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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September  30, 2015.

 

Commission file number:  0-20206

 

PERCEPTRON, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Michigan

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

38-2381442

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

47827 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

48170-2461

(Zip Code)

 

(734) 414-6100

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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

 

 

Yes 

No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has 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(§ 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 

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.  (Check one):

 

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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 

 

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of November 4, 2015, was:

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

9,371,599

Class

 

Number of shares

 

1


 

 

 

PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2015

 

 

 

2


 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amount)

 

2015

 

2015

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

9,742 

 

$

11,502 

Short-term investments

 

 

4,137 

 

 

4,134 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billed receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

21,832 

 

 

29,182 

of $152 and $214, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other receivables

 

 

1,148 

 

 

904 

Inventories, net of reserves of $1,303 and $1,436, respectively

 

 

13,276 

 

 

11,898 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,067 

 

 

2,067 

Other current assets

 

 

1,536 

 

 

1,732 

Total current assets

 

 

53,738 

 

 

61,419 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building and land

 

 

6,539 

 

 

6,529 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

15,687 

 

 

15,078 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

1,125 

 

 

1,123 

 

 

 

23,351 

 

 

22,730 

Less  -  Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(16,082)

 

 

(15,890)

Net property and equipment

 

 

7,269 

 

 

6,840 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

7,602 

 

 

7,499 

Intangible Assets, Net

 

 

6,594 

 

 

6,685 

Long-Term Investments

 

 

815 

 

 

827 

Deferred Tax Asset

 

 

12,308 

 

 

11,668 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

88,326 

 

$

94,938 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

8,518 

 

$

7,723 

Accrued liabilities and expenses

 

 

4,114 

 

 

5,761 

Accrued compensation

 

 

2,901 

 

 

3,001 

Current portion of taxes payable

 

 

1,108 

 

 

1,450 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

293 

 

 

289 

Income taxes payable

 

 

530 

 

 

1,251 

Deferred revenue

 

 

7,425 

 

 

8,966 

Total current liabilities

 

 

24,889 

 

 

28,441 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Taxes Payable

 

 

2,568 

 

 

3,056 

Deferred Income Taxes

 

 

1,455 

 

 

1,509 

Other Long-Term Liabilities

 

 

819 

 

 

1,140 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

$

29,731 

 

$

34,146 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 1,000 shares, issued none

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 19,000 shares, issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

and outstanding 9,353 and 9,348, respectively

 

 

94 

 

 

93 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(2,651)

 

 

(2,371)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

45,205 

 

 

45,015 

Retained earnings

 

 

15,947 

 

 

18,055 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

58,595 

 

 

60,792 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

$

88,326 

 

$

94,938 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

$

15,068 

 

$

11,217 

Cost of Sales

 

 

10,642 

 

 

8,110 

Gross Profit

 

 

4,426 

 

 

3,107 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

5,270 

 

 

4,114 

Engineering, research and development

 

 

2,228 

 

 

1,701 

Total operating expenses

 

 

7,498 

 

 

5,815 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Loss

 

 

(3,072)

 

 

(2,708)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income and (Expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

(21)

 

 

78 

Foreign currency gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

(554)

Other income

 

 

59 

 

 

65 

Total other income (expense)

 

 

39 

 

 

(411)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss Before Income Taxes

 

 

(3,033)

 

 

(3,119)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Tax Benefit

 

 

925 

 

 

1,079 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

$

(2,108)

 

$

(2,040)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss Per Common Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.23)

 

$

(0.22)

Diluted

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

9,350 

 

 

9,152 

Dilutive effect of stock options

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Diluted

 

 

9,350 

 

 

9,152 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

4


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

(In Thousands)

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss

 

$

(2,108)

 

$

(2,040)

Other Comprehensive Loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(280)

 

 

(891)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive Loss

 

$

(2,388)

 

$

(2,931)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

5


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

(In Thousands)

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(2,108)

 

$

(2,040)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided from  

 

 

 

 

 

 

(used for) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

464 

 

 

193 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

147 

 

 

150 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(790)

 

 

(840)

Gain (loss) disposal of assets and other

 

 

(347)

 

 

487 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(55)

 

 

(8)

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables, net

 

 

7,134 

 

 

6,081 

Inventories

 

 

(1,389)

 

 

(1,429)

Accounts payable

 

 

929 

 

 

2,212 

Other current assets and liabilities

 

 

(4,914)

 

 

(2,076)

Net cash provided from (used for) operating activities

 

 

(929)

 

 

2,730 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from stock plans

 

 

43 

 

 

32 

Net cash provided from financing activities

 

 

43 

 

 

32 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of short-term investments

 

 

(1,190)

 

 

(2,614)

Sales of short-term investments

 

 

1,022 

 

 

3,520 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(654)

 

 

(255)

Other long-term assets

 

 

(95)

 

 

(510)

Net cash provided from (used for) investing activities

 

 

(917)

 

 

141 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

43 

 

 

(1,089)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

(1,760)

 

 

1,814 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, July 1

 

 

11,502 

 

 

23,070 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, September 30

 

$

9,742 

 

$

24,884 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

1.Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of the Company’s acquisitions of Next Metrology Software s.r.o., (“NMS”), which was consummated on January 29, 2015, and Coord3 S.r.l., (“Coord3”), which was consummated on February 27, 2015, from their acquisition dates.  See Note 3, Acquisitions, below.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the periods presented.  The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year.

 

2.New Accounting Pronouncements    

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. 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 U.S. GAAP.  The standard will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (as amended in August, 2015, by ASU 2015-14,  Deferral of the Effective Date), and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods:  (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the applications 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 fiscal year 2019 (effective dates amended by ASU 2015-14).

