Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended: November 30, 2009

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: 000-23996

 

 

SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Oregon   93-1151989

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

2765 NW Nicolai Street, Portland, Oregon 97210-1818

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(503) 227-7908

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its Corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 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 definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   x

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 of each class of common stock outstanding as of January 4, 2010

 

Common stock, no par value   2,894,802

 

 

 


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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

           Page

Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Financial Statements:   
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets:

–     November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009 (unaudited)

   3
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations:

–     For the Three and Six Months Ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

–     For the Six Months Ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)

   5
  

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income:

–     For the Six Months Ended November 30, 2009 (unaudited)

   6
   Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements    7

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    21

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    22

Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 6.

   Exhibits    23

Signatures

   23

Certifications

  

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

      November 30, 2009     May 31, 2009  

ASSETS

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,245,024      $ 4,174,335   

Short-term investments

     500,000        —     

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $59,309 and $38,233 at November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009, respectively

     1,186,814        1,110,850   

Inventories

     3,714,140        3,866,971   

Prepaid expenses

     117,349        171,178   

Income taxes receivable

     237,881        330,134   
                
     9,001,208        9,653,468   
                

Property and equipment

    

Land

     299,000        299,000   

Buildings and improvements

     1,564,880        1,564,880   

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     1,047,291        1,037,346   

Vehicles

     90,452        90,452   
                
     3,001,623        2,991,678   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (1,621,584     (1,563,840
                
     1,380,039        1,427,838   
                

Other assets

    

Intangible assets

     1,591,617        1,542,694   
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 11,972,864      $ 12,624,000   
                

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 418,324      $ 335,609   

Accrued commissions

     171,337        172,755   

Accrued payroll liabilities

     145,249        228,887   

Other accrued liabilities

     173,863        168,325   
                

Total current liabilities

     908,773        905,576   
                

Long-term liabilities

     3,472        —     

Stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 2,894,802 and 2,870,160 shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009, respectively

     9,694,125        9,545,678   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (191,238     (183,629

Retained earnings

     1,557,732        2,356,375   
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     11,060,619        11,718,424   
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 11,972,864      $ 12,624,000   
                

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

 

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008

(UNAUDITED)

 

      Three Months Ended
November 30,
    Six Months Ended
November 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net sales

   $ 1,921,861      $ 2,989,281      $ 3,145,095      $ 6,182,666   

Cost of sales

     978,914        1,586,602        1,653,059        3,122,607   
                                

Gross profit

     942,947        1,402,679        1,492,036        3,060,059   
                                

Operating expenses:

        

General, administration and sales

     1,032,282        1,420,351        1,992,989        2,743,269   

Research and development

     127,495        250,894        300,539        498,113   
                                

Total operating expenses

     1,159,777        1,671,245        2,293,528        3,241,382   
                                

Operating loss

     (216,830     (268,566     (801,492     (181,323

Other income (expense)

     5,468        (2,214     15,133        18,017   
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (211,362     (270,780     (786,359     (163,306

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     12,284        (157,113     12,284        (83,186
                                

Net loss

   $ (223,646   $ (113,667   $ (798,643   $ (80,120
                                

Net loss per common share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.08   $ (0.04   $ (0.28   $ (0.03
                                

Weighted average number of common shares, basic

     2,886,949        2,870,160        2,878,509        2,870,160   

Diluted

   $ (0.08   $ (0.04   $ (0.28   $ (0.03
                                

Weighted average number of common shares, diluted

     2,886,949        2,870,160        2,878,509        2,870,160   

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

 

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008

(UNAUDITED)

 

      Six Months Ended
November 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Cash flows relating to operating activities

    

Net loss

   $ (798,643   $ (80,120

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     179,339        201,597   

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

     (1,200     —     

Stock based compensation

     48,154        109,870   

(Increase) decrease in:

    

Accounts receivable

     (38,640     (360,791

Inventories

     194,530        (119,942

Prepaid expenses

     56,908        (23,700

Income taxes receivable

     91,917        —     

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Accounts payable

     72,499        64,004   

Accrued liabilities and customer deposits

     (83,505     (72,277

Income taxes payable

     —          (248,108
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (278,641     (529,467
                

Cash flows relating to investing activities

    

Purchase of short-term investments

     (1,000,000     (1,019,199

Maturities of short-term investments

     500,000        3,519,062   

Purchase of property and equipment

     (40,363     (117,455

Payments on asset acquisition

     (100,000     —     

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     1,200        —     
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (639,163     2,382,408   
                

Effect of foreign exchange translation on cash

     (11,507     11,286   
                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (929,311     1,864,227   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     4,174,335        3,020,131   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 3,245,024      $ 4,884,358   
                

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

    

Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxes

   $ (79,633   $ 145,009   

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

 

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2009

(UNAUDITED)

 

      Shares    Amount    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
    Retained
earnings
    Total     Total
comprehensive
loss
 

Balance, May 31, 2009

   2,870,160    $ 9,545,678    $ (183,629   $ 2,356,375      $ 11,718,424     

Stock based compensation

   —        48,154      —          —          48,154     

Common stock issued in connection with asset acquisition

   24,642      100,293      —          —          100,293     

Net loss

   —        —        —          (798,643     (798,643   $ (798,643

Other comprehensive loss

   —        —        (7,609     —          (7,609     (7,609
                                            

Balance, November 30, 2009

   2,894,802    $ 9,694,125    $ (191,238   $ 1,557,732      $ 11,060,619     
                                            

Comprehensive loss, six months ended November 30, 2009

               $ (806,252
                    

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

 

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SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1:

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial information included herein has been prepared by Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the Company or Schmitt) and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly its financial position as of November 30, 2009 and its results of operations and its cash flows for the periods presented. The consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2009 has been derived from the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. The accompanying unaudited financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010.

