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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2010.
Commission file number: 0-20206
PERCEPTRON, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  38-2381442
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
47827 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  48170-2461
(Zip Code)
(734) 414-6100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company þ
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of February 8, 2011, was:
     
Common Stock, $0.01 par value   8,925,851
     
Class   Number of shares
 
 

 

 


 

PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2010
         
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    December 31,     June 30,  
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amount)   2010     2010  
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
               
 
               
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 10,430     $ 9,789  
Short-term investments
    11,930       10,278  
Receivables:
               
Billed receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $191 and $138, respectively
    14,721       15,207  
Unbilled receivables
    299       616  
Other receivables
    930       916  
Inventories, net of reserves of $1,783 and $1,413, respectively
    6,835       6,551  
Deferred taxes
    2,877       2,877  
Other current assets
    1,344       1,288  
 
           
Total current assets
    49,366       47,522  
 
           
 
               
Property and Equipment
               
Building and land
    6,096       6,095  
Machinery and equipment
    13,793       13,057  
Furniture and fixtures
    870       870  
 
           
 
    20,759       20,022  
Less — Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (14,743 )     (14,091 )
 
           
Net property and equipment
    6,016       5,931  
 
           
 
               
Long-Term Investments
    2,192       2,192  
Deferred Tax Asset
    9,603       9,008  
 
           
 
               
Total Assets
  $ 67,177     $ 64,653  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 2,973     $ 3,741  
Accrued liabilities and expenses
    3,468       2,932  
Accrued compensation
    956       1,222  
Income taxes payable
    696       98  
Deferred revenue
    3,630       3,184  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    11,723       11,177  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock — no par value, authorized 1,000 shares, issued none
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 19,000 shares, issued and outstanding 8,971 and 8,961, respectively
    90       90  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (282 )     (1,505 )
Additional paid-in capital
    41,797       41,717  
Retained earnings
    13,849       13,174  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    55,454       53,476  
 
           
 
               
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 67,177     $ 64,653  
 
           
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)   2010     2009     2010     2009  
 
                               
Net Sales
  $ 16,341     $ 11,751     $ 29,094     $ 22,564  
 
                               
Cost of Sales
    9,221       6,944       17,256       13,828  
 
                       
Gross Profit
    7,120       4,807       11,838       8,736  
 
                               
Operating Expenses
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    3,650       3,966       7,072       7,630  
Engineering, research and development
    1,972       1,554       4,090       3,283  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    5,622       5,520       11,162       10,913  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Income (Loss)
    1,498       (713 )     676       (2,177 )
 
                               
Other Income and (Expenses)
                               
Interest income, net
    56       71       101       128  
Foreign currency gain (loss)
    (10 )     (34 )     211       175  
Other
          1             2  
 
                       
Total other income
    46       38       312       305  
 
                       
 
                               
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    1,544       (675 )     988       (1,872 )
 
                               
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
    (517 )     261       (313 )     645  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 1,027     $ (414 )   $ 675     $ (1,227 )
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.11     $ (0.05 )   $ 0.08     $ (0.14 )
Diluted
  $ 0.11     $ (0.05 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.14 )
 
                               
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
                               
Basic
    8,992       8,902       8,985       8,895  
Dilutive effect of stock options
    163             154        
 
                       
Diluted
    9,155       8,902       9,139       8,895  
 
                       
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    December 31,  
(In Thousands)   2010     2009  
 
               
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 675     $ (1,227 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided from (used for) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    540       690  
Stock compensation expense
    237       301  
Deferred income taxes
    (463 )     (1,003 )
Disposal of assets and other
    22       (74 )
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    43       (355 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
               
Receivables, net
    1,195       (991 )
Inventories
    (91 )     (343 )
Accounts payable
    (1,162 )     (633 )
Other current assets and liabilities
    1,049       703  
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) operating activities
    2,045       (2,932 )
 
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Proceeds from stock plans
    194       186  
Repurchase of company stock
    (351 )      
 
           
Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities
    (157 )     186  
 
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Purchases of short-term investments
    (19,374 )     (3,244 )
Sales of short-term investments
    18,371       498  
Capital expenditures
    (591 )     (238 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (1,594 )     (2,984 )
 
               
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
    347       204  
 
           
 
               
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    641       (5,526 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents, July 1
    9,789       22,654  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31
  $ 10,430     $ 17,128  
 
           
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PERCEPTRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the periods presented. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year.
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements. The guidance requires the disclosure of roll forward activities on purchases, sales, issuance, and settlements of the assets and liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 fair value measurements). The guidance will become effective for us with the reporting period beginning July 1, 2011. Other than requiring additional disclosures, the adoption of this new guidance will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
Beginning July 1, 2010, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements”, (amendments to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition” (“ASU 2009-13”) (formerly Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue 08-1) on a prospective basis. The new standard requires the Company to determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the price to sell the deliverable on a stand-alone basis. The standard also eliminates the residual method of allocation and provides for expanded disclosures. See Note 3 — Revenue Recognition below which encompasses the additional expanded disclosures. Adoption of this standard does not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements because no significant change was required in the Company’s process of allocating arrangement consideration to the units of accounting under the new standard.
3. Revenue Recognition
Revenue related to products is recognized upon shipment when title and risk of loss has passed to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured and customer acceptance criteria have been successfully demonstrated. Revenue related to services is recognized upon completion of the service.
The Company also has multiple element arrangements in its Automated Systems product line that may include purchase of equipment, labor support and/or training. Each element has value on a stand-alone basis. For multiple element arrangements, the Company defers from revenue recognition the greater of the fair value of any undelivered elements of the contract or the portion of the sales price of the contract that is not payable until the undelivered elements are completed. Delivered items are not contingent upon the delivery of any undelivered items nor do the delivered items include general rights of return.
When available, the Company allocates arrangement consideration to each element based upon vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value of the respective elements. When VSOE cannot be established, the Company attempts to establish the selling price of each element based on relevant third-party evidence. Because the Company’s offerings contain a significant level of proprietary technology, customization or differentiation such that comparable pricing of products with similar functionality cannot be obtained, the Company primarily uses its best estimate of selling price (“BESP”) in the Company’s allocation of arrangement consideration. The Company determines the BESP for a product or service by considering multiple factors including, but not limited to, pricing practices, internal costs, geographies and gross margin.
The Company’s Automated Systems products are made to order systems that are designed and configured to meet each customer’s specific requirements. Timing for the delivery of each element in the arrangement is primarily determined by the customer’s requirements and the number of elements ordered. Delivery of all of the multiple elements in an order will typically occur over a three to 15 month period after the order is received.

 

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The Company does not have price protection agreements or requirements to buy back inventory. The Company’s history demonstrates that sales returns have been insignificant.
4. Financial Instruments
For a discussion on the Company’s fair value measurement policies for Financial Instruments, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.
The Company has not changed its valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the period.
The following table presents the Company’s investments at December 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010 that are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consistent with the fair value hierarchy provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (in thousands).
                                 
Description   December 31, 2010     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Short-Term Investments
  $ 2,393     $ 28     $ 2,365        
Long-Term Investments
  $ 2,192                 $ 2,192  
                                 
Description   June 30, 2010     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Short-Term Investments
  $ 7     $ 7              
 
                       
Long-Term Investments
  $ 2,192                 $ 2,192  
The Company’s Level 3 investments consist of preferred stock investments (see Note 6 — Short-Term and Long-Term Investments) and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in ASC 820.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates.
5. Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of inventory is determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The Company provides a reserve for obsolescence to recognize the effects of engineering change orders, age and use of inventory that affect the value of the inventory. When the related inventory is disposed of, the obsolescence reserve is reduced. A detailed review of the inventory is performed annually with quarterly updates for known changes that have occurred since the annual review. Inventory, net of reserves of $1,783,000 and $1,413,000 at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010 respectively, is comprised of the following (in thousands):
                 
    December 31,     June 30,  
Inventory   2010     2010  
Component parts
  $ 2,407     $ 1,507  
Work in process
    593       238  
Finished goods
    3,835       4,806  
 
           
Total
  $ 6,835     $ 6,551  
 
           
6. Short-Term and Long-Term Investments
The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments — Debt and Equity Securities.” Investments with a maturity of greater than three months to one year are classified as short-term investments. Investments with maturities beyond one year may be classified as short-term if the Company reasonably expects the investment to be realized in cash or sold or consumed during the normal operating cycle of the business. Investments available for sale are recorded at market value using the specific identification method. Investments expected to be

 

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held to maturity or until market conditions improve are measured at amortized cost in the statement of financial position if it is the Company’s intent and ability to hold those securities long-term. Each balance sheet date, the Company evaluates its investments for possible other-than-temporary impairment which involves significant judgment. In making this judgment, management reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below the cost basis, the anticipated recovery period, the financial condition of the issuer, the credit rating of the instrument and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time which may be sufficient for recovery of the cost basis. Any unrealized gains and losses on securities are reported as other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until realized or until a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded in the income statement. If market, industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, future impairments may be incurred.
At December 31, 2010, the Company had $9.8 million of short-term investments in time deposits.
At December 31, 2010, the Company holds long-term investments in preferred stock investments that are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The Company estimated that the fair market value of these investments at December 31, 2010 was $2.2 million based on limited market inputs, an independent valuation performed by an external valuation firm in March 2009, together with management’s judgment of the market. The fair market analysis considered the following key inputs, (i) the underlying structure of each security; (ii) the present value of the future principal and dividend payments discounted at rates considered to reflect current market conditions; and (iii) the time horizon that the market value of each security could return to its cost and be sold. Under ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements”, such valuation assumptions are defined as Level 3 inputs.
The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term investments (in thousands):
                 
Long-Term Investments   December 31, 2010     June 30, 2010  
Cost
  $ 6,300     $ 6,300  
Unrealized Losses
    (4,108 )     (4,108 )
 
