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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-K/A [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE For the fiscal year ended September
30, 2002 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE For the transition period from
Not Applicable to Not Applicable Commission file number: 0-147 HICKOK INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 34-0288470 (State or
other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) 10514 Dupont
Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44108 (Address of
principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number,
including area code: (216) 541-8060 Securities registered pursuant
to Section 12(b) of the Act: Class A Common Shares, $1.00 par value 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K/A
or any amendment to this Form 10-K/A.[X] Indicate by
check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer ( as defined
in Exchange Act Rule 12b - 2 ).Yes [ ] No[X] As of December
16, 2002, the Registrant had 764,884 voting shares of Class A Common Stock
outstanding and 454,866 voting shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
As of such date, non-affiliates held 709,553 shares of Class A Common Stock
and 233,098 shares of Class B Common Stock. As of December 13, 2002, based
on the closing price of $4.57 per Class A Common Share on the Nasdaq Small
Cap Market, the aggregate market value of the Class A Common Stock held
by such non-affiliates was approximately $3,242,657. There is no trading
market in the shares of Class B Common Stock. Except as otherwise stated, the
information contained in this Form 10-K/A is as of September 30, 2002.
PART
I. ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
PART
II ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS ITEM 9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS General
Development of Business Hickok Incorporated
was organized in 1915 as an Ohio corporation, and first offered
its securities to the public in 1959. Except as otherwise stated,
the terms "Company" or "Hickok" as used herein mean Hickok Incorporated
and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries. In February 1995
the shareholders approved a change in the Company's name to Hickok
Incorporated from The Hickok Electrical Instrument Company. Hickok
develops and manufactures products used by companies in the transportation
industry. Primary markets served are automotive, aircraft, and locomotive
with sales to both original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) and to
the automotive aftermarket. Until the mid 1980's
Hickok was known primarily for its ability to develop and manufacture
electronic instruments for electronic servicers, precision indicating
instruments for aircraft, locomotive, and industrial applications,
and electronic teaching systems for vocational schools. For the past
seventeen years the Company has used this expertise to develop and manufacture
electronic diagnostic tools and equipment used by automotive technicians
in the automotive market. This is now the Company's largest business
segment. The Company has
made three acquisitions in the last nine fiscal years as part of a strategic
program to expand both its customer base and its productline utilizing
its existing expertise. A new product family, primarily for the automotive
market, was added in February, 1994 when the Company acquired the fastening
systems business from Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. The fastening systems
business was fully integrated into Hickok's operations by June 1994.
This business provides computerized equipment to control tools that
tighten threaded fasteners on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment to enable
high quality joint control. Until recently when other customers were added,
General Motors was the primary customer for these systems. In January 1996 the Company added
new products and customers within the indicating instrumentation
area with the acquisition of the Beacon Gage Division of Maradyne
Corporation. Beacon Gage manufactures specialty pressure gauges for
railroads and transit cars. The gauge business was fully integrated
into Hickok's operations by May 1996. In February 1998
the Company added new products and customers within the automotive
aftermarket with the acquisition of Waekon Industries, a privately
owned company in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. Waekon manufactured a variety
of testing equipment used by automotive technicians. The Waekon name
is used by the Company as a trademark to market its products to technicians
in the automotive aftermarket. For cost reduction purposes the Company
closed its manufacturing facility in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania in July 2000
and moved all production of Waekon products to the Company's manufacturing
facility in Greenwood, Mississippi. The Company incurred a restructuring
charge of $434,015 which was recouped by accompanying cost reductions
by the end of fiscal 2001. The Company's operations
are currently concentrated in the United States of America. Sales
are primarily to domestic customers although the Company also makes
sales to international customers through domestically based distribution
companies. The Company established select market international service
center arrangements during fiscal 1995. Operating
Segment Information The Company's operations
are combined into two reportable business segments: 1) indicators
and gauges and 2) automotive diagnostic tools and equipment. Reference
is made to "Segment and Related Information" incorporated in the following
financial statements. Indicators
and Gauges For over seventy
years the Company has developed and manufactured precision indicating
instruments used in aircraft, locomotives and other applications.
In recent years the Company has specialized in aircraft and locomotive
cockpit instruments. Within the aircraft market, instruments are sold
primarily to manufacturers of business and pleasure aircraft. Within
the locomotive market, indicators are sold to both original equipment
manufacturers and to operators of railroad equipment. The Company added
pressure gauges to its offerings to locomotive customers in 1996. Indicators
and gauges represented approximately 15% of the Company's sales for
fiscal 2002 and for fiscal 2001. A new grouping of products, DIGILOG
Instruments, were certified with the FAA during fiscal 2002. The DIGILOG
instrument is a customizable indicator that is a combination analog/digital
indicator for the aircraft market. It can be adapted to display a wide
variety of aircraft parameters. The Company expects these instruments
to have broad appeal in the aircraft retrofit market, a new market for
the Company. Automotive
Diagnostic Tools and Equipment In the mid 1980's
the Company began to concentrate on designing and marketing instruments
used to diagnose automotive electronic systems. These products were
initially sold to Ford Motor Company but are now sold both to Ford
and to the aftermarket using jobbers,wholesalers and mobile distributors.
The Company increased its aftermarket business with the acquisition,
in February 1998, of Waekon Industries, a manufacturer of a variety of
testing equipment used by automotive technicians. Leveraging on this
acquisition, the Company has designed and introduced a number of new
products that increased product offerings in the Waekon product line significantly.
The acquisition added new distribution resources and new products for
the American aftermarket market coverage. Additional distribution resources
have been added since the acquisition and the Company now has full North
American aftermarket market coverage. The aftermarket currently accounts
for approximately 53% of automotive diagnostic and specialty tool sales.
In fiscal 2001 it represented approximately 39%. As a whole, automotive
diagnostic tools and equipment represented approximately 85% of the Company's
sales for fiscal 2002 and for fiscal 2001. Fastening control
systems are some of the automotive products sold by the Company.
The product category resulted from the acquisition of the fastening
systems business from Allen-Bradley in February 1994. Fastening instrumentation
is used to monitor and control pneumatic and electric tools that tighten
threaded fasteners in order to provide high quality joint control
and documentation. The equipment and software, especially large networked
systems, have historically been sold primarily to General Motors. With
the introduction of products such as the pulse tool control and Windows
based user station software the Company has begun to expand its customer
base to include tool distributors and heavy equipment manufacturers. Recently
single spindle air and pulse tool controls, first introduced in 1999,
have become an important product grouping that is expanding the Company's
penetration into heavy equipment manufacturers. New products are
an important part of the marketing package that enables growth in
the aftermarket. The Company maintains a substantial engineering staff
skilled in electronic and packaging design and in diagnosing vehicle
systems. In late fiscal 2001 and in fiscal 2002 the Company introduced
seven new products. Two actually included a family of items considered
a single product. The Company determined to use the Waekon brand for
products that are primarily expected to sell to the individual technician.
It established a new brand, Waekon/Hickok, for products primarily targeted
toward shop purchase. The Hickok brand is used for shop type products
that concentrate on high-level diagnostics technologies generally
single OEM focused. Three products, two of them product families,
were introduced using the Waekon brand during fiscal 2002. Three products
branded Waekon/Hickok and one branded Hickok were introduced. One of
the Waekon products, the EFI Probe (Electronic Fuel Injector Quick Probe)
won the prestigious Motor Magazine Top Twenty Tools Award for 2002.
Packaging,
sales collateral for both users and sales channels, and field support
have become an important element of the "product packages" the Company
offers. In the past several years the Company has increased its skills
in these disciplines and now offers greatly enhanced "product packages"
as compared to the requirements for OEM sales. The "product packages"
include extensive use of the Internet for product technical details,
sales support, customer communications, and product registration. During
fiscal 2003 the Company will be adding to this capability including
automated sales lead processing and reporting, business to business
capability for representatives and distributors, and several other electronic
initiatives designed to enable further penetration of the aftermarket. NGS is a diagnostic
tool primarily used on Ford vehicles to diagnose electronic systems.
This unit and software upgrades for the unit represent over 38% of
the Company's sales. The Flash Kit, an accessory for the NGS Tester,
was introduced in late fiscal 2000. The unit reprograms a Ford automobile's
PCM (Powertrain Control Module) which is the "brain" of the car. PCM
updates are released periodically by Ford to improve engine performance.
Because of Federal mandates, the aftermarket must have access to the
same capabilities Ford offers their dealerships. The NGS unit provides
aftermarket shops the same capability dealerships have for diagnosing
and servicing vehicles. In addition, the Flash kit enables a shop to
reprogram a PCM to factory specifications. This capability includes
the ability to program transponder keys for security systems on the
vehicles. The Company offers a version of NGS to the locksmith industry
specifically for this purpose. The Company is introducing
two new versions of NGS for the aftermarket, in the first quarter
of fiscal 2003, that offer enhanced capability for both vehicle technicians
and locksmiths. In addition, four more products are in final stages
of marketing and introduction package development. These products will
be announced during the second quarter of fiscal 2003. Several other
products are in various stages of design and are planned for introduction
in the second half of the year. The Company believes these product introductions
along with revenue growth of the products introduced last year will have
a positive influence on customers recognition of the various product brands
and further penetration of sales channels to the aftermarket. Sources
and Availability of Raw Materials Raw materials essential
to the business are acquired from a large number of United States
of America manufacturers and some materials are now purchased from
European and South East Asian sources. Materials acquired from the
electronic components industry include transistors, integrated circuits,
resistors, capacitors, switches, potentiometers, microcontrollers, and
other passive parts. Fabricated metal or plastic parts are generally
purchased from local suppliers or manufactured by the Company from raw
materials. In general, the required materials are available, if ordered
with sufficient lead times, from multiple sources at current prices.
Importance
of Patents, Licenses, Franchises, Trademarks and Concessions The Company presently
has several patents and patent applications that relate to certain
of its products. It does not consider that any one patent or group
of patents is material to the conduct of its business as a whole. It
believes that its position in the industry is dependent upon its present
level of engineering skill, research, sales relationships, production
techniques and service rather than upon its ownership of patents. Other
than the names "Hickok" and "Waekon", the Company does not have any
material licenses, trademarks, franchises or concessions. Seasonality
The Company believes
that with the growing importance of the automotive aftermarket to
its business there is a modest seasonality affecting its revenues.
