SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-KSB
[x] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO __________
Commission File No. 0-28102
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
California 95-2698520
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
7522 South Maie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Issuer's telephone number: (323) 583-8631
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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [x] No [_]
Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation
S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to
this form 10-KSB. [ ]
Issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $38,118,596.
The aggregate market value, calculated on the basis of the closing price of
such stock on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated
Quotation System, of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant
at March 15, 1999 was approximately $7,859,546.
There were 3,067,140 shares of common stock outstanding at March 15, 1999.
Part III of the Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to its 1999 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders is incorporated by reference herein.
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
GENERAL
Bonded Motors Inc. is a leading nationwide engine remanufacturer serving
suppliers to the automotive aftermarket. The Company remanufactures and
distributes approximately 1,500 models and versions of replacement engines for
domestic and Japanese cars and light trucks. The Company has regional
distribution centers in California, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, Georgia and
New York.
Since the Company's inception in 1971, distribution channels in the
remanufactured engine industry have shifted from independent garages, repair
shops and traditional automobile parts stores to large automotive parts chain
stores. Automotive parts chain stores have emerged to supply parts and
services, including remanufactured engines, directly to owners and
increasingly to professional installers. A key element of the Company's
strategy has been to become a national supplier to these large automotive
chain stores.
In March 1998, the Company became the primary supplier of remanufactured
automobile engines to Genuine Parts/NAPA, which is a major supplier to
professional installers (the "do-it-for-me" segment of the aftermarket).
Genuine Parts/NAPA is the largest member of the National Automotive Parts
Association ("NAPA"), a trade association formed to provide nationwide
distribution of automotive parts. In 1997, Genuine Parts/NAPA operated 750
company-owned auto parts stores located in 43 states, as well as 62
distribution centers serving approximately 4,900 independently-owned NAPA auto
parts stores nationwide. Genuine Parts/NAPA is the Company's first major
customer that primarily supplies to the "do-it-for-me" market.
Through 1998, the Company's principal customers were large retail
automotive parts store chains which sold primarily direct to automobile owners
( the "do-it-yourself" segment of the aftermarket). These customers included
Genuine Parts/NAPA, The Pep Boys, CSK Automotive, Trak Auto and Paccar. In
1997 and 1998, sales to the Company's five principal national chain store
customers constituted approximately 79% and 92% of the Company's sales,
respectively.
The Company believes that further expansion into the "do-it-for-me"
market, in addition to its continued growth within the "do-it-yourself"
market, could be a significant growth opportunity over the next several years.
The Company's strategy is to continue to increase sales to its national
customer base and support growth by expanding production capacity while
maintaining is reputation for high quality engines.
The Company's executive offices are located at 7522 S. Maie Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90001, and it telephone number is (323) 583-8631.
INDUSTRY
According to industry reports, the vehicle population in the United
States is older today than at any time during the past 50 years, with
vehicles ten years or older accounting for more than 45% of vehicles now on
the road in the United States. With the improved quality and durability of
automobile exteriors, as well as the increasing prices of new cars, there is
a growing trend for consumers to replace automobile engines rather than to
purchase new automobiles.
When an engine needs replacing, there are generally four alternatives
available to the owner: (i) purchase a new engine; (ii) purchase a used engine;
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(iii) replace worn or broken engine parts ("rebuild"); or (iv) purchase a
remanufactured engine. The Company believes that a remanufactured engine
offers consumers significant benefits over the other alternatives, including
a significantly lower cost alternative to newly manufactured replacement
engines; and typically higher quality, greater reliability and quicker
availiability than used or rebuilt engines. The Production Engine
Remanufacturers Association estimates that over three million engines are
remanufactured in North America annually, a $2.5 billion market. The Company
believes that demand for remanufactured engines should continue to grow as the
number and average age of vehicles increases.
STRATEGY
The Company's strategy is to continue to increase sales to its national
customer base and support growth by expanding production capacity while
maintaining its reputation for high quality engines. The principal elements
of this strategy include:
EXPAND PRESENT MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. The Company intends to expand
its manufacturing capacity by one or a combination of the following: acquiring
or leasing additional facilities near its present Los Angeles manufacturing
facility; expanding its Macon, Georgia manufacturing facility or, possibly,
acquiring other engine remanufacturers.
EMPHASIZE HIGH QUALITY AND INNOVATION. The Company will continue to
emphasize high quality and innovation in its remanufacturing and distribution
process. In 1997, the Company received ISO 9002/QS 9000 certification, which
is a prerequisite to becoming a supplier to major automobile manufacturers.
INCREASE CUSTOMER BASE. In March 1998, the Company became the principal
supplier of remanufactured automobile engines to a major national supplier to
the professional installer or "do-it-for-me" aftermarket segment. The Company
intends to continue to emphasize selling to national and regional automotive
parts chain stores, which resell to both the "do-it-for-me" and the
"do-it-yourself" market segments. The Company is also in discussions to
become a supplier of remanufactured engines to a major automobile manufacturer.
OPERATIONS
In its remanufacturing operations, the Company obtains used engines,
commonly referred to as "cores." The Company encourages its customers to
return cores on a timely basis and charges its customers a core deposit in
connection with purchases of engines. The customer can satisfy this charge by
returning a usable core or making a cash payment equal to the amount of the
core charge deposit. If cores are not returned in a timely manner, the Company
must procure cores from independent core vendors. As the Company grows, its
purchases from core vendors will increase.
The process of remanufacturing an automotive engine involves a number of
steps. The engine cores, which are sorted by make and model and stored until
needed, are completely disassembled into component parts. All pistons, rings,
bearings, seals, lifters, soft plugs, oil galley plugs, timing chains,
timing gears and many other components are discarded. Other components that
are to be incorporated into the remanufactured product are thoroughly cleaned,
checked for cracks and wear and re-machined. The major engine components that
are subject to wear, such as the engine block, cylinder head, crankshaft and
connecting rods, are baked in an oven for approximately four hours and then
blasted with steel pellets to remove any remaining residue. These components
are inspected, and all wearing surfaces are re-machined. New pistons, rings,
and bearings are used to restore original specifications, tolerances, proper
fits and clearances. The engine is then reassembled using new and
remanufactured components.
Inspection and testing are conducted at various stages of the
remanufacturing process, and each finished engine is inspected and tested
using computerized equipment to measure compression, oil pressure and oil
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flow. The Company stresses quality throughout its remanufacturing process
and has developed proprietary procedures and controls to test the quality of
all of its remanufactured engines.
The Company remanufactures a broad range of engines, currently over 1,500
different engines types and variations, in order to accommodate the numerous
and increasing varieties of vehicles in use. The Company's engines are
remanufactured for use in most domestic and Japanese automobiles and light
trucks. The Company has also remanufactured a limited number of engines
manufactured by European automakers.
INCENTIVE BONUS PROGRAM
To provide an incentive to its non-officer employees, the Company has
adopted its Yardstick incentive bonus program, which emphasizes quality and
efficiency. Under the Yardstick program, the Company posts daily on an
employee bulletin board the previous day's unit production and other measures
of productivity. Employees are thereby able to gauge their performance and
understand how their contributions affect the Company's business.
Participating employees are entitled to receive bonuses based on a percentage
of the Company's profitability. All employees are entitled to participate at
no cost to the employee.
WARRANTIES
The Company provides limited warranties on its engines for up to 12,000
miles. It also offers three year/36,000 mile warranties at an additional cost.
During 1998, the Company hired new manufacturing personnel and experienced an
increase in warranty return rates. As the experience and training of the
Company's employees and its sales to customers who supply the professional
installers (or "do-it-for-me") market increase, the Company believes its
warranty expense should decrease. However, no assurance can be given that
this will occur.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
The Company's marketing activities have concentrated on sales to national
and regional automotive parts chain stores. The Company markets its products
principally through its senior officers and through regional automotive sales
representation firms. The Company historically has not engaged in wide-scale
advertising or other promotional activities. The Company's products are
marketed to its customers under the name "Bonded Motors". The Company
provides a telephonic customer support service for use by its customers.
The Company believes that the ability to meet its customers' needs on a
timely basis nationwide is an important competitive factor. In order to
facilitate this quick response, the Company maintains an inventory of its most
popular engine models and variations at its regional distribution centers in
California, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, Georgia and New York.
The Company's principal automotive parts chain store customers typically
stock from approximately four to thirty-five of the most popular engine
configurations, and place special orders for other engines from among the
Company's selection of over 1,500 engine types and variations. Special
orders are usually remanufactured to order and shipped directly to the
customer's retail store. The Company normally completes the remanufacturing
process for a special order engine, from receipt of order to shipment, in
three business days.
COMPETITION
The Company's segment of the automotive aftermarket industry, engine
remanufacturing, is highly competitive. The Company's competitors include a
number of relatively large, as well as smaller, regional and local engine
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remanufacturers. The Company also competes with remanufacturers that are
authorized by certain automobile manufacturers to remanufacture their engines
for authorized distribution to the manufacturers' dealerships. Some of the
companies that sell to dealers have greater resources than those of the
Company. The Company believes that the primary competitive factors in its
business are price, quality, service, ability to deliver remanufactured
engines swiftly, product performance and selection of remanufactured engines
offered.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Company's operations are subject to federal, state and local laws
and regulations governing, among other things, emissions to air, discharge
to waters and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment
and disposal of hazardous waste and other materials. The Company believes that
its business, operations and facilities have been and are being operated in
material compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety law, many
of which provide for substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations.
However, the operation of automotive parts manufacturing plants entails risks
in these areas, and there can be no assurance that the Company will not incur
material costs or liabilities in connection therewith. In addition,
potentially significant expenditures could be required in order to comply
with evolving environmental and health and safely laws, regulations or
requirements that may be adopted or imposed in the future.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately 475 full-time
employees, of whom 59 are salaried and 416 are employed on an hourly basis.
Of the Company's employees, twenty-five perform administrative functions and
four are commissioned sales representatives. None of the Company's
employees is a party to any collective bargaining agreement. The Company has
not experienced any work stoppages and considers its employee relations to be
satisfactory. All of the Company's non-officer employees are eligible to
participate in the Company's Yardstick incentive bonus program.
RISK FACTORS
CERTAIN STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING STATEMENTS
REGARDING REVENUES AND OTHER COSTS, INDUSTRY TRENDS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE
COMPANY'S BUSINESS, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION, ARE FORWARD
LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE RISKS AND
UNCERTAINTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE SET FORTH BELOW. ALSO, THE
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED UPON ASSUMPTIONS OF FUTURE EVENTS, WHICH
MAY NOT PROVE TO BE ACCURATE. FOR THESE AND OTHER REASONS, ACTUAL RESULTS
MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED OR IMPLIED IN THE FORWARD LOOKING
STATEMENTS.
ABILITY TO MANAGE GROWTH; QUALITY
As the Company experienced significant growth in the past three years,
its capabilities were strained, margins decreased and the quality of its
products was adversely affected. The Company has taken steps to address these
issues.
In order to sustain its growth, the Company will need to significantly
expand its manufacturing capabilities in the near future. The management of
future growth will present significant challenges, and no assurance can be
given that the Company will be able to manage its growth effectively. If the
Company does not do so, the quality of the Company's products (and resulting
levels of warranty expense), its ability to retain key customers and its
business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially
adversely affected.
