SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INC
10-Q, 1996-08-13
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
                                                        -------------


[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________TO__________

Commission File Number: 0-12254


                     SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                     ------------------------------------
                                   (Issuer)


      Oregon                                           77-0170363
- -----------------------                  --------------------------------------
(State of incorporation)                 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)



6550 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California                94544
- -------------------------------------------     -------------------------------
 (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)


                                (510) 608-3400
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          (Issuers telephone number)


Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or 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
     ---        ---


Common stock outstanding as of July 31, 1996 was 9,607,758 shares.


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                        PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- -----------------------------

                     SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                     ------------------------------------

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                          --------------------------
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  


                                            Jun. 30, 1996   Dec. 31, 1995
                                            -------------   -------------
<S>                                           <C>             <C>
                   Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $ 5,209,000     $ 3,477,000
  Short-term investments                        2,870,000       3,387,000
  Accounts and notes receivable, net            5,703,000       5,253,000
  Inventories                                   3,984,000       3,487,000
  Other assets                                    819,000         595,000
                                              -----------     -----------
     Total current assets                      18,585,000      16,199,000
Property and equipment, net                     2,346,000       1,898,000
                                              -----------     -----------
     Total assets                             $20,931,000     $18,097,000
                                              ===========     ===========
 

   Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 
Current liabilities
  Short-term debt                            $     50,000     $    50,000
  Trade accounts payable                        1,899,000       2,218,000
  Payable to Parent                             1,290,000          --
  Accrued expenses                              1,387,000       1,479,000
                                              -----------     -----------
     Total current liabilities                  4,626,000       3,747,000
Long-term debt                                      4,000          14,000
                                              -----------     -----------
     Total liabilities                          4,630,000       3,761,000
                                              -----------     -----------


Shareholders' equity
 
  Common stock: shares authorized 20,000,000
    issued and outstanding; 9,607,000
    ($.001 par value)                              10,000          10,000
  Capital in excess of par value                5,309,000       5,415,000
  Retained earnings                            10,982,000       8,911,000
                                              -----------     -----------
     Total shareholders' equity                16,301,000      14,336,000
                                              -----------     -----------
     Total liabilities and                     
       shareholders' equity                   $20,931,000     $18,097,000
                                              ===========     ===========   
  
</TABLE>


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                     SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                     ------------------------------------

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                     ------------------------------------
                                  (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>  
                                               For the three months ended
                                           Jun. 30, 1996        Jun. 30, 1995
                                           -------------        -------------
 <S>                                          <C>               <C>
Sales                                        $9,255,000          $8,767,000

Cost of goods sold                            4,771,000           3,819,000
                                             ----------          ----------
 
      Gross profit                            4,484,000           4,948,000
 
 Operating Expenses:
  Selling, general and administrative         2,334,000           1,926,000
  Research and development                      707,000             327,000
                                             ----------          ----------
      Total operating expenses                3,041,000           2,253,000
                                             ----------          ----------
 
      Income from operations                  1,443,000           2,695,000
                                             ----------          ----------
 
Interest income, net                            137,000              46,000
                                             ----------          ----------
 
      Income before income taxes              1,580,000           2,741,000
 
Provision for taxes on income                   632,000           1,096,000
                                             ----------          ----------
 
Net income                                   $  948,000          $1,645,000
                                             ==========          ==========
 
   Net income per share                      $      .10          $      .17
                                             ==========          ==========
 
   Weighted average common and common
        equivalent shares                     9,607,000           9,607,000
                                             ==========          ==========
 
</TABLE>
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                     SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                     ------------------------------------

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                     ------------------------------------
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

                                                For the six months ended
                                           Jun. 30, 1996       Jun. 30, 1995
                                           -------------       -------------
 
<S>                                        <C>             <C>
Sales                                        $18,606,000        $17,420,000
 
Cost of goods sold                             9,054,000          7,468,000
                                             -----------        -----------
 
      Gross profit                             9,552,000          9,952,000
 
 Operating Expenses:
  Selling, general and administrative          4,531,000          3,997,000
  Research and development                     1,281,000            691,000
                                             -----------        -----------
      Total operating expenses                 5,812,000          4,688,000
                                             -----------        -----------
 