Typically the first and fourth quarters tend to be weaker than the
other two quarters. Although there were no such orders in fiscal 2002
certain products can be subject to large order amounts that are dependent
upon customer release dates. As a result any seasonality aspect to revenues
can be overwhelmed by delivery of these large orders and operating
results can fluctuate widely from quarter to quarter. There were several
such order completions in fiscal 2001 that had an influence on quarterly
results. Practices
Relative to Working Capital Items The nature of the
Company's business requires it to maintain sufficient levels of
inventory to meet rapid delivery requirements of customers. The
Company provides its customers with payment terms prevalent in the
industry. Dependence
on Single or Few Customers During the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2002, sales to Ford and General Motors
Corporation accounted for approximately 24% and 9% respectively
of the consolidated sales of the Company. This compares with 33%
and 12% respectively during the prior fiscal year. The Company has
no long-term contractual relationships with either Ford or General
Motors, and the loss of business from either one without a corresponding
increase in business from new or existing customers would have a material
adverse effect on the Company. Backlog
At September 30,
2002, the unshipped customer order backlog totaled $1,580,000 in
contrast to $1,850,000 at September 30, 2001 and $4,640,000 at September
30, 2000. The decrease in fiscal 2002 is primarily due to lower orders
for indicators and gauges of $233,000. The decrease in fiscal 2001
was due to lower orders for indicators and gauges, automotive diagnostic
products, and fastening control products. Government
Contract Renegotiation No major portion
of the business is open to renegotiation of profits or termination
of contracts or subcontracts at the election of the Government. The
amount of revenue derived from Government contracts is currently minimal
and not material. Competitive
Conditions The Company is engaged
in a highly competitive industry and faces competition from domestic
and international firms. Several of the Company's competitors have
greater financial resources and larger sales organizations than the
Company. Competition with respect to the Company's diagnostic tool business
arises from the existence of a number of other significant manufacturers
in the field, such as Snap-On, SPX Corporation, Teradyne, and Vetronix
which dominate the total available market in terms of total sales. With
regard to fastening systems products, competition comes from both companies
that make the equipment to control fastening tools and from tool makers
themselves. Specific companies include Atlas Copco, Cooper Tool, and
Stanley. The instrumentation industry is composed primarily of companies
which specialize in the production of particular items as compared
to a full line of instruments. The Company believes that its competitive
position in this field is in the area of smaller, specialized products,
an area in which the Company has operated since 1915 and in which the
Company has established itself competitively by offering high-quality,
high-performance products in comparison to high-volume, mass-produced items.
Research
and Development Activities The Company expensed
as incurred product development costs of $1,874,858 in 2002, $2,343,684
in 2001, and $2,740,315 in 2000. These expenditures included engineering
product support and development of manuals for both of the Company's
business segments. Compliance
with Environmental Provisions The Company's capital
expenditures, earnings and competitive position are not materially
affected by compliance with federal, state and local environmental
provisions which have been enacted or adopted to regulate the distribution
of materials into the environment. Number
of Persons Employed Total employment
by the Company at September 30, 2002 was 166 employees. None of
the employees are represented by a union. The Company considers its
relations with its employees to be good. Financial Information
Concerning Foreign and Domestic Operations and Export Sales
During the fiscal year ended September
30, 2002, all manufacturing, research and development and administrative
operations were conducted in the United States of America. Revenues
derived from export sales approximated $566,000 in 2002, $692,000
in 2001, and $1,304,000 in 2000. Shipments to Canada make up the majority
of export sales. ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES As of December 1, 2002 the Company
had facilities in the United States of America as shown below: LOCATION SIZE DESCRIPTION OWNED OR LEASED Cleveland,
Ohio 37,000 Sq. Ft. Two-story
brick construction; used for corporate administrative headquarters,
marketing and product development with limited manufacturing. Owned Greenwood,
Mississippi 63,000 Sq. Ft. One-story
modern concrete block construction; used for manufacturing instruments,
test equipment, and fastening systems products. Leased,
with annual renewal options extending through 2061. The Company is not
a party to any material legal proceedings. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not Applicable. ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT*
The following is a list of the executive
officers of the Company as of September 30, 2002. The executive officers
are elected each year and serve at the pleasure of the Board of
Directors. Mr. Robert Bauman was elected Chairman by the Board of Directors
in July 1993 and served as chairman until May 2001. He has been President
since 1991 and Chief Executive Officer since 1993. For atleast five
years prior to 1991 he held the office of Vice President. The Board
of Directors elected Mr.Gregory Zoloty Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer in May 2001. Mr. Zoloty was Vice President of
Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer since 1994. He joined the Company
in 1986. Mr. Thomas Bauman was elected Vice President of Sales and
Marketing by the Board of Directors in May 1999. He joined the Company
in April 1998. In 1996 and 1997 he was President and CEO of C&K Manufacturing.
Mr. Robert Bauman and Mr. Thomas Bauman are brothers. OFFICE OFFICER AGE President and
Chief Executive
Robert
L. Bauman 62 Vice
President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer Gregory
M. Zoloty 50 Vice
President, Sales and Marketing Thomas
F. Bauman 59 *The description
of Executive Officers called for in this Item is included pursuant
to Instruction 3 to Section (b) of Item 401 of Regulation S-K. PART
II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS a) MARKET INFORMATION
The Registrant's
Class A Common Shares are traded on The Nasdaq Small Cap Market under
the symbol HICKA. There is no market for the Registrant's Class B Common
Shares. The following table sets forth the
range of high and low closing prices for the Registrant's Class A Common
Shares for the periods indicated, which prices reflect inter-dealer prices
without retail markup, markdown or commissions. Data was supplied by
Nasdaq. PRICES FOR THE YEARS ENDED: September 30, 2002 September 30, 2001 HIGH LOW HIGH LOW First
Quarter 4.80 2.45 4.50 3.13 Second
Quarter 4.35 3.28 4.36 3.00 Third
Quarter 4.29 2.61 4.50 2.61 Fourth
Quarter 4.71 3.01 3.48 2.50 b) HOLDERS
As of December 13,
2002, there were approximately 388 holders of record of the Company's
outstanding Class A Common Shares and 5 holders of record of the Company's
outstanding Class B Common Shares. c) DIVIDENDS
In fiscal 2002 and
2001 the Company paid no dividends on its Class A and Class B Common
Shares. In fiscal 2000 the Company paid a special dividend of $.10 per
share on its Class A and Class B Common Shares on March 31, 2000. The
declaration and payment of future dividends is restricted, under certain
circumstances, by the provisions of the Company's bank credit agreement
when borrowings are outstanding. Such restriction is not expected
to materially limit the Company's ability to pay dividends in the future,
if declared. In addition, pursuant to the Company's Amended Articles
of Incorporation, no dividends may be paid on Class B Common Shares
until cash dividends of ten cents per share per fiscal year are paid
on Class A Common Shares. Any determination to pay cash dividends in
the future will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors after taking
into account various factors, including the Company's financial condition,
results of operations and current and anticipated cash needs. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 (In Thousands of Dollars, except per
share amounts) Net Sales $ 12,392 $ 15,261 $ 18,275 $ 18,827 $ 20,768 Net Income
(Loss) $ 244 $ (662) $ (411) $ (268) $ 1,034 Working Capital $ 7,720 $ 7,096 $ 7,923 $ 8,473 $ 8,818 Total Assets $ 12,303 $ 12,178 $ 13,767 $ 14,282 $ 15,047 Long-term Debt $ -0- $ 9 $ 156 $ 418 $ 549 Total Stockholders'
Equity $ 11,231 $ 10,986 $ 11,642 $ 12,110 $ 12,551 Net Income
(Loss) Per Share $ .20 $ (.54) $ (.34) $ (.22) $ .86 Dividends Declared Per Share: Class A $ -0- $ -0- $ .10 $ .15 $ .10 Class B $ -0- $ -0- $ .10 $ .15 $ .10 Stockholders'
Equity Per Share: $ 9.21 $ 9.01 $ 9.56 $ 10.09 $ 10.48 Return on Sales 2.0% (4.3%) (2.2%) (1.4%) 5.0% Return on Assets 2.0% (5.4%) (2.9%) (1.8%) 7.2% Return on Equity 2.2% (6.0%) (3.5%) (2.2%) 8.6% Closing Stock
Price $ 4.71 $ 2.50 $ 4.50 $ 7.56 $ 6.88 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Introduction
Until the mid 1980's
Hickok was known primarily for its ability to develop and manufacture
electronic instruments for electronic servicers, precision indicating
instruments for aircraft, locomotive, and industrial applications,
and electronic teaching systems for vocational schools. For the past
seventeen years the Company has used this expertise to develop and manufacture
electronic diagnostic tools and equipment used by automotive technicians
in the automotive market. This is now the Company's largest business
segment. The Company currently generates approximately 53% of its revenue
from designing and manufacturing diagnostic tools for the automotive aftermarket.
These tools enable automotive service technicians to identify problems
in the rapidly increasing number of electronics systems in automobiles.
Approximately nine
years ago the Company initiated a strategy to use existing expertise
to diversify its customer base and add new products within its various
product classes. The strategy has been implemented using acquisitions
and modifying the organization to a market orientation. In February 1998
the Company increased its automotive aftermarket business with the acquisition
of Waekon Industries, a privately owned company in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania.
Sales of aftermarket products now account for 53% of automotive diagnostic
and specialty tool sales, 39% in fiscal 2001. Waekon manufactured a
variety of automotive diagnostic equipment and specialty tools used
by automotive technicians. The acquisition cost $2,221,302 and was recorded
as an asset purchase. Because of its positive reputation in the industry
the Waekon name has become the trademark used by the Company to market
certain of its products to the automotive aftermarket. In July 2000 the Company closed its
production and sales facility in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania pursuant to
a restructuring plan. For the year ended September 30, 2002 the Company
achieved the savings that were anticipated from this restructuring.
In April 2001 management
took steps to reduce non-direct product related expenses throughout
the Company by an estimated 20%. The steps included a substantial
reduction in personnel and expenditure restrictions in most aspects
of the Company's operations. Savings in fiscal 2002 from this reduction
were approximately $1,500,000. The timing of order
releases in the Company's automotive diagnostic equipment business
can cause wide fluctuations in the Company's operating results, particularly
on a quarter-to-quarter basis. Orders for such equipment can be large,
are subject to customer release, and may result in substantial variations
in quarterly sales and earnings. There were no large orders of this nature
in either of the past two fiscal years although previous large orders
were completed in fiscal 2001. A reason for this is the Company's efforts
in recent years to diversify its customer base. However, in future years
the receipt of large orders could result in a significant increase in
order levels which may result in substantial variations in quarterly
sales and earnings. Any foreign sales are made in United States of America
Dollars. Introduction of new
automotive diagnostic products to the aftermarket on a regular basis is
very important for the ongoing success of this business segment. Consequently,
expenditures for product development have been and will continue to
be significant to the Company's operations. Although expenditures for
product development have been reduced for the past several years, management
feels the current levels are adequate to support new product needs.
The Company's order
backlog as of September 30, 2002 totaled $1,580,000 as compared to
$1,850,000 as of September 30, 2001 and $4,640,000 as of September 30,
2000. The decrease in fiscal 2002 is due primarily to lower orders for
indicators and gauges of $233,000. Most of the backlog at September 30,
2002 is expected to be shipped by the end of the current fiscal year.
The decrease in fiscal 2001 is due to lower orders for indicators and
gauges of $335,000, completion of the balance of a large diagnostic product
order, reduced orders for automotive diagnostic products of $1,785,000
and fastening control products of $670,000. Reportable
Segment Information Effective September
30, 1999, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.