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, (ASU 2015-11), which changes the measurement of inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value.  Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation.  There were also amendments to the guidance to more clearly articulate the requirements for the measurement and disclosure of inventory.  ASU 2015-11 is effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2017 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

 

In September 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-16, Business Combinations – Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, (ASU 2015-16), which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined.  The amendments in this update require that the acquirer record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date.  ASU 2015-16 is effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2016 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

 

3.Acquisitions

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of the Company’s acquisitions of NMS, which was consummated on January 29, 2015, and Coord3, which was consummated on February 27, 2015, from their acquisition datesThe following proforma information for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 is based on the assumption that the acquisitions of NMS and Coord3 occurred on July 1, 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

2014

 

Revenue

 

$

15,449 

 

Net Loss

 

$

(1,886)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss Per Common Share

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.22)

 

Diluted

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the Company’s acquisitions.  Under FASB Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”, the Company is required to test goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently, whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit with goodwill below its carrying amount.  Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit.

 

The qualitative events or circumstances that could affect the fair value of a reporting unit could include economic conditions; industry and market considerations, including competition; increases in raw materials, labor, or other costs; overall financial performance such as negative or declining cash flows; relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or customers; sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit; and regulatory or political developments.  If based upon these qualitative factors, it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the first and second steps of the goodwill impairment tests described below are not necessary. 

 

If the qualitative review indicates it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a two-step quantitative impairment test is performed to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any.  Step 1 is to identify potential impairment by comparing fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill.  If the fair value is lower than the carrying value, this is an indication of goodwill impairment and Step 2 must be performed.  Under Step 2, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill over the implied fair value of that goodwill.  This analysis requires significant judgments, including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the business, estimation of the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and determination of the Company’s weighted average cost of capital.  The estimates used to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit change from year to year based on operating results, market conditions, foreign currency fluctuations and other factors.  Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and could result in goodwill impairment for a reporting unit, negatively impacting the Company’s results of operations for the period and financial position.

 

The valuation of assets and assumed liabilities, including goodwill, resulting from the acquisition of Coord3 and NMS is reflective of the reporting unit values based on the long-term financial forecast for the business.  It is possible that the Company may not realize its forecasts.  Given the value assigned to goodwill during the purchase price allocation, the Company will closely monitor the performance of the business versus the long-term forecast to determine if any impairments arise.  Goodwill is recorded in the local currency of the acquired entities and foreign currency effects will continue to impact the balance of goodwill in future periods.  Goodwill related to the acquisition of Coord3 and NMS as of June 30, 2015 was $7,499,000 and as of September 30, 2015 was $7,602,000.  The change of $103,000 was due to the change in foreign currency rates from June 30, 2015 to September 30, 2015.

 

5.Intangibles

 

The Company has acquired intangible assets in addition to goodwill in connection with the acquisition of Coord3 and NMS.  These assets are susceptible to shortened estimated useful lives and changes in fair value due to changes in their use, market or economic changes, or other events or circumstances. The Company evaluates the potential impairment of these intangible assets, whenever events or circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable.  Factors that could trigger an impairment review include historical or projected results that are less than the assumptions used in the original valuation of an intangible asset, a change in the Company’s business strategy or its use of an intangible asset, or negative economic or industry trends.

 

If an event or circumstance indicates that the carrying value of an intangible asset may not be recoverable, the Company assesses the recoverability of the asset by comparing the carrying value of the asset to the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows that the asset is expected to generate over its remaining economic life. If the carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows, the Company compares the fair value of the intangible asset to the carrying value and records an impairment loss for the difference.  The Company generally estimates the fair value of its intangible assets using the income approach based upon a discounted cash flow model. The income approach requires the use of many assumptions and estimates including future revenues and expenses, discount factors, income tax rates, the identification of groups of assets with highly independent cash flows, and assets’ economic lives. Volatility in the global economy makes these assumptions and estimates more judgmental. Actual future operating results and the remaining economic lives of our other intangible assets could differ from those used in assessing the recoverability of these assets and could result in an impairment of other intangible assets in future periods.    The change in intangible assets is shown below (in thousands):

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September 30,

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

2015

 

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Net

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

 

Carrying

 

 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

 

Amount

 

 

Amount

 

Amortization

 

 

Amount

Customer/Distributor Relationships

 

$

3,214 

 

(375)

 

$

2,839 

 

$

3,172 

 

(211)

 

$

2,961 

Trade Name

 

 

2,496 

 

(146)

 

 

2,350 

 

 

2,463 

 

(82)

 

 

2,381 

Software

 

 

1,345 

 

(37)

 

 

1,308 

 

 

1,249 

 

(12)

 

 

1,237 

Other

 

 

122 

 

(25)

 

 

97 

 

 

120 

 

(14)

 

 

106 

Total

 

$

7,177 

 

(583)

 

$

6,594 

 

$

7,004 

 

(319)

 

$

6,685 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $264,000 and $0, respectively.

 

The estimated amortization by year is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ending June 30,

Amount

2016 (excluding the three months ended September 30, 2015)

 

920 

2017

 

1,242 

2018

 

1,183 

2019

 

1,202 

2020

 

878 

after 2020

 

1,169 

 

$

6,594 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue related to products and services upon shipment when title and risk of loss has passed to the customer or upon completion of the service, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured and customer acceptance criteria, if any, have been successfully demonstrated.

 

The Company also has multiple element arrangements in its Measurement Solutions product line that may include elements such as, equipment, installation, labor support and/or training.  Each element has value on a stand-alone basis and the delivered elements do not include general rights of return.  Accordingly, each element is considered a separate unit of accounting.  When available, the Company allocates arrangement consideration to each element in a multiple element arrangement based upon vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value of the respective elements. When VSOE cannot be established, the Company attempts to establish the selling price of each element based on relevant third-party evidence.  Because the Company’s products contain a significant level of proprietary technology, customization or differentiation such that comparable pricing of products with similar functionality cannot be obtained, the Company uses, in these cases, its best estimate of selling price (“BESP”).  The Company determines the BESP for a product or service by considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices, internal costs, geographies and gross margin.

 

For multiple element arrangements, the Company defers from revenue recognition the greater of the relative fair value of any undelivered elements of the contract or the portion of the sales price of the contract that is not payable until the undelivered elements are completed.  As part of this evaluation, the Company limits the amount of revenue recognized for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, including a consideration of payment terms that delay payment until those future deliveries are completed. 