      Income from operations                   3,740,000          5,264,000
                                             -----------        -----------
 
Interest income, net                             352,000            106,000
                                             -----------        -----------
 
      Income before income taxes               4,092,000          5,370,000
 
Provision for taxes on income                  1,637,000          2,148,000
                                             -----------        -----------
 
Net income                                   $ 2,455,000        $ 3,222,000
                                             ===========        ===========
 
   Net income per share                      $       .26        $       .34
                                             ===========        ===========
 
   Weighted average common and common
        equivalent shares                      9,607,000          9,607,000
                                             ===========        ===========
</TABLE>


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                     SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                     ------------------------------------

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                     ------------------------------------
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
          

                                              For the six months ended
                                           Jun. 30, 1996    June. 30, 1995
                                           --------------   ---------------
 
Cash flows from operating activities
<S>                                        <C>              <C>
  Net income                                  $2,455,000     $  3,222,000
  Adjustments to reconcile net income
   to cash
    provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                240,000          209,000
 
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable, net                  (450,000)        (538,000)
      Inventories                               (497,000)      (1,106,000)
      Payable to Parent                        1,290,000         (156,000)
      Trade accounts payable                    (319,000)         694,000
      Accrued expenses                           (92,000)         141,000
      Other                                     (224,000)         (90,000)
                                              ----------      -----------
        Cash flows provided by                 2,403,000        2,376,000
         operating activities                 ----------      -----------
 
Cash flows from investing activities
  Investment in intangibles and fixed 
   assets                                       (688,000)        (455,000) 
  Purchase of treasury stock                    (106,000)
  Sale (Purchase) of short-term
   investments                                   517,000           56,000
                                              ----------      -----------
        Cash flows used in investing            (277,000)        (399,000)
         activities                           ----------      -----------
 
Cash flows from financing activities
  Increase (decrease) in debt                    (10,000)         (15,000)
  Dividends                                     (384,000)        (288,000)
                                              ----------      -----------
        Cash flows used in financing            (394,000)        (303,000)
         activities                           ----------      -----------
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents            1,732,000        1,674,000
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning         
 of period                                     3,477,000        2,247,000
                                              ----------      -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of                
 period                                        $5,209,000      $ 3,921,000   
                                               ==========      ===========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
 information:
 
  Cash paid to the Parent for income                
   taxes                                       $1,637,000      $ 2,148,000
 
</TABLE>

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                     SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                     ------------------------------------

                NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                ----------------------------------------------


  The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1996 and the three and
six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 are unaudited. In the opinion of
management, they reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the results of these periods but
may not necessarily be indicative of the results to be expected for the full
fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been consolidated or omitted pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is suggested that
these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in Scientific Technologies
Incorporated's Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 1995.


  1. INVENTORIES
     Inventories consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                 Jun. 30, 1996   Dec. 31, 1995
                                 -------------   -------------
         <S>                        <C>             <C>
         Raw Materials              $1,756,000      $1,408,000
         Subassemblies                 571,000         426,000
         Work in Process               514,000         767,000
         Finished Goods              1,143,000         886,000
                                    ----------      ----------
                                    $3,984,000      $3,487,000
                                    ==========      ==========
 </TABLE>


  2. NET INCOME PER SHARE

     Net income per common share is computed based on the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. There were no options or
warrants outstanding during the periods presented.


  3. DIVIDENDS PAID

     On May 23, 1996, the Company declared a cash dividend of $.04 per share on
all its common shares. This dividend was paid on July 1, 1996 to shareholders of
record June 24, 1996. On April 1, 1996 a cash dividend of $.04 per share was
paid to shareholders of record on March 22, 1996. Approximately 87% of the
outstanding common stock of the Company is beneficially owned by Scientific
Technology Incorporated, a California corporation under common control with the
Company. Dividends paid to Scientific Technology Incorporated were applied to
the Payable to Parent account.

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ITEM 2 . MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------

 The following section contains certain forward looking statements based on
     current expectations. Actual results may differ materially. Among the
       factors which could effect actual results are those listed under
         "Business Factors" below and those listed under "Management's
          Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results
            of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 
                  10KSB for the year ended December 31, 1995.