           
Estimated Fair Value
  $ 2,192     $ 2,192  
 
           
7. Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Company may use, from time to time, a limited hedging program to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. These transactions have involved the use of forward contracts that typically mature within one year and were designed to hedge anticipated foreign currency transactions. The Company has used forward exchange contracts to hedge the net assets of certain of its foreign subsidiaries to offset the translation and economic exposures related to the Company’s investment in these subsidiaries.
At December 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company had no forward exchange contracts outstanding.
8. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in common shareholders’ equity during a period from transactions and events from non-owner sources, including net income. Other items of comprehensive income include revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are excluded from net income. Total comprehensive income, net of tax, for the applicable periods is as follows (in thousands):
                 
Three Months Ended December 31,   2010     2009  
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 1,027     $ (414 )
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (406 )     (342 )
 
           
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ 621     $ (756 )
 
           

 

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Six Months Ended December 31,   2010     2009  
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 675     $ (1,227 )
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    1,223       183  
 
           
Total Comprehensive (Loss)
  $ 1,898     $ (1,044 )
 
           
9. Credit Facilities
The Company had no debt outstanding at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010.
On November 16, 2010, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“New Credit Agreement”) with Comerica Bank which replaced the Credit Agreement dated October 24, 2002 and its thirteen amendments. The secured New Credit Agreement provides for borrowings of up to $6.0 million and expires on November 1, 2012. Proceeds under the New Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and capital expenditures. Security under the New Credit Agreement is substantially all non-real estate assets of the Company held in the United States. Borrowings are designated as a Libor-based Advance or as a Prime-based Advance if the Libor-based Advance is not available. Interest on Libor-based Advances is calculated currently at 2.35% above the Libor Rate offered at the time for the period chosen, and is payable on the last day of the applicable period. The Company may not select a Prime-based rate for Advances except during a period of time during which the Libor-based rate is not available as the applicable interest rate. Interest on Prime-based Advances is payable on the first business day of each month commencing on the first business day following the month during which such Advance is made and at maturity and is calculated daily, using the interest rate established by Comerica Bank as its prime rate for its borrowers. Quarterly, the Company pays a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the daily unused portion of the New Credit Agreement. The New Credit Agreement prohibits the Company from paying dividends but permits the Company to repurchase up to $5.0 million of its common stock through December 31, 2011. In addition, the New Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, of not less than $36.5 million as of October 18, 2010, with a further reduction to $35.5 million on June 30, 2011, minus the aggregate amount paid by the Company to redeem its shares of its common stock during the period beginning October 18, 2010 and ending December 31, 2011. The New Credit Agreement also requires the Company to have no advances outstanding for 30 days each calendar year. At December 31, 2010, the New Credit Agreement required a Tangible Net Worth of not less than $36.7 million and supported outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.7 million.
At December 31, 2010, the Company’s German subsidiary (GmbH) had an unsecured credit facility totaling 300,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $398,000). The facility may be used to finance working capital needs and equipment purchases or capital leases. Any borrowings for working capital needs will bear interest at 9.0% on the first 100,000 Euros of borrowings and 2.0% for borrowings over 100,000 Euros. The German credit facility is cancelable at any time by either GmbH or the bank and any amounts then outstanding would become immediately due and payable. At December 31, 2010, GmbH had no borrowings outstanding. At December 31, 2010, the facility supported outstanding letters of credit totaling 62,552 Euros (equivalent to approximately $83,000).
10. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company uses the Black-Scholes model for determining stock option valuations. The Black-Scholes model requires subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which affect the calculated values. The expected term of option exercises is derived from historical data regarding employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free rate of return is based on published U.S. Treasury rates in effect for the corresponding expected term. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock price. These factors could change in the future, which would affect the stock-based compensation expense in future periods.
The Company recognized operating expense for non-cash stock-based compensation costs in the amount of $104,000 and $237,000 in the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, respectively. The Company recognized operating expense for non-cash stock-based compensation costs in the amount of $126,000 and $301,000 in the three

 

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and six months ended December 31, 2009, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options amounted to $424,000. The Company expects to recognize this cost over a weighted average vesting period of 1.42 years.
The Company maintains a 1992 Stock Option Plan (“1992 Plan”) and 1998 Global Team Member Stock Option Plan (“1998 Plan”) covering substantially all company employees and certain other key persons and a Directors Stock Option Plan (“Directors Plan”) covering all non-employee directors. During fiscal 2005, shareholders approved a new 2004 Stock Incentive Plan that replaced the 1992 and Directors Plans as to future grants. No further grants are permitted to be made under the terms of the 1998 Plan. Options previously granted under the 1992, Directors and 1998 Plans will continue to be maintained until all options are exercised, cancelled or expire. The 2004, 1992 and Directors Plans are administered by a committee of the Board of Directors, the Management Development, Compensation and Stock Option Committee. The 1998 Plan is administered by the President of the Company.
Awards under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan may be in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or restricted stock units, performance share awards, director stock purchase rights and deferred stock units; or any combination thereof. The terms of the awards will be determined by the Management Development, Compensation and Stock Option Committee, except as otherwise specified in the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan. As of September 30, 2010, the Company has only issued awards in the form of stock options. Options outstanding under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and the 1992 and 1998 Plans generally become exercisable at 25% per year beginning one year after the date of grant and expire ten years after the date of grant. All options outstanding under the 1992 and Directors Plans are vested and expire ten years from the date of grant. Option prices for options granted under these plans must not be less than fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.
The Company did not grant any stock options during the three and six months ended December 31, 2010.
The estimated fair value as of the date options were granted during the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2009 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, was as follows:
                 
    Three Months     Six Months  
    Ended     Ended  
    12/31/2009     12/31/2009  
Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Per Share of Options Granted During the Period
  $ 1.38     $ 1.38  
Assumptions:
               
Amortized Dividend Yield
           
Common Stock Price Volatility
    47.35 %     47.35 %
Risk Free Rate of Return
    2.38 %     2.38 %
Expected Option Term (in years)
    5       5  
The Company received approximately $75,000 and $113,000, respectively, in cash from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010.
11. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Other obligations, such as stock options, are considered to be potentially dilutive common shares. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and adjusts for any changes in income and the repurchase of common shares that would have occurred from the assumed issuance, unless such effect is anti-dilutive. The calculation of diluted shares also takes into effect the average unrecognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense and additional adjustments for tax benefits related to non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

 

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Options to purchase 814,000 and 1,115,000 shares of common stock outstanding in the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 816,000 and 994,000 shares of common stock outstanding in the six months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Management is currently unaware of any significant pending litigation affecting the Company, other than the matters set forth below.
The Company is a party to a suit filed by Industries GDS, Inc., Bois Granval GDS Inc., and Centre de Preparation GDS, Inc. (collectively, “GDS”) on or about November 21, 2002 in the Superior Court of the Judicial District of Quebec, Canada against the Company, Carbotech, Inc. (“Carbotech”), and U.S. Natural Resources, Inc. (“USNR”), among others. The suit alleges that the Company breached its contractual and warranty obligations as a manufacturer in connection with the sale and installation of three systems for trimming and edging wood products. The suit also alleges that Carbotech breached its contractual obligations in connection with the sale of equipment and the installation of two trimmer lines, of which the Company’s systems were a part, and that USNR, which acquired substantially all of the assets of the Forest Products business unit from the Company, was liable for GDS’ damages. USNR has sought indemnification from the Company under the terms of existing contracts between the Company and USNR. GDS seeks compensatory damages against the Company, Carbotech and USNR of approximately $6.7 million using a December 31, 2010 exchange rate. GDS and Carbotech have filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada. The Company intends to vigorously defend against GDS’ claims.
The Company is a party to a suit filed by i-CEM Service, Inc. and 3CEMS Prime (collectively “3CEMS”) on or about July 1, 2010 in the Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The suit alleges that the Company breached its contractual and common law indemnification obligations by failing to pay for component parts used to manufacture optical video scopes. The suit seeks damages of not less than $4 million. The Company intends to vigorously defend against 3CEMS’ claims.
The Company may, from time to time, be subject to other claims and suits in the ordinary course of its business.
To estimate whether a loss contingency should be accrued by a charge to income, the Company evaluates, among other factors, the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of the loss. Since the outcome of claims and litigation is subject to significant uncertainty, changes in these factors could materially impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
13. Segment Information
The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that have separate management teams focused on different marketing strategies. The IBU segment markets its products primarily to industrial companies directly or through manufacturing line builders, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and value-added resellers (“VARs”). Products sold by IBU include Automated Systems products consisting of AutoGaugeâ, AutoGaugeâ Plus, AutoFitâ, AutoScanâ, and AutoGuideâ that are primarily custom-configured systems typically purchased for installation in connection with new automotive model retooling programs, value added services that are primarily related to Automated Systems products, and Technology Components consisting of ScanWorks®, ScanWorks®xyz, Toolkit, WheelWorks® and Multi-line Sensor products that target the digitizing, reverse engineering, inspection and original equipment manufacturers wheel alignment markets. The CBU segment products are designed for sale to professional tradesmen in the commercial market and are sold to and distributed through strategic partners.

 

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The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant policies. The Company evaluates performance based on operating income, excluding unusual items. Company-wide costs are allocated between segments based on revenues and/or labor as deemed appropriate.
                         
            Commercial        
    Industrial     Products Business        
Reportable Segments ($000)   Business Unit     Unit     Consolidated  
 
                       
Three months ended December 31, 2010
                       
Net sales
  $ 15,344     $ 997     $ 16,341  
Operating income (loss)
    2,449       (951 )     1,498  
Assets
    58,054       9,123       67,177  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    14,219       524       14,743  
 
                       
Three months ended December 31, 2009
                       
Net sales
  $ 9,861     $ 1,890     $ 11,751  
Operating income (loss)
    275       (988 )     (713 )
Assets
    43,111       20,516       63,627  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    13,705       684       14,389  
                         
            Commercial        
    Industrial     Products Business        
Reportable Segments ($000)   Business Unit     Unit     Consolidated  
 
                       
Six months ended December 31, 2010
                       
Net sales
  $ 25,097     $ 3,997     $ 29,094  
Operating income (loss)
    2,233       (1,557 )     676  
Assets
    58,054       9,123       67,177  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    14,219       524       14,743  
 
                       
Six months ended December 31, 2009
                       
Net sales
  $ 17,953     $ 4,611     $ 22,564  
Operating income (loss)
    (546 )     (1,631 )     (2,177 )
Assets
    41,218       22,409       63,627  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    13,705       684       14,389  
14. Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued. No events have taken place that meet the definition of a subsequent event that requires disclosure in this filing.

