SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002.

o Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition period from to

Commission File Number 0-13257.

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

MINNESOTA		41-1681094
(State of other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)r

1120 Wayzata Blvd East Suite 201,Wayzata, MN 55391
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(952) 473-4102

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $.01 per share per value.

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

YES ý NO o

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of latest practicable data.

As of July 31, 2002, there were 2,413,236 shares of the Company’s $.01 per share par value common stock outstanding.

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NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

INDEX


PART I	—	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

		Item 1	—	Financial Statements
				Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
		Item 2	—	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
				And Results of Operations
		Item 3	—	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

PART II	—	OTHER INFORMATION

		Item 6	—	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

SIGNATURES

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

JUNE 30, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2001

	JUNE 30			DECEMBER 31
ASSETS	2002			2001
	(UNAUDITED)			(AUDITED)

Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	661,763		$	181,730
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	7,857,639			9,110,730
Inventories:
Finished goods	2,315,732			1,698,373
Work in process	1,375,205			1,676,730
Raw materials	7,702,629			9,076,376

Total Inventories	$	11,393,566		$	12,451,479

Prepaid expenses and other	392,847			306,428
Deferred tax assets	1,690,000			1,492,000

Total Current Assets	$	21,995,815		$	23,542,367

Property and Equipment
Land and building/leaseholds	$	4,700,963		$	4,550,966
Manufacturing equipment	5,366,137			4,878,954
Office and other equipment	2,614,026			2,434,429

Total Property and Equipment	$	12,681,126		$	11,864,349

Accumulated depreciation	(6,646,305		)	(5,999,451		)

Net Property and Equipment	$	6,034,821		$	5,864,898

Other Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,764,144			83,478
Other assets	114,307			—
Other assets from discontinued operations	13,078			16,795

Total Other Assets	$	1,891,529		100,273

Total Assets	$	29,922,165		$	29,507,538

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

JUNE 30, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2001

	JUNE 30			DECEMBER 31
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	2002			2001
	(UNAUDITED)			(AUDITED)

Current Liabilities
Current maturities of notes and capital lease payable	$	869,918		$	501,681
Accounts payable	5,319,035			4,866,442
Accrued payrolls and commissions	2,138,004			2,171,124
Accured income taxes	172,572			538,706
Other liabilities	739,401			845,586
Net current liabilities from discontinued operations	67,264			159,484

Total Current Liabilities	$	9,306,194		$	9,083,023

Long-Term Liabilities
Notes and capital lease payable (net of current maturities)	$	8,651,324		$	9,791,722
Deferred tax liability	146,000			61,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities	$	8,797,324		$	9,852,722
Total Liabilities	$	18,103,518		$	18,935,745

Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock, $1 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 250,000 shares issued and outstanding	$	250,000		$	250,000
Common Stock - $0.01 par value; 9,000,000 shares authorized; 2,407,629 and 2,361,192 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively	24,076			23,612
Additional paid-in capital	12,333,174			12,179,399
Accumulated deficit	(788,603		)	(1,881,218		)

Total Shareholders’ Equity	$	11,818,647		$	10,571,793

Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$	29,922,165		$	29,507,538

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHES ENDED

JUNE 30, 2002 AND JUNE 30, 2001

	JUNE 30			JUNE 30
	2002			2001
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Net Sales	$	15,243,680		$	12,622,055

Cost of Goods Sold	12,332,378			10,622,729

Gross Profit	$	2,911,302		$	1,999,326

Selling Expenses	710,186			567,427
General and Administrative Expenses	1,156,610			777,411
Interest Income	(6,048		)	(5,067		)
Miscellaneous (Income) Expense	28,763			(10,813		)
Interest Expense	139,522			187,328

Income from Continuing Operations
Before Income Taxes	$	882,269		$	483,040

Income Tax Expense	348,000			181,000

Income from Continuing Operations	$	534,269		$	302,040

Basic Income per Share of Common Stock	$	0.22		$	0.13

Diluted Income per Share of Common Stock	$	0.21		$	0.12

Weighted Average Common Shares:
Basic	2,394,189			2,361,192
Diluted	2,536,958			2,481,401

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

JUNE 30, 2002 AND JUNE 30, 2001

	JUNE 30			JUNE 30
	2002			2001
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Net Sales	$	30,606,576		$	27,467,359

Cost of Goods Sold	24,915,809			22,774,761

Gross Profit	$	5,690,767		$	4,692,598

Selling Expenses	1,424,251			1,261,090
General and Administrative Expenses	2,096,145			1,681,176
Interest Income	(7,462		)	(10,486		)
Miscellaneous Expense	41,585			57,838
Interest Expense	232,059			428,833

