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UNITED STATES
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 September 30, 1998
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 0-9607
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CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 34-1654011
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
6135 Trust Drive, Suite 104A, Holland, Ohio 43528
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(419) 868-3441
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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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 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 at November 4, 1998
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Common Stock - $.05 Par Value 8,406,001
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CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
INDEX
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COVER 1
INDEX 2
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of September 30, 1998 and March 31,1998. 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Income for the three month and six month
periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows for the six month periods
ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements 6
ITEM 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: Legal Proceedings 12
ITEM 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 12
SIGNATURES 13
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CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
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IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE DATA
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SEPTEMBER 30, MARCH 31,
1998 1998
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 182 $ 1,298
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $125 and $88, respectively 15,958 14,815
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts 507 26
Inventories, net 13,828 13,211
Prepaid expenses and other 1,262 1,044
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Total current assets 31,737 30,394
Property, plant and equipment, net 18,264 17,204
Other assets 5,481 5,573
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Total assets $55,482 $53,171
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Bank lines of credit $13,272 $13,345
Current portion of long-term debt 3,034 3,239
Accounts payable 12,995 11,279
Accrued expenses and other 3,376 3,426
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Total current liabilities 32,677 31,289
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Long-term debt, less current portion 12,119 11,180
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Other liabilities 559 577
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Commitments and contingent liabilities -- --
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Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - $.05 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 70,000
issued and outstanding (liquidation
preference of $10 per share) 4 4
Common stock - $.05 par value, 15,000,000 shares
authorized, 8,406,001 issued and
outstanding at September 30, and March 31, 1998 420 420
Additional paid-in capital 8,028 7,993
Retained earnings 1,675 1,708
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Total shareholders' equity 10,127 10,125
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $55,482 $53,171
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CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
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IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE DATA
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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Net sales $ 19,949 $ 18,784 $ 40,610 $ 35,840
Cost and expenses:
Cost of goods sold 14,488 13,635 29,548 26,033
Depreciation 451 468 877 869
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Gross margin 5,010 4,681 10,185 8,938
Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,276 3,400 8,644 6,390
Amortization 35 35 70 70
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Operating income 699 1,246 1,471 2,478
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Other (income) expense:
Interest expense 765 797 1,584 1,466
Other (8) (56) (59) (96)
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Total other expense, net 757 741 1,525 1,370
Income (loss) before income taxes (58) 505 (54) 1,108
Provision for income taxes (23) 183 (21) 397
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Net income (loss) $ (35) $ 322 $ (33) $ 711
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Basic income per common share: $ .00 $ 0.04 $ .00 $ 0.08
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Diluted income per common share: $ .00 $ 0.04 $ .00 $ 0.08
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Weighted average number of common shares 8,405,186 8,446,075 8,404,348 8,421,733
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Weighted average number of diluted common shares 9,116,569 8,686,146 8,935,804 9,234,832
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CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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IN THOUSANDS
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 1997
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Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 406 $ 2,701
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of Taylor, net of cash acquired -- (6,839)
Purchase of property and equipment (1,875) (413)
Other (325) 82
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Net cash used for investing activities (2,200) (7,170)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of acquisition debt -- 6,463
Proceeds from the issuance of debt 6,165 --
Repayments on long term debt (5,432) (275)
Net change in bank lines of credit (73) (2,906)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
and warrants 2 2
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Net cash provided by financing activities 662 3,284
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,132) (1,185)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,314 2,758
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 182 $ 1,573
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CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE A: CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such
information reflects all adjustments (consisting principally of normal recurring
adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
statement of the results of operations for the three month and six month periods
ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. Accounting policies followed by the Company
are described in Note 1 to the financial statements in its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. The condensed consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, including notes
thereto, contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1998.
The results of operations for the three month and six month periods ended
September 30, 1998, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations."
Certain amounts within the previous year's financial statements have been
reclassified in order to be consistent with the current year presentation. In
this document, years reflect the fiscal year ended March 31, unless otherwise
noted.