 

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ITEM 2.  
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
We make statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company’s expectation as to its fiscal year 2011 and future new order bookings, revenue, expenses, net income and backlog levels, trends affecting its future revenue levels, the rate of new orders, the timing of revenue and net income increases from new products which we have recently released or have not yet released, the timing of the introduction of new products and our ability to fund our fiscal year 2011 and future cash flow requirements. We may also make forward-looking statements in our press releases or other public or shareholder communications. When we use words such as “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. We claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for all of our forward-looking statements. While we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different. Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those listed in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10K for fiscal year 2010. Other factors not currently anticipated by management may also materially and adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity or results of operations. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or alter our statements whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or otherwise. The Company’s expectations regarding future bookings and revenues are projections developed by the Company based upon information from a number of sources, including, but not limited to, customer data and discussions. These projections are subject to change based upon a wide variety of factors, a number of which are discussed above. Certain of these new orders have been delayed in the past and could be delayed in the future. Because the Company’s Industrial Business Unit segment products are typically integrated into larger systems or lines, the timing of new orders is dependent on the timing of completion of the overall system or line. In addition, because the Company’s Industrial Business Unit segment products have shorter lead times than other components and are required later in the process, orders for the Company’s Industrial Business Unit segment products tend to be given later in the integration process. The Company’s Commercial Products Business Unit segment products are subject to the timing of firm orders from its customers, which may change on a monthly basis. In addition, because the Company’s Commercial Products Business Unit segment products require short lead times from firm order to delivery, the Company purchases long lead time components before firm orders are in hand. A significant portion of the Company’s projected revenues and net income depends upon the Company’s ability to successfully develop and introduce new products, expand into new geographic markets and successfully negotiate new sales or supply agreements with new customers. Because a significant portion of the Company’s revenues are denominated in foreign currencies and are translated for financial reporting purposes into U.S. Dollars, the level of the Company’s reported net sales, operating profits and net income are affected by changes in currency exchange rates, principally between U.S. Dollars and Euros. Currency exchange rates are subject to significant fluctuations, due to a number of factors beyond the control of the Company, including general economic conditions in the United States and other countries. Because the Company’s expectations regarding future revenues, order bookings, backlog and operating results are based upon assumptions as to the levels of such currency exchange rates, actual results could differ materially from the Company’s expectations.
OVERVIEW
Perceptron, Inc. (“Perceptron” or the “Company”) develops, produces and sells non-contact measurement and inspection solutions for industrial and commercial applications. The Company has two operating segments, the Industrial Business Unit (“IBU”) and the Commercial Products Business Unit (“CBU”). IBU products provide solutions for manufacturing process control as well as sensor and software technologies for non-contact measurement, scanning and inspection applications. These products are used by the Company’s customers to help manage their complex manufacturing processes to improve quality, shorten product launch times, reduce overall manufacturing

 

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costs and for digitizing and reverse engineering. Products sold by IBU include the Automated Systems products consisting of AutoGaugeâ, AutoGaugeâ Plus, AutoFitâ, AutoScanâ, and AutoGuideâ that are primarily custom-configured systems typically purchased for installation in connection with new automotive model retooling programs, Value Added Services that are primarily related to Automated Systems products, and Technology Components consisting of ScanWorks®, ScanWorks®xyz, Toolkit, WheelWorks® and Multi-line Sensor products that target the digitizing, reverse engineering, inspection and original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) wheel alignment markets. The products of the CBU segment are designed for sale to professional tradesmen in four specific strategic commercial markets. These products are sold to and distributed through leading strategic partners in each of these markets. The four strategic market verticals include the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and construction markets. The Company services multiple markets, with the largest being the automotive industry serviced by IBU. The Company’s primary operations are in North America, Europe and Asia.
In the IBU segment, new vehicle tooling programs represent the most important selling opportunity for the Company’s automotive related sales. The number and timing of new vehicle tooling programs varies in accordance with individual automotive manufacturers’ plans. The existing installed base of Automated Systems products provides a continuous revenue stream for Value Added Services. Revenue is also derived from system additions and modifications, customer training, software upgrades and service. Opportunities for Technology Component products include the expansion of the ScanWorks® reseller channel as well as new OEM customers for WheelWorks®. The ScanWorks®xyz product opens up a new market opportunity by allowing customers to add scanning capability to their existing coordinate measuring machines. The recently released multi-line wheel alignment sensor provides a more scalable and flexible solution for OEM manufacturers of production wheel alignment systems.
In October 2010, the Company’s IBU segment announced the groundbreaking Helix™ 3D Metrology Solution. Helix™ is an innovative and versatile 3D metrology platform that enables manufacturers to perform their most challenging measurement tasks with unparalleled ease and precision. It combines more than 25 years of laser-triangulation and 3D metrology experience with recent technological advances to create the most unique and powerful solution in the market. Helix™ solutions offer the world’s only sensors with Intelligent Illumination™, a patent-pending breakthrough that allows users to control virtually every aspect of the sensor’s calibrated light source. By customizing the quantity, density, and orientation of the sensor’s laser lines through a simple user interface, image acquisition is optimized on a feature-by-feature basis. The user can configure tightly spaced laser lines for small, complex features, increase the number of laser lines to robustly measure challenging materials, and alter the orientation of the laser lines to accommodate the differences between multiple parts manufactured on the same assembly line. Currently, one major automotive company is testing a beta system of this product and, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, another beta system will be installed at a second major automotive company.
IBU sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $15.3 million and improved by $5.4 million, or 54.5%, over sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. This improvement was due to increased business activity in all three geographic locations and across all product lines and represented the highest quarterly sales level since the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007.
In October 2010, CBU named Bosch Power Tools (“Bosch”) as its strategic partner for the construction market. The Company previously announced it had signed a new partner in a press release dated April 6, 2010 but for confidentiality reasons was unable to indentify Bosch at that time. Shipments to Bosch began in late December 2010.
CBU had sales of $1.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, which decreased $900,000, or 47.4%, from sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Sales in CBU have been lower in recent months reflecting the transition that has occurred from fiscal 2010. In fiscal 2010, sales were to one established partner and to a second discontinued partner. In fiscal 2011 the Company had sales from one established partner and was in the startup stage with three new partners. During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, CBU had its first shipment to Bosch in the construction market.
The Company’s financial base remains strong with no debt and approximately $22.4 million of cash and short-term investments at December 31, 2010 to support growth plans. The Company is currently focused on the successful production and release of its expanded line of commercial inspection products, the launch of our new Helix™ 3D Metrology Solution and continued growth in new geographic markets, principally in Asia.

 

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Outlook — The Company is very pleased with the operating results of the second quarter and its return to profitability. The high level of bookings experienced in the IBU segment during the second quarter resulted in an IBU backlog of $22.5 million at December 31, 2010. This backlog is the highest level IBU has had in over a decade. However, based on the timing of customer delivery requirements, IBU sales in the second half of fiscal 2011 are expected to be lower than the first half of fiscal 2011. For the fiscal year, IBU sales are expected to show high single digit, to low double digit, growth over fiscal 2010.
In the CBU segment, the Company anticipates an increase in sales in the second half of fiscal 2011 over the sales level achieved in the first half of fiscal 2011 due to sales expected in all four of its market verticals. CBU is developing a new product for the mechanics market and two new products for the plumbing market to expand those lines of visual inspection products. The Company expects the initial shipment of each of these new products in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. The Company also anticipates a small, initial shipment to its customer in the electrical market during the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
Overview — For the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company reported net income of $1.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $414,000, or $0.05 per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Operating income was 9.2% of revenue. Specific line item results are described below.
Sales — Net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $16.3 million, compared to $11.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The following tables set forth comparison data for the Company’s net sales by segment and geographic location.
                                                 
    Second     Second        
Sales (by segment)   Quarter     Quarter        
(in millions)   2011     2010     Increase/(Decrease)  
Industrial Business Unit
  $ 15.3       93.9 %   $ 9.9       83.9 %   $ 5.4       54.5 %
Commercial Products Business Unit
    1.0       6.1 %     1.9       16.1 %     (0.9 )     (47.4 )%
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 16.3       100.0 %   $ 11.8       100.0 %   $ 4.5       38.1 %
 
                                     
                                                 
    Second     Second        
Sales (by location)   Quarter     Quarter        
(in millions)   2011     2010     Increase/(Decrease)  
Americas
  $ 6.8       41.7 %   $ 4.9       41.5 %   $ 1.9       38.8 %
Europe
    7.7       47.2 %     6.1       51.7 %     1.6       26.2 %
Asia
    1.8       11.1 %     .8       6.8 %     1.0       125.0 %
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 16.3       100.0 %   $ 11.8       100.0 %   $ 4.5       38.1 %
 
                                     
Sales in the IBU segment increased $5.4 million in the fiscal 2011 quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago and represented the highest quarterly sales level since the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The increase was primarily due to increased sales of Automated Systems products and to a lesser extent, higher Technology Component sales that occurred in all geographic regions. Sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were adversely impacted by the downturn in the automotive industry and the economy as a whole. Sales in the CBU segment decreased $900,000 primarily from lower sales in the plumbing market and, to a lesser extent, lower sales in the mechanics market offset by initial sales to Bosch for the construction market. Increased sales in the Americas from IBU were mitigated by lower CBU sales. Increased sales in Europe represented higher Technology Component sales and, to a lesser extent, higher Automated Systems sales. A weaker Euro against the Dollar had the effect of reducing sales in Europe by approximately $770,000. The increase in sales in Asia was essentially split between higher Automated Systems products sales and higher Technology Component sales.

