-----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, N3I2SQ/JCaPJWBkfVDar6ssGTrBobK9EtZAfQOsTuNWiQghh1xSy5GO8Ryv5tPnZ VTunhaeXaXUgAwcXHwiYDQ== 0000047307-09-000008.txt : 20090515 0000047307-09-000008.hdr.sgml : 20090515 20090515151318 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000047307-09-000008 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090515 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090515 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: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-00147 FILM NUMBER: 09832324 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 10-Q 1 r10qsbfy09q2.htm HICKOK INC FORM 10-Q FY 2009 QTR 2 Hickok FY 2009 Qtr 2 10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

or

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to ____ _ .

Commission File No. 0-147

HICKOK INCORPORATED
_____________________________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant 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)



(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(216) 541-8060

Indicate by check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes X No___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.

Large accelerated filer [ ]
Accelerated filer [ ]     
Non-accelerated filer   [ ]
Small reporting company [X]


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

As of May 11, 2009:  793,229 Hickok Incorporated Class A Common Shares and 454,866 Class B Common Shares were outstanding.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements:

HICKOK INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)




Three months ended
March 31,
Six months ended
March 31,


2009
2008
2009
2008
Net Sales



 Product Sales
$1,192,941
$1,536,592
$2,256,772
$8,664,848
 Service Sales
142,115
162,876
237,347
276,032





    Total Net Sales
1,335,056
1,699,468
2,494,119
8,940,880





Costs and Expenses



 Cost of Product Sold
866,161
1,076,347
1,653,348
4,900,003
 Cost of Service Sold
99,255
185,037
188,680
288,714
 Product Development
337,574
507,033
788,043
971,763
 Marketing and Administrative  Expenses
640,840
712,380
1,431,817
1,825,563
 Interest Charges
948
3,004
2,545 6,790
 Other Income
<9,669>
<37,477>
<24,908>
<58,986>





  Total Costs and Expenses
1,935,109
2,446,324
4,039,525
7,933,847





Income <Loss> before Provision for Income Taxes
<600,053>
<746,856>
<1,545,406>
1,007,033





Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes
1,645,200
<272,400>
1,845,200
372,600





  Net Income <Loss> $<2,245,253> $<474,456> $<3,390,606> $634,433





Earnings per Common Share:



Net Income <Loss> $<1.80> $<.38> $<2.72> $.51





Earnings per Common Share Assuming Dilution:



Net Income <Loss> $<1.80> $<.38> $<2.72> $.49





Dividends per Common Share
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-
$-0-





See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


HICKOK INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET





March 31,
2009
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2008
(Note)
March 31,
2008
(Unaudited)
Assets


Current Assets


Cash and Cash Equivalents
$772,554
$1,992,558
$3,356,582
Trade Accounts Receivable-Net
545,315
850,763
1,008,473
Inventories
2,889,236
2,979,168
2,813,943
Deferred Income Taxes
-
104,000
354,900
Prepaid Expenses
115,606
92,197
183,215
Refundable Income Taxes
-
6,000
-




Total Current Assets
4,322,711
6,024,686
7,717,113








Property, Plant and Equipment


Land
233,479
233,479
233,479
Buildings
1,429,718
1,429,718
1,461,892
Machinery and Equipment
2,381,160
2,346,486
2,565,601






4,044,357
4,009,683
4,260,972




Less: Allowance for Depreciation
3,352,032
3,266,316
3,512,985




Total Property - Net
692,325
743,367
747,987








Other Assets


Deferred Income Taxes
-
1,741,200
1,317,707
Deposits
1,750
1,750
1,750




Total Other Assets
1,750
1,742,950
1,319,457




Total Assets
$5,016,786
$8,511,003
$9,784,557




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

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





March 31,
2009
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2008
(Note)
March 31,
2008
(Unaudited)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


Current Liabilities


Short-term Financing
$-
$-
$-
Trade Accounts Payable
177,373
254,479
110,333
Accrued Payroll & Related Expenses
270,672
237,119
361,214
Accrued Expenses
62,519
81,157
55,405
Accrued Taxes Other Than Income
16,447
65,892
35,481
Accrued Income Taxes
-
-
<6,000>




Total Current Liabilities
527,011
638,647
556,433








Stockholders' Equity


Class A, $1.00 par value; authorized
3,750,000 shares; 793,229 shares outstanding (793,229, September 30, 2008 and 786,229, March 31, 2008)excluding 15,795 shares in treasury (15,795, September 30, 2008 and 15,795, March 31, 2008)
793,229
793,229
786,229




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
Contributed Capital
1,164,264
1,156,239
1,114,875
Retained Earnings
2,077,416
5,468,022
6,872,154




Total Stockholders' Equity
4,489,775
7,872,356
9,228,124




Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$5,016,786
$8,511,003
$9,784,557





