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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: June 24, 2000
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from: to:
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Commission file number: 0-21121
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 06-1456680
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
7 LASER LANE, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(203) 269-1198
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES |X| NO |_|
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
CLASS OUTSTANDING JULY 28, 2000
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COMMON STOCK,
$.01 PAR VALUE 5,599,100
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
INDEX
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PART I. Financial Information: Page No.
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Item 1 Financial Statements
Consolidated condensed balance sheets as of June 24, 2000 and December
31, 1999 3
Consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and six
months ended June 24, 2000 and June 26, 1999 4
Consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for the six months ended
June 24, 2000 and June 26, 1999 5
Notes to consolidated condensed financial statements 6
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations 7
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 12
PART II. Other Information:
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Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 12
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 13
Signatures 14
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
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JUNE 24, December 31,
(In thousands) 2000 1999
ASSETS: ----------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 374 $ 279
Receivables, net 7,601 4,863
Inventories 12,754 10,257
Other current assets 1,520 1,540
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Total current assets 22,249 16,939
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Plant and equipment, net 7,602 6,705
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired 1,782 1,886
Other assets 177 154
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9,561 8,745
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$ 31,810 $ 25,684
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,391 $ 3,056
Accrued liabilities 3,204 2,789
Current portion of long term debt 8,100 --
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Total current liabilities 15,695 5,845
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Long term debt -- 7,100
Other liabilities 459 532
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459 7,632
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Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock 3,629 --
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Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 56 56
Additional paid-in capital 6,014 5,656
Retained earnings 6,966 7,592
Unamortized restricted stock compensation (627) (747)
Loan receivable from officer (330) (330)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (52) (20)
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Total shareholders' equity 12,027 12,207
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$ 31,810 $ 25,684
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
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JUNE 24, June 26, JUNE 24, June 26,
(In thousands, except per share data) 2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net sales $ 13,740 $ 12,524 $ 24,978 $ 21,725
Cost of sales 10,075 9,286 18,300 16,059
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Gross profit 3,665 3,238 6,678 5,666
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Operating expenses:
Engineering, design and product
development costs 969 789 1,829 1,590
Selling and marketing expenses 1,490 997 2,745 1,856
General and administrative expenses 1,418 1,118 2,640 2,206
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3,877 2,904 7,214 5,652
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Operating income (loss) (212) 334 (536) 14
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Other income (expense):
Interest, net (155) (95) (309) (185)
Other, net 19 11 36 26
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(136) (84) (273) (159)
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Income (loss) before income taxes (348) 250 (809) (145)
Income tax provision (benefit) (162) 104 (323) (12)
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Net income (loss) (186) 146 (486) (133)
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock (140) -- (140) --
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Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders $ (326) $ 146 $ (626) $ (133)
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Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $ (0.06) $ 0.03 $ (0.11) $ (0.02)
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Diluted $ (0.06) $ 0.03 $ (0.11) $ (0.02)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 5,501 5,559 5,492 5,568
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Diluted 5,501 5,576 5,492 5,570
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED
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JUNE 24, June 26,
(In thousands) 2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (486) $ (133)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,271 1,137
Gain on disposal of equipment (4) --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (2,738) (814)
Inventories (2,497) 1,036
Other current assets 20 234
Other assets (70) (46)
Accounts payable 1,335 1,574
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities 342 (207)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (2,827) 2,781
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of plant and equipment (1,886) (1,056)
Loans to officers -- (345)
Acquisition of Tridex Ribbon business -- (295)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,886) (1,696)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Bank line of credit borrowings 11,600 4,900
Bank line of credit repayments (10,600) (5,800)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 3,785 --
Payment of cash dividends on preferred stock (65) --
Proceeds from option exercises 120 --
Purchases of treasury stock -- (229)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,840 (1,129)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (32) (16)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 95 (60)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 279 546
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 374 $ 486
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. In the opinion of TransAct Technologies Incorporated (the
"Company"), the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly its financial position as of
June 24, 2000, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the
three and six months ended June 24, 2000 and June 26, 1999. The
December 31, 1999 consolidated condensed balance sheet has been derived
from the Company's audited financial statements at that date. These
interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1999
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The financial position and results of operations of the Company's
foreign subsidiaries are measured using local currency as the
functional currency. Assets and liabilities of such subsidiaries have
been translated at end of period exchange rates, and related revenues
and expenses have been translated at weighted average exchange rates.
