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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 March 31, 2006.

 

¨ 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 0-10843

 


CSP Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 


 

Massachusetts   04-2441294
(State of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

43 Manning Road

Billerica, Massachusetts 01821-3901

(978) 663-7598

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

 


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  ¨.

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

Large accelerated filer  ¨            Accelerated filer  ¨            Non-accelerated filer  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

As of May 9, 2006, the registrant had 3,675,971 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

 



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EXPLANATORY NOTE

RESTATEMENT OF UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q includes a restatement of our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005, which was originally contained in our Form 10-Q filed on May 16, 2005.

On March 15, 2006, the Company’s management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors determined that the Company’s unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2005 and unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 required restatement, as described below.

During the fiscal 2005 year-end close process, we determined that we incorrectly classified certain highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less as short-term investments, rather than as cash equivalents. In addition, certain investments with maturity dates of more than one year were incorrectly reported as short-term, rather than long-term, and we also identified other misclassifications within the cash flows statement related to tax and the foreign exchange effects on cash. These determinations led to the restatement of our consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2004 and 2003 as well as our consolidated statements of cash flows for the fiscal years then ended, as discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, filed March 17, 2006. In this Form 10-Q, our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 has been restated (1) due to the quarterly impact of these classification errors, (2) due to additional misclassifications that affected the net cash provided by or used in operating and investing activities, and (3) in order to correct the effects of changes in exchange rates on cash.

See “Note 2, Restatement,” in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

 

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PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements   
   Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005    4
   Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005    5
   Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Restated)    6
   Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements    7-18

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    19-32

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    32

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    32

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 6.

   Exhibits    34
   Certifications   

 

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except par value)

 

    

March 31,

2006

    September 30,
2005
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 10,284     $ 9,724  

Short-term investments

     2,378       3,003  

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $178 in 2006 and $89 in 2005

     11,413       6,891  

Inventories

     4,313       3,711  

Refundable income taxes

     34       26  

Other current assets

     1,562       897  
                

Total current assets

     29,984       24,252  
                

Property, equipment and improvements, net

     1,089       1,179  
                

Other assets:

    

Long-term investments

     —         249  

Goodwill

     2,779       2,779  

Deferred income taxes

     357       356  

Cash surrender value life insurance

     2,024       1,989  

Other assets

     140       140  
                

Total other assets

     5,300       5,513  
                

Total assets

   $ 36,373     $ 30,944  
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 10,778     $ 6,200  

Pension and retirement plans

     380       438  

Income taxes payable

     1,108       943  
                

Total current liabilities

     12,266       7,581  

Pension and retirement plans

     7,352       7,129  

Deferred income taxes

     203       166  
                

Total Liabilities

     19,821       14,876  

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $.01 par; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued 3,676 and 3,671 shares, respectively

     37       37  

Additional paid-in capital

     10,545       10,377  

Retained earnings

     9,726       9,285  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (3,756 )     (3,631 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     16,552       16,068  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 36,373     $ 30,944  
                

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for per share data)

 

     For the three months ended     For the six months ended  
    

March 31,

2006

  

March 31,

2005

   

March 31,

2006

   

March 31,

2005

 

Sales:

         

Product

   $ 14,936    $ 15,383     $ 26,874     $ 26,313  

Services

     2,711      3,339       5,869       6,501  
                               

Total sales

     17,647      18,722       32,743       32,814  
                               

Cost of sales:

         

Product

     10,991      11,604       20,924       19,906  

Services

     1,938      2,394       4,152       4,485  
                               

Total cost of sales

     12,929      13,998       25,076       24,391  
                               

Gross profit

     4,718      4,724       7,667       8,423  

Operating expenses:

         

Engineering and development

     610      695       1,122       1,464  

Selling, general and administrative

     3,125      3,092       6,069       5,528  
                               

Total operating expenses

     3,735      3,787       7,191       6,992  
                               

Operating income

     983      937       476       1,431  
                               

Other income (expense):

         

Foreign exchange gain (loss) )

     4      14       (2 )     (29 )

Other income, net

     177      76       238       110  
                               

Total other income, net

     181      90       236       81  
                               

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,164      1,027       712       1,512  

Provision for income taxes

     131      257       225       454  
                               

Income from continuing operations

     1,033      770       487       1,058  

Loss from discontinued operations

     —        (20 )     —         (71 )
                               

Net income

   $ 1,033    $ 750     $ 487     $ 987  
                               

Income per share from continuing operations – basic

   $ 0.28    $ 0.21     $ 0.13     $ 0.30  

Loss per share from discontinued operations – basic

     —        —         —         (0.02 )
                               

Net income per share – basic

   $ 0.28    $ 0.21     $ 0.13     $ 0.28  
                               

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     3,682      3,591       3,680       3,584  
                               

Income per share from continuing operations – diluted

   $ 0.27    $ 0.20     $ 0.13     $ 0.28  

Loss per share from discontinued operations – diluted

     —        —         —         (0.02 )
                               

Net income per share – diluted

   $ 0.27    $ 0.20     $ 0.13     $ 0.26  
                               

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     3,767      3,814       3,781       3,811  
                               

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     For the six months ended  
    

March 31,

2006

   

March 31,

2005

(Restated)

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 487     $ 987  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     264       297  

Loss on foreign currency transactions

     —         28  

Loss on disposal of property, net

     5       7  

Non-cash changes in accounts receivable

     134       12  

Non-cash compensation expense related to stock options

     120       —    

Deferred income taxes

     37       142  

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

     —         (10 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable

     (4,643 )     1,704  

Increase in inventories

     (610 )     (417 )

Increase in refundable income taxes

     (8 )     (13 )

Increase in other current assets

     (659 )     (429 )

Increase in other assets

     —         (53 )

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     4,557       (303 )

Increase in pension and retirement plans

     183       293  

Increase in income taxes payable

     147       280  

Decrease in other liabilities

     —         (20 )

Operating cash flows provided by discontinued operations

     —         60  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     14       2,565  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

     (31 )     (43 )

Purchases of held-to-maturity securities

     (1,525 )     (2,520 )

Sales of available-for-sale securities

     386       29  

Maturities of held-to-maturity securities

     2,048       2,475  

Life insurance premiums paid

     (34 )     (60 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     —         6  

Purchases of property, equipment and improvements

     (208 )     (239 )

Investing cash flows used in discontinued operations

     —         (13 )
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     636       (365 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock issued from exercise of options

     11       61  

Proceeds from issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan

     78       44  

Purchase of common stock

     (86 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     3       105  
                

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash

     (93 )     383  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     560       2,688  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     9,724       9,831  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 10,284     $ 12,519  
                

Supplementary cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 74     $ 37  

Cash paid for interest

   $ 89     $ 106  

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

Organization and Business

CSP Inc. (CSPI or the Company) was founded in 1968 and is based in Billerica, Massachusetts. To meet the diverse requirements of its industrial, commercial, scientific and defense customers worldwide, CSPI and its subsidiaries develop and market IT integration solutions and high-performance cluster computer systems. The Company operates in two segments, its Systems segment and its Service and system integration segment.

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company, without audit, and reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. All adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, the Company believes that although the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, the financial statements should be read in conjunction with the footnotes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

2. Restatement

On March 15, 2006, the Company’s management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors determined that the Company’s unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2005 and unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 required restatement, as described below.

During the fiscal 2005 year-end close process, we determined that we incorrectly classified certain highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less as short-term investments, rather than as cash equivalents. In addition, certain investments with maturity dates of more than one year were incorrectly reported as short-term, rather than long-term, and we also identified other misclassifications within the cash flow statement related to tax and the foreign exchange effects on cash. The Company restated $4.0 million from short-term investments to cash and cash equivalents and $471 thousand from long-term investments to short-term investments as of March 31, 2005. The Company re-analyzed its unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 and identified additional misclassifications. In this Form 10-Q, our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 has been restated due to these classification errors.