If the Company is not able to timely expand its manufacturing
capabilities, its ability to attract new customers and retain its key
customers could be adversely affected, with a resulting material adverse
effect on the Company.
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Product return rates also affect the Company's profitability.
Historically, the Company expects a "new return" rate of approximately 15% of
gross shipments. A "new return" is defined as an engine that has been
delivered to the customer and returned at a later date without having been
sold by the customer or installed in a vehicle.
The Company has policies under which a customer may return an unsold
engine. Failure to properly enforce these policies, or a higher than
historical "new return" rate, could materially adversely affect the Company's
financial condition and results of operations.
Similarly, the Company has policies under which a customer may return
cores. Failure to properly enforce these policies, or a higher than historical
core return rate, could materially adversely affect the Company's financial
condition and results of operation.
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
The Company is dependent on the efforts and abilities of its Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Landon, and its Chief Financial Officer,
Paul Sullivan. If the Company were to lose the services of either of these
executives before a qualified replacement could be found, its business could
be materially adversely affected.
CONCENTRATION OF SALES AND RECEIVABLES
A significant percentage of the Company's sales has been concentrated
among a relatively small number of customers. In 1996, 1997, and 1998, 71%,
79%, and 92% of the Company's sales, respectively were made to five customers.
The Company has not in the past had, and does not now have, contracts with
any of these customers. The loss of a significant customer or a substantial
decrease in sales to such a customer could have an adverse effect on the
Company's sales and operating results.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING OF CORES
The Company remanufactures used engines (commonly referred to as "cores").
The Company obtains cores from various sources, principally core vendors and
trade-ins. The Company's ability to obtain cores of the type, quality and in
the quantities required is essential to its ability to meet demand and expand
production. Although core supply has been adequate in the past, there can be
no assurance that the Company will be able timely to obtain sufficient cores
at acceptable prices in the future.
COMPETITION
The Company competes with companies involved in the remanufacture and
distribution of engines and related parts for domestic and Japanese
automobiles. The automotive aftermarket industry is highly competitive
and a number of companies with which the Company competes are substantially
larger and have significantly greater resources than those of the Company.
The primary bases for competition in the automotive aftermarket are price,
quality, reliability, rapid response and breadth of product selection. There
are a number of engine remanufacturers which are authorized to sell
remanufactured engines to dealerships and to automobile manufacturers and
which are substantially larger than the Company. There can be no assurance
that these companies will not enter the segment of the engine remanufacturing
market in which the Company competes.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
The Company's principal production facility, which is leased from its
principal shareholder, is located in an unincorporated area of South-Central
Los Angeles. The lease terminates on January 31, 2015. The lease provides
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for a monthly rental of $8,000 and monthly rent increases at five-year
intervals based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. The lease also
provides for indemnification of the lessor arising from claims caused by,
among other things, any hazardous substance, whether caused by the Company's
use or a prior use of the premises. The Company also leases facilities
adjacent to its Los Angeles manufacturing plant, its manufacturing facility
in Macon, Georgia, and its distribution centers in Northern California,
Washington, Colorado, Ohio and New York.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
There are no pending material legal proceedings to which the Company or
any of its properties is subject nor, to the knowledge of the Company, are
any legal proceedings threatened.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's Common Stock, no par value, (the "Common Stock"), commenced
trading on April 2, 1996 on the over-the-counter market and is quoted on the
National Association of Securities Dealers' Automated Quotation ("NASDAQ")
National Market under the symbol BMTR. The following table sets forth the
high and low bid prices for the common stock during each quarter of fiscal
1998 & 1997 as reported by NASDAQ. The prices reported reflect inter-dealer
quotations, may not represent actual transactions and do not include retail
mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions.
Fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1997
High Low High Low
First Quarter 11 3/4 8 3/8 11 1/8 7 3/4
Second Quarter 11 1/2 8 11 1/8 6 1/4
Third Quarter 10 6 5/8 12 1/4 6 3/4
Fourth Quarter 8 4 1/16 9 3/4 7 5/8
As of December 31, 1998, there were 3,067,140 shares of Common Stock
outstanding. On March 15, 1999, the Company estimates that it had 858
shareholders, comprised of 75 shareholders of record and 783 beneficial
shareholders whose shares are being held in brokerage firm accounts in
"street name".
The Company has not declared or paid dividends on the Common Stock in
the past three fiscal years.
The declaration of dividends and analysis in the future will be at the
election of the Board of Directors and depend upon earnings, capital
requirements and financial position of the Company, general economic
conditions, state law requirements and other factors. The Company does not
expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULT OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein.
This Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking statements including, without
limitation, statements relating to the Company's plans, expectations,
intentions, and adequate resources, and are made pursuant to the "safe harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words
"believes," "intends," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "estimates," or
"potential" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The
Company does not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the
forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially from those
expressed in any forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, the
Company. Some important factors that could cause the Company's actual results
or expectations to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-
looking statements include, but are not limited to, loss of the Company's
significant customers, changes in consumer demand for remanufactured
automobile engines, weather, fuel costs and availability, regulatory
action, Federal and State legislation, labor strikes, maintenance and capital
expenditures and local economic conditions.
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RESULTS OF OPERATION
Year Ended December 31,
1998 1997
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold 86.2 80.4
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Gross profit 13.8 19.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses 17.3 15.4
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Operating income (3.5) 4.2
Interest expense, net 1.4 0.8
Other (income) expense 0.0 0.0
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Earnings before income taxes (4.9) 3.4
Income tax benefit (1.5) (1.4)
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Net income (loss) (3.4)% 4.8%
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FISCAL 1998 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1997
NET SALES. Net sales for fiscal 1998 increased $14,042,404 or 58.3% from
$24,076,192 in 1997 to $38,118,596 in 1998. The increase in sales was
primarily the result of increased sales volume to existing national automobile
chain store customers and the addition of a new customer for which the Company
became the principal supplier of remanufactured engines in March 1998.
Substantially all of the $14 million increase in net sales in the twelve month
ended December 31, 1998 was attributable to this new customer. In
December, 1998, the Company opened its new distribution center in Salida,
California. The regional distribution centers allowed the Company to increase
shipments to its five key customers by 86.9%, from $16,896,992 in 1997 to
$31,573,073 in 1998. This increase is attributable to geographic expansion
through the Company's regional distribution centers, and the addition of a
major customer in 1998.
In the fourth quarter of 1998, new engine orders declined approximately
17% from third quarter levels, and the Company experienced a higher than
historical return rate on new engines from customers ("new returns"),
defective engine returns, and customer core returns. This caused net
revenues to decline substantially from anticipated levels. This revenue
shortfall was partially responsible for the losses incurred during the fourth
quarter of 1998.
The customer core return rate for the fourth quarter of 1997 was 78.3%,
versus a return rate of 93.4% in the comparable 1998 quarter. Historically,
the Company expects a 73% to 77% customer core return rate. The increased
core return rate for the fourth quarter, 1998 (93.4%) had the effect of
reducing net revenues by $569,155 for the quarter, if the 1997 fourth quarter
core return rate (78.3%) had been attained. Correspondingly, gross margins
in the fourth quarter 1998 were adversely effected by 5.4%. The higher core
return rate for the entire 1998 year impacted revenues by approximately
$415,233 and gross margins by approximately 0.9%.
While new engine orders increased 44.1% in the fourth quarter of 1998
versus the comparable 1997 quarter, net revenues increased 21.9%, reflecting
the aforementioned higher than normal return rates.
COST OF GOODS SOLD. Cost of goods sold increased 69.6% or $13,490,168
from the prior year. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales
increased from 80.4% in 1997 to 86.2% in 1998. The increase in cost of
goods sold was primarily attributable to manufacturing costs associated with
the expansion of the Company's production capacity, the aforementioned higher
than historical return rates, increased warranty costs per engine sold,
increased warranty experience rate, and increased freight costs due primarily
to the return activity.
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During the fourth quarter, 1998, parts costs increased 64.7% to
$3,811,615 from $2,313,891 in the comparable 1997 quarter, while net revenues
increased 21.9%. Major factors causing the increased parts cost included
refurbishing a higher volume of new returns and remanufacuring a higher volume
of defective returns which were under warranty. A "new return" is defined as
an engine that has been delivered to the customer and returned at a later date
without having been sold by the customer or installed in a vehicle.
"Refurbishing" includes unpackaging the engine to check for appearance and
missing parts, re-testing the engine, and repackaging and restocking the
engine. Defective engines returned under warranty must be disassembled,
repaired according to the nature of the defect, re-tested, repackaged, and
returned to stock.
Also, the Company scrapped a high number of customer core returns.
Customer core returns are not guaranteed to be in suitable condition for
remanufacturing, and a higher than historical customer core return rate
increases the Company's parts costs.
Warranty expense for the fourth quarter of 1998 increased 188.7% over
the comparable 1997 quarter, reflecting the high costs of remanufacturing
defective returns as well as quality control inefficiencies. The Company
believes that the high warranty expense was a result of increased hiring of
new manufacturing personnel and inadequate training procedures. The Company
undertook increased production activity, especially in the Company's Los
Angeles manufacturing facility, without adequately increasing quality
control oversight procedures in 1998. The Company is endeavoring to
address those issues.
Overall, total cost of sales increased 65.2% in the fourth quarter of
1998 versus the comparable 1997 quarter, while revenues increased 21.9%.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses consist primarily of management, clerical and
administrative salaries and costs of additional outside salespersons,
professional services and freight. Selling, general and administrative
expenses over the periods increased 78.2% or $2,899,606 from $3,706,203 in
1997 to $6,605,809 in 1998. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased from 15.4% in 1997 to 17.3% in 1998. These
changes are primarily attributable to the addition of new sales personnel,
the increasing administrative expense to support the growth of sales, and
also the secondary offering cost expensed in the amount of $352,625 during
the third and fourth quarter of 1998.
During the fourth quarter, 1998, selling and distribution expenses
increased 157.1% from the comparable 1997 quarter, versus revenue increases
of 21.9%. Selling and distribution expenses increased from $539,639 in the
fourth quarter, 1997, to $1,387,454 in the comparable 1998 quarter. The most
significant increase in selling and distribution expenses in the fourth
quarter was in freight costs, which increased 272.1% from $250,129 in the
fourth quarter of 1997 to $930,810 in the comparable 1998 quarter. Much of
the increase in freight costs is attributable to the higher return rates
mentioned earlier. New engine shipments increased 44.1% for the corresponding
quarters. All other selling and distribution expenses increased 57.7% in the
fourth quarter 1998, versus the fourth quarter, 1997. The increase in other
selling and distribution expenses are primarily attributable to the
unanticipated decline of 17% in new engine orders.
General and administrative expense increased 151.4% in the fourth
quarter, 1998 over the comparable 1997 quarter, to $1,015,066 versus
$403,745. Most of this increase was due to two factors: the aforementioned
secondary offering cost expensed in the fourth quarter ($318,263 for the
quarter), and an increase in bad debt expense to $249,008 in the fourth
quarter 1998 versus $45,304 in the fourth quarter, 1997. All other general
and administrative expenses increased 24.9% in the fourth quarter, 1998
versus a 44.1% increase in new engine shipments and a 21.9% increase in
net revenues for the corresponding quarters.
