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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
or
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number 1-11471
Bell Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
     
California   95-2039211
     
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)    
     
8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1700,    
Indianapolis, Indiana   46240
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (317) 704-6000
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 Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes o No þ
As of the close of business on August 13, 2009, there were 433,416 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock.
 
 

 

 


 

BELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
JUNE 30, 2009 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
 
       
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
       
 
       
     
 
       
     
 
       
     
 
       
     
 
       
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 Exhibit 31.1
 Exhibit 31.2
 Exhibit 32.1
 Exhibit 32.2

 

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BELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
Net revenues:
                               
Products
  $ 21,190     $ 19,569     $ 33,691     $ 35,299  
Services
    6,334       6,585       12,160       13,943  
 
                       
Total net revenues
    27,524       26,154       45,851       49,242  
 
                       
 
                               
Costs and expenses:
                               
Cost of products sold
    16,959       15,513       27,174       28,273  
Cost of services provided
    4,421       4,747       8,818       9,686  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    5,643       5,947       11,025       11,861  
Interest expense, net
    290       307       498       446  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,053             1,053  
 
                       
Total costs and expenses
    27,313       27,567       47,515       51,319  
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    211       (1,413 )     (1,664 )     (2,077 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (5 )     17       (7 )     33  
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    216       (1,430 )     (1,657 )     (2,110 )
Discontinued operations:
                               
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (2,881 )           (1,362 )
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
          (500 )           (500 )
 
                       
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          (3,381 )           (1,862 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 216     $ (4,811 )   $ (1,657 )   $ (3,972 )
 
                       
 
                               
Share and per share data
                               
Basic:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.49     $ (3.30 )   $ (3.82 )   $ (4.87 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          (7.81 )           (4.30 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.49     $ (11.11 )   $ (3.82 )   $ (9.17 )
 
                       
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    433       433       433       433  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.06     $ (3.30 )   $ (3.82 )   $ (4.87 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          (7.81 )           (4.30 )
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 0.06     $ (11.11 )   $ (3.82 )   $ (9.17 )
 
                       
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    3,308       433       433       433  
 
                       
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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BELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    June 30     December 31  
    2009     2008  
    (unaudited)        
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 39     $ 3,233  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $902 and $791, respectively
    12,688       8,096  
Inventories, net
    7,545       8,770  
Notes receivable
    1,000       3,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,259       1,819  
 
           
Total current assets
    22,531       24,918  
 
               
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $11,122 and $11,443, respectively
    1,094       1,475  
Other assets
    971       867  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 24,596     $ 27,260  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
Current liabilities:
               
Floor plan payables
  $     $ 291  
Revolving credit facility
    461        
Accounts payable
    6,461       7,189  
Accrued payroll
    1,577       1,462  
Other accrued liabilities
    3,277       3,671  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    11,776       12,613  
 
               
Convertible note
    11,091       10,840  
Other long-term liabilities
    3,606       4,063  
 
           
Total liabilities
    26,473       27,516  
 
           
 
               
Commitments and contingencies
               
 
               
Shareholders’ deficit:
               
Preferred stock:
               
Authorized — 1,000,000 shares, outstanding — none
               
Common stock:
               
Authorized — 10,000,000 shares, outstanding — 433,416 shares
    35,531       35,495  
Accumulated deficit
    (37,408 )     (35,751 )
 
           
Total shareholders’ deficit
    (1,877 )     (256 )
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit
  $ 24,596     $ 27,260  
 
           
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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BELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
                 
    Six months ended  
    June 30  
    2009     2008  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (1,657 )   $ (3,972 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
          1,362  
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
          500  
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities for continuing operations:
               
Depreciation and amortization expense
    474       817  
Non-cash interest expense
    369       321  
Stock-based compensation expense
    24       73  
Provision for losses on accounts receivable, net
    102       67  
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,053  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:
               
Accounts receivable
    (4,694 )     (1,001 )
Inventories
    1,225       1,782  
Accounts payable
    (728 )     (1,526 )
Accrued payroll
    115       668  
Accrued liabilities and other
    (1,081 )     (2,160 )
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities for continuing operations
    (5,851 )     (2,016 )
Net cash used in operating activities for discontinued operations
    (7 )     (1,908 )
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,858 )     (3,924 )
 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of fixed assets and other
    (59 )     (666 )
Proceeds from life insurance policy
          488  
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of costs
          5  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities for continuing operations
    (59 )     (173 )
Net cash provided by investing activities for discontinued operations
    2,793       8,967  
 
           
Net cash provided by investing activities
    2,734       8,794  
 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net borrowings (payments) under revolving credit facility
    461       (2,753 )
Debt acquisition costs
    (174 )     (107 )
Net payments of floor plan payables
    (291 )     (636 )
Principal payments on capital leases
    (66 )     (59 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities for continuing operations
    (70 )     (3,555 )
Net cash used in financing activities for discontinued operations
          (335 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (70 )     (3,890 )
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,194 )     980  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    3,233       409  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 39     $ 1,389  
 