 

Some multiple element arrangements contain installment payment terms with a final payment (“final buy-off”) due upon the Company’s completion of all elements in the arrangement or when the customer’s final acceptance is received.  The Company recognizes revenue for each completed element of a contract when it is both earned and realizable.  A provision for final customer acceptance generally does not preclude revenue recognition for the delivered equipment element because the Company rigorously tests equipment prior to shipment to ensure it will function in the customer’s environment.  The final acceptance amount is assigned to specific element(s) identified in the contract, or if not specified in the contract, to the last element or elements to be delivered that represent an amount at least equal to the final payment amount.

 

The Company’s Measurement Solutions products are designed and configured to meet each customer’s specific requirements.  Timing for the delivery of each element in the arrangement is primarily determined by the customer’s requirements and the number of elements ordered.  Delivery of all of the multiple elements in an order will typically occur over a three to 15 month period after the order is received. The Company does not have price protection agreements or requirements to buy back inventory.  The Company’s history demonstrates that sales returns have been insignificant. 

 

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7.Financial Instruments

 

For a discussion on the Company’s fair value measurement policies for Financial Instruments, refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Financial Instruments”, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.

 

The Company has not changed its valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the period.

 

The following table presents the Company’s investments at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015 that are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consistent with the fair value hierarchy provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (in thousands).  The fair value of the Company’s investments approximates their cost basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

September 30, 2015

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

Mutual funds

$

94 

 

$

94 

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Fixed deposits and certificates of deposit

 

4,043 

 

 

 -

 

 

4,043 

 

 

 -

Total

$

4,137 

 

$

94 

 

$

4,043 

 

$

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description

June 30, 2015

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

Mutual funds

$

34 

 

$

34 

 

$

 -

 

$

 -

Fixed deposits and certificates of deposit

 

4,100 

 

 

 -

 

 

4,100 

 

 

 -

Total

$

4,134 

 

$

34 

 

$

4,100 

 

$

 -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates.

 

8.Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market.  The cost of inventory is determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.  The Company provides a reserve for obsolescence to recognize inventory impairment for the effects of engineering change orders, age and use of inventory that affect the value of the inventory.  The reserve for obsolescence creates a new cost basis for the impaired inventory.   When inventory that has previously been impaired is sold or disposed of, the related obsolescence reserve is reduced resulting in the reduced cost basis being reflected in cost of goods sold.  A detailed review of the inventory is performed annually with quarterly updates for known changes that have occurred since the annual review.  Inventory, net of reserves of $1,303,000 and $1,436,000 at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively, is comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

Inventory

2015

 

2015

Component parts

$

6,559 

 

$

4,694 

Work in process

 

1,669 

 

 

1,989 

Finished goods

 

5,048 

 

 

5,215 

Total

$

13,276 

 

$

11,898 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.Short-Term and Long-Term Investments

 

The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.”   Investments with a maturity of greater than three months to one year are classified as short-term investments. Investments with maturities beyond one year may be classified as short-term if the Company reasonably expects the investment to be realized in cash or sold or consumed during the normal operating cycle of the business. Investments available for sale are recorded at fair market value using the specific identification method. Investments expected to be held to maturity or until market conditions improve are measured at amortized cost in the statement of financial position if it is the Company’s intent and ability to hold those securities long-term. At each balance sheet date, the Company evaluates its investments for possible other-than-temporary impairment which involves significant judgment. In making this judgment, management reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below the cost basis, the anticipated recovery period, the financial condition of the issuer, the credit rating of the instrument and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time which may be sufficient for recovery of the cost basis. Any unrealized gains and losses on securities are reported as other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized or until a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in the income statement. If market, industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, future impairments may be incurred.

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At September 30, 2015, the Company had $4.1 million of short-term investments that primarily represented investments in time deposits.  Included in short-term investments is restricted cash that serves as collateral for bank guarantees that provide financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain customer obligations in China.  The cash is restricted as to withdrawal or use while the related bank guarantees are outstanding.  Interest is earned on the restricted cash and recorded as interest income. At September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, restricted cash in short-term investments was $206,000 and $238,000, respectively.

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company held a long-term investment in preferred stock that is not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The preferred stock investment is currently recorded at $725,000 after consideration of impairment charges recorded in fiscal years 2008 and 2009.  The Company estimated that the fair market value of this investment at September 30, 2015 exceeded $725,000 based on observable market activity and an internal valuation model which included the use of a discounted cash flow model. The fair market analysis considered the following key inputs, (i) the underlying structure of the security; (ii) the present value of the future principal, discounted at rates considered to reflect current market conditions; and (iii) the time horizon that the market value of the security could return to its cost and be sold. Under ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements”, such valuation assumptions are defined as Level 3 inputs.  The Company also held a long-term time deposit for $90,000.  This time deposit serves as collateral for a bank guarantee that provides financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain customer obligations in China.  The cash is restricted as to withdrawal or use while the related bank guarantee is outstanding.  Interest is earned on the restricted cash and recorded as interest income.    

 

 

10.Credit Facilities      

 

The Company had no bank debt outstanding at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014. 

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company had a $6.0 million secured credit agreement with Comerica Bank (“Credit Agreement”) which was set to expire on November 2, 2015.  Proceeds under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and capital expenditures.  Security for the Credit Agreement is substantially all non-real estate assets of the Company held in the United States.  Borrowings are designated as a Libor-based Advance or as a Prime-based Advance if the Libor-based Advance is not available.  Interest on Libor-based Advances is calculated at 2.35% above the Libor Rate offered at the time for the period chosen, and is payable on the last day of the applicable period.  Through October 30, 2015, quarterly, the Company paid a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit commitment.  Through October 30, 2015, the Company was required to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth of $31.0 million.  The Company was in compliance with the Tangible Net Worth financial covenant at September 30, 2015.  At September 30, 2015, the Credit Agreement limited borrowings to the lesser of $6.0 million or 80% of eligible accounts receivable, which was $2.3 million at September 30, 2015.  The Company is permitted to declare dividends of up to $2.5 million in any fiscal year provided the Company maintains the required minimum Tangible Net Worth.  The Company is also required to have no advances outstanding under the Credit Agreement for 30 days (which need not be consecutive) during each calendar year. On October 30, 2015, the Company entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, see Note 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Subsequent Events” for a description of the Eighth Amendment.