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



2009 2008



Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Cash received from customers $2,799,567 $12,555,462
Cash paid to suppliers and employees <3,990,253> <7,954,306>
Interest paid - <22,373>
Interest received 17,356 41,936
Income taxes <paid> refunded <12,000> <6,000>



Net Cash Provided By <Used In> Operating Activities <1,185,330> 4,614,719



Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Capital expenditures <34,674> <41,305>
Proceeds on sale of assets - 2,000



Net Cash Provided By <Used In> Investing Activities <34,674> <39,305>



Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Short-term borrowings
-
888,000
Payments on short-term borrowings
-
<2,835,700>
Sale of Class A shares under option
-
126,889



Net Cash Provided By <Used In> Financing Activities - <1,820,811>



Net increase <decrease> in cash and cash equivalents <1,220,004> 2,754,603



Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,992,558 601,979



Cash and cash equivalents at end of second quarter $772,554 $3,356,582




See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


2009 2008



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




Net Income <Loss> $<3,390,606> $634,433
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income <Loss> to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation 85,716 110,646
Gain on disposal of assets
-
<2,000>
Share-based compensation expense
8,025
7,585
Deferred income taxes 1,845,200 372,600
Changes in assets and liabilities:

Decrease <Increase> in accounts receivable 305,448 3,614,582
Decrease <Increase> in inventories 89,932 1,771,609
Decrease <Increase> in prepaid expenses <23,409> <104,196>
Decrease <Increase> in refundable income taxes
6,000
-
Increase <Decrease> in accounts payable <77,106> <1,778,354>
Increase <Decrease> in accrued payroll and related expenses 33,553 85,356
Increase <Decrease> in accrued expenses and accrued taxes other than income <68,083> <91,542>
Increase <Decrease> in accrued income taxes - <6,000>



Total Adjustments 2,205,276 3,980,286



Net Cash Provided By <Used In> Operating Activities $<1,185,330> $4,614,719




HICKOK INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
MARCH 31, 2009


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-Q and Article 8 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 and six month periods ended March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended September 30, 2009. 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, 2008.

2. Inventories

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


March 31,
2009
September 30, 2008
March 31,
2008




Components
$2,237,816
$2,165,511
$1,914,804
Work-in-Process
274,609
234,500
344,920
Finished Product
376,811
579,157
554,219





$2,889,236
$2,979,168
$2,813,943




The above amounts are net of reserve for obsolete inventory in the amount of $262,254, $188,000 and $550,629 for the periods ended March 31, 2009, September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008 respectively.

3. Short-term Financing

The Company has a credit agreement with its financial lender that provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $1,000,000 with interest generally equal to three percent per annum plus one month LIBOR. The agreement was modified effective February 1, 2009 and is set to expire in February 2010. The agreement is secured by the Company's 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 $500,000. The revolving credit facility is subject to a review by the Company's lender in February 2010. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this loan facility at March 31, 2009.

The Company's previous credit agreement with its financial lender provided 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 was secured by the Company's accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and general intangibles. The credit agreement contained affirmative covenant requirements, tested on an annual basis, that required 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 allowed 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 was subject to a review by the Company's lender in 2010 but was modified effective February 1, 2009. The Company violated the tangible net worth covenant and the pre-tax interest coverage ratio covenant at September 30, 2008 due to the loss for the fiscal year and obtained a waiver from its financial lender.

4. 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 61,000 Class A shares were outstanding at March 31, 2009 (73,400 shares at September 30, 2008 and 73,400 shares at March 31, 2008) at prices ranging from $3.125 to $5.00 per share. Options for 1,600 shares at prices ranging from $3.125 to $3.55 were canceled during the three month period ended March 31, 2009. In addition, options for 10,800 shares at a price of $7.125 expired during the three month period ended December 31, 2008. Options for 14,450 shares at prices ranging from $3.125 to $10.50 per share were exercised during the three month period ended December 31, 2007. In addition, options for 5,300 shares expired during the three month period ended December 31, 2007, at a price of $10.50 per share. No other options were granted, exercised or canceled or expired during the three or six month periods presented under the Employee Plans. All options granted under the Employee Plans are exercisable at March 31, 2009.

The Company's Outside Directors Stock Option Plans (collectively the "Directors Plans"), have provided for the automatic grant of options to purchase up to 46,000 shares 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 46,000 Class A shares were outstanding at March 31, 2009 (43,000 shares at September 30, 2008 and 51,000 shares at March 31, 2008) at prices ranging from $2.50 to $11.00 per share. Options for 5,000 and 6,000 shares were granted under the Directors Plans during each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, at a price of $2.50 and $11.00 per share respectively. Options for 3,000 shares at prices ranging from $3.55 to $4.25 were exercised during the three month period ended March 31, 2008. In addition, options for 2,000 and 3,000 shares expired during the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 at $7.125 and $12.25 per share respectively. All outstanding options under the Directors Plans become fully exercisable on February 26, 2012.

