10-Q 1 form10q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

 

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 1-10346

 

EMRISE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

 

Delaware   77-0226211
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

2530 Meridian Parkway

Durham, North Carolina 27713

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(408) 200-3040

(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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer [  ] Accelerated Filer [  ]
Non-Accelerated Filer [  ] Smaller Reporting Company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

 

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.0033 par value, as of August 14, 2014 was 10,725,337.

 

 

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   F-1
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013   F-1
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)   F-2
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)   F-3
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)   F-4
       
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.   3
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.   15
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.   15
       
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.   16
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.   16
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.   16
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.   16
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.   16
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.   16
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.   16
SIGNATURES   17

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

EMRISE CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $845   $1,170 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $70 at June 30, 2014 and $70 at December 31, 2013   6,747    7,435 
Inventories   7,010    6,357 
Current deferred tax assets   8    46 
Prepaid and other current assets   1,175    897 
Total current assets   15,785    15,905 
Property, plant and equipment, net   4,567    4,475 
Goodwill   5,453    5,283 
Intangible assets other than goodwill, net   402    457 
Deferred tax assets   33    53 
Other assets   98    286 
Total assets  $26,338   $26,459 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $3,182   $3,201 
Accrued expenses   4,827    4,259 
Lines of credit   2,066    1,196 
Current portion of long-term debt   808    2,672 
Income taxes payable   7    36 
Other current liabilities   333    261 
Total current liabilities   11,223    11,625 
Long-term debt   3,989    2,664 
Deferred income taxes   18    17 
Other liabilities   1,168    992 
Total liabilities   16,398    15,298 
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding        
Common stock, $0.0033 par value. Authorized 75,000,000 shares; 10,725,337 and 10,719,337 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.   128    128 
Additional paid-in capital   44,215    44,205 
Accumulated deficit   (33,546)   (31,924)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (857)   (1,248)
Total stockholders’ equity   9,940    11,161 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $26,338   $26,459 

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EMRISE CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Net sales  $9,134   $8,097   $16,892   $15,788 
Cost of sales   6,625    5,570    12,382    10,984 
Gross profit   2,509    2,527    4,510    4,804 
Operating expenses:                    
Selling, general and administrative   2,106    2,128    4,447    4,478 
Engineering and product development   566    324    881    619 
Total operating expenses   2,672    2,452    5,328    5,097 
(Loss)/Income from operations   (163)   75    (818)   (293)
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income   43    23    77    44 
Interest expense   (155)   (136)   (290)   (254)
Other finance cost, net   (421)   4    (429)   107 
Total other finance expense, net   (533)   (109)   (642)   (103)
Loss before income taxes   (696)   (34)   (1,460)   (396)
Income tax expense   140    66    162    232 
Net loss  $(836)  $(100)  $(1,622)  $(628)
Foreign currency translation adjustment  $293   $(13)  $391   $(702)
Comprehensive Loss  $(543)  $(113)  $(1,231)  $(1,330)
Weighted average shares outstanding                    
Basic and diluted   10,720    10,698    10,717    10,698 
Loss per share –Basic and diluted   (0.08)   (0.01)   (0.15)   (0.06)

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EMRISE CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 
   2014   2013 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net loss  $(1,622)  $(628)
Reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   288    238 
Provision for doubtful accounts   14    10 
Provision for inventory reserve   334    208 
Provision for warranty reserve   90    (3)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   -    14 
Deferred taxes   59    (27)
Provision for indemnity to former loan note holders   300    - 
Stock-based compensation   10    19 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   1,157    1,190 
Inventories   (881)   610 
Prepaid and other assets   (353)   1,014 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   213    (916)
Cash flow (used in) generated by operating activities   (391)   1,729 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (259)   (2,986)
Cash used in investing activities   (259)   (2,986)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Net (repayment)/ borrowings from lines of credit   851    (521)
Proceeds from issuance of debt   1,940    2,177 
Repayments of long-term debt   (2,606)   (516)
Financing cash flow provided by financing activities   185    1,140 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes   140    (211)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (325)   (328)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   1,170    1,519 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $845   $1,191 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Cash paid during the period for :          
Interest   155    136 
Income taxes   151    172 
           
Acquisition of equipment through capital leases  $468   $53 

 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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EMRISE CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization and Business

 

EMRISE Corporation (the “Company”) designs, manufactures and markets proprietary electronic devices and communications equipment for aerospace, defense, industrial, and communications applications. The Company currently has operations in the United States, England and France. The Company conducts its business through two operating segments: electronic devices and communications equipment. The subsidiaries within the electronic devices segment design, develop, manufacture and market electronic devices for defense, aerospace and industrial markets and operate out of facilities located in England. The subsidiaries within the communications equipment segment design, develop, manufacture and market network access equipment, including network timing and synchronization products and operate out of facilities located in both the United States and France.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The year-end balance sheet was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do, however, reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to state fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2014 and the results of operations and cash flows for the related interim periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2014. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for the year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the SEC on April 15, 2014.

 

Comprehensive Loss

 

Comprehensive loss includes all changes in equity during a period except those that resulted from investments by or distributions to the Company’s stockholders. Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that, under GAAP, are included in comprehensive loss, but excluded from net income (loss), as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. The Company’s other comprehensive income (loss) consists of foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

Product Warranty Liabilities

 

Generally, the Company’s products carry a standard one-year, limited parts and labor warranty. In certain circumstances, the Company provides a two-year, limited parts and labor warranty on communications test instruments and network access products. The Company offers extended warranties beyond two years for an additional cost to its customers. Products returned under warranty typically are tested and repaired or replaced at the Company’s option. Historically, the Company has not experienced significant warranty costs or returns.

 

The Company records a liability for estimated costs that it expects to incur under the basic limited warranties when product revenue is recognized. Factors affecting the warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of claim and costs per claim. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its warranty liability accrual based on changes in these factors.

 

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Income/ (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations

 

Basic income/ (loss) per share from continuing operations is computed by dividing net income/ (loss) from continuing operations by the weighted average common shares outstanding during a period. Diluted income/ (loss) per share from continuing operations is based on the treasury stock method and includes the dilutive effect of stock options and warrants outstanding during the period. As a result of the losses from continuing operations incurred by the Company for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the potentially dilutive common share equivalents have been excluded from the loss per share computation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted income/ (loss) per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
NUMERATOR:                    
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations  $(836)  $(100)  $(1,622)  $(628)
DENOMINATOR:                    
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   10,720    10,698    10,717    10,698 
Basic and diluted income/(loss) per share from continuing operations  $(0.08)  $(0.01)  $(0.15)  $(0.06)

 

The following table shows the common stock equivalents that were outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ or warrants’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, and therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive:

 

   Number of
Shares
   Range of
Exercise Price
Per Share
 
Anti-dilutive common stock options:          
As of June 30, 2014   309,000    $0.55 - $7.50 
As of June 30, 2013   401,000    $0.55 - $7.50 

 

There were no common stock warrants in issue at either June 30, 2013 or June 30, 2014.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company derives revenues from sales of electronic devices and communications equipment products. The Company’s sales are based upon written agreements or purchase orders that identify the type and quantity of the items being purchased and the purchase price.

 

Communications Equipment- The Company recognizes revenues from its communications equipment business segment based in France and the U.S. at the point of shipment of those products. An estimate of warranty cost is recorded at the time the revenue is recognized. Customer discounts are included in the product price list provided to the customer. Product returns are infrequent and require prior authorization because sales are final and the Company tests its products for quality prior to shipment to ensure products meet the specifications of the binding purchase orders under which those products are shipped. Normally, when a customer requests and receives authorization to return a product, the request is accompanied by a purchase order for a repair or for a replacement product for which the customer pays.