General and administrative expenses for the year ending 1998 increased
$944,487 or 59.4% from 1997, to $2,534,112 from $1,589,625. Revenues
increased 58.3% in the corresponding years. Absent the aforementioned
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secondary offering expense for the year ($352,625) and increase in bad debt
expense of $228,514 for the year ($274,186 for 1998, $45,672 for 1997),
general and administrative expenses increased 23.5% for 1998 over 1997. Most
of this increase is attributable to expanded general and administrative
personnel to support the Company's 58.3% revenue growth.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased from $193,247 in 1997 to
$514,690 in 1998. The increase was primarily attributable to borrowings for
the twelve months ended December 31, 1998 to finance the increased inventory
and accounts receivable associated with the Company's growth during the year.
INCOME TAXES. During 1997 and 1998 the Company earned State of
California tax credits in excess of its California tax liability. The credits
earned were reported as a credit against total tax expense on the Company's
income statement. Net tax benefit increased 72.4% or $235,648 from $325,506
in 1997 to $561,154 in 1998. Effective tax rates for 1998 and 1997 were
impacted by the following: in 1998 the computed expected federal tax benefit
of ($631,000) was partially offset by State income taxes of $77,700; State
income tax credits earned ($393,000); net operating loss carried back of
$301,035 and other tax related items of $84,111. The resulting tax benefit of
$561,154 for 1998 equates to an effective tax rate of (30.2%) on net losses of
$1,856,529. For 1997, the computed expected federal tax expense of $279,000
plus State income taxes of $89,000 were offset by State income tax credits
earned ($718,000); and other tax related items of $24,494. The resulting
tax benefit of ($325,506) equates to an effective tax rate of 39.6% on net
earnings of $821,316.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's operations have been financed principally by borrowings
under its bank credit facility, and cash flows from operations. As of
December 31, 1998 the Company's working capital was $10,598,712.
Net cash used in operating activities during fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1997
was $2,829,980 and 2,714,955, respectively, primarily due to an increase in
inventory related to the growth in sales during the year. In 1998 the
Company increased its inventory by $2,629,025 in order to meet increased
demand for its products.
Net cash used in investing activities in 1998 and 1997 was $999,062 and
$1,412,923, respectively. The 1998 amount was primarily for the purchase of
new equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities in 1998 and 1997 was $3,710,244
and $4,351,423, respectively. The 1998 amount was primarily from net
borrowings from the bank.
In December, 1998 the Company amended its credit agreement with Comerica
Bank (the "bank"). The credit agreement provides a revolving credit facility
in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000. This facility has
a maturity date of May 1, 2000, and provides for an interest rate on borrowings
at the lower of the bank's prime lending rate, or LIBOR rate plus 2.00%. The
bank reduced the existing $8,000,000 term loan facility to $3,300,000. This
facility provides for an interest rate on borrowings at the lower of the
bank's prime interest rate plus 0.25%, LIBOR plus 2.25%, or Cost of Funds
plus 2.25% for the term of each obligation. In addition, the bank also
provides a mortgage loan up to $700,000 but not exceeding 75% of the appraised
value of the real property to be located in Los Angeles, California. This
facility provides for an interest rate on borrowings at the lower of the
bank's prime interest rate plus 0.25%, LIBOR plus 2.25%, or Cost of Funds
plus 2.25% for the term of each obligation. At December 31, 1998, the
Company had borrowed $7,090,059 under the revolving credit facility, the
Company had borrowed $617,800 under the term loan facility and no amounts
were drawn down by the Company under the mortgage loan facility.
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The bank also provides for a stand-by line of credit for borrowing up to
$5,700,000 through May 1, 2000. This stand-by line of credit agreement is
to be used as credit enhancement to support the issuance of Industrial
Development Bonds. This funding under this agreement is subject to the
elimination of the $700,000 mortgage loan commitment and the reduction of
the $3,300,000 acquisition facility to $2,000,000.
The Company is required to maintain various financial covenants and as
of March 25, 1999 the Company was either in compliance with, has obtained
waivers to or obtained amendments to such covenants.
The Company's accounts receivable as of December 31, 1998 was $3,918,499.
This represents an increase of $189,969 or 5.1% over accounts receivable on
December 31, 1997. Fourth quarter, 1998 sales increased by 21.9% over fourth
quarter, 1997 sales, which accounts for most of the accounts receivable
increase. Also, customers have different payment terms, which causes accounts
receivable as a percentage of quarterly sales to increase or decrease as
customer mix changes.
The Company's inventory as of December 31, 1998 was $9,905,986 which is
an increase of $2,629,025 or 36.1% over inventory at December 31, 1997. The
increase is primarily attributable to increasing finished goods inventory at
all distribution centers. In addition, the Company maintains a large
inventory at its Los Angeles facility in anticipation of increased demand
for the Company's products in 1999.
The Company believes that the existing cash, unused borrowings facilities
and cash flow from operations will provide sufficient liquidity and enable it
to meet its current and foreseeable working capital requirements.
YEAR 2000
Many computer systems experience problems handling dates beyond the year
1999. Therefore, some computer hardware and software will need to be
modified prior to the year 2000 in order to remain functional. The Company
is assessing the internal readiness of its computer systems for handling the
year 2000. The Company expects to implement successfully the systems
programming changes necessary to address year 2000 issues, and does not
believe that the cost of such actions will have a material effect on the
Company's results of operations or financial condition. There can be no
assurance, however, that there will not be delay in, or increased costs
associated with the implementation of such changes, and the inability to
implement such changes could have an adverse effect on future results of
operations.
Review of the Company's hardware and software is ongoing, and it is
believed that the only mission critical systems which are affected by the
year 2000 issue are the accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
The Company has retained the services of an outside consultant to examine,
modify and/or update all hardware and software, such examination,
modification and update to be completed in May, 1999. The Company has
scheduled on site testing of all systems changes by May, 1999, after which
further changes may become necessary. At this time, the anticipated cost
for this project is less than $50,000. If further changes become necessary,
the Company anticipates a completion date of June, 1999.
If, by May, 1999, the Company determines that the systems are not
compliant or that there are additional mission critical systems which are
affected by the year 2000 problem, then a contingency plan will be
determined at that time.
The Company has initiated communications with all of its key business
partners to determine their extent and plans for Year 2000 compliance. This
process is ongoing and is expected to continue throughout 1999.
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At the present time, the Company is not aware of any Year 2000 issues
that are expected to affect materially its products, services, competitive
position or financial performance. However, despite the significant and
best-efforts to make its systems and facilities Year 2000 compliant, the
compliance of its business partners and third-party service providers,
is beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company can give no
assurance that the failure of key suppliers or other third parties to
comply with Year 2000 requirements will not have an adverse effect on the
Company.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference
herein in the "Election of Directors" section of the Company's Proxy Statement
to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference
herein in the "Executive Compensation" section of the Company's Proxy
Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference
herein in the "Security Ownership of Management" section of the Company's
Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS TO RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference
herein in the "Certain Transactions" section of the Company's Proxy Statement
to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
a. EXHIBITS:
Number Description of Exhibit
3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as filed with the
California Secretary of State on March 15, 1996 (1)
3.3 Amended and Restated Bylaws (1)
4.1 Form of Underwriters' Warrant Agreement (1)
4.2 Form of Common Stock Certificate (1)
4.3 1996 Stock Option Plan (1)
4.4 1996 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (1)
10.1 Lease Agreements (1) & (2)
10.2 Note to Aaron Landon (1)
10.3 Employment Agreement with Aaron Landon (1)
10.4 Employment Agreement with Buddy Mercer (1)
10.5 Employment Agreement with Paul Sullivan (1)
10.6 Loan Agreement with Metrobank (2)
10.7 Form of Financial Consulting Agreement with Commonwealth
Associates (1)
10.8 Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Assets and Real Property,
dated as of August 6, 1997, by and between Bonded Motors, Inc.
and Wheelers Manufacturing Company, Inc. (3)
10.9 Employment Agreement with Richard Funk (4)
10.10 Lease Agreement between the Company and KEW Management Corp.,
dated as of December 5, 1996 (4)
10.11 Lease Agreement between the Company and Kidder Industrial, dated
as of February 11, 1997 (4)
10.12 Lease Agreement between the Company and Charles H. Wheeler,
dated as of August 6, 1997 (4)
10.13 Loan Agreement with Comerica Bank-California (6)
10.14 Lease Agreement between the Company and Kenco I Properties, LLC,
dated as of October 1, 1998 (6)
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23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants (6)
24.0 Power of Attorney (1)
99.1 1996 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended (5)
99.2 1996 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan, as amended (5)
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form SB-2 (No. 333-00402- LA) declared effective on April 2, 1996 (the
"Registration Statement").
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10KSB
filing dated March 14, 1997.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's 8-K filing dated August 14,
1997.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10KSB
filing dated March 24, 1998.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form S-8 filing dated
November 7, 1997.(No. 333-39829)
(6) Filed herewith
b. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the fiscal
quarter ended December 31, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the
Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 15, 1999
BONDED MOTORS, INC.
