Sparton Corporation 10-K
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007.
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-1000
SPARTON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Incorporation or Organization)
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38-1054690
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2400 EAST GANSON STREET, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49202-3795
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(517) 787-8600
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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COMMON STOCK, $1.25 Par Value
(Title of each class)
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in
Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
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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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K
is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule
12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates
computed by reference to the price at which the common stock was last sold, or the average bid and
asked price of such common stock, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently
completed second fiscal quarter: The aggregate market value of voting (no non-voting) common stock
held by non-affiliates was $54 million, based on the closing price of common shares as of December
31, 2006, which was $8.38 per share.
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of August 31, 2007, was 9,811,507.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, to
be delivered to shareowners in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareowners to be held October
24, 2007, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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PART I
Item 1. Business
The Company has been in continuous existence since 1900. It was last reorganized in 1919 as an Ohio
corporation. The Companys operations are in one line of business, electronic manufacturing
services (EMS). The Company provides design and electronic manufacturing services, which include a
complete range of engineering, pre-manufacturing and post-manufacturing services on a contract
basis. Capabilities range from product design and development through aftermarket support. All of
the facilities are registered to ISO standards, including 9001 or 13485, with most having
additional certifications. Products and services include complete Device Manufacturing products
for Original Equipment Manufacturers, microprocessor-based systems, transducers, printed circuit
boards and assemblies, sensors and electromechanical devices for the medical/scientific
instrumentation, government, aerospace, and other industries, as well as engineering services
relating to these product sales. The Company also designs and manufactures sonobuoys,
anti-submarine warfare (ASW) devices, used by the U.S. Navy and other free-world countries. See
Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report for information
regarding the Companys product sales concentration and locations of long-lived assets. The
Companys website address is www.sparton.com. Information provided at the website includes, among
other items, the Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Quarterly Earnings
Releases, News Releases, Governance Guidelines, and the Code of Ethics, as well as various Board of
Director committee charters. Upon request, the Company provides, free of charge, copies of its
periodic and current reports (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) and amendments to such reports that
are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as the Board of Director
committee charters. Reports are available as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are
filed with or furnished to the SEC, either at the Companys website, through a link to the SECs
site or through the Companys Shareowner Relations Department.
Electronic Contract Manufacturing Services
Historically, the Companys principal electronics product was sonobuoys, which are ASW devices
used by the U.S. Navy and other free-world military organizations. The Company competes with a
very limited number of qualified manufacturers for sonobuoy procurements by the U.S. and select
foreign governments. Contracts are obtained through competitive bid or direct procurement. Certain
sonobuoy contracts are awarded and produced through a joint venture agreement with UnderSea Sensor
Systems, Inc. (USSI), another producer of sonobuoys. USSIs parent company is Ultra Electronics
Holdings PLC, based in the United Kingdom. The joint venture arrangement operates under the name
ERAPSCO. ERAPSCO allows the two companies to consolidate their own unique and complementary
backgrounds and to jointly develop and produce certain agreed-upon designs for the U.S. Navy and
other approved foreign countries. While the joint agreement provides the opportunity to maximize
efficiencies in the design and development of the related sonobuoys, both companies function
independently; therefore, there is no separate entity to be accounted for or consolidated. With
ERAPSCO, individual contract risk exposures are reduced, while simultaneously enhancing the
likelihood of achieving U.S. Navy and other ASW objectives. ERAPSCO has been in existence for
approximately twenty years. In the past, however, the agreed upon designs included under the joint
venture agreement were generally developmental or sonobuoys with low volume demand. Recently, the
Companys ERAPSCO arrangement was expanded to include additional products for U.S. customers and
substantially all sonobuoy products for customers outside of the United States.
The Company is now focused on substantially expanding sales in the high-mix, low to medium-volume
EMS markets. High-mix describes customers needing multiple product types with generally low to
medium volume manufacturing runs. This is where the Company expects substantial future revenue
growth, with emphasis on government, aerospace, medical/scientific instrumentation, and industrial
markets. Many of the physical and technical attributes in the production of electronics for
sonobuoys are the same as those required in the production of other electrical and
electromechanical products and assemblies. The Companys EMS business includes design and/or
manufacture of a variety of electronic and electromechanical products and assemblies. Sales are
generally obtained on a competitive basis. Competitive factors include technical ability, customer
service, product quality, geographic location, timely delivery and price.
Non-sonobuoy electronic contract manufacturing and services are sold primarily through a direct
sales force. Design services in the non-sonobuoy area are supported by an engineering
organization, with centralized management and decentralized operations, which allows the Company
to deliver products and services in an efficient manner and enhances the Companys focus on new
and expanding technologies. In the commercial EMS business, Sparton must compete with a
significant number of domestic and foreign manufacturers, some of which are much larger in terms
of size and/or financial resources. The Company generally contracts with its customers to
manufacture products based on the customers design, specifications and shipping schedules.
Normally, EMS programs do not require the Companys direct involvement in original equipment
manufacturer product marketing. Material cost and availability, product quality, delivery and
reliability are all very important factors in the commercial EMS business.
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The Company signed a membership purchase agreement and completed the acquisition of Astro
Instrumentation, LLC (Astro) on May 31, 2006. Astro was a privately-owned EMS company located in
Strongsville, Ohio (near Cleveland) which had been in business for approximately five years. Under
the terms of the purchase agreement, the previous owners entered into non-compete agreements with
the Company. Astro is an EMS provider that designs and manufactures a variety of specialized
medical products, generally involving high-quality medical laboratory and other equipment. The
acquisition of Astro furthered the Companys strategy of identifying, evaluating and purchasing
potential acquisition candidates in the defense and medical device markets. The Company believes
the acquisition of Astro will favorably position Sparton within the medical market to attract and
expand its customer base. The newly acquired entity was merged into Astro Instrumentation, Inc.
(Astro) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated in the state of Michigan. In January
2007, Astro was renamed Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. (SMS). SMS operates from a 60,000 square foot
facility in an industrial park, 20,000 square feet of which was added to the facility during this
past fiscal year. Sparton operates the business at its original location and with the prior
manufacturing management and staff. The Company intends to continue integrating SMSs operations
and general management oversight with those of the other Sparton locations.
In May 2005, Spartronics, the Companys Vietnam based subsidiary, began regular production. This
facility, located just outside of Ho Chi Minh City, is anticipated to provide growth opportunities
for the Company, in current as well as new markets. Spartronics is a full service manufacturing
facility, providing an off shore option for customers requesting this type of production facility.
Engineering capabilities are in the process of being established.
At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the government funded backlog was approximately $42 million and $41
million, respectively. A majority of the fiscal 2007 backlog is expected to be realized in the next
12-15 months. Commercial EMS sales are not included in the backlog. The Company does not believe
the amount of backlog of commercial sales covered by firm purchase orders is a meaningful measure
of future sales, as such orders may be rescheduled or cancelled without significant penalty.
Other
One of Spartons largest customers is the U.S. Navy. While the loss of U.S. government sonobuoy
sales would have a material adverse financial effect on the Company, the loss of any one of
several other customers, including Honeywell, Bally, and Siemens Diagnostics, each with sales in
excess of 10% of total sales, could also have a significant financial impact. The Company
continues to grow its non-sonobuoy EMS sales with the objective of expanding the customer base,
thus reducing the Companys exposure to any single customer. The SMS acquisition will further
expand our customer base. While overall sales fluctuate during the year, such fluctuations do not
reflect a seasonal pattern or tendency.
Materials for the electronics operations are generally available from a variety of worldwide
sources, except for selected components. Access to competitively priced materials is critical to
success in the EMS business. In certain markets, the volume purchasing power of the larger
competitors creates a cost advantage for them. The Company has encountered in the past (and is
beginning to experience again) availability and extended lead time issues on some electronic
components due to strong market demand, which resulted in higher prices and late deliveries.
However, the Company does not expect to encounter significant long-term problems in obtaining
sufficient raw materials. The risk of material obsolescence in the contract EMS business is less
than it is in many other markets because raw materials and component parts are generally purchased
only upon receipt of a customers order. However, excess material resulting from order lead-time is
a risk factor due to potential order cancellation or design changes by customers.
Expenditures for research and development (R&D) not funded by customers amounted to approximately
$303,000 in fiscal 2007, compared to $882,000 in fiscal 2006, and these expenses are included in
selling and administrative expenses. There were no non-funded R&D expenditures in fiscal 2005.
Customer funded R&D costs are generally not considered material, are usually part of a larger
production agreement, and as such are included in both sales and costs of goods sold. While there
are approximately 63 employees involved in R&D activities, none are engaged in this activity on a
full time basis.
Sparton employed approximately 1,200 people at June 30, 2007. The Company has one manufacturing
division and five wholly-owned active manufacturing subsidiaries.
Item 1(a). Risk Factors
We operate in a changing economic, political and technological environment that presents
numerous risks, many of which are driven by factors that we cannot control or predict. The
following discussion, as well as our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates and Managements
Discussion and Analysis in Item 7, highlight some of these risks. The terms Sparton, the
Company, we, us, and our refer to Sparton Corporation and Subsidiaries.
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The industry is extremely competitive and we depend on continued outsourcing by OEMs.
The EMS industry in general is highly fragmented and intensely competitive. The contract
manufacturing services provided are available from many sources, and we compete with numerous
domestic and foreign EMS firms. Within Spartons target market, the high-mix, low to medium-volume
sector of the EMS industry, there are substantially fewer competitors, but competition remains
strong. Some competitors have substantially greater manufacturing, R&D, marketing, and/or
financial resources and in some cases have more geographically diversified international
operations. Sparton expects competition to intensify further as more companies enter our target
markets and our customers consolidate. In the future, increased competition from large electronic
component manufacturers that are selling, or may begin to sell, electronics manufacturing services
may occur. Future growth will depend on new outsourcing opportunities, and could be limited by
OEMs performing such functions internally or delaying their decision to outsource.
In some cases, Sparton may not be able to offer prices as low as some competitors because those
competitors may have lower cost structures for the services they provide, or because such
competitors are willing to accept business at lower margins in order to utilize more of their
excess capacity. In that event, net sales would decline. At times Sparton may be operating at a
cost disadvantage compared to some competitors who have greater direct buying power. As a result,
competitors may have a competitive advantage and obtain business from our customers.
Principal competitive factors in our targeted market are believed to be quality, reliability, the
ability to meet delivery schedules, technological sophistication, geographic location, and price.
During periods of recession in the electronics industry, our competitive advantages in the areas
of adaptive manufacturing and responsive customer service may be of reduced importance due to
increased price sensitivity. We also expect our competitors to continue to improve the performance
of their current products or services, to reduce their current products or service sales prices
and to introduce new products or services that may offer greater performance and improved pricing.
Any of these could cause a decline in sales, loss of market acceptance of our products or
services, profit margin compression, or loss of market share.
Our operating results are subject to general economic conditions and may vary significantly
from period to period due to a number of factors.
We are subject to inflation, interest rate changes, availability of capital markets, consumer
spending rates, the effects of governmental plans to manage economic conditions and other national
and global economic occurrences beyond our control. Such factors, economic weakness, and
constrained customer spending have resulted in the past, and may result in the future, in decreased
revenue, gross margin, earnings, or growth rates.
We often experience significant fluctuations in our annual and quarterly results of operations. In
addition to general economic conditions, other factors that contribute to these fluctuations are
Spartons effectiveness in managing the manufacturing processes and costs in order to decrease
manufacturing expenses, as well as the level of capacity utilization of our manufacturing
facilities and associated fixed costs. Spartons ASW sales are totally dependent upon access to
the U.S. Navys test facilities for sonobuoys. Additionally, the Company relies on our customers
demands, which can and does change dramatically, sometimes with little notice. Such factors also
could affect our results of operations in the future.
Start-up costs and inefficiencies related to new or transferred programs can adversely
affect our operating results and may not be recoverable.
Start-up costs, the management of labor and equipment resources in connection with new
programs and new customer relationships, and the need to estimate required resources, and the
timing of those resources, in advance can adversely affect profit margins and operating results.
These factors are particularly evident with the introduction of new products and programs. The
effects of these start-up costs and inefficiencies can also occur when new facilities are opened,
such as our facility near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that opened in fiscal 2005.
If new programs or new customer relationships are terminated or delayed, our operating results may
be harmed, particularly in the near term. We may not be able to recoup our start-up costs or
quickly replace anticipated new program revenues.
We depend on limited or sole source suppliers for some critical components; the inability
to obtain components as required, with favorable purchase terms, could harm our business.
A significant portion of our costs are related to electronic components purchased to produce
our products. In some cases, there may be only one supplier of a particular component. Supply
shortages for a particular component can delay production, and thus delay shipments to customers
and the associated revenue of all products using that component. This could cause the Company to
experience a reduction in sales, increased inventory levels and costs, and could adversely affect
relationships with existing and prospective customers. In the past, we have secured sufficient
allocations of constrained components
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so that revenue was not materially impacted. If we are unable to procure necessary
components under favorable purchase terms, including at favorable prices and with the order
lead-times needed for the efficient and profitable operation of our factories, our results
of operations could suffer. Currently, several components required in the production of
some of the Companys products are experiencing allocation constraints due to limited
supply and the U.S. Government exercising its preemptive rights to these components, which
are also used in the manufacture of various military products. Should Sparton be
unsuccessful in obtaining the necessary supply of these components to continue in a timely
manner the manufacture of some of the Companys products, operating results for the next
fiscal year could be adversely affected.
We are dependent on a few large customers; the loss of such customers or reduction
in their demand could substantially harm our business and operating results.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, our six largest customers, including the U.S.
government, accounted for approximately 74% of net sales. U.S. governmental sales,
primarily the U.S. Navy, represented 12% of our fiscal 2007 sales. We expect to continue to
depend upon a relatively small number of customers, but cannot ensure that present or
future large customers will not terminate, significantly change, reduce, or delay their
manufacturing arrangements with us. Because our major customers represent such a large part
of our business, the loss of any of our major customers or reduced sales to these customers
could negatively impact our business. While the continued integration of SMS is anticipated
to expand our customer base, currently their customer base is also highly concentrated.
We rely on the continued growth and financial stability of our customers, including our
major customers. Adverse changes in the end markets they serve can reduce demand from our
customers in those markets and/or make customers in these end markets more price sensitive.
Furthermore, mergers or restructurings among our customers or our customers customers
could increase concentration and/or reduce total demand as the combined entities
rationalize their business and consolidate their suppliers. Future developments,
particularly in those end markets which account for more significant portions of our
revenues, could harm our business and our results of operations.
Future governmental sales could be affected by a decrease in defense spending by the U.S.
government, or by changes in spending allocation that could result in one or more of the
Companys programs being reduced, delayed or terminated, which could adversely affect our
financial results. The Companys U.S. governmental sales are funded by the federal budget.
Changes in congressional schedules, negotiations for program funding levels or unforeseen
world events can interrupt the funding for a program or contract. The timing of sonobuoy
sales to the U.S. Navy is dependent upon access to their test facilities and successful
passage of their product tests. Reduced governmental budgets have made access to the test
range less predictable and less frequent than in the past, which has impacted our reported
revenues.
Sparton generates large accounts receivable in connection with electronic contract
manufacturing. If one or more of our customers experiences financial difficulty and is
unable to pay for the services provided, our operating results and financial condition
could be adversely affected.
Customer
cancellations, reductions, or delays could adversely affect our operating results.
We generally do not obtain long-term purchase commitments from our customers.
Customers may cancel orders, delay the delivery of orders, or release orders for fewer
products than we previously anticipated for a variety of reasons, including decreases in
demand for their products and services. Such changes by a significant customer, by a group
of customers, or by a single customer whose production is material to an individual
facility could seriously harm results of operations in that period. In addition, since much
of our costs and operating expenses are relatively fixed, a reduction in customer demand
would adversely affect our margins and operating income. Although we are always seeking new
opportunities, we cannot be assured that we will be able to replace deferred, reduced or
cancelled orders.
Our inability to forecast the level of customer orders with much certainty makes it
difficult to schedule production and maximize utilization of manufacturing capacity. If
actual demand is higher than anticipated, we may be required to increase staffing and other
expenses in order to meet such demand of our customers. Alternatively, anticipated orders
from our customers may be delayed or fail to materialize, thereby adversely affecting our
results of operations. Such customer order fluctuations and deferrals have had a material
adverse effect on us in the past, and we may experience such effects in the future.
Such order changes could cause a delay in the repayment to us for inventory expenditures we
incurred in preparation for the customers orders or, in certain circumstances, require us
to return the inventory to our suppliers, re-sell the inventory to another customer or
continue to hold the inventory. In some cases excess material resulting from longer order
lead-time is a risk due to the potential of order cancellation or design changes by
customers. Additionally, dramatic changes in circumstances for a customer could also
negatively impact the carrying value of our inventory for that customer.
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The Company and its customers may be unable to keep current with technological changes.
The Companys customers participate in markets that have rapidly changing technology,
evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions, and relatively short
product life cycles. The introduction of products embodying new technologies or the
emergence of new industry standards can render existing products obsolete or unmarketable.
The Companys success depends upon our customers ability to enhance existing products and
to develop and introduce new products, on a timely and cost-effective basis, that keep pace
with technological developments and emerging industry standards, and address increasingly
sophisticated customer requirements. There is no assurance that the Companys customers
will do so and failure to do so could substantially harm the Companys customers and
indirectly the Company.
Additionally, the Companys future success will depend upon its ability to maintain and
enhance its own technological capabilities, develop and market manufacturing services which
meet changing customer needs, and successfully anticipate or respond to technological
changes in manufacturing processes on a cost-effective and timely basis. If Sparton is
unable to do so, business, financial condition and operating results could be materially
adversely affected.
Fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates could increase operating costs.
A portion of the Companys operations and some customers are in foreign locations. As
a result, transactions may occur in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Currency
exchange rates fluctuate on a daily basis as a result of a number of factors and cannot be
easily predicted. Volatility in the functional currencies of our entities and the U.S.
dollar could seriously harm our business, operating results and financial condition. The
primary impact of currency exchange fluctuations is on the adjustments related to the
translation of the Companys Canadian and Vietnamese financial statements into U.S.
dollars, which are included in current earnings, as well as impacting the cash,
receivables, and payables of our operating entities. The Company currently does not use
financial instruments to hedge foreign currency fluctuation and unexpected expenses could
occur from future fluctuations in exchange rates.
Failure to attract and retain key personnel and skilled associates could hurt operations.
Our success depends to a large extent upon the continued services of key management
personnel. We cannot be assured that we will retain our key employees, and the loss of
service of any of these officers or key management personnel could have a material adverse
effect on our business growth and operating results.
Our future success will require an ability to attract and retain qualified employees.
Competition for such personnel is intense, and we cannot be assured that we will be
successful in attracting and retaining such personnel. Changes in the cost of providing
pension and other employee benefits, including changes in health care costs, investment
returns on plan assets, and discount rates used to calculate pension and related
liabilities, could lead to increased costs in any of our operations.
We are involved in legal proceedings and unfavorable decisions could materially affect us.
Our business activities expose us to risks of litigation with respect to our
customers, suppliers, creditors, shareowners, product liability, or environmental-related
matters. We may incur significant expense to defend or otherwise address current or future
claims. Any litigation, even a claim without merit, could result in substantial costs and
diversion of resources, and could have a material adverse effect on our business and
results of operations.
Also, in the past, we have filed claims relating to various matters, including product
defects discovered in certain aerospace printed circuit boards, which were supplied to us.
Although we are pursuing such claims, we cannot predict the outcome. If we are not able to
obtain a sufficient recovery, our business and operating results could be adversely
impacted. Refer to Item 3 Legal Proceedings of this report.
Adverse regulatory developments could harm our business.
Our business operates in heavily regulated environments. We must manage the risk of
changes in or adverse actions under applicable law or in our regulatory authorizations,
licenses and permits, governmental security clearances or other legal rights in order to
operate our business, manage our work force, or import and export goods and services as
needed. We also face the risk of other adverse regulatory actions, compliance costs, or
governmental sanctions.
Business disruptions could seriously harm our business and results of operations.
Increased international political instability, evidenced by threats and occurrence of
terrorist attacks, conflicts in the Middle East and Asia, and strained international
relations arising from these conflicts, may hinder our ability to do business. The
political environment in communist countries can contribute to the threat of instability.
While we have not been adversely
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affected as yet due to this exposure, one of our facilities is based in Vietnam, which is a
communist country. These events may continue to have an adverse impact on the U.S. and
world economies, particularly customer confidence and spending, which in turn could affect
our revenue and results of operations. The impact of these events on the volatility of the
U.S. and world financial markets could increase the volatility of our securities and may
limit the capital resources available to us, our customers and our suppliers.
Our worldwide operations could be subject to natural disasters and other business
disruptions, including earthquakes, power shortages, telecommunications failures, water
shortages, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, fires, and other natural or man made disasters,
which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our expenses. In the past,
hurricanes have adversely impacted the performance of two of our production facilities
located in Florida.
We have a production facility outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which is in an area
previously affected by avian flu. To the best of our knowledge, concerns about the spread
of avian flu have not affected our employees or operations. However, our Asian production
could be severely impacted by an epidemic spread of avian flu. These factors could also
affect our suppliers and customers, and results of operations.
Changes in the securities laws and regulations have increased, and are likely to continue to
increase, our costs.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that became law in July 2002 required changes in some of
our corporate governance, securities disclosure and compliance practices. In response to the
requirements of that Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock
Exchange have promulgated new rules on a variety of subjects. Compliance with these new
rules, particularly preparation for future compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act regarding managements assessment of internal control over financial reporting, which is
expected to become applicable to Sparton for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, has
increased our legal, financial, and accounting costs. We expect some level of increased
costs related to these new regulations to continue indefinitely. While preparation and
consulting costs are anticipated to decline, continuous review and audit costs related to
the regulation are expected to increase. The extent of the ongoing and future costs is
unknown at this time. However, absent significant changes in related rules (which we cannot
assure), we anticipate these costs may decline somewhat in future years as we become more
efficient in our compliance processes. We also expect these developments to make it more
difficult and more expensive to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may
be forced to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage.
