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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-K
X Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
----- Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997.
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
----- Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission File Number: 0-26858
MIZAR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 41-1425902
(State or other jurisdiction of (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2410 LUNA ROAD, CARROLLTON, TX 75006
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 277-4600
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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None None
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 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 by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ X ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant, based upon the closing sale price of the Common Stock on September
23, 1997 as reported on the Nasdaq National Market, was approximately
$25,590,000.
As of September 23, 1997, Registrant had outstanding 5,135,976 shares of Common
Stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for Registrant's
1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
November 11, 1997 are incorporated by reference in Part III.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Mizar designs, develops and markets multiprocessor digital signal processing
("DSP") computing sub-systems used primarily for real-time image and signal
processing. The Company's products are typically sold to original equipment
manufacturers in a variety of industries. All of the Company's DSP-based
product line incorporates DSP microprocessors from Texas Instruments
Incorporated ("TI"), the acknowledged market share leader in programmable DSPs.
The Company continues to sell its prior generation of non-DSP computing sub-
systems primarily to existing commercial customers for industrial automation
applications.
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
Digital signal processing involves the mathematical manipulation and analysis
of digitized light, sound and other naturally occurring analog wave forms.
Examples of input devices which collect and digitize these analog wave forms
include video cameras, radar arrays, digital x-ray cameras, sonar arrays and a
variety of telecommunications devices. As compared to general computing, the
mathematical algorithms used to manipulate digitized images, audio and speech
use multiplication and addition functions more intensively. DSP microprocessors
perform these functions in one clock cycle at millions of instructions per
second, whereas non-DSP microprocessors may require several clock cycles to
accomplish the same operation. Generally, the mathematical algorithms are
applied in order to modify or improve a signal or image.
MULTIPROCESSOR DSP MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Multiprocessor DSP is an enabling technology applicable to a diverse range of
existing and emerging image processing applications.
Communications. According to a published industry study, communications
electronic equipment constitutes the largest market for DSPs. The largest
communications markets for DSPs are cellular telephones, modems and copper
bandwidth-enhancement devices such as the asymmetric digital subscriber loop
("ADSL"). The rapid proliferation of wireless communications throughout the
world has created demand for electronic and computing devices that are capable
of efficiently processing high transmission volume. The unique computing
capabilities of DSPs make it particularly suited for the digital processing
inherent in many forms of communications.
Military and Aerospace Electronics. The military and aerospace industry has
employed multiprocessor DSPs in many electronics applications. Although United
States military spending is decreasing, the Company believes that spending for
technological improvements and enhancements has not been reduced. Many defense
applications place a premium on reduced size and weight for a given amount of
computing power, particularly if the system is to be airborne, onboard a ship or
in a battlefield vehicle. Therefore, defense applications often require maximum
processing power within specific weight and size constraints.
Machine Vision. The machine vision industry has historically used many types
of enabling technology including programmable DSPs. Unlike the defense
industry, space and weight constraints and operation in harsh environments are
not as important in machine vision applications as is cost effectiveness.
Machine vision systems typically include one or more video cameras and a real-
time computer system which makes decisions and takes actions without human
intervention.
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Other. Multiprocessor DSP technology is also used for applications such as
machine vibration analysis and air traffic control radar systems.
STRATEGY
Mizar's strategy is to use its depth of knowledge in multiprocessor DSP design
to be the leading supplier of DSP computing sub-systems to the real-time image
processing industry. Key elements of the Company's strategy include the
following:
Provide General Purpose Enabling DSP Technology. The Company has designed its
DSP products for a broad range of defense and commercial applications. Because
the Company's products are programmable, they are intended to interface with a
wide variety of other components or application software supplied by Original
Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs"). The Company has focused its product line on
those applications where high performance, product quality and reliability,
rather than cost, are the customer's most important product considerations. The
Company's programmable, general purpose products permit customers to decrease
the time required to develop their products, with the benefit of "reduced time
to market."
Ruggedization Design Capability. The military and aerospace marketplace
requires that many system components be able to operate in extended temperature
and shock environments. Mizar's products are available in several ruggedized
build options which address severe environmental conditions.
Enhance Financial Stability. The Company believes that commercial and
defense customers select suppliers based in part upon their financial condition,
and therefore their perceived ability to meet long-term customer requirements.
The completion of the Company's initial public offering in September 1995 has
further enhanced the Company's financial stability.
RELATIONSHIP WITH TI DSEG/RAYTHEON COMPANY
The Company has entered into a series of license agreements with TI's Defense
Systems and Electronics Group ("DSEG") relating to the design of several DSP
products. These licenses are exclusive, perpetual and world wide, subject to
the Company's payment of required royalties and performance of its other
obligations under the licenses. In fiscal 1997, the royalty expense related to
these licenses was approximately $225,000. The royalties due pursuant to the
majority of these licensing agreements were fully paid up in fiscal 1997. None
of the licenses restrict the Company from developing independently non-licensed
designs on a non-royalty basis or allowing the development of designs based on
DSP microprocessors from suppliers other than TI. The licenses contain several
other provisions, including the right of TI DSEG under certain conditions to use
modifications of the licensed products and derivations thereof on a royalty-free
basis. On July 11, 1997, TI completed the sale of it DSEG group to Raytheon
Company. TI and the Company have executed an agreement whereby all of TI's
rights and interests in the licensing agreements have been assigned to Raytheon
Company.
MULTIPROCESSOR DSP PRODUCTS
The Company offers products based on two families of TI DSP microprocessors,
the TMS320C40 ("C40") and the TMS320C60 ("C60"), each of which is designed into
VME computing environments. VME is an open bus which is very common to
industrial and defense applications but rarely used in desktop or workstation
computers. Descriptions of the Company's product lines follow:
Commercial C40 on VME Product Line. This product line consists of a series of
C40s on VME single board computers and associated operating software. Products
are available in single, dual, quad and octal processor versions, all of which
are generally software compatible. A variety of memory configurations and
daughtercards is available.
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Ruggedized C40 on VME Product Line. The Company offers a variety of harsh
environment DSP products using C40s in the VME computing environment. This
product line is primarily aimed at defense applications in which a controlled
environment may not always be present such as battlefield vehicles or aircraft.
Commercial C60 on VME Product Line. This product line is targeted for
developers of a broad range of signal processing applications, including
telecommunications and defense applications. The C60 is a fixed point
programmable DSP.
NON-DSP PRODUCTS
The Company continues to sell its prior generation of non-DSP computing sub-
systems, primarily to existing commercial customers who have previously designed
these products into their equipment which they continue to market for industrial
automation applications. The Company does not actively market these products
and is not currently designing any new non-DSP products. The Company foresees a
steady decline in the sales of these products.
SALES AND MARKETING
The Company uses its own direct sales force and, to a lesser extent,
independent manufacturer's representatives and distributors to market its
products. The Company's customers frequently require that a product be tailored
to their particular requirements. The Company believes that it is advantageous
to have its own employees interacting directly with customers in order to fully
understand their requirements. Mizar's sales personnel generally have
engineering backgrounds, which the Company believes enhances their ability to
create relationships with their customer counterparts, who are typically design
and systems engineers. The Company maintains regional sales offices on the West
Coast and in the Northeast region of the United States and a sales office in the
United Kingdom.
CUSTOMERS
The Company's customer base consists primarily of defense contractors and OEMs
which incorporate the Company's products as a part of their systems. Typically,
these customers initially purchase a small volume of products for development
testing and comparison to competitive products. If upon completion of testing
the customer elects to incorporate the Company's product into its design, it
frequently purchases the Company's standard or customized products in higher
volumes.