 

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Bookings — Bookings represent new orders received from customers. The Company had new order bookings during the quarter of $18.3 million compared to $14.7 million for the second quarter ended December 31, 2009. It should be noted that the Company’s level of new orders fluctuates from quarter to quarter and the amount of new order bookings during any particular period is not necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the Company. The following tables set forth comparison data for the Company’s bookings by segment and geographic location.
                                                 
    Second     Second        
Bookings (by segment)   Quarter     Quarter        
(in millions)   2011     2010     Increase/(Decrease)  
Industrial Business Unit
  $ 16.8       91.8 %   $ 12.0       81.6 %   $ 4.8       40.0 %
Commercial Products Business Unit
    1.5       8.2 %     2.7       18.4 %     (1.2 )     (44.4 )%
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 18.3       100.0 %   $ 14.7       100.0 %   $ 3.6       24.5 %
 
                                     
                                                 
    Second     Second        
Bookings (by location)   Quarter     Quarter        
(in millions)   2011     2010     Increase/(Decrease)  
Americas
  $ 10.1       55.2 %   $ 6.2       42.2 %   $ 3.9       62.9 %
Europe
    6.7       36.6 %     5.7       38.8 %     1.0       17.5 %
Asia
    1.5       8.2 %     2.8       19.0 %     (1.3 )     (46.4 )%
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 18.3       100.0 %   $ 14.7       100.0 %   $ 3.6       24.5 %
 
                                     
IBU bookings increased $4.8 million primarily as a result of higher Automated Systems products bookings, led by the increase in new orders for systems upgrades, and to a lesser extent Technology Component bookings. IBU bookings this quarter were the highest in five years. Bookings in the Americas were up compared to the prior year principally due to higher IBU orders for Automated Systems products, partially offset by a decrease in CBU bookings. The increase in European bookings was evenly split between Automated Systems products and Technology Component products. Asia bookings decreased $1.3 million primarily for Automated Systems products. CBU bookings decreased $1.2 million primarily due to lower orders in the plumbing market.
Backlog Backlog represents orders or bookings received by the Company that have not yet been filled. The Company’s backlog was $24.1 million as of December 31, 2010 compared with $19.4 million as of December 31, 2009. It should be noted that the level of backlog during any particular period is not necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the Company. Most of the backlog is subject to cancellation by the customer. The Company expects to be able to fill substantially all of the orders in backlog during the following twelve months. The following tables set forth comparison data for the Company’s backlog by segment and geographic location.
                                                 
    Second     Second        
Backlog (by segment)   Quarter     Quarter        
(in millions)   2011     2010     Increase/(Decrease)  
Industrial Business Unit
  $ 22.5       93.4 %   $ 17.6       90.7 %   $ 4.9       27.8 %
Commercial Products Business Unit
    1.6       6.6 %     1.8       9.3 %     (0.2 )     (11.1 )%
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 24.1       100.0 %   $ 19.4       100.0 %   $ 4.7       24.2 %
 
                                     
                                                 
    Second     Second        
Backlog (by location)   Quarter     Quarter        
(in millions)   2011     2010     Increase/(Decrease)  
Americas
  $ 10.4       43.2 %   $ 6.3       32.5 %   $ 4.1       65.1 %
Europe
    9.4       39.0 %     9.1       46.9 %     .3       3.3 %
Asia
    4.3       17.8 %     4.0       20.6 %     .3       7.5 %
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 24.1       100.0 %   $ 19.4       100.0 %   $ 4.7       24.2 %
 
                                     

 

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The $4.7 million increase in backlog over the second quarter of fiscal 2010 was primarily the result of increased orders in IBU and principally occurred in the Americas. IBU’s backlog of $22.5 million at December 31, 2010 is the highest in over a decade. CBU’s backlog decreased $200,000 from the second quarter of fiscal 2010 and was primarily due to fewer orders in the plumbing market.
Gross Profit — Gross profit was $7.1 million, or 43.6% of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, as compared to $4.8 million, or 40.9% of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company achieved a gross profit margin percentage increase of 2.7% primarily related to CBU sales which had discounted margins last year related to reducing its inventory with a discontinued partner. Higher IBU sales also contributed to the increase. The effect of the weaker Euro in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 2010 decreased gross profit approximately $500,000.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses — SG&A expenses decreased $316,000 to $3.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to $4.0 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in CBU’s sales and marketing costs from reduced salary and personnel related costs and to a lesser extent sales promotions. North American G&A costs also decreased primarily from lower depreciation expense. The Euro was weaker against the dollar in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 than in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. This had the impact of decreasing costs in fiscal 2011 on a comparative basis by approximately $100,000 or 2.5%.
Engineering, Research and Development (R&D) Expenses — Engineering and R&D expenses were $2.0 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2010 compared to $1.6 million in the second quarter a year ago. The $418,000 increase was primarily due to the use of outside contractors on the development of IBU’s new Helix™ metrology solution and to a lesser extent engineering material costs for both IBU’s and CBU’s new product development.
Interest Income, net — Net interest income was $56,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared with net interest income of $71,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest rates on higher average cash and investment balances compared to one year ago.
Foreign Currency — There was a net foreign currency loss of $10,000 in the second quarter compared with a loss of $34,000 a year ago and represents foreign currency changes, particularly related to the Yen and the Euro within the respective periods.
Income Taxes The effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was 33.4% compared to 38.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The effective rate in both fiscal quarters primarily reflects the effect of the mix of pre-tax profit and loss among the Company’s various operating entities and their countries’ respective tax rates.
Six Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Six Months Ended December 31, 2009
Overview — The Company reported net income of $675,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the first half of fiscal 2011, compared with a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.14 per diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2009. Specific line item results are described below.
Sales — Net sales in the first six months of fiscal 2011 were $29.1 million, compared to $22.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The following tables set forth comparison data for the Company’s net sales by segment and geographic location.
                                                 
Sales (by segment)   Six Months     Six Months        
(in millions)   Ended 12/31/10     Ended 12/31/09     Increase/(Decrease)  
Industrial Business Unit
  $ 25.1       86.3 %   $ 18.0       79.6 %   $ 7.1       39.4 %
Commercial Products Business Unit
    4.0       13.7 %     4.6       20.4 %     (0.6 )     (13.0 )%
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 29.1       100.0 %   $ 22.6       100.0 %   $ 6.5       28.8 %
 
                                     

 

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Sales (by location)   Six Months     Six Months        
(in millions)   Ended 12/31/10     Ended 12/31/09     Increase/(Decrease)  
Americas
  $ 12.7       43.7 %   $ 10.4       46.0 %   $ 2.3       22.1 %
Europe
    12.4       42.6 %     10.9       48.2 %     1.5       13.8 %
Asia
    4.0       13.7 %     1.3       5.8 %     2.7       207.7 %
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 29.1       100.0 %   $ 22.6       100.0 %   $ 6.5       28.8 %
 
                                     
Sales in the IBU segment increased $7.1 million, and were almost equally split between increased sales of Technology Component products and Automated Systems products. Sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were adversely impacted by the downturn in the automotive industry and the economy as a whole. Sales in the CBU segment decreased primarily due to the lower sales in the mechanics market and, to a lesser extent, lower sales in the plumbing market offset by initial sales to Bosch in the construction market. The timing of the roll out of new customer products impacted CBU’s sales in the current quarter. Sales in the Americas increased primarily due to increased IBU sales of Automated Systems products and to a lesser extent, increased IBU sales of Technology Component products which were mitigated by lower sales in CBU. European sales increased primarily from higher Technology Component sales. The weaker Euro in fiscal 2011 had the effect of reducing European sales by approximately $1.3 million. Sales in Asia increased primarily due to higher Automated Systems products sales in China and, to a lesser extent, higher Technology Component sales in Singapore.
Bookings — Bookings represent new orders received from customers. New order bookings for the six months ended December 31, 2010 were $33.2 million compared to $24.5 million for the same period one year ago. It should be noted that historically, the Company’s level of new orders has varied from period to period and the amount of new order bookings during any particular period is not necessarily indicative of the future operating performance of the Company. The following tables set forth comparison data for the Company’s bookings by segment and geographic location.
                                                 
Bookings (by segment)   Six Months     Six Months        
(in millions)   Ended 12/31/10     Ended 12/31/09     Increase/(Decrease)  
Industrial Business Unit
  $ 30.8       92.8 %   $ 20.1       82.0 %   $ 10.7       53.2 %
Commercial Products Business Unit
    2.4       7.2 %     4.4       18.0 %     (2.0 )     (45.5 )%
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 33.2       100.0 %   $ 24.5       100.0 %   $ 8.7       35.5 %
 
                                     
                                                 
Bookings (by location)   Six Months     Six Months        
(in millions)   Ended 12/31/10     Ended 12/31/09     Increase/(Decrease)  
Americas
  $ 14.5       43.7 %   $ 11.1       45.3 %   $ 3.4       30.6 %
Europe
    13.7       41.3 %     8.8       35.9 %     4.9       55.7 %
Asia
    5.0       15.0 %     4.6       18.8 %     0.4       8.7 %
 
                                     
Totals
  $ 33.2       100.0 %   $ 24.5       100.0 %   $ 8.7       35.5 %
 
                                     
The increase in IBU bookings of $10.7 million for the six-month period of fiscal 2011 was primarily from increased Automated Systems orders and to a lesser extent, higher Technology Component orders. CBU bookings decreased primarily from lower orders in the plumbing market and to a lesser extent lower orders in the mechanical market which were partially offset by orders from Bosch in the construction market and increased sales in the electrical market. Increased IBU bookings in the Americas were primarily for higher Automated Systems products and to a lesser extent, higher Technology Component products which were offset by lower CBU orders. European bookings increased primarily due to higher Automated Systems products. The increase in Asian bookings was primarily for higher orders of Technology Component products that were partially offset by lower orders for Automated Systems products.