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 March 31, 2009:

   
Employee Plans
Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable 
Weighted Average
 Share Price
Weighted Average Remaining Life
Range of exercise prices:       
$3.13 - - 3.55
46,100
$3.41
1.9
$5.00
14,900
$5.00
.8
 
   
 
61,000
$3.80







   
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:       

$2.50 - - 5.25
21,000
$3.91
5.9
16,000
$4.35
$6.45 - - 8.50
13,000
$7.39
4.1
13,000
$7.39
$10.50 - - 11.00
12,000
$10.75
8.5
6,000
$10.67
 

   


 
46,000
$6.68

35,000
$6.56








The Company accounts for its stock options using Statement of Financial Standards SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, under the modified prospective method for both employees and non-employee Directors.

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 three and the six month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively $3,903 and $8,025; $4,122 and $7,585 was expensed as share-based compensation. The following weighted-average assumptions were used in the option pricing model for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 respectively: a risk free interest rate of 5.5% and 5.5%; an expected life of 10 and 10 years; an expected dividend yield of 0.0% and 1.1%; and a volatility factor of .54 and .37.


Unissued shares of Class A common stock (561,866 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.

5. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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 adopted the provisions of this pronouncement effective October 1, 2008. The Company did not incur any material impact to its financial condition or results of operations due to the adoption of SFAS No. 157.

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115. This statement permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The fair value option established by SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are to be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company adopted the provisions of this pronouncement effective October 1, 2008. The Company did not incur any material impact to its financial condition or results of operations due to the adoption of SFAS No. 159.

6. 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 are as follows:



Three Months Ended
March 31,
Six Months Ended
March 31,


2009
2008
2009
2008
Basic Income <Loss> per Share



Income <Loss> available
to common stockholders
$<2,245,253>
$<474,456>
$<3,390,606>
$634,433





Shares denominator
1,248,095
1,239,203
1,248,095
1,232,786





Per share amount
$<1.80>
$<.38>
$<2.72>
$.51





Effect of Dilutive Securities



Average shares outstanding

1,248,095
1,239,203

1,248,095
1,232,786
Stock options
-
-
-
62,584






1,248,095
1,239,203
1,248,095
1,295,370





Diluted Income <Loss> per Share



Income <Loss> available to common stockholders
$<2,245,253>
$<474,456>
$<3,390,606>
$634,433





Per share amount
$<1.80>
$<.38>
$<2.72>
$.49






Options to purchase 107,000 and 124,400 shares of common stock during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and the second quarter of fiscal 2008, respectively, at prices ranging from $2.50 to $11.00 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.

During the first six month period of fiscal 2009, options to purchase 107,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $2.50 to $11.00 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 shares.


7. 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
March 31,
Six Months Ended
March 31,


2009
2008
2009
2008
Net Revenue



Indicators and Gauges
$496,566
$508,313
$952,156
$940,676
Automotive Diagnostic Tools and Equipment
838,490
1,191,155
1,541,963
8,000,204






$1,335,056
$1,699,468
$2,494,119
$8,940,880





Income (Loss) before provision for Income Taxes



Indicators and Gauges
$9,353
$18,804
$<72,338>
$109,683
Automotive Diagnostic Tools and Equipment
<312,125>
<548,618>
<821,857>
1,721,914
General Corporate
Expenses

<297,281>

<217,042>

<651,211>

<824,564>






$<600,053>
$<746,856>
$<1,545,406>
$1,007,033





Asset Information



Indicators and Gauges

$863,131
$823,187
Automotive Diagnostic Tools and Equipment

2,563,476
2,985,843
Corporate

1,590,179
5,975,527








$5,016,786
$9,784,557





Geographical Information



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





Revenue:



United States
$1,273,130
$1,597,387
$2,390,217
$8,797,368
Australia
-
12,349
-
12,349
Canada
35,579
27,178
69,642
66,963
England
23,501
55,472 23,501
55,472
Other foreign countries
2,846
7,082
10,759
8,728






$1,335,056
$1,699,468
$2,494,119
$8,940,880







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

8. Business Condition 

The Company incurred large operating losses in the last three quarters as a result of decreasing sales of existing product lines and a general economic downturn.
In December of 2008 management took steps to reduce non-direct product related expenses throughout the Company in response to the economic downturn and the uncertainty in the markets the Company serves. The steps included a substantial reduction in personnel, wage reductions for all personnel and expenditure restrictions in most aspects of the Company’s operations. Management took additional steps in April 2009 and made additional reductions in personnel throughout the Company due to the continued decline in sales to the markets the Company serves. The expected annual cost savings of approximately $3,080,000 takes into consideration possible increases in other expenses that may occur. The savings are expected to be realized in equal amounts per month with similar impact on both future earnings and cash flows. Beginning in January 2009 through April 2009 the monthly savings are expected to be approximately $191,000 per month. During the period of May 2009 through September 2009 the monthly savings are expected to be approximately $257,000 per month. Major expense categories impacted are as follows:

Applicable to Manufacturing
    Production Overhead (Wages)
$866,000

Product Development 
785,000

Marketing and Administration 
1,429,000




Annual Total   $3,080,000





For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated
from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

In addition, management recorded a valuation allowance on the entire balance of deferred tax assets due to the continued losses during the past three quarters, the current economic uncertainties, the negative effects of the current economic crisis on all the Company's markets and concern that a more likely than not expiration of the Company's net operationg loss and research and development credit carryforwards could occur before they can be used.

9.
Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters

The Company was a co-defendant in two suits related to aircraft product liability. Attorneys for our insurance carrier sought and obtained our removal from the (Sullivan v. Hawker Beechcraft Corp., et al) suit and a Stipulation of Dismissal of Hickok Incorporated was obtained in March 2009. The Company has not received any further communications relative to the Richard J. Dengel v. Metro Aviation Inc. case from the Montana Eighth District Court. The attorneys for our insurance carrier have advised us that we can consider the case closed pending any further communication.

In addition, the Company is the plaintiff in a suit pursuing patent infringement against a competitor in the emissions market. Management believes that it is not currently possible to estimate the impact, if any, that the ultimate resolution of the patent infringement matter will have on the company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.


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

Results of Operations, Second Quarter (January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009)
Fiscal 2009 Compared to Second Quarter Fiscal 2008
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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, military and pleasure aircraft. Within the locomotive market, indicators and gauges are sold to original equipment manufacturers, servicers of locomotives and operators of railroad equipment. Revenue in this segment was $496,566 and $508,313 for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively and $952,156 and $940,676 for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, 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 $838,490 and $1,191,155 for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively, and $1,541,963 and $8,000,204 for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. The decrease was due primarily to the completion of the California Evaporative Emissions Testing Program during fiscal 2008 and the negative effects of the current economic crisis on all of the Company's markets.

Results of Operations

Product sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 were $1,192,941 versus $1,536,592 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The 22% decrease in product sales during the current quarter of approximately $344,000 was volume related due primarily to decreased sales of automotive diagnostic products, primarily, emissions products of approximately $217,000. Sales of diagnostic products to OEM's and aftermarket products decreased by approximately $29,000 and $114,000 respectively. Indicator products increased by approximately $16,000. Management continues to be concerned about the current economic conditions in the markets the Company serves and anticipates product sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 to increase only slightly above the sales levels from the second quarter.

Service sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 were $142,115 versus $162,876 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. 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 second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $866,161 (72.6% of product sales) as compared to $1,076,347 (70.0% of product sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The dollar decrease in the cost of product sold was due primarily to a lower sales volume. The increase in the cost of product sold percentage was due primarily to lower plant utilization and a change in product mix. The current cost of product sold percentage is expected to decrease moderately during the balance of the fiscal year due to cost cutting measures implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel and wage reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009 and slightly increased product sales. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

Cost of service sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $99,255 (69.8% of service sales) as compared to $185,037 (113.6% of service sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The dollar and percentage decrease was due primarily to a lower volume of warranty repairs, price increases for certain services, and cost reductions. The current cost of services sold percentage is anticipated to continue for the balance of the fiscal year due to price adjustments and cost cutting measures implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel and wage reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

Product development expenses were $337,574 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 (28.3% of product sales) as compared to $507,033 (33.0% of product sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The dollar and percentage decrease was due primarily to decreased labor costs and a decrease in research and experimental material of approximately $150,000 and $11,000 respectively. The current level of product development expenses is expected to decrease significantly for the balance of the fiscal year due to cost cutting measures and wage reductions implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel reductions and further cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009. Management believes the current resources will be sufficient to maintain current product development commitments and continue to develop some new products for both OEM and Aftermarket customers.

Marketing and administrative expenses were $640,840 (48.0% of total sales) in the second quarter of 2009 versus $712,380 (41.9% of total sales) for the same period a year ago. The percentage increase was due primarily to the lower level of total sales for the current fiscal quarter. Marketing expenses were approximately $335,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 versus $461,000 for the same period a year ago. Within marketing expenses, labor costs, travel expense, industry association dues and outside consulting expenses decreased by approximately $109,000, $7,000, $11,000 and 2,000 respectively. These decreases were offset in part by an increase in commissions and promotion of approximately $6,000 and $2,000 respectively. The dollar decrease in expenses for the current fiscal quarter was due primarily to cost cutting measures implemented January 1, 2009 in the form of personnel and wage reductions along with other cost containment measures. Administrative expenses were approximately $306,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 versus $252,000 for the same period a year ago. The prior year benefited from the reversal of a previously recorded $187,000 bonus provision. The current quarter benefited from decreases in labor costs, professional fees, director fees and depreciation of approximately $86,000, $8,000, $16,000 and $6,000 respectively. The current level of marketing and administrative expenses is expected to decrease significantly for the balance of the fiscal year due to cost cutting measures and wage reductions implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009. For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