The Standard requires segment information disclosures based on how management
evaluates operating performance and resource allocations. The Company
has determined that it has two reportable segments: 1)indicators and gauges
and 2) automotive related diagnostic tools and equipment. Indicators
and Gauges This segment consists
of products manufactured and sold primarily to companies in the
aircraft and locomotive industry. Within the aircraft market,the
primary customers are those companies that manufacture business and
pleasure aircraft. Within the locomotive market, indictors and gauges
are sold to both original equipment manufacturers and to operators
of railroad equipment. Automotive
Diagnostic Tools and Equipment This segment consists
primarily of products designed and manufactured to support the servicing
of automotive electronic systems. These products are sold to OEM's
and to the aftermarket using a variety of distribution methods. The
acquisition of Waekon Industries in 1998 added new products and distribution
sources for the aftermarket. Included in this segment are fastening
control products used primarily by large manufacturers to monitor and
control the nut running process in assembly plants. This equipment provides
high quality joint control and documentation. Results
of Operations Sales for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2002 declined to $12,391,642, a decrease
of approximately 19% from fiscal 2001 sales of $15,261,149. This decrease
in sales was volume-driven and attributable primarily to lower product
sales of approximately $2,800,000. Service sales in fiscal 2002 remained
relatively flat compared to fiscal 2001. The reduction in product sales
occurred in the automotive diagnostic equipment segment, primarily
sales to OEM accounts as the Company continues to emphasize its aftermarket
business. Aftermarket sales increased by approximately $1,000,000 in
fiscal 2002 for several reasons. Sales of emissions products increased
by approximately $600,000 and new product introductions of approximately
$400,000. The Company anticipates that overall product sales will increase
modestly in fiscal 2003. The current level of service revenue is expected
to continue for fiscal 2003. Sales for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2001 declined to $15,261,149, a decrease
of approximately 16% from fiscal 2000 sales of $18,274,626. This decrease
in sales was volume-driven and attributable primarily to lower product
sales of approximately $3,700,000. The decline in product sales was
partially offset by an increase in service revenue of approximately $700,000.
The reduction in product sales occurred in the automotive diagnostic equipment
segment, primarily sales to OEM accounts, as the Company emphasizes its
aftermarket business. Cost of products
sold in fiscal 2002 was $5,247,825 or 50.6% of net product sales compared
to $8,016,562 or 60.7% of net product sales respectively in fiscal
2001. Cost of products sold during fiscal 2000 was $9,423,727 or 55.8%
of net product sales. The decrease in the percentage of cost of products
sold to product sales between fiscal 2002 and fiscal 2001 was due
primarily to a more favorable product mix and manufacturing cost reductions.
The increase in the percentage of cost of products sold between fiscal
2001 and 2000 was due primarily to product mix as sales of lower margin
automotive diagnostic products to the aftermarket and other markets represented
a larger portion of total product sales offset in part by the expense reductions
implemented in April 2001. The 2002 cost of products sold percentage is
expected to continue in fiscal 2003. Cost of services
sold in fiscal 2002 was $1,136,324 or 56.1% of net service sales compared
to $1,470,011 or 71.6% respectively in fiscal 2001. Cost of services
sold during fiscal 2000 was $1,087,177 or 78.6 % of net service sales.
The decrease in the cost of services sold as a percentage of net services
sales is due primarily to a higher sales volume due to price adjustments
for chargeable repairs, cost reductions implemented in April 2001 and
lower warranty related costs associated with the automotive diagnostic
products. The decrease in the cost of services sold as a percentage
of net service sales between fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000 was primarily
due to a higher sales volume coupled with a favorable product mix and
expense reduction measures implemented in April 2001 offset in part by
a slight increase in warranty related costs associated with the automotive
diagnostic products. The percentage of cost of services sold relative
to net service sales is expected to increase slightly in fiscal 2003.
Product development
expenditures in fiscal 2002 were $1,874,858 which was 20% lower than
expenditures of $2,343,684 in fiscal 2001. The dollar decrease is due
primarily to a full year of expense reductions implemented in April 2001,
efficiency improvements, and to cost savings from the closing of the
Kirkwood, Pennsylvania facility. Product development expenditures in fiscal
2001 were $2,343,684 which was 15% lower than expenditures of $2,740,315
in fiscal 2000. This decrease reflects savings from the closing of the
Kirkwood, Pennsylvania facility and expense reductions implemented in
April 2001. It is anticipated that the amount spent on product development
in fiscal 2002 will continue at current levels in fiscal 2003 while continuing
to support the ongoing need to develop a steady flow of new diagnostic products
for the automotive aftermarket. Marketing and administrative
expenses amounted to $3,894,173 which was 31.4% of net sales in
fiscal 2002, $4,570,170 or 29.9% of net sales in fiscal 2001, and
$5,357,063, or 29.3% of net sales in fiscal 2000. Expenditures in
fiscal 2002 were 15% lower than fiscal 2001 due to lower marketing and
administrative expenses as a result of expense reduction measures implemented
in April 2001 and to a lesser extent to expenses applicable to the closing
of the Kirkwood, Pennsylvania facility in July 2000 offset in part by
an increase in commissions and royalties associated with certain aftermarket
product sales. Expenditures in fiscal 2001 were 15% lower than fiscal
2000 due to lower marketing and administrative expenses as a result of
expense reduction measures implemented in April 2001 and to a lesser extent
to expenses applicable to closing the Kirkwood, Pennsylvania facility in
July 2000. The Company anticipates that marketing and administrative expenses
will continue at present levels in fiscal 2003. Interest charges
were $7,706 in fiscal 2002 compared with $49,057 in fiscal 2001 and
$60,367 in fiscal 2000. The decrease in interest charges in fiscal 2002
compared to fiscal 2001 was due to no short-term borrowing requirements
during the current fiscal year. The decrease in interest charges in fiscal
2001 compared to fiscal 2000 was due to a reduction in short-term borrowings.
The Company anticipates interest expense will decrease from the current
levels in fiscal 2003 due to reductions in employees deferred compensation
account balances and end of lease termination in February 2003.
In fiscal 2000, a
restructuring charge of $434,015 was recorded due to the closing in July,
2000 of the Company's manufacturing facility in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania.
These charges were composed of $228,375 of future lease payments,
$111,750 of losses on the abandonment of the plant facility and
equipment and $93,890 of employee severance and related expenses. The
Company expected to realize pre-tax operating cost savings of approximately
$600,000 annually as the facility in Greenwood, Mississippi has taken
over all manufacturing formerly performed in Kirkwood. For the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2002 the Company achieved the savings anticipated.
Other income of $30,850
in fiscal 2002 compares with other income of $40,929 in fiscal 2001. The
change was primarily due to losses on fixed asset disposals in fiscal 2002.
Other income in fiscal 2002 consisted primarily of interest income on short-term
investments and discounts on purchases. Other income of $40,929 in fiscal
2001 compares with other expense of $6,366 in fiscal 2000. The change was
primarily due to losses on fixed asset disposals. Income taxes in fiscal
2002 were $17,200 which represents a 6.6% effective tax rate. Income taxes
in fiscal 2001 were a negative $485,300 which represents a recovery of
income taxes at a 42.3% effective tax rate. In fiscal 2000 income taxes
were negative $423,800 which represents a recovery of income taxes
at a 50.8% effective tax rate. The tax rate in fiscal 2002 was lower
than the normal tax rate of 37% due to the utilization of prior years
research and development tax credits. The recovery rate in fiscal 2001
and 2000 exceeded the normal tax rate of 37% due to the recognition
of both current and prior year research and development tax credits. It
is anticipated that the effective tax rate in fiscal 2003 will be consistent
with 2002. Management anticipates that future business will generate sufficient
taxable income during the carryforward period to fully realize the deferred
tax benefits. The deferred tax benefits begin to expire in 2019.
Net income in fiscal
2002 was $244,406, or $.20 per share which was an increase of $906,512
as compared with the net loss of $662,106, or $.54 per share, in fiscal
2001. The net loss in fiscal 2000 was $410,604, or $.34 per share.
The change in fiscal 2002 versus fiscal 2001 was primarily due to improved
gross product and service margins and cost reduction measures. The
change in fiscal 2001 versus fiscal 2000 was primarily due to lower
sales offset in part by the cost saving measure of the Kirkwood, Pennsylvania
plant closing in July 2000 and the expense reduction measures implemented
in April 2001. Liquidity and Capital
Resources Current assets of
$8,792,622 at September 30, 2002 were 8.2 times current liabilities
and the total of cash and receivables was 4.4 times current liabilities.
These ratios compare to 7.0 and 3.2 respectively at the end of fiscal
2001. Total current assets were up approximately $515,000 from the previous
year end due primarily to a $1,685,000 increase in cash and cash equivalents.
The increase in cash and cash equivalents was offset by a reduction
in accounts receivable and inventory of approximately $770,000 and $405,000
respectively. The decrease in accounts receivable and inventory was due
primarily to improved collection activities, lower sales volume, and
management's emphasis on inventory reductions. Working capital at
September 30, 2002 was $7,720,012 as compared to $7,095,604 a year ago.
The increase was due primarily to retention of earnings and an increase
in cash and cash equivalents of $1,685,000, offset by a reduction in
accounts receivable and inventory of approximately $770,000 and $405,000
respectively and a reduction in current liabilities of approximately
$110,000. During the fiscal
year the Company's business may require an increase in inventory of
work-in-process and finished goods in order to meet anticipated delivery
schedules. Whenever there may be a requirement to increase inventory
in fiscal 2003 there will be a negative but temporary impact on liquidity.
The Company believes that internally generated funds and a $1,000,000
revolving line of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to meet ongoing
working capital requirements. Internally generated
funds in fiscal 2002 were $1,924,625 and were adequate to fund the
Company's primary non-operating cash requirements consisting of capital
expenditures of $206,534 and debt payments of$37,575. The primary reason
for the positive cash flow from operations was net income of $244,406
and the reduction in accounts receivable and inventory. In fiscal 2001
internally generated funds were $1,083,049 and were adequate to fund
the Company's primary non-operating cash requirements consisting of capital
expenditures and debt payments of $131,289 and $702,699 respectively. The
primary reason for the positive cash flow in fiscal 2001 was the reduction
in inventory. In fiscal 2000 internally generated funds were $220,557 and
were not adequate to fund the Company's prime non-operating cash requirement
consisting of capital expenditures and long-term debt payments of $405,703
and $466,936 respectively. The primary reason for the negative cash flow
from operations was the net loss of $410,604 and a $281,144 reduction
in accounts payable. The Company expects internally generated funds in
fiscal 2003 from operating activities to be adequate to fund approximately
$250,000 of capital expenditures and $11,000 due on debt payments. Most
of the capital expenditures will be made to upgrade information technology
and manufacturing equipment. In February 2002
the Company renewed its credit agreement with its financial lender.