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company's German subsidiary (“GmbH”) had an unsecured credit facility totaling 350,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $390,000).  The facility allows 100,000 Euros to be used to finance working capital needs and equipment purchases or capital leases.  The facility allows up to 250,000 Euros to be used for providing bank guarantees.  Any borrowings for working capital needs will bear interest at 4.25%.  Any outstanding bank guarantees will bear interest at 2.0%.  The GmbH credit facility is cancelable at any time by either GmbH or the bank and any amounts then outstanding would become immediately due and payable.  At September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, GmbH had no borrowings or bank guarantees outstanding.

 

11.Current and Long-Term Taxes Payable

 

The Company acquired current and long-term taxes payable as part of the purchase of Coord3.  The tax liabilities represent income and payroll related taxes that are payable in accordance with government authorized installment payment plans.  These installment plans require varying monthly payments through January, 2021.

 

12.Other Long-Term Liabilities

 

Other long-term liabilities at September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015 include long-term contractual and statutory severance liabilities for the Company’s employees located in Italy that represent amounts that will be payable to employees upon termination of employment. At June 30, 2015, the Company also had a long-term liability of 300,000 Euros representing a deferred purchase price payable 18 months following the closing of the Coord3 acquisition to the extent not used to cover indemnification obligations.  At September 30, 2015, this liability is recorded in current accrued liabilities.

 

13.Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company maintains a 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”) covering substantially all company employees, non-employee directors and certain other key persons.  Options previously granted under a 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan (“1998 Plan”) will continue

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to be maintained until all options are exercised, cancelled or expire.  No further grants are permitted to be made under the terms of the 1998 Plan.  The 2004 Plan is administered by a committee of the Board of Directors, the Management Development, Compensation and Stock Option Committee.  The 1998 Plan is administered by the President of the Company.

 

Awards under the 2004 Plan may be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or restricted stock units, performance share awards, director stock purchase rights and deferred stock units; or any combination thereof.  The terms of the awards will be determined by the Management Development, Compensation and Stock Option Committee, except as otherwise specified in the 2004 Plan. 

 

Stock Options

 

Options outstanding under the 2004 Plan generally become exercisable at 25% or 33.3% per year beginning one year after the date of grant and expire ten years after the date of grant.  All options outstanding under the 1998 Plan are vested and expire ten years from the date of grant.  Option prices from options granted under these plans must not be less than fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.  The Company uses the Black-Scholes model for determining stock option valuations.  The Black-Scholes model requires subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which affect the calculated values.  The expected term of option exercises is derived from historical data regarding employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior.  The risk-free rate of return is based on published U.S. Treasury rates in effect for the corresponding expected term.  The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock price.  These factors could change in the future, which would affect the stock-based compensation expense in future periods. 

 

The Company recognized operating expense for non-cash stock-based compensation costs related to stock options in the amount of $95,000 and $85,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  As of September 30, 2015, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options amounted to $1,076,665.  The Company expects to recognize this cost over a weighted average vesting period of 2.75 years.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company granted 211,777 and 6,000 stock options, respectively.  The estimated fair value as of the date options were granted during the periods presented, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, is shown in the table below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

9/30/2015

 

9/30/2014

 

Weighted average estimated fair value per

 

 

 

 

 

 

share of options granted during the period

$

3.03 

 

$

4.52 

 

Assumptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend yield

 

 -

 

 

1.20% 

 

Common stock price volatility

 

45.43% 

 

 

46.85% 

 

Risk free rate of return

 

1.51% 

 

 

1.84% 

 

Expected option term (in years)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company received approximately $23,000 and  $2,000 in cash from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

 

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

 

The Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock units under the 2004 Plan have been awarded by three methods as follows:  One, awards that are earned based on an individual’s achievement of performance goals during the initial fiscal year with either a subsequent one year service vesting period or with a one-third vesting requirement on the first,  second and third anniversary of the issuance, provided the individual’s employment has not terminated prior to the vesting date and are freely transferable after vesting; two, awards that are earned based on the Company achieving certain revenue and operating income results with a subsequent one-third vesting requirement on the first,  second and third anniversary of the issuance provided the individual’s employment has not terminated prior to the vesting date and are freely transferable after vesting; and three, awards to non-management members of the Board of Directors with a subsequent one-third vesting requirement on the first,  second and third anniversary of the issuance provided the service of the non-management member of the Board of Directors has not terminated prior to the vesting date and are freely transferable after vesting.  The grant date fair value associated with the restricted stock is calculated in accordance with ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”.  Compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards is based on the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the grant date authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, multiplied by the number of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards expected to be issued and vested and is amortized over the combined performance and service periods.  The non-cash stock-based compensation expense recorded for restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was $52,000 and $65,000, respectively.  As of September 30, 2015, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards amounted to $296,588.

 

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A summary of the status of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards issued at September 30, 2015 is presented in the table below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-vested

 

Weighted Average

 

Restricted

 

Grant Date

 

Shares/Units

 

Fair Value

Non-vested at June 30, 2015

 

61,014 

 

$

10.76 

Granted

 

 -

 

 

 -

Vested

 

 -

 

 

 -

Forfeited or expired

 

 -

 

 

 -

Non-vested at September 30, 2015

 

61,014 

 

$

10.76 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.Earnings Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Other obligations, such as stock options, are considered to be potentially dilutive common shares.  Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and adjusts for any changes in income and the repurchase of common shares that would have occurred from the assumed issuance, unless such effect is anti-dilutive.  The calculation of diluted shares also takes into effect the average unrecognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense and additional adjustments for tax benefits related to non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

 

The Company excludes all options to purchase common stock from the computation of diluted EPS in periods of net losses because the effect is anti-dilutive.  Options to purchase 323,368 and 269,783 shares of common stock outstanding in the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

15.Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company may, from time to time, be subject to litigation and other claims in the ordinary course of its business.  The Company accrues for estimated losses arising from such litigation or claims if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. To estimate whether a loss contingency should be accrued by a charge to income, the Company evaluates, among other factors, the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of the loss. Since the outcome of litigation and claims is subject to significant uncertainty, changes in the factors used in the Company’s evaluation could materially impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

Management is currently unaware of any significant pending litigation affecting the Company other than the matter set forth below. 