The restatements reflected in the table below affected the subtotals of net cash used in operating activities, net cash provided by or used in investing activities, and the effects of changes in exchange rates on cash. The changes made to the statements were made in order to (1) properly state our investing activities related to our short and long-term investments and cash equivalents, (2) correct the effects of misclassifications of the foreign exchange movements on the various classifications, and (3) properly classify the change in the cash surrender value of insurance policies.

The table below also reflects the impact of certain reclassifications made to the consolidated cash flows statement as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 95, “Statements of Cash Flows,” to reflect the impact of the discontinued operation.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

2. Restatement, continued

 

    

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

six months ended March 31, 2005

 
    

As

reported

   

Restatement

Adjustment

   

Adjustment for

discontinued

operation

   

As

Restated

 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

   $ 987       —       —       $ 987  

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

        

Depreciation

     302       —       (5 )     297  

Loss on foreign currency transactions

     28       —       —         28  

Loss on disposal of property, net

     7       —           7  

Non-cash changes in accounts receivable

     (49 )     47     14       12  

Deferred income taxes

     135       7     —         142  

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

     —         (10 )   —         (10 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Decrease in accounts receivable

     1,852       (114 )   (34 )     1,704  

Increase in inventories

     (414 )     —       (3 )     (417 )

Increase in refundable income taxes

     (13 )     —       —         (13 )

Increase in other current assets

     (417 )     (5 )   (7 )     (429 )

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

     (70 )     70     —         —    

Increase in other assets

     (53 )     —       —         (53 )

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (254 )     (24 )   (25 )     (303 )

Increase in pension and retirement plans

     288       5     —         293  

Increase in income taxes payable

     285       (5 )   —         280  

Decrease in other liabilities

     (20 )     —       —         (20 )

Operating cash flows provided by discontinued operations

     —         —       60       60  
                              

Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,594       (29 )   —         2,565  
                              

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

     (45 )     2     —         (43 )

Purchases of held-to-maturity securities

     (3,439 )     919     —         (2,520 )

Sales of available-for-sale securities

     45       (16 )   —         29  

Maturities of held-to-maturity securities

     6,638       (4,163 )   —         2,475  

Life insurance premiums paid

     —         (60 )   —         (60 )

Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment

     —         6     —         6  

Purchases of property, equipment and improvements

     (252 )     —       13       (239 )

Investing cash flows used in discontinued operations

     —         —       (13 )     (13 )
                              

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     2,947       (3,312 )   —         (365 )
                              

Cash flows from financing activities:

       —      

Proceeds from stock issued from exercise of options

     61       —       —         61  

Proceeds from issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan

     44       —       —         44  
                              

Net cash provided by financing activities

     105       —       —         105  
                              

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash

     6       377     —         383  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     5,652       (2,964 )   —         2,688  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     2,880       6,951     —         9,831  
                              

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 8,532     $ 3,987     —       $ 12,519  
                              

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

3. Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

4. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment”, which establishes standards for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. This Statement requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The compensation expense will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The Company adopted the statement on October 1, 2005.

In November 2005, the FASB issued FSP FAS 123(R)-3, “Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards” (“FSP 123R-3”). FSP 123R-3 provides a simplified alternative method to calculate the beginning pool of excess tax benefits against which excess future deferred tax assets (that result when the compensation cost recognized for an award exceeds the ultimate tax deduction) could be written off under Statement 123R. The guidance in FSP 123R-3 was effective on November 10, 2005. We may make a one-time election to adopt the transition method described in FSP 123R-3 before the end of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. We are currently evaluating the available transition alternatives of FSP 123R-3.

In November 2005, the FASB issued staff position FAS 115-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments (“FSP 115-1”). FSP 115-1 address the determination as to when an investment is considered impaired, whether that impairment is other than temporary and the measurement of an impairment loss. FSP 115-1 also includes accounting considerations subsequent to the recognition of an other-than-temporary impairment and requires certain disclosures about unrealized losses that have not been recognized as other-than-temporary impairments. The guidance in FSP 115-1 amends FASB Statements No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, and APB Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.

FSP 115-1 replaces the impairment evaluation guidance of EITF Issue No. 03-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments (“EITF 03-1”), with references to existing other-than-temporary impairment guidance. EITF 03-1’s disclosure requirements remain in effect, and are applicable for year-end reporting and for interim periods if there are significant changes from the previous year-end. FSP 115-1 also supersedes EITF Topic No. D-44, Recognition of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment upon the Planned Sale of a Security Whose Cost Exceeds Fair Value, and clarifies that an investor should recognize an impairment loss no later than when the impairment is deemed other-than-temporary, even if a decision to sell an impaired security has not been made. FSP 115-1 applies to reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. FSP 115-1 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, or cash flows for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006.

In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments,” which amends SFAS Nos. 133 and 140. SFAS No. 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for as a whole if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. The statement is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after Jan. 1, 2007. The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect of the adoption and implementation of SFAS No. 155, which is not expected to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operation or cash flows.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

5. Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications were made to the 2005 financial statements to conform to the 2006 presentation. These reclassifications were made related to the accounting for the Scanalytics discontinued operation, which was sold in June 2005.

6. Earnings Per Share of Common Stock

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from the assumed exercise and share repurchase related to dilutive stock options and is computed by dividing net income by the assumed weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

The reconciliation of the denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the Company’s reported net income is as follows:

 

     For the three months ended    For the six months ended
     Amounts in Thousands except per share data.
    

March 31,

2006

  

March 31,

2005

  

March 31,

2006

  

March 31,

2005

Income from continuing operations

   $ 1,033    $ 770    $ 487    $ 1,058
                           

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic

     3,682      3,591      3,680      3,584

Incremental shares from the assumed exercise of stock options

     85      223      101      227
                           

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – dilutive

     3,767      3,814      3,781      3,811
                           

Income per share from continuing operations – basic

   $ 0.28    $ 0.21    $ 0.13    $ 0.30
                           

Income per share from continuing operations – diluted

   $ 0.27    $ 0.20    $ 0.13    $ 0.28
                           

SFAS No. 128 requires all anti-dilutive securities including stock options, to be excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, options of 203,970 and 135,000, respectively, were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculation. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2005, 84,500 were excluded from the net income per share calculation.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

7. Stock Options and Awards

In 1997, the Company adopted the 1997 Stock Option Plan covering 199,650 shares. In 1991, the Company adopted the 1991 Stock Option Plan covering 332,750 shares of common stock. In 2003, the Company adopted the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan which covers 200,000 shares of common stock. The 2003 Stock Incentive Plan also provides for awards of restricted and unrestricted stock. Under all of the plans, both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted to officers, key employees and other persons providing services to the Company. The stock option plans provide for issuances of options at their fair market value on the date of grant. Except for options granted to non-employee directors of the Company, the options vest over four years and expire ten years from the date of grant. In the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, an annual non-discretionary grant of 2,500 options will be granted to each of the non-employee directors of the Company who are serving on the board. The options granted to non-employee directors vest after six months and expire three years from the date of grant. In 2003, the Company issued non-qualified stock options to non-officer employees hired as part of the Technisource acquisition. These options were granted at their fair value on the date of grant. These options vest over a period of four years and expire ten years from the date of grant.

On October 1, 2005, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options and employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values. In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB 107”) relating to SFAS No. 123(R). The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).