NOTE B: COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS (in 000's)
Inventories consisted of the following:
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September 30, 1998 March 31, 1998
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Raw Materials $ 6,532 $ 6,813
Work in Progress 6,678 5,737
Finished Goods 618 661
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Total Inventories $ 13,828 $ 13,211
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Other assets consisted of the following:
September 30, 1998 March 31, 1998
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Deferred Income Tax Benefits $ 1,762 $ 2,017
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of
$756 and $686, respectively 2,088 2,158
Debt Issuance Costs and Intangibles, less
accumulated amortization of $1,029 and 1,182 953
$846, respectively
Other Assets 449 445
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Total Other Assets $ 5,481 $ 5,573
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NOTE C: INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
Net income used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations is the
same for the three and six month periods ended September 30,1998 and 1997. In
addition, options and warrants to purchase 1.3 and 1.9 million shares of common
stock were outstanding during the three and six month periods ending September
30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, but were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share as the effects of converting the options and warrants
would be antidilutive.
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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summarized unaudited results of operations by business segment for the three and
six month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997.
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For the Quarter Ended % change For the Six Months Ended %change
September 30, from prior September 30, from prior
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --------------------- year ------------------------ year
(in 000's) 1998 1997 1998 1997
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NET SALES:
Metal Forming $ 12,781 $ 12,808 -0.21% $ 26,365 $ 25,311 4.16%
Material Handling 6,297 4,780 31.73% 12,444 7,681 62.00%
Motor Production 871 1,196 -27.17% 1,801 2,845 -36.69%
Corporate 0 1 -99.96% 1 2 -63.77%
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$ 19,949 $ 18,784 6.20% $ 40,610 $ 35,840 13.31%
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GROSS MARGIN:
Metal Forming $ 3,396 $ 3,377 0.55% $ 6,893 $ 6,572 4.88%
Material Handling 1,429 1,035 38.02% 2,919 1,762 65.60%
Motor Production 188 269 -29.96% 377 604 -37.70%
Corporate (2) (0) 38.02% (3) (1) 65.60%
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$ 5,010 $ 4,681 7.04% $ 10,185 $ 8,938 13.95%
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OPERATING INCOME:
Metal Forming $ 1,280 $ 1,290 -0.77% $ 2,605 $ 2,584 0.82%
Material Handling (281) 187 -250.34% (514) 225 -328.66%
Motor Production 1 43 -97.43% (33) 218 -115.11%
Corporate (301) (274) 10.01% (587) (549) 6.82%
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$ 699 $ 1,246 -43.89% $ 1,471 $ 2,478 -40.64%
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INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
The percentage contributions of each industry segment to net sales and gross
operating income:
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For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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NET SALES:
Metal Forming 64.1% 68.2% 64.9% 70.6%
Material Handling 31.6% 25.4% 30.6% 21.4%
Motor Production 4.4% 6.4% 4.4% 7.9%
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100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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GROSS OPERATING INCOME: (1)
Metal Forming 128.0% 84.9% 126.6% 85.4%
Material Handling -28.1% 12.3% -25.0% 7.4%
Motor Production 0.1% 2.8% -1.6% 7.2%
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100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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(1) Gross operating income for the segments was computed without corporate
expenses.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
The Company's operations have been classified into four business
segments: Metal Forming Operations, Material handling Systems, Motor Production
Systems, and Corporate office. The Metal Forming Operations segment manufactures
steel forgings and seamless rolled rings for power generation, compressor,
bearing, oil and gas, mining and specialty machine manufacturers, along with
nonferrous castings for the glass container, pump and valve industries. The
Material Handling Systems segment involves the design, manufacture, supply, and
installation of material handling equipment for warehouse and distribution
applications. The Motor Production Systems segment manufactures armature winding
machines and complete production systems for the manufacturing of fractional
horsepower motors.
Consolidated revenues have increased by $1.2 million or 6.2% for the quarter and
by $4.8 million or 13.3% in the year-to-date results over the comparable prior
year periods. The primary cause of this increase in revenue for the respective
periods was the inclusion of Northern Steel Company (Northern) acquired in
November of 1997, in the current year results offset by weakness in revenues at
the Material Handling and Motor Production segments. Although gross margin rates
on a consolidated basis were comparable to prior year periods, SG&A as a
percentage of sales increased to 21.4% from 18.1% in the prior year quarter and
to 21.3% versus 17.8% in the year-to-date comparison. The primary cause of this
increase has been the reduction in sales volume in relation to SG&A levels in
the Material Handling segment as management maintains the administrative
infrastructure necessary to penetrate new market segments.
