10-Q 1 l88736ae10-q.txt MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. FORM 10-Q 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For Quarter ended April 28, 2001 Commission file number: 015230 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware No. 13-2910285 (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 115 South MacQuesten Parkway Mount Vernon, New York 10550-1724 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 699-0000 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No . --- --- CLASS ----- Number of Shares Common Stock, Par Value $.001 Outstanding as of May 24, 2001 ------------ 6,217,933 -1- 2 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX
PAGE ---- PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION: ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, April 28, 2001 (Unaudited) and January 27, 2001................................................................................ 3 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations, Three-Month Period Ended April 28, 2001 and April 29, 2000 (Unaudited) .................................................. 4 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, Three-Month Period Ended April 28, 2001 (Unaudited)...................................................................... 5 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, Three-Month Period Ended April 28, 2001 and April 29, 2000 (Unaudited)................................................... 6 Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements........................................................................................ 7-9 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 10-15 PART II OTHER INFORMATION: Item 1 Through Item 6 .............................................................................. 16 Signature Page..................................................................................... 17
-2- 3 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
April 28, January 27, 2001 2001 ------------ --------- (Unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and equivalents $ 599 $ 4,114 Accounts receivable: Trade (less allowances of $581 and $2,536, respectively) 23,199 15,105 Other 93 224 Inventories 21,984 20,496 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,472 1,424 Deferred taxes 1,186 1,186 -------- -------- Total current assets 48,533 42,549 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - net 19,221 19,675 INTANGIBLES - net 32 62 OTHER ASSETS 956 1,049 -------- -------- $ 68,742 $ 63,335 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable - trade $ 7,471 $ 3,302 Line of credit 2,500 - Current portion of long-term debt and lease liability 1,736 1,696 Accrued expenses 3,276 3,791 Taxes payable 415 529 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 15,398 9,318 -------- -------- LONG-TERM DEBT 10,533 10,987 -------- -------- DEFERRED TAXES 349 349 -------- -------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock - par value $1.00 per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued - - Common stock - par value $.001 per share; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 8,317,000 shares issued and outstanding as of April 28, 2001 and and January 27, 2001, respectively 8 8 Additional paid-in capital 32,196 32,196 Retained earnings 16,599 16,802 Treasury stock, at cost, 2,101,200 and 2,095,000 shares as As April 28, 2001 and January 27, 2001, respectively (6,341) (6,325) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 42,462 42,681 -------- -------- $ 68,742 $ 63,335 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to the consolidated condensed financial statements. -3- 4 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT EARNINGS PER SHARE)
Three Months Ended --------------------------------- April 28, April 29, 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- NET SALES $ 29,176 $ 25,827 COST OF GOODS SOLD 23,920 20,111 -------- -------- GROSS PROFIT ON SALES 5,256 5,716 SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 5,119 6,082 -------- -------- OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS) 137 (366) OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE): Gold consignment fee (250) (222) Interest expense (247) (249) Interest income 34 90 Other income 7 14 -------- -------- Total Other Expense (456) (367) -------- -------- LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (319) (733) INCOME TAX BENEFIT (116) (279) -------- -------- NET LOSS $ (203) $ (454) ======== ======== LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED $ (0.03) ($ 0.07) ======== ======== WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES 6,221 6,340 ======== ========
See accompanying notes to the consolidated condensed financial statements. -4- 5 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS)
Common Stock Additional Treasury Stock ------------ Paid-In Retained -------------- Shares Dollars Capital Earnings Shares Dollars Total ------ ------- ------- -------- ------ ------- ----- Balance - January 27, 2001 8,317 $ 8 $32,196 $16,802 (2,095) $(6,325) $42,681 Purchase of treasury stock - - - - (6) (16) (16) Net loss - - - (203) - - (203) ----- ---- ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- Balance - April 28, 2001 8,317 $ 8 $32,196 $16,599 (2,101) $(6,341) $42,462 ===== ==== ======= ======= ======= ======== =======
See accompanying notes to the consolidated condensed financial statements. -5- 6 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS)
Three Months Ended ------------------------- April 28, April 29, 2001 2000 --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $ (203) $ (454) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash Provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 895 1,044 Provision for accounts receivable (30) 62 Provision for sales returns (1,926) (580) (Increase)/decrease in operating assets: Accounts receivable (6,007) (4,633) Inventories (1,488) (2,968) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (48) (102) Other assets 92 62 Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities: Accounts payable 4,167 1,854 Accrued expenses (514) (1,084) Taxes payable (114) (1,719) ------- ------- Net cash used in operating activities (5,176) (748) ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property, plant and equipment - net (411) (1,043) ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (411) (1,043) ------- ------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Principal payments of long-term debt and capital lease liabilities (414) (418) Proceeds from long-term debt - (73) Purchase of treasury stock (16) (73) Proceeds from line of credit 2,500 - ------- ------- Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 2,070 (491) ------- ------- DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALAENTS (3,517) (786) CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 4,114 2,580 ------- ------- CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 599 $ 1,794 ======= ======= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest and gold consignment fees $ 634 $ 367 Taxes $ - $ 1,441