Likewise, these developments may make it more difficult for us to attract and retain
qualified members of our board of directors or qualified management personnel.
We are subject to a variety of environmental laws, which expose us to potential liability.
Our operations are regulated under a number of federal, state, provincial, local and
foreign environmental laws and regulations, which govern, among other things, the discharge
of hazardous materials into the air and water, as well as the handling, storage and
disposal of such materials. These laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act and the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as well as analogous state and foreign laws.
Compliance with these environmental laws is a significant consideration for us because we
use various hazardous materials in our manufacturing processes. We may be liable under
environmental laws for the cost of cleaning up properties we own or operate if they are or
become contaminated by the release of hazardous materials, regardless of whether we caused
the release, even if we fully comply with applicable environmental laws. In the event of
contamination or violation of environmental laws, we could be held liable for damages
including fines, penalties and the costs of remedial actions and could also be subject to
revocation of our discharge permits. Any such penalties or revocations could require us to
cease or limit production at one or more of our facilities, thereby harming our business.
In addition, such regulations could restrict our ability to expand our facilities or could
require us to acquire costly equipment, or to incur other significant expenses to comply
with environmental regulations, including expenses associated with the recall of any
non-compliant product. See Item 3 Legal Proceedings of this report.
Certain shareowners have significant control and shares eligible for public sale could
adversely affect the share price.
As of June 30, 2007, the directors, executive officers and 5% shareowners beneficially
owned an aggregate of approximately 56% of our common stock, of which Bradley O. Smith, the
Chairman of the Board, beneficially owned or controlled approximately 23%. Accordingly,
certain persons have significant influence over the election of our Board of Directors, the
approval or disapproval of any other matters requiring shareowner approval, and the affairs
and policies of Sparton. Such voting power could also have the effect of deterring or
preventing a change in control of the Company that might otherwise be beneficial to other
shareowners. In addition, substantially all of the outstanding shares of common stock are
freely tradable without restriction or further registration. Sales of substantial amounts
of common stock by shareowners, or even the potential for such sales, may cause the market
price to decline and could impair the ability to raise capital through the sale of equity
securities.
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In the future, we may need additional funding, which may be raised through issuances of
equity securities. We also have the right to issue shares upon such terms and conditions
and at such prices as our Board of Directors may establish. Such offerings would dilute the
ownership interest of existing shareholders and could cause a dilution of the net tangible
book value of such shares.
At June 30, 2007, there were options outstanding for the purchase of approximately 300,000
shares of common stock of the Company, of which options for approximately 194,000 shares
were vested and exercisable. Holders of our common stock could suffer dilution if
outstanding common stock options are exercised in excess of the number of shares
repurchased by Sparton.
Our stock price may be volatile, and the stock is thinly traded, which may cause
investors to lose most or part of their investment in our common
stock.
The stock market may experience volatility that is often unrelated to the operating
performance of any particular company or companies. If market-sector or industry-based
fluctuations occur, our stock price could decline regardless of our actual operating
performance, and investors could lose a substantial part of their investments.
Moreover, if an active public market for our common stock is not sustained in the future,
it may be difficult to resell such stock. For the two months ended August 1, 2007, the
average number of shares of our common stock that traded on the NYSE has been approximately
11,000 shares per day. We had approximately 9,812,000 issued and outstanding shares as of
June 30, 2007. When trading volumes are this low, a relatively small buy or sell order can
result in a relatively large change in the trading price of our common stock and investors
may not be able to sell their securities at a favorable price. In addition, should the
vested and exercisable stock options be exercised and the resulting common shares
simultaneously sold (to fund the cost of the exercise and the related taxes associated with
the stock sale), our stock price could be significantly adversely impacted.
Item 1(b). Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
The following is a listing of the principal properties used by Sparton in its
business. Except as described below, Sparton owns all of these properties. These facilities
provide a total of approximately 831,000 square feet of manufacturing and administrative
space. An addition of 20,000 square feet to our Strongsville, Ohio facility was completed
in fiscal 2007. There are manufacturing and/or office facilities at each location.
Reflective of the current economic environment, Spartons manufacturing facilities are
underutilized. Underutilized percentages vary by plant; however, ample space exists to
accommodate expected growth. Sparton believes these facilities are suitable for its
operations.
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Jackson, Michigan
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Strongsville, Ohio |
DeLeon Springs, Florida
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London, Ontario, Canada |
Brooksville, Florida
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Thuan An District, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam (Outside of Ho Chi Minh City) |
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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While the Company owns the building and other assets for Spartronics, including its
manufacturing facility in Vietnam, the land is occupied under a long-term lease covering
approximately 40 years. This lease is prepaid, with the cost amortized over the life of the
lease, and carried in other long-term assets on our balance sheet.
Not included above with the Companys owned properties is the Companys Coors Road,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, facility. While this property is owned by Sparton, and included in
the property, plant, and equipment section of our balance sheet, it is not used in
Spartons manufacturing operations. Sparton leases this facility to another company under a
long-term lease, which contains an option to buy.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Various litigation is pending against the Company, in many cases involving ordinary
and routine claims incidental to the business of the Company and in others presenting
allegations that are non-routine.
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Environmental Remediation
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in certain compliance issues with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various state agencies, including
being named as a potentially responsible party at several sites. Potentially responsible
parties (PRPs) can be held jointly and severally liable for the clean-up costs at any
specific site. The Companys past experience, however, has indicated that when it has
contributed relatively small amounts of materials or waste to a specific site relative to
other PRPs, its ultimate share of any clean-up costs has been minor. Based upon available
information, the Company believes it has contributed only small amounts to those sites in
which it is currently viewed as a PRP.
In February 1997, several lawsuits were filed against Spartons wholly-owned subsidiary,
Sparton Technology, Inc. (STI), alleging that STIs Coors Road facility presented an
imminent and substantial threat to human health or the environment. On March 3, 2000, a
Consent Decree was entered into, settling the lawsuits. The Consent Decree represents a
judicially enforceable settlement and contains work plans describing remedial activity
STI agreed to undertake. The remediation activities called for by the work plans have
been installed and are either completed or are currently in operation. It is anticipated
that ongoing remediation activities will operate for a period of time during which STI
and the regulatory agencies will analyze their effectiveness. The Company believes that
it will take several years before the effectiveness of the groundwater containment wells
can be established. Documentation and research for the preparation of the initial
multi-year report and review are currently underway. If current remedial operations are
deemed ineffective, additional remedies may be imposed at a significantly increased cost.
There is no assurance that additional costs greater than the amount accrued will not be
incurred or that no adverse changes in environmental laws or their interpretation will
occur.
Upon entering into the Consent Decree, the Company reviewed its estimates of the future
costs expected to be incurred in connection with its remediation of the environmental
issues associated with its Coors Road facility over the next
30 years. At June 30, 2007,
the undiscounted minimum accrual for future EPA remediation approximates $6 million. The
Companys estimate is based upon existing technology and current costs have not been
discounted. The estimate includes equipment, operating and maintenance costs for the
onsite and offsite pump and treat containment systems, as well as continued onsite and
offsite monitoring. It also includes the required periodic reporting requirements. This
estimate does not include legal and related consulting costs, which are expensed as
incurred.
In 1998, STI commenced litigation in two courts against the United States Department of
Energy (DOE) and others seeking reimbursement of Spartons costs incurred in complying
with, and defending against, federal and state environmental requirements with respect to
its former Coors Road manufacturing facility. Sparton also sought to recover costs being
incurred by the Company as part of its continuing remediation at the Coors Road facility.
In fiscal 2003, Sparton reached an agreement with the DOE and others to recover certain
remediation costs. Under the agreement, Sparton was reimbursed a portion of the costs the
Company incurred in its investigation and site remediation efforts at the Coors Road
facility. Under the settlement terms, Sparton received cash and the DOE agreed to
reimburse Sparton for 37.5% of certain future environmental expenses in excess of
$8,400,000 from the date of settlement. With the settlement, Sparton received cash and
obtained some degree of risk protection, with the DOE sharing in costs incurred above the
established level.
In 1995, Sparton Corporation and STI filed a Complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook
County, Illinois, against Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company and American Manufacturers
Mutual Insurance Company demanding reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with
its remediation efforts at the Coors Road facility based on various primary and excess
comprehensive general liability policies in effect between 1959 and
1975. In June 2005,
Sparton reached an agreement with the insurers under which Sparton received $5,455,000 in
cash in July 2005. This agreement reflects a recovery of a portion of past costs the
Company incurred in its investigation and site remediation efforts, which began in 1983,
and was recorded as income in June of fiscal 2005. In October 2006 an additional one-time
recovery of $225,000 was reached with an additional insurance carrier. The Company
continues to pursue an additional recovery from one remaining excess carrier, the
probability and amount of recovery of which is uncertain at this time.
Customer Relationships
In September 2002, STI filed an action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
District of Michigan to recover certain unreimbursed costs incurred as a result of a
manufacturing relationship with two entities, Util-Link, LLC (Util-Link) of Delaware and
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) of the District of Columbia. On or
about October 21, 2002, the defendants filed a counterclaim seeking money damages
alleging that STI breached its duties in the manufacture of products for the defendants.
The jury trial commenced on September 19, 2005 and concluded on November 9, 2005. The
jury awarded STI damages in the amount of $3.6 million, of which approximately $1.9
million represented costs related to the acquisition of raw materials. These costs were
previously deferred. As of June 30, 2007, $1.6 million of these costs ($1.9 million as of
June 30, 2006)
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are included in other non current assets on the Companys balance sheets. As a result
of post-trial proceedings, the judgment in Spartons favor was reduced to $1.9 million,
which would enable the Company to recover the deferred costs and, accordingly, there would
be no significant impact on operating results. An amended judgment was entered for $1.9
million in Spartons favor on April 5, 2006. On May 1, 2006, NRTC filed an appeal of the
judgment with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which could impact the
ultimate result.
The Company has pending an action before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to recover damages
arising out of an alleged infringement by the U.S. Navy of certain patents owned by Sparton
and used in the production of sonobuoys. The case was dismissed on summary judgment;
however, the decision of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims was reversed by the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The case is expected to be scheduled for trial in the
second quarter of calendar 2008. The likelihood that the claim will be resolved and the
extent of any recovery in favor of the Company is unknown at this time.
Product Issues
Some of the printed circuit boards supplied to the Company for its aerospace sales were
discovered in fiscal 2006 to be nonconforming and defective. The defect occurred during
production at the raw board suppliers facility, prior to shipment to Sparton for further
processing. The Company and our customer, who received the defective boards, have contained
the defective boards. While investigations are underway, $2.8 million of related product and
associated expenses have been deferred and classified in Spartons balance sheet within
other non current assets as of June 30, 2007 ($2.9 million as of June 30, 2006).
In August 2005, Sparton Electronics Florida, Inc. filed an action in U.S. District Court of
Florida against Electropac Co., Inc. and a related party (the raw board manufacturer) to
recover these costs. The likelihood that the claim will be resolved and the extent of the
Companys recovery, if any, is unknown at this time. No loss contingency has been
established at June 30, 2007.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - No matters were submitted to a
vote of the security holders during the last quarter of the period covered by this report.
Executive Officers of the Registrant - Information with respect to executive officers of the
Registrant is set forth below. The positions noted have been held for at least five years, except
where noted.
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David W. Hockenbrocht
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Chief Executive Officer since October 2000 and President since January 1978. (Age 72) |
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Douglas E. Johnson
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Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President since February 2001 and Vice President since
1995. (Age 59) |
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Richard L. Langley
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Senior Vice President since November 2004, Chief Financial Officer since February 2001, Vice
President and Treasurer since 1990. (Age 62) |
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Duane K. Stierhoff
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Senior Vice President since December 2006. Previously, Mr. Stierhoff held the position of Vice
President, General Manager of Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. since June 1, 2006. Prior to that date, Mr.
Stierhoff held the position of Vice President Operations at Astro Instrumentation, LLC in Strongsville,
OH. (Age
52) |
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Joseph S. Lerczak
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Secretary since June 2002 and Corporate Controller since April 2000. (Age 50) |
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Michael G. Woods
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Senior Vice President, Industrial & Aerospace Business Systems since April 2005 and Vice President,
General Manager of Sparton of Canada, Ltd. since August 1999. (Age 48) |
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Erik J. Fabricius-Olsen
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Vice President, Aerospace Business Systems since April 2005. Prior to that date, and since March of
1994,
Mr. Olsen has held various positions with the company including Director of Customer Business
Management Aerospace since June 2002. (Age 54) |
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Linda G. Munsey
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Vice President, Performance Excellence since February 2006. Prior to that date, Ms. Munsey held the
position of Director of Corporate Performance Excellence since January 2005. Ms. Munsey has also held
various managerial positions within the Company since March 2004. Prior to that date, Ms. Munsey held
the position of Quality Manager at ADTRAN, Inc. in Huntsville, AL since December 2000. (Age 45) |
There are no family relationships among the persons named above. All officers are elected annually
and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases
of Equity Securities
Market Information - The Companys common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) under the symbol SPA. The following table sets forth the high and low closing sale
prices for the Companys common stock as reported by the NYSE for the periods presented:
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007 |
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High |
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Low |
First Quarter |
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$ |
8.99 |
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$ |
8.00 |
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Second Quarter |
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8.90 |
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8.17 |
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Third Quarter |
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8.50 |
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7.57 |
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Fourth Quarter |
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8.25 |
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6.94 |
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006 |
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High |
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Low |
First Quarter |
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$ |
11.11 |
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$ |
9.58 |
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Second Quarter |
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10.25 |
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8.60 |
|
Third Quarter |
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9.29 |
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8.55 |
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Fourth Quarter |
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8.80 |
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8.20 |
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(1) The above stock price information has not been adjusted to reflect any potential
impact of stock dividends. See Part III, Item 12, for certain
information concerning common stock
that may be issued under the Companys equity compensation plans.
Holders - On August 31, 2007, there were 499 registered holders of record of the Companys
common stock. The price of the Companys common stock as of August 31, 2007, was $6.41.
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Dividends - During fiscal 2007, the Company declared a 5% common stock dividend on October 25,
2006 which was paid on January 19, 2007; cash was paid in lieu of fractional shares. The Company
did not pay a cash dividend on its common stock in fiscal 2007. A cash dividend of $0.10 per share
was paid in fiscal 2006.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities - None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers - Effective September
14, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a publicly-announced common share repurchase program
for the repurchase, at the discretion of management, of up to $4 million of shares of the Companys
outstanding common stock in open market transactions. As of June 30, 2007, 331,781 shares had been
repurchased for cash consideration of approximately $2,887,000. During the repurchase period, the
weighted average share prices for each months activity ranged from $8.38 to $10.18 per share. The
program expires September 14, 2007. For the nine months ended March 31, 2007, the Company had
purchased 292,744 shares at an average price paid per share of $8.62. No shares were repurchased
during the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be
purchased under the program at June 30, 2007 was $1,113,000.
Repurchased shares are retired. Included in the fiscal 2007 activity is the repurchase of 199,356
shares concurrent with the coordinated exercise in the second quarter of common stock options held
by the Companys officers, employees, and directors.
Performance Graph - The following is a line-graph presentation comparing cumulative, five-year
shareowner returns, on an indexed basis, of the Companys common stock with that of a broad market
index (S&P 500 Composite Index) and a more specific industry index, the Electronics Component of
the NASDAQ (NASDAQ). The comparison assumes a $100 investment on June 30, 2002, and the
reinvestment of dividends.
Comparison
of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return Among Sparton Corporation, S&P 500 Index, and
NASDAQ Industry Indexes (Index June 30, 2002 = 100)
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2002 |
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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Sparton Corporation |
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100 |
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102 |
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108 |
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127 |
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116 |
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103 |
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S&P 500 Index |
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100 |
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100 |
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119 |
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127 |
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138 |
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166 |
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NASDAQ |
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100 |
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107 |
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139 |
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123 |
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116 |
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133 |
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Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans, the table in Part III,
Item 12 of this report, is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data(1)
The following table sets forth a summary of selected financial data for the last five fiscal
years. This selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto along with supplementary schedules, included in Items 8 and 15,
respectively, of this Form 10-K.
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2003 |
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OPERATING RESULTS |
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Net sales |
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$ |
200,085,852 |
|
|
$ |
170,804,982 |
|
|
$ |
167,156,809 |
|
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$ |
161,003,942 |
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$ |
169,861,287 |
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Costs of goods sold |
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194,128,835 |
|
|
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156,752,961 |
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|
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149,048,308 |
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151,642,234 |
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150,659,969 |
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Other operating expenses |
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18,153,025 |
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|
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15,969,528 |
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|
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7,844,236 |
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|
|
13,669,067 |
|
|
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7,866,686 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Operating income (loss) |
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(12,196,008 |
) |
|
|
(1,917,507 |
) |
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10,264,265 |
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(4,307,359 |
) |
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|
11,334,632 |
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Other income (expense) |
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(179,619 |
) |
|
|
1,622,863 |
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|
|
1,097,893 |
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|
|
126,862 |
|
|
|
898,640 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
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(12,375,627 |
) |
|
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(294,644 |
) |
|
|
11,362,158 |
|
|
|
(4,180,497 |
) |
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|
12,233,272 |
|
Provision (credit) for income taxes |
|
|
(4,607,000 |
) |
|
|
(393,000 |
) |
|
|
3,250,000 |
|
|
|
(2,137,000 |
) |
|
|
3,241,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(7,768,627 |
) |
|
$ |
98,356 |
|
|
$ |
8,112,158 |
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$ |
(2,043,497 |
) |
|
$ |
8,992,272 |
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|
|
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WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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|
|
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Common stock basic |
|
|
9,817,972 |
|
|
|
9,806,099 |
|
|
|
9,691,333 |
|
|
|
9,660,783 |
|
|
|
9,654,186 |
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Common stock diluted |
|
|
9,817,972 |
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|
|
9,844,601 |
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|
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9,823,364 |
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9,660,783 |
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9,756,980 |
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PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK INCOME (LOSS) |
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Common stock basic |
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$(0.79 |
) |
|
|
$0.01 |
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|
|
$0.84 |
|
|
|
$(0.21 |
) |
|
|
$0.93 |
|
Common stock diluted |
|
|
(0.79 |
) |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
|
0.83 |
|
|
|
(0.21 |
) |
|
|
0.92 |
|
|
|
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|
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SHAREOWNERS EQUITY PER SHARE |
|
|
$8.81 |
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|
|
$9.82 |
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|
|
$9.98 |
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|
|
$9.19 |
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|
$9.44 |
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CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
(2) |
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|
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$ |
0.10 |
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OTHER FINANCIAL DATA |
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Total assets |
|
$ |
137,007,798 |
|
|
$ |
150,057,736 |
|
|
$ |
129,460,786 |
|
|
$ |
114,419,496 |
|
|
$ |
116,013,870 |
|
Working capital |
|
$ |
52,339,124 |
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|
$ |
68,197,123 |
|
|
$ |
75,502,554 |
|
|
$ |
72,347,305 |
|
|
$ |
77,982,082 |
|
Working capital ratio |
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2.60:1 |
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|
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3.17:1 |
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|
3.89:1 |
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|
4.81:1 |
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|
|
5.33:1 |
|
Debt |
|
$ |
17,010,604 |
|
|
$ |
19,826,449 |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareowners equity |
|
$ |
86,479,671 |
|
|
$ |
96,850,378 |
|
|
$ |
97,171,986 |
|
|
$ |
88,866,099 |
|
|
$ |
91,168,206 |
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The operating results of our acquired subsidiary, SMS, have been included in our consolidated
financial statements since the date of acquisition on May 31, 2006. Presented separately below are
SMSs net sales and gross profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 and for the one month
ended June 30, 2006:
SPARTON MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (SMS)
(Formerly named ASTRO INSTRUMENTATION, INC.)
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Year Ended |
|
|
One Month Ended |
|
|
|
June 30, 2007 |
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|
June 30, 2006 |
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OPERATING RESULTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
49,620,195 |
|
|
|
$3,358,398 |
|
Costs of goods sold |
|
|
44,862,738 |
|
|
|
2,901,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
$ |
4,757,457 |
|
|
|
$456.563 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(1) |
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As described in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included
in Item 8, all average outstanding shares and per share information
has been restated to reflect the impact of the 5% stock dividend declared in October 2006 and
paid in January 2007, except no adjustment has been made to the cash dividend per share in
fiscal 2006. |
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(2) |
|
The Company has not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock for
many years prior to fiscal 2006. The Board of Directors will
review the Companys financial results and condition at least annually and consider payment of
a cash dividend at that time. |
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Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following is managements discussion and analysis of certain significant events affecting the
Companys earnings and financial condition during the periods included in the accompanying
financial statements. Additional information regarding the Company can be accessed via Spartons
website at www.sparton.com. Information provided at the website includes, among other items, the
Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Quarterly Earnings Releases, News
Releases, and the Code of Ethics, as well as various corporate charters. The Companys operations
are in one line of business, electronic manufacturing services (EMS). Spartons capabilities range
from product design and development through aftermarket support, specializing in total business
solutions for government, medical/scientific instrumentation, aerospace and industrial markets.