The agreement expires in February 2003 and provides for a secured revolving
credit facility of $1,000,000 with interest at the prime commercial rate.
Throughout fiscal 2002 the Company had no outstanding balance under this
loan facility. The agreement is secured by the Company's accounts receivable,
inventory, equipment and general intangibles. The credit agreement contains
affirmative covenant requirements related to working capital and tangible
net worth minimums of $5,500,000 and $7,500,000 respectively. The revolving
credit facility is subject to annual review by the Company's lender.
In addition, management has determined a revolving credit facility is
important to the Company. Although no determination has been made to seek
renewal of the credit agreement, the Company believes that, given its current
financial condition, renewal at the existing amount can be obtained on
acceptable terms. Critical Accounting
Policies The Company
describes its significant accounting policies in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K. However, In response to the SEC's Release No. FR-60,
"Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies",
issued December 12, 2001, the Company has identified the policies it
believes are most critical to an understanding of the Company's financial
statements. Since application of these accounting policies involves the
exercise of judgement and use of estimates, actual results could differ
from those estimates. Revenue Recognition
- Revenue is recognized as manufactured items are shipped to customers,
legal title has passed, and all significant contractual obligations
of the Company have been satisfied. Revenue from development contracts
is recorded as agreed upon milestones are achieved. Inventory Valuation
and Reserves - Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using
the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The Company's business may require
an increase in inventory of component parts, work-in-process and finished
goods in order to meet anticipated delivery schedules of customers. However,
we are responsible for excess and obsolete inventory purchases in excess
of inventory needed to meet customer demand forecasts, as well as inventory
purchases generally not covered by supply agreements, or parts that become
obsolete before use in production. If our forecasts change or excess inventory
becomes obsolete, the inventory reserves included in our financial statements
may be understated. Deferred Taxes
- Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between
financial and tax reporting in accordance with the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes." Significant factors considered by the Company in estimating the
probability of the realization of deferred taxes include expectations
of future earnings and taxable income, as well as application of tax
laws in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The Company
does not have off-balance sheet arrangements, financing, or other relationships
with unconsolidated entities or persons, also known as "special purpose
entities" (SPEs). Impact of
Inflation In recent years,
inflation has had a minimal effect on the Company because of low rates
of inflation and the Company's policy minimizing the acceptance of
long-term fixed rate contracts without provisions permitting adjustment
for inflation. Forward-Looking
Statements The foregoing discussion
includes forward-looking statements relating to the business of
the Company. These forward-looking statements, or other statements
made by the Company, are made based on management's expectations and
beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and are subject
to uncertainties and factors (including, but not limited to, those
specified below)which are difficult to predict and, in many instances,
are beyond the control of the Company. As a result, actual results of
the Company could differ materially from those expressed in or implied
by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors
include (a) the Company's dependence upon a limited number of customers,
including Ford and General Motors, (b) the highly competitive industry
in which the Company operates, which includes several competitors with
greater financial resources and larger sales organizations, and(c) the
acceptance in the marketplace of new products and/or services developed
or under development by the Company including automotive diagnostic products,
fastening systems products and indicating instrument products, and (d)
the ability of the Company to further establish distribution and a customer
base in the automotive aftermarket. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK The Company is exposed
to certain market risks from transactions that are entered into
during the normal course of business. The Company has not entered
into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The Company's
primary market risk exposure relates to interest rate risk. The Company's
only debt subject to interest rate risk is its revolving credit facility.
The Company has a balance of $-0- on its revolving credit facility at
September 30, 2002, which is subject to a variable rate of interest based
on the prime commercial rate. As a result, the Company believes that
the market risk relating to interest rate movements is minimal. SHAREHOLDERS AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS We have audited the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HICKOK INCORPORATED as of September
30, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September
30, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial
statements are free from material misstatement. An audit includes examining,
on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the consolidated financial position of Hickok Incorporated as of September
30, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September
30, 2002 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America. MEADEN & MOORE,
Ltd. NOVEMBER 22, 2002
F-1 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEET ASSETS 2002 2001 CURRENT
ASSETS: Cash and cash
equivalents $2,261,774 $576,664 Accounts receivable-less
allowance for 2,420,614 3,190,930 doubtful accounts
of $46,000 ($43,000, 2001) Inventories
less-allowance for obsolete 3,589,543 3,994,347 inventory of
$31,500 ($92,000, 2001) Deferred income
taxes 231,000 167,300 Prepaid expenses 36,691 51,231 Refundable
income taxes 253,000 297,538 Total Current
Assets 8,792,622 8,278,010 PROPERTY,
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Land 229,089 229,089 Buildings 1,486,969 1,487,337 Machinery and
equipment 2,634,766 3,029,998 4,350,824 4,746,424 Less accumulated depreciation 2,888,756 3,114,038 1,462,068 1,632,386 OTHER ASSETS: Goodwill-less
accumulated amortization of 1,574,542 1,687,107 $575,545($462,980,
2001) Deferred income
taxes 472,100 578,000 Deposits 2,050 2,050 2,048,692 2,267,157 Total Assets $12,303,382 $12,177,553 See
accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to financial
statements. LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2002 2001 CURRENT
LIABILITIES: Short-term
financing $ - $ - Current portion
of capitalized lease payable 11,334 40,128 Trade accounts
payable 374,024 314,163 Accrued payroll
and related expenses 350,039 363,833 Accrued expenses 91,416 127,088 Accrued income
taxes 175,667 199,217 Accrued taxes
other than income 70,130 137,977 Total Current
Liabilities 1,072,610 1,182,406 LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES: Capitalized
lease payable - less current portion - 8,781 STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY: Common shares
- par value $1.00 Class A 3,750,000
shares authorized, 774,470 764,884 764,884 shares issued Class B 1,000,000
convertible shares authorized, 454,866 454,866 475,533 shares
issued Contributed
capital 1,603,848 1,603,848 Treasury shares
- 9,586 Class A shares and 20,667 (605,795) (605,795) Class B shares Retained earnings 9,012,969 8,768,563 Total Stockholders'
Equity 11,230,772 10,986,366 Total Liabilities
and Stockholders' Equity $12,303,382 $12,177,553 F-3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
2002 2001 2000 NET SALES: Product sales $10,365,358 $13,209,191 $16,891,799 Service sales 2,026,284 2,051,958 1,382,827 Total Net
Sales 12,391,642 15,261,149 18,274,626 COSTS AND
EXPENSES: Cost of product
sold 5,247,825 8,016,562 9,423,727 Cost of services
sold 1,136,324 1,470,011 1,087,177 Product development 1,874,858 2,343,684 2,740,315 Marketing and
administrative 3,894,173 4,570,170 5,357,063 expenses Interest charges 7,706 49,057 60,367 Restructuring
charge - - 434,015 Other (income)
expense (30,850) (40,929) 6,366 Total Costs
and Expenses 12,130,036 16,408,555 19,109,030 Income (Loss)
before Provision for Income Taxes 261,606 (1,147,406) (834,404) PROVISION
FOR (RECOVERY OF) INCOME TAXES: Current (25,000) (255,200) (183,000) Deferred 42,200 (230,100) (240,800) 17,200 (485,300) (423,800) NET INCOME
(LOSS) $244,406 $(662,106) $(410,604) NET INCOME
(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE $.20 $(.54) $(.34) WEIGHTED
AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING 1,219,750 1,218,374 1,204,276 See
accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to financial
statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY COMMON STOCK - RETAINED CONTRIBUTED TREASURY Balance
at September $9,961,248 $744,884 $454,866 $1,554,598 $(605,795) $12,109,801 30, 1999 Dividend of
$.10 per (119,975) - - - - (119,975) Class A and
B shares Sale of Class
A shares - 18,000 - 45,000 - 63,000 under option Net Loss (410,604) - - - - (410,604) Balance
at September 30, 2000 9,430,669 762,884 454,866 1,599,598 (605,795) 11,642,222 Sale of Class
A shares - 2,000 - 4,250 - 6,250 under option Net Loss (662,106) - - - - (662,106) Balance
at September 8,768,563 764,884 454,866 1,603,848 (605,795) 10,986,366 30, 2001 Net Income 244,406 - - - - 244,406 Balance
at September $9,012,969 $764,884 $454,866 $1,603,848 $(605,795) $11,230,772 30, 2002 F-5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
2002 2001 2000 CASH FLOWS
FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Cash received
from customers $13,161,958 $15,090,973 $18,631,163 Cash paid to
suppliers and employees (11,272,317) (14,175,409) (18,495,372) Interest paid (7,706) (52,828) (85,509) Interest received 26,841 8,803 19,039 Income taxes
refunded 15,849 211,510 151,236 Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities 1,924,625 1,083,049 220,557 CASH FLOWS
FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (206,534) (131,289) (405,703) Change in deposits - - (300) Proceeds on
sale of assets 4,594 7,800 9,875 Payments for
business purchased - - (78,194) (201,940) (123,489) (474,322) CASH FLOWS
FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Short-term
borrowings - 1,725,000 2,325,000 Payments on
short-term borrowings - (2,393,000) (1,757,000) Decrease in
long-term liabilities (37,575) (34,699) (466,936) Sale of Class
A shares under option - 6,250 52,650 Dividends paid - - (119,975) Net Cash
Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (37,575) (696,449) 33,739 Increase
(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,685,110 263,111 (220,026) Cash and
Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 576,664 313,553 533,579 Cash and
Cash Equivalents at End of Year $2,261,774 $576,664 $313,553 See accompanying
summary of accounting policies and notes to financial statements.
F-6 2002 2001 2000 RECONCILIATION
OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income
(Loss) $244,406 $(662,106) $(410,604) ADJUSTMENTS
TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Depreciation
and amortization 468,395 561,399 651,870 Non-cash compensation - - 10,350 Loss on disposal
of assets 16,428 991 158,087 Deferred income
taxes 42,200 (230,100) (240,800) CHANGES
IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: Decrease (Increase)
in accounts receivable 770,316 (170,176) 356,537 Decrease (Increase)
in inventories 404,804 1,865,870 (152,119) Decrease (Increase)
in prepaid expenses 14,540 (16,623) 16,961 Decrease (Increase)
in refundable income 44,538 (35,705) (62,209) taxes Increase (Decrease)
in trade accounts 59,861 (87,643) (281,144) payable Increase (Decrease)
in accrued payroll and (13,794) (79,813) 3,539 related expenses Increase (Decrease)
in other accrued (103,519) (55,060) 139,644 expenses, accrued
taxes other than income and other long-term
liabilities Increase (Decrease)
in accrued income taxes (23,550) (7,985) 30,445 Total Adjustments 1,680,219 1,745,155 631,161 $1,924,625 $1,083,049 $220,557 Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities F-7 F-8 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Hickok Incorporated
and its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries ("Company") develop and
manufacture products used by companies in the transportation industry.