 

Electronic Devices- The Company’s subsidiaries in England comprise the electronic devices segment of the business. Revenue recognition for products and services provided by the Company’s subsidiaries in England depends upon the type of contract involved. Engineering/design services contracts generally entail design and production of a prototype over a term of up to several years, with revenue recognized over the term of the contract on a percentage of completion basis. Production contracts provide for a specific quantity of products to be produced over a specific period of time. Customers issue binding purchase orders or enter into binding agreements for the products to be produced. The Company recognizes revenues on these orders as the products are shipped. Returns are infrequent and permitted only with prior authorization because these products are custom made to order based on binding purchase orders and are quality tested prior to shipment. An estimate of warranty cost is recorded at the time revenue is recognized. The Company offers extended warranty contracts for an additional cost to its customers, which are recognized ratably over the term of the extended warranty contract.

 

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Revenues from services such as repairs and modifications are recognized when the service is completed and invoiced. For repairs that involve shipment of a repaired product, the Company recognizes repair revenues when the product is shipped back to the customer. Service revenues contribute less than 5% of total revenue and, therefore, are considered to be immaterial to overall financial results.

 

Foreign Currency Instruments

 

The Company evaluates the impact of currency fluctuations on a periodic basis and, from time to time, participates in currency hedging activities when the need arises. The Company currently uses foreign currency forward contracts, which do not meet hedge accounting requirements, to manage currency exposures related to foreign operation sales in U.S. dollars. These instruments are generally short-term in nature, with typical maturities of less than one year, and are subject to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company adjusts the value of the hedging instruments at the end of the reporting period to reflect the market value of the instrument.

 

Research and development Grants and Credits

 

The Company benefits from credits related to research and development at its subsidiaries in France and the United Kingdom. The components of the income tax expense line include government grants to the extent they are recognized as a reduction of income tax expense. Where research and development grants are received but do not specifically reduce a tax expense in a particular jurisdiction they are treated as a credit against the Company’s research and development engineering expenditure. Any adjustments to the amounts receivable are credited/charged to the expense category determined by the original treatment.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP.

 

The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

 

NOTE 2 — LIQUIDITY

 

The Company’s liquidity is closely monitored by management. The Company uses cash flow forecasting linked to production forecasts and existing and projected credit and bank facilities, to ensure there are sufficient financial resources to fulfill its short-term needs and strategic plans. The Company has a long term bank facility in the UK with Lloyds Bank which extends to April 2017 and a 20 year loan and related mortgage of $2.25 million also with Lloyds Bank. The UK term loan from Lloyds Bank has a covenant that links to the net worth of the UK subsidiaries of the Company. At June 30, 2014 the Company was in compliance with these covenants. The Company also has credit lines for each subsidiary to fund day-to-day transactions. Further details of these borrowings are set out below.

 

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NOTE 3 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company has five stock option plans, the following two of which, continue to be available and these are described more fully in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013:

 

  Amended and Restated 2000 Stock Option Plan; and
     
  2007 Stock Incentive Plan.

 

The Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) does not intend to issue any additional options under the Amended and Restated 2000 Stock Option Plan.

 

Total stock-based compensation expense, for restricted stock issued under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, included in wages, salaries and related costs was $5,400 and $10,500 for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 respectively. The charge for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $7,000. These compensation expenses were charged to selling, general and administrative expenses because the stock options were issued to the independent members of the Board as partial payment for their services to the Company. There was no charge for compensation expense related to stock option grants for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014. The comparable charges for stock option grants for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 were $9,500 and $15,000 respectively. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had no unrecognized compensation expense related to stock option grants.

 

NOTE 4 — OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

The Company has two operating segments: electronic devices and communications equipment. The electronic devices segment manufactures and markets electronic power supplies, radio frequency (“RF”) and microwave devices and subsystem assemblies. The electronic devices segment consists of the Company’s two electronic device subsidiaries located in England, Pascall Electronics Limited (“Pascall’’) and XCEL Power Systems Limited (“XCEL”), both of which offer the same or similar products to the same or similar customers. The communications equipment segment designs, manufactures and distributes network access products and timing and synchronization products. The communications equipment segment consists of operating entities CXR Larus, which is located in the United States, and CXR Anderson Jacobson (“CXR AJ”), which is located in France, both of which offer the same or similar products to similar customers. Both segments operate primarily in the U.S. and European markets, but they have distinctly different customers, design and manufacturing processes and marketing strategies. Each segment has discrete financial information and a separate management structure.

 

The Company evaluates performance based upon contribution margin of the segments and also upon profit or loss from operations before income taxes exclusive of nonrecurring gains and losses. The Company accounts for inter-segment sales at pre-determined prices negotiated between the individual segments.

 

Selected financial data for each of the Company’s operating segments reconciled to the consolidated totals is shown below (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Net sales                    
Electronic devices  $5,333   $4,636   $10,496   $10,145 
Communications equipment   3,801    3,461    6,396    5,643 
Total net sales  $9,134   $8,097   $16,892   $15,788 
Operating income (loss)                    
Electronic devices  $432   $362   $610   $987 
Communications equipment   33    322    55    66 
Corporate and other   (628)   (609)   (1,483)   (1,346)
Total operating income/(loss)  $(163)  $75   $(818)  $(293)

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Total assets          
Electronic devices  $19,831   $20,134 
Communications equipment   6,371    6,266 
Corporate and other   136    59 
Total assets  $26,338   $26,459 

 

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NOTE 5 — ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

The Company’s accounts receivable result from sales to a broad customer base. The Company extends credit to its customers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and credit history and generally does not require collateral. Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days in the Company’s U.S. and French operations and 60 days in its English operations and are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding for longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. Provisions for uncollectable accounts are made based on the Company’s specific assessment of the collectability of all past due accounts. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements and consistently have been within management’s expectations. The Company carries insurance to cover accounts receivable derived from export sales from the United Kingdom. One customer accounted for 9.7% of total sales during the six months ended June 30, 2014 (11.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2013), and this customer accounted for 7.1% of total accounts receivable at June 30, 2014. This same customer accounted for 9.0% of total sales in the three months ended June 30, 2014 and represented 6.1% of the Company’s total net sales during the three months ended June 30, 2013.

 

The following table reflects the changes in the Company’s doubtful accounts reserve during the six months ended June 30, 2014 (in thousands):

 

   2014 
Balance at December 31,  $70 
Additional reserve for six months   14 
Recoveries   (14)
Accounts receivable written off   - 
Foreign currency translation   - 
Balance at June 30,  $70 

 

NOTE 6 — INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are stated net of provisions, at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market value (net realizable value) and consist of the following (in thousands):

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Gross Inventory          
Raw materials  $7,087   $6,697 
Work-in-process   2,115    1,553 
Finished goods   2,970    2,799 
Total gross inventories  $12,172   $11,049 
           
Inventory Reserve          
Raw materials  $3,446   $3,150 
Work-in-process   502    431 
Finished goods   1,214    1,111 
Total reserve  $5,162   $4,692 
           
Net Inventory          
Raw materials  $3,641   $3,547 
Work-in-process   1,613    1,122 
Finished goods   1,756    1,688 
Total net inventories  $7,010   $6,357 

  

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NOTE 7 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following, (in thousands):

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Land and buildings  $3,499   $3,401 
Machinery, equipment and fixtures   3,636    3,407 
Leasehold improvements   794    731 
           
    7,929    7,539 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (3,362)   (3,064)
           
Total property, plant and equipment  $4,567   $4,475 

 

The Company recorded depreciation expense associated with its property, plant and equipment of $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

NOTE 8 — GOODWILL

 

The following table reflects changes in goodwill balances for the six months ended June 30, (in thousands):

 

   2014   2013 
         
Balance at December 31  $5,283    5,146 
Foreign currency translation   170    (280)
Balance at June 30  $5,453    4,866 

 

The goodwill all relates to the electronic devices segment of the business.