This includes the design, development and/or manufacture of electronic parts and assemblies for
both government and commercial customers worldwide. Governmental sales are mainly sonobuoys.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 reflects Congress determination that the
disclosure of forward-looking information is desirable for investors and encourages such disclosure
by providing a safe harbor for forward-looking statements by corporate management. This report on
Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the scope of the Securities Act of 1933 and
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words expects, anticipates, believes, intends,
plans, will, shall, and similar expressions, and the negatives of such expressions, are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements which refer to
expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are
forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly disclose any revisions
to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring subsequent to
filing this Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those discussed
below. Accordingly, Spartons future results may differ materially from historical results or from
those discussed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The Company notes that a variety of
factors could cause the actual results and experience to differ materially from anticipated results
or other expectations expressed in the Companys forward-looking statements.
Sparton, as a high-mix, low to medium-volume supplier, provides rapid product turnaround for
customers. High-mix describes customers needing multiple product types with generally low volume
manufacturing runs. As a contract manufacturer with customers in a variety of markets, the Company
has substantially less visibility of end user demand and, therefore, forecasting sales can be
problematic. Customers may cancel their orders, change production quantities and/or reschedule
production for a number of reasons. Depressed economic conditions may result in customers delaying
delivery of product, or the placement of purchase orders for lower volumes than previously
anticipated. Unplanned cancellations, reductions, or delays by customers may negatively impact the
Companys results of operations. As many of the Companys costs and operating expenses are
relatively fixed within given ranges of production, a reduction in customer demand can
disproportionately affect the Companys gross margins and operating income. The majority of the
Companys sales have historically come from a limited number of customers. Significant reductions
in sales to, or a loss of, one of these customers could materially impact business if the Company
were not able to replace those sales with new business.
Other risks and uncertainties that may affect our operations, performance, growth forecasts and
business results include, but are not limited to, timing and fluctuations in U.S. and/or world
economies, competition in the overall EMS business, availability of production labor and management
services under terms acceptable to the Company, Congressional budget outlays for sonobuoy
development and production, Congressional legislation, foreign currency exchange rate risk,
uncertainties associated with the outcome of litigation, changes in the interpretation of
environmental laws and the uncertainties of environmental remediation, and uncertainties related to
defects discovered in certain of the Companys aerospace circuit boards. Further risk factors are
the availability and cost of materials. A number of events can impact these risks and
uncertainties, including potential escalating utility and other related costs due to natural
disasters, as well as political uncertainties such as the conflict in Iraq. The Company has
encountered (and is currently beginning to experience again) availability and extended lead time
issues on some electronic components in the past when market demand has been unusually strong; this
resulted in higher prices and/or late deliveries. Additionally, the timing of sonobuoy sales to the
U.S. Navy is dependent upon access to the test range and successful passage of product tests
performed by the U.S. Navy. Reduced governmental budgets have made access to the test range less
predictable and less frequent than in the past. Finally, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 required
changes in, and formalization of, some of the Companys corporate governance and compliance
practices. The SEC and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) also passed rules and regulations requiring
additional compliance activities. Compliance with these rules has increased administrative costs,
and it is expected that certain of these costs will continue indefinitely. A further discussion of
the Companys risk factors has been included in Part I, Item 1(a), Risk Factors of this report.
Management cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are
subject to influence by the enumerated risk factors as well as unanticipated future events.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements
and Notes thereto included in Item 8 of this report.
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FISCAL 2007 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2006
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Sales |
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% of Total |
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Sales |
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% of Total |
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% Change |
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Government |
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$ |
29,677,000 |
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15 |
% |
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$ |
42,536,000 |
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25 |
% |
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(30 |
)% |
Industrial/Other |
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|
53,700,000 |
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|
27 |
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57,602,000 |
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|
34 |
|
|
|
(7 |
) |
Aerospace |
|
|
56,955,000 |
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|
|
28 |
|
|
|
52,794,000 |
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|
31 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Medical/Scientific Instrumentation |
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|
59,754,000 |
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|
30 |
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|
17,873,000 |
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10 |
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234 |
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Totals |
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$ |
200,086,000 |
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|
100 |
% |
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$ |
170,805,000 |
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|
100 |
% |
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17 |
% |
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Sales for the year ended June 30, 2007, totaled $200,086,000, an increase of $29,281,000 (17%) from
fiscal 2006. Government sales decreased $12,859,000, primarily due to the impact of design or
rework issues on sonobuoy production due to failed sonobuoy drop tests earlier this year. During
fiscal 2007, there were approximately $22 million of governmental sales with no or minimal margin.
While overall fiscal 2007 sales are below expectation, recent sonobuoy tests have shown
improvement. Industrial sales, which includes gaming, decreased slightly primarily due to decreased
sales to one customer. Sales in the aerospace market increased 8%, due to activity with two
existing customers whose combined sales increased approximately $8 million from last year.
Medical/scientific instrumentation sales increased significantly due to the inclusion in fiscal
2007 of a full year of sales from the Companys newest subsidiary, Sparton Medical Systems, Inc.
(SMS). Medical/scientific instrumentation sales of $59,754,000 include $48,380,000 and $3,280,000
of sales in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, contributed by SMS since its acquisition on May
31, 2006.
The majority of the Companys sales come from a small number of customers. Sales to our six
largest customers, including government sales, accounted for approximately 74% and 77% of net
sales in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. Bally, an industrial customer, accounted for 12% and
20% of our sales in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. One aerospace customer, Honeywell, with
several facilities to which the Company supplies product, provided 18% and 19% of our sales for
the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Siemens Diagnostics (formerly Bayer), a key
medical device customer of SMS, contributed 18% of total sales during fiscal 2007.
The following table presents consolidated income statement data as a percentage of net sales for
the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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|
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|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Net sales |
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|
100.0 |
% |
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|
100.0 |
% |
Costs of goods sold |
|
|
97.0 |
|
|
|
91.8 |
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
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|
3.0 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative |
|
|
9.2 |
|
|
|
9.2 |
|
EPA related (income) expense net environmental remediation |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
(6.1 |
) |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and investment income |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Equity income (loss) in investment |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other income net |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
(6.2 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
Provision (credit) for income taxes |
|
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
(3.9 |
)% |
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An operating loss of $12,196,000 was reported for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, compared to
an operating loss of $1,918,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The gross profit for
fiscal 2007 of the newly acquired subsidiary SMS totaled $4,757,000, or 2% of sales. The results of
SMS for the one month period ended June 30, 2006, did not have a significant impact on the
Companys fiscal 2006 results. Overall, the gross profit percentage for the year ended June 30,
2007, was 3.0%, a decrease from 8.2% for the same period last year. Gross profit varies from period
to period and can be affected by a number of factors, including product mix, production
efficiencies, capacity utilization, and new product introduction, all of which impacted fiscal 2007
performance. Reflected in gross profit for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, were charges of
$2,740,000 and $1,789,000, respectively, resulting from changes in estimates, primarily related to
design and production issues on certain development and production programs. Of these charges,
$717,000 and $903,000 were incurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The programs are loss contracts and the Company
17
recognized
the entire estimated losses, or changes in estimated losses, as of June 30, 2007 and
2006. While some of these programs were completed and shipped by June 30 of this fiscal year,
there is a backlog of $2.3 million of sonobuoys with no margin which will be completed and shipped
during fiscal 2008. In addition, there are $15.6 million of sonobuoy sales backlog with minimal
profit margin expected. Included in the governmental sales of $29,677,000 were approximately
$22,013,000 of sales with no or minimal margin. In addition, competitive pricing issues related to
one industrial customer reduced margins by approximately $1 million on similar sales in the prior
year. The lower margins associated with this customer are expected to continue. Finally,
production and program issues related to an aerospace job at one facility resulted in
approximately $14,346,000 of sales in fiscal 2007 at essentially no margin. The various issues
related to the poor job performance are being addressed with this aerospace customer. The Company
anticipates that if it is successful in repricing the product and implementing other measures,
that the margin will improve in the future. Included in the gross profit for the years ended June
30, 2007 and 2006, are the losses from the Companys Vietnam facility of $1.5 million and $1.6
million, respectively. We expect our Vietnamese operating results to improve this next fiscal
year.
Gross profit margin in fiscal 2007 was also adversely impacted by increased pension expense. In
the fourth quarter of the year, $922,000 of additional pension expense associated with a pro rata
settlement adjustment was recorded as a result of lump-sum benefit distributions. This expense was
in addition to the normal and anticipated periodic pension expense of $497,000 for fiscal 2007.
Pension expense totaled $1,419,000 and $548,000, of which approximately $1,291,000 and $494,000
was included in costs of goods sold, for the fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively. A more
complete discussion of the settlement adjustment and resulting increased pension expense is
included in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
In summary, fiscal 2007 results were very disappointing and substantially below expectations
established at the beginning of the fiscal year primarily for the following reasons:
|
- |
|
Approximately $36 million of sales occurred with no or minimal margin. These same sales,
assuming a 10% margin, would have generated a margin of $3.6 million or more if executed as expected. |
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|
- |
|
Gross margins were further reduced by approximately $4 million due to pricing issues on
several programs, as well as sonobuoy
program cost escalation and changes in estimates. |
|
|
- |
|
Operations and costs of closing the Deming, New Mexico facility reduced our expected gross
margin by approximately $1.9 million. |
|
|
- |
|
Losses at our Vietnam facility reduced gross margin by an additional amount of approximately
$1.5 million. |
|
|
- |
|
Higher than anticipated pension expense of approximately $1 million further adversely
impacted gross margins. |
We remain focused on addressing the underlying causes of the above issues. Upon completion of
the remaining sonobuoy backlog of approximately $18 million of no or minimal margin contracts and
the expansion of the ERAPSO joint venture, the sonobuoy program issues that have adversely
impacted our financials are anticipated to be completed. We are reviewing several low or no margin commercial
programs either through repricing the programs and/or seeking reimbursement of prior out of scope
costs that have occurred. The Vietnam operations have suffered since inception from lower than
expected sales. While several new programs should be in startup in Vietnam in fiscal 2008,
additional sales are still needed for that plant to reach
profitability. Additionally,
pension expense in the future is expected to return to more historical levels. Finally, we are
continuing to review and address the internal plant performance issues that surfaced in fiscal
2007. Additional resources, training and overview are now in place.
Selling and administrative expenses for fiscal 2007 overall increased primarily due to the
inclusion of a full year of costs for SMS, compared to one month of activity in fiscal 2006. The
remainder of the increase in selling and administrative expenses primarily relates to minor and
expected increases in various categories, such as wages, employee benefits, insurance, and other
items. Share-based compensation expense totaled $228,000 and $344,000, of which approximately
$198,000 or 87%, and $290,000 or 84% was included in selling and administrative expense for fiscal
2007 and 2006, respectively, with the balance in cost of goods sold. Additional costs were also
incurred as a result of compliance activity due to increased SEC and other regulatory
requirements. These compliance costs increased in several areas, both internally and externally.
Results also include $482,000 and $39,000 for fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively, of amortization
expense related to the purchase of SMS under the purchase accounting rules; for further
discussion, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
Operating income (loss) also includes charges related to the New Mexico environmental remediation
effort. Included in EPA related-net of environmental remediation in fiscal 2007 is a one-time
$225,000 insurance settlement received in October 2006. EPA charges and income are more fully
discussed in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. Net gain on sale
of property, plant and equipment in fiscal 2007 includes a gain of $190,000 on the sale of
undeveloped land in New Mexico. The sale of the Deming, New Mexico facility was completed in July
2007, and its profit will be included in fiscal 2008 results; for further discussion, see note 15
to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
18
Interest and investment income decreased $916,000 to $201,000 in fiscal 2007. This decrease was
due to decreased funds available for investment and a loss from sale of investment securities.
Substantially all of the Companys investment securities portfolio was liquidated during fiscal
2007, primarily to fund the operating losses, additions to property, plant and equipment,
repayment of debt, and repurchases of common stock. Investment securities are more fully described
in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. Interest expense of
$1,050,000 (net of capitalized interest of $60,000) and $98,000 in fiscal 2007 and 2006,
respectively, is primarily a result of the debt incurred and acquired in the purchase of SMS. A
complete discussion of debt is contained in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8. Other income (expense) net was $245,000 and $583,000 in fiscal 2007 and
2006, respectively. Other-net in fiscal 2007 and 2006 includes $233,000 and $586,000,
respectively, of net translation and transaction gains.
Equity investment income was $425,000 and $21,000 in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. Included
in the equity investments is the Companys investment in Cybernet Systems Corporation (Cybernet),
representing a 14% ownership interest.
The Companys effective tax rate (benefit) for fiscal 2007 was (37%) compared to the statutory U.S.
federal tax rate of (34%). A complete discussion of the elements of the income tax provision is
contained in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
After provision for applicable income taxes the Company reported a net loss of $7,769,000 ($(0.79)
per share, basic and diluted) in fiscal 2007, compared to net income of $98,000 ($0.01 per share,
basic and diluted) in fiscal 2006.
FISCAL 2006 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2005
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales |
|
|
% of Total |
|
|
Sales |
|
|
% of Total |
|
|
% Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Government |
|
$ |
42,536,000 |
|
|
|
25 |
% |
|
$ |
38,243,000 |
|
|
|
23 |
% |
|
|
11 |
% |
Industrial/Other |
|
|
57,602,000 |
|
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
47,588,000 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
Aerospace |
|
|
52,794,000 |
|
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
68,375,000 |
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
(23 |
) |
Medical/Scientific Instrumentation |
|
|
17,873,000 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
12,951,000 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals |
|
$ |
170,805,000 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
167,157,000 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales for the year ended June 30, 2006, totaled $170,805,000 an increase of $3,648,000 (2%) from
fiscal 2005. Government sales increased $4,293,000, primarily due to increased availability and
access to the sonobuoy test range and accepted lots. Industrial sales, which includes gaming,
improved significantly. This was reflective of continued strong sales to existing customers. Sales
in the aerospace market decreased 23%, due principally to experiencing strong sales of collision
avoidance systems in fiscal 2005, which level of sales did not continue into fiscal 2006. Medical
sales improved from the prior year, primarily due to new program start-ups. In addition, the
Companys new acquisition, SMS, operates principally in the medical market. Total medical sales of
$17,873,000 included $3,280,000 of sales contributed by SMS since acquisition, which occurred on
May 31, 2006.
The majority of the Companys sales come from a small number of customers. Sales to our six
largest customers, including government sales, accounted for approximately 77% of net sales in
both fiscal 2006 and 2005. Four of the customers, including government, were the same both years.
Bally, an industrial customer, accounted for 20% and 13% of our sales in fiscal 2006 and 2005,
respectively. Additionally, one aerospace customer, Honeywell, with several facilities, provided
19% and 28% of our sales for the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The following table presents consolidated income statement data as a percentage of net sales for
the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Net sales |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Costs of goods sold |
|
|
91.8 |
|
|
|
89.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
8.2 |
|
|
|
10.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative |
|
|
9.2 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
|
EPA related (income) expense net environmental remediation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3.0 |
) |
Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and investment income |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Equity income (loss) in investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income net |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
6.8 |
|
Provision (credit) for income taxes |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
1.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An operating loss of $1,918,000 was reported for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, compared to
operating income of $10,264,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. The results of SMS for the
one month period ended June 30, 2006, did not have a significant impact on the Companys fiscal
2006 results other than disclosed. The gross profit percentage for the year ended June 30, 2006,
was 8.2%, down from 10.8% for the same period last year. Gross profit varies from period to period
and can be affected by a number of factors, including product mix, production efficiencies,
capacity utilization, and new product introduction, all of which impacted fiscal 2006 performance.
Reflected in gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2006, were charges of $1,789,000 resulting
from changes in estimates, primarily related to certain sonobuoy programs. Of these charges,
$903,000 were incurred in the fourth quarter. These programs were expected to be loss contracts and
the Company recognized the entire estimated losses as of June 30, 2006. While some of these
programs were completed and shipped by June 30 of fiscal year 2006 there was a backlog of $5.5
million which was expected to be completed and shipped during fiscal 2007. These $5.5 million of
sales would reflect no profit margin upon their sale due to their loss position. Included for the
year ended June 30, 2006, are the results from the Companys new Vietnam facility, the start-up of
which adversely impacted gross profit by $1.6 million. In addition, the prior years gross profit
benefited by the inclusion of delayed government sales of $4.7 million. These sales carried a
higher than usual margin, contributing $1.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, which
sales the Company was unable to match in fiscal 2006. Fiscal 2006s reduced gross profit also
included several medical programs, which were operating in a loss or breakeven position due to
their current status in the start-up phase. Two of these programs had negative margins which, for
the year ended June 30, 2006, totaled $585,000, $269,000 of which occurred during the fourth
quarter. Finally, discussions and resolution with a customer regarding the recovery of past
material component costs, $183,000 of which were previously deferred in fiscal 2005, were not
completed during the period and as a result, $378,000 was charged to expense during the year ended
June 30, 2006.
Selling and administrative expenses in fiscal 2006 included approximately $524,000 of litigation
expenses related to the NRTC litigation, which is further discussed in Part II, Item 1 Other
Information-Legal Proceedings of this report. In addition, beginning in fiscal 2006, the Company
was required to expense the vested portion of the fair value of stock options. Share-based
compensation expense recorded for the year ended June 30, 2006, totaled $344,000, approximately
84% of which, or $290,000, is included in selling and administrative expense. Additional costs
were also being incurred as a result of compliance activity due to increased SEC and other
regulatory requirements. These compliance costs have increased in several areas, both internally
and externally. In addition to increased audit fees and other costs, the Company has outsourced
some of the new compliance efforts to a consulting firm, resulting in additional costs of $272,000
during the year ended June 30, 2006. The remainder of the increase in selling and administrative
expenses relates to minor and expected increases in various categories, such as wages, employee
benefits, insurance, and other items.
Operating income also includes charges related to the New Mexico environmental remediation effort,
principally legal fees, of $65,000 in fiscal 2006 and $424,000 in fiscal 2005. In addition, fiscal
2005 includes $5,455,000 (pre-tax) of income related to the Companys settlement with previous
insurance carriers, which reflects a recovery of a portion of past costs the Company incurred in
its investigation and site remediation of its Coors Road facility. These EPA charges and income
are more fully discussed in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
Net gain on sale of property, plant and equipment in fiscal 2005 included a gain of $397,000 on
the sale of a warehouse in DeLeon Springs, Florida.
Interest and investment income increased $225,000 to $1,116,000 in fiscal 2006. This increase was
due to increased funds available for investment during the year and improved investment rates.
Investment securities are more fully described in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8. Interest expense of $98,000 in fiscal 2006 was a result of the debt incurred
and acquired in the acquisition of SMS. A complete discussion of debt is contained in Note 9 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. Other
income (expense) net was $583,000 and
$221,000 in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. Other-net in fiscal 2006 and 2005 includes $586,000
and $228,000, respectively, of net translation and transaction gains.
Equity investment income (loss) was $21,000 and ($15,000) in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Included in the equity investments is the Companys investment in Cybernet Systems Corporation
(Cybernet), representing a 14% ownership interest.
The Companys effective tax rate (benefit) for fiscal 2006 was (133%) compared to the statutory
U.S. federal tax rate of (34%). A complete discussion of the elements of the income tax provision
is contained in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
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After provision for applicable income taxes the Company reported net income of $98,000 ($0.01 per
share, basic and diluted) in fiscal 2006, compared to net income of $8,112,000 ($0.84 per share;
$0.83 diluted) in fiscal 2005. Fiscal 2005 results include income of $5,455,000 related to the EPA
settlement (approximately $3,895,000 net of tax).
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The primary source of liquidity and capital resources has historically been from operations.
Certain government contracts provide for interim progress billings, which reduce the amount of cash
required during the performance of these contracts. As the volume of U.S. defense-related contract
work has declined, so has the relative importance of progress billings as a liquidity resource.
Investments have been used in fiscal 2007 for various purposes including providing working capital,
funding operating losses, and in fiscal 2006, fund a portion of the SMS acquisition. In addition,
the Company used a portion of its investments to fund the Companys previously announced $4,000,000
stock repurchase program. Through June 30, 2007, approximately 332,000 shares have been repurchased,
at a cost of approximately $2,887,000. These repurchased shares have been retired.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, cash and cash equivalents decreased $3,521,000 to
$3,982,000. Operating activities used $13,924,000 in fiscal 2007 and provided $7,992,000 and
$6,547,000 in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively, in net cash flows. The primary use of cash in
fiscal 2007 was for operations, combined with an increase in inventory. The increase in inventory
is due to build up related to new customer contracts, as well as the delay in some customer
schedules. The primary source of cash in fiscal 2006 was from the receipt of $5,455,000 in cash
from a legal settlement, which occurred in fiscal 2005. Additionally, the collection of a large
amount of accounts receivable attributable to sales at fiscal 2005 year end contributed to cash in
fiscal 2006. The primary use of cash in fiscal 2006 was a reduction in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities, which primarily reflected the payment of $2.4 million of income taxes payable from
fiscal 2005.
Cash flows provided by investing activities in fiscal 2007 totaled $14,325,000, and was generally
provided by the proceeds from sale of substantially all of the remaining portfolio of investment
securities. In fiscal 2007, cash was primarily used for the purchase of property, plant, and
equipment, principally for the SMS plant expansion. Total cost for the expanded production space at
SMS totaled approximately $2 million. In addition, cash received from sale of investment securities
was used for the payment of debt related to the SMS acquisition, as well as funding the Companys
current operating loss, and repurchases of common stock. Cash flows used by investing activities in
fiscal 2006 and 2005 totaled $19,304,000 and $8,300,000, respectively, and was primarily used in
the purchase of investment securities. In fiscal 2006, net proceeds from the sale and maturities of
investments were used to fund the acquisition of SMS. The purchase of, and proceeds from the sale
and maturities of, investment securities are generally reflective of activity within the various
investment vehicles, with the net purchases position representing the investment of excess cash
generated from operations in fiscal 2005. In fiscal 2005 net proceeds from the sale and maturities
of investments were also used to fund purchases of property, plant and equipment.