The Company has performed a review for subsequent events through the date of the filing of these financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2010.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

The Company recognizes revenue for sales and billing for freight charges upon delivery of the product to the customer at a fixed and determinable price with a reasonable assurance of collection, passage of title to the customer as indicated by shipping terms and fulfilment of all significant obligations, pursuant to the guidance provided by Accounting Standards Codification Topic 605. For sales to all customers, including manufacturer representatives, distributors or their third-party customers, these criteria are met at the time product is shipped. When other significant obligations remain after products are delivered, revenue is recognized only after such obligations are fulfilled. In addition, judgments are required in evaluating the credit worthiness of our customers. Credit is not extended to customers and revenue is not recognized until we have determined that collectability is reasonably assured.

Financial Instruments

The carrying value of all other financial instruments potentially subject to valuation risk (principally consisting of cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable) also approximates fair value because of their short-term maturities.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162,” which establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (the “Codification” or “ASC”) as the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. On the effective date of this guidance, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the codification will become non-authoritative. The Company adopted ASC Topic 105 in the second quarter of Fiscal 2010. The adoption of ASC Topic 105 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”), which were incorporated into the Codification within ASC Topic 805 “Business Combinations”. This guidance establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any controlling interest; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This guidance is to be applied prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is after May 31, 2009.

 

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In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No 165, “Subsequent Events” (SFAS 165”). The provisions of this standard were incorporated into the Codification within ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events”. This guidance is intended to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for selecting that date, that is, whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. This guidance is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company has adopted this guidance.

Note 2:

INVENTORY

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined on the average cost basis. Costs included in inventories consist of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead, which are related to the purchase or production of inventories. Write-downs, when required, are made to reduce excess inventories to their net realizable values. Such estimates are based on assumptions regarding future demand and market conditions. If actual conditions become less favorable than the assumptions used, an additional inventory write-down may be required. As of November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009, inventories consisted of:

 

      Nov. 30, 2009    May 31, 2009

Raw materials

   $ 1,396,142    $ 1,525,618

Work-in-process

     744,875      730,609

Finished goods

     1,573,123      1,610,744
             
   $ 3,714,140    $ 3,866,971
             

Note 3:

LINE OF CREDIT

In February 2009, the Company renewed its $1.0 million bank line of credit secured by U.S. accounts receivable, inventories and general intangibles that expires on March 1, 2011. Interest is payable at the bank’s prime rate (3.25% as of November 30, 2009) or LIBOR plus 2.0% (2.24% as of November 30, 2009). There were no outstanding balances on the line of credit at November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009.

Note 4:

STOCK OPTIONS AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation includes expense charges for all stock-based awards to employees and directors granted under the Company’s stock option plan. Stock-based compensation recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of the stock-based award that will vest during the period, adjusted for expected forfeitures. Compensation cost for all stock-based awards is recognized using the straight-line method. Stock-based compensation recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended November 30, 2009 has been recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 718. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model as its method of valuation for stock-based awards. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, and other reasonable assumptions could provide differing results. These variables include, but are not limited to:

 

   

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term approximately equal to the expected life of the award.

 

   

Expected Life. The expected life of awards granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. The Company determines the expected life based on historical experience with similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and pre-vesting and post-vesting forfeitures.

 

   

Expected Volatility. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the historical volatility of its common stock. The volatility factor the Company uses is based on its historical stock prices over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected life of the award. These historical periods may exclude portions of time when unusual transactions occurred.

 

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Expected Dividend Yield. The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero.

 

   

Expected Forfeitures. The Company uses relevant historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures. The Company records stock-based compensation only for those awards that are expected to vest.

The Company has computed, to determine stock-based compensation expense recognized for those options granted during the six months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the value of all stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:

 

      Six Months Ended
November 30,
     2009    2008

Risk-free interest rate

      4.0%

Expected life

      4.8 years

Expected volatility

      54.4%

At November 30, 2009, the Company had a total of 218,609 outstanding stock options (181,109 vested and exercisable and 37,500 non-vested) with a weighted average exercise price of $3.32. The Company estimates that a total of approximately $45,000 will be recorded as additional stock-based compensation expense during the remainder of the year ending May 31, 2010 for all options that were outstanding as of November 30, 2009, but which were not yet vested.

