ARGO TECH CORP
10-Q, 2000-06-12
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
APRIL 29, 2000 AND OCTOBER 30, 1999
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE 26 WEEKS AND 13 WEEKS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000 AND MAY 1, 1999
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000 AND MAY 1, 1999
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
.
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
SIGNATURE


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

      (Mark One)

     
X Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 29, 2000, or
___ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ .

Commission file number 333-38223

ARGO-TECH CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
31-1521125
(I.R.S. employer
identification no.)
   
   
23555 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
44117
(Zip code)
   
   
(216) 692-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 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.

 X  YES ___ NO

      All of the outstanding capital stock of the registrant is held by AT Holdings Corporation.

      As of June 1, 2000, 1 share of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value, was outstanding.

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INDEX

             
Page No.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 29, 2000 and October 30, 1999 3
Consolidated Statements of Net Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the 26 weeks and 13 weeks ended April 29, 2000 and May 1, 1999 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 26 weeks ended April 29, 2000 and May 1, 1999 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 — 9
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9 — 12
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk 13
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 13
Signature 14

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ARGO-TECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of AT Holdings Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
APRIL 29, 2000 AND OCTOBER 30, 1999
(In thousands, except share data)

                       
2000 1999


ASSETS (Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,492 $ 3,873
Receivables, net 23,837 30,169
Inventories 35,272 34,043
Deferred income taxes and prepaid expenses 6,144 5,322


Total current assets 67,745 73,407


PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation 33,735 35,653
GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization 114,180 115,942
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization 50,188 52,202
DEFERRED FINANCING AND OTHER ASSETS 16,295 17,541


Total Assets $ 282,143 $ 294,745


LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 15,873 $ 12,454
Accounts payable 3,731 6,647
Accrued liabilities 16,541 18,928


Total current liabilities 36,145 38,029


LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities 259,989 264,533
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 26,892 27,926


Total Liabilities 323,026 330,488


REDEEMABLE ESOP STOCK 32,148 50,772
Unearned ESOP stock (6,720 ) (7,560 )


25,428 43,212
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY/(DEFICIENCY):
Common Stock, $.01 par value, authorized 3,000 shares; 1 share issued and outstanding
Paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit (66,311 ) (78,955 )


Total shareholders’ equity/(deficiency) (66,311 ) (78,955 )


Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity/(Deficiency) $ 282,143 $ 294,745


      The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

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ARGO-TECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of AT Holdings Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)
UNAUDITED

                                           
26 Weeks Ended 13 Weeks Ended
April 29, 2000 May 1, 1999 April 29, 2000 May 1, 1999




Net revenues $ 75,638 $ 84,200 $ 39,808 $ 44,057
Cost of revenues 45,825 45,351 23,661 23,358




Gross profit 29,813 38,849 16,147 20,699




Selling, general and administrative 11,722 14,581 5,657 5,785
Research and development 5,107 4,455 2,603 2,194
Amortization of intangible assets 3,759 3,740 1,880 1,871




Operating expenses 20,588 22,776 10,140 9,850




Income from operations 9,225 16,073 6,007 10,849
Interest expense 12,618 11,966 6,142 6,296
Other, net (138 ) (181 ) (79 ) 41




Income / (loss) before income taxes (3,255 ) 4,288 (56 ) 4,512




Income tax provision (benefit) (1,411 ) 2,566 (291 ) 1,589




Net income / (loss) $ (1,844 ) $ 1,722 $ 235 $ 2,923




Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax of $(36) and $(8) 53 12




Comprehensive income / (loss) $ (1,791 ) $ 1,722 $ 247 $ 2,923




      The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

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ARGO-TECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of AT Holdings Corporation)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000 AND MAY 1, 1999

(In thousands)
UNAUDITED

                     
2000 1999


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income / (loss) $ (1,844 ) $ 1,722
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 3,068 3,304
Amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs 4,804 4,684
Accretion of bond discount 112 78
Compensation expense recognized in connection with employee stock ownership plan 1,534 2,947
Compensation expense recognized in connection with stock appreciation rights and stock options 2,771
Amortization of inventory step-up 155
Deferred income taxes (1,722 ) (1,566 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 6,332 (376 )
Inventories (1,384 ) (4,869 )
Prepaid expenses (532 ) (405 )
Accounts payable (2,916 ) (2,361 )
Accrued and other liabilities (2,237 ) 1,306
Other, net 46


Net cash provided by operating activities 5,416 7,235


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (1,150 ) (3,052 )


Net cash used in investing activities (1,150 ) (3,052 )