 

NOTE 9 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL

 

The following table reflects changes in intangible assets (other than goodwill), balances for the six months ended June 30, (in thousands):

 

   2014   2013 
Balance at December 31,  $457    584 
Amortization   (69)   (68)
Foreign currency translation   14    (23)
Balance at June 30,  $402    493 

 

The intangible assets constitute trademarks, trade names and technology acquired and relates to the electronic devices segment.

 

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NOTE 10 — INCOME TAXES

 

The Company files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return. State tax returns in the state jurisdictions of California, Texas, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are filed on a consolidated, combined or separate basis depending on the applicable laws relating to the Company and its domestic subsidiaries. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries file tax returns in England and France. The Company provides for income taxes at the end of each interim period based on the estimated effective tax rate adjusted for certain discreet items for the full fiscal year. Cumulative adjustments to the Company’s estimate are recorded in the interim period in which a change in the estimated annual effective rate is determined.

 

The effective tax rate is subject to significant volatility on a consolidated basis, because the profits of the Company’s subsidiaries in England are subject to income tax at the local statutory rate of 21.5% and the Company’s subsidiary in France is subject to income tax at the local statutory rate of 33%. The tax loss carry-forwards of the U.S. entities are not available for offset against the profits of the overseas subsidiaries. The Company has minimal tax liabilities in the U.S. because it has not generated taxable profits in the United States.

 

The Company’s business is subject to regulation under a wide variety of United States federal, state and foreign tax laws, regulations and policies. The majority of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have earnings and profits that are reinvested indefinitely. However, the foreign subsidiaries have previously issued guarantees on a financing agreement held by the Company and, as a result, under Internal Revenue Code Section 956, have been deemed to have distributed these earnings to fund U.S. operations. This has resulted in U.S. federal taxable income and an increase in U.S. tax liability, which has been reduced through utilization of available net operating loss carry-forwards and foreign tax credits. The Company has utilized a significant portion of its net operating losses available to be carried forward into future periods and, as a result, income from operations and/or gain on sales of assets could result in tax obligations.

  

The Company benefits from credits related to research and development at its subsidiaries in France and the United Kingdom. The components of the income tax expense line include government grants to the extent they are recognized as a reduction of income tax expense. Where research and development grants are received but do not specifically reduce a tax expense in a particular jurisdiction they are treated as a credit against the Company’s research and development engineering expenditure. Any adjustment to the amounts receivable are credited/charged to the expense category determined by the original treatment. In December 2013 the Company received notification of an assessment from the Direction Generale des Finances Publiques in France challenging the basis of claims made by the Company’s French subsidiary, CXR AJ, in respect of research and development activity for the years 2009 and 2010. The amount being challenged was the sum of 187,000 euros (approximately $255,000 using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014) representing grants received in the two year period. The Company took independent advice at that time which supported the Company’s view that claims had been made in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations and the Company’s claims were defensible in their entirety. In June 2014, the Company received notification from the Direction Generale des Finances Publiques that it was requesting repayment of 354,000 euros for the four years from 2009 to 2012. The Company has taken independent advice and are contesting the assessment and in recognizing the probability that the Company may ultimately be required to repay some or all of the grants received, management estimated an accrual of $362,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

 

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Under ASC 740-10 Income Taxes- Tax Positions, the Company is required to recognize in its financial statements uncertainties in tax positions taken that may not be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. As noted above the Company is currently engaged in discussion and correspondence with the tax authorities in France regarding a variety of matters relating to the period since 2009. The most important aspect of this discussion is the issue of the research and development grants noted above. While there are other matters under review, in management’s opinion, none are likely to result in anything other than an adjustment to the level of tax losses that could be carried forward. Apart from this issue there are no material open matters with tax authorities nor is the Company engaged in an examination by any tax authority. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in interest expense and selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. No interest or penalties were recognized during the three months or six months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had no accrual for interest or penalties. Other than the matter referred to above the Company has not recognized benefits for any uncertain tax positions that it believes would be more-likely-than-not upheld in an examination by any tax authorities. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had not recorded any net unrecognized tax benefits.

 

The Company is no longer subject to United States federal and state tax examinations for years before 2009 and 2008 respectively, and is no longer subject to tax examinations for the United Kingdom for years prior to 2011, and for France for years prior to 2009.

 

NOTE 11 — FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company has a variety of debt and credit facilities to satisfy the financing requirements of its operations and the countries within which it operates. These arrangements are tabulated below.

 

All amounts are in $ thousands

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Lines of credit          
Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance   1,052    443 
FACTOCIC   1,014    753 
Lines of credit  $2,066   $1,196 

 

    June 30, 2014     December 31, 2013 
Long-term debt          
Lloyds term loan   1,733    711 
Lloyds property loan, secured by Mortgage   2,290    2,255 
BPI France loan   273    - 
Promissory Notes payable   -    2,277 
Capital lease obligations   501    93 
    4,797    5,336 
Current portion of long-term debt   (808)   (2,672)
Long-term debt  $3,989   $2,664 

 

Details of the borrowings set out in the table above are explained below.

 

Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance

 

On August 31, 2010, two of the Company’s UK subsidiaries, Pascall and XCEL, each entered into a Receivables Finance Agreement with Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance (“Lloyds”) (each, a “Receivables Finance Agreement” and, collectively, the “Receivables Finance Agreements”), pursuant to which Lloyds agreed to provide Pascall and XCEL a credit facility to support their UK operations in the aggregate principal amount of £2.75 million ($4.7 million based on the exchange rate on June 30, 2014), in each case at an advance rate of 88%, a discount charge of 2.5% above the base rate, and a service fee of 0.2%. The Receivables Finance Agreement between Pascall and Lloyds is secured by the All Assets Debenture, dated August 31, 2010, given by Pascall in favor of Lloyds (the “Pascall Debenture”) and the Receivables Finance Agreement between XCEL and Lloyds is secured by the All Assets Debenture, dated August 31, 2010, given by XCEL in favor of Lloyds (the “XCEL Debenture”). The Receivables Finance Agreements bear interest at the prevailing London interbank lending rate (currently 0.5%) plus 2.5% on the outstanding balance which is paid monthly. As of June 30, 2014, outstanding borrowings under the Receivable Finance Agreements were $1,052,000.

 

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FACTOCIC

 

On September 20, 2010, the Company’s French subsidiary, CXR AJ, entered into an accounts receivable financing arrangement with FACTOCIC S.A., a subsidiary of CIC Group (“CIC”) (the “CIC Agreement”), pursuant to which CIC agreed to provide CXR AJ a financing arrangement to support its French operations at an advance rate of 90% of presented receivables. The CIC Agreement bears interest at the three month EURIBOR (currently 0.5%) plus 1.4%. As of June 30, 2014, CXR AJ had $1,014,000 of outstanding borrowings under the CIC Agreement.

 

BPIFrance Loan

 

In March 2014, CXR AJ, the Company’s French operating subsidiary, was granted an innovation loan by BPIFrance. The loan is for 200,000 euros (approximately $273,000 using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014) and is specifically for the development of new products and processes. The loan is repayable in 20 quarterly instalments of $13,750 starting in December 2016. The loan is interest free.