Transaction gains and losses are included in other income.
The results of operations for the three and six months ended June
24, 2000 and June 26, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year.
2. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per common share for the three and six months ended
June 24, 2000 and June 26, 1999 were based on the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per
share for the same periods were based on the weighted average number of
shares after consideration of any dilutive effect of stock options and
warrants.
3. Inventories:
The components of inventory are:
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June 24, December 31,
(In thousands) 2000 1999
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Raw materials and component parts $11,987 $ 9,198
Work-in-process 560 542
Finished goods 207 517
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$12,754 $10,257
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4. Commitments and contingencies
The Company has a long-term purchase agreement with Okidata,
Division of Oki America, Inc., for certain printer components. Under
the terms of the agreement, the Company receives favorable pricing for
volume purchases over the life of the contract. In the event
anticipated purchase levels are not achieved, the Company would be
subject to retroactive price increases on previous purchases.
Management currently anticipates achieving purchase levels sufficient
to maintain the favorable prices.
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
5. Significant transactions
On April 7, 2000 the Company sold 4,000 shares of 7% Series B
Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Preferred
Stock") to Advance Capital Advisors, L.P. and its affiliate in
consideration of $1,000 per share (the "Stated Value"), for a total of
$4,000,000, less issuance costs. The Preferred Stock is convertible at
any time by the holders at a conversion price of $9.00 per common
share. In addition, the Company issued warrants pro-rata to the
Preferred Stock holders to purchase an aggregate of 44,444 shares of
the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $9.00 per common
share. The warrants, valued at $175,000, are exercisable at any time
until the April 7, 2005, and will be accreted to preferred stock
ratably over 60 months. The Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory
conversion into shares of the Company's common stock when such stock
has traded at $35 per share or more for a 30-day period ending on or
after April 7, 2003, or for a 60-day period beginning on or after April
7, 2002. The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of the holders
on April 7, 2005 at $1,000 per share plus any unpaid dividends. On or
after April 7, 2007, the Company has the right to require (1)
redemption of the Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share plus any unpaid
dividends or (2) conversion of the Preferred Stock at $9.00 per common
share. Upon a change of control, holders have the right to redeem the
Preferred Stock for 200% of the Stated Value plus any unpaid dividends.
The holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled to receive a cumulative
annual dividend of $70 per share, payable quarterly and have preference
to any other dividends, if any, paid by the Company.
Concurrent with the issuance of the Preferred Stock, the Company
recorded a beneficial conversion charge. The beneficial conversion
charge was calculated as the difference between the assigned value of
the Preferred Stock and the fair value of the related common stock, as
of April 7, 2000, into which the Preferred Stock was immediately
convertible. Accordingly, a deemed preferred dividend of approximately
$56,000 as of the issuance date has been recognized as a charge to
retained earnings and net income available to common shareholders, and
as an increase to additional paid-in capital.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Certain statements included in this report, including without limitation
statements in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations, which are not historical facts are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not
limited to, customer acceptance and market share gains, both domestically and
internationally, in the face of substantial competition from competitors that
have broader lines of products and greater financial resources; successful
product development; dependence on significant customers; dependence on third
parties for sales in Europe and Latin America; economic conditions in the United
States, Europe and Latin America; marketplace acceptance of new products; risks
associated with foreign operations; availability of third-party components at
reasonable prices; the absence of price wars or other significant pricing
pressures affecting the Company's products in the United States or abroad; and
the ability of the Company to refinance its existing credit facility with
similar terms. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in, or
implied by, the forward-looking statements.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 24, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 26, 1999
NET SALES. Net sales by market for the current and prior year's quarter were as
follows:
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Three months ended Three months ended
(In thousands, except% ) June 24, 2000 June 26, 1999
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Point of sale $7,998 58.2% $6,305 50.3%
Gaming and lottery 4,534 33.0 3,937 31.5
Other 1,208 8.8 2,282 18.2
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$13,740 100.0% $12,524 100.0%
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Net sales for the second quarter of 2000 increased $1,216,000, or 10%, to
$13,740,000 from $12,524,000 in the prior year's second quarter, due to
increased shipments into the point of sale ("POS") and gaming and lottery
markets, somewhat offset by decreased sales into the Company's other markets.
