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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarter Ended SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 Commission File Number 0-13611
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Michigan 38-2078923
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(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification no.)
1000 Reynolds Road, Charlotte, Michigan 48813
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (517) 543-6400
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NONE Former name, former address and
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former fiscal year, if changed since last report.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common shares outstanding at November 1, 1996 12,445,572
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page No.
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Part I. Financial Information
<S> <C>
Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1996
(Unaudited) and December 31, 1995 1
Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings -
Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
(Unaudited) 3
Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
(Unaudited) 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
(Unaudited) 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 9
Part II. Other Information 12
Signatures 13
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
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<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,164,877 $ 5,202,595
Investment securities 9,287,290 7,688,693
Accounts receivable, less allowance
for doubtful accounts of $560,000 and
$591,000 in 1996 and 1995, respectively 28,545,748 20,202,534
Inventories 27,367,229 24,394,303
Deferred tax benefit 1,581,201 1,453,000
Other current assets 1,018,952 1,539,765
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 68,965,297 60,480,890
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT,
net of accumulated depreciation of
$7,451,994 and $6,281,734 in 1996 and
1995, respectively 12,101,405 12,267,287
DEFERRED TAX BENEFIT 1,086,182 1,163,000
OTHER ASSETS 420,407 1,299,890
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TOTAL $ 82,573,291 $75,211,067
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
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<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 9,527,211 $ 3,801,135
Other current liabilities and accrued
expenses 1,851,684 1,652,930
Accrued warranty expense 1,794,148 1,621,954
Accrued customer rebates 687,187 1,030,658
Accrued compensation and related
taxes 1,394,106 1,064,368
Current portion of long-term debt 502,000 420,000
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 15,756,336 9,591,045
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion 5,367,785 5,791,728
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized
2,000,000 shares.
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized
23,900,000 shares, issued 12,433,572 shares
in 1996 and issued 12,623,872 shares in 1995 124,336 21,482,878
Additional paid in capital 21,102,502
Retained earnings 42,299,021 40,543,432
Valuation allowance 31,781 61,025
Cumulative translation adjustment (2,108,470) (2,259,041)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 61,449,170 59,828,294
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TOTAL $82,573,291 $75,211,067
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> Three Months Ended September 30
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Net sales $40,984,645 $35,582,799
Other income 336,765 445,644
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TOTAL 41,321,410 36,028,443
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Costs of products sold 35,221,177 30,619,968
Research and development 970,706 787,938
Selling, general and administrative 3,172,460 3,434,897
Interest 117,571 124,470
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TOTAL 39,481,914 34,967,273
EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME 1,839,496 1,061,170
TAXES ON INCOME 637,000 421,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 1,202,496 $ 640,170
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.10 $ 0.05
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DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE $ 0.05
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 12,523,000 12,840,000
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> Nine Months Ended September 30
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Net sales $132,467,697 $107,784,050
Other income 944,470 1,237,904
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TOTAL 133,412,167 109,021,954
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Costs of products sold 113,712,245 92,612,688
Research and development 3,050,796 2,261,370
Selling, general and administrative 10,565,404 10,304,100
Interest 356,929 381,460
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TOTAL 127,685,374 105,559,618
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EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME 5,726,793 3,462,336
TAXES ON INCOME 2,169,000 1,272,000
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NET EARNINGS $ 3,557,793 $ 2,190,336
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NET EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.29 $ 0.17
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DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE $ 0.05 $ 0.05
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 12,583,000 12,968,000
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION> Nine Months Ended September 30
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings $ 3,557,793 $ 2,190,336
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,336,582 1,342,542
Gain on sales of assets (4,383) (97,718)
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable (8,341,144) 3,663,210
Inventories (2,950,232) (5,524,894)
Deferred tax benefit (92,000) 12,000
Federal taxes receivable 909,392
Other current assets 387,698
Other assets 281,014 (104,660)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable 5,725,558 (1,503,531)
Other current liabilities and accrued expenses 340,685 (433,411)
Accrued warranty expense 172,194 (278,232)
Accrued customer rebate (343,471) 1,192
Taxes on Income (142,000)
Accrued compensation and related taxes 330,000 59,085
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TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 3,687,197 (1,567,327)
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES (129,404) 623,009
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,130,708) (1,283,010)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment 153,825
Purchases of marketable securities (3,616,662) (11,267,672)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 2,001,182 13,949,158
Advances on note receivable (678,275)
Principal repayments on notes receivable 1,061,219 681,477
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY
INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,684,969) 1,555,503
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 85,360
Payments on long-term debt (341,943) (341,567)
Purchase of treasury stock (1,516,925) (3,376,488)
Dividends paid (626,679) (645,649)
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (2,400,187) (4,363,704)
</TABLE>
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 176,842 44,350
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,037,718) (2,140,842)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 5,202,595 2,930,270
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
OF PERIOD $ 1,164,877 $ 789,428
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</TABLE>
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest was $357,729 and $378,059 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Cash paid for income taxes was
$1,871,000 and $353,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995, respectively.