Operating income decreased to $699,000 or 3.5% of sales as compared to
$1,246,000 or 6.6% of sales in the prior year quarter and $1,471,000 or 3.6%
versus $2,478,000 or 6.9% in the comparable year-to-date results. Excluding
acquisitions, operating income as a percentage of sales was 5.0% in the current
quarter and 4.2% in the year-to-date results. The primary cause of this
reduction was the revenue weakness in the Material Handling and Motor Production
segments. The effective tax rate utilized for the current period tax provision
is 40%, as compared to a tax rate of 36% in the comparable prior year periods.
Management believes that the second half operating results will realize the
benefit of increasing backlogs in the Material Handling segment and expected
stronger orders from power generation customers in the Metal Forming segment.
However, the additional backlogs at the Material Handling segment will only
begin to improve the segment's operating results later in the second half
due to the extended cycle times typical in this segment. The impact of the Asian
economic crisis on global capital goods markets will continue to offset the
expected growth in power generation orders at the Metal Forming operations
segment and revenue trends in the second half are expected to be comparable to
prior year levels. Management believes that the Company's most recent
acquisitions (MRR - Memphis and Northern) will continue to enhance the long term
prospects of the Metal Forming and Material Handling segments.
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METAL FORMING OPERATIONS
The Metal Forming Operations Segment sales, gross profit and operating income
levels for the current quarter were consistent with the comparable prior year
period. However, interest expense during the quarter decreased by $77,000
primarily as a result of the refinancing of certain debt as discussed in the
Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended June 30, 1998. Year-to-date sales for the
Metal Forming Operations increased over the prior year period by 4.2% or $1.1
million due to the inclusion of MRR - Memphis in the operating results for a
complete two quarters this year. Excluding MRR - Memphis for the first quarter,
year-to-date revenues decreased by $622,000 or 2.5% as a consequence of the
impact of the Asian economic crisis on power generation orders. Gross margin and
operating income levels on a year-to-date basis are comparable to prior year
results.
Management expects that revenues during the second half will realize the benefit
of new order activity from power generation customers. However, this will be
offset by the impact of the Asian economic crisis on capital goods markets. As a
result, revenues during the second half are expected to be consistent with prior
year levels. Current backlogs in this segment are $16.5 million which is a 5%
decrease from the $17.3 backlog at May 31, 1998. Management will continue its
long range focus on increasing market penetration and reducing costs in order to
improve operating performance at the segment.
MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS
Sales increased in the second quarter of fiscal 1999 versus fiscal 1998 as a
result of the acquisition of Northern. Excluding Northern's sales of $3.8
million, the revenue at this segment decreased by $2.3 million or 47.9% in the
current quarter as business conditions and opportunities in the automotive
aftermarket continue to decline. As a result of this, management has continued
its focus on penetrating other sectors of the material handling market. The
segment has recently received orders from such new market sectors as
construction, industrial supplies, medical/hygiene products and printing. Orders
from these new sectors totaled approximately $2.8 million during the quarter and
account for approximately 50% of current backlogs. Due to the timing of booking
and delivery cycles, the majority of these orders will begin to impact the
revenue stream during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999. Selling, general and
administrative expense increased to 31.7% of sales in the current quarter,
excluding Northern results, as compared to 17% in the prior year. This is
primarily due to significantly lower sales volume in the midst of maintaining
the SG&A infrastructure necessary to support penetration into new sectors of the
material handling market. Operating income for the segment decreased to a loss
of approximately $281,000 for the quarter as opposed to income of $187,000 in
the prior year and a loss of $514,000 versus income of $225,000 in the
comparable year-to-date results as a result of the significant reduction in
sales volume discussed above.
The Material Handling segment revenues and operating profits are expected to
begin to improve during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999 as the revenue stream
realizes the benefit of orders received from new market sectors. Current
backlogs for the segment are $5.6 million which is an increase of 27% from the
May 31, 1998 balance of $4.4 million.
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MOTOR PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Revenues decreased at the Motor Production Systems segment by 27.1% or $325,000
for the current quarter and 36.7% or $1.8 million for the six month period as
compared to the prior year periods. The market for new production lines that
manufacture fractional horsepower motors continues to be very slow. This
condition has been mainly the result of capacity saturation at the Original
Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM's). As a result of these conditions,
OEM's have been reluctant to idle existing production lines for rebuilds
and replacements. The reduced revenues at the segment resulted in break even
operating income for the quarter and an operating loss of $33,000 in the
year-to-date results as compared to operating income of $43,000 and $218,000 in
the comparable prior year periods. Management anticipates that the market
conditions discussed above will persist during the remainder of the fiscal year.
