UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SOLITRON DEVICES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SOLITRON DEVICES, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2022 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2022
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SOLITRON DEVICES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 AND NOVEMBER 30, 2021
(Unaudited, in thousands except for share and per share amounts)
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SOLITRON DEVICES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 AND NOVEMBER 30, 2021
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Balance, May 31, 2021 |
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SOLITRON DEVICES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 AND NOVEMBER 30, 2021
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SOLITRON DEVICES, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. THE COMPANY AND OPERATIONS
Solitron Devices, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Solitron,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), designs, develops, manufactures, and markets solid-state semiconductor components and related devices primarily for the military and aerospace markets. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York in 1959 and reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in August 1987.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
The unaudited financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending February 28, 2023.
The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2022.
Use of estimates
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs and expenses and related disclosures. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable. The Company could have reasonably used different accounting estimates. This applies in particular to inventory and valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ significantly from our estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company’s future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be affected. The ultimate impact from COVID-19 on the Company’s operations and financial results during fiscal 2023 will depend on, among other things, the ultimate severity and scope of the pandemic, the pace at which governmental and private travel restrictions and public concerns about public gatherings will ease, and the speed with which the economy recovers. The Company is not able to fully quantify the impact that these factors will have on the Company’s financial results during fiscal 2023 and beyond. The Company believes COVID-19 had a negative impact on the Company’s bookings in fiscal 2022, which will negatively impact fiscal 2023 net sales.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits and money market accounts.
Short-term Investments
Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit and U.S. Treasury securities. The U.S. Treasury securities are classified as held to maturity, mature in less than twelve months, and are reported at amortized cost which approximates fair value of $
Investment in Marketable Securities
Investment in Marketable Securities includes investments in common stocks and bonds. Investments in securities are reported at fair value with changes in unrecognized gains or losses included in other income on the statements of operations.
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The following table summarizes investments in marketable securities at:
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At November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, the deferred tax liability related to unrecognized gains and losses on marketable securities was $0.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, defines “fair value” as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 also sets forth a valuation hierarchy of the inputs (assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability) used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into the following three levels:
Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Inputs that are generally unobservable. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.
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The carrying amounts of the Company’s short-term financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value since the related rates of interest approximate current market rates.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of unsecured credit extended to the Company’s customers in the ordinary course of business. The Company reserves for any amounts deemed to be uncollectible based on past collection experiences and an analysis of outstanding balances, using an allowance account. The allowance amount was $0 as of November 30, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are recorded in net sales. Shipping costs incurred by the Company are recorded in cost of sales.
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Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) method. The Company buys raw material only to fill customer orders. Excess raw material is created only when a vendor imposes a minimum quantity buy in excess of actual requirements. Such excess material will usually be utilized to meet the requirements of the customer’s subsequent orders. If excess material is not utilized after two fiscal years it is fully reserved. Any inventory item once designated as reserved is carried at zero value in all subsequent valuation activities. Through February 28, 2022, the Company maintained a three-inch wafer fab which procured raw wafers and produced finished wafers based on management’s estimates of projected future demand. Finished wafers are considered work-in-process since they are usable for many years, and in some circumstances can be used on more than one finished product depending on customer parameters.
The Company does not classify a portion of inventories as non-current since we cannot reasonably estimate based on the length of our operating cycle which items will or will not be used within twelve months.