           
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BELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 — General
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements of Bell Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. These financial statements have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for the full year. The accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 has been derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Management believes that the disclosures included in the accompanying interim financial statements and footnotes are adequate for a fair presentation, but the disclosures contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Note 2 — Acquisition and Sale of SkyTel Division
In January 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and the assumption of certain liabilities of SkyTel Corp. (“SkyTel”), an indirect subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”), for a total purchase price of $23.0 million, plus a $7.4 million post closing adjustment paid to Verizon in April 2007 and approximately $4.2 million in deal costs.
On October 15, 2007, the Company sold its shares of stock (the “Shares”) in two corporations that held certain FCC licenses for the operation of broadband radio service channels to Sprint Nextel Corporation. The aggregate consideration for the Shares was approximately $13.5 million in cash, with approximately $943,000, plus accrued interest, deferred until April 2009 after certain indemnification obligations were met. The Company received $1,020,000 in April 2009 representing the deferred consideration plus $77,000 in accrued interest.
On February 14, 2008, the Company completed the sale of the SkyGuard and FleetHawk product lines to SkyGuard, LLC for $7.0 million in cash. On June 13, 2008, the Company completed the sale of the remainder of the SkyTel business to Velocita Wireless, LLC (“Velocita”) for total consideration of $7.5 million, consisting of $3.0 million in cash at closing, a $3.0 million secured note payable thirty days after closing and a $1.5 million unsecured note (“Velocita Unsecured Note”) payable on the one year anniversary of the closing. Subsequent to the closing, Velocita agreed to pay the Company a working capital adjustment of $1.5 million (“Working Capital Adjustment Note”) payable in installments through June 15, 2009. On May 12, 2009, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Velocita and various of Velocita’s affiliated entities, which included an agreement to reduce the amount of the $1.5 million Velocita Unsecured Note due June 13, 2009 to $1.35 million, with $250,000 paid May 12, 2009 and the remaining $1.1 million balance payable in eleven monthly installments of $100,000 each beginning June 1, 2009. In exchange for the reduction in the principal amount of the Velocita Unsecured Note and the extended payment terms, the Company received corporate guarantees from the Velocita affiliated entities on the remaining outstanding balance. In addition, the balance outstanding on the Working Capital Adjustment Note of $1.1 million was paid in full on May 12, 2009. The proceeds have and will continue be used to pay down outstanding balances on the Company’s revolving credit facility and to provide working capital for the Company’s continuing operations.
Upon the closing of the transactions, the Company no longer has any significant involvement and no longer generates cash flows from the SkyTel operations. Therefore, the SkyTel division was reflected as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. Summarized financial information in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the discontinued SkyTel operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months ended     Six Months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
Net revenues
  $     $ 15,029     $     $ 35,088  
Loss before income taxes
          (2,881 )           (1,362 )
Provision for income taxes
                       
 
                       
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
  $     $ (2,881 )   $     $ (1,362 )
 
                       

 

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In presenting discontinued operations, corporate overhead expenses have not been allocated. For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest expense of $0 and $282,000, respectively, was allocated to discontinued operations and for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, interest expense of $0 and $592,000, respectively, was allocated to discontinued operations based upon the anticipated proceeds or debt balance attributable to those operations. Income taxes have been allocated to discontinued operations in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, with intraperiod tax allocation resulting in no tax provision being provided given the Company’s full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, approximately $1.6 and $3.5 million, respectively, of depreciation and amortization was not expensed due to the cessation of such expense upon the SkyTel business being classified as held for sale.
Note 3 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company partially adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”) on January 1, 2008, delaying application for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities as permitted until January 1, 2009. This statement establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:
Level 1 —  
Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 1 inputs include active exchange-traded securities and exchange-based derivatives.
 
Level 2 — 
Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 2 inputs include fixed income securities, non-exchange-based derivatives, mutual funds, and fair-value hedges.
 
Level 3 — 
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability only used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include infrequently-traded, non-exchange-based derivatives and commingled investment funds, and are measured using present value pricing models.
In accordance with SFAS 157, the Company determines the level in the fair value hierarchy within which each fair value measurement falls, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The following table presents the Company’s financial asset (Notes Receivable) and non-financial liability (environmental liability, see Note 10) that are measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on a recurring basis and their level within the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended June 30, 2009:
                 
    Fair Value Measurements Using Significant  
    Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  
(In thousands)   Notes Receivable     Environmental Liability  
Fair Value at December 31, 2008
  $ 3,000     $ 2,959  
Total realized gains or losses
           
Changes in net asset or liability resulting from collections or settlements
    (2,000 )     (233 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
           
Fair Value at June 30, 2009
  $ 1,000     $ 2,726  
Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of notes receivable are reflected in income or loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 2). Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of the liability for environmental matters are reflected in the period realized in earnings and are reported in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