 

The Company is a party to a civil suit filed by 3CEMS, a Cayman Islands and People’s Republic of China corporation, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and served on the Company on or about January 7, 2015.  The suit alleges that the Company breached its contractual obligations by failing to pay for component parts to be used to manufacture optical video scopes for the Company’s discontinued Commercial Products Business Unit.  3CEMS alleged that it purchased the component parts in advance of the receipt of orders from the Company based upon instructions they claimed to have received from the Company.  The suit alleged damages of not less than $4.0 million.  The Company intends to vigorously defend against 3CEMS’ claims.    Because of the inherent uncertainty of litigation and claims such as the 3CEMS Matter, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate a possible loss or range of loss relating to the 3CEMS Matter.

 

As part of routine evaluation procedures, the Company identified a potential concern regarding the employment status and withholding for several individuals in one of the Company’s foreign jurisdictions.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company estimated a range of the potential financial liability related to this matter of 486,000 Euros  to 1 million Euros.  The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount within this range that it will be required to pay for this matter.  As a result, the Company recorded a reserve of 486,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $547,000) representing the minimum amount the Company estimates will be paid.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company paid approximately 441,000 Euros leaving a balance in the reserve of 45,000 Euros.  The Company expects final resolution of this matter in the next few months. The Company does not expect that the resolution of this matter will have a detrimental effect on the conduct of the Company’s business in this foreign jurisdiction.

 

 

16.Subsequent Events

 

On October 30, 2015, the Company entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Comerica Bank (“Credit Agreement”).  The Eighth Amendment changes the Credit Agreement to an on demand line of credit from a committed line of credit that previously required the Company to pay a commitment fee of .15% per annum.  The maximum permitted borrowings increased from $6 million to $10 million and the borrowing base was amended to add an amount equal to the lesser of 50% of eligible inventory or $4 million.  The Company is required to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $29 million, down from the $31 million requirement at September 30, 2015.

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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF

OPERATIONS

 

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT 

 

Certain statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company’s expectation as to its fiscal year 2016, and future results, operating data, new order bookings, revenue, expenses, income and backlog levels, the timing of revenue and income from new products which we have recently released or have not yet released, the timing of the introduction of new products, our ability to fund our fiscal year 2016 and future cash flow requirements.  Whenever possible, we have identified these forward-looking statements by words such as “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “prospects,” “outlook” or similar expressions.  We claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for all of our forward-looking statements.  While we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different.  Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those listed in “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2015.  Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or alter our statements whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or otherwise. 

 

OVERVIEW

 

Perceptron, Inc. (“Perceptron” or the “Company”) develops, produces and sells a comprehensive range of industrial metrology products and solutions to manufacturing organizations for dimensional gauging, dimensional inspection and 3D scanning.  The Company’s primary operations are in North America, Europe and Asia.  While the Company has one operating segment, its products are divided into In-Line and Near-Line Measurement, Off Line Measurement and 3D Scanning Solutions Products.  In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions consist of engineered metrology systems for industrial automated process control and assembly using fixed and robot mounted laser scanners.  Off-Line Measurement Solutions consist of tailored metrology products for industrial gauging and dimensional inspection using standalone robot mounted laser scanners and Coordinate Measuring Machines (“CMM”).  3D Scanning Solutions consist of laser scanner products that target the digitizing, reverse engineering, inspection and original equipment manufacturers wheel alignment markets.  The Company also provides a number of Value Added Services including service, support, training, calibration services, and spare parts.  The largest market served by the Company is the automotive industry.

 

New vehicle tooling programs represent the most important selling opportunity for the Company’s In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions Products, which consist primarily of automotive-related sales.  The number and timing of new vehicle tooling programs varies in accordance with individual automotive manufacturers’ plans.  The existing installed base of In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions Products also provides a continuous revenue stream in the form of system additions, upgrades, modifications, and Value Added Services such as customer training and support.  The Company’s Off-Line and 3D Scanning products, including newly acquired CMM products, are used by and targeted to a wide variety of industrial customers, with the automotive industry representing the largest market for industrial metrology products.  The Company has developed a number of new products in the past year for the 3D Scanning and CMM markets.  The marketing and sales of these new products is in the early stages and the acceptance and adoption rate in the market will be better understood over the next several quarters.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

 

Overview – The Company reported a net loss of $2.1 million, or ($.23) per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared with a net loss of $2.0 million, or  ($.22) per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  The Company’s quarterly results vary from quarter to quarter and are dependent upon delivery and installation schedules determined by our customers.  These schedules are subject to change by the customer and are not controlled by the Company.   Specific line item results are described below.

 

Bookings – Bookings represent new orders received from customers.  It should be noted that the Company’s level of new orders fluctuates from quarter to quarter and the amount of new order bookings during any particular period is not necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the Company.  The following table sets forth comparison data for the Company’s bookings by geographic location.