The Company’s inventory valuation policy is as follows:
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| All material acquired or processed in the last two fiscal years is valued at the lower of its acquisition cost or net realizable value, except for wafers which function under a three- year policy. All material not used after two fiscal years is fully reserved for except wafers which are reserved for after three years. Finished wafers produced in our wafer fab are stored in the wafer bank and are considered work-in-process. Raw material in excess of five years’ usage that cannot be restocked, and slow-moving work in process are reserved for. |
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| All finished goods with firm orders for later delivery are valued (material and overhead) at the lower of cost or net realizable value. All finished goods with no orders are fully reserved. |
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| Direct labor costs are allocated to finished goods and work in process inventory based on engineering estimates of the number of man-hours required from the different direct labor departments to bring each device to its particular level of completion. Manufacturing overhead costs are allocated to finished goods and work in process inventory as a ratio to direct labor costs. |
Property, Plant, Equipment, and Leasehold Improvements
Property, plant, and equipment is recorded at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not extend their expected life are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the lives of the related assets:
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Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist principally of cash and account receivables. The Company places its cash with high credit quality institutions. At times, such amounts may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on the accounts. As of November 30, 2022, all non-interest bearing checking accounts were FDIC insured to a limit of $
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Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common share is presented in accordance with ASC Topic 260-10 “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share incorporate the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options to the extent they are not anti-dilutive using the treasury stock method. The Company had no common stock equivalents outstanding during fiscal 2022 and 2023; therefore, there is no effect from dilution on earnings per share.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods and services to customers.
The core principle of the guidance in ASC Topic 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
To achieve that core principle, the Company applied the following steps:
1. Identify the contract(s) with a customer.
The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets solid-state semiconductor components and related devices. The Company’s products are used as components primarily in the military and aerospace markets.
The Company’s revenues are from purchase orders and/or contracts with customers associated with manufacture of products. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
2. Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
The majority of the Company’s purchase orders or contracts with customers contain a single performance obligation, the shipment of products.
3. Determine the transaction price.
The transaction price reflects the Company’s expectations about the consideration it will be entitled to receive from the customer at a fixed price per unit shipped based on the terms of the contract or purchase order with the customer. To the extent our actual costs vary from the fixed price that was negotiated, we will generate more or less profit or could incur a loss.
4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
5. Recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
This performance obligation is satisfied when control of the product is transferred to the customer, which occurs upon shipment or delivery. The Company receives purchase orders for products to be delivered over multiple dates that may extend across reporting periods. The Company’s accounting policy treats shipping and handling activities as a fulfillment cost. The Company invoices for each delivery upon shipment and recognizes revenues at the fixed price for each distinct product delivered when transfer of control has occurred, which is generally upon shipment.
In addition, the Company may have a contract or purchase order to provide a non-recurring engineering service to a customer. These contracts are reviewed, performance obligations are determined, and we recognize revenue at the point in time in which each performance obligation is fully satisfied.
We recognize revenue on sales to distributors when the distributor takes control of the products (“sold-to” model). We have agreements with distributors that allow distributors a limited credit for unsaleable products, which we refer to as a “scrap allowance.” Consistent with industry practice, we also have a “stock, ship and debit” program whereby we consider requests by distributors for credits on previously purchased products that remain in distributors’ inventory, to enable the distributors to offer more competitive pricing. We have contractual arrangements whereby we provide distributors with protection against price reductions initiated by us after product is sold by us to the distributor and prior to resale by the distributor. In addition, we have a termination clause in one of our distributor agreements that would allow for a full credit for all inventory upon 60 days’ notice of terminating the agreement.
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We recognize the estimated variable consideration to be received as revenue and record a related accrued expense for the consideration not expected to be received, based upon an estimate of product returns, scrap allowances, “stock, ship and debit” credits, and price protection credits that will be attributable to sales recorded through the end of the period. We make these estimates based upon sales levels to our customers during the period, inventory levels at the distributors, current and projected market conditions, and historical experience under the programs. Our estimates require the exercise of significant judgments. We believe that we have a reasonable basis to estimate future credits under the programs.
Related Party Transactions
The Company currently purchases and has purchased in the past die and wafers, as specified by the Company’s customers, from ES Components. Dwight Aubrey, a director of the Company, is a minority owner and an immediate family member of the majority owner of ES Components. For the nine months ended November 30, 2022, the Company purchased $
Stock based compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation,” which establishes accounting standards for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. Under ASC Topic 718, the Company recognizes an expense for the fair value of outstanding stock options and grants as they vest, whether held by employees or others. No vesting of stock options or grants occurred during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022 or November 30, 2021.