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Sale of senior subordinated notes 52,250
Additional borrowing of long-term debt 6,000
Repayment of long-term debt (6,679 ) (2,390 )
Repayment of note payable — Durodyne acquisition (557 )
Payment of financing related fees (10,044 )
Purchase of treasury stock (2,570 )
Dividend (1,841 ) (51,948 )


Net cash used in financing activities (5,647 ) (12,132 )


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Net increase (decrease) for the period (1,381 ) (7,949 )
Balance, Beginning of period 3,873 11,578


Balance, End of period $ 2,492 $ 3,629


      The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

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ARGO-TECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of AT Holdings Corporation)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED APRIL 29, 2000 AND MAY 1, 1999
(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The principal operations of Argo-Tech Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of AT Holdings Corporation) and its Subsidiaries include the design, manufacture and distribution of aviation products, primarily aircraft fuel pumps, throughout the world. In addition, Argo-Tech leases a portion of its manufacturing facility to other parties. Argo-Tech’s fiscal year ends on the last Saturday in October. Argo-Tech is obligated to fulfill certain obligations of AT Holdings Corporation. As a result, those obligations have been reflected in its financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

Argo-Tech Corporation is a parent, holding company with four wholly-owned operating guarantor subsidiaries, Argo-Tech Corporation (HBP), Argo-Tech Corporation (OEM), Argo-Tech Corporation (Aftermarket) and J.C. Carter Company, Inc. Argo-Tech has no outside assets, liabilities or operations apart from its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Senior Subordinated Notes are fully, unconditionally, jointly and severally guaranteed by the guarantor subsidiaries, and therefore, separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries will not be presented. Management has determined that the information presented by such separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries is not material to investors. All of Argo-Tech’s subsidiaries are guarantors except one wholly-owned subsidiary that has inconsequential assets, liabilities and equity. Its only operations are the result of intercompany activity, which is immediately dividended back to Argo-Tech.

2. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of Argo-Tech’s financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the 26 weeks and 13 weeks ended April 29, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

3. INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at standard cost which approximates the costs which would be determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The recorded value of inventories is not in excess of market value. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

                   
April 29, October 30,
2000 1999


Finished goods $ 2,182 $ 2,151
Work-in-process and purchased parts 23,220 20,404
Raw materials and supplies 12,749 14,252


Total 38,151 36,807
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory (2,879 ) (2,764 )


Inventories — net $ 35,272 $ 34,043


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4. CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters — The soil and groundwater at Argo-Tech’s Euclid, Ohio facility and the Costa Mesa, California facility contain elevated levels of certain contaminants which are currently in the process of being removed and/or remediated. Because Argo-Tech has certain indemnification rights from former owners of the facilities for liabilities arising from these or other environmental matters, in the opinion of Argo-Tech’s management, the ultimate outcome is not expected to materially affect its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Other Matters — Argo-Tech is subject to various legal actions and other contingencies. In the opinion of Argo-Tech’s management, after reviewing the information which is currently available with respect to such matters and consulting with Argo-Tech’s legal counsel, any liability which may ultimately be incurred with respect to these additional matters is not expected to materially affect Argo-Tech’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

5. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in two business segments: Argo-Tech and J.C. Carter. Argo-Tech includes the design, manufacture and distribution of aviation products, primarily aircraft fuel pumps, throughout the world. J.C. Carter is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Argo-Tech Corporation which designs, manufactures and distributes fuel flow related products found on a plane’s airframe, aerial refueling systems, ground fueling system valves and related components and industrial marine cryogenic pumps for transferring liquefied natural gas.

The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based primarily on operating profit before amortization of goodwill, deferred financing fees and other identified intangibles, interest expense, interest income, other miscellaneous fees and income taxes.

The following table presents revenues and other financial information by business segment (in thousands):

13 Week Period Ending April 29, 2000

                                 
Argo-Tech J.C. Carter Corporate Consolidated




Customer revenues $ 27,672 $ 12,136 $ $ 39,808
Intersegment revenues 42 42
Eliminations (42 )
Operating profit (loss) 6,804 1,196 (113 ) 7,887
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets 1,880

Income from operations 6,007
Interest expense 6,142
Interest income and other (79 )

Loss before tax $ (56 )

Capital expenditures 535 107 642
Depreciation 1,074 392 62 1,528
Amortization of inventory step-up 39 39
Compensation expense recognized in connection with employee stock ownership plan 525 525

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13 Week Period Ending May 1, 1999