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Bookings (by location)

First Quarter

First Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

2016

2015

Increase/(Decrease)

Americas

 

$

4.8 

 

36.4% 

 

 

$

9.9 

 

45.6% 

 

 

$

(5.1)

(51.5)%

 

Europe

 

 

6.6 

 

50.0% 

 

 

 

7.0 

 

32.3% 

 

 

 

(0.4)

(5.7)%

 

Asia

 

 

1.8 

 

13.6% 

 

 

 

4.8 

 

22.1% 

 

 

 

(3.0)

(62.5)%

 

Totals

 

$

13.2 

 

100.0% 

 

 

$

21.7 

 

100.0% 

 

 

$

(8.5)

(39.2)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bookings were $13.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, down $8.5 million from the record quarterly bookings level the Company achieved in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  The decrease primarily represented lower bookings for In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions products in all geographic regions that were partially offset by higher bookings for the new Off-Line CMM products of $3.5 million, $2.9 million of which was in Europe.   Also affecting the comparison was a decrease in bookings related to the stronger U.S. Dollar this quarter as compared to the currency exchange rates in effect a year ago, which had the effect of reducing bookings in foreign currencies by approximately $1.2 million.  The change in the Euro exchange rate represented approximately $1.0 million of this effect.

 

BacklogBacklog represents orders or bookings received by the Company that have not yet been filled.  It should be noted that the level of backlog during any particular period is not necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the Company.  Most of the backlog is subject to cancellation by the customer.  The Company expects to be able to fill substantially all of the orders in the backlog during the following twelve months.  The following table sets forth comparison data for the Company’s backlog by geographic location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backlog (by location)

First Quarter

First Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

2016

2015

Increase/(Decrease)

Americas

 

$

9.9 

 

26.7% 

 

 

$

14.8 

 

29.7% 

 

 

$

(4.9)

(33.1)%

 

Europe

 

 

15.0 

 

40.4% 

 

 

 

21.2 

 

42.6% 

 

 

 

(6.2)

(29.2)%

 

Asia

 

 

12.2 

 

32.9% 

 

 

 

13.8 

 

27.7% 

 

 

 

(1.6)

(11.6)%

 

Totals

 

$

37.1 

 

100.0% 

 

 

$

49.8 

 

100.0% 

 

 

$

(12.7)

(25.5)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backlog at September 30, 2015 was $37.1 million, a decrease of $12.7 million or 25.5% from the record level of backlog at September 30, 2014.  The backlog decreased primarily as a result of lower orders for In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions products in all geographic regions that were partially offset by increased backlog related to the new Off-Line CMM products of $3.8 million, $3.2 million of which was in Europe.  Also affecting the comparison was a decrease related to the stronger U.S. Dollar this quarter as compared to the currency exchange rates in effect a year ago, which had the effect of reducing backlog in foreign currencies by approximately $3.4 million. The change in the Euro exchange rate represented approximately $2.8 million of this effect.

 

Sales – Sales of $15.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 increased $3.9 million, or 34.8%, when compared to the same period a year ago.  The following table sets forth comparison data for the Company’s net sales by geographic location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales (by location)

First Quarter

First Quarter

 

 

 

(in millions)

2016

2015

Increase/(Decrease)

Americas

 

$

5.3 

 

35.1% 

 

 

 

5.3 

 

47.3% 

 

 

$

 -

0.0% 

 

Europe

 

 

7.0 

 

46.4% 

 

 

 

3.1 

 

27.7% 

 

 

 

3.9 
125.8% 

 

Asia

 

 

2.8 

 

18.5% 

 

 

 

2.8 

 

25.0% 

 

 

 

 -

0.0% 

 

Totals

 

$

15.1 

 

100.0% 

 

 

$

11.2 

 

100.0% 

 

 

$

3.9 
34.8% 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sales increase of $3.9 million primarily represented sales for the new Off-Line CMM products of $3.5 million related to the Company’s acquisition of Coord3 in the third quarter of fiscal 2015The increase in sales in Europe reflected $2.8 million for the new Off-Line CMM products and $1.1 million primarily for In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions products.  Also affecting the comparison in Europe was a decrease in sales of approximately $800,000 related to the weaker Euro to U.S. Dollar exchange rate in the current quarter compared to a year ago. The Company’s sales levels fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to requested delivery and installation schedules from our customers.

 

Gross Margin – The Company’s gross margin percentage was 29.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to 27.7% in the same quarter a year ago.  The higher gross margin percentage in the fiscal 2016 quarter was primarily the result of lower material costs as a percent of sales

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in the quarter.  This was partially offset by higher year over year cost increases in labor and contractor costs. The effect of the weaker Euro to U.S. Dollar exchange rate in the current quarter compared to the fiscal 2015 quarter reduced gross margin by approximately $400,000.

 

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses – SG&A expenses were approximately $5.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, an increase of $1.2 million compared to the first quarter a year agoApproximately half of the increase was due to SG&A costs of the acquired businesses, which included $232,000 of amortization expense related to the acquired intangibles.  Also contributing to the increase in costs in the fiscal 2016 quarter compared to a year ago were higher legal costs of approximately $400,000 and higher sales and marketing expenses for advertising, sales promotions, contract services and recruiting of approximately $200,000.  The Company had approximately $160,000 of cost savings related to salaries and payroll taxes compared to last year.  The effect of the weaker Euro during the current quarter compared to the quarter a year ago reduced costs by approximately $160,000.

 

Engineering, Research and Development (R&D) Expenses – Engineering, research and development expenses of $2.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 increased $527,000 over the first quarter last year.  The increase in costs primarily related to higher engineering material expenses of $200,000 to support new product development in the current quarter when compared to the same quarter a year ago.  Higher salary and salary related costs of $110,000 and expenses related to the Company’s two new acquired companies of $125,000 also contributed to the increase in the current quarter.

 

Interest Income (Expense), net – Net interest expense was $21,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared with net interest income of $78,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  This change was due to the decrease in interest income,  primarily as a result of lower invested cash balances in the 2016 quarter when compared to the fiscal year 2015 quarter, and interest expense on liabilities acquired in the Coord3 transaction.

 

Foreign Currency –  The first quarter of fiscal 2016 had a combined net foreign currency income of $1,000 compared to a combined loss of $554,000 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015. The fiscal 2016 quarter represented a favorable change in the Euro that was offset by an unfavorable change in foreign currency of the Brazilian Real and to a lesser extent an unfavorable change in the Chinese Yuan.  The foreign currency loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was primarily related to unfavorable changes in the Euro, Japanese Yen and to a lesser extent the Brazilian Real.    