 

Outstanding Options

  

Exercisable Options

Number of

Shares

   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Life (yrs)

  

Number of

Shares

   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

76,110

   $ 1.20    2.3    76,110    $ 1.20

62,499

     2.30    4.5    62,499      2.30

5,000

     5.80    5.9    5,000      5.80

75,000

     6.16    8.5    37,500      6.16
                         

218,609

   $ 3.32    5.1    181,109    $ 2.73
                         

Options granted, exercised, and forfeited or canceled under the Company’s stock option plan during the three and six months ended November 30, 2009 are summarized as follows:

 

      Three Months Ended
November 30, 2009
   Six Months Ended
November 30, 2009
     Number of
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Number of
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Options outstanding - beginning of period

   218,609    $ 3.32    218,609    $ 3.32

Options granted

   —        —      —        —  

Options exercised

   —        —      —        —  

Options forfeited/canceled

   —        —      —        —  
                       

Options outstanding - November 30, 2009

   218,609    $ 3.32    218,609    $ 3.32
                       

 

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Note 5:

EPS RECONCILIATION

 

      Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Six Months Ended
November 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Weighted average shares (basic)

   2,886,949    2,870,160    2,878,509    2,870,160

Effect of dilutive stock options

   —      —      —      —  
                   

Weighted average shares (diluted)

   2,886,949    2,870,160    2,878,509    2,870,160
                   

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for dilutive incremental shares attributed to outstanding options to purchase common stock. Common stock equivalents for stock options are computed using the treasury stock method. In periods in which a net loss is incurred, no common stock equivalents are included since they are antidilutive and as such all stock options outstanding are excluded from the computation of diluted net loss in those periods. 79,051 and 96,162 potentially dilutive common shares from outstanding stock options have been excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. 82,284 and 96,205 potentially dilutive common shares from outstanding stock options have been excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share for the six months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Note 6:

INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Each year the Company files income tax returns in the various national, state and local income taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. These tax returns are subject to examination and possible challenge by the taxing authorities. Positions challenged by the taxing authorities may be settled or appealed by the Company. As a result, there is an uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 740. The Company applies this guidance by defining criteria that an individual income tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and provides guidance on measurement, de-recognition, classification, accounting for interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

On June 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 740. At June 1, 2007, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was approximately $586,000, which included approximately $150,000 of net unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would reduce the Company’s effective income tax rate. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2009, the Company completed an examination of its federal tax returns for the years ended May 31, 2005 through 2007. The Company recognized tax benefits of approximately $150,000 during the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009. Other long-term liabilities related to tax contingencies were $0 as of November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009.

Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions are recognized as components of the “Provision for income taxes.” The Company’s accrual for interest and penalties was $96,500 upon adoption of ASC Topic 740. The liability for payment of interest and penalties was $0 as of November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009. The liability for payment of interest and penalties decreased to $0 during the three and nine months ended February 28, 2009 due to the completion of the federal examination.

 

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Several tax years are subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. In the United States, federal tax years for Fiscal 2007 and after are subject to examination. In the United Kingdom, tax years for Fiscal 2006 and after are subject to examination. In Canada, tax years for 2005 and after are subject to examination. In the United States, returns related to an acquired subsidiary for the year ended October 31, 1994 and final return for the period ended May 19, 1995 are also subject to examination.

Effective Tax Rate

Our effective tax rate on consolidated net loss was (1.6)% for the six months ended November 30, 2009. Our effective tax rate on consolidated net loss differs from the federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the amount of income from foreign jurisdictions, changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance and certain expenses not being deductible for income tax reporting purposes offset by tax credits related to research and experimentation expenses. One of the items not deductible for income tax reporting is stock based compensation Management believes the effective tax rate for Fiscal 2010 will be approximately (2.6)% due to the items noted above.

Note 7:

SEGMENTS OF BUSINESS

The Company has two reportable business segments: the design and assembly of dynamic balancing systems for the machine tool industry (Balancer), and the design and assembly of laser-based test and measurement systems (Measurement). The Company operates in three principal geographic markets: North America, Europe and Asia.

Segment Information

 

      Three Months Ended November 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Balancer     Measurement     Balancer     Measurement  

Gross sales

   $ 1,481,442      $ 561,857      $ 2,540,083      $ 725,671   

Intercompany sales

     (100,749     (20,689     (265,102     (11,371
                                

Net sales

   $ 1,380,693      $ 541,168      $ 2,274,981      $ 714,300   
                                

Operating income (loss)

   $ (69,794   $ (147,036   $ (143,500   $ (125,066
                                

Depreciation expense

   $ 38,353      $ 14,657      $ 36,280      $ 12,651   
                                

Amortization expense

   $ —        $ 38,636      $ —        $ 53,744   
                                

Capital expenditures

   $ 33,046      $ 6,137      $ 11,889      $ 12,892   
                                
      Six Months Ended November 30,  
     2009     2008  
     Balancer     Measurement     Balancer     Measurement  

Gross sales

   $ 2,499,703      $ 905,654      $ 5,035,104      $ 1,629,866   

Intercompany sales

     (236,888     (23,374     (458,201     (24,103
                                

Net sales

   $ 2,262,815      $ 882,280      $ 4,576,903      $ 1,605,763   
                                

Operating income (loss)

   $ (415,002   $ (386,490   $ 37,453      $ (218,776
                                

Depreciation expense

   $ 77,443      $ 28,475      $ 69,325      $ 24,783   
                                

Amortization expense

   $ —        $ 73,421      $ —        $ 107,489   
                                

Capital expenditures

   $ 33,046      $ 7,317      $ 90,143      $ 27,312   
                                

 

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Geographic Information-Net Sales by Geographic Area

 

      Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Six Months Ended
November 30,

Geographic Sales

   2009    2008    2009    2008

North American

   $ 972,175    $ 1,681,162    $ 1,565,767    $ 3,348,020

European

     279,856      403,742      551,140      889,271

Asia

     612,965      763,180      954,898      1,703,095

Other markets

     56,865      141,197      73,290      242,280
                           

Total Net Sales

   $ 1,921,861    $ 2,989,281    $ 3,145,095    $ 6,182,666
                           

 