The Company's historic customer base for non-DSP products was OEMs engaged in
commercial product applications such as industrial automation. The Company's
DSP customer base consists primarily of defense customers, including the major
prime defense contractors. The Company's objective is to build a base of both
defense contractors and commercial OEMs.
Northrop Grumman Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp. represented approximately 16%
and 15%, respectively, of the Company's fiscal 1997 revenues. On July 3, 1997,
Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. announced a merger plan.
BACKLOG
The Company's backlog includes bookings based upon the receipt of a written
purchase order or contract. It generally does not include options in contracts
for additional quantities not covered by a current purchase order. The
Company's backlog at June 30, 1997 was $7,729,000 as compared to $2,267,000 at
June 30, 1996. The Company cautions readers who may utilize published bookings
and backlog information as tools to forecast the
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Company's revenue during a given timeframe since certain purchase orders may be
subject to cancellation and/or delivery schedule revision.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Mizar has made a significant investment in its engineering group. The
Company's current internal design strengths exist in areas such as DSP
computing, high speed digital circuit design, architecture for multiprocessor
computing, harsh environment architectures, driver and related software design
and rapid customization of designs.
With respect to VME based DSP products, the Company has augmented its internal
research and development capability with licensed technology from TI DSEG,
although the last license of technology with TI was in 1995.
In February 1997, the Company announced the formation of its
Telecommunications Products Group. The Telecommunications Products Group will
be responsible for migrating the Company's extensive experience and expertise in
designing and building real-time signal processing products to the
telecommunications markets.
During the last three fiscal years, Mizar incurred approximately $2,660,000,
$1,652,000, and $1,577,000 of product development and engineering expenses,
exclusive of royalties paid under the TI license agreements.
MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY CONTROL
The Company relies exclusively upon subcontractors to assemble its products.
The Company believes that this enhances its flexibility in product development,
as it is not required to invest in specialized capital equipment that may have
limited use, but instead can choose subcontractors based upon their capabilities
for particular manufacturing tasks. The existence of these outsourcing
relationships allows the Company to absorb varying production levels without
incurring the costs normally attendant to such fluctuations. The Company has
relationships with several contract manufacturers but has no long-term contracts
with any of them. The Company believes there are a number of contract
manufacturers equipped to meet its needs although there is no assurance of this
in the future. Mizar's internal manufacturing operations consist primarily of
test engineering, material purchasing, incoming inspection and acceptance
testing. The Company's subcontractors perform quality control at their
facilities. Mizar undertakes subsequent additional quality control procedures.
All of the Company's products incorporate electronic components available from
a limited number of sources and in certain instances from a single source. Most
notably, all of the Company's DSP products use DSP microprocessors manufactured
by TI. The Company believes that electronic component availability is
sufficient to meet the demand for its products.
COMPETITION
The industries and markets in which the Company operates are highly
competitive, and the Company believes that competition is likely to intensify.
Many of the Company's competitors have substantially greater financial
resources, larger research, development and sales staffs as well as greater name
recognition than the Company. The Company has direct competitors which use DSP
technology similar to that of the Company. The Company also has competitors
offering technologies other than programmable DSPs for signal/image processing
applications. These technologies include application-specific integrated
circuits ("ASICs"), fixed program DSPs and programmable non-DSP processors.
From time to time, the Company competes with the in-house design department of
its customers. However, the Company believes that its customers increasingly
rely on outside suppliers for sub-systems such as those designed and marketed by
the Company.
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New or improved products can be expected from competitors in the future.
Market participants must compete on many fronts, including development time;
engineering expertise; product quality, performance and reliability; price; name
recognition; financial stability; customer support; and access to distribution
channels.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Company believes that due to the rapid pace of innovation within its
industry, factors such as product quality, performance and reliability are more
important in establishing and maintaining customer relationships than are the
various protections afforded by patents. The Company generally refers to its
products by part numbers rather than by their specific names, and therefore, has
not sought trade name protection for product names.
EMPLOYEES
As of June 30, 1997, the Company employed 51 full-time employees, including 15
in product development, 10 in sales and marketing, 18 in operations, and 8 in
finance and administration. The Company's continued success will depend in large
measure on its ability to attract and retain highly skilled employees. None of
the Company's employees is represented by a labor union.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SAFE HARBOR" PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE
SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.
Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-K, other printed material and in
oral presentations are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. The following risk factors could affect the Company's actual
results and cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-
looking statements. The following risk factors should not be construed as
exhaustive and the Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated
events.
Technological Change. The market for high performance computer sub-systems
and components has traditionally experienced short product life cycles and rapid
technological change, requiring high levels of expenditures for research and
development. Although the Company has been engaged in serving the real-time
image processing market for several years, it has incorporated multiprocessor
DSP architecture into its product line only since fiscal 1993. The Company has
introduced several DSP products during the past five years and, in order to
retain its competitive position, must continue to enhance its existing products
and successfully develop and introduce new products. In the event the Company
does not continue to incorporate new advances in DSP technology into its
products, the Company's business will be adversely affected. Further, all of
the Company's DSP products incorporate DSP microprocessors manufactured by TI.
To the extent that DSP microprocessors manufactured by TI's competitors, or
technologies other than DSP, should prove to be superior for the high
performance applications required by the Company's customers, the Company's
business would be significantly impaired.
Defense Industry Customer Concentration. The Company's DSP products have been
sold primarily for defense electronics applications. The federal government has
reduced overall defense spending and, in certain cases, delayed or deferred
funding for defense applications which in turn has, in certain occasions,
adversely affected the Company's revenues. The Company believes, however, that
reduced defense spending has increased the demand for efficiency and for
upgraded electronics in new and existing defense electronics systems. There can
be no assurance that continued defense cutbacks would not adversely affect the
Company's customers and its business. Additionally, there has been extensive
consolidation of companies in the defense industry, and further consolidation is
possible in the future. There can be no assurance that such consolidation will
not adversely affect the Company. During fiscal 1997, two of the Company's
defense customers, Northrop Grumman Corp. and Lockheed Martin
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Corp., represented approximately 16% and 15%, respectively, of revenues. On July
3, 1997, these two corporations announced plans to merge.
Relationship with TI DSEG/Raytheon Company. Several of the Company's current
DSP products are marketed pursuant to licenses granted by TI's Defense Systems
and Electronics Group. The licensing agreements with TI DSEG have been very
beneficial to the Company and were instrumental to the Company's entry into the
DSP computing sub-system business. These licenses are subject to several
restrictions and requirements, and the termination of one or more of these
licenses could adversely affect the Company's business. Additionally, TI DSEG
is under no obligation to offer licenses to the Company with respect to new
products developed by TI DSEG. The royalties due pursuant to the majority of
these licensing agreements were fully paid up in fiscal 1997. In the event that
TI DSEG elects to provide future licenses to a competitor of the Company, the
Company's competitive position could be significantly impaired. The termination
of the Company's relationship with TI DSEG would impair the credibility of the
Company's marketing efforts. On July 11, 1997, TI completed the sale of its
DSEG group to Raytheon Company. The licenses were assigned to a subsidiary of
Raytheon Company, named Raytheon TI Systems, Inc.