 

Promissory Notes Payable

 

The promissory notes were amended subordinated contingent promissory notes, which were issued to former owners of ACC in May 2008 and were originally scheduled to mature on August 31, 2013. The notes were subordinated to a term loan from Lloyds Bank described below. Since the date of issuance, the terms of the notes were amended numerous times, most recently, effective November 1, 2012 (the “Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes”). The Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes bore interest at the prime rate as reported in The Wall Street Journal plus 4% (previously prime rate plus 1%) and were scheduled to mature on December 15, 2014 (the “Maturity Date”) (previously August 31, 2013). Subsequent to December 31, 2013, the payment of principal of $300,000, due on March 15, 2014, was paid on schedule and the balance of the principal and accrued interest was paid on April 7, 2014. Under the terms of the agreement with the holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes, on the redemption of such notes, the holders are entitled to indemnification for additional tax paid if the rate of capital gains tax increased between the dates such notes were originally issued and the date of redemption. The rate of capital gains tax did increase from 15% to 20% with effect from January 1, 2013 and, in addition, a capital gains tax surcharge of 3.8% was introduced. The holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes were therefore entitled to indemnification by the Company for the additional tax payable on their gains. The exact amount payable can only be accurately assessed when the holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes prepare their personal capital gains tax computations because among other things, their tax charge will depend on whether the former note holders are higher rate taxpayers in the year of redemption, whether they have any capital losses to offset against their gain and also the prevailing rate of capital gains tax in the year the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes were redeemed. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 the Company received notification from the former note holders that their best estimate of the resulting liability spanning two tax years was $300,000. This amount will be refined once personal tax returns for 2013 and 2014 have been prepared, submitted and approved. The Company has recognized this estimated liability of $300,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2014 accruing the full sum under other finance costs. The final sums will be payable when the holders of such notes pay their personal capital gains tax liabilities.

 

Lloyds TSB Term Loan

 

On August 2, 2011, EMRISE Electronics Limited (“EEL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement for a term loan with Lloyds TSB Bank plc (“Lloyds Bank”) in the amount of £750,000 (“Lloyds Term Loan”). As of December 31, 2013, £431,000 ($711,000 based on the exchange rate at December 31, 2013) was outstanding under the Lloyds Term Loan. On April 1, 2014, the Company replaced this loan with a new three-year loan with Lloyds Bank of £1.1 million (approximately $1.9 million, using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014). The loan carries a fixed rate of interest of 6.6% per annum and includes a covenant which requires the net worth of EEL, after deducting inter-company balances, to not fall below £2 million (approximately $3.4 million using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014). The value of this net worth covenant increases by approximately $400,000 each calendar year. At June 30, 2014, the balance outstanding under the loan was $1,733,000. The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of June 30, 2014.

 

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Lloyds Bank property loan secured by mortgage

 

On March 4, 2013, the Company entered into a mortgage with Lloyds Bank for the sum of £1.4 million (approximately $2.4 million at the rate of exchange on June 30, 2014) to purchase the property occupied by Pascall. This loan, which is secured by a fixed mortgage over the property, is repayable over 20 years. Interest is fixed at an annual rate of 4.8% for 15 years. Thereafter the interest reverts to a rate linked to the London Inter-bank lending rate. The loan is secured by a fixed lien over the property and any fixed plant and machinery within the building. The loan agreement contains financial covenants requiring the loan to value ratio to be a minimum of 80%, the net worth of EEL, the immediate parent company of Pascall, to be at least £4,776,000 and annual retained profits not to fall below £300,000 (approximately $8.1 million and $0.5 million using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014. At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with these covenants as the net worth of EEL, as defined by the loan agreement, was £6,100,000 (approximately $10,370,00 using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014) and the profit for the year ended December 31, 2013 was £685,000 (approximately $1.2 million using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014). As of June 30, 2014, the loan balance outstanding was $2.3 million and the property has a carrying value of $3.2 million. At December 31, 2013, the loan balance was $2.3 million and the carrying value of the property was $3.1 million.

 

Capital Leases

 

The Company has capital leases relating to capital equipment. The leases generally contain purchase options and expire at various dates through January 31, 2019. Capitalized lease obligations are calculated using interest rates appropriate at the inception of the lease and range from 6% to 18%. Leases are amortized over the lease term using the effective interest method. At June 30, 2014, the obligations under capital leases were $496,000 ($93,000 at December 31, 2013).

 

NOTE 12 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

FASB guidance for fair value measurements defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between three levels of inputs that may be utilized when measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 — Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 — Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 — Inputs that are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.

 

Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets are a reasonable estimate of their fair value due to the short term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of the Company’s borrowings is a reasonable estimate of its fair value as borrowings under the Company’s financing arrangements have variable rates that reflect currently available terms and conditions for similar debt. As of June 30, 2014, the Company did not have any financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that would be subject to the disclosure provisions of FASB guidance noted above.

 

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

 

Cautionary Statement

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by EMRISE Corporation (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements (collectively the “Filings”) and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, our management as well as estimates and assumptions made by our management and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current view with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including those set forth in the Risk Factors in Part II Item 1A, and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

 

The Company does not undertake to update, revise or correct any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

 

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

 

Any of the factors described above or in the “Risk Factors” sections contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, could cause the financial results, including the Company’s net income or loss or growth in net income or loss to differ materially from prior results, which in turn could, among other things, cause the price of its common stock to fluctuate substantially.

 

Plan of Operation

 

In the second half of 2013 the Company initiated a fundamental strategic review of its activities and its plans for future development. The Company engaged investment bankers to provide strategic advice and to give an external perspective. This review, which is continuing, is being overseen by the Company’s Special Committee which consists of the three independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board’’). The Special Committee meets regularly to consider the plans, review progress and assess any recommendations. At an operating level, the Company has a rolling three-year strategic plan which is reviewed and updated annually. This plan details the opportunities for and the strengths of, our two business segments and addresses how management intends to exploit these while recognizing that the Company has limited financial resources. Detailed financial budgets covering income statements, cash flows and capital expenditure plans supported by existing backlog data and sales forecasts, which are linked to incentive plans, are produced annually by each subsidiary. The consolidated projections are critically reviewed, discussed and approved by the Company’s management team and by the Board.

 

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The Company’s 2014 plan includes continued sales in the electronic devices segment in both the civil and military markets and deeper penetration of the European and North African markets for the sale of the Company’s communications equipment products. In both segments the emphasis continues to be on strengthening relationships with existing customers. The Company’s management team will adjust resources according to demand for the Company’s products. The Company is a small and flexible player in a rapidly changing world market. The Company’s technical expertise coupled with its flexibility means the Company is well positioned to respond to new opportunities providing that financial resources are sufficient to exploit these opportunities. Management believes that there are significant opportunities for steady, managed growth; exploiting the Company’s niche markets in the remainder of 2014 and forthcoming years is fundamental to the future of the business. Management also recognizes the challenge that growth represents but believes that this growth can be achieved through working in partnership with its strong customer base.