      Three Months Ended November 30,
     2009    2008
     United States     Europe    United States     Europe

Operating income (loss)

   $ (233,147   $ 16,317    $ (355,250   $ 86,684
                             

Depreciation expense

   $ 53,010      $ —      $ 48,931      $ —  
                             

Amortization expense

   $ 38,636      $ —      $ 53,744      $ —  
                             

Capital expenditures

   $ 39,183      $ —      $ 24,781      $ —  
                             
      Six Months Ended November 30,
     2009    2008
     United States     Europe    United States     Europe

Operating income (loss)

   $ (823,470   $ 21,978    $ (374,157   $ 192,834
                             

Depreciation expense

   $ 105,918      $ —      $ 93,951      $ 157
                             

Amortization expense

   $ 73,421      $ —      $ 107,489      $ —  
                             

Capital expenditures

   $ 40,363      $ —      $ 117,455      $ —  
                             

 

Note — Europe is defined as the European subsidiary, Schmitt Europe, Ltd.

Segment and Geographic Assets

 

      November 30, 2009    May 31, 2009

Segment assets to total assets

     

Balancer

   $ 4,440,843    $ 4,674,279

Measurement

     3,549,116      3,445,253

Corporate assets

     3,982,905      4,504,468
             

Total assets

   $ 11,972,864    $ 12,624,000
             

Geographic assets to long-lived assets

     

United States

   $ 1,380,039    $ 1,427,838

Europe

     —        —  
             

Total assets

   $ 1,380,039    $ 1,427,838
             

Geographic assets to total assets

     

United States

   $ 11,400,368    $ 12,042,035

Europe

     572,496      581,965
             

Total assets

   $ 11,972,864    $ 12,624,000
             

 

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Note 8:

ACQUISITION

On September 30, 2009, the Company completed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Optical Dimensions, a sole proprietorship (“Optical”), pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Optical. The Company will own and operate Optical’s business, including its patented laser light scatter roughness measurement technology. The total purchase price for the acquisition was $200,293 which includes the value of the shares issued and the cash paid. The Agreement provided that the Company pay cash of $100,000 and issue 24,642 shares of common stock of the Company. The number of shares issued was equal to $100,000 in value based on the average closing price of the Company’s common stock, as reported on the NASDAQ National Market, over the five-day period immediately prior to closing. Based upon the closing price on September 30, 2009, as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market, the aggregate value of the Company’s 24,642 shares issued was $100,293.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

Tangible assets and liabilities assumed:

  

Receivables

   $ 33,434   

Inventory

     40,000   

Property and equipment

     17,757   

Prepaid expenses

     2,955   

Accounts payable

     (9,374

Intangible assets

  

Purchased technology

     115,521   
        

Total

   $ 200,293   
        

The allocation process requires an analysis and valuation of acquired assets including technologies, customer contracts and relationships, trade names and liabilities assumed, including contractual commitments and legal contingencies. The value assigned to certain acquired assets and liabilities are preliminary, are based upon information available as November 30, 2009, and may be adjusted as further information becomes available. Additional information that may become available subsequently and may result in changes in the values allocated to various assets and liabilities includes, but is not limited to, unidentified claims from suppliers or other contingent obligations and the amounts required to settle them. Any changes in the values allocated to tangible and specifically identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the allocation period may result in adjustment to intangible assets.

Purchased technology relates to Optical’s patented laser light scatter roughness measurement technology that has reached technological feasibility. The fair value of the purchased technology is being amortized over the expected remaining useful life of 5 years.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q (the “Report”), including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Item 2, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events and the future results of Schmitt Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about the Company’s business. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “sees,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Report as well as those discussed from time to time in the Company’s other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report. If we update or correct one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections with respect to other forward-looking statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Schmitt Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets computer controlled vibration detection and balancing equipment (the Balancer segment) primarily to the machine tool industry, and, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Schmitt Measurement Systems, Inc. (SMS), precision laser-based surface measurement products, laser-based distance measurement products and ultrasonic measurement systems (the Measurement segment) for a variety of industrial applications worldwide. The Company also sells and markets its products in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary, Schmitt Europe Ltd. (SEL), located in the United Kingdom. The Company is organized into two operating segments: the Balancer segment and the Measurement segment. The accompanying unaudited financial information should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.

For the three months ended November 30, 2009, total sales decreased $1.1 million, or 35.7%, to $1.9 million from $3.0 million in the three months ended November 30, 2008. For the six months ended November 30, 2009, total sales decreased $3.0 million, or 49.1%, to $3.1 million from $6.2 million in the six months ended November 30, 2008. Balancer segment sales primarily come from end-users, rebuilders and original equipment manufacturers of grinding machines within the target geographic markets of North America, Asia and Europe. Balancer segment sales decreased $894,000, or 39.3%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Balancer segment sales decreased $2.3 million, or 50.6%, to $2.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $4.6 million for the six months ended November 30, 2008. The Measurement segment product line consists of both laser-based light-scatter and distance measurement and dimensional sizing products. Total Measurement segment sales decreased $173,000, or 24.2%, to $541,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $714,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Total Measurement segment sales decreased $723,000, or 45.1%, to $882,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $1.6 million for the six months ended November 30, 2008.

