SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 Commission file number 0-7390
AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-0913117
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
358 East Fillmore Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55107
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (612) 227-7515
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, Par Value $.20 Per Share
(Title of Class)
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 twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes __X__ No_____
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the
registrant as of February 29, 1996 was approximately $4,386,402 based upon the
average of the closing bid and asked prices of the stock on such date.
The number of common shares outstanding as of February 29, 1996 was 2,551,717.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE..........................................3
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN ITEMS IN PART III
OF FORM 10-K AND PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO
GENERAL INSTRUCTION G(4).....................................................4
PART I
Item 1. Business............................................................5
Item 2. Properties..........................................................8
Item 3. Legal Proceedings...................................................8
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.................8
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters................................................9
Item 6. Selected Financial Data............................................10
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations..........................................10
Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data...........13
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure................................31
PART III
Item 10. - Item 13. See Documents Incorporated by Reference................31
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K...31
Signatures..................................................................33
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The following documents are incorporated by reference into the Form 10-K:
PARTS OF FORM 10-K
INTO WHICH INCORPORATED
DOCUMENT BY REFERENCE
Proxy Statement to be filed on or before April 12, 1996
for the annual meeting of shareholders on May 8, 1996 III
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN ITEMS IN PART III
OF FORM 10-K AND PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO
GENERAL INSTRUCTION G(4)
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SUBJECT HEADINGS IN
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Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant Election of Directors
Item 11. Executive Compensation Election of Directors
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Principal Shareholders
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Election of Directors
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PART I
ITEM 1 - BUSINESS
General Development of Business - Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. (the "Company")
is a Minnesota corporation that was organized in May 1967. For the past five
years, the Company has been primarily engaged in selling products and services
related to testing turbine engines. On July 30, 1993, the Company purchased
substantially all of the assets of FluiDyne Engineering Corporation ("FluiDyne")
relating to FluiDyne's business of designing, constructing and supplying various
types of test facilities, such as wind tunnels and other aerodynamic test
facilities. In addition, FluiDyne's business consists of providing
aeropropulsion component and aerodynamic testing services.
Approximately 80% of the Company's outstanding common stock is owned by Celsius
Inc. Celsius Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celsius Invest, a publicly
traded Swedish corporation that is partially owned by the Swedish government.
The plan of operations for 1996 with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries
is to continue with its current activities and operations. In addition, the
Company plans to explore new markets as deemed appropriate.
Lines of Business/Segment Reporting - The Company is engaged in two lines of
business. The first is the design, equipping, manufacture and construction of
test facilities for turbine engines and engine accessories, and for wind
tunnels. The second is providing aeropropulsion component testing and
aerodynamic testing services at the FluiDyne laboratory facility. The Company
regards these lines of business as being, in their entirety, one segment of
business.
Products and Services - The Company's products and services include the
following:
* The design and overall project management for construction of engine
testing facilities and wind tunnel testing facilities;
* The design and manufacture of electronic and mechanical engine testing
equipment;
* The providing of aerodynamic and propulsion system testing services;
* The application of engineering technology to specific engine and
aerodynamic testing problems.
The Company undertakes research and development projects to apply
state-of-the-art technology to customer problems in engine and aerodynamic
testing.
The Company's principal sources of revenue are the design and construction of
test facilities and test equipment. An additional source of revenue for the
Company is providing aerodynamic and propulsion system testing services.
The Company does not generally produce products as inventory items; rather, the
Company's products are usually custom-made and limited to individual application
and adaptation. The Company does build and inventory limited amounts of selected
electronic products and spare parts and components for customer support.
Most of the instrumentation and equipment used in a test facility are not
manufactured by the Company. The Company adds value by combining these
electronic and mechanical components purchased from other companies and vendors
and using these components in the manufacture of higher order or special-purpose
equipment and systems and in the assembly of the Company's engine testing
equipment. For a complete test facility, the Company subcontracts certain civil
aspects of the project.
Sales of test facilities have resulted principally from direct customer
contracts through independent sales agents and the Company's internal marketing
staff.
Raw Materials - The principal raw materials used by the Company and its
subsidiaries are raw and fabricated steel and aluminum. These materials are
readily available from a number of metal fabricating firms. Therefore, the
Company anticipates no difficulty in securing an alternate source of supply of
these products should it be unable to obtain materials from its present
suppliers.
Patents and Trademarks - The Company currently owns one patent relating to a
free piston shock tube and has several patent applications pending for a jet
engine test cell structure design and valve assembly for a free piston shock
tube. Periodically, the Company seeks trademark protection for certain of its
products. The Company does not hold nor has it issued any significant licenses,
franchises, or concessions. While the Company may apply for patents on some of
its instruments or components thereof, generally, the Company does not consider
the patentability or the protection that may be afforded by patents to be
material to its present business.