Commercial Market Uncertainties. Although the Company has historically served
commercial accounts in its non-DSP business, the Company has limited experience
in the marketing and sales of DSP products to commercial customers. Because the
Company's product line is focused towards real-time image processing
applications, the Company's products may not be cost competitive for many
emerging commercial applications in which the need for real-time performance, or
multiprocessor DSP product architecture, is not critical. Many of the commercial
applications may require product volumes which are higher than those required by
the Company's defense customers. There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to meet these higher volume demands without increased investment in
management and administration, manufacturing, and quality control capabilities,
among other things.
Dependence upon Suppliers and Subcontractors. All of the Company's products
incorporate electronic components available from a limited number of sources
and, in certain instances, from a single source. Most notably, all of the
Company's DSP products use DSP microprocessors manufactured by TI. In the event
of shortages of any of the single source components, the Company would be
severely impacted. In addition, the Company has no internal manufacturing
capability. In the event that one or more of the several qualified
subcontractors currently used by the Company should cease operations or become
unable or unwilling to handle the Company's requirements, the Company may be
adversely affected.
Dependence on Key Personnel. The Company is highly dependent on each of its
executive officers and on a limited number of other key management, sales and
technical personnel. There is also a well published acute market shortage of
skilled technical personnel that are critical to the Company's success. The
Company's future success will also depend, in part, on its ability to attract
and retain highly qualified personnel, which are in high demand in the job
marketplace. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in
hiring or retaining qualified personnel. The loss of key personnel, or
inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, could have an adverse effect
on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. The
Company does not have key-person life insurance on any of its personnel.
Competition. The Company participates in a highly competitive industry, which
is subject to rapid and innovative technological change. There can be no
assurance that future technological changes or the development of new or
competitive products by others will not render the Company's current or planned
products less competitive or obsolete. Additionally, many of the companies with
which the Company competes have significantly greater financial and other
resources than the Company.
Quarterly Fluctuations. The Company's quarterly financial results may vary
significantly depending upon factors such as the timing of significant orders
and the timing and success of new product introductions by the Company and its
competitors. Factors such as quarterly variations in financial results could
cause the market price of the common stock to fluctuate substantially.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's general corporate offices and research and development
facilities are located in Carrollton, Texas (a suburb of Dallas) where it leases
approximately 21,000 square feet. The Company also leases offices for regional
sales operations on the West Coast and in the Northeast region of the United
States and a sales office in the United Kingdom.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market tier of The
Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol MIZR. The following table lists the
high and low price for each quarter.
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Fiscal Year 1997 High Low
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First quarter 7 3 3/4
Second quarter 5 7/8 4
Third quarter 5 1/8 3 3/4
Fourth quarter 3 7/8 2 3/4
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As of September 23, 1997 the approximate number of beneficial stockholders was
1,500.
The Company has not declared or paid any dividends on its common stock, and
does not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future.
In May 1997, the Company announced a plan to repurchase up to $1,000,000 worth
of the common stock outstanding. As of June 30, 1997, 144,400 shares had been
repurchased for a total of $509,000. In August 1997, the Company announced a
$1,000,000 expansion to its repurchase plan. As of September 12, 1997, 281,900
shares had been repurchased for a total of $1,081,000.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales $11,507 $14,052 $14,018 $11,088 $7,454
Cost of sales 5,929 6,680 6,330 5,305 3,448
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Gross margin 5,578 7,372 7,688 5,783 4,006
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Operating expenses:
Product development & engineering 2,660 1,652 1,577 1,191 973
Sales and marketing 1,780 2,385 2,352 2,191 2,101
General and administrative 1,522 968 872 899 729
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Total operating expenses 5,962 5,005 4,801 4,281 3,803
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Operating income (loss) (384) 2,367 2,887 1,502 203
Interest and other (income) (595) (400) 102 208 188
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Income before provision (benefit) for
income taxes 211 2,767 2,785 1,294 15
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 32 (507) 131 25 --
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Income before extraordinary item 179 3,274 2,654 1,269 15
Extraordinary item-gain on debt
restructuring -- -- -- -- 1,768
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Net income $ 179 $ 3,274 $ 2,654 $ 1,269 $1,783
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Net income per share:
Primary $0.03 $0.62 $0.68 $0.43 $0.75
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Fully diluted $0.03 $0.60 $0.56 $0.33 $0.53
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Net income per share on extraordinary item:
Primary N/A N/A N/A N/A $0.74
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Fully diluted N/A N/A N/A N/A $0.51
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Primary 5,475 5,316 3,912 2,944 2,380
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Fully diluted 5,475 5,532 4,915 4,018 3,489
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,266 $ 1,550 $ 3,710 $ 1,444 $ 183
Marketable securities 8,598 10,286 76 76 75
Working capital 13,688 14,144 4,094 2,466 1,203
Total assets 16,696 16,095 7,122 4,855 3,109
Total debt and capital leases 2 15 1,945 2,080 2,457
Stockholders' equity 14,662 14,669 3,607 1,311 (33)
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Sales. Net sales increased from $14,018,000 in fiscal 1995, to
$14,052,000 in fiscal 1996, and declined to $11,507,000 in fiscal 1997.
Revenues from DSP-based products grew from $8,174,000 in fiscal 1995, to
$8,697,000 in fiscal 1996, and declined to $7,701,000 in fiscal 1997, however
DSP sales as a percent of total revenue increased in fiscal 1997 to 67% from 62%
in fiscal 1996. The majority of DSP-based revenues were to prime contractors
for the federal government and were used in defense, aviation and intelligence
applications. The Company believes that the trend of the federal government to
emphasize the purchase of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products versus
proprietary designs dedicated to a specific application has helped stimulate the
growth in the Company's DSP revenues and is expected to continue to have a
positive impact in the future. Major program selling in this industry
inherently raises the risk of revenue fluctuations such as that experienced in
fiscal 1997. The decline in DSP revenues occurred despite bookings associated
with DSP-based products increasing from $8,288,000 in fiscal 1996 to $11,367,000
in fiscal 1997. More recently, the Company has also experienced a significant
increase in bookings for "ruggedized" DSP-based products. The time lag between
order booking and revenue recognition associated with ruggedized products can be
much longer due to component ordering and manufacturing lead-times. Revenues
from non-DSP products declined from $5,844,000 in fiscal 1995, to $5,355,000 in
fiscal 1996, and to $3,806,000 in fiscal 1997. The rate of decline in revenues
from non-DSP products is expected to accelerate in fiscal 1998.
Gross Margin. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 54.8% in fiscal
1995, 52.5% in fiscal 1996, and 48.5% in fiscal 1997. The decline in gross
margin percentage in 1996 is mostly attributable to the presence of labor and
capacity inefficiencies caused by lower production volumes in the fourth fiscal
quarter of 1996, and to a lesser extent, the third fiscal quarter. The decline
in gross margin percentage in 1997 is mostly attributable to reserves taken for
excess and obsolete inventory and fixed manufacturing costs spread over lower
volume. The Company's gross margin percentage has varied each year, and each
quarter, in both a positive and negative fashion due to factors such as the
inefficiencies mentioned above, and changes in customer and specific product
mix. Such variations will continue to impact gross margin percentages in a
similar fashion during future reporting periods as DSP-based products comprise a
larger percentage of revenues.