In response to the significant decreases in revenues during the past year, the Company has been reducing its expenses across the entire Company. Operating expenses have decreased $511,000, or 30.6%, to $1.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2009 from $1.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Operating expenses have decreased $948,000, or 29.2%, to $2.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2009 from $3.2 million for the six months ended November 30, 2008. General, administration and sales expenses have decreased $388,000, or 27.3%, to $1.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2009 from $1.4 million for the same period in the prior year. Research and development expenses have decreased $123,000, or 49.2%, to $127,000 for the

 

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three months ended November 30, 2009 from $251,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Research and development expenses have decreased $198,000, or 39.7%, to $301,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2009 from $498,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2008. Net loss was $224,000, or $0.08 per fully diluted share, for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to net loss of $114,000, or $0.04 per fully diluted share, for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Net loss was $799,000, or $0.28 per fully diluted share, for the six months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to net loss of $80,000, or $0.03 per fully diluted share, for the six months ended November 30, 2008.

Acquisition

On September 30, 2009, the Company completed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Optical Dimensions, a sole proprietorship (“Optical”), pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Optical. The Company will own and operate Optical’s business, including its patented laser light scatter roughness measurement technology. The total purchase for the acquisition was $200,293 which includes the value of the shares issued and the cash paid. The Agreement provided that the Company pay cash of $100,000 and issue 24,642 shares of common stock of the Company. The number of shares issued was equal to $100,000 in value based on the average closing price of the Company’s common stock, as reported on the NASDAQ National Market, over the five-day period immediately prior to closing. Based upon the closing price on September 30, 2009, as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market, the aggregate value of the Company’s 24,642 shares issued was $100,293.

Critical Accounting Policies

There were no material changes in our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

Refer to Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

 

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Discussion of Operating Results

 

      Three Months Ended November 30,  
     2009     2008  

Balancer sales

   $ 1,380,693      71.8   $ 2,274,981      76.1

Measurement sales

     541,168      28.2     714,300      23.9
                    

Total sales

     1,921,861      100.0     2,989,281      100.0

Cost of sales

     978,914      50.9     1,586,602      53.1
                    

Gross profit

     942,947      49.1     1,402,679      46.9
                    

Operating expenses:

        

General, administration and sales

     1,032,282      53.7     1,420,351      47.5

Research and development

     127,495      6.6     250,894      8.4
                    

Total operating expenses

     1,159,777      60.3     1,671,245      55.9
                    

Operating loss

     (216,830   -11.3     (268,566   -9.0

Other income (expense)

     5,468      0.3     (2,214   -0.1
                    

Loss before income taxes

     (211,362   -11.0     (270,780   -9.1

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     12,284      0.6     (157,113   -5.3
                    

Net loss

   $ (223,646   -11.6   $ (113,667   -3.8
                    
      Six Months Ended November 30,  
     2009     2008  

Balancer sales

   $ 2,262,815      71.9   $ 4,576,903      74.0

Measurement sales

     882,280      28.1     1,605,763      26.0
                    

Total sales

     3,145,095      100.0     6,182,666      100.0

Cost of sales

     1,653,059      52.6     3,122,607      50.5
                    

Gross profit

     1,492,036      47.4     3,060,059      49.5
                    

Operating expenses:

        

General, administration and sales

     1,992,989      63.4     2,743,269      44.4

Research and development

     300,539      9.6     498,113      8.1
                    

Total operating expenses

     2,293,528      72.9     3,241,382      52.4
                    

Operating loss

     (801,492   -25.5     (181,323   -2.9

Other income

     15,133      0.5     18,017      0.3
                    

Loss before income taxes

     (786,359   -25.0     (163,306   -2.6

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     12,284      0.4     (83,186   -1.3
                    

Net loss

   $ (798,643   -25.4   $ (80,120   -1.3
                    

 

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Sales – Sales in the Balancer segment decreased $894,000, or 39.3%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $2.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2008. This decrease is primarily due to lower unit sales volumes in Asia, North America and Europe during the second quarter of Fiscal 2010. North American sales decreased $536,000, or 48.6%, in the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. Sales in Asia decreased $146,000, or 19.9%, for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2008. European sales decreased $137,000, or 41.1%, in the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2009. Sales in other regions of the world decreased $76,000 in the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 as compared to the same period in Fiscal 2009. As with the North American market, the duration of the strength or weakness in demand in Asia and Europe cannot be forecasted with any certainty given the weaknesses in the global economy.

Sales in the Balancer segment decreased $2.3 million, or 50.6%, to $2.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $4.6 million for the six months ended November 30, 2008. This decrease is primarily due to lower unit sales volumes in Asia, North America and Europe during the first half of Fiscal 2010. North American sales decreased $1.1 million, or 55.3%, in the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. Sales in Asia decreased $731,000, or 45.0%, for the six months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended November 30, 2008. European sales decreased $335,000, or 44.1%, in the first half of Fiscal 2010 compared to the first half of Fiscal 2009. Sales in other regions of the world decreased $128,000 in the first half of Fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in Fiscal 2009.

Sales in the Measurement segment decreased $173,000, or 24.2%, to $541,000 in the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $714,000 in the three months ended November 30, 2008. Sales of laser-based dimensional sizing products decreased $218,000, or 35.2%, in the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the lower volume of shipments in the current fiscal year. Sales of laser-based surface measurement products in the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year increased $18,000, or 19.0%, as sales to disk drive and silicon wafer manufacturers increased slightly. These industries have undergone significant technological change and consolidation as manufacturers merged or exited the markets resulting in a redeployment of equipment rather than the making of additional investments in capital equipment, and future sales of laser-based surface measurement products cannot be forecasted with any certainty. Sales of laser light scatter roughness measurement technology products were $18,000 since the date of the Optical Dimensions acquisition on September 30, 2009.