Seasonal Nature of Business - The business of the Company is not seasonal in
nature.
Working Capital - The Company is not required to maintain significant amounts of
inventory or supplies. The Company does not generally grant extended payment
terms to customers. However, given the size and duration of many of the
Company's contracts with its customers, the outstanding balances due from a
customer's job may be quite large. The Company often seeks letters of credit
from its customers with respect to foreign sales. Additionally, in various
governmental contracts, there are retainages held back by the governmental
agencies to ensure contract performance. The Company's practices concerning
inventory and credit are consistent with practices in the industry.
Availability of working capital financing is necessary for the current operation
of the business. The Company currently has borrowings through one bank with a
limit of $6,000,000. Funds provided by this bank are actually provided by
Celsius Inc. and ultimately by AB Celsius Finance. In consideration of providing
these working capital funds, a first security interest in all assets of the
Company has been granted to Celsius Inc. and a fee is also paid to Celsius Inc.
Although Company's management has no reason to believe that such guarantee by
Celsius Inc. will cease in the near future, there can be no assurance that such
guarantee will continue indefinitely.
Customers - The Company provided services for numerous companies worldwide in
the aircraft industry as well as the U.S. federal government and foreign
governmental entities. The orders to provide these services can originate from
many customers and quite frequently result in repeat business. In 1995, one
customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's consolidated revenues. The
Company believes that the loss of any single customer would not have a material
adverse effect on its future revenues.
Backlog - The Company's order backlog constitutes future revenue to be earned on
contracts, including unearned revenue on projects currently in progress. The
backlog of orders as of January 31, 1996 was $19,919,000, including $1,685,000
for contracts entered into subsequent to December 31, 1995. This backlog amount
reflects the decision of a major customer canceling a project during February
1996 and work by the Company on this project will have ceased by June 30, 1996.
The effect of this project cancellation is a reduction of $7,200,000 in backlog
as compared to the December 31, 1995 backlog amounts.
Competition - There are several other firms in the world offering services
similar to those provided by the Company. These firms are based in North
America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. The exact competitive position of the
Company in the markets in which it operates is not known to the Company, but the
Company believes that it is one of the major suppliers in the markets it serves.
The technology used by the Company is not proprietary, and most commercial
airlines, engine manufacturers and airframe manufacturers have the in-house
engineering capability to compete directly with the Company. The Company
believes that in order to reduce cost and risk many of these firms generally
prefer to engage the services of the Company or one of its competitors. In the
industry in which the Company competes, the principal means of competition are
price, design, and delivery capability. The Company is aided in this regard by
the ability to occasionally utilize the financial strength of Celsius AB.
Research and Development - Research and development performed by the Company is
applied engineering, that is, applying present engineering knowledge and
technology toward solving customer problems in turbine engine and aerodynamic
testing. The Company has developed a new computer system to maintain a
leadership role in the industry and is currently continuing additional
improvements to this new computer system. The expense of research and
development was $919,000, $318,000 and $636,000 for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
Environmental Matters - There has not been, and it is not expected that there
will be, any material effect upon capital expenditures, earnings, or the
competitive position of the Company due to compliance with federal, state and
local environmental protection regulations.
Employees - The Company and its subsidiaries currently employ 212 employees.
Foreign Operations - While business in foreign countries is always subject to
interference or restrictions by foreign governments or restrictions imposed by
the United States government, the Company believes that the nature of its
business is such that it is not likely to be subject to such interference.
Before the Company undertakes a project in a foreign country, the Company
attempts to obtain payment terms or financial protections, such as irrevocable
letters of credit and bank guarantees, to better assure payment to the Company
in the event of any difficulty. Nevertheless, there are always additional risks
with respect to currency exposures or purchase commitments when undertaking
business in a foreign country. The Company hedges currency exposure as deemed
appropriate.
ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES
The Company's headquarters are located in a concrete building in a light
industrial area at 358 East Fillmore Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota that it has
been occupying since 1971 under a lease agreement. The Company purchased this
facility during 1993 from the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul (the
"Port Authority"). Currently, the Company has approximately 37,000 and 15,500
square feet of office space and manufacturing space, respectively, at this
facility.
In September 1988, the Company exercised an option to assume a lease from the
Port Authority on a building that has 22,000 square feet of manufacturing and
warehouse space located at 181 East Florida Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The
Company paid approximately $114,000 in cash and assumed the remaining lease with
the Port Authority. The cost of the lease has been capitalized at $273,000 for
financial reporting purposes. The lease agreement contains several purchase
options at various times during the lease period. The most favorable option
occurs at the end of the lease period when the Company may purchase the facility
for approximately $95,000.
As a part of the FluiDyne asset acquisition, the Company purchased an
aerodynamic testing facility located at 13825 Schmidt Lake Road, Plymouth,
Minnesota. Currently, the Company has approximately 25,000 square feet of
specialized engineering and testing space at this facility.
ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There is no material litigation presently pending to which the Company or any of
its subsidiaries is a party or of which the property of the Company or any of
its subsidiaries is the subject.
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of 1995 to a vote of security
holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
In May 1985, the Company obtained a listing for its common stock on Nasdaq. The
Company's common stock currently is quoted on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. The
Company's common stock is traded primarily in the local over-the-counter market.
On January 31, 1996, the closing bid and asked prices for the Company's common
stock were $1.63 and $1.94, respectively.
The high and low bid prices for the Company's common stock for each quarter
during 1994 and 1995 as quoted on Nasdaq were as follows:
HIGH LOW
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1994:
First Quarter $2.13 $1.75
Second Quarter 2.00 1.25
Third Quarter 1.25 0.75
Fourth Quarter 1.25 1.00
1995:
First Quarter 1.13 1.00
Second Quarter 1.50 1.13
Third Quarter 2.38 1.38
Fourth Quarter 2.00 1.38
The quotations set forth above reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail
markup, markdown, or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual
transactions.
No dividends have ever been paid in the history of the Company. The Company
intends to use its earnings to finance operations and does not intend to pay
dividends on its capital stock in the foreseeable future. As of February 29,
1996, there were approximately 222 holders of record of common stock of the
Company and 2,551,717 total shares outstanding.
ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Selected financial data for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
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Earned revenue $26,037,288 $25,229,583 $27,871,999 $25,054,249 $27,314,809
Net income (loss) 189,488 (1,175,286) 594,008 318,637 (2,086,386)
Net income (loss) per common share .07 (0.46) 0.23 0.12 (0.82)
Weighted average common shares
outstanding 2,551,717 2,551,717 2,551,717 2,551,717 2,551,717
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
Current assets $17,391,439 $13,898,995 $19,901,048 $18,915,136 $19,288,830
Current liabilities 13,775,994 10,000,407 14,248,261 12,636,983 13,554,140
Working capital 3,615,445 3,898,588 5,652,787 6,278,153 5,734,690
Total assets 24,176,077 21,010,244 27,285,927 22,788,316 23,495,571
Long-term debt and capital lease
obligations 2,255,127 3,209,519 4,310,500 2,439,905 2,493,277
Stockholders' equity 7,178,395 6,988,907 8,164,193 7,570,185 7,328,418
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ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. ("Company") is engaged in selling products and
services related to (1) testing turbine and vehicle engines, and (2) design and
operation of aerodynamic wind tunnels. Prior to July 1993, the Company had been
primarily focused on test services for turbine engines. On July 30, 1993, the
majority of the operating assets of FluiDyne Engineering Corporation
("FluiDyne") were acquired in a transaction that was accounted for as a
purchase. FluiDyne's business includes the design and construction of
aerodynamic wind tunnels and other aerodynamic facilities and testing services.
The financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, and results of
operations of FluiDyne from the date of acquisition.
Results of Operations
The Company's backlog of orders as of December 31, 1995 was $27,016,000 of which
$6,165,000 was related to test cell projects and $20,851,000 was related to wind
tunnel projects. Backlog of orders as of December 31, 1994 was $18,455,000 of
which $9,679,000 was related to test cell projects and $8,776,000 was related to
wind tunnel projects. The backlog for 1993 was $19,512,000 of which $11,624,000
was related to test cell projects and $7,888,000 was related to wind tunnel
projects. The changes in backlog from 1994 to 1995 are a 46% increase in total
backlog. The test cell project backlog decreased 36% and the wind tunnel project
backlog increased 138%. The backlog of orders as of January 31, 1996 was
$19,919,000 which reflects the effect of a major customer canceling a project
and all work on that project by the Company will cease by June 30, 1996.
The decrease in test cell backlog is primarily the result of a continued low
level of sales from the airlines, independent jet engine overhaul companies, and
the U.S. Armed Services. However, with recent sales of large jet engine
aircraft, notably the Boeing 777 aircraft, the Company anticipates an increase
in test cell orders during 1996 and future years. The increase in wind tunnel
backlog is due primarily to several large wind tunnel projects that were
received during 1995.
Earned revenue for the year ended December 31, 1995 was $26,037,000, an increase
of $807,000 or 3% as compared to the 1994 revenue of $25,230,000. Earned revenue
for 1993 was $27,872,000. The revenue increase from 1994 to 1995 was composed of
an increase in wind tunnel projects of $3,936,000 and a decrease in turbine test
cell projects of $3,129,000.
The Company recorded net income of $189,000 in 1995, a net loss of $1,175,000 in
1994, and net income of $594,000 in 1993. The improvement from 1994 to 1995 was
primarily due to increased wind tunnel activities as well as improved operating
efficiencies.