                                         
Argo-Tech J.C. Carter Corporate Consolidated




Customer revenues $ 31,865 $ 12,192 $ $ 44,057
Intersegment revenues 1 1
Eliminations (1 )
Operating profit (loss) 11,178 1,686 (144 ) 12,720
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets 1,871

Income from operations 10,849
Interest expense 6,296
Interest income and other 41

Income before tax $ 4,512

Capital expenditures 1,438 256 1,694
Depreciation 958 595 66 1,619
Compensation expense recognized in connection with employee stock ownership plan 1,052 1,052

26 Week Period Ending April 29, 2000

                                         
Argo-Tech J.C. Carter Corporate Consolidated




Customer revenues $ 49,922 $ 25,716 $ $ 75,638
Intersegment revenues 45 45
Eliminations (45 )
Operating profit (loss) 11,084 2,183 (283 ) 12,984
Amortization of goodwil and intangible assets 3,759

Income from operations 9,225
Interest expense 12,618
Interest income and other (138 )

Loss before tax $ (3,255 )

Capital expenditures 1,013 137 1,150
Depreciation 2,146 798 124 3,068
Amortization of inventory step-up 155 155
Compensation expense recognized in connection with employee stock ownership plan 1,534 1,534

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26 Week Period Ending May 1, 1999

                                 
Argo-Tech J.C. Carter Corporate Consolidated




Customer revenues $ 60,292 $ 23,908 $ $ 84,200
Intersegment revenues 8 8
Eliminations (8 )
Operating profit (loss) 19,389 3,209 (2,785 ) 19,813
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets 3,740

Income from operations 16,073
Interest expense 11,966
Interest income and other (181 )

Income before tax $ 4,288

Capital expenditures 2,713 339 3,052
Depreciation 1,893 1,279 132 3,304
Compensation expense recognized in connection with employee stock ownership plan 2,947 2,947
Compensation expense recognized in connection with stock appreciation rights and stock options 2,771 2,771

6. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On June 9, 2000, certain financial ratios and tests for the remainder of the credit facility were amended, primarily to adjust for the additional interest expense and debt associated with the $55.0 million in principal amount of 8-5/8% senior subordinated notes that were issued on December 17, 1999. In addition, the supplemental percentage of interest applied to an Alternate Base Rate or LIBOR, as chosen by the Company, was increased .25% when the leverage ratio, as defined by the ratio of total debt to EBITDA, exceeds a multiple of 5.0 times and .50% when the leverage ratio exceeds a multiple of 5.5 times.

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
.

      Argo-Tech Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and servicer of high performance fuel flow devices for the aerospace industry providing a broad range of products and services to substantially all commercial and domestic military engine and airframe manufacturers, to airlines worldwide and to the U.S. and certain foreign militaries. Argo-Tech is the world’s leading supplier of main engine fuel pumps to the commercial aircraft industry and a leading supplier of airframe products and aerial refueling systems. Argo-Tech is also a leading manufacturer of components for ground fueling systems.

      The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors which have affected Argo-Tech’s financial position and operating results during the periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Argo-Tech’s fiscal year ends on the last Saturday of October and is identified according to the calendar year in which it ends.

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Results of Operations for the 13 Week Period Ended April 29, 2000 Compared With
the 13 Week Period Ended May 1, 1999

      Net revenues for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $4.3 million, or 9.8%, to $39.8 million from $44.1 million for the 13 week period ended May 1,1999. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in aerospace revenues of $5.3 million offset by a $1.0 million increase in industrial and other revenues. The decrease in aerospace revenues was attributable to a decrease of $3.9 million of commercial aerospace revenues and $1.4 million in military revenues. Commercial OEM revenues decreased $0.9 million, or 8.8%, to $9.3 million and commercial aftermarket revenues decreased $3.0 million, or 14.4%, to $17.8 million in the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000. Commercial OEM revenues declined as a result of lower aircraft build rates, while commercial aftermarket revenues were lower primarily due to a decrease in the demand from an international distributor and a reduction in repair and overhaul services. Military revenues decreased primarily due to lower sales on the F-15 and AE2100 programs, together with lower spare part requirements. Industrial revenues included an increase in ground fueling revenues of $0.7 million, or 20.6%, to $4.1 million and cryogenic products of $0.3 million, or 50.0%, to $0.9 million. Heritage Business Park revenues of $1.3 million were unchanged from the prior comparable period.

      Gross profit for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $4.6 million, or 22.2%, to $16.1 million from $20.7 million in the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999. Gross margin decreased to 40.5% for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 from 46.9% in the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999. The decrease in gross profit and gross margin is primarily due to the decrease in aerospace revenues, which resulted in a lower margin sales mix of aerospace products.