 

Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

Company-wide there was a significant, 12.8%, increase in net sales in the three months to June 30, 2014 compared with the equivalent period in 2013. This takes overall top-line growth to 7% over the year to date when compared with the first six months of 2013. This sales growth has encompassed both the electronic devices and communications equipment segments and the backlog of confirmed orders continued to climb during the quarter, reaching its highest month end level, since 2008.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2014, there have been certain non-operational items that affected the Company’s finances for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 including:

  

  1. On April 1, 2014 the Company drew down a new, fixed interest rate, three-year term loan from Lloyds Bank for $1.8 million. A new loan facility agreement from Lloyds Bank, was signed on March 28, 2014 and was available to be drawn down on April 1, 2014. This loan replaced the existing term loan from Lloyds Bank that at the time it was replaced had a balance of approximately $0.7 million outstanding. The new term loan was for approximately $1.8 million increasing the Company’s borrowing capacity by approximately $1.1 million. The new loan has a fixed interest rate of 6.6% and repayments of capital are due over 36 equal monthly installment sums. This new loan replaced existing cash that was used to repay the promissory notes with a value of $1.977 million. These notes had been scheduled for redemption in December 2014 but the new loan enabled the Company to redeem the notes early without penalty on April 7, 2014.
     
  2. On April 7, 2014, the Company repaid promissory notes with a principal value of $1.977 million together with accrued interest and expenses due to the agent appointed by the note holder. This payment cleared the outstanding balance due under the notes issued to former owners of ACC in May 2008 (the “Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes”) with the exception of an amount due by the Company to the holders of such notes for certain Federal taxes owed by such note holders as a result of long-term capital gains. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is obligated to pay a sum equal to any additional federal taxes payable by the holders of such notes as a result of any increase in capital gains tax rates between the date that such notes were initially issued and the date of redemption. The amount owed is yet to be finalized but the Company has accrued $300,000 as of June 30, 2014 based on the best estimate available from the holders of such notes as of this filing. This cost has been charged as other finance cost in the statement of comprehensive loss.
     
  3.

In June 2014 the Company received notification from the Direction Generale des Finances Publiques in France that grants made to the Company’s French subsidiary, CXR Anderson Jacobson (“CXR AJ”), in respect of research and development activity for the years 2009 to 2012 were ineligible for funding in light of the lack of suitable academic research involved in the research and development claim. The Direction Generale des Finances Publiques is requesting repayment totaling of 354,000 euros (approximately $483,000 using the exchange rate at June 30, 2014) representing grants received in the four-year period. The Company has taken independent advice and while the Company is contesting the repayment claim, in recognizing the risk that the Company may ultimately be required to repay some or all of the grants received, an accrual of $362,000 has been recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2014 representing the Company’s best estimate of the likely settlement. The accrued liability is included in short-term liabilities although the Company believes that to the extent that any repayment of this sum is required it is unlikely to be paid within the next 12 months.

 

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With encouraging sales growth in the three months ended June 30, 2014, the communications equipment segment gross margins in both our French and U.S. businesses have been in excess of 30% for the first time for several years but the electronic devices segment which usually displays robust gross margins suffered with margins for the quarter to June 30, 2014 falling below 25%.

 

The lower margins in our electronic devices segment stems from the sales mix with a greater number of engineering design projects in progress than normal. The unique product specifications of our customers, which is a feature of most of the Company’s electronic devices products, requires design projects with traditionally lower and less predictable margins, before the Company can start a production contract for that product. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, there were several design engineering contracts nearing completion which we expect will lead to production contracts in future periods.

 

The unique specification of products frequently results in long lead times between orders and requested delivery dates. This makes future revenues and gross profit difficult to forecast and comparability of results between periods are consequently subject to fluctuations influenced by specific orders. Shipments of products can be accelerated or delayed due to many reasons including, but not limited to, exceeding or not meeting customer contract requirements, a change in customer timing or specifications, technology related issues, delays in acquiring component parts, and other production related issues. For a significant portion of our business, customers issue binding purchase orders or enter into binding agreements for the products to be produced and shipped over time in the future. Our “backlog” represents these orders and provides a partial view into potential shipments and revenues.

 

The steady escalation of demand for the electronic devices products produced by the Company’s UK subsidiaries is encouraging and the order-book maintained by these companies shows no sign of diminishing. The backlog for firm orders with scheduled delivery dates stretches through 2015 and we have increasing visibility that leads us to expect further orders from the same customers beyond 2015. However, we recognize that our customers rely on their customers to determine both orders and the timing for delivery with the consequence that there is no guarantee that this expectation will translate into confirmed backlog orders in the next twelve months.

 

International orders for our communications equipment products across France and the United Kingdom plus the strengthening of orders from North Africa for the Company’s French Network Access products have continued to provide a solid backlog of orders, which remains substantially higher than in previous years. Our local sales teams continue to work to counter the trend in the synchronization and timing products with a ramp up of the Company’s Network Access products in the United States although this remains slower than management planned.

 

Overall gross profit as a percentage of sales (“Gross Margin”) in the first half of 2014 showed a decrease, over the first half of 2013 at 26.7% compared with 30.4%. This reflects weaker margins in our electronic devices segment particularly in the first quarter of 2014 when sales were down but are now returning to historic levels and where the balance of timing of engineering work compared with production contracts for both military and civil contracts has depressed the margin. This has been offset to some extent, by the strong margin for our communications equipment business, with our French operation yielding a gross margin of 34% and our U.S. business producing a margin of 29% (its best margin for several years) as a result of cost cutting in prior periods and a modest increase in demand.

 

As outlined above, there have been certain specific charges recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2014 that have contributed to the net loss of $1.6 million. This compares with a loss of $0.6 million in the first six months of 2013. The following table details the impact of the costs:

 

    $ 000s 
Costs of addressing matters raised by one of the holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Promissory Notes   125 
Costs associated with loan finance- Accrual for former note holder indemnity   300 
R&D repayment accrual   362 
Investment banker fees regarding strategic review   40 
Impact on net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2014   827 

 

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Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

Net Sales

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Variance
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
(in thousands)  2014   2013   Dollar   Percent 
Electronic devices  $5,333   $4,636   $697    15 .0% 
as % of net sales from continuing operations   58.4%   57.3%          
Communications equipment  $3,801   $3,461   $340    9.8%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   41.6%   42.7%          
Total net sales from continuing operations  $9,134   $8,097   $1,037    12.8%

 

Electronic Devices Segment

 

The surge in sales represented the best second quarter sales figures since 2011. The Company’s contracts in both military sales and In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (“IFE&C”) are project driven and the timing of these contracts is dependent on other contractors, external testing and specific events that are often outside the control of the Company. This combination of factors had led to a disappointing fall in sales in this segment in 2013 and the results of this quarter represent a step in a return to the more buoyant levels of activity recorded in 2012 and prior. Demand for radio frequency products remains sporadic but orders delayed from 2013 have now been received. Sales in this segment are from the Company’s UK based subsidiaries and the stronger pound sterling results in a higher overall sales figure when translated in to U.S. dollars but there is awareness among our U.S. and other dollar denominated customers that prices, when translated in to U.S. dollars, are increasing. We consequently offer customers the opportunity to contract in U.S. dollars or UK sterling. The backlog at June 30, 2014 was $29.2 million. The Company continues to see a strong order intake in both IFE&C and military products and therefore expect sales to increase in the coming quarters. Sales in this segment are project driven and quarterly fluctuations inevitably follow if orders or shipments are re-scheduled by customers.

 

Communications Equipment Segment

 

There was a 9.8% increase in net sales within the Company’s communications equipment segment during the second quarter of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013. The Company’s French communications equipment business unit constitutes the predominant part of this segment. Sales of our French Network Access products have continued to provide a solid backlog of orders which translated into sales in this quarter. This business is project driven and therefore by its nature difficult to trend against prior periods but the Company continues to receive orders from regular customers and is witnessing increased demand from new buyers. The backlog remains substantially higher than in previous years at $2.2 million compared with $1.4 million at June 30, 2013.