The cost of earned revenue as a percentage of earned revenue was 75% in 1995 as
compared to 82% in 1994 and 75% in 1993. The decrease in cost of earned revenue
during 1995 was due to a mix of profit margins incurred on the wind tunnel and
test cell projects and the improved operating efficiencies noted above.
Operating expenses were $4,545,000, $4,984,000, and $4,833,000 in years 1995,
1994, and 1993, respectively. These expenses decreased 9% in 1995 as compared to
1994 which were due to controlling effectively general and administration
expenses and transferring employees from overhead departments to direct revenue
producing tasks.
Research and development (R&D) costs were $919,000, $318,000, and $636,000 in
years 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. The increase during 1995 was $601,000
or 189% as compared to 1994's R&D amount. This increase was the result of the
Company committing resources to develop the ASE2000 Data Acquisition System used
in both turbine test cell and wind tunnel projects. Additional funds will be
used in 1996 to further develop the ASE2000 Data Acquisition System in both wind
tunnel and test cell environments. There were also several other projects
accomplished during 1995 to develop or improve the Company's products.
Interest income was $51,000 during 1995, $365,000 in 1994, and $145,000 in 1993.
The decrease of $314,000 as compared to 1994 was due to the interest on Internal
Revenue Service refunds received in 1994 which related to prior year tax return
adjustments.
Interest expense was $816,000 during 1995, $658,000 in 1994, and $795,000 in
1993. The increase of $158,000 as compared to 1994, was due to an increased
amount of borrowings to fund working capital requirements and higher interest
rates.
The Company recorded income tax expense of $23,000 in 1995 as compared to
$107,000 in 1994 and $209,000 in 1993. The provision for taxes in 1994 was
required in order to increase the valuation allowance recorded against the net
deferred tax assets of the Company.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The current ratio was 1.3, 1.4, and 1.4 as of December 1995, 1994, and 1993,
respectively. Working capital amounts were $3,615,000 in 1995, $3,899,000 in
1994, and $5,653,000 in 1993. Both current assets and current liabilities
increased during 1995 as compared to 1994. Working capital amounts decreased
from 1993 and 1994 due to a decrease in engine test cell business.
The December 31, 1995 accounts receivable balance was $7,292,000, an increase of
$2,613,000 as compared to 1994's balance of $4,685,000. The accounts receivable
balance for 1993 was $8,050,000. The increase in accounts receivable balance for
1995 was due to scheduled billing of several large contracts near year end.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses amounts were $5,920,000, $5,883,000, and
$8,251,000 in 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. The 1995 increase is $37,000
or .6% as compared to 1994. The decrease from 1994 to 1993 was the result of
certain liabilities assumed that were part of the 1993 FluiDyne acquisition.
Billings in excess of earnings were $1,972,000, an increase of $1,224,000 when
compared to 1994's balance of $748,000. This is due primarily to improved
contract terms from projects which provide for invoicing in advance of
recognizing revenue.
The Company had $1,070,000 remaining available on one line of credit as of
December 31, 1995. The total line of credit is $6,000,000 at one financial
institution which receives its funds from Celsius Inc. and ultimately from AB
Celsius Finance. The average outstanding borrowings during 1995 were $4,395,000,
during 1994 were $3,543,000, and during 1993 were $6,258,000. The increase in
borrowings from 1994 to 1995 reflects increased business activities and costs
that were incurred prior to billings and collections from the customers. If
additional working capital needs are incurred during the future, the line of
credit amount can be increased.
Current financial resources, i.e., working capital and the line of credit, plus
anticipated funds from operations, are expected to be adequate to meet cash
requirements in 1996. The issued and outstanding shares of common stock remained
at 2,551,717 during the period of 1993 - 1995.
Capital expenditures were $646,000, $663,000, and $360,000 in years 1995, 1994,
and 1993, respectively. The 1995 decrease was 3% as compared to 1994 and was an
increase of 179% as compared to 1993. Most of the capital expenditures were used
to update the internal computer systems of the Company, improve the buildings,
and to provide additional engineering hardware for use by the engineering
departments to perform current tasks and support customers more efficiently.
Highly competitive market conditions have minimized the effect of inflation on
contract selling prices and the cost of purchased materials.
During 1995, approximately 47% of revenues were from international projects.
Most of the contract amounts are payable in U.S. Dollars. For those contracts
which are denominated in foreign currencies, the Company has taken steps to
minimize the foreign currency exchange rate risks.
ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS............................................14
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheets.........................................................15
Statements of Operations...............................................17
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity..........................18
Statements of Cash Flows...............................................19
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................20
Report of Independent Auditors
Stockholders and Board of Directors
Aero Systems Engineering, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Aero Systems
Engineering, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the
related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995. 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 consolidated financial position of Aero Systems
Engineering, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
February 2, 1996
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Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
DECEMBER 31
1995 1994
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 140,641 $ 310,108
Accounts receivable--billed contracts, net of allow-
ances of $50,000 in 1995 and 1994, including retainages of
$60,000 and $23,918 in 1995 and
1994, respectively 7,374,288 4,684,540
Note receivable - 335,059
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
on uncompleted contracts 7,677,864 6,723,462
Inventories 1,410,954 1,171,643
Prepaid expenses 182,753 195,164
Deferred income tax benefit 501,780 375,860
Income tax receivable 103,159 103,159
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Total current assets 17,391,439 13,898,995
Long-term note receivable - 77,033
Property, plant and equipment--net 6,182,940 6,408,748
Non-compete agreement, net of accumulated amortiza-
tion of $128,083 and $75,083 in 1995 and 1994,
respectively 136,917 189,917
Investments 464,781 435,551
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Total assets $24,176,077 $21,010,244
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Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
DECEMBER 31
1995 1994
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $ 126,894 $ -
Current maturities of capital lease obligations 27,497 27,876
Current maturities of long-term debt to affiliated
company 800,000 800,000
Notes payable to banks 4,929,577 2,540,621
Accounts payable:
Trade 2,878,370 1,929,293
Affiliated companies 118,101 113,823
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
on uncompleted contracts 1,972,272 748,261
Accrued warranty and losses 701,395 1,022,052
Accrued salaries and wages 764,489 748,130
Income taxes payable 3,196 -
Other accrued liabilities 1,454,203 2,070,351
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Total current liabilities 13,775,994 10,000,407
Other liabilities:
Deferred income taxes 501,780 375,860
Deferred revenue 464,781 435,551
Note payable - 126,894
Long-term debt to affiliated company, less current
maturities 2,000,000 2,800,000
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities 255,127 282,625
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock, $.20 par value:
Authorized shares - 3,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares - 2,551,717 in 1995
and 1994 510,343 510,343
Additional contributed capital 516,722 516,722
Retained earnings 6,151,330 5,961,842
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Total stockholders' equity 7,178,395 6,988,907
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $24,176,077 $21,010,244
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See accompanying notes.
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Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1995 1994 1993
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Earned revenue $26,037,288 $25,229,583 $27,871,999
Cost of earned revenue 19,591,711 20,718,583 21,013,662
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Gross profit 6,445,577 4,511,000 6,858,337
Operating expenses 4,545,051 4,984,326 4,833,332
Research and development 918,946 318,314 636,199
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Operating profit (loss) 981,580 (791,640) 1,388,806
Other income (expense):
Interest income 50,915 364,642 144,880
Interest expense (816,417) (658,485) (795,049)
Other (3,950) 17,677 64,411
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(769,452) (276,166) (585,758)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 212,128 (1,067,806) 803,048
Income tax expense 22,640 107,480 209,040
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Net income (loss) $ 189,488 $(1,175,286) $ 594,008
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Net income (loss) per common share $ .07 $ (.46) $ .23
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding 2,551,717 2,551,717 2,551,717
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See accompanying notes.
Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
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SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS
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Balance at January 1, 1993 2,551,717 $510,343 $516,722 $6,543,120
Net income - - - 594,008
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Balance at December 31, 1993 2,551,717 510,343 516,722 7,137,128
Net loss - - - (1,175,286)
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Balance at December 31, 1994 2,551,717 510,343 516,722 5,961,842
Net income - - - 189,488
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Balance at December 31, 1995 2,551,717 $510,343 $516,722 $6,151,330
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See accompanying notes.
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Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1995 1994 1993
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ 189,488 $(1,175,286) $ 594,008
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 923,329 878,577 615,114
Loss on sale of fixed assets - - 10,945
Interest accrued on note receivable - (35,059) -
Deferred income taxes - 83,380 87,965
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable (2,612,715) 3,376,937 (2,178,337)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts (954,402) 2,280,565 2,405,801
Inventories (239,311) (147,542) 253,972
Prepaid expenses 12,411 85,915 98,404
Refundable income taxes - 3,473 -
(Decrease) increase in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 32,908 (2,314,899) 935,528
Income taxes payable 3,196 - 117,877
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
uncompleted contracts 1,224,011 (1,644,528) (221,416)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,421,085) 1,391,533 2,719,861
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (645,521) (662,892) (359,892)
Proceeds from sale of assets 1,000 45,644 21,521
Purchase of FluiDyne net assets - - (2,309,287)
Acquisition expenditures - (15,121) (68,926)
Principal payments received on note receivable 335,059 43,730 33,741
Issuance of note receivable - - (300,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities (309,462) (588,639) (2,982,843)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings (repayments) under line of credit
agreements 2,388,956 (235,792) 2,581,973
Principal payments on borrowings from affiliates (800,000) (400,000) -
Principal payments under capital lease obligations (27,876) (24,678) (2,185,075)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,561,080 (660,470) 396,898
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (169,467) 142,424 133,916
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 310,108 167,684 33,768
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 140,641 $ 310,108 $ 167,684
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid (received) during the year for:
Interest $ 815,071 $ 658,526 $ 801,265
Income taxes 6,449 7,072 (155,629)
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See accompanying notes.
Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1995
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company's major operations are in the design and manufacture of electronic,
mechanical, and computerized engine and engine accessory test equipment and the
design, equipping, and construction of engine test facilities, wind tunnels and
other aerodynamic test facilities. In addition, the Company provides
aeropropulsion component testing and vehicle aerodynamic testing services. The
Company is an 80% owned subsidiary of Celsius Inc. See Note 12.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly
liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less
to be cash equivalents.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CONTRACTS
Income on long-term contracts is recognized using the percentage-of-completion
method. On contracts where the percentage-of-completion method is used, revenue
is recognized for a portion of the total contract revenue, in the proportion
that costs incurred bear to management's estimate of total contract costs to be
incurred, commencing when progress reaches a point where experience is
sufficient to estimate final results with reasonable accuracy. Earnings and
costs on contracts are subject to revision throughout the terms of the contract,
and any required revisions are made in the periods in which revisions become
known. Provision is made for the full amount of anticipated losses in the period
in which they are determinable.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
represent revenues recognized on contracts for which billings will be presented
in accordance with contract provisions. Such revenues are generally expected to
be billed and collected within one year.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined by the first-in,
first-out method) or market.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net income (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income
(loss) for the year by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during the year.
WARRANTY POLICY
The Company's warranty policy generally provides for one-year coverage on
defective equipment due to faulty design, workmanship, or nonconformity to
specifications. Estimated warranty costs are recorded when revenues are
recognized.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
In March 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, which requires
impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when
indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated
to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount.
Statement 121 also addresses the accounting for long-lived assets that are
expected to be disposed of. The Company will adopt Statement 121 in the first
quarter of 1996 and, based on current circumstances, does not believe the effect
of adoption will be material.
DEPRECIATION
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their
estimated useful lives of three to forty years using straight-line and
accelerated methods. Depreciation expense includes the amortization of capital
lease assets.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Effective
November 1, 1990, the Company became a consolidated subsidiary of Celsius Inc.
and is included in the consolidated federal income tax return with Celsius Inc.
The Company's income tax provision is calculated and presented on a separate
return basis.
2. ASSET ACQUISITION
On July 30, 1993, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets of
FluiDyne Engineering Corporation ("FluiDyne") relating to FluiDyne's business of
(i) designing, constructing and supplying various types of test facilities, such
as wind tunnels and other aerodynamic test facilities, and (ii) providing
aeropropulsion component testing and aerodynamic testing services. The remaining
assets not purchased by the Company continued to operate as Phoenix Solutions
("Phoenix"). As consideration for the assets purchased, the Company paid
FluiDyne cash of approximately $2,300,000, assumed certain liabilities, and
issued to FluiDyne a three-year promissory note in the original amount of
$400,000. The note bears interest at the rate of 8% and is payable in three
equal annual installments on the anniversary date of the note. The note is
subject to adjustment based on various terms as noted in the purchase agreement.
Based on these terms, the note has been adjusted to $126,894 and full payment is
due in 1996.
The Company also paid to FluiDyne $265,000 in exchange for a five-year covenant
not to compete on the part of FluiDyne and an executive officer of FluiDyne.
This covenant is being amortized over the life of the agreements. The Company
also agreed to pay to FluiDyne royalties calculated on the basis of revenue
earned during the period from August 1, 1993 through July 31, 1995. No royalties
were earned under this agreement during 1995. In addition, the Company acquired
a collaboration and license agreement that calls for a foreign entity to pay the
Company a 5% royalty on the value of certain components manufactured by the
foreign entity with the use of FluiDyne technology. Advances received for future
royalties of $464,781 have been reflected as deferred revenue in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1995. The Company
acquired a stripped (zero coupon) United States Treasury bond which will repay
the royalty advance if none is earned.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the net assets
and the results of operations of the acquired business are included in the
accompanying financial statements since the date of acquisition. Had the
acquisition occurred January 1, 1993, the unaudited pro forma consolidated
earned revenue for the year ended December 31, 1993 would be $32,244,000. The
effect on net income and net income per share would not be material. The pro
forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that
would have occurred for 1993 or of future results of operations.
3. CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1995 1994
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Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $25,400,123 $38,287,377
Estimated earnings thereon 7,103,964 15,501,858
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Total billable on uncompleted contracts 32,504,087 53,789,235
Less billings applicable thereto 26,798,495 47,814,034
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$ 5,705,592 $ 5,975,201
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Included in the accompanying balance
sheet under the following captions:
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts $ 7,677,864 $ 6,723,462
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts 1,972,272 748,261
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$ 5,705,592 $ 5,975,201
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The Company is a contractor/subcontractor on various U.S. federal
government-related firm, fixed-price contracts. The negotiated firm, fixed price
is subject to downward readjustment if it is subsequently determined that the
cost data submitted by the Company is erroneous.
The Company is a subcontractor on various U.S. federal government cost-plus,
fixed-fee contracts. The final contract price will be determined when the
contract is completed. The Company is recognizing revenue on the contracts based
on estimates of the final contract values.
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
At December 31, 1995, the Company had certain concentrations of credit risk with
approximately $4,366,366 of unbilled charges and approximately $4,271,113 of
accounts receivable from six customers, which are partially secured by letters
of credit.
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
DECEMBER 31
1995 1994
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Materials and supplies $ 779,861 $ 785,856
Projects-in-process 631,093 385,787
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$1,410,954 $1,171,643
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5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
DECEMBER 31
1995 1994
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Land $ 486,105 $ 486,105
Buildings 3,025,460 3,025,460
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 5,577,119 5,031,751
Wind tunnels and instrumentation 2,270,312 2,270,312
Building improvements 1,255,027 1,155,874
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12,614,023 11,969,502
Less accumulated depreciation (6,431,083) (5,560,754)
-----------------------------------
Property, plant and equipment--net $ 6,182,940 $ 6,408,748
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6. NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS
At December 31, 1995, the Company had borrowings of $4,929,577 on a $6,000,000
line of credit with a bank bearing interest at a variable rate (9.5% at December
31, 1995). As of December 31, 1995, the Company had $1,070,423 available on this
line of credit.
Funds provided under this credit line are actually provided by Celsius Inc. and
ultimately from AB Celsius Finance. A first security interest in all assets of
the Company has been granted to Celsius AB, and a fee is paid through Celsius
Inc.
At December 31, 1994, the Company had borrowings of $1,540,621 on a $6,000,000
line of credit with a bank bearing variable interest at the bank's reference
rate. The Company also had borrowings of $1,000,000 and no outstanding letters
of credit against a $2,000,000 line of credit at a second bank bearing interest
at the bank's reference rate. This line of credit expired in 1995.
During 1995 and 1994 the average borrowings on these lines of credit were
$4,395,000 and $3,543,000 with weighted average interest rates during the year
of 9.9% and 6.8%, respectively.
On February 15, 1994, the Company borrowed $4,000,000 from Celsius Inc. over a
five year term bearing interest at the rate of 6.7%. This loan was used to
reduce the Company's short-term borrowings under its line of credit. Currently,
$2,000,000 is classified as long-term with the remaining $800,000 classified as
short-term. The loan is secured by a mortgage on the Company's facilities.
Principal and interest is due in semi-annual installments that began August 15,
1994 and will extend through February 15, 1999.
7. NOTE RECEIVABLE
On September 27, 1993, the Company agreed to lend Phoenix $300,000 on a
short-term note receivable with interest at a rate equal to 2% in excess of a
local bank's reference rate. During 1995 this note, including interest, was paid
in full.
8. INCOME TAXES
Effective January 1, 1993, the Company changed its method of accounting for
income taxes from the deferred method to the liability method required by FASB
Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The effect of adopting
Statement No. 109 was not material to the Company's financial statements.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows:
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DECEMBER 31
1995 1994
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Deferred tax assets:
Contract related costs $ 171,000 $ 252,000
Warranty costs 149,000 103,000
Vacation accrual 143,000 140,000
Inventory and receivable reserves 193,000 169,000
Net operating loss carryforward 634,000 615,000
Other 20,000 83,000
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Total deferred tax assets 1,310,000 1,362,000
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (808,000) (986,000)
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Net deferred tax assets 502,000 376,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Tax over book depreciation 502,000 376,000
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Net deferred tax assets $ - $ -
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The net operating loss carryforward of $1,714,000 will expire in the year 2009.
The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31 are:
1995 1994 1993
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Current $ 22,640 $ 24,100 $121,075
Deferred - 83,380 87,965
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$ 22,640 $107,480 $209,040
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Total income tax expense differs from taxes computed by applying the United
States statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1995 1994 1993
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Income taxes at 34% $ 72,123 $(363,054) $273,037
State taxes, net of federal benefit 6,386 2,376 9,900
Foreign sales corporation tax (benefit) 12,963 (72,115) (74,758)
Change in valuation allowance (70,926) 538,573 -
Other 2,094 1,700 861
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$ 22,640 $ 107,480 $209,040
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9. LEASE OBLIGATIONS
The Company has capitalized leases which expire through 2002. The capitalized
cost at December 31, 1995 and 1994 was $514,204, less accumulated amortization
of $175,054 and $145,458, respectively. One capitalized lease agreement, which
relates to a warehouse facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, contains several
purchase options at various times during the lease period. The most favorable
option occurs at the end of the lease period when the Company may purchase the
facility for approximately $95,000. During 1993, the Company exercised its
option to purchase the Company's headquarters, which it had been leasing. The
exercise of that option resulted in a gain of approximately $58,000.