 

Other Income  Other income primarily represents dividend income received on the Company’s long term investments.

 

Income TaxesThe effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 was 30.5% compared to 34.6% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.  The effective tax rate in both fiscal quarters primarily reflects the effect of the mix of pre-tax income and loss across the Company’s various tax jurisdictions and their respective tax rates.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $9.7 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $11.5 million at June 30, 2015.  The $1.8 million decrease in cash primarily related to $0.9 million of cash used for operations, net of non-cash items, approximately $0.7 million of cash used for capital expenditures and approximately $0.2 million related to net purchases of short-term investments. 

 

Cash used from operations resulted from a net loss of $2.1 million, the add-back of non-cash items totaling $0.6 million and positive working capital changes of $1.8 million.  Cash generated from changes in working capital resulted from a decrease in receivables of $7.1 million and higher accounts payable of $0.9 million that were partially offset by $1.4 million related to inventory purchases and $4.9 million in changes in other current assets and liabilities. The $7.1 million decrease in receivables primarily represented cash collections as well as the lower level of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015.  Inventories increased primarily due to increases in raw material inventory to support new products nearing release.  The increase in accounts payable represents normal fluctuations in the timing of payments.  The change in other current assets and liabilities related primarily to a decrease in deferred revenue and accrued liabilities as a result of the normal timing of revenue recognition and payment of accrued expenses. 

 

The Company provides a reserve for obsolescence to recognize inventory impairment for the effects of engineering change orders, age and use of inventory that affect the value of the inventory.  The reserve for obsolescence creates a new cost basis for the impaired inventory.   When inventory that has previously been impaired is sold or disposed of, the related obsolescence reserve is reduced resulting in the reduced cost basis being reflected in cost of goods sold.  A detailed review of the inventory is performed annually with quarterly updates for known changes that have occurred since the annual review.  During the three-month period ended September 30, 2015, the Company decreased its reserve for obsolescence by a net $133,000, which resulted from additional reserves for obsolescence of approximately $113,000 less disposals and the effect of changes in foreign currency of $246,000.

 

The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole.  The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts.  The Company decreased its allowance for doubtful accounts by a net $62,000 during the three-month period ended September 30, 2015 which resulted from additional reserves of $7,000 less write-offs and the effect of changes in foreign currency of $69,000.

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At September 30, 2015, the Company had $13.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of which $10.6 million or 76% was held in foreign bank accounts.  Included in short-term investments at September 30, 2015 is $206,000 of restricted cash that serves as collateral for bank guarantees that provide financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain customer obligations in China.  The cash is restricted as to withdrawal or use while the related bank guarantees are outstanding.  Interest is earned on the restricted cash and recorded as interest income. The Company does not repatriate its foreign earnings and based on its business plan, current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, the level of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments in foreign bank accounts is not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s liquidity. 

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company had a long-term investment valued at $725,000.  See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Short-Term and Long-Term Investments”, contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for further information on the Company’s investments and their current valuation.  The market for the long-term investment is currently illiquid.  At September 30, 2015, the Company also held a long-term time deposit for $90,000.  This time deposit serves as collateral for a bank guarantee that provides financial assurance that the Company will fulfill certain customer obligations in China.  The cash is restricted as to withdrawal or use while the related bank guarantee is outstanding.  Interest is earned on the restricted cash and recorded as interest income.

 

The Company had no bank debt outstanding at September 30, 2015 or June 30, 2015. 

 

The Company has a secured credit agreement with Comerica Bank (“Credit Agreement”) which was set to expire on November 2, 2015At September 30, 2015, the maximum permitted borrowings were $6 million.  Proceeds under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and capital expenditures.  Security for the Credit Agreement is substantially all non-real estate assets of the Company held in the United States.  Borrowings are designated as a Libor-based Advance or as a Prime-based Advance if the Libor-based Advance is not available.  Interest on Libor-based Advances is calculated at 2.35% above the Libor Rate offered at the time for the period chosen, and is payable on the last day of the applicable period.  Through October 30, 2015, quarterly, the Company paid a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit commitment.  Through October 30, 2015, the Company was required to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth of $31.0 million.  The Company was in compliance with the Tangible Net Worth financial covenant at September 30, 2015.  At September 30, 2015, the Credit Agreement limited borrowings to the lesser of $6.0 million or 80% of eligible accounts receivable, which was $2.3 million at September 30, 2015.  The Company is permitted to declare dividends of up to $2.5 million in any fiscal year provided the Company maintains the required minimum Tangible Net Worth.  The Company is also required to have no advances outstanding under the Credit Agreement for 30 days (which need not be consecutive) during each calendar year.  On October 30, 2015, the Company entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, see Note 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Subsequent Events” for a description of the Eighth Amendment.

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company's German subsidiary (“GmbH”) had an unsecured credit facility totaling 350,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $390,000).  The facility allows 100,000 Euros to be used to finance working capital needs and equipment purchases or capital leases.  The facility allows up to 250,000 Euros to be used for providing bank guarantees.  Any borrowings for working capital needs will bear interest at 4.25%.  Any outstanding bank guarantees will bear interest at 2.0%.  The GmbH credit facility is cancelable at any time by either GmbH or the bank and any amounts then outstanding would become immediately due and payable.  At September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, GmbH had no borrowings or bank guarantees outstanding.

 

As part of routine evaluation procedures, the Company identified a potential concern regarding the employment status and withholding for several individuals in one of the Company’s foreign jurisdictions.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company estimated a range of the potential financial liability related to this matter of 486,000 Euros to 1 million Euros.  The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount within this range that it will be required to pay for this matter.  As a result, the Company recorded a reserve of 486,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $547,000) representing the minimum amount the Company estimates will be paid.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company paid approximately 441,000 Euros leaving a balance in the reserve of 45,000 Euros.  The Company expects final resolution of this matter in the next few months. The Company does not expect that the resolution of this matter will have a detrimental effect on the conduct of the Company’s business in this foreign jurisdiction.    See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Commitments and Contingencies”, contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Item 3, “Legal Proceedings” and Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Contingencies”, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2015 for a discussion of certain other contingencies relating to the Company’s liquidity, financial position and results of operations.  See also, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies - Litigation and Other Contingencies” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2015.