By:/S/ AARON LANDON
Aaron Landon,
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below
by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURETITLEDATE
/S/ AARON LANDON Chairman of the Board, President March 15, 1999
Aaron Landon Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal executive officer)
/S/ PAUL SULLIVAN Chief Financial Officer March 15, 1999
Paul Sullivan and Director
/S/ EDWARD T. BRADFORD Director March 15, 1999
Edward T. Bradford
/S/ JOHN F. CREAMER Director March 15, 1999
John F. Creamer
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<CAPTION>
BONDED MOTORS, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
<S> <C>
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-3
Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-4
Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-5
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Bonded Motors, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Bonded Motors, Inc. as
of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the related statements of earnings,
shareholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Bonded Motors, Inc. as
of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
/S/KPMG LLP
Los Angeles, California
January 29, 1999, except
for paragraph 5 of note 4,
which is as of March 24, 1999
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Balance Sheets
December 31, 1998 and 1997
Assets 1998 1997
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Current assets:
Cash $ 178,245 297,043
Trade accounts receivable (less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $392,772 in 1998 and
$118,586 in 1997) (note 3) 3,918,499 3,728,530
Inventories:
Parts (note 3) 2,097,468 1,320,005
Work in process 969,525 622,159
Finished goods 6,838,993 5,334,797
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9,905,986 7,276,961
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Deferred tax assets (note 6) 692,744 459,853
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 448,016 183,732
Prepaid income taxes (note 6) 554,432 177,700
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Total current assets 15,697,922 12,123,819
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Property and equipment, at cost:
Machinery and equipment 3,301,743 2,463,791
Furniture and fixtures 622,905 432,397
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3,924,648 2,896,188
Less accumulated depreciation 1,582,296 1,308,166
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Net property and equipment 2,342,352 1,588,022
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Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $29,134
in 1998 and $7,945 in 1997 (note 10) 182,746 203,934
Deferred tax assets (note 6) 1,672,896 1,229,043
Other assets 3,595 5,709
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$19,899,511 15,150,527
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of notes payable to related
parties (note 5) $ - 100,000
Current installments of notes payable to bank
(note 4) 378,262 385,128
Accounts payable 3,178,976 1,672,230
Accrued expenses 503,454 427,608
Accrued warranty obligations 1,023,224 410,000
Current installments of capital lease obligations
(note 7) 15,294 -
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Total current liabilities 5,099,210 2,994,966
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Notes payable to bank, excluding current
installments (note 4) 239,538 471,395
Long-term debt (note 4) 7,090,059 3,200,000
Capital lease obligations, excluding current
installments (note 7) 10,513 -
Commitments and contingencies (note 7)
Shareholders' equity (note 9):
Preferred stock, no par value. Authorized
1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, no par value. Authorized
10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding
3,067,140 shares and 3,037,540 shares as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively 5,040,719 4,873,319
Additional paid-in capital 104,000 -
Retained earnings 2,415,472 3,710,847
Notes receivable from exercise of stock options (100,000) (100,000)
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Total shareholders' equity 7,460,191 8,484,166
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$19,899,511 15,150,527
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Statements of Earnings
Years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
1998 1997
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Net sales $38,118,596 24,076,192
Cost of sales 32,859,045 19,368,877
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Gross profit 5,259,551 4,707,315
Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,605,809 3,706,203
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Earnings (loss) from operations (1,346,258) 1,001,112
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense (514,690) (193,247)
Interest income 8,341 16,971
Other (3,922) (3,520)
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes (1,856,529) 821,316
Income tax benefit (note 6) (561,154) (325,506)
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Net earnings (loss) $(1,295,375) 1,146,822
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.42) 0.38
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (0.42) 0.37
========== ==========
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic 3,055,000 3,021,000
========== ==========
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares
outstanding-diluted (note 2) 3,055,000 3,116,000
========== ==========
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Notes
receivable
Additional from exercise Net
Common Stock paid in Retained of stock shareholders'
Shares Amount capital earnings options equity
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1996 3,002,940 $4,678,419 - 2,564,025 (200,000) 7,042,444
Exercise of stock options 34,600 194,900 - - - 194,900
Payment of notes receivable - - - - 100,000 100,000
Net earnings - - - 1,146,822 - 1,146,822
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Balance at December 31, 1997 3,037,540 4,873,319 - 3,710,847 (100,000) 8,484,166
Exercise/grant of stock options 29,600 167,400 104,000 - - 271,400
Net loss - - - (1,295,375) - (1,295,375)
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Balance at December 31, 1998 3,067,140 $5,040,719 104,000 2,415,472 (100,000) 7,460,191
========= ========= ========== ========= ========== =============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) $ (1,295,375) $ 1,146,822
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 296,298 184,526
Expense on grant of options 104,000 -
Loss on sale of property and equipment 3,921 3,520
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable (189,969) (1,826,911)
Inventories (2,629,025) (2,167,221)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (262,170) (40,118)
Deferred tax assets (676,744) (747,259)
Prepaid income taxes (376,732) 109,304
Increase in liabilities:
Accounts payable 1,506,746 454,226
Accrued expenses 75,846 108,156
Accrued warranty obligations 613,224 60,000
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Total adjustments (1,534,605) (3,861,777)
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Net cash used in operating activities (2,829,980) (2,714,955)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment (1,000,162) (755,405)
Acquisition of Wheeler Manufacturing - (667,318)
Proceeds from sale of equipment 1,100 9,800
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Net cash used in investing activities (999,062) (1,412,923)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options 167,400 194,900
Net proceeds from sale of common stock - -
Borrowings from bank 21,692,833 5,730,000
Repayments of notes payable to related parties (100,000) -
Repayments of bank borrowings (18,041,498) (1,673,477)
Prepayment on notes receivable from sale of stock - 100,000
Payment of capital lease obligations (8,491) -
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Net cash provided by financing activities 3,710,244 4,351,423
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Net increase (decrease) in cash (118,798) 223,545
Cash at beginning of year 297,043 73,498
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Cash at end of year $ 178,245 297,043
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 574,955 159,368
Income taxes 493,252 278,998
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
(1)THE COMPANY
Bonded Motors, Inc. (the Company) remanufactures automobile engines
primarily for domestic and Japanese imported cars and light trucks in the
United States for resale to automotive retailers, end users and installers.
(2)SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or market (net
realizable value). Included in inventories were cores of $3,045,218
and $1,778,179 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(b) REVENUE RECOGNITION AND CORE ACCOUNTING
Revenue is recognized upon shipment of product, net of a provision
for core returns. The Company's customers are encouraged to return
their old, rebuildable core as a credit against the engine purchased.
The Company identifies the returned core to the original customer
invoice and issues a credit memo equal to the core charge reflected on
the original invoice. These core returns, recorded as a reduction in
net sales, were $12,645,526 and $6,729,801 during the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Cores returned from customers are recorded into inventory on the
same basis as the Company records purchases of cores from independent
core suppliers into inventory, at the lower of average cost or market
(net realizable value).
(c) PRODUCT WARRANTY
The Company provides the ultimate customer with a warranty with each
engine. Warranty expense is accrued at the time of sale based upon
claims history and management's estimates.
(d) GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair
value of the net assets acquired resulting from a business combination
and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over ten years.
(e) DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
The Company provides for depreciation of machinery and equipment by use
of the straight-line and declining-balance methods over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets, which range from 3 to 12 years.
Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided under the
straight-line method over the term of the lease, not to exceed the
economic useful lives of the related assets.
(g) IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND
LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF
The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed
Of," on January 1, 1996. This statement requires that long-lived assets
and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held
and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset
to future undiscounted net operating cash flows expected to be generated
by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the
impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the
carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.
Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount
or fair value, less costs to sell. Adoption of this statement did not
have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results
of operations or liquidity.
(h) INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability
method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for
the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in
which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or
settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change
in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. The realizability of deferred tax assets is assessed
throughout the year and a valuation allowance is established accordingly.
(i) EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128,
"Earnings per Share" (SFAS No. 128) on January 1, 1997. This statement
requires the presentation of "Basic" earnings (loss) per share which
represents net earnings (loss) divided by the weighted average shares
outstanding, excluding all common stock equivalents. A dual
presentation of "Diluted" earnings (loss) per share reflecting the
dilutive effects of all common stock equivalents is also required. The
weighted average common shares outstanding during the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997 were 3,055,000 and 3,021,000, respectively.
For purposes of diluted earnings per share, the incremental common
equivalent shares due to outstanding stock options and warrants during
the years ended December 31, 1997 were 95,000. There were incremental
common equivalent shares of 86,000 at December 31, 1998 due to
outstanding stock options and warrants. These were excluded from the
diluted calculation in 1998 due to their antidilutive effect. No
adjustments to net income were made in 1997 or 1998 for the purpose of
computing diluted earnings (loss) per share.
(j) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Comprehensive Income" (SFAS No. 130), on January 1, 1998. The Company
has no items of comprehensive income and as a result, SFAS No. 130 has
no impact on the Company's financial reporting.
F-8 (Continued)
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
(k) SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
(SFAS No. 131) on January 1, 1998. This statement requires that the
Company provide certain information for each business segment in which
the Company operates. The Company operates in one business segment,
and as a result, SFAS No. 131 has no impact on the Company's financial
reporting.
(l) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has two option plans for which shares of common stock are
reserved for issuance to executives, key employees and directors.
Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted the disclosure-only
provisions of Statement Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS No. 123).
Accordingly, the Company is recognizing compensation cost pursuant to
the provisions of APB No. 25. Had compensation cost for the Company's
two stock option plans been determined based on the fair value at the
grant date for awards in 1998 and 1997 consistent with the provisions
of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net earnings (loss) and earnings
(loss) per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts as
indicated below:
1998 1997
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Net earnings (loss) as reported $(1,295,375) 1,146,822
Pro forma net earnings (loss) (1,584,215) 453,567
Basic net earnings (loss) per share as reported (.42) .38
Pro forma basic net earnings (loss) per share (.52) .15
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share as reported (.42) .37
Pro forma diluted net earnings (loss) per share (.52) .15
============ ==========
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted
average assumptions used for grants in 1998 and 1997: dividend yield
of 0%; expected volatility of 35%; risk-free interest rate of 6.0%; and
expected lives between three and five years.
The weighted average fair value of options granted during 1998 and 1997
is $3.92 and $3.62, respectively.
(m) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, inventories, accounts
payable, accrued expenses and notes payable to bank and related parties
approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items.
F-9 (Continued)
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
(n) USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain
estimates and assumptions. These affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses and the amount of any contingent
assets or liabilities disclosed in the financial statements. Actual
results could differ from the estimates made.
(3)CORE CREDITS
The Company has a core exchange program, whereby customers are entitled to
receive a credit for any cores returned. A core provision is recorded
against accounts receivable for the credits expected to be issued with
respect to sales made during the year. This provision totaled $567,492
and $301,000 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
In addition, the cost of those cores expected to be returned are added to
parts inventory at cost. This amount totaled $442,644 and $180,000 at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(4)LONG-TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK
(a) LONG-TERM DEBT
In December 1998, the Company entered into an amended and restated
credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) providing for a revolving
line of credit for borrowings up to $10,000,000 through May 1, 2000.
Borrowings under the Agreement bear interest at LIBOR (5.06 % at
December 31, 1998) plus 2.0% or at prime (7.75% at December 31, 1998)
as selected by the Company. Borrowings under the line of credit are
secured by the Company's assets. Total amounts outstanding under the
revolving line of credit at December 31, 1998 were $7,090,059. The
Company had available borrowings under the line of credit of $2,909,941
at December 31, 1998.
The Credit Agreement also provides for an acquisition facility for
borrowings up to $3,300,000 for a period of five years from the date
of funding. This facility is to be used for general corporate purposes
and in the event the Company enters into an acquisition in the
automotive industry. Borrowings under the credit agreement bear
interest at prime plus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 2.25% or cost of funds plus
2.25% as selected by the Company and are secured by the assets of the
Company and of the acquired company. At December 31, 1998, $617,800
had been drawn down and was outstanding under this facility. The
Company had available borrowings under this facility of $2,682,200 at
December 31, 1998 .
The Credit Agreement also provides a mortgage loan up to $700,000 but
not exceeding 75% of the appraised value of the real property to be
located in Los Angeles, California. Borrowings under the Credit
Agreement bear interest at prime plus 0.25% or LIBOR plus 2.25% as
selected by the Company. At December 31, 1998, no amounts were drawn
down by the Company under this mortgage loan. The Company had
available borrowings under this loan of $700,000 at December 31, 1998.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
The Credit Agreement also provides for a stand-by line of credit for
borrowings up to $5,700,000 through May 1, 2000. This stand-by line of
credit agreement is to be used as credit enhancement to support the
issuance of Industrial Development Bonds. The funding under this
agreement is subject to the elimination of the $700,000 mortgage loan
commitment and the reduction of the $3,300,000 acquisition facility to
$2,000,000.