SFAS No. 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” As permitted by SFAS No. 123, the Company measured compensation cost for options granted prior to October 1, 2005, in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. Accordingly, no accounting recognition is given to stock options granted at fair market value until they are exercised. Upon exercise, net proceeds, including tax benefits realized, are credited to equity. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which requires the application of the accounting standard as of October 1, 2005, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year 2006. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS No. 123(R). Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123(R) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 consisted of stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases of approximately $62,000 and $120,000 respectively. There was no stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases recognized during the three and six months ended March 31, 2005. The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and stock purchases and nonvested shares under SFAS No. 123(R) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 which was allocated as follows:

 

    

Three months ended

March 31, 2006

  

Six months ended

March 31, 2006

     (Amounts in thousands)

Cost of sales

     —        —  

Engineering and development

     —        —  

Selling, general and administrative

   $ 62    $ 120
             

Total

   $ 62    $ 120
             

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value stock options. The Black-Scholes model requires the use of employee exercise behavior data and the use of a number of assumptions including volatility of the Company’s stock price, the weighted average risk-free interest rate, and the weighted average expected life of the options. As the Company does not pay dividends, the dividend rate variable in the Black-Scholes model is zero. On January 17, 2006 the Company granted 38,000 share options to employees. There were no option grants in the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The table below summarizes the assumptions used to value these options:

 

    

Three months ended

March 31, 2006

 

Expected volatility

   60 %

Expected dividend yield

   —    

Risk-free interest rate

   4.28%-4.32 %

Expected term (in years)

   4.1-6.0  

The volatility assumption is based on the historical weekly price data of the Company’s stock over a period equivalent to the weighted average expected life of the Company’s options. Management evaluated whether there were factors during that period which were unusual and which would distort the volatility figure if used to estimate future volatility and concluded that there were no such factors.

The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the interpolation of various U.S. Treasury rates determined at the date of option grant.

The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period that the stock options are expected to remain outstanding. It is based upon an analysis of the historical behavior of option holders during the period from September 1995 to March 31, 2006. Management believes historical data is representative of future exercise behavior.

As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations pursuant to SFAS No. 123(R) is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, expense for grants beginning upon adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) on October 1, 2005 will be reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS No. 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures are estimated based partially on historical experience. The forfeitures rate as of March 31, 2006 was immaterial.

No cash was used to settle equity instruments granted under share-base payment arrangements in any period of 2006 or 2005.

The Company issues new shares upon the exercise of stock options. The Company does not expect to repurchase shares issued in any period following the exercise of stock options.

The status of the plans during the six months ended March 31, 2006 is as follows:

 

Stock Options

   Number of shares     Weighted average
exercise price

Stock options outstanding, September 30, 2005

   503,657     $ 5.15

Granted

   38,000       6.50

Exercised

   (4,000 )     2.86

Forfeited

   —         —  
        

Stock options outstanding, March 31, 2006

   537,657     $ 5.72
        

 

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As of March 31, 2006, unrecognized stock based compensation related to stock options was approximately $567,000. This cost is expected to be expensed over a weighted average period of 1.9 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised in the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 was $13,560.

 

     Options Outstanding    Options Exercisable

Range of exercise prices

  

Number of

shares

  

Weighted

average

remaining

contractual life

  

Weighted

average exercise

price

  

Number of

shares

  

Weighted

average exercise

price

$ 2.64 - $ 4.60

   153,221    6.1    $ 3.14    121,075    $ 3.27

$ 5.00 - $ 6.50

   290,936    3.3    $ 5.81    250,311    $ 5.71

$ 7.05 - $ 7.93

   13,500    9.0    $ 7.61    9,375    $ 7.81

$ 10.03

   80,000    8.9    $ 10.03    22,500    $ 10.03
                  
   537,657    5.1    $ 5.72    403,261    $ 5.27
                  

 

     For the three months ended    For the six months ended
      March 31, 2006    March 31, 2005    March 31, 2006    March 31, 2005
     (Amounts in thousands except for Weighted average options grants)

Weighted average of the fair value of options granted during the period

   $ 3.70    $ 3.53    $ 3.70    $ 6.41

Intrinsic value of options exercised during the period

   $ 13.6    $ 19.7    $ 13.6    $ 75.2

Share-base liabilities paid during the period

     —        —        —        —  

Total fair value of options vested during the period

   $ 33.3    $ 12.9    $ 182.0    $ 24.9

 

As of March 31, 2006

   Fully Vested and
Exercisable Options

Number of options

   403,261

Aggregate intrinsic value

   $    390.5

Weighted average remaining contractual term

   3.9 years

Pro forma Information under SFAS No. 123.

The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and net income per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005:

 

Amounts

  

For the three

Months ended

March 31, 2005

   

For the six

months ended

March 31, 2005

 

Net income

   $ 750     $ 987  

Deduct: Stock based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards

     (58 )     (116 )

Add: Total stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income

     —         —    
                

Pro forma net income

   $ 692     $ 871  
                

Net income per share:

    

Basic, as reported

   $ 0.21     $ 0.28  
                

Diluted, as reported

   $ 0.20     $ 0.26  
                

Basic, pro forma

   $ 0.19     $ 0.24  
                

Diluted, pro forma

   $ 0.18     $ 0.23  
                

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     3,591       3,584  
                

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     3,814       3,811  
                

 

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

The fair value of each stock option was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     For the three months ended
March 31, 2005
    For the six months ended
March 31, 2005
 

Risk-free interest rate

     2.72 %     3.50 %

Expected dividend yield

     —         —    

Expected volatility

     48.44 %     48.44 %

Expected life (years)

     5       5  

Weighted average value of options granted during the period

   $ 7.60     $ 9.70  

8. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

 

    

March 31,

2006

  

September 30,

2005

     (Amounts in thousands)

Raw materials

   $ 1,237    $ 993

Work-in-progress

     1,054      571

Finished goods

     2,022      2,147
             

Total

   $ 4,313    $ 3,711
             

9. Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are as follows:

 

     For the three months ended     For the six months ended
    

March 31,

2006

   

March 31,

2005

   

March 31,

2006

   

March 31,

2005

Net income

   $ 1,033     $ 750     $ 487     $ 987

Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities

     49       19       (45 )     37

Effect of foreign currency translation

     (49 )     (111 )     (80 )     116
                              

Comprehensive income

   $ 1,033     $ 658     $ 362     $ 1,140
                              

 

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THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) are as follows:

 

    

March 31,

2006

   

September 30,

2005

 
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities

   $ —       $ 45  

Cumulative effect of foreign currency translation

     (1,853 )     (1,759 )

Additional minimum pension liability

     (1,903 )     (1,917 )
                

Accumulated Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (3,756 )   $ (3,631 )
                

10. Pension and Retirement Plans

In the United Kingdom and Germany, the Company provides defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans for the majority of its employees. Domestically, the Company also provides benefits through supplemental retirement plans to certain current and former employees. These supplemental plans provide benefits derived out of cash surrender values relating to current and former employee and officer life insurance policies, equal to the difference between the amounts that would have been payable under the defined benefit pension plans, in the absence of legislation limiting pension benefits and earnings that may be considered in calculating pension benefits, and the amounts actually payable under the defined benefit pension plans. Domestically, the Company provides for officer death benefits through post-retirement plans to certain officers.

The Company funds its pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the requirements set forth in applicable employee benefits laws and local tax laws. Liabilities for amounts in excess of these funding levels are accrued and reported in the consolidated balance sheet.

The plan assets comprise a diversified mix of assets including corporate equities, government securities and corporate debt securities.