 

The Company spent $0.7 million on capital equipment in the first three months of fiscal year 2016 and expects to spend up to an aggregate of approximately $2.2 million for capital expenditures during fiscal year 2016, although there generally is no binding commitment to do so.  Based on the Company’s current business plan, the Company believes that available cash on hand, short-term investments and existing credit facilities will be sufficient to fund anticipated fiscal year 2016 cash flow requirements, except to the extent that the Company implements business development opportunities, which would be financed as discussed below.  The Company does not believe that inflation has significantly impacted historical operations and does not expect any significant near-term inflationary impact.

 

The Company will consider evaluating business opportunities that fit its strategic plans.  There can be no assurance that the Company will identify any additional opportunities that fits its strategic plans or will be able to enter into agreements with identified business opportunities

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on terms acceptable to the Company.  The Company anticipates that it would finance any such business opportunities from available cash on hand, issuance of additional shares of its stock or additional sources of financing, as circumstances warrant.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of critical accounting policies is presented in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2015.  

 

MARKET RISK INFORMATION

 

Perceptron’s primary market risk is related to foreign exchange rates.  The foreign exchange risk is derived from the operations of its international subsidiaries, which are primarily located in Germany, Italy, China and Japan and for which products are produced in the U.S or in Italy.  The Company may from time to time have interest rate risk in connection with the investment of its cash.

 

Foreign Currency Risk

 

The Company has foreign currency exchange risk in its international operations arising from the time period between sales commitment and delivery for contracts in non-United States currencies. For sales commitments entered into in non-United States currencies, the currency rate risk exposure is predominantly less than one year with the majority in the 120 to 150 day range.  At September 30, 2015, the Company’s percentage of sales commitments in non-United States currencies was approximately 73.3% or $27.2 million, compared to 69.7% or $34.7 million at September 30, 2014.   The Company is most vulnerable to changes in U.S. Dollar/Euro, U.S. Dollar/Chinese Yuan, U.S. Dollar/Brazilian Real and U.S. Dollar/Japanese Yen exchange rates.

 

The Company’s potential loss in net income that would have resulted from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates related to the translation of foreign denominated revenues and expenses into U.S. Dollars for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, would have been approximately $107,000 and $145,000, respectively.  This sensitivity analysis assumes there are no changes other than the exchange rates.  This analysis has inherent limitations, including that it disregards the possibility that (i) the exchange rates of multiple foreign currencies may not always move in the same direction or percentage amount relative to the value of the U.S. Dollar and (ii) changes in exchange rates may impact the volume of sales.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

The Company invests its cash and cash equivalents in high quality, short-term investments with primarily a term of three months or less.  A 100 basis point rise in interest rates would not be expected to have a material adverse impact on the fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents.  As a result, the Company does not currently hedge these interest rate exposures.

 

Uncertainties in Credit Markets

 

At September 30, 2015, the Company holds a long-term investment in preferred stock that is not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The Company’s long-term investment is subject to risk due to a decline in value of the investment.  The investment is currently recorded at $725,000 after consideration of impairment charges recorded in fiscal years 2008 and 2009. 

 

Based on the Company’s current business plan, cash and short-term investments of $13.9 million at September 30, 2015 and its existing unused credit facilities, the Company does not currently anticipate that the lack of liquidity in its long-term investment will affect the Company’s ability to operate or fund its currently anticipated fiscal 2016 cash flow requirements.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

For a discussion of new accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “New Accounting Pronouncements”.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Information required pursuant to this item is incorporated by reference herein from Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Market Risk Information.”

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”).  Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2015, the Company’s disclosure controls and

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procedures were effective.  Rule 13a-15(e) of the 1934 Act defines “disclosure controls and procedures” as controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2015 identified in connection with the Company’s evaluation that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

There have been no material changes made to the risk factors listed in “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2015.

 

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

 

 

 

4.15

Form of certificate representing Rights (included as Exhibit B to the First Amended and Restated Rights Agreement), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 24, 2015.  Pursuant to the Rights Agreement, Rights Certificates will not be mailed until after the earlier of (i) ten business days following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (an “Acquiring Person”) acquired, or obtained the right to acquire, beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock (such public announcement date being the “Shares Acquisition Date”) (or, if pursuant to a Permitted Offer (as defined below) such later date as fixed by the Board of Directors) or (ii) ten business days (or such later date as may be determined by the Board of Directors prior to such time as any person becomes an Acquiring Person) following the commencement or announcement of an intention to commence a tender offer or exchange offer by any person if, upon consummation thereof, such person would be an Acquiring Person, other than as a result of a Permitted Offer.

4.16

First Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2015 between Perceptron, Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 24, 2015.

4.18

Eighth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 16, 2010, between the Company and Comerica Bank, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2015.

4.19

Revolving Credit Note, dated October 30, 2015, between the Company and Comerica Bank, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2015.

4.20

Advance Formula Agreement, dated October 30, 2015, between the Company and Comerica Bank is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2015.

10.5

Form of Executive Agreement Not to Compete between the Company and certain officers of the Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed September 8, 2015.

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10.36

 

 

 

10.41

 

 

10.43

 

 

31.1

 

 

31.2

Written Descriptions of the Fiscal 2016 Executive Short Term Incentive Plan and Fiscal 2016 Executive Long Term Incentive Plan is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2015.

 

Offer letter dated August 24, 2015 between David Watza and the Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2015.

 

Severance Agreement dated October 19, 2015 between David Watza and the Company is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2015.

 

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

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Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and Rule 13a – 14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

Perceptron, Inc.

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  November 6, 2015

By:

/S/ Jeffrey M. Armstrong

 

 

Jeffrey M. Armstrong

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Date:  November 6, 2015

By:

/S/ David L. Watza

 

 

David L. Watza

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

Date:  November 6, 2015

By:

/S/ Sylvia M. Smith

 

 

Sylvia M. Smith

 

 

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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