Cash flows used in financing activities were $3,922,000 in fiscal 2007. Cash flows provided by
financing activities were $9,448,000 and $300,000 in fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. The
primarily use in fiscal 2007 was the repurchase of the Companys common stock and the scheduled
repayment of debt incurred with the purchase of SMS. In fiscal 2007, $1 million was provided as a
result of borrowing on the Companys line of credit. Cash flows provided in 2006 were primarily
from the issuance of debt related to the acquisition of SMS. Reflected in all three fiscal years
presented are inflows from the exercise of stock options.
Historically, the Companys market risk exposure to foreign currency exchange and interest rates on
third party receivables and payables has not been considered to be material, principally due to
their short-term nature and the minimal amount of receivables and payables designated in foreign
currency. However, due to the strengthened Canadian dollar in recent years, the impact of
transaction and translation gains on intercompany activity and balances has increased. If the
exchange rate were to materially change, the Companys financial position could be significantly
affected. The Company currently has a bank line of credit totaling $20 million, of which $1 million
has been borrowed as of June 30, 2007, and a bank loan totaling $8 million. In addition, there are
notes payable totaling $5.8 million outstanding to the former owners of Astro, as well as $2.2
million of Industrial Revenue Bonds. Borrowings are discussed further below, as well as in Note 9
to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the aggregate government funded EMS backlog was approximately $42
million and $41 million, respectively. A majority of the June 30, 2007, backlog is expected to be
realized in the next 12-15 months. Commercial EMS orders are not included in the backlog. The
Company does not believe the amount of commercial activity covered by firm purchase orders is a
meaningful measure of future sales, as such orders may be rescheduled or cancelled without
significant penalty.
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The Company signed a membership purchase agreement and completed the acquisition of Astro
Instrumentation, LLC on May 31, 2006. Astro, renamed Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. (SMS) in fiscal
2007, is an EMS provider that designs and manufactures a variety of specialized medical products,
generally involving high-quality medical laboratory and other equipment. SMS operates from a 60,000
square foot facility in an industrial park, which includes the 20,000 square foot addition
completed in fiscal 2007. The increased manufacturing area, 10,000 square feet of the 20,000 square
foot expansion, is expected to allow for increased sales and greater efficiency. Sparton operates
the business as a wholly-owned subsidiary. A further discussion of this purchase is contained in
Notes 9 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. The Company is
continuing a program of identifying and evaluating potential acquisition candidates in both the
defense and medical markets.
In January 2007, Sparton announced its commitment to close the Deming, New Mexico facility. The
closure of that plant was completed during the quarter ended March 31, 2007. At closing, some
equipment from this facility related to operations performed at other Sparton locations was
relocated to those facilities for their use in ongoing production activities. The land, building,
and remaining assets were sold. The agreement for the sale of the Deming land, building, equipment
and applicable inventory was signed at the end of March 2007 and involved several separate
transactions. The sale of the inventory and equipment for $200,000 was completed on March 30, 2007.
The sale of the land and building for $1,000,000 closed on
July 20, 2007. The property, plant, and
equipment of the Deming facility was substantially depreciated, with the ultimate sale of this
facility completed at a net gain of approximately $850,000, with the entire amount of the gain
being recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
Construction of the Companys Spartronics plant in Vietnam was completed and production began in
May 2005. This facility is anticipated to provide increased growth opportunities for the Company,
in current as well as new markets. As the Company has not previously done business in this
emerging market, there are many uncertainties and risks inherent in this venture. As with the
Companys other facilities, the majority of the equipment utilized in production operations is
leased.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, a $0.10 per share cash dividend, totaling approximately
$889,000, was paid to shareowners on October 5, 2005. In October 2005, the Company declared a 5%
stock dividend, which was distributed January 13, 2006, to shareowners of record on December 21,
2005. On October 25, 2006, the Company declared another 5% stock dividend, which was distributed
January 19, 2007, to shareowners of record on December 27, 2006.
At June 30, 2007, the Company had $86,480,000 in shareowners equity ($8.81 per share), $52,339,000
in working capital, and a 2.60:1 working capital ratio. The Company believes it has sufficient
liquidity for its anticipated needs over the next 12-18 months, unless an additional significant
business acquisition were to be identified and completed for cash. Such resources may include the
use of our line of credit.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The Companys current obligations, which are due within one year, for the payment of accounts
payable, accruals, and other liabilities totaled $32,802,000 at June 30, 2007. This includes the
$3,922,000 and $372,000 for the current portions of our long-term debt and environmental liability,
respectively, and $580,000 of the standby letters of credit. These obligations are reflected in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets in Item 8. The following tables summarize the Companys significant
contractual obligations and other commercial commitments as of June 30, 2007:
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Payments due by Fiscal Period |
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2008 |
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Contractual Obligations: |
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Borrowings, (including interest payments) |
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$ |
19,948,000 |
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$ |
5,814,000 |
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$ |
4,688,000 |
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$ |
4,559,000 |
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$ |
2,321,000 |
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$ |
240,000 |
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2,326,000 |
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Operating leases |
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12,350,000 |
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4,947,000 |
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3,904,000 |
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2,097,000 |
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915,000 |
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487,000 |
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Environmental liabilities |
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5,998,000 |
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372,000 |
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314,000 |
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279,000 |
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279,000 |
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546,000 |
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4,208,000 |
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2,315,000 |
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79,000 |
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579,000 |
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276,000 |
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652,000 |
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729,000 |
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Noncancelable purchase orders |
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15,981,000 |
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15,981,000 |
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56,592,000 |
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27,193,000 |
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9,485,000 |
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6,935,000 |
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3,791,000 |
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1,925,000 |
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$ |
7,263,000 |
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Amount of Commitment by Fiscal Expiration Period |
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2008 |
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Standby letters of credit |
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1,111,000 |
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$ |
229,000 |
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$ |
882,000 |
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Borrowings Payments include principal and interest for both short-term and long-term debt,
including an $8 million bank loan, notes totaling $5.8 million payable to the previous owners of
SMS, and Industrial Revenue bond obligations of $2.2 million, which were assumed by Sparton at the
time of the SMS purchase. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of
this report for further discussion on borrowings. In addition, $1 million of debt related to
outstanding borrowings under the Companys revolving line-of-credit is included, all of which is
considered short-term.
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Operating leases See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this
report for further discussion of operating leases.
Environmental liabilities See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item
8 of this report for a description of the accrual for environmental remediation. Of the $5,998,000
total, $372,000 is classified as a current liability and $5,626,000 is classified as a long-term
liability, both of which are included on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2007.
Pension liability See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this
report for additional pension information.
Noncancelable purchase orders Binding orders the Company has placed with suppliers that are
subject to quality and performance requirements.
Standby letters of credit The Company has standby letters of credit outstanding of approximately
$1,111,000 at June 30, 2007, principally to support self-insured programs, certain foreign sales
contracts, and a portion of the Industrial Revenue bonds assumed from Astro. Approximately
$580,000 of the potential liabilities related to these letters of credit are reflected as accrued
liabilities on the Companys June 30, 2007 balance sheet.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates,
judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported as assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are regularly
evaluated and are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In many
cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and
does not require managements judgment in application. There are also areas in which managements
judgment in selecting among available alternatives would not produce a materially different
result. The Company believes that of its significant accounting policies discussed in Note 1 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is included in Item 8, the following involve a higher
degree of judgement and complexity. Senior management has reviewed these critical accounting
policies and related disclosures with Spartons audit committee of the Board of Directors.
Environmental Contingencies
One of Spartons former manufacturing facilities, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Coors Road),
has been the subject of ongoing investigations and remediation efforts conducted with the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As
discussed in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8, Sparton has
accrued its estimate of the minimum future non-discounted financial liability. The estimate was
developed using existing technology and excludes legal and related consulting costs. The minimum
cost estimate includes equipment, operating and monitoring costs for both onsite and offsite
remediation. Sparton recognizes legal and consulting services in the periods incurred and reviews
its EPA accrual activity quarterly. Uncertainties associated with environmental remediation
contingencies are pervasive and often result in wide ranges of reasonably possible outcomes. It is
possible that cash flows and results of operations could be materially affected by the impact of
changes in these estimates.
Government Contract Cost Estimates
Government production contracts are accounted for based on completed units accepted with respect
to revenue recognition and their estimated average cost per unit regarding costs. Losses for the
entire amount of the contract are recognized in the period when such losses are determinable.
Significant judgment is exercised in determining estimated total contract costs including, but not
limited to, cost experience to date, estimated length of time to contract completion, costs for
materials, production labor and support services to be expended, and known issues on remaining
units to be completed. In addition, estimated total contract costs can be significantly affected
by changing test routines and procedures, resulting design modifications and production rework
from these changing test routines and procedures, and limited range access for testing these
design modifications and rework solutions. Estimated costs developed in the early stages of
contracts can change, sometimes significantly, as the contracts progress, and events and
activities take place. Changes in estimates can also occur when new designs are initially placed
into production. The Company formally reviews its costs incurred-to-date and estimated costs to
complete on all significant contracts at least quarterly and revised estimated total contract
costs are reflected in the financial statements. Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible
that the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be materially
affected by changes in estimated costs to complete on one or more significant contracts.
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Commercial Inventory Valuation Allowances
Inventory valuation allowances for commercial customer inventories require a significant degree of
judgment. These allowances are influenced by the Companys experience to date with both customers
and other markets, prevailing market conditions for raw materials, contractual terms and customers
ability to satisfy these obligations, environmental or technological materials obsolescence,
changes in demand for customer products, and other factors resulting in acquiring materials in
excess of customer product demand. Contracts with some commercial customers may be based upon
estimated quantities of product manufactured for shipment over estimated time periods. Raw material
inventories are purchased to fulfill these customer requirements. Within these arrangements,
customer demand for products frequently changes, sometimes creating excess and obsolete
inventories.
The Company regularly reviews raw material inventories by customer for both excess and obsolete
quantities, with adjustments made accordingly. Wherever possible, the Company attempts to recover
its full cost of excess and obsolete inventories from customers or, in some cases, through other
markets. When it is determined that the Companys carrying cost of such excess and obsolete
inventories cannot be recovered in full, a charge is taken against income and a valuation
allowance is established for the difference between the carrying cost and the estimated realizable
amount. Conversely, should the disposition of adjusted excess and obsolete inventories result in
recoveries in excess of these reduced carrying values, the remaining portion of the valuation
allowances are reversed and taken into income when such determinations are made. It is possible
that the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be materially
affected by changes to inventory valuation allowances for commercial customer excess and obsolete
inventories.
Allowance for Probable Losses on Receivables
The accounts receivable balance is recorded net of allowances for amounts not expected to be
collected from customers. The allowance is estimated based on historical experience of write-offs,
the level of past due amounts, information known about specific customers with respect to their
ability to make payments, and future expectations of conditions that might impact the
collectibility of accounts. Accounts receivable are generally due under normal trade terms for the
industry. Credit is granted, and credit evaluations are periodically performed, based on a
customers financial condition and other factors. Although the Company does not generally require
collateral, cash in advance or letters of credit may be required from customers in certain
circumstances, including some foreign customers. When management determines that it is probable
that an account will not be collected, it is charged against the allowance for probable losses. The
Company reviews the adequacy of its allowance monthly. The allowance for doubtful accounts
considered necessary was only $32,000 and $67,000 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. If the
financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability
to make payment, additional allowances may be required. Given the Companys significant balance of
government receivables and letters of credit from foreign customers, collection risk is considered
minimal. Historically, uncollectible accounts have generally been insignificant, have generally not
exceeded managements expectations, and the minimal allowance is deemed adequate.
Pension Obligations
The Company calculates the cost of providing pension benefits under the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 87, Employers Accounting for Pensions, as amended. The
key assumptions required within the provisions of SFAS No. 87 are used in making these
calculations. The most significant of these assumptions are the discount rate used to value the
future obligations and the expected return on pension plan assets. The discount rate is consistent
with market interest rates on high-quality, fixed income investments. The expected return on assets
is based on long-term returns and assets held by the plan, which is influenced by historical
averages. If actual interest rates and returns on plan assets materially differ from the
assumptions, future adjustments to the financial statements would be required. While changes in
these assumptions can have a significant effect on the pension benefit obligation and the
unrecognized gain or loss accounts disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statements, the effect
of changes in these assumptions is not expected to have the same relative effect on net periodic
pension expense in the near term. While these assumptions may change in the future based on changes
in long-term interest rates and market conditions, there are no known expected changes in these
assumptions as of June 30, 2007. As indicated above, to the extent the assumptions differ from
actual results, there would be a future impact on the financial statements. The extent to which
this will result in future expense is not determinable at this time as it will depend upon a number
of variables, including trends in interest rates and the actual return on plan assets. During the
quarter ended March 31, 2007, the annual actuarial valuation of the pension plan was completed.
Based on this valuation, net periodic pension expense for fiscal 2007 was determined to be $497,000
compared to $548,000 for fiscal 2006. In addition, during 2007 an additional $922,000 settlement
adjustment was identified and recognized in connection with lump-sum benefit distributions. These
lump-sum distributions were made over the last several years. The total adjustment of $922,000,
while relating to current as well as prior year activity, was recorded in fiscal 2007. The amount
related to prior years was immaterial to the financial results of each of the years affected. The
settlement adjustment resulted from several business and economic factors that have affected the
measurement of the plans projected benefit obligation in recent
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years, including changes in the plans benefit formula, the timing of participants retirement,
changes in assumed interest rates, variation in investment returns, and the amounts of lump-sum
distributions paid. The components of net periodic pension expense are detailed in Note 6 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report. A pension contribution of
$79,000 is expected to be made during fiscal 2008.
On June 30, 2007, the Company adopted the balance sheet recognition and disclosure provision of
SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.
This statement required Sparton to recognize the funded status (i.e., the difference between the
fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation) of its plan in the June 30, 2007
consolidated balance sheet, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss), net of tax. The adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at
adoption represents the net unrecognized actuarial losses and unrecognized prior service costs
remaining from the initial adoption of SFAS No. 87, all of which were previously netted against the
plans funded status in Spartons balance sheet pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 87. Upon
adoption, Sparton recorded an after-tax, unrecognized loss in the amount of $1,989,000, which
represents an increase directly to accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2007. These
amounts will be subsequently recognized as net periodic plan expenses pursuant to Spartons
historical accounting policy for amortizing such amounts. Further, actuarial gains and losses that
arise in subsequent periods, and that are not recognized as net periodic plan expenses in the same
periods, will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). The adoption of
SFAS No. 158 had no effect on Spartons consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
June 30, 2007, or for any prior period presented, and it will not effect Spartons operating
results in future periods.
Business Combinations
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company allocated the purchase
price of its May 2006 SMS acquisition to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Such valuations require management to
make significant estimates, judgments and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible
assets.
Management arrived at estimates of fair value based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable.
These estimates are based on historical experience and information obtained from the management of
the acquired business and are inherently uncertain. Critical estimates in valuing certain of the
intangible assets include but are not limited to: future expected discounted cash flows from
customer relationships and contracts assuming similar product platforms and completed projects;
the acquired companys market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time the
acquired customer relationships will continue to generate revenue streams; and attrition and
discount rates. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or
validity of such assumptions, estimates or actual results, particularly with respect to
amortization periods assigned to identifiable intangible assets.
Valuation of Property, Plant and Equipment
SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets, requires that the
Company record an impairment charge on our investment in property, plant and equipment that we
hold and use in our operations if and when management determines that the related carrying values
may not be recoverable. If one or more impairment indicators are deemed to exist, Sparton will
measure any impairment of these assets based on current independent appraisals or a projected
discounted cash flow analysis using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate
with the risk inherent in our business model. Our estimates of cash flows require significant
judgment based on our historical and anticipated operating results and are subject to many
factors.
The most recent such impairment analysis, which was performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal
2007, did not result in an impairment charge.
Goodwill and Customer Relationships
The Company annually reviews goodwill and customer relationships associated with its investments
in Cybernet and SMS for possible impairment. This analysis may be performed more often should
events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. This
review is performed in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The
provisions of SFAS No. 142 require that a two-step impairment test be performed on intangible
assets. In the first step, the Company compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its
carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net
assets assigned to the unit, goodwill is considered not impaired and the Company is not required
to perform further testing. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit
exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then management will perform the second step of the
impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill. If
the carrying value of a reporting units goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then the Company
would record an impairment loss equal to the difference.
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Determining the fair value of any reporting entity is judgmental in nature and involves the use of
significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth
rates, operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount
rates, future economic and market conditions and, if appropriate, determination of appropriate
market comparables. The Company bases its fair value estimates on assumptions believed to be
reasonable, but which are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ
from those estimates. In addition, the Company makes certain judgments and assumptions in
allocating shared assets and liabilities to determine the carrying values for each of the Companys
reporting units. The most recent annual goodwill impairment analysis related to the Companys
Cybernet and SMS investments, which were performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, did
not result in an impairment charge. The next such goodwill impairment reviews are expected be
performed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.
Income Taxes
Our estimates of deferred income taxes and the significant items giving rise to the deferred
income tax assets and liabilities are disclosed in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8. These reflect our assessment of actual future taxes to be paid or received on
items reflected in the financial statements, giving consideration to both timing and probability
of realization. The recorded net deferred income tax assets are significant and our realization of
these recorded benefits is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income. If future
levels of taxable income are not consistent with our expectations, we may be required to record an
additional valuation allowance, which could reduce our net income by a material amount.
OTHER
Litigation
One of Spartons facilities, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been the subject of
ongoing investigations conducted with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The investigation began in the early 1980s and involved a
review of onsite and offsite environmental impacts.
At June 30, 2007, Sparton has accrued $5,998,000 as its estimate of the future undiscounted minimum
financial liability with respect to this matter. The Companys cost estimate is based upon existing
technology and excludes legal and related consulting costs, which are expensed as incurred, and is
anticipated to cover approximately the next 23 years. The Companys estimate includes equipment and
operating costs for onsite and offsite operations and is based on existing methodology.
Uncertainties associated with environmental remediation contingencies are pervasive and often
result in wide ranges of reasonably possible outcomes. Estimates developed in the early stages of
remediation can vary significantly. Normally, a finite estimate of cost does not become fixed and
determinable at a specific point in time. Rather, the costs associated with environmental
remediation become estimable over a continuum of events and activities that help to frame and
define a liability. It is possible that cash flows and results of operations could be affected
significantly by the impact of the ultimate resolution of this contingency.
Some of the printed circuit boards supplied to the Company for its aerospace sales were discovered
in fiscal 2006 to be nonconforming and defective. The defect occurred during production at the raw
printed circuit board suppliers facility, prior to shipment to Sparton for further processing. The
Company and our customer, who received the defective boards, have contained the defective boards.
While investigations are underway, $2.8 million of related product and associated expenses have
been classified in Spartons balance sheet within other long-term assets as of June 30, 2007 ($2.9
million as of June 30, 2006). In August 2005, Sparton Electronics Florida, Inc. filed an action in
U.S. District Court of Florida against Electropac Co., Inc. and a related company (the raw board
manufacturer) to recover these costs. The likelihood that the claim will be resolved and the
extent of the Companys recovery, if any, is unknown at this time. No loss contingency has been
established at June 30, 2007.
Sparton is currently involved with legal actions, which are disclosed in Part I Item 3 Legal
Proceedings, of this report. At this time, the Company is unable to predict the outcome of these
claims.
Item 7(a). Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
MARKET RISK EXPOSURE
The Company manufactures its products in the United States, Canada, and Vietnam. Sales are to
the U.S. and Canada, as well as other foreign markets. The Company is potentially subject to
foreign currency exchange rate risk relating to intercompany activity and balances and to receipts
from customers and payments to suppliers in foreign currencies. Also, adjustments related to the
translation of the Companys Canadian and Vietnamese financial statements into U.S. dollars are
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included in current earnings. As a result, the Companys financial results could be affected by
factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or economic conditions in the domestic
and foreign markets in which the Company operates. However, minimal third party receivables and
payables are denominated in foreign currency and the related market risk exposure is considered to
be immaterial. Historically, foreign currency gains and losses related to intercompany activity and
balances have not been significant. However, due to the strengthened Canadian dollar in recent
years, the impact of transaction and translation gains has increased. If the exchange rate were to
materially change, the Companys financial position could be significantly affected.
The Company has financial instruments that are subject to interest rate risk, principally
long-term debt associated with the recent SMS acquisition on May 31, 2006. Historically, the
Company has not experienced material gains or losses due to such interest rate changes. Based on
the fact that interest rates periodically adjust to market values for the majority of term debt
issued or assumed in the recent SMS acquisition, interest rate risk is not considered to be
significant.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareowners of Sparton Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sparton Corporation and
subsidiaries as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareowners equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007.
Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15(a)2. These
financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and schedule are free of
material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an
audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of
internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express
no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and schedule, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements and schedule. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Sparton Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30,
2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended June 30, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule
presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Notes 1 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its
method of accounting for its defined benefit pension plan as of June 30, 2007, in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.