 

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Gross Profit — Gross profit was $11.8 million, or 40.7% of sales, in the first half of fiscal 2011, as compared to $8.7 million, or 38.7% of sales, in the first half of fiscal 2010. The increase in gross margin was primarily the result of higher IBU sales. The gross margin percentage increase reflected the mix of sales between the IBU and CBU segments. The effect of the weaker Euro in the first half of fiscal 2011 compared to 2010 decreased gross profit by approximately $800,000.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses — SG&A expenses were $7.1 million in the first half of fiscal 2011 compared to $7.6 million in the same period one year ago. The decrease of approximately $500,000 was primarily due to a decrease in CBU’s sales and marketing costs related to sales promotions and to a lesser extent reduced salary and personnel related costs. North American G&A costs also decreased primarily from lower depreciation expense. The weaker Euro in the fiscal 2011 period compared to fiscal 2010 reduced expenses by approximately $200,000.
Engineering, Research and Development (R&D) Expenses — Engineering and R&D expenses were $4.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010 compared to $3.3 million for the six-month period a year ago. The $807,000 increase was principally due to the use of outside contractors on the development of IBU’s new Helix™ metrology solution and to a lesser extent engineering material costs on CBU’s new product development for its new customers. IBU engineering material costs related to Helix product development also increased from a year ago.
Interest Income, net — Net interest income was $101,000 in the first half of fiscal 2011 compared with net interest income of $128,000 in the first half of fiscal 2010. The decrease was principally due to lower interest rates and to a lesser extent, lower cash and investment balances in the first half of fiscal 2011 compared to the first half of fiscal 2010.
Foreign Currency — There was a net foreign currency gain of $211,000 in the first half of fiscal 2011 compared with a gain of $175,000 a year ago and principally represents foreign currency changes related to the Yen within the respective periods.
Income Taxes The effective tax rate for the first six months of fiscal 2011 was 31.6% compared to 34.5% in the first half of fiscal 2010. The effective tax rate in both fiscal periods primarily reflected the effect of the mix of pre-tax profit and loss among the Company’s various operating entities and their countries’ respective tax rates.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $10.4 million at December 31, 2010, compared to $9.8 million at June 30, 2010. Cash provided from operations of $2.0 million was used to purchase additional short-term investments of $1.0 million, for capital expenditures of $591,000 and for repurchases of the Company’s common stock of $351,000. Cash also increased from proceeds received from employee and director stock purchases of $194,000 and from a $347,000 favorable foreign exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents.
Of the $2.0 million in cash provided from operations, $1.0 million was provided from net working capital and $1.1 million was from net income of $675,000 plus the add back of non-cash items totaling $379,000. The favorable net working capital change resulted primarily from collections of receivables of $1.2 million and a favorable change in other current assets and liabilities of $1.0 million which were offset by a decrease in accounts payables of $1.2 million and increased inventory of $91,000. The favorable change in other current assets and liabilities primarily represented higher accrued liabilities and deferred revenue and to a lesser extent lower other receivables that were offset by lower accrued compensation. The decrease in accounts payable related to normal fluctuations in the timing of payments.
The Company provides a reserve for obsolescence to recognize the effects of engineering changes and other matters that affect the value of the inventory. A detailed review of the inventory is performed yearly with quarterly updates for known changes that have occurred since the annual review. When inventory is deemed to have no further use or value, the Company disposes of the inventory and the reserve for obsolescence is reduced. During the first half of fiscal 2011, the Company increased the reserve for obsolescence by $582,000, and disposals combined with the foreign currency translation effect of the Euro decreased the reserve $212,000. The increase in the reserve primarily related to a provision for slow moving inventory and potential obsolescence in the Americas.

 

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The Company determines its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company increased its allowance for doubtful accounts by $54,000 and write offs netted with the foreign currency translation effect of the Euro decreased the reserve $1,000 during the first half of fiscal 2011, resulting in a net increase of $53,000.
The Company had no debt outstanding at December 31, 2010. On November 16, 2010, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“New Credit Agreement”) with Comerica Bank which replaced the Credit Agreement dated October 24, 2002 and its thirteen amendments. The secured New Credit Agreement provides for borrowings of up to $6.0 million and expires on November 1, 2012. Proceeds under the New Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and capital expenditures. Security under the New Credit Agreement is substantially all non-real estate assets of the Company held in the United States. Borrowings are designated as a Libor-based Advance or as a Prime-based Advance if the Libor-based Advance is not available. Interest on Libor-based Advances is calculated currently at 2.35% above the Libor Rate offered at the time for the period chosen, and is payable on the last day of the applicable period. The Company may not select a Prime-based rate for Advances except during a period of time during which the Libor-based rate is not available as the applicable interest rate. Interest on Prime-based Advances is payable on the first business day of each month commencing on the first business day following the month during which such Advance is made and at maturity and is calculated daily, using the interest rate established by Comerica Bank as its prime rate for its borrowers. Quarterly, the Company pays a commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the daily unused portion of the New Credit Agreement. The New Credit Agreement prohibits the Company from paying dividends but permits the Company to repurchase up to $5.0 million of its common stock through December 31, 2011. In addition, the New Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth, as defined in the New Credit Agreement, of not less than $36.5 million as of October 18, 2010, with a further reduction to $35.5 million on June 30, 2011, minus the aggregate amount paid by the Company to redeem its shares of its common stock during the period beginning October 18, 2010 and ending December 31, 2011. The New Credit Agreement also requires the Company to have no advances outstanding for 30 days each calendar year. At December 31, 2010, the New Credit Agreement required a Tangible Net Worth of not less than $36.7 million and supported outstanding letters of credit totaling $1.7 million.
At December 31, 2010, the Company’s German subsidiary (GmbH) had an unsecured credit facility totaling 300,000 Euros (equivalent to approximately $398,000 at December 31, 2010). The facility may be used to finance working capital needs and equipment purchases or capital leases. Any borrowings for working capital needs will bear interest at 9.0% on the first 100,000 Euros of borrowings and 2.0% for borrowings over 100,000 Euros. The German credit facility is cancelable at any time by either GmbH or the bank and any amounts then outstanding would become immediately due and payable. At December 31, 2010, GmbH had no borrowings outstanding. At December 31, 2010, the facility supported outstanding letters of credit totaling 62,552 Euros (equivalent to approximately $83,000).
On October 19, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $5.0 million of the Company’s Common Stock through December 31, 2011. See also, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information on this program. Pursuant to the authorization, the Company repurchased 69,172 shares of Common Stock at an average price of $5.03 per share during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010.
For a discussion of certain contingencies relating to the Company’s liquidity, financial position and results of operations, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Commitments and Contingencies”, contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings” and Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Contingencies”, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2010. See also, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies — Litigation and Other Contingencies” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2010.

 

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At December 31, 2010, the Company had short-term investments totaling $11.9 million and long-term investments valued at $2.2 million. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Short-Term and Long-Term Investments”, for further information on the Company’s investments and their current valuation. The market for the long-term investments is currently illiquid. Based on the Company’s current business plan, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $22.4 million at December 31, 2010 and its existing unused credit facilities, the Company does not currently anticipate that the lack of liquidity on these long-term investments will affect the Company’s ability to operate or fund its currently anticipated fiscal 2011 cash flow requirements.
The Company expects to spend between $1.0 million and $2.0 million during fiscal year 2011 for capital equipment, although there is no binding commitment to do so. Based on the Company’s current business plan, the Company believes that available cash on hand and existing credit facilities will be sufficient to fund anticipated fiscal year 2011 cash flow requirements. The Company does not believe that inflation has significantly impacted historical operations and does not expect any significant near-term inflationary impact.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of critical accounting policies is presented in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2010.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of new accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “New Accounting Pronouncements”.
ITEM 4.  
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2010, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Rule 13a-15(e) of the 1934 Act defines “disclosure controls and procedures” as controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the 1934 Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 identified in connection with the Company’s evaluation that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A.  
RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes made to the risk factors listed in “Item 1A — Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2010.

 

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ITEM 2.  
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth information concerning the Company’s repurchases of its Common Stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2010. All shares were purchased pursuant to the Company’s stock repurchase program described below.
                                 
                    (c) Total Number        
                  of Shares     (d) Approximate  
    (a) Total             Purchased as     Dollar Value of Shares  
    Number of     (b) Average     Part of Publicly     that May Yet Be  
    Shares     Price Paid     Announced     Purchased Under the  
Period   Purchased     per Share     Program     Program  
November 17-30, 2010
    9,177     $ 5.21       9,177     $ 4,952,145  
December 1-31, 2010
    59,995     $ 5.00       59,995     $ 4,652,278  
 
                           
Total
    69,172     $ 5.03       69,172     $ 4,652,278  
 
                           
On October 19, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $5.0 million of the Company’s Common Stock through December 31, 2011. The Company was authorized to buy shares of its Common Stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time, based on market prices. The Company also announced that it had entered into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (“Repurchase Plan”) with Barrington Research Associates, Inc. to purchase up to $5.0 million of the Company’s Common Stock through December 31, 2011 (less the dollar amount of purchases by the Company outside the Repurchase Plan), in open market or privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 10b-18. Pursuant to the authorization, the Company repurchased 69,172 shares of Common Stock at an average price of $5.03 per share during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010.
ITEM 6.  
EXHIBITS
         
  4.20    
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 15, 2010, between the Company and Comerica Bank, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Report on Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2010.
       
 
  4.21    
Revolving Credit Note dated November 15, 2010, between the Company and Comerica Bank.
       
 
  31.1    
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a — 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
       
 
  31.2    
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a — 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
       
 
  32    
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and Rule 13a — 14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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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.
         
