-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Pt8IudTJzqVzIXPj0+u9x4zqKYmHReijEx4/qbm4xX+JSRbJ4kP5UPFNn09n9yOL sRgi+s01yx3AN4Yn4DXaQg== 0000904280-01-500018.txt : 20010515 0000904280-01-500018.hdr.sgml : 20010515 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000904280-01-500018 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010514 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001000683 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 521611421 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14120 FILM NUMBER: 1632844 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE JAKE BROWN RD STREET 2: PO BOX 1000 CITY: OLD BRIDGE STATE: NJ ZIP: 08857 BUSINESS PHONE: 9086794000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE JAKE BROWN ROAD CITY: OLD BRIDGE STATE: NJ ZIP: 08857 10-Q 1 fm10q33101-blonder.txt FORM 10-Q 3-31-01 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 MARCH 31, 2001, OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _______ TO ________ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-14120 BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. --------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 52-1611421 - ------------------------------- ---------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) ONE JAKE BROWN ROAD, OLD BRIDGE, NEW JERSEY 08857 - ----------------------------------------------------- -------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (732) 679-4000 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ----- ----- Number of shares of common stock, par value $.001, outstanding as of May 11, 2001: 7,612,664 BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
March 31, December 31, 2001 2000 ----------- -------------- (unaudited) ASSETS (Note 4) Current assets: Cash....................................................................... $ 157 $ 363 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,514 and $1,424, respectively................................ 6,101 7,125 Inventories (Note 3)....................................................... 27,319 26,333 Other current assets ...................................................... 1,417 3,264 Prepaid income taxes....................................................... 362 - Deferred income taxes...................................................... 1,660 1,804 ----------- ------------- Total current assets................................................... 37,016 38,889 ----------- ------------- Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization............................................... 7,367 7,644 Patents, net.................................................................... 3,822 3,943 Goodwill, net................................................................... 11,488 11,730 Other assets.................................................................... 580 628 ----------- ------------- $60,273 $62,834 =========== ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Revolving line of credit (Note 4).......................................... $ 3,550 $ 2,250 Current portion of long-term debt (Note 4)................................. 4,368 4,382 Accounts payable........................................................... 818 2,833 Accrued compensation....................................................... 1,103 1,143 Other accrued expenses..................................................... 645 659 Income taxes............................................................... - 468 ----------- ------------- Total current liabilities.............................................. 10,484 11,735 ----------- ------------- Deferred income taxes........................................................... 165 201 Long-term debt (Note 4)......................................................... 10,735 11,802 Commitments and contingencies................................................... - - Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized 5,000 shares; no shares outstanding...................................................... - - Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized 25,000 shares, 8,444 shares issued .................................................................... 8 8 Paid-in capital............................................................ 24,143 24,143 Retained earnings.......................................................... 21,024 21,231 Treasury stock at cost, 831 shares......................................... (6,286) (6,286) ----------- ------------- Total stockholders' equity............................................. 38,889 39,096 ----------- ------------- $60,273 $62,834 =========== =============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 2 BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, ----------------------------------- 2001 2000 -------------- ------------- Net sales....................................................... $10,745 $21,180 Cost of goods sold.............................................. 7,099 14,190 -------------- ------------- Gross profit................................................ 3,646 6,990 -------------- ------------- Operating expenses: Selling expenses............................................ 1,461 1,582 General and administrative.................................. 1,563 1,858 Research and development.................................... 529 541 -------------- ------------- 3,553 3,981 -------------- ------------- Earnings from operations........................................ 93 3,009 -------------- ------------- Other expense: Interest expense............................................ (404) (583) -------------- ------------- (404) (583) -------------- ------------- Earnings (loss) before income taxes............................. (311) 2,426 Provision (benefit) for income taxes............................ (104) 845 -------------- ------------- Net earnings (loss)......................................... $ (207) $ 1,581 ============== ============= Basic net earnings (loss) per share............................. $ (.03) $ .21 -------------- ------------- Basic weighted average shares outstanding....................... 7,613 7,562 -------------- ------------- Diluted net (loss) earnings per share........................... $ (.03) $ .21 -------------- ------------- Diluted weighted average shares outstanding..................... 