The Credit Agreement includes various financial covenants, the more
significant of which are tangible net worth, debt coverage ratio,
senior debt to tangible net worth and quick ratio. The Company was
not in compliance with the tangible net worth, debt coverage ratio and
quick ratio covenants as of December 31, 1998. The Company has
obtained a waiver of the covenants at December 31, 1998. Effective
March 24, 1999 the bank agreed to amend the Credit Agreement amending
the financial covenants through the end of December 1999.
(b) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANK
The Company's notes payable to bank consisted of the following at
December 31, 1998 and 1997:
1998 1997
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Note payable to bank, payable in monthly
installments of $3,188 plus interest at prime
plus .375%, maturing December 2, 1999 $ 35,067 73,323
Note payable to bank, payable in monthly
installments of $20,833 plus interest at prime,
maturing August 1, 2002 215,491 465,491
Note payable to bank, payable in monthly
installments of $8,073 plus interest at prime
plus .375%, maturing August 1, 2002 220,837 317,709
Note payable to bank, payable in monthly
installments of $2,569 plus interest at prime
plus .250%, maturing August 1, 2003 146,405 -
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Total notes payable to bank 617,800 856,523
Less installments due within one year 378,262 385,128
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Notes payable to bank, excluding current
installments $239,538 471,395
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In December 1998, all the above term loans were placed under the
$3,300,000 acquisition facility under the Credit Agreement. The terms
of the existing loans remained the same under this new facility.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
Maturities of long-term debt for the five years after 1998 are:
1999 $378,262
2000 127,704
2001 57,913
2002 30,828
2003 23,093
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(5) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Note payable to related parties consisted of the following:
1998 1997
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Note payable to affiliate of shareholder,
non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand $ - 100,000
Less current maturities - 100,000
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$ - -
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No interest was incurred on this note in 1998 and 1997.
(6) INCOME TAXES
Income tax (benefit) expense is comprised of the following:
1998 1997
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Current:
Federal $ 114,791 409,774
State 800 11,978
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115,591 421,752
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Deferred:
Federal (283,398) (109,959)
State (393,347) (637,299)
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(676,745) (747,258)
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$(561,154) (325,506)
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
Actual income tax benefit differs from those obtained by applying the
Federal income tax rate of 34% to earnings before income taxes as
follows:
1998 1997
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Computed "expected" income tax expense (benefit) $(631,000) 279,000
State income taxes, net of Federal income tax
benefit 77,700 89,000
State income tax credits earned (393,000) (718,000)
Net operating loss carried back 301,035 -
Other 84,111 24,494
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$(561,154) (325,506)
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The primary components of temporary differences which give rise to
deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are:
1998 1997
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Deferred tax assets:
State tax credits $1,781,200 1,387,850
Warranty provision 347,900 139,400
Sales returns allowance 300,400 160,893
Allowance for doubtful accounts 133,500 40,319
Other 184,500 176,037
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Total gross deferred tax assets 2,747,500 1,904,499
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation 111,400 23,807
Sales returns allowance 225,700 102,402
Other 44,760 89,394
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Total gross deferred tax liabilities 381,860 215,603
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Net deferred tax assets $2,365,640 1,688,896
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In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all
of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate
realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation
of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary
differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled
reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income
and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the
level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable
income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible,
management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize
the benefits of these deductible differences at December 31, 1998.
The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however,
could be reduced in the near term if the Company's estimate of future
taxable income is reduced.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had California state tax
credit carryforwards of approximately $1,781,000 and $1,388,000,
respectively, available to offset future taxable income, if any,
through 2012.
(7)COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) LEASES
The Company leases certain facilities under a noncancelable operating
lease through 2015 from its major shareholder. The Company also leases
other facilities and certain equipment under noncancelable operating
leases through 2000. Rental expense for the years ended December 31,
1998 and 1997 amounted to $362,318 and $282,847, respectively, of which
approximately $96,000 was incurred under the lease with the shareholder
in both 1998 and 1997.
The Company is obligated under two new capital lease agreements for
certain plant, machinery and equipment. The leases are due in monthly
installments at various dates through June 2001. Future minimum rental
commitments under operating and capital lease payments at December 31,
1998 are as follows:
Capital Operating
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1999 $ 15,294 258,000
2000 7,975 136,000
2001 3,988 96,000
2002 - 96,000
2003 - 96,000
Thereafter - 1,152,000
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Total future minimum lease payments 27,257 $1,834,000
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Less amounts representing interest at 4.9% (1,450)
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Present value of net minimum lease payments 25,807
Less current installments under capital lease obligations (15,294)
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Capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 10,513
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(b) ENVIRONMENTAL
The Company operates two wastewater clarifiers at its Los Angeles
production facility and a third clarifier was removed in 1994. In
February 1996, the Company retained an environmental consultant to
perform soil sampling in the area of the closed and the two active
clarifiers.
Based on the consultant's conclusions as to the remedial costs,
assuming any remediation is required, management does not believe
the cost to the Company would be material.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
(c) OTHER
In January 1996, the Company entered into employment agreements with its
officers for three-year terms providing for base salaries plus bonuses.
The Company is subject to certain miscellaneous legal claims in the
ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that any
liability as a result of adverse settlement of such claims would have a
material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial
condition.
(8)CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
The Company had sales with three and two significant customers in 1998
and 1997 constituting 21%, 29% and 38% in 1998 and 30% and 40% in 1997.
Additionally, these customers comprised 25%, 26% and 31% of accounts
receivable at December 31, 1998 and 25% and 50% of accounts receivable at
December 31, 1997. The loss of any of these customers could have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of its
customers to satisfy their obligations and records a provision for
doubtful accounts based upon these evaluations. The Company's credit
losses for the periods presented were not material and have not exceeded
management's estimates.
(9)SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, STOCK OPTIONS AND STOCK WARRANTS
In April 1996, the Company completed its initial public offering of
1,000,000 shares of its common stock, at a public offering price of $5.875
per share (the Offering). The net proceeds from the Offering of
approximately $4,436,151 were used in part to repay a portion of the
Company's debt, and the balance was used to fund working capital
requirements.
During March 1994, the Company granted, at estimated fair market value,
stock options to two of its officers for the purchase of an ownership
interest in the Company aggregating 10%. These stock options were
exercised during December 1995 for an aggregate amount of $200,000.
Shares issued pursuant to these stock options were paid for by promissory
notes from these officers. The notes are secured by the underlying shares
and certain real property, bear interest at 8% and are due on or before
December 7, 2002. During 1997, one of the officers repaid his note of
$100,000.
The Company adopted a stock option plan in January 1996 which provides for
the issuance of options to employees, officers and directors of the Company
to purchase up to an aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock. In 1997,
the plan was amended to increase the number of shares of common stock that
could be purchased to an aggregate of 600,000 shares. During 1998 and 1997,
the Company issued options to purchase 99,000 and 185,000 shares of common
stock, respectively, with exercise prices ranging between $7.75 and $10.00,
the estimated fair market value at date of grant, with vesting periods of
between one and three years and exercise dates of between three and five
years from the date of issuance of the option. During 1997, 34,600 options
were exercised for total proceeds of $194,900 and 5,000 options were
canceled upon termination of employment of one of the employees. During
1998, 29,600 options were exercised for total proceeds of $167,400 and
10,000 options were canceled upon termination of employment of one of the
employees. Total outstanding options under this plan were 459,800 as of
December 31, 1998, of which 354,166 were exercisable.
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BONDED MOTORS, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998 and 1997
The Company also adopted a directors' plan in January 1996 which provides
for the issuance of options to outside directors of the Company to purchase
up to an aggregate of 50,000 shares of common stock. During 1997, options
to purchase 6,000 shares were issued, with exercise prices ranging between
$7.250 and $7.375, the estimated fair market value at date of grant. None
were issued to outside directors in 1998. During 1997, 10,000 options
were canceled. Total outstanding options under this plan were 16,000 as of
December 31, 1998, of which 12,400 were exercisable.
During 1996, the Company issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of
common stock to the Company's underwriters on completion of the Company's
initial public offering. These warrants have exercise prices of
$7.05 per share, the then estimated fair market value, vesting over one
year, with a four-year term. Warrants of 100,000 are outstanding as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, all of which were exercisable.
(10)ACQUISITION
On August 6, 1997, the Company acquired certain assets of Wheeler
Manufacturing of Macon, Georgia, an automotive engine remanufacturing
firm. The Company accounted for the acquisition using the purchase method.
This purchase included manufacturing machinery and equipment, plant
equipment, office furniture, fixtures and equipment, automotive parts
inventory and supplies. The excess of acquisition costs over the fair
value of net assets acquired is included in and has been allocated to
goodwill. Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over a ten-year
period. The fair value of the assets acquired were as follows on the
acquisition date:
Inventories $137,676
Plant, machinery and equipment 317,762
Goodwill 211,880
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Total acquisition $667,318
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Index to Exhibits
Number Description of Exhibit Page
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10.13 Loan Agreement with Comerica Bank-California E-1
10.14 Lease Agreement between the Company and Kenco I Properties,
LLC, dated as of October 1, 1998 E-9
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants E-31
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Exhibit 10.13
December 10, 1998
Paul Sullivan
Chief Financial Officer
Bonded Motors, Inc.
7522 S. Maie Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001
Dear Paul:
We are pleased to convey by this letter the commitment (the "Commitment") of
Comerica Bank-California ("Bank") to provide perfected first priority secured
credit facilities (collectively, the "Loan") to Bonded Motors, Inc.(the
"Borrower") on terms and conditions described in this letter and the attached
term sheet (the "Commitment Term Sheet"), which Commitment Term Sheet is
incorporated herein by reference and forms a part of the Commitment for all
purposes.
The Loan is subject to (a) the terms and conditions contained herein and in
the Commitment Term Sheet, (b) fulfillment of any conditions contained herein
and therein, (c) completion of due diligence review by Bank, the results of
which shall be satisfactory to Bank, and (d) execution and delivery by
Borrower of definitive Loan documentation satisfactory to Bank and its
counsel. Without limiting the foregoing, the Loan is expressly subject to
Bank's determination that no material adverse change has occurred in the
business, properties, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of
Borrower (since September 30, 1998). Except as otherwise expressly provided
in this Commitment, whenever Bank's judgment, consent or approval is required
as to any matter, arrangement, or document, or any term is to be satisfactory
to Bank, or Bank shall have an option or election, such judgment, decision of
Bank to consent or withhold consent or to approve or disapprove or to decide
that terms are satisfactory or not satisfactory, or the decision of Bank to
make or refrain from making such option or election shall be in Bank's sole
discretion.
By executing this letter, the Bank acknowledges receipt from Borrower of
a commitment fee in the amount of $15,000 (the "Commitment Fee") and expense
reimbursement deposit of $15,000 (the "Expense Deposit"). The Expense Deposit
shall be used to cover the Bank's initial out-of-pocket expenses (including but
not limited to attorneys' fees and costs, real estate construction consultant
fees, equipment appraisal, and the updated A/R and Inventory audit) incurred
in connection with the Bank's evaluation of the proposed Loan and the
preparation and negotiation of this Commitment Letter, the Commitment Term
Sheet and any other documents relating to the proposed Loan. The $15,000
Commitment Fee shall be fully earned and non-refundable upon the execution
of this Commitment Letter. In the event that the Loan is not closed, the
amount of the expense deposit that is remaining, if any, shall be refunded to
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you, after deducting therefrom the amount of any costs and expenses incurred
by Bank in connection with the Loan and not covered by the Expense Deposit or
otherwise paid by you.