                             Results of Operations
                             ---------------------

  Sales for the three months ended June 30, 1996 increased 6% to $9,255,000 from
$8,767,000 in the second quarter of 1995. This was primarily the result of
continued acceptance of the Company' newer products introduced in 1994 and 1995.
Sales for the six months ended June 30, 1996 increased 7% to $18,606,000 from
$17,420,000 in 1995, for essentially the same reasons. In addition, year to date
sales were impacted by higher discount rates resulting from competitive price
pressures.

  Gross margin as a percent of sales declined to 48% during the second quarter
of 1996 compared to 56% in the comparable 1995 quarter. This was primarily the
result of the higher relative costs of the faster growing new products and
increased costs associated with the new and larger facilities. Gross margin for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 declined to 51% from the 57% recorded in the
comparable 1995 period. This again was primarily the result of the higher
relative costs of the faster growing new products and increased facilities
expenses. In addition, the higher discount rates had a slight effect on the
Company's six month gross margin. The gross margins in the comparable 1995
periods also reflected the effect of a one time positive inventory revaluation.

  Selling, general and administrative costs increased 21% to $2,334,000 in the
second quarter of 1996 from $1,926,000 in 1995. Selling, general and
administrative costs for the six months ended June 30, 1996 increased 13% to
$4,531,000 from the $3,997,000 in 1995. This was primarily the result of
increased selling expenses associated with the higher levels of revenue, higher
facilities expenses and increased investment in direct selling efforts. As is
generally the case, increased sales from these investments initially follow
after initial expense increases.

  Research and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30,
1996 rose 116% and 85% respectively, to $707,000 and $1,281,000 from $327,000
and $691,000 in 1995. Research and development expenses were 8% and 7% of sales
for the second quarter and first half of 1996 compared to 4% for the 1995
periods. This was primarily the result of increased staffing levels and other
expenses associated with the expansion of the Company's research and development
efforts. The Company anticipates that it will continue to make substantial
investments in research and development  in subsequent quarters.

  Interest income, net increased to $137,000 and $352,000 for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1996 compared to $46,000 and $106,000 for the same periods
in the prior year. This was primarily the result of increased income from short-
term investments and the gain resulting from the sale of a short-term investment
in early 1996.

  The Company's provision for income taxes was $632,000 and $1,637,000 for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1996 compared to $1,096,000 and $ 2,148,000
for the comparable 1995 periods.

  In light of the significant growth of the Company's operations in past years,
the Company believes that period to period comparisons of its financial results
should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance.


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                        Liquidity and Capital Resources
                        -------------------------------


  At June 30, 1996 the Company's working capital was $13,959,000, a 12% increase
from the $12,452,000 reported at December 31, 1995. This was due to increases in
cash equivalents,  accounts receivable and inventory, which offset reduced
short-term investments, increased trade accounts payable, accrued expenses and
Payable to Parent.

  The Company reduced its bank borrowings by $10,000 during the first six months
of 1996 to $54,000. Available bank borrowings were $2,500,000 at June 30, 1996.
The Company believes that cash from operations, together with its cash resources
and available bank borrowings, should be adequate to fund its working capital
requirements through at least 1997.


                               Business Factors
                               ----------------

Because of the variety of factors and uncertainties affecting the Company's
operating results, past financial performance and historic trends may not be a
reliable indicator of future performance. These factors, as well as other
factors affecting the Company's operating performance may result in significant
volatility in the Company's common stock price. Among the factors which could
affect future results:

Variability of operating results
- --------------------------------

The Company has experienced fluctuations in annual and quarterly operating
results and anticipates that these fluctuations will continue. These
fluctuations are caused by a number of factors, including the level and timing
of customer orders, fluctuations in complementary third party products with
which STI products are sold, the mix of products sold and the timing of
operating expenditures.

Competition
- -----------

The market for industrial sensors is highly competitive. In particular
competitive pressures in the first half of 1996 resulted in increased
distributor, OEM and system integrator discounts and price reductions.
Competitive pressures in the future could also result in increased expenses and
reduced market acceptance of the Company's products.