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SPARTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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|
|
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|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
3,982,485 |
|
|
$ |
7,503,438 |
|
Investment securities (Note 3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,969,136 |
|
Accounts receivable: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade, less allowance of $32,000 ($67,000 in 2006) |
|
|
24,114,182 |
|
|
|
20,613,574 |
|
U.S. and foreign governments |
|
|
451,922 |
|
|
|
4,494,868 |
|
Inventories and costs of contracts in progress (Note 4) |
|
|
53,520,533 |
|
|
|
46,892,183 |
|
Income taxes recoverable |
|
|
485,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes (Note 7) |
|
|
2,287,438 |
|
|
|
2,662,692 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
949,092 |
|
|
|
1,462,190 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
85,790,726 |
|
|
|
99,598,081 |
|
Pension asset (Note 6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,420,932 |
|
Property, plant and equipment: (Note 1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and land improvements |
|
|
3,014,426 |
|
|
|
3,028,001 |
|
Buildings and building equipment |
|
|
23,057,711 |
|
|
|
21,374,162 |
|
Machinery and equipment |
|
|
20,158,000 |
|
|
|
21,712,973 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
37,491 |
|
|
|
428,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,267,628 |
|
|
|
46,543,880 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(28,545,816 |
) |
|
|
(28,944,974 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net property, plant and equipment |
|
|
17,721,812 |
|
|
|
17,598,906 |
|
Deferred Income taxes non current (Note 7) |
|
|
4,630,819 |
|
|
|
54,000 |
|
Goodwill (Notes 13 and 14) |
|
|
16,378,327 |
|
|
|
15,743,799 |
|
Other intangibles, net (Notes 13 and 14) |
|
|
6,243,647 |
|
|
|
6,726,008 |
|
Other assets (Note 3) |
|
|
6,242,467 |
|
|
|
5,916,010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
137,007,798 |
|
|
$ |
150,057,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank borrowings (Note 9) |
|
$ |
1,000,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 9) |
|
|
3,922,350 |
|
|
|
3,815,833 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
15,781,046 |
|
|
|
16,748,814 |
|
Salaries and wages |
|
|
4,806,724 |
|
|
|
4,388,396 |
|
Accrued health benefits |
|
|
1,359,844 |
|
|
|
1,142,693 |
|
Other accrued liabilities |
|
|
5,931,638 |
|
|
|
4,996,408 |
|
Income taxes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
308,814 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
32,801,602 |
|
|
|
31,400,958 |
|
Pension liability (Note 6) |
|
|
12,495 |
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt non current portion (Note 9) |
|
|
12,088,254 |
|
|
|
16,010,616 |
|
Environmental remediation non current portion (Note 10) |
|
|
5,625,776 |
|
|
|
5,795,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
50,528,127 |
|
|
|
53,207,358 |
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareowners equity (Note 5): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, no par value; 200,000 shares authorized, none outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $1.25 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized,
9,811,507 shares outstanding (9,392,305 at June 30, 2006) |
|
|
12,264,384 |
|
|
|
11,740,381 |
|
Capital in excess of par value |
|
|
19,474,097 |
|
|
|
15,191,990 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
56,730,643 |
|
|
|
70,183,104 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 2) |
|
|
(1,989,453 |
) |
|
|
(265,097 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareowners equity |
|
|
86,479,671 |
|
|
|
96,850,378 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and shareowners equity |
|
$ |
137,007,798 |
|
|
$ |
150,057,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SPARTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
200,085,852 |
|
|
$ |
170,804,982 |
|
|
$ |
167,156,809 |
|
Costs of goods sold |
|
|
194,128,835 |
|
|
|
156,752,961 |
|
|
|
149,048,308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
5,957,017 |
|
|
|
14,052,021 |
|
|
|
18,108,501 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and administrative expenses |
|
|
17,964,179 |
|
|
|
15,766,836 |
|
|
|
13,229,728 |
|
Amortization of intangibles (Note 14) |
|
|
482,361 |
|
|
|
38,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
EPA related environmental remediation
(income) expense net (Note 10) |
|
|
(204,742 |
) |
|
|
64,800 |
|
|
|
(5,031,079 |
) |
Net (gain) loss on sale of property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
(88,773 |
) |
|
|
98,898 |
|
|
|
(354,413 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,153,025 |
|
|
|
15,969,528 |
|
|
|
7,844,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
(12,196,008 |
) |
|
|
(1,917,507 |
) |
|
|
10,264,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and investment income |
|
|
200,734 |
|
|
|
1,116,452 |
|
|
|
891,672 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(1,050,101 |
) |
|
|
(98,088 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Equity income (loss) in investment (Note 3) |
|
|
425,000 |
|
|
|
21,000 |
|
|
|
(15,000 |
) |
Other net |
|
|
244,748 |
|
|
|
583,499 |
|
|
|
221,221 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(179,619 |
) |
|
|
1,622,863 |
|
|
|
1,097,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
(12,375,627 |
) |
|
|
(294,644 |
) |
|
|
11,362,158 |
|
Provision (credit) for income taxes (Note 7) |
|
|
(4,607,000 |
) |
|
|
(393,000 |
) |
|
|
3,250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(7,768,627 |
) |
|
$ |
98,356 |
|
|
$ |
8,112,158 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share basic (1) |
|
|
$(0.79 |
) |
|
|
$0.01 |
|
|
|
$0.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share diluted (1) |
|
|
$(0.79 |
) |
|
|
$0.01 |
|
|
|
$0.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
All share and per share information have been adjusted to reflect
the impact of the 5% stock dividend declared in October 2006. |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SPARTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(7,768,627 |
) |
|
$ |
98,356 |
|
|
$ |
8,112,158 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, amortization and accretion |
|
|
2,587,779 |
|
|
|
2,114,234 |
|
|
|
1,725,901 |
|
Deferred income taxes (benefit) |
|
|
(3,992,000 |
) |
|
|
(383,000 |
) |
|
|
135,000 |
|
Loss on sale of investment securities |
|
|
244,562 |
|
|
|
80,149 |
|
|
|
61,595 |
|
Equity (income) loss in investment |
|
|
(425,000 |
) |
|
|
(21,000 |
) |
|
|
15,000 |
|
Pension expense |
|
|
1,419,104 |
|
|
|
547,575 |
|
|
|
480,461 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
|
228,101 |
|
|
|
344,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
112,608 |
|
|
|
98,898 |
|
|
|
(354,413 |
) |
Gain from sale of non-operating land |
|
|
(198,675 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other, primarily changes in customer and vendor claims |
|
|
233,358 |
|
|
|
(486,236 |
) |
|
|
(1,185,400 |
) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(net in 2006 of effects of SMS acquisition): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
542,338 |
|
|
|
4,997,668 |
|
|
|
(4,737,486 |
) |
Environmental settlement receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,455,000 |
|
|
|
(5,455,000 |
) |
Income taxes recoverable |
|
|
(485,074 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
559,706 |
|
Inventories, prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
(6,700,243 |
) |
|
|
(329,333 |
) |
|
|
460,371 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
|
277,276 |
|
|
|
(4,524,491 |
) |
|
|
6,729,069 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
|
|
(13,924,493 |
) |
|
|
7,992,087 |
|
|
|
6,546,962 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional goodwill from SMS acquisition |
|
|
(38,528 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of SMS, net of cash acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(22,549,042 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Purchases of investment securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,535,782 |
) |
|
|
(10,253,459 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of investment securities |
|
|
15,619,084 |
|
|
|
8,152,828 |
|
|
|
6,315,400 |
|
Proceeds from maturity of investment securities |
|
|
465,645 |
|
|
|
3,638,447 |
|
|
|
1,687,000 |
|
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(2,487,326 |
) |
|
|
(1,026,556 |
) |
|
|
(6,228,188 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
134,975 |
|
|
|
38,084 |
|
|
|
467,002 |
|
Proceeds from sale of non-operating land |
|
|
811,175 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other, principally noncurrent other assets |
|
|
(179,815 |
) |
|
|
(22,249 |
) |
|
|
(287,353 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
14,325,210 |
|
|
|
(19,304,270 |
) |
|
|
(8,299,598 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net short-term bank borrowings |
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
|
|
(3,815,845 |
) |
|
|
(9,167 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options |
|
|
1,420,072 |
|
|
|
636,642 |
|
|
|
303,233 |
|
Tax effect from stock transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
Repurchases of common stock |
|
|
(2,523,920 |
) |
|
|
(363,122 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Stock dividend cash paid in lieu of fractional shares |
|
|
(1,977 |
) |
|
|
(3,654 |
) |
|
|
(2,938 |
) |
Cash dividend |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(889,409 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
(3,921,670 |
) |
|
|
9,447,501 |
|
|
|
300,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(3,520,953 |
) |
|
|
(1,864,682 |
) |
|
|
(1,452,341 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
|
7,503,438 |
|
|
|
9,368,120 |
|
|
|
10,820,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
|
$ |
3,982,485 |
|
|
$ |
7,503,438 |
|
|
$ |
9,368,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
30
SPARTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Shareowners Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
in excess |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
of par value |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
income (loss) |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
Balance at July 1, 2004 |
|
|
8,351,538 |
|
|
$ |
10,439,423 |
|
|
$ |
7,134,149 |
|
|
$ |
71,230,159 |
|
|
$ |
62,368 |
|
|
$ |
88,866,099 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock dividend (5% declared November 9,
2004) |
|
|
417,507 |
|
|
|
521,883 |
|
|
|
3,198,104 |
|
|
|
(3,722,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,938 |
) |
Stock options exercised |
|
|
61,383 |
|
|
|
76,729 |
|
|
|
226,504 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
303,233 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,112,158 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,112,158 |
|
Net unrealized loss on investment
securities owned |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(148,219 |
) |
|
|
(148,219 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for net loss
realized and reported in net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,653 |
|
|
|
40,653 |
|
Net unrealized gain on equity investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,005,592 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2005 |
|
|
8,830,428 |
|
|
|
11,038,035 |
|
|
|
10,558,757 |
|
|
|
75,619,392 |
|
|
|
(44,198 |
) |
|
|
97,171,986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock dividend (5% declared October 25,
2005) |
|
|
446,287 |
|
|
|
557,857 |
|
|
|
3,820,645 |
|
|
|
(4,382,156 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,654 |
) |
Stock options exercised, net of common
stock surrendered to facilitate exercise |
|
|
154,627 |
|
|
|
193,285 |
|
|
|
443,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
636,642 |
|
Cash dividend ($0.10 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(889,409 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(889,409 |
) |
Repurchases of common stock as part
of 2005 share repurchase program |
|
|
(39,037 |
) |
|
|
(48,796 |
) |
|
|
(51,247 |
) |
|
|
(263,079 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(363,122 |
) |
Share-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
344,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
344,267 |
|
Tax effect from stock transactions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,356 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98,356 |
|
Net unrealized loss on investment
securities owned |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(245,797 |
) |
|
|
(245,797 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for net loss
realized and reported in net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,898 |
|
|
|
52,898 |
|
Net unrealized loss on equity investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,000 |
) |
|
|
(28,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(122,543 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2006 |
|
|
9,392,305 |
|
|
|
11,740,381 |
|
|
|
15,191,990 |
|
|
|
70,183,104 |
|
|
|
(265,097 |
) |
|
|
96,850,378 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock dividend (5% declared October 25,
2006) |
|
|
466,365 |
|
|
|
582,956 |
|
|
|
3,404,465 |
|
|
|
(3,989,398 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,977 |
) |
Stock options exercised, net of common
stock surrendered to facilitate exercise |
|
|
245,581 |
|
|
|
306,977 |
|
|
|
1,113,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,420,072 |
|
Repurchases of common stock as part
of 2005 share repurchase program |
|
|
(292,744 |
) |
|
|
(365,930 |
) |
|
|
(463,554 |
) |
|
|
(1,694,436 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,523,920 |
) |
Share-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,768,627 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,768,627 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for net loss
realized and reported in net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
284,097 |
|
|
|
284,097 |
|
Net unrealized loss on equity investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,000 |
) |
|
|
(19,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,503,530 |
) |
Adjustment to initially apply SFAS No.
158, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,989,453 |
) |
|
|
(1,989,453 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
9,811,507 |
|
|
$ |
12,264,384 |
|
|
$ |
19,474,097 |
|
|
$ |
56,730,643 |
|
|
|
$(1,989,453 |
) |
|
$ |
86,479,671 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
31
SPARTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Sparton Corporation and subsidiaries (including Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. (SMS) which
was acquired on May 31, 2006 see Note 13), and have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications of
prior year amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation. The terms
Sparton, the Company, we, us, and our refer to Sparton Corporation and
subsidiaries.
Operations - The Company operates in one line of business, electronic manufacturing services
(EMS). The Company provides design and electronic manufacturing services, which include a
complete range of engineering, pre-manufacturing and post-manufacturing services.
Capabilities range from product design and development through aftermarket support. All of
the facilities are registered to ISO standards, including 9001 or 13485, with most having
additional certifications. Products and services include complete Device Manufacturing
products for Original Equipment Manufacturers, microprocessor-based systems, transducers,
printed circuit boards and assemblies, sensors and electromechanical devices. Markets served
are in the government, medical/scientific instrumentation, aerospace, and other industries,
with a focus on regulated markets. The Company also develops and manufactures sonobuoys,
anti-submarine warfare (ASW) devices, used by the U.S. Navy and other free-world countries.
Many of the physical and technical attributes in the production of sonobuoys are the same as
those required in the production of the Companys other electrical and electromechanical
products and assemblies.
Use of estimates - The Companys consolidated financial statements are prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(GAAP). These accounting principles require management to make certain estimates, judgments
and assumptions. The Company believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon
which it relies are reasonable based upon information available to it at the time that these
estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions
can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods
presented. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates, judgments
or assumptions and actual results, the financial statements will be affected. In many cases,
the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and
does not require managements judgment in its application. There are also areas in which
managements judgment in selecting among available alternatives would not produce a
materially different result.
Revenue recognition - The Companys net sales are comprised primarily of product sales, with
supplementary revenues earned from engineering and design services. Standard contract terms
are FOB shipping point. Revenue from product sales is generally recognized upon shipment of
the goods; service revenue is recognized as the service is performed or under the percentage
of completion method, depending on the nature of the arrangement. Long-term contracts relate
principally to government defense contracts. These contracts are accounted for based on
completed units accepted and their estimated average contract cost per unit. Costs and fees
billed under cost-reimbursement-type contracts are recorded as sales. A provision for the
entire amount of a loss on a contract is charged to operations as soon as the loss is
identified and the amount is determinable. Shipping and handling costs are included in costs
of goods sold.
Accounts
receivable, credit practices, and allowance for probable losses - Accounts
receivable are customer obligations generally due under normal trade terms for the industry.
Credit terms are granted and periodically revised based on evaluations of the customers
financial condition. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
although the Company does not generally require collateral, letters of credit or cash
advances may be required from customers in order to support accounts receivable in certain
circumstances. Receivables from foreign customers have historically been secured by letters
of credit or cash advances.
The Company maintains an allowance for probable losses on receivables for estimated losses
resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The allowance is
estimated based on historical experience of write-offs, the level of past due amounts (i.e.,
amounts not paid within the stated terms), information known about specific customers with
respect to their ability to make payments, and future expectations of conditions that might
impact the collectibility of accounts. When management determines that it is probable that
an account will not be collected, all or a portion of the amount is charged against the
allowance for probable losses.
Fair value of financial instruments - The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade
accounts receivable, short-term bank borrowings, and accounts payable approximate their
carrying value. Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and other highly liquid
investments with an original term when purchased of three months or less. With respect
32
to the Companys recently issued or assumed long-term debt instruments, consisting of industrial
revenue bonds, notes payable and bank debt, relating to the
May 31, 2006 acquisition of SMS, as
reported in Note 13, management believes the fair value of these financial instruments
approximates their carrying value at June 30, 2007.
Investment securities - Investments in debt securities that are not cash equivalents or
marketable equity securities have been designated as available for sale. Those securities, all
of which are investment grade, are reported at fair value, with net unrealized gains and losses
included in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of applicable taxes. Unrealized
losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings. The investment portfolio
historically has had maturity dates within a year or less. Realized gains and losses on
investments are determined using the specific identification method. During the year ended June
30, 2007, the remainder of the investment securities portfolio was liquidated.
Other investment - The Company has an active investment in Cybernet Systems Corporation, which
is included in other non-current assets and is accounted for under the equity method, as more
fully described in Note 3.
Market risk exposure - The Company manufactures its products in the United States, Canada, and
Vietnam. Sales of the Companys products are in the U.S. and Canada, as well as other foreign
markets. The Company is potentially subject to foreign currency exchange rate transaction risk
relating to intercompany activity and balances, receipts from customers, and payments to
suppliers in foreign currencies. Also, adjustments related to the translation of the Companys
Canadian and Vietnamese financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in current
earnings. As a result, the Companys financial results could be affected by factors such as
changes in foreign currency exchange rates or economic conditions in the domestic and foreign
markets in which the Company operates. However, minimal third party receivables and payables
are denominated in foreign currency and the related market risk exposure is considered to be
immaterial. Historically, foreign currency gains and losses related to intercompany activity
and balances have not been significant. However, due to the strengthened Canadian dollar in
recent years, the impact of transaction and translation gains has increased. If the exchange
rate were to materially change, the Companys financial position could be significantly
affected.
As a result of the May 31, 2006, SMS acquisition, the Company is obligated on bank debt with an
adjustable rate of interest, as more fully discussed in Note 9, which would adversely impact
operations should the interest rate significantly increase.
Inventories - Customer orders are based upon forecasted quantities of product, manufactured for
shipment over defined periods. Raw material inventories are purchased to fulfill these customer
requirements. Within these arrangements, customer demand for products frequently change,
sometimes creating excess and obsolete inventories. When it is determined that the Companys
carrying cost of such excess and obsolete inventories cannot be recovered in full, a charge is
taken against income and a valuation allowance is established for the difference between the
carrying cost and the estimated realizable amount. Conversely, should the disposition of
adjusted excess and obsolete inventories result in recoveries in excess of these reduced
carrying values, the remaining portion of the valuation allowances is reversed and taken into
income when such determinations are made. It is possible that the Companys financial position,
results of operations and cash flows could be materially affected by changes to inventory
valuation allowances for excess and obsolete inventories. These valuation allowances totaled
$2,416,000 and $3,529,000 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market and include
costs related to long-term contracts as disclosed in Note 4. Inventories, other than contract
costs, are principally raw materials and supplies. The following are the approximate major
classifications of inventory, net of progress billings and related valuation allowances, at
June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
36,627,000 |
|
|
$ |
29,388,000 |
|
Work in process and finished goods |
|
|
16,894,000 |
|
|
|
17,504,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
53,521,000 |
|
|
$ |
46,892,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Work in process and finished goods inventories include $3.3 and $4.5 million of completed, but
not yet accepted, sonobuoys at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Inventories are reduced by
progress billings to the U.S. government, related to long-term contracts, of approximately $8.6
million and $10.7 million at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Property, plant, equipment and depreciation - Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost
less accumulated depreciation. Major improvements and upgrades are capitalized while ordinary
repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is provided over estimated
useful lives on accelerated methods, except for certain buildings, machinery and equipment with
aggregate historical cost at June 30, 2007, of approximately $22,110,000 ($12,333,000 net book
value), which are being depreciated on the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives
generally range from 5 to 50 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 16 years for machinery
and equipment and 3 to 5 years for test equipment. For income tax purposes, accelerated
depreciation methods with minimum lives are utilized.
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Long-lived assets - The Company reviews long-lived assets that are not held for sale for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined by comparing the carrying value of the
assets to their estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If it is determined that an impairment
of a long-lived asset has occurred, a current charge to income is recognized. The Company also
has goodwill and other intangibles which are considered long-lived assets. While a portion of
goodwill is associated with the Companys investment in Cybernet, the majority of the
approximately $23 million of goodwill and other intangibles reflected on the Companys balance
sheet as of June 30, 2007, is associated with the acquisition of SMS. For a more complete
discussion of goodwill and other intangibles, see Note 14.
Other assets - At June 30, 2006, undeveloped land located in New Mexico, with a cost in the
amount of $613,000, was classified as held-for-sale and carried in other current assets in the
Companys balance sheet. The sale of this asset was completed in August 2006 for a gain of
approximately $199,000 recognized during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2007. At June 30, 2007, the Companys Deming, New Mexico facility was classified as held for sale and carried in other
current assets in the Companys balance sheet. For a further discussion of this in-process sale,
see Note 15. In addition, included in other non current assets as of June 30, 2007 and 2006,
were $4.4 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of inventory materials for which the Company
is seeking reimbursement from other parties, which is described in Note 10.
Deferred income taxes - Deferred income taxes are based on enacted income tax rates in effect on
the dates temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and
liabilities reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in income tax
rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. To the extent that
available evidence about the future raises doubt about the realization of a deferred tax asset,
a valuation allowance is established.
Supplemental cash flows information - Supplemental cash and noncash activities for the fiscal
years 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
Net cash paid (received) during the year for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
$ |
(214,000 |
) |
|
$ |
1,523,000 |
|
|
$ |
95,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest (including $60,000 of capitalized interest in fiscal 2007) |
|
$ |
1,105,000 |
|
|
$ |
11,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncash investing and financing transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill recorded as additional acquisition cost |
|
$ |
596,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt assumed or issued in acquisition |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
9,837,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended June 30, 2006, the Company financed $19,837,000 of the SMS acquisition
purchase price through the execution of long-term bank debt of $10,000,000, the noncash issuance
of seller notes of $7,500,000 and the noncash assumption of existing bonds of $2,337,000, as
described in Note 13. During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Company recorded accounts payable
and additional goodwill of $596,000, the amount determined to be earned by the sellers of SMS as
contingent purchase consideration, as described in Notes 13 and 14.