This Commitment has been negotiated, issued and accepted in Los Angeles,
California. This Commitment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of
conflicts of laws. This Commitment may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be an original
but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
The provisions of this Commitment cannot be waived or modified unless
such waiver or modification is in writing and signed by both Borrower and Bank.
The terms of this Commitment shall not survive the closing of the Loan. The
Commitment is for the benefit only of the parties thereto and no third party
shall have any interest therein or in the proceeds of the Loan. This
Commitment sets forth the entire agreement between Borrower and Bank, and all
other agreements shall be deemed to have merged herewith.
This Commitment and the proceeds thereof are not assignable by Borrower to any
other person, entity or corporation without Bank's consent in writing. This
Commitment shall expire on June 30, 1999 by which time the Loan must have
closed or this Commitment shall be of no further force and effect.
If the foregoing reflects your understanding of the matters set forth herein,
please indicate your acceptance by signing in the place provided below and
returning a fully executed copy to Bank along with the Commitment Fee and
Expense Deposit. If the foregoing are not received by Bank by 5:00 p.m.
Pacific time on December 15, 1998, this Commitment shall be of no further
force or effect. If you have any questions regarding this Commitment, please
contact me at (562) 590-2561.
Sincerely,
COMERICA BANK-CALIFORNIA
By:/S/JACK KASAKIAN
Name:Jack Kasakian
Title:Vice President
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Borrower hereby unconditionally accepts the foregoing Commitment in
accordance with the terms and conditions therein set forth and agrees to be
bound thereby. Borrower further agrees that the Loan which Bank has agreed
to make in this Commitment will be accepted by Borrower on the terms and
conditions set forth herein, including definitive loan documentation
satisfactory to Bank, its counsel and Borrower.
Bonded Motors, Inc,
By:/S/PAUL SULLIVAN
Name: Paul Sullivan
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: 12/14/98
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COMMITMENT TERM SHEET
This term sheet is attached to, and forms a part of, that certain commitment
letter dated December 10, 1998, (the "Commitment"), between Comerica
Bank-California ("Bank") and Bonded Motors, Inc. (the "Borrower"). All
capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the
Commitment.
PURPOSE: To provide credit facilities (the "Transaction") for working
capital purposes and to finance the expansion of the Borrower's
production, warehouse, and office facilities (the "expansion").
BORROWER: Bonded Motors, Inc.
CREDIT FACILITIES:
(A) $10,000,000 Revolving Line of Credit. The Revolving Line of Credit
will expire and be repayable on May 1, 2000.
(B) $5,700,000 standby letter of credit used to support the issuance of
Industrial Revenue Bonds ("IDB"). Facility shall expire five (5)
years from the closing of the Transaction and be subject to the
following amortization programs and advance rates:
(1) Advances for real estate acquisition and construction shall be
interest only for up to 18-months and subject to the lesser of:
a) 90% advance against invoice cost; or
b) Maximum 75% loan to appraised value at completion.
(2) Borrower shall also deposit $24M per month into a restricted
sinking fund account with the Bank beginning on 2/1/99 for up
to 18-months. The balance of the account to be applied towards
the required down payment on the real estate loan upon project
completion.
(3) Upon completion of the project, advances used for real estate
shall be amortized over 20-years (assuming real estate
amortization), due in 5-years, and subject to the maximum loan
to value ratios referenced in section (1) above.
(4) Advances used for production equipment and computers shall be
fully amortized over up to 60-months with equal monthly principal
reductions and subject to up to 100% advance including
installation.
(5) Advances for tenant improvements (including but not limited to
the new roofs) shall be amortized over 24-months with equal
monthly principal reductions and subject to up to 100% advance
of invoice cost.
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(C) Reduction of existing $8,000,000 non-revolving Specific Advance to
$4,000,000; to be further reduced to $2,000,000 upon the booking of
Facility (B) above. This Specific Advance facility will expire on
May 1, 2000.
1) $2,000,000 sublimit to be used for the acquisition of property,
plant and equipment investment in the Georgia Facility
a) No change to amortization schedule on existing outstanding
term loans.
b) Advances used to finance the acquisition of the building
housing the Borrower's operations in Georgia shall be
amortized over 20-years (real estate amortization), due in
up to 5-years, and subject to maximum loan to appraised value
of 75% based upon market approach.
c) Advances used to finance the acquisition of production
equipment and computers shall be fully amortized over up to
60-months with equal monthly principal reductions and subject
to up to 100% advance including installation.
2) $2,000,000 sublimit to be used as a bridge loan for capital
investment in the Borrower's manufacturing facilities in Los
Angeles and amortized on an Interest-only basis. This
sub-facility shall be paid off in full from the proceeds of the
IDB transaction.
Subject to, in any event, acceleration upon the occurrence of any event of
default under any of the Credit Facilities.
INTEREST RATE/FEES:
The rates and fees for each facility are as follows:
(A) Rate: Bank's Base Rate plus 0.0%; or
LIBOR plus 2.00% (for periods of 30 to 180 days with minimum
draws of $500,000)
Fee: Out-of-pocket
(B) Rate: Interest rate IDB's shall be determined by the bond underwriter
and based primarily upon market factors.
Fees:
Construction: 0.75% of total real estate project cost
Letter of credit: 1.75% per annum
Out-of-pocket: Including but not limited to attorneys' fees
and costs, real estate appraisals, real estate
construction consultant costs, equipment
appraisals, and annual updated Bank A/R and
Inventory audit.
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(C) Rate: Bank's Base Rate plus 0.25%; or
LIBOR plus 2.25% (for periods of 30 to 180 days with minimum
draws of $500,000. LIBOR contracts in excess of 30 days can
not include the Borrower's required principal reduction for
the matching period)
Fee: Out-of -pocket
There shall also be a $15,000 Commitment Fee
COLLATERAL:
A first priority security interest in and lien on, all of the present
and future real and personal property assets of Borrower, subject only
to prior security interests and liens specifically approved by Bank.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
Normal and customary for transactions of this type but to include in any
event:
1. Annual audited consolidated financial statements of Borrowers prepared
by an accounting firm of recognized national standing acceptable to
the Bank, accompanied by the unqualified opinion of such accounting
firm acceptable to the Bank and 10K; to be delivered within 90- days
of the end of each fiscal year;
2. Quarterly financial statements prepared by Borrower and 10Q's within
30-days of the end of each fiscal quarter.
3. Quarterly covenant compliance certificates in form acceptable to the
Bank and certified by Borrower's chief financial officer, prepared by
Borrower and delivered within 30-days of the end of each calendar
quarter.
4. Quarterly A/R and A/P agings and Inventory reports within 30-days of
each fiscal quarter.
5. Annual income statement and balance sheet projections, reflecting
quarter by quarter projected performance for a minimum 4-quarter
period, delivered to the Bank no later than 12/31 of the preceding
calendar year.
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FINANCIAL COVENANTS:
Normal and customary for transactions of this type and to include
maintenance of minimum and maximum financial ratios, limitations,
measured quarterly (unless otherwise stated), as follows:
On and After
12/31/98 Comments
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1. Minimum Quick Ratio 0.50:1 Assuming Comerica revolving line
outstandings are spread as short
term liability. With step-ups
to 0.55:1 at 6/30/99 and
0.60:1 at 12/31/99
2. Maximum Leverage 2.00:1 n/a
3. Minimum Tangible Net Worth $9,000,000 With step-up by $750,000 every
6-months
4. Minimum Cash Flow 1.50:1 On rolling 4-quarter basis.
OTHER COVENANTS AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. All facilities shall be cross defaulted and cross collateralized.
2. In the event of a public offering, the minimum tangible net worth covenant
shall increase by 100% of the net cash proceeds received by the Company.
3. Annual Bank A/R and Inventory audit.
4. Updated machinery and equipment appraisal.
DOCUMENTATION:
Normal and customary for transactions of this type and to include (1) a
Loan Agreement encompassing the terms set forth herein and other
representations, warranties, conditions and events of default and (3)
security documents for all of the collateral.
CONDITIONS:
Normal and customary for transactions of this type and to include receipt
and satisfactory review of the following information:
1. All documentation must be acceptable to the Bank and its counsel and
Borrower;
2. No later than April 30, 1998, the Bank shall have conducted an updated
accounts receivable and inventory audit;
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3. Bank approval of Bond Underwriter and Bond Indenture for IBD transaction.
4. Satisfactory receipt and review of the following prior to any advances
made for real estate purposes:
a)Fire/hazard insurance.
b)Flood status report.
c)Environmental review acceptable to Bank.
d)Title insurance with proper endorsements.
e)Earthquake insurance and Engineering Report.
5. In addition, advances used for the construction of real estate shall be
also subject to the following:
a)Bank approval of general contractor and guaranteed maximum price
contract.
b)Satisfactory final budget to be approved by Bank.
c)Satisfactory review of cost breakdown, final plans, and specs (to be
reviewed by Bank approved consultant).
d)Satisfactory review of Bank approved real estate appraisal to support
maximum Loan to Value on post completion stabilized DCF model of 80%.
e)Satisfactory review of Bank approved real estate appraisal to support
maximum Loan to Value on post completion value of 75% based upon sales
approach.
f)Receipt of grading and building permits.
6. Disbursement Controls (for construction project) shall include:
a)Disbursement Type: Percentage of Completion.
b)Copies of all invoices and subcontracts.
c)Conditional and unconditional lien releases required for 100% of
subcontracts.
d)Endorsements required with each disbursement request.
e)Retentions on all general and subcontractors.
FEES AND EXPENSES:
Borrower shall pay to the Bank concurrent with the closing of the
Transaction (unless otherwise stated), the following:
1. The fees and expenses of Bank's counsel incurred in the preparation and
negotiation of this commitment letter and the documentation for the
Transaction; such fees and expenses shall be payable whether or not
the Transaction closes and regardless of whether such fees and expenses
exceed the amount of the Expense Deposit.
2. Any other out-of-pocket expenses the Bank may or have incurred in
connection with this transaction.
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Exhibit 10.14
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Lease") is made and entered into effective as
of the first day of October, 1998 ("Commencement Date") by and between
KENCO I PROPERTIES, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and PRODUCTION
ENGINE REBUILDING COMPANY, INC., hereinafter referred to as "Lessee";
1.Leased Premises. Lessor, in consideration of the rents to be paid
and covenants to be performed by Lessee hereunder, hereby leases to Lessee for
the Lease Term (defined in Section 12) and subject to the covenants and
conditions hereinafter set forth: (a) the premises commonly known as 9060
Gold Park Drive, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 (the "Premises"); and (b) all buildings,
structures and other improvements thereon, which consist of a building
containing approximately 6,400 sq. ft., about 650 sq. ft. of which is office
space and 5,750 sq. ft. of which is warehouse space. Lessee shall further
have the use of seven (7) parking places, three places in the front of the
building and four along the side of the building.