Rapid technological change and new product development
- ------------------------------------------------------

The Company's future success will depend on its ability to enhance its current
products, develope new products and respond to emerging industry standards, all
on a timely and cost-effective basis. The introduction of new products also
requires the Company to manage the transition from older products in order to
minimize disruption of customer orders, avoid excessive levels of older product
inventories and ensure that adequate supplies of new products can be delivered
to meet customer demands.

Dependence on indirect distribution channel
- -------------------------------------------

A majority of the Company's sales are sold through third party distributors,
system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. These resellers are not
required to offer the Company's products exclusively and there can be no
assurance that a reseller will continue to offer the Company's products.

International sales
- -------------------
The Company's international sales may be disrupted by currency fluctuations or
other events beyond the Company's control, including political or regulatory
changes.

Seasonality
- -----------
The industrial manufacturing equipment industry can be subject to seasonality.

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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
- -----------------------------------------------------------

At the Annual Meeting of shareholders held on May 23, 1996, the shareholders
reelected Anthony R. Lazzara, Joseph J. Lazzara, James A. Lazzara, James A.
Ashford, Carl H. Frei and Bernard L. Ploshay to the Board of Directors and
approved the selection of Price Waterhouse as the Company's independent
accountants.

Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
- ------------------------------------------

(a)  The following documents are filed as a part of this Report:

       Exhibit 3.1 -  Articles of Incorporation, as amended, are incorporated by
                      reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended
                      December 31, 1988, Exhibit 3.1.

       Exhibit 3.3 -  By-Laws are incorporated by reference to the Registrant's
                      Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1985, Exhibit 3.

       Exhibit 4.1 -  1987 Employee Stock Purchase Plan is incorporated by
                      reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on
                      Form S-8 dated May 13, 1988.

       Exhibit 4.2 -  1987 Stock Option Plan is incorporated by reference to the
                      Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated May
                      13, 1988.

       Exhibit 10.1 - Lease agreement dated February 21, 1995 for 6550 Dumbarton
                      Circle, Fremont, California 94555, is incorporated by
                      reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year
                      ended December 31, 1994, Exhibit 10.4.

       Exhibit 10.2 - Bank agreement dated November 29, 1994 with Bank of The
                      West is incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form
                      10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1994, Exhibit 10.3.

       Exhibit 10.3 - Amendment dated May 31, 1995 to Bank Agreement dated
                      November 29, 1994 is incorporated by reference to the
                      Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
                      1995, Exhibit 10.3.
 
       Exhibit 10.4 - Lease agreement dated November 21, 1995 is incorporated by
                      reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year
                      ended December 31, 1995, Exhibit 10.4.

       Exhibit 21.1 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant is incorporated by
                      reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year
                      ended December 31, 1995, Exhibit 21.1.

       Exhibit 23.1 - Consent of Independent Accountants is incorporated by
                      reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB for the year
                      ended December 31, 1995, Exhibit 23.1.

       Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney is incorporated by reference to the
                      Registrant's Form 10- KSB for the year ended December 31,
                      1995, Exhibit 24.1.

       Exhibit 27.0 - Financial Data Schedule.

(b)  No Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the first quarter of 1996.


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SIGNATURES
- ----------

   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.



                                            SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
                                            ------------------------------------
                                                        Registrant

 
Date: August 13, 1996                               /s/ Joseph J. Lazzara
      ---------------                           ------------------------------
                                                        Joseph J. Lazzara
                                                  President and Chief Executive
                                                             Officer
                                                    (Principal Executive and
                                                        Financial officer)
 
 
 
 
Date: August 13, 1996                                 /s/ Richard O. Faria
      ---------------                             ----------------------------
                                                          Richard O. Faria
                                                       Vice-President, Finance &
                                                             Administration
                                                  (Principal Accounting Officer)
 


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<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1996
<CASH>                                       5,209,000
<SECURITIES>                                 2,870,000
<RECEIVABLES>                                5,817,000
<ALLOWANCES>                                   114,000
<INVENTORY>                                  3,984,000
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<PP&E>                                       4,832,000
<DEPRECIATION>                               2,486,000
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                        4,626,000
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                                0
                                          0
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