Earnings (loss) per share - Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were computed based on
the following shares outstanding during each of the years ended June 30:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
9,817,972 |
|
|
|
9,806,099 |
|
|
|
9,691,333 |
|
Effect of dilutive stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,502 |
|
|
|
132,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding |
|
|
9,817,972 |
|
|
|
9,844,601 |
|
|
|
9,823,364 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share after stock dividends |
|
|
$(0.79 |
) |
|
|
$0.01 |
|
|
|
$0.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share after stock dividends |
|
|
$(0.79 |
) |
|
|
$0.01 |
|
|
|
$0.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
On October 25, 2006, Spartons Board of Directors approved a 5% common stock dividend. Eligible
shareowners of record on December 27, 2006, received the stock
dividend on January 19, 2007. To
record the stock dividend, an amount equal to the fair market value of the common stock issued
was transferred from retained earnings ($3,989,000) to common stock ($583,000) and capital in
excess of par value ($3,404,000), with the balance ($2,000) paid in cash in lieu of fractional
shares of stock.
All average outstanding shares and per share information have been restated to reflect the
impact of the 5% stock dividends declared in November 2004, October 2005 and October 2006. Due
to the Companys fiscal 2007 reported net loss, all 300,303 common stock options outstanding
were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the
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fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive for the
period. There were no anti-dilutive stock options in fiscal 2006. For fiscal 2005, options to
purchase 139,125 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share as such options exercise prices were greater than the average market price
of the Companys common stock and, therefore, would be anti-dilutive.
Research and development expenditures - Expenditures for research and development (R&D) not
funded by customers amounted to approximately $303,000 in fiscal 2007, compared to $882,000 of
Company funded expenditures in fiscal 2006. There were no non-funded R&D expenditures in fiscal
2005. These expenses are included in selling and administrative expense. Customer funded R&D
costs are generally not considered material, are usually part of a larger production agreement,
and as such are included in both sales and costs of goods sold.
Foreign currency translation and transactions - For purposes of translating the financial
statements of the Companys Canadian and Vietnamese operations, the U.S. dollar is considered
the functional currency. Related translation adjustments, along with gains and losses from
foreign currency transactions, are included in current earnings and, in the aggregate, amounted
to income of $233,000, $586,000, and $228,000 for the years ended
June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
Common stock repurchases - The Company records common stock repurchases at cost. The excess of
cost over par value is first allocated to capital in excess of par value based on the per share
amount of capital in excess of par value for all outstanding shares, with the remainder charged
to retained earnings. Effective September 14, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a
publicly-announced common share repurchase program for the repurchase, at the discretion of
management, of up to $4 million of shares of the Companys outstanding common stock in open
market transactions. For fiscal years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, 292,744 shares and 39,037
shares were repurchased for cash of approximately $2,524,000 and $363,000, respectively. The
weighted average share prices for each individual months activity ranged from $8.43 to $8.75
per share and from $8.38 to $10.18 per share, respectively, for those fiscal years. Included in
the fiscal 2007 activity is the repurchase of 199,356 shares for cash of approximately
$1,703,000 concurrent with the coordinated exercise in the second quarter of common stock
options held by Sparton officers, employees, and directors. As of June 30, 2007, the dollar
value of shares that may yet be repurchased under the program approximates $1,113,000. The
program expires September 14, 2007. Repurchased shares are retired.
New accounting standards - In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This
Statement provides reporting entities the onetime election (the fair value option) to measure
financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. For items for which the fair value
option has been elected, unrealized gains and losses are to be reported in earnings at each
subsequent reporting date. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value
Measurements (SFAS No. 157), to eliminate the diversity in practice that exists due to the
different definitions of fair value and the limited guidance for applying those definitions.
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement
date. Both SFAS No. 159 and 157 are effective for financial statements issued by Sparton for
the first interim period of our fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2008. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS No. 159 or 157 will have a significant impact on its consolidated
financial statements.
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158,
Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and
132(R). This Statement is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring an employer to
recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an
asset or liability in its balance sheet and to recognize changes in that funded status in the
year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. This Statement also requires an
employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of its balance sheet date. Prior accounting
standards required an employer to recognize on its balance sheet an asset or liability arising
from a defined benefit postretirement plan, which generally differed from the plans overfunded
or underfunded status. SFAS No. 158 was effective for Spartons fiscal year ended June 30,
2007, except for the change in the measurement date which is effective for Spartons fiscal
year ending June 30, 2009. An increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss reflecting the
amount equal to the difference between the previously recorded pension asset and the current
funded status (adjusted for income taxes) as of June 30, 2007, the implementation date, was
recorded by the Company. The resulting decrease to shareowners equity totaled approximately
$1,989,000 (net of tax benefit of $1,025,000). See Note 6 for information on the detailed
application of this new pronouncement.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 108 (SAB No. 108) on quantifying financial statement
misstatements. In summary, SAB No. 108
was issued to address the diversity in practice in quantifying financial statement misstatements
and the potential under current practice for the build up of improper amounts on the balance
sheet. SAB No. 108 states that both a balance sheet approach and an income statement approach
should be used when quantifying and evaluating the materiality of a misstatement, and contains
guidance on
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correcting errors under this dual approach. SAB No. 108 was effective for Spartons fiscal year
ended June 30, 2007 and had no significant impact on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
(FIN No. 48), an interpretation of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN No. 48 seeks
to reduce the significant diversity in practice associated with financial statement recognition
and measurement in accounting for income taxes and prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on an income
tax return. This Interpretation will be effective for financial statements issued by Sparton for
the first quarter of our fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2007. The Company does not expect the
adoption of FIN No. 48 will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2006, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
on EITF Issue 06-03, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities
Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross Versus Net Presentation). The scope
of this Issue includes taxes that are externally imposed on a revenue producing transaction
between a seller and a customer. The EITF concluded that a company should disclose its
accounting policy (i.e., gross or net presentation) regarding the presentation of such taxes. If
taxes included in gross revenues are significant, a company should disclose the amount of such
taxes for each period for which an income statement is presented. The EITF was effective as of
the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and had no impact on the Companys consolidated financial
statements. The Company records such taxes on a net basis.
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a
replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and SFAS No. 3 (SFAS No. 154). SFAS No. 154 requires
retrospective application to prior periods financial statements of a voluntary change in an
existing accounting principle unless it is impracticable. APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting
Changes, previously required that most voluntary changes in an existing accounting principle be
recognized by including in net income of the period of the change the cumulative effect of
changing to the new accounting principle. This Statement also provides that when a new
accounting pronouncement includes specific transition provision, those requirements shall be
followed. This Statement was effective for the Company as of July 1, 2006, and to date has not
had an impact on the manner of display of our results of operations or financial position.
2. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) as well
as unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, on investment securities owned and investment
securities held by an investee accounted for by the equity method, as well as changes (beginning
in fiscal 2008) in the funded status of the Companys pension plan, which are excluded from net
income. Unrealized investment gains and losses and changes in the funded status of the pension
plan, net of tax, are excluded from net income (loss), but are reflected as a direct charge or
credit to shareowners equity. Comprehensive income (loss) and the related components are
disclosed in the accompanying consolidated statements of shareowners equity for each of the
years ended June 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005. Comprehensive income (loss) is summarized as follows
for the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(7,769,000 |
) |
|
$ |
98,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,112,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment securities owned |
|
|
284,000 |
|
|
|
(193,000 |
) |
|
|
(107,000 |
) |
Investment securities held by
investee accounted for by the equity
method |
|
|
(19,000 |
) |
|
|
(28,000 |
) |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
265,000 |
|
|
|
(221,000 |
) |
|
|
(106,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss) |
|
$ |
(7,504,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(123,000 |
) |
|
$ |
8,006,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At
June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006, shareowners equity includes an accumulated other comprehensive
loss of $(1,989,000) and $(265,000), respectively, net of tax. The components of these amounts at
those dates are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment securities owned |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(284,000 |
) |
Investment securities held by investee accounted for by the equity method |
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,000 |
|
Unrecognized prior service cost and net actuarial loss of pension plan |
|
|
(1,989,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
(1,989,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(265,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES - The remaining investment securities portfolio was liquidated
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. Details of investment securities held as of June 30,
2006, which were classified as available-for-sale, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Unrealized |
|
|
Estimated |
|
Debt securities |
|
Amortized Cost |
|
Gains/(Losses) |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
June 30, 2006: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate primarily U.S. |
|
|
$ 3,687,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,000 |
|
|
$ |
(52,000 |
) |
|
$ |
3,637,000 |
|
U.S. government and federal agency |
|
|
5,545,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(188,000 |
) |
|
|
5,357,000 |
|
State and municipal |
|
|
2,880,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(109,000 |
) |
|
|
2,771,000 |
|
Bond fund |
|
|
4,274,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(70,000 |
) |
|
|
4,204,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investment securities |
|
|
$16,386,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,000 |
|
|
$ |
(419,000 |
) |
|
$ |
15,969,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company did not believe there were any significant individual unrealized losses as of June
30, 2006, which would represent other-than-temporary losses and unrealized losses which had
existed for one year or more. A daily market existed for all of the investment securities.
Investments at June 30, 2006, were highly liquid securities and were designated as current
assets.
For the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company had purchases of investment
securities totaling $0, $7,536,000, and $10,253,000, and proceeds from investment securities
sales totaling $15,619,000, $8,153,000, and $6,315,000, respectively. Gross realized gains and
losses from sales of investment securities in fiscal 2007 amounted to $9,000 and $254,000,
respectively. Gross realized gains and losses from sales of investment securities in fiscal
2006 amounted to $30,000 and $110,000, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses in fiscal
2005 amounted to $15,000 and $77,000, respectively.
At
June 30, 2006, the Company had a net unrealized loss of $417,000 on its investment securities
portfolio. On that date, the net after-tax effect of that loss was $284,000, which was included
in accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareowners equity. There were no unrealized
gains or losses related to investment securities as of June 30, 2007.
In June 1999, the Company purchased a 14% interest (12% on a fully diluted basis) in Cybernet
Systems Corporation (Cybernet) for $3,000,000. Cybernet is a developer of hardware, software,
next-generation network computing, and robotics products. It is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The investment is accounted for under the equity method and is included in other noncurrent
assets and in goodwill on our balance sheets. At June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Companys
investment in Cybernet amounted to $2,248,000 and $1,645,000, respectively, representing its
equity interest in Cybernets net assets plus $770,000 of goodwill. The Company believes that
the equity method is appropriate given Spartons level of involvement in Cybernet. Spartons
current President and CEO is one of three Cybernet Board members, and as part of that position
is actively involved in Cybernets oversight and operations. In addition, he has a strategic
management relationship with the owners, who are also the other two board members, resulting in
his additional involvement in pursuing areas of common interest for both Cybernet and Sparton.
The use of the equity method requires Sparton to record its share of Cybernets income or loss
in earnings (Equity income (loss) in investment) in Spartons income statements with a
corresponding increase or decrease in the investment account (Other assets) in Spartons
balance sheets. In addition, Spartons share of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale
securities held by Cybernet, if any, is carried in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
within the shareowners equity section of Spartons balance sheets. The unrealized gains
(losses) on available-for-sale securities at June 30, 2006 reflects Cybernets investment in
Immersion Corporation, a publicly traded company, as well as other investments.
4. LONG-TERM CONTRACTS - Government contracts allow Sparton to submit for reimbursement progress
billings,
which are against inventory purchased by the Company for the contract, throughout the
performance of the job. Inventories
include costs of approximately $16,439,000 and $14,069,000 at
June 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, related to long-term
contracts, reduced by progress billings of approximately $8,592,000 and $10,711,000,
respectively, submitted to the U.S.
government.
5.
COMMON STOCK OPTIONS - As of July 1, 2005, SFAS No. 123(R) became effective for the Company.
The Company had previously followed APB No. 25 and related Interpretations in accounting for its
employee stock options. Under
APB No. 25, no compensation expense was recognized, as the exercise price of the Companys
employee stock options
equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Under SFAS No. 123(R),
compensation expense is
now recognized in the Companys financial statements. Share-based compensation cost is measured
on the grant date, based
on the fair value of the award calculated at that date, and is recognized over the employees
requisite service period, which
generally is the options vesting period. Fair value is calculated using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. The Black-
Scholes calculation used for the stock options granted during the fiscal year ended June 30,
2007, utilized the methodology
and assumptions consistent with those used in prior periods under SFAS No. 123.
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The Company has an incentive stock option plan under which 970,161 authorized and unissued
common shares, which includes 760,000 original shares adjusted by 210,161 shares for the
declaration of stock dividends, were reserved for option grants to directors and key employees
at the fair market value of the Companys common stock at the date of the grant. Options granted
have either a five or ten-year term and become vested and exercisable cumulatively beginning one
year after the grant date, in four equal annual installments. Options may terminate before their
expiration dates if the optionees status as an employee is terminated, or upon death. Stock
options for the purchase of 26,250 common shares (25,000 prior to the adjustment for the 5%
stock dividend declared in October 2006) were granted by the Company during the first quarter of
fiscal 2007.
Employee stock options, which are granted by the Company pursuant to a plan last amended and
restated on October 24, 2001, are structured to qualify as incentive stock options (ISOs).
Stock options granted to non-employee directors are non-qualified stock options (NQSOs). Under
current federal income tax regulations, the Company does not receive a tax deduction for the
issuance, exercise or disposition of ISOs if the employee meets certain holding period
requirements. If the employee does not meet the holding period requirement, a disqualifying
disposition occurs, at which time the Company can receive a tax deduction. The Company does not
record tax benefits related to ISOs unless and until a disqualifying
disposition occurs. In the
event of a disqualifying disposition, the entire tax benefit is recorded as a reduction of
income tax expense. In accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), excess tax benefits (where the tax
deduction exceeds the recorded compensation expense) are credited to capital in excess of par
value in the consolidated statement of shareowners equity and tax benefit deficiencies (where
the recorded compensation expense exceeds the tax deduction) are charged to capital in excess
of par value to the extent previous excess tax benefits exist.
Share-based compensation expense and related tax benefit totaled $228,000 and $27,000, and
$344,000 and $5,000 respectively, for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. Basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share were impacted by approximately $.02 and $.03, respectively. As of June
30, 2007, unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested awards amounted to $423,000 and
will be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of approximately 1.57 years.
The following sets forth a reconciliation of net income and earnings per share information for
the year ended June 30, 2005, as if the Company had recognized compensation expense based on the
fair value at the grant date for awards under the plan:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2005 |
|
Net income (loss), as reported |
|
$ |
8,112,000 |
|
Deduct: Total share-based compensation expense determined
under the fair value method for all awards, net of tax effects
|
|
|
(175,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Pro forma net income (loss) |
|
$ |
7,937,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma earnings (loss) per share: |
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share after stock dividends |
|
|
$0.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share after stock dividends |
|
|
$0.81 |
|
|
|
|
|
The following table summarizes additional information about stock options outstanding and
exercisable at June 30, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
Options Exercisable |
Range of |
|
|
|
|
|
Wtd. Avg. Remaining |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wtd. Avg. |
Exercise Prices |
|
Number of shares |
|
Contractual Life (years) |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Number of shares |
|
Exercise Price |
$6.52 to $8.57
|
|
|
300,303 |
|
|
|
5.74 |
|
|
$ |
7.82 |
|
|
|
194,166 |
|
|
$ |
7.43 |
|
In general, the Companys policy is to issue new shares upon the exercise of stock options. A
summary of option activity under the Companys stock option plan for each of the years ended
June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is presented below. The intrinsic value of a stock option reflects
the difference between the stock price of the share under option at the measurement date (i.e.,
date of exercise or date outstanding in the table below) and its exercise price. Stock options
are excluded from this calculation if their exercise price is above the stock price of the share
under option at the measurement date. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable at
June 30, 2007, was $66,000, with a weighted average remaining contractual life of 4.41 years.
All options presented have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the 5% common stock dividend
declared in October 2006.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
Average Remaining |
|
|
|
|
Total Shares |
|
Average |
|
Contractual |
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Under Option |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Term (years) |
|
Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding at July 1, 2004 |
|
|
648,332 |
|
|
$ |
5.23 |
|
|
|
2.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
170,447 |
|
|
$ |
8.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(61,383 |
) |
|
$ |
4.46 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
275,000 |
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(12,942 |
) |
|
$ |
5.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2005 |
|
|
744,454 |
|
|
$ |
6.05 |
|
|
|
3.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(167,953 |
) |
|
$ |
4.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
820,000 |
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(33,577 |
) |
|
$ |
6.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2006 |
|
|
542,924 |
|
|
$ |
6.69 |
|
|
|
3.59 |
|
|
$ |
817,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
26,250 |
|
|
$ |
8.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(250,156 |
) |
|
$ |
5.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
645,000 |
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(18,715 |
) |
|
$ |
6.22 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
300,303 |
|
|
$ |
7.82 |
|
|
|
5.74 |
|
|
$ |
66,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average exercise price and the grant date average fair value, calculated using
the Black-Scholes model, are reflected in the table below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable options |
|
Nonvested options |
|
|
Number |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Grant Date |
|
Number |
|
Wtd. Avg. |
|
Grant Date |
Options Outstanding at: |
|
of Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Avg. Fair Value (1) |
|
of Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
Avg. Fair Value (1) |
June 30, 2005 |
|
|
494,904 |
|
|
$ |
5.10 |
|
|
$ |
2.80 |
|
|
|
249,550 |
|
|
$ |
7.92 |
|
|
$ |
4.30 |
|
June 30, 2006 |
|
|
387,152 |
|
|
$ |
6.10 |
|
|
$ |
3.96 |
|
|
|
155,772 |
|
|
$ |
8.12 |
|
|
$ |
4.30 |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
194,166 |
|
|
$ |
7.43 |
|
|
$ |
4.19 |
|
|
|
106,137 |
|
|
$ |
8.55 |
|
|
$ |
4.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares remaining |
|
|
available for grant |
As of
June 30, 2005 |
|
|
140,031 |
|
As of
June 30, 2006 |
|
|
172,708 |
|
As of
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
193,688 |
|
Under SFAS No. 123(R), fair value was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model and the following weighted average assumptions for the options granted during
the years ended June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
(1) |
|
2006 |
|
2005
(1) |
Expected option life |
|
10 yrs |
| |
|
|
|
|
l0 yrs |
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
32.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
33.3 |
% |
Risk- free interest rate |
|
|
4.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.2 |
% |
Cash dividend yield |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Weighted average grant date fair value |
|
$ |
4.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4.84 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Black-Scholes assumptions information: Expected life is the time until
expiration of the options, which is consistent with the timing of the exercise of options
historically experienced by the Company. The expected volatility is based on a 10-year look-back
of average stock prices which is consistent with the current exercise life of options awarded.
Risk free interest rate is based upon the yield on 10-year treasury notes. Cash dividend yield has
been set at zero, as the Company has not historically declared or paid cash dividends on a
regularly scheduled basis. Grant date average fair value and weighted average grant date fair
value have not been adjusted for stock dividends previously distributed. |
39
6. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Pension Benefit Plan
Prior to
March 31, 2000, the Company maintained a contributory defined benefit pension plan
covering certain salaried and hourly domestic employees. Pension benefits were based on years of
credited service. Additional benefits were available to contributory participants based upon
their years of contributory service and compensation.
Effective April 1, 2000, the Company amended its defined benefit retirement plan for U.S.
employees to determine future benefits using a cash balance formula. On March 31, 2000, credited
and contributory credited service under the plans previous formula were frozen and the benefit
amount changed to be based on the final 5 years average compensation. Under the cash balance
formula, each participant has an account which is credited yearly with 2% of their salary, as
well as the interest earned on their previous year-end cash balance. In addition, a transition
benefit was added to address the shortfall in projected benefits that some eligible employees
could experience. The Companys policy is to fund the plan based upon legal requirements and tax
regulations.
The Companys investment policy is based on a review of the actuarial and funding
characteristics of the plan. Capital market risk and return opportunities are also considered.
The investment policys primary objective is to achieve a long-term rate of return consistent
with the actuarially determined requirements of the plan, as well as maintaining an asset level
sufficient to meet the plans benefit obligations. A target allocation range between asset
categories has been established to enable flexibility in investment, allowing for a better
alignment between the long-term nature of pension plan liabilities, invested assets, and current
and anticipated market returns on those assets. The weighted average expected long-term rate of
return is based on a fiscal fourth quarter 2007 review of such rates.
Below is a summary of pension plan asset allocations, along with expected long-term rates of
return as of June 30, 2007, by asset category. Equity securities include 407,259 and 387,866
shares of Sparton common stock valued at $2,932,000 and $3,297,000 at June 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, which represents 44% and 28% of the total investment in equity securities at those
dates. The increase in Sparton shares held in the pension plan was a result of the 5% stock
dividend declared in October 2006.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Allocation |
|
Weighted Average Expected |
|
|
For the year ended June 30 |
|
Long-term Rate of Return |
|
|
Target |
|
Actual |
|
|
as of June 30, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Category: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity securities |
|
|
40 - 70 |
% |
|
|
59 |
% |
|
|
76 |
% |
|
|
9.2 |
% |
Fixed income securities |
|
|
30 - 60 |
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
0 - 10 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic
benefit cost for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Benefit Obligation |
|
Benefit Cost |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
Discount rate |
|
|
6.00 |
% |
|
|
6.00 |
% |
|
|
5.75 |
% |
|
|
6.00 |
% |
|
|
5.75 |
% |
|
|
5.75 |
% |
Expected return on plan assets |
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
|
|
7.50 |
|
Rate of compensation increase |
|
|
4.25 |
|
|
|
4.25 |
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
|
|
4.25 |
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
|
|
4.50 |
|
Net periodic pension expense of $497,000, $548,000, and $480,000 was recognized in fiscal
2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In addition, during fiscal 2007 an additional $922,000
settlement loss was recognized in connection with lump-sum benefit distributions. These lump-sum
distributions were made over the last several years. The total adjustment of $922,000, while
relating to current as well as prior year activity, was recorded in fiscal 2007. The amount
related to prior years was immaterial to the financial results of each of the years affected.