Engineering. Engineering expenses increased from $1,577,000 in fiscal 1995,
to $1,652,000 in fiscal 1996, and to $2,660,000 in fiscal 1997. These expenses
expressed as a percentage of revenues were 11.2%, 11.8%, and 23.1% in fiscal
1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The Company has steadily increased its
investment in new product development and will continue to do so throughout
fiscal 1998, especially in the areas of expanding the capabilities of its
products to function in non-benign environments such as extended shock,
vibration, humidity or temperature ranges. Engineering expenses are expected to
increase in fiscal 1998, in part, due to product development associated with the
Company's Telecommunications Products Group.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses increased from $2,352,000
in fiscal 1995, to $2,385,000 in fiscal 1996, and declined to $1,780,000 in
fiscal 1997. These expenses expressed as a percentage of revenues were 16.8%,
17.0%, and 15.5% in fiscal 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. These expenses
are expected to increase in fiscal 1998 as a result of increased spending
related to strategic and product marketing efforts associated with entering new
product and geographical markets. In February 1997, Mizar announced the
formation of its Telecommunications Products Group. Product development and
marketing efforts associated with expanding into this market will increase in
fiscal 1998.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were $872,000
in fiscal 1995, $968,000 in fiscal 1996, and $1,522,000 in fiscal 1997. These
expenses expressed as a percentage of revenues were 6.2%, 6.9%, and 13.2% in
fiscal 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The increase in fiscal 1997 is due to
the recognition of $340,000 associated with the employment agreement of David
Irwin, who resigned in June 1997, and executive search fees for a new CEO.
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Interest Income. Interest income increased from $112,000 in fiscal 1995, to
$485,000 in fiscal 1996, and to $595,000 in fiscal 1997. Interest income
increased significantly in 1996 and 1997 primarily as a result of investing the
proceeds of the Company's initial public offering and, to a lesser extent, cash
generated from operations.
Interest Expense. Interest expense was $209,000 and $80,000 in fiscal 1995
and 1996, respectively, and relates primarily to previously outstanding
convertible and subordinated debentures. The convertible debentures were
converted to common stock in connection with the initial public offering in
fiscal 1996 and the subordinated debentures were retired using the proceeds of
the initial public offering. Interest expense was not significant in fiscal
1997, and relates to capital leases.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes. Provision (benefit) for income taxes was
$131,000, $(507,000), and $32,000 in fiscal 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
As a result of the significant net losses incurred by the Company through fiscal
1991, the Company has accumulated a net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward, a
portion of which was used to reduce the Company's federal income tax liability
in fiscal years 1992 through 1997. Pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal
Revenue Code, a change in ownership of the Company greater than 50%, as defined,
within a three-year period has occurred, in part due to the Company's IPO in
1995. This has resulted in an annual limitation on the Company's ability to
utilize its NOL carryforward which accrued during the tax periods prior to the
change in ownership of approximately $2,300,000. As of June 30, 1997, the
Company had an NOL carryforward of approximately $7,300,000, which begins to
expire in 2004. In accordance with the criteria contained in Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", a
valuation allowance associated with the Company's NOL was reduced in 1996 and a
deferred tax asset of $790,000 was recognized. In fiscal 1997, the deferred tax
asset was increased to $1,101,000, primarily as a result of the tax benefit
recorded as a result of the disqualifying dispositions of employee incentive
stock options.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's cash flow from operations was $2,781,000, $2,915,000, and
$345,000 in fiscal 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Net working capital was
$4,094,000, $14,144,000, and $13,688,000 as of June 30, 1995, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. The increase in working capital in 1996 is primarily the result
of proceeds received from the Company's initial public offering in September
1995, and to a lesser extent, positive cash generated from operations. The
decrease in working capital in 1997 is primarily the result of common stock
repurchased through the Company's stock repurchase plan in the amount of
$509,000, and increased capital asset purchases.
The Company's only significant indebtedness during the periods presented
consisted of the Convertible Debentures (balance of $1,048,000 as of June 30,
1995) and the Subordinated Debentures (balance of $856,000 as of June 30, 1995).
The Convertible Debentures were converted into 891,084 shares of common stock in
connection with the Company's IPO, and the Subordinated Debentures were retired
with a portion of the proceeds of the IPO.
Mizar's investment in capital equipment was $329,000, $364,000, and $982,000
in fiscal 1995, 1996, and 1997, respectively. Capital equipment generally
consists of production test equipment and design engineering tools and computers
for general use. The investment in capital equipment prior to 1997 was not
significant, however, in 1997, more significant investments in design,
simulation and test equipment and software were made. Additionally, the Company
has remodeled and expanded its home office facilities in order to accommodate a
larger workforce. The Company believes that its current available cash and
investments, together with expected cash flow from operations, will be
sufficient to fund its capital expenditures, product development and working
capital requirements during fiscal 1998.
In May 1997, the Company announced a plan to repurchase up to $1,000,000 worth
of the common stock outstanding. As of June 30, 1997, 144,400 shares had been
repurchased for a total of $509,000. In August 1997, the Company announced a
$1,000,000 expansion to its common stock repurchase plan. As of September 12,
1997, a total of 281,900 shares had been repurchased for a total of $1,081,000
since the commencement of the program in May.
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Mizar will, from time to time, evaluate potential strategic transaction
opportunities including acquisitions and joint-ventures. In order to fund such
a transaction the Company may find it necessary to seek additional working
capital via a borrowing transaction or consider raising additional funds through
an equity offering.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOT YET ADOPTED
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No 128, "Earnings per Share." The adoption of this
standard is required for financial statements issued for periods ending after
December 15, 1997. This Statement establishes standards for computing and
presenting earnings per share (EPS). It replaces the presentation of primary EPS
with a presentation of basic earnings per share. Additionally, it requires
presentation of diluted EPS which is similar to fully diluted EPS, pursuant to
APB Opinion No. 15. Had the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 128 in
fiscal 1997, basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended June 30,
1997, would have been $0.04 and $0.03, respectively.
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 129, "Disclosure of Information About Capital
Structure." The adoption of this standard is required for financial statements
issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997. This Statement establishes
standards for disclosing information about an entity's capital structure. The
impact of this adoption will not be significant.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See Financial Statements beginning on page F-1.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Samuel K. Smith 65 Chairman of the Board, Interim President & CEO(1)
David H. Irwin 49 Director(1)
John L. Rynearson 50 Director(2)
Robert G. Smith 62 Director(2)
John L. Marshall 54 Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing
Joseph E. Andrulis 33 Vice President - Strategic Marketing
Charles D. Brockenbush 37 Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Acting
Vice-President of Operations
M. Keith Burgess 35 Vice President - Advanced Technology
John W. Clark 46 Vice President - Engineering
</TABLE>
(1) Member of the Compensation Committee.
(2) Member of the Audit Committee.
Samuel K. Smith, a director since 1994, has been an independent consultant for
technology companies since 1993. From 1984 until 1993, Mr. Smith was a special
partner of Sevin-Rosen Management Co., a venture capital firm. In June 1997,
Mr. Smith was named Chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim Chief
Executive Officer. He serves as a director of Hart Graphics, TD Technologies,
and Silicon Biology.
David H. Irwin has served in various capacities at Mizar since 1991. Mr.
Irwin has in excess of 20 years of sales, marketing and general management
experience with several technology companies. As the President of Bridge
Management, Inc., a management consulting firm, he served as the interim
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from June to October 1991
in order to initiate the board of directors' strategic plan to reposition the
Company. He continued to serve as a director of the Company until 1993,
whereupon he resumed the additional duties of interim President and Chief
Executive Officer initially through Bridge Management, Inc. and subsequently as
a principal of Excelsior Investment Group, Ltd., a management consulting and
private merchant banking firm. Effective May 1994, Mr. Irwin ceased his
consulting practice and became a full time employee of the Company. Mr. Irwin
resigned the positions as Chairman, President and CEO on June 30, 1997, but
continues to serve as a director.