Financial Statement Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and the differences could be material. Such estimates include variable consideration related to revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, depreciable life of property and equipment, accounts receivable allowance, deferred tax valuation allowance, and allowance for inventory obsolescence.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not believe that any recently issued effective pronouncements, or pronouncements issued but not yet effective, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
As of November 30, 2022, and November 30, 2021, sales returns and allowances accrual activity is shown below:
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As noted in Note 2 above, one of our distributor agreements has a termination clause that would allow for a full credit for all inventory upon 60 days’ notice of terminating the agreement. As of November 30, 2022, and February 28, 2022, the inventory balance at that distributor was believed to be $
The Company warrants that its products, when delivered, will be free from defects in material workmanship under normal use and service. The obligations are limited to replacing, repairing, or reimbursing for, at the option of the Company, any products that are returned within one year after the date of shipment. The Company does not reserve for potential warranty costs based on historical experience and the nature of its cost tracking system.
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4. INVENTORIES
As of November 30, 2022, inventories consisted of the following:
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5. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
As of November 30, 2022, and February 28, 2022, accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
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6. DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Revenues from domestic and export sales are attributed to a global geographic region according to the location of the customer’s primary manufacturing or operating facilities. Revenues from domestic and export sales to unaffiliated customers for the three months ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively, are as follows:
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Revenues from domestic and export sales to unaffiliated customers for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively are as follows:
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For the nine months ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, approximately
Customers who contributed ten percent or more of revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively are as follows:
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7. MAJOR SUPPLIERS
Suppliers who accounted for 10% or more of purchases of production materials for the three months ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively are as follows:
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Suppliers who accounted for 10% or more of the cost of production materials for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively are as follows:
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8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Finance lease:
During fiscal 2021 the Company entered into a
Operating lease:
Contingencies:
We may from time to time become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. As of November 30, 2022, we had no known material current, pending, or threatened litigation.
9. NOTES PAYABLE
On July 21, 2020, the Company received loan proceeds of $
On April 16, 2021, the Company closed on the acquisition of a facility and real estate located in West Palm Beach, Florida for a purchase price of $
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On June 29, 2022, the Company received notification from the Bank that the Bank had elected to suspend certain financial and reporting requirements set forth in the FCA. Specifically, the Bank elected on a going forward basis to suspend measurement of any of the following financial covenants to the extent they are included in Section 2.1, ‘Financial Covenants’ of the FCA: Tangible Net Worth; Debt Service Coverage Ratio; Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio; Asset Coverage Ratio; Funded Debt to EBITDA; and/or Liquidity. In addition, the Bank elected to suspend the requirements in the FCA, if any, for the submission of financial statements and information by the Borrower on a periodic basis as specified in Section 2.4, ‘Financial Information’ of the FCA. The Bank reserves the right in its sole discretion to require the Company to resume delivery of financial statements and other information and to evidence compliance with the financial covenant requirements as currently provided in the FCA.
10. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Repurchase Program
The Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $
The Company did not repurchase any shares under the stock repurchase program during the nine months ended November 30, 2022 or November 30, 2021.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Solitron Devices, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Solitron”), designs, develops, manufactures and markets solid-state semiconductor components and related devices primarily for the military and aerospace markets. The Company manufactures a large variety of bipolar and metal oxide semiconductor (“MOS”) power transistors, power and control hybrids, junction and power MOS field effect transistors and other related products. Most of the Company’s products are custom made pursuant to contracts with customers whose end products are sold to the United States government. Other products, such as Joint Army/Navy transistors, diodes and Standard Military Drawings voltage regulators, are sold as standard or catalog items.
The following discussion and analysis of factors which have affected the Company’s financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and the related Notes to Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2022 and the Unaudited Financial Statements and the related Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Critical Accounting Estimates:
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon the unaudited condensed financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. See Note 2 in the financial statements for the Company’s significant accounting policies. Of the Company’s accounting policies, the following are considered to be critical – Revenue Recognition and Inventories. A discussion of these critical accounting policies are included in Note 2 of the “Notes To Financial Statements” in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022.