7,625 7,653 ============== =============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------------ 2001 2000 -------- -------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net earnings (loss).................................................................. $ (207) $ 1,581 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization...................................................... 768 758 Provision for doubtful accounts.................................................... 90 79 Deferred income taxes.............................................................. 108 (299) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable.............................................................. 934 (1,644) Inventories...................................................................... (986) 1,395 Other current assets............................................................. 1,847 407 Other assets..................................................................... - - Income taxes..................................................................... (830) 1,180 Accounts payable and accrued expenses............................................ (2,069) (799) -------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities............................ (345) 2,658 -------- ---------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital expenditures................................................................. (80) (8) -------- ---------- Net cash used in investing activities.......................................... (80) (8) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net borrowings under revolving line of credit........................................ 1,300 1,031 Repayments of long-term debt......................................................... (1,081) (1,096) Proceeds from exercise of stock options.............................................. - 172 -------- ---------- Net cash provided by financing activities...................................... 219 107 -------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in cash........................................................... (206) 2,757 Cash, beginning of period................................................................. 363 48 -------- ---------- Cash, end of period....................................................................... $ 157 $ 2,805 ======== ========== Supplemental Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for interest............................................................... $ 408 $ 481 Cash paid for income taxes........................................................... 618 - ======== ==========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4 BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) NOTE 1 - COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company") is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronics and systems equipment for the cable television industry, primarily throughout the Unites States. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. and subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results for the first quarter of 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year and have not been audited. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the period presented and the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2001. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC rules and regulations. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto that were included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. NOTE 2 - EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("FAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." FAS 133 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2001. FAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of the hedge transaction and the type of hedge transaction. Since the Company's interest rate swap is considered an effective hedge under FAS 133, the effect of implementing FAS 133 in the quarter ending March 31, 2001 is not considered material. NOTE 3 - INVENTORIES Inventories are summarized as follows:
March 31, Dec. 31, 2001 2000 ------------- ------------- Raw Materials................................................................. $ 10,512 $ 11,346 Work in process............................................................... 4,604 3,261 Finished Goods................................................................ 12,203 11,726 ------------ ------------ $ 27,319 $ 26,333 ============ ============
NOTE 4 - DEBT The Company has a $5,500 revolving line of credit with its bank ($7,500 prior to August 1, 2000) on which funds may be borrowed at either the bank's base rate plus a margin ranging from 0% to .625%, or LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.625%, in each case depending upon the calculation of certain financial covenants (7.6875% at March 31, 2001). At March 31, 2001, the Company had $3,550 outstanding under the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are limited to certain percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory as defined in the credit agreement. The line of credit is collateralized by a security interest in all of the Company's assets. The agreement also contains restrictions that require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios as well as restrictions on the payment of dividends. 5 In March, 2001, the Company's credit agreement with its bank was amended to retroactively modify certain financial covenants effective as of December 31, 2000 and thereafter, as well as to extend the maturity date of the line of credit until November 30, 2001. The Company is in compliance with all of such financial covenants, as amended. The Company anticipates that it will either conclude negotiations with its bank and obtain a further renewal of its current credit facilities, or enter into new credit facilities with another bank, prior to November 30, 2001. As of November 12, 1999, the Company's acquisition loan commitment under its former credit line was converted to a term loan with its bank (the "S-A TERM LOAN"). The S-A Term Loan bears interest at either the bank's base rate plus a margin ranging from 0% to .875%, or LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.875%, in each case depending upon the calculation of certain financial covenants (7.9875% at March 31, 2001). At March 31, 2001, there was $12,033 outstanding under the S-A Term Loan. The principal balance of the S-A Term Loan is being amortized in monthly installments of $317 with a final balloon payment of all remaining unpaid principal and accrued interest due on June 30, 2002. On May 24, 1996, the Company borrowed $2,800 for a ten year term secured by a mortgage against the Company's Old Bridge Facility. The loan accrued interest at a fixed rate of 7.25% through May 1999. Effective June 1, 1999, the loan was converted to a variable interest rate based upon the bank's base rate (8.0% at March 31, 2001). ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements relating to such matters as anticipated financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, new products, research and development activities and similar matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company's forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the operation, performance, development and results of the Company's business include, but are not limited to, those matters discussed herein in the section entitled Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. Blonder Tongue undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 (See Item 1: Business and Item 7: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations). First three months of 2001 Compared with first three months of 2000 Net Sales. Net sales decreased $10,435,000, or 49%, to $10,745,000 in the first three months of 2001 from $21,180,000 in the first three months of 2000. The decrease in sales is primarily attributed to a decrease in sales of interdiction products. Net sales included approximately $2,879,000 of interdiction equipment for the first three months of 2001 compared to approximately $11,170,000 for the first three months of 2000. The substantially higher interdiction sales recorded in the first quarter of 2000 were primarily attributable to a large interdiction order booked in late 1999. Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased to $7,099,000 for the first three months of 2001 from $14,190,000 for the first three months of 2000 and also decreased as a percentage of sales to 66.1% from 67.0%. The decrease as a percentage of sales was caused primarily by a higher proportion of sales during the period being comprised of higher margin products. 6 Selling Expenses. Selling expenses decreased to $1,461,000 for the first three months of 2001 from $1,582,000 in the first three months of 2000, primarily due to a decrease in wages related to a reduction in headcount along with a decrease in costs incurred for advertising and marketing materials. General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased to $1,563,000 for the first three months of 2001 from $1,858,000 for the first three months of 2000 but increased as a percentage of sales to 14.5% for the first three months of 2001 from 8.8% for the first three months of 2000. The $295,000 decrease can be primarily attributed to a decrease in the accrual for executive bonuses. Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses decreased to $529,000 in the first three months of 2001 from $541,000 in the first three months of 2000, primarily due to a decrease in purchased materials for research and development. Research and development expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 4.9% in the first three months of 2001 from 2.6% in the first three months of 2000. Operating Income. Operating income decreased 97% to $93,000 for the first three months of 2001 from $3,009,000 for the first three months of 2000. Operating income as a percentage of sales decreased to 0.9% in the first three months of 2001 from 14.2% in the first three months of 2000. Interest and Other Expenses. Other expense decreased to $404,000 in the first three months of 2001 from $583,000 in the first three months of 2000. These expenses consisted entirely of interest expense. The decrease is the result of lower average borrowing and lower average interest rates. Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes for the first three months of 2001 decreased to a benefit of $104,000 from $845,000 in expense for the first three months of 2000 as a result of a decrease in taxable income. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's net cash used in operating activities for the three-month period ended March 31, 2001 was $345,000, compared to cash provided by operating activities for the three-month period ended March 31, 2000, which was $2,658,000. Cash flows from operating activities have been negative, due primarily to a net loss of $207,000. Cash used in investing activities was $80,000, which was attributable to capital expenditures for new equipment. The Company anticipates additional capital expenditures during calendar year 2001 aggregating approximately $100,000, which will be used for the purchase of automated assembly and test equipment. Cash provided by financing activities was $219,000 for the first three months of 2001 primarily comprised of $1,300,000 of borrowings under the revolving line of credit offset by $1,081,000 of repayments of long term debt. The Company has a $5,500,000 revolving line of credit with its bank ($7,500,000 prior to August 1, 2000) on which funds may be borrowed at either the bank's base rate plus a margin ranging from 0% to .625%, or LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.625%, in each case depending upon the calculation of certain financial covenants (7.6875% at March 31, 2001). At March 31, 2001, the Company had $3,550,000 outstanding under the line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are limited to certain percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory as defined in the credit agreement. The line of credit is collateralized by a security interest in all of the Company's assets. The agreement also contains restrictions that require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios as well as restrictions on the payment of dividends. In March, 2001, the Company's credit agreement with its bank was amended to retroactively modify certain financial covenants effective as of December 31, 2000 and thereafter, as well as to extend the maturity date of the line of credit until November 30, 2001. The Company is in compliance with all of such financial covenants, as amended. The Company anticipates that it will either conclude negotiations with its bank and obtain a further renewal of its current credit facilities, or enter into new credit facilities with another bank, prior to November 30, 2001. 