Among the products are indicators and gauges sold to companies in aircraft
and locomotive markets. On a much larger scale, the Company manufactures
diagnostic equipment used by automotive technicians to test the various
electronic systems in automobiles. Also within the automotive segment,the
Company manufactures equipment to control the nut running process in assembly
plants. The Company serves the automotive, locomotive and general aviation
markets predominately in North America. Sales in the Company's principal
product classes, as a percent of consolidated sales, are as follows: Product
Classes 2002 2001 2000 Automotive
Test Equipment 76.8 % 68.3 % 73.8 % Fastening
Systems 5.5 13.9 10.7 Indicating
Instruments 15.1 14.7 14.1 Other
Product Classes 2.6 3.1 1.4 Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % Current operating
properties consist of a manufacturing plant in Greenwood, Mississippi,
and a corporate headquarters, marketing and product development facility
in Cleveland, Ohio. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of
Consolidation : Concentration
of Credit Risk : Use of Estimates
in the Preparation of Financial Statements : Revenue
Recognition : The Company records
sales as manufactured items are shipped to customers. Revenue from
development contracts represent agreements to provide training related
programs to technicians and engineers and are recorded as service revenue.
Revenue from these contracts is recognized as agreed upon milestones
are achieved. The customer does not have a right to return merchandise
unless defective or warranty related and there are no formal customer
acceptance provisions. The Company warrants certain products against
defects for periods ranging primarily from 12 to 36 months. Charges
against income for warranty expense and sales returns and allowances
were immaterial during each of the three years in the period ending September
30, 2002. Product
Development Costs : Cash and Cash
Equivalents : Inventories :
2002 2001 Raw materials
and component parts $2,300,401 $2,353,329 Work-in-process 558,406 828,238 Finished
products 730,736 812,780 $3,589,543 $3,994,347 The above amounts
are net of reserve for obsolete inventory in the amount of $31,500
and $92,000 for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and September 30,
2001 respectively. Property,
Plant and Equipment : Class Method Estimated Useful Lives Buildings Straight-line 10 to 40 years Machinery and
equipment Straight-line 3 to 10 years Tools and dies Straight-line 3 years Valuation
of Long-Lived Assets : Intangible Assets
:
Freight : Advertising Costs
: Income Taxes: Income per
Common Share : Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements : In July 2001, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 141, Business
Combinations, and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.
SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method be used for all business
combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 as well as all purchase method
business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 will
require that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually
in accordance with its' provisions. The Company is required to adopt the
provisions of SFAS No. 141 immediately, and SFAS No. 142 effective October
1, 2002. The Company will
adopt SFAS No. 142 in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Application
of the non-amortization provisions of the standard is expected to result
in annual earnings of approximately $75,000, net of tax, which will increase
earnings per share by approximately $0.06. The Company has substantially
completed the initial impairment tests and believes it likely that an
impairment charge may occur in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. This
charge would be approximately $1,040,000, net of tax, and would decrease
earnings per share by approximately $0.85. Any adjustment of goodwill
resulting from the impairment tests will be recognized separately as a
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. In August 2001, The
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for
the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. This statement addresses
financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal
of long-lived assets. This statement supersedes FASB Statement No. 121.
The Company is required to adopt the provisions of SFAS No. 144 effective
October 1, 2002. The Company has not determined the effect of this new
standard on the Company's results of operations or financial position,
but believes the effect will not be material. In June 2002, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 146, Accounting
for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. SFAS No. 146
requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal
activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment
to an exit or disposal plan. The Company is required to adopt the provisions
of SFAS No. 146 effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated
after December 31, 2002. Reclassifications
: 3. SHORT-TERM
FINANCING The Company has a secured credit agreement
of $1,000,000 with its financial lender. The agreement expires in February
2003 and provides for a revolving credit facility of $1,000,000 with interest
at the bank's prime commercial rate. The agreement is secured by the Company's
accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and general intangibles. The
credit agreement contains affirmative covenant requirements related to
working capital and tangible net worth minimums of $5,500,000 and $7,500,000
respectively. The Company had no outstanding balance under this loan facility
during the year ended September 30, 2002. The Company is in compliance
with its loan covenants. Selected details of short-term borrowings are
as follows: Amount Weighted Balance at
September 30, 2002 $ - - Average during
2002 $ - - Maximum during
2002 (month end) $ - - Balance at
September 30, 2001 $ - 9.01% Average during
2001 $ 349,208 9.07% Maximum during
2001 (month end) $ 1,093,000 9.50% Operating: The Company's minimum
commitments under operating leases are as follows: 2003 $27,159 2004 14,375 2005 7,296 Total $48,830 Rental expense under
these commitments was $49,492 (2002), $68,362 (2001) and $153,465
(2000). Capital: 2003 $11,505 Less amounts representing interest 171 $11,334 The cost and accumulated
depreciation of the equipment held under capital lease at September
30, 2002 is as follows: Cost $189,578 Accumulated depreciation/Amortization 164,216 Book value $ 25,362 A facility held under
a capital lease has a net book value of $0 at September30, 2002. Future
minimum lease payments which extend through 2061 are immaterial. Under the Company's
Key Employees Stock Option Plans (collectively the "Employee Plans")
the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has the authority
to grant options to Key Employees to purchase up to 47,200 Class A shares,
net of granted options. The options are exercisable for up to 10 years.
Incentive stock options are available at an exercise price of not
less than market price on the date the option is granted. However, options
available to an individual owning more than 10% of the Company's Class
A shares at the time of grant must be at a price not less than 110% of
the market price. Non-qualified stock options may be issued at such exercise
price and on such other terms and conditions as the Compensation Committee
may determine. No options may be granted at a price less than $2.925.
Non-cash compensation expense related to stock option planswas $0 (2002),
$0 (2001) and $10,350 (2000). All options granted under the Employee
Plans are exercisable at September 30, 2002. The Company's Outside
Directors Stock Option Plans (collectively the "Directors Plans")
provide for the automatic grant of options to purchase up to 51,000
shares (less 21,000 options which were either canceled, expired or
unissued) of Class A common stock over a five year period to members
of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company, at
the fair market value on the date of grant. All options granted under
the Directors Plans become fully exercisable on February 21, 2005.
Transactions involving the plans are
summarized as follows: Weighted Average Weighted Average Weighted Average 2002 Price 2001 Price 2000 Price Option Shares Employee
Plans: Outstanding
October 1, 123,150 $7.99 116,300 $9.34 106,500 $9.14 Granted 44,300 3.55 32,100 3.13 27,800 5.00 Canceled (16,050) 8.31 (23,250) 8.46 - - Exercised _____- - (2,000) 3.13 (18,000) 2.93 Outstanding
September 30,(2002-$3.13 to $17.25 per share) 151,400 6.66 123,150 7.99 116,300 9.34 Exercisable
September 30, 151,400 6.66 123,150 7.99 116,300 9.34 Director
Plans: Outstanding
October 1, 36,000 $10.76 30,000 $12.07 36,000 $13.02 Granted 6,000 3.55 6,000 4.25 6,000 8.50 Canceled - - - - (12,000) 13.02 Exercised ____- - ____- - ____- - Outstanding
September 30,(2002-$3.55 to $18.00 per share) 42,000 9.73 36,000 10.76 30,000 12.07 Exercisable
September 30, 30,000 11.83 24,667 12.97 20,000 13.86 The Company applies APB Opinion No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued To Employees" and related interpretations
in accounting for its stock plans for both employees and non-employee
Directors as allowed under FAS Statement No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation". Accordingly, the adoption of this statement
did not affect the Company's results of operations, financial position
or liquidity. Had compensation cost for fixed price stock options granted
in 2002, 2001 and 2000 been determined consistent with FAS 123, pro
forma net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share would have been
as follows: 2002 2001 2000 Net Income
(Loss) - as reported $244,406 $(662,106) $(410,604) - pro forma $133,026 $(746,578) $(472,858) Net Income
(Loss) per share - as reported $.20 $(.54) $(.34) - pro forma $.11 $(.61) $(.39) The fair value method
of accounting has not been determined for options granted prior
to October 1, 1995. The effects of applying FAS No. 123 in this pro
forma disclosure are not necessarily indicative of future amounts.
The fair value of
issued stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was originally
developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which
have different characteristics from the Company's employee stock options.
The model is also sensitive to changes in the subjective assumptions
which can materially affect the fair value estimate. As a result, management
believes that the Black-Scholes model may not necessarily provide a
reliable single measure of the fair value of employee stock options.
The following weighted-average assumptions were used in the option
pricing model for 2002, 2001 and 2000 respectively: a risk free interest
rate of 3.0%, 4.0% and 5.7%; an expected life of 6, 6 and 6 years; an
expected dividend yield of 0.0%, 0.0% and 1.8%; and a volatility factor
of .71, .88 and .38. 6. CAPITAL STOCK, TREASURY STOCK, AND CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL Unissued shares of
Class A common stock (648,266 and 614,016 shares in 2002 and 2001 respectively)
are reserved for the share-for-share conversion rights of the Class
B common stock and stock options under the Employee Plans and the
Directors Plans (see note 5). The Class A shares have one vote per
share and the Class B shares have three votes per share, except under
certain circumstances such as voting on voluntary liquidation, sale
of substantially all the assets, etc. Dividends up to $.10 per year,
noncumulative, must be paid on Class A shares before any dividends are
paid on Class B shares. A reconciliation of the recovery of
income taxes to the statutory Federal income tax rate is as follows:
2002 2001 2000 Income
(Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes $261,606 $(1,147,406) $(834,404) Statutory
rate 34% 34% 34% 88,946 (390,118) (283,697) Surtax
Savings (3,700) - - State
and local (recovery of) taxes - net - 12,300 (18,000) Permanent
differences 16,800 8,500 16,300 Research
and development credit - net (76,900) (123,000) (154,200) Other (7,946) 7,018 15,797 $17,200 $(485,300) $(423,800) Deferred tax asset (liabilities) consist
of the following: 2002 2001 Current: Inventories $7,900 $42,000 Research
and development credit carryforward 47,100 - Accrued
liabilities 98,400 125,300 Contribution
carryforward 77,600 231,000 167,300 Noncurrent: Depreciation
and amortization (185,000) (186,000) Research
and development credit carryforward 623,100 644,700 Contribution
carryforward 34,000 119,300 472,100 578,000 Total $703,100 $745,300 The contribution
and research and development credit carryforwards will begin to expire
in 2019. The Company's ability to realize the
entire benefit of its deferred tax assets requires that the Company achieve
certain future earning levels prior to the expiration of its contribution
and research and development credit carryforwards. The Company could
be required to record a valuation allowance for a portion or all of
its deferred tax assets if market conditions deteriorate and future earnings
are below, or projected to be below, its current estimates. The following table sets forth the
computation of basic and diluted earning per share. 2002 2001 2000 Basic
Income (Loss) Per Share Income
(Loss) available to common stockholders $244,406 $(662,106) $(410,604) Shares
denominator 1,219,750 1,218,374 1,204,276 Per share
amount $.20 $(.54) $(.34) Effect
of Dilutive Securities Average
shares outstanding 1,219,750 1,218,374 1,204,276 Stock
options 21,370 - - 1,241,120 1,218,374 1,204,276 Diluted
Income (Loss) Per Share Income
(Loss) available to common stockholders $244,406 $(662,106) $(410,604) Per share
amount $.20 $(.54) $(.34) The Company has a
formula based profit sharing bonus plan for officers and key employees.