The components of net periodic benefit costs related to the U.S. and international plans are as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended March 31  
     2006     2005  
     Foreign     U.S.    Total     Foreign     U.S.    Total  
           (Amounts in thousands)  

Pension:

              

Service cost

   $ 29     $ 2    $ 31     $ 23     $ 2    $ 25  

Interest cost

     139       36      175       158       38      196  

Expected return on plan assets

     (98 )     —        (98 )     (93 )     —        (93 )

Amortization of:

              

Prior service costs/(gains)

     7       22      29       40       15      55  

Net transition asset

     (24 )     —        (24 )     (31 )     —        (31 )
                                              

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 53     $ 60    $ 113     $ 97     $ 55    $ 152  
                                              

 

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     For the Three Months Ended March 31  
     2006     2005  
     Foreign     U.S.    Total     Foreign     U.S.    Total  
           (Amounts in thousands)  

Post Retirement:

              

Service cost

   $ —       $ 14    $ 14     $ —       $ 13    $ 13  

Interest cost

     —         9      9       —         7      7  

Expected return on plan assets

     —         —        —         —         —        —    

Amortization of:

            —         —        —    

Prior service costs/(gains)

     —         15      15       —         19      19  

Net transition asset

     —         —        —         —         —        —    
                                              

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ —       $ 38    $ 38     $ —       $ 39    $ 39  
                                              
     For the six Months Ended March 31  
     2006     2005  
     Foreign     U.S.    Total     Foreign     U.S.    Total  
           (Amounts in thousands)  

Pension:

              

Service cost

   $ 57     $ 4    $ 61     $ 46     $ 4    $ 50  

Interest cost

     279       72      351       316       74      390  

Expected return on plan assets

     (195 )     —        (195 )     (184 )     —        (184 )

Amortization of:

              

Prior service costs/(gains)

     19       43      62       80       30      110  

Net transition asset

     (55 )     —        (55 )     (62 )     —        (62 )
                                              

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 105     $ 119    $ 224     $ 196     $ 108    $ 304  
                                              

Post Retirement:

              

Service cost

   $ —       $ 27    $ 27     $ —       $ 26    $ 26  

Interest cost

     —         17      17       —         14      14  

Expected return on plan assets

     —         —        —         —         —        —    

Amortization of:

            —         —        —    

Prior service costs/(gains)

     —         29      29       —         38      38  

Net transition asset

     —         —        —         —         —        —    
                                              

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ —       $ 73    $ 73     $ —       $ 78    $ 78  
                                              

 

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CSP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

11. Segment Information

The following table presents certain operating segment information.

 

     Systems   

Service and

system

integration

  

Consolidated

Total

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

        

Sales:

        

Product

   $ 3,753    $ 11,183    $ 14,936

Service

     79      2,632      2,711

Total sales

   $ 3,832    $ 13,815    $ 17,647

Profit from operations

   $ 655    $ 328    $ 983

Assets

   $ 12,159    $ 24,214    $ 36,373

Capital expenditures

   $ 45    $ 108    $ 153

Depreciation

   $ 49    $ 82    $ 131

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

        

Sales:

        

Product

   $ 3,004    $ 12,379    $ 15,383

Service

     62      3,277      3,339

Total sales

   $ 3,066    $ 15,656    $ 18,722

Profit from operations

   $ 387    $ 550    $ 937

Assets

   $ 10,814    $ 21,779    $ 32,593

Capital expenditures

   $ 17    $ 64    $ 81

Depreciation

   $ 56    $ 94    $ 150
     Systems   

Service and

system

integration

  

Consolidated

Total

Six Months Ended March 31, 2006

        

Sales:

        

Product

   $ 5,020    $ 21,854    $ 26,874

Service

     504      5,365      5,869

Total sales

   $ 5,524    $ 27,219    $ 32,743

Profit from operations

   $ 127    $ 349    $ 476

Assets

   $ 12,159    $ 24,214    $ 36,373

Capital expenditures

   $ 47    $ 161    $ 208

Depreciation

   $ 104    $ 160    $ 264

Six Months Ended March 31, 2005

        

Sales:

        

Product

   $ 5,558    $ 20,755    $ 26,313

Service

     308      6,193      6,501

Total sales

   $ 5,866    $ 26,948    $ 32,814

Profit from operations

   $ 565    $ 866    $ 1,431

Assets

   $ 10,814    $ 21,779    $ 32,593

Capital expenditures

   $ 106    $ 133    $ 239

Depreciation

   $ 113    $ 184    $ 297

 

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THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 AND 2005

Profit (loss) from operations is sales less cost of sales, engineering and development, selling, general and administrative expenses but is not affected by either non-operating charges/income or by income taxes. Non-operating charges/ income consists principally of gain on sale of property, investment income and interest expense. The information for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005 has been reclassified to conform to the segment presentation as disclosed in 2005 Form 10-K.

All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Assets include deferred income tax assets and other financial instruments owned by the Company.

For the three and six months ended March 31,2006 and 2005, the Company had sales in excess of 10% to (E-Plus , a service and systems integration customer, a wireless telecommunication company in Germany and those to Atos Origin GmbH, a system integrator retained by E-Plus in 2005) which accounted for approximately $4.0 million ( 23%) and $9.0 million (27%) and $4.3 million (21%) and $7.2 million (22%) of consolidated sales respectively. No other customer had sales in excess of 10% of consolidated sales for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

12.    Subsequent Event

Early in the third quarter, two integration services customers of our German subsidiary significantly reduced their contract service levels in order to reduce costs. The Company is evaluating our response to this reduction in revenues and has begun negotiating a reduction in the staffing levels at our German subsidiary. While we are still formulating our realignment plan, our preliminary estimate of costs associated with the realignment to be approximately $500,000 over the next two to three quarters.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

The discussion below contains certain forward-looking statements related to, among others, but not limited to, statements concerning future revenues and future business plans. Actual results may vary from those contained in such forward-looking statements.

Restatement

As discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included herein, we have restated our consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 to correct certain misclassifications. The restatement had no effect on our reported operating results for the three or six months ended March 31, 2005. The following discussion has been adjusted, where applicable, for the restatement of our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows.

Subsequent Event

Early in the third quarter, two integration services customers of our German subsidiary significantly reduced their contract service levels in order to reduce costs. The Company is evaluating it’s response to this reduction in revenues and has begun negotiating a reduction in the staffing levels at our German subsidiary. While we are still formulating our realignment plan, our preliminary estimate of costs associated with the realignment to be approximately $500,000 over the next two to three quarters.

 

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Markets for our products and services are characterized by rapidly changing technology, new product introductions and short product life cycles. These changes can adversely affect our business and operating results. Our success will depend on our ability to enhance our existing products and services and to develop and introduce, on a timely and cost effective basis, new products that keep pace with technological developments and address increasing customer requirements. The inability to meet these demands could adversely affect our business and operating results.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to uncollectible receivables, inventory valuation, goodwill, income taxes, deferred compensation and retirement plans, restructuring costs and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical performance and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements: revenue recognition; valuation allowances, specifically the allowance for doubtful accounts and deferred tax assets valuation allowance; inventory valuation; and goodwill impairment.

Revenue recognition

Our revenues are primarily generated from the sale of IT solutions, third-party products, network management and storage systems integration services and high-performance cluster computer systems. CSPI recognizes revenues in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Specifically, we follow the requirements of SAB 104 and EITF 00-21. The manner in which we apply these standards to our revenue recognition is as follows:

Systems Revenue

Revenue from the sale of hardware products is recognized at the time of shipment and when all revenue recognition criteria have been met.

The Company also offers training, maintenance agreements and support services. The Company has established fair value on our training, maintenance and support services based on separate sales of these elements at prices stated in our standard price lists. These prices are not discounted. Revenue from service obligations under maintenance contracts is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual period, which is typically three to twelve months, if all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Support services provided on a time and material basis are recognized as provided if all of the revenue recognition criteria have been met for that element and the support services have been provided. Revenue on training is recognized when the training is completed.

During fiscal 2005, the Company began to recognize royalty revenues related to the production and sale of certain of the Company’s proprietary system technology by a third party. The Company recognizes royalty revenues upon notification of shipment of the systems produced pursuant to the royalty agreement. This is the point as defined in the contract that payment of the royalty is committed and the Company has no further performance obligations and the earnings process is complete.

Service and System Integration Revenue

Our Service and Systems Integration segment includes the re-sale of third-party hardware and third-party software, which may be bundled with extended third party warranty, installation, training and support services. The third-party warranty is solely serviced by our vendors and we do not have any service obligations under these warranties. Under the support services agreements, we provide services to identify which component in the system is causing a malfunction; however, once the malfunctioning component is isolated, the customer must deal directly with the third party vendor for remediation.