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The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts payable, and other accruals approximate their fair values because of their nature and respective duration. The fair value of the revolving credit facility is equal to its carrying value due to the variable nature of its interest rate. The fair value of the convertible note is based on its book value since the note is not publicly traded and it is not practical to measure its fair value.
Note 4 — Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs, consisting primarily of freight paid to carriers, Company-owned delivery vehicle expenses and payroll related costs incurred in connection with storing, moving, preparing, and delivering products totaled approximately $930,000 and $1.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and approximately $1.5 million and $2.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These costs are included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.
Note 5 — Debt and Financing Obligations
The Company has the following debt and financing obligations:
Revolving Credit Facility
The Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc. (“WFF”), as administrative agent, pursuant to which WFF provided the Company with a revolving line of credit with a maximum credit amount of $10 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility (the “Advances”) will be available to the Company, subject to restrictions based on the borrowing base (as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement). The Advances may be used to finance ongoing working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate needs of the Company. Advances made under the Credit Agreement bear interest, in the case of base rate loans, at a rate equal to the “base rate,” which is the greater of 3.5% or the rate of interest per annum announced from time to time by WFF as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in San Francisco, California, plus a margin. In the case of LIBOR rate loans, amounts borrowed bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of 3.0% or the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a margin. The Advances made under the Credit Agreement are repayable in full on March 31, 2010. The Company may prepay the Advances (unless in connection with the prepayment in full of all of the outstanding Advances) at any time without premium or penalty. If the Company prepays all of the outstanding Advances and terminates all commitments under the Credit Agreement, the Company is obligated to pay a prepayment premium as set forth in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement includes certain covenants related to profitability and capital expenditures. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Company entered into a security agreement with WFF, pursuant to which the Company granted WFF a security interest in and a lien against certain assets of the Company. As of June 30, 2009, there was $461,000 outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.
On March 12, 2009, the Company entered into Amendment Number Five to Credit Agreement and Joinder Agreement with WFF (the “Fifth Amendment”). The Fifth Amendment added the Company’s newly formed subsidiary, Bell Techlogix, Inc., as a party to the Revolving Credit Facility and made immaterial conforming and updating amendments.
On March 25, 2009, the Company entered into Amendment Number Six to Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”) with WFF. The Sixth Amendment modified the block on the amount of the Revolving Credit Facility available during 2009 to amounts ranging from $3.5 million to $6.0 million, revised the expiration date of the Revolving Credit Facility to March 31, 2010, established a minimum prime rate of 3.5% and a minimum LIBOR rate of 3.0%, increased the margin on both prime rate and LIBOR rate loans to percentages ranging from 4.0% to 4.5% and revised the financial profitability and capital expenditure covenants for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Convertible Note
On January 31, 2007, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Newcastle Partners, L.P. (“Newcastle”) pursuant to which the Company issued and sold in a private placement to Newcastle a convertible subordinated pay-in-kind promissory note (the “Convertible Note”) in the principal amount of $10 million. Through June 13, 2008, the outstanding principal balance and accrued but unpaid interest on the Convertible Note was convertible at any time by Newcastle into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $76.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The Convertible Note accrued interest at 8%, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, which interest accreted as principal on the Convertible Note as of each quarterly interest payment date beginning March 31, 2007. The Company also had the option (subject to the consent of WFF) to pay interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Convertible Note in cash at a higher interest rate following the first anniversary if the weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock was greater than 200% of the conversion price ($152.40 per share). The Convertible Note matures on January 31, 2017. The Company had the right to prepay the Convertible Note at an amount equal to 105% of outstanding principal following the third anniversary of the issuance of the Convertible Note so long as a weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock was greater than 150% of the conversion price ($114.40 per share). In connection with the purchase of the Convertible Note, the Company and Newcastle also entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which Newcastle was granted demand and piggyback registration rights in respect of shares of common stock that may be issued under the Convertible Note. In March 2007, the Company granted Newcastle a second priority lien in certain assets of the Company in order to secure the obligations under the Convertible Note.

 

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As this debt was convertible at the option of Newcastle at a beneficial conversion rate of $76.20 per share (closing market price of the Company’s common stock as of January 31, 2007 was $89.80 per share), the embedded beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt discount with the credit charged to shareholders’ equity, net of tax, and amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the debt in accordance with EITF No. 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments” (“EITF 00-27”.)
On June 13, 2008, the Company and Newcastle entered into the Second Amended and Restated Convertible Promissory Note (the “Amended Convertible Note”) with a principal amount of $11.1 million (which represented the original $10.0 million note plus payment-in-kind interest accreted as additional principal and accrued interest through June 13, 2008). The Amended Convertible Note reflects a reduction in the conversion price from $76.20 per share down to $4.00 per share (subject to adjustment) and a reduction in the interest rate from 8% to 4% per annum. On or after January 31, 2010, the Company has the right to prepay the Amended Convertible Note at an amount equal to 105% of the outstanding principal so long as a weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock is greater than 200% of the conversion price ($8.00 per share). As a result of the amendment, the remaining balance of the beneficial conversion feature related to the original Convertible Note issued on January 31, 2007, net of income taxes, was written off resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $1.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008. As the Amended Convertible Note is convertible at the option of Newcastle at a beneficial conversion rate of $4.00 per share (closing market price of the Company’s common stock as of June 13, 2008 was $4.20 per share), the embedded beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt discount with the credit charged to shareholders’ equity, net of tax, and amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the debt in accordance with EITF 00-27.
On March 25, 2009, the Company entered into Amendment Number One to the Amended Convertible Note (the “First Amendment to Note”). The First Amendment to Note revised the financial profitability covenants for each of the quarters during the year ended December 31, 2009.
A summary of the Amended Convertible Note activity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows (in thousands):
         
Convertible note at December 31, 2008
  $ 10,840  
Beneficial conversion feature
    (12 )
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature
    35  
Accrued interest
    228  
 
     
Convertible note at June 30, 2009
  $ 11,091  
 
     
Total interest expense recorded on the Convertible Note and the Amended Convertible Note, including accretion of beneficial conversion feature, totaled $132,000 and $194,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $262,000 and $401,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Floor Plan Arrangements
The Company had financed certain inventory purchases through floor plan arrangements with two finance companies, and at December 31, 2008, the Company had outstanding obligations of $291,000 under these arrangements. The floor plan arrangements were terminated in early 2009, and the outstanding balance was paid off on March 4, 2009. The Company has no further obligations under these arrangements.
Capital Lease
During 2008, the Company entered into capital leases related to technology systems and vehicles, which were recorded as fixed assets in the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the leases were recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at approximately $263,000, which includes the present value of interest payments.