Point of sale: Sales of the Company's POS printers increased approximately
$1,693,000, or 27%. International POS printer shipments increased approximately
$3,403,000 due to resumed printer shipments for the British Post Office project.
Shipments for this project totaled approximately $3,400,000 in the second
quarter of 2000. The Company did not make any printer shipments related to this
project during 1999. Domestic POS printer sales decreased $1,710,000 due
primarily to continued softness in demand from the Company's domestic
distributors in the second quarter of 2000, which the Company expects to
continue for the remainder of 2000.
Gaming and lottery: Sales of the Company's gaming and lottery printers increased
approximately $597,000, or 15%, from the second quarter a year ago. The overall
increase primarily reflects resumed printer shipments of the Company's on-line
lottery printers to GTECH. Shipments of these printers and spares totaled
approximately $3,000,000. The Company made no on-line lottery printer shipments
to GTECH during 1999. The increase due to resumed shipments to GTECH was largely
offset by a decrease of (1) approximately $800,000 of sales of in-lane and other
lottery printers to GTECH that did not recur in 2000, and (2) approximately
$1,300,000 in shipments of printers for use in video lottery terminals,
primarily for use in South Carolina's video poker industry. In October 1999, the
Supreme Court of South Carolina upheld legislation to prohibit the use of video
poker machines beginning July 1, 2000. As a result, the Company does not expect
any future sales of its VLT printers in South Carolina, which totaled
approximately $1,800,000 in the second half of 1999. However, the Company is
currently pursuing opportunities to provide printers for use in video lottery
and other gaming machines outside of South Carolina, including newly legalized
casinos in California.
Other: Sales of the Company's printers into other markets decreased by
$1,074,000, or 47% to $1,208,000 from $2,282,000 in the prior year's quarter,
due primarily to lower sales of the Company's kiosk printers. The second quarter
of 1999 included shipments of approximately $500,000 of the Company's thermal
kiosk printers for use in a Canadian government application. No shipments of
these printers were made in the second quarter of 2000. Sales into the Company's
other markets decreased due to shipments of printers to a customer for use in a
bank teller application in 1999 that did not recur in 2000.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased $427,000, or 13%, to $3,665,000 from
$3,238,000 in the prior year's quarter due primarily to higher volume of sales.
The gross margin also improved to 26.7% from 25.9%. Despite higher expected
sales volume for the remainder of 2000 compared to the first half of 2000, the
Company expects its gross margin to decline slightly due to an expected change
in the Company's sales mix as it introduces new products.
ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Engineering, design and product development
expenses increased $180,000, or 23%, to $969,000 from $789,000 in the second
quarter of 1999. This increase is primarily due to additional engineering staff
for development of printers utilizing inkjet printing technology. Engineering
and product development expense decreased as a percentage of net sales to 7.6%
from 6.3%, due largely to higher sales volume in the first quarter of 2000
compared to 1999.