2.Title and Condition. Lessor represents and warrants that it has
good and marketable title to the Premises. Lessor shall deliver the Premises
to Lessee clean and free of debris on the Commencement Date. Lessor warrants
to Lessee that the existing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, water and sewage
systems, including plumbing, fire sprinklers, lighting, electrical, air
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conditioning, heating, ventilation, windows, doors, dock doors, lifts, dock
pads and dock levelers (collectively, "Building Systems"), if any, are in the
Premises, are in good condition and in good repair. Lessor warrants to Lessee
that the improvements on the Premises, including the buildings, structures,
ingress and egress routes and parking lots and spaces comply with all
applicable covenants or restrictions of record, and all applicable building
codes, regulations, laws, rules, orders, and ordinances in effect on the
Commencement Date. Lessee shall have fifteen (15) working days from the date
it occupies the Premises (the "Inspection Period") to inspect the working
conditions of the Building Systems and to notify Lessor on or before the
fifteenth (15th) day of any problems, defects, or conditions not comporting
with Lessor's representations and warranties. Lessor shall, after receipt of
Lessee's written notice setting forth the nature and extent of such non-
compliance, rectify the same at Lessor's expense. After the Inspection
Period, Lessee shall have the maintenance and repair obligations specified in
this Lease.
3.Initial Term. The initial term of the Lease shall be for a period
of two (2) years commencing on October 1, 1998, and ending on September 30,
2000 (the "Initial Term").
4.Base Rent. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, without offset or
deduction and at such place or places as Lessor shall designate from time to
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time in writing, annual base rent ("Base Rent"), payable in equal monthly
installments on the first day of each month, during the Initial Term, as
follows:
Annual Monthly
Year Base Rent Installments
Year 1 $26,400.00 $2,200.00
Year 2 $26,400.00 $2,200.00
Lessee shall pay a prorated rent for occupancy of the Premises for any partial
month.
5.Use of Premises. Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises for the
purpose of operating a parts warehouse facility or for a comparable use. Any
other use shall not be permitted unless consented to in writing by Lessor,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lessee shall not cause or
permit the Premises to be used in any way which constitutes a violation of any
law, ordinance, or governmental regulation or order, or which constitutes a
nuisance or waste. Lessee, at its expense, shall cause its use of the
Premises to comply with all federal, state, county, municipal and other
governmental laws, statutes, rules, orders, regulations and ordinances
applicable to Lessee's use of the Premises. Lessee's use of the Premises
shall be continuous and without interruption for the Lease Term.
6.Additional Rent. Lessee agrees, in addition to Base Rent, to pay,
as additional rent for Lessee's use and occupancy of the Premises during the
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Initial Term and any Extended Term of this Lease, any increase in the real
property taxes assessed against the Premises in excess of the real property
taxes which became due and payable in 1997 of $1,593.70 per half year (due
February and July of each year). Lessee shall have the right to protest or
contest any such tax or assessment in excess of four percent (4%) until a
final determination of the issue. Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in any
such protest or contest, but shall not have any obligation to prosecute such
protest or contest. Any amounts due under this Lease that are not paid on the
date when due, shall accrue simple interest at the rate of ten percent (10%)
per annum from the date that such amount was due until the date of payment.
7.Security Deposit. Upon the full execution of this Lease, Lessee
shall deposit with Lessor a sum equal to the current monthly Base Rent as
security for performance by Lessee of all the terms of this Lease required to
be performed by Lessee. If Lessee defaults in the performance of any
obligations under this Lease, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, apply
all or a portion(s) of the security deposit on account of Lessee's
obligations. Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor for any funds so
expended. The Security Deposit shall be returned to Lessee within thirty (30)
days after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease if Lessee has
fully performed all of its terms. In the event of a sale of the Premises,
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Lessor shall transfer the Security Deposit to the purchaser, subject to all of
the terms and conditions of this paragraph. The transfer to the purchaser
shall release Lessor from all liability for the return of the security deposit
accruing thereafter.
8.Maintenance and Repairs. Lessee shall be responsible for
maintaining and repairing the non-structural parts of the Premises, including
all HVAC and mechanical equipment, windows, doors, dock doors, dock pads and
dock levelers, if any, plumbing, driveway, parking lot, landscaping, painting
and adjacent grounds. Lessee shall be responsible for grass cutting and snow
removal and shall contract with a heating, ventilating and air conditioning
contractor, approved in advance in writing by Lessor, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld, to conduct an annual inspection of all heating,
ventilating and air conditioning systems. Such contractor shall prepare a
report as part of such inspection and provide the report to Lessee and Lessor.
Lessee shall immediately commence and diligently complete at its own expense
all work required or recommended in such report, notwithstanding the amount of
the Lease Term remaining at such time. However, if any such work is required
or recommended during the last six (6) months of the Lease Term then in
effect, and if Lessee has not exercised its option for an Extended Term, then
Lessee's financial responsibility for such work shall be limited to an amount
equal to or less than the monthly installment of rent then in effect. In the
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foregoing situation, the balance of such cost shall be billed to and paid by
Lessor. Lessee shall use at its sole discretion either Lessor's approved
contractor for any HVAC work or another contractor approved by Lessor in
advance in writing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lessor
shall be responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing the roof and all
structural parts of the Premises, including the roof, the roof structure and
support, supporting and structural walls, and foundations. Neither Lessor nor
Lessee shall be responsible for damage caused by the intentional misconduct or
gross negligence of the other, its agents, employees, invitees, or guests.
9.Damage of Premises. If the Premises or any part thereof is
damaged or destroyed, Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor.
(a) If fifty percent (50%) or more of the Premises must be
repaired or restored, then Lessor or Lessee may terminate this Lease on
fifteen (15) days' written notice, Lessee shall vacate the premises promptly,
and rent shall abate from the date of such damage or destruction. Otherwise,
Lessor shall repair or restore the Premises promptly, at its sole expense,
except to the extent that the damage or destruction was caused by Lessee, in
which case Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of repairing or restoring
the damage or destruction that Lessee caused.
(b) If less than fifty percent (50%) is damaged or destroyed, and
if sixty (60) days or more would be required to effect the repair or
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restoration, then Lessor or Lessee may terminate this Lease on fifteen (15)
days' written notice, Lessee shall vacate the Premises promptly, and rent
shall abate from the date of such damage or destruction. Otherwise, Lessor
shall repair or restore the Premises promptly, at its sole expense, except to
the extent that the damage or destruction was caused by Lessee, in which case
Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of repairing or restoring the damage
or destruction that Lessee caused.
(c) If less than fifty percent (50%) is damaged or destroyed, and
if the repair or restoration can be effected in less than sixty (60) days,
then Lessor may terminate this Lease on fifteen (15) days' notice if the cost
of such repair or restoration would exceed the amount to be recovered under
any applicable insurance policy. Otherwise, Lessor shall repair or restore
the Premises promptly, at its sole expense, except to the extent that the
damage or destruction was caused by Lessee, in which case Lessee shall be
responsible for the cost of repairing or restoring the damage or destruction
that Lessee caused. If Lessor elects to so terminate this Lease, then Lessee
shall vacate the Premises promptly, and rent shall abate from the date of such
damage or destruction.
10.Insurance.
(a) Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, at all times
during the Initial Term and any Extended Term of this Lease, keep all
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buildings, improvements, and other structures on the Premises insured for
their full value against loss or destruction by fire and the perils commonly
covered under the standard extended coverage endorsements in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(b) Lessor shall, at its own cost and expense, at all times during
the Initial Term and any Extended Term of this Lease, keep the Premises,
including all buildings and improvements thereon, insured for their full value
against loss or destruction by fire and the perils commonly covered under the
standard extended coverage endorsements in Cincinnati, Ohio.
11.Cleaning, Utilities and Alterations. Lessee shall keep the
Premises free from rubbish, and in good and clean order and condition. Lessee
shall be responsible for the costs and installation of its own telephone
system and any security system it may desire. Lessee shall not make any
physical alterations or changes to the Premises without the prior written
approval from Lessor after submittal of detailed plans and specifications to
Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lessee shall make
any approved alterations or changes in a good and workmanlike manner, at its
expense without mechanic or materialmen's liens, and in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications therefor. Lessee shall pay all utility
charges including without limitation, gas, electric, telephone, waste
collection and water and sewer charges.
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12.Extended Term. Lessee shall have the right to extend this Lease
for four (4) one year terms, unless this Lease is terminated earlier. The
First Extended Term shall commence on October 1 , 2000, and shall end on
September 30, 2001. No right to the Extended Term shall be exercisable at any
time Lessee is in Default under this Lease. Lessee shall give written notice
of exercise to Lessor on or before one hundred-twenty (120) days prior to the
commencement of the Extended Term exercised by Lessee. Lessee's notice of
exercise shall be effective upon its deposit in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to Lessor at the address indicated in this Lease
for notices, or such other address specified by Lessor in writing. All terms
and conditions applicable to the Initial Term shall apply to the Extended
Term, except that Base Rent shall be adjusted as provided for in Section 13.
If Lessee fails to exercise its right to any Extended Term, all rights to the
remaining Extended Terms shall lapse. The "Lease Term" includes the Initial
Term and the Extended Term(s), if Lessee exercises its rights to extend this
Lease.
13.CPI Adjustment - Base Rent. The monthly Base Rent during the
Extended Term shall be adjusted to reflect the increase, if any, in the cost
of living. Such increase shall be computed by adding to the monthly Base Rent
of the Initial Term a sum computed in the following manner:
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(a)As promptly as practicable after the end of the Initial
Term, Lessor shall compute the increase, if any, in the cost of living for the
preceding three-year period. The cost of living shall be determined by
reference to the United States City Average - All Items Consumer price Index
for All Urban Consumers (CPIU) which is based upon the three year average of
1982-1984 equaling 100 (the "Index"). This is the Index published by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor (513-684-
2340). The Index number for November 1997 was 161.50.
(b)The Index number for the month preceding the first month of
the Initial Term shall be the base Index number, and the corresponding Index
number for the last month of the Initial Term shall be the current Index
number.
(c)The current Index number shall be divided by the base Index
number. From the quotient thereof, there shall be subtracted the integer of
one, and any resulting positive number shall be deemed to be the percentage
increase in the cost of living. The resulting positive number multiplied by
the stipulated monthly Base Rent during the Initial Term shall be the increase
to be determined above, and shall be added to the monthly Base Rent during the
Initial Term. It is understood and agreed that there shall be no decrease in
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the monthly Base Rent from this provision, regardless of any changes in the
cost of living index.
(d)The increase in the monthly Base Rent shall be added to the
monthly Base Rent during the Initial Term. The resulting sum shall constitute
monthly Base Rent during the Extended Term.
(e)The rate as determined herein shall be due and payable to
Lessor in equal monthly installments commencing with the first month of the
first year of the Extended Term.
(f)If publication of the Index is discontinued, Lessor and
Lessee shall thereafter accept comparable statistics on the cost of living for
the United States City Average, as computed and published by an agency of the
United States Government or by a responsible financial periodical of
recognized authority. If comparable statistics are used in place of the Index
as provided above, or if Index figures are published other than at monthly
intervals, appropriate revisions shall be mae in the method of computation
provided herein as are necessary to carry out the intent of this provision.
14.Compliance with Environmental Laws.