 

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Note 6 — Stock-Based Compensation
The Company’s 2007 Stock Option Plan (the “2007 Plan”) provides for the issuance of common stock to be available for purchase by employees, consultants and by non-employee directors of the Company. Under the 2007 Plan, incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock may be granted. Options outstanding have terms of between five and ten years, vest over a period of up to four years and may be issued at a price equal to or greater than fair value of the shares on the date of grant.
The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes valuation model in determining the fair value of stock-based grants. The resulting compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the option vesting term of up to four years. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $13,000 versus income of $10,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and expense of $24,000 and $73,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The following summarizes stock option share activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009:
                                 
                    Weighted        
            Weighted     Average        
    Stock     average     Remaining        
    option     exercise     contractual term     Aggregate  
    shares     price     (in years)     intrinsic value  
Outstanding at December 31, 2008
    26,750     $ 89.84                  
Granted
                           
Exercised
                           
Canceled or expired
    (4,250 )     79.85                  
 
                             
Outstanding at June 30, 2009
    22,500     $ 89.03       4.4     $  
 
                             
Exercisable at June 30, 2009
    18,500     $ 86.68       4.0     $  
 
                             
The following summarizes non-vested stock options as of December 31, 2008 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2009:
                 
            Weighted  
    Stock     average  
    option     grant date  
    shares     fair value  
Non-vested at December 31, 2008
    6,450     $ 21.90  
Granted
           
Vested
    (2,450 )     20.03  
Canceled or expired
           
 
             
Non-vested at June 30, 2009
    4,000     $ 23.04  
 
             
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the intrinsic value (the difference between the Company closing stock price on June 30, 2009 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on June 30, 2009. No stock options were exercised during the three or six month periods ended June 30, 2009. The total fair value of options vesting during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $0 and $49,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $69,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 0.7 years. As of June 30, 2009, there were 42,500 shares of common stock available for issuance of future stock option grants under the 2007 Plan.
Under the Bell Industries Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), 37,500 shares were authorized for issuance to Company employees. Eligible employees may purchase Company stock at 85% of market value through the ESPP at various offering times during the year. During the third quarter of 2002, the Company suspended the ESPP. At June 30, 2009, 20,973 shares were available for future issuance under the ESPP.

 

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Note 7 — Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share data are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share data are based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of common shares potentially issuable for dilutive securities such as stock options and convertible debt. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is set forth in the following table (in thousands):
                                 
    Three Months ended     Six Months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    433       433       433       433  
Potentially dilutive stock options and convertible debt
    2,875       144       2,846       144  
Anti-dilutive due to net loss in period
          (144 )     (2,846 )     (144 )
 
                       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    3,308       433       433       433  
 
                       
The number of stock option shares that was not included in the table above because the impact would have been anti-dilutive based on the exercise price totaled 22,500 and 40,450 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The calculation of fully diluted earnings per share includes the add back of $69,000 of interest expense related to the Amended Convertible Note during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Note 8 — Income Taxes
The benefit from income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 was $5,000 and $7,000, respectively. The provisions for income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, which were primarily related to state taxes, totaled $17,000 and $33,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2009, the Company continues to record a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax asset balances.
As of June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the Company had $0 and $412,000 of unrecognized tax benefits, respectively, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. Accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 was $0 and $143,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, the entire liability was recognized as the matters were resolved prior to this date. This recognition affected the Company’s effective tax rate. Tax years 2004 through 2008 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions where the Company is subject to income tax.
Note 9 — Shareholders’ Deficit
The changes to shareholders’ deficit during the six months ended June 30, 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
         
Shareholders’ deficit at December 31, 2008
  $ (256 )
Net loss
    (1,657 )
Stock based compensation
    24  
Beneficial conversion feature, net of tax
    12  
 
     
Shareholders’ deficit at June 30, 2009
  $ ( 1,877 )
 
     
Note 10 — Environmental Matters
Reserves for environmental matters primarily relate to the cost of monitoring and remediation efforts, which commenced in 1998, at the site of a former leased facility of the Company’s electronics circuit board manufacturing business (“ESD”). The ESD business was closed in the early 1990s. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, estimated future remediation and related costs for this matter totaled approximately $2.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively. At June 30, 2009, approximately $816,000 (estimated current portion) was included in accrued liabilities and $1.9 million (estimated non-current portion) was included in other long term liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Note 11 — Litigation
The Company is involved in litigation, which is incidental to its current and discontinued businesses. While the ultimate liability pursuant to these actions cannot currently be determined, the Company believes that the resolution of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

 

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Note 12 — Business Segment Information
As of June 30, 2009, the Company operates two reportable business segments: Bell Techlogix, a provider of integrated technology product and service solutions and the Recreational Products Group, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories for recreational vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. The Company also separately records expenses related to corporate overhead which supports the business lines. The Company’s former segment, SkyTel, has been reflected as a discontinued operation and, therefore, is not presented. Each operating segment offers unique products and services and has separate management.
The following summarizes financial information for the Company’s reportable segments (in thousands):
                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
Net revenues:
                               
Bell Techlogix:
                               
Products
  $ 10,182     $ 7,641     $ 15,336     $ 13,480  
Services
    6,334       6,585       12,160       13,943  
 
                       
Total Bell Techlogix
    16,516       14,226       27,496       27,423  
Recreational Products Group
    11,008       11,928       18,355       21,819  
 