John L. Rynearson, a director since 1982, co-founded Mizar in 1982 and held a
variety of technical and managerial positions with Mizar until 1991. He has
served as the Technical Director of VITA (VME International Trade Association)
since 1993. From 1992 to 1993, he served as President of Rystar, Inc., a VME
training company. He is a director of Open Systems Service Corporation, a
subsidiary of VITA.
Robert G. Smith, a director since 1991, has been an independent consultant for
technology companies since founding RGS Associates, Inc. in 1988. From 1983 to
1988, he was Chief Financial Officer of Sun Microsystems, Inc. He serves as a
director of Secure Computing Corporation.
John L. Marshall joined Mizar in 1991 as Vice President - Sales and became
Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing in 1992.
Joseph E. Andrulis joined Mizar in May 1996 as Vice President-Strategic
Marketing. From December 1993 to May 1996, he held various positions at Pinpoint
Communications, Inc., the most recent of which was Director of Marketing. Mr.
Andrulis was an Associate at McKinsey & Co. from September 1990 to December
1993.
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Charles D. Brockenbush joined Mizar in January 1996 as Vice President-Finance
and Chief Financial Officer and was named Acting Vice President-Operations in
January 1997. From February 1995 to January 1996, he served as Vice-President
and Chief Financial Officer of TeKnowlogy, Inc. From 1988 to 1995, he was
Controller and Assistant Treasurer of Interphase Corporation.
M. Keith Burgess joined Mizar in September 1989 and has served in a variety of
engineering and technical marketing management positions. He became Vice
President-Advanced Technology in January 1997.
John W. Clark joined Mizar in July 1996 as Special Products Manager and became
Vice President-Engineering in January 1997. From July 1994 to June 1996, he
worked as a private investor. From October 1982 to June 1994, he held various
positions at Convex Computer Corporation, the most recent of which was Manager
of Systems.
Each of the Company's directors holds office until the next annual meeting of
stockholders and until their respective successors shall have been elected and
qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. The Company's
officers are elected annually by, and serve at the discretion of, the Board of
Directors.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders' to be held on
November 11, 1997.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders' to be held on
November 11, 1997.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Company's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders' to be held on
November 11, 1997.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1. and 2. Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules
These documents are filed with this report and are listed in the Index
to Financial Statements on page F-1.
3. Exhibits
A list of exhibits required to be filed as a part of this 10-K is set
forth in the Exhibit Index.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the last quarter of 1997.
None.
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MIZAR, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Report of Independent Public Accountants F-2
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1997 and 1996 F-3
Statements of Operations For the Years Ended
June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-4
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-5
Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended
June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
Report of Independent Auditors on Schedule F-15
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - Schedule II F-16
F-1
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Mizar, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Mizar, Inc. (a Delaware
corporation) as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of
operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended June 30, 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Mizar, Inc. as of June 30, 1997
and 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended June 30, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas
July 25, 1997
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MIZAR, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
(in thousands, except number of shares)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS 1997 1996
------ ---- ----
Current assets:
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,266 $ 1,550
Marketable securities, at fair value 8,598 10,286
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $123 and $123, respectively 1,816 1,319
Inventories, net 1,840 1,456
Prepaid expenses and other 92 131
Deferred tax asset 1,110 826
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Total current assets 15,722 15,568
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Certificate of deposit - 100
Plant and equipment:
Machinery and equipment 1,910 1,376
Furniture and fixtures 321 175
-------- -------
2,231 1,551
Less accumulated depreciation (1,303) (1,170)
-------- -------
Plant and equipment, net 928 381
-------- -------
Other assets 46 46
-------- -------
Total assets $ 16,696 $16,095
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 915 $ 584
Accrued compensation 421 191
Other current liabilities 696 636
Current maturities of capital lease obligations 2 13
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Total current liabilities 2,034 1,424
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Capital lease obligations - 2
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Total liabilities 2,034 1,426
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 1997 and 1996 - -
Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;
5,472,810 and 5,468,063 shares issued at June 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, and 4,805,922 and 4,968,009 shares outstanding
at June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively 55 55
Additional paid-in capital 13,934 13,656
Net unrealized loss on marketable securities (16) (66)
Retained earnings 1,789 1,610
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15,762 15,255
-------- -------
Less -- treasury stock, at cost (1,100) (586)
-------- -------
Total stockholders' equity 14,662 14,669
-------- -------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 16,696 $16,095
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIZAR, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $11,507 $14,052 $14,018
Cost of sales 5,929 6,680 6,330
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Gross margin 5,578 7,372 7,688
Operating expenses:
Product development and engineering 2,660 1,652 1,577
Sales and marketing 1,780 2,385 2,352
General and administrative 1,522 968 872
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Total operating expenses 5,962 5,005 4,801
------- ------- -------
Operating income (384) 2,367 2,887
------- ------- -------
Other income (expense):
Interest expense - (80) (209)
Interest income 595 485 112
Other, net - (5) (5)
------- ------- -------
Total other income (expense) 595 400 (102)
------- ------- -------
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes 211 2,767 2,785
------- ------- -------
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 32 (507) 131
Net income $ 179 $ 3,274 $ 2,654
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Primary net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.62 $ 0.68
======= ======= =======
Fully diluted net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.60 $ 0.56
======= ======= =======
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Primary 5,475 5,316 3,912
======= ======= =======
Fully diluted 5,475 5,532 4,915
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIZAR, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Net Option,
Unrealized Obligation
Common Stock Loss on Retained and
------------------- Paid-In Marketable Earnings/ Treasury
Shares Par Value Capital Securities (Deficit) Stock Total
------ --------- ------- ---------- --------- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, June 30, 1994 3,271 $33 $ 5,596 $ - $(4,318) $ - $ 1,311
Purchase of treasury stock,
at cost - - - - - (214) (214)
Obligation to purchase
treasury stock, at cost - - - - - (232) (232)
Payment for option to
purchase treasury stock - - - - - (31) (31)
Issuance of treasury stock for
exercise of stock warrants - - (20) - - 138 118
Issuance of treasury stock for
exercise of stock options - - (6) - - 7 1
Net income - - - - 2,654 - 2,654
------ --- ------- ---- ------ ------- -------
BALANCE, June 30, 1995 3,271 33 5,570 - (1,664) (332) 3,607
Issuance of common shares
for initial public offering 918 9 7,188 - - - 7,197
Initial public offering expenses - - (372) - - - (372)
Issuance of common shares
for conversion of debentures 891 9 1,039 - - - 1,048
Issuance of common shares
for exercise of stock options 388 4 206 - - - 210
Purchase of treasury stock,
at cost - - - - - (254) (254)
Payments on employee loans
for exercise of stock options - - 25 - - - 25
Change in unrealized loss on
marketable securities - - - (66) - - (66)
Net income - - - - 3,274 - 3,274
------ --- ------- ---- ------ ------- -------
BALANCE, June 30, 1996 5,468 55 13,656 (66) 1,610 (586) 14,669
Issuance of common shares
for exercise of stock options 5 - 11 - - - 11
Purchase of treasury stock,
at cost - - - - - (514) (514)
Payments on employee loans
for exercise of stock options - - 4 - - - 4
Tax effect of disqualifying
dispositions - - 263 - - - 263
Change in unrealized loss on
marketable securities - - - 50 - - 50
Net income - - - - 179 - 179
------ --- ------- ---- ------ ------- -------
BALANCE, June 30, 1997 5,473 $55 $13,934 $(16) $ 1,789 $(1,100) $14,662
====== === ======= ==== ====== ======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIZAR, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 179 $ 3,274 $ 2,654
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities -
Depreciation 435 274 226
Amortization of deferred loan costs - 4 15
Prepaid rent (13) (16) (16)
Deferred tax asset (48) (790) -
Changes in assets and liabilities -
Accounts receivable, net (497) 327 468
Inventories, net (384) (232) (523)
Prepaid expenses 39 (49) (4)
Other assets 13 50 87
Accounts payable 331 197 (81)
Accrued liabilities 290 (124) (45)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities 345 2,915 2,781
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of machinery and equipment (982) (364) (329)
Proceeds from dispositions of machinery and equipment - - 76
Net sales (purchases) of marketable securities 1,865 (10,412) -
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 883 (10,776) (253)
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Sale of common stock (net of expenses) - 6,834 -
Exercise of stock warrants and options (net of employee loans) 15 235 119
Payment for option to purchase stock - - (31)
Purchase of treasury stock (514) (486) (214)
Net payments on long-term debt, capital lease obligations, and
subordinated debentures (13) (882) (136)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (512) 5,701 (262)
-------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 716 (2,160) 2,266
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 1,550 3,710 1,444
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 2,266 $ 1,550 $ 3,710
======== ======== ========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid for interest $ 1 $ 72 $ 215
Cash paid for income taxes 113 187 48
Assets acquired under capital leases - - 32
Common stock issued in conversion of convertible debentures - 1,048 -
Tax effect of disqualifying dispositions 263 - -
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIZAR, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1997, 1996, AND 1995
1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Mizar, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) (the "Company") designs, develops and
markets multiprocessor DSP (Digital Signal Processing) computing sub-systems
used primarily for real-time image and signal processing. The Company's
products have been used primarily for defense applications, but are also
incorporated by OEM customers in a variety of commercial applications. The
Company continues to sell its prior generation of non-DSP computing sub-systems
primarily to existing commercial customers for industrial automation
applications.
