DSP TECHNOLOGY INC
10-Q, 1998-09-16
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                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C.  20549
                                  FORM 10-Q

   X    Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
 -----  Exchange Act of 1934
        For the quarterly period ended JULY 31, 1998 or
                                       -------------

        Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
 -----  Exchange Act of 1934
        For the transition period from  ____________ to ________________

Commission File Number                        0-14677
                       -------------------------------------------------------

                             DSP TECHNOLOGY INC.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

               DELAWARE                                    94-2832651
    -------------------------------                   ---------------------
    (State or other jurisdiction of                      I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)                   Identification Number
                                               
     48500 KATO RD., FREMONT, CA                             94538
- ----------------------------------------              ---------------------
(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)

                               (510) 657-7555
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             (Registrant's telephone number including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                          YES   X        NO 
                              -----         ------
                                        
        APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
                      DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.

                          YES            NO 
                              -----         ------

                    APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
stock, at the latest practical date:

             CLASS          OUTSTANDING AS OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
             -----          -----------------------------------
             COMMON STOCK                2,241,310
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                     DSP TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                   FORM 10-Q

                                                                            Page
                                                                            ----
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements:
 
         Consolidated Balance Sheets -
              July 31, 1998 and January 31, 1998                              3
 
         Consolidated Statements of Income -
              Three months and six months ended July 31, 1998 and 1997        4
 
         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
              Six months ended July 31, 1998 and 1997                         5
 
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                           6
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of
         Financial Condition and Results of Operations                        7
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                 10

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                    10

         Signatures                                                          11

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                     DSP TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (Dollars in thousands)
 
                                             July 31,    January 31,
                                               1998         1998
                                            -----------  -----------
ASSETS                                      (Unaudited)
 
Current assets:
     Cash and certificates of deposit         $ 1,302      $ 4,701
     Accounts receivable                        6,578        5,581
     Inventories                                3,433        2,682
     Deferred income taxes                        577          577
     Prepaid expenses                             236          216
                                              -------      -------
          Total current assets                 12,126       13,757
                                                       
Property and equipment                          2,081        1,341
Cost in excess of net assets of acquired               
  business                                        185          244
Other assets                                    1,518        1,388
                                              -------      -------
                                              $15,910      $16,730
                                              =======      =======
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                         $   790      $   687
     Accrued liabilities                        3,027        3,755
     Income taxes payable                         542        1,142
                                              -------      -------
          Total current liabilities             4,359        5,584
 
Deferred income taxes                             461          489
 
Commitments and contingencies                     --           --
 
Shareholders' equity:
     Preferred stock. Authorized 2,500,000 
       shares; none issued                        --           --
     Common stock. 25,000,000 shares 
       authorized; shares issued and 
       outstanding: 2,251,610 at July 31 
       and 2,264,860 at January 31              3,121        3,301
     Retained earnings                          7,969        7,356
                                              -------      -------
          Total shareholders' equity           11,090       10,657
                                              -------      -------
                                              $15,910      $16,730
                                              =======      =======
 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                     DSP TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                  (Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
                                                Three months ended  Six months ended
                                                     July 31,           July 31,
                                                ------------------  ----------------
                                                  1998      1997     1998     1997
                                                --------  --------  -------  -------
<S>                                             <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
 
Net sales                                         $5,792    $5,445  $11,311   $9,912
Cost of sales                                      2,765     2,570    5,306    4,737
                                                  ------    ------  -------   ------
  Gross profit                                     3,027     2,875    6,005    5,175
Operating expenses:
  Research and development                           597       530    1,190    1,108
  Marketing, general and administrative            1,837     1,605    3,792    3,310
                                                  ------    ------  -------   ------
                                                   2,434     2,135    4,982    4,418
                                                  ------    ------  -------   ------
  Operating income                                   593       740    1,023      757
Other income                                          50        69      106      109
                                                  ------    ------  -------   ------
  Income before income taxes                         643       809    1,129      866
Income taxes                                         236       324      426      346
                                                  ------    ------  -------   ------
  Net income                                      $  407    $  485  $   703   $  520
                                                  ======    ======  =======   ======
 
  Net income per share:
    Basic                                         $  .18    $  .22  $   .31   $  .24
                                                  ======    ======  =======   ======
 
    Diluted                                       $  .16    $  .21  $   .28   $  .22
                                                  ======    ======  =======   ======
 