                       
Total net revenues
  $ 27,524     $ 26,154     $ 45,851     $ 49,242  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income (loss):
                               
Bell Techlogix
  $ 438     $ 34     $ (151 )   $ 458  
Recreational Products Group
    1,002       688       830       876  
Corporate
    (939 )     (775 )     (1,845 )     (1,912 )
 
                       
Total operating income (loss)
    501       (53 )     (1,166 )     (578 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
          1,053             1,053  
Interest expense, net
    290       307       498       446  
 
                       
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 211     $ (1,413 )   $ (1,664 )   $ (2,077 )
 
                       
 
                               
Depreciation and amortization:
                               
Bell Techlogix
  $ 160     $ 348     $ 325     $ 656  
Recreational Products Group
    26       29       52       59  
Corporate
    48       52       97       102  
 
                       
 
  $ 234     $ 429     $ 474     $ 817  
 
                       
 
                               
Capital expenditures:
                               
Bell Techlogix
  $ 14     $ 260     $ 33     $ 602  
Recreational Products Group
    8       22       16       22  
Corporate
    1       4       10       42  
 
                       
 
  $ 23     $ 286     $ 59     $ 666  
 
                       
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2009     2008  
Total assets:
               
Bell Techlogix
  $ 10,075     $ 6,494  
Recreational Products Group
    11,674       11,184  
Corporate
    1,804       5,646  
Discontinued operations
    1,043       3,936  
 
           
 
  $ 24,596     $ 27,260  
 
           

 

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Note 13 — Related Party Transactions
Newcastle is a private investment firm and one of the Company’s largest shareholders. Mr. Mark E. Schwarz, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, serves as the General Partner of Newcastle, through an entity controlled by him. Mr. Clinton J. Coleman, a Vice President of Newcastle and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company in 2007 and continues to serve in that capacity.
Under the supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors (other than Mr. Schwarz and Mr. Coleman), members of management, with the assistance of counsel, negotiated the terms of Newcastle’s Convertible Note and Amended Convertible Note directly with representatives of Newcastle (see Note 5). After final negotiations concluded, the Company’s Board of Directors, excluding Mr. Schwarz and Mr. Coleman, approved the Newcastle transactions. Mr. Schwarz and Mr. Coleman did not participate in any of the Board of Directors’ discussions regarding the Newcastle transactions or the votes of the Board of Directors to approve the same.
Note 14 — Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated subsequent events through August 14, 2009, the date its condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. No matters were identified that would materially impact the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or require disclosure in accordance with SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”).

 

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Item 2.  
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. This discussion and analysis includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), regarding, among other things, the Company’s plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the forward looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “planned,” “will,” “may,” and “estimated,” among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this Quarterly Report are set forth below, are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and are set forth in other reports or documents that the Company files from time to time with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Critical Accounting Policies
In the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, the critical accounting policies were identified which affect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in preparing the consolidated financial statements. These policies have not changed from those previously disclosed.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS 157, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements; rather, it applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The provisions of this statement are to be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which this statement is initially applied, with any transition adjustment recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. On February 12, 2008, the FASB approved FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. This FSP delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company determined that its adoption of SFAS 157 had an immaterial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset and Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly(“FSP No. 157-4’). FSP No. 157-4 emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants. FSP No. 157-4 provides a number of factors to consider when evaluating whether there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability in relation to normal market activity. In addition, when transactions or quoted prices are not considered orderly, adjustments to those prices based on the weight of available information may be needed to determine the appropriate fair value. FSP No. 157-4 also requires increased disclosures. FSP No. 157-4 became effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009 and is applied prospectively. Early adoption was permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company adopted this FSP in the second quarter of 2009; however, the Company determined that its adoption of FSP No. 157-4 had an immaterial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1”), which amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies that were previously only required in annual financial statements. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 became effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009 with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company adopted FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 in the second quarter of 2009. See Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS 165, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 became effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted SFAS 165 during the second quarter of 2009. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS 168”). SFAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification”) as the authoritative source of accounting principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements by nongovernmental entities. SFAS 168 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company plans to adopt SFAS 168 during the third quarter of 2009.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2008
The Company has provided a summary of its consolidated operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, followed by an overview of its business segment performance below:
Net revenues
Net revenues were $27.5 million for the second quarter of 2009 as compared to $26.1 million for the second quarter of 2008, representing an increase of $1.4 million or 5.2%. The increase consisted of a $2.3 million increase in net revenues in the Bell Techlogix segment partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in revenues in the Recreational Products Group segment.
Gross profit
Gross profit, which represents net revenues less the cost of products sold and services provided, was $6.1 million, or 22.3%, of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $5.9 million, or 22.5%, of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2008. The increase in gross profit of $0.2 million was primarily the result of a increase in revenues in the Bell Techlogix segment during the second quarter of 2009.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $5.6 million, or 20.5%, of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $6.0 million, or 23.0%, of net revenues, for the second quarter of 2008. The decrease in SG&A expenses of $0.3 million consisted of reductions in SG&A expenses of $0.3 million in the Recreational Products Group segment and $0.2 million in the Bell Techlogix segment offset slightly by an increase of $0.2 million in the Corporate segment for the second quarter of 2009.
Interest and other, net
Net interest expense was $290,000 for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $307,000 for the second quarter of 2008. The decrease in net interest expense was the result of the allocation, during the second quarter of 2008, of $282,000 of interest expense to discontinued operations and a decrease in the interest rate on the Amended Convertible Note from 8.0% to 4.0%. The net interest expense was primarily the result of the outstanding balances under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Amended Convertible Note. The loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.1 million recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2008 related to the amendment of the convertible notes which resulted in a reduction in the conversion price from $76.20 per share down to $4.00 per share. The loss represented the write-off of the net balance of the beneficial conversion feature which had been recorded at issuance of the note in January 2007.
Income taxes
The benefit from income taxes was $5,000 for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a provision for income taxes of $17,000 for the second quarter of 2008, which was primarily related to state taxes. As of June 30, 2009, the Company continued to record a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax asset balances.