Interest expense was $948 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 which compares with $3,004 in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The decrease was due to interest charges on the lower credit facility unused portion during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The credit facility was reduced from $2,500,000 to $1,000,000 on February 1, 2009. The current level of interest expense is expected to increase moderately for the third and fourth quarters of the year due to expected financing requirements of anticipated orders.

Other income was $9,669 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 which compares with $37,477 in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Other income consists primarily of interest income on cash and cash equivalents invested and the proceeds from the sale of scrap metal shavings. The decrease is due primarily to a lower level of cash available for investment during the current period.

Income taxes in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $1,645,200 which compares with a recovery of income taxes of $272,400 in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Management recorded a valuation allowance on the entire balance of deferred tax assets in the amount of $1,645,200 due to continued losses during the past three quarters, the current economic uncertainties, the negative effects of the current economic crisis on all of the Company's markets and concern that a more likely than not expiration of the Company's net operating loss and research and development credit carryforwards could occur before they can be used. During fiscal 2008 the recovery of income taxes was recorded at an effective tax rate of 37%. 

The net loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $2,245,253 which compares with a net loss of $474,456 in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The net loss for the current quarter was primarily the result of the increase in the valuation allowance of $1,645,200 and a lower sales volume.

Unshipped customer orders as of March 31, 2009 were $755,000 versus $957,000 at March 31, 2008. The decrease was due primarily to decreased orders in automotive diagnostic products of approximately $104,000, specifically, $186,000 for diagnostic products to the aftermarket which include emissions products offset in part by an increase in orders for automotive diagnostic products to automotive OEM's of approximately $82,000. In addition, indicator products decreased by approximately $98,000. The Company anticipates that most of the current backlog will be shipped in the last half of fiscal 2009.

Results of Operations, Six Months Ended March 31, 2009
Compared to Six Months Ended March 31, 2008

Product sales for the six months ended March 31, 2009 were $2,256,772 versus $8,664,848 for the same period in fiscal 2008. The decrease in product sales during the first six months of the current fiscal year of approximately $6,408,000 was volume related due primarily to decreased sales of automotive diagnostic products, primarily, emission products of approximately $5,883,000. Sales of other automotive diagnostic products, primarily, OEM products and non-emission aftermarket products declined by approximately $183,000 and $393,000, respectively. Sales of indicator products increased by approximately $51,000. Management anticipates product sales for the third quarter to increase slightly above the sales levels of the current quarter and significantly in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 due to two anticipated large orders.

Service sales for the six months ended March 31, 2009 were $237,347 compared with $276,032 for the same period in fiscal 2008. 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 was $1,653,348 or (73.3% of product sales) compared to $4,900,003 (56.6% of product sales) for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The dollar decrease in the cost of product sold was due primarily to a lower sales volume and expense reduction measures implemented in January 2009. The increase in the cost of product sold percentage was due primarily to lower plant utilization and a change in product mix. The current cost of product sold percentage is expected to decrease moderately during the balance of the fiscal year due to cost cutting measures and wage reductions implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009 and increased product sales. For the six month period ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

Cost of service sold was $188,680 (79.5% of service sales) compared with $288,714 (105% of service sales) for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The dollar and percentage decrease was due primarily to a lower volume of warranty repairs, price increases for certain services,and expense reduction measures implemented in January 2009. The cost of services sold percentage is expected to continue for the balance of the fiscal year due to price adjustments and cost cutting measures and wage reductions implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009. For the six month period ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

Product development expenses were $788,043 (34.9% of product sales) compared to $971,763 (11.2% of product sales) for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The dollar decrease was due primarily to decreased labor costs and research and experimental material of approximately $153,000 and $21,000 respectively. The percentage increase was due to lower product sales during the first six months of the current fiscal year. The current level of product development expenditures is expected to decrease significantly for the balance of the fiscal year due to cost cutting measures and wage reductions implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009. For the six month period ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009. Management believes the current resources will be sufficient to maintain current product development commitments and continue to develop some new products for both OEM and Aftermarket customers. 