Income from Continuing Operations
Before Income Taxes	$	1,904,189		$	1,274,147

Income Tax Expense	751,000			478,000

Income from Continuing Operations	$	1,153,189		$	796,147

Basic Income per Share of Common Stock	$	0.48		$	0.34

Diluted Income per Share of Common Stock	$	0.46		$	0.32

Weighted Average Common Shares:
Basic	2,383,190			2,361,146
Diluted	2,515,112			2,481,147

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

JUNE 30, 2002 AND JUNE 30, 2001

	JUNE 30			JUNE 30
	2002			2001
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income from continuing operations	$	1,153,189		$	796,147
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided (used) by continuing operations
Depreciation and amortization	598,028			648,053
Deferred taxes	(283,000		)	(3,000		)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,271,883			438,156
Inventories	1,102,526			(1,495,098		)
Prepaid expenses and other	(26,694		)	(111,445		)
Other assets	(103,295		)	—
Accounts payable	(199,528		)	(192,056		)
Accrued payrolls and commissions	(57,305		)	37,749
Accured income taxes	(366,134		)	46,000
Other liabilities	(106,185		)	(274,057		)

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Continuing Operations	$	2,983,485		$	(109,551	)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Discontinued Operations	(88,503		)	66,890

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities	$	2,894,982		$	(42,661	)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquistion of equipment	$	(565,472	)	$	(513,739	)

Net Cash Used by Investing Activity	$	(565,472	)	$	(513,739	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net change in line of credit	$	(2,996,517	)	$	475,000
Proceeds from notes payable	4,879,017			234,000
Payments on notes and capital lease payable	(3,825,642		)	(364,959		)
Issuance of common stock	93,665			969

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities	$	(1,849,477	)	$	345,010

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	480,033		$	(211,390	)

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning	181,730			527,998

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending	$	661,763		$	316,608

During 2002, the Company incurred accounts payable and issued a long-term note payable in in the amount of $1,820,983 as part of the purchase price for certain assets of another corporation.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Nortech Systems Incorporated (the Company) is a Minnesota corporation with headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Bemidji, Fairmont, Merrifield and Baxter, Minnesota as well as Augusta, Wisconsin. The Company now operates from its newly acquired location in Monterrey, Mexico as described in Note 7.

The Company manufactures wire harnesses, cables and electromechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards and higher-level assemblies for a wide range of commercial and defense industries. The Company provides a full “turn-key” contract manufacturing service to its customers. All products are built to the customers design specifications. Products are sold to customers both domestically and internationally. The Company also provides repair service on circuit boards used in machines in the medical industry.

NOTE 2. USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and it's wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

NOTE 4. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the financial information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

The operating results of the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2002 or for any other interim period. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2001 included in the Company’s Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE 5. SEGMENT REPORTING INFORMATION

During 1999, the Company formally adopted a plan to dispose of two of its operating segments, including Display Products and Medical Management. See additional disclosures regarding these discontinued operations in Note 9 of the annual consolidated financial statement contained in the Company’s Annual Report Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2001 as filed with the SEC. The Company’s results from continuing operations for the quarters ending June 30, 2002 and 2001 consist entirely of the Contract Manufacturing segment.

NOTE 6. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCMENTS

On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.142 (“SFAS 142”) “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. The statement addresses accounting and reporting for (i) intangible assets at acquisition and (ii) for intangible assets and goodwill subsequent to their acquisition. SFAS replaces the requirement to amortize intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill with a requirement for an impairment test. SFAS 142 also requires an evaluation of intangible assets and their useful lives and a transitional impairment test for goodwill and certain intangibles assets upon adoption. After transition, the impairment tests will be performed annually. SFAS 142 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144’). The provisions of this statement require that all long-lived assets be measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, whether reported in continuing or discontinued operations. The adoption of SFAS 144 did not materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial positions or results of operations.

NOTE 7. ACQUISITION

On June 27, 2002, the Company acquired 100 percent of the outstanding common shares of Manufacturing Assembly Solutions of Monterrey, Inc. (MAS), a Mexican corporation, located in Monterrey, Mexico. The results of operations since this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements. The primary reason for the acquisition was to enhance the Company’s manufacturing capabilities in a low cost country.

The aggregate purchase price was $1,850,000, including $650,000 to be paid in cash on July 2, 2002 and a $1,200,000 Promissory Note. (See Note 8)

NOTE 7. ACQUISITION (CONTINUED)

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

Current assets	$	152,148
Net property and equipment	186,761
Other assets	11,012
Goodwill	1,270,000
Intangible assets	426,384
Total assets acquired	2,046,305
Current liabilities	(26,305		)
Long-term liabilities	(170,000		)
Total liabilities assumed	(196,305		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,850,000

The intangible assets acquired include customer lists and relationships, a favorable lease, company name and logo and non-compete agreements. These assets will be amortized over their average useful lives which range from 2-5 years.