See accompanying notes to the consolidated condensed financial statements. -6- 7 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED APRIL 28, 2001 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ------------------------------------------ The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of April 28, 2001 and related notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the 2001 Annual Report to Stockholders of Michael Anthony Jewelers, Inc. (the "Company"). The information furnished reflects, in the opinion of the management of the Company, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The interim figures are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year due to the seasonal nature of the business. Reclassifications ----------------- Certain reclassifications were made to the prior year's financial statements to conform to the current year's presentation. Effect of Recently Issued Accounting Standards. ----------------------------------------------- In June 1998, SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by SFAS No. 137, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivative instruments be measured at fair value and recognized in the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 133 as of January 28, 2001. In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements". In June 2000, the SEC delayed the effective date of SAB 101 to no later than the fourth quarter of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999. The Company has adopted SAB 101 as of January 28, 2001. The adoption of the above pronouncements did not have a material impact on results of operations or comprehensive income. -7- 8 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED APRIL 28, 2001 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) 2. PRODUCT PRICING --------------- The Company's products, the principal component of which is gold, are generally sold at prices which are based on the market price of gold on the date merchandise is ordered or shipped to the customer, therefore, the Company's sales volume is significantly influenced by the market price of gold. The selling prices for certain customers may be fixed for a specific period of time. In such cases, the Company is able to shift a substantial portion of the risks of gold price fluctuation by hedging against changes in the price of gold by entering into forward contracts or purchasing futures or options on futures. The Company's consigned gold inventory is hedged against the effects of price fluctuations. The Company has entered into arrangements with certain gold lenders (the "Gold Lenders") pursuant to which the Company does not purchase gold from the Gold Lenders until receipt of a purchase order from, or shipment of jewelry to, its customers. These arrangements permit the Company to match the sales price of the product with the price the Company pays for the gold. The average selling price of gold in the current quarter was $272 per ounce compared to $295 per ounce for the quarter ended April 29, 2000. 3. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of:
April 28, January 27, 2001 2001 ---------- ----------- (Unaudited) (In thousands) Finished goods $34,446 $32,837 Work in process 19,740 14,636 Raw materials 7,183 3,741 ------- -------- 61,369 51,214 Less: Consigned gold 39,385 30,718 -------- ------- $21,984 $20,496 ======= =======
Inventories as of April 28, 2001 and January 27, 2001 excluded approximately 149,000 and 117,000 ounces of gold on consignment, respectively. -8- 9 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED APRIL 28, 2001 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) 4. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM ------------------------ In December 1995, the Company announced a Common Stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to 750,000 shares of Common Stock. On April 4, 1997, the Board of Directors authorized an increase of an additional 500,000 shares of Common Stock that the Company may repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Plan. On May 26, 1998, the Board of Directors authorized an increase of up to an additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock that the Company may repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Plan. As of May 24, 2001, the Company had purchased a total of 2,101,200 shares on the open market for an aggregate cost of approximately $6,341,000, of which 60,000 shares have been retired. -9- 10 ITEM 2 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------------------------ APRIL 28, 2001 AND APRIL 29, 2000 --------------------------------- Net sales for the first three months ended April 28, 2001 were approximately $29,176,000, an increase of 13.0% from net sales of approximately $25,827,000 for the comparable period last year. The increase in sales was primarily due to product distributed for the Almond Jewelry Group. Gross profit margin decreased to approximately 18.0% of net sales for the first three months ended April 28, 2001 compared to approximately 22.1% for the comparable period last year, primarily due to a change in the product and customer mix. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first three months ended April 28, 2001 were approximately $5,119,000, a decrease of $963,000 or 15.8% from approximately $6,082,000 for the comparable period last year. The decrease is primarily attributable to decreases in payroll and payroll related expenses and advertising expenses which were partly offset by increases in product and packaging supplies. Interest expense and gold consignment fees for the first three months ended April 28, 2001 were approximately $497,000, an increase of $26,000 or 5.5.0% compared to approximately $471,000 for the comparable period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher consignment rates and higher consignment levels. Interest income decreased primarily due to the Company's lower cash position. As a result of the above factors, the Company had a net loss for the first three months ended April 28, 2001 of $203,000 or $.03 per share on 6,221,000 weighted average shares outstanding compared to a net loss of $454,000 or $.07 per share on 6,340,000 weighted average shares outstanding for comparable period last year. -10- 11 ITEM 2 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) Liquidity and Capital Resources ------------------------------- The Company relies on a gold consignment program, short-term and long-term borrowings and internally generated funds to finance its operations. The Company fills most of its gold supply needs through gold consignment arrangements with the Gold Lenders. During the quarter, the Company received notice that one if its gold lenders planned to discontinue its involvement in jewelry financing. During the same period, the Company begun a relationship with a new gold lender. Under the terms of those arrangements, the Company is entitled to lease the lesser of (i) an aggregate of 275,000 ounces of fine gold or (ii) consigned gold with an aggregate value equal to $98,000,000. The consigned gold is secured by certain property of the Company including inventory and machinery and equipment. The Company pays the Gold Lenders a consignment fee based on the dollar value of ounces of gold outstanding under their respective agreements, which value is based on the daily Second London Gold Fix. The Company believes that its financing rate under the consignment arrangements is substantially similar to the financing rates charged to gold consignees similarly situated to the Company. As of April 28, 2001, the Company held approximately 149,000 ounces of gold on consignment with a market value of approximately $39,385,000. The consignment agreements contain certain restrictive covenants relating to maximum usage, net worth, working capital and other financial ratios and each of the agreements requires the Company to own a specific amount of gold at all times. At April 28, 2001, the Company was in compliance with the covenants in its consignment agreements and the Company's owned gold inventory was valued at approximately $3,930,000. Management believes that the supply of gold available through the Company's gold consignment arrangements, in conjunction with the Company's owned gold, is sufficient to meet the Company's requirements. The consignment agreements are terminable by the Company or the respective Gold Lenders upon 30 days notice. If any Gold Lender were to terminate its existing gold consignment arrangement, the Company does not believe it would experience an interruption of its gold supply that would materially adversely affect its business. The Company believes that other consignors would be willing to enter into similar arrangements if any Gold Lender terminates its relationship with the Company. Consigned gold is not included in the Company's inventory, and there is no related liability recorded. As a result of these consignment arrangements, the Company is able to shift a substantial portion of the risk of market fluctuations in the price of gold to the Gold Lenders, since the Company does not purchase gold from the Gold Lenders until receipt of a purchase order, projection, or shipment of jewelry to, its customers. -11- 12 ITEM 2 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued) ------------------------------- The Company then either establishes the selling price of the jewelry to its customers concurrently with the required purchase of gold from the Gold Lenders or hedges against changes in the price of gold by entering into forward contracts or purchasing futures or options on futures that are listed on the COMEX. While the Company believes its supply of gold is relatively secure, significant increases or rapid fluctuations in the cost of gold may result in reduced demand for the Company's products. From January 27, 2001 until April 28, 2001, the closing price of gold according to the Second London Gold Fix ranged from a low of $256 per ounce to a high of nearly $273 per ounce. There can be no assurances that fluctuations in the precious metals and credit markets would not result in an interruption of the Company's gold supply or the credit arrangements necessary to allow the Company to support its accounts receivable and continue the use of consigned gold. On January 27, 1999, the Company repaid its long-term debt with the insurance companies by obtaining a loan from a new lender in the amount of $10,444,000. As collateral for the loan, the Company granted the lender a lien on the Company's machinery and equipment. The loan has an eight-year term and will accrue interest at 6.85%. The loan does not contain any restrictive financial covenants. At April 28, 2001, $8,926,000 of principal remained outstanding under the loan. On February 10, 1999, Michael Anthony obtained a loan in the amount of $937,500. As collateral for the loan, the Company granted the lender a first mortgage on one of its manufacturing facilities. The mortgage has a fifteen-year term and accrues interest at an annual rate of 7.05%. At April 28, 2001, $855,000 of principal remained outstanding under the loan. In October 1995, the Company obtained a loan from a bank in the amount of $2,500,000. As collateral for the loan, the Company granted the bank a first mortgage on the Company's corporate headquarters. The mortgage has a ten-year term and interest on the mortgage accrues at 8% per annum. In addition, the mortgage contains certain restrictive financial covenants. At April 28, 2001, the Company was in compliance with the covenants and $1,890,000 of principal remained outstanding under the mortgage. On September 16, 1999, the Company acquired two buildings which house two manufacturing facilities, located at 70 and 60 South MacQuesten Parkway, Mount Vernon, NY from MacQuesten Realty Company for a price of $2,450,000. The Company incurred $929,000 of long term debt, which has a four-year term and accrues interest at an annual rate of 7.50%, and paid the balance