7 As of November 12, 1999, the Company's acquisition loan commitment under its former credit line was converted to a term loan with its bank (the "S-A TERM LOAN"). The S-A Term Loan bears interest at either the bank's base rate plus a margin ranging from 0% to .875%, or LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.875%, in each case depending upon the calculation of certain financial covenants (7.9875% at March 31, 2001). At March 31, 2001, there was $12,033,000 outstanding under the S-A Term Loan. The principal balance of the S-A Term Loan is being amortized in monthly installments of $317,000 with a final balloon payment of all remaining unpaid principal and accrued interest due on June 30, 2002. On May 24, 1996, the Company borrowed $2,800,000 for a ten year term secured by a mortgage against the Company's Old Bridge Facility. The loan accrued interest at a fixed rate of 7.25% through May 1999. Effective June 1, 1999, the loan was converted to a variable interest rate based upon the bank's base rate (8.0% at March 31, 2001). On February 3, 1999, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a national amount of $10,000,000. The swap agreement has a maturity date of June 3, 2002 and requires the Company to make fixed rate interest payments on the notional amount of 8.01% per annum in exchange for floating rate payments equal to LIBOR plus 2.55%. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the unlikely event of the nonperformance by the counterparties. Interest to be paid or received is accrued over the life of the agreement at the net effective interest rate for the swap and corresponding debt instrument. The Company currently anticipates that the cash generated from operations, existing cash balances and amounts available under its existing or a replacement line of credit, will be sufficient to satisfy its foreseeable working capital needs. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("FAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." FAS 133 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2001. FAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of the hedge transaction and the type of hedge transaction. Since the Company's interest rate swap is considered an effective hedge under FAS 133, the effect of implementing FAS 133 in the quarter ending March 31, 2001 is not considered material. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The market risk inherent in the Company's financial instruments and positions represents the potential loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates. At March 31, 2001 and 2000 the principal amount of the Company's aggregate outstanding variable rate indebtedness was $17,481,116 and $22,120,333, respectively. Without giving effect to the swap agreement described below, a hypothetical 1% adverse change in interest rates would have had an annualized unfavorable impact of approximately $13,859 and $19,632, respectively, on the Company's earnings and cash flows based upon these quarter-end debt levels. To ameliorate these risks, in February, 1999, the Company entered into an interest rate Swap Agreement with a notional amount of $10,000,000. The specific terms of the Swap Agreement are more fully discussed above in Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 8 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is a party to certain proceedings incidental to the ordinary course of its business, none of which, in the current opinion of management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, or results of operations. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the first quarter ended March 31, 2001 through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits The exhibits are listed in the Exhibit Index appearing at page 11 herein. (b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed in the quarter ended March 31, 2001. 9 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. Date: May 14, 2001 By: /s/ James A. Luksch ------------------------------------- James A. Luksch President and Chief Executive Officer By: /s/ Eric Skolnik ------------------------------------- Eric Skolnik Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer 10 EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit # Description Location --------- ----------- -------- 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Blonder Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 Tongue Laboratories, Inc. to S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-98070 originally filed October 12, 1995, as amended. 3.2 Restated Bylaws of Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 Inc. to S-1 Registration Statement No. 33-98070 originally filed October 12, 1995, as amended. 10.1 Fourth Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Filed herewith. Loan Agreement dated as of March 27, 2001 between Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. and First Union National Bank
11 EX-10.1 2 exhibit10-1.txt FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGR FOURTH AMENDMENT TO FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT This is the fourth amendment (the "Amendment") dated as of March 27, 2001, to the Fifth Amended And Restated Loan Agreement dated November 12, 1999 as amended by the first amendment dated March 24, 2000, the second amendment dated as of August 11, 2000, and the third amendment dated February 15, 2001 (the "Loan Agreement") by and between Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. having an office at One Jake Brown Road, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 (the "Borrower"), and First Union National Bank having an office at 190 River Road, Summit, New Jersey 07901 (the "Bank"). RECITALS A. Borrower has requested an amendment modifying certain financial covenants and extending the "Termination Date" of the Loan Agreement to November 30, 2001. B. The Bank is willing to amend the Loan Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreement of the parties contained herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Definitions. ----------- Capitalized terms used herein and not defined shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Loan Agreement as amended by any prior amendments. 