Substantially all plan participants elect to receive their retirement benefit payments in the
form of lump-sum settlements. Pro rata settlement losses, which can occur as a result of these
lump-sum payments, are recognized only in years when the total of such settlement payments
exceed the sum of the service and interest cost components of net periodic pension expense. The
components of net periodic pension expense for each of these fiscal years were as follows:
40
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Net periodic pension expense: |
|
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
493,000 |
|
|
$ |
514,000 |
|
|
$ |
549,000 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
633,000 |
|
|
|
650,000 |
|
|
|
663,000 |
|
Expected return on plan assets |
|
|
(867,000 |
) |
|
|
(907,000 |
) |
|
|
(978,000 |
) |
Amortization of prior service cost |
|
|
101,000 |
|
|
|
97,000 |
|
|
|
96,000 |
|
Amortization of unrecognized net actuarial loss |
|
|
137,000 |
|
|
|
194,000 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic pension expense |
|
|
497,000 |
|
|
|
548,000 |
|
|
|
480,000 |
|
Pro rata recognition of lump sum settlements |
|
|
922,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total periodic pension expense |
|
$ |
1,419,000 |
|
|
$ |
548,000 |
|
|
$ |
480,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following tables summarize the changes in benefit obligations, plan assets and funded
status of the plan at March 31, 2007 and 2006 (measurement dates):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
Change in prepaid benefit cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid benefit cost at fiscal year beginning July 1 |
|
$ |
4,421,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,969,000 |
|
Net periodic cost for fiscal year |
|
|
(497,000 |
) |
|
|
(548,000 |
) |
Pro rata recognition of lump sum settlements |
|
|
(922,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid benefit cost at fiscal year end on June 30
(Prior to the 2007 implementation of SFAS No. 158) |
|
$ |
3,002,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,421,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in projected benefit obligation: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected benefit obligation at prior measurement date |
|
$ |
11,794,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,409,000 |
|
Service cost |
|
|
493,000 |
|
|
|
514,000 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
633,000 |
|
|
|
650,000 |
|
Actuarial gains |
|
|
(22,000 |
) |
|
|
(47,000 |
) |
Benefits paid |
|
|
(1,417,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,732,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected benefit obligation at current measurement date |
|
$ |
11,481,000 |
|
|
$ |
11,794,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in plan assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at prior measurement date |
|
$ |
12,759,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,280,000 |
|
Actual return on plan assets |
|
|
127,000 |
|
|
|
1,211,000 |
|
Benefits paid |
|
|
(1,417,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,732,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of plan assets at current measurement date |
|
$ |
11,469,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,759,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of funded status to amounts reported on balance sheets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Projected benefit obligation |
|
$ |
(11,481,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,794,000 |
) |
Fair value of plan assets |
|
|
11,469,000 |
|
|
|
12,759,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funded status net balance sheet (liability )/asset |
|
|
(12,000 |
) |
|
|
965,000 |
|
Unrecognized prior service cost |
|
|
515,000 |
|
|
|
616,000 |
|
Unrecognized net actuarial loss |
|
|
2,499,000 |
|
|
|
2,840,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid benefit cost at fiscal year end on June 30
(Prior to the 2007 implementation of SFAS No. 158) |
|
$ |
3,002,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,421,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The incremental effect of applying SFAS No. 158 on individual line items on Spartons balance
sheet as of June 30, 2007 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SFAS No. 158 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adoption |
|
|
After |
|
|
|
Before |
|
|
adjustments-unrecognized |
|
|
application |
|
|
|
application of |
|
|
actuarial loss and |
|
|
of |
|
|
|
SFAS No. 158 |
|
|
prior service cost |
|
|
SFAS No. 158 |
|
Prepaid pension asset (accrued pension liability) |
|
|
$3,002,000 |
|
|
|
$(3,014,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(12,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$(3,014,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,014,000 |
) |
Related deferred income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,025,000 |
|
|
|
1,025,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$(1,989,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,989,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax asset non current |
|
|
$3,605,000 |
|
|
|
$1,025,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,630,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41
The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2007 consist of
the adjustment to initially apply SFAS No. 158 at that date in the amount of $3,014,000, less
the related deferred tax benefit of $1,025,000, for a net of tax result of $1,989,000 as a
reduction of shareowners equity. Of the $3,014,000 that has not yet been recognized in net
periodic pension expense, amounts expected to be recognized as components of net periodic
pension expense during the next fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 total $224,000, consisting of
amortization of net prior service cost of $102,000 and amortization of net actuarial loss of
$122,000, pursuant to the Companys historical accounting policy for amortizing such amounts.
Expected benefit payments for the defined benefit plan for the next ten fiscal years are as
follows: 2008 $1,103,000; 2009 $1,079,000; 2010 $1,177,000; 2011 $1,092,000; 2012
$1,010,000; 2013 2017 (in aggregate)
$4,770,000. The
accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit plan was $10,837,000 and $10,897,000 at June
30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. No cash contributions to the plan were required or paid in fiscal 2007 or 2006 due to
its funded status. Pension contributions anticipated to be required to be made are as
follows: 2008 $79,000; 2009 $579,000; 2010 $0;
2011 $276,000; 2012 $652,000; 2013 $729,000.
Defined Contribution Plans
Effective with the April 1, 2000, change in the defined benefit plan, the Company expanded an
existing defined contribution plan to cover all U.S. based operating subsidiaries. Through
December 31, 2001, the Company matched 50 percent of participants basic contributions of up to 5
percent of their wages, with the matching contribution consisting of cash. As of January 1,
2002, the matching contribution was increased to 50 percent of participants basic contributions
of up to 6 percent of their wages, with the matching cash contributions directed to be invested
in Sparton common stock. During the fiscal years ended 2007, 2006 and 2005, approximately
85,000, 79,000 and 81,000 shares of Sparton common stock, respectively, were purchased by the
plan, through the public markets by the trustee, using employer cash contributions. As of June
30, 2007, 395,000 shares of Sparton common stock were held in the 401(k) plan. Prior to July 1,
2007, employer contributions were directed to the investment of Sparton common stock, which
investment could not be redirected. No employee contributions could be invested in such shares.
As of July 1, 2007, a participants investment in Sparton common stock may be directed, at the
participants election and subject to certain limitations, to other available investment
options. Also effective July 1, 2007, at the election of the participant, both employee and
employer contributions may be invested in any of the available investment options under the
plan, which election options now include Sparton common stock. However, an employees total
investment in Sparton common stock is subject to a 20% limitation of the total value of the
employees fund balance. Amounts expensed under the plan were approximately $704,000, $769,000
and $810,000 for the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. As of June 30, 2007,
plan assets totaled $18.7 million.
Canadian based salaried employees participate in a profit sharing program whereby the Company
pays the greater of a) 8% of the net profits of the Canadian facility before taxes, but not
greater than 8% of the total earnings of the members of the plan or b) 1% of the earnings of the
participants in the plan. Canadian based hourly employees participate in a collectively
bargained pension plan whereby the Company contributes $0.45 per hour, up to 2,080 hours
annually, for each employee. For fiscal 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company expensed approximately
$66,000, $83,000, and $142,000, respectively, under the two plans.
Sparton Medical Systems, Inc., the Companys recently acquired subsidiary, maintains a separate
defined contribution plan, to which no matching contributions were made by Sparton. Therefore,
during fiscal 2007 and 2006, no expense was incurred by the Company under this plan. As of July
1, 2007, employees of Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. will be covered under, and participate in,
both Spartons existing defined contribution plan as well as the defined benefit plan.
7. INCOME TAXES Significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at June
30, 2007 and 2006, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. net operating loss carryovers |
|
$ |
3,413,000 |
|
|
$ |
567,000 |
|
Environmental remediation |
|
|
2,039,000 |
|
|
|
2,263,000 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
1,072,000 |
|
|
|
1,446,000 |
|
Employment and compensation accruals |
|
|
654,000 |
|
|
|
622,000 |
|
State tax carryovers |
|
|
426,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian tax carryovers |
|
|
301,000 |
|
|
|
616,000 |
|
Equity investment |
|
|
256,000 |
|
|
|
462,000 |
|
AMT credit carryovers |
|
|
218,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
282,000 |
|
|
|
64,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets |
|
|
8,661,000 |
|
|
|
6,040,000 |
|
Less valuation allowance non current |
|
|
(542,000 |
) |
|
|
(616,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,119,000 |
|
|
|
5,424,000 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
778,000 |
|
|
|
1,116,000 |
|
Pension asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,592,000 |
|
Goodwill and other intangibles |
|
|
357,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
67,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
1,202,000 |
|
|
|
2,708,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
$ |
6,917,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,716,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes are included in the balance sheets at June 30, 2007 and 2006, as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Deferred income tax assets, current |
|
$ |
2,287,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,662,000 |
|
Deferred income tax assets, non current |
|
|
4,630,000 |
|
|
|
54,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,917,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,716,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes by country consists of the following amounts:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
United States |
|
$ |
(12,198,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(545,000 |
) |
|
$ |
10,716,000 |
|
Canada |
|
|
107,000 |
|
|
|
591,000 |
|
|
|
1,264,000 |
|
Vietnam |
|
|
(285,000 |
) |
|
|
(341,000 |
) |
|
|
(618,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(12,376,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(295,000 |
) |
|
$ |
11,362,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The provision (credit) for income taxes consists of the following components:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Current: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
(199,000 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,922,000 |
|
State and local |
|
|
(416,000 |
) |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
193,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(615,000 |
) |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
3,115,000 |
|
Deferred United States |
|
|
(3,992,000 |
) |
|
|
(383,000 |
) |
|
|
135,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(4,607,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(393,000 |
) |
|
$ |
3,250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated effective income tax (credit) rate differs from the statutory U.S. federal tax
rate for the following reasons and by the following percentages:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Statutory U.S. federal income tax (credit) rate |
|
|
(34.0 |
)% |
|
|
(34.0 |
)% |
|
|
34.0 |
% |
Significant increases (reductions) resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian tax loss carryovers |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(75.3 |
) |
|
|
(4.0 |
) |
Foreign loss with no tax benefit |
|
|
0.8 |
|
|
|
39.4 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
|
Tax benefit of foreign sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(63.5 |
) |
|
|
(2.4 |
) |
Tax exempt income |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
(30.9 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit |
|
|
(2.2 |
) |
|
|
(3.4 |
) |
|
|
1.8 |
|
Other |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
34.5 |
|
|
|
(2.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective income tax (credit) rate |
|
|
(37.2 |
)% |
|
|
(133.2 |
)% |
|
|
28.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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For U.S. income tax purposes, approximately $10,039,000 of net operating loss carryovers is
available to offset future taxable income as of June 30, 2007. The net operating loss carryovers
expire in 2027. In addition, alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit carryovers of approximately
$218,000 are available for U.S. income tax purposes, with an unlimited carryforward period. For
state income tax purposes, the Company also has approximately $7,966,000 of net operating loss
carryovers, of which $1,760,000 expires in 2012 and $6,206,000 expires in 2027. Management
believes that realization of the deferred tax assets related to these net operating loss and
credit carryovers is more likely than not and, therefore, a related valuation allowance was not
considered necessary. For financial reporting purposes, valuation allowances related to
contribution carryovers and stock options in the amounts of $59,000 and $182,000, respectively,
have been established as of June 30, 2007. The excess tax benefit in the amount of $182,000
related to stock options reporting will be credited to capital in excess of par value in the
year that the net operating loss carryovers are fully utilized.
For Canadian income tax purposes, approximately $885,000 of scientific research and development
expenditures carryovers were available at June 30, 2007, for carryover against Canadian source
income in future tax years. The scientific research and development expenditures have an unlimited
carryover period. For financial reporting purposes, a valuation allowance of $301,000 has been
established for the deferred tax asset related to the available Canadian carryovers at June 30,
2007. The Companys operations in Vietnam are subject to a four-year
tax holiday, with the possible extension to an eight-year tax
holiday. The Companys Vietnamese operations resulted in a loss of
$285,000 for the year. Due to the Vietnam tax holiday associated with
this facility, no tax benefit is available to be recognized.
8. LEASES The Company leases a substantial portion of its production machinery and data
processing equipment. Such leases, some of which are noncancelable and in many cases include
purchase or renewal options, expire at various dates. Generally, the Company is responsible for
maintenance, insurance and taxes relating to these leased assets. Rent expense under agreements
accounted for as operating leases was $5,730,000 in fiscal 2007, $4,972,000 in fiscal 2006, and
$5,486,000 in fiscal 2005. At June 30, 2007, future minimum lease payments for all noncancelable
operating leases totaled $12,350,000, and are payable as follows:
2008 - $4,947,000; 2009 - $3,904,000; 2010 - $2,097,000; 2011 -
$915,000; 2012 - $487,000. The Company does not have any
capital leases. All leases are operating leases, generally for machinery and equipment, with
monthly payments over a fixed term in equal, non-escalating amounts.
9. BORROWINGS
Short-term debt maturities and line of credit Short-term debt as of June 30, 2007, includes the
current portion of long-term bank loan debt of $2,000,000, the current portion of long-term notes
payable debt of $1,822,000, and the current portion of Industrial Revenue bonds of $100,000. Both
the bank loan and the notes payable were incurred as a result of the Companys purchase of SMS on
May 31, 2006, and are due and payable in equal installments over the next several years as further
discussed below. The Industrial Revenue bonds were assumed at the time of SMSs purchase and were
previously incurred by Astro Instrumentation, LLC.
The Company also has available an unsecured $20,000,000 revolving line-of-credit facility provided
by National City Bank to support working capital needs and other general corporate purposes.
Interest on borrowings is charged using a floating rate of 1.25% plus a base rate determined by
reference to a specified index, which as of June 30, 2007 equaled an effective rate of 6.82%. As
of June 30, 2007, there was $1 million drawn against this credit facility, with accrued interest
on that borrowing of approximately $1,000. Borrowings are due on demand.
Long-term debt Long-term debt, all of which arose in conjunction with the SMS acquisition,
consists of the following obligations as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Industrial revenue bonds, face value |
|
$ |
2,376,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,477,000 |
|
Less unamortized purchase discount |
|
|
141,000 |
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrial revenue bonds, carrying value |
|
|
2,235,000 |
|
|
|
2,327,000 |
|
Bank loan |
|
|
8,000,000 |
|
|
|
10,000,000 |
|
Notes payable |
|
|
5,776,000 |
|
|
|
7,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt |
|
|
16,011,000 |
|
|
|
19,827,000 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
3,922,000 |
|
|
|
3,816,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net of current portion |
|
$ |
12,089,000 |
|
|
$ |
16,011,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The bank loan with initial principal of $10 million was provided by National City Bank. This
loan is to be repaid over five years, with required quarterly principal payments of $500,000 which
commenced on September 1, 2006. This loan bears interest at the variable rate of LIBOR plus 100
basis points, with interest calculated and payable quarterly along with the principal payment. As
of June 30, 2007, this interest rate equaled 6.32%, with accrued interest of $41,000, compared to
$52,000 in fiscal 2006. As a condition of this bank loan, the Company is subject to compliance
with certain customary covenants, which became applicable for the Company on June 30, 2007. This
debt is not secured.
The two notes payable with initial principal of $3,750,000 each, totaling $7.5 million, are payable
to the sellers of Astro
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Instrumentation, LLC, now operated under Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. (SMS). These notes are to
be repaid over four years, in aggregate semi-annual payments of principal and interest in the
combined amount of $1,057,000 on June 1 and December 1 of each year commencing December 1, 2006.
These notes each bear interest at 5.5% per annum. The notes are proportionately secured by the
stock of SMS. As of June 30, 2007 and 2006, there was interest accrued in the amount of $26,000
and $34,000, respectively.
The Company assumed repayment of principal and interest on bonds originally issued to Astro by the
State of Ohio. These bonds are Ohio State Economic Development Revenue Bonds, series 2002-4. Astro
originally entered into the loan agreement with the State of Ohio for the issuance of these bonds
to finance the construction of Astras current operating facility. The principal amount, including
premium, was issued in 2002 and totaled $2,845,000. These bonds have interest rates which vary,
dependent on the maturity date of the bonds. Due to an increase in interest rates since the
original issuance of the bonds, a discount amounting to $151,000 on the date of assumption by
Sparton was recorded.
Scheduled principal maturities for each of the five years succeeding June 30, 2007 and thereafter,
are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of |
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Semi-Annual |
|
Year ended June 30 |
|
Face Amount |
|
|
Purchase Discount |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
110,000 |
|
|
|
$ 10,000 |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
|
3.50% - 5.00 |
% |
2009 |
|
|
116,000 |
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
107,000 |
|
|
|
5.00% |
|
2010 |
|
|
121,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
111,000 |
|
|
|
5.00% |
|
2011 |
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
|
9,000 |
|
|
|
121,000 |
|
|
|
5.00% |
|
2012 |
|
|
136,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
126,000 |
|
|
|
5.00% |
|
2013 - 2015 |
|
|
442,000 |
|
|
|
28,000 |
|
|
|
414,000 |
|
|
|
5.00% |
|
2016 - 2022 |
|
|
1,321,000 |
|
|
|
65,000 |
|
|
|
1,256,000 |
|
|
|
5.45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,376,000 |
|
|
|
$141,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,235,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The bonds carry certain sinking fund requirements generally obligating the Company to deposit
funds into a sinking fund. The sinking fund requires the Company to make monthly deposits of one
twelfth of the annual obligation plus accrued interest. The purchase discount is being amortized
ratably over the remaining term of the bonds. Amortization expense for the fiscal years ended June
30, 2007 and 2006 were approximately $9,000 and $800, respectively. The Company also has an
irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $284,000, which is renewable annually, to secure
repayment of a portion of the bonds.
Scheduled aggregate principal maturities of all long-term debt for each of the five years
succeeding June 30, 2007 and thereafter, is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2012 |
|
Thereafter |
Maturities |
|
$ |
16,011,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,922,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,030,000 |
|
|
$ |
4,142,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,121,000 |
|
|
$ |
126,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,670,000 |
|
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental Remediation
One of Spartons former manufacturing facilities, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Coors Road),
has been involved with ongoing environmental remediation since the early 1980s. In December 1999,
the Company increased its accrual for the cost of addressing environmental impacts associated with
its Coors Road facility by $10,000,000 pre-tax. This increase to the accrual was in response to a
Consent Decree settling lawsuits, as well as a related administrative enforcement action, and
covered costs expected to be incurred over the next thirty years.
At
June 30, 2007, Sparton has accrued $5,998,000 as its best estimate of the remaining minimum
future undiscounted financial liability with respect to this matter, of which $372,000 is
classified as a current liability and included on the balance sheet in other accrued liabilities.
The Companys minimum cost estimate is based upon existing technology and excludes legal and
related consulting costs, which are expensed as incurred. The Companys estimate includes
equipment and operating and maintenance costs for onsite and offsite pump and treat containment
systems, as well as continued onsite and offsite monitoring. It also includes periodic reporting
requirements.
Factors which cause uncertainties for the Company include, but are not limited to, the
effectiveness of the current work plans in achieving targeted results and proposals of regulatory
agencies for desired methods and outcomes. It is possible that cash flows and results of
operations could be significantly affected by the impact of changes associated with the ultimate
resolution of this contingency. Uncertainties associated with environmental remediation
contingencies are pervasive and
45
often result in wide ranges of reasonably possible outcomes. Estimates developed in the early
stages of remediation can vary significantly. Normally a finite estimate of cost does not become
fixed and determinable at a specific point in time. Rather, the costs associated with
environmental remediation become estimable over a continuum of events and activities that help to
frame and define a liability. It is possible that cash flows and results of operations could be
materially affected by the impact of the ultimate resolution of this contingency.
In fiscal 2003, Sparton reached an agreement with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and
others to recover certain remediation costs. Under the settlement terms, Sparton received
$4,850,000 cash and the DOE agreed to reimburse Sparton for 37.5% of certain future environmental
expenses in excess of $8,400,000 incurred from the date of settlement. With the settlement,
Sparton received cash and obtained some degree of risk protection, with the DOE agreeing to
reimburse future costs incurred above the established level.
In 1995, Sparton Corporation and Sparton Technology Inc. (STI) filed a Complaint in the Circuit
Court of Cook County, Illinois, against Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company and American
Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company demanding reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection
with its remediation efforts at the Coors Road facility based on various primary and excess
comprehensive general liability policies in effect between 1959 and 1975. In 1999, the Complaint
was amended to add various other excess insurers, including certain London market insurers and
Firemans Fund Insurance Company. In June 2005, Sparton reached an agreement under which Sparton
received $5,455,000 in cash in July 2005. This agreement reflects a recovery of a portion of past
costs the Company incurred in its investigation and site remediation efforts, which began in 1983,
and was recorded as income in June of fiscal 2005. In October 2006, an additional one-time
recovery of $225,000 was reached with an additional insurance carrier. The Company continues to
pursue an additional recovery from one remaining excess carrier. The probability and amounts of
recovery are uncertain at this time.
Customer Relationships
In September 2002, STI filed an action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Michigan to recover certain unreimbursed costs incurred as a result of a manufacturing relationship
with two entities, Util-Link, LLC (Util-Link) of Delaware and National Rural Telecommunications
Cooperative (NRTC) of the District of Columbia. On or about October 21, 2002, the defendants filed
a counterclaim seeking money damages alleging that STI breached its duties in the manufacture of
products for the defendants.