The formula takes into account "Economic Profit" in determining the
bonus pool. The bonus distribution is determined by the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors after considering such factors as
salary, length of service and merit. The maximum individual distribution
is 50% of the distributee's salary. For fiscal years ended September 30,
2002, 2001 and 2000, the formula produced no distributions. The Company has a
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan covering all full-time employees. Company
contributions to the plan, including matching of employee contributions,
are at the Company's discretion. For fiscal years ended September
30, 2002, 2001 and 2000, approximately -0-, $19,102, and $37,992 respectively,
were contributed to the plan. The Company does not provide any other
post retirement benefits to its employees. The Company has a
deferred compensation plan which permits selected management and highly
compensated employees to make tax deferred contributions in the form
of salary reductions instead of, or in addition to, contributions made
by them under the 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan. For fiscal years
ended September 30, 2002, 2001 and 2000, approximately $7,200, $10,800
and $8,000 respectively, were allocated by the participants to this plan
and is included in "Accrued Payroll and Related Expenses." On February
17, 1998, the Company purchased certain assets of Waekon Industries,
Inc. for $2,221,302 which has been accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting. The purchase included accounts receivable ($504,282),
inventory ($719,244), prepaid and other assets ($42,786), machinery
and equipment ($380,100), assumption of current liabilities ($425,895),
and goodwill ($1,000,785). The Company also recorded as goodwill closing
costs related to the purchase ($205,216), and the present value of a five
year earn out contract having a minimum required pay out of $585,892.
In December 1999, the Company terminated the earn out agreement in exchange
for payment of the minimum earn out liability plus an additional payment
of $78,194. The $78,194 was treated as an addition to the purchase price.
Accordingly, goodwill was increased by the amount of the payment. Goodwill
is being amortized over 20 years. During the third
quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company decided to close its Kirkwood,
Pennsylvania production facility and incorporate this operation into
its existing Greenwood, Mississippi production facility. The actual closing
occurred on July 14, 2000. In connection with this decision, the Company
recorded charges of $434,015 consisting of future lease payments ($228,375),
losses and abandonment of the plant facility and equipment ($111,750)
and employee severance and related expenses ($93,890). The decision resulted
in the termination of most of the Kirkwood workforce, approximately 30
employees. These costs relate
to the automotive diagnostic tools and equipment segment (see note
12). In fiscal 2000 the corresponding liability consisted of a current
portion of $91,067 which is included in accrued expenses and a long-term
portion of $112,375 which is included in other long-term liabilities.
These liabilities were paid in the first quarter of fiscal 2001.
12. SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION The Company has adopted
SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,
which changes the way the Company reports the information about its operating
segments. The Company's four
business units have a common management team
and infrastructure. The indicators and gauges unit has different
technologies and customers than the other business units. Therefore,
the business units have been aggregated into two reportable segments:
1.) indicators and gauges and 2.) automotive related diagnostic tools
and equipment. The Company's management evaluates segment performance
based primarily on operating earnings before taxes. Non-operating items
such as interest income and interest expense are included in general corporate
expenses. Depreciation expense on assets used in manufacturing are considered
part of each segment's operating performance. Depreciation expense on
non-manufacturing assets are included in general corporate expenses.
Goodwill amortization is applied to each segment's operating performance.
Indicators
and Gauges This segment consists
of products manufactured and sold primarily to companies in the
aircraft and locomotive industry. Within the aircraft market, the
primary customers are those companies that manufacture business and
pleasure aircraft. Within the locomotive market, indicators and gauges
are sold to both original equipment manufacturers and to operators
of railroad equipment. Automotive
Diagnostic Tools and Equipment This segment consists
primarily of products designed and manufactured to support the servicing
of automotive electronic systems. These products are sold to the
aftermarket using a variety of distribution methods. The acquisition
of Waekon Industries in 1998 added significant new products and distribution
sources for the aftermarket. Included in this
segment are fastening control products used by large manufacturers to monitor and control pneumatic
and electric tools that tighten threaded fasteners so as to provide
high quality joint control in assembly plants. The product was added
in fiscal 1994 when the Company acquired the fastening systems business
from Allen-Bradley Company. Information by industry segment
is set forth below: Years
Ended September 30, 2002 2001 2000 Net
Sales Indicators
and Gauges $ 1,863,037 $ 2,239,126 $ 2,573,469 Automotive
Diagnostic Tools and Equipment 10,528,605 13,022,023 15,701,157 $ 12,391,642 $ 15,261,149 $ 18,274,626 Income
(Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes Indicators
and Gauges $ 329,889 $ (10,513) $ 447,445 Automotive
Diagnostic Tools and Equipment 1,362,539 582,622 1,765,351 General
Corporate Expenses (1,430,822) (1,719,515) (2,613,185) Restructuring
Charge - - (434,015) $ 261,606 $ (1,147,406) $ (834,404) The restructuring
charge costs relate to the automotive diagnostic tools and equipment
segment. Asset Information : Indicators Automotive Corporate Consolidation 2002
- Identifiable Assets $ 980,517 $6,563,017 $4,759,848 $12,303,382 2001
- Identifiable Assets $1,003,668 $7,842,552 $3,331,333 $12,177,553 2000
- Identifiable Assets $1,213,652 $9,538,127 $3,014,830 $13,766,609 Geographical
Information : Included in the consolidated
financial statements are the following amounts related to geographic locations:
Years
Ended September 30, 2002 2001 2000 Revenue: United
States of America $11,825,716 $14,568,941 $16,970,977 Canada 391,134 516,664 415,703 Other
foreign countries 174,792 175,544 887,946 $12,391,642 $15,261,149 $18,274,626 All export sales
to Canada and other foreign countries are made in United States of
America Dollars. 13. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED) First Second Third Fourth Net
Sales 2002 $2,584,817 $3,252,795 $3,513,353 $3,040,677 2001 3,754,296 4,166,399 3,727,618 3,612,836 2000 5,380,619 4,395,783 4,193,247 4,304,977 Gross
Profit 2002 1,057,151 1,697,761 1,829,234 1,423,347 2001 1,306,638 1,375,333 1,436,556 1,656,049 2000 2,343,977 1,950,152 1,724,980 1,744,613 Net
Income (Loss) 2002 (208,540) 150,971 249,591 52,384 2001 (344,563) (353,127) (137,645) 173,229 2000 226,391 (174,447) (444,857) (1) (17,691) Net
Income (Loss) per Common Share Basic 2002 (.17) .12 .20 .05 2001 (.28) (.29) (.11) .14 2000 .19 (.15) (.37) (.01) Diluted 2002 (.17) .12 .20 .05 2001 (.28) (.29) (.11) .14 2000 .19 (.15) (.37) (.01) (1) The
third quarter 2000 includes a pre-tax expense of $434,015 for a restructuring
charge. ITEM
9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Not Applicable. ITEM
10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Information required
by this Item 10 as to the Executive Officers of the Company is included
in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Board
Compensation - Fees For the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2002, Directors who are not also employees
of the Company received a reduced annual fee of $750 and a fee of $750
for the first three Board meetings attended for the year. Janet Slade,
Chairman of the Board, received an annual fee of $4,300 and a fee of $4,300
for the first three Board meetings of the year. At the September meeting
the Board of Directors approved a return to the previous Board fee schedule,
effective with that meeting, thus increasing Board and Committee fees to
$1,500 for each meeting attended. Annual fees effective with the seating
of the Board to be elected at the February 2003 meeting were returned to
$1,500 per year. The Chairman of the Board received $8,600 for the September
meeting and will receive an $8,600 annual fee along with an $8,600 fee for
each meeting next year. Directors who are also employees of the Company
receive a fee of $50 for each Board meeting attended. Outside
Directors Stock Option Plan Under the 2000
Outside Directors Stock Option Plan, the Company automatically grants stock
options to members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the
Company to purchase 1,000 Hickok Incorporated Common Shares at the fair market
value on February 21, of each year. The following
table sets forth all cash compensation paid or to be paid to, as well
as the number of stock option awards granted to the Company’s executive
officers whose salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 during each of the last
three fiscal years (the "Named Executive Officers").
The above graph
was prepared using the following data: ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The shareholders
named in the following table include each executive officer named in
the Executive Compensation tables below and those persons known by the
Company to be the beneficial owners of more than 5% of the outstanding
Common Shares of the Company as of January 6, 2003. In addition, this table
includes the beneficial ownership of Common Shares by the Directors and
Executive Officers of the Company as a group on January 6, 2003. Equity Compensation
Plan Information The following table provides information
as of September 30, 2002 with respect to compensation plans (including
individual compensation arrangements) under which Common Stock of the
Company is authorized for issuance under compensation plans previously
approved and not previously approved by shareholders of the Company. (a) (b) (c) Plan category Number of
securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants
and rights Weighted
average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights Number
of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity
compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) _______________________________________________________________________________________
Equity
compensation plans approved by security holders 181,400 $7.51 56,200 Equity
compensation plans not approved by security holders ___-___ - ___-___ Total 181,400 56,200 ITEM 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS There were no transactions
with management and others which would require disclosure under item
13. PART IV ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Within the 90 days prior to the date
of this Form 10-K/A, the Company carried out an evaluation, under
the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management,
including the Company's Chief Executive Officer along with the Company's
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness
of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based upon that evaluation,
the Company's Chief Executive Officer along with the Company's Vice
President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them
to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC filings.