  Perceptron, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: February 11, 2011  By:   /S/ Harry T. Rittenour    
    Harry T. Rittenour   
    President and Chief Executive Officer   
     
Date: February 11, 2011  By:   /S/ John H. Lowry III    
    John H. Lowry III   
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)   
     
Date: February 11, 2011  By:   /S/ Sylvia M. Smith    
    Sylvia M. Smith   
    Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)   

 

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EXHIBIT 4.21
     
(COMERICA LOGO)
  Master Revolving Note
LIBOR-based Rate/Prime Referenced Rate
Maturity Date (Business and Commercial Loans Only)
         
AMOUNT
  NOTE DATE   MATURITY DATE
 
       
 $6,000,000
  November 16, 2010   November 1, 2012
On or before the Maturity Date set forth above, FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned promise(s) to pay to the order of COMERICA BANK (herein called “Bank”), at any office of the Bank in the State of Michigan, the principal sum of SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000), or so much of said sum as has been advanced and is then outstanding under this Note, together with interest thereon as hereinafter set forth.
This Note is a note under which advances, repayments and re-advances may be made from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of this Note. AT NO TIME SHALL THE BANK BE UNDER ANY OBLIGATION TO MAKE ANY ADVANCES TO THE UNDERSIGNED PURSUANT TO THIS NOTE (NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN THIS NOTE OR ELSEWHERE TO THE CONTRARY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMIT, IF THE BANK SUPPLIES THE UNDERSIGNED WITH A BORROWING FORMULA) FOLLOWING THE OCCURRENCE AND DURING THE CONTINUANCE OF ANY DEFAULT (OR EVENT WHICH WITH THE GIVING OF NOTICE OR THE PASSAGE OF TIME WOULD CONSTITUTE A DEFAULT) HAS OCCURRED AND IS CONTINUING AND THE BANK, AT ANY TIME AND FROM TIME TO TIME FOLLOWING THE OCCURRENCE AND DURING THE CONTINUANCE OF ANY DEFAULT (OR EVENT WHICH WITH THE GIVING OF NOTICE OR THE PASSAGE OF TIME WOULD CONSTITUTE A DEFAULT) HAS OCCURRED AND IS CONTINUING, WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY REFUSE TO MAKE ADVANCES TO THE UNDERSIGNED WITHOUT INCURRING ANY LIABILITY DUE TO THIS REFUSAL AND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE UNDERSIGNED’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS NOTE FOR ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS ADVANCED.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Note, each of the Advances made hereunder shall bear interest at the LIBOR-based Rate plus the Applicable Margin or the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin, as elected by the undersigned or as otherwise determined under this Note; provided, however, undersigned may only elect the Prime Referenced Rate if the LIBOR-based Rate is not available as an Applicable Interest Rate under the terms of this Note.
Accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid balance of each outstanding Advance hereunder shall be payable monthly, in arrears, on the first Business Day of each month, until maturity (whether as stated herein, by acceleration, or otherwise). Interest accruing on the basis of the Prime Referenced Rate shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days, and shall be assessed for the actual number of days elapsed, and in such computation, effect shall be given to any change in the Applicable Interest Rate as a result of any change in the Prime Referenced Rate on the date of each such change. Interest accruing on the basis of the LIBOR-based Rate shall be computed on the basis of a 360 day year and shall be assessed for the actual number of days elapsed from the first day of the Interest Period applicable thereto but not including the last day thereof.
From and after the occurrence of any Default hereunder, and so long as any such Default remains unremedied or uncured thereafter, the Indebtedness outstanding under this Note shall bear interest at a per annum rate of three percent (3%) above the otherwise Applicable Interest Rate(s), which interest shall be payable upon demand. In addition to the foregoing, a late payment charge equal to five percent (5%) of each late payment hereunder may be charged on any payment not received by Bank within ten (10) calendar days after the payment due date therefor, but acceptance of payment of any such charge shall not constitute a waiver of any Default hereunder.
In no event shall the interest payable under this Note at any time exceed the maximum rate permitted by law.
The amount and date of each Advance, its Applicable Interest Rate, its Interest Period, if applicable, and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Bank’s records, which records shall be conclusive evidence thereof, absent manifest error; provided, however, any failure by Bank to make any such notation, or any error in any such notation, shall not relieve the undersigned of its/their obligations to repay Bank all amounts payable by the undersigned to Bank under or pursuant to this Note, when due in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

 


 

The undersigned may request an Advance hereunder, including the refunding of an outstanding Advance as the same type of Advance or the conversion of an outstanding Advance to another type of Advance, upon the delivery to Bank of a Request for Advance executed by the undersigned, subject to the following: (a) no Default, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or exist under this Note; (b) each such Request for Advance shall set forth the information required on the Request for Advance form annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”; (c) each such Request for Advance shall be delivered to Bank by 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) on the proposed date of the requested Advance; (d) the principal amount of each LIBOR-based Advance shall be at least Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) (or such lesser amount as is acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion); (e) the proposed date of any refunding of any outstanding LIBOR-based Advance as another LIBOR-based Advance or the conversion of any outstanding LIBOR-based Advance to another type of Advance shall only be on the last day of the Interest Period applicable to such outstanding LIBOR-based Advance; (f) after giving effect to such Advance, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of Advances outstanding under this Note shall not exceed the face amount of this Note; and (g) a Request for Advance, once delivered to Bank, shall not be revocable by the undersigned.
Advances hereunder may be requested in the undersigned’s discretion by telephonic notice to Bank. Any Advance requested by telephonic notice shall be confirmed by the undersigned that same day by submission to Bank, either by first class mail, facsimile or other means of delivery acceptable to Bank, of the written Request for Advance aforementioned. The undersigned acknowledge(s) that if Bank makes an Advance based on a telephonic request, it shall be for the undersigned’s convenience and all risks involved in the use of such procedure shall be borne by the undersigned, and the undersigned expressly agree(s) to indemnify and hold Bank harmless therefor. Bank shall have no duty to confirm the authority of anyone requesting an Advance by telephone.
If, as to any outstanding LIBOR-based Advance, Bank shall not receive a timely Request for Advance, or telephonic notice, in accordance with the foregoing requesting the refunding or continuation of such Advance as another LIBOR-based Advance for a specified Interest Period or the conversion of such Advance to a Prime-based Advance, effective as of the last day of the Interest Period applicable to such outstanding LIBOR-based Advance, and as of the last day of each succeeding Interest Period, the principal amount of such Advance which is not then repaid shall be automatically refunded or continued as a LIBOR-based Advance having an Interest Period equal to the same period of time as the Interest Period then ending for such outstanding LIBOR-based Advance, unless the undersigned is/are not entitled to request LIBOR-based Advances hereunder or otherwise elect the LIBOR-based Rate as the basis for the Applicable Interest Rate for the principal Indebtedness outstanding hereunder in accordance with the terms of this Note, or the LIBOR-based Rate is not otherwise available to the undersigned as the basis for the Applicable Interest Rate hereunder for the principal Indebtedness outstanding hereunder in accordance with the terms of this Note, in which case, the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin shall be the Applicable Interest Rate hereunder in respect of such Indebtedness for such period, subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of this Note. The foregoing shall not in any way whatsoever limit or otherwise affect any of Bank’s rights or remedies under this Note upon the occurrence of any Default hereunder, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default.
Subject to the definition of an “Interest Period” hereunder, in the event that any payment under this Note becomes due and payable on any day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and, to the extent applicable, interest shall continue to accrue and be payable thereon during such extension at the rates set forth in this Note.
All payments to be made by the undersigned to Bank under or pursuant to this Note shall be in immediately available United States funds, without setoff or counterclaim, and in the event that any payments submitted hereunder are in funds not available until collected, said payments shall continue to bear interest until collected.
If the undersigned make(s) any payment of principal with respect to any LIBOR-based Advance on any day other than the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto (whether voluntarily, by acceleration, required payment or otherwise), or if the undersigned fail(s) to borrow any LIBOR-based Advance after notice has been given by the undersigned (or any of them) to Bank in accordance with the terms of this Note requesting such Advance, or if the undersigned fail(s) to make any payment of principal or interest in respect of a LIBOR-based Advance when due, the undersigned shall reimburse Bank, on demand, for any resulting loss, cost or expense incurred by Bank as a result thereof, including, without limitation, any such loss, cost or expense incurred in obtaining, liquidating, employing or redeploying deposits from third parties, whether or not Bank shall have funded or committed to fund such Advance. Such amount payable by the undersigned to Bank may include, without limitation, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (a) the amount of interest which would have accrued on the amount so prepaid, or not so borrowed, refunded or converted, for the period from the date of such prepayment or of such failure to borrow, refund or convert, through the last day of the relevant Interest Period, at the applicable rate of interest for said Advance(s) provided under this Note, over (b) the amount of interest (as reasonably

 