Marketing and administrative expenses were $1,431,817 for the six months ended March 31, 2009 (57.4% of total sales) versus $1,825,563 (20.4% of total sales) for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The percentage increase was primarily due to the decrease in the level of total sales during the first six months of the current fiscal year. Marketing expenses were approximately $758,000 during the first six months of the current fiscal year versus $949,000 for the same period a year ago. Within marketing expenses, decreases were in labor costs, commissions, royalties, industry association dues, travel expense, promotion expense, collection expense and advertising of approximately $108,000, $7,000, $4,000, $11,000, $15,000, $21,000, $4,000 and $9,000 respectively. Administrative expenses were approximately $674,000 during the first six months of the current fiscal year versus $877,000 for the same period a year ago. The dollar decrease was due primarily to decreases in labor costs, bonus provision, professional fees, directors fees and depreciation of approximately $89,000, $37,000, $12,000, $25,000 and $12,000 respectively. The current level of marketing and administrative expenses is expected to decrease significantly for the balance of the fiscal year due to cost cutting measures and wage reductions implemented January 1, 2009 along with additional personnel reductions and other cost containment measures implemented May 1, 2009. For the six month period ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009. 

Interest expense was $2,545 for the six months ended March 31, 2009, and $6,790 for the same period in 2008. The decrease was primarily due to no short-term borrowing during the current fiscal year and interest charges on the lower credit facility unused portion during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The credit facility was reduced from $2,500,000 to $1,000,000 on February 1, 2009. The current level of interest expense is expected to increase moderately for the third and fourth quarters of the year due to expected financing requirements of anticipated orders.

Other income of $24,908 for the six months ended March 31, 2009 compares with other income of $58,986 in the same period last year. Other income consists primarily of interest income on cash and cash equivalents invested and the proceeds from the sale of scrap metal shavings. The decrease is due primarily to a lower level of cash available for investment during the current six month period. The current level of other income is expected to decrease for the remainder of fiscal 2009 due to a lower level of cash and cash equivalents invested in interest bearing accounts.

Income taxes during the first six months of fiscal 2009 was $1,845,200 which compares with income taxes of $372,600 in the first six months of fiscal 2008. Management recorded a valuation allowance on the entire balance of deferred tax assets in the amount of $1,845,200 due to continued losses during the past three quarters, the current economic uncertainties, the negative effects of the current economic crisis on all of the Company's markets and concern that a more likely than not expiration of the Company's net operating loss and research and development credit carryforwards could occur before they can be used. During fiscal 2008 income taxes were recorded at an effective tax rate of 37%.

The net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2009 was $3,390,606 compared with net income of $634,433 for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The net loss for the first half of fiscal 2009 was primarily the result of the increase in the valuation allowance of $1,645,200 and a lower sales volume. Net income for the prior year was primarily the result of a higher sales volume due to the California Evaporative Emissions Testing Program.

In December of 2008 management took steps to reduce non-direct product related expenses throughout the Company in response to the economic downturn and the uncertainty in the markets the Company serves. The steps included a substantial reduction in personnel, wage reductions for all personnel and expenditure restrictions in most aspects of the Company's operations. Management took additional steps in April 2009 and made additional reductions in personnel throughout the Company due to the continued decline in sales to the markets the Company serves. The expected annual cost savings of approximately $3,080,000 takes into consideration possible increases in other expenses that may occur. The savings are expected to be realized in equal amounts per month with similar impact on both future earnings and cash flows. Beginning in January 2009 through April 2009 the monthly savings are expected to be approximately $191,000 per month. During the period of May 2009 through September 2009 the monthly savings are expected to be approximately $257,000 per month. Major expense categories impacted are as follows:

Applicable to Manufacturing
  Production Overhead (Wages)
$866,000
Product Development
785,000
Marketing and Administration
1,429,000


Annual Total
$3,080,000


For the quarter ended March 31, 2009 the Company achieved the savings that were anticipated from the cost cutting measures implemented in January 2009.

The Company has available a net operating loss carryforward and research and development credit carryforwards that begin to expire in 2015. During fiscal 2009 the Company recorded additional deferred tax expense in the amount of $1,845,200 due to additional losses, deterioration of the markets the Company serves, economic uncertainty, and an increased likelihood of tax credits expiring before being utilized. The Company's entire deferred tax asset of $3,348,000 has been offset by a valuation allowance of $3,348,000. Because of the uncertainties involved with this significant estimate, it is reasonably possible that the Company's estimate may change.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total current assets were $4,322,711, $6,024,686 and $7,717,113 at March 31, 2009, September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2008, respectively. The decrease of approximately $3,394,000 from March to March was due primarily to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deferred income taxes and prepaid expenses of approximately $2,584,000, $463,000, $355,000 and $67,000 respectively, offset in part by an increase in inventory of approximately $75,000. Cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable decreased due to the lower sales volume in the most recent quarter. The decrease from September to March of approximately $1,702,000 was due primarily to the lower sales volume during the period. Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and inventory declined by approximately $1,220,000, $305,000 and $90,000 respectively, offset in part by an increase in prepaid expenses of approximately $23,000. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable was due primarily to the lower sales volume during the current six month period.