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SELLING AND MARKETING. Selling and marketing expenses increased $493,000, or
49%, to $1,490,000 from $997,000 in the quarter ended June 26, 1999, and
increased as a percentage of net sales to 10.8% from 8.0%. Such expenses
increased primarily due to continued marketing and promotional activities
incurred in the second quarter of 2000 related to the launch of the Company's
new family of printers utilizing inkjet printing technology in April 2000,
including additional marketing staff.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expenses increased by
$300,000, or 27%, to $1,418,000 from $1,118,000 in the comparable prior year's
quarter and increased as percentage of net sales to 10.3% from 8.9%. The
increase primarily resulted from higher expenses related to the Company's
upgrade of its telecommunications system in late 1999 and an increase in
administrative payroll expenses.
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS). The Company incurred an operating loss of $212,000 in
the second quarter of 2000 compared to operating income of $334,000 in the
second quarter of the prior year. Despite an increase in sales of approximately
$1.2 million in the second quarter of 2000 compared to 1999, the Company
experienced a net loss, as gross profit on incremental sales was more than
offset by higher operating expenses (primarily planned marketing and product
development expenses related to the launch of the Company's printers utilizing
inkjet printing technology).
INTEREST. Net interest expense increased to $155,000 from $95,000 in the second
quarter of 1999 due to increased average outstanding borrowings on the Company's
line of credit and a higher average borrowing rate.
See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below.
INCOME TAXES. As a result of the Company's loss before income taxes, the Company
recorded an income tax benefit of $162,000, or an effective rate of 46.6%, in
the second quarter of 2000 compared to an income tax provision of $104,000, or
an effective rate of 41.6%, for the quarter ended June 26, 1999.
NET LOSS. The Company incurred a net loss during the second quarter of 2000 of
$326,000, or $0.06 per share (basic and diluted), after giving effect to
$140,000 of dividends, accretion and a one-time beneficial conversion charge on
preferred stock recorded during the period. This compares to net income of
$146,000, or $0.03 per share (basic and diluted) for the comparable quarter of
1999. In future quarters, dividends and accretion on preferred stock will be
$90,000, before the effect of any conversions or redemptions.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 24, 2000 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 26, 1999
NET SALES. Net sales by market for the current and prior six-month periods were
as follows:
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Six months ended Six months ended
(In thousands, except%) June 24, 2000 June 26, 1999
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Point of sale $13,831 55.4% $11,137 51.3%
Gaming and lottery 8,481 33.9 6,131 28.2
Other 2,666 10.7 4,457 20.5
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$24,978 100.0% $21,725 100.0%
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Net sales for the first half of 2000 increased $3,253,000, or 15%, to
$24,978,000 from $21,725,000 in the prior year's period, due to increased
shipments into the POS and gaming and lottery markets, partially offset by a
decrease in the Company's other markets.
Point of sale: Sales of the Company's POS printers increased approximately
$2,694,000, or 24% from the first six months of 1999. International POS printer
shipments increased approximately $4,871,000 due largely to resumed printer
shipments for the British Post Office project. Shipments for this project
totaled approximately $4,600,000 in the first half of 2000. The Company did not
make any printer shipments related to this project during 1999. Domestic POS
printer sales declined by approximately $2,177,000 due primarily to continued
softness in demand from the Company's domestic distributors in the second
quarter of 2000, which the Company expects to continue for the remainder of
2000.
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Gaming and lottery: Sales of the Company's gaming and lottery printers increased
approximately $2,350,000, or 38%, from the first half a year ago. The overall
increase primarily reflects resumed printer shipments of the Company's on-line
lottery printers to GTECH. Shipments of these printers and spares totaled
approximately $6,100,000. The Company made no on-line lottery printer shipments
to GTECH during 1999. The increase due to resumed shipments to GTECH was largely
offset by a decrease of (1) approximately $800,000 of sales of in-lane and other
lottery printers to GTECH that did not recur in 2000, and (2) approximately
$2,600,000 in shipments of printers for use in video lottery terminals,
primarily for use in South Carolina's video poker industry. In October 1999, the
Supreme Court of South Carolina upheld legislation to prohibit the use of video
poker machines beginning July 1, 2000. As a result, the Company does not expect
any future sales of its VLT printers in South Carolina, which totaled
approximately $1,800,000 in the second half of 1999. However, the Company is
currently pursuing opportunities to provide printers for use in video lottery
and other gaming machines outside of South Carolina, including newly legalized
casinos in California.