The amount assigned to goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

NOTE 8. DEBT

As payment for the acquisition described in Note 7, the Company will pay $650,000 in cash on July 2, 2002 and has signed a $1,200,000 Promissory Note for the balance. The note bears interest at 6% and is payable in four semiannual installments beginning December 27, 2002. Each installment on the note may be satisfied with the issue of 31,704 shares of Nortech stock. If the market price of the stock should fail to reach or exceed $7.00 during a four-week period of time during each semi-annual period, the company shall repurchase such shares within 30 days at a price of $7.00. The Promissory Note is collateralized by an assignment of 126,815 shares of Nortech stock.

NOTE 9. LEASES

As part of the acquisition described in Note 7, Nortech assumed a three-year lease on the 15,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in Monterrey, Mexico. The lease matures during 2004 and allows the Company the option of two three-year renewals. Annual lease payments due over the next three years are as follows:

2002	$	47,215
2003	94,431
2004	39,346
Total	$	180,992

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

(1.) Results of Operations for Quarter and Period Ended June 30, 2002

The Company had revenues of $15,243,680 compared to revenues of $12,622,055 for the quarters ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The increase in revenues resulted primarily from increased revenue from the current customer base. The net income for the three months ended June 30, 2002 was $534,269 or $.22 per share, compared to a net income of $302,040 or $.13 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2001. The favorable variance in net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 compared to the prior year quarter was the result of higher revenue levels, changes in the mix of products manufactured, offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses, along with reduced interest costs resulting from lower carrying amounts of debt.

The Company’s 90 day order backlog was approximately $9,216,000 as of June 30, 2002, compared with approximately $11,000,000 at the beginning of the quarter. Based on the current conditions, the Company anticipates revenue levels in the third quarter of 2002 to be slightly less than second quarter of 2002.

(2.) Liquidity and Capital Resources.

The Company’s working capital decreased to $12,689,621 at the close of second quarter 2002, compared to $14,516,528 as of March 31, 2002. The Company believes that its financial liquidity will improve during 2002 and would expect that its operating cash flow and available credit facilities will be sufficient to fund the expected growth in the near term.

(3.) Critical Accounting Policies

Inventory Reserve

Inventory reserves are maintained for the estimated value of the inventory that may have a lower value than stated or in excess of production needs. These values are estimates and may differ from actual results.

(4.) Acquisition

On June 27, 2002, the Company acquired 100 percent of the stock of Manufacturing Assembly Solutions of Monterrey, Inc., A Mexican corporation, located in Monterrey, Mexico. The primary reason for the acquisition was to enhance the Company’s manufacturing capabilities in a low cost country. (Please refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more detail)

Forward-Looking Statements

Those statements in the foregoing report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” or other similar words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Although Nortech Systems, Inc. believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions, any or all of which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, without limitation:

• Volatility in the marketplace which may affect market supply and demand the Company’s products;

• Increased competition;

• Changes in the reliability and efficiency of the Company’s operating facilities or those of third parties;

• Risks related to availability of labor;

• General economic, financial and business conditions that could effect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The factors identified above are believed to be important factors (but not necessarily all of the important factors) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed herein could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by the forgoing cautionary statements. The Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly any forward-looking statement (or its associated cautionary language) whether as a result of new information or future events.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risk from what was reported on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

Form 8K was filed on May 14, 2002 to announce the appointment of Michael Degen as President and Chief Executive Office of the Company to succeed the late president Quentin Finkelson.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael J. Degen, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Nortech Systems Incorporated on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2002, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Nortech Systems Incorporated.

By	/s/ Michael J. Degen
	Michael J. Degen
	Chief Executive Officer
	Nortech Systems Incorporated

I, Garry M. Anderly, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report of Nortech Systems Incorporated on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2002, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Nortech Systems Incorporated.

By	/s/ Garry M. Anderly
	Garry M. Anderly
	Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
	Nortech Systems Incorporated

SIGNATURES

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

Dated: August 12, 2002	NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

	By:/s/	Michael J. Degen

		Michael J. Degen
		President and Chief
		Executive Officer

	By:/s/	Garry M. Anderly

		Garry M. Anderly
		Principal Financial
		Officer and Principal
		Accounting Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

Item 1

—

Financial Statements

And Results of Operations

• Volatility in the marketplace which may affect market supply and demand the Company’s products;

• Increased competition;

• Changes in the reliability and efficiency of the Company’s operating facilities or those of third parties;

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

SIGNATURES

Dated: August 12, 2002

NORTECH SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

President and Chief