See notes to consolidated income statements. (Concluded)
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) For a description of the accounting policies followed refer to the notes
to the Company's annual consolidated financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 1995, included in Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on March 29, 1996.
(2) The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Spartan
Motors, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries Spartan Motors Foreign Sales
Corporation, Inc. and Spartan de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("Spartan de
Mexico"). All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
The two joint ventures with Societe D' Equipment de Transport et de
Carosserie S.A. ("Setcar") are included in the consolidated financial
statements. However, the Company has not made any expenditures for
investment purposes as of September 30, 1996.
(3) In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal
recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as
of September 30, 1996, and the results of operations for the three month
and nine month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995.
(4) The results of operations for the three month and nine month periods
ended September 30, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of the results to
be expected for the full year.
(5) Inventories consist of raw materials and purchased components, work in
process, and finished goods, and are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1996 December 31, 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Finished Goods $ 2,377,032 $ 1,779,551
Raw Materials and
Purchased Components 22,899,594 19,844,049
Work in Process 2,706,603 3,270,703
Obsolescence Reserve (536,000) (500,000)
LIFO Reserve (80,000)
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$27,367,229 $24,394,303
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</TABLE>
(6) A cash dividend of $0.05 per outstanding share was declared February 27,
1996 for shareholders of record on March 27, 1996. The dividend of
$626,679 was paid April 29, 1996.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(7) During March 1996, the Company repurchased 100,000 shares of its common
stock at an average market price of approximately $7.94 per share. During
June and July 1996, the Company repurchased 100,000 shares of its common
stock at an average market price of approximately $7.23 per share. All
treasury stock has been constructively retired in accordance with the
Michigan Business Corporations Act applicable to all Michigan
corporations.
(8) During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, stockholders' equity
changed as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 $59,828,294
Net Earnings 3,557,793
Exercise of stock options 85,360
Dividends paid (626,679)
Purchase of treasury stock (1,516,925)
Valuation Allowance - Investment Securities (29,244)
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Change 150,571
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Balance at September 30, 1996 $61,449,170
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(9) NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of." This standard requires that
long-lived assets held by and used by an entity may be reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. SFAS No. 121 also
requires that long-lived assets to be disposed of be reported at the lower
of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. The Company adopted
this standard during the first quarter of 1996. Adoption of this
statement did not have a material effect on the Company's results of
operations or financial position.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", which was effective for the
Company beginning January 1, 1996. SFAS No. 123 requires expanded
disclosures of stock-based compensation arrangements with employees and
encourages (but does not require) compensation to be measured based on the
fair value of the equity instrument awarded. Companies are permitted,
however, to continue to apply APB Opinion No. 25, which recognizes
compensation cost based on the intrinsic value of the equity instrument
awarded. The Company will continue to apply APB Opinion No. 25 to its
stock-based compensation awards to employees and will disclose the
required pro-forma effect on net income and earnings per share in the
financial statement for the year ending December 31, 1996.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion of the major elements impacting Spartan Motors,
Inc. financial and operating results for the three month and nine month periods
ended September 30, 1996, compared to the same periods ended September 30,
1995. The comments that follow should be read in conjunction with the
Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the components of
the Company's consolidated statements of net earnings, on an actual basis, as a
percentage of revenues:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Sept. 30 Ended Sept. 30
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues 100% 100% 100% 100%
Costs and expenses:
Costs of products sold 85.2% 85.0% 85.2% 84.9%
Research and development 2.3% 2.2% 2.3% 2.1%
Selling, general, and administrative 7.7% 9.5% 7.9% 9.5%
Interest 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
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Total costs and expenses 95.5% 97.0% 95.7% 96.8%
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Earnings before taxes on income 4.5% 3.0% 4.3% 3.2%
Taxes on income 1.5% 1.2% 1.6% 1.2%
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Net earnings 3.0% 1.8% 2.7% 2.0%
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THREE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTH PERIOD
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1996 were $41.3 million
compared to $36.0 million in 1995, an increase of 15%. Net income was $1.2
million for the three months ended September 30, 1996 ($0.10 per share)
compared to $.6 million in 1995 ( $0.05 per share), an increase of 100%. The
increase in revenues and earnings is primarily due to increased production of
transit bus and school bus chassis. Additionally, motorhome production
rebounded from lower levels caused by soft retail market conditions in
recreational vehicles in 1995. Total chassis production for the three months
ended September 30, 1996 consisted of 742 units as compared to 621 chassis for
the same period in 1995. Bus chassis unit sales increased 77% as compared to
the prior year period as the Company further penetrates the school bus and
transit bus markets. The Company continues to compete in the commercial fire
truck market with its Diamond, Metrostar, and Advantage series chassis.