Sales in the Measurement segment decreased $723,000, or 45.1%, to $882,000 in the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $1.6 million in the six months ended November 30, 2008. Sales of laser-based dimensional sizing products decreased $685,000, or 50.4%, in the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the lower volume of shipments in the current fiscal year. Sales of laser-based surface measurement products in the six months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year decreased $66,000, or 26.7%, as sales to disk drive and silicon wafer manufacturers decreased.

Gross margin – Gross margin for the three months ended November 30, 2009 increased to 49.1% compared to 46.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2008. These increases were due to changes in the product sales mix shifting toward higher margin products. Gross margin for the six months ended November 30, 2009 decreased to 47.4% compared to 49.5% for the six months ended November 30, 2008. These decreases were due to changes in the product sales mix shifting toward lower margin products. Balancer margins were also negatively impacted by higher sales in foreign markets as a large portion of those sales are made through distributors who receive favorable pricing.

Operating expenses – Operating expenses decreased $511,000, or 30.6%, to $1.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2008. General, administrative and selling expenses decreased $388,000, or 27.3%, for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to lower commissions related to the decrease in sales, lower personnel costs resulting from both salary reductions and mandatory furloughs, lower stock-based compensation and lower trade show costs, offset by higher bad debt expenses. Research and development expenses decreased $123,000, or 49.2%, compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to lower material costs associated with new product development related to technologies acquired from Xtero and to existing product lines and lower personnel costs associated with salary reductions.

Operating expenses decreased $948,000, or 29.2%, to $2.3 million for the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended November 30, 2008. General, administrative and selling expenses decreased $750,000, or 27.3%, for the six months ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period in the prior year. Research and development expenses decreased $198,000, or 39.7%, compared to the same period in the prior year. These decreases are primarily due to the same reasons as noted above.

 

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Other income – Other income consists of interest income, foreign currency exchange gain (loss) and other income (expense). Interest income was $3,000 and $27,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Interest income was $8,000 and $57,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Interest income decreased due to lower interest rates and decreased cash and investment balances. Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) were $3,000 and $(29,000) for the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) were $6,000 and $(39,000) for the six months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in the gains is primarily due to the strengthening of foreign currencies against the US dollar during the current period.

Income tax provision – The Company’s effective tax rate on consolidated net loss was (1.6)% for the six months ended November 30, 2009. The Company’s effective tax rate on consolidated net loss differs from the federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the amount of income from foreign jurisdictions, changes in the deferred tax valuation allowance and certain expenses not being deductible for income tax reporting purposes offset by tax credits related to research and experimentation expenses. One of the items not deductible for income tax reporting is stock based compensation. Management believes the effective tax rate for Fiscal 2010 will be (2.6)% due to the items noted above.

Net income – Net loss increased $110,000 to a net loss of $224,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to a net loss of $114,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Net loss increased $719,000 to a net loss of $799,000, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the six months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to a net loss of $80,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the six months ended November 30, 2008. Net income decreased due primarily to lower sales and related gross profit offset by lower general, administrative and selling expenses, lower research and development expenses and a lower effective tax rate during the three and six months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s working capital decreased $655,000 to $8.1 million as of November 30, 2009 compared to $8.7 million as of May 31, 2009. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $3.7 million and $4.2 million as of November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009, respectively. As of November 30, 2009, the Company had $3.2 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand compared to $4.2 million at May 31, 2009. The Company had $500,000 and $0 in short-term investments as of November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009, respectively. The Company invested in $500,000 of certificates of deposit during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010.

Cash used in operating activities totaled $279,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to cash used in operating activities of $529,000 for the six months ended November 30, 2008. The cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the net loss, decreases in other accrued liabilities and an increase in accounts receivable, offset by decreases in inventories, income taxes receivable and prepaid expenses, increases in accounts payable, depreciation and amortization and stock based compensation.

At November 30, 2009, the Company had accounts receivable of $1.2 million as compared to $1.1 million at May 31, 2009. The increase in accounts receivable of $76,000 was due to the increase in sales in the second quarter of Fiscal 2010. At November 30, 2009, inventories decreased $153,000 to $3.7 million at November 30, 2009 as compared to $3.9 million at May 31, 2009. This decrease was due to the timing of purchases and inventory receipts.

During the six months ended November 30, 2009, net cash used in investing activities was $639,000, which consisted of net purchases of short-term investments of $500,000, $100,000 used for the acquisition of Optical Dimensions during the second quarter and $40,000 used to purchase new manufacturing and office equipment.

The Company has a $1.0 million bank line of credit agreement secured by U.S. accounts receivable, inventories and general intangibles. Interest is payable at the bank’s prime rate (3.25% as of November 30, 2009), or LIBOR plus 2.0% (2.24% as of November 30, 2009), and the agreement expires on March 1, 2011. There were no outstanding balances on the line of credit at November 30, 2009 and May 31, 2009.

We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and investments combined with the cash we anticipate to generate from operating activities and our available line of credit and financing available from other sources will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements for the foreseeable future. We do not have any significant commitments nor are we aware of any significant events or conditions that are likely to have a material impact on our liquidity or capital resources.