 

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Discontinued operations
In late 2007, the Company entered into letters of intent with two companies to sell its SkyTel division in two separate transactions. The Company completed the sale of the SkyGuard and FleetHawk product lines in February 2008 and the sale of the remainder of the SkyTel business in June 2008. Accordingly, the results of the SkyTel business have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements. For the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the SkyTel division had revenues of $0 and $15.0 million, respectively, and a loss before income taxes of $0 and $2.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized an additional $500,000 loss on the sale of the SkyTel business resulting from a reduction in the total consideration as reflected in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.
Business Segment Results
The Company operates two reportable business segments: Bell Techlogix, a provider of integrated technology product and service solutions and the Recreational Products Group, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories for the recreational vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. The Company also separately records expenses related to corporate overhead which supports the business lines. The Company’s former segment, SkyTel, has been reflected as a discontinued operation and, therefore, is not presented.
Bell Techlogix
Bell Techlogix’s revenues of $16.5 million for the second quarter of 2009 represented a 16.1% increase from the $14.2 million of revenues for the second quarter of 2008. Product revenues of $10.2 million for the second quarter of 2009 represented a 33.3% increase from the $7.6 million of product revenues for the second quarter of 2008, which was primarily the result of increased hardware and software sales into the K-12 and higher education markets. Service revenues of $6.3 million for the second quarter of 2009 represented a 3.8% decrease from the $6.6 million of service revenues for the second quarter of 2008 due to the expiration of certain services contracts during 2008.
Bell Techlogix’s operating income of $438,000 for the second quarter of 2009 represented a $404,000 increase from the operating income of $34,000 for the second quarter of 2008. This increase was due to an increase of $258,000 in gross profit primarily related to the higher product revenues and a $150,000 contract termination fee and a decrease of $146,000 in SG&A expenses due primarily to reductions in salaries and wages and shipping costs.
Recreational Products Group
Recreational Products Group (“RPG”) revenues of $11.0 million for the second quarter of 2009 represented a 7.7% decrease from the $11.9 million of revenues for the second quarter of 2008. This decrease was primarily related to lower sales in the marine and recreational vehicle product lines which can be attributed primarily to a continued decline in consumer spending at dealers.
RPG operating income of $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2009 represented a $0.3 million increase from the operating income of $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2008. This increase was primarily due to a $0.3 million decrease in SG&A expenses as a result of reductions in headcount, freight and facility costs and an increase in gross profit margins from 27.8% in the second quarter of 2008 to 30.1% in the second quarter of 2009, partially offset by the lower revenues discussed above.
Corporate
Corporate overhead costs of $939,000 for the second quarter of 2009 represented a 21.2% increase from $775,000 for the second quarter of 2008. The increase in costs of $164,000 was primarily the result of a reduction to expenses in 2008 by $200,000 due to a favorable legal settlement. The cost increase was offset slightly by headcount reductions and the related decrease in travel and benefits costs, and reductions in insurance and telecommunications expenses.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
The Company has provided a summary of its consolidated operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, followed by an overview of its business segment performance below:
Net revenues
Net revenues were $45.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $49.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, representing a decrease of $3.4 million or 6.9%. The decrease was the result of a $3.4 million decrease in net revenues in the Recreational Products Group.
Gross profit
Gross profit was $9.9 million, or 21.5% of net revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $11.3 million, or 22.9% of net revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in gross profit of $1.4 million was the result of a $0.8 million decrease in gross profit in Bell Techlogix and a $0.6 million decrease in gross profit in the Recreational Product Group.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
SG&A expenses were $11.0 million, or 24.0% of net revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $11.9 million, or 24.2% of net revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in SG&A expenses of $0.9 million consisted of reductions in SG&A expenses of $0.6 million in the Recreational Products Group, $0.2 million in Bell Techlogix and $0.1 million in the Corporate segment for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Interest and other, net
Net interest expense was $498,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $446,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in net interest expense was the result of the allocation, during the six months ended June 30, 2008 of $592,000 of interest expense to discontinued operations offset by the decrease in the interest rate on the Amended Convertible Note from 8.0% to 4.0%. The net interest expense was primarily the result of the outstanding balances under the Revolving Credit Facility and Amended Convertible Note.
Income taxes
The benefit from income taxes was $7,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to a provision for income taxes of $33,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, which were primarily related to state taxes.