The support services are always priced using a standard calculation based on estimated calls and are based on our price lists. This price is not discounted and renewals are only adjusted for standard price index increases. As a result, we believe that we have established fair market value for this element.

After persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the Company recognizes revenue on all elements, except for the support services, when all the products and services included in these elements have been delivered, customer acceptance has been ascertained, if and when applicable, and all other revenue recognition criteria have been meet. Revenue for the support services is recognized over the term of the contract, typically three to twelve months.

 

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Service and systems integration also has some customized integration revenue, which may include revenue from the sale of third-party hardware, licensed software (either proprietary or third-party), consulting integration services, maintenance support, and service support. Maintenance support agreements represent fixed-fee support agreements on our delivered integration systems, while the service agreements represent time and material billings for services on an as-needed basis. These services do not provide for upgrades unless the upgrade is required to fix a functionality issue (i.e. bug fix).

For software licenses sold separately without modification and training, revenue is recognized upon delivery.

Revenue derived from consulting services rendered in connection with the integration of third-party hardware and third-party software is generally recognized when the services have been completed.

Valuation Allowances

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

We record a valuation allowance for the entire balance of deferred tax assets in the U.S. and U.K. as it is more likely than not they will not be realized due to our being in a cumulative loss position. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the associated temporary differences become deductible. We consider the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities and projected taxable income in making this assessment. Based on our lack of income in the U.S. and U.K. over several years and lack of significant orders, we established a valuation allowance for the entire deferred tax asset. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for the future taxable income over the period in which the deferred taxes will reverse or NOLs expire, management believes it is more likely than not, that we will not realize the benefits of these deductible differences.

In assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets, we consider and rely upon projections of future income. The key assumptions in our projections include sales growth rates, including potential contract wins, and expected levels of operating expenditures in addition to factors discussed in the section “Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results”. See the discussion of risk factors in our 2005 Form 10-K. These assumptions are subject to variation based upon both internal and external factors, many of which are beyond our control. To the extent that actual experience deviates from our assumptions, our projections would be affected and hence our assessment of realizability of our deferred tax asset may change. If we are awarded a significant contract our projections will be impacted and this impact may affect the valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset.

Inventory Valuation

The recoverability of inventories is based upon the types and levels of inventories held, forecasted demand, pricing, competition and changes in technology. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-down may be required.

Goodwill Impairment

We follow the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (SFAS 142), “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, and test for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicated that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important that could indicate impairment include significant under performance relative to prior operating results, change in projections, significant changes in the manner of our use of assets or the strategy for our overall business, and significant negative industry or economic trends. At March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005, we had $2,779,000 in Goodwill. In evaluating the impairment of goodwill, we consider a number of analyses such as discounted cash flow projections and market capitalization value. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. In estimating fair value of the businesses with goodwill for the purposes of our annual or periodic analyses, we make estimates and judgments about the future cash flows of these businesses. Our cash flow forecasts are based on assumptions that are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. In addition, we make certain judgments about assets such as accounts receivable and inventory to the estimated balance sheet for those businesses. We also consider our market capitalization (adjusted for unallocated monetary assets such as cash, marketable

 

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debt securities and debt) on the date we perform the analysis. Our key assumptions include sales growth and expected levels of operating expenditures, which are subject to variation based on both internal and external factors. To the extent that actual experience deviates from the projections, our assessment regarding impairment may change. Such a change could have a material adverse affect on the statement of operations. Goodwill is tested at the lowest level within the consolidated group for which identifiable cash flows that are largely independent on the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. For testing conducted at September 30, 2005, the testing was conducted at the level of the division within the service and systems integration segment which comprises the business acquired from Technisource in 2003.

Pension and Retirement Plans

In the United Kingdom and Germany, the Company provides defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans for the majority of the employees. Pension expense is based on actuarial computation of current and future benefits using estimates for expected return on assets, expected compensation increases and applicable discount rates. The Company estimates return on assets using historical market data for the investment classes of assets held by the Plans, adjusted for the current economic environment. A decrease in the expected return on pension assets would increase pension expense. Expected compensation increases are estimated based on historical and expected increases in the future. Increases in estimated compensation increases would result in higher pension expense while deceases would lower pension expense. Discount rates are selected based upon rates of return on high quality debt securities currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefits. A decrease in the discount rate would result in greater pension expense and projected benefit obligation while an increase in the discount rate would decrease pension expense and projected benefit obligation. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards No. 87 “Employee Accounting for Pensions”, actual results that differ from the actuarial assumptions are accumulated and, if outside a certain corridor, amortized over future periods and therefore, generally affect recognized expense and the recorded obligation in future periods.

 

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Stock-Based Compensation Expense

On October 1, 2005, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options and employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values. In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB 107”) relating to SFAS No. 123(R). The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).

SFAS No. 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” As permitted by SFAS No. 123, the Company measured compensation cost for options granted prior to October 1, 2005, in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. Accordingly, no accounting recognition is given to stock options granted at fair market value until they are exercised. Upon exercise, net proceeds, including tax benefits realized, are credited to equity.

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which requires the application of the accounting standard as of October 1, 2005, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year 2006. In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS No. 123(R). Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123(R) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 consisted of stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases of approximately $62,000 and $120,000, respectively. There was no stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options and employee stock purchases recognized during the three and six months ended March 31, 2005.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 included compensation expense for stock-based payment awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of September 30, 2005 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123. Compensation expense for the stock-based payment awards granted subsequent to September 30, 2005 was $5,850 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 related to 38,000 options granted in January 2006. There were no options granted in the quarter ended December 31, 2005.

Upon adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company also continued the use of the Black-Scholes option pricing method that it had used to establish fair value of options granted prior to October 1, 2005. The Company’s determination of fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. Any changes in these assumptions may materially affect the estimated fair value of the stock-based award.

In November 2005, the FASB issued FSP FAS 123(R)-3, “Transition Election Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards” (“FSP 123R-3”). FSP 123R-3 provides a simplified alternative method to calculate the beginning pool of excess tax benefits against which excess future deferred tax assets (that result when the compensation cost recognized for an award exceeds the ultimate tax deduction) could be written off under Statement 123R. The guidance in FSP 123R-3 was effective on November 10, 2005. We may make a one-time election to adopt the transition method described in FSP 123R-3 before the end of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. We are currently evaluating the available transition alternatives of FSP 123R-3.

Results of Operations

Overview of the six months ended March 31, 2006 Results of Operations

The Company sold substantially all of the net assets of its Scanalytics subsidiary in June 2005. The assets, liabilities and operating results of Scanalytics have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and cash flows and the related notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

 

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Scanalytics was the sole constituent of the previously reported “Other Software” segment. The former “E-business” segment was no longer viewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker as a business separate from the Service and systems integration business and, accordingly, it has been aggregated into that segment.

CSP Inc. operates in two segments:

 

    Systems, which include manufactured hardware products:

 

    Service and systems integration, which includes maintenance and integration and sale of third-party hardware products and services and software application development.

Highlights include:

 

    Revenue decline in service sales offset by growth in product sales for six month periods.