 

Gross Profit

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Variance
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
(in thousands)  2014   2013   Dollar   Percent 
Electronic devices  $1,319   $1,272   $47    3.7%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   24.7%   27.4%          
Communications equipment  $1,190   $1,255   $(65)   (5.2)%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   31.3%   36.3%          
Total gross profit from continuing operations  $2,509   $2,527   $(18)   (0.7)%
Total gross margin from continuing operations   27.5%   31.2%          

 

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Electronic Devices Segment

 

The increase in sales in both IFE&C and radio frequency products in the quarter resulted in a modest increase in overall gross profit but the gross margin percentage slipped compared with prior periods because the sales and production mix has favored engineering design projects for customers rather than power system production contracts. Engineering contracts tend to have unpredictable and often low margins whereas production runs with known costs tend to yield higher gross margins. The product and sales mix depends on the demand from the Company’s customers. Frequently, a production contract is preceded by an engineering design assignment on which there will be a low gross margin.

 

Communications Equipment Segment

 

The additional sales volume and the improved gross margin percentage in the Company’s French operations in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the comparable period in 2013 improved the overall gross profit. Sales volumes at our U.S. business unit of $0.5 million for the quarter are substantially lower than that achieved by the Company’s French subsidiary but the gross margin percentage at 30.1% is very close to the 31.4% margin achieved at the European operation.

 

Operating Expenses

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Variance
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
(in thousands)   2014    2013    Dollar    Percent 
Selling, general and administrative  $2,106   $2,128   $22    1.0%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   23.1%   26.3%          
Engineering and product development  $566   $324    (242)   (74.7)%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   6.2%   4.0%          
Total operating expenses from continuing operations  $2,672   $2,452    (220)   (9.0)%

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

The Company continues to control operating costs tightly. In the UK savings have been made in sales and marketing activity but this has been offset by increases in general and administrative costs associated with recruitment and travel.

 

Engineering and product development

 

A feature of our business is that a significant proportion of engineering and product development costs are captured in the cost of the related product for customer specific engineering in our electronic devices segment so the quarterly cost understates the level of research and development activity.

 

Underlying engineering and product development costs have remained broadly consistent with prior periods but the Company recorded an unexpected charge of $362,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2014, representing an estimated accrual in respect of a repayment claim from the Direction Generale des Finances Publiques in France. The claim relates to Research and Development grants awarded to the Company’s French subsidiary, CXR AJ for the years 2009 to 2012. It is contended by the French authorities that the grants had been incorrectly claimed and that the research and development was not eligible for grants because, among other things, it had not led to a published academic study. Consequently, Direction Generale des Finances Publiques is requesting repayment of the sum of $483,000 representing grants received in the four year period to 2012. The Company has taken independent advice and is vigorously contesting the repayment claims because it is believed that the claims followed the published guidelines. However, recognizing the risk that the Company may ultimately be required to repay some or all of the grants that are in dispute, the Company recorded an accrual of $362,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2014 being the Company’s best estimate of the sum required to reach a settlement.

 

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Interest expense

 

Interest expense was $155,000 for the second quarter of 2014 compared with $136,000 for the second quarter of 2013. The increase is chiefly attributable to interest on the new term loan from Lloyds Bank coupled with heavier interest charges in France reflecting the increased pressure on working capital resulting from increased sales.

 

Other income and expense

 

Exchange rate losses in the Company’s UK operations constituted $121,000 of the expense, compared with a $4,000 exchange rate gain in the comparable period of 2013. Included in other expenses is $300,000 recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2014 related to an indemnity given to the former loan note holders for additional tax incurred by them on the capital gains arising on the redemption of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes. Under the terms of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes, an amount equal to any additional capital gains tax payable by the holders of such notes is due by the Company on behalf of the former note holders to the extent that capital gains tax rates increased between the dates that such notes were initially issued and the date of redemption. The amount of this sum is yet to be finalized, but the Company accrued $300,000 as of June 30, 2014, based on the best estimate available from the holders of such notes at the time of this filing.

 

Income tax expense

 

There was a charge for the three months ended June 30, 2014 of $140,000. This includes a charge of $97,000 in respect of the French research and development claim. Excluding this charge, the tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 would be $43,000 compared to $66,000 for the equivalent period to June 30, 2013.

 

The balance of the charge represents tax on profits in the electronic devices segment and are calculated on the basis of prevailing United Kingdom Corporation tax rates on profits generated by the Company’s UK subsidiaries.

 

Net Loss

 

The net loss after tax in the second quarter of 2014 was $836,000 but this is after charging $300,000 for the indemnity to the former promissory note holders and $362,000 in respect of the potential repayment of research and development grants.

 

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

 

Net Sales

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,   Variance
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
(in thousands)   2014    2013    Dollar    Percent 
Electronic devices  $10,496   $10,145   $351    3.5%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   62.1%   64.3%          
Communications equipment  $6,396   $5,643   $753    13.3%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   37.9%   35.7%          
Total net sales from continuing operations  $16,892   $15,788   $1,104    7.0%

 

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Electronic Devices Segment

 

The increase in sales within the electronic devices segment in the first half of 2014 compared with the first half of 2013 was modest but reflected an upturn as the year progressed after a slow first quarter. The Company’s contracts in both military sales and IFE&C are project driven and the timing of these contracts is dependent on other contractors, external testing and specific events which are often outside the control of the Company. The order book and backlog remain strong and the customer base is robust.

 

Communications Equipment Segment

 

The French portion of the Company’s communications equipment segment produced a strong sales performance for the first six months of 2014 increasing net sales by 13.6% and this was on top of 23% sales growth in the first half of 2013 compared with the comparable period in 2012. The United States market represents a small proportion of the Company’s total sales but it too contributed to the sales growth with a 12% increase compared with the first half of 2013. The Company’s French communications equipment business unit in particular, continues to see demand for its products and has a sales backlog of more than $2 million at June 30, 2014 nearly double the comparable figure a year earlier.

 

Gross Profit

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,   Variance
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
(in thousands)   2014    2013    Dollar    Percent 
Electronic devices  $2,398   $2,893   $(495)   (17.1)%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   22.8%   28.5%          
Communications equipment  $2,112   $1,911   $201    10.5%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   33.0%   33.9%          
Total gross profit from continuing operations  $4,510   $4,804   $(294)   (6.1)%
Total gross margin from continuing operations   26.7%   30.4%          

 

Electronic Devices Segment

 

Despite the increase in sales within the Company’s UK operating companies the gross profit decreased by 17 % reflecting the product mix and the current bias of sales towards engineering contracts. The Company accounts for these engineering costs as they are incurred, recognizing any losses as soon as they are foreseen. The Company does not carry forward costs to match against a future production contract for the product. This reduced gross profit, particularly in the first quarter of 2014 and although margins increased in the three months ended June 30, 2014 they were still below the Company’s historic levels due to the predominance of engineering contracts.