with cash from its operations. At April 28, 2001, $598,000 of principal remained outstanding under the loan. -12- 13 ITEM 2 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued) ------------------------------- The Company has a line of credit arrangement with a commercial bank which varies seasonally from $10,000,000 to $18,350,000 (the "Line of Credit"). The Line of Credit is secured by certain assets of the Company, including accounts receivable and inventory. As of April 28, 2001 $2,500,000 was outstanding under the Line of Credit. During the three months ended April 28, 2001, cash used in operating activities was $5,176,000. The increase compared to last year is primarily due to an increase in inventory, and a decrease in accounts payable and taxes payable. During the comparable period of the prior year, the Company used in $748,000 of cash in operating activities, primarily due to the decreased accounts receivable. Cash of $411,000 was used in investing activities as compared to $1,043,000 used during the comparable three-month period last year. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in the Company's purchase of machinery and equipment. Cash of $2,070,000 was used in financing activities during the three-month period, compared to $491,000 provided by the comparable period of the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the Company's borrowings on its line of credit. For the balance of fiscal 2002, the Company projects capital expenditures of approximately $800,000. The Company believes that its long-term debt and existing lines of credit provide sufficient funding for the Company's operations. In the event that the Company requires additional financing during fiscal 2002, it will be necessary to fund this requirement through expanded credit facilities with its existing or other lenders. The Company believes that such additional financing can be arranged. Forward Looking Statements -------------------------- This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements include the words "believe," "expect," "plans" or similar words and are based in part on the Company's reasonable expectations and are subject to a number of factors and risks, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and "Year 2000 Compliance" as a result of any of the following factors: -13- 14 ITEM 2 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INFORMATION SUBSEQUENT TO JANUARY 27, 2001 IS UNAUDITED) Forward Looking Statements (Cont'd) --------------------------- a) general economic conditions and their impact on the retail environment; b) fluctuations in the price of gold and other metals used to manufacture the Company's jewelry; c) risks related to the concentration of the Company's customers, particularly the operations of any of its top customers; d) increased competition from outside the United States where labor costs are substantially lower; e) variability of customer requirements and the nature of customers' commitments on projections and orders; and f) the extent to which the Company is able to attract and retain key personnel. In light of these uncertainties and risks, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will occur or continue in the future. Except for its required, periodic filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company undertakes no obligations to release publicly any revisions to these forward looking statements that may reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Effect of Recently Issued Accounting Standards. ----------------------------------------------- In June 1998, SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by SFAS No. 137, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivative instruments be measured at fair value and recognized in the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 133 as of January 28, 2001. In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements". In June 2000, the SEC delayed the effective date of SAB 101 to no later than the fourth quarter of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999. The Company has adopted SAB 101 as of January 28, 2001. The adoption of the above pronouncements did not have a material impact on results of operations or comprehensive income. -14- 15 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 and 2 Not applicable. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk --------------------------------------------------------- The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value because of the current nature of these instruments. The carrying amount reported for revolving credit and long-term debt approximate fair value because of the interest rates on these instruments approximate current market rates. Because the interest rates on our long term debt is fixed and our revolving debt is utilized seasonally we do not hedge against interest rate increases. Consigned gold is not included in the Company's inventory, and there is no related liability recorded. As a result of these consignment arrangements, the Company is able to shift a substantial portion of the risk of market fluctuations in the price of gold to the Gold Lenders, since the Company does not purchase gold from the Gold Lenders until receipt of a purchase order form, or shipment of jewelry to, its customers. The Company then either locks in the selling price of the jewelry to its customers concurrently with the required purchase of gold from the Gold Lenders or hedges against changes in the price of gold by entering into forward contracts or purchasing futures or options on futures that are listed on the COMEX. While the Company believes its supply of gold is relatively secure, significant increases or rapid fluctuations in the cost of gold may result in reduced demand for the Company's products. All of our revenues are realized in U.S. dollars and all of our revenues are from customers in the United States. Therefore, we do not believe we face significant direct foreign currency exchange rate risk. We do not hedge against foreign currency exchange rate changes. Item 4 and 5 Not applicable Item 6. (a) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- Not applicable. -15- 16 MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS, INC. Dated: May 24, 2001 By: /s/ Allan Corn -------------------------------- Allan Corn Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -16-