 

    Operating income declined 64%, from $1.4 million in first half FY 2005 to $0.5 million in first half FY 2006

 

    Improved net result from a year-to-date net loss of $546 thousand as of December 31, 2005 to year-to-date net income of $487 thousand as of March 31, 2006

The following table details our results of operation in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

    

March 31,

2006

  

%

of sales

   

March 31,

2005

   

%

of sales

 

Sales

   $ 32,743    100.0 %   $ 32,814     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

         

Cost of sales

     25,076    76.6 %     24,391     74.3 %

Engineering and development

     1,122    3.4 %     1,464     4.5 %

Selling, general and administrative

     6,069    18.5 %     5,528     16.8 %
                   

Total costs and expenses

     32,267    98.5 %     31,383     95.6 %
                   

Operating income

     476    1.5 %     1,431     4.4 %

Other income

     236    0.7 %     81     0.2 %
                   

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     712    2.2 %     1,512     4.6 %

Provision for income taxes

     225    0.7 %     454     1.4 %
                   

Income from continuing operations

     487    1.5 %     1,058     3.2 %

Loss from discontinued operations

     —      —         (71 )   0.2 %
                   

Net income

   $ 487    1.5 %   $ 987     3.0 %
                   

Sales

The following table details our sales by operating segment for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Six Months Ended    

$ Increase/

(Decrease)

   

% Increase/

(Decrease)

 
    

March 31,

2006

  

% of

Total

   

March 31,

2005

  

% of

Total

     
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Operating Segment:

              

Systems

   $ 5,524    17 %   $ 5,866    18 %   $ (342 )   (6 )%

Service and system integration

     27,219    83 %     26,948    82 %     271     1 %
                                    

Total

   $ 32,743    100 %   $ 32,814    100 %   $ (71 )   —   %
                                    

 

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Overall product sales increased by approximately 2% in the six months ended March 31, 2006 compared to the same period of 2005. Product sales in the Systems segment declined approximately 10% while overall Service and systems integration product revenues increased 5%. Within the Service and systems integration segment, a 19% decline in product revenues at our Germany subsidiary was more than offset by a 36% increase in product sales at our Florida subsidiary.

The decline in year-to-date product sales in the systems segment reflects the reduction in revenues related to a Japanese defense program, and lower levels of sales of the FastCluster 2000 SERIES product in 2006 offset by higher activity with the E-2 Hawkeye program which includes royalty payments of $333,000 recognized in 2006. The decline in year-to-date product revenues in our German subsidiary is partly attributable to the unusually high level of activity associated with the E-Plus and Atos Origin GmbH activity in the first half of fiscal 2005.

Product revenues at our Systems and solutions division in Florida experienced significant growth due to an enhanced relationship with General Dynamics and a significant new relationship with Rackspace Capital Management, as well as adding additional customers of smaller significance in spite of the negative impact of Hurricane Wilma in the first quarter of 2006.

Our sales by geographic area, based on the location to which the products were shipped or services rendered, are as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended    

$ Increase/

(Decrease)

   

% Increase

(Decrease)

 
     (Amounts in thousands)      
    

March 31,

2006

   %    

March 31,

2005

   %      

North America

   $ 16,939    52 %   $ 13,027    40 %   $ 3,912     30 %

Europe

     14,204    43 %     17,233    53 %     (3,029 )   (18 )%

Asia

     1,600    5 %     2,554    7 %     (954 )   (37 )%
                                    

Totals

   $ 32,743    100 %   $ 32,814    100 %   $ (71 )   —   %
                                    

North American revenues increased 30% for the first six months of 2006 relative to the same period of fiscal 2005 due to increased sales activity at the Systems and solutions division in Florida, offset by a decline in revenues at the Multicomputer division. European revenues declined at both the German division and, to a lesser extent, at the UK division of the service and systems integration segment. Sales to Asia declined in the first six months of 2006 due to lower sales activity in Japan for defense related programs.

Cost of Sales

The following table details our sales, cost of sales and gross margin by operating segment for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     Systems    

Service and

system

integration

    Total  

Six Months Ended March 31, 2006

  

Sales

   $ 5,524       27,219     $ 32,743  

Cost of sales

     1,970       23,106       25,076  
                        

Gross margin $

   $ 3,554     $ 4,113     $ 7,667  

Gross margin %

     64 %     15 %     23 %

Six Months Ended March 31, 2005

      

Sales

   $ 5,866       26,948     $ 32,814  

Cost of sales

     2,197       22,194       24,391  
                        

Gross margin $

   $ 3,669       4,754     $ 8,423  

Gross margin %

     63 %     18 %     26 %

Sales - $ Increase (decrease)

   $ (342 )     271     $ (71 )

% Increase (decrease)

     (6 )%     1 %     —   %

Cost of sales - $ Increase (decrease)

   $ (227 )     912     $ 685  

% Increase (decrease)

     (10 )%     4 %     3 %

Gross margin - $ Decrease

   $ (115 )     (641 )   $ (756 )

Gross margin % - Increase (decrease)

     (3 ) %     (14 )%     (9 )%

 

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Cost of sales consists primarily of expenses related to the cost of products, either manufactured for the Systems segment or purchased in the Service and system integration segment. It includes salaries, benefits expenses, consultants, facilities and other operating costs associated with the production of revenues. The Company’s overall cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased from 74% to 77% in the first half of 2006 compared to the corresponding period of 2005. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales within the Systems segment declined to 36% in the first half of 2006 compared to 38% in the corresponding period of 2005. The gross margin percentage in product sales within the Systems division includes royalty revenue in the 2006 period which has a high gross margin since there are no related costs to the royalty.

Within the Service and system integration segment, the cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased from 82% to 85%. The gross margin percentage on product sales in this segment decreased from 19% in the first half of 2005 to 15% in the first half of 2006. The competitive pressure on margins was experienced at both the German and the Florida operations within the Service and system integration segment. The competitive pressures will continue in the near future but the Company is attempting to move to more service revenue that will improve the gross margins.

Engineering and Development Expenses

The following table details our engineering and development expenses by operating segment for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the six months ended     $ Increase
(Decrease)
   

% Increase

(Decrease)

 
    

March 31,

2006

  

% of

Total

   

March 31,

2005

  

% of

Total

     
     (Amounts in thousands)  

By Operating Segment:

              

Systems

   $ 1,050    94 %   $ 996    68 %   $ 54     5 %

Service and system integration

     72    %     468    32 %     (396 )   (85 )%
                                    

Total

   $ 1,122    100 %   $ 1,464    100 %   $ (342 )   (23 )%
                                    

Engineering and development expenses decreased overall by $342,000, or 23%, in the first half of 2006 compared to the first half of 2005. The decrease was primarily due to the re-deployment of engineers in the Systems and service integration segment to customer projects, and therefore charged to cost of sales. Engineering costs in our MultiComputer division within the Systems segment increased by 5% due to addition of an engineer and salary increases.

Selling, General and Administrative

The following table details our selling, general and administrative expense by operating segment for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Six Months Ended     $ Increase    % Increase  
     March 31,
2006
  

% of

Total

   

March 31,

2005

  

% of

Total

      
     (Amounts in thousands)  

By Operating Segment:

               

Systems

   $ 2,377    39 %   $ 2,108    38 %   $ 269    13 %

Service and system integration

     3,692    61 %     3,420    62 %     272    8 %
                                   

Total

   $ 6,069    100 %   $ 5,528    100 %   $ 541    10 %
                                   

 

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Overall selling, general and administrative costs increased by $541,000, or 10%, in the first half of 2006 compared to the corresponding period of 2005. Approximately 30% of the increase was due to increased selling and marketing expenses. Our Florida-based service and system integration business increased selling and marketing costs by approximately $298,000 due to higher commission on higher levels of sales as well as an increase in sales related headcount. Selling and marketing expenses in our Germany division declined by $260,000 due to lower commissions on a lower sales volume and lower trade show costs. Selling and marketing costs in the MultiComputer division in the Systems segment increased $52,000 in the first half of 2006 compared to the first half of 2005.

General and administrative costs increased $381,000 in the first half of 2006 compared to the first half of 2005. Overall, general and administrative expenses increased due to increased staffing in the finance departments for both segments. The Company recorded compensation expense of $120,000 in connection with the initial adoption of SFAS 123(R) Share Based Payment for employee and directors stock options and employee stock purchase plan. The Company incurred higher costs associated with officers life insurance, audits and financial reviews, and directors fees. The cost in professional fees of the restatement of prior year financial statements was $384,000, included in the first half of 2006. Offsetting these increases are reduced occupancy costs related to the corporate headquarters due to a newly negotiated rent agreement and the Florida operations related to the move to smaller and more modern facilities, both concluded late in 2005, and a reduction in bonus expense.