The jury trial commenced on September 19, 2005 and concluded on November 9, 2005. The jury awarded
STI damages in the amount of $3.6 million, of which approximately $1.9 million represented costs
related to the acquisition of raw materials. These costs were previously deferred. As of June 30,
2007, $1.6 million of these costs ($1.9 million as of June 30, 2006) are included in other non
current assets on the Companys balance sheets. As a result of post-trial proceedings, the
judgment in Spartons favor was reduced to $1.9 million, which would enable the Company to recover
the deferred costs and, accordingly, there would be no significant impact on operating results. An
amended judgment was entered for $1.9 million in Spartons favor on April 5, 2006. On May 1, 2006,
NRTC filed an appeal of the judgment with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which
could impact the ultimate result.
The Company has pending an action before the Federal Court of Claims to recover damages arising
out of an alleged infringement by the U.S. Navy of certain patents held by Sparton and used in the
production of sonobuoys. The case was dismissed on summary judgment, however, the decision of the
Court of Claims was reversed by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The case is
currently scheduled for trial in the second quarter of calendar 2008. The likelihood that the
claim will be resolved and the extent of any recovery in favor of the Company is unknown at this
time.
Product Issues
Some of the printed circuit boards supplied to the Company for its aerospace sales were discovered
in fiscal 2006 to be nonconforming and defective. The defect occurred during production at the
board suppliers facility, prior to shipment to Sparton for further processing. The Company and
our customer, who received the defective boards, have contained the defective boards. While
investigations are underway, $2.8 million of related product and associated expenses have been
classified in Spartons balance sheet within other non current assets as of June 30, 2007 ($2.9
million as of June 30, 2006). In August 2005, Sparton Electronics Florida, Inc. filed an action in
U.S. District Court of Florida against Electropac Co., Inc. and a related company (the raw board
manufacturer) to recover these costs. The likelihood that the claim will be resolved and the
extent of the Companys recovery, if any, is unknown at this time. No loss contingency has been
established at June 30, 2007.
46
11. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) The following unaudited information
presents selected financial performance measures by quarter for each of the years ended June 30,
2007 and 2006, respectively:
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First |
|
Second |
|
Third |
|
Fourth |
|
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
|
Quarter |
Net sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
48,316,771 |
|
|
$ |
53,056,457 |
|
|
$ |
47,725,992 |
|
|
$ |
50,986,632 |
|
2006 |
|
$ |
37,306,118 |
|
|
$ |
37,693,154 |
|
|
$ |
45,303,199 |
|
|
$ |
50,502,511 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
740,766 |
|
|
$ |
3,469,189 |
|
|
$ |
695,868 |
|
|
$ |
1,051,194 |
|
2006 |
|
$ |
1,580,668 |
|
|
$ |
3,840,390 |
|
|
$ |
4,740,671 |
|
|
$ |
3,890,292 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
(2,464,143 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,377,581 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,293,558 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,633,345 |
) |
2006 |
|
$ |
(1,298,946 |
) |
|
$ |
201,805 |
|
|
$ |
727,332 |
|
|
$ |
468,165 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share basic and diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
$(0.25 |
) |
|
|
$(0.14 |
) |
|
|
$(0.23 |
) |
|
|
$(0.17 |
) |
2006 |
|
|
$(0.13 |
) |
|
|
$0.02 |
|
|
|
$0.08 |
|
|
|
$0.05 |
|
Fiscal 2007 quarterly amounts shown above include the results for Sparton Medical Systems,
Inc. (SMS), the Companys recently acquired wholly owned subsidiary. Fourth quarter 2006
performance includes one month of operations in fiscal 2006. SMSs net sales and gross profit,
which is included in the consolidated numbers above, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sparton Corporation |
|
Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
(SMS) |
Net sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
200,085,852 |
|
|
$ |
49,620,195 |
|
2006 |
|
$ |
170,804,982 |
|
|
$ |
3,358,398 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
5,957,017 |
|
|
$ |
4,757,457 |
|
2006 |
|
$ |
14,052,021 |
|
|
$ |
456,563 |
|
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006, the Company experienced significant
completion issues on several government sonobuoy programs, resulting in change in estimates
adversely impacting operating results by $717,000 and $903,000, respectively, during these
quarters. In addition, in fiscal 2006 two medical programs incurred negative margins of $269,000
during the fourth quarter.
During fiscal 2007, $1,419,000 of pension expense was recorded for the year with approximately
$1,046,000 of this expense occurring in the fourth quarter. This expense compares to the prior
years expense of $548,000, of which $137,000 was in recorded the fourth quarter of fiscal
2006. A further discussion of pension expense is included in Note 6.
Net income increased by $551,000 and $219,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006 due
to the lower than expected effective tax rate (benefit) of (37%) and (133%), respectively. The
tax rate used in the prior quarters of fiscal 2007 and 2006 was based on anticipated financial
results which did not materialize. The effective tax rate used previously in fiscal 2007 and
2006 was based upon expected higher fourth quarter earnings and, in fiscal 2006, less of an
impact from the continuing slide of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar. The combination
of these factors in the fourth quarters, and the final tax provision calculations, greatly
affected the final tax benefit in the fourth quarters of these fiscal years in a manner not
previously anticipated.
Translation adjustments for our Canadian and Vietnamese facilities, along with gains and losses
from foreign currency transactions, are included in current earnings and, in the aggregate,
amounted to pre-tax income of $530,000 and $318,000, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal
years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
47
12. BUSINESS, GEOGRAPHIC, AND SALES CONCENTRATION The Company operates in one business
segment, electronic manufacturing services (EMS).
Sales to individual customers in excess of 10% of total sales for the year were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Honeywell |
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
19 |
% |
|
|
28 |
% |
Siemens Diagnostic |
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
* |
|
|
|
* |
|
Bally |
|
|
12 |
% |
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
|
(*) |
|
denotes sales were below 10% of total. |
Sales to U.S. government agencies, primarily anti-submarine warfare (ASW) devices produced
for the Navy, were $24,615,000 in fiscal 2007, $37,199,000 in fiscal 2006, and $28,510,000 in
fiscal 2005.
Net sales were made to customers located in the following countries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
United States |
|
$ |
158,234,000 |
|
|
$ |
152,200,000 |
|
|
$ |
149,841,000 |
|
Ireland (1) |
|
|
24,681,000 |
|
|
|
1,711,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
15,053,000 |
|
|
|
14,210,000 |
|
|
|
8,584,000 |
|
Other foreign countries (2) |
|
|
2,118,000 |
|
|
|
2,684,000 |
|
|
|
8,732,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated total |
|
$ |
200,086,000 |
|
|
$ |
170,805,000 |
|
|
$ |
167,157,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Any sales to Ireland in fiscal 2005 were minimal and would be included in sales
to other foreign countries in that fiscal year. |
|
(2) |
|
No other single country accounted for 10% or more of export sales in the fiscal
years ended 2007, 2006, or 2005. |
ASW devices and related engineering contract services to the U.S. government and foreign
countries contributed approximately $28,637,000 (14%), $36,674,000 (22%), and $27,151,000
(16%), respectively, to total sales for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
The Companys investment in property, plant and equipment, presented net of accumulated
depreciation, which are located in the United States, Canada and Vietnam, are summarized as
follows as of June 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
United States |
|
$ |
13,782,000 |
|
|
$ |
13,145,000 |
|
Canada |
|
|
944,000 |
|
|
|
1,065,000 |
|
Vietnam |
|
|
2,996,000 |
|
|
|
3,389,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated total |
|
$ |
17,722,000 |
|
|
$ |
17,599,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION On May 31, 2006, the Company announced that a membership purchase
agreement was signed, and the acquisition of Astro Instrumentation, LLC (Astro) was
completed. Astro was a privately owned EMS provider located in Strongsville, Ohio that had
been in business for approximately five years, with a sales volume for its year ended
December 31, 2005, of approximately $34 million. The newly acquired entity was merged into
Astro Instrumentation, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated in the
state of Michigan. In January 2007, Astro was renamed Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. (SMS).
The acquisition of Astro furthered the Companys strategy of identifying, evaluating and
purchasing potential acquisition candidates in both the defense and medical device markets.
The purchase price as of the acquisition date was approximately $26.15 million, plus the
extinguishment by Sparton at closing of $4.22 million in seller credit facilities and the
assumption of $2.32 million in bonded debt. The purchase price was funded using a combination
of cash, $10 million in bank debt, and $7.5 million in notes payable to Astros previous
owners (sellers). Additional contingent cash purchase consideration may be paid to the
sellers over the four years following the closing based on 20% of Astros earnings before
interest, depreciation and taxes as defined, and if paid will be added to goodwill. This
additional contingent consideration, which is measured beginning with the start of the fiscal
year which commenced on July 1, 2006, is based annually on Astros fiscal 2007-2010
performance. For the year ended June 30, 2007, such additional consideration was determined
to be earned by the sellers and amounted to approximately $596,000, which was accrued for and
included in other accrued liabilities.
48
The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method in accordance with SFAS No.
141, Business Combinations; accordingly, the operating results of Astro are included in these
consolidated financial statements for the one month period since the acquisition date. The
following table presents the allocation of the aggregate purchase price for the Astro acquisition
based on the estimated fair values of assets acquired, including intangibles, and liabilities
assumed:
|
|
|
|
|
Net working capital: |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
809,000 |
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
4,101,000 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
9,817,000 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
83,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
14,810,000 |
|
Less: Total non-debt current liabilities |
|
|
(6,274,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Total net working capital |
|
|
8,536,000 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
2,884,000 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
34,000 |
|
Goodwill and other intangible assets (Note 14) |
|
|
21,739,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total purchase price |
|
$ |
33,193,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash consideration, paid at closing |
|
$ |
18,650,000 |
|
Seller notes issued |
|
|
7,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,150,000 |
|
Direct acquisition costs |
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,650,000 |
|
Seller long-term liabilities extinguished at closing or assumed |
|
|
6,543,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total consideration exchanged |
|
$ |
33,193,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
The components of the intangible assets identified above as of the acquisition date considered
a number of factors and are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Useful Life |
|
Amortizable identified intangibles: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer relationships |
|
$ |
6,600,000 |
|
|
15 yrs |
|
Covenants not to compete |
|
|
165,000 |
|
|
4 yrs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,765,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
14,974,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total intangible assets purchased |
|
$ |
21,739,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The customer relationships and noncompetition agreements are being amortized using the
straight-line method based on estimated weighted undiscounted cash flows over their estimated
useful lives. The straight-line method is being used to amortize the identified intangibles because
the Company does not believe an accelerated pattern of consumption of these assets can be reliably
determined, and expected undiscounted cash flows are reasonably consistent with a more ratable
decline in value over time. The implied value of goodwill, which is deductible for income tax
purposes, is derived from consideration of a number of factors, including the experience of the
assembled work force, and related production know-how and technical proficiency in place to support
and augment SMSs production, design, and development capabilities in the highly specialized fluid
science and diagnostic laboratory equipment niche of the complex medical device industry, which
management believes favorably positions SMS as a supply source for significant potential new
customers seeking to outsource electromechanical contract manufacturing and assembly activities.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 would have been as follows had the acquisition of Astro been made
at the beginning of the period:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Net sales |
|
$ |
204,550,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
$(345,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted |
|
|
$(0.04 |
) |
49
The pro forma results above reflect interest on the debt assumed or issued to fund part of
the purchase price, assuming the acquisition occurred as of July 1, 2004, with interest calculated
at rates assumed to have been in effect for the respective period. These pro forma amounts assume
income taxes imputed at the Companys consolidated effective income tax rate.
The unaudited pro forma amounts are not intended to represent or necessarily be indicative of the
Companys consolidated results that would have occurred if the Astro acquisition had been
completed as of the beginning of the period presented and, therefore, should not be taken as
indicative of the Companys future consolidated operating results.
14. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES The Company follows SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS
No. 141), and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS No. 142). SFAS No. 141
requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated
after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 141 also specifies the criteria applicable to intangible assets
acquired in a purchase method business combination to be recognized and reported apart from
goodwill. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment, at least annually. Cybernet Systems
Corporations (Cybernet) goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually. Goodwill and other
intangibles related to Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. (SMS) are the result of the purchase which
occurred in May 2006. SFAS No. 142 also requires that intangible assets with definite useful lives
be amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values and be reviewed
regularly for impairment. Goodwill from Cybernet and SMS were reviewed for impairment during the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. These reviews resulted in no impairment charges. The change in the
carrying amounts of goodwill and amortizable intangibles during the years ended June 30, 2007 and
2006 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortizable |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
Intangibles |
|
|
Intangibles |
|
Balance at July 1, 2005 |
|
$ |
770,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
770,000 |
|
SMS acquisition |
|
|
14,974,000 |
|
|
|
6,765,000 |
|
|
|
21,739,000 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39,000) |
|
|
|
(39,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2006 |
|
$ |
15,744,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,726,000 |
|
|
$ |
22,470,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill additions |
|
|
634,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
634,000 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(482,000) |
|
|
|
(482,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
16,378,000 |
|
|
$ |
6,244,000 |
|
|
$ |
22,622,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
The balance of goodwill at July 1, 2005 is related to the Companys investment in
Cybernet Systems Corporation (Cybernet), as more fully described in Note 3. Additional goodwill in
the amount of $14,974,000 in fiscal 2006 and $38,000 in fiscal 2007 was recorded as a result of
the Companys purchase of SMS in May 2006. Further, goodwill in the amount of $596,000 was
recorded in fiscal 2007 resulting from accrued contingent consideration at June 30, 2007,
determined to be earned by the sellers of SMS.
Other intangibles Other intangibles of $6,765,000 were recognized upon the purchase of SMS in
May 2006, consisting of intangibles for non-compete agreements of $165,000 and customer
relationships of $6,600,000. These costs are being amortized ratably over 4 years and 15 years,
respectively. Amortization during fiscal 2007 and 2006 amounted to $482,000 and $39,000,
respectively. Amortization of intangible assets is estimated to be approximately $481,000 for each
of the next three years, and approximately $440,000 for each of the subsequent 11 years.
15. PLANT CLOSING On January 8, 2007, Sparton announced its commitment to close the Deming, New
Mexico facility of Sparton Technology, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sparton Corporation. The
Deming facility produced wire harnesses for buses and provided intercompany production support
for other Sparton locations. The closure of this plant was completed by March 31, 2007. The Deming
wire harness production was discontinued, and the intercompany production support relocated to
other Sparton facilities. The following is a summary of net sales and gross profit (loss) for the
harness product line only for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Net sales |
|
$ |
900,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,255,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,822,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit (loss) |
|
$ |
(148,000 |
) |
|
|
$(24,000 |
) |
|
|
$(98,000 |
) |
During each of the past five fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, wire harness sales represented
approximately 2% or less of Spartons consolidated net sales. Accordingly, the discontinuance of
this product line will not be expected to have a significant impact on Spartons annual sales or
gross profit results. During the quarter ended March 31, 2007, the Company incurred operating
charges associated with employee severance costs of approximately $259,000, which was included in
cost of goods sold, of which approximately $242,000 was ultimately paid as of June 30, 2007. The
remaining $17,000 of severance accrued was reversed to income during the fourth quarter as the
total estimated amount was not required.
The land, building, and majority of other Deming assets were sold, with some of the equipment
located at the Deming facility having been relocated to other Sparton facilities, primarily in
Florida, for their use in ongoing production activities. An agreement for the sale of the Deming
land, building, equipment and applicable inventory was signed at the end of March 2007. The sale
involved several separate transactions. The sale of the inventory and equipment for $200,000 was
completed on March 30, 2007. The sale of the land and building for $1,000,000 closed on July 20,
2007. During the interim period, the purchaser leased the real property. The net value of the land
and building to be sold is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Companys
balance sheet as of June 30, 2007. The property, plant, and equipment of the Deming facility was
almost fully depreciated, with the ultimate sale of this facility completed at a net gain of
approximately $850,000. The gain will be recognized in full entirely in the first quarter of
fiscal 2008 upon closing of the real estate transaction.
As of June 30, 2007, the following assets and liabilities of the Deming facility were included in
the condensed consolidated balance sheet:
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets net of assets held for sale |
|
$ |
9,000 |
|
Property and plant (net), held for sale |
|
|
29,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets (all current) |
|
$ |
38,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities (all current) |
|
$ |
136,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
In fiscal 2007, there were no changes in the Companys independent accountants and there have been
no disagreements with the Companys accountants on accounting and financial disclosure.
Item 9(a). Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains internal control over financial reporting intended to provide reasonable
assurance that all material transactions are executed in accordance with Company authorization,
are properly recorded and reported in the financial statements, and that assets are adequately
safeguarded. The Company also maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in Company reports, filed or submitted under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is properly reported in the Companys periodic and other reports.
As of
June 30, 2007, an evaluation was performed by the Companys management, including the CEO and
CFO, on the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Companys management, including the CEO and CFO,
concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures continue to be effective as of
June 30, 2007. There have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over financial
reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2007, that have materially affected, or
are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial
reporting.
Item 9(b). Other Information
None
51
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant - Information with respect to directors
is included in the Companys Proxy Statement under Election of Directors and is
incorporated herein by reference. Information concerning executive officers is included in
Part I, Item 4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Audit Committee Financial Expert - Information with respect to the audit committee financial
expert is included in the Companys Proxy Statement under the heading Election of
Directors and is incorporated herein by reference.
Identification and Composition of the Audit Committee - Information with respect to the
identification and composition of the audit committee is included in the Companys Proxy
Statement under the heading Election of Directors and is incorporated herein by reference.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act - Information with respect to the
compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is included in the Companys Proxy
Statement under the heading Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Code of Ethics - Information with respect to the Companys Governance Guidelines and the
Code of Ethics (which applies to all officers and employees of the Company) is available at
the Companys website www.sparton.com under the heading Investor Relations. This
information is also available free of charge upon request from the Companys Shareowner
Relations department at the corporate address. The Companys Code of Ethics as currently in
effect (together with any amendments that may be adopted from time to time) is posted on the
website. To the extent any waiver is granted with respect to the Code of Ethics that
requires disclosure under applicable SEC rules, such waiver will also be posted on the
website.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information concerning executive compensation is included under Executive
Compensation in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Information on management and certain other beneficial ownership of the Companys common
stock is included under Outstanding Stock and Voting Rights in the Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference.
The following table summarizes information about the Companys Common Stock that may be
issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under all of the Companys equity
compensation plans as of June 30, 2007.
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Number of securities remaining available for |
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future issuance under equity compensation plans |
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of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
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outstanding options, warrants and rights |
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(excluding securities reflected in column (a)) |
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Equity
compensation plans
approved by
security
holders |
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300,303 |
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$ |
7.82 |
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193,688 |
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Equity
compensation plans
not approved by
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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Information as to certain relationships and related transactions is included under
Certain Relationships and Related Persons Transactions in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Information with respect to director independence is included under Election of Directors
in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information with respect to principal accountant fees and services, as well as
information regarding the Audit Committees pre-approval policies and procedures regarding
audit and other services, is included under Relationship with Independent Auditors in the
Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
52
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Documents filed as part of this report on Form 10-K:
1. |
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Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this report on Form 10-K. |
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2. |
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Financial Statement Schedule(s) Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Consolidated) |
Changes in the allowance for probable losses on receivables for the years ended June 30:
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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$ |
67,000 |
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$ |
6,000 |
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$ |
46,000 |
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Charged to expense (income) |
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(16,000 |
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74,000 |
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(47,000 |
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Write-offs, net of recoveries |
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(19,000 |
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(13,000 |
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7,000 |
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Balance at end of period |
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$ |
32,000 |
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$ |
67,000 |
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$ |
6,000 |
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Reserves deducted from inventory in the balance sheets for the years ended June 30:
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Balance at beginning of period |
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$ |
3,529,000 |
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$ |
4,042,000 |
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$ |
3,944,000 |
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Charged to costs and expenses |
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1,242,000 |
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800,000 |
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2,143,000 |
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Deductions (*) |
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(2,355,000 |
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(1,313,000 |
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(2,045,000 |
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Balance at end of period |
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$ |
2,416,000 |
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$ |
3,529,000 |
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$ |
4,042,000 |
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Deductions from the inventory reserve accounts represent obsolete or unsaleable
inventory written off and/or disposed of. |
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All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is not present or
not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the
information required is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes
thereto. |
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Exhibits A list of the Exhibits filed as part of this report is set forth in the
Exhibit Index that immediately precedes such Exhibits and is incorporated herein by
reference. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
Date:
August 31, 2007
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SPARTON CORPORATION
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By |
/s/ RICHARD L. LANGLEY
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Richard L. Langley, Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed
below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated. |
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SIGNATURE AND TITLE |
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DATE |
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By /s/ BRADLEY O. SMITH
Bradley O. Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ DAVID W. HOCKENBROCHT
David W. Hockenbrocht, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ RICHARD L. LANGLEY
Richard L. Langley, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President,
Treasurer and Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ JAMES N. DEBOER
James N. DeBoer, Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ JAMES D. FAST
James D. Fast, Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ DAVID P. MOLFENTER
David P. Molfenter, Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ WILLIAM I. NOECKER
William I. Noecker, Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ DOUGLAS R. SCHRANK
Douglas R. Schrank, Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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By /s/ W. PETER SLUSSER
W. Peter Slusser, Director
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August 30, 2007 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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3 and 4
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Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant were filed with Form 10-Q for the
three-month period ended September 30, 2004, and are incorporated herein by reference. |
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Amended Code of Regulations of the Registrant were filed with Form 10-Q for the three-month
period ended September 30, 2004, and are incorporated herein by reference. |
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Amended Bylaws of the Registrant were filed with Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended
March 31, 2004, and are incorporated herein by reference. |
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Subsidiaries (filed herewith and attached) |
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Consent of independent registered public accounting firm (filed herewith and attached) |
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31.1
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Chief Executive Officer certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Chief Financial Officer certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1
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Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2
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Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |