-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Oejwu5eoK+zNhheXB7aRcTqTEjVcvSTsatxuaXdsQVhS8BKKkzrlwa5n0dI46GyY 8JLwYGZb4KPEZHZx4MWTnA== 0000047307-07-000003.txt : 20070215 0000047307-07-000003.hdr.sgml : 20070215 20070215121918 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000047307-07-000003 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070215 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070215 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HICKOK INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000047307 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823] IRS NUMBER: 340288470 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-00147 FILM NUMBER: 07626227 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10514 DUPONT AVE CITY: CLEVELAND STATE: OH ZIP: 44108 BUSINESS PHONE: 2165418060 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10514 DUPONT AVE CITY: CLEVELAND STATE: OH ZIP: 44108 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HICKOK ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 10QSB 1 f10qfy07qtr1.htm HICKOK INC FORM 10-QSB FY 2007 Q1 Hickok FY 2007 Qtr 1 10-QSB

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB


X QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006

     TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from _____ to _____ .

Commission File No. 0-147


HICKOK INCORPORATED
________________________________________________________________
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)


Ohio

34-0288470

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)



10514 Dupont Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

44108

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)



Issuer's telephone number

(216) 541-8060

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes X No___

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes   No_X_

As of February 9, 2007:  756,379 Hickok Incorporated Class A Common Shares and 454,866 Class B Common Shares were outstanding.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one):  
Yes___No X

PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements:

HICKOK INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Three months ended
December 31,



2006
2005

Net Sales



   Product Sales

$2,038,235
$2,493,348

   Service Sales

153,395
209,876



      Total Net Sales

2,191,630
2,703,224



Cost and Expenses


   Cost of Product Sold

1,269,861
1,327,120

   Cost of Service Sold

164,273
148,153

   Product Development

463,388
383,328

   Marketing and Administrative
     Expenses

914,132
863,999

   Interest Charges

1,792
14,049

   Other Income

<52,935>
<191,728>



      Total Costs and Expenses
2,760,511
2,544,921



Income <Loss> before Provision for Income Taxes

<568,881>
158,303



Provision for <Recovery of> Income Taxes

<193,000>
53,800



   Income <Loss> before cumulative
effect of change in accounting
principle
$<375,881>
$104,503



   Cumulative effect of change in
accounting for stock based compensation
net of tax of $8,000
14,863
-



Net Income <Loss>
$<390,744>
$104,503



Earnings per Common Share:



   Income <Loss> before cumulative 
effect of change in accounting principle

$<.31>
$.09
   Cumulative effect of change in
accounting for stock based compensation
<.01>
-



Net Income <Loss>

$<.32>
$.09



Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution: 



   Income <Loss> before cumulative
effect of change in accounting principle
$<.31>
$.08
   Cumulative effect of change in
accounting for stock based compensation
<.01>
-



Net Income <Loss>

$<.32>
$.08



Dividends per Common Share

$.10
$-0-

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements







HICKOK INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


December 31,
2006
(Unaudited)

September 30,
2006
(Note)

December 31,
2005
(Unaudited)

Assets




Current Assets




Cash and Cash Equivalents

$1,377,563 $61,363 $82,535
Short-term Investments
908,415
848,698
1,280,374

Trade Accounts Receivable-Net

1,186,258 4,382,383
1,455,779

Inventories

3,356,043 3,763,074
4,240,628

Deferred Income Taxes

525,300 524,400 934,600

Prepaid Expenses

103,588 61,749 148,990




Total Current Assets

7,457,167 9,641,667 8,142,906








Property, Plant and Equipment




Land

229,089 229,089 229,089

Buildings

1,492,161 1,492,161 1,492,161

Machinery and Equipment

2,682,369
2,581,618
2,620,102





4,403,619 4,302,868 4,341,352




Less: Allowance for Depreciation 3,475,464 3,412,447
3,356,720




Total Property - Net

928,155 890,421 984,632








Other Assets




Deferred Income Taxes

1,766,400 1,573,400 1,347,900

Deposits

1,750 1,750 1,750




Total Other Assets

1,768,150
1,575,150 1,349,650




Total Assets

$10,153,472 $12,107,238 $10,477,188








Note: Amounts derived from audited financial statements previously filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement
s 


December 31,
2006
(Unaudited)

September 30,
2006
(Note)

December 31,
2005
(Unaudited)

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity




Current Liabilities




Short-term Financing
$-
$1,348,000
$689,000

Trade Accounts Payable

228,436
364,702 462,626

Accrued Payroll & Related Expenses

644,947
666,053 293,397
Dividends Payable
121,124
-
-

Accrued Expenses

191,876
270,959 287,836

Accrued Taxes Other Than Income

77,118
68,794 72,399

Accrued Income Taxes

106,593
133,093 103,934




Total Current Liabilities

1,370,094
2,851,601 1,909,192




















Stockholders' Equity




Class A, $1.00 par value;
   authorized 3,750,000 shares;
   756,379 shares outstanding
   (756,379 shares outstanding at        September 30, 2006 and December      31, 2005) excluding 15,795 shares
   in treasury (15,795, September
   30, 2006 and December 31, 2005) 

756,379 756,379 756,379








Class B, $1.00 par value;
   authorized 1,000,000 shares;
   454,866 shares outstanding
   excluding 20,667 shares in
   treasury

454,866 454,866 454,866
Accumulated Comprehensive Income
   (net of tax)
118,602
104,869
116,338

Contributed Capital

957,142 931,266 931,266

Retained Earnings

6,496,389
7,008,257
6,309,147




Total Stockholders' Equity

8,783,378
9,255,637 8,567,996




Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity

$10,153,472 $12,107,238 $10,477,188





HICKOK INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(Unaudited)



2006 2005



Cash Flows from Operating Activities:



   Cash received from customers

$5,387,755 $2,278,462

   Cash paid to suppliers and employees

<2,591,678> <3,100,579>

   Interest paid

<3,117> <14,049>

   Interest received

10,991
647

   Income taxes <paid> refunded

<39,000>
-



      Net Cash Provided By <Used In> Operating
         Activities

2,764,951
<835,519>



Cash Flows from Investing Activities:



   Capital expenditures

<100,751> <16,835>
   Sale of short-term investments
-
900,000



      Net Cash Provided By <Used in> Investing 
         Activities

<100,751> 883,165



Cash Flows from Financing Activities:



   Decrease in short-term financing
<1,348,000>
<111,000>



      Net Cash Provided By <Used In> Financing
         Activities

<1,348,000> <111,000>



Net increase <decrease> in cash and cash equivalents

1,316,200 <63,354>



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

61,363
145,889



Cash and cash equivalents at end of first quarter

$1,377,563 $82,535




See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements








2006 2005



Reconciliation of Net Income <Loss> to Net Cash  Provided By <Used In> Operating Activities:






   Net Income <Loss>

$<390,744> $104,503

   Adjustments to reconcile net income <loss> to
      net cash provided by operating activities:



         Depreciation 

63,017
66,993
         Dividends reinvested
<38,883>
<63,660>
         Gain on disposal of investments
-
<122,344>
         Share-based compensation expense
25,876
-
         Deferred income taxes
<201,000>
53,800

         Changes in assets and liabilities:



            Decrease <Increase> in accounts
               receivable

3,196,125 <424,762>

            Decrease <Increase> in inventories

407,031 <555,999>

            Decrease <Increase> in prepaid expenses

<41,840> <106,846>

            Increase <Decrease> in accounts payable

<136,266>
157,469

            Increase <Decrease> in accrued payroll
               and related expenses

<21,106> 33,305

            Increase <Decrease> in accrued expenses
               and accrued taxes other than income

<70,759>
22,022

            Increase <Decrease> in accrued income
               taxes

<26,500> -



               Total Adjustments

3,155,695
<940,022>



               Net Cash Provided By <Used In>
                  Operating Activities

$2,764,951 $<835,519>



Non-cash disclosures:
  Dividends payable
$121,124
$-0-




HICKOK INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
DECEMBER 31, 2006


1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three month period ended December 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended September 30, 2007. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2006.

2. Short-term Investments

Investments are comprised of marketable securities in the form of mutual funds. Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at their fair market value. Unrealized gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value are recorded as a component of comprehensive income (loss). Short-term investments are as follows:



December 31,
December 31,

2006 2005

COST MARKET COST MARKET


Fair market value Mutual funds $728,713 $908,415 $1,104,036
$1,280,374





Less Cost

728,713

1,104,036





Gross unrealized gains on short-term investments
179,702
176,338





Deferred income taxes
61,100
60,000





Accumulated comprehensive income (net of tax)
$118,602
$116,338





Gains (Losses):




Gross unrealized gains

$179,702

$176,338
Gross unrealized losses

-

-







$179,702

$176,338





The following table sets forth the computation of comprehensive income:




December 31,
2006


December 31, 2005


Net Income (Loss)
$<390,744>

$104,503





Unrealized gain (loss)on investments (net of tax)

13,733

<8,474>





Reclassification adjustment for <gain> loss included in
net earnings (net of tax)

-

<93,326>





Comprehensive income (Loss)
$<377,011>

$2,703





Gains (Losses):




Gross realized gains

$    -

$122,344
Gross realized losses

-

-
















3. Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and consist of the following:


December 31,
2006

September 30,
2006

December 31,
2005





Components

$2,225,917

$2,392,394

$2,569,133

Work-in-Process

375,766
648,607
839,587

Finished Product

754,360

722,073

831,908





$3,356,043

$3,763,074

$4,240,628






The above amounts are net of reserve for obsolete inventory in the amount of $706,746, $675,000 and $478,495 for the periods ended December 31, 2006, September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 respectively.

4. Short-term Financing

The Company has a credit agreement with its financial lender that provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $2,500,000 with interest generally equal to two and one half percent per annum plus one month LIBOR. The agreement is set to expire in February 2008. The agreement is secured by the Company's investments, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and general intangibles. The credit agreement contains affirmative covenant requirements, tested on an annual basis, that require the Company to maintain a tangible net worth of $8,000,000 and a pre-tax interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.0 to 1.0. In addition, a borrowing base addendum generally allows for borrowing based on an amount equal to eighty five percent of eligible receivables, plus an amount equal to the lesser of either forty percent of eligible inventory or $1,000,000. The revolving credit facility is subject to a review by the Company's lender in 2008. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this loan facility at December 31, 2006.

5. Capital Stock, Treasury Stock, Contributed Capital and Stock Options

Under the Company's Key Employees Stock Option Plans (collectively the "Employee Plans"), incentive stock options, in general, are exercisable for up to ten years, at an exercise price of not less than the market price on the date the option is granted. Non-qualified stock options may be granted at such exercise price and such other terms and conditions as the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may determine. No options may be granted at a price less than $2.925. Options for 103,550 Class A shares were outstanding at December 31, 2006 (117,450 shares at September 30, 2006 and 117,450 shares at December 31, 2005) at prices ranging from $3.125 to $10.75 per share. Options for 13,900 at a price of $10.75 per share were canceled during the three month period ended December 31, 2006. No other options were granted, exercised or canceled during the three month periods presented under the Employee Plans. All options granted under the Employee Plans are exercisable at December 31, 2006.

The Company's Outside Directors Stock Option Plans (collectively the "Directors Plans"), provide for the automatic grant of options to purchase up to 48,000 shares (less 45,000 options which were either canceled, expired or unissued) of Class A Common Stock to members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company, at the fair market value on the date of grant. Options for 48,000 Class A shares were outstanding at December 31, 2006 (48,000 shares at September 30, 2006 and 45,000 shares at December 31, 2005) at prices ranging from $3.55 to $18.00 per share. All outstanding options under the Directors Plans become fully exercisable on February 23, 2009.

The following is a summary of the range of exercise prices for stock options outstanding and exercisable under the Employee Plans and the Directors Plans at December 31, 2006:

   
Employee Plans
Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable 
Weighted Average
 Share Price
Weighted Average Remaining Life
Range of exercise prices:       
$3.13 - 5.00
79,750
$3.78
3.9
$7.13 - 10.50
23,800
$8.69
1.5
 
   
 
103,550
$4.91







   
Directors Plans
Outstanding Stock Options
Weighted Average
 Share Price
Weighted Average Remaining Life
Number of Stock Options  Exercisable
Weighted Average Share Price
Range of exercise prices:       

$3.55 - 5.25
22,000
$4.21
5.3
16,000
$3.81
$6.45 - 8.50
23,000
$7.46
4.1
17,000
$7.72
$12.25
3,000
$12.25
1.3
3,000
$12.25
 

   


 
48,000
$6.27

36,000
$6.36








On October 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Standards SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, under the modified prospective method for its stock options for both employees and non-employee Directors. The Company previously accounted for stock-based compensation plans under the disclosure only provisions of SFAS 123, which allowed the Company to continue to measure compensation costs for those plans using the intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees".

Compensation cost for fixed based awards are measured at the grant date, and the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value estimates for recognizing the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the use of subjective assumptions which can materially affect the fair value estimates. Employee stock options are immediately exercisable while Director's stock options are exercisable over a three year period. The fair value of stock option grants to Directors is amortized over the three year vesting period. During the quarter ended December 31, 2006 $3,013 was expensed as share-based compensation. The following weighted-average assumptions were used in the option pricing model for the three month periods ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively: a risk free interest rate of 6.0% and 4.9%; an expected life of 8 and 8 years; an expected dividend yield of 0.0% and 0.0%; and a volatility factor of .35 and .41.


Prior to adopting the provisions of FAS 123(R) the Company's pro forma net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2005 would have been as follows:



Three months ended
December 31, 2005




Net Income <Loss> as reported
$104,503




Deduct: Total stock-based employee and Director compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
3,008




Pro forma Net Income <Loss>
$101,495




As Reported:


Basic Income <Loss> per share
$.09




Diluted Income <Loss> per share
$.08




Pro Forma:


Basic Income <Loss> per share
$.08




Diluted Income <Loss> per share
$.08



Unissued shares of Class A common stock (606,416 shares) 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.

6. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payments.  SFAS No. 123(R) is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25.  The Company adopted this pronouncement in its current quarter ended December 31, 2006 (see note 5).

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. The Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company will adopt the provisions of Interpretation No. 48 effective October 1, 2007. The Company does not anticipate any material impact to its financial condition or results of operations due to the adoption of Interpretation No. 48.

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. The Company will adopt this pronouncement effective October 1, 2008. The Company does not anticipate any material impact to its financial condition or results of operations due to the adoption of SFAS No. 157.

7. Earnings per Common Share

Earnings per common share are based on the provisions of FAS Statement No. 128, "Earnings per Share." Accordingly, the adoption of this statement did not affect the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity. The effects of applying FAS No. 128 on earnings per share and required reconciliations are as follows:


Three Months ended
December 31,

2006

2005

Basic Income <Loss> per Share



Income <Loss> available
to common stockholders

$<390,744>

$104,503




Shares denominator

1,211,245

1,211,245




Per share amount

$<.32>

$.09




Effect of Dilutive Securities



Average shares outstanding

1,211,245

1,211,245

Stock options

-

21,551





1,211,245

1,232,796




Diluted Income <Loss> per Share



Income <Loss> available to common stockholders

$<390,744>

$104,503




Per share amount

$<.32>

$.08




Options to purchase 151,550 and 85,600 shares of common stock during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and the first quarter of fiscal 2005, respectively, at prices ranging from $3.125 to $18.00 per share were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the option's effect was antidilutive or the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common share.

8. Segment and Related Information

The Company 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 that offer different products and services. The business units have been aggregated into 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 or service 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 testing or servicing of automotive systems using electronic means to measure vehicle parameters. These products are sold to OEM's and to the aftermarket using several brand names and a variety of distribution methods. Included in this segment are products used for state required testing of vehicle emissions. Also
included in this segment are fastening control products used primarily by large manufacturers to monitor and control the "nut running process" (the controlled tightening of threaded fasteners)in assembly plants. This equipment provides high quality joint control and documentation. 

Information by industry segment is set forth below:

Three Months Ended
December 31,



2006

2005

Net Sales



Indicators and Gauges

$454,034

$504,317

Automotive Diagnostic Tools and Equipment

1,737,596

2,198,907




$2,191,630

$2,703,224




Income <Loss> before Provision for Income Taxes



Indicators and Gauges

$<12,163>

$112,504

Automotive Diagnostic Tools and Equipment

<215,975>

224,122

General Corporate Expenses

<340,743>

<178,323>





$<568,881>

$158,303




Asset Information



Indicators and Gauges

$800,359

$797,122

Automotive Diagnostic Tools and Equipment

3,725,904
4,885,440

Corporate

5,627,209
4,794,626




$10,153,472

$10,477,188




Geographical Information



Included in the consolidated financial statements are the following amounts related to geographical locations:



Revenue:



United States

$2,001,529

$2,652,063

Australia
48,077
-

Canada

55,148
44,988
Germany
83,523
-

Other foreign countries

3,353
6,173




$2,191,630

$2,703,224





All export sales to Australia, Canada, Germany and other foreign countries are made in United States of America Dollars.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.

Results of Operations, First Quarter (October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006)
Fiscal 2007 Compared to First Quarter Fiscal 2006
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reportable Segment Information

The Company has determined that it has two reportable segments: 1)indicators and gauges and 2)automotive related diagnostic tools and equipment. The indicators and gauges 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 or service business and pleasure aircraft. Within the locomotive market, indicators and gauges are sold to both original equipment manufacturers and to operators of railroad equipment. Revenue in this segment was $454,034 and $504,317 for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively. The automotive diagnostic tools and equipment segment consists primarily of products designed and manufactured to support the testing or servicing of automotive systems using electronic means to measure vehicle parameters. These products are sold to OEM's and to the aftermarket using several brand names and a variety of distribution methods. Included in this segment are products used for state required testing of vehicle emissions. Also included in this segment are fastening control products used primarily by large manufacturers to monitor and control the "nut running process" (the controlled tightening of threaded fasteners)in assembly plants. This equipment provides high quality joint control and documentation. Revenue in this segment was $1,737,596 and $2,198,907 for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively.

Results of Operations

Product sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 were $2,038,235 versus $2,493,348 for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The decrease in product sales during the current quarter of approximately $455,000 was volume related due primarily to decreased sales of automotive diagnostic products, primarily, diagnostic products to the aftermarket which includes emissions products of approximately $447,000, indicator products of approximately $38,000 and fastening systems products of approximately $41,000. Sales of diagnostic products to OEM's increased by approximately $71,000. Product sales are expected to increase during the remainder of the fiscal year. This expectation is based on the Company's belief that it will obtain certification on a product that will result in large orders from a customer in its third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2007.

Service sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 were $153,395 versus $209,876 for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. The decrease was volume related and due primarily to a lower sales volume for chargeable repairs. The current level of service sales related to product repair sales is expected to continue for the balance of the fiscal year.

Cost of product sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $1,269,861 (62.3% of product sales) as compared to $1,327,120 (53.2% of product sales) in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The increase in the cost of product sold percentage was due primarily to a lower sales volume, lower plant utilization and a change in product mix. The current cost of product sold percentage is anticipated to decrease for the balance of the fiscal year.

Cost of service sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $164,273 (107.1% of service sales) as compared to $148,153 (70.6% of service sales) in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase was due primarily to a higher volume of warranty repairs. The increase in the cost of services sold percentage was primarily due to lower plant utilization and higher warranty costs. The current cost of services sold percentage is anticipated to decrease for the balance of the fiscal year.

Product development expenses were $463,388 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 (22.7% of product sales) as compared to $383,328 (15.4% of product sales) in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The dollar increase was due primarily to increased labor costs. The percentage increase was due primarily to lower product sales. The prior year first quarter benefited from the temporary wage and staff reductions initiated in August 2005. Temporary wage reductions were removed as of January 1, 2006. The current level of product development expenses is expected to increase slightly for the balance of the fiscal year.

Marketing and administrative expenses were $914,132 (41.7% of total net sales) in the first quarter of 2007 versus $863,999 (32.0% of total net sales) for the same period a year ago. The percentage increase was due primarily to the decrease in the level of total sales for the current quarter. Marketing expenses were approximately $522,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 versus $508,000 for the same period a year ago. Within marketing expenses, labor costs increased by approximately $29,000 offset in part by a decrease in advertising expense and collection expense of approximately $8,000 and $9,000 respectively. The prior year first quarter benefited from the temporary wage and staff reductions initiated in August 2005. The temporary wage reductions were removed as of January 1, 2006. Administrative expenses were approximately $392,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 versus $356,000 for the same period a year ago. The dollar increase was due primarily to increased labor costs during the current quarter. The percentage increase was due primarily to lower sales in the current quarter. The prior year first quarter benefited from the temporary wage and staff reductions initiated in August 2005. The temporary wage reductions were removed as of January 1, 2006. The current level of marketing and administrative expenses is expected to increase slightly for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Interest expense was $1,792 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 which compares with $14,049 in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. The decrease in interest charges in the current quarter compared to a year ago was due to a lower level of short-term borrowing during the current fiscal year. The current level of interest expense is expected to continue for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and increase in the second half of the year due to expected financing requirements of anticipated large orders.

Other income was $52,935 in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 which compares with $191,728 in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Other income consists primarily of realized gains on the sale of short-term investments, dividend income on short-term investments, interest income on cash and cash equivalents invested and the proceeds from the sale of scrap metal shavings. The decrease is due primarily to no realized gains on the sale of short-term investments during the current quarter. 

Recovery of income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $193,000 which compares with income taxes of $53,800 in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. In the first quarter of fiscal 2007 the recovery of income taxes was recorded at an effective tax recovery rate of 34%. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 was 34%.

The net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $390,744. The net loss for the current quarter is primarily the result of a lower sales volume. This compares with net income in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $104,503. The net income in fiscal 2006 was primarily the result of realized gains on the sale of short-term investments and a higher sales volume that enabled approximately break-even results from operations. In addition, the prior year first quarter benefited from the temporary wage and staff reductions initiated in August 2005. The temporary wage reductions were removed as of January 1, 2006.

The Company continues to invest in a possible opportunity that could result in substantial future revenues. Recent developments related to this opportunity lead the Company to believe that significant sales related to this opportunity will occur in fiscal 2007. This large opportunity is more fully discussed in the Company’s 2006 fiscal year Form 10-KSB filing and the Company's 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders. With the projected continuing growth in the Company’s core businesses, management projects increased sales or future cost cutting measures will generate sufficient taxable income during the carryforward period to fully realize deferred tax benefits and credits to be earned in the future. The tax benefits have the effect of reducing future federal income taxes payable. The research and development credit and net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2019.

Unshipped customer orders as of December 31, 2006 were $880,000 versus $2,914,000 at December 31, 2005. The decrease was due primarily to decreased orders in automotive diagnostic products of $2,099,000, specifically, $1,857,000 for diagnostic products to automotive OEM's, $147,000 for fastening systems products and aftermarket products of $97,000. Indicator products increased by approximately $65,000. The Company anticipates that most of the current backlog will be shipped in fiscal 2007. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total current assets were $7,457,167, $9,641,667 and $8,142,906 at December 31, 2006, September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. The decrease of approximately $686,000 from December to December is due primarily to the decrease in short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventories, deferred income taxes and prepaid expenses of $372,000, $270,000, $885,000, $409,000 and $45,000 respectively, offset in part by an increase in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1,295,000. The decrease from September 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006 is due primarily to the decrease in accounts receivable and inventories of $3,196,000 and $407,000 respectively, offset in part by the increase in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and prepaid expenses of approximately $1,316,000, $60,000 and $42,000 respectively. The decreases are due primarily to decreased sales and inventory purchasing volume during the current quarter.

Working capital as of December 31, 2006 amounted to $6,087,073 as compared with $6,233,714 a year earlier. Current assets were 5.4 times current liabilities and total cash, short-term investments and receivables were 2.5 times current liabilities. These ratios compare to 4.3 and 1.5, respectively, at December 31, 2005.

Internally generated funds during the three months ended December 31, 2006 were $2,764,951 and were adequate to fund the Company's primary non-operating cash requirements consisting of capital expenditures and debt payments of $100,751 and $1,348,000 respectively. The primary reason for the positive cash flow from operations was the decrease in accounts receivable and inventory during the current quarter. The Company believes that cash and cash equivalents, together with funds anticipated to be generated by operations and funds available under its credit agreement will provide the liquidity necessary to support its current and anticipated capital expenditures through the end of fiscal 2007.

Shareholders' equity during the three months ended December 31, 2006 decreased by $472,259 which was the net loss during the period of $390,744 and $121,124 of dividends declared less $13,733 accumulated comprehensive income from investments and $25,876 of share-based compensation expense (which includes the cumulative effect of change in accounting for share-based compensation).

The Company has a credit agreement with its financial lender that provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $2,500,000 with interest generally equal to two and one half percent per annum plus one month LIBOR. The agreement is set to expire in February 2008. The agreement is secured by the Company's investments, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and general intangibles. The credit agreement contains affirmative covenant requirements, tested on an annual basis, that require the Company to maintain a tangible net worth of $8,000,000 and a pre-tax interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.0 to 1.0. In addition, a borrowing base addendum generally allows for borrowing based on an amount equal to eighty five percent of eligible receivables, plus an amount equal to the lesser of either forty percent of eligible inventory or $1,000,000. The revolving credit facility is subject to a review by the Company's lender in 2008. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this loan facility at December 31, 2006. During fiscal 2007 the Company's business may require a short-term increase in inventory and accounts receivables. Whenever there may be a requirement to increase inventory in fiscal 2007 there will be a negative but temporary impact on liquidity. The Company believes that internally generated funds and the revolving line of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to meet ongoing working capital requirements.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies are as presented in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation in our Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2006.

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, (b) the highly competitive industry in which the company operates, which includes several competitors with greater financial resources and larger sales organizations, (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, (d) the ability of the Company to further establish distribution and a customer base in the automotive aftermarket, (e) the Company's ability to capitalize on market opportunities including state automotive emissions programs and OEM tool programs.

Item 3: Controls and Procedures.

As of December 31, 2006, an evaluation was performed, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer along with the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer along with the Company's Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2006 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files and submits under the Exchange Act (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6: Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Description



11

Statement Regarding Computation of Earnings Per Share and Common Share Equivalents



31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer



31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer



32.1

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



32.2

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


SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



HICKOK INCORPORATED
(Registrant)




Date: February 14, 2007

/s/ R. L. Bauman


R. L. Bauman, Chief Executive Officer,
President, and Treasurer





Date: February 14, 2007

/s/ G. M. Zoloty


G. M. Zoloty, Chief Financial Officer




















































































EX-11 2 exhibit11.htm EXHIBIT 11 Exhibit11FY07Q1

FORM 10-QSB

EXHIBIT 11


 

HICKOK INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS
PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON SHARE EQUIVALENTS



 
 
 
  

Three Months Ended 


December 31, 


2006

2005



 

NET INCOME
Net income (loss) applicable to common
shares for basic earnings per share

$(390,744)

$104,503




Net income (loss) applicable to common
shares for diluted earnings per share

$(390,744)

$104,503




SHARES OUTSTANDING
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share

1,211,245

1,211,245




Net effect of dilutive stock options - based on the treasury stock method using year-end market price, if higher than average market price 

               - -*

   21,551




Total shares for diluted earnings per share

1,211,245

1,232,796




Basic Earnings Per Common Share

$(.32)

$.09




Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

$(.32)

$.08



*  Net effect of stock options was antidilutive for the period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




















EX-31 3 exhibit311.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 Section302(a)rlbfy07qtr1
Form 10-QSB

Exhibit 31.1

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Robert L. Bauman, Chief Executive Officer

I, Robert L. Bauman, Chief Executive Officer, certify that:

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of Hickok Incorporated(the "small business issuer");

  2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

  4. The small business issuer's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the small business issuer and have:

    a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

    b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

    c) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

  5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

    a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

    b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting. 

By:


/s/ R. L. Bauman

R. L. Bauman

Chief Executive Officer

February 14, 2007










EX-31 4 exhibit312.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 Sec302(a)gmzfy07qtr1
Form 10-QSB

Exhibit 31.2

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


Gregory M. Zoloty, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

I, Gregory M. Zoloty, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, certify that:

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of Hickok Incorporated (the "small business issuer");

  2. Based on my knowledge, this 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 report;

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

  4. The small business issuer's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the small business issuer and have:

    a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

    b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

    c) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the  small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and

  5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

    a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

    b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting. 

By:



/s/ G. M. Zoloty

G. M. Zoloty

Senior Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer

February 14, 2007












EX-32 5 exhibit321.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 Section906rlbfy07qtr1

Form 10-QSB


Exhibit 32.1


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hickok Incorporated (the "Company") on form 10-QSB for the period ending December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Robert L. Bauman, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

  1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

  1. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ R. L. Bauman

R. L. Bauman

Chief Executive Officer

February 14, 2007




































EX-32 6 exhibit322.htm EXHIBIT 32.2 Section906gmzfy06qtr1

Form 10-QSB


Exhibit 32.2


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hickok Incorporated (the "Company") on Form 10-QSB for the period ending December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Gregory M. Zoloty, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

  1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

  1. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/s/ G. M. Zoloty

G. M. Zoloty

Chief Financial Officer

February 14, 2007



































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