There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal controls
or in other factors which could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation. ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS
ON REPORT 8-K (a) (1) FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS The following Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries are included in
Part II, Item 8:
PAGE Report of Independent Auditors.................................................F-1 Consolidated Balance
Sheet - As of September 30, 2002 and 2001...........................................................................F-2
Consolidated Statement
of Income - Years Ended September 30, 2002, 2001 and 2000...........................................................................F-4
Consolidated Statement
of Stockholders' Equity - Years Ended September 30, Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flows - Years Ended September 30, 2002, Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.....................................F-8
(a) (2) FINANCIAL
STATEMENT SCHEDULES The following Consolidated
Financial Statement Schedules of the Registrant and its subsidiaries
are included in Item 15 hereof. SEQUENTIAL PAGE
Report of Independent
Auditors as to Schedules Schedule VIII-Valuation
and Qualifying Accounts Schedule IX-Short-term
Borrowings All other schedules
for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation
of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the
related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
(a) (3) EXHIBITS
Reference is made
to the Exhibit Index set forth herein. (b) There were no
reports filed on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 2002 Pursuant to the requirements of Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized at Cleveland, Ohio this 24th day of February,
2003. HICKOK INCORPORATED By:
/s/ Robert L. Bauman Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,this report has been signed below
by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities
indicated and on the 24th day of February, 2003: SIGNATURE: TITLE /s/
Janet H. Slade Chairman Janet
H. Slade /s/
Robert L. Bauman President
and Chief Executive Officer Robert
L. Bauman (Principal
Executive Officer) /s/
Gregory M. Zoloty Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Gregory
M. Zoloty (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/
Harry J. Fallon Director Harry
J. Fallon /s/
T. Harold Hudson Director T. Harold
Hudson /s/
James T. Martin Director James
T. Martin /s/
Michael L. Miller Director Michael
L. Miller /s/
James Moreland Director James
Moreland CERTIFICATION OF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY
ACT OF 2002 Robert L. Bauman,
Chief Executive Officer I, Robert L. Bauman,
Chief Executive Officer, certify that: I have reviewed this
annual report on Form 10-K/A of Hickok Incorporated (the "Registrant"); Based on my knowledge,
this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual
report; Based on my knowledge,
the financial statements, and other financial information included
in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; The registrant's
other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) designed such
disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating
to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the
effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as
of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report
(the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this
annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation
Date; The registrant's
other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's
board of directors: a) all significant
deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which
could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether
or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and The registrant's other certifying
officer and I have indicated in this annual report whether there
were significant changes in internal controls or
in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation,
including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies
and material
weaknesses. By: /s/ R. L. Bauman R. L. Bauman Chief Executive Officer February 24, 2003 CERTIFICATION OF
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY
ACT OF 2002 Gregory M. Zoloty,
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer I, Gregory M. Zoloty,
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, certify that: I have reviewed this
annual report on Form 10-K/A of Hickok Incorporated (the "Registrant"); Based on my knowledge,
this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual
report; Based on my knowledge,
the financial statements, and other financial information included
in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report; The registrant's
other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) designed such
disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating
to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known
to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this annual report is being prepared; b) evaluated the
effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as
of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report
(the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this
annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation
Date; The registrant's
other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's
board of directors: a) all significant
deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which
could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether
or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and The registrant's other certifying
officer and I have indicated in this annual report whether there
were significant changes in internal controls or
in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation,
including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies
and material
weaknesses. By: /s/ G. M. Zoloty G. M. Zoloty Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer February 24, 2003 EXHIBIT
NO.: DOCUMENT 3(a) Articles
of Incorporation and Code of Regulations.* 3(b) Amendment
to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1995, File No. 0-147). 10(a) Loan
Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2002, by and between the
Company and Huntington National Bank (incorporated herein by
reference to the appropriate exhibit to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002). 10(a)(1) Commercial
Security Agreement, dated 10(a)(2) Commercial
Guaranty Agreement, dated 10(b) Hickok
Incorporated 1995 Key Employees Stock Option Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to the appropriate exhibit to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed with the Commission
on September 17, 1998). 10(c) Hickok
Incorporated 1997 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to the appropriate exhibit to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed with the Commission
on September 17, 1998). 10(d) Hickok
Incorporated 1997 Key Employees Stock Option Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to the appropriate exhibit to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed with the Commission
on September 17, 1998). 10(e) Hickok
Incorporated 2000 Outside Directors Stock Option Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to the appropriate exhibit to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed with the Commission
on June 6, 2001). 10(f) Hickok
Incorporated 2000 Key Employees Stock Option Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to the appropriate exhibit to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed with the Commission
on June 6, 2001). 11 Computation
of Net Income Per Common Share. 21 Subsidiaries
of the Registrant. 23 Consent
of Independent Auditors. Reference is made
to the Company's basic documents filed as Exhibits 3(a) and 3(b)
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated September
1, 1959, as supplemented by Amendments 1 and 2 thereto, dated respectively
October 15, 1959, and October 19, 1959 (the October 15, 1959 amendment
containing an Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated September
29, 1959) and such exhibits are hereby incorporated by reference herein.
The following pages contain the Consolidated
Financial Statement Schedules as specified for Item 15(a)(2) of
Part IV of Form 10-K. REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AS TO CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES To the Shareholders
and Board of Directors We have audited the
consolidated financial statements of HICKOK INCORPORATED(the "Company")
as of September 30, 2002 and 2001, and for each of the three years
in the period ended September 30, 2002, and have issued our report
thereon dated November 22, 2002; such consolidated financial statements
and report are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Our audits
also included the consolidated financial statement schedules ("schedules")
of the Company listed in Item 15 (a)(2). These schedules are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
based on our audits. In our opinion, such schedules, when considered
in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present
fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. MEADEN &
MOORE, Ltd. December 17, 2002
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
NONE
Securities registered pursuant
to Section 12(g) of the Act:
(Title of Class)
Table of Contents
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS
TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
OF THE REGISTRANT*
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE
DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
F-1: INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
F-2: CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
F-3: LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
F-4: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
INCOME
F-5: CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
F-6: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOWS
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
3. SHORT-TERM FINANCING
4. LEASES
5. STOCK OPTIONS
6. CAPITAL STOCK, TREASURY STOCK,
AND CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL
7. INCOME TAXES
8. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
10. ACQUISITION
11. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
12. SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION
13. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
Officer
HICKOK INCORPORATED
CLEVELAND, OHIO
/s/ Meaden & Moore, Ltd.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
CLEVELAND, OHIO
HICKOK INCORPORATED
SEPTEMBER 30
F-2
HICKOK INCORPORATED
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
F-4
HICKOK INCORPORATED
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002,
2001, AND 2000
$1.00 PAR VALUE
EARNINGS
CLASS A
CLASS B
CAPITAL
SHARES
TOTAL
HICKOK INCORPORATED
FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
HICKOK INCORPORATED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002, 2001 AND 2000
The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Hickok Incorporated and its wholly-owned domestic
subsidiaries since date ofacquisition. Significant intercompany transactions
and balances have been eliminated in the financial statements.
The Company sells its products
and services primarily to customers in the United States of America and
to a lesser extent overseas. All sales are made in United States of
America dollars. The Company extends normal credit terms to its customers.
Customers in the automotive industry(primarily original equipment manufacturers)
comprise 40% of outstanding receivables at September 30, 2002 (65%
in 2001). Sales to two customers, each of which were in excess of 10%
of total sales, approximated $3,000,000 and $1,100,000 (2002),$5,100,000
and $1,900,000 (2001), $6,300,000 and $1,700,000 (2000). The Company
establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding
the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information.
The preparation of financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect
the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingencies at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
The Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101, "Revenue Recognition
in Financial Statements," in December 1999. The SAB summarizes certain
of the SEC staff's views in applying generally accepted accounting principles
to revenue recognition in financial statements. The Company performed
a review of its revenue recognition policies and determined that they are
in compliance with SAB 101.
Product development costs, which
include engineering production support, areexpensed as incurred. Research
and development performed for customers represents no more than 1%
of sales in each year. The arrangements do not include a repayment
obligation by the Company.
For purposes of the Statement
of Cash Flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments
purchased with a maturity of three months or less to becash equivalents.
From time to time the Company maintains cash balances in excess of the
FDIC limits. The cash balance at September 30, 2002 amounted to $2,345,681.
Inventories are valued at the
lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consist of:
Property, plant and equipment
are carried at cost. Maintenance and repair costsare expensed as incurred.
Additions and betterments are capitalized. The depreciation policy
of the Company is generally as follows:
Depreciation,
including depreciation on capitalized leases, amounted to $355,830(2002),
$437,955 (2001), and $515,151 (2000).
Long-lived assets such as property,
plant and equipment, goodwill, patents and software are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the total of the expected
future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the
asset, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value
and carrying value of the asset.
Goodwill is being amortized
on a straight-line basis over 15 to 20 years. Amortization of intangibles
amounted to $112,565 (2002), $123,444 (2001) and $136,719(2000).
Freight costs are classified as cost of product sold.
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred
and amounted to $135,724 (2002), $214,650 (2001) and $371,299 (2000).
The Company records income taxes
under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
Income per common share information
is computed on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during
each period as disclosed in note 8.
Effective October 1, 2001, the
Company adopted SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities" as amended by SFAS No. 138. As amended, SFAS
133 requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets
or liabilities in the balance sheet, measure those instruments at fair
value and recognize changes in the fair value of derivatives in earnings
in the period of change unless the derivative qualifies as an effective
hedge that offsets certain exposures. The Company had no derivatives
as of September 30, 2002, and therefore, no resulting transition adjustments.
Certain prior year amounts have
been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.
Average
Interest rate
The Company leases a facility
and certain equipment under operating leases expiring through September
2005.
During 2000, the Company purchased
equipment under a capital lease obligation,replacing equipment purchased
in 1997. The obligation is payable in monthly installments of $3,344
including interest at 8.0% per year until February 2003.The total capital
lease obligation payable includes $44,954 remaining on the equipment
purchased in 1997. The balance outstanding at September 30, 2002 was $11,334.
Minimum annual lease payments under the capital lease are as follows:
Exercise
Exercise
Exercise
-
Name and Age
Business
Experience (1)
Year in
which first
elected
Director
Robert L. Bauman
Age: 62
President and Chief Executive
Officer of
the Company since July, 1993; Chairman
of the Company from July, 1993 to May,
2001
T. Harold Hudson
Age: 63
President, AAPRA Associates,
LLC, (con-
sulting firm) since June, 1999; Senior Vice
President of Engineering and Design of
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. for five years
prior to June, 1999
James T. Martin
Age: 71
Consultant, self employed,
since Septem-
ber, 1997; President and Chief Executive
Officer, Meaden & Moore, Ltd. (regional,
Cleveland based CPA firm) for five years
prior to September, 1997
Michael L. Miller
Age: 61
Partner since January, 1972
of Calfee, Hal-
ter & Griswold LLP, the Company’s Legal
Counsel
James Moreland
Age: 71
Retired, since June, 1994;
Senior Engi-
neering Executive,Rockwell International,
for five years prior to June, 1994
Harry J. Fallon
Age: 76
President, Federated Purchaser,
Inc.
(electronics distributor)
1980
(2)
Janet H. Slade
Age: 59
Chairman of the Company
since May,
2001; Private Investor for five years prior
to May, 2001
(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the principal occupation shown
for each of the Company’s Directors has been the principal occupation of
such person for at least the past five years.
(2) Mr. Fallon does not intend to stand for re-election to the
Board of Directors. The Board has nominated Hugh S. Seaholm, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Universal Metal Products, Inc. to be elected
at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires
the Company’s officers and Directors, and persons who own more than ten
percent of the Company’s Class A Shares, to file reports of ownership
and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
The Nasdaq Stock Market. Officers, Directors, and greater than ten percent
shareholders are required by Securities and Exchange Commission regulation
to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.