Working capital as of March 31, 2009 amounted to $3,795,700 as compared with $7,160,680 a year earlier. Current assets were 8.2 times current liabilities compared to 13.9 a year ago. The quick ratio was 2.5 compared to 7.8 a year ago.

Internally generated funds during the six months ended March 31, 2009 were a negative $1,185,330 and were not adequate to fund the Company's primary non-operating cash requirement consisting of capital expenditures of $34,674. The primary reason for the negative cash flow from operations was the net loss during the period. 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 working capital and capital expenditure requirements through the end of fiscal 2009.

Shareholders' equity during the six months ended March 31, 2009 decreased by $3,382,581 which was the net loss during the period of $3,390,606 and $8,025 of share-based compensation expense.  

The Company has a credit agreement with its financial lender that provides for a secured revolving credit facility of $1,000,000 with interest generally equal to three percent per annum plus one month LIBOR. The agreement was modified effective February 1, 2009 and is set to expire in February 2010. The agreement is secured by the Company's 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 $500,000. The revolving credit facility is subject to a review by the Company's lender in February 2010. Management believes a renewal of the credit facility can be negotiated at acceptable terms. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under this loan facility at March 31, 2009. During fiscal 2009 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 2009 there will be a negative but temporary impact on liquidity. As previously noted, management has implemented expense reductions during the first and current quarter in response to the economic downturn and uncertainty in the markets the company serves. The Company has reduced headcount, product development, and marketing, administrative and sales related expenses in order to appropriately manage its working capital. The Company believes that internally generated funds and the revolving line of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to meet ongoing working capital requirements.

The Company's previous credit agreement with its financial lender provided 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 was secured by the Company's accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and general intangibles. The credit agreement contained affirmative covenant requirements, tested on an annual basis, that required 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 allowed 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 was subject to a review by the Company's lender in 2010 but was modified effective February 1, 2009. The Company violated the tangible net worth covenant and the pre-tax interest coverage ratio covenant at September 30, 2008 due to the loss for the fiscal year and obtained a waiver from its financial lender.

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, 2008.

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, and (e) the Company's ability to capitalize on market opportunities including state automotive emissions programs and OEM tool programs.

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures.

As of March 31, 2009, 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 March 31, 2009 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files and submits under the Exchange Act is (1) 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 second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceeding.

The Company was a co-defendant in two suits related to aircraft product liability. Attorneys for our insurance carrier sought and obtained our removal from the (Sullivan v. Hawker Beechcraft Corp., et al) suit and a Stipulation of Dismissal of Hickok Incorporated was obtained in March 2009. The Company has not received any further communications relative to the Richard J. Dengel v. Metro Aviation Inc. case from the Montana Eighth District Court. The attorneys for our insurance carrier have advised us that we can consider the case closed pending any further communication.

In addition, the Company is the plaintiff in a suit pursuing patent infringement against a competitor in the emissions market.
There has been no other material developments in this legal proceeding since the filing of Form 10-KSB for fiscal 2008. Management believes that it is not currently possible to estimate the impact, if any, that the ultimate resolution of the patent infringement matter will have on the company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

At the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on February 25, 2009, the following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors:


Votes For
Votes Withheld



Robert L. Bauman
1,593,380
44,439
T. Harold Hudson
1,598,494
39,325
James T. Martin
1,598,494
39,325
Michael L. Miller
1,598,494
39,325
Hugh S. Seaholm 1,598,494 39,325
Janet H. Slade
1,564,532
73,287



For information on how the votes have been tabulated for the above, see the Company's definitive Proxy Statement used in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Description



10
Promissory Note Modification Agreement, dated January 26, 2009, by and between the Company and National City Bank effective through February 28, 2010.



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: May 14, 2009
/s/ R. L. Bauman

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




Date: May 14, 2009
/s/ G. M. Zoloty

G. M. Zoloty, Chief Financial Officer






























































































































EX-10 2 ex10.htm EXHIBIT 10 PROMISSORY NOTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT 01262009
Form 10-Q

Exhibit 10

Obligor #**********
Obligation #**********

PROMISSORY NOTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

THIS PROMISSORY NOTE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT ("Modification") is made and entered into on January 26, 2009 but is effective as of February 1, 2009 by and among Hickok Incorporated (collectively "Borrower") and NATIONAL CITY BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION ("Bank").

WHEREAS, Bank agreed to lend to Borrower an amount not to exceed the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,500,000.00) ("Loan"), which Loan was evidenced by a certain Commercial Note: Revolving Credit dated March 27, 2006 in the face amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,500,000.00) (as extended, amended or otherwise modified to date, the "Note") (the said Note and any other instrument or document given in connection with or to secure the Loan being collectively referred to as "Loan Documents").