 

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Discontinued operations
For the six months ended June 30 2008, the SkyTel division had revenues of $35.1 million and a loss before income taxes of $1.9 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, no revenue or operating income was attributable to discontinued operations.
Business Segment Results
Bell Techlogix
Bell Techlogix’s revenues of $27.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were flat compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. Product revenues of $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 represented a 13.8% increase from the $13.5 million of product revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008, which was primarily the result of increased hardware and software sales into the K-12 and higher education markets. Service revenues of $12.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 represented a 12.8% decrease from the $13.9 million of service revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The service revenue decrease was primarily the result of a significant non-recurring project in the first quarter of 2008 and the expiration of certain services contracts during 2008.
Bell Techlogix’s operating loss of $151,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 represented a $0.6 million decrease from the operating income of $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decline in operating income was the result of the expiration of certain service contracts during 2008, a significant non-recurring services project in the first quarter of 2008 and increases in sales and marketing costs in an attempt to grow the commercial segment of the Bell Techlogix business.
Recreational Products Group
RPG revenues of $18.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 represented a 15.9% decrease from the $21.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily related to lower sales in the recreational vehicle and marine product lines attributed primarily to lower out of season purchases by dealers and a continued decline in consumer spending at dealers. As a result of the current economic uncertainty, many dealers have made strategic changes in buying habits to stock less product and order product from distributors as they need parts for repairs or as customers place orders.
RPG operating income of $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 represented a $46,000 decrease from the operating income of $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily attributed to the lower revenues discussed above, mostly offset by an increase in gross profit margins from 26.1% during the six months ended June 30, 2008 to 27.7% during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and a $0.6 million decrease in SG&A expenses due to reductions in headcount, freight and facility costs.
Corporate
Corporate overhead costs of $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 represented a 3.5% decease from $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in costs of $67,000 was primarily the result of headcount reductions and the related decrease in travel and benefits costs and reductions in insurance and telecommunications expenses, partially offset by the $0.2 million reduction to expenses in 2008 due to a favorable legal settlement.

 

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Changes in Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Selected financial data are set forth in the following tables (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
                 
    June 30     December 31  
    2009     2008  
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 39     $ 3,233  
Net working capital
  $ 10,755     $ 12,305  
Current ratio
    1.91       1.98  
Long-term liabilities to capitalization (1)
    114.6 %     101.7 %
Shareholders’ deficit per share
  $ (4.33 )   $ (0.59 )
Days’ sales in receivables
    48       50  
     
(1)  
Capitalization represents the sum of long-term liabilities and shareholders’ deficit.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, net cash used in operating activities totaled $5.9 million, consisting of a net loss of $1.7 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $4.7 million, related primarily to the Recreational Products Group selling products with extended payment terms and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $1.7 million, partially offset by non-cash expenses of $1.0 million and a decrease in inventory of $1.2 million. Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $2.7 million, consisting of $2.8 million in cash provided by investing activities for discontinued operations (the Company’s former SkyTel division) from payments received during the first half of 2009 on notes receivable related to the various SkyTel sale transactions, offset by $59,000 in cash used in investing activities for continuing operations related to purchases of fixed assets. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $70,000, consisting of $0.3 million in payments of floor plan payables, $0.2 millions in payments of debt acquisition costs and $0.1 million in capital lease payments, partially offset by $0.5 million in borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, net cash used in operating activities totaled $3.9 million, consisting of $2.0 million used in operating activities for continuing operations and $1.9 million used in operating activities for discontinued operations. The net cash used in operating activities for continuing operations was primarily the result of a loss of $2.1 million, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $3.0 million and an increase in accounts receivable of $1.0 million, related primarily to the Recreational Products Group selling products with extended payment terms, partially offset by non-cash expenses of $2.3 million and a decrease in inventory of $1.8 million. Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $8.8 million, consisting of $0.2 million used in investing activities for continuing operations related to $0.7 million in purchases of fixed assets, partially offset by $0.5 million in proceeds from a life insurance policy and $9.0 million provided by investing activities for discontinued operations. The $9.0 million in cash provided by investing activities for discontinued operations represented $10.0 million in proceeds, including $7.0 million from the sale of the SkyGuard and FleetHawk products lines to SkyGuard, LLC in February 2008 and $3.0 million from the sale of the remainder of the SkyTel business to Velocita in June 2008, partially offset by $1.0 million in purchases of fixed assets (primarily pagers which were rented to customers.) Net cash used in financing activities totaled $3.9 million, consisting of $3.6 million used in financing activities for continuing operations, including $2.8 million to pay down the Revolving Credit Facility, $0.6 million in payments of floor plan payables and $0.1 million in debt acquisition costs, and $0.3 million used in financing activities for discontinued operations related to payments of capital lease obligations.

 