The Company will continue its efforts to reduce costs in future quarters in
order to improve operating performance at this segment.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash provided by operating activities for the six month period ended September
30, 1998 totaled $406,000 as opposed to cash provided by operating activities in
the comparable prior year period of $2.7 million. The decrease in cash flow from
operations is directly attributable to the reduction in pretax income during the
six month period ended September 30, 1998. Although pretax income on a
consolidated basis was reduced by approximately $1 million during the first
half, cash flows from operating activities during the second half are expected
to be sufficient to fund operations, planned capital expenditures and debt
repayments.
The primary sources of funds available to the Company for future operations,
planned capital expenditures and debt repayments include available cash,
operating income and funds available under the line of credit agreement.
Although the line of credit agreement places certain restrictions on the
Company's ability to transfer cash between subsidiaries, management does
not consider this restriction to be significant given the level of availability
under the existing credit facilities. Approximately $11 million of the
Company's debt, the revolving line of credit at the Metal Forming
Operations segment, matures in March of 1999. The sources of funds discussed
above will not be sufficient to satisfy this maturity. However, management
intends to either replace this facility or renegotiate the existing facility
with its current senior lender prior to maturity. Management believes that, with
the exception discussed above, sufficient funds for operations, debt repayments
and acquisitions can be raised through cash flows generated by the operating
subsidiaries, funds available under the line of credit agreement, and from sales
of the Company's securities.
Year 2000 (Y2K) Date Conversion Issues
The Year 2000 issue was caused by many computers and software systems using an
abbreviated two-digit date field to designate a year. As a result, computerized
systems may not properly process transactions using a year 2000 or later date.
Centrum is aware of the Year 2000 computer issue, and has initiated an
evaluation of its existing computer hardware and software systems. The Company's
objective is for each segment to address the Y2K issues, both internally and
externally. The Metal Forming Operations Segment has addressed the Year 2000
issue as part of the ongoing implementation of their normal upgrading of
hardware and software. At the Material Handling Systems Segment, AHI is
integrating their operations with Northern, whose software is Year 2000 capable.
The Motor Production Systems Segment is still in the process of evaluation. The
Company presently believes that, with modifications to existing software and
conversions to new software, the Year 2000 problem will not pose significant
operational problems for the Company's computer systems as so modified and
converted. However, if such modifications and conversions are not completed
timely, the Year 2000 problem may have a material impact on the operations of
the Company.
Each segment has undertaken assessing the Y2K readiness of key suppliers and
customers. However, the Company is unable to definitively determine that all key
suppliers and customers will be Y2K compliant. In addition, there can be no
assurance that the systems of other companies on which Centrum relies will be
corrected as planned or that such failure to correct this issue by another
company would not have an adverse effect on the Company.
Costs to address the Y2K issue have not been individually tracked or budgeted as
separate projects by the segments. The Y2K costs, which have been incurred, have
been recorded as part of the normal operating costs. The total cost for the
Company to achieve Y2K compliance is currently estimated at $250,000,
approximately one fourth of this amount has already been incurred. In addition,
while many costs have been anticipated, the ultimate costs of the Year 2000
issue are unknown.
Management believes the risk of unresolved Y2K problems in the year 2000 or
later having a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations,
liquidity or financial position to be low. However, the Company will continue to
assess the risk associated with both internal and external factors and the
possible impact of various scenarios involving Y2K problems. The most likely
scenario involves production disruption due to the inability of a supplier to
provide critical elements. The Company is unable to quantify the impact of such
a scenario, but management believes such an occurrence would be temporary in
nature.
The foregoing disclosure is based on the Company's current expectations,
estimates and projections, which could ultimately prove to be inaccurate.
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are
indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "estimate," "projects,"
"management believes," and similar words or phrases. Such statements are subject
to certain risks, uncertainties or assumptions, and are based on management's
current expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results
may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in litigation arising out of the normal course of
business activities. None of these legal proceedings including the matters
discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal year ended
March 31, 1998 are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 6: EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(B): Reports on Form 8-K
None
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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.
CENTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date November 14, 1998 By: /s/ Timothy M. Hunter
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Timothy M. Hunter
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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EX 27 Financial Data Schedule
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