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
current year presentation.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales is recorded only when the earnings process is
completed, which is generally when the product is shipped.
For sales of products under certain government contracts, revenues are
recognized using the units of delivery method. Under this method, portions of
the total estimated contract revenues and costs are reflected in income each
period based on the units shipped in each period. Any expected loss on
contracts is recognized in the period when estimable and determinable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash placed in money market funds or
investments in highly liquid securities with original maturities of three months
or less.
Marketable Securities
The Company has determined that all of its marketable securities should be
classified as available for sale and reflected in the accompanying balance sheet
at their respective market values. The Company's results of operations include
earnings from such securities as calculated on a yield-to-maturity basis.
Unrealized gains and losses from the changes in fair value are excluded from
income and are reported as an adjustment to stockholders' equity, net of the
deferred tax effect. The Company's marketable securities consist of government
securities, certificates of deposit, and corporate bonds.
The Company does not invest in or use derivative financial instruments.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (including direct materials,
labor, and applied overhead) or market using the first-in, first-out method
(FIFO). The Company periodically reviews inventory items on hand and provides
allowances, if necessary, to reduce inventory to its realizable value.
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Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated using the straight-
line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets as follows:
Machinery and equipment 3 - 5 years
Furniture and fixtures 2 - 5 years
Software 1 - 2 years
When plant and equipment are sold or otherwise retired, the cost and
accumulated depreciation applicable to such assets are eliminated from the
accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in current operations.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the liability method to determine deferred taxes. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are based on the estimated future tax effects of
differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities given the provisions of enacted tax law.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are included in and inseparable from product
development and engineering and are charged to expense as incurred.
Net Income Per Share
Primary and fully diluted net income per share were computed by dividing net
income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock
equivalents outstanding during the year. Common stock equivalents included in
primary net income per share are incentive stock options under the treasury
stock method. Fully diluted net income per share prior to 1997 includes the
shares as if the convertible debentures were converted at the beginning of the
period.
Initial Public Offering
On September 28, 1995, the Company completed an initial public offering
("IPO") of 918,000 shares of common stock. Proceeds from the offering, net of
expenses, aggregated $6,834,000 and were used to retire $856,000 of debt and
fulfill a commitment, as well as an option, to purchase the Company's common
stock owned by United Technologies, Inc. ("UTC"), and to add to working capital.
The Company sold John G. Kinnard and Company, Incorporated, as representative
of the underwriters in connection with the IPO, a five-year warrant to purchase
up to 15,000 shares of the Company's common stock, exercisable at $10.20 per
share. As of June 30, 1997, this warrant had not been exercised.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:
In fiscal year 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." This statement requires that long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used by an entity be
reviewed for impairment
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whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. The impact of the adoption was not material.
In fiscal 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." SFAS No. 123 requires companies to either recognize compensation
expense related to employee stock options in the income statement or disclose
the proforma effect on earnings of the stock options in the footnotes to the
financial statements. The Company has elected to follow the proforma disclosure
requirements promulgated by SFAS No. 123 and the proforma disclosure can be
found in Note 6 to the financial statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, "Earnings per Share." The adoption of
this standard is required for financial statements issued for periods ending
after December 15, 1997. This Statement establishes standards for computing and
presenting earnings per share (EPS). It replaces the presentation of primary EPS
with a presentation of basic earnings per share. Additionally, it requires
presentation of diluted EPS which is similar to fully diluted EPS, pursuant to
APB Opinion No. 15. Had the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 128 in
fiscal 1997, basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended June 30,
1997, would have been $0.04 and $0.03, respectively.
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 129, "Disclosure of Information About Capital
Structure." The adoption of this standard is required for financial statements
issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997. This Statement establishes
standards for disclosing information about an entity's capital structure. The
impact of this adoption will not be significant.
2. INVENTORIES:
Net inventories at June 30, 1997 and 1996, consisted of the following (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials $ 948 $ 591
Work-in-process 752 686
Finished goods 140 179
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Inventories, net $1,840 $1,456
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</TABLE>
3. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES:
At June 30, 1997 and 1996, other accrued liabilities consisted of the
following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Sales representative commissions $ 19 $ 56
Property tax 34 31
Warranties 278 150
Accrued franchise tax 171 231
Professional services and other 194 168
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$ 696 $ 636
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</TABLE>
4. ROYALTIES:
During the fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995, the Company paid royalties of
$225,000, $360,000, and $410,000, primarily related to license agreements with
Texas Instruments Incorporated. The royalties due pursuant to the majority of
these licensing agreements were fully paid up in fiscal 1997. On July 11, 1997,
TI completed the sale of it DSEG group to Raytheon Company. TI and the Company
have executed an agreement whereby all of TI's rights and interests in the
licensing agreements have been assigned to Raytheon Company.
The license agreements allow the Company to use certain products in its DSP
sub-system business. These licenses are subject to several restrictions and
requirements, and the termination of one or more of the licenses could
adversely effect the Company's business.