2. Amendments to Loan Agreement. ---------------------------- a. Section 2.1(a) is hereby amended to replace "April 30, 2001" with "November 30, 2001". b. Section 7.1(b) is hereby amended, effective as of December 31, 2000, to read as follows: "Have a Fixed Charge Ratio of less than (i) 1.0 to 1 at December 31, 1999, (ii) 1.1 to 1 for March 31, 2000, (iii) 1.2 to 1 for June 30, 2000, (iv) 1.3 to 1 for September 30, 2000, (v) 1.2 to 1 for December 31, 2000, and (vi) 0.9 to 1.0 for March 31, 2001 (with no minimum Fixed Charge Ratio being required thereafter). "Fixed Charge Ratio" of the Borrower as of the last day of any fiscal quarter shall mean the ratio of (x) EBITDA of the Borrower for the four fiscal quarter period ending on that date, to (y) the sum of (A) interest expense and income tax expense for the four fiscal quarter period ending on that date, and (B) current maturities of long term Indebtedness and obligations under capital and operating leases for the four fiscal quarters following such date." 3. General. ------- This Amendment is made pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and the parties hereto acknowledge that all provisions of the Loan Agreement, except as amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect. 4. Definitions. ----------- Whenever appearing in the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document, the term "Agreement" shall be deemed to mean the Loan Agreement as amended hereby. --------- 5. Representations and Warranties. ------------------------------ The Borrower represents and warrants to the Bank that: (i) it has the power, and has taken all necessary action to authorize, execute and deliver this Amendment and perform its obligations in accordance with the terms thereunder, (ii) the Amendment is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms without any offsets, counterclaims or defenses, (iii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment by the Borrower will not (a) require any governmental approval or any other consent or approval; or (b) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of, constitute a default under any agreement to which it is a party, or result in or require the creation of any lien upon any of the assets of the Company or any Subsidiary, (iv) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or will result from the execution by the Borrower of this Amendment, and (v) the financial information provided by the Borrower to the Bank in connection with the Borrower's request that the Bank enter into this Amendment is true and correct in all material respects. 6. Audits and Valuations. --------------------- Without changing any of the Bank's other rights under the Loan Agreement, the Borrower agrees to cooperate, and to pay the fees and expenses of the Bank in connection, with a collateral audit to be conducted by Boston & Associates. Reimbursement for or payment of any such fees and expenses shall be made within ten business days following presentation of an invoice to the Borrower by the Bank. 7. Amendment Fee. ------------- The Borrower shall pay to the Bank a fee of $35,000 in connection with this Amendment which fee shall be due and payable upon the signing of this Amendment. 8. Fees of Bank's Counsel. ---------------------- The Borrower shall pay the fees and expenses of McCarter & English in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Amendment and all related documents. - -2- 9. Conditions to Effectiveness. --------------------------- It shall be a condition to the effectiveness of this Amendment that the Bank has received the following: a. This Amendment, duly executed on behalf of the Borrower and the Bank; b. A certificate from the Secretary the Borrower (i) to which is attached a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation certified by the Secretary of State of Delaware and a copy of the By-laws of the Borrower (or a certification that such documents have not been modified since December 11, 1995), (ii) attesting to authorization of the person signing this Amendment on behalf of the Borrower, and (iii) setting forth the name and sample signature of the officers of the Borrower authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment. 10. Integration. ----------- This Amendment together with the Loan Agreement constitute the entire agreement and understanding among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. 11. Severability. ------------ If any provision of this Amendment shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or enforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions of this Amendment in any other jurisdiction. 12. No Defenses, Off-Sets or Counterclaims. -------------------------------------- By executing this Amendment, Borrower confirms and acknowledges that as of the date of execution hereof, Borrower has no defenses, off-sets or counterclaims against any of Borrower's obligations to the Bank under the Loan Documents, including the Loan Agreement (as amended hereby). Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that the actual amounts outstanding on the date of execution hereof are owing the Bank without defense, offset or counterclaim. 13. Incorporation by Reference. -------------------------- This Amendment is incorporated by reference into the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Except as otherwise provided herein, all of the other provisions of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are hereby confirmed and ratified and shall remain in full force and effect as of the date of this Amendment. - -3- 14. Governing Law; Successors and Assigns. ------------------------------------- This Amendment is governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey and is binding upon the Borrower and the Bank and their respective successors and/or assigns and/or heirs and executors, as the case may be. 15. Counterparts. ------------ This Amendment may be executed by one or more of the parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, on the date first above written. BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. By:/s/ James A. Luksch ------------------------------------- James A. Luksch Chief Executive Officer and President FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK By:/s/ Larry F. Lee ------------------------------------- Larry F. Lee Vice President - -4- -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----