      Operating expenses for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 increased $0.2 million, or 2.0%, to $10.1 million from $9.9 million in the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in research and development expense offset by a slight decrease in selling, general and administrative expense. Operating expenses as a percent of revenues were 25.4% for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 as compared to 22.4% for the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999.

      Income from operations for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $4.8 million, or 44.4%, to $6.0 million from $10.8 million in the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999. As a percent of revenues, income from operations for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased to 15.1% from 24.5% for the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999. These decreases were due to the unfavorable sales mix of lower aerospace product revenues and increased operating expenses.

      Interest expense for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $0.2 million, or 3.2%, to $6.1 million from $6.3 million for the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999 due to a lower level of term loans partially offset by higher interest rates on the term loans.

      The income tax provision for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $1.9 million to a benefit of $0.3 million from an expense of $1.6 million in the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999. This decrease is due to a pre-tax loss of $0.1 million for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 as compared to a pre-tax income of $4.5 million and the effect of lower tax rates on Argo-Tech’s foreign sales corporation’s earnings

      Net income for the 13 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $2.7 million, or 93.1%, to $0.2 million from $2.9 million for the 13 week period ended May 1, 1999 primarily due to the revenue and expense factors discussed above.

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Results of Operations for the 26 Week Period Ended April 29, 2000 Compared With
the 26 Week Period Ended May 1, 1999

      Net revenues for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $8.6 million, or 10.2%, to $75.6 million from $84.2 million for the 26 week period ended May 1,1999. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in aerospace revenues of $11.1 million offset by a $2.5 million increase in industrial and other revenues. The decrease in aerospace revenues was attributable to a decrease of $10.4 million of commercial aerospace revenues and $0.7 million in military revenues. Commercial OEM revenues decreased $2.7 million, or 14.2%, to $16.3 million and commercial aftermarket revenues decreased $7.7 million, or 19.2%, to $32.5 million in the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000. Commercial OEM revenues declined as a result of lower aircraft build rates, while commercial aftermarket revenues were lower primarily due to a decrease in the demand from an international distributor. The distributor reduced its demand to adjust inventories that had accumulated as a result of lower orders for JT8 and JT9 spare parts during the last half of fiscal year 1999 and in response to lower demand by airlines for spare pumps used for initial provisioning purposes. Military revenues decreased slightly due to a decrease in F-15 foreign military sales offset by an increase in sales of KC-135 aerial refueling components. Industrial revenues included an increase in ground fueling revenues of $2.5 million, or 37.9%, to $9.1 million. Cryogenic products of $1.7 million and Heritage Business Park revenues of $2.5 million were unchanged from the prior comparable period.

      Gross profit for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $9.0 million, or 23.2%, to $29.8 million from $38.8 million in the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999. Gross margin decreased to 39.4% for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 from 46.1% in the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999. The decrease in gross profit and gross margin is primarily due to the decrease in aerospace revenues, which resulted in a lower margin sales mix of aerospace products.

      Operating expenses for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $2.2 million, or 9.6%, to $20.6 million from $22.8 million in the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999. This decrease is primarily attributable to the non-recurrence of the $2.8 million non-cash compensation expense associated with the vesting of stock options and stock appreciation rights in connection with the repurchase of common stock from AT Holdings’ largest shareholder on January 4, 1999 offset by a $0.6 million increase in research and development expense. Operating expenses as a percent of revenues were 27.2% for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 as compared to 27.1% for the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999.

      Income from operations for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $6.8 million, or 42.5%, to $9.2 million from $16.0 million in the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999. As a percent of revenues, income from operations for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased to 12.2% from 19.0% for the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999. These decreases were due to lower aerospace revenues and an unfavorable sales mix of aerospace products offset by the decrease in operating expenses due to the non-recurrence of the $2.8 million non-cash compensation expense associated with the vesting of stock options and stock appreciation rights in connection with the repurchase of common stock from AT Holdings’ largest shareholder and an increase in research and development expense.

      Interest expense for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 increased $0.6 million, or 5.0%, to $12.6 million from $12.0 million for the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999 primarily due to the issuance of the $55.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes in connection with the repurchase of common stock of AT Holdings from its largest shareholder on January 4, 1999 and higher interest rates on term loans, partially offset by a lower level of term loans.

      The income tax provision for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $4.0 million to a benefit of $1.4 million from an expense of $2.6 million in the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999. This decrease is due to a pre-tax loss of $3.3 million for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 as compared to a pre-tax income of $4.3 million and the effect of the non-deductible compensation expense on the vesting of stock options and stock appreciation rights for the 13 week period ended January 30, 1999.