 

Communications Equipment Segment

 

The communications equipment segment of the Company has traditionally been able to command higher gross margins for its products than the electronic devices segment. In France and territories served by the Company’s French business this held true in the first two quarters of 2014. This coupled with the increased sales resulted in an increase in gross margin of more than $200,000. The steady albeit relatively low demand for the network access products in the U.S. marketplace has also contributed to the overall result with a U.S. gross margin of 29% which is appreciably stronger than the comparable period in 2013 or 2012. Consequently the Company’s U.S. based communications company improved its gross profit by $150,000.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

   Six Months Ended June 30,   Variance
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
(in thousands)  2014   2013   Dollar   Percent 
Selling, general and administrative  $4,447   $4,478   $31    0.7%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   26.3%   28.4%          
Engineering and product development  $881   $619   $(262)   (42.3)%
as % of net sales from continuing operations   5.2%   3.9%          
Total operating expenses from continuing operations  $5,328   $5,097   $(231)   (4.5)%

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

Despite inflationary pressures, sales and administrative costs remained stable in comparison to the same six month period in 2013 with savings stemming from cost reduction initiatives in the Company’s CXR Larus business in the United States and lower selling costs in the UK offset by an increase in administration costs in the UK. Corporate administrative costs also increased by $135,000 which is attributable to costs in the first quarter of 2014 associated with unbudgeted legal and associated costs of $125,000 which stemmed from addressing and refuting the matters raised by one of the holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Promissory Notes at the beginning of the year. In addition the company incurred advisory fees paid to its investment bankers of $40,000.

 

(in thousands)  2014   2013 
Sales, general and administrative costs (excluding abnormal costs)   4,282    4,478 
Costs of addressing matters raised by one of the holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Promissory Notes   125    - 
           
Investment banker fees in relation to strategic review   40    - 
Total SG&A costs   4,447    4,478 

 

Engineering and product development

 

Engineering and product development costs include an accrual of $362,000 for the repayment claim related to research and development grants referred to above. Adjusting for this charge the costs of $616,000 were almost identical to the comparable period in 2013. The niche nature of the Company’s electronic devices business means that engineering and product development costs are frequently captured in the cost of the related customer specific engineering.

 

Interest expense

 

Interest expense was $290,000 for the first half of 2014 compared to $254,000 for the first half of 2013. The 2013 charge reflects a monthly mortgage expense of $8,000 since the inception of the mortgage in February 2013.

 

Other income and expense

 

Other income and expense includes an accrual of $300,000 related to an indemnity given to the former loan note holders for additional tax incurred on the capital gains arising on the redemption of the loan notes as discussed above. Under the terms of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Notes, an amount equal to any additional tax payable by the holders of such notes is due to the extent that capital gains tax rates had increased between the dates that such notes were initially issued and the date of redemption. The amount of this sum is yet to be finalized but the Company accrued $300,000 as of June 30, 2014, based on the best estimate available from the holders of such notes at the time of this filing.

 

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The balance of the cost ($129,000) arises from exchange rate translation losses relating to the weakness of the U.S. dollar compared with UK sterling, whereas in 2013 there was an exchange rate gain of $107,000 when the relative strengths of the currencies were reversed.

 

Income tax expense

 

There was a charge for the six-month period to June 30, 2014 of $162,000. This includes a charge of $97,000 in respect of the French research and development repayment claim. Excluding this charge the tax expense for the first half year would be $65,000. This compares with $232,000 for the equivalent period in 2013.

 

Net loss

 

The loss after tax was $1.6 million in the first six months of 2014 compared to a loss of $0.6 million in the first half of 2013. The following table details the impact of the specific costs discussed above:

 

    $ 000s 
Costs of addressing matters raised by one of the holders of the Amended Subordinated Contingent Promissory Notes   125 
Finance cost accrual for former note holder indemnity   300 
R&D repayment accrual   362 
Investment banker fees in respect of strategic review   40 
    827 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

In making an assessment of our liquidity, we believe that the items in our financial statements that are most relevant to our ongoing operations are working capital, cash generated from operating activities and cash available from financing activities. We have a variety of financing arrangements to support working capital.

 

Working Capital

 

The Company funds its daily cash flow requirements through funds provided by operations and through borrowings under various financing arrangements. The Company has counteracted the impact of the losses from operations by managing its working capital tightly, translating inventory into sales and collecting receivables promptly. Strong cash collection from customers has funded purchases to meet the production demanded by the Company’s order book. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $0.85 million as compared with $1.2 million at December 31, 2013. On April 1, 2014, a new loan of $1.8 million from Lloyds Bank replaced an existing loan of $0.7 million from the same source. The cash balance was used to repay the remaining liability of $2 million outstanding on the Amended Subordinated Contingent Promissory Notes on April 7, 2014 and the Company’s cash was replenished by the incremental increase in funds from the Lloyds Bank facility. These promissory notes were scheduled for repayment in December 2014 but the new loan enabled the Company to repay the notes early without penalty, at a marginally lower interest rate.

 

As of June 30, 2014, approximately 97% of the total $0.7 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. The majority of the foreign cash balances are associated with earnings that the Company plans to permanently reinvest and use to support continuing growth plans outside of the United States through funding of capital expenditures, engineering, operating expenses or other similar cash needs of the foreign operations. From time to time, cash is repatriated from the foreign subsidiaries to the United States for normal corporate operating needs through inter-company dividends and service and brand charges, but only from those earnings that have not been asserted to be permanently reinvested or which qualify as previously taxed income as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Code. However, the foreign subsidiaries previously issued guarantees to lenders on certain financing arrangements and, as a result, under the United States Internal Revenue Code, have been deemed to have distributed these earnings to fund U.S. operations.

 

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We expect to generate more cash from operations through the remainder of 2014, as the Company translates its strong order book into higher levels of shipments which in turn contributes to higher levels of collections on accounts receivable in subsequent periods. We control our working capital tightly but our ability to generate cash from operations has been and will continue to be, impacted by the requirement to acquire inventory to satisfy increasing shipments associated with the substantial order book, the timing of these shipments and the timing related to the collection of customer receivables accounts associated with these shipments. We continually monitor our need to invest in engineering and personnel to support such growth but we do not currently foresee any need to increase our headcount. There are no significant capital expenditure plans that will require funding from our current working capital. The Company’s cash flow projections indicate that there will be sufficient cash to service the interest on existing debt and also meet the loan repayments scheduled over the twelve months ending June 30, 2015.

 

Backlog

 

Our future book of shippable orders (the “Backlog”) was $31.5 million as of June 30, 2014, which constitutes an increase of 22% over the figure of $25.9 million as of December 31, 2013 and 31% in excess of the figure of $24.1 million as of June 30, 2013. The amount of Backlog orders represents revenue that we anticipate recognizing in the future, as evidenced by purchase orders and other purchase commitments received from customers, but on which work has not yet been initiated or is currently in progress. As of June 30, 2014, approximately 93% of our Backlog related to our electronic devices business, which has variable lead times for our manufacturing processes due to the custom nature of the products. At December 31, 2013 approximately 90% of the Company’s backlog related to the electronic devices segment. Approximately $2.2 million of the Backlog related to our communications equipment business at June 30, 2014. This segment tends to deliver standard or modified standard products from stock as orders are received. We believe that a significant portion of our current Backlog will be shipped within the next 12 months. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in fulfilling such orders and commitments in a timely manner or that we will ultimately recognize as revenue the amounts reflected as Backlog.

 

Effects of Inflation

 

The impact of inflation and changing prices has not been significant on the financial condition or results of operations of either the Company or our operating subsidiaries for the past two years.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based upon the consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments 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 amount of net sales and expenses for each period. The following represents a summary of the critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that management believes are the most important to the portrayal of the financial condition and results of operations and that require management’s most subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are derived from sales of electronic devices and communications equipment products and services and extended warranty contracts. Sales are based upon written agreements or purchase orders that identify the type and quantity of the item and/or services being purchased and the purchase price. Revenues are recognized when shipment of products has occurred or services have been rendered, no significant obligations remain on the part of the Company, and collection is reasonably assured based on the Company’s knowledge of the customer and credit and collections practices and policies.