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determined by Bank) which would have accrued to Bank on such amount by placing such amount on deposit for a comparable period with leading banks in the interbank eurodollar market. Calculation of any amounts payable to Bank under this paragraph shall be made as though Bank shall have actually funded or committed to fund the relevant LIBOR-based Advance through the purchase of an underlying deposit in an amount equal to the amount of such Advance and having a maturity comparable to the relevant Interest Period; provided, however, that Bank may fund any LIBOR-based Advance in any manner it deems fit and the foregoing assumptions shall be utilized only for the purpose of the calculation of amounts payable under this paragraph. Upon the written request of the undersigned, Bank shall deliver to the undersigned a certificate setting forth the basis for determining such losses, costs and expenses, which certificate shall be conclusively presumed correct, absent manifest error. The undersigned may prepay all or part of the outstanding balance of any Prime-based Advance under this Note or any Indebtedness hereunder which is bearing interest based upon the Prime Referenced Rate at any such time without premium or penalty. Any prepayment hereunder shall also be accompanied by the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest on the amount so prepaid.
For any LIBOR-based Advance, if Bank shall designate a LIBOR Lending Office which maintains books separate from those of the rest of Bank, Bank shall have the option of maintaining and carrying such Advance on the books of such LIBOR Lending Office.
If, at any time, Bank determines that, (a) Bank is unable to determine or ascertain the LIBOR-based Rate, or (b) by reason of circumstances affecting the foreign exchange and interbank markets generally, deposits in eurodollars in the applicable amounts or for the relative maturities are not being offered to Bank for any applicable Advance or Interest Period, or (c) the LIBOR-based Rate plus the Applicable Margin will not accurately or fairly cover or reflect the cost to Bank of maintaining any of the Indebtedness under this Note based upon the LIBOR-based Rate, then Bank shall forthwith give notice thereof to the undersigned. Thereafter, until Bank notifies the undersigned that such conditions or circumstances no longer exist, the right of the undersigned to request a LIBOR-based Advance and to convert an Advance to or refund an Advance as a LIBOR-based Advance shall be suspended, and the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin shall be the Applicable Interest Rate for all Indebtedness hereunder during such period of time.
If, after the date hereof, the introduction of, or any change in, any applicable law, rule or regulation or in the interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office) with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any such authority, shall make it unlawful or impossible for the Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office) to make or maintain any Advance with interest based upon the LIBOR-based Rate, Bank shall forthwith give notice thereof to the undersigned. Thereafter, (a) until Bank notifies the undersigned that such conditions or circumstances no longer exist, the right of the undersigned to request a LIBOR-based Advance and to convert an Advance to or refund an Advance as a LIBOR-based Advance shall be suspended, and thereafter, the undersigned may select only the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin as the Applicable Interest Rate for the Indebtedness hereunder, and (b) if Bank may not lawfully continue to maintain an outstanding LIBOR-based Advance to the end of the then current Interest Period applicable thereto, the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin shall be the Applicable Interest Rate for the remainder of such Interest Period with respect to such outstanding Advance.
If the adoption after the date hereof, or any change after the date hereof in, any applicable law, rule or regulation (whether domestic or foreign) of any governmental authority, central bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office) with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) made by any such authority, central bank or comparable agency after the date hereof: (a) shall subject Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office) to any tax, duty or other charge with respect to this Note or any Indebtedness hereunder, or shall change the basis of taxation of payments to Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office) of the principal of or interest under this Note or any other amounts due under this Note in respect thereof (except for changes in the rate of tax on the overall net income of Bank or its LIBOR Lending Office imposed by the jurisdiction in which Bank’s principal executive office or LIBOR Lending Office is located); or (b) shall impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve (including, without limitation, any imposed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office), or shall impose on Bank (or its LIBOR Lending Office) or the foreign exchange and interbank markets any other condition affecting this Note or the Indebtedness hereunder; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank of maintaining any part of the Indebtedness hereunder or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by Bank under this Note by an amount deemed by the Bank to be material, then the undersigned shall pay to Bank, within fifteen (15) days of the undersigned’s receipt of written notice from Bank demanding such compensation, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate Bank for such increased cost or reduction. A certificate of Bank, prepared in good faith and in reasonable detail by Bank and submitted by Bank to the undersigned, setting forth the basis for determining such additional amount or amounts necessary to compensate Bank shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

 

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In the event that any applicable law, treaty, rule or regulation (whether domestic or foreign) now or hereafter in effect and whether or not presently applicable to Bank, or any interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank with any guideline, request or directive of any such authority (whether or not having the force of law), including any risk-based capital guidelines, affects or would affect the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by Bank (or any corporation controlling Bank), and Bank determines that the amount of such capital is increased by or based upon the existence of any obligations of Bank hereunder or the maintaining of any Indebtedness hereunder, and such increase has the effect of reducing the rate of return on Bank’s (or such controlling corporation’s) capital as a consequence of such obligations or the maintaining of such Indebtedness hereunder to a level below that which Bank (or such controlling corporation) could have achieved but for such circumstances (taking into consideration its policies with respect to capital adequacy), then the undersigned shall pay to Bank, within fifteen (15) days of the undersigned’s receipt of written notice from Bank demanding such compensation, additional amounts as are sufficient to compensate Bank (or such controlling corporation) for any increase in the amount of capital and reduced rate of return which Bank reasonably determines to be allocable to the existence of any obligations of the Bank hereunder or to maintaining any Indebtedness hereunder. A certificate of Bank as to the amount of such compensation, prepared in good faith and in reasonable detail by the Bank and submitted by Bank to the undersigned, shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes absent manifest error.
This Note and any other indebtedness and liabilities of any kind of the undersigned (or any of them) to the Bank, and any and all modifications, renewals or extensions of it, whether joint or several, contingent or absolute, now existing or later arising, and however evidenced and whether incurred voluntarily or involuntarily, known or unknown, or originally payable to the Bank or to a third party and subsequently acquired by Bank including, without limitation, any late charges; loan fees or charges; overdraft indebtedness; costs incurred by Bank in establishing, determining, continuing or defending the validity or priority of any security interest, pledge or other lien or in pursuing any of its rights or remedies under any loan document (or otherwise) or in connection with any proceeding involving the Bank as a result of any financial accommodation to the undersigned (or any of them); and reasonable costs and expenses of attorneys and paralegals, whether inside or outside counsel is used, and whether any suit or other action is instituted, and to court costs if suit or action is instituted, and whether any such fees, costs or expenses are incurred at the trial court level or on appeal, in bankruptcy, in administrative proceedings, in probate proceedings or otherwise (collectively “Indebtedness”) are secured by and the Bank is granted a security interest in and lien upon all items deposited in any account of any of the undersigned with the Bank and by all proceeds of these items (cash or otherwise), all account balances of any of the undersigned from time to time with the Bank, by all property of any of the undersigned from time to time in the possession of the Bank and by any other collateral, rights and properties described in each and every deed of trust, mortgage, security agreement, pledge, assignment and other security or collateral agreement which has been, or will at any time(s) later be, executed by any (or all) of the undersigned to or for the benefit of the Bank (collectively “Collateral”). Notwithstanding the above, (i) to the extent that any portion of the Indebtedness is a consumer loan, that portion shall not be secured by any deed of trust or mortgage on or other security interest in any of the undersigned’s principal dwelling or in any of the undersigned’s real property which is not a purchase money security interest as to that portion, unless expressly provided to the contrary in another place, or (ii) if the undersigned (or any of them) has (have) given or give(s) Bank a deed of trust or mortgage covering California real property, that deed of trust or mortgage shall not secure this Note or any other indebtedness of the undersigned (or any of them), unless expressly provided to the contrary in another place, or (iii) if the undersigned (or any of them) has (have) given or give(s) the Bank a deed of trust or mortgage covering real property which, under Texas law, constitutes the homestead of such person, that deed of trust or mortgage shall not secure this Note or any other indebtedness of the undersigned (or any of them) unless expressly provided to the contrary in another place.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default (under and as defined in the Credit Agreement) (each a “Default”), Bank may, at its option and without prior notice to the undersigned (or any of them), declare any or all of the Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable (notwithstanding any provisions contained in the evidence of it to the contrary), sell or liquidate all or any portion of the Collateral, set off against the Indebtedness any amounts owing by the Bank to the undersigned (or any of them), charge interest at the default rate provided in the document evidencing the relevant Indebtedness and exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies granted to the Bank by any agreement with the undersigned (or any of them) or given to it under applicable law.

 

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The undersigned authorize(s) the Bank to charge any account(s) of the undersigned (or any of them) with the Bank for any and all sums due hereunder when due; provided, however, that such authorization shall not affect any of the undersigned’s obligation to pay to the Bank all amounts when due, whether or not any such account balances that are maintained by the undersigned with the Bank are insufficient to pay to the Bank any amounts when due, and to the extent that are insufficient to pay to the Bank all such amounts, the undersigned shall remain liable for any deficiencies until paid in full.
If this Note is signed by two or more parties (whether by all as makers or by one or more as an accommodation party or otherwise), the obligations and undertakings under this Note shall be that of all and any two or more jointly and also of each severally. This Note shall bind the undersigned, and the undersigned’s respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.
The undersigned waive(s) presentment, demand, protest, notice of dishonor, notice of demand or intent to demand, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and all other notices, and agree(s) that no extension or indulgence to the undersigned (or any of them) or release, substitution or nonenforcement of any security, or release or substitution of any of the undersigned, any guarantor or any other party, whether with or without notice, shall affect the obligations of any of the undersigned. The undersigned waive(s) all defenses or right to discharge available under Section 3-605 of the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code and waive(s) all other suretyship defenses or right to discharge. The undersigned agree(s) that the Bank has the right to sell, assign, or grant participations or any interest in, any or all of the Indebtedness, and that, in connection with this right, but without limiting its ability to make other disclosures to the full extent allowable, the Bank may disclose all documents and information which the Bank now or later has relating to the undersigned or the Indebtedness. The undersigned agree(s) that the Bank may provide information relating to this Note or relating to the undersigned to the Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.
The undersigned agree(s) to reimburse Bank, or any other holder or owner of this Note, for any and all costs and expenses (including, without limit, court costs, legal expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether inside or outside counsel is used, whether or not suit is instituted, and, if suit is instituted, whether at the trial court level, appellate level, in a bankruptcy, probate or administrative proceeding or otherwise) incurred in collecting or attempting to collect this Note or the Indebtedness or incurred in any other matter or proceeding relating to this Note or the Indebtedness.
The undersigned acknowledge(s) and agree(s) that there are no contrary agreements, oral or written, establishing a term of this Note and agree(s) that the terms and conditions of this Note may not be amended, waived or modified except in a writing signed by an officer of the Bank expressly stating that the writing constitutes an amendment, waiver or modification of the terms of this Note. As used in this Note, the word “undersigned” means, individually and collectively, each maker, accommodation party, endorser and other party signing this Note in a similar capacity. If any provision of this Note is unenforceable in whole or part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES.
For the purposes of this Note, the following terms have the following meanings:
“Advance” means a borrowing requested by the undersigned and made by Bank under this Note, including any refunding of an outstanding Advance as the same type of Advance or the conversion of any such outstanding Advance to another type of Advance, and shall include a LIBOR-based Advance and a Prime-based Advance.
“Applicable Interest Rate” means the LIBOR-based Rate plus the Applicable Margin or the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin, as selected by the undersigned from time to time or as otherwise determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.
“Applicable Margin” means:
(a)  
in respect of the LIBOR—based Rate, two and thirty five one hundredths percent (2.35%) per annum; and
 
(b)  
in respect of the Prime Referenced Rate, zero percent (0%) per annum.
“Business Day” means any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day designated as a holiday under Federal or applicable State statute or regulation, on which Bank is open for all or substantially all of its domestic and international business (including dealings in foreign exchange) in Detroit, Michigan, and, in respect of notices and determinations relating to LIBOR-based Advances, the LIBOR-based Rate and the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate, also a day on which dealings in dollar deposits are also carried on in the London interbank market and on which banks are open for business in London, England.