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<PAGE>
5. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS, RECEIVABLES, AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:
The following table summarizes sales by major customer group and accounts
receivable by major customer group for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and
1995 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
SALES BY CUSTOMER GROUP:
Commercial and other $ 4,552 $ 7,037 $ 6,326
Prime contractors to U.S. Government 6,955 7,015 7,692
------- ------- -------
$11,507 $14,052 $14,018
======= ======= =======
1997 1996
------- -------
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BY CUSTOMER GROUP:
Commercial and other $ 1,346 $ 551
Prime contractors to U.S. Government 593 891
------- -------
$ 1,939 $ 1,442
======= =======
</TABLE>
The Company's primary customers are original equipment manufacturers and
companies that develop and integrate defense and aerospace electronics
applications in the United States. During 1997, two customers accounted for 16%
and 15% of net sales, respectively. These two customers have announced a merger
plan. During 1996, two customers accounted for 12% and 13% of net sales,
respectively. During 1995, one customer accounted for approximately 26% of the
Company's net sales. Due to the extensive consolidation of companies in the
defense industry, the amount of sales to any one defense industry customer may
become a more significant percentage of sales in future years.
During the fiscal years 1997, 1996, and 1995, export sales accounted for less
than 10% of the Company's net sales.
6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
Bonus Plan
All full-time employees of the Company participate in a bonus program in which
yearly bonus amounts are calculated on a predetermined performance formula.
There were $8,000 of bonuses earned in 1997, no bonuses earned in 1996, and
$269,000 of bonuses earned under this program in 1995. Bonuses, if earned, are
included in accrued compensation in the accompanying financial statements.
Stock Option Plan
The Company has a stock option plan, which includes nonqualified and incentive
stock options, for directors and employees which authorizes options for
2,252,500 shares of common stock to be granted at fair value as determined by
the Board of Directors. Options are exercisable on a schedule determined by the
Board of Directors and expire 10 years after the date of grant or earlier, in
accordance with the terms of the plan. The following summarizes the activity
under the plan (in thousands, except per share amounts):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
------------------ ------------------ ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Options outstanding, beginning of year 952 1,225 542
Options granted 192 199 746
Options exercised (5) (388) (7)
Options forfeited (157) (84) (56)
----- ------ ------
Options outstanding, end of year 982 952 1,225
===== ====== ======
Options exercisable, end of year 579 464 491
===== ====== ======
Exercise prices $.15 to $9.125 $.15 to $9.125 $.15 to $2.55
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
In fiscal 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." The Company accounts for the stock option plan under APB Opinion
No. 25, under which no compensation cost has been recognized. Had compensation
cost been determined pursuant to the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS
No. 123, the cost would have been $131,000 and $45,000 for fiscal 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The Company's proforma net income for fiscal 1997 and 1996 would
have been $48,000 and $3,229,000, respectively, resulting in fully diluted
earnings per share of $0.01 and $0.59, respectively. The fair value of each
option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black Scholes option
pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for options
granted in fiscal 1997 and 1996: risk-free interest rate of 6.14%
and 5.69%, expected dividend yield of zero, expected lives of 3 years and
expected volatility of 69.3% and 46.8%, respectively.
Because SFAS No. 123 fair value method of accounting has not been applied to
options granted prior to July 1, 1995, the resulting proforma compensation cost
may not be representative of that to be expected in future years.
Defined Contribution Plan
The Company maintains a defined contribution profit sharing and retirement
plan, which covers substantially all employees. Participants may elect to
contribute up to the lesser of the statutory maximum or 20% of total
compensation. The Company began making contributions in the third quarter of
1997 in the amount of 25% of the first 6% of each employee's contribution, for a
total contribution of $15,000 in 1997. No such contributions were made in 1995
or 1996.
The Company does not offer any postemployment or postretirement benefits to
its employees. David Irwin, former President and CEO of the Company who resigned
in June 1997, and one other officer have employment agreements that provide up
to one year of compensation for termination under certain circumstances. The
Company accrued approximately $250,000 in the year ended June 30, 1997, related
to Mr. Irwin's resignation from the aforementioned positions.
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<PAGE>
7. INCOME TAXES:
At June 30, 1997, the Company had net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of
approximately $7,300,000 which begin to expire in 2004. Research and
development tax credit carryforwards of approximately $41,000 at June 30, 1997,
were also available to reduce future federal income taxes. Pursuant to Section
382 of the Internal Revenue Code, a change in ownership occurred with the
initial public offering of the Company. As a result, the Company will be
subject to a $2,300,000 annual net operating loss utilization limitation.
The Company had net tax assets of $3,306,000 (composed primarily of the tax
effect of NOL's) at June 30, 1997. In accordance with the criteria contained in
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes," a valuation allowance associated with the Company's NOL was reduced in
1996 and a deferred tax asset for $790,000 was recognized. In fiscal 1997, the
deferred tax asset was increased to $1,101,000, primarily as a result of the tax
benefit recorded as a result of the disqualifying dispositions of employee
incentive stock options. The Company believes it is more likely than not that it
will be able to realize the benefit of this net asset.
The components of the income tax provisions in the accompanying statements of
operations consisted of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
----- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
State--
Current $ 70 $ 63 $ 72
Deferred - 108 -
Federal--
Current 10 41 59
Deferred - 71 -
Reduction in valuation allowance (48) (790) -
----- ----- -----
Total $ 32 $(507) $ 131
===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
The difference between the federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax
rate is reconciled as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 % 1996 % 1995 %
------ ---- ------- ----- ------ ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income tax provision at statutory rate $ 65 35% $ 968 35% $ 975 35%
Utilization of NOL (52) (28) (920) (33) (916) (33)
Deduction for state taxes 70 38 63 2 47 2
Reduction in valuation allowance (48) (27) (790) (28) - -
Other (3) (1) 172 6 25 1
----- --- ----- ---- ----- ---
Income tax provision at effective tax rate $ 32 17% $(507) (18)% $ 131 5%
===== === ===== ==== ===== ===
</TABLE>
Deferred taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of
differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and
liabilities given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. The net deferred tax
asset is comprised of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 Change 1996
------- --------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:
Current-
Nondeductible allowances $ 296 $85 $ 211
UCC adjustment 7 3 4
Other 336 132 204
Noncurrent-
Depreciation 50 20 30
Disqualifying dispositions 263 263 -
Net operating losses 2,354 (290) 2,644
------- ---- -------
Net deferred tax asset, before valuation reserve 3,306 213 3,093
Valuation reserve (2,205) 98 (2,303)
------- ---- -------
Net deferred tax assets $ 1,101 $311 $ 790
======= ==== =======
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
8. COMMITMENTS:
Leases
The Company leases its facilities and certain machinery and equipment under
operating leases with remaining terms of up to 36 months. Rent expense
applicable to operating leases was $221,000, $175,000 and $156,000 in 1997,
1996, and 1995, respectively. At June 30, 1997, the future minimum rental
payments required by operating leases were as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
1998 $102
1999 89
2000 7
2001 -
Thereafter -
----
$198
====
</TABLE>
9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
In May 1997, the Company announced a plan to repurchase up to $1,000,000 worth
of the common stock outstanding. As of June 30, 1997, 144,400 shares had been
repurchased for a total of $509,000. In August 1997, the Company announced a
$1,000,000 expansion to its common stock repurchase plan. As of September 12,
1997, a total of 281,900 shares had been repurchased for a total of $1,081,000
since the commencement of the program in May.