Total costs and expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 95.5%
for the 1996 period as compared to 97.0% for 1995. Costs of products sold was
85.2% of revenues as compared to 85.0% in the same period of 1995. The
increase is primarily the result of the mix of chassis produced, which included
more entry-level chassis products. Selling, general and administrative
expenses decreased by $.3 million to 7.7% of revenues for the 1996 period,
compared with 9.5% for the 1995 period, reflecting the Company's emphasis on
cost control and efficiency improvements. Research and development costs for
the 1996 period remained consistent with the same period of 1995. During
September 1996, the Company began production of concrete mixer chassis. This
action follows Spartan's continuing efforts to expand the application of rear
engine diesel technology to additional market segments in the industry and its
commitment to diversifying its product lines.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Total chassis orders received decreased 23% during the three months ended
September 30, 1996 to 651 units from 837 units for the same period of 1995.
The decrease reflects stronger motorhome order flow in 1995 that came as a
result of the motorhome market rebounding from a dramatic decline.
NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTH PERIOD
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 increased to $133.4
million compared to $109.0 million in 1995, an increase of 22%. Net income was
$3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 ($0.29 per share)
compared to $2.2 million ($0.17 per share) in 1995, an increase of 64%. The
increase in revenues and earnings is primarily due to the rebound from soft
retail market conditions in recreational vehicles during 1995, the Company's
continued penetration into the school and transit bus chassis markets, and to a
lesser extent an increase in fire truck chassis production. Total chassis
production for the nine months ended September 30, 1996, consisted of 2,403
units as compared to 1,856 units for the same period in 1995. School bus and
transit bus production chassis unit sales increased more than 100% to 480
units. Sales of fire truck units increased slightly due to the continued shift
from commercial to custom chassis and the Company's ability to compete with the
commercial fire truck market. The Company will continue its efforts to
diversify into other product lines to reduce its dependence on any single
product line.
Total costs and expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 95.7%
for the 1996 period as compared to 96.8% for 1995. Cost of products sold was
85.2% of revenues as compared to 84.9% in the same period of 1995. This
increase is primarily the result of the mix of chassis produced, which included
more entry-level chassis products. Selling, general and administrative
expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 7.9% in the 1996 period as
compared with 9.5% for 1995. The decrease reflects the Company's
implementation of more targeted marketing and promotional programs and an
ongoing drive for tighter cost controls and strict budgets. Research and
development costs for the 1996 period increased to 2.3% of revenues compared
with 2.1% for the same period of 1995. The increase in research and
development costs is primarily due to the Company's continuing efforts to
diversify into specialty chassis product lines, including its third quarter
1996 entry into the concrete mixer market, its development of independent front
suspension for the motorhome market, and ongoing school bus and transit bus
chassis developments.
Total chassis orders received decreased 4.5% during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 to 2,388 units from 2,501 units for the same period of 1995.
This decrease reflects the stronger motorhome order flow in the third quarter
1995 versus 1996 as a result of the motorhome market rebounding from a dramatic
decline, as well as orders inherited at the outset of the Company's entry into
the school bus market in 1995.
At September 30, 1996, the Company had approximately $44.9 million in
backlog chassis orders. This compares with $76.8 million in backlog orders at
September 30, 1995. While orders in backlog are subject to modification,
cancellation or rescheduling by customers, the Company has not experienced
significant modification, cancellation or rescheduling of orders in the past.