 

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“Credit Agreement” shall mean the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated November 16, 2010 between undersigned and Bank, as the same may be amended or modified from time to time.
“Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” means, for any day, a per annum interest rate which is equal to the quotient of the following:
(a)  
for any day, the per annum rate of interest determined on the basis of the rate for deposits in United States Dollars for a period equal to one (1) month appearing on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service as of 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or as soon thereafter as practical) on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day. In the event that such rate does not appear on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service (or otherwise on such Service) on any day, the “Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” for such day shall be determined by reference to such other publicly available service for displaying eurodollar rates as may be reasonably selected by Bank, or, in the absence of such other service, the “Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” for such day shall, instead, be determined based upon the average of the rates at which Bank is offered dollar deposits at or about 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or as soon thereafter as practical), on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day, in the interbank eurodollar market in an amount comparable to the applicable principal amount of Indebtedness hereunder and for a period equal to one (1) month;
divided by
(b)  
1.00 minus the maximum rate (expressed as a decimal) on such day at which Bank is required to maintain reserves on “Euro-currency Liabilities” as defined in and pursuant to Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or, if such regulation or definition is modified, and as long as Bank is required to maintain reserves against a category of liabilities which includes eurodollar deposits or includes a category of assets which includes eurodollar loans, the rate at which such reserves are required to be maintained on such category.
“Interest Period” means, with respect to a LIBOR-based Advance, a period of one (1) month, two (2) months, or three (3) months, as selected by the undersigned (and which period is acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion), or as otherwise determined pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of this Note, commencing on the day a LIBOR-based Advance is made or the day an Advance is converted to a LIBOR-based Advance or the day an outstanding LIBOR-based Advance is refunded or continued as another LIBOR-based Advance for an applicable Interest Period, provided that any Interest Period which would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, except that if the next succeeding Business Day falls in another calendar month, the Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, and when an Interest Period begins on a day which has no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month during which such Interest Period is to end, it shall end on the last Business Day of such calendar month. In the event that any LIBOR-based Advance is at any time refunded or continued as another LIBOR-based Advance for an additional Interest Period, such Interest Period shall commence on the last day of the preceding Interest Period then ending.
“LIBOR-based Advance” means an Advance which bears interest at the LIBOR-based Rate plus the Applicable Margin.
“LIBOR-based Rate” means a per annum interest rate which is equal to the quotient of the following:
(a)  
the LIBOR Rate;
 
   
divided by
(b)  
1.00 minus the maximum rate (expressed as a decimal) during such Interest Period at which Bank is required to maintain reserves on “Euro-currency Liabilities” as defined in and pursuant to Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or, if such regulation or definition is modified, and as long as Bank is required to maintain reserves against a category of liabilities which includes eurodollar deposits or includes a category of assets which includes eurodollar loans, the rate at which such reserves are required to be maintained on such category.

 

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“LIBOR Lending Office” means Bank’s office located in the Cayman Islands, British West Indies, or such other branch of Bank, domestic or foreign, as it may hereafter designate as its LIBOR Lending Office by notice to the undersigned.
“LIBOR Rate” means, with respect to any Indebtedness outstanding under this Note bearing interest on the basis of the LIBOR-based Rate, the per annum rate of interest determined on the basis of the rate for deposits in United States Dollars for a period equal to the relevant Interest Period for such Indebtedness, commencing on the first day of such Interest Period, appearing on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service as of 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or as soon thereafter as practical), two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period. In the event that such rate does not appear on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service (or otherwise on such Service), the “LIBOR Rate” shall be determined by reference to such other publicly available service for displaying eurodollar rates as may be reasonably selected by Bank, or, in the absence of such other service, the “LIBOR Rate” shall, instead, be determined based upon the average of the rates at which Bank is offered dollar deposits at or about 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or as soon thereafter as practical), two (2) Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period in the interbank eurodollar market in an amount comparable to the principal amount of the respective LIBOR-based Advance which is to bear interest on the basis of such LIBOR-based Rate and for a period equal to the relevant Interest Period.
“Prime Rate” means the per annum interest rate established by Bank as its prime rate for its borrowers, as such rate may vary from time to time, which rate is not necessarily the lowest rate on loans made by Bank at any such time.
“Prime-based Advance” means an Advance which bears interest at the Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin.
“Prime Referenced Rate” means, for any day, a per annum interest rate which is equal to the Prime Rate in effect on such day, but in no event and at no time shall the Prime Referenced Rate be less than the sum of the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate for such day plus two and one-half percent (2.50%) per annum. If, at any time, Bank determines that it is unable to determine or ascertain the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate for any day, the Prime Referenced Rate for each such day shall be the Prime Rate in effect at such time, but not less than two and one-half percent (2.50%) per annum.
“Request for Advance” means a Request for Advance issued by the undersigned under this Note in the form annexed to this Note as Exhibit “A”.
No delay or failure of Bank in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall affect such right, power or privilege, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other power, right or privilege. The rights of Bank under this Note are cumulative and not exclusive of any right or remedies which Bank would otherwise have, whether by other instruments or by law.
THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE SHALL NOT EXCEED 25% PER ANNUM OR THE HIGHEST APPLICABLE USURY CEILING, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
THE UNDERSIGNED AND BANK, BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS NOTE, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT, WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS NOTE OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

 

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This Note amends and restates that certain Revolving Credit Note dated as of October 30, 2009, made in the principal amount of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) by the undersigned payable to Bank (the “Prior Note”); provided, however, (i) the execution and delivery by the undersigned of this Note shall not, in any manner or circumstance, be deemed to be a payment of, a novation of or to have terminated, extinguished or discharged any of the undersigned’s indebtedness evidenced by the Prior Note, all of which indebtedness shall continue under and shall hereinafter be evidenced and governed by this Note, and (ii) all collateral and guaranties securing or supporting the Prior Note shall continue to secure and support this Note.
             
    PERCEPTRON, INC.    
         
    OBLIGOR NAME TYPED/PRINTED    
 
           
 
  By:   /S/ John H. Lowry III
 
SIGNATURE OF
   
 
           
 
  Its:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer    
 
           
 
      TITLE    
 
           
 
  By:        
 
     
 
SIGNATURE OF
   
 
           
 
  Its:        
 
     
 
TITLE
   
                         
47827 Halyard Dr.   Plymouth     Michigan     48170  
STREET ADDRESS
  CITY   STATE   ZIP
For Bank Use Only
                 
LOAN OFFICER INITIALS
  LOAN GROUP NAME   OBLIGOR NAME
Perceptron, Inc.
       
LOAN OFFICER ID. NO.
  LOAN GROUP NO.   OBLIGOR NO.   NOTE NO.   AMOUNT
 
              $6,000,000

 

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EXHIBIT “A”

REQUEST FOR ADVANCE
The undersigned hereby request(s) COMERICA BANK (“Bank”) to make a                     * Advance to the undersigned on                     ,                     , in the amount of                                                                                       Dollars ($                    ) under the Master Revolving Note dated as of                      , 2010, issued by the undersigned to said Bank in the face amount of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) (the “Note”). The Interest Period for the requested Advance, if applicable, shall be                                             (                     )** month(s). In the event that any part of the Advance requested hereby constitutes the refunding or conversion of an outstanding Advance, the amount to be refunded or converted is                                                                  Dollars ($                     ), and the last day of the Interest Period for the amounts being converted or refunded hereunder, if applicable, is                                            ,                      .
The undersigned represent(s), warrant(s) and certify(ies) that no Default, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, has occurred and is continuing under the Note, and none will exist upon the making of the Advance requested hereunder. The undersigned further certify(ies) that upon advancing the sum requested hereunder, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Note will not exceed the face amount thereof. If the amount advanced to the undersigned under the Note shall at any time exceed the face amount thereof, the undersigned will immediately pay such excess amount, without any necessity of notice or demand.
The undersigned hereby authorize(s) Bank to disburse the proceeds of the Advance being requested by this Request for Advance by crediting the account of the undersigned with Bank separately designated by the undersigned or as the undersigned may otherwise direct, unless this Request for Advance is being submitted for a conversion or refunding of all or any part of any outstanding Advance(s), in which case, such proceeds shall be deemed to be utilized, to the extent necessary, to refund or convert that portion stated above of the existing outstandings under such Advance(s).
Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings given to them in the Note.
Dated this                      day of                                            ,                       .
             
    PERCEPTRON, INC.    
 
           
 
  By:        
 
     
 
   
 
  Its:        
 
     
 
   
 
     
*  
Insert, as applicable, “LIBOR-based” or “Prime Referenced Rate”.
 
**  
For a LIBOR-based Advance, insert the applicable Interest Period (i.e., “one (1)”, “two (2)” or “three (3)” months).

 

EX-31.1 3 c12278exv31w1.htm EX-31.1 exv31w1
EXHIBIT 31.1
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, Harry T. Rittenour, certify that:
1.  
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Perceptron, Inc.;
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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) 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 registrant 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 registrant, 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 control 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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 11, 2011
         
  /s/ Harry T. Rittenour    
  Harry T. Rittenour   
  President and Chief Executive Officer   

 

 

EX-31.2 4 c12278exv31w2.htm EX-31.2 exv31w2
EXHIBIT 31.2
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
I, John H. Lowry III, certify that:
1.  
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Perceptron, Inc.;
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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) 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 registrant 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 registrant, 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 control 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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.  
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 11, 2011
         
  /s/ John H. Lowry III    
  John H. Lowry III   
  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

 

 

EX-32 5 c12278exv32.htm EX-32 exv32
EXHIBIT 32
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 Perceptron, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending December 31, 2010 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), we, Harry T. Rittenour, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and John H. Lowry III, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 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
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
     
/s/ Harry T. Rittenour
 
Harry T. Rittenour
President and Chief Executive Officer
February 11, 2011
   
     
/s/ John H. Lowry III
 
John H. Lowry III
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 11, 2011
   
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 

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