Based solely on review of the copies of such forms furnished
to the Company, or written representations that no Form 5s were required,
the Company believes that during the fiscal year ending September 30,
2002 all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, Directors,
and greater than ten percent beneficial owners were complied with.
The Company has a profit sharing plan for all officers and key employees
which provides for a fund consisting of 20% of the excess of profits
before federal taxes after deducting 10% of the net stockholders' equity
at the beginning of the fiscal year, such equity to include the net amount
received by the Company during the fiscal year from the sale of common
stock or through the exercise of common stock options. The fund is distributable
by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, taking into consideration
such factors as salary, length of service, and merit, the maximum being
50% of the salary of the distributee. For fiscal years ending September
30, 2002, September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000, respectively,
the foregoing formula produced no cash bonus.
The Named
Executive Officers did not receive personal benefits or perquisites
during the last fiscal year in excess of the lesser of $50,000 or 10%
of their aggregate salary and bonus.
Annual Compensation
Long-Term
Compensation
Awards
Name and
Principal Position
Year
Salary
Bonus (1)
Securities
Underlying
Options
Robert L. Bauman,
President & Chief
Executive Officer
2001
2000
$209,167
$220,000
0
0
Thomas F. Bauman,
Vice President,
Sales and Marketing (3)
2001
2000
$127,500
$110,104
0
0
4,000 (2)
(1) Represents the bonus earned from a profit sharing plan for
all officers and key employees.
(2) Represents options to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock.
(3) Appointed an executive officer in 2000.
The following table sets forth certain information relating to
a grant of stock options made during the fiscal year ended September
30, 2002 to the Named Executive Officers. Such grant is reflected in
the Summary Compensation Table.
Securities
Underlying
Options
Total Options
Granted to
Employees in
Fiscal Year
Exercise or
Base Price
(per share)
Expiration
Date
at Assumed Annual Rates of
Stock Price Appreciation
for Option Term
Robert L.
Bauman
10,000
Thomas F.
Bauman
6,000
The following table sets forth stock option information for the
individuals named in the Summary Compensation Table. The value of the
“in-the-money” options refers to options having an exercise price which
is less than the market price of the Company’s stock on September 30,
2002.
Number of
Unexercised
Options at
September 30, 2002
Value of (1)
Unexercised In-
the-Money Options at
September 30, 2002
Name
Shares
Acquired
on Exercise
Value
Realized
Exercise-
able
Unexer-
ciseable
Exercise-
able
Unexer-
ciseable
Robert L. Bauman
- 0 -
- 0 -
34,500
- 0 -
$ 19,525
- 0 -
Thomas F. Bauman
- 0 -
- 0 -
16,000
- 0 -
$ 13,300
- 0 -
(1) Calculated on the basis of the fair market value of the underlying
securities at the exercise date or year-end, as the case may be, minus
the exercise price.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the Company’s
existing and proposed executive compensation plans and makes determinations
concerning such plans and the awards to be made thereunder. The current
members of the Committee are James T. Martin and James Moreland, all of
whom are non-employee Directors of the Company.
The Committee believes that, in order to attract, retain and offer
appropriate incentives to its key executives, compensation levels of individuals
should be comparable to similarly situated companies. The Committee reviews
generally available information concerning compensation levels at firms
which are generally comparable in terms of industry, size and geography.
Certain of these companies may be part of the indices set forth in the Stock
Performance Graph contained elsewhere in this Proxy Statement. In addition,
prior year earnings, internal projections of future years and other achievements
of the Company for the prior fiscal year are factors in determining compensation
levels for key executives. The Committee also makes a subjective determination
as to the overall success of the Company and the contribution of each individual
employee.
In 1993 Congress adopted Section 162 (m) of the Internal Revenue Code
which limits the ability of public companies to deduct compensation in excess
of $1,000,000 paid to certain executive officers, unless such compensation
is "performance based" within the meaning of Section 162 (m). The Committee
does not expect the deductibility of any compensation paid to its employees
to be affected by Section 162 (m).
Base salaries and bonuses for all of the Company's officers and stock
option grants for all key employees, other than Robert L. Bauman, for fiscal
2002 were established by the Committee based on recommendations by Robert
L. Bauman. Generally, base salaries were increased as a result of the Committee's
review of comparable companies and its subjective determination of the Company's
results for fiscal 2001 and each individual ’s particular contribution.
No cash bonuses were granted for fiscal 2002 based on a profit sharing plan
in place for all officers and key employees. An aggregate of 44,300 options
to purchase Class A Common Stock were granted to employees for fiscal 2002.
The compensation arrangements of Robert L. Bauman were determined based
on the Committee’s subjective assessment of his performance, based on
the Company’s financial condition and success in achieving its strategic
objectives. The Committee also considered the responsibilities associated
with Robert L. Bauman’s position and the level of compensation provided
to Chief Executive Officers at similarly situated companies.
James Moreland,
Chairman
James T. Martin
The following data compares the value of $100 invested on October 1,
1997 in the Company’s Class A Common Shares, the Nasdaq Composite Index,
and the Nasdaq Industrial Index. The Nasdaq Composite Index represents
a broad market group in which the Company participates, and the Nasdaq
Industrial Index was chosen as having a representative peer group of companies.
The total return includes reinvestment of dividends. The comparisons in this
graph are not intended to forecast, or be indicative of, possible future
performance.
SEPTEMBER 30
2002
HICKOK
$ 57
NASDAQ COMPOSITE
69
NASDAQ INDUSTRIAL
68
Name and Business Address
of Beneficial Owner
Beneficially Owned (1)
of Class
Common Shares,
$1.00 par value,
Class A and BJanet H. Slade (2)
5862 Briar Hill Drive
Solon, Ohio 44139
9,843 Class A (3)
110,762 Class B
24.4%
Gretchen L. Hickok (2)
3445 Park East, Apt. A203
Solon, Ohio 44139
3,834 Class A
115,056 Class B
Patricia H. Alpin (2)
7404 Camale Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32504
4,994 Class A
118,042 Class B
Thomas F. Bauman
10514 Dupont Avenue
Cleveland. Ohio 44108
16,800 Class A (4)
Robert L. Bauman
10514 Dupont Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44108
76,888 Class A (5)
111,006 Class B (6)
24.4%
Koonce Securities, Inc.
6550 Rock Spring Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
209,734 Class A (7)
All Directors and Executive
Officers as a group (9 persons)
161,331 Class A (8)
221,768 Class B
48.8%
* Less than one percent
(1) Pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if
he or she has or shares voting or investment power in respect of such
security or has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days.
Accordingly, the amounts shown throughout this Form 10-K/A do not purport
to represent beneficial ownership, except as determined in accordance
with said Rule.
(2) Daughter of the late Robert D. Hickok.
(3) Includes 8,000 Class A Common Shares which Ms. Slade, as
a Director, has the right to acquire upon the exercise of immediately
exercisable options.
(4) Includes 16,000 Class A Common Shares which Mr. Bauman, as
a Named Executive Officer, has the right to acquire upon the exercise
of immediately exercisable options.
(5) Excludes 2,720 Class A Common Shares registered in the
name of Mr. Bauman’s children, with respect to which Mr. Bauman disclaims
any beneficial interest. Includes an aggregate of 34,500 Class A Common
Shares which may be acquired by Mr. Bauman upon the exercise of immediately
exercisable options. The ownership of 42,388 shares held by the Susan F.
Bauman Trust is attributed to Mr. Bauman pursuant to the Securities and
Exchange Commission rules.
(6) The ownership of 111,006 shares held by the Robert L.Bauman
Trust is attributed to Mr. Bauman pursuant to the Securities and Exchange
Commission rules.
(7) Based on a Schedule 13G dated February 14, 2002 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(8) Includes 106,000 Class A Common Shares which the Directors
and the Executive Officers of the Company have the right to acquire
upon the exercise of immediately exercisable options.
2002, 2001 and 2000............................................................F-5
2001 and 2000..................................................................F-6
Robert L. Bauman
President and Chief Executive
Officer
February 28, 2002, by and between
Hickok Incorporated (Borrower), Supreme Electronics Corp. (Grantor)
and Huntington National Bank.
February 28, 2002, by and between
Hickok Incorporated (Borrower), Supreme Electronics Corp. (Guarantor)
and Huntington National Bank.
Hickok Incorporated
Cleveland, Ohio
/s/ Meaden & Moore, Ltd.
Certified Public Accountants
Cleveland, Ohio
HICKOK INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE VIII - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Col. A Col. B Col.C Col. D Col. E
----------------------- ---------- ------------------------------- ----------- ------------
Additions
-------------------------------
Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance
Beginning Costs and Other at End
Description of Period Expenses Accounts Deductions of Period
----------------------------- ---------- ------------ ------------- ----------- -----------
- -
Deducted from Asset Accounts:
Year Ended September 30, 2000
------------------------------
Reserve for doubtful accounts $ 70,000 $ 1,721 (1) $ 7,481 (2) $ (798)(3) $ 80,000
Reserve for inventory obsolescence $ 212,000 $ 462,796 $ - $ 420,286 (4) $ 254,510
Year Ended September 30, 2001
------------------------------
Reserve for doubtful accounts $ 80,000 $ (283)(1) $ 46 (2) $ 36,763 (3) $ 43,000
Reserve for inventory obsolescence $ 254,510 $ 433,574 $ - $ 596,084 (4) $ 92,000
Year Ended September 30, 2002
----------------------
- --------
Reserve for doubtful accounts $ 43,000 $ 400 (1) $ 2,330 (2) $ (270)(3) $ 46,000
Reserve for inventory obsolescence $ 92,000 $ 348,123 $ - $ 408,623 (4) $ 31,500
(1) Classified as bad debt expense.
(2) Recoveries on accounts charged off in prior years.
(3) Accounts charged off during year as uncollectible.
(4) Inventory charged off during the year as obsolete.
HICKOK INCORPORATED
SCHEDULE IX - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
Col. A Col. B Col. C Col. D Col. E Col. F
-------- ---------- --------- --------------- -------------- --------------------
Weighted Maximum Amount Average Amount Weighted Average
Balance at Average Outstanding Outstanding Interest Rate
Category of Aggregate End of Interest During the During the During the
Short-term Borrowings Period Rate Period Period Period (3)
------------------------ ---------- --------- --------------- -------------- --------------------
Year Ended September 30, 2000
-----------------------------
Note Payable to Bank (1) $ 668,000 9.32% $ 975,000 $ 296,850 (2) 9.30%
Year Ended September 30, 2001
-----------------------------
Note Payable to Bank (1) $ - 9.01% $1,093,000 $ 349,208 (2) 9.07%
Year Ended September 30, 2002
-----------------------------
Note Payable to Bank (1) $ - -% $ - $ - (2) -%
(1) Note payable to bank represents borrowings under a revolving credit facility which expires
February 28, 2003.
(2) The average amount outstanding during the period was computed by dividing the tota
l of
daily outstanding principal balances by 365.
(3) The weighted average interest rate during the period was computed by dividing the actual
interest by the average short-term debt outstanding.