principally located in the United States. The Company is subject to business risks inherent in non-U.S. activities, including political and economic uncertainty, import and export limitations, and market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company may use derivative financial instruments consisting primarily of interest rate hedge agreements to manage exposures to interest rate changes. The Company’s objective in managing its exposure to changes in interest rates on any future variable rate debt is to limit the impact on earnings and cash flow and reduce overall borrowing costs.
At December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, the Company had no debt outstanding. The Company’s marketable securities are invested primarily in money funds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, government securities and stocks through a professional investment management firm. Investment securities are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market, and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with investment securities, it is possible that changes in these risk factors could have an adverse, material impact on the Company’s results of operations or equity.
The Company’s sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk excludes accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, because of the short-term maturity of such instruments. The analysis does not consider the effect on other variables, such as changes in sales volumes or management’s actions with respect to levels of capital expenditures, future acquisitions or planned divestures, all of which could be significantly influenced by changes in interest rates.
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Because of inherent limitations, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of such disclosure controls and procedures are met and no evaluation can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company has been detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has reviewed the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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| Item 6. | Exhibits |
| (a) | Exhibits |
| 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | |
| 31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | |
| 32 | Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350. | |
| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | |
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | |
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase | |
| 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase | |
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase | |
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| /s/ E. J. Elliott |
| E. J. Elliott |
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| February 6, 2015 |
| /s/ Eric E. Mellen |
| Eric E. Mellen |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
| February 6, 2015 |
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