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1. General (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2014
Policies  
Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

 

Sales include revenues from system hardware and the related integrated software, database products and service contracts.  The following methods are used to recognize revenue:

 

Percentage of Completion. In arrangements that are longer in term and require significant production, modification or customization, revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method.  In applying this method,  the Company utilizes cost-to-cost methodology whereby it estimates the percent complete by calculating the ratio of costs incurred (consisting of material, labor and subcontracting costs, as well as an allocation of indirect costs) for each contract to its total anticipated costs for that contract.   This ratio is then utilized to determine the amount of gross profit earned based on the Company’s estimate of total gross profit at completion for each contract.  The Company routinely reviews estimates related to percentage-of-completion contracts and adjusts for changes in the period the revisions are made.  Billings on uncompleted percentage-of-completion contracts may be greater than or less than incurred costs and estimated earnings and are recorded as an asset or liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

In those arrangements where software is a significant component of the contract, the Company uses the percentage-of-completion method as described above.

 

Completed Contract. Contract arrangements which typically require a relatively short period of time to complete the production, modification, and customization of products are accounted for using the completed contract method.  Accordingly, revenue is recognized upon delivery of the completed product, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

 

Multiple Element Arrangements.  Some contracts include multiple elements.  Significant deliverables in such arrangements commonly include various hardware components of the Company’s visual display systems, domes, show content and various service and maintenance elements.  Revenue earned on elements such as products, services and maintenance contracts are allocated to each element based on the relative fair values of the elements.  Relative fair values of elements are generally determined based on actual and estimated selling price.  Delivery times of such contracts typically occur within a three to six-month period.

 

Other.  Other revenue consists primarily of amounts earned under maintenance contracts that are generally sold as a single element.  Revenue from product maintenance contracts, including separately priced extended warranty contracts, is deferred and recognized over the period of performance under the contract.

 

Anticipated Losses.  For contracts with anticipated losses at completion, a provision is recorded when the loss is probable.  After an anticipated loss is recorded, subsequent revenues and costs of sales are recognized in equal, offsetting amounts as contract costs are incurred.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Compensation cost for all stock-based awards is measured at fair value on the date of grant and is recognized over the service period for awards expected to vest.  Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating the value of share-based awards that are expected to be forfeited. Actual results and future estimates may differ from the Company’s current estimates.

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. Stock options are considered to be common stock equivalents. When the Company incurs a loss, potentially dilutive common stock equivalents are excluded as their effect would be anti-dilutive, thereby decreasing the net loss per common share.

Inventories, Net

Inventories, net

 

Inventories consisted of the following:

 

September 26,

December 31,

 

2014

2013

 

 

 

Raw materials

$5,871

$5,587

Work in process

1,001

234

Finished goods

276

223

Reserve for obsolete inventory

(3,085)

(3,019)

     Inventories, net

$4,063

$3,025

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 provides for a single, principles-based model for revenue recognition that replaces existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016. It permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and early adoption is not permitted. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Liquidity

Liquidity

 

The Company has experienced recurring annual losses since 2007. Furthermore, as of September 26, 2014, the unfunded obligation of the Company’s qualified defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Plan”), as measured for accounting purposes, amounted to $19,001, contributing to a total stockholders’ deficit of $13,861 as of September 26, 2014.  Aided by prior cost reduction efforts and improved 2013 sales volume, the Company reported annual net income for 2013 but incurred a net loss of $780 for the first three quarters of 2014. The Company does not believe it can sustain and improve annual profitability at sufficient levels to fund its existing Pension Plan obligation. In order to preserve the liquid resources required to operate the business, the Company stopped making cash payments due to the Pension Plan trust beginning in October 2012. The Company initiated an application process for the distress termination of the Pension Plan in accordance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) which it believes will result in a settlement of its Pension Plan liabilities on terms that are feasible for the Company to continue in business as a going concern through 2014 and beyond. Because of the payments due to the Pension Trust, a lien in favor of the Pension Plan has arisen against the assets of the Company. On October 3, 2014, the lender for the Company’s Spitz Inc. (“Spitz”) subsidiary’s mortgage notes, a commercial bank, notified the Company that the liens placed on the Company assets by the Pension Plan constituted an event of default under the mortgage notes’ credit agreements.  Citing cross default terms, the bank suspended borrowings on the Spitz $1,100 working capital line of credit. The bank has not elected to accelerate the payment of the loan balance or exercise any other remedies available upon an event of default. The bank expressed interest in a continuing credit relationship upon satisfactory settlement of the pension liabilities and agreed to forbear from exercising any further remedies until January 15, 2015. The mortgage balances totaled $2,408 as of September 26, 2014. The Company has not used the Spitz $1,100 working capital line of credit since 2011 and, if necessary, the Company believes that it will have sufficient funds to satisfy the Spitz mortgage note balances if the bank were to accelerate the maturity under its default remedy. However, the Company further believes that it will conclude a satisfactory settlement with the PBGC by January 15, 2015 or within a time frame acceptable to the bank. The Company continues to progress through the termination process toward a settlement; however, as of the date of this filing, the Company is uncertain of the timing or the ultimate outcome and it cannot provide assurance that its expectations set forth above will occur in a timely manner or at all.