Weighted average shares used in computing
 basic net income per share                        2,264     2,187    2,269    2,183
                                                  ======    ======  =======   ======
 
Weighted average shares and equivalents used
 in computing diluted net income per share         2,519     2,321    2,537    2,329
                                                  ======    ======  =======   ======
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  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                     DSP TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Thousands)
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<CAPTION>
                                                              Six months ended
                                                                   July 31,
                                                              -----------------
                                                                1998      1997
                                                              --------  --------
                                                                  (Unaudited)
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                                  $   703    $   485
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net                             
   cash provided by operating activities:                               
    Depreciation and amortization                                 485        537
    Changes in current assets and liabilities:                           
      Accounts receivable                                        (997)    (2,313)
      Inventories                                                (751)      (718)
      Prepaid expenses                                            (20)       (36)
      Accounts payables                                           103        231
      Accrued liabilities                                        (728)     1,445
      Income taxes payable                                       (600)       435
                                                              -------    -------
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities      (1,805)        66
                                                              -------    -------
                                                                         
Cash flows from investing activities:                                    
  Purchases of property and equipment                            (999)      (195)
  Investment in software development                             (294)      (195)
  Other                                                          (121)       116
                                                              -------    -------
                                                                         
      Net cash (used in) investing activities                  (1,414)      (274)
                                                              -------    -------
                                                                         
Cash flows from financing activities:                                    
  Repurchase of common stock                                     (238)        --
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                           58         24
                                                              -------    -------
      Net cash provided by financing activities                  (180)        24
                                                              -------    -------
                                                                         
Decrease in cash                                               (3,399)      (184)
                                                              -------    -------
                                                                         
Cash at beginning of period                                     4,701      1,323
                                                              -------    -------
                                                                         
Cash at end of period                                         $ 1,302    $ 1,139
                                                              =======    =======
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during period for income taxes                    $   865    $    10
                                                              =======    =======
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                      DSP TECHNOLOGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)


1.   Basis of Presentation.
     ---------------------

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared,
     without audit, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission
     requirements for interim financial statements.  Therefore, they do not
     include all the disclosures that would be presented in the Company's Annual
     Report on Form 10-K.  The financial statements should be read in
     conjunction with the Company's January 31, 1998 financial statements and
     accompanying notes thereto.

     The information furnished reflects all adjustments (consisting only of
     normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management,
     necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of
     operations and cash flows for the interim period.  The results of
     operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of
     results to be expected for the full year.

     For accounting purposes, the Company changed to a 52/53 week convention
     with the fiscal year ending on the Sunday nearest the end of January.
     However, for financial reporting purposes, each fiscal quarter or year is
     presented as if it ended on the last day of such period.  The second
     quarter fiscal 1999 ended August 2, 1998.

2.   Inventories.  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-
     -----------
     out) or market. Inventories consist of:
 
                   July 31,  January 31,
                     1998       1998
                   --------  -----------
                       (thousands)
Raw materials        $1,962       $1,695
Work in process         983          637
Finished goods          488          350
                     ------       ------
                     $3,433       $2,682
                     ======       ======

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations
- -------------

     This section of the report contains forward-looking statements regarding
the Company's expected growth and enhanced future performance.  All forward-
looking statements are subject to risk and actual results could differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of
many factors which are set forth below.

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

     Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 ended August 2, 1998
increased by 6%  to $5,792,000 from $5,445,000 in the second quarter of fiscal
1997 ended August 3, 1997.  Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 1999
were $11,311,000 or 14% higher than net sales of $9,912,000 in the first six
months of fiscal 1998.  The increases were due to higher shipments across all
product lines and custom services.

     Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales remained in the 47%-48% range
for all the periods being reported. The Company's overall cost of sales
percentage is subject to change due to various factors, including variation in
product mix, changes in component costs and timing of custom service revenues.

     Research and development expenses increased by $67,000 to $597,000 in the
second quarter this year compared to $530,000 in the same period last year while
expenses in the first half of this year increased by $82,000 to $1,190,000 from
$1,108,000 in the first half of fiscal 1998.  The increases were due primarily
to addition of engineering personnel to develop new products. These expenses
have resulted in several new product introductions so far, this year.  As a
percentage of net sales, however, research and development expenses remained at
about 11% for all the periods being reported  The Company anticipates expenses
to continue to increase in dollars as it adds personnel and development
projects.  However, it is expected that research and development expenses will
remain at approximately 11% of net sales.