Other: Sales of the Company's printers into other markets decreased by
$1,791,000, or 40% to $2,666,000 from $4,457,000 in the first half of 1999, due
primarily to lower sales of the Company's kiosk printers. The first half of 1999
included shipments of approximately $1,100,000 of the Company's thermal kiosk
printers for use in a Canadian government application. No shipments of these
printers were made in the first half of 2000. Sales into the Company's other
markets decreased due to shipments of printers to a customer for use in a bank
teller application in 1999 that did not recur in 2000.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased $1,012,000, or 18%, to $6,6785,000 from
$5,666,000 in the first half of 1999 due primarily to higher volume of sales.
The gross margin also improved to 26.7% from 26.1%. Despite higher expected
sales volume for the remainder of 2000 compared to the first half of 2000, the
Company expects its gross margin to decline slightly due to an expected change
in the Company's sales mix as it introduces new products.
ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Engineering, design and product development
expenses increased $239,000, or 15%, to $1,829,000 from $1,590,000 in the six
months ended June 26, 1999. This increase is primarily due to increased product
development and design expenses, primarily for development of printers utilizing
inkjet printing technology and additional engineering staff. Engineering and
product development expenses as a percentage of net sales remained unchanged at
7.3%.
SELLING AND MARKETING. Selling and marketing expenses increased $889,000, or
48%, to $2,745,000 from $1,856,000 in the six months ended June 26, 1999, and
increased as a percentage of net sales to 11.0% from 8.5%. Such expenses
increased primarily due to marketing and promotional activities related to the
launch of the Company's new family of printers utilizing inkjet printing
technology in the first half of 2000, including additional marketing staff.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expenses increased by
$434,000, or 20%, to $2,640,000 from $2,206,000 in the comparable prior year's
quarter and increased as percentage of net sales to 10.6% from 10.2%. The
increase primarily resulted from higher expenses related to the Company's
upgrade of its telecommunications system in late 1999 and an increase in
administrative payroll expenses.
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS). The Company incurred an operating loss of $536,000 in
the first half of 2000 compared to operating income of $14,000 in the first half
of the prior year. Despite an increase in sales of approximately $3.3 million in
the first half of 2000 compared to 1999, the Company experienced a net loss, as
gross profit on incremental sales was more than offset by higher operating
expenses (primarily planned marketing and product development expenses related
to the launch of the Company's printers utilizing inkjet printing technology).
INTEREST. Net interest expense increased to $309,000 from $185,000 in the first
half of 1999 due to increased average outstanding borrowings on the Company's
line of credit and a higher average borrowing rate. See "Liquidity and Capital
Resources" below.
INCOME TAXES. As a result of the Company's loss before income taxes, the Company
recorded an income tax benefit of $323,000 and $12,000 for the six months ended
June 24, 2000 and June 26, 1999, respectively. The relatively low tax benefit
for the first half of 1999 is due to the impact of nondeductible goodwill.