 

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Business Risks

The following are important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company (see the forward-looking statements disclaimer at the beginning of Item 2 in this Report). In addition, the risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that the Company faces. Unforeseen risks could arise and problems or issues that the Company now views as minor could become more significant. If the Company were unable to adequately respond to known or unknown risks, the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In addition, the Company cannot be certain that any actions taken to reduce known or unknown risks and uncertainties will be effective.

The general economic conditions and the global financial crisis may adversely affect the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition

The Company’s operations and performance depend significantly on worldwide economic conditions, particularly in the manufacturing sector, and their impact on levels of capital investment, which have deteriorated significantly over the past two years and may remain depressed, or be subject to further deterioration. Economic factors that could adversely influence demand for the Company’s products include uncertainty about global economic conditions leading to reduced levels of investment, customers’ and suppliers’ access to credit, unemployment and other macroeconomic factors affecting commercial and industrial spending behavior.

The past distress in the financial markets and global economy has resulted in reduced liquidity and a tightening of credit markets. As a result of these conditions, the Company could experience several potential adverse effects, including the inability of customers to obtain credit to finance purchases of the Company’s products, the insolvency of customers resulting in reduced sales and bad debts, and the insolvency of key suppliers resulting in product development and production delays.

The Company’s primary markets are volatile and unpredictable

The Company’s business depends on the demand for our various products in a variety of commercial and industrial markets. In the past, demand for our products in these markets has fluctuated due to a variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including: general economic conditions, both domestically and internationally, the timing, number and size of orders from, and shipments to, our customers as well as the relative mix of those orders and variations in the volume of orders for a particular product line in a particular quarter.

The introduction of the Xact™ tank monitoring system may not become commercially viable and satisfy expected demand

On May 13, 2009, the Company announced the introduction of the Xact™ tank monitoring system for measuring fill levels of industrial liquefied propane tanks and communicating that data via satellite to a secure web site. Although the initial acquisition and further development of the Xact™ product has negatively impacted current operating results, the product should allow the Company to enter new measurement markets and is expected to add sales and profits to the Company in future years. However, the introduction of the Xact™ product may not be successful, anticipated market demand for the product may not materialize and additional product or market opportunities may not be identified and developed and brought to market in a timely and cost-effective manner, each of which could continue to negatively impact future operating results and result in large and immediate write-offs of recorded intangible asset balances.

New products may not be developed to satisfy changes in consumer demands

The failure to develop new technologies, or react to changes in existing technologies, could materially delay development of new products, which could result in decreased revenues and a loss of market share to competitors. Financial performance depends on the ability to design, develop, manufacture, assemble, test, market and support new products and enhancements on a timely and cost-effective basis. New product opportunities may not be identified and developed and brought to market in a timely and cost-effective manner. Products or technologies developed by other companies may render products or technologies obsolete or noncompetitive, or a fundamental shift in technologies in the product markets could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s competitive position within historic industries.

 

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Failure to protect intellectual property rights could adversely affect future performance and growth

Failure to protect existing intellectual property rights may result in the loss of valuable technologies or paying other companies for infringing on their intellectual property rights. The Company relies on patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright law to protect such technologies. There is no assurance any of the Company’s U.S. patents will not be invalidated, circumvented, challenged or licensed to other companies.

Competition is intense and the Company’s failure to compete effectively would adversely affect its business

Competition in the markets for the Company’s products is intense. The speed with which companies can identify new applications for the Company’s various technologies, develop products to meet those needs and supply commercial quantities at low prices to those new markets are important competitive factors. The principal competitive factors in the Company’s markets are product features, performance, reliability and price. Many of the Company’s competitors have greater financial, technical, research and development and marketing resources. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to compete effectively in the future, and the failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Production time and the overall cost of products could increase if any of the primary suppliers are lost or if a primary supplier increased the prices of raw materials

Manufacturing operations depend upon obtaining adequate supplies of raw materials on a timely basis. The results of operations could be adversely affected if adequate supplies of raw materials cannot be obtained in a timely manner or if the costs of raw materials increased significantly.

Fluctuations in quarterly and annual operating results make it difficult to predict future performance

Quarterly and annual operating results are likely to fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors, some of which are beyond management’s control. As a result of quarterly operating fluctuations, it is important to realize quarter-to-quarter comparisons of operating results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as indicators of future performance.

The Company may not be able to reduce operating costs quickly enough if sales decline

Operating expenses are generally fixed in nature and largely based on anticipated sales. However, should future sales decline significantly and rapidly, there is no guarantee management could take actions that would further reduce operating expenses in either a timely manner or without seriously impacting the operations of the Company.

The Company maintains a significant investment in inventories in anticipation of future sales

The Company believes it maintains a competitive advantage by shipping product to its customers more rapidly than its competitors. As a result, the Company has a significant investment in inventories. These inventories are recorded using the lower-of-cost or market method, which requires management to make certain estimates. Management evaluates the recorded inventory values based on customer demand, market trends and expected future sales and changes these estimates accordingly. A significant shortfall of sales may result in carrying higher levels of inventories of finished goods and raw materials thereby increasing the risk of inventory obsolescence and corresponding inventory write-downs. As a result, the Company may not carry adequate reserves to offset such write-downs.