(a)For purposes of this Section:
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(1)"Hazardous Materials" means hazardous wastes, hazardous
substances, hazardous constituents, toxic substances or related materials,
whether solids, liquids or gases, including but not limited to substances
defined as hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, toxic substances,
pollutants, contaminants, chemicals known to the State of Ohio to cause cancer
or reproductive toxicity, radioactive materials, or similar designations in
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of
1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq,; the Toxic Substance Control Act
("TSCA"), 15 U.S.C. et. seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act,
49 U.S.C. I 1802 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"),
42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; the Clean Water Act ("CWA"), 33 U.S.C. 1251 et
seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. I 300(f) et seq.; the Clean Air
Act ("CAA"), 42 U.S.C. I 7401 et seq.; and in the plans, rules, regulations or
ordinances adopted, or other criteria and guidelines promulgated pursuant to
the preceding laws or other similar local, state or federal laws, regulations,
rules or ordinances, now or hereafter in effect (collectively the
"Environmental Laws").
(2)"Environmental Conditions" means conditions of the
environment, including natural resources (including flora and fauna), soil,
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surface water groundwater, drinking water supply, subsurface strata, or the
ambient air, relating to or arising out of the use, handling, storage,
treatment, recycling, generation, transportation, release, spilling, leaking,
pumping, pouring, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching,
disposal, dumping or threatened release of Hazardous Materials.
(b)Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor,
its agents, employees, lenders, successors and assigns from and against any
and all liability, damages, claims, costs, suits, liens, judgments, penalties,
costs of defense, environmental consulting costs, environmental remediation
costs, environmental response costs, attorneys' fees and other consequences
arising from or relating to Environmental Conditions caused by Lessee's
operations at the Premises.
(c)Lessor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessee,
its agents, employees, lenders, successors and assigns from and against any
and all liability, damages, claims, costs, suits, liens, judgments, penalties,
costs of defense, environmental consulting costs, environmental remediation
costs, environmental response costs, attorneys' fees and other consequences
arising from or relating to Environmental Conditions caused by another person
or entity, or that occurred, arose, or existed, prior to Lessee's occupancy of
the Premises.
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(d)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease to the
contrary, Lessee shall have the right to enter and inspect the Premises,
including but not limited to all structures thereon and the business
operations of Lessee, upon reasonable notice and in a manner so as not to
interfere unreasonably with the conduct of Lessee's business, to investigate
the possibility of any Environmental Condition or environmental noncompliance
at, upon, about or under the Premises. Lessor may exercise this right at its
sole discretion. During such inspection, Lessor shall have the right to take
such samples and conduct such tests as Lessor may determine in Lessor's sole
discretion to be necessary or advisable. Lessee shall have the right to split
samples of any samples so taken and to copies of any analytical reports of
such sampling and testing, and to copies of the chains of custody of such
samples. The incurrence of any expense under the provisions of this
Section 14(d) shall not impair any claim for indemnification that may exist
under the provisions of this Section.
(e)Survival of Article. The provisions of this Article shall
survive, and remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the expiration or
earlier termination of the Lease.
15.Memorandum of Lease. In order to keep this Lease confidential,
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the parties agree not to record this Lease in the real estate records of the
jurisdiction where the Premises are located. However, the parties may
mutually execute and record in such real estate records a Memorandum of Lease
in accordance with Ohio law.
16.Assignment of Lease. Lessor may assign this Lease. Lessee may
not assign this Lease or sublet the Premises, or any part thereof, without the
prior written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The foregoing notwithstanding, Lessee may assign, transfer, or
sublet this Lease to any parent, sister, subsidiary, or affiliated entity, or
to any of their successors.
17.Eminent Domain. If all or any part of the Premises is taken by,
or sold under threat of condemnation or appropriation, this Lease shall
terminate as of the date of such taking or sale. The entire award or
compensation paid for the property taken or acquired, and for damages to the
residue, if any, will belong entirely to Lessor and no amount will be payable
to Lessee.
18.Default.
(a)A "Default" is defined as a failure to observe, comply with,
or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions, or rules applicable under
this Lease. A "Breach" is defined as the occurrence of any one or more of the
following Defaults, and, where a grace period for cure after notice is
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specified herein, the failure to cure such Default on or before the expiration
of the applicable grace period: (1) Vacating or abandoning the Premises
without the intention to reoccupy the Premises; (2) Failure to make any
monetary payment required under this Lease, where such failure continues for a
period of ten (10) days following written notice thereof; (3) Failure to
provide reasonable evidence of any insurance, bond, or service contract
required under this lease, where such failure continues for a period of ten
(10) days following written notice thereof; (4) Failure to fulfill any
obligation under this Lease which endangers or threatens life or property,
where such failure continues for a period of ten (10) days following written
notice thereof; (5) Other than the actions described previously, a Default as
to the duties, obligations, terms, covenants, conditions, or provisions of
this Lease, where such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days
after written notice thereof, provided, however, that if the nature of the
Default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for
its cure, then the Default shall not be deemed a Breach of this Lease if the
cure is commenced within such thirty (30) day period and prosecuted diligently
thereafter to completion.
(b)If Lessee fails to perform any affirmative duty or obligation
under this Lease after proper notice, then Lessor may at its option perform
such duty or obligation on Lessee's behalf. The costs and expenses of any
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such performance by Lessor shall be due and payable by Lessee to Lessor upon
invoice therefor. In the event of a Breach of this Lease by Lessee, Lessor
may: (1) Terminate Lessee?s right to possession of the Premises by any lawful
means and relet the Premises in a commercially reasonable manner, and assert
and recover from Lessee all damages sustained by Lessor caused by Lessee's
Breach; or (2) Continue the Lease and Lessee?s right to possession and recover
the rent as it comes due.
(c)If Lessor fails to perform any affirmative duty or obligation
under this Lease after proper notice, then Lessee may at its option: (1)
Perform such duty or obligation on Lessor's behalf, and withhold any and all
monetary payments that would otherwise be due under this Lease, to offset
Lessee's costs incurred in performing such duty or obligation; (2) Withhold
all monetary payments that would otherwise be due under this Lease until
Lessor has performed such duty or obligation; or (3) Declare this Lease
terminated. In the event of a Breach of this Lease by Lessor, Lessee may:
(1) Terminate this Lease and assert and recover from Lessee all damages
sustained by Lessee caused by Lessor's Breach, including the return of
Lessee's Security Deposit; or (2) Continue the Lease and Lessee's right to
possession and withhold all monetary payments that would otherwise be due
under this Lease until Lessor has corrected whatever conditions or
circumstances that led to such Breach.
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19.Binding Effect. This Lease and the agreements of Lessor and
Lessee contained herein, integrate all prior and contemporaneous
understandings between them and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the
respective parties.
20.Quiet Enjoyment. Lessee agrees that if Lessee pays the rents and
keeps and performs the covenants of this Lease on the part of the Lessee to be
kept and performed, Lessee will peaceably and quietly occupy the premises
during the term hereof without any hindrance, rejection or molestation by
Lessor or any person lawfully claiming under lessor. However, Lessor shall
have the right to enter and inspect the Premises, including without
limitation, all structures thereon and the business operations of Lessee, upon
reasonable notice and in a manner so as not to interfere unreasonably with the
conduct of Lessee's business.
21.Subordination.
(a)Lessee accepts this Lease subject and subordinate to any
ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or any other hypothecation or security
agreement (hereinafter "Mortgage") now or hereafter placed upon the Premises
and to any and all advances made hereafter on the security thereof and to all
renewals, modification, consolidation, replacement and extension thereof.
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Provided, however, any secured party under a Mortgage (the "Mortgagee(s)")
shall agree in writing that, notwithstanding such subordination, Lessee's
right to quiet possession of the Premises and Lessee's other rights pursuant
to the Lease shall not be disturbed if Lessee is not in Default. If any
Mortgagee elects to have this Lease prior to the lien of its Mortgage, and
gives written notice thereof to Lessee, this Lease shall be deemed prior to
such Mortgage, whether this Lease is dated prior or subsequent to the date of
said Mortgage, or the date of recording thereof.
(b)Although the foregoing subordination provisions shall be
self-operative, Lessee agrees, upon request of Lessor or Lessor's lender, to
execute any documents required to memorialize a subordination or to make this
lease prior to the lien of any Mortgage. Lessee's failure to execute such
documents within ten business days after written demand shall constitute a
Default.
(c)Lessor shall require any Mortgagee to enter into a written
nondisturbance agreement stating in effect that notwithstanding any
foreclosure of the lien of the Mortgage, or conveyance in lieu thereof, such
Mortgagee or any other purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall not disturb the
possession of Lessee hereunder, and Lessee will, after such notice and proof
of such foreclosure or conveyance, continue to pay rent and comply with all of
its covenants and obligations under this Lease, and attorn to such Mortgagee
or purchaser as Lessor thereafter.
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22.Holdover Prohibited. Immediately upon the expiration of the Lease
Term, Lessee agrees that it shall deliver possession of the Premises to Lessor
and Lessee shall cease its occupancy thereat and removal of its property
therefrom without damage to the Premises. If Lessee holds over after the
expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, then Lessor may immediately
seek all remedies, including eviction, and Lessee shall be liable for one and
one-half (1 1/2) the amount of Base Rent then applicable under this Lease for
the period that Lessee wrongfully holds over and detains the Premises from
Lessor's possession.
23.Notices.
(a)All notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to
this Lease shall be given as follows:
If to Lessee: Production Engine Rebuilding Company, Inc.,
dba Bonded Motor and Parts Company
7522 South Maie Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90001
- with a copy to -
Radcliff, Frandsen & Dongell
777 South Figueroa Street
Suite 4000
Los Angeles, California 90017
Attn: Richard A. Dongell and Matthew Clark Bures
If to Lessor: Kenco I Properties, LLC
5340 Laurelridge
Cincinnati, Ohio 45277
Attn: Ken Carrier
(b)All notices shall be in writing and may be personally hand
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delivered or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, notice so mailed shall
be effective upon its actual receipt; provided, however, refused or unclaimed
delivery of such certified mail notice shall constitute actual receipt upon
the date of such first refusal or unclaimed attempt. Either party may change
its notice address from time to time by written notice to the other party.
24.Attorneys' Fees. The prevailing party in any action or proceeding
brought that arises out of or relates to this Lease, including its
interpretation, enforcement, or breach, shall be entitled to recover from the
other its reasonable attorneys' fees, costs of suit, and all reasonable out-
of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of
such action or proceeding.
25.Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in Counterparts.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have executed
this Lease Agreement as of the date first noted above.
Signed and Acknowledged LESSOR:
In the Presence of: KENCO I PROPERTIES LLC
By:/S/KEN CARRIER
Ken Carrier
LESSEE:
PRODUCTION ENGINE REBUILDING CO,
INC.
By:/S/SETH LANDON
Title:V.P.
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Exhibit 23.1
Accountant's consent
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Bonded Motors, Inc.:
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statement
(No. 333-39829) on Form S-8 of Bonded Motors, Inc. and subsidiaries of our
report dated January 29, 1999 relating to the balance sheets Bonded Motors
Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 and the related statements of earnings,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended which report
appears in the 1998 report on Form 10-KSB of Bonded Motors Inc.
/S/KPMG LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 29, 1999
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