     Marketing, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of
fiscal 1999 increased by 14% to $1,837,000 compared to the same period a year
ago.  Expenses in the first six months of this year increased by 15% to
$3,792,000 from $3,310,000 last year. As a percentage of sales expenses
increased to 32% from 29% in the second quarter this year and to 34% from 33% in
the first half of this year compared to the respective periods last year.  The
increases in spending in this year's second quarter and first half were due to
higher trade show expenses to introduce new products and increased sales related
expenses due to the increase in sales activity.  The Company expects that
marketing, general and administrative expenses will decrease as a percentage of
net sales in the second half of this year as a result of the anticipated growth
in revenues.

     Other income, net of interest expense was $50,000 in this year's second
quarter compared to $69,000 last year and $106,000 in the first half compared to
$109,000 in the same period last year.

     The effective tax rates computed for the second quarter and first half this
year were in the 37%-38% range compared to 40% in last year's second quarter and
first half, respectively.  The lower tax rates this year reflect the higher
foreign income contribution along with lower state tax rates this year compared
to last year.  Domestic tax rates tend to be higher than the Company's foreign
subsidiary's tax rates. The Company reviews the tax rate quarterly and could
make minor adjustments to reflect changing estimates.

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

     Cash decreased by $3,399,000 during the six month period ended July 31,
1998.  The decrease was due to the increase in accounts receivable brought about
by high shipments in the last month of the period, increase in inventory in
anticipation of certain large system orders, the purchase of eight acres of land
near the Company's Ann Arbor facility for $732,000 and the repurchase of 28,000
shares of the Company's common stock at an average price of $8.35 per share
under its stock repurchase program.

     The purchase of land late in the second quarter was in anticipation of
growth over the next 3-5 years.  The Company is currently in the process of
obtaining building permits to build the first phase on the property.  Due to the
rising building lease costs in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area, the Company found
that it would cost the Company less to own its own facility.  Based on the
current building plans, the Company feels that the building site is sufficient
to allow the Company to grow over the next five years.

     Working capital at July 31, 1998 was $7,767,000 compared to $8,173,000 at
the beginning of the fiscal year, while the current ratios stood at 2.8 to 1.0
at July 31, 1998 and at 2.5 to 1.0 at January 31, 1998.  At July 31, 1998, the
Company has a $4,000,000 secured bank line of credit.  The Company currently
anticipates that internally generated funds and bank borrowings will be
sufficient to satisfy its anticipated operating and capital needs over the
foreseeable future.

     At July 31, 1998, the Company had no material outstanding commitments to
purchase capital equipment.  Management believes that inflation has not had a
material effect on the Company's operations or financial condition.

Factors That May Affect Future Results
- --------------------------------------
 
     In addition to the other information contained in this Report, the
following are important factors that should be considered carefully in
evaluating the Company and its business.

     New Products and Rapid Technological Change.  The markets for the Company's
products are characterized by continued demands for increasingly sophisticated
measurement and control systems and turnkey solutions.  The Company's success
depends upon its ability to introduce new products and to enhance its existing
products with features that meet changing end user requirements.  There can be
no assurance that new products or enhancements will gain market acceptance or
that the Company will be successful in developing product enhancements or new
products that respond to technological change, evolving industry standards and
changing customer requirements.

     Development and Management of Systems Integration Services.  At the
beginning of fiscal 1997, management began to expand the services side of the
company's transportation market business.  These services include systems
integration, project management, commissioning and installation and, coupled
with the company's RedLine products, management believes these capabilities will
allow us to pursue further the company's growth in the transportation market by
providing full-service to the company's customers.  These services provide us
the capability to provide turnkey systems where they are required.  Hence, the
Company has invested in project management, custom manufacturing, system
integration, installation and commissioning staff during the past two years.
The Company believes that the successful marketing and expansion of its
transportation products will be increasingly 

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dependent on its ability to offer these services. However, the introduction of
these services raises several risks for the Company. Specifically, success
depends on the time it takes for these personnel and future staff to come up to
speed on the company's products, customers and the services they will provide;
ability to compete for qualified personnel in various technical positions;
market acceptance of the services; timing of service revenues; and the ability
to manage customer projects profitably. The successful management of these
projects depends on the timely availability and quality of key products, the
availability of key personnel, the ability to integrate different products from
a variety of vendors effectively and the management of difficult scheduling and
delivery problems. Most of the Company's systems integration projects use fixed
price contracts. The pricing of fixed price contracts requires accurate cost
estimation in order to be profitable.

     Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Results.  The Company's quarterly
operating results may vary significantly, depending on a number of factors, some
of which could adversely affect the Company's operating results and the trading
price of the Company's Common Stock.  These factors include timing of receipt of
system orders from and shipments to major customers; variation in the Company's
product mix and component costs; economic conditions prevailing within the
Company's geographic markets and in the world-wide automotive industry; market
acceptance of new products and services; the timing and levels of operating
expenditures; and exchange rate fluctuations.  Any unfavorable change in these
or other factors could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating
results for a particular quarter.

     Quarterly sales depend in part on the volume and timing of orders received
during a quarter, which are difficult to forecast.  Moreover, a disproportionate
percentage of the Company's net sales in any quarter are typically generated in
the last month of a quarter.  As a result, a shortfall in net sales in any
quarter as compared to expectations may not be identifiable until the end of the
quarter.  In addition, a significant portion of the Company's sales are derived
from a few customers.  Hence, a decrease in the purchasing levels from one or
more of these customers could adversely impact operating results.

     Dependence on International Sales.  Part of the Company's revenue growth in
the past few years was due to increases in the Company's international sales,
particularly in Western Europe and Asia.  International sales accounted for
approximately 35%, 32%, and 18% of net sales in fiscals 1998, 1997 and 1996.
The Company's international sales are subject to the risks inherent in
international sales, including political and economic changes and disruptions,
various regulatory requirements, and tariffs or other barriers.  In addition,
fluctuations in exchange rates may render the Company's products less
competitive relative to local product offerings or may cause foreign customers
to delay or decrease potential orders.  One or more of these factors may have a
material effect on the Company's future international sales and, consequently,
on the Company's operating results.

     Competition.  The markets for the Company's products are intensely
competitive and subject to rapid technological change.  Some of the Company's
competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, product
development, manufacturing or marketing resources than the Company.  In
addition, some of these competitors have a larger installed base than the
Company, particularly outside the United States.  The Company believes that its
ability to compete depends on a number of factors, including price, product
functionality, product quality and reliability, system integration capabilities,
and post-sale service and support.  There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to continue to compete successfully with respect to these factors.
Competitors could introduce additional products or add features to their
existing products that are superior to the Company's products or that achieve
greater market acceptance.

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     Because of the foregoing factors, as well as other factors affecting the
Company's operating results, past financial performance should not be considered
to be a reliable indicator of future performance, and investors should not use
historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

Part II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- ------------------------------------------------------------

     The annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 18, 1998.

     The stockholders approved a proposal to elect the Board of Directors of the
Company to serve for the ensuing fiscal year. The proposal received the
following votes:

                              FOR            AGAINST       ABSTENTIONS
                            ---------        -------       -----------  
Howard O. Painter, Jr.      2,088,150           0             73,750
F. Gil Troutman, Jr.        2,088,150           0             73,750
J. Scott Kamsler            2,088,150           0             73,750
Michael A. Ford             2,076,250           0             85,650

     The stockholders approved a proposal to increase the number of shares of
the Company's Common Stock reserved for issuance under its 1991 Stock Option
Plan by 111,000 shares.  The proposal received the following votes:

   FOR          AGAINST      ABSTENTIONS     BROKER NON-VOTES
- ---------       -------      -----------     ----------------
1,684,930       450,575           0              26,395

     The stockholders ratified the appointment of the accounting firm of Grant
Thornton as independent accountants of the Company for the fiscal year ending
January 31, 1999. The proposal received the following votes:

   FOR          AGAINST      ABSTENTIONS     BROKER NON-VOTES
- ---------       -------      -----------     ----------------
2,149,750        10,550         1,600               0

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
- ------------------------------------------

         A.   Exhibits:  Exhibit 27-Financial Data Schedule.

         B.   Reports on Form 8-K: None.

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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.


                                                     DSP TECHNOLOGY INC.
                                                   -----------------------
                                                        (Registrant)



                                                   By:   /s/ Jose M. Millares
                                                        -----------------------
                                                             Jose M. Millares
                                                        Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 10, 1998

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