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      Net income for the 26 week period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $3.5 million, to a loss of $1.8 million compared to income of $1.7 million for the 26 week period ended May 1, 1999 primarily due to the revenue and expense factors discussed above.

Fluctuations of Operating Results; Limitation of Quarterly Comparisons

      Argo-Tech’s results of operations are subject to fluctuations from quarter to quarter due to changes in demand for its products, changes in product mix and other factors. Demand for its products can vary from quarter to quarter due to changes in demand for, and timing of deliveries of, OEM, aftermarket and military products and services. In particular, the timing of Argo-Tech’s aftermarket sales tends not to occur on a predictable schedule and, furthermore, the sales tend to occur in large quantities that can significantly impact quarterly comparisons. Accordingly, year-to-year and quarter-to-quarter comparisons of quarterly results may not be meaningful, and quarterly results during the year are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period or for the entire year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      Argo-Tech is a holding company that receives all of its operating income from its subsidiaries. As a result, Argo-Tech’s primary source of liquidity for conducting business activities and servicing its indebtedness has been cash flows from operating activities.

      Cash for the period ended April 29, 2000 decreased $1.4 million to $2.5 million. This was primarily due to the scheduled repayment of term loans, the purchase of stock from former employees and ESOP participants, an increase in inventory and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities offset by operating income, a decrease in accounts receivable and an additional borrowing of long-term debt.

      Capital expenditures for the 26 weeks ended April 29, 2000 totaled $1.2 million compared to $3.1 million for the 26 weeks ended May 1, 1999. Argo-Tech expects to incur capital expenditures of approximately $2.8 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2000, related to the continued maintenance of facilities, equipment and systems to support current operating activities.

      Long-term debt at April 29, 2000 consisted of $76.8 million principal amount of term loans and $192.5 million principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes. A scheduled payment of $4.6 million was made on the term loans and $2.0 million was paid on the revolving credit facility. Argo-Tech has available, after $1.0 million of letters of credit, a $13.0 million revolving credit facility. As of April 29, 2000, there were $6.0 million of outstanding borrowings on the revolving credit facility. The credit facility contains no restrictions on the ability of Argo-Tech’s subsidiaries to make distributions to Argo-Tech.

Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results

      From time to time, information provided by Argo-Tech, statements by its employees or information included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including those portions of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis that refer to the future) may contain forward-looking statements that are not historical facts. Those statements are “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements, and the Company’s future performance, operating results, financial position and liquidity, are subject to a variety of factors that could materially affect results. Some, but not necessarily all, of these factors include: Argo-Tech’s dependence on the aerospace industry; government regulation and oversight; defense spending; competition; product and environmental liabilities; and risks associated with its workforce, suppliers, and future acquisitions.

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ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

      In the ordinary course of operations, Argo-Tech’s major market risk exposure is to changing interest rates. Argo-Tech’s exposure to changes in interest rates relates primarily to its long-term debt obligations. At April 29, 2000, Argo-Tech has fixed rate debt totaling $195 million, including $2.5 million of accretion, at 8.625% and variable rate debt under its existing credit facility of $76.8 million calculated at Argo-Tech’s choice using an alternate base rate (ABR) or LIBOR, plus a supplemental percentage determined by the ratio of debt to EBITDA. The variable rate is not to exceed ABR plus 1.50% or LIBOR plus 2.50%. In order to reduce variable interest rate exposure on borrowings under its existing credit facility, Argo-Tech has three interest rate swap agreements on a portion of the variable rate debt which fix the rate on the notional amounts of $10.0 million at 6.08%, 6.10% and 6.805%, respectively. In order to reduce fixed interest rate exposure on borrowings under its fixed rate debt, Argo-Tech entered into a reverse rate swap agreement on March 17, 2000 on the notional amount of $100.0 million at 6.38%. Argo-Tech does not enter into derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. A 10% fluctuation in interest rates would not materially affect Argo-Tech’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

      (a) Exhibits — Schedule 27 — Financial Data Schedule

      Reports on Form 8-K — None

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SIGNATURE

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.

     
Date: June 9, 2000 ARGO-TECH CORPORATION
   
  By: /s/ Frances S. St. Clair
 
   Frances S. St. Clair  
   Vice President and Chief
 Financial Officer
   (Duly Authorized Officer)
   
  By: /s/ Paul A. Sklad
 
    Paul A. Sklad   
   Controller
   (Principal Accounting Officer)

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