 

Revenues from domestic sales are recognized at the point of shipment of those products. An estimate of warranty cost is recorded at the time the revenue is recognized. Product returns are infrequent and require prior authorization because sales are final and the Company quality tests products prior to shipment to ensure the products meet the specifications of the binding purchase orders under which those products are shipped. Normally, when a customer requests and receives authorization to return a product, the request is accompanied by a purchase order for a repair or for a replacement product.

 

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Revenue recognition for products and services provided by the Company’s subsidiaries in England depends upon the type of contract involved. Engineering/design services contracts generally entail design and production of a prototype over a term of up to several years, with revenue deferred until recognized over the term of the contract under either a percentage of completion basis. Production contracts provide for a specific quantity of products to be produced over a specific period of time. Customers issue binding purchase orders or enter into binding agreements for the products to be produced. The Company recognizes revenues on these orders as the products are shipped. Returns are infrequent and permitted only with prior authorization because these products are custom made to order based on binding purchase orders and are quality tested prior to shipment. An estimate of warranty cost is recorded at the time revenue is recognized. The Company offers extended warranty contracts for an additional cost to its customers, which are recognized ratably over the term of the extended warranty contract.

 

Revenues for products sold by the Company’s subsidiary in France are recognized at the point of shipment. Customer discounts are included in the product price list provided to the customer. Returns are infrequent and permitted only with prior authorization because these products are shipped based on binding purchase orders and are quality tested prior to shipment. An estimate of warranty cost is recorded at the time revenue is recognized.

 

Revenues from services such as repairs and modifications are recognized when the service is completed and invoiced. For repairs that involve shipment of a repaired product, the Company recognizes repair revenues when the product is shipped back to the customer. Service revenues contribute less than 3% of total revenue and, therefore, are not considered to be material to the overall financial results.

 

Product Warranty Liabilities

 

Generally, the Company’s products carry a standard one-year, limited parts and labor warranty. In certain circumstances, a two-year limited parts and labor warranty is offered. Extended warranties beyond two years are sometimes offered to customers for an additional cost. Products returned under warranty typically are tested and repaired or replaced at the Company’s option. Historically, the Company has not experienced significant warranty costs or returns.

 

A liability is recorded for estimated costs that the Company expects to incur under the basic limited warranties when product revenue is recognized. Factors affecting the warranty liability include the number of units sold, the types of products involved, historical and anticipated rates of claim and historical and anticipated costs per claim. The Company regularly assesses the adequacy of the warranty liability accrual based on changes in these factors.

 

Inventory Valuation

 

Electronic devices are generally built to specific order whereas communications equipment is more generally built to forecast. Consequently, the Company produces finished goods in the communications equipment business to enable prompt service to customers. The Company’s products consist of numerous electronic and other materials, which necessitate detailed inventory management. Inventory is valued at the lower of the cost to purchase or manufacture the inventory (first-in, first-out) and the current estimated market value of the inventory (net realizable value). The Company adopts a cyclical approach to counting inventories using an ABC inventory methodology, which groups inventory items into prioritized cycle counting categories, and physical inventory inspections are carried out at least once a year. Inventory quantities on hand are regularly reviewed and a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on the estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements for the next 12 to 24 months are recorded. Additionally, to determine inventory write-down provisions, product line inventory levels and individual items are reviewed as necessary and periodically assumptions about the forecast demand and market conditions are revised. Any inventory that is determined to be either obsolete or in excess of future demand, is specifically reserved for, and subsequently written-off.

 

The electronic devices and communications equipment industries are characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product development, and rapid product obsolescence that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete inventory quantities on hand. Also, estimates of future product demand may prove to be inaccurate, in which case the Company may have understated or overstated the provision required for excess and obsolete inventory. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of forecasts of future product demand, any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a significant impact on the value of the inventory and the reported operating results.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation and Exchange

 

Foreign subsidiaries account for approximately 95% of the Company’s net revenues for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014, 96% of our total assets and 91% of the Company’s total liabilities as of June 30, 2014. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries are translated from the functional currencies in which their accounting records are maintained, into U.S. dollars, the Company’s reporting currency. The assets and liabilities of the foreign entities have been translated to U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange as of the balance sheet date and an average exchange rate for the period is used to translate the statement of operations. Translation adjustments are included in other comprehensive income/ (loss). The magnitude of these gains or losses depends upon movements in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in which the Company transacts business as compared to the value of the U.S. dollar. These currencies include the euro and the British pound sterling. Cumulative translation losses of $0.86 million were included as part of accumulated other comprehensive loss within the balance sheet at June 30, 2014. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Company included translation gains of $0.3 million under accumulated other comprehensive income. Any future translation gains or losses could be significantly higher or lower than those we recorded for these periods.

 

The relevant rates at June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the average rate for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were:

 

    U.S. $ equivalent 
     2014    2013 
Period end rate at June 30           
£Sterling    1.71    1.52 
Euro    1.37    1.30 
            
Average for the three month period ended June 30            
£Sterling    1.68    1.54 
Euro    1.37    1.31 
            
Average for the six month period ended June 30           
£Sterling    1.67    1.54 
Euro    1.37    1.31 

 

At December 31, 2013, £1 sterling was equal to $1.65 and 1 Euro was equal to $1.38.

 

If the Company disposes of any subsidiaries, any cumulative translation gains or losses would be realized into the statement of operations.

 

Long-Lived Assets and Amortizing Intangible Assets

 

The Company reviews the carrying amount of its long-lived assets and other amortizing intangible assets, for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Amortizing intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization, and are amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from two to twenty years. The Company periodically reviews the original estimated useful lives of long-lived assets and makes adjustments when appropriate.

 

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Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

 

The Company evaluates goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC’) 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other. The Company annually tests for impairment of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles and tests more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that suggest that there is an indicator of impairment. The Company’s test for goodwill impairment is based on the two step approach whereby in step one if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment is indicated and the amount of impairment is then calculated by the amount the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill. The Company’s reporting units have been identified as electronic devices and communications equipment. The Company performed its annual required tests of impairment as of December 31, 2013 for goodwill in the electronic devices reporting unit. At June 30, 2014, the reported goodwill totaled $5.45 million, all of which related to the electronic devices reporting unit.

 

At June 30, 2014, the reported indefinite-lived assets totaled $0.4 million, all of which related to the electronic devices reporting unit

 

Revenue from Contracts

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP.

 

The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

The only derivative instruments held by the Company consist of forward purchases of U.S. Dollars but the amounts are not material. The Company does not engage in any other hedging activities.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, which were designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level to ensure (1) that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

 

There were no changes with respect to our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Other than the claim for repayment of 354,000 euros from the Direction Generale des Finances Publiques disclosed above, there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our Company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect. $362,000 has been accrued in respect of the claim from the Direction Generale des Finances.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

A description of the risks associated with our business, financial condition and results of operations is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2014. These factors continue to be meaningful for your evaluation of the Company and we urge you to review and consider the risk factors presented in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe there have been no changes that constitute material changes from these risk factors.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

There were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2014, that were not otherwise disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

There has been no default in payment of principal, interest, sinking or purchase fund installment, or any other material default, with respect to any indebtedness of the Company.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

There is no other information required to be disclosed under this item which was not previously disclosed.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Number   Description
     
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
101   The following financial information from EMRISE Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and (iv) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.*

 

* Filed herewith.

 

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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.

 

  EMRISE CORPORATION
     
Dated: August 19, 2014 By: /s/ CARMINE T. OLIVA
    Carmine T. Oliva,
    Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Dated: August 19, 2014 By: /s/ TIMOTHY J BLADES
    Timothy J. Blades,
    Director of Finance

 

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