10. MARKETABLE SECURITIES:
A summary of the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair values
of available for sale marketable securities at June 30, 1997 follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, 1997 June 30, 1996
--------------------------------- ------------------------------------
Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized
---------- ----------
Amortized Holding Amortized Holding
--------- ------- --------- -------
Type of Security Cost Losses Fair Value Cost Losses Fair Value
---------------- ---- ------ ---------- ---- ------ ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Government $4,160 $ 3 $4,157 $ 2,054 $ 7 $ 2,047
Corporate Bonds 4,358 22 4,336 7,835 94 7,741
Commercial Paper - - - 498 - 498
Certificate of Deposit 105 - 105 - - -
------ ----- ------ ------- ----- --------
Total $8,623 $ 25 $8,598 $10,387 $ 101 $ 10,286
====== ===== ====== ======= ===== ========
</TABLE>
Net of the tax effect, the unrealized loss on securities available for sale is
$16,000, which is included in stockholders' equity.
The Company established a $100,000 certificate of deposit as collateral for a
stand-by letter of credit which was required by a customer. This certificate of
deposit matures in December 1997, and was classified as a long-term security in
fiscal 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortized
Cost Fair Value
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
One year or less $5,564 $5,549
Two through three years 3,059 3,049
------ ------
Total $8,623 $8,598
====== ======
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
11. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):
A summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations follows (in
thousands, except per share amounts):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
------------------
September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30,
1996 1996 1997 1997
--------------- -------------- --------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $3,025 $3,389 $2,203 $2,890
Gross margin 1,645 1,625 801 1,507
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes 491 384 (732) 68
Net income 439 344 (665) 61
Fully diluted net income per share $ .08 $ .06 $ (.13) $ .01
Three Months Ended
------------------
September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30,
1995 1995 1996 1996
--------------- -------------- --------------- --------------
Net sales $4,458 $3,952 $3,255 $2,387
Gross margin 2,582 2,026 1,672 1,092
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes 1,266 833 632 36
Net income 1,133 1,529 579 33
Fully diluted net income per share $ .22 $ .27 $ .10 $ .01
</TABLE>
During the quarter ended December 31, 1995, the Company recognized a deferred
tax asset of $790,000 associated with a net operating loss carryforward. The
net income and net income per share for the quarter ended December 31, 1995 were
positively impacted by the recognition of this asset, which added approximately
$.14 to net income per share.
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<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Mizar, Inc.:
We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards the
financial statements of Mizar, Inc. included in this Form 10-K and have issued
our report thereon dated July 25, 1997. Our audit was made for the purpose of
forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. Schedule
II, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves, is the responsibility of the
Company's management and is presented for purposes of complying with the
Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part of the basic
financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in our audit of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas
July 25, 1997
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<PAGE>
Schedule II
MIZAR, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
JUNE 30, 1995, 1996 AND 1997
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Balance at Charged to Charged to
Beginning Costs and Other Balance at
Description of Period Expenses Accounts Deductions End of Period
----------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------
1995
----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 26 $ 2 $- $ (1) $ 27
Allowance for excess and
obsolete inventory 146 231 - (225) 152
1996
----
Allowance for doubtful accounts 27 - 6 - 33
Allowance for excess and
obsolete inventory 152 265 - (158) 259
Allowance for product returns - 90 - - 90
1997
----
Allowance for doubtful accounts 33 30 - - 63
Allowance for excess and
obsolete inventory 259 452 - (453) 258
Allowance for product returns 90 66 - (96) 60
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Mizar, Inc.
Dated: September 26, 1997 By: /s/ Charles D. Brockenbush
------------------ -----------------------------------
Charles D. Brockenbush, Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
By: /s/ Samuel K. Smith Interim President and CEO Dated: September 26, 1997
-------------------------- and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Samuel K. Smith (Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Charles D. Brockenbush Vice President, Finance and Chief Dated: September 26, 1997
-------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Charles D. Brockenbush Accounting Officer)
By: /s/ David H. Irwin Director Dated: September 26, 1997
--------------------------
David H. Irwin
By: /s/ John L. Rynearson Director Dated: September 26, 1997
--------------------------
John L. Rynearson
By: /s/ Robert G. Smith Director Dated: September 26, 1997
--------------------------
Robert G. Smith
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT INDEX
3(i) Articles of Incorporation of the Company. (1)
3(ii) Bylaws, as amended, of the Company. (1)
10.1 Form of Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement. (1)
10.2 Employment Agreement between the Company and John L. Marshall. (1)
10.3 Commercial Quad-C40 Program ("Commercial") by and between Texas
Instruments, Incorporated ("TI") and the Company dated October 9,
1992. (1)
10.4 Amendment 1 to Commercial dated March 19, 1993. (1)
10.5 Amendment 2 to Commercial dated July 1, 1993. (1)
10.6 Amendment 3 to Commercial dated January 12, 1995. (1)
10.7 MIL-SPEC Quad-C40 Program ("MIL-SPEC") by and between TI and the
Company dated January 20, 1993. (1)
10.8 Amendment 1 to MIL-SPEC dated March 19, 1993. (1)
10.9 Amendment 2 to MIL-SPEC dated July 1, 1993. (1)
10.10 ASP048 License Agreement ("ASP048 License Agreement") by and
between TI and the Company dated December 29, 1992. (1)
10.11 Amendment 1 to ASP048 License Agreement dated July 15, 1993. (1)
10.12 MIL-SPEC Octal-C40 Program ("MIL-SPEC Octal") by and between TI
and the Company dated March 28, 1994. (1)
10.13 Dual MVP Digital Computer Board License Agreement by and between
TI and the Company dated January 12, 1995. (1)
11 Computation of per share net income. (2)
23 Consent of Arthur Andersen, LLP. (2)
27 Financial Data Schedule. (2)
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits in the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1.
(2) Filed herewith.
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 11
MIZAR, INC.
COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
------- ------- -------
PRIMARY INCOME PER SHARE:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 179 $ 3,274 $ 2,654
======= ======= =======
Weighted average shares outstanding 4,950 4,543 3,203
Effect of common stock equivalents:
Options granted 742 806 1,146
Weighted average exercised options outstanding for portion of period,
net of equivalent shares purchased at average fair market value 1 98 -
Effect of using option proceeds to repurchase common stock at
average fair market value (218) (131) (437)
------- ------- -------
525 773 709
------- ------- -------
Total common stock equivalents 5,475 5,316 3,912
------- ------- -------
Primary income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.62 $ 0.68
======= ======= =======
FULLY DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE:
Total weighted average shares from above 5,475 5,316 3,912
Effect of using year-end vs. average market price - - 112
Effect of conversion of subordinated debentures - 216 891
------- ------- -------
Total common stock equivalents 5,475 5,532 4,915
------- ------- -------
Net income 179 3,274 2,654
Adjustment to net income for interest on subordinated debentures - 46 102
------- ------- -------
Net income, as adjusted $ 179 $ 3,320 $ 2,756
------- ------- -------
Fully diluted income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.60 $ 0.56
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Exhibit 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our reports included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Form
S-8 Registration Statement File No. 333-430. It should be noted that we have not
audited any financial statements of the Company subsequent to June 30, 1997, or
performed any audit procedures subsequent to the date of our report.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Dallas, Texas
September 29, 1997
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MIZAR, INC. AS OF JUNE 30, 1997 AND FOR THE TWELVE
MONTHS THEN ENDED, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> JUN-30-1997
<PERIOD-START> JUL-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1997
<CASH> 2,266
<SECURITIES> 8,598
<RECEIVABLES> 1,939
<ALLOWANCES> 123
<INVENTORY> 1,840
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 15,722
<PP&E> 2,231
<DEPRECIATION> 1,303
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 2,034
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0
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<COMMON> 55
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 11,507
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<TOTAL-COSTS> 5,929
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 5,962
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0
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<NET-INCOME> 179
<EPS-PRIMARY> .03
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