See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, to the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Results of Operations-Three Months Ended November 30, 2022 Compared to Three Months Ended November 30, 2021:
Net Sales. Net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2022 decreased 76% to $584,000 as compared to $2,468,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021. The decrease in net sales was largely due to the company relocating to its new facility during the three months ended November 30, 2022 along with associated startup delays.
Net bookings for the three months ended November 30, 2022 increased 68% to $2,257,000 versus $1,340,000 during the three months ended November 30, 2021. Backlog as of November 30, 2022 increased 101% to $6,430,000 as compared to a backlog of $3,197,000 as of November 30, 2021.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the three months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to $905,000 from $1,672,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021, due to decreased raw materials and labor costs associated with decreased net sales, and decreased rent expense. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, cost of sales increased to 155% for the three months ended November 30, 2022 from 68% for the three months ended November 30, 2021.
Gross Profit (Loss). Gross profit (loss) for the three months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to ($321,000) from $796,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021, due primarily to lower net sales not covering fixed labor and overhead costs. Accordingly, gross margins expressed as a percentage of net sales decreased to (55%) for the three months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to 32% for the three months ended November 30, 2021.
For the three months ended November 30, 2022, we shipped 6,130 units as compared to 36,047 units shipped during the same period of the prior year. It should be noted that since we manufacture a wide variety of products with an average sales price ranging from a few dollars to several hundred dollars, such periodic variations in our volume of units shipped should not be regarded as a reliable indicator of our performance.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to $460,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2022 from $497,000 for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was due to a decrease in selling expenses of $34,000. During the three months ended November 30, 2022, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 79% as compared to 20% for the three months ended November 30, 2021.
Operating Income (Loss). Operating income (loss) for the three months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to ($781,000) as compared to operating income of $299,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021. This decrease is due primarily to decreased net sales as described above.
Other Income. Interest income increased to $18,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $0 for the three months ended November 30, 2021. Interest expense decreased to ($27,000) for the three months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to ($28,000) for the three months ended November 30, 2021. Dividend income was $1,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $1,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021. Realized gains (losses) on investments for the three months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to a loss of ($13,000) as compared to a gain of $41,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021. Unrealized gains (losses) on investments for the three months ended November 30, 2022 were a gain of $270,000 as compared to a loss of ($8,000) for the three months ended November 30, 2021. Income from the sale of scrap was $40,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $185,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021.
Net Income (Loss). Net income (loss) for the three months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to ($492,000) as compared to net income of $490,000 for the three months ended November 30, 2021. This decrease is due primarily to decreased net sales as described above and decreased income from the sale of scrap partially offset by unrealized gains on securities.
Results of Operations-Nine Months Ended November 30, 2022 Compared to Nine Months Ended November 30, 2021:
Net Sales. Net sales for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 decreased 52% to $4,907,000 as compared to $10,308,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. The decrease in net sales was largely due to the decision to accelerate production and shipments in the nine months ended November 30, 2021 due to the planned facility relocation.
Net bookings for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 increased 46% to $6,871,000 versus $4,713,000 during the nine months ended November 30, 2021. Backlog as of November 30, 2022 increased 101% to $6,430,000 as compared to a backlog of $3,197,000 as of November 30, 2021.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to $3,710,000 from $5,628,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021, due to decreased raw materials and labor costs associated with decreased net sales, and decreased rent expense. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, cost of sales increased to 76% for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 from 55% for the nine months ended November 30, 2021.
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Gross Profit. Gross profit for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to $1,197,000 from $4,680,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021, due primarily to lower net sales. Accordingly, gross margins expressed as a percentage of net sales decreased to 24% for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to 45% for the nine months ended November 30, 2021.