Although the backlog of unfilled orders is one of many indicators of market
demand, several factors, such as changes in production rates, available
capacity, new product introductions and competitive pricing actions, may affect
actual sales. Accordingly, a comparison of backlog from period to period is
not necessarily indicative of eventual actual shipments.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Over the years, the Company has financed its growth through a combination
of funds provided from equity offerings, operations and long- and short-term
debt financing. During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, cash used in
operating activities amounted to approximately $.2 million. On September 30,
1996, the Company had working capital of $53.2 million compared to $50.9
million at December 31, 1995, an increase of 4.5%. The current ratio on
September 30, 1996 decreased to 4.4 compared with 6.3 on December 31, 1995.
The change in working capital was the result of increases in investments,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventories.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Accounts receivable increased approximately $8.3 million primarily due to
sales growth during the period. Inventories increased approximately $3.0
million primarily to support increased production levels. Accounts payable
increased by approximately $5.7 million due to higher inventory levels and the
timing of vendor payments.
The Company anticipates that cash generated from operations, the liquidity
of short-term investment securities and the existing credit line will be
sufficient to satisfy all working capital and capital expenditure requirements
in the foreseeable future. This will provide the Company with financial
flexibility to respond quickly to business opportunities as they arise,
including opportunities for growth either through internal development or
through strategic joint ventures or acquisitions.
Due to the effects of the peso devaluation, the ongoing financial
instability in Mexico and the lack of order activity, the Company has not
produced chassis at its Mexican facility during 1996. The current staff
continues to perform service and warranty repairs on products sold, maintain
customer contacts, and promote the Company's custom chassis products. Spartan
de Mexico recorded revenues of $168,817 and incurred losses of $392,416
($0.03 per share) for the nine month period ended September 30, 1996. This
compares to revenues of $21,605 and losses of approximately $553,058 ($0.04 per
share) for the same period in 1995. Spartan remains committed to supporting
the operations of Spartan de Mexico.
Stockholders' equity increased to $61.4 million as of September 30, 1996,
an increase of 2.7%. The change is the result of earnings of $3.6 million, net
of dividends of $0.6 million paid April 29, 1996, and the $1.5 million used to
acquire 200,00 shares of the Company's common stock. The Company's
debt-to-equity ratio decreased to 9.6% on September 30, 1996, compared with
10.4% at December 31, 1995.
The Company's unsecured line of credit with a bank provides for maximum
borrowings of $15,000,000 at 2% above the London Inter Bank Offering Rate
(LIBOR), which was 5.625% at September 30, 1996. As of September 30, 1996,
there were no borrowings against this line. In addition, under the terms of its
credit agreement with its bank, the Company has the ability to issue letters of
credit totaling $400,000. At September 30, 1996, the Company had outstanding
letters of credit totaling $200,000.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF
1995
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed
in the Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental
and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets,
products, services and prices, and other factors discussed in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is party, both as plaintiff and defendant, to a number of
lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. It is
the best judgment of management that the financial position of the
Company will not be materially affected by the final outcome of these
legal proceedings.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
NONE
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
NONE
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
NONE
Item 5. Other Information
Pursuant to the corporate bylaws of Spartan Motors, Inc., the Board of
Directors increased the number of members of the Board from seven to
eight members and filled the newly created position on July 1, 1996 by
appointing David R. Wilson to the Board.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) NOT APPLICABLE
(b) There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Spartan
Motors, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Spartan Motors, Inc.
By /s/ Anthony G. Sommer
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Anthony G. Sommer
Executive Vice President
Date: November 7, 1996
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page No.
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27 Financial Data Schedule 15
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1996
<CASH> 1,164,877
<SECURITIES> 9,287,290
<RECEIVABLES> 28,545,748
<ALLOWANCES> 507,000
<INVENTORY> 27,367,229
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 68,965,297
<PP&E> 12,101,405
<DEPRECIATION> 7,451,994
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 82,573,291
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 15,756,336
<BONDS> 5,869,785
0
0
<COMMON> 124,336
<OTHER-SE> 61,324,834
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 82,573,291
<SALES> 132,467,697
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 133,412,167
<CGS> 113,712,245
<TOTAL-COSTS> 113,712,245
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 13,615,799
<LOSS-PROVISION> 90,000
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 356,929
<INCOME-PRETAX> 5,727,194
<INCOME-TAX> 2,169,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 3,557,793
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