The Company also has a number of operating lease agreements primarily involving
manufacturing and warehouse space and office equipment, which expire on various
dates through 1996. Total rental expense under operating leases for occupancy
and equipment was approximately $177,000, $196,000 and $196,000 for 1995, 1994
and 1993, respectively.
Following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments:
CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASES LEASES
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Years ending December 31:
1996 $ 54,123 $1,299
1997 46,796 -
1998 46,796 -
1999 46,796 -
2000 46,796 -
Thereafter 168,701 -
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Total minimum lease payments 410,008 $1,299
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Less amount representing interest 127,384
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Present value 282,624
Less principal amount due currently 27,497
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$255,127
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10. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
Guarantees of approximately $5,000,000 were outstanding at December 31, 1995 to
various customers as bid bonds or in exchange for down payments or warranty
performance bonds.
11. RETIREMENT/SAVINGS PLAN
The Company has a Retirement/Savings Plan which qualifies under Section 401(k)
of the Internal Revenue Code and covers all employees. Members of the Plan who
have completed at least twelve consecutive months of service, during which they
have worked at least 1,000 hours, are eligible for the employer matching
contribution. Contributions up to 6% of the employees' compensation are matched
at a rate of 50% by the Company. Company contributions to the plan for the years
ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $206,000, $84,000 and $76,000,
respectively.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At December 31, 1995 and 1994, Celsius Inc. owned 2,041,782 shares of the
Company's common stock. This amount represents 80% of the voting shares
outstanding. Celsius Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celsius Invest, which
is a subsidiary of Celsius AB, a Swedish holding company. On June 1, 1995,
Celsius AB and its subsidiaries had a reorganization, and ownership of Celsius
Inc. was transferred from Celsius Industries to Celsius Invest.
Celsius Inc. and its affiliated companies provide certain administrative support
services to the Company and the Company is charged a fee for such services.
Transactions with affiliates are summarized as follows:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1995 1994 1993
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Interest expense $121,000 $150,500 $175,000
Administrative charges $ 84,000 $ 69,500 $ 86,000
13. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates primarily in one business segment relating to engine and
aerodynamic test facilities. This segment represented more than 90% of
consolidated revenue, operating profit and identifiable assets during 1995. The
Company's operations are structured to achieve consolidated objectives. As a
result, significant inter-dependencies and overlaps exist among the Company's
operating units.
Export sales were $12,306,218, $15,609,686 and $18,754,042 for 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively.
Information concerning major customers with sales greater than 10% of total
sales for the years ended December 31:
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1995 1994 1993
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Sales to the United States federal government $9,989,460 $4,157,153 $ 5,011,166
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Sales to foreign customers:
Other than government-owned (0, 2 and
1 customers in
1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively) $ - $6,689,557 $ 4,280,588
===================================================
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ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10 through ITEM 13
Items 10 through 13 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are omitted because the
Company intends to file on or before April 12, 1996 a definitive proxy statement
conforming to Schedule 14A involving the election of directors. Certain
information set forth in such proxy statement is hereby incorporated by
reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K as Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 of
Part III.
PART IV
ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K
(a)1. Financial Statements
The financial statements and notes thereto are set forth in the Index to
Financial Statements filed as Item 8 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(a)2. Financial Statement Schedules
All schedules have been omitted, as the required information is not
present or not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of
the schedules or because the information required is included in the
financial statements or notes thereto.
(a)3. Exhibits
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3a.,
respectively, to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1983:
3a. Restated Articles of Incorporation
The following exhibit is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10c. to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1986:
10c. Sublease with Northland Electric Supply Company
The following exhibit is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3b. to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1990:
3b. Amended Bylaws
The following exhibit is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10f. to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1991:
10f. Employment agreement with Laurence N. Grimard
The following exhibit is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10g. to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1993:
10g. Employment agreement with Roland P. Dilda
(b)3. Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the fourth
quarter of the year ended December 31, 1995.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.
(Registrant)
March ________ By _____________________________________
Roland P. Dilda,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
is signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
March _______ _____________________________________
Roland P. Dilda,
President and Chief Executive Officer
March _______ _____________________________________
Christer Persson, Chairman of the Board
March _______ _____________________________________
Lennart Hednert, Vice Chairman of the Board
March _______ _____________________________________
A. L. Maxson, Director
March _______ _____________________________________
Robert A. Davis, Director
March _______ _____________________________________
Charles Rooks, Secretary and Treasurer
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