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NET LOSS. The Company incurred a net loss during the first half of 2000 of
$486,000, or $0.11 per share (basic and diluted), after giving effect to
$140,000 of dividends, accretion and a one-time beneficial conversion charge on
preferred stock recorded during the period. This compares to a net loss of
$133,000, or $0.02 per share (basic and diluted) for the first half of 1999. In
future quarters, dividends and accretion on preferred stock will be $90,000,
before the effect of any conversions or redemptions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company reported cash used in operations of $2,827,000 during the first half
of 2000 compared to cash generated from operations of $2,781,000 during the
first half of 1999. The Company's working capital decreased to $6,554,000 at
June 24, 2000 from $11,094,000 at December 31, 1999. The current ratio also
decreased to 1.42 at June 24, 2000 from 2.90 at December 31, 1999. Both the
decrease in working capital and the current ratio were largely due to the
classification of $8.1 million of outstanding borrowings under the New Credit
Facility as a current liability as of June 24, 2000.
Prior to March 14, 2000, the Company had in place a two-year $10,000,000
revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with Fleet National Bank
("Fleet"), expiring May 31, 2001. The Company had $7,100,000 of outstanding
borrowings under this facility at December 31, 1999.
On March 14, 2000, the Company entered into a new two-year $13,000,000 revolving
credit facility (the "New Credit Facility") with Fleet, expiring on May 31,
2002. The New Credit Facility replaced the Credit Facility. The New Credit
Facility provides the Company with a $13,000,000 credit facility that may be
used to fund working capital. Borrowings under the New Credit facility bear
interest on outstanding borrowings at Fleet's prime rate plus a margin ranging
from zero to 0.75 percentage points and bears a commitment fee ranging from
0.375% to 0.75% on any unused portion of the New Credit Facility. The New Credit
Facility also permits the Company to designate a LIBOR rate on outstanding
borrowings with a margin ranging from 1.5 to 3.0 percentage points over the
market rate, depending on the Company meeting certain ratios. The New Credit
Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all the assets of the Company,
imposes certain financial covenants and restricts the payment of dividends and
the creation of liens. The Company had $8,100,000 of outstanding borrowings
under this facility at June 24, 2000.
As of June 24, 2000 the Company was not in compliance with the minimum EBITDA
covenant under the New Credit Facility. On August 4, 2000, Fleet amended the New
Credit Facility to waive the event of noncompliance. Based on the Company's
projections, it appears likely that the Company will not meet certain of its
financial covenants at the end of the third quarter 2000. As such, outstanding
borrowings under the New Credit Facility as of June 24, 2000 of $8.1 million
have been classified as a current liability. The Company is currently
negotiating an alternative financing arrangement and expects to secure such
financing before the end of the third quarter of 2000.
On April 7, 2000 the Company sold 4,000 shares of 7% Series B Cumulative
Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") to Advance
Capital Advisors, L.P. and its affiliate in consideration of $1,000 per share
(the "Stated Value"), for a total of $4,000,000, less issuance costs. The
Preferred Stock is convertible at any time by the holders at a conversion price
of $9.00 per common share. In addition, the Company issued warrants pro-rata to
the Preferred Stock holders to purchase an aggregate of 44,444 shares of the
Company's common stock at an exercise price of $9.00 per common share. The
warrants, valued at $175,000, are exercisable at any time until the April 7,
2005. The Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory conversion into shares of the
Company's common stock when such stock has traded at $35 per share or more for a
30-day period ending on or after April 7, 2003, or for a 60-day period beginning
on or after April 7, 2002. The Preferred Stock is redeemable at the option of
the holders on April 7, 2005 at $1,000 per share plus any unpaid dividends. On
or after April 7, 2007, the Company has the right to require (1) redemption of
the Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share plus any unpaid dividends or (2)
conversion of the Preferred Stock at $9.00 per common share. Upon a change of
control, holders have the right to redeem the Preferred Stock for 200% of the
Stated Value plus any unpaid dividends. The holders of the Preferred Stock are
entitled to receive a cumulative annual dividend of $70 per share, payable
quarterly and have preference to any other dividends, if any, paid by the
Company.
The Company's capital expenditures were approximately $1,886,000 and $1,056,000
for the six months ended June 24, 2000 and June 26, 1999, respectively. These
expenditures primarily included new product tooling, largely for new inkjet
products. The Company's total capital expenditures for 2000 are expected to be
approximately $3,400,000, a majority for new product tooling.