Future success depends in part on attracting and retaining key management and qualified technical and sales personnel

Future success depends on the efforts and continued services of key management, technical and sales personnel. Significant competition exists for such personnel, and there is no assurance that key technical and sales personnel can be retained or that other highly qualified technical and sales personnel as required can be attracted, assimilated and retained. There is also no guarantee that key employees will not leave and subsequently compete against the Company. The inability to attract and retain key personnel could adversely impact the business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Changes in the effective tax rate may have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations

The Company’s future effective tax rate may be adversely affected by a number of factors including: the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed; the resolution of issues arising from tax audits with various tax authorities; changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities; adjustments to estimated taxes upon finalization of various tax returns; increases in expenses not deductible for tax purposes; changes in available tax credits; changes in stock-based compensation expense; changes in tax laws or the interpretations of such tax laws and changes in generally accepted accounting principles.

Changes in securities laws and regulations have increased and will continue to increase Company expenses

Changes in the laws and regulations affecting public companies, including the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, have increased and could continue to increase Company expenses as the Company devotes resources to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In particular, the Company could incur significant additional administrative expense and a diversion of management’s time in Fiscal 2011 to implement Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which requires management to report on, and the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to ultimately attest to, our internal control over financial reporting. The Company may also incur additional fees necessary for them to provide their attestation. In addition, the NASDAQ Capital Market, on which the Company’s common stock is listed, has also adopted comprehensive rules and regulations relating to corporate governance. These laws, rules and regulations have increased the scope, complexity and cost of corporate governance, reporting and disclosure practices. The Company may be required to hire additional personnel and use outside legal, accounting and advisory services to address these laws, rules and regulations. The Company also expects these developments to make it more difficult and more expensive for the Company to obtain director and officer liability insurance in the future, and the Company may be required to accept reduce coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage. Further, the Company’s board members, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer could face an increased risk of personal liability in connection with the performance of their duties. As a result, we may have difficulty attracting and retaining qualified board members and executive officers, which would adversely affect the Company.

The Company faces risks from international sales and currency fluctuations

The Company markets and sells its products worldwide and international sales have accounted for and are expected to continue to account for a significant portion of future revenue. International sales are subject to a number of risks, including: the imposition of governmental controls; trade restrictions; difficulty in collecting receivables; changes in tariffs and taxes; difficulties in staffing and managing international operations; political and economic instability; general economic conditions; and fluctuations in foreign currencies. No assurances can be given that these factors will not have a material adverse effect on future international sales and operations and, consequently, on business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

The Company did not have any derivative financial instruments as of November 30, 2009. However, the Company could be exposed to interest rate risk at any time in the future and, therefore, employs established policies and procedures to manage its exposure to changes in the market risk of its marketable securities.

The Company’s interest income and expense are most sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. and European interest rates. In this regard, changes in U.S. and European interest rates affect the interest earned on the Company’s interest bearing cash equivalents and short term investments. The Company has a variable rate line of credit facility with a bank but there was no outstanding balance as of November 30, 2009. Also, there is no other long-term obligation whose interest rates are based on variable rates that may fluctuate over time based on economic changes in the environment. Therefore, at this time, the Company is not subject to interest rate risk on outstanding interest bearing obligations if market interest rates fluctuate and does not expect any change in the interest rates to have a material effect on the Company’s results from operations.

 

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Foreign Currency Risk

The Company markets and sells its products worldwide and international sales have accounted for and are expected to continue to account for a significant portion of future revenue. The Company operates a subsidiary in the United Kingdom and acquires certain materials and services from vendors transacted in foreign currencies. Therefore, the Company’s business and financial condition is sensitive to currency exchange rates or any other restrictions imposed on their currencies. For the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, results of operations included gains (losses) on foreign currency translation of $3,000 and $(29,000), respectively. For the six months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, results of operations included gains (losses) on foreign currency translation of $6,000 and $(39,000), respectively.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of November 30, 2009, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e). Based on the evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Remediation of Material Weakness

As of August 31, 2009, we did not maintain effective controls around the preparation and review of income tax accounts. This control deficiency resulted in a material audit adjustment that was properly reflected in the financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2009. As of November 30, 2009, we implemented additional control procedures necessary to remediate this material weakness. Specifically, we are using an independent, qualified third party to review the Company’s tax provision calculation on a quarterly basis.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Other than as noted above, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

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

At an annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders on October 2, 2009, the shareholders re-elected Wayne A. Case and Maynard E. Brown to serve as directors until the 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. The shareholders also elected James A. Fitzhenry as a director to serve until the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor has been elected and qualified. The voting results were as follows:

 

Director

       Class                Term                    For                    Withheld        

Wayne A. Case

   3    2009-2012    2,288,367    133,251

Maynard E. Brown

   3    2009-2012    2,387,312    34,306

James A. Fitzhenry

   1    2009-2010    2,300,207    121,411

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

  

Description

2.1

   Asset Purchase Agreement between Schmitt Industries, Inc., and Glenn Valliant, an individual doing business as Optical Dimensions, dated September 30, 2009.

3.1

   Second Restated Articles of Incorporation of Schmitt Industries, Inc. (the “Company”). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998.

3.2

   Second Restated Bylaws of the Company. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 1998.

4.1

   See exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws defining the rights of security holders.

31.1

   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

   Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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.

 

  SCHMITT INDUSTRIES, INC.
                  (Registrant)
Date: January 12, 2010  

/S/    WAYNE A. CASE        

 

Wayne A. Case,

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

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