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Revolving Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Foothill
As of June 30, 2009, the Company had $461,000 outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility with WFF. The Company anticipates utilizing the Revolving Credit Facility periodically during 2009 to fund working capital needs. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets.
Additional Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility will be available to the Company, up to the aggregate $10 million credit limit, subject to restrictions based on the borrowing base. The Advances may be used to finance ongoing working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate needs of the Company. Advances made under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, in the case of base rate loans, at a rate equal to the “base rate,” which is the greater of 3.5% or the rate of interest per annum announced from time to time by WFF as its prime rate, plus a margin. In the case of LIBOR rate loans, amounts borrowed bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of 3.0% or the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a margin. The Advances made under the Credit Agreement are repayable in full on March 31, 2010. The Company may prepay the Advances (unless in connection with the prepayment in full of all of the outstanding Advances) at any time without premium or penalty. If the Company prepays all of the outstanding Advances and terminates all commitments, the Company is obligated to pay a prepayment premium.
On March 12, 2009, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment with WFF. The Fifth Amendment added the Company’s newly formed subsidiary, Bell Techlogix, Inc., as a party to the Revolving Credit Facility and made immaterial conforming and updating amendments.
On March 25, 2009, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment with WFF. The Sixth Amendment modified the block on the amount of the Revolving Credit Facility available during 2009 to amounts ranging from $3.5 million to $6.0 million, revised the expiration date of the Revolving Credit Facility to March 31, 2010, established a minimum prime rate of 3.5% and a minimum LIBOR rate of 3.0%, increased the margin on both prime rate and LIBOR rate loans to percentages ranging from 4.0% to 4.5% and revised the financial profitability and capital expenditure covenants for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Convertible Note Held By Newcastle
On January 31, 2007, the Company issued to Newcastle the Convertible Note, a convertible subordinated pay-in-kind promissory note with a principal amount of $10.0 million, in order to complete the financing of the Company’s acquisition of SkyTel. The Convertible Note was amended and restated on June 13, 2008. The Amended Convertible Note is secured by a second priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets. The outstanding principal balance and/or accrued but unpaid interest on the Amended Convertible Note is convertible at any time by Newcastle into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”), subject to adjustment. The Amended Convertible Note accrues interest at 4% per annum, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, which interest accretes as principal on the Amended Convertible Note as of each quarterly interest payment date. In connection with execution of the Amended Convertible Note, and subject to certain conditions, the Company has agreed to appoint such number of director designees of Newcastle such that Newcastle’s designees constitute 50% of the then outstanding current members of the Company’s board of directors (or, if the number of members of the board of directors is an odd integer, such number of Newcastle designees equal to the lowest integer that is greater than 50% of the then outstanding members). The Company also has the option (subject to the consent of WFF) to pay interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Amended Convertible Note in cash at a higher interest rate (8%) following January 31, 2009 if the weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock is greater than 200% of the Conversion Price ($8.00 per share). The Amended Convertible Note matures on January 31, 2017. The Company has the right to prepay the Amended Convertible Note at an amount equal to 105% of outstanding principal after January 31, 2010 so long as the weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock is greater than 200% of the Conversion Price ($8.00). As of June 30, 2009, the outstanding principal balance and accrued but unpaid interest on the Amended Convertible Note was $11.6 million.
On March 25, 2009, the Company entered into the First Amendment to Note. This amendment revised the financial profitability covenants for each of the quarters during the year ended December 31, 2009.
The Company believes that sufficient cash resources exist for the foreseeable future to support its operations and commitments through cash generated by operations, collection of the final amounts due from the sale of the SkyTel business and advances under the Revolving Credit Facility with WFF. Management continues to evaluate its options in regard to obtaining additional financing to support future growth.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3.  
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company has no investments in market risk-sensitive investments for either trading purposes or purposes other than trading purposes. The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on variable rate debt. Under the Credit Agreement with WFF, advances bear interest based on WFF’s prime rate plus a margin or the LIBOR Rate plus a margin. Based on the Company’s average outstanding variable rate debt during the six months ended June 30, 2009, a 1% increase in the variable rate would increase annual interest expense by approximately $12,000.
Item 4.  
Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, with the participation of its Interim Chief Executive Officer and its President and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2009. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2009, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are (1) designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to its Interim Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Financial Officer by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report was being prepared, and (2) intended to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.  
Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in certain legal proceedings, which are incidental to its current and discontinued businesses. While the ultimate liability pursuant to these actions cannot currently be determined, the Company believes that the resolution of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Item 1A.  
Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that it currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or operating results. You should carefully consider the risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K before deciding to invest in the Company’s common stock. In assessing these risks, you should also refer to the other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and within the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, including the Company’s financial statements and the related notes. Various statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements.

 

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Item 2.  
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3.  
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4.  
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5.  
Other Information
None
Item 6.  
Exhibits
         
  10.a.    
Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated as of May 12, 2009, by and among Bell Industries, Inc., Bell Techlogix, Inc., Velocita Wireless LLC, United Wireless Holdings Inc., North American Wireless Holdings LLC, Skytel Spectrum LLC, ST Network Services LLC, United Spectrum Management Services LLC, ST Messaging Services LLC and Messaging Management Services LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.d. of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2009)
       
 
  31.1    
Certification of Clinton J. Coleman, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14 adopted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
  31.2    
Certification of Kevin J. Thimjon, President and Chief Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14 adopted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
  32.1    
Certification of Clinton J. Coleman, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Registrant furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
  32.2    
Certification of Kevin J. Thimjon, President and Chief Financial Officer of Registrant furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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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.
         
  BELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
 
 
Dated: August 14, 2009  By:   /s/ Clinton J. Coleman    
    Clinton J. Coleman   
    Interim Chief Executive Officer
(authorized officer of registrant)
 
 
 
     
Dated: August 14, 2009  By:   /s/ Kevin J. Thimjon    
    Kevin J. Thimjon   
    President and Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
 
 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit    
No.   Description
       
 
  10.a.    
Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated as of May 12, 2009, by and among Bell Industries, Inc., Bell Techlogix, Inc., Velocita Wireless LLC, United Wireless Holdings Inc., North American Wireless Holdings LLC, Skytel Spectrum LLC, ST Network Services LLC, United Spectrum Management Services LLC, ST Messaging Services LLC and Messaging Management Services LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.d. of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2009)
       
 
  31.1    
Certification of Clinton J. Coleman, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14 adopted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
  31.2    
Certification of Kevin J. Thimjon, President and Chief Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14 adopted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
  32.1    
Certification of Clinton J. Coleman, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Registrant furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
 
  32.2    
Certification of Kevin J. Thimjon, President and Chief Financial Officer of Registrant furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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