 

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Other Income/Expenses

The following table details our other income/expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Six Months Ended     $ Increase
(Decrease)
 
    

March 31,

2006

   

March 31,

2005

   
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Interest expense

   $ (50 )   $ (62 )   $ 12  

Interest income

     177       135       42  

Dividend income

     2       2       —    

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

     (2 )     (28 )     26  

Insurance settlement

     60       —         60  

Realized gain on investments

     65       —         65  

Other income (expense), net

     (16 )     34       (50 )
                        

Total other income (expense), net

   $ 236     $ 81     $ 155  
                        

Increases in interest income and expense are due primarily to the general increase in interest rates in effect over the first quarter of 2006 compared to the comparable period of 2005. The Company received reimbursement of $60,000 from its business interruption insurance provider for lost profits at its Florida division due to the effects of Hurricane Wilma in the autumn of 2005. The realized gain on investments was related to the sale of investments held by a trust that was liquidated during the quarter.

Overview of the three months ended March 31, 2006 Results of Operations

Highlights include:

 

    Revenue decline in our Service and systems integration Germany division and Multi-computer systems division, offset by increases at our Service and systems integration division in Florida.

 

    Operating income slightly higher than corresponding quarter of 2005

 

    Returned to profitability in second quarter of 2006 following loss incurred in the first quarter of 2006

The following table details our results of operations in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the three months March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

    

March 31,

2006

  

%

of sales

   

March 31,

2005

   

%

of sales

 

Sales

   $ 17,647    100.0 %   $ 18,722     100.0 %

Costs and expenses:

         

Cost of sales

     12,929    73.3 %     13,998     74.8 %

Engineering and development

     610    3.5 %     695     3.7 %

Selling, general and administrative

     3,125    17.7 %     3,092     16.5 %
                   

Total costs and expenses

     16,664    94.4 %     17,785     95.0 %
             

Operating income (loss)

     983    5.6 %     937     0.5 %

Other income (loss)

     181    1.0 %     90     —    
                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,164    6.6 %     1,027     5.5 %

Provision for income taxes

     131    0.7 %     257     1.4 %
                   

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     1,033    5.9 %     770     4.1 %

Loss from discontinued operations

     —      —         (20 )   -0.1 %
                   

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,033    5.9 %   $ 750     4.0 %
                   

 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2006, sales decreased to $17.6 million, compared to $18.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $1.0 million or $0.27 per share – diluted, compared with a net income of $0.8 million or $0.20 per share – diluted, for the three months ended March 31, 2005.

Sales

The following table details our sales by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Three Months Ended    

$ Increase/

(Decrease)

   

% Increase/

(Decrease)

 
    

March 31,

2006

  

% of

Total

   

March 31,

2005

  

% of

Total

     
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Operating Segment:

              

Systems

   $ 3,832    22 %   $ 3,066    16 %   $ 766     25 %

Service and system integration

     13,815    78 %     15,656    84 %     (1,841 )   12 %
                                    

Total

   $ 17,647    100 %   $ 18,722    100 %   $ (1,075 )   (6 )%
                                    

Total revenues decreased by approximately $1.1 million, or 6 %, in the second quarter of 2006 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2005. The Systems segment revenues increased $.8 million, or 25%, due to higher product sales in the MultiComputer division and royalties. Management continues to believe there is a reasonable potential for increased contract activity for systems products during the remainder of fiscal 2006.

Service and system integration segment revenues decreased $1.8 million, or 12%, during the second quarter compared to the corresponding quarter of 2005. Revenue declined in our German operation with the slow down in sales to E-Plus and Atos Origin during the quarter. We were not able to replace the decline with new business in the period.

Our sales by geographic area, based on the location to which the products were shipped or services rendered, are as follows:

 

     For the Three Months Ended    

$ Increase/

(Decrease)

   

% Increase

(Decrease)

 
     (Amounts in thousands)      
    

March 31,

2006

   %    

March 31,

2005

   %      

North America

   $ 9,748    55 %   $ 6,445    34 %   $ 3,303     51 %

Europe

     6,371    36 %     10,441    56 %     (4,070 )   (39 )%

Asia

     1,528    9 %     1,836    10 %     (308 )   (17 )%
                                    

Totals

   $ 17,647    100 %   $ 18,722    100 %   $ (1,075 )   (6 )%
                                    

North American revenue increased in the second quarter of 2006 were primarily driven by the increased product sales experienced at our Florida-based service and systems integration operation and, to a lesser extent, by increased revenues experienced at our MultiComputer division within the Systems segment. European sales decreases were due largely to decreased product sales at our German subsidiary within the Service and system integration business. A significant order received in the second quarter increased our revenues to Asia, but not to the level experienced in the second quarter of 2005.

Cost of Sales

The following table details our sales, cost of sales and gross margin by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     Systems    

Service and

system

integration

    Total  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

  

Sales

   $ 3,832     $ 13,815     $ 17,647  

Cost of sales

     1,309       11,620       12,929  
                        

Gross margin $

   $ 2,523     $ 2,195     $ 4,718  

Gross margin %

     66 %     16 %     27 %

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

      

Sales

   $ 3,066       15,656     $ 18,722  

Cost of sales

     1,013       12,985       13,998  
                        

Gross margin $

   $ 2,053       2,671     $ 4,724  

Gross margin %

     67 %     17 %     25 %

Sales - $ Increase (decrease)

   $ 766       (1,841 )   $ (1,075 )

% Increase (decrease)

     25 %     (12 )%     (6 )%

Cost of sales - $ Increase (decrease)

   $ 296       (1,365 )   $ (1,069 )

% Increase (decrease)

     29 %     (11 )%     (8 )%

Gross margin - $ Decrease

   $ 470       (476 )   $ (6 )

Gross margin % - Increase (decrease)

     23 %     (18 )%     —   %

 

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Cost of sales consists primarily of expenses related to the cost of products, either manufactured for the Systems segment or purchased in the Service and system integration segment. It includes salaries, benefits expenses, consultants, facilities and other operating costs associated with the production of revenues. The Company’s overall cost of sales as a percentage of revenues decreased from 75% to 73% in the second quarter of 2006 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2005. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales within the Systems segment increased from 33% in the second quarter of 2005 to 34% in the second quarter of 2006.

Within the Service and system integration segment, the cost of sales as a percentage of revenues increased from 83% to 84%. The gross margin percentage on product sales in this segment remained unchanged at 14% in the second quarter of 2006. The competitive pressure on margins was experienced at both the German and the Florida operations within the Service and system integration segment. The competitive pressures will continue in the near future but the Company is attempting move to more service revenue that will improve the gross margins.

Engineering and Development Expenses

The following table details our engineering and development expenses by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the three months ended    

$ Increase

(Decrease)

   

% Increase

(Decrease)

 
     March 31,
2006
  

% of

Total

    March 31,
2005
  

% of

Total

     
     (Amounts in thousands)  

By Operating Segment:

              

Systems

   $ 538    88 %   $ 481    69 %   $ 57     12 %

Service and system integration

     72    12  %     214    31 %     (142 )   (66 )%
                                    

Total

   $ 610    100 %   $ 695    100 %   $ (85 )   (12 )%
                                    

Engineering and development expenses decreased overall by $85,000, or 12%, in the second quarter of 2006 compared to the second quarter of 2005. The decrease was primarily due to the re-deployment of engineers in the Systems and service integration segment to customer projects, and therefore charged to cost of sales. Engineering costs in our MultiComputer division within the Systems segment increase with the addition of an engineer and pay increases.