For the nine months ended November 30, 2022, we shipped 39,012 units as compared to 89,512 units shipped during the same period of the prior year. It should be noted that since we manufacture a wide variety of products with an average sales price ranging from a few dollars to several hundred dollars, such periodic variations in our volume of units shipped should not be regarded as a reliable indicator of our performance.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to $1,535,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 from $1,870,000 for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in bonus accrual of $200,000 and a decrease in selling expenses of $106,000. During the nine months ended November 30, 2022, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 31% as compared to 18% for the nine months ended November 30, 2021.
Operating Income/Loss. Operating income (loss) for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to ($338,000) as compared to operating income of $2,810,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. This decrease is due primarily to decreased net sales as described above.
Other Income. Interest income increased to $20,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $0 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. Interest expense increased to ($82,000) for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $(74,000) for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. Dividend income increased to $6,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $2,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. Realized gains on investments for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to $19,000 as compared to $67,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. Unrealized gains on investments for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 were $325,000 as compared to ($7,000) for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. PPP loan forgiveness was $0 in the nine months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $812,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. Income from the sale of scrap was $644,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 as compared to $357,000 in the nine months ended November 30, 2021.
Net Income. Net income for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 decreased to $594,000 as compared to net income of $3,967,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021. This decrease is due primarily to decreased net sales as described above and a decrease in income from PPP loan forgiveness, partially offset by increased unrealized gains and increased income from the sale of scrap.
Liquidity and Capital Resources:
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,605,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 primarily reflecting net income of $594,000, a decrease in accounts receivable of $1,356,000, and depreciation and amortization of $233,000, partially offset by net realized and unrealized gains on investments of $344,000 and an increase in inventories of $224,000.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,450,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021 primarily reflecting net income of $3,967,000, an increase in accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities of $283,000, a decrease in inventories of $204,000 and depreciation and amortization of $193,000, partially offset by PPP loan forgiveness of $812,000, an increase in other assets of $184,000, an increase in accounts receivable of $139,000 and prepaid and other expenses of $63,000.
Investing Activities:
Net cash used in investing activities was ($4,999,000) for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 principally reflecting $2,494,000 in purchases of short-term investments, $1,814,000 in expenditures on construction in progress, $1,241,000 in purchases of marketable securities, and $332,000 in purchases of plant property and equipment, partially offset by $882,000 in proceeds from the sale of marketable securities.
Net cash used in investing activities was ($4,871,000) for the nine months ended November 30, 2021 principally reflecting $4,749,000 in purchases of plant property and equipment and $270,000 in proceeds from the sale of securities, offset by $392,000 in purchases of securities.
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Financing Activities:
Net cash used in financing activities was ($77,000) for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 reflecting $77,000 in principal payments on the mortgage loan.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $2,883,000 for the nine months ended November 30, 2021 principally reflecting $2,940,000 in proceeds from our mortgage loan, partially offset by $57,000 in principal payments on the mortgage loan
We expect our sole sources of liquidity over the next twelve months to be cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments, if necessary. We anticipate that our capital expenditures required to sustain operations will be approximately $200,000 during the next twelve months and that our cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments, if necessary, will be sufficient to fund these needs.
At November 30, 2022, February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $617,000, $4,088,000, and $5,247,000, respectively. The decrease for the nine months ended November 30, 2022, was due to purchases of short-term investments, expenditures on construction in progress, and purchases of marketable securities, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, income from operations and scrap income.
At November 30, 2022, February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, we had investments in short-term investments of approximately $2,512,000, $0, and $0, respectively.
At November 30, 2022, February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, we had investments in marketable securities of approximately $1,387,000, $684,000, and $435,000, respectively.
At November 30, 2022, February 28, 2022, and November 30, 2021, we had working capital of $6,247,000, $7,660,000, and $8,593,000, respectively. The decrease for the nine months ended November 30, 2022 was due primarily to cash used on construction in progress at the new facility.