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to modify the Note as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing promises and the covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:


1.        Liability of Borrower.  Borrower hereby ratifies and reconfirms Borrower's obligations and all liability to Bank under the terms and conditions of the Loan Documents and acknowledges that Borrower has no defenses to or rights of set-off against Borrower's obligations and all liability to Bank thereunder. Borrower further acknowledges that Bank has performed all of Bank's obligations under the Loan Documents.

2.        Modification.  (a) The Note is hereby modified to provide that, effective as of February 1, 2009, the face amount of the Note shall be permanently decreased to the sum of One Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00).

          (b)
Commencing February 1, 2009, interest on the daily unpaid principal balance of the Note shall accrue at a fluctuating rate (the "One Month LIBOR Rate") which is equal to the sum of: (i) Three percent (3.00%) per annum (ii) One Month LIBOR, adjusted by Bank, as necessary, at the end of each Banking Day.

        (c) The Commercial Note Borrowing Base Addendum/Revolving to the note is hereby modified as follows:
             Additional Conditions: Subject Loans.

          (ii) an amount equal to the lesser of either Forty percent (40%) of the then value (determined at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis) of all Eligible Inventory or Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00),

          (d) Prior payments have been made as evidenced by the books and records of Bank.

3.       Ratification of Loan Documents.  The Loan Documents are in all respects ratified and confirmed by the parties hereto and incorporated by reference herein, and each of the Loan Documents and this Modification shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings given to them in the Note. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Modification and the terms and provisions of the Note, the terms and provisions of this Modification shall control.

4.         Confession of Judgment.  Borrower hereby authorizes any attorney at law to appear in any state or federal court of record in the United States of America after the maturity hereof (whether occurring by lapse of time or acceleration), to waive the issuance and service of process, to admit the maturity of the Note and the amount then appearing due, to confess judgment against Borrower in favor of the holder hereof for the amount then appearing due, together with interest and costs of suit, and thereupon to release all errors and to waive all rights of appeal and stay of execution. No judgment shall bar any subsequent judgment. Should any judgment be vacated for any reason, this warrant of attorney nevertheless may thereafter be used for obtaining additional judgments.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Modification to be executed as of the day and year first above written.


WARNING - BY SIGNING THIS PAPER YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO NOTICE AND COURT TRIAL. IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME A COURT JUDGMENT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND THE POWERS OF A COURT CAN BE USED TO COLLECT FROM YOU REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE CREDITOR WHETHER FOR RETURNED GOODS, FAULTY GOODS, FAILURE ON HIS PART TO COMPLY WITH THE AGREEMENT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.



Hickok Incorporated
 

By:     /s/   Gregory M. Zoloty    
         Gregory M. Zoloty
Its: Chief Financial Officer








NATIONAL CITY BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING
ASSOCIATION


By:     /s/   R. W. Carpenter                
         Robert Carpenter
Its: Senior Vice President









EX-11 3 ex11.htm EXHIBIT 11 Hickok FY2009-Qtr2 Exhibit 11

  FORM 10-Q

EXHIBIT 11

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



Three Months Ended
March 31, 

Six Months Ended
March 31,



2009

2008

2009

2008



 



NET INCOME


 

 

 

Net Income <loss> applicable to common shares for basic earnings per share

$<2,245,253>

$<474,456>

$<3,390,606>

$634,433


 

 

 

 

Net Income <loss> applicable to common shares for diluted earnings per share

$<2,245,253>

$<474,456>

$<3,390,606>

$634,433


 

 

 

 

SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share

1,248,095

1,239,203

1,248,095

1,232,786


 

 

 

 

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

       -*

       -*

       -*

  62,584


 

 

 

 

Total shares for diluted earnings per share

1,248,095

1,239,203

1,248,095

1,295,370


 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings Per Common Share 

$  <1.80>

$  <.38>

$  <2.72>

$  .51


 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share 

$  <1.80>

$  <.38>

$  <2.72>

$  .49

 

 

 

 

 

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




















EX-31 4 exhibit311.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 Section302(a)rlbfy09qtr2
Form 10-Q

Exhibit 31.1

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION


I, Robert L. Bauman, certify that:

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) 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) Designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

    c) 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

    d) 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 (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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 the 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

May 14, 2009










EX-31 5 exhibit312.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 Sec302(a)gmzfy07qtr1
Form 10-Q

Exhibit 31.2

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATION


I, Gregory M. Zoloty, certify that:

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) 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) Designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

    c) 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

    d) 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 (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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 the 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

May 14, 2009












EX-32 6 exhibit321.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 Section906rlbfy07qtr1

Form 10-Q


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-Q for the period ending March 31, 2009 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

May 14, 2009




































EX-32 7 exhibit322.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 Section906gmzfy06qtr1

Form 10-Q


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-Q for the period ending March 31, 2009 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

May 14, 2009



































-----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----