Selling, General and Administrative

The following table details our selling, general and administrative expense by operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Three Months Ended     $ Increase     % Increase  
    

March 31,

2006

  

% of

Total

   

March 31,

2005

  

% of

Total

     
     (Amounts in thousands)  

By Operating Segment:

              

Systems

   $ 1,330    43 %   $ 1,185    38 %   $ 145     12 %

Service and system integration

     1,795    57 %     1,907    62 %     (112 )   6 %
                                    

Total

   $ 3,125    100 %   $ 3,092    100 %   $ 33     1 %
                                    

Overall selling, general and administrative costs in the second quarter of 2006 were nearly flat relative to those recoded in the second quarter 2005. Our Florida-based service and system integration business increased selling and marketing costs due to higher commission on higher levels of sales as well as an increase in sales related headcount.

 

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Overall, general and administrative expenses increased due to increased staffing in the finance departments for both segments. The Company recorded compensation expense of $62,000 during the quarter in connection with the initial adoption of SFAS 123(R) Share Based Payment for employee and directors stock options and employee stock purchase plan. The Company incurred higher costs associated with officers life insurance, audits and financial reviews, and directors fees. Offsetting these increases are reduced occupancy costs related to the corporate headquarters due to a newly negotiated rent agreement and the Florida operations related to the move to smaller and more modern facilities, both concluded late in 2005, and lower bonus costs.

Other Income/Expenses

The following table details our other income/expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

     For the Three Months Ended    

$ Increase

(Decrease)

 
    

March 31,

2006

   

March 31,

2005

   
     (Amounts in thousands)  

Interest expense

   $ (24 )   $ (34 )   $ 10  

Interest income

     88       83       5  

Dividend income

     —         —         —    

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

     4       15       (11 )

Insurance settlement

     60       —         60  

Realized gain on investments

     65       —         65  

Other income (expense), net

     (12 )     26       (38 )
                        

Total other income (expense), net

   $ 181     $ 90     $ 91  
                        

Increases in interest income and expense are due primarily to the general increase in interest rates in effect over the second quarter of 2006 compared to the comparable period of 2005. The Company received reimbursement of $60,000 from its business interruption insurance provider for lost profits at its MODCOMP Florida division due to the effects of Hurricane Wilma in the autumn of 2005. The realized gain on investments was related to the sale of investments held by a trust that were liquidated during the quarter.

Income Taxes

We recorded an income tax expense of $131,000 and $225,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, respectively, compared to $257,000 and $454,000 of income tax expense for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005. The tax expense in these periods was primarily due to the income generated by our foreign subsidiaries in Europe, as well as for a deferred tax liability related to goodwill, which is not amortizable for financial statement purposes, state tax and U.S. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).

We recorded a valuation allowance for the deferred tax assets for our U.S. and U.K. operations due to the consistent trend of losses sustained during a number of the quarters during the last three years. Management believes that it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will not be realized. This valuation allowance was determined in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 109 (SFAS 109), “Accounting for Income Taxes” which requires an assessment of both positive and negative evidence when determining whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets are realizable. Such assessment is required on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Cumulative losses incurred in recent years represented sufficient negative evidence under SFAS 109 to record a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in the U.S. and the U.K.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary source of liquidity is our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, which remained at $12.7 million as of March 31, 2006 as compared to September 30, 2005. In the six months ended March 31, 2006, we generated approximately $14,000 of cash in operating activities compared to $2.6 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The significant change in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to net income of $487,000 in the first half of 2006 versus net income of $987,000 for the first half of 2005. Working capital items which drove the most significant changes in operating cash flows were accounts payable and accrued expenses, other current assets, and accounts receivable primarily due to timing differences of transactions.

Approximately $636 thousand of net cash was provided by investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2006 compared to $365,000 used during the prior comparable period. During the six months ended March 31, 2006, our investing activities consisted of purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities generating net cash of $878 thousand and the use of $208 thousand for the purchases of property equipment and improvements.

 

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Financing activities generated approximately $3 thousand of cash during the six months ended March 31, 2006 compared to $105 thousand during the prior comparable period. The cash provided in the first half of 2006 was mainly from the proceeds of stock issued under our employee stock purchase plan off set by the repurchase of Company common stock.

If cash generated from operations is insufficient to satisfy working capital requirements, we may need to access funds through bank loans, sale of securities or other means. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise any such capital on terms acceptable to us, on a timely basis or at all. If we are unable to secure additional financing, we may not be able to complete development or enhancement of products, take advantage of future opportunities, respond to competition or continue to effectively operate our business.

Based on our current plans and business conditions management believes that our available cash and investments and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to provide for our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future.

Inflation and Changing Prices

Management does not believe that inflation and changing prices had significant impact on sales, revenues or income from continued operations during the three month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. There is no assurance that our business will not be materially and adversely affected by inflation and changing prices in the future.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There was no material change in our exposure to market risk during the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of March 31, 2006. Our chief executive officer, our chief financial officer, and other members of our senior management team supervised and participated in this evaluation. Based on the evaluation, we did not maintain effective controls over the preparation and disclosure of our consolidated financial statements. These control deficiencies led to (1) the delay in the filing of our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K, (2) the delay in the filing of our Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2005, and (3) restatements of the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2004 and 2003 and statements of cash flows for the years then ended as detailed in our 2005 Form 10-K as well as restatement of our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005, as described below.

We incorrectly classified certain highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less as short-term investments, rather than as cash equivalents. In addition, certain investments with maturity dates of more than one year were incorrectly reported as short-term, rather than long-term. Our unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005 has been restated due to these classification errors.

In addition, during the preparation of our 2005 Form 10-K an error was discovered in our consolidated statement of cash flows for fiscal 2003 that led management to re-analyze the statements of cash flows for all years presented. This control deficiency resulted in additional restatement adjustments to our consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 2005.

Accordingly, management determined that these restatements are indicative of control deficiencies that constitute a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a control deficiency or a combination of control deficiencies that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected.

In the course of their audit of our fiscal 2004 financial statements, our independent auditors advised us that they considered the following to constitute material weaknesses in internal control and operations: We did not have adequate staffing in our finance group with the appropriate level of experience to effectively control the increased level of transaction activity, address non-routine accounting matters, and manage the increased financial reporting complexities resulting from the acquisition of Technisource and associated integration activities.

In April 2005, we hired a Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting with 20 years of experience to oversee the financial reporting preparation process to address the weaknesses. We also hired a senior accountant at our MODCOMP subsidiary in Florida, who commenced employment in July 2005. As acknowledged by us and our independent auditors, we continued to experience material internal control weaknesses in 2005 but as these new personnel become fully familiar with our reporting structure we anticipate improvement. We will continue to evaluate our finance staff resources in response to the concerns about our controls and

 

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procedures that arose in connection with the audit of our fiscal 2005 and 2004 financial statements. If greater or additional resources are needed to meet the requirements necessary to handle the complexities of our operations, management will authorize the hiring of additional personnel. The Audit Committee has reviewed all of the matters discussed above and have been actively assessing the plan to improve our controls and procedures. The Committee will continue to monitor the situation and expects to take such further actions as are needed.

The effectiveness of a system of disclosure controls and procedures is subject to various inherent limitations, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions about the likelihood of future events, the soundness of internal controls, and fraud. Due to such inherent limitations, there can be no assurance that any system of disclosure controls and procedures will be successful in preventing all errors or fraud, or in making all material information known in a timely manner to appropriate levels of management.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

 

Number   

Description

3.1    Articles of Organization and amendments thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1990)
3.2    By-Laws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Form 10-K for the year ended August 25, 1995)
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  CSP INC.
Date: May 15, 2006   By:  

/s/ ALEXANDER R. LUPINETTI

    Alexander R. Lupinetti
    Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman
Date: May 15, 2006   By:  

/s/ GARY W. LEVINE

    Gary W. Levine
    V.P. of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Number   

Description

3.1    Articles of Organization and amendments thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1990)
3.2    By-Laws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Form 10-K for the year ended August 25, 1995)
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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