Based on various factors, including the Company’s desire to fully utilize its current net operating loss carryforwards, the Company may seek out acquisitions, additional product lines, and/or invest a portion of its cash into common stocks or higher yielding debt instruments. The Company will continue to consider additional share repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program subject to market conditions, corporate liquidity requirements and priorities and other factors as may be considered in the Company’s sole discretion.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business, financial condition, results of operations, strategies or prospects. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, these statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements. These factors include those described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2022, including those identified below. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Some of the factors that may impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, strategies or prospects include:
| · | Loss of, or reduction of business from, substantial clients could hurt our business by reducing our revenues, profitability and cash flow. |
| · | Our complex manufacturing processes may lower yields and reduce our revenues. |
| · | Our business could be materially and adversely affected if we are unable to obtain qualified supplies of raw materials, parts and finished components on a timely basis and at a cost-effective price. |
| · | Our inventories may become obsolete and other assets may be subject to risks. |
| · | Environmental regulations could require us to incur significant costs. |
| · | Our business is highly competitive and increased competition could reduce gross profit margins and the value of an investment in our Company. |
| · | Our operating results may decrease due to the decline of profitability in the semiconductor industry. |
| · | We may not achieve the intended effects of our business strategy, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. |
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| · | Our inability to introduce new products could result in decreased revenues and loss of market share to competitors; new technologies could also reduce the demand for our products. |
| · | The nature of our products exposes us to potentially significant product liability risk. |
| · | We depend on the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel and our failure to attract and retain such personnel could seriously harm our business. |
| · | Failure to protect our proprietary technologies or maintain the right to use certain technologies may negatively affect our ability to compete. |
| · | We cannot guarantee that we will have sufficient capital resources to make necessary investments in manufacturing technology and equipment. |
| · | We may make substantial investments in plant and equipment that may become impaired. |
| · | While we attempt to monitor the credit worthiness of our customers, we may be at risk due to the adverse financial condition of one or more customers. |
| · | Our international operations expose us to material risks, including risks under U.S. export laws. |
| · | Compliance with regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals” could limit the supply and increase the cost of certain metals used in manufacturing our products. |
| · | We are dependent on government contracts, which are subject to termination, price renegotiations and regulatory compliance, which can increase the cost of doing business and negatively impact our revenues. |
| · | Changes in government policy or economic conditions could negatively impact our results. |
| · | Changes in Defense related programs and priorities could reduce the revenues and profitability of our business. |
| · | The COVID-19 pandemic may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows and results of operations. |
| · | Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise the integrity of our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer. |
| · | Our failure to remediate the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting or our identification of any other material weaknesses in the future may adversely affect the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting. |
| · | Provisions in our charter documents could make it more difficult to acquire our Company and may reduce the market price of our stock. |
| · | The price of our common stock has fluctuated widely in the past and may fluctuate widely in the future. |
| · | We cannot guarantee that we will declare future cash dividend payments, nor repurchase any shares of our common stock pursuant to our stock repurchase program. |
| · | Uncertainty of current economic conditions, domestically and globally, could continue to affect demand for our products and negatively impact our business. |
| · | Natural disasters, like hurricanes, or occurrences of other natural disasters whether in the United States or internationally may affect the markets in which our common stock trades, the markets in which we operate and our profitability. |
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
This item is not applicable as we are currently considered a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e), and 15d-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of November 30, 2022 due to the material weakness described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2022 under “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting”. However, giving full consideration to the material weakness and the remediation plan, the Company’s management has concluded that the Company’s financial statements included in this Quarterly Report fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations as of and for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2022.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Other than the changes referenced in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2022 under “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting”, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended November 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II– OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We may from time to time become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. As of November 30, 2022, we had no known material current, pending, or threatened litigation.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2022, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits
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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.
SOLITRON DEVICES, INC. | |||
Date: January 17, 2023 | /s/ Tim Eriksen | ||
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| Tim Eriksen | |
Chief Executive Officer, | |||
and Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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