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The Company believes that cash flows generated from operations, net cash
proceeds from the issuance of Preferred Stock and borrowings available under its
current and future credit facilities, as necessary, will provide sufficient
resources to meet the Company's working capital needs, finance its capital
expenditures, and meet its liquidity requirements through December 31, 2000.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
INTEREST RATE RISK
The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates
relates primarily to borrowings under the Company's New Credit Facility with
Fleet. These borrowings bear interest at variable rates and the fair value of
this indebtedness is not significantly affected by changes in market interest
rates. The Company entered into a swap agreement with Fleet to fix its interest
rate on $3 million of borrowings at 5.63% plus a margin as determined under the
Company's New Credit Facility through May 2001. An effective increase or
decrease of 10% in the current effective interest rates under the New Credit
Facility would not have a material effect on the Company's results of operations
or cash flow.
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK
A substantial portion of the Company's sales and purchases are
denominated in U.S. dollars and, as a result, the Company has relatively little
exposure to foreign currency exchange risk with respect to sales and purchases.
This exposure may change over time as business practices evolve and could have a
material adverse impact on our financial results in the future. The Company does
not use forward exchange contracts to hedge exposures denominated in foreign
currencies or any other derivative financial instruments for trading or
speculative purposes. The effect of an immediate 10% change in exchange rates
would not have a material impact on the Company's future results of operations
or cash flow.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 11, 2000.
Matters voted upon at the meeting and the number of votes cast for,
against, withheld or abstentions, are as follows:
(1) To consider and act upon a proposal to elect Charles A. Dill as a
Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in the
year 2003 or until his successor has been duly elected and
qualified. Votes cast were as follows: 5,061,315 for; 16,157
withheld.
(2) To approve an amendment to the Company's 1996 Stock Plan to
increase the number of shares of common stock available for
issuance thereunder by 250,000, to an aggregate of 1,150,000
shares. Votes cast were as follows: 3,076,546 for; 193,258
against; 152,841 abstained.
(3) To approve an amendment to the Company's Non-Employee Directors'
Stock Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock
available for issuance thereunder by 70,000, to an aggregate of
130,000 shares. Votes cast were as follows: 3,046,027 for; 212,073
against; 164,545 abstained.
(4) To approve the Company's 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Votes
cast were as follow: 3,095,772 for; 161,657 against; 165,216
abstained.
(5) To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the
Company's independent accountants for 2000. Votes cast were as
follows: 4,973,810 for; 29,584 against; 74,058 abstained.
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ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits filed herein
Exhibit 11.1 Computation of earnings per share
Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule
b. Reports on Form 8-K
A Form 8-K was filed on April 15, 2000 to report
under Item 5 the sale of 4,000 shares of Series B Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
August 8, 2000 /s/ Richard L. Cote
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Richard L. Cote
Executive Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Steven A. DeMartino
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Steven A. DeMartino
Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT LIST
The following exhibits are filed herewith.
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Exhibit
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11.1 Computation of earnings per share.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
Exhibit 11.1
Computation of Earnings Per Share
(Unaudited)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 24, June 26, JUNE 24, June 26,
(In thousands, except per share data) 2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) $ (186) $ 146 $ (486) $ (133)
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock (140) -- (140) --
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Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders $ (326) $ 146 $ (626) $ (133)
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Shares:
Basic - Weighted average common shares
outstanding 5,501 5,559 5,492 5,568
Dilutive effect of outstanding options and
warrants as determined by the treasury
stock method -- 17 -- --
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Dilutive - Weighted average common and
common equivalent shares outstanding 5,501 5,576 5,492 5,568
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Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share:
Basic $ (0.06) $ 0.03 $ (0.11) $ (0.02)
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Diluted (0.06) 0.03 (0.11) (0.02)
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